Earnings Release • Feb 9, 2022
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YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY–DECEMBER 2021
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 |
| Operating profit | 71 | -47 | 235 | -414 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.8 | -2.2 | 2.7 | -6.0 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Equity per share, SEK, after dilution | 87.85 | 78.68 | 87.85 | 78.68 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 35.7 | 32.5 | 35.7 | 32.5 |
| Net debt/receivable | -873 | 20 | -873 | 20 |
| Net debt, or receivable/EBITDA | -2.8 | -0.1 | -2.8 | -0.1 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, % | -35.4 | 1.0 | -35.4 | 1.0 |
| Order bookings | 1,749 | 4,852 | 6,345 | 10,639 |
| Order backlog | 12,101 | 13,619 | 12,101 | 13,619 |
The fourth quarter confirmed the positive trend that pervaded the Company's development in 2021. The core operations are more stable in their deliveries, and we have a steady flow of divestments from our project portfolio. I am proud of the progress we have made and, above all, the way in which our employees have shown an inclination and capacity for change. Although we are not yet safely in port, we did close 2021 with a quarter confirming that we are on the right course.
Contracting operations in Serneke Sweden continue to stabilize, with the fourth quarter showing an operating profit of SEK32million. We are more selective in our order bookings and more controlled in our deliveries. Hard work pays off and there are no shortcuts in this business – discipline and focus are essential in continuing to improve profitability.
Despite a number of external uncertainties, with a pandemic, transport issues and, most recently, political and military unease and rising inflation, we saw the economy recover over the year with construction increasing. The underlying need for housing and public properties remains. The market situation provides one explanation as to how we increased consolidated sales to slightly more than SEK8.7 (6.9)billion over the year. At the same time, it is important to emphasize the strategy of prioritizing profitability and stability over growth. A large part of the sales increase was driven by the business model delivering, with several major projects being generated through our own project development efforts – the Karlatornet tower naturally being the largest.
Over the past quarter, we had order bookings of SEK1.7billion and leave 2021 with a strong order book at slightly more than SEK12billion. This affords us a sense of security and confidence as we progress. Generating growth through our own project development efforts and being selective in the regular market remains a priority.
Karlastaden is emerging. Of the eight blocks, comprising some 300,000 m2 of building rights in total, six have now been sold and the remaining two, comprising some 90,000 m2, form part of an ongoing sales process. We continue to experience strong demand and people are very interested in what will be a unique district. The construction of the Karlatornet tower is progressing according to plan as we raise the frame and core by a floor each week, with the work on the facade and interiors following further down. At the other end of the district, the framework for the Capella block has been assembled and work on the Callisto, Lynx and Virgo blocks are scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2022.
We enter 2022 strengthened by what we achieved together in 2021. Our course is set, with our sights focused on achieving good control and further strengthening the company's culture. Developments over the past year have truly proven the resolute strength of the company's employees. We also pipe aboard a partly new Group Management team, who will accelerate the process of delivering a more efficient and sustainable offering – demonstrating more clearly than ever that Serneke is a next generation company. While certainly proud, I am not yet satisfied! And I am also extremely energized to see what we can achieve in 2022.
Michael Berglin, President and CEO
| Order | Order backlog | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bookings | Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | SEK million | 2021 | 2020 |
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | Contracting | 12,101 | 13,619 |
| Contracting | 1,749 | 4,852 | 6,345 | 10,639 |
External order intake for the quarter amounted to SEK1,749million (4,852), which is a decrease of 64percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
The explanation for the decrease in comparison with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year has to do with the transaction with Balder regarding Karlatornet AB (joint venture) with contracting work for approximately SEK2,900million being included in order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2020.
The emphasis of the assignments secured during the quarter is primarily on housing production. The quarter's largest order amounted to SEK350million and pertains to a turnkey contracting agreement signed with Specialfastigheter for the development of the Sagsjön women's prison in Lindome, south of Gothenburg. The project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2024.
The market trend and prospects remain relatively unchanged compared with the preceding quarter. Underlying demand remains, although reflecting a certain shift from private clients for residential projects to local government clients, with increased orders for public spaces and public properties.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the external order backlog amounted to SEK12,101million (13,619). This entails a decrease of 11percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
Of the order backlog over the next three years, green projects account for SEK2,413million. The projects involve constructing properties in accordance with established certification requirements that agree with Serneke's green framework.
Order backlog (SEK million)
| Assignment | Location | Order value (SEK million) |
(Anticipated) start of construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public properties | Lindome | 350 | Fourth quarter 2021 |
| Housing | Karlstad | 342 | Fourth quarter 2021 |
| Housing | Uppsala | 291 | Fourth quarter 2021 |
| Industry | Borås | 270 | Fourth quarter 2021 |
| Public properties | Deje | 137 | First quarter 2022 |
| Housing | Luleå | 105 | First quarter 2022 |
Serneke signed a turnkey agreement with Albèr Fastigheter to build 302 apartments in three stages in the Kasernhöjden district near Karlstad city center. The order value amounted to SEK 342 million.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 |
| Operating profit | 71 | -47 | 235 | -414 |
| Net financial items | 3 | -72 | 21 | -88 |
| Earnings after financial items | 74 | -119 | 256 | -502 |
| Tax | 13 | 47 | 93 | 144 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
Consolidated income amounted to SEK2,543million (2,166), an increase of 17percent. Business Area Sweden increased its income by 18percent to SEK2,389million (2,025), Business Area Invest increased its income to SEK580million (223), with the increase consisting primarily of the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB, as well as contracting income for Karlatornet AB (joint venture) of SEK319million. Intragroup eliminations amount to SEK 468 million and is primarily explained by internal deliveries to Karlastaden.
Operating profit amounted to SEK71million (loss 47), with Business Area Invest contributing most through its sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB. Contracting operations in Sweden also had a positive effect on operating profit. Compared with the preceding year, the margin in our ongoing projects for the quarter is indicative of operating profit moving in the right direction.
