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Pricer

Quarterly Report Oct 23, 2020

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Q3INTERIM REPORT • January–September 2020

SEK 565.7 M

Net sales in the quarter

13.3%

Operating margin in the quarter

SEK 69.3 M

Net profit for the quarter

Record-high delivery activity — strong increase in net sales and operating profit

Third quarter 2020

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 565.7 M (232.5), an increase of 143 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 75.1 M (24.8), which corresponds to an operating margin of 13.3 percent (10.7).
  • Order intake was SEK 440 M (222), an increase of 98 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Order backlog amounted to SEK 754 M (132), of which the majority is expected to be delivered in 2020.
  • Profit for the period was SEK 69.3 M (27.0).
  • Earnings per share (basic) were SEK 0.63 (0.25). Earnings per share (diluted) were SEK 0.62 (0.24).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 38.2 M (-4.8).

January–September 2020

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 1,079.2 M (765.1), an increase of 41 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 85.9 M (76.4), which corresponds to an operating margin of 8.0 percent (10.0).
  • Order intake was SEK 1,135 M (661), an increase of 72 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Profit for the period was SEK 77.3 M (78.6).
  • Earnings per share (basic) were SEK 0.70 (0.71). Earnings per share (diluted) were SEK 0.69 (0.71).
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 61.7 M (19.4).
Amounts in SEK M unless otherwise Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Rolling Full year
stated 2020 2019 2020 2019 4 Q 2019
Order intake 440 222 1 135 661 1 978 1 504
Net sales 565,7 232,5 1 079,2 765,1 1 317,0 1 002,9
Gross margin, % 23,6% 33,7% 25,1% 32,0% 27,1% 33,0%
Operating profit 75,1 24,8 85,9 76,4 109,9 100,4
Operating margin, % 13,3% 10,7% 8,0% 10,0% 8,3% 10,0%
Cash flow 1) 38,2 -4,8 61,7 19,4 187,6 145,3
Net profit for the period 69,3 27,0 77,3 78,6 96,4 97,7
Earnings per share, SEK 2) 0,63 0,25 0,70 0,71 0,87 0,89
1) Cash flow
from operating activities

2) Basic earnings per share

Record-strong third quarter — continued investments to facilitate future growth

Comments from CEO Helena Holmgren

We can look back with satisfaction on a record-setting third quarter and with pride state that Pricer is continuing to deliver solutions that help strengthen our customers' market position even in a challenging situation due to the ongoing pandemic. I would like once again to applaud all our fantastic employees, who with courage, innovative thinking and hard work have made this positive development possible. Net sales in the third quarter amounted to just over SEK 565 M, which is an increase of 143 percent compared to the same period last year. The delivery delays resulting from various restrictions during the second quarter have been recouped, and activity on the market continues to be high. This was reflected in particular in the excellent order intake of SEK 440 M for the third quarter, which is almost twice the order intake from Q3 2019.

The operating profit of just over SEK 75 M for the third quarter is proof of the good scalability in the business. Apart from the costs directly attributable to sales, costs consist to a large extent of fixed costs. The major ongoing customer projects in the USA, the Netherlands, Norway and Canada have progressed according to plan. Production capacity has been expanded to manage the sharp volume increase and scalability in the supply chain has lived up to all expectations, despite the unusual challenges consequent to the pandemic.

Pricer decided during the spring not to furlough any employees or in any other way utilize the government support that was made available to companies hit hard by the rapidly changing market conditions. Instead, we have continued to consciously work our strategic markets and pave the way for continued growth. We also kept up the pace of our product development, in particular with regard to our new cloud-based offering, Pricer Plaza, which is in operation in more than 150 stores. We intend to continue to invest in product development, market presence, and system support to further build on our strong market position and ensure growth for many years going forward.

The outcome for the first three quarters of the year combined with an order backlog that is still high indicates that Pricer has doubled its business in the past three years. We are also noting on the market an accelerating need to digitalize store operations and utilize technology to strengthen competitiveness and meet the challenges facing physical retail. We stand by our previous assessment that the conditions are in place for strong market growth in Europe and North America over the next few years. The penetration rate for ESL systems continues to be low, and the task is to replace analogue paper labels with connected digital labels. Our focus going forward is to continue to build the organization and our offering to enable a further doubling of our business in the coming years.

To maintain a high growth rate, it will continue to be important to win large customer projects. The timing of these projects is difficult to influence, thus the day-to-day business based on small and mid-sized customer projects will continue to be an important part of the operations and the growth rate. In 2020, we continued our geographic expansion and established a presence with our own staff in the Netherlands and Taiwan. We have also strengthened our presence on a number of strategic markets.

In the short term, the uncertainty in the world continues to be high, and we are doing our best to be agile and adapt to the local guidelines and recommendations that are issued. The health and welfare of our staff is our top priority. Together we will create conditions for continued value creation and support for our customers for a long time.

Helena Holmgren President and CEO

Asia & the Pacific

Market development

Physical retail continues to be severely affected by the ongoing pandemic even if stores in most countries have been allowed to open again to consumers. Health and safety regulations with regards to store operations have been significantly tightened, but despite this it has been difficult in many places to attract consumers and staff back to the physical store. Minimized contact surfaces between people, often with the help of technology investments, is one way to adapt the operations to the new reality.

The transformation that retail is facing, primarily due to the growing e-commerce that accelerated as a result of the pandemic, will result in large investment needs over the next few years. We are noting high activity on several geographic markets and within several different retail verticals. As staffing costs increase and it becomes more difficult to recruit new staff, investments that enable a more efficient use of resources are prioritized. Pricer's system for digital in-store communication not only automates the work to change the prices on the shelf but also makes it possible to streamline a number of staff-intense store processes, such as replenishment, inventory and picking of e-commerce orders.

A trend we have mentioned earlier and that we are now seeing more evident signs of is that more investment decisions refer to all units in a store chain instead of a few stores at a time, which was the case previously. This means that the large procurements on the market are becoming bigger and more complex, both in terms of the sales process and, later, the project implementation. However, this results in a closer and more strategic collaboration with the customer that simplifies the introduction of new functionality and enables a better dialogue regarding product development.

Customer dialogues are progressing surprisingly smoothly given the imposed restrictions on travel and meetings on several of our most important markets. In addition to the USA and France, the Netherlands, Norway and Canada contribute to the positive development in the third quarter.

