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SkiStar

Interim / Quarterly Report Mar 17, 2022

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SkiStar reports its best half-year result ever:

  • Visitor and sales records behind the success

SKISTAR HALF-YEAR REPORT SEPTEMBER 2021-FEBRUARY 2022

SUMMARY, SEK MILLION 3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Revenue 2,178 1,328 2,333 1,482 2,751
Operating income 2,195 1,340 2,353 1,496 2,821
Profit/loss before tax 920 446 573 139 246
Profit/loss after tax 752 365 438 114 234
Earnings per share, SEK 9.62 4.70 5.61 1.58 3.04
Cash flow from operating activities 1 237 660 1 586 751 699
Operating margin, % 43 33 26 10 10
Equity/assets ratio, % 37 41 37 41 40
Equity/assets ratio, % excluding IFRS 16 48 46 48 46 51

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD AND AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

• Strong demand for mountain holidays together with eased travel restrictions contributed to higher revenue in core operations. All destinations had record visitor numbers, both during the school holidays and in the periods between them. This has led to both increased number of skier days and record sales of all products linked to alpine skiing, such as the SkiPass, ski rental and sales from sporting goods outlets.

• Bookings for the rest of the winter season are nine percent higher than the 2018/19 seasons, i.e. pre-pandemic.

  • The sale of the company's shares in the Austrian subsidiary St. Johann in Tirol was completed in January.
  • SkiStar is investing more than half a billion Swedish kronor in the core operations over the next year in order to increase the attractiveness of the company's facilities and to meet guests' continuing strong demand.
  • Sport Lodgen, Trysil's most attractive sporting goods outlets that were acquired by SkiStar during the quarter, has been integrated in the business.

Further information is available from: Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO tel +46 (0)280 841 60 Anders Örnulf, CFO tel +46 (0)280 841 60

SECOND QUARTER

  • Net sales for the second quarter increased by SEK 850 million, 64 percent, to SEK 2,178 (1,328) million compared with the previous year.
  • Profit after tax was SEK 752 (365) million for the second quarter, an increase of SEK 387 million or 106 percent, compared with the
  • previous year.
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 9.62 (4.70), an increase of 105 percent.

FIRST SIX MONTHS

  • Net sales for the first six months of the year were SEK 2,333 (1,482) million, an increase of SEK 851 million (57 percent) compared with the previous year.
  • Profit after tax for the first six months of the year increased by SEK 323 million (283 percent) to SEK 438 million (114) compared with the previous year.
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.61 (1.58), an increase of 256 percent.

COMMENT FROM THE CEO

SkiStar reports its best half-year result ever: - Visitor and sales records behind the success

Cold temperatures in Scandinavia during the autumn meant we were able to produce a lot of snow and open the winter season as early as the end of November. Vemdalen came first, followed closely by all other destinations in early December.

As we summarise parts of the winter season and SkiStar's first six months of the 2021/22 financial year, it is extremely gratifying that we can report a profit before tax of SEK 573 million, SEK 434 million higher than last year and the best half-year result in the company's history. This was primarily driven by growth in our core operations, thanks to a record number of skiing visitors to our destinations. This means that we are also seeing a sharp increase in the number of skier days during the season so far – a total of 4.4 million – an increase of 43% compared with the same period last year.

We have also seen record sales of all products linked to alpine skiing, such as the SkiPass, ski rental and sales from sporting goods outlets, both physically, online and, not least of all, from our own brand EQPE, which increased sales by 73% during the past six months.

The fact that 9 percent of our guests were new is totally unique and bodes very well for the future. Furthermore, 22 percent of guests stated in our guest surveys that they had returned after a break of several years. The surveys also showed that 8 out of 10 guests had a very good overall impression of their stay, which contributed to a memorable mountain experience. Foreign visitors are back again, not least the Danish and Swedish guests who are so vital to the Norwegian destinations. Interest in SkiStar is increasing and our member's club, MySkiStar, is approaching 1.5 million members.

We are continuing to focus on sustainability and our new strategy. We are getting more people moving through alpine skiing thanks to try-out days for all local residents at our destinations during World Snow Day, as well as organising days for children and young people during the spring school holiday at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm. We are also maintaining our focus on sustainability by addressing problems with charging for guests who travel to our destinations by electric vehicle. Together with Audi and Jämtkraft, we set up temporary charging stations in Ljusdal during the spring school holidays,

which were much appreciated.

As part of our efforts to strengthen our position as the leading holiday organiser in Scandinavia, we completed the sale of our shares in St. Johann in Tirol during this period. This means that in the future we can fully invest in our home market in line with our updated strategy.

Just over half the winter season has passed, but it is possible that the best is yet to come, as late winter, together with Easter, usually shows the best side of our destinations with pleasant temperatures, radiant sun and lots of activities in our ski areas. We are continuing to see strong interest in visiting us: bookings for the remaining winter season, despite a late Easter, are up 9 percent compared to the same period in 2018/19, that is, before the pandemic.

In line with our strategy, we are increasing the rate of investment and intend to invest billions in the mountain resorts of the future. This year we already plan to invest SEK 555 million in all of our destinations. This will include modernising, weather-proofing and increasing the capacity of our ski systems in line with increased demand from guests and the need for more efficient and climate-adapted snow production.

Finally, the summer season will take over once again after the end of the winter season. We are continuing to invest in SkiStar Sports & Adventures to satisfy the strong and enduring staycation trend by offering an active holiday all year round in our fantastic Scandinavian mountain world.

Stefan Sjöstrand CEO

As we summarise parts of the winter season and SkiStar's first six months of the 2021/22 financial year, it is extremely gratifying that we can report the best half-year result in the company's history. This was primarily driven by growth in our core operations, thanks to a record number of skiing visitors to our destinations. "

REVENUE AND EARNINGS

Second Quarter

Consolidated revenue for the second quarter amounted to SEK 2,195 (1,340) million, an increase of 64 percent compared with the previous year. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK exchange rates had an effect of SEK 36 million on revenue. Consolidated operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 936 (444) million. The improvement in operating profit is attributable to much higher revenue, which is an effect of open borders in Norway that allowed guests to return to our destinations there, and a sustained positive trend from the previous year for our destinations in Sweden. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK exchange rates had a positive effect of SEK 10 million on operating profit for the quarter. Profit from investments in associates and joint ventures increased to SEK 22 (6) million. This increase, when compared to the same quarter last year, is mainly explained by increased activity in Skiab Invest AB. Net financial items fell by SEK 18 million during the quarter to SEK -16 million (2). The change in the value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 9 million (12). Interest expenses amounted to SEK -16 million (-11); this increase can be attributed to the interest rate on lease liabilities related to the hotel segment. Exchange losses amounted to SEK -12 million (0) and interest income to SEK 3 million (1).

