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Serneke Group

Earnings Release Oct 24, 2018

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PROFIT IMPACTED BY PROJECT IMPAIRMENTS

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

  • Income amounted to SEK1,359 million (1,271), an increase of 7 percent
  • The operating loss amounted to SEK40 million (profit 67)
  • The loss for the period amounted to SEK55 million (profit 51)
  • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to a negative SEK 2.42 (2.18)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK9 million (84)
  • Order bookings amounted to SEK1,236 million (691)
  • During the quarter, Construction was impacted negatively by project impairments of SEK70 million

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

  • Income amounted to SEK 4,525 million (3,873), an increase of 17 percent
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 86 million (209) and the operating margin was 1.9 percent (5.4)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK32 million (171)
  • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK1.38 (7.31)
  • The equity/assets ratio was 36.4 percent (42.1)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK1 million (185)
  • Order bookings amounted to SEK 3,692 million (4,502)
  • The order backlog amounted to SEK7,303 million (7,765)
Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 1,359 1,271 4,525 3.873 6.257 5,605
Operating profit/loss $-40$ 67 86 209 296 419
Operating margin, % $-2.9$ 5.3 1.9 5.4 4.7 7.5
Profit/loss for the period $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution $-2.42$ 2.19 1.39 7.39 7.97 13.94
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution $-2.42$ 2.18 1.38 7.31 7.91 13.81
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 74.98 71.24 74.98 71.24 74.98 77.73
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 42.1 36.4 42.1 36.4 41.3
Net debt 551 $-76$ 551 $-76$ 551 254
Net debt/EBITDA 1.7 $-0.3$ 1.7 $-0.3$ 1.7 0.6
Net debt/equity ratio, % 32.0 $-4.6$ 32.0 $-4.6$ 32.0 13.9
Order bookings 1,236 691 3.692 4.502 5.590 6.400
Order backlog 7,303 7,765 7,303 7.765 7,303 7,965

CEO STATEMENT

The third quarter of 2018 was pervaded by: Lower sales growth due to a certain slackness in the market

During 2018, the construction of housing, and of tenantowned housing in particular, has slowed somewhat compared with the record number of construction projects begun in 2017. However, we are seeing continued strong demand for infrastructure projects, with significant investments in public and private premises, as well as civil engineering investments in areas including energy and infrastructure.

Impairments in construction projects

As previously announced, we have recognized impairment in projects within Serneke Construction, impacting consolidated earnings negatively by approximately SEK70 million. Bankruptcies among several subcontractors incurred significant additional expenditure in those projects.

Continued investment to build organization for the future

We have continued to equip our organization for strong growth and to achieve our long-term objectives, which has influenced operations and earnings. During the quarter, the number of employees increased by 24. Serneke is an attractive employer and we enjoy favorable opportunities to recruit personnel with appropriate skills.

We face our challenges with humility, we are responsive to the market and we are well-prepared to cope with economic fluctuations. However, our objective of reaching annual sales of SEK10 billion in 2020 stands firm and the outcome for one individual quarter will not divert us from that long-term target. Over time, our ambition is to grow by 15-20 percent, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, which is the pace required to achieve our objectives. The Group continues to grow, and, on a rolling 12-month basis, growth was 22 percent. In the third quarter, the corresponding figure was 7 percent. Order bookings for the quarter were SEK1,236 million (691).

Consolidated operating earnings for the third quarter were negative in the amount of SEK 40 million (67). For the first three quarters of the year, we made an operating profit of SEK86 million and, on a rolling 12-month basis, operating profit has ended up at SEK296 million. Both of our contracting operations, Construction and Civil Engineering, continued to increase their sales in the third quarter. Business Area Construction grew by 4 percent over the quarter and has, to date this year, increased its income by 13 percent. Serneke Construction continues on its set course to prioritize appropriate orders and profitable growth. We will continue to

compete with the market leaders for major projects and continue to increasingly seek out collaborative projects.

The operating earnings for the Construction business area were negative in the amount of SEK41 million (positive 42) in the third quarter, mainly due to impairment. It has been in the final phase of two construction projects that we suffered significantly increased expenses, primarily due to revisions and additional work, caused by bankruptcies among several subcontractors.

Business Area Civil Engineering grew by 52 percent in the third quarter, while improving its profitability to 2.3 percent (2.1). There is currently substantial demand for construction contracting in Sweden, particularly in connection with major infrastructure projects. This will be positive for the business area, which, like the Group as a whole, is building up its organization to be able to compete for major projects in the future.

For Business Area Project Development, income amounted to SEK32 million (56). Accumulated over the year, income amounted to SEK183 million, an increase of 15 percent. The loss for the quarter was SEK10 million (3). Together with Midroc, we acquired a development property in Trelleborg during the quarter, with the aim of developing a completely new beach-adjacent district.

Income in Business Area Property Management rose to SEK30 million (12). The new vision for Säve has stimulated considerable interest in the market since it was presented in early July this year.

We continue to build our organization, partly by establishing operations in new markets and increasing the number of employees, while continuing to build a strong corporate culture and an attractive employee offering.

Ola Serneke, President and CEO

GROUP DEVELOPMENT

ORDER BOOKINGS AND ORDER BACKLOG

Order bookings in the second quarter amounted to SEK1,236 million (691), an increase of 79 percent compared with the corresponding quarter of the preceding year. Market conditions remain generally favorable, although the trend is waning in some segments. The Group remains focused on collaboration agreements and, during the quarter, a few such agreements were signed, although these will not be included in order bookings until the planning stage has been completed and the projects transition to the

production phase. Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö and their environs continue to be the Group's most important markets, even though the Group is expanding geographically and securing significant assignments in city regions.

The Group's order backlog at the end of the third quarter amounted to SEK7,303 million (7,765).

Order bookings Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Construction 1,091 561 3,018 3,997 4,836 5,815
Civil Engineering 145 130 674 505 754 585
Group 1,236 691 3,692 4,502 5,590 6,400
Order backlog Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
Construction 6.817 7.342 7,649
Civil Engineering 486 423 316
Group 7,303 7.765 7,965

NEW ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE PERIOD JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Listed below are the Group's new assignments for more than SEK100 million:

Assignment Location Order value
(SEK million)
Anticipated start of
construction
Tenant-owned housing Malmö 140 Fourth quarter 2018
Tenant-owned housing Helsingborg 194 Third quarter 2018
Office Södertälje 123 Third quarter 2018

INCOME AND PROFIT

The operations of the Group are organized into four business areas: Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Development and Property Management.

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 1.359 1.271 4,525 3.873 6.257 5,605
Operating profit $-40$ 67 86 209 296 419
Net financial items $-10$ -5 $-29$ $-14$ $-33$ $-18$
Earnings after financial items $-50$ 62 57 195 263 401
Тах $-5$ $-11$ $-25$ $-24$ $-79$ $-78$
Profit/loss for the period $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Consolidated income amounted to SEK1,359 million (1,271), an increase of 7 percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year. Construction and Property Management have experienced a strong increase in sales of 52 and 150 percent respectively, while Project Development's sales decreased by 43 percent due to lower activity in housing projects over the summer months.

Operating earnings decreased to a negative SEK40 million (profit 67). This was impacted negatively by the previously announced project impairments of SEK70 million attributable to projects in Construction. The operating loss from the Contracting operations was SEK36 million (profit 45). Of the operating loss, changes in the value of investment properties accounted for a negative SEK2 million (positive 11), and earnings in associated companies and joint ventures accounted for a negative SEK3 million (positive 3).

Net financial items were negative in the amount of SEK10 million (5). The Group reported an estimated tax expense of SEK5 million (11), mainly explained by changes regarding temporary differences attributable to properties.