Quarter Rolling 4 quarters

Order intake in the third quarter and the period January–September 2020

Order intake for the third quarter amounted to SEK 440 M (222), an increase of 98 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, order intake increased by 111 percent. Order intake is spread across a large number of customers on several geographic markets, with Canada, Norway and France the largest individual contributors. Large customer contracts that are included in the quarter's order intake are the Canadian Tire Dealer Association for initially around SEK 100 M and NorgesGruppen, via Norwegian reseller StrongPoint, of around SEK 65 M.

Order intake amounted to SEK 1,135 M (661) during the first nine months of the year, an increase of 72 percent compared to the same period last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, order intake rose 74 percent. France, Canada, and the USA comprise the largest countries. The order intake has a wide geographic spread and includes several new customers that signed during the year.

Net sales and profit in the third quarter 2020 and the period 1 January– 30 September 2020

NET SALES BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION

Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Europe, Middle East & Africa 249,8 171,7 559,7 606,5 807,7
Americas 300,6 35,5 494,2 88,4 122,7
Asia & the Pacific 15,3 25,3 25,3 70,1 72,5
Total net sales 565,7 232,5 1 079,2 765,1 1 002,9

NET SALES AND PROFIT

Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Net sales 565,7 232,5 1 079,2 765,1 1 002,9
Cost of goods sold -432,0 -154,1 -808,8 -520,6 -672,0
Gross profit 133,7 78,4 270,4 244,5 331,0
Gross margin 23,6% 33,7% 25,1% 32,0% 33,0%
Operating expenses -65,0 -52,5 -192,6 -167,6 -227,2
Other income and expenses 6,4 -1,1 8,2 -0,5 -3,3
Operating profit 75,1 24,8 85,9 76,4 100,4
Operating margin 13,3% 10,7% 8,0% 10,0% 10,0%

ADJUSTED FOR F/X

Reported
current Reported Adjusted
Amount in SEK M unless otherwise stated period change for F/X
Third quarter compared with the same period last year
Net sales 565,7 143% 159%
Cost of goods sold -432,0 180% 201%
Gross profit 133,7 71% 77%
Operating expenses -65,0 24% 26%
Other income and expenses 6,4 - -
Operating profit 75,1 203% 218%
January - September compared with the same period last year
Net sales 1 079,2 41% 44%
Cost of goods sold -808,8 55% 60%
Gross profit 270,4 11% 11%
Operating expenses -192,6 15% 16%
Other income and expenses 8,2 - -
Operating profit 85,9 12% 12%

Third quarter

Net sales amounted to SEK 565.7 M (232.5) in the quarter, an increase of 143 percent compared to the same quarter last year. Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, net sales increased by 159 percent. The majority of the sales occurred in the USA, the Netherlands and France. Net sales in Q3 2020 were spread across a large number of customers, of which a significant portion was related to the large US customer project.

Gross profit amounted to SEK 133.7 M (78.4), and the gross margin amounted to 23.6 percent (33.7) for the quarter. The change in the gross margin continued to be primarily an effect of the product and contract mix, where the majority of the net sales came from large customer projects. Access to freight solutions improved during the third quarter compared to Q2 2020, but prices remained high, especially for flights. The majority of the customer deliveries in the third quarter were shipped by boat. A write-down of an activated development project burdened gross profit for the quarter by SEK -2.3 M (-). The majority of the company's costs for goods sold were in USD, while net sales were generated primarily in USD and EUR. The currency effects had a positive influence on gross profit compared to last year.

Operating expenses increased to SEK -65.0 M (-52.5) in the quarter, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same quarter last year. The increase is primarily due to staff and consultants related to investments to expand the customer service offer, product development, and an enhanced market presence on several geographic markets. Operating expenses are primarily in SEK, but they are also in EUR and USD.

Other income and expenses amounted to SEK 6.4 M (-1.1) and consisted of the net effect of realized and unrealized currency revaluations of trade receivables and trade payables.

Operating profit amounted to SEK 75.1 M (24.8), which corresponded to an operating margin of 13.3 percent (10.7). An increase in the gross profit led to an increase in both the operating profit and the operating margin.

Financial items, primarily consisting of currency revaluation of balance sheet items such as cash and cash equivalents and the Parent Company's loans to subsidiaries in foreign currency, had a negative impact on the quarter and amounted to SEK -5.2 M (3.2), which was largely due to negative translation effects on currency accounts in USD.

Tax for the quarter amounted to SEK -0.6 M (-1.0), of which SEK 0.7 M (-0.1) refers to deferred tax and SEK -1.3 M (-0.9) to current tax. The current tax rate amounted to -2 percent (-3), and the reported total tax rate amounted to -1 percent (-4). The low tax rate is due to the capitalization during the period of part of the parent company's previously non-recognized tax loss carried forward. Deferred tax assets related to capitalized losses carried forward amounted in the balance sheet on September 30, 2020, to SEK 70.4 M (70.4).

Profit for the period was SEK 69.3 M (27.0). The increase compared to the last year can be attributable to an increase in operating profit.

Translation differences in other comprehensive income of SEK 0.5 M (6.5) consisted of currency revaluation of net assets in foreign operations.

January 1–September 30, 2020

Net sales amounted to SEK 1,079.2 M (765.1) during the first nine months of the year, an increase of 41 percent compared to the same period last year. Net sales were spread across a large number of customers. The majority of the sales occurred in the USA, France and Norway. A significant portion of the net sales was related to the large US customer project. Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, net sales increased by 44 percent.

Gross profit amounted to SEK 270.4 M (244.5), and the gross margin amounted to 25.1 percent (32.0) for the period. The change in the gross margin is primarily a continued consequence of the product and contract mix. Shipping alternatives were limited primarily during the second quarter due to the coronavirus. As a result, the cost for air freight increased significantly, thus making shipping costs higher than normal. The majority of the company's costs for goods sold were in USD, while net sales were generated primarily in EUR and USD. The currency effects on gross profit were the same compared to last year.

Operating expenses increased to SEK -192.6 M (-167.6) in the period, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily a result of increased costs for marketing and staff and consultants related to investments in a broader customer

service offer, product development, and an enhanced market presence in a number of geographic markets.

