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Investor AB

Management Reports Apr 21, 2022

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Interim Management Statement

January-March 2022

"The first quarter of 2022 will always be remembered for the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war is, first and foremost, a human tragedy, but it will most likely also have longer-term implications on geopolitics and business. We continue to work closely with our companies to support them in this unpredictable environment."

Johan Forssell, President & CEO of Investor

Highlights during the first quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value (NAV) amounted to SEK 684,107m (SEK 223 per share) on March 31, 2022, a change of SEK -76,855m, or -10 percent, during the quarter. Total shareholder return amounted to -9 percent, compared to -14 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Listed Companies generated a total return of -10 percent.
  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to -5 percent (-5 percent including cash).
  • Within Patricia Industries, organic sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 5 percent in constant currency. Adjusted EBITA declined by 3 percent. Excluding Mölnlycke, combined organic sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 16 percent in constant currency and adjusted EBITA grew by 30 percent.
  • Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of -7 percent in constant currency. Excluding the significant contribution from covid-19-related contract sales of Personal Protective Equipment during the first quarter 2021, organic growth was 6 percent in constant currency, driven by 11 percent organic growth within Wound Care.
  • The value change of Investments in EQT amounted to -15 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 54m.
  • Leverage was 1.8 percent as of March 31, 2022 (1.9 as of December 31, 2021). Gross cash amounted to SEK 25,319m and the average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.8 years on March 31, 2022.

Financial information*

3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Adjusted NAV, SEK m* 684,107 760,962
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share* 223 248
Reported NAV, SEK m*1) 614,871 682,614
Reported NAV, SEK per share*1) 201 223
Market capitalization (both share classes), excl. repurchased shares, SEK m 649,333 711,230
Share price (B-share), SEK 206.15 227.75
Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* -76,855 89,912
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* -10 16
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m*1) -67,743 90,425
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %*1) -10 20
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* -61,897 73,806
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* -9 16
Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Consolidated net sales, SEK m 11,650 9,667
Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m -69,125 88,201
Basic earnings per share, SEK -22.55 28.80
* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 17 and 26-27. Change in market capitalization

with dividend added back reflects the change in total market capitalization with the dividend paid out added back. Change in net asset value with dividend added back includes the full dividend approved by the AGM.

1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively. Methods are further described in Investor AB's Annual Report.

Overview annual average performance
YTD 1 year 5 years 10 years 20 years
Adjusted NAV incl. dividend added back, % -10.1 9.2 15.1
Investor B, total return, % -9.5 20.6 19.8 22.4 13.9
SIXRX return index, % -14.0 4.9 12.8 13.8 10.6

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the first quarter, our adjusted net asset value declined by 10 percent. Our total shareholder return was -9 percent, while the SIXRX return declined by 14 percent.

The first quarter of 2022 will always be remembered for the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. The war is, first and foremost, a human tragedy, but it will most likely also

have long-lasting implications on geopolitics and business. We condemn the war and, just like our companies, we have made contributions to support humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people.

Our companies operate in several different industries, and they all face different situations. Based on our governance model, with clear roles and responsibilities, each individual board and management team decide on appropriate actions. That said, all companies are taking measures to follow sanctions, to protect and support employees, and many are taking steps to scale down their Russian activities.

Some of the challenges we saw before the war, such as supply chain constraints and inflation, have accelerated further. The sharp increase in inflation will likely force central banks to act more resolutely than previously expected. Furthermore, escalating geopolitical tensions are putting additional strain on the availability of energy. We continue to work closely with our companies to support them in this unpredictable environment.

Listed Companies

Listed Companies' total return was -10 percent, four percentage points ahead of the SIXRX return index.

Investor AB has zero tolerance for unethical business behavior. Regarding Ericsson, we have clearly communicated our full support for its strategy as well as for the board's and management's continued and necessary work to strengthen the culture and internal processes within compliance. Based on the information at hand, we have full confidence in Ericsson's board and management.

Having identified industrial pumps as an attractive segment with good strategic fit, Atlas Copco announced two high-quality acquisitions with leading differentiated technologies and significant aftermarket businesses. These acquisitions will create a strong foundation for further growth. Industrial pumps play a crucial role in creating sustainable solutions for many industries.

Patricia Industries

Based on estimated market values, Patricia Industries' total return, excluding cash, was -5 percent during the first quarter, driven by lower multiples and earnings, mitigated by positive currency effects.

Reported sales growth for the major subsidiaries was 20 percent, of which 5 percent organically in constant currency. Adjusted EBITA declined by 3 percent. Excluding Mölnlycke, where the growth rate was distorted by covid-19-related contracts for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the previous year, organic sales and adjusted EBITA grew by 16 and 30 percent respectively.

Mölnlycke's organic sales declined by 7 percent. Excluding PPE, organic sales growth was 6 percent in constant currency, driven by 11 percent organic growth in Wound Care. Gloves was essentially flat, while the growth rate in Operating Room Solutions remained heavily impacted by the PPE contracts delivered during the first quarter 2021. Encouragingly, group performance improved sequentially. Going forward, the second quarter will be the last one impacted by PPE comparisons, and the negative effect on growth will be significantly less than what we saw in the first quarter.

Laborie closed the acquisition of the OptilumeTM license within urethral strictures and Permobil finalized the acquisition of Panthera, strengthening the position within manual wheelchairs. In conjunction with these acquisitions, Patricia Industries invested a total SEK 1.3 bn in equity financing. After the end of the quarter, Piab announced the acquisition of Joulin, a French provider of vacuum grippers and gantry robots for automated wood handling and other segments. The acquisition will be funded partly with equity.

Investments in EQT

The value change of Investments in EQT was -15 percent during the quarter. EQT AB generated a total return of -25 percent while the value of our fund investments grew by 12 percent. Net cash flow to Investor was just above zero. EQT announced the strategically important EUR 6.8bn acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia, significantly strengthening its presence in Asia. We support this acquisition, and following its completion, we will remain the largest owner in EQT AB with an ownership of 14.6 percent.

Going forward

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding us at the moment, but regardless of how the global economy and financial markets evolve, Investor stands strong. Future-proofing our companies to outperform competition and maximize long-term value is more important than ever. We continue to focus on our prioritized areas: sustainability including energy transition, innovation, digitalization, agility as well as succession planning and talent management.

After compiling and summarizing sustainability data for 2021, we are encouraged by the progress made by our portfolio companies within our focus area Climate & resource efficiency, where, as an aggregate, our portfolio companies have now reduced their Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions by 49 percent compared to the starting point in 2016. According to the goals that we sharpened during 2021, we are targeting a 70 percent reduction for the aggregated portfolio by 2030. Within Diversity & inclusion, we have recruited a number of highly competent individuals, complementing and further strengthening the boards in several of our companies.

With our proven governance model, clear strategy, portfolio of great companies, strong financial position and dedicated people - at Investor and in our companies - I am confident that we are well positioned to manage the challenges and capture the opportunities that these uncertain times will offer.

