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Sandvik

Quarterly Report Apr 24, 2018

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INTERIM REPORT FIRST QUARTER 2018

STRONG START TO THE YEAR

CEO'S COMMENT: "The year got off to a strong start with a broad-based increase in customer activity resulting in growth in orders and revenues as well as increased earnings and margins compared with the year-earlier period. In addition, we made further progress in relation to our active portfolio management. I am pleased with the performance of the Group," says Björn Rosengren, CEO and President of Sandvik.

"Underlying demand improved in all business areas and geographical regions, yielding a book-to-bill of 107%. The strong growth in revenues supported operating profi t, which increased by 22% to a record-high level of 4.3 billion SEK (3.5). All business areas improved their operating margin, contributing to the total improved level of 18.0% (16.1). I am particularly pleased with the performance of Sandvik Machining Solutions. I see additional potential for the operating margin in Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, driven partially by a

greater focus on internal effi ciency. In Sandvik Materials Technology, the ongoing effi ciency measures are progressing according to plan."

"The strong operating result in the quarter combined with the recent divestments - in January we completed the divestment of the welding wire business to ESAB - all contributed to a further strengthening of the balance sheet. This creates capacity to grow the core business of Sandvik. At the end of the fi rst quarter, the net gearing had been reduced to 0.27 (0.63)."

"During the quarter, we announced an investment of about 200 million SEK in a new plant for manufacturing titanium and nickel fi ne metal powders in Sandvik Materials Technology. The new plant will complement our existing stainless-steel powder off ering and thereby strengthen our position in the market for metal powder and metal additive manufacturing."

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017* Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017*
Continuing operations
Order intake1) 24 916 25 419 +7 95 444
Revenues 1) 21 758 23 685 +14 90 827
Gross profi t 8 904 9 716 +9 36 601
% of revenues 40.9 41.0 40.3
Operating profi t 3 495 4 271 +22 18 073
% of revenues 16.1 18.0 19.9
Adjusted operating profi t 4) 3 495 4 271 +22 14 613
% of revenues 16.1 18.0 16.1
Profi t after fi nancial items 3 107 4 018 +29 16 992
% of revenues 14.3 17.0 18.7
Profi t for the period 2 271 2 953 +30 13 212
% of revenues 10.4 12.5 14.5
of which shareholders' interest 2 272 2 953 +30 13 226
Earnings per share, SEK 2) 1.81 2.35 +30 10.54
Adjusted earnings per share, SEK 2) 4) 1.81 2.35 +30 8.04
Return on capital employed, % 3) 18.0 21.6 23.8
Cash fl ow from operations +3 202 +1 730 -46 +14 752
Net working capital, % 3) 24.5 23.2 23.5
Discontinued operations
Profi t for the period -10 -20 -98 -52
Earnings per share, SEK 2) -0.01 -0.01 -0.04
Group Total
Profi t for the period 2 261 2 933 +30 13 160
Earnings per share, SEK 2) 1.80 2.34 +30 10.50
Adjusted earnings per share, SEK 2) 4) 1.80 2.34 +30 7.99

1) Change from the preceding year at fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

2) Earnings per share after impact from dilution in continuing operations Q1 2018 is 2.35 SEK (1.81) and for Group total 2.33 SEK (1.80). For full year 2017 in continuing operations 10.53 SEK (5.48) and Group total 10.49 SEK (4.39).

3) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the year-to-date numbers are based on a four quarter average.

4) Operating profit adj. for items affecting comparability of -450 million SEK in Q2 2017 and +3 910 million SEK in Q4 2017. EPS is adjusted for the corresponding tax effects.

* Restated according to IFRS15, where applicable

Tables and calculations do not always agree exactly with the totals due to rounding.

Comparisons refer to the year-earlier period, unless stated otherwise. For definitions see home.sandvik

N/M = non meaningful

MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND EARNINGS

Q1 ORDER INTAKE REVENUES
Price/volume, % +7 +14
Structure, % -3 -2
Currency, % -2 -2
TOTAL, % +2 +9

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

In the fi rst quarter, order intake and revenues improved organically year-on-year by 7% and 14% respectively, with positive development in all business areas. Excluding the impact from a large order received in the year-earlier period, order intake increased by 9%. Sandvik Machining Solutions reported organic order growth of 8%. In Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, orders improved organically by 4%, from the high level in the year-earlier period. Sandvik Materials Technology reported an organic increase of 13% in orders and, excluding the impact of the large order received in the year-earlier period, orders increased by 27%.

In the three major regions, Asia displayed strongest momentum with growth of 19%, supported by a signifi cant increase in China. Europe improved by 6% with strong development across most countries. North America posted stable development with 0% growth, however order intake increased by 8% excluding the major order received in the year-earlier period.

Customer activity improved in all customer segments barring mining, which remained stable on a high level.

Changed exchange rates had a negative impact of -2% on both order intake and revenues.

Operating profi t rose by 22% year-on-year to 4,271 million SEK (3,495) and the operating margin was 18.0% (16.1), with the improvement supported primarily by the strong organic growth. All three business areas reported double-digit increases in operating profi t, underpinned by strong organic revenue growth. The largest improvements were noted in Sandvik Machining Solutions and Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology at 23% and 19%, respectively. The improvement for Sandvik Materials Technology was 10%.

Total costs for sales and administration rose by 2% as an increase in sales costs driven by high market activity more than off -set the reduction driven by currency and changed structure. In total, the ratio to revenues decreased to 20% (21). Changed exchange rates adversely impacted operating profi t by -255 million SEK. Changed metal prices had a positive impact of 101 million SEK (129) on results.

Finance net improved signifi cantly year-on-year to -253 million SEK (-388) related to a lower debt level and a reduction in the amount of borrowing in high-yielding currencies due to an increase in capital injections in foreign subsidiaries. The tax rate was 26.5% (26.9) for continuing operations. The tax rate for the Group in total was 26.6% (27.0) for the quarter.