Consolidated profit after tax amounted to SEK 752 (365) million, an increase of SEK 387 million, or 106 percent. Revenue from Operation of Mountain Resorts (including internal revenue) amounted to SEK 2,032 (1,312) million, with a profit of SEK 866 (424) million. Revenue from Property Development & Exploitation amounted to SEK 36 (54) million, with a loss of SEK 30 (18) million. Profit from exploitation activities related to plot and land sales and the sale of shares in tenant-owner associations and Vacation Club for the quarter amounted to SEK 8 (25) million. Other activities in Property Development & Exploitation are primarily related to the rental of accommodation to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment and shares from associated companies that rent out accommodation. From 1 July 2021, SkiStar has expanded its operations to a third segment, Operation of Hotels. Revenue from Operation of Hotels for the second quarter amounted to SEK 165 million (0), with a profit of SEK 33 million (0).

Disposal of subsidiaries

During the second quarter, SkiStar sold all its shares in St. Johann to St. Johanner Bergbahnen Beteiligungs GmbH, instead of to the previously stated buyer, Schultz Gruppe, due to a decision in the approval process on which the transaction had been conditional. SkiStar received a repayment of EUR 15 million for shareholder loans totalling EUR 19.5 million paid to St. Johann and a cash purchase consideration of EUR 2. The transaction had a positive effect of SEK 16 million on SkiStar's operating profit in the second quarter, relating to the reversal of previous impairment, of which SEK 13 million refers to a reversed cumulative translation adjustment.

First Six Months

The Group's revenue for the period amounted to SEK 2,353 (1,496) million, an increase of 57 percent from the previous year. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK exchange rates had a positive effect of SEK 37 million on revenue. The Group's operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 602 (151) million. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK rates for the period had a positive effect of SEK 7 million on operating profit. Profit from associated companies/joint ventures increased by SEK 26 million to SEK 21 (-5) million, including capital gains of SEK 0 (14) million on exploitation activities. Net financial items for the period declined by SEK 17 million to SEK -29 (-12) million and included SEK 20 million related to changes in the value of interest rate derivatives, which amounted to SEK 8 (-14) million. SEK-42 million (-23) referred to interest expenses;

QUARTERLY VALUES, SEK MILLION

2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Revenue 2,178 155 246 1,023 1,328 154 162 580 1,931 121 109 939 Operating profit/loss 936 -334 19 126 444 -292 -127 15 833 -326 -222 319

this increase can be attributed to the interest rate on lease liabilities related to the hotel segment. Exchange losses amounted to SEK -9 million (-1) and interest income was SEK 2 million (1). The Group's profit after tax for the period was SEK 438 (114) million, an increase of SEK 323 million or 283 percent. Revenue, including internal, from Operation of Mountain Resorts for the period amounted to SEK 2,158 (1,419) million, with an operating profit of SEK 567 (140) million. Revenue from Property Development and Exploitation for the period amounted to SEK 50 (114) million, with a profit of SEK 22 million (7). Profit from exploitation activities related to plot and land sales and the sale of shares in tenant-owner associations and Vacation Club for the period amounted to SEK 10 (37) million, including SEK 0 (14) million through associated companies. Other activities within Property Development and Exploitation relate primarily to rental of accommodation to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment. From 1 July 2021, SkiStar has expanded its operations to a third segment: Operation of Hotels. Revenue from Operation of Hotels for the period amounted to SEK 195 million (0), with a profit of SEK 1 million (0).

Seasonal effects

SkiStar's operations are subject to significant seasonal variations. Most revenue and earnings are generated in the second and third quarters. The number of days off during Christmas and New Year, and whether Easter falls early or late, also bring variations in earnings. Over half of the revenue is paid in advance.

FINANCIAL POSITION, TAXES AND INVESTMENTS ETC.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital was SEK 1,586 (751) million for the six-month period. The improvement is mainly linked to higher operating profit, but also to an increased volume of advance bookings due to an improved booking situation compared with the same period in the previous year. Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -358 million (-244), with this increase mainly linked to a higher rate of investment compared with the previous year. Acquisitions of subsidiaries have generated a cash flow item of SEK -9 million. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -449 (-113) million. The change was mainly due to loan repayments.

Liquidity and financing

The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 811 (454) million at the end of February. Unused credit facilities amounted to SEK 770 (750) million. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 3,455 (2,578) million, an increase of SEK 877 million from the previous year. This increase is attributable to a non-current lease liability related to the signing of a long-term lease with the owner of the hotel properties – Skiab Invest AB. The average interest rate during the period was 2.34 (2.25) percent. Net financial liabilities amounted to SEK 2,594 (2,034) million at the end of February, an increase of SEK 560 million from the previous year (financial net debt excluding IFRS 16 amounted to SEK 668 million (1,356)). The equity/assets ratio fell to 37 (41) percent. The equity/assets ratio excluding IFRS 16 was 48 (46) percent.

Tax

Tax expense for the period amounted to SEK 135 (25) million and was mainly attributable to current tax.

Investments

Investments for the period amounted to SEK 365 (255) million gross and SEK 358 (244) million net. The difference between gross and net is the divestment of financial assets and property, plant and equipment. Depreciation and amortisation in the same period amounted to SEK -206 (183) million.

Personnel

The average number of employees was 1,697 (1,314), an increase of 383 from the previous year. This increase is mainly due to the addition of hotel operations and full-scale operations at the Norwegian destinations after restrictions were lifted.

Related-party transactions

Mats and Fredrik Paulsson together with their family and companies are the principal owners of SkiStar, with 47 percent of the votes and 24 percent of the capital as at 28 February 2022, and they are also the principal owners of Peab with which SkiStar has a business relationship. Purchases from Peab during the first six months of the year amounted to SEK 38 (156) million. The outstanding liability to Peab was SEK 7 (32) million. Sales to Peab amounted SEK 1 (0) million and the outstanding receivable was SEK 0 (0) million.

Purchases from associates during the first six months amounted to SEK 70 (34) million and sales to associates amounted to SEK 4 (8) million. Net receivables from associates totalled SEK 16 (181) million, SEK 21 (182) million of which related to loans to associates. The Parent Company has transactions with subsidiaries in addition to the Group's related-party transactions. Disclosures of related-party transactions and a description of the nature of these transactions can be found in note 36 of the 2020/21 Annual Report.