Net financial items amounted to SEK3million (negative 72). Net financial items for the preceding period were negatively affected by the market valuation and discounting of the shareholder loan arising in connection with the sale of the Karlatornet tower in the fourth quarter of 2020 for approximately SEK1.4billion. As the project progresses in accordance with the calculated forecast, the corresponding amounts will gradually have a positive effect on net interest income, largely explaining the positive net financial items for the period.
The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK13million (47). The positive tax effect for the period is primarily explained by non-taxable income and deferred tax effects of transactions.
Profit for the period amounted to SEK87million (loss 72) and earnings per share after dilution for the quarter were SEK3.10 (loss 3.10).
Consolidated income amounted to SEK8,735million (6,871), an increase of 27percent. Business Area Sweden increased its income by 16percent to SEK8,103million (6,990). Business Area Invest's income increased to SEK1,686million (325), with the increase consisting of, for example, the net reporting of Fastighets AB Balder's acquisition of joint venture participations, as well as the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB. The sale of assets during the fourth quarter of 2020, in accordance with the transaction agreement, also contributed positively, as did contract income of SEK810million in Karlatornet AB (joint venture). Intragroup eliminations amount to SEK 1 209 million and is primarily explained by internal deliveries to Karlastaden.
Operating profit amounted to SEK235million (loss 414) and was mainly affected positively by Business Area Invest through the formation of a joint venture, in which Balder has acquired 50percent, to construct three blocks at Karlastaden. The sale of the Aries block to joint venture Karlastaden Group AB also had a positive effect. Compared with the preceding year, the margin in our ongoing projects is indicative of operating profit moving in the right direction.
Net financial items amounted to SEK21million (negative 88). Net financial items for the preceding period were negatively affected by the market valuation and discounting of the shareholder loan arising in connection with the sale of the Karlatornet tower in the fourth quarter of 2020 for approximately SEK1.4billion. As the project progresses in accordance with the calculated forecast, the corresponding amounts will gradually have a positive effect on net interest income, largely explaining the positive net financial items for the period. Net financial items were also affected positively by interest income pertaining to the shareholder loan.
The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK93million (144). The positive tax effect for the period is primarily explained by non-taxable income and deferred tax effects of transactions.
Profit for the period amounted to SEK349million (loss 358) and earnings per share after dilution for the period were SEK12.48 (loss 15.82).
The Capella neighborhood is starting to grow in Karlastaden in collaboration with Hemsö and Tosito. In addition to housing, premises for care, education and care will be housed in the neighborhood.
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total assets | 6,914 | 5,992 |
| Total equity | 2,467 | 1,946 |
| Net debt | -873 | 20 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | -2.8 | -0.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 575 | 234 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 35.7 | 32.5 |
The consolidated balance sheet total amounted to SEK6,914million (5,992) as at December 31, and the equity/assets ratio was 35.7percent (32.5). At the end of the period, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK575million (234), with the Group also having a credit facility of SEK300million, with SEK76million of this being used of for guarantees issued. At the end of the period, available cash and cash equivalents totaled SEK775million (646). The Group also holds granted but unused building credits of SEK771million, meaning that financing for future projects developed in-house is secured. Additionally, the joint venture Karlatornet AB, which is owned 50-percent by Serneke, has a granted but unused building credit of SEK2,177million.
On December 31, equity amounted to SEK2,467million (1,946). The change comprises profit for the period of SEK349million, a new share issue of SEK166million and share-based compensation of SEK6million.
On December 31, net borrowing amounted to SEK873million (20). The foremost changes concern to the amortization of bonds by SEK200million. The bond matures in December, with the conditions for refinancing this debt being deemed as favorable. In addition to this, the change is also explained by an increase in long-term interest-bearing receivables of SEK600million in connection with the establishment of a new joint venture with Fastighets AB Balder and an increase in cash and cash equivalents.
Interest-bearing receivables increased significantly in December 2020, arising in connection with Serneke and Balder entering into a share transfer agreement entailing Balder acquiring 50percent of the shares in Karlatornet AB (the joint venture). The joint venture acquired all Karlatornet assets from Serneke at book value, with projects and development properties amounting to SEK1,704million, against a promissory note in the form of interest-bearing shareholder loans of SEK1,386million.
| Net debt | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 |
| Bank loans | 210 | 204 |
| Utilized bank overdraft facility | - | - |
| Construction credits, housing cooperative projects |
269 | 42 |
| Bonds | 516 | 719 |
| Financial lease liabilities | 84 | 82 |
| Additional lease liabilities, IFRS 16 | 248 | 286 |
| Loans from the Swedish Tax Agency | 275 | 275 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | - | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | -1,900 | -1,354 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -575 | -234 |
| Net debt | -873 | 20 |
The equity/assets ratio shall exceed 30percent. The return on equity shall exceed 15percent.
Equity/assets ratio
The operating margin shall exceed 6percent. Positive operating cash flow each quarter on a rolling six-month basis.
Operating cash flow
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -140 | 204 | 115 | -352 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | 4 | -12 | 20 | –20 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 108 | -39 | 206 | 444 |
| Cash flow for the period | -28 | 153 | 341 | 72 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 603 | 81 | 234 | 162 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 575 | 234 | 575 | 234 |
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an outflow of SEK
140million (inflow 204), of which cash flow from changes in working capital amounted to an outflow of SEK178million (inflow 215).
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an inflow of SEK4million (outflow 12), stemming mainly from the divestment of tangible fixed assets.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to an inflow of
SEK108million (outflow 39) and is mainly explained by newly raised loans in tenant-owner associations and amortization of loans.
Cash flow for the period amounted to an outflow of SEK28million (inflow 153).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to an inflow of SEK
115million (outflow 352), of which cash flow from changes in working capital amounted to an outflow of SEK22million (inflow 7).
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to an inflow of SEK20million (outflow 20), stemming mainly from the associated companies, as well as from divestment of tangible fixed assets.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to an inflow of
SEK206million (444) and is explained by the amortization of loans by SEK457million, of which amortization of bonds amounted to SEK200million. New loans have been raised in the amount of SEK426million and contributions of SEK70million have been paid into tenant-owner associations. During the year, a new share issue took place, contributing SEK166million to the financing operations.
