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Net Insight

Quarterly Report Oct 26, 2018

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Net Insight Interim Report January – September 2018

Net Insight AB (publ) corp.id.no. 556533–4397

July – September 2018

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 115.1 (104.7)* million, an increase of 9.9% year-on-year. The increase in comparable currencies was 1.5%.
  • Operating earnings amounted to SEK –4.2 (6.6)* million, corresponding to an operating margin of –3.7% (6.3%). Operating earnings were charged with SEK –3 million in non-recurring costs.
  • Net income was SEK –3.8 (8.9)* million for the period. Net financial items were positively affected by SEK 0.8 (4.5) million for the revaluation of synthetic options.
  • Earnings per share, basic and diluted, was SEK –0.01 (0.023).
  • Total cash flow was SEK –38.4 (-4.0) million.

January – September 2018

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 345.1 (310.8) million*, an increase of 11.0% year-on-year. The increase in comparable currencies was 7.8%.
  • Operating earnings amounted to SEK –14.7 (-8.3)* million, corresponding to an operating margin of –4.3% (-2.7%). Operating earnings were charged with SEK –10 million in non-recurring costs.
  • Net income was SEK –10.2 (6.9) million*. Net financial items were positively affected by SEK 2.5 (12.8) million for revaluation of synthetic options.
  • Earnings per share, basic and diluted, was SEK –0.03 (0.02).
  • Total cash flow was SEK –67.0 (-17.2) million.

Stable quarter and success for Nimbra 1060

Henrik Sund, interim CEO, Net Insight

Significant events:

  • Several orders for newly launched Nimbra 1060
  • Strong quarter for internet-based Nimbra VA
  • Strengthened management for Resource Optimization (ScheduALL)
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Oct 2017– Jan–Dec
SEK millions 2018 2017* Change 2018 2017* Change Sep 2018 2017* Change
Net sales by segment
Western Europe 46.0 46.9 -2.0% 147.9 134.8 9.8% 207.6 194.4 6.8%
Americas 48.7 40.1 21.7% 117.3 101.8 15.2% 149.3 133.8 11.6%
Rest of World 20.4 17.8 14.6% 79.9 74.3 7.6% 104.4 98.8 5.7%
Net sales 115.1 104.7 9.9% 345.1 310.8 11.0% 461.3 427.0 8.0%
Operating earnings -4.2 6.6 -14.7 -8.3 -14.0 -7.5
Operating margin -3.7% 6.3% -4.3% -2.7% -3.0% -1.8%
Net income -3.8 8.9 -10.2 6.9 -13.6 3.5
EBITDA -2.3 3.0 -19.4 -16.8 -26.3 -23.7
EBITDA margin -2.0% 2.9% -5.6% -5.4% -5.7% -5.5%
Total cash flow -38.4 -4.0 -67.0 -17.2 -86.5 -36.8

*) Recalculated comparable periods, see page 11-12.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

CEO's statement

Stable quarter and success for Nimbra 1060

We continued to expand with sales growth of 10 percent despite fewer major orders compared to a strong comparative quarter in 2017. We continue to win many deals for live sporting events and completed several transactions with recently launched Nimbra 1060, while our internet-based Nimbra VA service also had a strong quarter.

We've already sold some 10 units of our latest flagship Nimbra 1060, while Nimbra VA also grew strongly with doubled sales in the quarter.

The ongoing technology shift continues to alter the global media industry in combination with changing consumer behavior. The challenges include global competition, new operators, consolidation and increasing demand for efficient utilization of resources.

The ongoing sector transformation was one of the main themes at IBC in September, one of the world's largest media trade fairs which is always a period of intense activity for Net Insight. Clear trends emerging at IBC include IP migration, cloud-based solutions and live production of the future using automated and smart solutions, all of which are a close fit with our offering. The changing market means that our customers experience increased uncertainty and cost pressure, which generates new opportunities for our quality-assured and resourceefficient solutions. Examples of our solutions include the reliable Nimbra transport solution for remote production, internet distribution through Nimbra VA and the next

generation platform with terabyte capacity via Nimbra 1060. It's pleasing to observe the strength of our product

portfolio. Examples in the quarter include the sale of some 10 units of our latest flagship Nimbra 1060, while Nimbra VA is also growing strongly with doubled sales in the quarter. A major deal with a US broadcaster that includes both Nimbra VA, ScheduALL and consulting services is another example. We perceive positive growth potential in Resource Optimization (ScheduALL), although we haven't fully capitalized on ScheduALL or solutions combining Nimbra and ScheduALL. This led us to strengthen the management of Resource Optimization in the quarter.

In the field of OTT, there's considerable interest in the Sye Streaming Service, our cloud-based offering that removes customer needs of own infrastructure. Since its launch in April, our first customer Trippel Media has attracted a sharp increase in interest in its live quiz app Primetime, which is based on Sye, and draws a daily average of 50,000 players. This highlights the attraction of engaging and interactive content. Trippel Media has now started to license its platform to other national markets. As a result of the progress made by the Sye Streaming Service, Net Insight retained its status as a Global ISV with Microsoft Azure. This is extremely pleasing, especially considering that Net Insight is the smallest company of 16 Global ISVs in media and telecom.

The commercialization of Sye to the mass market through partnerships with major operators has taken longer than anticipated.At the same time, we're convinced

that there's a substantial market for solutions like Sye that enable live online streaming with low latency. This became particularly clear during the FIFA World Cup, when online viewing broke all records at the same time as viewers and broadcasters experienced significant problems with latency and the spoiler effect.

Although turnover is stable, profitability is impacted by our continued sales initiatives, Sye and reduced capitalization of development expenditures in connection with the launch of solutions such as Nimbra 1060. We're active on a market dealing with complex solutions, and the accumulation of new customers and projects require sustained effort that is time and resource intensive.

Being even closer to our customers is a key growth factor, and after the end of the quarter we implemented a reorganization aimed at better understanding our customers' needs and making us more responsive to changing customer behaviors.

With regard to Net Insight's growth and profitability, although our expectations exceed the current position, we remain confident that the changes we're implementing will create the right conditions for improved growth and profitability looking ahead.

Solna, Sweden, October 26, 2018 Henrik Sund, Interim CEO

REVENUES

July – September

Net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were SEK 115.1 (104.7) million, up 9.9% on the relatively strong corresponding quarter in the previous year. In comparable currencies, the increase was 1.5% as a result of a weaker SEK against the USD and EUR.

In Western Europe net sales were SEK 46.0 (46.9) million, down -2.0% year-on-year.

Net sales in Americas were SEK 48.7 (40.1) million, up 21.7%. Here, it's worth drawing attention to a larger deal including both Nimbra and ScheduALL.