Johan Forssell President & CEO

Net asset value overview

Adjusted values Reported values
Number of
shares
3/31 2022
Ownership
capital/votes (%)
3/31 2022
Share of total
assets (%)
3/31 2022
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2022
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2021
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2022
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2021
Listed Companies
Atlas Copco 207,754,141 16.9/22.3 15 101,088 128,968 101,088 128,968
ABB 265,385,142 12.9/12.9 12 80,821 91,732 80,821 91,732
AstraZeneca 51,587,810 3.3/3.3 9 64,433 54,807 64,433 54,807
SEB 456,198,927 20.8/20.8 7 46,655 57,458 46,655 57,458
Epiroc 207,757,845 17.1/22.7 6 41,375 47,298 41,375 47,298
Nasdaq 19,394,142 11.8/11.8 5 32,006 36,835 32,006 36,835
Sobi 107,594,165 35.0/35.0 3 23,969 19,957 23,969 19,957
Ericsson 266,745,735 8.0/23.8 3 23,494 26,589 23,494 26,589
Saab 40,972,622 30.2/39.7 2 14,070 9,440 14,070 9,440
Husqvarna 97,052,157 16.8/33.4 1 9,576 13,986 9,576 13,986
Wärtsilä 104,711,363 17.7/17.7 1 9,037 13,242 9,037 13,242
Electrolux 50,786,412 16.4/28.4 1 7,299 11,089 7,299 11,089
Electrolux Professional 58,941,654 20.5/32.4 0 3,370 3,677 3,370 3,677
Total Listed Companies 66 457,193 515,078 457,193 515,078
Patricia Industries Total exposure (%)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke1) 99 9 65,544 72,926 18,695 17,787
Laborie 98 2 14,966 14,727 9,229 8,276
Sarnova 95 2 12,095 11,099 6,772 6,527
Permobil1) 98 1 9,274 10,747 4,889 4,363
Piab1) 97 1 8,102 8,029 5,791 5,702
Advanced Instruments 99 1 6,952 6,952 7,272 7,082
BraunAbility 92 1 4,033 3,641 2,387 2,365
Vectura 99 1 3,749 3,630 3,731 3,705
Atlas Antibodies 93 0 2,936 2,960 2,466 2,313
Total subsidiaries 18 127,652 134,710 61,231 58,120
Three Scandinavia 40/40 1 7,892 6,801 5,078 5,043
Financial Investments 0 2,740 2,594 2,740 2,594
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash
20 138,284
146,169
144,106
156,611
69,049
76,934
65,758
78,263
Investments in EQT
EQT AB 174,288,016 17.4/17.5 9 64,574 85,872 64,574 85,872
5 34,505 30,768 34,505 30,768
Fund investments
Total Investments in EQT 14 99,078 116,640 99,078 116,640
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 2,054 -371 2,054 -371
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries 100 696,610 775,453 627,375 697,105
Gross debt* -37,823 -38,446 -37,823 -38,446
Gross cash* 25,319 23,955 25,319 23,955
Of which Patricia Industries 7,885 12,505 7,885 12,505
Net debt -12,504 -14,491 -12,504 -14,491
Net Asset Value 684,107 760,962 614,871 682,614
Net Asset Value per share 223 248 201 223

1) Including receivables related to Management Participation Program foundations. For Mölnlycke, the receivable corresponds to less than 1 percentage point of the total exposure, for Permobil to approximately 2 percentage points and for Piab to approximately 3 percentage points.

Overview

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2021 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.

Net asset value

During the first quarter of 2022, adjusted net asset value decreased from SEK 761.0bn to SEK 684.1bn. The change in adjusted net asset value was -10 percent (16).

Reported net asset value decreased from SEK 682.6bn to SEK 614.9bn. The change in reported net asset value was -10 percent (20).

Total adjusted assets by business area

Net debt and cash flow

Net debt totaled SEK 12,504m on March 31, 2022 (14,491), corresponding to leverage of 1.8 percent (1.9).

Our target leverage range is 0-10 percent (net debt/total adjusted assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 20 percent for a longer period of time.

Gross cash amounted to SEK 25,319m and gross debt to SEK 37,823m as of March 31, 2022.

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.8 years on March 31, 2022 (10.8).

Investor's net debt
SEK m Q1 2022
Opening net debt -14,491
Listed Companies
Dividends 4,152
Investments, net of proceeds -6
Management cost -31
Total 4,114
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 42
Investments -1,438
Internal transfer to Investor -3,124
Management cost -70
Other1) -31
Total -4,621
Investments in EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 1,947
Drawdowns (investments and management fees) -1,891
Management cost -2
Total 54
Investor groupwide
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 3,124
Management cost -29
Other2) -655
Closing net debt -12,504

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid. 2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.

Management cost

Investor's management cost amounted to SEK 133m during the first quarter 2022 (123).

As of March 31, 2022, rolling 12-month management cost amounted to 0.08 percent of the adjusted net asset value.

The Investor share

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 220.4 and SEK 206.15 respectively on March 31, 2022, compared to SEK 238.60 and SEK 227.75 on December 31, 2021.

The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to -9 percent during the first quarter 2022 (16).

The SIXRX return index was -14 percent during the first quarter 2022 (14).

Investor's market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, was SEK 649,333m as of March 31, 2022 (711,230).

Average annual total return

Listed Companies

Listed Companies include ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Electrolux Professional, Epiroc, Ericsson, Husqvarna, Nasdaq, Saab, SEB, Sobi and Wärtsilä. These are multinational companies with strong market positions and proven track records. In general, they are well positioned and we work continuously to support them to remain or become best-in-class.

Highlights during the quarter

  • Total return amounted to -10 percent, compared to -14 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Atlas Copco announced two strategic acquisitions within the attractive industrial pumps segment.

Performance

Total return (excluding management costs) for Listed Companies amounted to -10 percent during the first quarter 2022.

The SIXRX return index was -14 percent during the first quarter 2022.

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK -51,253m during the first quarter 2022 (68,545).

Contribution to net asset value

SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Changes in value -57,891 63,297
Dividends 6,670 5,277
Management cost -31 -29
Total -51,253 68,545

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q1 2022
Value,
SEK m
Contribution,
SEK m
Total
return
(%)1)
Atlas Copco 101,088 -27,880 -21.6
ABB 80,821 -8,706 -9.6
AstraZeneca 64,433 10,555 19.5
SEB 46,655 -8,071 -14.1
Epiroc 41,375 -5,923 -12.5
Nasdaq 32,006 -4,732 -12.8
Sobi 23,969 4,012 20.1
Ericsson 23,494 -2,762 -10.4
Saab 14,070 4,630 49.0
Husqvarna 9,576 -4,412 -31.5
Wärtsilä 9,037 -4,070 -30.8
Electrolux 7,299 -3,556 -32.1
Electrolux
Professional
3,370 -307 -8.3
Total 457,193 -51,222 -9.9

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes with reinvested dividends, including add-on investments and/or divestments.

Dividends received

Dividends from listed companies totaled SEK 6,670m during the first quarter 2022 (5,277), of which SEK 2,518m was pending over the end of the quarter and is reported in Other Assets and Liabilities.

Dividends received, Listed Companies

Investments and divestments

First quarter

No new investments or divestments during the quarter.

Listed Companies, value distribution, March 31, 2022

Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries includes Advanced Instruments, Atlas Antibodies, BraunAbility, Laborie, Mölnlycke, Permobil, Piab, Sarnova, Vectura, Three Scandinavia and Financial Investments. Patricia Industries' focus is to invest in and develop wholly-owned companies in the Nordics and in North America.

Highlights during the quarter

  • Based on estimated market values, the total return, excl. cash, amounted to -5 percent (-5 percent incl. cash), driven by multiple contraction and lower earnings, mitigated by positive currency effects.
  • Permobil and Laborie completed the strategic acquisitions of Panthera and the OptilumeTM license respectively. In conjunction with the acquisitions, Patricia Industries invested a total SEK 1.3bn in equity financing.

Operating performance

During the first quarter 2022, sales growth for the major subsidiaries (including Advanced Instruments and Atlas Antibodies pro forma and excluding the Grand Group) was 20 percent. Organic growth was 5 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 2,019m, a decrease of 5 percent. Adjusting for items affecting comparability, mainly related to transaction and integration costs, EBITA decreased by 3 percent.

Excluding Mölnlycke, where the growth rate was substantially distorted by covid-19-related contracts for Personal Protective Equipment in the previous year, organic sales and adjusted EBITA grew by 16 and 30 percent respectively.

Patricia Industries, adjusted values, March 31, 2022

Major subsidiaries, performance

Q1 2022

Org. growth,
constant
Operating
SEK m Sales currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA, (%) cash flow
Mölnlycke 4,462 -7 1,178 26.4 1,006 22.6 299
Laborie 734 4 170 23.1 154 21.0 15
Sarnova 2,072 3 283 13.7 243 11.8 353
Permobil 1,116 6 177 15.9 133 12.0 -13
Piab 551 17 161 29.3 142 25.9 58
Advanced Instruments 292 20 130 44.3 125 42.8 49
BraunAbility 2,091 43 204 9.8 161 7.7 84
Vectura 74 45 44 59.6 13 17.3 -126
Atlas Antibodies 95 20 45 47.4 40 41.9 14
Total 11,486 2,392 20.8 2,019 17.6 732
Reported growth y/y, % 20 -3 -5
Organic growth, y/y, % 5

1) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Performance

Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK -7,298m during the first quarter 2022 (5,257).

Contribution to adjusted net asset value

SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Changes in value -7,217 5,301
Management cost -70 -63
Other -10 18
Total -7,298 5,257

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to -5 percent (-5 percent including cash) during the first quarter 2022. The negative return was driven by multiple contraction and lower earnings, mitigated by positive currency effects.

For more information on valuation, see page 30.

Investments and divestments

First quarter

Investments amounted to SEK 1,438m, mainly relating to equity investments in Laborie and Permobil. Divestments amounted to SEK 42m.