Parent company

Net sales for the Parent Company totalled SEK 1,655 (1,241) million during the period. Net investments amounted to SEK 238 (95) million.

Outlook for 2021/22

Bookings for SkiStar's accommodation agency for the remainder of the season (from 10 March to end of season) are 9 percent higher compared to the same period in 2018/19, that is, before the pandemic. A relatively late Easter will also mean later bookings. The underlying positive trend and the good availability of snow at all our resorts means we are expecting a very strong end to the winter season.

Looking ahead to 2022/23

Operational investments planned for the next financial year total SEK 555 million, of which SEK 174 million is for two chair lifts in Åre, where a major initiative to modernise and wind-proof SkiStar Åre is underway. In addition, SEK 384 million is being invested in extensive upgrades and modernisations with an extra focus on snow capacity. These are the

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship are an integral part of SkiStar's strategy, business model, governance and culture. SkiStar's strategic framework is built on three foundations: safe & secure, sustainability and employees & culture. These foundations permeate everything we do and are a cornerstone of our business. SkiStar's sustainability focus areas are Activity & Recreation, Ecosystem & Impact and Dialogue & Interaction.

News during the quarter/first six months Activity & Recreation

• SkiStar's aim is to help more people discover the joy of an active life. This is why we offer free SkiPasses for children and young people up to the age of 15 in all municipalities where SkiStar operates. The number of free SkiPasses distributed amounted to 2,067 (2,694) as of 28 February 2022, corresponding to a value of SEK 12.5 million.

• During World Snow Day on 16 January, SkiStar offered all municipal residents at its destinations a SkiPass and ski rental.

• In Stockholm (Hammarbybacken), children and young people between the ages of 3 and 17 were offered SkiPasses and ski rental for two days during the spring school holiday.

Ecosystem & Impact

• During the spring school holiday, SkiStar set up mobile rapid charging stations in Ljusdal in partnership with Jämtkraft and Audi, to make things easier for guests travelling by electric car to the mountains. The mobile rapid charging stations were made full use of by school holiday trippers on their way to and from the mountains. The project is part of the collaboration that Jämtkraft and SkiStar launched in autumn 2021, with the aim of developing charging infrastructure both at and on the way to SkiStar's destinations and creating the conditions for a sustainable journey for SkiStar's guests.

• SkiStar has increased its HVO 100 consumption. This is due to our transition from fossil-based fuels to renewable ones – including at our Norwegian destinations. This will have a positive impact on our direct climate emissions. Calculation of which will be reported on a full-year basis.

• During the first six months of the year, water consumption in operations amounted to 5 million m3, which is an increase of 9 percent compared to the same period in 2020/21.

Dialogue & Interaction

• During the quarter, work began on more in-depth ESG analyses of strategic suppliers and business partners.

About the sustainability section of this half-year report

This is a quarterly follow-up of SkiStar's sustainability work. The starting point is SkiStar's annual sustainability report. The sustainability section has not been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6, Section 1, of the Annual Accounts Act or the GRI guidelines and does not therefore address all issues. An overview of the sustainability initiatives is published annually in the sustainability report. Read more at: https:// www.skistar.com/en/corporate/sustainability/.

OTHER INFORMATION

The SkiStar share

The number of shareholders was 59,768 on 28 February 2022, which is an increase of 7,925 (15 percent) since 31 August 2021. SkiStar's class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. The number of shares was 78,376,056, of which 74,728,056 are class B shares. The closing price of the SkiStar share was SEK 141.20 on 28 February 2022.

Regulatory press releases during the quarter and after the end of the period

  • 11/12/2021 Bulletin from Annual General Meeting of SkiStar AB.
  • 14/12/2021 Invitation to conference call with web presentation of SkiStar AB's Interim Report Q1 2021/22.
  • 20/12/2021 SkiStar Interim Report September 2021-November 2021.
  • 14/01/2022 SkiStar's divestment of its stake in Austrian ski resort St. Johann in Tirol completed.
  • 10/03/2022 Invitation to conference call with web presentation of SkiStar AB's Half-Year Report 2021/22.

The press releases are available in full at www.skistar.com/en/corporate.

Risks and uncertainties

The risks and uncertainties described below apply to both the parent company and group. Like all companies and business operations, SkiStar is exposed to various risks related to the business. For SkiStar, it is important to identify the risks that may prevent the company from achieving defined targets and to determine whether the risks are in line with risk propensity. Where necessary, measures are taken to avoid, minimise or monitor identified risks. The purpose of risk management is to continuously assess and manage the risks that arise in the operations and to ensure that it forms the basis for successful sustainability work. SkiStar's risk process, ownership, governance and management are discussed and evaluated in the company's audit committee and board of directors. The most relevant risk factors and how they are managed are described in the annual and sustainability report and are grouped within sustainability risks, operational risks and financial risks. For a further description of risks and uncertainties, please refer to the administration report and note 32 in the Annual and sustainability report for 2020/21.

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21 SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Operating Revenue 2,177,645 1,327,861 2,332,559 1,481,610 2,750,514 Other Comprehensive Income
Income Other income 17,726 11,670 20,519 13,995 70,343 Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Total operating income 2,195,371 1,339,531 2,353,078 1,495,605 2,820,857 Change in fair value of cash flow hedges for the
period
977 1,666 2,662 3,351 6,757
Operating Goods for resale -494,770 -325,264 -554,350 -365,412 -683,977 Deferred tax on cash flow hedges -215 -366 -586 -737 -1,407
Expenses Other external expenses -382,987 -220,566 -575,334 -373,437 -667,944 Exchange differences on translation of foreign ope
rations for the period
33,104 7,938 36,908 -6,590 3,351
Personnel costs -311,944 -240,696 -449,329 -355,059 -653,423 Other comprehensive income for the period 33,866 9,238 38,984 -3,976 8,701
Cost of sold interests in accommodation/exploita
tion asset
-1,948 -22,314 -3,105 -62,644 -219,002
Share in profit/loss of joint ventures/associates 21,990 6,415 21,253 -5,253 37,212 Total comprehensive income for the period 786,285 374,421 476,527 110,296 242,333
Depreciation/amortisation of tangible and intan
gible fixed assets*
-105,345 -93,061 -205,514 -182,878 -536,074
Reversal of previous write-down 15,688 15,688 Profit/loss for the period attributable to:
Capital gain on property transaction 198,104 Shareholders of the Parent 754,294 368,172 439,418 123,478 238,118
Operating profit/loss 936,054 444,045 602,388 150,922 295,754 Non-controlling interests -1,875 -2,989 -1,875 -9,205 -4,487
Net financial items -16,171 1,925 -29,346 -11,916 -49,579 Profit/loss for the period 752,419 365,183 437,543 114,273 233,632
Profit/loss before tax 919,883 445,970 573,042 139,006 246,174
Tax -167,464 -80,787 -135,498 -24,733 -12,542 Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Profit/loss for the period 752,419 365,183 437,543 114,273 233,632 Shareholders of the Parent 782,683 377,624 476,532 120,195 247,283
Non-controlling interests 3,602 -3,203 -4 -9,899 -4,951
*) Depreciation/write-downs of tangible and intangible fixed assets in the first quarter includes a positive effect of SEK 10 million
regarding reversal of part of the previous write-down of the holding in the subsidiary St. Johanner Bergbahnen GmbH. The wri
te-down for the financial year 2020/21 amounted to SEK 150 million.
Total comprehensive income for the period 786,285 374,421 476,527 110,296 242,333