Cash flow for the period amounted to an inflow of SEK341million (72).
Cash flow before financing
The Serneke Group is divided into three segments: Sweden, Invest and International, which are reported as individual operating segments.
Business Area Sweden conducts contracting operations in the areas of construction, civil engineering and infrastructure, as well as project development operations by developing project and development properties. The business area conducts construction contracting for both external customers, as well as Business Area Invest.
Business Area Invest conducts development projects with a higher degree of complexity, a higher transaction risk and a greater need for capital to be tied up. The
business area generates internal assignments for Serneke Sweden's contracting operations.
Business Area International brings the Group's international investments together. The business area is in the start-up phase and currently comprises an interest in an Australian construction company and an ongoing project-export initiative. Due to its current scope, the segment will not be described in this report, other than in the tables below on this page and in the "multi-year overview" on page 18.
Other operations are reported under Group-wide, which primarily comprises Group functions and Group-wide provisions.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Sweden | 2,389 | 2,025 | 8,103 | 6,990 |
| Invest | 580 | 223 | 1,686 | 325 |
| International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group-wide | 42 | 17 | 155 | 88 |
| Eliminations | -468 | -99 | -1,209 | -532 |
| Total | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Sweden | 32 | -65 | 57 | -331 |
| Invest | 74 | -4 | 319 | -91 |
| International | -5 | -3 | -18 | -13 |
| Group-wide | -11 | -6 | -72 | 0 |
| Eliminations | -19 | 31 | -51 | 21 |
| Total | 71 | -47 | 235 | -414 |
*The comparative figures have been recalculated in accordance with the new segment reporting
To a certain extent, Serneke's operations are subject to seasonal effects. The contracting operations normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the weather during the winter months. Earnings are also affected by where public holidays fall, as this affects the number of production days.
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 2,389 | 2,025 | 8,103 | 6,990 |
| Operating profit | 32 | -65 | 57 | -331 |
| Operating margin, % | 1.3 | -3.2 | 0.7 | -4.7 |
Income amounted to SEK2,389million (2,025), an increase of 18percent. The increase is mainly attributable to Karlatornet being in full production, while projects previously included in divested portfolios were also produced at a high pace compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year.
Operating profit amounted to SEK32million (loss 65) and the operating margin was 1.3percent (negative 3.2). Operating profit developed in the right direction over the quarter with the operating margin for the quarter showing a continued favorable trend – this being the fifth consecutive quarter in which earnings have gradually improved.
On December 31, 2021, the total book value of the project development portfolio amounted to SEK521million.
| Development rights | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Number (GFA) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Development rights on own | ||
| balance sheet | 45,921 | 18,066 |
| Development rights through | ||
| joint ventures | 400 | 2,300 |
| Agreed development rights not | ||
| yet taken into possession | 235,232 | 259,527 |
| Total | 281,553 | 279,893 |
Income amounted to SEK8,103million (6,990), an increase of 16percent. The increase is mainly attributable to Karlatornet having been in full production over most of the year, while projects previously included in divested portfolios were also produced at a high pace compared with the corresponding period in the preceding year.
Operating profit amounted to SEK57million (loss 331) and the operating margin was 0.7percent (negative 4.7). Operating profit developed in the right direction over the year, with operating profit for the period being the strongest since 2018.
| Housing construction projects developed in-house | Dec 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of housing units under construction during the period | 144 | 24 |
| Number of housing units sold during the period | 65 | 23 |
| Total number of housing units under construction at the end of the period | 227 | 107 |
| Number of repurchased housing units on the Company's own balance sheet at the end of the period |
0 | 4 |
| Total | 436 | 158 |
Public purchaser Private purchaser
At the end of 2021, Karlatornet passed one hundred meters in height and continues to grow by about one floor a week. Photo: Kasper Dudzik
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 580 | 223 | 1,686 | 325 |
| Share in profit of associates and joint ventures | -4 | -2 | -6 | 14 |
| Operating profit | 74 | -4 | 319 | -91 |
| Operating margin, % | 12.8 | -1.8 | 18.9 | -28.0 |
The business area's income amounted to SEK580million (223) with the increase consisting primarily of the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB, as well as of contracting income for Karlatornet AB (joint venture).
The share in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to a negative SEK4million (2).
Operating profit amounted to SEK74million (loss 4). The positive operating profit is mainly explained by the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB.
On December 31, 2021, the total book value of the project development portfolio in Invest amounted to SEK1,181million.
| Development rights | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Number (GFA) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Development rights on own | ||
| balance sheet | 150,703 | 227,621 |
| Development rights through joint | ||
| ventures | 81,454 | 50,000 |
| Agreed development rights not | ||
| yet taken into possession | 347,204 | 359,129 |
| Total | 579,361 | 636,750 |
Income amounted to SEK1,686million (325), with the increase consisting of, for example, the net reporting of Fastighets AB Balder's acquisition of joint venture participations, as well as the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group. The sale of assets during the fourth quarter of 2020, in accordance with the transaction agreement, also contributed positively, as did contract income of SEK810million in Karlatornet AB (joint venture). Additionally, income also comprises contracting income from the manufacture and assembly of steel pipe structures, property sales, as well as hotel revenues.
The share in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to a negative SEK6million (positive 14).
Operating profit amounted to SEK319million (loss 91). The positive operating profit is mainly explained by the formation of a joint venture with Balder regarding three buildings within the Karlastaden district, as well as the sale of the Aries block to the joint venture Karlastaden Group AB. In addition, sales of assets in accordance with the business settlement in the fourth quarter of 2020 also have a positive effect. In addition, the hotel operations have had a negative effect on operating profit.
| Housing construction projects developed in-house | Dec 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of housing units under construction during the period | ||
| Number of housing units sold during the period | ||
| Total number of housing units under construction at the end of the period | 305 | 297 |
| Number of repurchased housing units on the Company's own balance sheet at the end of the period |
||
| Total | 305 | 297 |
The operations of Serneke Group AB (publ) consist mainly of Group Management and Group-wide services.