Net sales in Rest of World were SEK 20.4 (17.8) million, up 14.6%. The increase was mainly attributable to increased activity from existing customers.

Net sales from hardware were SEK 41.9 (42.4) million, and net sales from software licenses totaled SEK 30.4 (21.8) million. The increase in software licenses is mainly attributable to the Americas. Net sales of support and services amounted to SEK 42.7 (40.5) million.

January – September

Net sales in the first nine months of the year were SEK 345.1 (310.8) million, corresponding to an increase of 11.0%. In comparable currencies, net sales increased by 7.8%.

In Western Europe net sales were SEK 147.9 (134.8), up 9.8%.

Net sales in Americas were SEK 117.3 (101.8) million, up 15.2%.

Net sales in Rest of World were SEK 79.9 (74.3) million for the first nine months, corresponding to an increase of 7.6%.

EARNINGS

July – September

Gross profit was SEK 71.2 (57.3) million, up significantly on the third quarter of 2017, mainly due to increased sales but also as a result of an increased gross margin of 61.9% (54.7%). Gross profit included amortization of capitalized development expenditure of SEK -13.0 (-15.8) million. Gross margin excluding amortization of capitalized development expenditure was 73.2% (69.8%), due to product mix variations.

Operating expenses in the third quarter were SEK -75.8 (-51.9) million, up SEK 23.9 million yearon-year. This was due to increased sales resources, increased resources allocated to the commercialization of Sye and a lower capitalization level, mainly attributable to the ramp down of the development project for Nimbra 1060 that will be finalized during October. Total development expenditures have gradually decreased, amounting to SEK 30.0 (30.9) million.

Operating earnings were SEK -4.2 (6.6) million, equating to an operating margin of –3.7% (6.3%). The change is mainly attributable to increased operating expenses, partially offset by the increased gross profit. Operating earnings for the third quarter were charged with SEK -3 (-) million in non-recurring costs related to staff terminations.

EBITDA was SEK –2.3 (3.0) million, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of –2.0% (2.9%). Activities in development, sales and marketing of the company's live OTT solution Sye affected operating earnings and EBITDA by SEK –8.5 (-8.9) million and SEK –12.5 (-14.5) million respectively.

In the third quarter, net financial items were positively affected by SEK 0.8 (4.5) million for the revaluation of synthetic options programs due to a lower share price at the end of the quarter. Net financial items amounted to SEK -0.6 (3.9) million.

Profit before tax was SEK-4.8 (10.5) million, and net income for the period was SEK –3.8 (8.9) million, corresponding to a net margin of –3.3% (8.5%).

January – September

Gross profit was SEK 207.9 (179.0) for the first nine months. The increase was mainly due to the higher net sales, but also as a result of an increased gross margin of 60.2% (57.6%). Gross profit included amortization of capitalized development expenditures of SEK –42.0 (-45.3) million. The increase in gross margin is attributable to slighly lower amortizations of capitalized development expenditures. Gross margin excluding amortization of capitalized development expenditures was in line with the previous year and amounted to 72.4% (72.2%).

Key Ratios Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Net sales, SEK
millions 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 461.3 427.0
Gross margin 61.9% 54.7% 60.2% 57.6% 59.9% 58.0%
Operating margin -3.7% 6.3% -4.3% -2.7% -3.0% -1.8%
EBITDA margin -2.0% 2.9% -5.6% -5.4% -5.7% -5.5%

Net Sales by Segment

Operating expenses in the first nine months were SEK –222.8 (-187.6) million. Sales and marketing expenses increased by SEK –29.5 million to SEK –137.7 (-105.2) million, mainly driven by the increased resources in sales and marketing. Development expenses totaled SEK –47.1 (-46.2) million. Total development expenditures were SEK -98.4 (-109.3) million. The decrease is mainly due to lower development expenditures for Nimbra. The company will retain a high rate of investments in order to ensure future competitiveness.

Operating earnings for the first nine months were SEK –14.7 (-8.3) million, corresponding to an operating margin of -4.3% (-2.7%). The loss is mainly due to the initiatives in Live OTT, but also to non-recurring cost of SEK -10 (-) million. SEK -8 million of these were related to staff terminations, including compensation to outgoing CEO, and SEK -2 million was related to provision for remaining lease for the former head office after the move.

Net financial items were SEK 1.7 (11.1) million, of which SEK 2.5 (12.8) million is attributable to the revaluation of synthetic options.

Profit before tax was SEK –13.0 (2.8) million, and net income for the period was SEK –10.2 (6.9) million, corresponding to a net margin of –3.0% (2.2%). For more information, see the section on Tax on page 13.

INVESTMENTS

Third quarter investments were SEK 24.6 (21.5) million, of which SEK 12.9 (20.7) million related to capitalization of development expenditure. Depreciation and amortization in the period was SEK 14.8 (17.1) million, of which SEK 13.0 (15.8) million related to amortization of capitalized development expenditure.

Investments in the first nine months were SEK 75.7 (66.9) million, of which SEK 51.3 (63.0) million related to capitalized development expenditure. Depreciation and amortization in the period was SEK 46.5 (54.5) million, of which SEK 42.0 (45.3) million related to capitalized development expenditure.

At the end of the period, net value of capitalized development expenditure was SEK 260.9 million, against SEK 251.6 million as of 31 December, 2017.

CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Cashflow from operating activities in the third quarter was SEK 10.8 (22.1) million. Total cashflow for the period was SEK –38.4 (-4.0) million. The negative cashflow is due to investments in development projects, equipment, fixtures and fittings for the new offices in Stockholm and Florida, and a working capital increase related to increased accounts receivables.

Cashflow for the nine-month period was SEK –67.0 (-17.2) million. Adjusted for repurchases of own shares, with a total value of SEK 0.7 (7.2) million, cashflow was SEK -66.2 (-10.0) million.

Cash and cash equivalents were SEK 111.2 million at the end of the quarter, against SEK 177.7 million as of 31 December, 2017.

Remaining tax loss carry-forwards for group companies were SEK 78.4 million at the end of the period, against SEK 55.8 million as of 31 December, 2017. For more information, see the section Tax on page 13.

Equity was SEK 540.7 million at the end of the period, against SEK 546.1 million as of 31 December, 2017. The equity/assets ratio was 77.1%, against 78.3% as of 31 December, 2017. For more information see the section Share capital and other contributed equity on page 13.

EMPLOYEES

The average number of employees and consultants in the nine-month period was 242 (245), of which 150 (156) in the parent company Net Insight AB (publ).