Distributions received

During the first quarter 2022, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 0m. Regarding the distribution from Three Scandinavia related to the divestment of its passive network infrastructure,

approximately SEK 3.2bn has previously been received and another SEK 1.9bn, of which approximately 63 percent in cash, is expected to be received during the second half of 2022.

Distribution to Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries, net cash
SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Beginning of period 12,505 13,468
Net cash flow -1,396 1,141
Internal transfer to Investor -3,124 -2,938
Other1) -101 3
End of period 7,885 11,674

1) Includes currency-related effects, net interest and management cost.

Patricia Industries – valuation overview
Estimated market
values, SEK m,
3/31, 2022
Change Q1
2022 vs. Q4
2021 SEK m
Major drivers Comments
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 65,544 -7,382 Lower multiples and lower earnings
impacted negatively
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 17.5x
Laborie 14,966 240 USD 100m in equity injection from
Patricia Industries. Lower earnings and
multiples impacted negatively. Currency
impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 20.1x
Sarnova 12,095 996 Higher multiples impacted positively Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 14.6x.
Acquisitions of Digitech and Allied 100 valued
at cost
Permobil 9,274 -1,473 SEK 344m capital injection from Patricia
Industries. Lower multiples impacted
negatively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 16.4x
Piab 8,102 73 Higher earnings impacted positively,
mitigated by lower multiples
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 17.9x
Advanced Instruments 6,952 0 - Investment amount, acquisition made less than
18 months ago
BraunAbility 4,033 392 Higher earnings impacted positively,
mitigated by lower multiples
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 11.9x
Vectura 3,749 119 No major value drivers Estimated market value of the property
portfolio less debt and cost
Atlas Antibodies 2,936 -23 No major value drivers Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 21.3x
Partner-owned
investments
Three Scandinavia 7,892 1,091 Higher multiples impacted positively Applied EV/LTM EBITDA 6.3x. The estimated
market value includes a discounted value of
the estimated remaining divestment proceeds
attributable to Patricia Industries
Financial Investments 2,740 146 Multiple or third-party valuation, share price
Total 138,284
Total incl. cash 146,169

A provider of single-use products and solutions for managing wounds, improving surgical safety and efficiency, and preventing pressure ulcers. Read more at www.molnlycke.com

Activities during the quarter

Group

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -7 percent in constant currency. The decline was explained by significant contribution from covid-19-related contract sales of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) last year. Excluding PPE, organic growth was 6 percent, mainly driven by strong performance within Wound Care.
  • The EBITA margin declined, mainly explained by increased raw material and logistics costs, and increased investments in sales and marketing, mainly within Wound Care.
  • Mölnlycke announced that it will relocate headquarters to GoCo Health Innovation City, a developing life-science cluster in Mölndal, Gothenburg.

Wound Care

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 11 percent in constant currency with strong performance in all regions.
  • A decision was made to invest in production capacity expansion in the Wound Care manufacturing site in Finland. The new capacity will be available in late 2023.

Operating Room Solutions

• Organic sales growth amounted to -32 percent in constant currency. Adjusted for the above-mentioned PPE contracts, sales was largely flat. Trays and Drapes experienced good growth driven by recovery in elective surgeries, although not yet fully back to pre-covid levels. Staff clothing declined.

Gloves

• Organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency. Production is up and running after another covid-19-related manufacturing lock-down early this quarter, but long lead times in freight continue to impact sales. Underlying customer demand is strong.

Antiseptics

• Organic sales growth amounted to -17 percent in constant currency, negatively impacted by supply disruptions.

Mölnlycke, sales and margin development

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Income statement items,
EUR m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 426 443 1,668
EBITDA 112 146 452
EBITA 96 130 387
Sales growth, % -4 11
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
-7 14
EBITDA, % 26.4 32.9 27.1
EBITA, % 22.6 29.4 23.2
Cash flow items, EUR m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 112 146
Lease payments -6 -5
Change in working capital -66 -54
Capital expenditures -13 -8
Operating cash flow 28 79
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -40 -60
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-12 19
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 17
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, EUR m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 1,522 1,510
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 8,340 7,850
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease
liabilities.

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales and organic sales growth

Share of sales, (%)
Last 12 months
Organic growth,
constant currency, (%)
Q1 2022
Wound Care 57 11
Operating Room
Solutions
27 -32
Gloves 13 1
Antiseptics 3 -17
Total 100 -7

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales by geography

Share of sales, (%)
2021
Europe, Middle East, Africa 60
Americas 31
Asia Pacific 9
Total 100

A provider of diagnostic and therapeutic products within Gastroenterology, Urology & Urogynecology, and Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal. Read more at www.laborie.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 4 percent in constant currency. End-customer demand was strong, but significant supply chain challenges had a negative impact on sales in the quarter. UR (Urology) declined compared to prior year, while GI (Gastrointestinal) and OB (Obstetrics, formerly Maternal and Child Health) grew.
  • The EBITA margin declined compared to prior year, driven by rising input costs, several new product launches including the recently acquired OptilumeTM, as well as investments in R&D and initiatives to further strengthen the organization.
  • In January 2022, Patricia Industries invested USD 100m in equity to fund Laborie's acquisition of a perpetual exclusive license to the OptilumeTM drug-coated balloon for urethral strictures for approximately USD 150m, with the remainder financed with Laborie's cash and external debt.

Key figures, Laborie

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 79 76 316
EBITDA 18 23 88
EBITA 17 20 80
Sales growth, % 4 37
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 4 11
EBITDA, % 23.1 30.9 27.9
EBITA, % 21.0 26.7 25.3
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 18 23
Lease payments -1 -1
Change in working capital -15 -18
Capital expenditures -1 -3
Operating cash flow 2 2
Acquisitions/divestments -140 -
Shareholder 100 -
contribution/distribution
Other1) 8 1
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-31 3
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 16
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 455 424
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 805 825
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease

liabilities.

A US provider of specialty healthcare and safety products, services and software for the US emergency medical services (EMS), acute care and cardiac response markets. Read more at www.sarnova.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 3 percent in constant currency. The quarter was negatively impacted by supply chain challenges related to the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), as well as a slowdown in covid-19-driven demand for respiratory products within Acute Care. This was partially offset by the recovery in EMS transits within the EMS Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) business.
  • The EBITA margin decreased slightly, driven by higher input costs and continued investment in digital platform enhancement and warehouse optimization.

Key figures, Sarnova

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 222 191 866
EBITDA 30 27 107
EBITA 26 24 92
Sales growth, % 16 1
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
3 -10
EBITDA, % 13.7 14.2 12.4
EBITA, % 11.8 12.7 10.7
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 30 27
Lease payments -1 -1
Change in working capital 13 2
Capital expenditures -4 -6
Operating cash flow 38 23
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -7 -6
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
31 16
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 538 569
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 1,375 1,215

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions, including powered and manual wheelchairs, pressure-relieving cushions and powerassist devices. Read more at www.permobil.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 6 percent in constant currency, with growth in all geographic regions.
  • The EBITA margin declined, mainly due to higher costs for freight and sourcing as well as some non-recurring items.
  • Operating cash flow was negative due to growth in net working capital, including investments in inventory of components.
  • Permobil completed the acquisition of Panthera, a leading Swedish manufacturer of manual wheelchairs with annual sales of approximately SEK 150m. The total consideration amounted to SEK 305m. The transaction was completed on January 3, 2022.
  • SEK 350m was provided in equity, of which SEK 344m from Patricia Industries, primarily to support the acquisition of Panthera.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 1,116 908 4,270
EBITDA 177 192 767
EBITA 133 148 598
Sales growth, % 23 -15
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
6 -7
EBITDA, % 15.9 21.1 18.0
EBITA, % 12.0 16.3 14.0
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 177 192
Lease payments -16 -14
Change in working capital -119 -39
Capital expenditures -54 -40
Operating cash flow -13 98
Acquisitions/divestments -280 -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
350 -
Other1) -279 -210
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-222 -112
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 22
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 3,388 3,166
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 1,755 1,540

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

A provider of gripping and moving solutions for end-users and machine manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and work environment. Read more at www.piab.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 17 percent in constant currency, driven by all divisions and regions.
  • The EBITA margin was flat, negatively impacted by transaction-related costs. Adjusted for this, the EBITA margin was 27 percent.
  • Peter Laurin, Senior Vice President at Ericsson, was appointed CEO, effective August 15, 2022. Mats Rahmström, CEO of Atlas Copco and current board member of Piab, was appointed Chair, effective February, 2022.
  • The previously announced acquisition of Manut-LM was completed during the quarter.
  • After the end of the quarter, Piab signed an agreement to acquire Joulin, a French provider of vacuum grippers and gantry robots for automated wood handling and other segments. In 2021, Joulin's sales amounted to approximately SEK 150m, with profitability in line with the Piab group. The total consideration amounts to approximately SEK 560m on a cash and debt-free basis, which will be funded partly with equity from Patricia Industries. Closing of the acquisition is expected during the second quarter 2022.