REVENUES AND BOOK-TO-BILL

OPERATING PROFIT & RETURN

EARNINGS PER SHARE

IFRS15 applied from 2017

CASH FLOW AND BALANCE SHEET

Capital employed increased year-on-year to 83.2 billion SEK (80.0) due to increased net working capital and a higher cash balance.

Net working capital increased year-on-year to 23.6 billion SEK (21.5). Higher inventories and accounts receivables, due to increased customer demand, more than off set the increase in accounts payables and customer advances. Net working capital in relation to revenues declined to 23% (25) for the quarter.

Investments in tangible and intangible assets after the fi rst quarter amounted to 741 million SEK (703), corresponding to 72% of depreciation and amortisations. Investments are seasonally higher in the second half of the year.

Net debt amounted to 14.7 billion SEK in the fi rst quarter, declining both year-on-year from 26.3 billion SEK and sequentially from 16.0 billion SEK. The net debt to equity ratio declined year-on-year to 0.27 (0.63). The net pension liability declined year-on-year to 4.4 billion SEK (5.9) due to changed discount rates.Interest-bearing debt with short-term maturity accounted for 4% of total debt.

Cash fl ow from operations was 1.7 billion SEK and declined yearon-year (3.2), as higher operating earnings were more than off set by a build-up of working capital required to manage the recent strong order intake as well as to ensure timely customer deliveries in general. Consequently, free operating cash fl ow decreased by -43% year-onyear to 2.1 billion SEK (3.7).

CASH FLOW Q1 2017 Q1 2018
EBITDA 4 653 5 450
Non-cash items +107 + 220
Net Working Capital change -213 -2 710
Capex* -864 -865
FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW** 3 682 2 095
Net financial items -388 -253
Paid tax -743 -843
Cash flow investing activities (reversed) +647 +403
Acquisitions of companies and shares, net of cash 0 0
Proceeds from sale of companies and shares, net of cash 0 +330
Other investments, net +3 -3
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS 3 202 1 730

* Including investments and disposals of rental equipment of -133 million SEK (-214) and investments and disposals of tangible and intangible assets of -731 million SEK (-650).

** Free operating cash flow before acquisitions and disposals of companies, financial items and taxes.

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS

NET WORKING CAPITAL

NET DEBT, GROUP TOTAL

IFRS15 applied from 2017

SANDVIK MACHINING SOLUTIONS

RECORD-HIGH QUARTER FOR REVENUES AND OPERATING PROFIT

STRONG DEMAND IN ALL REGIONS AND CUSTOMER SEGMENTS

SLIGHT INVENTORY BUILD-UP TO MAINTAIN SERVICE LEVEL

Order intake and revenues reached record-high levels and increased signifi cantly year-on-year by 8% and 10%, respectively. Demand improved in all geographical regions as customer activity intensifi ed in all segments.

Key items impacting order intake and revenues compared with the year-earlier period:

  • The number of working days had a negative impact of about -1% on both order intake and revenues.
  • Revenues in Asia increased organically by 14%, due largely to high customer activity in China and across all segments.
  • In Europe, revenues improved organically by 10%, including the above-average adverse impact from working days. Demand improved in all customer segments as well as in most local markets.
  • Revenues improved organically by 7% in North America, with positive development across all segments except automotive, which remained stable.

Operating profi t reached a record-high quarterly level of 2,538 million SEK (2,068) and the operating margin improved signifi cantly to 26.0% (23.2). Operating profi t improved by 23% year-on-year, including a negative impact from changed exchange rates.

Items impacting operating profi t and operating margin:

  • Positive organic growth in revenues of 10%.
  • Changed exchange rates had an adverse impact of -31 million SEK on operating profi t.
  • Year-on-year savings from previously announced and completed effi ciency measures amounted to 20 million SEK.
Q1 ORDER
INTAKE
REVENUES
Price/volume, % +8 +10
Structure, % +0 +0
Currency, % -0 -1
TOTAL, % +8 +10

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

• A slight build-up of inventories to secure future customer deliveries supported the operating margin by 0.5% yearon-year.

OPERATING PROFIT AND RETURN

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 9 450 10 198 +8 * 36 636
Revenues 8 904 9 761 +10 * 35 777
Operating profit 2 068 2 538 +23 8 413
% of revenues 23.2 26.0 23.5
Return on capital employed, % 1) 33.7 41.6 35.0
Number of employees 18 650 18 796 +1 18 693

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the year-to-date numbers are based on a four quarter average.

SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY

HIGH LEVEL OF DEMAND FOR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT

HIGH CUSTOMER ACTIVITY IN THE AFTERMARKET BUSINESS

SIGNIFICANT EARNINGS AND MARGIN IMPROVEMENT

Q1 ORDER
INTAKE
REVENUES
Price/volume, % +4 +16
Structure, % +0 +0
Currency, % -4 -4
TOTAL, % -0 +11

must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

Order intake improved organically by 4% year-on-year despite diffi cult comparisons resulting from the high order level in the year-earlier period. Revenues increased organically by 16% supported by strong order intake in recent quarters and favourable demand in the aftermarket business.

Key items impacting order intake and revenues compared with the year-earlier period:

  • Underlying customer activity level for equipment remained stable on a high level year-on-year. Total order intake for equipment declined slightly year-on-year, on tough comparables resulting from the quarterly peak in 2017 and timing in placing orders.
  • Demand in the aftermarket business improved signifi cantly, with strong development for both parts & service and consumables.
  • In the equipment business, underground loading and hauling reported the strongest contribution to growth in relative terms.
  • The strong customer activity was broad based across the major commodity exposures.
  • High customer activity level in automation, with strong growth in orders albeit from a low base.
  • The aftermarket business accounted for 64% of revenues while the equipment business accounted for 36%.