During the quarter, group CTO Martin Karlsson and VP Human Resources Marina Hedman left the company. Dr Judy Fick assumed the position as VP Resource Optimization during the quarter and joined the Executive team.

PARENT COMPANY

The parent company's net sales in the third quarter were SEK 126.8 (116.2) million, and net income for the period was SEK 3.5 (11.6) million. In the third quarter, intra-group sales totaled SEK 31.0 (28.7) million, and intra-group purchasing SEK –41.8 (-33.0) million.

The parent company's net sales in the first nine months were SEK 390.2 (353.7) million, and net income for the period was SEK 6.1 (22.0) million. In the first nine months, intra-group sales totaled SEK 95.7 (100.3) million, and intra-group purchasing SEK –121.5 (-98.5) million.

Progress in the parent company for the first nine months largely shadowed Group progress as indicated above.

Working capital trend

RISK AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Net Insight's operations and results of operations are affected by a number of external and internal factors. The company conducts a continuous process to identify all risks present, and to assess how each risk should be managed.

Primarily, those risks the company is exposed to are market-related risks (including competition, technological progress and political risks), operational risks (including product liability, intellectual property, disputes, customer dependency and contract risks) as well as financial risks.

No additional critical risks and uncertainty factors, other than those reviewed in the Annual Report for 2017, arose to date or are anticipated in 2018.

For a complete review of the company's risk and sensitivity analysis, and its risk management process, see pages 34-35, 37-41 and 55-56 of the Annual Report for 2017.

SEASONALITY

In the past three calendar years, average seasonality has been fairly modest. In the first, second and third quarters, net sales were 24 percent respectively, and in the fourth quarter 28 percent of yearly sales.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT, IN SUMMARY

SEK thousands Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017*
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017*
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017*
Net sales 115,097 104,730 345,138 310,847 461,314 427,023
Cost of sales -43,892 -47,416 -137,235 -131,865 -184,785 -179,415
Gross earnings 71,205 57,314 207,903 178,982 276,529 247,608
Sales and marketing expenses -44,938 -31,158 -134,683 -105,194 -174,174 -144,685
Administration expenses -13,738 -10,467 -41,058 -36,183 -54,572 -49,697
Development expenses -17,122 -10,232 -47,073 -46,222 -63,236 -62,385
Other operating income and expenses 358 1,144 220 358 1,473 1,611
Operating earnings -4,235 6,601 -14,691 -8,259 -13,980 -7,548
Net financial items -551 3,874 1,690 11,067 3,476 12,853
Profit/loss before tax -4,786 10,475 -13,001 2,808 -10,504 5,305
Tax 941 -1,605 2,759 4,093 -3,112 -1,778
Net income -3,845 8,870 -10,242 6,901 -13,616 3,527
Net income for the period attributable to the
shareholders of the parent company -3,845 8,870 -10,242 6,901 -13,616 3,527
Earnings per share, based on net income
attributable to the parent company's
shareholders during the period
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Earnings per share, basic (SEK) -0.01 0.02 -0.03 0.02 -0.04 0.01
Earnings per share, diluted (SEK) -0.01 0.02 -0.03 0.02 -0.04 0.01
Average number of oustanding shares in thousands, basic 383,458 384,961 383,485 385,426 383,601 385,057
Average number of oustanding shares in thousands, diluted 383,458 384,961 383,485 385,426 383,601 385,057

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

SEK thousands Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Net income -3,845 8,870 -10,242 6,901 -13,616 3,527
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to the income statement
Translation differences -989 -2,962 5,609 -8,204 6,288 -7,525
Total other comprehensive income, after tax -989 -2,962 5,609 -8,204 6,288 -7,525
Total other comprehensive income for the period -4,834 5,908 -4,633 -1,303 -7,328 -3,998
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable
to the shareholders of the parent company
-4,834 5,908 -4,633 -1,303 -7,328 -3,998

*) Recalculated comparable periods, see page 11-12.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, IN SUMMARY

SEK thousands Sep 30
2018
Jun 30
2018
Dec 31
2017*
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Capitalized expenditure for development 260,939 261,060 251,622
Goodwill 62,560 63,234 58,452
Other intangible assets 16,600 17,541 19,458
Equipment 27,890 17,195 4,636
Deferred tax asset 17,457 16,584 14,285
Deposits 5,209 4,798 4,911
Totalt non-current assets 390,655 380,412 353,364
Current assets
Inventories 42,957 42,270 43,598
Accounts receivable 135,709 128,310 106,186
Other receivables 20,553 24,618 16,551
Cash and cash equivalents 111,249 149,649 177,745
Total current assets 310,468 344,847 344,080
TOTAL ASSETS 701,123 725,259 697,444
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders
Share capital 15,597 15,597 15,597
Other paid-in capital 1,192,727 1,192,727 1,192,727
Translation reserve 4,476 5,465 -1,133
Accumulated deficit -672,083 -668,238 -661,102
Total shareholders' equity 540,717 545,551 546,089
Non-current liabilities
Other liabilities 19,577 21,183 19,738
Total non-current liabilities 19,577 21,183 19,738
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 19,049 25,827 21,841
Other liabilities 121,780 132,698 109,776
Total current liabilities 140,829 158,525 131,617
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 701,123 725,259 697,444

*) Recalculated comparable periods, see page 11-12.

CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY, IN SUMMARY

Attributable to parent company's shareholders
SEK thousands Share
capital
Other paid-in
capital
Translation
reserve
Accumulated
deficit
Total
shareholders'
equity
January 1, 2017 15,597 1,192,727 6,392 -653,385 561,331
Repurchase of own shares - - - -11,244 -11,244
Total comprehensive income - - -7,525 3,527 -3,998
December 31, 2017 15,597 1,192,727 -1,133 -661,102 546,089
January 1, 2018 15,597 1,192,727 -1,133 -661,102 546,089
Repurchase of own shares - - - -739 -739
Total comprehensive income - - 5,609 -10,242 -4,633
September 30, 2018 15,597 1,192,727 4,476 -672,083 540,717