Earnings per share, SEK 9.62 4.70 5.61 1.58 3.04

Number of shares outstandig at the end of the period 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056

Average number of shares outstanding 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

ASSETS, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2021 31 Aug 2021 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2021 31 Aug 2021
Non-current assets Equity Share capital 19,594 19,594 19,594
Intangible assets 193,664 182,846 178,112 Other contributed capital 397,573 397,573 397,573
Property, plant and equipment 3,898,953 3,994,456 3,611,397 Reserves -40,118 -76,848 -64,399
Right of use assets 1,897,936 668,511 1,413,661 Retained earnings, including profit/loss for the wpe
riodw
2,740,849 2,290,896 2,405,537
Investments in joint ventures/associates 784,434 389,251 762,568 Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent 3,117,898 2,631,215 2,758,305
Other investments and securities held as non-current
assets
33,861 35,013 33,784 Non-controlling interests 2,209 39,606 15,720
Other non-current receivables 59,508 238,901 72,890 Total equity 3,120,106 2,670,821 2,774,025
Total non-current assets 6,868,356 5,508,978 6,072,412
Non-current liabilities
Current assets Liabilities to credit institutions 1,118,974 1,546,104 1,147,090
Inventories 289,247 217,195 198,674 Provisions for pensions 15,263 15,822 14,535
289,247 217,195 198,674 Long-term lease liabilities 1,829,518 607,050 1,372,010
Trade receivables 151,309 35,710 30,576 Other provisions 9,016 144
Tax receivables 110,416 96,068 72,064 Derivatives 13,830 15,416
Other current receivables 67,849 82,503 67,953 Deferred tax liabilities 153,096 178,109 126,448
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 145,777 135,341 97,728 Total non-current liabilities 3,116,852 2,369,930 2,675,643
Derivatives 7,803 Current liabilities
Assets held for sale 308,034 Liabilities to credit institutions 363,997 337,704 563,670
483,154 349,623 576,355 Trade payables 316,105 170,953 154,354
Tax liabilities 173,075 82,904 63,825
Cash & cash equivalents 811,016 453,564 26,556 Short-term lease liabilities 126,967 71,016 93,294
Total current assets 1,583,418 1,020,382 801,585 Other current liabilities 760,468 509,337 280,838
TOTAL ASSETS 8,451,773 6,529,360 6,873,997 Liabilities held for sale 155,619
Accrued expenses and deferred income 474,204 316,696 112,729
Total current liabilities 2,214,815 1,488,610 1,424,329
Total liabilities 5,331,667 3,858,540 4,099,972

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,451,773 6,529,360 6,873,997

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT

SEK Share capital Other contribu
ted capital
Translation
reserves
Hedging
reserves
Retained earnings
and profit for the
year
Total Non-controlling
interests
Totalt
equity
Opening equity, 1 Sep 2020 19,594 397,573 -66,217 -7,348 2,167,418 2,511,020 49,505 2,560,525
Profit/loss for the period 123,478 123,478 -9,205 114,273
Other comprehensive income for the period -5,897 2,614 -3,283 -693 -3,976
Comprehensive income for the period -5,897 2,614 123,478 120,195 -9,899 110,296
Closing equity, 28 Feb 2021 19,594 397,573 -72,114 -4,734 2,290,896 2,631,215 39,606 2,670,821
Opening equity, 1 Sep 2021 19,594 397,573 -62,402 -1,997 2,405,537 2,758,305 15,720 2,774,026
Profit/loss for the period 439,418 439,418 -1,875 437,543
Other comprehensive income for the period 35,087 2,076 37,163 1,821 38,984
Comprehensive income for the period 35,087 2,076 439,418 476,581 -53 476,527
Transactions with non-controlling interests 13,458 13,458 -13,458
Sale of subsidiaries -12,882 -12,882 -12,882
Dividend -117,564 -117,564 -117,564
Closing equity, 28 Feb 2022 19,594 397,573 -40,197 79 2,740,849 3,117,898 2,209 3,120,106

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Operating activities Profit/loss after financial items 925,872 445,971 579,030 139,006 246,174
Adjustment for non-cash items 61,453 74,384 150,484 181,080 335,051
987,325 520,355 729,514 320,086 581,225
Tax paid -20,941 -34,169 -40,187 -58,724 -91,745
Changes in working capital 270,413 173,970 896,743 489,765 209,022
Cash flow from operating activities 1,236,797 660,156 1,586,070 751,127 698,502
Investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -204,913 -107,717 -334,173 -232,947 -581,817
Acquisition of subsidiaries 480 -11,911 -9,443 -11,911 -118,618
Sale of property, plant and equipment 1,405 297 3,294 1,434 4,717
Other investing activities -8,585 -3,984 -17,797 -303 65,489
Cash flow from investing activities -211,613 -123,315 -358,119 -243,727 -630,229
Financing activities Proceeds from borrowings 26,386 123,394 321,524 301,957 557,453
Repayment of borrowings -201,233 -211,270 -601,995 -373,327 -521,239
Repayment of lease liabilities -26,002 -26,508 -51,088 -41,862 -110,606
Dividend paid -117,564 -117 564
Cash flow from financing activities -318,413 -114,384 -449,123 -113,232 -74,392
Cash flow for the period 706,771 422,457 778,828 394,168 -6,119
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year 98,937 31,102 26,556 59,567 59,567
Exchange differences 5,308 5 5,632 -171 -116
Cash & cash equivalents reported in assets held for sale -26,775
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period* 811,016 453,564 811,016 453,564 26,556