Operating profi t improved by 19% and the operating margin increased to 15.0% (14.0), including a signifi cant adverse impact from changed exchange rates.

Items impacting operating profi t and operating margin:

• Positive organic growth in revenues of 16% improved the absorption of fi xed costs in production.

• Changed exchange rates impacted operating profi t by -252 million SEK.

ORDER INTAKE, REVENUES AND BOOK-TO-BILL

OPERATING PROFIT AND RETURN

IFRS15 applied from 2017

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 10 247 10 230 +4 * 38 973
Revenues 8 371 9 324 +16 * 36 495
Operating profit 1 173 1 402 +19 5 724
% of revenues 14.0 15.0 15.7
Return on capital employed, % 1) 20.6 23.9 25.3
Number of employees 14 712 15 256 +4 15 151

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the year-to-date numbers are based on a four quarter average.

For definitions see home.sandvik

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL SANDVIK INVESTOR RELATIONS +46 8 456 11 00 OR VISIT HOME.SANDVIK 6

SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 10 247 10 230 +4 * 38 973
Revenues 8 371 9 324 +16 * 36 495
Operating profit 1 173 1 402 +19 5 724
% of revenues 14.0 15.0 15.7

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 1) Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 510 57 -3 * 1 299
Revenues 667 296 +5 * 3 079
Operating profit -13 -23 -74 -62
% of revenues -1.9 -7.8 -2.0

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

1) Includes Mining Systems as before divestment.

Order intake declined organically by -3% year-on-year as only a few service related orders were booked as the divestment of Mining Systems to FLSmidth and NEPEAN has been completed. Revenues increased by +5% year-on-year at fi xed exchange rates for comparable units. The operating loss amounted to -23 million SEK (-13) million SEK. Changed exchange rates impacted earnings negatively by -4 million SEK.

In the fourth quarter 2017 the closure of the deal exiting the Mining Systems business was announced.

The Mining Systems conveyor components business, including the closely related specialist conveyor systems business in Hollola (Finland), was divested to NEPEAN.

The Mining Systems project business was divested to FLSmidth.

Mining Systems has been reported in discontinued operations and the divested businesses has as of 2 November 2017 been deconsolidated from Sandvik's fi nancial statements. The projects to be fi nalized during 2018–2019 by Sandvik, through an operational agreement with FLSmidth, will however remain reported in discontinued operations.

SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY TOTAL

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 10 757 10 287 +4 * 40 272
Revenues 9 038 9 620 +15 * 39 574
Operating profit 1 160 1 379 +19 5 662
% of revenues 12.8 14.3 14.3
* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

SIGNIFICANT ORDER GROWTH

INCREASED CUSTOMER ACTIVITY IN STANDARDIZED TUBULAR OFFERING

EFFICIENCY MEASURES ACCORDING TO PLAN

Q1 ORDER
INTAKE
REVENUES
Price/volume, % +13 +18
Structure, % -3 -2
Currency, % -2 -1
TOTAL, % +7 +14

table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect

Organic order intake increased by 13% although excluding the impact from the major order in the year-earlier period, order intake improved by 27%. Revenues improved organically by 18%. Higher alloy prices positively impacted both order intake and revenues by 2%, primarily related to nickel. Key items impacting order intake and revenues compared with the year-earlier period:

  • Demand improved for the more standardized tubular product off ering. The improvement was broad based with the largest increase in customer demand in relative terms observed in the opex-related energy segment.
  • For the more capex-related tubular off ering, demand remained stable in the quarter.
  • Higher demand for heating systems and high-alloy metal powder for such applications as additive manufacturing.

Operating profi t improved to 369 million SEK (335) and the reported operating margin remained largely stable at 9.9% (10.2), including a positive impact from changed exchange rates. Excluding metal price eff ects, operating profi t was 268 million SEK (205) and the operating margin was 7.2% (6.3).

Items impacting operating profi t and operating margin:

  • Excluding the positive impact from alloy prices the organic growth was 16%, which improved the absorption of fi xed costs in production.
  • In January, Sandvik Materials Technology announced that the divestment of the welding wire business to ESAB had been completed. The divestment generated a capital gain, which had a positive impact on the operating result of 135 million SEK.
  • Negative impact of -133 million SEK related to ongoing effi ciency measures.

  • Inventory build-up was lower year-on-year, implying an adverse impact on the margin of -1% compared with the year-earlier period.

  • Changed exchange rates had a positive impact of 33 million SEK on operating profi t.
  • Changed metal prices had a positive impact of 101 million SEK (129) on operating profi t in the quarter.

ORDER INTAKE, REVENUES AND BOOK-TO-BILL

OPERATING PROFIT AND RETURN

IFRS15 applied from 2017

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 3 746 4 024 +13 * 14 739
Revenues 3 277 3 738 +18 * 13 618
Operating profit 335 369 +10 277
% of revenues 10.2 9.9 2.0
Adjusted operating profit ** 335 369 +10 727
% of revenues 10.2 9.9 5.3
Return on capital employed, % 1) 10.1 11.6 2.1
Number of employees 6 575 6 320 -4 6 538

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units, **Operating profit adjusted for items affecting comparability of -450 million SEK in Q2 2017. 1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the year-to-date numbers are based on a four quarter average.

OTHER OPERATIONS

Organic order intake and revenues improved by 4% and 7% respectively, as Hyperion reported an improvement in customer activity.

Key items impacting order intake and revenues compared with the year-earlier period:

• Hyperion reported growth in both order intake and revenues, supported by a general positive trend in customer activity in most segments.

The operating profi t amounted to 102 million SEK (126) and the operating margin increased to 11.9% (10.5).

Items impacting operating profi t and operating margin:

  • Both operating profi t and operating margin improved in Hyperion, supported by positive organic growth.
  • Changed exchange rates had an adverse impact of -9 million SEK on operating profi t.