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Oct 2017– Jan–Dec
SEK thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Sep 2018 2017
Ongoing activities
Profit/loss before tax -4,786 10,475 -13,001 2,808 -10,504 5,305
Income tax paid - -74 - -74 -173 -247
Depreciation, amortization & impairment 14,835 17,074 46,536 54,502 63,188 71,154
Other items not affecting liquidity 739 -5,354 3,436 -12,131 3,219 -12,348
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 10,788 22,121 36,971 45,105 55,730 63,864
Changes in working capital
Increase-/decrease+ in inventories -3,060 5,713 -2,355 -2,557 308 106
Increase-/decrease+ in receivables -3,376 17,822 -35,517 24,920 -50,990 9,447
Increase+/decrease- in liabilities -17,711 -16,362 10,925 -6,817 15,591 -2,151
Cash flow from operating activities -13,359 29,294 10,024 60,651 20,639 71,266
Investment activities
Investment in intangible assets -13,230 -21,106 -51,287 -64,738 -76,618 -90,069
Investment in tangible assets -11,370 -431 -24,464 -2,112 -25,258 -2,906
Increase-/decrease+ in financial assets, net -411 -4,574 -298 -4,598 -302 -4,602
Cash flow from investment activities -25,011 -26,111 -76,049 -71,448 -102,178 -97,577
Financing activities
Option premiums paid - - 1,197 763 1,197 763
Final settlemets options - - -1,415 - -1,415 -
Repurchase of own shares - -7,215 -739 -7,215 -4,768 -11,244
Cash flow from financing activities 0 -7,215 -957 -6,452 -4,986 -10,481
Net change in cash and cash equivalents -38,370 -4,032 -66,982 -17,249 -86,525 -36,792
Exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents -30 -64 486 -383 463 -406
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 149,649 201,407 177,745 214,943 197,311 214,943
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 111,249 197,311 111,249 197,311 111,249 177,745

SEGMENT REPORT

Jul–Sep 2018 Jul–Sep 2017 Jan–Sep 2018 Jan–Sep 2017
SEK millions WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total
Net sales 46.0 48.7 20.4 115.1 46.9 40.1 17.8 104.7 147.9 117.3 79.9 345.1 134.8 101.8 74.3 310.8
Regional contribution 12.2 12.2 1.9 26.3 13.6 10.6 1.9 26.2 41.6 24.8 6.8 73.2 40.8 21.7 11.3 73.8
Regional contribution
margin
26% 25% 9% 23% 29% 26% 11% 25% 28% 21% 9% 21% 30% 21% 15% 24%
Administration expenses -13.7 -10.5 -41.1 -36.2
Development expenses -17.1 -10.2 -47.1 -46.2
Other operation income
& expenses 0.4 1.1 0.2 0.4
Net financial items -0.6 3.9 1.7 11.1
Loss before tax -4.8 10.5 -13.0 2.8

Regional Contribution is defined as Gross earnings less Sales and marketing expenses. The CEO reviews the business from Western Europe (WE), Americas (North and South America, AM) and Rest of World (RoW) geographic perspectives.

DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE

Jul–Sep 2018 Jul–Sep 2017 Jan–Sep 2018 Jan–Sep 2017
SEK Millions WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total WE AM RoW Total
Net sales by product
group
Hardware 16.8 16.1 9.0 41.9 18.0 15.8 8.6 42.4 54.7 33.7 32.2 120.7 53.8 33.2 32.0 119.1
Software licenses 12.2 13.1 5.2 30.4 11.2 7.3 3.3 21.8 38.2 31.2 26.1 95.5 28.4 21.2 22.3 71.9
Support and services 17.0 19.6 6.2 42.7 17.7 17.0 5.8 40.5 55.1 52.3 21.5 129.0 52.6 47.3 20.0 119.9
Total 46.0 48.7 20.4 115.1 46.9 40.1 17.8 104.7 147.9 117.3 79.9 345.1 134.8 101.8 74.3 310.8
Timing of revenue
recognition
Products and services
transfered at a point
in time 29.2 29.1 14.2 72.5 29.2 23.1 11.9 64.2 93.3 65.1 58.5 216.9 82.2 54.9 54.4 191.5
Services transferred
over time
16.8 19.6 6.2 42.6 17.7 17.0 5.8 40.5 54.6 52.2 21.4 128.2 52.5 46.9 19.9 119.4
Total 46.0 48.7 20.4 115.1 46.9 40.1 17.8 104.7 147.9 117.3 79.9 345.1 134.8 101.8 74.3 310.8

FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Group's financial instruments by
category
Sep 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
SEK thousands Value
tier
Loan
receivables
and accounts
receivables
Assets
measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss
Value
tier
Loan
receivables
and accounts
receivables
Assets
measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss
Assets in Balance Sheet
Derivative instruments 2 - 339 2 - 556
Accounts receivable and other receivables,
excluding excluding non-financial assets
144,613 - 112,031 -
Cash and cash equivalents 111,249 - 177,745 -
Total 255,862 339 289,776 556
Group's financial instruments by
category
Sep 30, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
SEK thousands Value
tier
Loan
receivables
and accounts
receivables
Assets
measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss
Value
tier
Loan
receivables
and accounts
receivables
Assets
measured at
fair value
through
profit or loss
Liabilities in Balance Sheet
Synthetic options 2 - 331 2 - 3,003
Derivative instruments 2 - 2 - -
Accounts payable and other liabilities,
excluding non-financial liabilities
30,562 - 29,169 -
Total 30,562 331 29,169 3,003

Financial instruments in tier 2

The fair value of derivative instruments is measured using exchange rates of currency forwards on the reporting date. The closing balance for synthetic options represents the total assessed value of a number of outstanding options, which has been measured on the basis of accepted market principles and are based on Net Insight's share price.

PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT, IN SUMMARY

Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Oct 2017– Jan–Dec
SEK thousands 2018 2017 2018 2017 Sep 2018 2017
Net sales 126,783 116,173 390,154 353,738 524,595 488,179
Cost of sales -53,937 -45,526 -160,739 -139,128 -222,988 -201,377
Gross earnings 72,846 70,647 229,415 214,610 301,607 286,802
Sales and marketing expenses -31 547 -27,177 -104,399 -80,888 -153 555 -130,044
Administration expenses -11,516 -9,603 -36,611 -31,378 -48,681 -43,448
Development expenses -24,576 -24,589 -82,350 -87,768 -117,090 -122,508
Other income and expenses -61 712 -262 -547 1,176 891
Operating earnings 5 146 9,990 5,793 14,029 -16 543 -8,307
Net financial items -623 3,840 1,759 10,924 3,563 12,728
Profit/loss before tax 4 523 13,830 7,552 24,953 -12 980 4,421
Tax -1,051 -2,187 -1,471 -2,912 3,250 1,809
Net income 3 472 11,643 6,081 22,041 -9 730 6,230

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET, IN SUMMARY

Sep 30 Jun 30 Dec 31
SEK thousands 2018 2018 2017
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Other intangible assets 5,677 5,788 6,875
Equipment 23,128 16,478 4,414
Participations in group companies 295,068 295,068 295,068
Deferred tax asset 522 1,574 1,994
Deposits 4,695 4,695 4,736
Total non-current assets 329,090 323,603 313,087
Current assets
Inventories 42,957 42,270 43,598
Accounts receivable 121,046 119,574 86,438
Receivables from group companies 151,875 141,011 132,978
Other receivables 17,142 17,577 13,809
Cash and cash equivalents 102,059 140,020 166,200
Total current assets 435,079 460,452 443,023
TOTAL ASSETS 764,169 784,055 756,110
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity 128,419 128,419 128,419
Non-restricted equity 532,973 529,501 527,631
Total equity 661,392 657,920 656,050
Non-current liabilities
Other liabilities 9,900 11,009 9,246
Total non-current liabilities 9,900 11,009 9,246
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 16,268 23,454 20,284
Other liabilities 76,609 91,672 70,530
Total current liabilities 92,877 115,126 90,814
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 764,169 784,055 756,110

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Interim Report of the parent company complies with chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Interim Financial Reporting, and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.

Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34 are presented in the interim financial statements and the associated notes as well as elsewhere in the interim financial report.

Effective January 1, 2018, Net Insight applies the following new or amended International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): • IFRS 9 Financial Instrument

• IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement, recognition, impairment and de-recognition of financial instruments as well as hedge accounting. The effect from applying IFRS 9 does not have any material impact on the group's or parent company's results or financial position and there was no opening balance adjustment in 2018.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts replaces IAS 18 and IAS 11 and establishes a new mindset for revenue recognition. The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognized when control of a good or service

transfers to a customer, i.e. under IFRS 15 there is a focus on the 'transfer of control' instead of 'transfer of risks and rewards' under current standards. Net Insight adopted IFRS 15 with full retrospective application. The impact on the group's earnings and financial position for the period January – September, 2017, are presented in the restated income statements and balance sheets below. The net reduction of at January 1, 2017 was SEK -1.7 million. Applying IFRS 15 also includes extended disclosure requirements, hence the table Disaggregation of revenue on page 9.

Effective January 1, 2018, Net Insight presents exchange gains and losses from operating receivables and liabilities in the Income Statement as Other operating income and expenses. Exchange gains and losses from Cash and cash equivalents are, as before, presented as Net financial items. For a description of previous accounting principles, please refer to the note 1.4B in the Annual Report for 2017. The impact on the group's earnings for the for the period January – September, 2017, are presented in the restated income statements below.

The Company adjusted in the last quarter of 2017 its calculation method for capitalized development expenditure in certain development projects. The adjustments have been applied retroactively. The impact on the group's earnings for the period for the period January – September, 2017, are presented in the restated income statements below.

Restated consolidated income statement Jul–Sep 2017
SEK thousands Previously
reported
Impact of
IFRS 15
Adjustment
development
Reclassification
Income statement
Restaded
Income statement
Net sales 105,372 -243 -399 104,730
Cost of sales -47,595 231 -52 -47,416
Gross earnings 57,777 -243 231 -451 57,314
Sales and marketing expenses -31,373 215 -31,158
Administration expenses -10,284 -183 -10,467
Development expenses -9,883 -823 474 -10,232
Other operating income and expenses 1,144 1,144
Operating earnings 6,237 -243 -592 1,199 6,601
Net financial items 5,073 -1,199 3,874
Profit before tax 11,310 -243 -592 0 10,475
Tax -1,789 53 131 -1,605
Net income 9,521 -190 -461 0 8,870
Restated consolidated income statement Jan–Sep 2017
SEK thousands Previously
reported
Impact of
IFRS 15
Adjustment
development
Reclassification
Income statement
Restaded
Income statement
Net sales 309,286 86 1,475 310,847
Cost of sales -131,807 564 -622 -131,865
Gross earnings 177,479 86 564 853 178,982
Sales and marketing expenses -105,409 215 -105,194
Administration expenses -36,000 -183 -36,183
Development expenses -43,911 -2,857 546 -46,222
Other operating income and expenses 358 358
Operating earnings -7,841 86 -2,293 1,788 -8,259
Net financial items 12,855 -1,788 11,067
Profit before tax 5,014 86 -2,293 0 2,808
Tax 3,608 -19 504 4,093
Net income 8,622 67 -1,789 0 6,901
Restated consolidated balance sheet Sep 30, 2017 Dec 31, 2017
SEK thousands Earlier
reported
Impact of
IFRS 15
Adj
Dev
Restated
balance sheet
Earlier
reported
Impact of
IFRS 15
Restated
balance sheet
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Capitalized expenditure for development 250,969 -5,210 245,759 251,622 251,622
Goodwill 57,640 57,640 58,452 58,452
Other intangible assets 16,263 16,263 19,458 19,458
Equipment 4,124 4,124 4,636 4,636
Deferred tax asset 17,704 459 1,146 19,309 13,756 529 14,285
Deposits 4,907 4,907 4,911 4,911
Total non-current assets 351,607 459 -4,064 348,002 352,835 529 353,364
Current assets 352,228 352,228 344,080 344,080
TOTAL ASSETS 703,835 459 -4,064 700,230 696,915 529 697,444
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders'equity 558,507 -1,629 -4,064 552,814 547,966 -1,877 546,089
Non-current liabilities 20,413 20,413 19,738 19,738
Current liabilities 124,915 2,088 127,003 129,211 2,406 131,617
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 703,835 459 -4,064 700,230 696,915 529 697,444

Except for stated above, the same accounting principles and basis of calculation as those used in the latest Annual Report have been applied to the group and parent company. For a description of these accounting principles, please refer to the Annual Report for 2017.

The preparation of the Interim Report requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the company's earnings and position and information presented generally. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Figures in brackets in this report refer to comparison with the corresponding period or date in the previous year, if not stated otherwise. Divergences due to rounding may occur in this report.

CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

During the period February 16-23, the parent company acquired 160,000 of its own class B shares through purchases on Nasdaq Stockholm. The total amount paid to acquire the shares, net of income tax, was SEK 0.7 million. This corresponds to the total number of shares that the parent company has repurchased during the year.

At the end of the reporting period, the parent company had a total of 6,475,000 of its own class B shares, at an average cost of SEK 4.64 per share and with a par value of SEK 0.04 per share. The shares are held as own shares. The parent company has the right to reissue these shares at a later date.

All shares issued by the parent company were fully paid.