Key figures, Piab

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 551 406 1,882
EBITDA 161 121 525
EBITA 142 105 447
Sales growth, % 36 2
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
17 9
EBITDA, % 29.3 29.8 27.9
EBITA, % 25.9 25.9 23.7
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 161 121
Lease payments -9 -8
Change in working capital -84 -21
Capital expenditures -11 -5
Operating cash flow 58 87
Acquisitions/divestments -196 -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -80 -106
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-219 -18
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 17
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 1,986 1,767
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 875 650
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease
liabilities.

A provider of scientific and analytical instruments for the biotechnology, clinical and food & beverage industries. Read more at www.aicompanies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 20 percent in constant currency, driven by strong instruments, consumables and services performance. The recently acquired Solentim products, not included in organic growth, continued to perform strongly, with growth well above the company average.
  • The EBITA margin was 43 percent. The decrease is mainly explained by continued investments in the global commercial organization, general and administrative functions, and research and development, as well as by product mix impact following the recent acquisition of Solentim.

Key figures, Advanced Instruments

Income statement items, Last 12
USD m Q1 2022 Q1 2021 months
Sales 31 22 112
EBITDA 14 11 41
EBITA 13 11 39
Sales growth, % 44 11
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 20 11
EBITDA, % 44.3 50.4 36.5
EBITA, % 42.8 48.9 35.1
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 14 11
Lease payments 0 0
Change in working capital -8 -4
Capital expenditures 0 -1
Operating cash flow 5 6
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - -
Other1) -3 -3
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
2 3
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 8
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 192 195
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 225 130
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease
liabilities.

A provider of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Read more at www.braunability.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 43 percent in constant currency, driven by strong demand across all business units and easing of supply chain constraints that negatively impacted sales in the prior year period.
  • The EBITA margin improved, driven by operating leverage and product mix, partially offset by a negative impact from increased material and labor costs.
  • In February, BraunAbility acquired the ProMaster wheelchairaccessible vehicle conversion business from Forest River. While the short-term financial impact on BraunAbility is limited, the acquired products are highly strategic and complementary to BraunAbility's commercial portfolio.
Key figures, BraunAbility
Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 224 146 770
EBITDA 22 10 64
EBITA 17 6 47
Sales growth, % 53 -15
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 43 -16
EBITDA, % 9.8 6.6 8.4
EBITA, % 7.7 4.1 6.1
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 22 10
Lease payments -2 -2
Change in working capital -8 -4
Capital expenditures -3 -2
Operating cash flow 9 2
Acquisitions/divestments -8 -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -3 -3
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-1 -1
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 7
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 302 300
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 1,850 1,495
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Develops and manages properties within community service and commercial with a long-term commitment. Read more at www.vecturafastigheter.se

Activities during the quarter

  • Total sales decreased with 8 percent, due to lost income from the divested Grand Hôtel property. Adjusted for this divestment, growth amounted to 45 percent driven by new Community Services properties.
  • A rental agreement of more than 16,000 m2 was signed with Mölnlycke Healthcare for a new headquarter to be built in GoCo Health Innovation City, Gothenburg.
  • Rental agreements with Villa Clinic and Urban Deli of more than 2,500 m2 in Forskaren, an office building in the lifescience center in Hagastaden, Stockholm, were announced.
Key figures, Vectura
Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales 74 81 272
EBITDA 44 48 168
EBITDA, % 59.6 59.6 61.6
EBITA adj.1) 13 12 46
EBITA adj % 17.3 14.4 16.8
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 4,343 3,963
3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Real estate market value 8,738 8,388
3/31 2022 31/3 2021
Number of employees 38 34

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.

A provider of advanced reagents for basic and clinical biomedical research. Read more at www.atlasantibodies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 20 percent in constant currency, primarily driven by the evitria business.
  • The EBITA margin decreased following investments in production and the organization.
  • During the quarter, evitria entered into a licensing agreement with mAbsolve, bolstering its antibody engineering capabilities with technology for reduced immune response.

Key figures, Atlas Antibodies

Income statement items, Last 12
SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021 months
Sales 95 76 344
EBITDA 45 40 168
EBITA 40 36 148
Sales growth, % 26 23
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
20 32
EBITDA, % 47.4 52.7 48.8
EBITA, % 41.9 47.0 42.9
Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
EBITDA 45 40
Lease payments -2 -1
Change in working capital -26 -13
Capital expenditures -3 -2
Operating cash flow 14 23
Acquisitions/divestments
Shareholder
- -146
contribution/distribution - -
Other1) -11 -17
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
3 -140
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 33
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 403 406
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 120 110

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities.

Provides mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. Read more at www.tre.se.

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base increased by 26,000, of which 10,000 in Sweden and 16,000 in Denmark.
  • Service revenue increased by 7 percent and EBITDA increased by 3 percent.
  • The company invested significantly in the buildout of its 5G network to deliver a high-quality experience for its customers.
  • After the quarter, Three Scandinavia refinanced its SEK 6.1bn external debt with a new loan of the same amount. Investor AB guarantees its 40 percent share, or SEK 2.4bn, of the new loan.

Key figures, Three Scandinavia

Income statement items Q1 2022 Q1 2021 Last 12
months
Sales, SEK m 2,728 2,586 10,892
Sweden, SEK m 1,749 1,659 7,036
Denmark, DKK m 694 683 2,798
Service revenue, SEK m1) 1,784 1,664 7,033
Sweden, SEK m 1,136 1,047 4,491
Denmark, DKK m 459 454 1,843
EBITDA, SEK m 891 863 3,563
Sweden, SEK m 656 641 2,579
Denmark, DKK m 167 164 714
EBITDA, % 32.7 33.4 32.7
Sweden 37.5 38.6 36.7
Denmark 24.0 24.0 25.5
Key ratios
Capital expenditures/sales, % 32
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Net debt 6,406 6,498
3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Number of employees 1,735 1,740
Other key figures 3/31 2022 3/31 2021
Subscriptions 3,860,000 3,706,000
Sweden 2,347,000 2,229,000
Denmark 1,513,000 1,477,000

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Investments in EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Investor was one of the founders of EQT in 1994 and has committed capital to the vast majority of its funds. Read more at www.eqtgroup.com

Highlights during the quarter

  • EQT AB announced the strategic acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia.
  • The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was -15 percent.
  • Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 54m.

Performance

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK -17,508m during the first quarter 2022 (16,961).

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was -15 percent during the first quarter 2022, of which -15 percent in constant currency.

Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 54m during the first quarter.

Investments in EQT AB

The value change of Investor's holding in EQT AB amounted to SEK -21,298m, corresponding to a total shareholder return of -25 percent during the first quarter.

Investments in EQT funds

Investor reports the value change on its EQT fund investments with a one-quarter lag. Consequently, the information related to Investor's investments in EQT funds in this report is presented as of December 31, 2021.

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds amounted to 12 percent during the first quarter, of which 11 percent in constant currency.

Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 10.0bn as of March 31, 2022 (11.1).

Change in adjusted net asset value, EQT

SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Net asset value, beginning of
period
116,640 57,486
Contribution to net asset value
Drawdowns (investments,
management fees and management
-17,508 16,961
cost)
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
fee surplus, carry and dividend)
1,893 1,520
Net asset value, end of period -1,947
99,078
-401
75,566

Investor's investments in EQT, March 31, 20221)

Investor
Fund
size
EUR m
Share (%) Outstanding
commitment
SEK m
Reported
value
SEK m
Fully invested funds2) 38,019 3,240 20,168
EQT IX 15,600 3 981 4,831
EQT Infrastructure IV 9,100 3 687 2,599
EQT Infrastructure V 15,700 3 2,920 1,797
Credit Opportunities III3) 1,272 10 515 880
EQT Ventures II 619 3 58 252
EQT Mid Market Asia III 630 27 39 1,962
EQT Mid Market Europe 1,616 9 375 1,712
EQT Real Estate II 1,000 3 219 108
EQT new funds - 974 197
Total fund investments 83,556 10,009 34,505
EQT AB 17.4/17.54) 64,574
Total investments in EQT 99,078

1) Following the IPO of EQT AB in September 2019, Investor's investments in EQT funds are reported with a one-quarter lag.