The loss after tax amounted to SEK55 million (profit 51) and earnings per share after dilution for the quarter were a negative SEK2.42 (positive 2.18).

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Consolidated income amounted to SEK 4,525 million (3,873), an increase of 17 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK86 million (209). The contracting operations generated operating profit of SEK 44 million $(124)$ .

During the period, changes in the value of investment properties affected operating profit positively by SEK41 million (29). The share in the profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to a negative SEK11 million (positive 52). The share in profit was burdened by intra-Group eliminations attributable to the Karlastaden project as a result of increased activity in the project. Last year, the sale of the Mälardalen University project also generated SEK38 million towards the share in profit.

Net financial items were negative in the amount of SEK29 million (14) and the Group's estimated tax amounted to SEK25 million (24). Profit after tax amounted to SEK32 million (171) and earnings per share after dilution were SEK1.38 (7.31).

THE GROUP'S GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY TARGETS

Serneke's long-term growth target is to reach income of SEK10 billion by 2020, primarily through organic growth supplemented with selective acquisitions.

The Group's long-term profitability target is an operating margin amounting to 8 percent.

Operating profit rolling 12

SALES

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Construction 1.153 1.113 3.850 3.408 5.361 4,919
Civil Engineering 213 140 582 415 790 623
Project Development 32 56 183 159 236 212
Property Management 30 12 78 33 96 51
Eliminations and Group-wide -69 -50 -168 $-142$ -226 -200
Total 1,359 1.271 4,525 3.873 6,257 5,605

OPERATING PROFIT

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Construction $-41$ 42 36 127 92 183
Civil Engineering 5 3 8 $-3$ 12
Project Development $-10$ 3 $-7$ 50 8 65
Property Management 3 17 35 31 217 213
Group-wide 3 2 14 4 $-33$ -43
Total $-40$ 67 86 209 296 419
Net financial items $-10$ $-5$ $-29$ $-14$ $-33$ $-18$
Profit after financial items $-50$ 62 57 195 263 401

* Group-wide: Other operations are reported under Group-wide - and consist of key companies, Group functions and elimination of intra-Group profit.

Seasonal variations

To a certain extent, Serneke's operations are subject to seasonal effects. The contracting operations (Business Areas Construction and Civil Engineering) normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the weather during the winter months. Earnings are also affected by where public holidays fall, as this affects the number of production days.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
Total assets 4.723 3,968 4,404
Total equity 1,721 1,669 1,821
Net debt 551 $-76$ 254
Net debt/EBITDA 1.7 $-0.3$ 0.6
Cash and cash equivalents 464 651 431
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 42.1 41.3

The consolidated balance sheet total amounted to SEK4,723 million (4,404) as at September 30, and the equity/assets ratio was 36.4 percent (41.3). At the end of the period, consolidated cash and cash equivalents, including unutilized credit facilities, amounted to SEK689 million (631).

Shareholders' equity has decreased by SEK100 million since December 31, 2017, amounting to SEK1,721 million (1,821) as at September 30. The foremost changes pertain to profit for the year, which contributed by SEK32 million, while dividends and share repurchases affected shareholders' equity negatively by SEK93 million and SEK45 million respectively.

On September 30, net borrowing amounted to SEK 551 million (254). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.7 percent (0.6) and the change in net debt is primarily an increase in interest-bearing liabilities attributable to bond loans of SEK 400 million. Unutilized committed credit facilities amounted to SEK 225 million (200) at the end of the period.

GROUP CAPITAL STRUCTURE

One of the Group's financial targets is for the equity/assets ratio to exceed 25 percent.

Equity/assets ratio

The liquidity reserve shall amount to the equivalent of 5 percent of income in the past 12-month period.

Liquidity reserve

CASH FLOW

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK 9 million (positive 84). The change is mostly attributable to project reductions in the third quarter as well as an increased amount of capital being tied up. Cash flow from investments was negative in the amount of SEK 86 million (94) and consisted mainly of investments in associated companies and joint ventures, as well as the settlement of the additional purchase consideration with Swedavia by SEK 55 million. Cash flow from financing activities was negative in the amount of SEK 3 million (positive 103), pertaining mainly to debt amortization. Cash flow for the period amounted to a negative SEK 98 million (positive 93).

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK1 million (185). The change is primarily attributable to non-cash items in tenant-owner housing projects, project impairments in the third quarter and an increased amount of capital being tied up. Cash flow from investments was negative in the amount of SEK 184 million (151), pertaining mainly to investments in investment properties, the settlement of the additional purchase consideration with Swedavia and investments in property, plant and equipment. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 216 million (46) and mainly involved new loans in the form of bonds, premature redemption of previous bonds, dividends paid and share repurchases attributable to share saving programs. Cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 33 million (80).

EMPLOYEES

The average number of employees was 1,096 individuals during the period July-September 2018, compared with 970 people in the corresponding period the previous year.

BUSINESS AREA CONSTRUCTION

All of the Group's construction-related operations are conducted within Business Area Construction. The business area performs works for both external customers, as well as with Business Areas Project Development and Property Management.

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 1,153 1.113 3.850 3.408 5.361 4,919
Operating profit $-41$ 42 36 127 92 183
Operating margin, % $-3.6$ 3.8 0.9 3.7 1.7 3.7
Order bookings 1.091 561 3.018 3.997 4.836 5,815
Order backlog 6,817 7,342 6,817 7,342 6,817 7,649
Average number of employees 771 711 755 684 750 696

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK1,153 million (1,113), an increase of 4 percent. This is a lower rate of growth than Construction has generated in previous quarters and is an effect of a smaller order backlog.

The operating loss amounted to SEK41 million (42), which was adversely affected by previously announced project impairments of SEK70 million. Accordingly, the operating margin for the quarter ended up at a negative 3.6 percent (positive 3.8).

Order bookings amounted to SEK1,091 million (561), an increase of 94 percent. New assignments during the quarter mainly involved housing and offices.

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK3,850 million (3,408), an increase of 13 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK36 million (127).

Order bookings during the period amounted to SEK3,018 million (3,997) and, at the end of the period, the total order backlog amounted to SEK6,817 million $(7, 342)$ .

FINANCIAL TARGET

The long-term target in Business Area Construction is an operating margin of 5 percent. The operating margin for the quarter was a negative 3.6 percent.

Serneke and Midroc have signed a letter of intent with the Municipality of Trelleborg regarding the development of a new district in central Trelleborg. Västra Sjöstaden, the project's working name, is part of Kuststad 2025, Trelleborg's major urban development project.

BUSINESS AREA CIVIL ENGINEERING

All of the Group's civil engineering and infrastructure-related operations are conducted within Business Area Civil Engineering. The business area operates in local markets with both national and regional infrastructure projects and maintenance services. The business area performs works for both external customers, as well as the Group's other business areas.

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 213 140 582 415 790 623
Operating profit 5 3 8 $-3$ 12
Operating margin, % 2.3 2.1 1.4 $-0.7$ 1.5 0.2
Order bookings 145 130 674 505 754 585
Order backlog 486 423 486 423 486 316
Average number of employees 181 152 169 138 164 141

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK 213 million (140), an increase of 52 percent. The increase in sales is explained by more units having joined the business area and generating income, and there having been a high level of activity in major projects over the summer months.

Operating profit improved to SEK5 million (3) and the operating margin was 2.3 percent (2.1).

Order bookings amounted to SEK145 million (130), an increase of 12 percent. Business Area Civil Engineering sees continued favorable demand for infrastructure projects and is continuing with its strategic plan to gradually compete for major projects. New assignments in the second quarter of the year were mainly in groundwork and industry.

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK582 million (415), an increase of 40 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK8 million (negative 3) and the operating margin was 1.4 percent (negative 0.7).