Sep 30, 2018
Dec 31, 2017
The division of shares A-shares B-shares Total A-shares B-shares Total
Outstanding shares 1,000,000 382,458,009 383,458,009 1,000,000 382,618,009 383,618,009
Repurchased own shares - 6,475,000 6,475,000 - 6,315,000 6,315,000
Issued shares 1,000,000 388,933,009 389,933,009 1,000,000 388,933,009 389,933,009

TAX

The group reported tax of SEK 2.8 (4.1) million for the period January – September, 2018. Reported tax corresponds to an effective tax rate of 22% (-146%). Profit before tax of SEK -13.0 (2.8) million includes value changes on synthetic options of SEK 2.4 (12.8) million. The value change on synthetic options is not taxable if an income, or tax deductible if a cost. Hence, the relative share the value change on synthetic options is of profit/loss before tax has a significant effect on the differences in the effective tax

SHARE-BASED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

During the second quarter of 2018, after decisions at the AGM, Net Insight introduced a synthetic option program, where the participants acquired the synthetic options at market price. The program addresses employees in Sweden. The terms and the accounting policies for the program corresponds to the years 2015 & 2017 program, see pages 61–62 of the

rates between periods. The effective tax rate is also affected by the relative effects of foreign tax rates and temporary differences.

Remaining tax loss carry-forwards for group companies amounted to SEK 78.4 million at the end of the period, compared to SEK 55.8 million as of December 31, 2017. Deferred tax assets has been recognized for the tax loss carry-forwards and the new tax rates in Sweden from January 2019 have been taken into account in the valuation.

Annual Report for 2017. The calculation of the fair value on the grant date was based on the conditions stated in the table below.

During the second quarter of 2018, the 2015 program was settled.

Synthetic options, the calculation of the fair value on the grant date
was based on the following conditions: Sweden
Averaged volume-weighted price paid for the Net Insight B shares, SEK 4.36
Strike price, SEK 5.20
Assuemed volatility 1 36%
Term 3 år
Risk-free interest -0.39%
Adjusment of fair value due to CAP, SEK -0.02
Fair value, SEK 0.76
Number of options issued, thousands 1,575

1) The assumed volatility was based on future forecasts based on the historical volatility of Net Insight B shares and other public shares, which are considered comparable with Net Insight.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

No significant events have occurred after the end of the reporting period.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Net Insight's nomination committee for the 2019 Annual General Meeting consists of the following representatives together with Chairman of the Board, Gunilla Fransson; Ramsay Brufer (Alecta), Jan Barchan (Briban Invest), Martin Wallin (Lannebo Fonder) and Christian Brunlid (Handelsbanken Fonder). The nomination committee appointed Ramsay Brufer (Alecta) to serve as Chairman of the committee.

Shareholders wishing to make proposals to the nomination committee can do so by e-mail, by March 13, 2019, to the Chairman of the Nomination Committee Ramsay Brufer, e-mail: [email protected].

The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Net Insight AB (publ) will be held on May 8, 2019, at 10 am by the company's offices, Smidesvägen 7 in Solna.

Shareholders who wish to have a matter considered at the Annual general Meeting should send their proposals in writing to the chairman of the Board no later than March 20, 2019 by email: [email protected] or by post:

Net Insight AB (publ) Box 1200 171 23 Solna Sweden Mark the envelope or email with "Proposals to AGM 2019".

THIS IS NET INSIGHT

Business concept and model

Net Insight delivers products, software and services for effective, high-quality media transport, coupled with the effective management of resources, all, which creates an enhanced TV experience. Net Insight's offerings stretch from the TV camera lens to the studio, right through to the TV viewer. Net Insight's solutions offer network operators, TV and production companies the benefit of lower total cost of ownership and the potential for effective new media service launches.

Revenues are generated through direct and indirect sales of hardware, software and services. Revenues are mainly generated from software, support and services sales and to a smaller part from hardware products.

Strategy

Net Insight's ambition is to be a growth company, and our target is to create profitable growth. On a market in fundamental transformation, growth and profitability is created through close and strategic partnerships with customers. Innovative solutions are created together that generate business benefit. To grow for the long term, we need to transform Net Insight into a more customer and market-oriented company.

Value creators

Value drivers affect Net Insight's progress and can be divided into three groups: market transformation, innovative technology and global reach. Net Insight benefits from the general increase in video traffic, live streaming and file transfers, the adoption of remote production and workflows, more widespread TV broadcasting over the internet and wider coverage of live events.

REPORTING DATES

Year-end report 2018 February 15, 2019 Interim report January – March April 25, 2019 Annual General Meeting May 8, 2019 Interim report January – June July 19, 2019 Interim report January – September October 29, 2019

For more information, please contact:

Henrik Sund, Interim CEO, Net Insight AB (publ) Phone: +46 (0)8-685 04 00 Email: [email protected]

Pelle Bourn, CFO, Net Insight AB (publ) Phone: +46 (0)73 037 10 57 Email: [email protected]

Net Insight AB (publ), corp.id.no. 556533-4397 Box 1200 171 23 Solna Sweden Tel. +46 (0)8 – 685 04 00 www.netinsight.net

Solna, October 26, 2018

Henrik Sund Interim CEO

This information is information that Net Insight AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08.45 am CEST on October 26, 2018.

REVIEW REPORT

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim report for Net Inisght AB (publ) for the period January 1 - September 30, 2018. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of 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 is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA 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 might be 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, nothing has come to our attention that causes 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 26, 2018