2) EQT V, EQT VI, EQT VII, EQT VIII, EQT Expansion Capital II, EQT Greater China II, EQT Infrastructure I, II and III, Credit Fund II, EQT Mid Market, EQT Mid Maraket US, EQT

Real Estate I, EQT Ventures. 3) Divested by EQT AB to Bridgepoint, October 2020.

4) Capital and votes respectively.

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK m 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020
Reported value 99,078 116,640 116,640 90,889 78,467 75,566 57,486 57,486 50,143 48,843 40,603
Reported value -15 111 30 16 9 30 55 16 3 16 11
change, %
Value change, -15 110 30 16 9 29 57 18 3 19 8
constant currency, %
Drawdowns from
Investor 1,893 8,068 3,120 2,258 1,169 1,520 4,630 377 968 1,906 1,378
Proceeds to Investor 1,947 12,902 4,965 2,550 4,986 401 4,801 908 1,313 280 2,301
Net cash flow to
Investor 54 4,834 1,845 292 3,817 -1,119 171 531 344 -1,626 923

Investor Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 12,504m on March 31, 2022 (14,491). Debt financing of the Patricia Industries' subsidiaries is arranged without guarantees from Investor and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Investor guarantees SEK 2.4bn of the associated company Three Scandinavia's refinanced external debt, but this guaranteed loan is not included in Investor's net debt either. The same applies for pending dividends from investments and approved but not yet paid dividend to shareholders.

Net debt, March 31, 2022

SEK m Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments 13,529 -116 13,413
Cash, bank and short
term investments
Receivables included
19,760 -7,853 11,906
in net debt 1,466 -2 1,465
Interest bearing debt -86,262 47,080 -39,181
Provision for pensions -1,088 981 -106
Total -52,594 40,090 -12,504

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 25,319m as of March 31, 2022 (23,955). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Investor's gross debt, excluding pension liabilities, amounted to SEK 37,716m as of March 31, 2022 (38,337).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.8 years on March 31, 2022 (10.8), excluding the debt of the Patricia Industries subsidiaries.

Investor is rated AA- (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global and Aa3 (Stable Outlook) by Moody's.

Debt maturity profile, March 31, 2022 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 SEK m

Net financial items, Q1 2022

0

SEK m Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's net
financial
items
Interest income 10 0 9
Interest expenses
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short
-484 259 -225
term investments -237 - -237
Foreign exchange result -506 169 -337
Other 90 -93 -3
Total -1,127 336 -792

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795m on March 31, 2022 (4,795).

Share structure

Class of
share
Number of
shares
Number of
votes
% of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 1,246,763,376 1,246,763,376 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 1,821,936,744 182,193,674 59.4 12.8
Total 3,068,700,120 1,428,957,050 100.0 100.0

Investor's share capital consists of 3,068,700,120 shares with a quota of SEK 1.5625 per share.

On March 31, 2022, Investor owned a total of 5,075,491 of its own shares (5,242,353).

Other

Annual General Meeting

Investor AB's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 3.00 p.m., May 3, 2022 at the City Conference Center, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm. Registration commences at 1.30 p.m. The AGM will be live broadcasted on www.investorab.com.

Notification of participation in the AGM can be given until April 27, 2022 through Investor's website www.investorab.com or by calling +46 8 611 2910. Additional information about Investor's AGM is available on Investor's website. Investor's Annual Report in Swedish is available at the company's head office and website.

Dividend Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 4.00 per share for fiscal year 2021 (3.50). The dividend is proposed to be paid out in two installments, SEK 3.00 with record date May 5, 2022 and SEK 1.00 with record date November 7, 2022. The dividend level proposed is based on the stated dividend policy to pay a steadily rising dividend, supported by cash flow from our three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Piab's acquisition of Manut-LM

On Februari 9, 2022, Piab completed the acquisition of Manut-LM, a French leading tube lifting company. The consideration amounted to SEK 75m. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 56m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. No transaction related cost has occurred during the quarter. For the period from the acquisition date until March 31, 2022, Manut-LM contributed net sales of SEK 17m and profit/loss of SEK 2m to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2022, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Group would have increased by SEK 9m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have increased by SEK 1m.

Permobil's acquisition of Panthera

On January 3, 2022, Permobil completed the acquisition of Panthera, a leading company in ultra-light active wheelchairs. The consideration amounted to SEK 305m. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill

amounted to SEK 241m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies' product portfolios. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 6m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement. For the period from the acquisition date until March 31, 2022, Panthera contributed net sales of SEK 44m and profit/loss of SEK 6m to the Group's result.

SEK m Manut-LM Panthera Total
Intangible assets 1 0 1
Property, plant and equipment 3 9 12
Other financial investments 0 6 6
Inventories 9 48 58
Trade receivables 15 19 34
Other current receivables 1 1 3
Cash and cash equivalents 21 25 46
Long-term interest bearing
liabilities
-6 -16 -23
Deferred tax liabilities - -4 -4
Other liabilities -25 -24 -49
Net identifiable assets and
liabilities
20 64 84
Consolidated goodwill 56 241 297
Consideration 75 305 381

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amount to SEK 26.9bn (24.8), of which SEK 24.7bn (23.4) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie, Advanced Instruments and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 2.7bn, SEK 4.1bn, SEK 2bn and SEK 5.2bn. The increase in pledged assets mainly relates to increased assets in Laborie.

Total contingent liabilities amount to SEK 1.3bn (1.1).

Basis of preparation for the Interim Management Statement

This Interim Management Statement has in all material aspects been prepared in accordance with NASDAQ Stockholm's guidelines for preparing interim management statements. The accounting policies that have been applied for the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

Alternative Performance Measures

Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For Investor's consolidated accounts, this framework typically means IFRS.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2021 and on www.investorab.com/investorsmedia/investor-in-figures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on pages 26-27. Reconciliations of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose of these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group, that is presented according to the applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Management Statement may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

May 3, 2022 Annual General Meeting 2022
Jul. 15, 2022 Interim Report
January-June 2022
Oct. 20, 2022 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2022
Jan. 20, 2023 Year-End Report 2022

Stockholm, April 21, 2022

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information

Helena Saxon Chief Financial Officer +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability +46 70 550 3500 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar Head of Investor Relations +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters INVE B in NASDAQ OMX

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This information is information that Investor AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:15 CET on April 21, 2022

This Interim Management Statement and additional information is available on www.investorab.com

This Interim Management Statement has not been subject to review by the company's auditors