Order bookings amounted to SEK674 million (505), an increase of 33 percent, and, at the end of the period, the total order backlog amounted to SEK486 million (423).

FINANCIAL TARGET

The long-term target in Business Area Civil Engineering is an operating margin of 5 percent. The operating margin for the quarter was 2.3 percent.

BUSINESS AREA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Business Area Project Development includes Serneke's development of housing and commercial properties. Project development is performed through wholly owned projects or in collaboration with third parties through associates and joint ventures.

SEK million Jul-Sep
2018
Jul-Sep
2017
Jan-Sep
2018
Jan-Sep
2017
Oct-Sep
2017/2018
Jan-Dec
2017
Income 32 56 183 159 236 212
Share in profit of associates and joint
ventures
-4 $-1$ $-10$ 38 -10 38
Operating profit $-10$ 3 $-7$ 50 8 65
Operating margin, % $-31.3$ 5.4 $-3.8$ 31.4 3.4 30.7
Average number of employees 53 35 49 31 47 34

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK32 million (56). The lower income is explained by the fact that there was a slacker pace of development in housing projects over the quarter.

The share in the earnings of associates and joint ventures was negative in the amount of SEK4 million (1) and pertains to eliminations of inter-company profits of a negative SEK2 million and participations in losses of SEK2 million.

The operating loss amounted to SEK10 million (profit 3).

During the quarter no tenant-owner housing projects commenced.

Project development portfolio

The total book value of the project development portfolio amounted to SEK325 million as at September 30, 2018 and is reported as project and development properties in the balance sheet. Holding in the Karlastaden project are reported as a joint venture under participations in associated companies and joint ventures in the balance sheet at a value of SEK 374 million as at September 30, 2018.

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK183 million (159), an increase of 15 percent. The operating loss amounted to SEK7 million (profit 50). Last year, the sale of the Mälardalen University project generated SEK61 million towards profit.

There are five tenant-owner housing projects, of which three commenced during the year.

The share in the earnings of associates and joint ventures was negative in the amount of SEK10 million (38) and pertains to eliminations of inter-company profits of a negative SEK8 million and participations in losses of SEK2 million. Last year included a capital gain of SEK38 million attributable to the sale of the Mälardalen University project through a joint venture.

FINANCIAL TARGET

Project Development aims for a return on capital employed of 20 percent. On September 30, 2018, the return on capital employed, based on rolling 12-months earnings, amounted to 4.5 percent.

JV Karlastaden

Serneke is a partner in a joint venture with NREP, in which the parties each own 50 percent. Serneke recognizes its holdings as a participation in joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheet.

The Karlastaden project is progressing as planned and a year-long underpinning process was completed in the third quarter, enabling the project to enter its next phase.

The Group's share of JV Karlastaden

Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
Ownership share % 50 50 50
Share of equity 374 340 356
Share in profit -1 -1
Income statement JV Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2018 2017
Income O Ŋ 2
Profit for the year -3 $-3$ -2
Balance sheet JV Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
ASSETS
Properties 1,162 533 688
Other assets 10 70 95
Total assets 1172 603 783
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity 177 53 106
Interest-bearing liabilities 770 467 523
Other liabilities 225 83 154
Total equity and liabilities 1172 603 783

Serneke Construction has signed an agreement with Scania Industrial Maintenance to construct a new office building for 425 people in
Södertälje. The contract also includes an option to construct another office building of

BUSINESS AREA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Business Area Property Management manages and develops properties for long-term capital appreciation. Management is conducted of commercial properties. The business area is working to acquire properties with development potential and generate growth by investing, developing, streamlining and rationalizing property management. Investment properties are managed through wholly owned companies or in collaboration with third parties through associates.

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 30 12 78 33 96 51
Earnings from property management $-15$ -3 $-19$ $-7$
Changes in value of properties $-2$ 11 41 19 250 228
Share in profit of associates and joint
ventures
4 4 9 15 $-14$ -8
Operating profit 3 17 35 31 217 213
Average number of employees 19 14 17 14 17 14

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK30 million (12), an increase of 150 percent generated from the increased property portfolio and hotel revenues.

Property management earnings amounted to SEK1 million (2).

Changes in the value of the investment properties were negative in the amount of SEK2 million (positive 11). The share in profit of associated companies amounted to SEK4 million (4), primarily attributable to property management earnings in the associate Änglagården Holding AB, which manages Prioritet Serneke Arena.

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2018

Income amounted to SEK78 million (33), an increase of 136 percent.

Property management earnings were negative in the amount of SEK15 million (3) including a non-recurring expense of SEK4 million.

Changes in the value of the investment properties amounted to SEK41 million (19) and related primarily to the properties at Säve flygplats. The share in profit of associated companies amounted to SEK9 million (15), primarily attributable to property management earnings in Änglagården Holding AB.

As at September 30, the total book value of the investment properties amounted to SEK 1,032 million, compared with SEK 895 million at the beginning of the year.

FINANCIAL TARGET

Property Management aims for a return on equity of 20 percent. On September 30, 2018, the return on shareholders' equity, based on rolling 12-months earnings, amounted to 58.3 percent.

Änglagården Holding

Business Area Property Management owns 40 percent of Änglagården Holding AB, which, in turn, owns Prioritet Serneke Arena. Other shareholders are Prioritet Finans, which holds 50 percent, and Lommen Holding, which holds 10 percent.

The Group's share of
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
Sep 30
2018
Sept 30
2017
Dec 31
2017
Ownership as a percentage 40 40 40
Share in associated
companies*
92 106 83
Share in profit 9 15 -8
Of which:
Earnings from property
management
10 15 20
Change in value of property $-1$ -28

*) The Group's participation in the associate Änglagården Holding is calculated based on shareholders' equity less the preferential dividend right of SEK32 million (55) which applies to the other shareholders. The closing value is subsequently reduced by an internal profit of SEK19 million (19).

Income statement Jan-
Anglagården Holding AB Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Dec
SEK million 2018 2018 2017
Income 16 47 81
Profit for the year 10 22 $-20$
Balance Sheet Änglagården
Holding AB Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
ASSETS
Properties 797 889 799
Other assets 160 195 207
Total assets 957 1,084 1,006
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity 309 367 310
Interest-bearing liabilities 452 472 478
Other liabilities 196 245 218
Total equity and liabilities 957 1,084 1,006

Other investment properties

Within the business area, some smaller properties are managed where rental of warehouses, garages and industrial premises is conducted for municipal activities and private activities via subsidiaries.

PARENT COMPANY

The operations of Serneke Group AB (publ) consist mainly of Group Management and Group-wide services.

Income for July-September amounted to SEK38 million (28) and consisted primarily of intra-group services. Operating profit for the same period amounted to SEK4 million (3).

Income for January-September amounted to SEK113 million (84) and operating profit amounted to SEK 44 million (3), mainly due to the removal of provisions attributable to a dispute concerning the acquisition of Värmdö Byggentreprenader AB.

The Parent Company is indirectly affected by the risks described in the section Significant risks and uncertainty factors.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The nature and extent of transactions by related parties can be found in Note 34 of the 2017 Annual Report. Material related-party transactions have taken place with property company Adapta AB, Ola Serneke Invest AB, JV Karlastaden and associate Änglagården. Transactions with related parties have been made on market terms.

Transactions with Adapta AB are considered to constitute related-party transactions since the principal owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group. The transactions consisted mainly of construction income and rental of Serneke's headquarters, and sales amounted to SEK399 million and purchases to SEK9 million as at September 30, 2018. Transactions with Ola Serneke Invest AB are considered to be related party transactions, as Ola Serneke is the principal owner, CEO and a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions as of September 30, 2018 consist of the acquisition of an investment property at an underlying property value of SEK26 million. The acquisition was conducted as a company acquisition and also includes an additional purchase consideration of SEK10 million, subject to a new detailed development plan for the area gaining legal force. Serneke deems this to be likely and has therefore recognized a provision for the additional purchase consideration. Transactions with JV Karlastaden consist mainly of project income, and sales amounted to SEK240 million as at September 30, 2018. Transactions

with associate Änglagården consist mainly of contracted personnel and rental of the venue name and, at September 30, 2018, this income amounted to SEK2 million and purchases to SEK1 million.

SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Serneke's operations entail several types of risks, both operational and financial. Operational risks are related to the daily operations and can apply to tenders or project development, assessment of profits, risks linked to production or the price trend. Operational risks are managed by the internal business management that has been developed within the Group. Identifying and managing Serneke's risks is crucial to the Group's profitability. Each business area manages its risks based on the business management and developed procedures and processes. Serneke's financial risks such as interest rate, liquidity, financing and credit risks are managed centrally in order to minimize and control risk exposure.

For further information on risks, as well as critical estimates and assessments, see the Board of Directors' Report and Notes 3 and 4 in the 2017 Annual Report. The descriptions in the Annual Report remain relevant. The Annual Report is published at www.serneke.group.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE REPORT PERIOD

Additional purchase consideration for Säve

In May 2016, Säve flygplats was acquired from Swedavia. In addition to the purchase consideration of SEK175 million, Serneke was to pay the seller an additional purchase consideration of up to SEK 200 million if a number of conditions specified in the share purchase agreement are met. The parties have agreed to settle prematurely the additional purchase consideration, entailing Serneke paying SEK 55 million to Swedavia. The payment was made during the quarter, which had a negative effect of SEK 55 million on the cash balance. This had no effect on profit for the quarter, since Serneke had a debt of the corresponding amount.

THE SERNEKE SHARE (SRNKE)

Serneke Group AB has two share series, Series A and B. On September 30, 2018, Serneke had approximately 5,800 shareholders and the closing price on September 30, 2018 was SEK83.4.

Serneke's ten largest shareholders, September 30, 2018

Name Shares of
Series A
Shares of
Series B
Total
number of shares
Proportion of
Shares, %
Proportion of
votes,%
Ola Serneke Invest AB 3,710,000 2,342,399 6,052,399 26.58% 55.54%
Lommen Holding AB 540,000 3,457,803 3,997,803 17.55% 12.47%
Christer Larsson i Trollhättan AB 380,000 497,000 877,000 3.85% 6.05%
Ledge Ing AB 330,000 450,000 780,000 3.42% 5.28%
Vision Group i väst AB 250,000 536,000 786,000 3.45% 4.28%
AB Stratio 150,000 $\Omega$ 150,000 0.66% 2.11%
Svolder Aktiebolag 0 1,203,941 1,203,941 5.29% 1.70%
Cliens fonder 0 922,000 922,000 4.05% 1.30%
Carnegie Fonder 0 731,099 731,099 3.21% 1.03%
JPMEL - Stockholm Branch 0 539,360 539,360 2.37% 0.76%
Total, 10 largest 5,360,000 10,679,602 16,039,602 70.43% 90.52%
Other shareholders 0 6,734,231 6,734,231 29.57% 9.48%
Total shares outstanding 5,360,000 17,413,833 22,773,833 100% 100%
Repurchased shares 0 474,619 474,619
Total shares registered 5,360,000 17,888,452 23,248,452

Source: Euroclear and Serneke

Share class, number of shares and votes, September 30, 2018

Share class Shares Votes
Series A
shares 5,360,000 5.360.000.0
Series B
shares 17.413.833 1.741.383.3
Total 22.773.833 7.101.383.3

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Year-end Report 2018 Feb 6, 2019
Interim Report January-March April 17, 2019
Annual General Meeting May 8, 2019
Interim Report January-June July 17, 2019

The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that this Interim Report provides a fair overview of the Parent Company and Group's operations, position and performance and describes significant risks and uncertainties facing Serneke.

Gothenburg, October 24, 2018 Serneke Group AB (publ)

Board

Kent Sander Chairman

Mari Broman Member

Ludwig Mattsson Member

Ola Serneke CEO

Anna-Karin Celsing Member

For further information:

Michael Berglin, Deputy CEO E-mail: [email protected] tel: +46 (0) 31712 97 00

Anders Düring, CFO E-mail: [email protected] Phone:: +46 (0)70 88 87 733

This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on October 24, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.

REVIEW REPORT

This review report is a translation of the Swedish language original. In the events of any differences between this translation and the Swedish original the latter shall prevail.

INTRODUCTION

We have reviewed the interim report for SERNEKE Group AB (publ) for the period January 1 - September 30, 2018. The Board of Directors and the President 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.

Gothenburg, October 24, 2018 Deloitte AB

Signature on the original document

Harald Jagner Authorized Public Accountant

QUARTERLY DATA AND MULTI-YEAR REVIEW

Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec
SEK million 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
Income
Construction 1,153 1,437 1,260 1,511 1,113 1,292 1003 1,089
Civil Engineering 213 190 179 208 140 152 123 162
Project Development 32 89 62 53 56 53 50 37
Property Management 30 27 21 18 12 $\mathsf g$ 12 8
Eliminations and Group-
wide
$-69$ $-62$ $-37$ $-58$ $-50$ $-42$ $-50$ $-30$
Total 1,359 1,681 1,485 1,732 1,271 1,464 1,138 1,266
Operating profit
Construction $-41$ 42 35 56 42 44 41 40
Civil Engineering 5 $\overline{c}$ 1 4 3 $-2$ $-4$ $-9$
Project Development $-10$ $-6$ 9 15 3 47 $\overline{0}$ 5
Property Management 3 42 $-10$ 182 17 $\ensuremath{\mathsf{3}}$ 11 10
Group-wide 3 $-6$ 17 $-47$ $\overline{c}$ 3 $^{\rm -1}$ $-12$
Total $-40$ 74 52 210 67 95 47 34
Operating margin, % $-2.9$ 4.4 3.5 12.1 5.3 6.5 4.1 2.7
Profit after net financial
items
$-50$ 58 49 206 62 93 40 29
Profit/loss for the period $-55$ 48 39 152 51 87 33 26
Balance sheet
Fixed assets 1,998 1,944 1,725 1,682 1,353 1,274 1,212 1,160
Current assets 2,725 2,798 2,627 2,722 2,615 2,514 2,393 2,277
Total assets 4,723 4,742 4,352 4,404 3,968 3,788 3,605 3,437
Shareholders' equity 1,721 1,770 1,860 1,821 1,669 1,621 1,530 1,469
Non-current liabilities 1,317 1,387 972 980 920 738 725 764
Current liabilities 1,685 1,585 1,520 1,603 1,379 1,429 1,350 1,204
Total equity and
liabilities
4,723 4,742 4,352 4,404 3,968 3,788 3,605 3,437
Orders
Order bookings 1,236 1,328 1,128 1,898 691 1,742 2,069 1,650
Order backlog 7,303 7,398 7,671 7,965 7,765 8,308 7,995 7,041
Employees
Average number of
employees
1,096 1,051 1,022 1,001 970 919 878 847

KEY INDICATORS

IFRS-based key indicators

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 1.359 1.271 4.525 3.873 6.257 5.605
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution $-2.42$ 2.19 1.39 7.39 7.97 13.94
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution $-2.42$ 2.18 1.38 7.31 7.91 13.81
Weighted average number of shares before
dilution
22,773,833 23,248,452 23,017,143 23,143,041 23,074,970 23,169,394
Weighted average number of shares after
dilution
22,953,836 23.396.120 23,197,146 23,385,342 23,254,973 23,396,120