Income for October–December amounted to SEK42million (17) and consisted primarily of intra-group services. The operating loss for the same period amounted to SEK6million (6).
Income for the period January–December amounted to SEK155million (88) and the operating loss was SEK2million (7).
The Parent Company is indirectly affected by the risks described in the section Significant risks and uncertainty factors.
The nature and extent of transactions by related parties can be found in Note 35 of the 2020 Annual Report. During the year, related party transactions have occurred with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB, Kongahälla Shopping AB, Ola Serneke Holding AB, Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, Limestone Management AB, JV Sersund AB, JV Karlatornet AB, JV Karlastaden Group AB and the associated company Änglagården. Transactions with related parties have been made on market terms.
Transactions with Lommen Sjöbefälet AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions consist primarily of the rent for Serneke's head office and purchases amounting to SEK12.5million. Transactions with Kongahälla Shopping AB are considered to be related party transactions as the Company's main owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income amounting to SEK5.6million.
Transactions with Ola Serneke Holding AB are considered to be related party transactions as Ola Serneke is the principal shareholder in Serneke Group AB. Purchases amounted to SEK0.5million and sales to SEK3.5million. The transactions mainly comprise income/expenses relating to the settlement of the assets that took place in 2020 between Serneke and Kviberg Skidanläggning AB, which is owned by Ola Serneke Holding AB, and are thus considered to be related party transactions. Transactions with Limestone Management AB, Per Åkerman's consulting company, are considered to be related party
transactions as Per Åkerman is a member of the Board of the Company. The transactions relate to consultancy fees for tasks beyond the Board assignment and amount to SEK1.9million. Transactions with Sersund AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke holds 50percent of Sersund and the transactions consist mainly of income of SEK72.2million from contracting services. Transactions with Karlatornet AB (joint venture) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 50percent of Karlatornet AB as of December 17, 2020. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK911.2million. Transactions with Karlastaden Group (JV) are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 50percent of Karlastaden Group AB. The transactions primarily involve contracting income of SEK115.4million. Transactions with the associated company Änglagården are considered to be related party transactions as Serneke owns 40percent of Änglagården. The transactions primarily involve outsourcing of staff, rent for premises and rent for the arena, respectively. Income amounted to SEK5.6million and purchases to SEK25.0million
Serneke's operations entail several types of risks, both operational and financial. Operational risks are related to the daily operations and can apply to tenders or project development, assessment of profits, risks linked to production or the price trend. Operational risks are managed by the internal business management that has been developed within the Group. Identifying and managing Serneke's risks is crucial to the Group's profitability. Each segment manages its risks based on the business management and developed procedures and processes. Serneke's financial risks such as interest rate, liquidity, financing and credit risks are managed centrally in order to minimize and control risk exposure. The liquidity situation is assessed on an ongoing basis by the Board and Group Management. Work with sales of the Group's project portfolio is part of Serneke's operations and continues to balance, for example, capital tied up, and to free up liquidity. The Board's assessment is that Serneke acts on the basis of good rules of procedure and ensures that sufficient liquidity is obtained to safeguard its continued operation.
For further information on risks, as well as critical estimates and assessments, see the Board of Directors' Report and Notes 3 and 4 in the 2020 Annual Report. The descriptions in the Annual Report remain relevant. The Annual Report is published at www.serneke.group.
Serneke is monitoring the development of the corona virus pandemic closely to assess its effects in the short and long term. Although the entire economy is affected, the extent and how it will affect Serneke's operations in the long term is difficult to assess.
On 27 October, the Company appointed four new members of Group Management. Mikael Hultqvist is stepping in as President of Serneke Sweden, while three new roles are added, with Carole Lindmark stepping into the role of Head of Communications, Johanna Rutberg being appointed General Counsel and Kaia Eichler being appointed Head of Sustainability.
No significant events have occurred after the end of the reporting period.
Serneke Group AB has two share series, Series A and B. On December 31, 2021 Serneke had about 7,460 shareholders and the closing price on that date was SEK54.7.
| Percentage of shares |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A shares | No. of B shares | Total number of shares |
outstanding, % |
Percentage of votes, % |
|
| Ola Serneke Holding AB | 3,710,000 | 2,433,946 | 6,143,946 | 21.88% | 52.73% |
| Lommen Holding AB | 540,000 | 3,646,482 | 4,186,482 | 14.91% | 12.07% |
| Christer Larsson i Trollhättan AB | 380,000 | 524,345 | 904,345 | 3.22% | 5.77% |
| Ledge Ing AB | 330,000 | 540,000 | 870,000 | 3.10% | 5.12% |
| Vision Group i väst AB | 250,000 | 550,662 | 800,662 | 2.85% | 4.07% |
| Fastighets AB Balder | 0 | 2,300,000 | 2,300,000 | 8.19% | 3.07% |
| Svolder Aktiebolag | 0 | 2,077,608 | 2,077,608 | 7.40% | 2.77% |
| Försäkringsaktiebolaget Avanza | 0 | 891,876 | 891,876 | 3.18% | 1.19% |
| Mediuminvest AS | 0 | 576,745 | 576,745 | 2.05% | 0.77% |
| Novobis AB | 0 | 366,708 | 366,708 | 1.31% | 0.49% |
| Total, 10 largest | 5,210,000 | 13,908,372 | 19,118,372 | 68.08% | 88.04% |
| Other shareholders | 0 | 8,963,726 | 8,963,726 | 31.92% | 11.96% |
| Total shares outstanding | 5,210,000 | 22,872,098 | 28,082,098 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Repurchased shares | 0 | 671,134 | 671,134 | ||
| Total shares registered | 5,210,000 | 23,543,232 | 28,753,232 |
Source: Euroclear and Serneke
Share series, number of shares and votes, December 30, 2021.
| Share class | Shares | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Series A shares | 5,210,000.00 | 5,210,000.00 |
| Series B shares | 22,872,098.00 | 2,287,209.80 |
| Total | 28,082,098.00 | 7,497,209.80 |
Annual General Meeting 2022 April 26, 2022 Interim report January – March 2022 May 5, 2022 Interim report January – June 2022 July 15, 2022
The Board hereby certifies that this interim report provides a fair overview of the operations, position and earnings of the Parent Company and the Group and describes the significant risks and uncertainties that Serneke faces.