The Group's operating segments

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
OPERATION OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
External revenue 2,001,688 1,302,690 2,122,505 1,402,867 2,581,674
Internal revenue 18,067 8,988 22,856 16,172 25,676
Capital gains 12,797 2 12,763 306 325
Total operating income 2,032,552 1,311,681 2,158,124 1,419,344 2,607,676
External operating expenses -1,074,540 -794,220 -1,426,639 -1,108,821 -2,188,466
Costs from other segments -35,842 -25,631 -48,234 -37,617 -60,965
Capital losses -12,349 -12,349
Profit/loss from investments in joint ventures and
associates
144 -1,426 75 -3,312 3,344
-4,751
Depreciation/amortisation -43,916 -66,060 -104,061 -129,568 -272,531
Operating profit/loss
Profit/loss from investments in joint ventures and
assocates
866,048 424,344 566,917 140,028 84,306
Intangible assets 193,664 182,847 193,664 182,847 178,112
Property, plant and equipment 3,097,290 3,153,134 3,097,290 3,153,134 3,179,542
Financial assets 60,693 61,811 60,693 61,811 49,262
Operating loans 965,280 920,384 965,280 920,384 1,132,543
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & EXPLOITATION
External revenue 6,213 3,268 7,621 5,769 15,612
Exploitation revenue 9,893 33,413 13,464 85,720 184,744
Internal revenue 18,691 17,229 26,396 22,066 36,072
Capital gains 752 159 2,421 944 944
Total operating income 35,549 54,069 49,903 114,500 237,372
External operating expenses -16,906 -13,858 -30,723 -28,511 -60,887
Costs from other segments -870 -586 -1,008 -622 125
Costs of sold exploitation assets -1,948 -22,314 -3,105 -62,644 -155,380
Capital losses -265 -1,396 -987 -2,800 -4,224
Profit/loss from investments in joint ventures and
associates
21,846 8,546 21,178 -1,942 38,620
Depreciation/amortisation -7,053 -6,865 -12,825 -11,293 -24,029
Operating profit/loss 30,354 17,595 22,433 6,689 31,597
Property, plant and equipment 801,664 841,322 801,664 841,322 713,698
Financial assets 817,185 601,355 817,185 601,355 819,979
Operating loans 517,691 763,423 517,691 763,423 578,217
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
OPERATION OF HOTELS
External revenue 162,823 193,098 37,559
Internal revenue 581 583 -
Capital gains 1,208 1,208 -
Total revenue 164,612 194,889 37,559
External operating expenses -128,380 -189,166 -63,000
Costs from other segments -508 -512 -909
Capital losses -1,208 -1,208 -
Depreciation/amortisation -1,295 -3,015 -1,303
Operating profit/loss 33,221 987 -27,653
Property, plant and equipment 43,775 43,775 26,192
Internal revenue -37,339 -26,218 -49,835 -38,239 -61,748
Internal costs 37,339 26,218 49,835 38,239 61,748
Consolidated revenue* 2,195,374 1,339,531 2,353,081 1,495,605 2,820,857
Consolidated operating profit/loss 929,504 441,938 590,257 146,717 88,251
Consolidated intangible assets 193,664 182,847 193,664 182,847 178,112
Consolidated property, plant and equipment 3,898,954 3,994,455 3,898,954 3,994,455 3,919,432
Consolidated financial assets 877,879 663,165 877,879 663,165 869,242
Consolidated operating loans 1,482,971 1,683,807 1,482,971 1,683,807 1,710,760

Segment reporting

In the segment report, all leasing contract are reported as operational leasing.

RECONCILLATION BETWEEN SEGMENT REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

SEK THOUSAND 3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Operating profit according to segment report 929,504 441,938 590,257 146,717 88,251
Reversal of leasing cost attibuted to IFRS 16 43,947 22,948 82,059 46,222 97,275
Depreciations attributable to IFRS 16 -34,669 -20,840 -67,202 -42,017 -87,876
Reversal of lease depreciation in connection with sale of
subsidiaries
-2,726 -2,726
Capital gain on property transaction 198,104
Operating profit according to consolidated comprehen
sive income
936,054 444,045 602,388 150,922 295,753

Condensed income statement - parent company

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21 SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Operating income Revenue 1,542,347 1,155,022 1,654,989 1,241,286 2,240,680 Other comprehensive income
Other operating income 3,581 2,409 5,702 3,835 6,502 Items that may be reclassified to profit
Total operating income 1,545,928 1,157,430 1,660,691 1,245,121 2,247,183 or loss
Operating expenses Goods for resale -349,425 -294,897 -396,334 -325,776 -592,437 Change in fair value of cash flow hed
ges for the period
977 1,666 2,662 3,351 6,757
Other external expenses -297,145 -240,201 -475,522 -372,377 -676,334 Deferred tax on cash flow hedges -215 -366 -586 -737 -1,407
Personnel costs -210,255 -186,887 -292,212 -268,723 -483,881 Other comprehensive income for the
year
762 1,300 2,076 2,614 5,350
Cost of sold interests in accommodation/
exploitation
-30,107
Depreciation/amortisation of assets -39,961 -37,757 -79,755 -77,521 -159,520 Total comprehensive income for the
year
519,874 313,669 334,345 156,296 90,401
Operating profit/loss 649,142 397,688 416,868 200,724 304,904
Net financial items 2,145 1,062 631 -4,389 -155,394
Profit/loss after net financial items 651,287 398,750 417,499 196,335 149,511
Appropriations -3,541
Profit/loss before tax 651,287 398,750 417,499 196,335 145,969
Tax -132,175 -86,381 -85,230 -42,653 -60,917
Profit/loss for the period 519,112 312,369 332,269 153,683 85,052