Other key indicators

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Operating profit $-40$ 67 86 209 296 419
Growth, % 6.9 58.5 16.8 42.8 21.8 40.9
Order bookings 1,236 691 3,692 4,502 5,590 6,400
Order backlog 7,303 7,765 7,303 7,765 7,303 7,965
Organic growth, % 6.9 55.7 16.8 41.2 21.2 39.1
Operating margin, % $-2.9$ 5.3 1.9 5.4 4.7 7.5
Cash flow before financing $-95$ $-10$ $-183$ 34 $-489$ $-272$
Cash flow from operations per share,
before dilution
$-0.40$ 3.61 0.04 7.99 $-5.94$ 2.03
Cash flow from operations per share,
after dilution
$-0.39$ 3.59 0.04 7.91 $-5.89$ 2.01
Equity per share, SEK, before dilution 75.57 71.79 75.57 71.79 75.57 78.33
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 74.98 71.24 74.98 71.24 74.98 77.73
Working capital 1,040 1,236 1,040 1,236 1,040 1,119
Capital employed 2,776 2,242 2,776 2,242 2,776 2,516
Return on capital employed, % 13.9 15.4 13.9 15.4 13.9 21.6
Return on equity after taxes, % 10.9 15.8 10.9 15.8 10.9 19.6
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.4 42.1 36.4 42.1 36.4 41.3
Net debt 551 $-76$ 551 $-76$ 551 254
Net debt/equity ratio, % 32.0 -4.6 32.0 $-4.6$ 32.0 13.9
Net debt/EBITDA 1.7 $-0.3$ 1.7 $-0.3$ 1.7 0.6

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SUMMARY OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 1,359 1,271 4,525 3,873 6,257 5,605
Production and administration expenses $-1,368$ $-1,193$ $-4,379$ $-3,665$ $-6,013$ $-5,299$
Gross profit -9 78 146 208 244 306
Sales and administration expenses $-26$ $-25$ $-90$ $-80$ $-161$ $-151$
Change in value of investment properties $-2$ 11 41 29 250 238
Share in profit of associates and joint
ventures $-3$ 3 $-11$ 52 $-37$ 26
Operating profit $-40$ 67 86 209 296 419
Net financial items $-10$ $-5$ $-29$ $-14$ $-33$ $-18$
Profit after financial items $-50$ 62 57 195 263 401
Tax $-5$ $-11$ $-25$ $-24$ $-79$ $-78$
Profit/loss for the period $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323
Attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323
Non-controlling interests 0 0 0 0 0 0
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK $-2.42$ 2.19 1.39 7.39 7.97 13.94
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK $-2.42$ 2.18 1.38 7.31 7.91 13.81
Average number of shares before dilution 22,773,833 23,248,452 23,017,143 23,143,041 23,074,970 23,169,394
Average number of shares after dilution 22,953,836 23,396,120 23,197,146 23,385,342 23.254.973 23,396.120

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Profit/loss for the period $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income $-55$ 51 32 171 184 323

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
Assets
Fixed assets
23 23 23
Intangible fixed assets 1,032 486 895
Investment properties
Other tangible fixed assets
101 89 95
Investments in associates/joint ventures 498 452 446
Deferred tax assets $\overline{a}$ 23
Non-current interest-bearing receivables 40 21 10
Other non-current receivables 304 259 213
Total fixed assets 1,998 1,353 1,682
Current assets
Project and development properties 325 319 283
Inventories $\mathbf{1}$ 2 1
Accounts receivable 1,044 729 845
Accrued but not invoiced income 342 217 319
Other current receivables 549 697 843
Cash and bank balances 464 651 431
Total current assets 2,725 2,615 2,722
Total assets 4,723 3,968 4,404
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 1,721 1,669 1,821
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 1,010 550 641
Other non-current liabilities 156 225 152
Deferred tax liability 53 $\equiv$ 29
Other provisions 98 145 158
Total non-current liabilities 1,317 920 980
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 45 46 54
Current tax liabilities 5 5 8
Accounts payable 746 671 799
Invoiced but not accrued income 525 343 297
Other current liabilities 364 314 445
Total current liabilities 1,379 1,603
1,685
Total equity and liabilities 4,723 3,968 4,404

SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

SEK million Sep 30
2018
Sept 30
2017
Dec 31
2017
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Balance at beginning of period 1,821 1.469 1,469
New share issue
Conversion, convertible debenture loans 27 27
Dividend $-93$
Share repurchases $-45$
Non-controlling interests 4
Share-related compensation $\overline{c}$
Comprehensive income for the period 32 171 323
Balance at end of period 1.721 1,669 1,821

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

SEK million Jul-Sep
2018
Jul-Sep
2017
Jan-Sep
2018
Jan-Sep Oct-Sep
2017 2017/2018
Jan-Dec
2017
Operating activities
Cash flow before change in working
capital
$-51$ 72 $-79$ 143 $-43$ 179
Change in working capital 42 12 80 42 $-94$ $-132$
Cash flow from operating activities $-9$ 84 $\overline{1}$ 185 $-137$ 47
Investing activities
Acquisitions of investment properties $\equiv$ $-98$ $-27$ $-98$ $-177$ $-248$
Acquisitions of businesses $-5$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $-5$ -8 $-5$ -8
Increase/decrease in investing activities $-81$ $\overline{4}$ $-152$ $-45$ $-170$ $-63$
Cash flow from investing activities $-86$ $-94$ $-184$ $-151$ $-352$ $-319$
Cash flow before financing $-95$ $-10$ $-183$ 34 $-489$ $-272$
Financing activities
Convertible loan $\equiv$ 8 8 $\Omega$ 8
Newly raised borrowings $\mathbf{1}$ 98 691 116 793 218
New share issue $\overline{a}$ $\Box$ $\equiv$ $\equiv$
Amortization of liabilities $-4$ $-4$ $-336$ $-74$ $-341$ $-79$
Share repurchases $\equiv$ $\blacksquare$ $-45$ $\equiv$ $-45$
Dividend $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\qquad \qquad -$ $-93$ $\equiv$ $-93$
Increase/decrease in financing activities 0 1 $-1$ -4 $-12$ $-15$
Cash flow from financing activities $-3$ 103 216 46 302 $\frac{1}{132}$
Cash flow for the period $-98$ 93 33 80 $-187$ $-140$
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period
562 558 431 571 651 571
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the period
464 651 464 651 464 431

PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income 38 28 113 84 146 117
Sales and administration expenses $-34$ $-25$ $-69$ $-81$ $-124$ $-136$
Operating profit 4 3 44 3 22 $-19$
Net financial items $-10$ -6 $-35$ $-17$ $-41$ $-23$
Profit after financial items -6 $-3$ 9 $-14$ $-19$ $-42$
Appropriations 33 33
Profit/loss before tax -6 $-3$ 9 $-14$ 14 $-9$
Tax $\mathbf{1}$ $-2$ 3 $-30$ $-24$
Profit/loss for the period -5 $-2$ $\overline{7}$ $-11$ $-16$ $-33$

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
SEK million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Profit/loss for the period -5 -2 -11 $-16$ $-33$
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income -5 -2 -11 -16 $-33$

PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

SEK million Sep 30
2018
Sept 30
2017
Dec 31
2017
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 5 5 5
Investments in Group companies 154 101 127
Investments in associates and joint ventures 10
Deferred tax assets 27 56 29
Other non-current receivables 2 $\overline{c}$ $\overline{c}$
Total fixed assets 198 164 163
Current assets
Project and development properties 3 3 3
Other current receivables 1,131 809 918
Cash and bank balances 363 521 392
Total current assets 1,497 1,333 1,313
Total assets 1,695 1,497 1,476
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 550 701 679
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 701 320 321
Other provisions 0 20
Total non-current liabilities 701 320 341
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 15 $\mathbf 1$ $\mathbf{1}$
Accounts payable 10 $\overline{7}$ 14
Other current liabilities 419 468 441
Total current liabilities 444 476 456
Total equity and liabilities 1,695 1,497 1,476

NOTES

NOTE 1 - Accounting policies

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's reports have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. ESMA's guidelines on alternative key indicators are applied in the report.