Other income and expenses amounted to SEK 8.2 M (-0.5) for the period and consisted of the net effect of realized and unrealized currency revaluations of trade receivables and trade payables.

Operating profit amounted to SEK 85.9 M (76.4), which corresponded to an operating margin of 8.0 percent (10.0). The increase in net sales and gross profit resulted in an increase in operating profit but with a lower operating margin.

Financial items, which consist primarily of currency revaluation of balance sheet items such as cash and cash equivalents, impacted the period negatively and amounted to SEK -6.6 M (4.8).

Tax for the period amounted to SEK -2.0 M (-2.6), of which SEK 1.0 M (0.6) refers to deferred tax and SEK -3.0 M (-3.2) to current tax. The current tax rate amounted to -4 percent (-4), and the reported total tax rate amounted to -3 percent (-3). The low tax rate is due to the capitalization during the period of part of the parent company's previously non-recognized tax loss carried forward.

Profit for the period was SEK 77.3 M (78.6). The decrease compared to the last year can be attributable to negative net financial items.

Translation differences in other comprehensive income of SEK 1.8 M (16.7) consisted of currency revaluation of net assets in foreign operations.

Cash flow, investments and financial position

Third quarter

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 38.2 M (-4.8) for Q3. The change in working capital during the quarter had a negative impact on cash flow from the operating activities of SEK -45.0 M (-37.1). The high delivery activity in the quarter combined with the size of the order backlog resulted in increased trade receivables and increased inventory levels, which was partially offset by a decrease in receivables from suppliers for component purchases that are re-invoiced. Project-based payment terms related to the large customer projects have temporarily strengthened the cash flow. Cash flow from operating activities should be analyzed over time.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -15.2 M (-11.3) in the third quarter and consisted primarily of capitalized development expenditure of SEK -10.9 M (-10.2) for continued investments in product development and investments in property, plant and equipment of SEK - 4.3 M (-1.1) attributable primarily to production equipment.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -2.8 M (-2.1) during the third quarter and referred to amortization of lease liabilities.

Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK -2.5 M (3.5), which was a result of negative translation effects on currency accounts in USD and EUR.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 150.5 M (89.6) on September 30, 2020. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the company has an unutilized overdraft facility of SEK 150 M (50). During the second quarter, the company negotiated an increase in the overdraft facility from SEK 50 M to SEK 150 M for the period July 1–December 31, 2020, to secure the ramp-up in the production rate.

January 1–September 30, 2020

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 61.7 M (19.4) for the period. The change in working capital had a negative impact of SEK -55.4 M (-86.0) on cash flow from operating

activities, primarily due to an increase in inventory and trade receivables, which reduced cash flow, and an increase in trade payables, which increased cash flow.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -52.4 M (-35.0) during the period and consisted primarily of capitalized development expenditure of SEK -39.5 M (-26.3) and investments in property, plant and equipment of SEK -12.9 M (-8.7) attributable primarily to production equipment.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -50.4 M (-73.2) during the period and referred to the dividend of SEK -44.1 M (-66.2), amortization of lease liabilities of SEK -8.5 M (- 7.0), and a decrease in treasury shares of SEK 2.1 M (-). According to a resolution by the Annual General Meeting, the dividend has been divided into two payouts of SEK 0.40 per share each, which will be paid in May and November 2020.

Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK -2.7 M (7.3), which was a result of negative translation effects on currency accounts in USD and EUR.

Equity

ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES

Stated in thousands of shares Class A Class B Total
Outstanding shares at the beginning of the year 226 110 746 110 972
Issued and converted shares in the year - - -
Issued at the end of the period 226 110 746 110 972
Treasury shares - -477 -477
Outstanding shares at end of period 226 110 269 110 495

Class A share carries five votes and class B share carries one vote

Pricer's holdings of treasury shares amounted on September 30, 2020, to SEK 477 thousand (705) Class B shares. These shares are held to be able to meet the promise of matching and performance shares under the outstanding performance share plans. The value of the promise is expensed during the vesting period.

From the 2017 performance share plan, 228 thousand shares have been transferred free of charge in June 2020 to the participants. Due to the fulfillment of the performance share plan, Pricer decreased its treasury shares by 228 thousand shares.

Performance Maximum in
thousands of
Transferred free of
charge to the
share plan (LTI) shares Vesting period participants
LTI 2018 409 Jun 2018 - May 2021 Jun 2021
LTI 2019 316 Jun 2019 - May 2022 Jun 2022
LTI 2020 525 Jun-2020 - May 2023 Jun 2023

For more information about the performance share plans from 2018 and 2019, please refer to Note 4 of the 2019 Annual Report. Read more under Note 5 2020 Share Performance Plan in this interim report.

100 110 120 130 140 150 Number of employees

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 2019 2020

80 90

Employees

The average number of employees during the third quarter was 146 (128), and the number of employees at the end of the period was 147 (129). The average number including hired staff and consultants was 167 (146) in the third quarter and 176 (153) at the end of the period. The organization was strengthened in several areas, such as customer project development, support, product development, and sales. In order to further meet the challenges within the digitalization of physical stores that the retail trade is facing, and to broaden the system's area of use, the company continued to expand its R&D organization. The presence in several geographic markets was also strengthened to support the increased demand and the growing installed customer base. During the quarter, a new sales office was established in Taiwan.

Parent Company

The Parent Company's net sales amounted to SEK 1,200.2 M (652.2), and the profit for the period amounted to SEK 61.9 M (127.1). Profit from financial items decreased since the item last year also included dividends from subsidiaries of SEK 52.8 M. The Parent Company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 134.6 M (66.9) at the end of the period.

Risks and uncertainty factors

Pricer's earnings and financial position are affected by various risk factors that must be considered when assessing the Group and the Parent Company and their future potential. These risks apply primarily to the development of the market for not only digital shelf edge labels and systems and large currency fluctuations but also to political factors affecting trade such as import duties. In view of the client structure and the scope of the agreement, a delay in the installations or large fluctuations in exchange rates can have a significant effect in any given quarter. More information regarding risks is available in the 2019 Annual Report; see page 22 and Note 20.

Effects from the coronavirus

Pricer, like other global companies, is affected by pandemics, and in 2020 the company has been affected by COVID-19. During the first and second quarters, net sales and profitability were impacted negatively by the combined effects of the pandemic, primarily due to postponed customer deliveries but also due to effects that are difficult to quantify and are related to delays in new procurements and investments that have been postponed for practical reasons.