Condensed balance sheet - parent company

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2021 31 Aug 2021
Equity
-Restricted equity Share capital 19,594 19,594 19,594
Statutory reserve 25,750 25,750 25,750
Development fund 4,309 4,309 4,309
49,653 49,653 49,653
-Non-restricted equity Share premium reserve 4,242 4,242 4,242
Retained earnings 785,730 813,509 816,167
Profit/loss for the year 332,269 153,683 85,052
1,122,241 971,433 905,460
Total equity 1,171,894 1,021,087 955,112
Non-current liabilities
-Non-current interest-bearing lia
bilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 486,485 487,735 437,735
-Provisions Provisions for pensions 15,263 12,904 14,535
Other provisions 96
-Non-current non-interest-bearing
liabilities
Derivative liabilities 9,308 10,494
Deferred tax liabilities 149,804 149,682 148,798
Total non-current liabilities 651,552 659,725 611,562
-Current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions 12,000 200,000 145,491
Liabilities to Group companies 1,145,183 862,557 836,198
Trade payables 188,246 120,812 94,705
Other current liabilities 665,167 534,962 237,133
Accrued expenses and deferred income 315,401 255,613 72,879
Total current liabilities 2,325,998 1,973,944 1,386,407
Total liabilities 2,977,550 2,633,669 1,997,968
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,149,443 3,654,754 2,953,081
ASSETS, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2022 28 Feb 2021 31 Aug 2021
Non-current assets Intangible assets 75,339 76,156 72,782
Property, plant and equipment 1,902,638 1,715,752 1,747,366
Financial assets Investments in Group companies 211,375 311,288 201,417
Investments in joint ventures/associates 2,812 2,812 2,812
Other investment and securities held as non-cur
rent-assets
19,091 19,211 19,091
Other non-current receivables 25,979 14,053 13,715
Receivables from Group companies 201,750
Total non-current assets 2,438,983 2,139,272 2,057,181
Current assets
-Inventories Goods for resale 136,570 113,904 95,553
136,570 113,904 95,553
-Current receivables Trade receivables 31,062 29,446 7,589
Receivables from Group companies 506,443 705,663 638,659
Tax receivables 92,881 85,846 60,099
Other current receivables 44,704 59,130 25,832
Derivatives 2,651
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 114,768 97,259 67,382
792,508 977,344 799,561

-Cash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances 781,382 424,234 786

Total current assets 1,710,460 1,515,482 895,899 TOTAL ASSETS 4,149,443 3,654,754 2,953,081 Intra-group receivables and liabilities are largely attributable to the overdraft facility.

14 SKISTAR HALF-YEAR REPORT SEP 2021-FEB 2022

The Group's key performance indicators and data per share

6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2020/21
Revenue*, SEK thousand 2,332,559 1,481,610 2,051,967 1,627,756 1,436,190 2,750,514
Operating income*, SEK thousand 2,353,078 1,495,605 2,059,550 1,634,307 1,444,410 2,820,857
Profit/loss before tax, SEK thousand 573,041 139,006 487,721 484,477 398,347 246,174
Profit/loss after tax, SEK thousand 437,543 114,273 397,189 410,475 323,130 233,632
Cash flow from operating activities,
SEK thousand
1,586,070 751,127 1,215,002 1,160,456 1,026,761 698,502
Total cash flow, SEK thousand 778,828 394,168 43,072 79,021 -1,621 -6,120
Return on:
-capital employed, % 10 3 11 13 11 6
-equity, % 15 4 15 17 15 9
-total assets, % 8 3 9 10 9 5
Gross margin, % 34 22 34 39 36 19
Operating margin, % 26 10 25 31 27 10
Net margin, % 24 9 24 30 28 9
Equity/assets ratio, % 37 41 43 49 44 40
2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3
Revenue*, SEK thousand 2,177,645 154,914 245,559 1,023,345 1,327,861 153,749 162,198 580,001
Operating income*, SEK thousand 2,195,371 157,707 300,997 1,024,255 1,339,531 156,074 199,111 580,302
Profit/loss before tax, SEK thousand 919,883 -346,842 -4,986 112,154 445,970 -306,965 -135,070 -2,592
Profit/loss after tax, SEK thousand 752,419 -314,876 80,206 39,153 365,183 -250,911 -100,615 -9,859
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK thou
sand
1,236,797 349,273 40,615 -93,241 660,156 90,971 23,989 504,345
Total cash flow, SEK thousand 706,771 72,057 -13,851 -386,437 422,457 -28,289 -4,144 -50,543
Gross margin, % 47 neg 42 22 40 neg neg 20
Operating margin, % 43 neg 6 12 33 neg neg 3
Net margin, % 42 neg neg 11 33 neg neg neg
1 Sep - 28 Feb Full Year
DATA PER SHARE 1) 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2020/21
Share price, SEK 141.20 126.40 95.00 107.50 79.90 182.00
Average number of shares 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056
Earnings, SEK 5.61 1.58 5.01 5.22 4.08 3.04
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK 15.78 9.58 15.50 14.81 13.10 8.91
Share price/cash flow, times 7.0 13.2 6.1 7.3 6.1 20.4
Equity, SEK 40 34 34 33 28 35
Price/equity, % 355 371 276 330 282 514
2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3
Average number of shares 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056
Earnings SEK 5.61 -3.97 0.87 0.60 4.70 -3.12 -1.23 -0.07
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK 15.79 4.46 0.52 -1.19 8.42 1.16 0.31 6.43
Equity, SEK 40 31 35 34 34 29 33 34

*) With effect from Q2 2020/21, all payments from SkiStar's customers for accommodation are recognised as revenue and the Company's payments to accommodation owners are recognised as an operating expense on the line 'Goods for resale'. The Company previously reported the difference between revenue from rental activities and payments to accommodation owners as net commission income under revenue. The comparative figures in this report have been restated. However, the comparative figures for 2018/19 and earlier have not been restated. (for more information, see Annual Report regarding the financial year 2020/21 under the heading "Changed Accounting Principles" in the notes to the financial statements on page 66).

1) Recalculated with respect to the 2:1 split carried out on 17 January 2019 as resolved at the annual general meeting on 15 December 2018. Number of shares for previous periods have been adjusted.