Deloitte AB

Therese Kjellberg Authorized Public Accountant

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SEK millions (if not defined differently) Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Income
Net sales by segment
Western Europe 46.0 46.9 147.9 134.8 207.6 194.4
Americas 48.7 40.1 117.3 101.8 149.3 133.8
Rest of World 20.4 17.8 79.9 74.3 104.4 98.8
Net sales 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 461.3 427.0
Gross earnings 71.2 57.3 207.9 179.0 276.5 247.6
Operating expenses 75.8 51.9 222.8 187.6 292.0 256.8
Total development expenditure 30.0 30.9 98.4 109.3 138.8 149.7
EBITDA -2.3 3.0 -19.4 -16.8 -26.3 -23.7
Operating earnings -4.2 6.6 -14.7 -8.3 -14.0 -7.5
Profit/loss before tax -4.8 10.5 -13.0 2.8 -10.5 5.3
Net income -3.8 8.9 -10.2 6.9 -13.6 3.5
Balance sheet and cashflow
Working capital 47.5 32.8 43.9 38.1 40.7 37.4
Cash and cash equivalents 111.2 197.3 111.2 197.3 111.2 177.7
Total cash flow -38.4 -4.0 -67.0 -17.2 -86.5 -36.8
The share
Dividend per share, SEK - - - - - -
Earnings per share diluted and basic, SEK -0.01 0.02 -0.03 0.02 -0.04 0.01
Cash flow per share, SEK -0.10 -0.01 -0.17 -0.04 -0.23 -0.10
Equity per share basic and diluted, SEK 1.41 1.44 1.41 1.44 1.41 1.42
Average number of oustanding shares, basic and diluted,
thousands
383,458 384,961 383,485 385,426 383,601 385,057
Number of oustanding shares at the end of the period,
basic and diluted, thousands 383,458 384,358 383,458 384,358 383,458 383,618
Share price at end of period, SEK 3.08 5.25 3.08 5.25 3.08 4.73
Employees and consultants
Employees and consultants during the period 239 247 242 245 243 245
KPI
Net sales YoY, change in % 9.9% -18.3% 11.0% -16.1% 3.9% -15.2%
Gross margin 61.9% 54.7% 60.2% 57.6% 59.9% 58.0%
Total development expenditure/Net sales 26.1% 29.5% 28.5% 35.2% 30.1% 35.0%
Operating margin -3.7% 6.3% -4.3% -2.7% -3.0% -1.8%
EBITDA margin -2.0% 2.9% -5.6% -5.4% -5.7% -5.5%
Net margin -3.3% 8.5% -3.0% 2.2% -3.0% 0.8%
Return on capital employed -2.6% 0.8% -2.6% 0.8% -2.6% -1.4%
Equity/asset ratio 77.1% 78.9% 77.1% 78.9% 77.1% 78.3%
Return on equity -2.5% 2.2% -2.5% 2.2% -2.5% 0.6%

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND OTHER DEFINITIONS

Non-IFRS financial measures are presented to enhance an investors and management possibility to evaluate the ongoing operating results, to aid in forecasting future periods and to facilitate meaningful comparison of result between periods. The APMs in this report may differ from similar-titled measures used by other companies.

Performance measures Various types of performance measures and margin measures as a percentage of sales.
Non-IFRS performance
measures
Description Reason for use of the measure
Gross margin Gross earnings as a percentage of net sales. The gross margin is of major importance, showing the
margin for covering the operating expenses.
Operating expenses Sales and marketing expenses, administration expenses
and development expenses.
Operating expenses/net sales Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales. Used in charts to illustrate trend.
Operating earnings Calculated as operating earnings before financial items
and tax.
Operating earnings provides an overall picture of
earnings generated in the operating activities.
Operating margin Operating earnings as a percentage of net sales. The operating margin is a key measure together with sales
growth and capital employed for monitoring value creation.
Net sales YoY, change in % The relation between net sales for the period and the
corresponding sales for the comparative period in
previous year.
The sales growth is a key measure together with
operating margin and capital employed for monitor
ing value creation.
Change in Net sales in
comparable currencies
The relation between the net sales for the period,
recalculated using the foreign currency rates from the
comparative period, and the corresponding sales for the
comparative period in previous year. Only sales from
business combinations that's been part of the Group for
the whole comparative period are recalculated.
This measure is of major importance for management
in its monitoring of underlying sales growth driven by
changes in volume, price and product mix for compa
rable currency rates between different periods.
Net margin Net Income as a percentage of net sales. The net margin shows the remaining share of net sales
after all of the company's costs have been deducted.
Total development (R&D)
expenditure
Development expenses and capitalized expenditures for
development.
The measure is a good complement to development
expenses, as it shows the company's total expenditure
Total development (R&D)
expenditure/net sales
Total development expenditure as percentage of net
sales.
in development.
The development expenditures effect on income,
financial position and presentation in the statement of
cashflow is affected by the periods level of capitali
zed development expenditures.
EBITDA Operating earnings before depreciation and amortiza
tion and capitalization of development expenditure.
The measures are good complements to operating
earnings and margin as it, simplified, shows the
EBITDA margin EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. earnings-generated cash flow in the operation and
it shows operating earnings without influence of
variations in the level of capitalized development
expenditures in the company's development projects.
Segment Region corresponds to an operating segment under IFRS 8.
• Western Europe (WE).
• Americas (AM), North and South America.
• Rest of World (RoW), countries outside of Western
Europe and Americas.

Calculation of performance measures not included in IFRS framework

EBITDA margin
SEK millions (if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Operating earnings -4.2 6.6 -14.7 -8.3 -14.0 -7.5
Amortization of capitalized
development expenditure
13.0 15.8 42.0 45.3 57.3 60.7
Other depreciation, amortization & impairment 1.8 1.3 4.6 9.2 5.9 10.5
Capitalization of development expenditure -12.9 -20.7 -51.3 -63.0 -75.5 -87.3
EBITDA -2.3 3.0 -19.4 -16.8 -26.3 -23.7
Net sales 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 461.3 427.0
EBITDA margin -2.0% 2.9% -5.6% -5.4% -5.7% -5.5%
KPI Income Statement
SEK millions (if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Net sales 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 461.3 427.0
Net sales YoY, change in % 9.9% -18.3% 11.0% -16.1% 3.9% -15.2%
Cost of sales excl. amortization of capitalized
development
-30.9 -31.6 -95.3 -86.5 -127.5 -118.8
Gross earnings ex. amortization of
capitalized development
84.2 73.1 249.9 224.3 333.8 308.3
Gross margin ex. amortization of capitalized
development
73.2% 69.8% 72.4% 72.2% 72.4% 72.2%
Cost of sales amortization of capitalized
development -13.0 -15.8 -42.0 -45.3 -57.3 -60.7
Gross earnings 71.2 57.3 207.9 179.0 276.5 247.6
Gross margin 61.9% 54.7% 60.2% 57.6% 59.9% 58.0%
Sales and marketing expenses -44.9 -31.2 -134.7 -105.2 -174.2 -144.7
Administration expenses -13.7 -10.5 -41.1 -36.2 -54.6 -49.7
Development expenses -17.1 -10.2 -47.1 -46.2 -63.2 -62.4
Operating expenses -75.8 -51.9 -222.8 -187.6 -292.0 -256.8
Operating expenses/net sales 65.9% 49.5% 64.6% 60.3% 63.3% 60.1%
Other operating income & expenses 0.4 1.1 0.2 0.4 1.5 1.6
Operating earnings -4.2 6.6 -14.7 -8.3 -14.0 -7.5
Operating margin -3.7% 6.3% -4.3% -2.7% -3.0% -1.8%
Net financial items -0.6 3.9 1.7 11.1 3.5 12.9
Profit/loss before tax -4.8 10.5 -13.0 2.8 -10.5 5.3
Tax 0.9 -1.6 2.8 4.1 -3.1 -1.8
Net income -3.8 8.9 -10.2 6.9 -13.6 3.5
Net margin -3.3% 8.5% -3.0% 2.2% 3.0% 0.8%
Change in net sales in comparable
currencies SEK millions Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec
(if not defined differently) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Current assets 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 427.0
Cash and cash equivalents -8.7 2.2 -10.2 -6.7 -2.1
Short term liabilities 106.4 106.9 334.9 304.1 425.0
Working capital 1.5% -17.1% 7.8% -18.4% 31.1%
Total development expenditure/
net Sales SEK millions
(if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Development expenses 17.1 10.2 47.1 46.2 63.2 62.4
Capitalization of development expenditure* 12.9 20.7 51.3 63.0 75.5 87.3
Total development expenditure 30.0 30.9 98.4 109.3 138.8 149.7
Net Sales 115.1 104.7 345.1 310.8 461.3 427.0
Total development expenditure/net sales 26.1% 29.5% 28.5% 35.2% 30.1% 35.0%