During the fourth quarter Sandvik announced it has signed an agreement to divest Hyperion to the US listed investment fi rm KKR at a price of about 4 billion SEK. Hyperion, with approximately 1,400 employees, has in 2017 reported revenues of 3.3 billion SEK. Hyperion will remain reported in Other Operations in the Sandvik fi nancial statements until closure of the deal. The closing of the transaction is expected during the summer of 2018 and is subject to the approval of relevant authorities. Upon closing, the transaction will generate a capital gain to be reported in Sandvik's fi nancial statements.

Q1 ORDER INTAKE REVENUES Price/volume, % +4 +7 Structure, % -36 -33 Currency, % -2 -2 TOTAL, % -34 -29 GROWTH

Change compared to same quarter last year. The table is multiplicative, i.e. the different components must be multiplied to determine the total effect.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW, MSEK Q1 2017 3) Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017
Order intake 1 473 967 +4 * 5 096
Revenues 1 206 862 +7 * 4 937
Operating profit 126 102 -19 4 433
% of revenues 10.5 11.9 89.8
Adjusted operating profit 1) 126 102 522
% of revenues 10.5 11.9 10.6
Return on capital employed, % 2) 13.4 14.3 123.9
Number of employees 1 945 1 489 -23 1 531

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

1) Operating profit adj. for items affecting comparability of +3 910 million SEK in Q4 2017.

2) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the year-to-date numbers are based on a four quarter average.

3) Includes Process Systems which was divested during 2017

PARENT COMPANY

The parent company's revenues after the fi rst quarter of 2018 amounted to 4,364 million SEK (4,219) and the operating result was 627 million SEK (522). Income from shares in Group companies consists primarily of dividends and Group contributions to these and amounted after the fi rst quarter to 1,060 million

SEK (-645). Interest-bearing liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing assets, amounted to 15,947 million SEK (13,056). Investments in property, plant and equipment amounted to 144 million SEK (174).

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

ACQUISITIONS DURING THE MOST RECENT 12-MONTH PERIOD

No acquisitions in the period.

DIVESTMENTS DURING THE MOST RECENT 12-MONTH PERIOD

COMPANY / UNIT CLOSING DATE ANNUAL REVENUE
MSEK
NO. OF
EMPLOYEES
Discontinued operations Sandvik Mining Systems 2 November 2017 3,400 (Jan - Oct 2017 annualized) 560
Other operations Sandvik Process Systems 1 December 2017 1,800 (Jan - Nov 2017 annualized) 520
Sandvik Materials Technology Welding Wire 31 January 2018 490 in 2017 120

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

  • On 31 January 2018 Sandvik Materials Technology announced that the divestment of the welding wire business to ESAB was completed.

  • On April 18, after the close fo the fi rst quarter, S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Sandvik AB to positive from stable. At the same time the credit rating BBB+ on Sandvik's debt was affi rmed.

GUIDANCE

Guidance below relates to continuing operations. Sandvik does not provide a market outlook or business performance forecasts. However, guidance relating to certain non-operational key fi gures considered useful when modeling fi nancial outcomes is provided in the table below:

CAPEX Estimated at about 4 billion SEK for 2018
CURRENCY EFFECTS Based on currency rates at the end of March 2018, it is estimated that transaction and translation currency eff ects will have a
largely neutral impact on operating profi t for the second quarter of 2018, compared with the year-earlier period
METAL PRICE EFFECTS In view of currency rates, inventory levels and metal prices at the end of March 2018, it is estimated that there will be a
positive impact of about +100 million SEK on operating profi t in Sandvik Materials Technology for the second quarter of 2018
NET FINANCIAL ITEMS Estimated at about -1 billion SEK in 2018
TAX RATE Estimated at about 26% - 28% for 2018

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report was prepared in accordance with IFRS, applying IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The same accounting and valuation policies were applied as in the most recent annual report with the exception of new and revised standards and interpretations eff ective from 1 January 2018.

The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Securities Market Act, which is in line with standard RFR 2 Reporting by a legal entity, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.

As from 1 January 2018 the Sandvik Group applies IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The eff ect from the transition to the new standards is minor.

Eff ects from transition to IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Eff ects from applying IFRS 15 are related to the identifi cation of performance obligations where extended warranties now are a separate performance obligation. Certain turn-key projects have been identifi ed as containing performance obligations that shall be bundled. Transfer of control has been identifi ed, for these performance obligations, as taking place over time respectively at a later point in time.

Sandvik has consignment stock arrangements with some customers. By applying transferred physical possession as the indication of transfer of control, it is now identifi ed taking place at an earlier period, when the goods are taken out of inventory by the customer.

Eff ects from transition to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

The new categories of assets introduced are assessed to have minor impact on reporting of trade receivables, loan receivables or investment in securities and shares hold on basis of fair value. Sandvik has chosen to make reservations for expected credit losses over the fi nancial assets lifetime based on the simplifi ed model. The Group has chosen to continue to apply IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurements for its hedge accounting. The Group will not restate prior periods. Any diff erences between previous carrying amounts and those determined under IFRS 9 at the date of initial application have been included in opening retained earnings and reserves as per 1 January 2018.

Opening balance adjustments 2018

For IFRS 15 Sandvik applied the partial retrospective approach when transiting to the new standard. The opening balance for 2018 is adjusted for a decrease in equity with 49 million SEK.

For IFRS 9 the opening balance for 2018 is adjusted for a decrease in equity with 71 million SEK.

IFRS 15 Sandvik accounting policies

The revenue standard establishes a new fi ve step model of recognizing revenue from customer contracts. It requires revenue to be recognized when control of goods and services are transferred to the customer.

Customer contracts can include variable considerations such as cash discounts, rebates or right of returns. When Sandvik identifi es such components the company determines if the identifi ed portion of revenue and any related cost of goods sold should be deferred to a later period. This is established by determining if a signifi cant revenue reversal might not take place, by applying the expected value method or the most likely amount method with the threshold of being highly probable.