Reconcilation of alternative performance measures

SEK THOUSANDS 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED Q 2 Q 2 Q 2 Q 2 Q 2
Profit after financial items 573,041 139,006 487,720 484,477 398,347
Finance income 16,412 19,737 15,851 19,296 29,318
Finance costs -45,758 -31,654 -35,709 -41,884 -27,503
Net financial items -29,346 -11,917 -19,859 -22,587 1,816
Profit after financial items, plus finance costs 618,799 170,660 523,430 526,361 425,850
2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18
CAPITAL EMPLOYED Q 2 Aug 2021 Q 2 Aug 2020 Q 2 Aug 2019 Q 2 Aug 2018 Q 2 Aug 2017
Assets 8,451,773 6,873,998 6,529,361 6,023,251 6,220,915 5,065,776 5,164,666 4,870,568 5,010,545 4,507,860
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 153,096 142,008 200,954 225,206 238,159 226,546 195,630 221,113 218,790 190,107
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 1,723,852 767,365 1,079,891 562,156 1,201,710 478,637 1,262,903 537,253 1,183,814 455,254
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 1,876,949 909,373 1,280,845 787,361 1,439,870 705,182 1,458,533 758,366 1,402,604 645,361
Capital employed 6,574,825 5,964,625 5,248,515 5,235,889 4,781,046 4,360,594 3,706,133 4,112,202 3,607,941 3,862,499
Average capital employed 6,269,725 5,242,202 4,570,820 3,909,167 3,735,220
Return on capital employed 10% 3% 11% 13% 11%
RETURN ON EQUITY
Equity 3,120,106 2,774,026 2,670,820 2,560,524 2,693,152 2,602,064 2,549,392 2,421,089 2,222,774 2,090,251
Average equity 2,947,066 2,615,672 2,647,608 2,485,240 2,156,512
Profit after tax 437,543 114,273 397,188 410,475 323,130
Return on equity 15% 4% 15% 17% 15%
RETURN ON TOTAL ASSETS
Total assets 8,451,773 6,873,998 6,529,361 6,023,251 6,220,915 5,065,776 5,164,666 4,870,568 5,010,545 4,507,860
Average total assets 7,662,886 6,276,306 5,643,346 5,017,617 4,759,203
Return on total assets 8% 3% 9% 10% 9%

Figures for 2018/19 and earlier have not been adjusted for IFRS 16, as the Company decided to use the simplified transition approach. The first year of IFRS 16 was the financial year 2019/20.

Conducting skiing operations requires large capital investments and a stable financial base is therefore important. SkiStar uses these alternative key performance indicators as part its monitoring of the financial base.

Reconcilation of alternative performance measures

SEK THOUSANDS 6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
FINANCING AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21 EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO EXCLUDING IFRS 16 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities to credit institutions 1,118,974 1,546,104 1,147,090 Equity 3,171,996 2,678,263 2,784,037
Long-term leasing liabilities 1,829,518 607,050 1,372,010 Total assets 6,553,837 5,860,849 5,460,336
Provisions for pensions 15,263 15,822 14,535 Equity/assets ratio, % excluding IFRS 16 48 46 51
Current interest-bearing liabilities to credti institutions 363,997 337,704 563,670
Short-term lease liabilities 126,967 71,016 93,294
Net interest-bearing liabilities 3,454,719 2,577,696 3,190,599
Other non-current receivables 59,508 238,901 72,890
Non-interest-bearing part of non-current receivables -11,300 -161,547 -35,519
Interest-bearing current receivables 1,915 12,680 12,441
Cash and cash equivalents 811,016 453,564 26,556
Interest-bearing receivables 861,139 543,599 76,368
Financial net debt (interest-bearing receivables - net inte
rest-bearing liabilities)
2,593,580 2,034,096 3,114,231

NOTES

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities*

PLEADGED ASSETS, SEK THOUSAND 28 Feb 2021 28 Feb 2020 31 Aug 2021
Group 2,942,335 1,851,620 2,046,810
Parent Company 532,650 559,491 531,923
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, SEK
THOUSAND
Group 686,414 880,016 473,963
Parent Company 1,720,987 1,951,821 1,514,269

* This year's change in the amounts of the pledges is mainly due to the real estate transaction that was realized during the previous financial year in the associated company Skiab Invest AB. As part of the transaction, the subsidiary Fjällinvest AB has pledged its shares in Skiab Invest AB as security for Skiab Invest AB's external financing.

Accounting principles

This Half-Year Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company's accounts were prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The accounting policies and methods of calculation applied for the Group and Parent Company are the same as those applied in preparing the most recent annual accounts and consolidated financial statements.

Preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires Company management to make accounting estimates and judgements, as well as to make assumptions that affect the application of the accounting policies and the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. The actual outcome may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Certain statements contained in this report are forward-looking and reflect the current assessments of the Company and Board of Directors as regards future circumstances. None of the new IFRS standards, amended standards and interpretations applicable from 1 September 2021 have had a material impact on the fiancial reporting of the Group or the Parent Company. No new or changed standards have been applied prematurely.

NOTES, continuation

Segment reporting

With effect from 1 July 2021, operations are monitored and presented in the segments Operation of Mountain Resorts, Property Development & Exploitation and Operation of Hotels. Operation of Mountain Resorts comprises the operation of mountain resorts and the sale of all products and services in this area, such as SkiPass, accommodation, activities, articles in ski shops etc. The focus is on sales and efficient operation. Earnings are charged with the segment's own costs as well as internal rents, mainly for guest accommodation rented from Property Development & Exploitation. The segment's non-current assets are mainly property, plant and equipment used directly in the operations, such as pistes and lifts, or used or rented out for activities that complement the segment, such as ski shops, equipment hire and restaurants. Property Development & Exploitation comprises the management of assets that can be exploited or used in the segment or leased to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment. Segment revenue consists of the sale of land and other properties, the sale of weekly shares in Vacation Club, and the renting of accommodation, both through the segment and associated companies, to guests in the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment. The segment's assets consist of land and other properties, as well as shares in tenant-owner associations and associated companies focusing on hotels and the renting of cabins and apartments close to the Group's skiing areas. Operation of Hotels includes activities related to hotels conducted under the SkiStar brand and under SkiStar's management from 1 July 2021. SkiStar's operation of hotels is conducted as a tenant of the hotel properties in question. Operation of Hotels includes revenue from accommodation, restaurants and other goods and services provided in connection with the hotels. The hotels included in the new segment are SkiStarLodge Experium Lindvallen, Sälen, SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället, Sälen, SkiStar Lodge Suites, Hemsedal, SkiStar Lodge Alpin, Hemsedal, Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil and Radisson Blu Mountain Resort & Residences, Trysil.