The Group has acquired and sold assets through companies with these acquisitions/disposals not being considered to be acquisitions/disposals of operations. IFRS lacks specific guidance for such transactions. The Group has therefore, in adopting an accounting policy that provides a fair picture of these transactions and reflects their implications, sought guidance in other standards addressing similar transactions, in accordance with IAS 8. Against this background, the Group has chosen to apply the relevant parts of the standard for business combinations, IFRS 3, in accounting for acquisitions and sales of assets through companies.

IFRS 16 Leasing will replace the previous IAS 17 Leases, with the lessee's accounting changing such that leasing contracts will be reported in the balance sheet, which will affect Serneke. The effects of IFRS 16 are currently being analyzed and this analysis must be completed before the final effects can be quantified.

Implementation of new accounting standards:

New standards and interpretations have not had any material impact on the consolidated accounts

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The new IFRS 15 standard was issued on May 28, 2014 and came into effect on January 1, 2018, replacing IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IAS 18 Revenue and IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate. IFRS 15 provides a model for revenue recognition for all income generated through agreements with customers, with the exception of leases, financial instruments and insurance contracts. The core principle for revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15 is that a company must recognize revenue in a way that reflects the transfer of the promised good or service to the customer, in the amount that the company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the good or service. Income is

then recognized once the customer gains control of the good or service.

Under IFRS 15, income is reported according to a fivestage model:

The first stage identifies customer contracts. If two or more agreements have been entered with a customer and the pricing of one agreement is dependent on another agreement, these agreements are combined. An amendment to an agreement entails a change to an agreement approved by the parties to the agreement and exists when the parties to the agreement approve an amendment that either creates new rights and obligations for the parties to the agreement or amends existing ones. An amendment to an agreement shall be recognized as a separate agreement when the extent of the agreement increases due to the addition of distinct promised goods or services, and when the price of the agreement increases by a degree of compensation reflecting the company's stand-alone sales prices for the additional goods or services promised. If the parties have not approved an amendment to the agreement, the company will continue to apply the standard to the existing agreement until the amendment to the agreement has been approved.

Stage two identifies the performance undertakings agreed to. A performance undertaking is a promise to convey to the customer a distinct product or service, or a series of distinct goods and services that are essentially the same and the follow the same pattern of conveyance to the customer. A product or service is distinct if the customer can benefit from that product or service separately or together with other resources available to the customer and if the company's promise to transfer the product or service to the customer can be distinguished from other promises in the agreement.

Stage three determines the transaction price. Fixed agreed pricing, variable compensation, possible additional purchase considerations, deductions, profit supplements, discounts and fines are taken into account. The variable compensation amount is estimated at the most probable amount, that being the most likely amount in an interval of possible compensation amounts or the anticipated value, which is the sum of probability-assessed amounts in an interval of possible compensation amounts. If the agreement includes a significant financing component, the transaction price shall be adjusted for the effect of the time value of money.

In step four, the transaction price is allocated to the various performance undertakings in the agreement if there is more than one. The allocated transaction price for each undertaking shall reflect the compensation amount to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for the transfer of the promised goods or services to the customer, based on a stand-alone sales price.

Income is recognized in stage five, once the performance undertaking has been completed, either over time or at a specific time, and when the customer gains control of the asset. Income is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and makes use of the benefits provided through the company's performance of its undertaking, when the company's performance creates or improves an asset controlled by the customer, or when the company's performance does not create an asset with an alternative use for the company and the company is also entitled to payment for its performance to date, including expenses incurred and a profit margin. Serneke consistently applies the input method to similar performance undertakings, with this method recognizing income based on the company's efforts or input to fulfill a performance undertaking in relation to the total expected input for the fulfillment of the performance undertaking. Exceptions from this expense-based input method may be expenses attributable to significant inefficiencies in the company's performance or when expenses incurred disproportionate to the process of fulfilling the undertaking. If a performance undertaking is not met over time as described above, the company fulfills the undertaking at a specific time. This occurs at the time when the customer gains control of the promised asset. Indicators of control may be that the company is entitled to payment for the asset, the customer gains legal ownership of the asset, the company has transferred the physical holding of the asset, the customer bears the significant risks and benefits associated with ownership of the asset or the customer has approved asset. Expenses incurred in securing an agreement, that is, expenses that the company would not have had if it had not secured the agreement, are reported as an asset only if the company expects to receive compensation for those expenses. Agreements entered into at a loss for the company are expensed immediately, with provisions being made for anticipated losses on remaining work and reported in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets.

Serneke has chosen to implement the standard with a forward-looking retroactive transition method. An analysis of the effects has been carried out by Serneke, indicating that the new rules give rise to no significant translation effects or reclassifications in income recognition. This

means that the application of IFRS 15 does not affect the opening balance of shareholders' equity for 2018 but is equal to the closing balance of shareholders' equity, which at December 31, 2017 amounted to SEK1,821 million.

A breakdown of income is provided in Note 4.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

The new IFRS 9 standard was issued on July 24, 2014 and came into effect on January 1, 2018, replacing IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and measurement. The standard is more principle-based than rule-based and contains new requirements for the classification and valuation of financial instruments, a forward-looking impairment model and general rules for hedge accounting. The new rules for hedge accounting do not affect Serneke, since hedge accounting is not applied. As in IAS 39, the new rules for classification and valuation entail financial assets being classified in various categories, some of which are valued at amortized cost and others at fair value. Exemptions from application under IFRS 9 include participations in subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures, leases, entitlements under employment contracts, treasury shares, financial instruments falling under IFRS 2 and obligations under IFRS 15, except for such rights under IFRS 15 subject to impairment in accordance with IFRS 9.

Serneke has conducted an analysis of the effects of IFRS 9, which shows that the new rules do not result in any significant conversion effects. This means that the application of IFRS 9 does not affect the opening balance of shareholders' equity for 2018 but is equal to the closing balance of shareholders' equity for 2017: SEK1,821 million. Serneke applies IFRS 9 retroactively using the practical relief rules specified in the standard, meaning that comparative figures are not recalculated, and that Serneke has chosen to apply the simplified method in calculating anticipated loan losses.

All financial instruments are reported as financial assets or financial liabilities in the statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual terms of the instrument.

Classification of financial assets and financial liabilities

Financial assets

Financial assets are classified within the following valuation categories:

  • those to be valued at fair value (either through other comprehensive income or the income statement), and
  • those to be valued at amortized cost.

The classification depends on the company's business model for managing financial assets and contractual terms for cash flows. A financial asset is valued at amortized cost if the asset is held within the framework of a business model whose purpose is to hold financial assets for the purpose of collecting contractual cash flows and where the cash flow at specific points in time consists solely of payments of capital amounts and interest on the outstanding capital amount. A financial asset is valued at fair value through other comprehensive income if the asset is held according to a business model whose objectives can be achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and where cash flows consist solely of payments of capital amounts and interest on the outstanding capital amount. A financial asset is valued at fair value in the income statement if it is not valued at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Investments in equity instruments are valued at fair value in the statement of financial position and changes in value are recognized directly in the income statement. Exceptions may be applied in the form of an irrevocable option to report valuations under other comprehensive income instead. This means that all changes in value are subsequently reported in other comprehensive income, except for dividend income, which is recognized in the income statement.