If a customer contract is identifi ed including a buy-back clause, exercised at the customer discretion and there is a signifi cant economic incentive for the customer to exercise the option, transfer of control is not considered having taken place. The transaction is then accounted for as an operational leasing in accordance with IAS 17 Leases. If the customer is not considered having a signifi cant economic incentive to exercise the option, the contract is accounted for by applying the principles of right of return in IFRS 15.

Sandvik receives advances from customers, if a signifi cant fi nancing component is identifi ed in the contract the company applies the practical expedient of not recognizing any time value of money for advances being performed upon within 12 months. Sandvik also applies the practical expedient of not recognizing a contract asset for costs to obtain a contract, if the customer contract has duration equal to or shorter than 12 months.

Sandvik allocates the transaction price to each identifi ed performance obligation on a relative stand-alone selling price basis. This means that each performance obligation will be allocated its share of revenue based on its stand-alone selling price put in relation to the sum of all performance obligation's stand-alone selling price. Sandvik usually applies the methods Adjusted market assessment approach and Expected cost plus a margin approach to determine the stand-alone selling price if not observable for one or more of the performance obligations.

Variable consideration is generally allocated proportionally to all performance obligations unless there is evidence that the entire discount does not relate to all performance obligations in the contract.

Sandvik recognizes revenue over time when any of the three over time indicators are identifi ed as being fulfi lled. Sandvik applies both the Input and Output method to determine the progress and when revenue should be recognized. The output method is only applied to service contracts and in particular

the expedient allowing regularly invoiced amounts to be an approximation of progress.

The majority of Sandvik's revenues is recognized at a point in time. The transfer of control is identifi ed taking place when any of the fi ve available indicators are fulfi lled: signifi cant risks and rewards of ownership, transferred physical possession, the customer has accepted the asset, present right to payment and legal title of goods and services. For sale of goods the transfer of control occurs usually according to the risk and reward criteria. For sale of services the transfer of control usually occurs when the customer has accepted the performed service.

IFRS 9 Sandvik accounting policies

Sandvik's major fi nancial assets are classifi ed as "Hold to collect" and measured at amortized cost. They are impaired by the same impairment model. Sandvik has chosen to make reservations for expected credit losses over the fi nancial asset's lifetime based on the simplifi ed model applying a collective approach.

Equity instruments are measured at FVTPL unless the investment is not held for trading. In this case an irrevocable election can be made to recognize changes in FVTOCI with only dividends recognized in profi t and loss.

The Group has chosen to continue to apply IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement for its hedge accounting.

IFRS16 Leases

Eff ective date is 1 January 2019. For Sandvik the application of IFRS 16 will lead to operational leases being recognized on the balance sheet. Sandvik has operational leases regarding offi ces, warehouses, company cars, production and offi ce equipment. A project is ongoing to assess the magnitude of the fi nancial eff ects on Sandvik's fi nancial statements and prepare for implementation.

Divestments

The Mining Systems operations and Sandvik Process Systems were divested in the fourth quarter and have been deconsolidated from Sandvik's fi nancial statements. The Mining System's projects that will be fi nalized during 2018-2019 by Sandvik remains classifi ed as discontinued operations.

In accordance with IFRS 5, the assets and liabilities related to the exit from Hyperion and the planned divestment of the stainless wire businesses in Sandvik Materials Technology are presented as assets/liabilities held for sale in the balance sheet.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

No transactions between Sandvik and related parties that signifi cantly aff ected the company's position and results took place.

RISK ASSESSMENT

Sandvik is a global group represented in 150 countries and as such is exposed to a number of commercial and fi nancial risks. Accordingly, risk management is an important process for Sandvik in its work to achieve established targets. Effi cient risk management forms part of the ongoing review of the business

and forward-looking assessment of operations. Sandvik's longterm risk exposure is assumed not to deviate from the inherent exposure associated with Sandvik's ongoing business operations. For a more in-depth analysis of risks, refer to Sandvik's Annual Report for 2017.

FINANCIAL REPORTS SUMMARY

THE GROUP

INCOME STATEMENT

MSEK Q1 2017 1) Q1 2018 CHANGE % Q1-Q4 2017 1)
Continuing operations
Revenues 21 758 23 685 +9 90 827
Cost of sales and services -12 854 -13 969 +9 -54 226
Gross profit 8 904 9 716 +9 36 601
% of revenues 40.9 41.0 40.3
Selling expenses -3 125 -3 231 +3 -12 819
Administrative expenses -1 478 -1 466 -1 -5 954
Research and development costs -748 -833 +11 -3 163
Other operating income and expenses -58 85 N/M 3 408
Operating profit 3 495 4 271 +22 18 073
% of revenues 16.1 18.0 19.9
Net financial items -388 -253 -35 -1 081
Profit after financial items 3 107 4 018 +29 16 992
% of revenues 14.3 17.0 18.7
Income tax -836 -1 065 +28 -3 780
Profit for the period, continuing operations 2 271 2 953 +30 13 212
% of revenues 10.4 12.5 14.5
Discontinued operations
Revenues 668 296 -56 3 079
Operating profit -13 -23 -74 -62
Profit after financial items -10 -20 -98 -52
Profit for the period, discontinued operations -10 -20 -98 -52
Group total
Revenues 22 426 23 981 +7 93 906
Operating profit 3 482 4 248 +22 18 011
Profit after financial items 3 097 3 998 +29 16 940
Profit for the period, Group total 2 261 2 933 +30 13 160
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gains/losses on defined benefit pension plans 165 720 860
Tax relating to items that will not be reclassified -48 -161 -109
117 560 751
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences 88 1 629 -1 353
Cash flow hedges 39 8 86
Tax relating to items that may be reclassified -9 -2 -19
118 1 635 -1 286
Total other comprehensive income 235 2 195 -535
Total comprehensive income 2 496 5 128 12 625
Profit for the period attributable to
Owners of the Parent 2 262 2 933 13 174
Non-controlling interests -1 - -14
Total comprehensive income attributable to
Owners of the Parent 2 497 5 128 12 639
Non-controlling interests -1 - -14
Earnings per share, SEK 2)
Continuing operations 1.81 2.35 +30 10.54
Discontinued operations -0.01 -0.01 +0 -0.04
Group Total 1.80 2.34 +30 10.50

1) Restated to IFRS15 where applicable. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

2) Earnings per share after impact from dilution in continuing operations Q1 2018 is 2.35 SEK (1.81) and for Group total 2.33 SEK (1.80). For full year 2017 in continuing operations 10.53 SEK (5.48) and Group total 10.49 SEK (4.39).