Uncertainty about the course of the pandemic is still high. Pricer is continuing to follow the guidelines and recommendations set up in each country where the company is active. The health of the staff has continued to be Pricer's top priority.

Forecast

No forecast is provided for 2020.

New accounting principles

The same accounting principles and bases for calculation were applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the latest annual report.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Stockholm on April 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Kapitel 8 Klara Strand, Klarabergsviadukten 90, Stockholm, Sweden. The notice will be duly distributed.

Publication of Year-end Report February 11, 2021

Events after the end of the reporting period

Pricer's CFO, Susanne Andersson, has announced that she is leaving the company for a similar role in another company. The work to appoint a replacement has been started. Susanne Andersson will continue in her current role while the search for her replacement is underway, although for no more than six months.

Financial Calendar

February 11, 2021 Year-end Report 2020 No later than March 31, 2021 Annual Report 2020 April 23, 2021 Interim Report January–March 2021 April 29, 2021 Annual General Meeting July 20, 2021 Interim Report January–June 2021 October 22, 2021 Interim Report January–September 2021

The Board of Directors and CEO hereby certify that this interim report provides a true and fair view of the results of the operations, financial position and performance for the Parent Company and the Group and describes the significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and other companies in the Group are exposed.

This interim report for Pricer AB (publ) was submitted on the authorization of the Board of Directors.

Stockholm, October 23, 2020

Pricer AB (publ)

Helena Holmgren President and CEO

This information is information that Pricer AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted through the agency of the contact person mentioned below for publication on October 23, 2020, at 8:30 AM CET.

For more information, please contact: Helena Holmgren, President and CEO Susanne Andersson, CFO Tel: +46 8 505 582 00 Email: [email protected]

Auditor's review

Pricer AB, CIN 556427-7993

Västra Järnvägsgatan 7 111 64 Stockholm

Introduction

We conducted a review of the summary interim financial information (interim report) for Pricer AB as at September 30, 2020, and the nine-month period ending on this date. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for preparing and presenting this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion about this interim report based on our review.

Focus and scope of the review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and a substantially narrower scope than that of an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing practices.

The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that may have been identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, no circumstances have come to our attention that bring cause for us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.

Stockholm, October 23, 2020

Ernst & Young AB

Rickard Andersson Authorized public accountant

Financial Reporting

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT IN SUMMARY

Amounts in SEK M Q3
2020
Q3
2019
9 mths
2020
9 mths
2019
Full year
2019
Net sales 565,7 232,5 1 079,2 765,1 1 002,9
Cost of goods sold -432,0 -154,1 -808,8 -520,6 -672,0
Gross profit 133,7 78,4 270,4 244,5 331,0
Selling expenses -32,6 -28,5 -104,1 -92,3 -124,0
Administrative expenses -21,2 -14,7 -54,9 -48,9 -67,5
Research and development costs -11,3 -9,3 -33,6 -26,4 -35,8
Other income and expenses 6,4 -1,1 8,2 -0,5 -3,3
Operating profit 75,1 24,8 85,9 76,4 100,4
Net financial items -5,2 3,2 -6,6 4,8 0,8
Net profit before tax 69,9 28,0 79,3 81,2 101,3
Income tax -0,6 -1,0 -2,0 -2,6 -3,5
Net profit for the period 69,3 27,0 77,3 78,6 97,7
Net profit for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 69,3 27,0 77,3 78,6 97,7
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0,63 0,25 0,70 0,71 0,89
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0,62 0,24 0,69 0,71 0,88
Number of shares before dilution, millions 110,5 110,3 110,4 110,3 110,3
Diluted number of shares, millions 111,7 111,2 111,5 111,2 111,2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Amounts in SEK M Q3
2020
Q3
2019
9 mths
2020
9 mths
2019
Full year
2019
Net profit for the period 69,3 27,0 77,3 78,6 97,7
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss for the period
Translation differences 0,5 6,5 1,8 16,7 6,7
Other comprehensive income for the period 0,5 6,5 1,8 16,7 6,7
Net comprehensive income for the period 69,8 33,6 79,1 95,3 104,5
Net comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

The breakdown between Selling expenses and Administrative expenses has been reviewed in 2020 and adjusted retroactively for the comparative figure for 2019 to improve comparability between the years.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET IN SUMMARY

Amounts in SEK M Sep 30
2020
Jun 30
2020
Mar 31
2020
Dec 31
2019
Sep 30
2019
ASSETS
Intangible assets 352,3 346,5 352,3 325,8 325,1
Property, plant and equipment 30,0 28,7 29,0 24,3 23,3
Right-of-use assets 46,3 48,5 53,0 53,8 53,7
Deferred tax assets 77,4 76,7 76,5 76,3 76,7
Total non-current assets 506,0 500,4 510,7 480,2 478,7
Inventories 464,3 413,9 188,4 218,7 269,2
Trade receivables 312,6 155,2 193,2 147,6 204,9
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 13,4 17,2 13,1 12,2 26,5
Other current receivables 200,9 335,0 142,5 68,1 41,8
Cash and cash equivalents 150,5 132,9 180,1 194,2 89,6
Total current assets 1 141,8 1 054,2 717,4 640,8 632,0
TOTAL ASSETS 1 647,7 1 554,6 1 228,1 1 121,0 1 110,6
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Share capital 111,0 111,0 111,0 111,0 111,0
Other capital contributions 408,3 405,5 404,8 404,4 404,0
Reserves 36,7 36,2 56,0 34,9 44,9
Accumulated profits including profit for the year 249,0 179,7 274,8 259,9 240,7
Shareholder's equity attributable to the Parent Company's
shareholders 805,0 732,4 846,6 810,2 800,6
LIABILITIES
Non-current provisions 18,7 17,0 16,3 15,4 16,5
Non-current lease liabilities 36,0 38,1 42,2 43,1 43,3
Total non-current liabilities 54,7 55,1 58,5 58,5 59,8
Advances from customer 9,8 7,5 9,1 8,3 20,0
Trade payables 609,8 603,9 199,6 155,5 130,5
Current lease liabilities 11,8 11,7 11,9 11,5 11,1
Other current liabilites 57,2 55,4 11,9 9,0 7,8
Accrued expense and deferred income 79,8 70,5 73,6 51,7 62,4
Current provisions 19,7 18,0 16,8 16,2 18,5
Total current liabilities 788,1 767,1 322,9 252,2 250,2
Total liabilities 842,8 822,2 381,5 310,8 310,0
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 647,7 1 554,6 1 228,1 1 121,0 1 110,6
Basic shareholders' equity per share, SEK 7,29 6,63 7,68 7,35 7,26
Diluted shareholders' equity per share, SEK 7,21 6,58 7,61 7,29 7,20

CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY IN SUMMARY

9 mths 6 mths 3 mths Full year 9 mths
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019
Equity at the beginning of the period 810,2 810,2 810,2 769,3 769,3
Net profit for the period 77,3 8,0 14,8 97,7 78,6
Other comprehensive income for the period 1,8 1,3 21,1 6,7 16,7
Net comprehensive income for the period 79,1 9,3 35,9 104,5 95,3
Decreased number of treasury shares 2,1 2,1 - - -
Dividend -88,2 -88,2 - -66,2 -66,2
Share based payments, equity settled 1,7 -1,1 0,4 2,6 2,2
Total transactions with owners of the Group -84,3 -87,1 0,4 -63,6 -64,0
Equity at the end of the period 805,0 732,4 846,6 810,2 800,6
Attributable to:
- Owners of the parent company 805,0 732,4 846,6 810,2 800,6

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS IN SUMMARY

Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating profit 75,1 24,8 85,9 76,4 100,4
Adjustment for non-cash items 10,3 8,8 35,8 31,8 39,3
- of which depreciations and amortizations 12,9 9,0 32,4 27,8 37,7
- whereof other non-cash items -2,6 -0,3 3,4 4,0 1,6
Interest received - - 0,1 0,0 0,6
Interest paid -0,3 -0,4 -1,0 -0,9 -1,3
Paid income tax -1,8 -0,9 -3,7 -1,9 -2,8
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital 83,2 32,3 117,1 105,5 136,1
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase(-)/decrease(+) inventories -51,7 -5,1 -246,9 -76,0 -28,5
Increase(-)/decrease(+) trade receivables -161,0 39,1 -169,5 76,8 129,6
Increase(-)/decrease(+) other current receivables 138,2 21,9 -133,4 20,4 6,7
Increase(+)/decrease(-) trade payables 16,4 -87,6 462,2 -78,5 -56,9
Increase(+)/decrease(-) other current liabilites 13,2 -5,4 32,2 -28,7 -41,7
Cash flow from changes in working capital -45,0 -37,1 -55,4 -86,0 9,2
Cash flow from operating activities 38,2 -4,8 61,7 19,4 145,3
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of intangible assets -10,9 -10,2 -39,5 -26,3 -39,0
Acquisition of tangible assets -4,3 -1,1 -12,9 -8,7 -11,0
Cash flow from investing activities -15,2 -11,3 -52,4 -35,0 -50,0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Amortization of lease liabilities -2,8 -2,1 -8,5 -7,0 -10,1
Dividend paid - - -44,1 -66,2 -66,2
Decreased number of treasury shares - - 2,1 - -
Net cash used in financing activities -2,8 -2,1 -50,4 -73,2 -76,3
Net cash flow for the period 20,2 -18,2 -41,1 -88,8 19,1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 132,9 104,3 194,2 171,0 171,0
Exchange rate losses/gains in cash and cash equivalents -2,5 3,5 -2,7 7,3 4,1
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 150,5 89,6 150,5 89,6 194,2
Unutilized bank overdraft facility 150,0 50,0 150,0 50,0 50,0
Available funds at end of period 300,5 139,6 300,5 139,6 244,2

PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT IN SUMMARY

9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Net sales 1 200,2 652,2 848,7
Cost of goods sold -1 025,0 -485,4 -620,1
Gross profit 175,3 166,8 228,7
Selling expenses -46,0 -37,4 -51,8
Administrative expenses -38,1 -34,3 -46,1
Research and development costs -33,6 -26,4 -35,8
Other income and expenses 8,2 -0,5 -3,3
Operating profit 65,8 68,2 91,7
Result from financial items:
Result from participations in group companies - 52,8 50,0
Interest income and similar profit/loss items 0,8 5,9 2,4
Interest expenses and similar profit/loss items -5,8 -0,2 -0,2
Profit/loss before tax 60,8 126,8 143,9
Income tax 1,1 0,4 -0,6
Net profit for the period 61,9 127,1 143,3

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Net profit for the period 61,9 127,1 143,3
Comprehensive income for the period
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss for the period
Comprehensive income for the period - - -
Net comprehensive income for the period 61,9 127,1 143,3

The breakdown between Selling expenses and Administrative expenses has been reviewed in 2020 and adjusted retroactively for the comparative figure for 2019 to improve comparability between the years.

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET IN SUMMARY

Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 86,2 82,0 72,5 62,5 54,3
Property, plant and equipment 27,6 26,0 26,2 21,6 20,1
Financial assets
Participations in group companies 186,7 186,2 187,1 186,9 186,7
Recevables from group companies 10,6 9,6 6,6 6,3 8,3
Deferred tax assets 76,4 75,8 75,4 75,3 76,2
Total financial assets 273,7 271,6 269,1 268,5 271,2
Total non-current assets 387,5 379,6 367,8 352,6 345,6
Current assets
Inventories, etc. 184,9 227,1 114,3 170,8 211,1
Current receivables
Trade receivables 158,2 63,5 98,5 56,7 79,4
Receivables from current group companies 299,0 179,2 98,6 65,4 116,2
Other current receivables 194,9 322,8 137,5 62,9 35,9
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 8,8 10,3 7,6 7,6 20,1
Total current receivables 660,9 575,7 342,1 192,6 251,5
Cash and cash equivalents 134,6 108,9 125,1 167,9 66,9
Total current assets 980,4 911,8 581,4 531,3 529,5
TOTAL ASSETS 1 367,9 1 291,4 949,2 883,8 875,0