This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
Gothenburg, February 9, 2022 Serneke Group AB (publ)
Board of Directors
Jan C. Johansson Chairman
Mari Broman Member
Ludwig Matsson Member
Veronica Rörsgård Member
Mariann Östansjö Member
Fredrik Alvarsson Member
Per Åkerman Member
Lars Kvarnsund Member
Michael Berglin, President and CEO e-mail: [email protected] Phone: +46 (0) 31712 97 00
Anders Düring, CFO E-mail: [email protected] Phone:: +46 (0)70 88 87 733
This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication on February 9, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. CET.
| Jan– | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | |
| SEK million | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Income | ||||||||
| Sweden | 2,389 | 1,925 | 2,019 | 1,770 | 2,025 | 1,592 | 1,461 | 1,912 |
| Invest | 580 | 322 | 447 | 337 | 223 | 28 | 28 | 46 |
| International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group-wide | 42 | 46 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 37 |
| Eliminations | -468 | -325 | -225 | -190 | -99 | -142 | -110 | -181 |
| Total | 2,543 | 1,968 | 2,274 | 1,950 | 2,166 | 1,498 | 1,393 | 1,814 |
| Operating profit | ||||||||
| Sweden | 32 | 21 | 14 | -10 | -65 | -62 | -134 | -70 |
| Invest | 74 | 7 | 167 | 71 | -4 | -10 | -4 | -73 |
| International | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -4 |
| Group-wide | -11 | 15 | -59 | -17 | -6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Eliminations | -19 | -14 | -10 | -9 | 31 | -4 | -3 | -3 |
| Total | 71 | 25 | 108 | 31 | -47 | -79 | -139 | -149 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.8 | 1.3 | 4.7 | 1.6 | -2.2 | -5.3 | -10.0 | -8.2 |
| Profit after net financial items | 74 | 33 | 111 | 38 | -119 | -82 | -147 | -154 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 87 | 37 | 178 | 46 | -72 | -66 | -114 | -106 |
| Balance sheet | ||||||||
| Fixed assets | 2725 | 2655 | 2522 | 2,158 | 2156 | 757 | 779 | 678 |
| Current assets | 4189 | 3810 | 3775 | 3,807 | 3836 | 4962 | 4872 | 4,927 |
| Total assets | 6,914 | 6,465 | 6,297 | 5,965 | 5,992 | 5,719 | 5,651 | 5,605 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,467 | 2,372 | 2,340 | 2,161 | 1,946 | 1,896 | 1,959 | 2,074 |
| Non-current liabilities | 740 | 1,200 | 1,177 | 1,182 | 1,058 | 1,245 | 1,262 | 1,430 |
| Current liabilities | 3,707 | 2,893 | 2,780 | 2,622 | 2,988 | 2,578 | 2,430 | 2,101 |
| 6,914 | 6,465 | 6,297 | 5,965 | 5,992 | 5,719 | 5,651 | 5,605 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | ||||||||
| Orders | ||||||||
| Order bookings | 1,749 | 1,196 | 2,221 | 1,179 | 4,852 | 961 | 1,851 | 2,975 |
| Order backlog | 12,101 | 12,642 | 13,372 | 13,126 | 13,619 | 10,623 | 11,072 | 10,576 |
| Employees | ||||||||
| Average number of employees | 1,208 | 1,205 | 1,189 | 1174 | 1,161 | 1,180 | 1,202 | 1195 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Weighted average number of shares before dilution | 28,034,147 | 23,200,132 | 27,962,221 | 22,625,132 |
| Weighted average number of shares after dilution | 28,034,147 | 23,200,132 | 27,962,221 | 22,657,467 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating profit | 71 | -47 | 235 | -414 |
| Growth, % | 17.4 | -3.9 | 27.1 | 2.2 |
| Order bookings | 1,749 | 4,852 | 6,345 | 10,639 |
| Order backlog | 12,101 | 13,619 | 12,101 | 13,619 |
| Organic growth, % | 17.4 | -3.9 | 27.1 | 2.2 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.8 | -2.2 | 2.7 | -6.0 |
| Cash flow before financing | –136 | 192 | 135 | -372 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, before dilution |
-4.99 | 8.79 | 4.11 | -15.56 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, after dilution |
-4.99 | 8.79 | 4.11 | -15.56 |
| Equity per share, SEK, before dilution | 87.85 | 78.68 | 87.85 | 78.68 |
| Equity per share, SEK, after dilution | 87.85 | 78.68 | 87.85 | 78.68 |
| Working capital | 998 | 848 | 998 | 848 |
| Capital employed | 3,961 | 3,539 | 3,961 | 3,539 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 7.8 | -11.4 | 7.8 | -11.4 |
| Return on equity after taxes, % | 15.8 | -17.4 | 15.8 | -17.4 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 35.7 | 32.5 | 35.7 | 32.5 |
| Net debt | -873 | 20 | -873 | 20 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, % | -35.4 | 1.0 | -35.4 | 1.0 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | -2.8 | -0.1 | -2.8 | -0.1 |
| Summary of Consolidated Income Statement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 |
| Production and administration expenses | -2,411 | -2,191 | -8,344 | -7,218 |
| Gross profit | 132 | -25 | 391 | -347 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -57 | -23 | -150 | -80 |
| The effect on profit of establishing the joint venture | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| Share in profit of associates and joint ventures | -4 | -1 | -6 | 11 |
| Operating profit | 71 | -47 | 235 | -414 |
| Net financial items | 3 | -72 | 21 | -88 |
| Profit after financial items | 74 | -119 | 256 | -502 |
| Tax | 13 | 47 | 93 | 144 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.10 | -3.10 | 12.48 | -15.82 |
| Average number of shares before dilution | 28,034,147 | 23,200,132 | 27,962,221 | 22,625,132 |
| Average number of shares after dilution | 28,034,147 | 23,200,132 | 27,962,221 | 22,657,467 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive income | 87 | -72 | 349 | -358 |
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 |
| Assets | ||
| Fixed assets | ||
| Intangible fixed assets | 25 | 24 |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 351 | 416 |
| Investments in associates/joint ventures | 160 | 148 |
| Deferred tax assets | 108 | 15 |
| Non-current interest-bearing receivables | 1,900 | 1,354 |
| Other non-current receivables | 181 | 199 |
| Total fixed assets | 2,725 | 2,156 |
| Current assets | ||
| Project and development properties | 1,704 | 1,740 |
| Inventories | 1 | 1 |
| Accounts receivable | 966 | 1,012 |
| Accrued but not invoiced income | 555 | 420 |
| Other current receivables | 388 | 429 |
| Cash and bank balances | 575 | 234 |
| Total current assets | 4,189 | 3,836 |
| Total assets | 6,914 | 5,992 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 2,467 | 1,946 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 467 | 840 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 71 | 31 |
| Other provisions | 202 | 187 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 740 | 1,058 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 1,135 | 768 |