N/M = non-meaningful. For definitions see home.sandvik

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THE GROUP

BALANCE SHEET

CONTINUING AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

MSEK 31 DEC 2017 1) 31 MAR 2017 1) 31 MAR 2018
Intangible assets 17 376 19 108 17 690
Property, plant and equipment 24 398 26 417 24 636
Financial assets 6 774 7 973 6 629
Inventories 21 416 22 125 23 419
Current receivables 19 562 20 206 21 591
Cash and cash equivalents 12 724 10 798 14 110
Assets held for sale 4 522 430 4 541
Total assets 106 772 107 057 112 616
Total equity 48 722 41 905 53 821
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 28 463 33 037 28 540
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 4 447 5 000 4 776
Current interest-bearing liabilities 986 4 502 1 006
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 22 585 21 582 22 853
Liabilities related to assets held for sale 1 570 1 031 1 620
Total equity and liabilities 106 772 107 057 112 616
Group total
Net working capital 2) 20 727 21 023 23 966
Loans 23 751 31 093 24 337
Non-controlling interests in total equity 28 95 27

1) Restated to IFRS15 where applicable. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

2) Total of inventories, trade receivables, accounts payable and other current noninterest-bearing receivables and liabilities, excluding tax assets and liabilities.

NET DEBT
MSEK 31 DEC 2017 31MAR 2017 31 MAR 2018
Interest-bearing liabilities excluding pension liabilities 23 828 31 176 24 417
Net pension liabilities 4 936 5 875 4 383
Cash and cash equivalents -12 724 -10 798 -14 110
Net debt 16 040 26 253 14 690
Net debt to equity ratio 0.33 0.63 0.27

CHANGE IN TOTAL EQUITY

MSEK EQUITY RELATED TO
OWNERS OF THE PARENT
NON-CONTROLLING
INTEREST
TOTAL
EQUITY
Opening equity, 1 January 2017 39 197 93 39 290
Change due to IFRS 15 Revenue from Contract with customers -28 - -28
Non-controlling interest new stock issue -9 -43 -52
Total comprehensive income for the period 12 639 -14 12 625
Personnel options program 365 - 365
Hedge of personnel options program -21 - -21
Dividends -3 449 -8 -3 457
Closing equity, 31 December 2017 48 694 28 48 722
Opening equity, 1 January 2018 48 694 28 48 722
Change due to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments -72 - -72
Changes in non-controlling interest 1 -1 0
Total comprehensive income for the period 5 128 - 5 128
Personnel options program 43 - 43
Closing equity, 31 March 2018 53 794 27 53 821

THE GROUP

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018 Q1-Q4 2017
Continuing operations
Cash flow from operating activities
Income after financial income and expenses 3 107 4 018 16 992
Adjustment for depreciation, amortization and impairment losses 1 158 1 179 4 930
Adjustment for items that do not require the use of cash etc. 107 219 -3 578
Income tax paid -743 -843 -2 466
Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital, cont. ops. 3 629 4 573 15 878
Changes in working capital
Change in inventories -1 106 -1 421 -2 220
Change in operating receivables -698 -1 501 -1 454
Change in operating liabilities 1 591 212 3 407
Cash flow from changes in working capital, continuing operations -213 -2 710 -267
Investments in rental equipment -255 -177 -985
Divestments of rental equipment 41 44 126
Cash flow from operations, continuing operations 3 202 1 730 14 752
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisitions of companies and shares, net of cash 0 0 0
Proceeds from sale of companies and shares, net of cash 0 330 4 786
Investments in tangible assets -482 -592 -2 688
Proceeds from sale of tangible assets 53 15 331
Investments in intangible assets -221 -154 -892
Proceeds from sale of intangible assets 0 0 46
Other investments, net 3 -2 9
Cash flow from investing activities, continuing operations -647 -403 1 592
Net cash flow after investing activities 2 555 1 327 16 344
Cash flow from financing activities
Change in interest-bearing debt -635 90 -8 315
Dividends paid 0 0 -3 458
Cash flow from financing activities, continuing operations -635 90 -11 773
Cash flow from continuing operations 1 920 1 417 4 571
Cash flow from discontinued operations 52 -96 -608
Cash flow for the period, Group total 1 972 1 321 3 963
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 8 818 12 724 8 818
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 9 65 -57
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 10 798 14 110 12 724
Discontinued operations
Cash flow from operations 54 -92 -466
Cash flow from investing activities -2 0 -144
Cash flow from financing activities 0 -4 2
Group Total
Cash flow from operations 3 256 1 638 14 286
Cash flow from investing activities -649 -403 1 448
Cash flow from financing activities -635 86 -11 771
Group total cash flow 1 972 1 321 3 963

THE PARENT COMPANY

INCOME STATEMENT

MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2018
Revenues 4 219 4 364
Cost of sales and services -2 150 -2 363
Gross profit 2 069 2 001
Selling expenses -218 -314
Administrative expenses -592 -452
Research and development costs -324 -369
Other operating income and expenses -413 -239
Operating profit 522 627
Income/expenses from shares in Group companies -645 1 060
Income from shares in associated companies - -
Interest income/expenses and similar items -141 -174
Profit after financial items -264 1 513
Appropriations - -
Income tax expenses 58 -327
Profit for the period -206 1 186