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary
SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Dividends 6,671 5,277
Changes in value -75,576 80,346
Net sales 11,650 9,667
Cost of goods and services sold -6,402 -5,039
Sales and marketing cost -1,785 -1,422
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost
-2,294 -1,751
Management cost -133 -123
Share of results of associates 26 2,795
Operating profit/loss -67,844 89,750
Net financial items -1,127 -1,249
Profit/loss before tax -68,971 88,501
Income taxes -154 -300
Profit/loss for the period -69,125 88,201
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company -69,093 88,230
Non-controlling interest -33 -29
Profit/loss for the period -69,125 88,201
Basic earnings per share, SEK -22.55 28.80
Diluted earnings per share, SEK -22.55 28.79
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary
SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Profit/loss for the period -69,125 88,201
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges 34 29
Hedging costs 18 -20
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,295 2,203
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 21 1
Total other comprehensive income for the period 1,368 2,213
Total comprehensive income for the period -67,757 90,414
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company -67,730 90,431
Non-controlling interest -27 -17
Total comprehensive income for the period -67,757 90,414
Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary
SEK m 3/31 2022 12/31 2021 3/31 2021
ASSETS
Goodwill 57,280 55,437 48,374
Other intangible assets 33,095 33,168 29,022
Property, plant and equipment 14,479 14,044 14,941
Shares and participations 563,112 638,336 512,751
Other financial investments 13,529 14,778 4,813
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1,465 1,964 1,934
Other long-term receivables 2,988 2,727 2,611
Total non-current assets 685,948 760,454 614,446
Inventories 7,246 6,767 5,700
Shares and participations in trading operation 217 375 14
Short-term receivables included in net debt 2 - 53
Other current receivables 12,425 9,412 15,065
Cash, bank and short-term investments 19,760 18,534 27,647
Total current assets 39,649 35,088 48,480
TOTAL ASSETS 725,597 795,542 662,926
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 615,716 683,505 553,267
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 85,142 83,966 81,485
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 1,088 1,068 1,210
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 13,829 13,026 11,395
Total non-current liabilities 100,059 98,059 94,090
Current interest bearing liabilities 1,119 3,255 7,008
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 8,703 10,722 8,561
Total current liabilities 9,822 13,977 15,569
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 725,597 795,542 662,926
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary
SEK m Q1 2022 2021 Q1 2021
Opening balance 1/1 683,505 462,775 462,775
Total equity 615,716 683,505 553,267
Non-controlling interest 844 891 1,005
Owners of the Parent Company 614,871 682,614 552,262
Attributable to:
1) Includes reclassification of non-controlling interest amounting to SEK -620m.
Closing balance 615,716 683,505 553,267
Purshase of own shares - -147 -
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 21 64 -12
Changes in non-controlling interest -53 -991) 90
Dividend to shareholders - -10,722 -
Total comprehensive income for the period -67,757 231,633 90,414
Other comprehensive income for the period 1,368 3,668 2,213
Profit for the period -69,125 227,965 88,201
Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary
SEK m Q1 2022 Q1 2021
Operating activities
Dividends received 4,153 1,222
Cash receipts 10,941 9,503
Cash payments -10,425 -8,570
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 4,669 2,154
Interest received/paid -358 -534
Income tax paid -222 -553
Cash flows from operating activities 4,089 1,068
Investing activities
Acquisitions -1,940 -2,027
Divestments 1,966 2,071
Increase in long-term receivables -5 -
Divestments of associated companies - 405
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -688 -153
Divestments of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 17 20
Increase in other financial investments 1 -1,525
Decrease in other financial investments 970 -
Net change, short-term investments -554 3,134
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -1,929 -332
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 10 4
Proceeds from sale of other investment - 1
Net cash used in investing activities -2,152 1,598
Financing activities
Borrowings 1,689 361
Repayment of borrowings -3,080 -435
Net cash used in financing activities -1,391 -74
Cash flows for the period 547 2,592
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 18,330 19,670
Exchange difference in cash 130 299
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 19,007 22,561

Performance by Business Area Q1 2022

SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 6,670 - - 1 6,671
Changes in value -57,891 171 -17,818 -38 -75,576
Net sales - 11,650 - - 11,650
Cost of goods and services sold - -6,402 - - -6,402
Sales and marketing cost - -1,785 - - -1,785
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -2,284 -1 -9 -2,294
Management cost -31 -70 -2 -29 -133
Share of results of associates - 26 - - 26
Operating profit/loss -51,253 1,305 -17,821 -74 -67,844
Net financial items - -336 - -792 -1,127
Income tax - -198 - 43 -154
Profit/loss for the period -51,253 772 -17,821 -823 -69,125
Non-controlling interest - 33 - 0 33
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company -51,253 805 -17,821 -823 -69,093
Other effects on equity - 1,010 313 26 1,350
Contribution to net asset value -51,253 1,815 -17,508 -796 -67,743
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2022
Carrying amount 457,193 69,049 99,078 2,054 627,375
Investors net debt/-cash - 7,885 - -20,389 -12,504
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 457,193 76,934 99,078 -18,334 614,871

Performance by Business Area Q1 2021

SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 5,277 - - - 5,277
Changes in value 63,297 531 16,518 0 80,346
Net sales - 9,667 - - 9,667
Cost of goods and services sold - -5,039 - 0 -5,039
Sales and marketing cost - -1,422 - - -1,422
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -1,744 -1 -6 -1,751
Management cost -29 -63 -2 -30 -123
Share of results of associates - 2,795 - - 2,795
Operating profit/loss 68,545 4,725 16,515 -35 89,750
Net financial items - -386 - -863 -1,249
Income tax - -249 - -51 -300
Profit/loss for the period 68,545 4,090 16,515 -949 88,201
Non-controlling interest - 29 - 0 29
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company 68,545 4,119 16,515 -949 88,230
Other effects on equity - 1,651 447 98 2,196
Contribution to net asset value 68,545 5,770 16,961 -851 90,425
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2021
Carrying amount 430,231 62,423 75,566 3,624 571,844
Investors net debt/-cash - 11,674 - -31,256 -19,582
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 430,231 74,097 75,566 -27,632 552,262

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 31, Financial Instruments, in Investor's Annual Report 2021.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Fair value, SEK m Range
Group 3/31 2022
12/31 2021
Valuation technique Input 3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Shares and participations 37,719 33,756 Last round of financing n/a n/a n/a
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a n/a
Comparable companies Sales multiples 3.9 – 4.0 3.1 – 4.4
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 2.3 – 3.5 2.2 – 3.6
NAV n/a n/a n/a
Other financial investments 32 160 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term and current receivables 3,254 3,745 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 32 46 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a n/a
Other provisions and liabilities 6,040 6,036 Discounted cash flow n/a n/a n/a

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made. Shares and participations in level 3 are mainly fund investments within EQT. Unlisted holdings in funds are measured at Investor's share of the value that the fund manager reports for all unlisted fund holdings (Net Asset Value) and is normally updated when a new valuation is received. The value change on Investor's investments in EQT funds are reported with a one-quarter lag. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on this part of the unlisted portfolio of approximately SEK 118m (120). For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 800m (900).

Financial assets and liabilities by level

The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured: Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1

Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market

Financial instruments - fair value

3/31 2022 12/31 2021
Group Total
carrying
Total
carrying
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 519,779 2,111 37,719 3,503 563,112 598,769 2,355 33,756 3,456 638,336
Other financial investments 13,414 - 32 84 13,529 14,543 - 160 75 14,778
Long-term receivables included in
net debt
- - 1,465 1,465 - - 1,964 1,964
Other long-term receivables 1,789 1,199 2,988 1,781 946 2,727
Shares and participations in
trading operation
217 - - - 217 375 - - - 375
Short-term receivables included
in net debt
2 2 - -
Other current receivables 66 - - 12,360 12,425 22 1 - 9,389 9,412
Cash, bank and short-term
investments
11,612 - - 8,148 19,760 9,356 - - 9,178 18,534
Total 545,087 2,112 41,005 25,293 613,497 623,065 2,357 37,661 23,043 686,125
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing
liabilities
- - 32 85,110 85,1422) - - 46 83,920 83,9662)
Other long-term provisions and
liabilities
- - 5,927 7,902 13,829 - - 5,935 7,091 13,026
Short-term interest bearing
liabilities
- - 1,119 1,1193) - 228 3,027 3,2553)
Other short-term provisions and
liabilities
97 86 112 8,407 8,703 117 131 101 10,373 10,722
Total 97 86 6,072 102,539 108,794 117 359 6,082 104,411 110,969

1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items

have been included within Other. 2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on long-term loans amounts to SEK 84,013m (88,354).

3) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on short-term loans amounts to SEK 1,119m (3,262).

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 3/31 2022

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long
term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 33,756 160 3,745 46 5,935 101
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 3,707 -24 3 - 0 -
in line Net financial items - -3 -500 -14 -84 14
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 349 5 5 - 84 0
Acquisitions 1,834 1 - - - -
Divestments -1,927 -107 - - - -
Settlements - - - - -7 -3
Carrying amount at end of the period 37,719 32 3,254 32 5,927 112
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial
instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value -2,991 - - - 483 -
Net financial items - - -500 32 111 -
Total -2,991 - -500 32 595 -

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 12/31 2021

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long
term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 24,409 120 3,586 59 4,179 117
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 13,271 23 228 - -113 -
in line Net financial items - -11 -50 -14 680 8
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 813 13 10 - 226 0
Acquisitions 7,386 51 0 - 1,398 -
Divestments -12,078 -34 -50 - - -
Issues 0 - 43 - 6 3
Settlements 0 - -20 - -442 -28
Transfer out of Level 3 -45 - - - - -
Carrying amount at end of the period 33,756 160 3,745 46 5,935 101
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial
instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value -8,414 - - - 1,613 -
Net financial items - - -50 14 481 -
Total -8,414 - -50 14 1,132 -