| Current tax liabilities | 0 | 2 |
| Accounts payable | 1,344 | 1,058 |
| Invoiced but not accrued income | 744 | 618 |
| Other current liabilities | 484 | 542 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,707 | 2,988 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 6,914 | 5,992 |
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders | ||
| Balance at beginning of period | 1,946 | 2,179 |
| New share issue | 166 | 121 |
| Share-related compensation | 6 | 4 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 |
| Changed accounting policy | - | - |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 349 | -358 |
| Non-controlling interests | ||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | - | - |
| Comprehensive income for the period | - | - |
| Balance at end of period | 2,467 | 1,946 |
| SEK million | Oct–Dec 2021 |
Oct–Dec 2020 |
Jan–Dec 2021 |
Jan–Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||
| Cash flow before change in working capital | 38 | -11 | 136 | -359 |
| Change in working capital | -178 | 215 | -22 | 7 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -140 | 204 | 115 | -352 |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Increase/decrease in investing activities | 4 | -12 | 20 | –20 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 4 | -12 | 20 | -20 |
| Cash flow before financing | -136 | 192 | 135 | -372 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Newly raised borrowings | 110 | 58 | 426 | 137 |
| New share issue | 0 | 122 | 167 | 122 |
| Amortization of liabilities | -68 | -79 | -457 | -375 |
| Increase/decrease in financing activities | 66 | -140 | 70 | 560 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 108 | -39 | 206 | 444 |
| Cash flow for the period | -28 | 153 | 341 | 72 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 603 | 81 | 234 | 162 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 575 | 234 | 575 | 234 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Income | 42 | 17 | 155 | 88 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -48 | -23 | -157 | -95 |
| Operating profit | -6 | -6 | -2 | -7 |
| Net financial items | -17 | -13 | -69 | -108 |
| Profit after financial items | -23 | -19 | -71 | -115 |
| Appropriations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -23 | -19 | -71 | -115 |
| Tax | -6 | -18 | 1 | 0 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -29 | -37 | -70 | -115 |
| Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -29 | -37 | -70 | -115 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive income | -29 | -37 | -70 | -115 |
| SEK million | Dec 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Fixed assets | ||
| Tangible fixed assets | 8 | 9 |
| Investments in Group companies | 360 | 306 |
| Deferred tax assets | 14 | 13 |
| Other non-current receivables | 3 | 3 |
| Total fixed assets | 385 | 331 |
| Current assets | ||
| Project and development properties | 2 | 2 |
| Other current receivables | 1,498 | 1378 |
| Cash and bank balances | 313 | 115 |
| Total current assets | 1,813 | 1,495 |
| Total assets | 2,198 | 1,826 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 530 | 428 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 3 | 722 |
| Other provisions | 2 | 2 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 5 | 724 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 523 | 7 |
| Accounts payable | 8 | 9 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,132 | 658 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,663 | 674 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 2,198 | 1,826 |
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's reports have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. ESMA's guidelines on alternative key indicators are applied in the report.
The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the 2020 Annual Report. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2020 Annual Report, see www.serneke.se.
In connection with the corona pandemic, Serneke has received government support, mainly in the form of opportunities to defer payments of taxes and fees, temporarily reduced employer contributions, support for short-term work, as well as compensation for sick pay expenses.
Serneke has chosen to report support for temporary work, adjustment support and costs for sick leave under Other income (SEK10million). These items are included in the accounts when it is reasonably certain that these grants will be received and that any conditions for the grants have been met.
Payments of taxes and fees were deferred in the amount of SEK275million, which is reported under current interest-bearing liabilities.
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2020 Annual Report.
Level 1 – Valuation is made according to prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level 2 – Financial instruments for which the fair value is established based on valuation models that are based on observable data for the asset or liability other than quoted prices included in Level 1.
Level 3 – Financial instruments for which fair value is established based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on non-observable data.
| Group SEK million | Dec 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | ||
| Non-current interest-bearing | ||
| receivables* | 1,893 | 1,320 |
| Available-for-sale financial assets** | 2 | 2 |
| Total financial assets | 1,895 | 1,322 |
| Financial liabilities | ||
| Other short- and long-term liabilities | 18 | 23 |
| Of which, additional purchase | ||
| considerations*** | 18 | 23 |
| Total financial liabilities | 18 | 23 |
* As of 31 December 2021, the shareholder loan for Karlatornet amounted to SEK1,291million. The remainder of the receivable is attributable to the joint venture established with Fastighets AB Balder in the second quarter of 2021. ** In the fair value calculation of available-for-sale financial assets at level 3, the market price method has been applied and
the yield value assumption has been used. *** In the fair value calculation of the additional purchase considerations at level 3, project estimates, budgets and forecasts have been applied.
The fair value of the bond amounts to SEK500million. For the Group's other financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are assessed as corresponding to FAIR VALUE. No significant changes in valuation models, assumptions or inputs were made during the period.