Financial liabilities

All financial liabilities are valued at amortized cost, with the exception of:

  • financial liabilities valued at fair value in the income statement (such liabilities, including derivatives that are liabilities, are subsequently valued at fair value)
  • financial liabilities that arise when the transfer of a financial asset does not meet the conditions for being removed from the statement of financial position or when a continued commitment applies
  • financial guarantee agreements
  • a loan commitment at an interest rate below market interest rates
  • a conditional additional purchase consideration recognized by a purchaser in connection with a business combination covered by IFRS 3 (any such conditional additional purchase consideration is subsequently valued at fair

value with changes being recognized in the income statement)

Only when a company changes its business model for the management of financial assets, may it reclassify all relevant financial assets. Financial liabilities may not be reclassified. On initial recognition, financial assets and liabilities shall be valued at fair value plus or minus transaction costs when acquiring a financial asset or financial liability not valued at fair value in the income statement. Accounts receivable without a significant financing component are valued on initial recognition at the transaction price. Following initial recognition, financial assets and liabilities shall be valued according to the valuation categories stated above.

Financial instruments reported in Serneke's financial statements are cash and cash equivalents, loan receivables, accounts receivable, accounts payable and Ioan liabilities. All financial instruments within Serneke are classified and valued at amortized cost, except other noncurrent receivables available for sale and other current and non-current liabilities and additional purchase considerations that are classified and valued at fair value in the income statement. The new rules regarding classification and valuation do not affect Serneke.

A financial asset is removed from the statement of financial position when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial asset cease or when the company transfers the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or retains the contractual rights to receive cash flows but undertakes a contractual obligation to pay cash flows to one or more recipients. A financial liability is removed from the statement of financial position only when the obligation in the agreement is fulfilled, canceled or terminated.

Impairment losses

An assessment is made of expected credit losses on financial assets and a reserve is reported as a deduction against the asset. On each balance sheet date, the loss reserve shall be valued at an amount corresponding to the anticipated credit losses for remaining maturity if the credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition. If the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the loss reserve shall be valued at an amount equivalent to 12 months of expected loan losses. For accounts receivable, the loss reserve should always be valued at an amount corresponding to the remaining maturity. The valuation of anticipated loan losses should reflect an objective and probability-weighted amount, the time value of money, reasonable and verifiable data on past events, current

conditions and forecasts for future economic conditions. Serneke has chosen to apply the simplified method to calculate anticipated credit losses across their lifetime. Historical data and experience from past credit losses are used as a basis for forecasting anticipated credit losses. The new impairment rules do not affect Serneke's credit losses to any material extent, meaning that opening impairment for 2018 is equal to closing impairment for 2017.

In addition, the Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the Annual Report for 2017. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2017 Annual Report, see www.serneke.se.

NOTE 2 - Financial assets and liabilities at fair value

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2017 Annual Report.

Level 1 - Valuation is made according to prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 - Financial instruments for which the fair value is established based on valuation models that are based on observable data for the asset or liability other than quoted prices included in Level 1.

Level 3 - Financial instruments for which fair value is established based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on non-observable data.

Group Sep 30 Sept
30
Dec
31
SEK million 2018 2017 2017
Financial assets
Available-for-sale financial
assets*
2 1 2
Total financial assets 2 1 $\mathcal{P}$
Financial liabilities
Other short- and long-term
liabilities
54 48 84
Of which, additional purchase
considerations**
54 48 84
Total financial liabilities 54 48 84

In the fair value calculation of available-for-sale financial assets at level 3, the market price method has been applied.

** In the fair value calculation of the additional purchase considerations at level 3, project estimates, budgets and forecasts have been applied.

For the Group's other financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are assessed as corresponding to FAIR VALUE. No significant changes in valuation models, assumptions or inputs were made during the period.

Note 3 Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

The Group pledges collateral for external loans. The Group's contingent liabilities arise primarily in connection with different property disposals, whereby various operational guarantees may occur, as well as performance guarantees for future contracts and tenant-owner housing projects. Serneke Group AB (publ) has also entered into a guarantee undertaking, which means that the co-owners in Prioritet Serneke Arena are jointly responsible for the correct fulfillment of interest and repayment of the associate's liabilities to credit institutions in the event that the associate is unable to pay.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:

Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Group 2018 2017 2017
Pledged assets 736 662 724
Contingent liabilities 680 406 547

Parent Company

.
Pledged assets 200 -321 320
Contingent liabilities 1.409 985 1.192

Note 4 - Breakdown of income

Jul-Sep 2018, SEK million Construction Civil
Engineering
Project
Development
Property
Management
Eliminations and
Group-wide
Total
Construction income 1.151 213 32 - -69 1.327
Sale of properties and
development rights
$\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\overline{\phantom{0}}$
Rental income 0 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ ۰ 15 15
Other income 2 0 15 17
Total income 1.153 213 32 30 -69 1.359
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 2 $\Omega$ $\equiv$ 15
Over time 1.151 213 32 15 -69 1,342
Total income 1.153 213 32 30 -69 1.359
Jul-Sep 2017 SEK million Construction Civil
Engineering
Project
Development
Property
Management
Eliminations and
Group-wide
Total
Construction income 1.112 140 56 -50 1,258
Sale of properties and
development rights
$\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $\equiv$
Rental income 0 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 10 $\qquad \qquad \blacksquare$ 10
Other income 0 2 3
Total income 1.113 140 56 12 -50 1,271
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 0 2 3
Over time 1,112 140 56 10 -50 1,268
Total income 1.113 140 56 12 -50 1,271
Jan-Sep 2018, SEK million Construction Civil
Engineering
Project
Development
Property
Management
Eliminations and
Group-wide
Total
Construction income 3,843 582 183 $-168$ 4,440
Sale of properties and
development rights
$\overline{\phantom{a}}$ ۰
Rental income 0 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ - 40 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 40
Other income 0 - 38 45
Total income 3.850 582 183 78 -168 4.525
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 0 ۰ 38 45
Over time 3,843 582 183 40 $-168$ 4,480
Total income 3.850 582 183 78 $-168$ 4.525
Jan-Sep 2017, SEK million Construction Civil
Engineering
Project
Development
Property
Management
Eliminations and
Group-wide
Total
Construction income 3.404 414 139 $-122$ 3,835
Sale of properties and
development rights
۰ 20 $-20$ 0
Rental income 0 31 31
Other income 4 - 2
Total income 3.408 415 159 33 $-142$ 3.873
Date of income recognition:
At a specific time 4 20 2 $-20$
Over time 3,404 414 139 31 $-122$ 3,866
Total income 3.408 415 159 33 $-142$ 3.873

Construction income

Income from contracting agreements are reported in accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, either by fulfilling the performance undertaking over time (that is, gradually) or at one specific time. Contracting agreements entail the construction contract being performed on the customer's land, where an asset is created over which the customer gains control in pace with the completion of the asset. This entails income being recognized gradually (over time), applying percentage-of-completion. When applying percentageof-completion, the input method applies whereby income is reported based on the degree of completion, which is calculated as the ratio between the expenses incurred for work performed at the end of reporting period and the estimated total expenses for the assignment. Revaluations of the project's final forecasts entail corrections of previously accumulated earnings. If it is probable that the total contract expenses will exceed the total contract income, the anticipated loss should be immediately recognized as a cost in its entirety. Additional orders and amendments are included in the income from the assignment to the extent that they are approved by the customer.

On the commencement of construction of tenant-owner housing project, with a tenant-owner association as the client, in those cases where the property is already owned by Serneke, the property is transferred at its book value to the contracting project and is included in the other production costs of the project. The project agreements with the housing association meet the requirements set by IFRS 15 for reporting over time when the project is created by Serneke but is controlled by the tenant-owner housing association. Income is then based on the degree of completion and earnings and is calculated based on the same principles as above. Risks associated with commitments to the tenant-owner association in respect of unsold apartments are taken into account in the accumulated earnings.