*) During the period January – March 2018, SEK 0.4 million was reclassified from Other intangible fixed assets to Capitalized expenditure for development, which are i included in the item Capitalization of development expenditure but not in Investments.

18 | Net Insight

Capital and return measures Shows how capital is utilized and the company's financial strength. Return is a financial term that describes how much the value of an asset changes from an earlier point in time.

Non-IFRS performance
measure Description Reason for use of the measure
Working capital Current assets less cash and cash equivalents,
accounts payable and other interest-free
current liabilities. The Company has no inte
rest-bearing liabilities.
Changes in working capital in the cash flow sta
tement also includes adjustments for items not
affecting liquidity and changes in non-cur- rent
operating assets and liabilities.
This measure shows how much working capital that is tied up
in the operations and can be put in relation to sales to under
stand how effectively tied-up working capital is used.
Capital employed The Company capital employed is calculated as
an average of total assets, less total liabilities,
excluding interest-bearing liabilities. The Com
pany has no interest-bearing liabilities.
Return on capital employed is the central ratio for measuring
the return on the capital tied up in operations.
Return on capital employed Operating earnings plus interest income, in
relation to average capital employed, rolling four
quarters.
Equity/asset ratio Shareholders' equity divided by the balance
sheet total.
A traditional measure for showing financial risk, expressing
the ratio of the assets that is financed by the owners.
Return on equity Net income as a percentage of average share
holders' equity, rolling four quarters. .
Return on equity shows the total return on shareholders'
capital and reflects the effect of the company's profitability
as well as the financial leverage.
The measure is primarily used to analyze shareholder profita
bility over time.
Investments Investments in intangible and tangible assets.
Total cash flow Change in cash and cash equivalents during the
period, excluding exchange differences in cash
and cash equivalents.
Working capital
SEK millions
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Current assets 327.7 365.5 334.6 377.9 338.1 371.2
Cash and cash equivalents -130.4 -199.4 -150.8 -210.9 -160.1 -204.3
Short term liabilities -149.7 -133.3 -139.8 -128.9 -137.2 -129.4
Working capital 47.5 32.8 43.9 38.1 40.7 37.4
Return on capital employed
SEK millions (if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Capital employed
Total balance 713.3 711.5 705.4 721.3 704.3 716.5
Non-interest liabilities -170.1 -158.0 -159.8 -161.0 -157.3 -159.1
Capital employed 543.3 553.5 545.6 560.3 547.0 557.4
Operating earings less interest income - RQ4
Operating earnings - RQ4 -14.0 4.7 -14.0 4.7 -14.0 -7.5
Interest income - RQ4 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Operating earnings less interest income - RQ4 -14.1 4.6 -14.1 4.6 -14.1 -7.6
Return on capital employed -2.6% 0.8% -2.6% 0.8% -2.6% -1.4%
Equity/asset ratio
SEK millions (if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Equity 540.7 552.8 540.7 552.8 540.7 546.1
Total equity and liabilities 701.1 700.2 701.1 700.2 701.1 697.4
Equity/asset ratio 77.1% 78.9% 77.1% 78.9% 77.1% 78.3%
Return on equity
SEK millions (if not defined differently)
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Net income - RQ4 -13.6 12.6 -13.6 12.6 -13.6 3.5
Average equity - RQ4 547.0 558.9 547.0 558.9 547.0 557.4
Return on equity -2.5% 2.2% -2.5% 2.2% -2.5% 0.6%
Shareholders' information Measures related to the share.
Non-IFRS performance measure Description Reason for use of the measure
Dividend per share Dividend divided by the average number of outstanding
shares during the period.
Measures showing the return of the business
to the owners, per share.
Earnings per share (EPS) Net income divided by the average number of outstan
ding shares during the period.
Cash flow per share Total cash flow, divided by average number of outstan
ding shares during the period.
Equity per share Shareholders' equity divided by number of outstanding
shares at the end of the period.
Average number of outstanding shares Total number of shares in the Parent company, less
the number of group companies' holdings of shares in
the Parent company (own/treasury shares).
Employees Measures related to employees.
Non-IFRS performance measure Description Reason for use of the measure
Average number of employees and
consultants/co-workers
The average number of employees and consultants for
non-temporary positions (longer than nine months) and
who don't replace absent employees, in FTE (Full-time
equivalent).
To supplement the number of employees
with consultants gives a better measure of
the Company's cost.
Average number of employees and
consultants
Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Average number of employees 203 209 207 209 207 208
Average number of consultants 36 38 35 36 36 36
Average number of employees 239 247 242 245 243 245
and consultants

MATERIAL PROFIT AND LOSS ITEMS

The group has identified a number of items which are material due to the significance of their nature and/or amount. These are listed separately here to provide a better understanding of the financial performance of the group:

SEK millions Note Jul–Sep
2018
Jul–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2018
Jan–Sep
2017
Oct 2017–
Sep 2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Effects of the Net Insight share
price development during the period
Share-based benefits (a) 0.0 1.1 0.2 2.9 0.7 3.4
Synthetic opitons, change in value (b) 0.8 4.5 2.5 12.8 4.1 14.5
Total 0.8 5.6 2.7 15.8 4.8 18.0

All items in the table above effects operating earnings, except for (b) that effects net financial items.

(a) Share-based benefits are value changes in amounts held in escrow for participation in the synthetic share program.

(b) Net Insight has, after decision at the AGM, introduced synthetic option programs for employees in Sweden. The synthetic options are revaluated on a current basis to fair value by applying an options valuation model. The changes in value during the term of the options are presented as a financial item. To financially hedge future cash flow effects of the company's commitments in the synthetic option programs, if the share price would exceed the strike price, the parent company has repurchased its own shares. The repurchased of own shares is deducted from equity, retained earnings, and are not revaluated to fair value on a current basis.

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