The repayment of the financial receivables regarding Karlatornet presupposes that the underlying calculations, which also pertain to the valuation of the underlying assets, proceed in accordance with the forecast and, if a deviation were to occur entailing there being no funds available to enable the payment of the dividend to Balder, Serneke has undertaken to convert the shareholder loan into a contingent shareholder contribution.
The Group pledges collateral for external loans. The Group's contingent liabilities arise primarily in connection with different property disposals, whereby various operational guarantees may occur, as well as performance guarantees for future contracts. Serneke Group AB (publ) has also
entered into a guarantee undertaking, which means that the co-owners in Prioritet Serneke Arena are jointly responsible for the correct fulfillment of interest and repayment of the associate's liabilities to credit institutions in the event that the associate is unable to pay.
Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | 2021 | 2020 |
| Pledged assets | 2,367 | 2,017 |
| Contingent liabilities | 2,677 | 888 |
| Parent Company | ||
| Pledged assets | 300 | 500 |
| Contingent liabilities | 4,987 | 2,628 |
| Oct–Dec 2021, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction income | 2,336 | 437 | - | - | -426 | 2,347 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
47 | 129 | - | - | - | 176 |
| Rental income | 0 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other income | 6 | 13 | - | 42 | -42 | 19 |
| Total income | 2,389 | 580 | - | 42 | -468 | 2,543 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 53 | 142 | - | 42 | -42 | 195 |
| Over time | 2,336 | 438 | - | 0 | -426 | 2,348 |
| Total income | 2,389 | 580 | - | 42 | -468 | 2,543 |
| Oct–Dec 2020, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
| Construction income | 1,933 | 22 | - | - | -82 | 1,873 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
87 | 190 | - | - | - | 277 |
| Rental income | 0 | 2 | - | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| Other income | 5 | 9 | - | 14 | -14 | 14 |
| Total income | 2,025 | 223 | - | 17 | -99 | 2,166 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 92 | 199 | - | 14 | -14 | 291 |
| Over time | 1,933 | 24 | - | 3 | -85 | 1,875 |
| Total income | 2,025 | 223 | - | 17 | -99 | 2,166 |
| Jan–Dec 2021, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total |
| Construction income | 8,024 | 1,077 | - | - | -1055 | 8,046 |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
65 | 557 | - | - | 622 | |
| Rental income | 0 | 5 | - | 9 | -9 | 5 |
| Other income | 14 | 47 | - | 146 | -145 | 62 |
| Total income | 8,103 | 1,686 | - | 155 | -1,209 | 8,735 |
| Date of income recognition: | ||||||
| At a specific time | 79 | 604 | - | 146 | -145 | 684 |
| Over time | 8,024 | 1,082 | - | 9 | -1064 | 8,051 |
| Total income | 8,103 | 1,686 | - | 155 | -1,209 | 8,735 |
| Jan–Dec 2020, SEK million | Sweden | Invest | International | Group-wide | Eliminations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction income | 6,415 | 93 | - | - | -444 | 6,064 | |
| Sale of properties and development rights |
553 | 190 | - | - | - | 743 | |
| Rental income | 0 | 8 | - | 12 | -12 | 8 | |
| Other income | 22 | 34 | - | 76 | -76 | 56 | |
| Total income | 6,990 | 325 | - | 88 | -532 | 6,871 | |
| Date of income recognition: | |||||||
| At a specific time | 575 | 224 | - | 76 | -76 | 799 | |
| Over time | 6,415 | 101 | - | 12 | -456 | 6,072 | |
| Total income | 6,990 | 325 | - | 88 | -532 | 6,871 |
Income from contracting agreements is reported in accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, either by fulfilling the performance undertaking over time (that is, gradually) or at one specific time. Contracting agreements entail the construction contract being performed on the customer's land, where an asset is created over which the customer gains control in pace with the completion of the asset. This entails income being recognized gradually (over time), applyingpercentage-of-completion. When applyingpercentage-of-completion, the input method applies whereby income is reported based on the degree of completion,
which is calculated as the ratio between the expenses incurred for work performed at the end of reporting period and the estimated total expenses for the assignment. Revaluations of the projects' final forecasts entail corrections of previously accrued profits. If it is probable that the total contract expenses will exceed the total contract income, the anticipated loss should be immediately recognized as a cost in its entirety. Modification and supplementary orders are included in the commission income to the extent that they have been approved by the customer.
On disposal of properties or development rights directly or indirectly through a sale of shares, the underlying property or development right's value is recognized in the Group as income. Income from property sales is reported on gaining access to the property. When agreements include both property sales and building rights,
as well as a contracting agreement for the planned building for the buyer, an assessment is made as to whether the property and/or building rights transactions and the contracting agreement, respectively, are separate performance commitments. Depending on the design and terms of the agreement, the sale can be seen as one or several performance undertakings. Sales are reported at the point in time at which control is transferred to the buyer. Control is transferred over time if the seller has no alternative use for the property sold and the seller is entitled to payment from the customer for the work performed. In such cases, income is reported applyingpercentage of completion. If any of the above criteria are not met, income is reported at a single point in time, on completion and transfer to the customer. Sales of development rights can be dependent upon decisions regarding future detailed development plans. An assessment is then made as to the likelihood of the respective detailed development plan. Sales income and earnings are recognized when the probability is deemed to be very high. When sales income is recognized, all remaining commitments in the sales earnings are also taken into account. Occasionally, property projects are sold with guarantees of a certain level of leasing, and, at the time of sale, any rental guarantees are reported as a reserve in the project, which then has a positive effect on successive profit recognition as letting takes place.
Income also includes rental income, which is to be considered as operating leasing. Rental income is announced in advance and accrued on a straight-line basis in the income statement based on the terms of the leases. Rent paid in advance reported as prepaid rental income. In cases where the rental contract allows a reduced rent for a certain period of time, which is compensated for by higher rent during another period, this is allocated across the term of the contract.
Other income refers to income not classified as construction income, property sales and building rights, or rental income such as hotel revenues, government subsidies, or income from central companies.