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET IN SUMMARY

Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 111,0 111,0 111,0 111,0 111,0
Statutory reserve 104,8 104,8 104,8 104,8 104,8
Legal reserve for internally generated development expenditure 84,4 79,8 69,9 59,4 50,9
Total restricted equtiy 300,2 295,6 285,7 275,3 266,7
Non-restricted equity
Share premium reserve 211,3 208,5 207,9 207,4 207,0
Retained earnings 69,8 74,3 172,4 207,4 207,0
Net profit for the year 61,9 -2,3 13,3 39,6 48,1
Total non-restricted equity 343,0 280,5 393,6 390,4 382,3
Total equity 643,2 576,1 679,4 665,6 649,0
PROVISIONS
Provisions 28,9 26,3 24,4 23,6 26,5
Total provisions 28,9 26,3 24,4 23,6 26,5
NON-CURRENT LIABILITES
Non-current liabilities 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1
Total non-current liabilites 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1
CURRENT LIABILITES
Advances from customer - - - - 13,5
Trade payables 605,3 601,1 195,6 151,7 127,3
Liabilities to group companies 9,2 8,1 10,2 12,9 23,1
Other current liabilities 45,7 48,5 2,5 2,6 2,4
Accrued expenses and deferred income 35,6 31,1 37,0 27,3 33,1
Total current liabilities 695,8 688,8 245,3 194,6 199,4
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 367,9 1 291,4 949,2 883,8 875,0

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY IN SUMMARY

9 mths 6 mths 3 mths Full year 9 mths
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019
Equity at the beginning of the period 665,6 665,6 665,6 585,9 585,8
Net comprehensive income for the period 61,9 -2,3 13,3 143,3 127,1
Decreased number of treasury shares
Dividend
2,1
-88,2
2,1
-88,2
-
-
-
-66,2
-
-66,2
Share based payments, equity settled
Equity at the end of the period
1,7
643,2
-1,1
576,1
0,4
679,4
2,6
665,6
2,2
649,0

KEY FIGURES

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019
Order intake 440 324 371 843 222
Order intake - rolling 4 quarters 1 978 1 761 1 667 1 504 934
Net sales 565,7 287,6 225,9 237,8 232,5
Net sales - rolling 4 quarters 1 317,0 983,9 967,0 1 002,9 1 151,6
Operating profit 75,1 3,5 7,3 24,0 24,8
Operating profit - rolling 4 quarters 109,9 59,7 90,2 100,4 105,4
Net profit for the period 69,3 -6,9 14,8 19,2 27,0
Cash flow from operating activities 38,2 21,3 2,2 125,9 -4,8
Cash flow from operating activities - rolling 4 quarters 187,6 144,5 95,2 145,3 78,6
Number of employees, end of period 147 147 141 135 129
Equity/assets ratio 49% 47% 69% 72% 72%

Note 1 — Accounting Principles

This interim report for the Group was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Council. The same accounting principles and bases for calculation were applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the latest annual report.

Note 2 — Revenue from contracts with customers

BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE

Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Revenue from goods 540,5 214,7 1 021,7 706,1 924,3
Revenue from services 20,0 14,6 46,2 48,0 64,3
Revenue from licenses 5,2 3,2 11,3 11,0 14,3
Total 565,7 232,5 1 079,2 765,1 1 002,9

The company has allocated discounts proportionally for all performance obligations in the agreement except for when there is observable proof that the entire discount refers to one or several, but not all, performance obligations.

NET SALES BY SALES CHANNEL

Q3 Q3 9 mths 9 mths Full year
2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Direct customers 73% 44% 68% 44% 47%
Resellers 27% 56% 32% 56% 53%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Note 3 — Leases

RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET

Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Premises 42,6 54,4 50,8
Cars 3,7 2,6 3,0
Total 46,3 57,0 53,8

LEASE LIABILITY

Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Within one year 11,8 11,5 11,5
Between one and five years 33,4 41,0 38,6
More than five years 2,6 5,2 4,5
Total 47,8 57,7 54,6

Note 3 — Leases (cont'd)

COST AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Q3 Q3 Full year
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Depreciation of right-of use assets 3,0 3,0 11,0
(of which premises) 2,6 2,8 9,9
(of which cars) 0,4 0,2 1,1
Interest expense for lease liabilities 0,3 0,4 1,1
Amortization of lease liabilities 2,8 2,8 10,1

Note 4 — Financial instruments

For financial instruments measured at amortized cost — trade receivables, other current receivables and cash and cash equivalents, trade payables, lease debt, and other current interest-free liabilities — the fair value is assessed to correspond to the carrying amount. The fair values of other non-current and current liabilities are not assessed to deviate substantially from their carrying amounts.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019
Loan and trade receivables 660,2 331,6 406,0
Total financial assets 660,2 331,6 406,0
Lease liabilities 47,8 57,7 54,6
Other financial liabilities 654,1 130,9 176,5
Total financial liabilities 701,8 188,6 231,2

Note 5 – 2020 Share Performance Plan

The Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2020, resolved to establish an incentive program in the form of a share performance plan (LTI 2020) for certain senior executives and key employees, whereupon the participants, after an initial investment in Pricer's Class B shares, receive one matching share right and one performance-based share right per invested Class B share. Following the vesting period of three years, the share rights entitle the participants to receive one matching share and up to five performance shares depending on the outcome of the performance conditions. From the 2020 performance share plan, a maximum of 525 thousand shares can be transferred free of charge to the participants in June 2023 in the event the predefined performance targets are fully met. The value of the promise is expensed during the vesting period.

Note 6 — Related party transactions

Significant related party transactions are described in Note 23 of the consolidated financial statements in the 2019 Annual Report. No related party relationships changed, and no significant transactions took place with related parties that significantly affect the Group's or Parent Company's financial position or earnings compared to the description in the 2019 Annual Report.

Note 7 — Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Floating charges (chattel mortgages) are a type of general collateral in the form of an undertaking to the bank. In the case of the Parent Company, guarantees are issued to customs authorities, landlords and advance payments from customers. Blocked funds in the companies' bank accounts are available for bank guarantees.