Revenue from contracts with customers

Group 3/31 2022 Field of operation
SEK m Healthcare
equipment
Healthcare
services
Hotel Real estate Osmolality
testing
Gripping and
moving
solutions
Total
Geographical market
Sweden 222 101 - 70 0 27 420
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 345 2 - - 1 10 358
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 2,599 40 - - 55 256 2,950
U.S. 6,408 74 - - 185 125 6,792
North America, excl. U.S. 213 1 - - 11 34 258
South America 63 0 - - 3 22 87
Africa 56 2 - - 1 2 61
Australia 232 0 - - 3 3 238
Asia 376 5 - - 33 70 484
Total 10,513 224 - 70 292 551 11,650
Category
Sales of products 10,082 4 - - 259 545 10,890
Sales of services 407 220 - - 33 6 666
Revenues from leasing 15 - - 70 - - 85
Other income 8 - - 0 - - 8
Total 10,513 224 - 70 292 551 11,650
Sales channels
Through distributors 5,953 2 - - 138 242 6,336
Directly to customers 4,560 222 - 70 154 309 5,314
Total 10,513 224 - 70 292 551 11,650
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 10,410 224 - - 280 551 11,465
Goods and services transferred
over time 103 - - 70 12 - 185
Total 10,513 224 - 70 292 551 11,650

Revenue from contracts with customers

Group 3/31 2021 Field of operation

Gripping and
Healthcare Healthcare Osmolality moving
SEK m equipment services Hotel Real estate testing solutions Total
Geographical market
Sweden 193 63 49 53 0 26 384
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 303 2 - - 2 19 326
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 2,655 0 - - 45 171 2,871
U.S. 4,808 - - - 109 100 5,017
North America, excl. U.S. 176 - - - 9 22 208
South America 57 - - - 2 16 75
Africa 122 - - - 1 1 124
Australia 217 - - - 3 3 223
Asia 363 15 - - 12 48 438
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Category
Sales of products 8,595 - - - 165 405 9,165
Sales of services 280 80 49 - 18 1 428
Revenues from leasing 14 - - 53 - - 67
Other income 7 - - 0 - - 7
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Sales channels
Through distributors 5,078 - 29 - 107 182 5,397
Directly to customers 3,817 80 19 53 76 224 4,270
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 8,794 80 - - 178 406 9,458
Goods and services transferred
over time 102 - 49 53 5 - 209
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667

Reconciliations of significant Alternative Performance Measures

In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.

APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-infigures/definitions and in the Annual Report 2021. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.

Gross cash

Gross cash or Investor's cash and readily available placements are defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 3/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial Other financial
investments 13,529 -116 13,413 investments 14,778 -236 14,542
Cash, bank and short Cash, bank and short
term investments 19,760 -7,853 11,906 term investments 18,534 -9,121 9,413
Gross cash 33,289 -7,970 25,319 Gross cash 33,311 -9,357 23,955

Gross debt

Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 3/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included
in net debt
1,466 -2 1,465 Receivables included
in net debt
1,964 - 1,964
Loans -86,262 47,080 -39,181 Loans -87,221 46,919 -40,301
Provision for pensions -1,088 981 -106 Provision for pensions -1,068 959 -109
Gross debt -85,883 48,060 -37,823 Gross debt -86,324 47,878 -38,446

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2022, Group 12/31 2021,
SEK m SEK m
Investor's gross cash -25,319 Investor's gross cash -23,955
Investor's gross debt 37,823 Investor's gross debt 38,446
Investor's net debt 12,504 Investor's net debt 14,491

Total assets

The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt. Total reported assets are based on reported values according to IFRS. Total adjusted assets are adjusted for estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments.

Group 3/31 2022,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity
Investor's net debt
615,716 -844 614,871
12,504
Equity
Investor's net debt
683,505 -891 682,614
14,491
Total reported
assets
627,375 Total reported
assets
697,105
Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
69,235 Adjustment for
estimated market
value Patricia
Industries holdings
78,348
Total adjusted
assets
696,610 Total adjusted
assets
775,453

Net debt ratio (leverage)

Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total adjusted assets. The target leverange range is 0-10 percent (net debt to total adjusted assets) over a business cycle.

Group 3/31 2022, SEK m Net debt ratio Group 12/31 2021, SEK m Net debt ratio
Investor's net debt 12,504 = Investor's net debt 14,491 =
Total adjusted assets 696,610 1.8% Total adjusted assets 775,453 1.9%

Reported net asset value

Reported net asset value is equal to Investor's net asset value and equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company.

Adjusted net asset value

Net asset value based on estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments. The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12 months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. More information about the assessment basis can be found in section Patricia Industries - valuation overview on page 8 and Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values on page 30. In the table below there are a reconciliation between Reported net asset value and Adjusted net asset value. More details regarding the differences can be found in the table Net asset value overview on page 4.

Group 3/31 2022,
SEK m
Group 12/31 2021,
SEK m
Reported net asset value 614,871 Reported net asset value 682,614
Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-69,049 Reported value for net assets Patricia
Industries
-65,758
Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
138,284 Estimated market value Patricia
Industries holdings
144,106
Adjusted net asset value 684,107 Adjusted net asset value 760,962

Reported net asset value, SEK per share

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2022, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's reported net asset value 614,871 Investor's reported net asset value 682,614
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,624,629
201 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,457,767
223

Adjusted net asset value, SEK per share

Total assets, including estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments, less net debt in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2022, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2021, SEK m Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's adjusted net asset value 684,107 Investor's adjusted net asset value 760,962
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,624,629
223 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
3,063,457,767
248

Patricia Industries, key figures overview1)

Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020
Mölnlycke (EUR m)
Sales
426 1,686 420 405 417 443 1,793 554 479 358 401
Sales growth, % -4 -6 -24 -15 16 11 16 38 26 -7 7
Organic growth, -7 -6 -26 -16 18 14 18 41 29 -7 7
constant currency, %
EBITDA
112 485 106 112 123 146 536 174 144 103 115
EBITDA, % 26.4 28.8 25.1 27.5 29.4 32.9 29.9 31.4 30.0 28.8 28.8
EBITA2) 96 421 89 95 107 130 475 159 129 89 99
EBITA, % 22.6 25.0 21.2 23.4 25.6 29.4 26.5 28.8 26.9 24.7 24.6
Operating cash flow 28 382 128 91 84 79 470 229 70 105 66
Net debt 1,522 1,510 1,510 1,568 1,623 1,473 1,492 1,492 1,326 1,375 1,449
Employees 8,340 8,315 8,315 8,175 8,040 7,850 7,910 7,910 7,860 8,110 7,855
Laborie (USD m)
Sales
79 313 84 74 80 76 230 69 62 43 55
Sales growth, % 4 36 20 19 85 37 12 23 24 -14 15
Organic growth, 4 21 14 6 67 11 -19 -14 -13 -45 -4
constant currency, %
EBITDA
EBITDA, %
18
23.1
93
29.9
22
26.4
20
27.7
28
34.5
23
30.9
44
19.1
22
31.2
18
28.4
7
17.3
-3
-5.1
EBITA2) 17 83 20 18 25 20 37 19 16 6 -4
EBITA, % 21.0 26.6 24.2 24.4 31.3 26.7 16.0 27.5 25.6 13.7 -7.1
Operating cash flow 2 60 20 16 22 2 21 15 6 4 -5
Net debt 455 424 424 366 396 400 403 403 388 379 376
Employees 805 780 780 780 775 825 870 870 860 820 820
Sarnova (USD m)
Sales
Sales growth, %
222
16
835
15
233
17
230
34
183
10
191
1
725
12
199
29
171
5
165
-1
189
17
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 3 0 0 14 -3 -10 9 19 5 -2 14
EBITDA 30 104 30 24 23 27 78 20 15 21 22
EBITDA, % 13.7 12.5 13.1 10.3 12.6 14.2 10.8 9.9 8.5 12.9 11.8
EBITA2)
EBITA, %
26
11.8
91
10.9
25
10.9
21
9.1
20
11.0
24
12.7
69
9.5
17
8.5
13
7.3
19
11.6
20
10.8
Operating cash flow 38 77 21 9 24 23 49 -6 35 5 15
Net debt 538 569 569 578 496 509 525 525 239 266 267
Employees 1,375 1,370 1,370 1,370 1,240 1,215 1,195 1,195 670 670 655
Permobil (SEK m)
Sales 1,116 4,062 1,119 1,054 981 908 3,944 1,021 941 912 1,070
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
23 3 10 12 8 -15 -11 -16 -17 -16 6
constant currency, % 6 6 6 11 18 -7 -9 -10 -13 -17 3
EBITDA 177 782 192 211 187 192 826 225 220 165 215
EBITDA, % 15.9 19.2 17.2 20.1 19.0 21.1 20.9 22.0 23.4 18.2 20.1
EBITA2) 133 612 149 168 147 148 641 178 176 119 168
EBITA, %
Operating cash flow
12.0
-13
15.1
214
13.3
37
16.0
90
15.0
-12
16.3
98
16.3
835
17.4
197
18.7
187
13.1
203
15.7
248
Net debt 3,388 3,166 3,166 3,026 2,959 2,671 2,559 2,559 3,017 3,286 3,709
Employees 1,755 1,660 1,660 1,645 1,630 1,540 1,570 1,570 1,560 1,600 1,650
Piab (SEK m)
Sales 551 1,738 472 438 422 406 1,526 435 349 342 399
Sales growth, % 36 14 8 25 23 2 20 36 9 9 28
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
17 18 8 26 33 9 -4 12 -10 -16 -2
EBITDA 161 485 109 130 126 121 420 124 102 94 100
EBITDA, % 29.3 27.9 23.1 29.6 29.8 29.8 27.5 28.5 29.1 27.5 25.1
EBITA2) 142 409 81 113 110 105 359 107 82 82 89
EBITA, % 25.9 23.5 17.2 25.9 26.0 25.9 23.5 24.6 23.4 23.9 22.2
Operating cash flow 58 376 79 106 104 87 364 85 82 102 96
Net debt
Employees
1,986
875
1,767
695
1,767
695
1,505
680
1,548
660
1,592
650
1,574
625
1,574
625
1,767
630
1,839
660
2,047
665
Advanced Instruments (USD m)
Sales 31 103 31 26 24 22 77 22 19 16 20
Sales growth, % 44 34 45 33 49 11 9 16 10 -7 16
Organic growth, 20 24 18 26 47 11 9 16 10 -7 16
constant currency, %
EBITDA
14 38 12 3 12 11 37 10 10 7 9
EBITDA, % 44.3 37.1 37.1 13.3 50.9 50.4 47.7 48.5 48.8 44.3 48.2
EBITA2) 13 37 11 3 12 11 35 10 9 7 9
EBITA, % 42.8 35.7 35.8 11.9 49.5 48.9 46.0 47.2 47.0 42.2 46.6
Operating cash flow 5 32 10 7 9 6 34 12 9 7 6
Net debt 192 195 195 203 142 149 152 152 112 116 121
Employees 225 225 225 225 145 130 130 130 120 125 120
Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020
BraunAbility (USD m)
Sales 224 692 184 192 171 146 567 150 152 92 173
Sales growth, % 53 22 22 26 86 -15 -23 -21 -21 -52 7
Organic growth, 43 17 14 17 81 -16 -24 -22 -22 -53 5
constant currency, %
EBITDA 22 52 13 17 12 10 44 12 17 1 14
EBITDA, % 9.8 7.5 7.2 9.0 7.1 6.6 7.7 7.9 11.2 1.4 7.9
EBITA2) 17 35 9 13 8 6 29 8 13 -2 10
EBITA, % 7.7 5.1 4.6 6.6 4.9 4.1 5.1 5.2 8.8 -2.6 5.8
Operating cash flow 9 38 8 23 6 2 20 30 2 -7 -5
Net debt 302 300 300 307 326 190 189 189 216 216 208
Employees 1,850 1,825 1,825 1,825 1,760 1,495 1,555 1,555 1,600 1,655 1,735
Vectura (SEK m)
Sales 74 279 71 61 66 81 298 90 77 68 62
Sales growth, % -8 -6 -20 -21 -3 29 9 24 3 -4 15
EBITDA 44 172 42 40 41 48 184 60 50 43 30
EBITDA, % 59.6 61.5 59.2 66.2 62.1 59.6 61.9 67.4 65.3 63.1 48.6
EBITA adjusted2) 13 45 7 13 13 12 34 2 14 11 7
EBITA, % 17.3 16.0 9.5 21.7 19.8 14.4 11.4 2.1 17.9 16.6 11.2
Operating cash flow -126 -355 -97 -52 -160 -46 -1,450 -574 -25 -740 -111
Net debt 4,343 3,963 3,963 3,453 2,537 4,361 4,302 4,302 3,900 3,551 2,791
Real estate,
market value
8,738 8,388 9,182
Employees 38 33 33 31 31 34 31 31 29 26 26
Atlas Antibodies (SEK m)
Sales 95 324 81 86 81 76 247 66 62 57 61
Sales growth, % 26 31 23 38 43 23 13 24 8 13 9
Organic growth,
constant currency, % 20 34 19 39 47 32 15 30 12 11 7
EBITDA 45 162 42 45 36 40 124 33 33 28.3 29.2
EBITDA, % 47.4 50.1 51.4 52.3 43.9 52.7 50.2 50.5 52.8 50 48
EBITA2) 40 143 37 40 31 36 107 29 29 24.1 24.8
EBITA, % 41.9 44.2 45.0 46.5 38.1 47.0 43.3 44.1 46.0 43 40
Operating cash flow 14 115 24 56 13 23 78 33 25 8 12
Net debt 403 406 406 429 22 24 -117 -117 -76 -65 -60
Employees 120 115 115 110 115 110 95 95 90 90 90
Three Scandinavia
Sales, SEK m 2,728 10,750 2,925 2,696 2,543 2,586 10,668 2,873 2,568 2,620 2,608
Sweden, SEK m 1,749 6,946 1,929 1,740 1,617 1,659 6,818 1,879 1,645 1,649 1,645
Denmark, DKK m 694 2,787 730 697 676 683 2,740 723 666 678 673
EBITDA, SEK m 891 3,535 931 892 849 863 3,934 923 1,026 960 1,025
Sweden, SEK m 656 2,564 636 662 625 641 2,725 616 729 684 696
Denmark, DKK m 167 711 216 168 164 164 861 224 214 193 230
EBITDA, % 32.7 32.9 31.8 33.1 33.4 33.4 36.9 32.1 39.9 36.6 39.3
Sweden 37.5 36.9 33.0 38.1 38.6 38.6 40.0 32.8 44.3 41.5 42.3
Denmark 24.0 25.5 29.6 24.1 24.2 24.0 31.4 30.9 32.1 28.4 34.2
Net debt, SEK m 6,406 6,498 6,498 5,940 6,070 6,173 6,341 6,341 6,398 6,950 6,683
Employees 1,735 1,735 1,735 1,685 1,775 1,740 1,775 1,775 1,760 1,755 1,755

1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 17. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Valuation methodology
Listed Companies Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor, with the exception of Saab, Electrolux and
Electrolux Professional for which the most actively traded share class is used.
Ownership calculated in accordance with the disclosure of regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments
Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and
Finnish regulations.
Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method. As supplementary information, subsidiaries are also
presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices. Other methodologies may also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Partner-owned investments Reported value based on the equity method. As supplementary information, partner-owned investments are
also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices.
Financial Investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
Investments in EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values

Supplementary information In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values
for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to
facilitate the evaluation of Investor's net asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP information also
increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Companies and our major wholly-owned
subsidiaries and partner-owned Three Scandinavia.
Estimated market values While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect
how the stock market values similar companies.
Methodology The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12
months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. While we focus on EBITA when evaluating the
performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly available, and
therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity value is
multiplied with Patricia Industries' share of capital.
Adjustments Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of completed add-on acquisitions and
certain non-recurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for
each company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost.
Acquisitions made less than 18 months ago are valued at the invested amount.

Investor in brief

Investor, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, is an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies. We have a long-term investment perspective. Through board representation, as well as industrial experience, our network and financial strength, we work continuously to support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our holdings include, among others, ABB, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, Mölnlycke and SEB.

Our purpose

We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses.

Our ultimate target

Our ultimate target is to generate an attractive total return. Our long-term return requirement is the risk free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, in total 8-9 percent annually.

Our strategic priorities

Grow net asset value

We own high-quality companies and are an engaged owner, supporting our companies to achieve profitable growth. We strive to allocate our capital wisely.

Pay a steadily rising dividend

Our goal is to pay a steadily rising dividend. Our dividend policy is supported by cash flow from all three business areas: Listed Companies, Patricia Industries and Investments in EQT.

Deliver on our ESG targets

We firmly believe that sustainability integrated in the business model is a prerequisite for creating long-term value. Our three focus areas with specific targets are Business Ethics & Governance, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Diversity & Inclusion.

Our operating priorities

  • Engaged ownership
  • Ensure an attractive portfolio
  • Operate efficiently
  • Maintain financial flexibility

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