BALANCE SHEET

MSEK 31 DEC 2017 31 MAR 2017 31 MAR 2018
Intangible assets 131 153 123
Property, plant and equipment 7 240 7 546 7 141
Financial assets 44 337 47 184 44 527
Inventories 2 926 3 235 3 198
Current receivables 6 585 6 901 6 481
Cash and cash equivalents - 1 -
Total assets 61 219 65 020 61 470
Total equity 27 179 29 351 28 407
Untaxed reserves 3 3 3
Provisions 560 642 562
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 16 469 19 879 16 938
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 250 270 214
Current interest-bearing liabilities 6 433 7 746 10 410
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 10 325 7 129 4 936
Total equity and liabilities 61 219 65 020 61 470
Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions minus cash
and cash equivalents and interest-bearing assets
11 180 13 056 15 947
Investments in fixed assets 875 174 144

MARKET OVERVIEW, THE GROUP

ORDER INTAKE PER MARKET AREA

MSEK
%
%1)
%
THE GROUP
Europe
10 082
+6
+6
40
North America
5 448
+0
+8
21
South America
1 194
+9
+9
5
Africa/Middle East
2 315
+1
+1
9
Asia
5 077
+19
+19
20
Australia
1 303
+8
+8
5
Total continuing operations 2)
25 419
+7
+9
100
Discontinued operations
57
-3
-3
-
Group total
25 476
+7
+9
-
SANDVIK MACHINING SOLUTIONS
Europe
5 866
+7
+7
57
North America
1 959
+7
+7
19
South America
200
+20
+20
2
Africa/Middle East
91
-2
-2
1
Asia
2 014
+11
+11
20
Australia
68
+14
+14
1
Total
10 198
+8
+8
100
SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY
Europe
1 599
-17
-17
15
North America
2 343
+4
+4
23
South America
910
+5
+5
9
Africa/Middle East
2 138
+2
+2
21
Asia
2 036
+27
+27
20
Australia
1 204
+8
+8
12
Total continuing operations 2)
10 230
+4
+4
100
-
Discontinued operations
57
-3
-3
Total
10 287
+4
+4
-
SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Europe
2 219
+30
+30
56
North America
879
-18
+23
22
South America
51
+24
+24
1
Africa/Middle East
57
-5
-5
1
Asia
805
+29
+29
20
Australia
13
-9
-9
0
Total
4 024
+13
+27
100
OTHER OPERATIONS
Europe
400
+4
+4
41
North America
266
+1
+1
28
South America
32
+16
+16
3
Africa/Middle East
29
-12
-12
3
Asia
222
+2
+2
23
Australia
18
+12
+12
2
Total
967
+4
+4
100
Q1 2018 CHANGE * SHARE

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units compared with the year-earlier period.

1) Excluding major orders which is defined as above 400 million SEK in Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology and above 200 million SEK in Sandvik Materials Technology

2) Includes rental income of 327 million SEK recognized according to IAS17

REVENUES PER MARKET AREA

Q1 2018 CHANGE * SHARE
MSEK % %
THE GROUP
Europe 9 608 +9 41
North America 4 773 +17 20
South America 1 109 +18 5
Africa/Middle East 2 003 +4 8
Asia 4 663 +19 20
Australia 1 529 +29 6
Total continuing operations 1) 23 685 +14 100
Discontinued operations
Group total
296
23 981
+5
+13
-
-
SANDVIK MACHINING SOLUTIONS
Europe 5 585 +10 57
North America 1 883 +7 19
South America 205 +20 2
Africa/Middle East 87 +1 1
Asia 1 933 +14 20
Australia 68 +14 1
Total 9 761 +10 100
SANDVIK MINING AND ROCK TECHNOLOGY
Europe 1 444 -4 16
North America 1 884 +23 20
South America 830 +18 9
Africa/Middle East 1 805 +2 19
Asia 1 923 +34 21
Australia 1 438 +30 15
Total continuing operations 1) 9 324 +16 100
Discontinued operations 296 +5 -
Total 9 620 +15 -
SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Europe 2 225 +15 60
North America 768 +35 21
South America 43 +21 1
Africa/Middle East 90 +52 2
Asia 600 +3 16
Australia 12 -2 0
Total 3 738 +18 100
OTHER OPERATIONS
Europe 354 +7 41
North America 238 +7 28
South America 32 +24 4
Africa/Middle East 21 -9 2
Asia 206 +5 24
Australia 11 +23 1
Total 862 +7 100

* At fixed exchange rates for comparable units compared with the year-earlier period.

1) Includes rental income of 284 million SEK recognized according to IAS17

THE GROUP

ORDER INTAKE BY BUSINESS AREA

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q4 Q1 CHANGE
MSEK 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 % % 1)
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 9 450 9 312 8 450 9 424 36 636 10 198 +8 +8
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 10 247 9 949 9 191 9 586 38 973 10 230 -0 +4
Sandvik Materials Technology 3 746 3 985 3 045 3 964 14 739 4 024 +7 +13
Other Operations 1 473 1 287 1 203 1 133 5 096 967 -34 +4
Group activities 0 0 -1 -1 0 0
Continuing operations 24 916 24 533 21 888 24 106 95 444 25 419 +2 +7
Discontinued operations 510 407 284 98 1 299 57 -89 -3
Group total 25 426 24 940 22 173 24 204 96 743 25 476 +0 +7