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE PER SEGMENT, SEK MILLION

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
OPERATION OF MOUNTAIN
RESPORTS
SkiPass 1,017 647 1,023 651 1,143
Accommodation 514 344 528 345 640
Ski rental 130 70 131 71 127
Ski school/Activities 36 22 36 22 41
Sporting goods outlets 134 91 182 131 207
Restaurants 27 31 7
Property services 54 35 67 52 113
Other 94 81 125 118 240
Total Operation of Mountain
Resorts
2,006 1,291 2,121 1,390 2,517

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT &

EXPLOITATION
Total Property Development &
Exploitation
16 37 21 92 197
OPERATION OF HOTELS
Accommodation 130 146 26
Property 3 4 1
Restaurants 22 32 8
Other 2 10 2
Total Operation of Hotels 157 192 37
Group total 2,177 1,327 2,333 1,482 2,751

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE PER SEGMENT AND COUNTRY,

SEK MILLION

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
REVENUE PER COUNTRY 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Sweden
- Operation of Mountain Resorts 1,541 1,113 1,540 1,190 2,164
- Property Development &
Exploitation
15 12 18 19 98
- Operation of Hotels 43 44 3
Norway
- Operation of Mountain Resorts 528 172 561 191 333
- Property Development &
Exploitation
1 25 3 73 99
- Operation of Hotels 34 148 34
Austria 1) 16 6 20 9 20
Group total* 2,177 1,328 2,333 1,482 2,751

1) There are no Property Development and Expolitation operations or Operation of Hotels in Austria.

DEFINITIONS

The financial key figures are used in Swedish listed companies and by analysts. The alternative performance measures are used by management to monitor and control operations and by analysts. See pages 16-17 for comparative reconciliation of alternative performance measures.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Average interest expenses Interest expenses divided by average interest-bearing liabilities.

Cash flow per share

Cash flow before changes in working capital divided by the average number of shares.

Earnings per share

Profit/loss for the year attributable to shareholders of the Parent divided by the average number of shares.

Equity per share

Equity divided by the average number of shares for the reporting period.

Equity/Assets ratio

Equity as a percentage of total assets.

Equity/Assets ratio excluding IFRS 16 - Leasing

Equity excluding effects of IFRS 16 as a percentage of total assets excluding assets of IFRS 16.

Financial net debt

Interest-bearing receivables less interest-bearing liabilities.

Gross Margin

Operating profit/loss before depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of revenue.

Interest-bearing liabilities

Current and non-current liabilities to credit institutions, provisions for pensions and items in other current liabilities that are interest-bearing.

Net margin

Profit/loss before tax as a percentage of revenue.

Operating margin

Operating profit/loss after depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of revenue.

Operating profitperating profit/loss

Revenue less cost of goods for resale, personnel costs, other operating expenses, depreciation, profit/loss from joint ventures/associates and negative goodwill.

Return on average equity

Profit/loss after tax in relation to average equity.

Return on capital employed

Profit/loss after net financial items plus finance costs as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed is defined as assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities.

Return on total assets Profit/loss after net financial items plus finance costs as a percentage of average total assets.

OTHER DEFINITIONS

ALF

Norske Alpinanlegg og fjelldestinasjoner (Norwegian Ski Lift Association).

Booking volume

A comparison of the number of booked overnight stays between two defined periods.

Financial Year

SkiStar's financial year covers the period 1 September to 31 August. First quarter (Q 1) September – November Second quarter (Q 2) December – February Third quarter (Q 3) March – May Fourth quarter (Q 4) June – August

Occupancy Rate

Accommodation bookings as a percentage of the beds mediated by SkiStar at 100% capacity in the period beginning the third week in December and ending the third week in April.

Overnight stay One booked night in a cabin, apartment or hotel room.

Skier Days One day's skiing with a SkiPass.

SkiPass Card providing access to ski lifts.

SLAO Svenska Skidanläggningars Organisation (Swedish Ski Lift Organisation).

Financial information

Financial year 2021/22

The interim reports and the year-end report will be published as follows;

  • Interim Report Q3, 1 September 2021-31 May 2022, 17 June 2022, at 07.15 a.m. CET.
  • Year-End Report, Q4, 1 September 2021-31 August 2022, 4 October 2022, at 07.15 a.m. CET.

Financial year 2022/23

The interim reports and the year-end report will be published as follows;

  • Interim Report Q1, 1 September 2022-30 November 2022, 19 December 2021, at 07.15 a.m. CET.
  • Half-Year Report Q2, 1 September 2022-28 February 2023, 21 March 2022, at 07.15 a.m. CET.
  • Interim Report Q3, 1 September 2022-31 May 2023, 20 June 2022, at 07.15 a.m. CET.
  • Year-End Report, Q4, 1 September 2022-31 August 2023, 3 October 2022, at 07.15 a.m. CET.

Presentation of the report

SkiStar will present this report via webcast on 17 March 2022, 10:00 a.m. CET. Find the dial-in information and link to the webcast on www.skistar.com/se/corporate.

This Half-Year Report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.

The Board of Directors and the CEO assure that this Half-Year Report provides a true and fair view of the parent company's and the group's operations, financial position and performance, and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the parent company and the other group companies.

Sälen, 17 March 2022
Anders Sundström
Chairman
Stefan Sjöstrand
CEO
Lena Apler Sara Karlsson Gunilla Rudebjer
Board Member Board Member Board Member
Fredrik Paulsson Vegard Søraunet Anders Svensson
Board Member Board Member Board Member

Patrik Svärd Employee Representative

This information is information that SkiStar AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 17 March 2022, 07.15 a.m. CET.

SKISTAR IN BRIEF

The mountain tourism company SkiStar AB (publ) is listed on the Mid Cap list of the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The Group owns and operates alpine ski resorts in Sälen, Vemdalen, Åre and Stockholm (Hammarbybacken) in Sweden and in Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway.* Our vision is to create memorable mountain experiences with a focus on alpine skiing in the winter and active holidays in the summer. Sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship are an integral part of SkiStar's strategy, business model, governance and culture. For more information, see www.skistar.com/en/corporate.

* SkiStar's divestment of its ownership share in St. Johann in Tirol in Austria was completed during the second quarter 2021/22..

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Business concept

As the leading tour operator for Scandinavia, SkiStar's business concept is to create memorable mountain experiences, develop sustainable destinations and offer accommodation, activities, products and services of the highest quality with our guests in focus.

Business model

Our operations are divided into three segments: Operation of Mountain Resorts, Property Development & Exploitation and Operation of Hotels, as well as a number of central functions.

Shareholder benefits

Shareholders owning at least 200 shares in SkiStar receive a 15-percent discount on SkiStar's offering at all destinations and on their online purchases at skistar.com and skistarshop.com. Read more about booking with a shareholder discount and the full terms and conditions at https://www.skistar.com/en/ corporate/investors/shareholder-discount/.

MySkiStar

MySkiStar is SkiStar's customer club. At the end of the 2020/21 financial year, MySkiStar had 1.3 million registered members.

SKISTAR AB (PUBL) SE-780 91 SÄLEN Reg. No: 556093-6949 Tel: +46 280 880 50 E-mail: [email protected] www.skistar.com

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