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Income for the period less income for the previous period | In the Company's view, the key indicator | |||||
| divided by income for the previous period. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||||
| Company's capacity to increase its earnings. | |||||||
| Organic | Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less | In the Company's view, the key indicator | |||||
| growth | income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| growth, divided by income for the previous period, | Company's capacity to increase its income | ||||||
| adjusted for acquired growth. | without acquiring operating companies. | ||||||
| Calculation of organic growth | Oct–Dec | Oct–Dec | Jan–Dec | Jan–Dec | |||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Income current period | 2,543 | 2,166 | 8,735 | 6,871 | |||
| Income corresponding to previous period | 2,166 | 2,253 | 6,871 | 6,725 | |||
| Income change | 377 | -87 | 1,864 | 146 | |||
| Adjustment for structural effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total organic growth | 377 | -87 | 1,864 | 146 | |||
| Total organic growth (%) | 17.4% | -3.9% | 27.1% | 2.2% | |||
| Order | The value of new projects and changes in existing projects | In the Company's view, this key indicator | |||||
| bookings | during the period. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| Company's sales in Business Area Contracting | |||||||
| for the current period. | |||||||
| Order | The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the end | In the Company's view, this key indicator | |||||
| backlog | of the period excluding cooperation agreements. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| Company's income in Business Area | |||||||
| Contracting over upcoming periods. | |||||||
| Operating | Operating profit divided by income. | In the Company's view, the key indicator | |||||
| margin | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||||
| Company's profitability. | |||||||
| Operating | Current assets less current liabilities. | In the Company's view, the key indicator | |||||
| capital | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||||
| Company's tied-up capital in relation to its | |||||||
| competitors. | |||||||
| Capital | Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less non | In the Company's view, this key indicator | |||||
| employed | interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | |||||
| total capital placed at the Company's | |||||||
| disposal by shareholders and creditors. | |||||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | ||||||
| Calculation of capital employed | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Total assets | 6,914 | 5,992 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets | -108 | -15 | |||||
| Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities | -2,845 | -2,438 | |||||
| Capital employed | 3,961 | 3,539 | |||||
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on | Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses | In the Company's view, the key indicator | ||||
| capital | divided by average capital employed for the period. | allows investors, who so wish, to assess the | ||||
| employed | Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12- | Company's capacity to generate a return on | ||||
| month earnings. | the total capital placed at the Company's | |||||
| disposal by shareholders and creditors. | ||||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of average capital employed | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Dec 31, 2021 (3,961) + Dec 31, 2020 (3,539) / 2 | 3,750 | |||||
| Dec 31, 2020 (3,539) + Dec 31, 2019 (3,602) / 2 | 3,571 | |||||
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of return on capital employed | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Profit after net financial items | 256 | -502 | ||||
| Plus financial expenses | 38 | 96 | ||||
| Average capital employed | 3,750 | 3,571 | ||||
| Return on capital employed | 7.8% | -11.4% | ||||
| Equity per | Total equity according to the balance sheet divided | The Company believes that key indicators give | ||||
| share, | by the number of shares outstanding on the closing | investors a better understanding of historical return | ||||
| before/afte | date. The difference between before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued |
per share at the closing date. | ||||
| r dilution | by the Group. | |||||
| Cash flow | Cash flow from operating activities divided by the | It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives | ||||
| from | average number of shares during the period. The difference between before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued by the |
investors a better understanding of the operations' | ||||
| operations | cash flow in relation to the number of shares, | |||||
| per share, | Group. | adjusted for changes in the number of shares during | ||||
| before/afte | the period. | |||||
| r dilution | ||||||
| Earnings | Profit for the period divided by the average number | It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives | ||||
| per share, | of shares during the period. The difference between | investors a better understanding of profit per share. | ||||
| before/afte | before and after dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued by the Group. |
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| r dilution |
| Indicator | Definition | Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity | Profit for the period as apercentage of average shareholders' equity. Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12-month earnings. |
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's capacity to generate a return on the capital shareholders have placed at the Company's disposal. |
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| Calculation of average shareholders' equity | Dec 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2020 |
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| Dec 31, 2021 (2,467) + Dec 31, 2020 (1,946) / 2 | 2,207 | |||||
| Dec 31, 2020 (1,946) + Dec 31, 2019 (2,179) / 2 | 2,063 | |||||
| Dec 31 | ||||||
| Calculation of return on shareholders' equity | Dec 31 2021 |
2020 | ||||
| Profit/loss for the period | 349 | -358 | ||||
| Average shareholders' equity | 2,207 | 2,063 | ||||
| Return on equity | 15.8% | -17.4% | ||||
| Equity/assets ratio | Shareholders' equity less minority interests as apercentage of total assets. |
The equity/assets ratio shows the proportion of total assets represented by shareholders' equity and has been included to allow investors to be able to assess the Company's capital structure. |
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| Net debt | Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets less interest-bearing receivables. |
Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for creditors and credit rating agencies. |
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| Net debt/equity ratio | Interest-bearing net debt divided by | Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed relevant for | ||||
| shareholders' equity. | creditors and credit rating agencies. | |||||
| EBITDA | Operating profit excluding amortization/depreciation. |
EBITDA is a measure deemed to provide investors a better understanding of the Company's earnings. |
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| Dec 31 | Dec 31 | |||||
| Calculation of EBITDA | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| Operating profit | 235 | -414 | ||||
| Depreciation | 80 | 71 | ||||
| EBITDA | 315 | -343 | ||||
| Net debt/EBITDA | Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid | Net debt/EBITDA is a measure deemed relevant for | ||||
| assets less interest-bearing | creditors and credit rating agencies. | |||||
| receivables divided by EBITDA. |
Serneke is a growing corporate group providing comprehensive services in contracting and projectdevelopment with more than 1,200 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of
Serneke Group AB (publ) Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 SE-411 05 Gothenburg Phone +46 (0)31-712 97 00 | [email protected] public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.
Serneke's annual reports and other financial information are available under the tab Investors at www.serneke.se
On February 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a conference call with an online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at https://tv.streamfabriken.com/serneke-q4-2021. Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website one hour before the webcast begins.
To participate, please dial: +46 8 505 583 73
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