PLEDGED ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Parent company Group
Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
Amounts in SEK M 2020 2019 2019 2020 2019 2019
Pledged assets
Floating charges 59,6 59,6 59,6 59,6 59,6 59,6
Blocked funds - - - 0,9 0,9 0,9
Total 59,6 59,6 59,6 60,5 60,6 60,5
Contingent liabilities
Bank guarantee - - - 0,9 0,9 0,9
Customs authorities 0,1 0,1 0,1 5,5 6,0 5,7
Landlords 1,7 1,7 1,7 1,7 1,7 1,7
Total 1,8 1,8 1,8 8,2 8,6 8,3

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT IN SUMMARY

Amounts in SEK M Q1
2019
Q2
2019
Q3
2019
Q4
2019
Q1
2020
Q2
2020
Q3
2020
Net sales 261,9 270,7 232,5 237,8 225,9 287,6 565,7
Cost of goods sold -185,6 -180,8 -154,1 -151,4 -155,1 -221,8 -432,0
Gross profit 76,2 89,9 78,4 86,4 70,9 65,9 133,7
Gross margin, % 29,1% 33,2% 33,7% 36,3% 31,4% 22,9% 23,6%
Selling expenses -32,0 -31,8 -28,5 -31,7 -38,7 -32,8 -32,6
Administrative expenses -17,5 -16,7 -14,7 -18,6 -17,1 -16,6 -21,2
Research and development costs -8,5 -8,6 -9,3 -9,3 -9,7 -12,7 -11,3
Other income and expenses -0,7 1,3 -1,1 -2,8 2,0 -0,2 6,4
Operating profit 17,6 34,1 24,8 24,0 7,3 3,5 75,1
Operating margin, % 6,7% 12,6% 10,7% 10,1% 3,3% 1,2% 13,3%
Net financial items 2,3 -0,7 3,2 -4,0 8,2 -9,7 -5,2
Net profit before tax 19,9 33,4 28,0 20,0 15,6 -6,2 69,9
Income tax -0,5 -1,1 -1,0 -0,9 -0,7 -0,7 -0,6
Net profit for the period 19,3 32,2 27,0 19,2 14,8 -6,9 69,3
Net profit for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 19,3 32,2 27,0 19,2 14,8 -6,9 69,3
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Q1
2019
Q2
2019
Q3
2019
Q4
2019
Q1
2020
Q2
2020
Q3
2020
Basic earnings per share, SEK 0,18 0,29 0,25 0,17 0,13 -0,06 0,63
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 0,17 0,29 0,24 0,17 0,13 -0,06 0,62
Number of shares before dilution, millions 110,3 110,3 110,3 110,3 110,3 110,3 110,5
Diluted number of shares, millions 110,9 111,2 111,2 111,2 111,2 111,4 111,7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Amounts in SEK M 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020
Net profit for the period
Items that are or may be reclassified to
profit or loss for the period
19,3 32,2 27,0 19,2 14,8 -6,9 69,3
Translation differences 5,8 4,4 6,5 -10,0 21,1 -19,8 0,5
Other comprehensive income for the period 5,8 4,4 6,5 -10,0 21,1 -19,8 0,5
Net comprehensive income for the period 25,1 36,6 33,6 9,1 35,9 -26,6 69,8
Net comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 25,1 36,6 33,6 9,1 35,9 -26,6 69,8

The breakdown between Selling expenses and Administrative expenses has been reviewed in 2020 and adjusted retroactively for the comparative figure for 2019 to improve comparability between the years.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS IN SUMMARY

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Amounts in SEK M 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating profit 17,6 34,1 24,8 24,0 7,3 3,5 75,1
Adjustment for non-cash items 10,7 12,3 8,8 7,5 15,2 10,4 10,3
- of which depreciations and amortizations 10,4 8,4 9,0 9,9 9,8 9,7 12,9
- whereof other non-cash items 0,4 3,9 -0,3 -2,4 5,4 0,7 -2,6
Interest received - 0,0 - 0,6 - - -
Interest paid -0,2 -0,3 -0,4 -0,4 -0,4 -0,3 -0,3
Paid income tax -1,1 0,1 -0,9 -1,0 -0,9 -1,0 -1,8
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 27,0 46,2 32,3 30,7 21,2 12,7 83,2
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase(-)/decrease(+) inventories -23,3 -47,5 -5,1 47,4 33,9 -229,1 -51,7
Increase(-)/decrease(+) trade receivables 67,9 -30,1 39,1 52,8 -45,1 36,7 -161,0
Increase(-)/decrease(+) other current receivables -20,1 18,6 21,9 -13,7 -74,4 -197,2 138,2
Increase(+)/decrease(-) trade payables 3,4 5,7 -87,6 21,6 47,6 398,2 16,4
Increase(+)/decrease(-) other current liabilites -2,5 -20,9 -5,4 -13,0 19,0 0,0 13,2
Cash flow from changes in working capital 25,4 -74,3 -37,1 95,2 -19,0 8,6 -45,0
Cash flow from operating activities 52,3 -28,1 -4,8 125,9 2,2 21,3 38,2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of intangible assets -7,8 -8,3 -10,2 -12,7 -14,6 -14,0 -10,9
Acquisition of tangible assets -2,9 -4,7 -1,1 -2,3 -6,6 -2,0 -4,3
Cash flow from investing activities -10,7 -13,0 -11,3 -14,9 -21,2 -15,9 -15,2
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Amortization of lease liabilities -2,2 -2,7 -2,1 -3,1 -2,9 -2,8 -2,8
Dividend paid - -66,2 - - - -44,1 -
Decreased number of treasury shares - - - - - 2,1 -
Cash flow from financing activities -2,2 -68,9 -2,1 -3,1 -2,9 -44,7 -2,8
Net cash flow for the period 39,4 -109,9 -18,2 107,9 -21,9 -39,4 20,2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 171,0 213,5 104,3 89,6 194,2 180,1 132,9
Exchange rate losses/gains in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
3,1
213,5
0,8
104,3
3,5
89,6
-3,2
194,2
7,8
180,1
-7,9
132,9
-2,5
150,5
Unutilized bank overdraft facility 50,0 50,0 50,0 50,0 50,0 50,0 150,0
Available funds at end of period 263,5 154,3 139,6 244,2 230,1 182,9 300,5

Alternative key ratios

In addition to the key financial ratios that are covered by the IFRS framework, this report also includes other key ratios and measures, so-called alternative performance measures, that Pricer considers to be important for monitoring, analyzing and managing its operations. These key ratios and measures also provide Pricer's stakeholders with useful information about the company's financial position, profit and loss and development in a consistent manner. The reconciliation and definitions of the alternative key ratios and measures used in this report and that cannot be inferred directly from the financial statements are presented below.

Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
Amounts in SEK M unless otherwise stated 2020 2019 2019
PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Operating expenses
Selling expenses -104,1 -92,3 -124,0
Administrative expenses -54,9 -48,9 -67,5
Research and development costs -33,6 -26,4 -35,8
Operating expenses -192,6 -167,6 -227,2
Operating expenses adjusted for items affecting comparability
Operating expenses -192,6 -167,6 -227,2
Operating expenses adjusted for items affecting -192,6 -167,6 -227,2
MARGIN RATIOS
Net Sales 1 079,2 765,1 1 002,9
Gross Profit 270,4 244,5 331,0
Gross profit margin, % 25,1% 32,0% 33,0%
Operating profit 85,9 76,4 100,4
Operating margin, % 8,0% 10,0% 10,0%
CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RATIOS
Equity/assets ratio
Total assets 1 647,7 1 110,6 1 121,0
Equity 805,0 800,6 810,2
Equity/assets ratio, % 49% 72% 72%
RETURN RATIOS
Equtiy per share basic/diluted
Number of outstanding shares, million 110,5 110,3 110,3
Dilution, million 1,2 1,0 1,0
Equity 805,0 800,6 810,2
Equity per share basic, SEK 7,29 7,26 7,35
Equity per share diluted, SEK 7,21 7,20 7,29
Earnings per share, before and after dilution
Avarage number of outstanding shares, million 110,4 110,3 110,3
Dilution, million 1,2 1,0 1,0
Net profit 77,3 78,6 97,7
Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK 0,70 0,71 0,89
Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK 0,69 0,71 0,88

ALTERNATIVE KEY RATIOS DEFINITION REASON FOR USE
PERFORMANCE MEASURE
Change adjusted for exchange rate
fluctuations/change in local currency
Relationship between the period's profit/loss and
the comparative period's profit/loss translated
using the period's exchange rates.
This measure is used by management to follow
underlying change in profit/loss in comparable
currencies.
Gross profit Net sales less cost of goods sold Gross profit is an important measure for
management since it is used to analyze the
company's underlying development excluding
factors such as the product mix and price changes
that can give rise to sharp fluctuations in net sales.
Operating expenses Refers to selling expenses, administrative
expenses and R&D expenses that are included in
operating activities.
Operating expenses provide an overall picture of
expenses that are charged to operating activities
and are an important internal measure that
management can influence to a large extent.
Items affecting comparability Expenses of a non-recurring nature that are not
part of the operating activities, such as personnel
costs related to restructurings.
This measure is used by management to
understand which costs are not part of the
underlying operating activities.
Operating expenses adjusted for items
affecting comparability
Operating expenses minus items affecting
comparability.
This measure is used by management to enable
comparability of operating expenses between
periods and to forecast future cost trends.
Operating profit Profit before financial items and tax. Operating profit provides an overall picture of the
total profit generation in operating activities. This is
a very important metric for internal use that
management can influence to a greater extent
than net profit.
Rolling four quarters Financial KPIs and measurements based on the
four most recent quarters.
Rolling four quarters are used to show financial
development over time adjusted for any seasonal
effects.
MARGIN RATIOS
Gross profit margin Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. The gross margin is used for both internal
evaluation and individual sales/contracts and to
monitor development over time for the company as
a whole.
Operating margin Operating profit as a percentage of net sales. Operating margin is one of management's most
important measures for performance monitoring
since it measures the company's ability to convert
net sales into operating profit.
CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RATIOS
Equity/asset ratio Equity as a percentage of total assets. A traditional measure that gives an indication of
the company's ability to pay its debts.
RETURN RATIOS
Equity per share, before/after dilution Equity attributable to owners of the Parent
Company divided by the weighted number of
shares before/after dilution on the balance sheet
date. The dilutive effect can arise from the
company's outstanding warrants or performance
share plans.
This measure is used to show development of
equity per share over time and enable
comparability with other companies.

ALTERNATIVE KEY RATIOS DEFINITION REASON FOR USE
Earnings per share, before/after
dilution
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the
Parent Company divided by the average number
of shares outstanding before/after dilution during
the period. The dilutive effect can arise from the
company's outstanding warrants or performance
share plans.
This measure is used to show development of
earnings per share over time and to enable
comparability with other companies.
OTHER RATIOS
Order intake The value of binding customer orders, invoiced
service contracts and call-off under framework
agreements. Does not include the anticipated
future value of frameworks agreements.
Order intake is used to measure demand for the
company's products and services during a specific
period. This measure is also an important indicator
of increases/decreases in demand between
periods.
Change in order intake adjusted for
exchange rate fluctuations
Relationship between the period's order intake and
the comparative period's order intake translated
using the period's exchange rates.
This measure is used by management to follow
underlying change in order intake in comparable
currencies.
Order backlog The value of incoming orders that have not yet
been invoiced.
The size of the order backlog gives and indication
of net sales development from a short to mid-term
perspective.

About Pricer

Pricer manufactures the world's most reliable electronic shelf-edge labels, which help retailers all over the world resolve important challenges introduced by modernization. Pricer's digital solutions optimize employee-intensive processes, ensure price information, and improve the buying experience for the customer.

With over 200 million labels installed in over 17,000 installations in more than 50 countries, Pricer is the world-leader in digital retail solutions.

For many years, Pricer's ideas, technology and employees have changed how the grocery retail trade functions and transformed an entire industry. Pricer is today the only supplier with optical wireless communication, which creates a scalable and reliable system that is not disrupted by other Wi-Fi systems. In addition, the battery performance of Pricer's labels is the market leader, featuring significantly less energy consumption than other communication systems without sacrificing speed and flexibility.

Pricer's customers today primarily operate in the grocery retail, DIY, electronics, and pharmacy industries. Customer needs and consumer preferences are the drivers for Pricer's innovative and sustainable solutions.

Pricer was founded in 1991 in Sweden, and the company's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Small Cap. On December 31, 2019, the Pricer Group had 135 employees.

For more information, please visit www.pricer.com.

Pricer AB Website: www.pricer.com Box 215 Telephone: +46 8 505 582 00 SE-101 24 Stockholm, Sweden CIN: 556427-7993 Street address: Västra Järnvägsgatan 7 SE-111 64 Stockholm

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