Sale of properties and development rights

On disposal of properties or development rights directly or indirectly through a sale of shares, the underlying property or development right's value is recognized in the Group as income. Income from property sales is reported at the

time at which the new owner takes possession. When contracts include property sales, development rights and construction contracting to the buyer of the planned building, an assessment is made regarding whether the property and/or development rights transactions and the construction contract are separate performance undertakings. Depending on the design and terms of the agreement, the sale can be seen as one or several performance undertakings. Sales are reported at the point in time at which control is transferred to the buyer. Control is transferred over time if the seller has no alternative use for the property sold and the seller is entitled to payment from the customer for the work performed. In such cases, income is reported applying percentage of completion. If any of the above criteria are not met, income is reported at a single point in time, on completion and transfer to the customer.

Sales of development rights can be dependent upon decisions regarding future detailed development plans. An assessment is then made as to the likelihood of the respective detailed development plan. Sales income and earnings are recognized when the probability is deemed to be very high. When sales income is recognized, all remaining commitments in the sales earnings are also taken into account. Property projects are also on occasion sold with guarantees for a certain degree of leasing and, at the time of sale, any lease guarantees are reported as a reserve in the project, which then has a positive effect on the percentage of completion as leases are signed.

Rental income

Income also includes rental income, which is to be considered as operating leases under IAS 17. Rental income is invoiced in advance and recognized on a straight-line basis in the income statement based on the terms of the lease agreements. Advance rent is reported as prepaid rental income. In cases where the rental contract allows a reduced rent for a certain period of time, which is compensated for by higher rent during another period, this is allocated across the term of the contract.

Other income

Other income refers to income not classified as construction income, sales of properties and development rights or rental income, including, for example, hotel income or income from central companies.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Indicator Definition Purpose
Income In the Contracting operations and Project Development,
income is recognized in accordance with the percentage
of completion method since the construction contract is
performed on the customer's land, where an asset is
created over which the customer gains control in pace with
the completion of the asset. These revenues are
recognized in pace with construction project within the
Company being completed. In the Parent Company,
income corresponds to invoiced sales of Group-wide
services and rental income.
Company's earnings capacity. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Growth Income for the period less income for the previous period
divided by income for the previous period.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to increase its earnings.
Organic
growth
Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less
income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired
growth, divided by income for the previous period,
adjusted for acquired growth.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to increase its income
without acquiring operating companies.
Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
Calculation of organic growth 2018 2017 2018 2017 2017/2018 2017
Income current period 1,359 1,271 4,525 3,873 6,257 5,605
Income corresponding period previous period 1,271 802 3,873 2,712 5,139 3,978
Income change 88 469 652 1,161 1,118 1,627
Adjustment for structural effect 0 $-22$ $\mathsf 0$ -44 $-26$ $-70$
Total organic growth 88 447 652 1,117 1,092 1,557
Total organic growth (%) 6.9% 55.7% 16.8% 41.2% 21.2% 39.1%
Order
bookings
The value of new projects and changes in existing projects
during the period.
In Serneke's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Group's
sales by Business Area Construction and
Business Area Civil Engineering for the
current period.
Order
backlog
The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the end
of the period excluding cooperation agreements.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's income through Business Area
Construction and Business Area Civil
Engineering in future periods.
Operating
margin
Operating profit divided by income. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's profitability.
Indicator Definition Purpose
Operating Current assets less current liabilities. In the Company's view, the key indicator
capital allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's tied-up capital in relation to its
competitors.
Capital Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less non- In the Company's view, the key indicator
employed interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
For the business areas, the net of Group-internal total capital placed at the Company's
receivables and liabilities is also deducted. disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of capital employed 2018 2017 2017
Total assets 4,723 3,968 4,404
Deferred tax assets $-23$
Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities $-1,947$ $-1,703$ $-1,888$
Capital employed 2.776 2,242 2,516
Return on Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses In the Company's view, the key indicator
capital divided by average capital employed for the period. allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
employed Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12- Company's capacity to generate a return on
month earnings. the total capital placed at the Company's
disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of average capital employed 2018 2017 2017
30 Sep 2018 (2,776) + 30 Sep 2017 (2,242) / 2 2,509
30 Sep 2017 (2,242) + 30 Sep 2016 (1,465) / 2 1,854
31 Dec 2017 (2,516) + 31 Dec 2016 (1,985) / 2 2,251
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of return on capital employed 2018 2017 2017
Profit after net financial items 263 224 401
Plus financial expenses 85 61 85
Average capital employed 2,509 1,854 2,251
Return on capital employed 13.9% 15.4% 21.6%
Equity per Total equity according to the balance sheet divided The Company believes that key indicators give
share, by the number of shares outstanding on the closing
date. The difference between before and after
investors a better understanding of historical return
before/afte dilution is accounted for by the convertibles issued per share at the closing date.
r dilution by the Group.
Cash flow Cash flow from operating activities divided by the It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives
from average number of shares during the period. The
difference between before and after dilution is
investors a better understanding of the operations'
operations accounted for by the convertibles issued by the cash flow in relation to the number of shares,
per share, Group. adjusted for changes in the number of shares during
before/afte the period.
r dilution
Earnings Profit for the period divided by the average number It is the Company's view that the key indicator gives
per share, of shares during the period. The difference between
before and after dilution is accounted for by the
investors a better understanding of profit per share.
before/afte
r dilution
convertibles issued by the Group.
Indicator Definition Purpose
Return on equity Profit for the period as a percentage of In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
average shareholders' equity. Accumulated investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
interim periods are based on rolling 12- capacity to generate a return on the capital
month earnings. shareholders have placed at the Company's disposal.
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of average shareholders' equity 2018 2017 2017
30 Sep 2018 (1,721) + 30 Sep 2017 (1,669) / 2 1,695
30 Sep 2017 (1,669) + 30 Sep 2016 (822) / 2 1,246
31 Dec 2017 (1,821) + 31 Dec 2016 (1,469) / 2 1,645
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of return on shareholders' equity 2018 2017 2017
Profit/loss for the period 184 197 323
Average shareholders' equity 1,695 1,246 1,645
Return on equity 10.9% 15.8% 19.6%
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity less minority interests as The equity/assets ratio shows the proportion of total
a percentage of total assets. assets represented by shareholders' equity and has
been included to allow investors to be able to assess
the Company's capital structure.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for creditors
less interest-bearing receivables. and credit rating agencies.
Net debt/equity Interest-bearing net debt divided by Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed relevant
ratio shareholders' equity. for creditors and credit rating agencies.
EBITDA Operating profit excluding EBITDA is a measure deemed to provide investors a
amortization/depreciation. better understanding of the company's earnings.
Sep 30 Sept 30 Dec 31
Calculation of EBITDA 2018 2017 2017
Operating profit 296 243 419
Depreciation 22 19 20
EBITDA 318 262 439
Net debt/EBITDA Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets Net debt/EBITDA is a measure deemed relevant for
less interest-bearing receivables divided by creditors and credit rating agencies.
EBITDA.

SERNEKE IN BRIEF

Serneke is a rapidly growing corporate group active in construction, civil engineering, project development and property management with more than 1,000 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of

Serneke Group AB (publ) Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 SE-411 05 Gothenburg Phone: +46 (0)31-712 97 00 | [email protected] public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.

Serneke's annual reports and other financial information are available under the tab Investors at www.serneke.se.

Presentation of the Interim Report for January-September 2018

On October 24, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a conference call with an online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at https://tv.streamfabriken.com/serneke-q3-2018. Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website one hour before the webcast begins.

To participate, please dial: From Sweden: +46 85664 2665

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