REVENUES BY BUSINESS AREA

MSEK Q1
2017
Q2
2017
Q3
2017
Q4
2017
Q1-Q4
2017
Q1
2018
% CHANGE
% 1
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 8 904 9 073 8 487 9 313 35 777 9 761 +10 +10
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 8 371 9 429 8 974 9 721 36 495 9 324 +11 +16
Sandvik Materials Technology 3 277 3 755 2 955 3 630 13 618 3 738 +14 +18
Other Operations 1 206 1 275 1 191 1 265 4 937 862 -29 +7
Group activities 0 0 1 0 0 0
Continuing operations 21 758 23 532 21 608 23 929 90 827 23 685 +9 +14
Discontinued operations 668 894 963 553 3 079 296 -56 +5
Group total 22 426 24 426 22 571 24 482 93 906 23 981 +7 +13

OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS AREA

MSEK Q1
2017
Q2
2017
Q3
2017
Q4
2017
Q1-Q4
2017
Q1
2018
CHANGE
%
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 2 068 2 110 1 949 2 285 8 413 2 538 +23
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 1 173 1 508 1 471 1 572 5 724 1 402 +19
Sandvik Materials Technology 335 -261 -64 267 277 369 +10
Other Operations 126 123 125 4 058 4 433 102 -19
Group activities -208 -213 -142 -211 -774 -140 +33
Continuing operations 3 495 3 268 3 338 7 973 18 073 4 271 +22
Discontinued operations -13 13 33 -96 -62 -23 -74
Group total 2) 3 482 3 281 3 371 7 877 18 011 4 248 +22

OPERATING MARGIN BY BUSINESS AREA

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q4 Q1
MSEK 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 23.2 23.3 23.0 24.5 23.5 26.0
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 14.0 16.0 16.4 16.2 15.7 15.0
Sandvik Materials Technology 10.2 -7.0 -2.2 7.4 2.0 9.9
Other Operations 10.5 9.7 10.5 N/M 89.8 11.9
Continuing operations 16.1 13.9 15.4 33.3 19.9 18.0
Discontinued operations -1.9 1.5 3.5 -17.2 -2.0 -7.6
Group total 2) 15.5 13.4 14.9 32.2 19.2 17.7

1) Change compared with preceding year at fixed exchange rates for comparable units.

2) Internal transactions had negligible effect on business area profits. N/M = non-meaningful.

Restated to IFRS15. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS AREA

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q4 Q1 CHANGE
MSEK 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018 %
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 2 068 2 110 1 949 2 285 8 413 2 538 +23
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 1 173 1 508 1 471 1 572 5 724 1 402 +19
Sandvik Materials Technology 335 189 -64 267 727 369 +10
Other Operations 126 123 125 148 522 102 -19
Group activities -208 -213 -142 -211 -774 -140
Continuing operations 3 495 3 718 3 338 4 062 14 612 4 271 +22
Discontinued operations -13 13 33 -95 -62 -23 -74
Group total 1) 3 482 3 731 3 371 3 967 14 550 4 248 +22

ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN BY BUSINESS AREA

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1-Q4 Q1
MSEK 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2018
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 23.2 23.3 23.0 24.5 23.5 26.0
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 14.0 16.0 16.4 16.2 15.7 15.0
Sandvik Materials Technology 10.2 5.0 -2.2 7.4 5.3 9.9
Other Operations 10.5 9.7 10.5 11.7 10.6 11.9
Continuing operations 16.1 15.8 15.4 17.0 16.1 18.0
Discontinued operations -1.9 1.5 3.5 -17.2 -2.0 -7.6
Group total 1) 15.5 15.3 14.9 16.2 15.5 17.7

1) Internal transactions had negligible effect on business area profits

N/M = non-meaningful.

Restated to IFRS15. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY

MSEK Q1
2017
Q2
2017
Q3
2017
Q4
2017
Q1-Q4
2017
Q1
2018
Continuing operations
Sandvik Machining Solutions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sandvik Materials Technology 0 -450 0 0 -450 0
Other Operations 0 0 0 3 910 3 910 0
Continuing operations 0 -450 0 3 910 3 460 0
Discontinued operations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Group total 0 -450 0 3 910 3 460 0

KEY FIGURES

Q1 2017 Q1 2018 Q1-4 2017
Continuing operations
Tax rate, % 26.9 26.5 22.2
Return on capital employed, % 1), 2) 18.0 21.6 23.8
Return on total equity, % 1) 22.4 23.0 31.5
Return on total capital, % 1) 13.5 16.1 17.8
Net working capital, % 1) 2) 25 23 24
Earnings per share, SEK 3) 1.81 2.35 10.54
EBITDA, MSEK 4 653 5 450 23 003
Cash flow from operations, MSEK +3 202 +1 730 +14 752
Funds from operations (FFO), MSEK 3 629 4 574 15 878
Interest coverage ratio, % 831 1 331 1 086
Number of employees 42 904 42 789 42 858

1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the annual number is based on a four quarter average. 2) 12-month rolling Q1 2018 ROCE reported at 24.5% and NWC % reported at 23.5 %.

3) Diluted earnings per share is 2.35 SEK in Q1 2018 (1.81) and 10.53 SEK for full year 2017 (5.48).

Restated to IFRS15. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

Q1 2017 Q1 2018 Q1-4 2017
Group total
Tax rate, % 27.0 26.6 22.3
Return on capital employed, % 1) 2) 18.0 21.5 23.8
Return on total equity, % 1) 22.3 22.9 31.3
Return on total capital, % 1) 13.4 15.8 17.6
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 33.4 42.9 38.8
Net debt/equity ratio 0.63 0.27 0.33
Net debt/EBITDA 2.01 0.93 1.08
Equity/assets ratio, % 39 48 46
Net working capital, % 1) 2) 23 23 23
Earnings per share, SEK 3) 1.80 2.34 10.50
EBITDA, MSEK 4 640 5 429 22 947
Cash flow from operations, MSEK +3 256 +1 639 +14 286
Funds from operations (FFO), MSEK 3 641 4 523 15 830
Interest coverage ratio, % 838 1 325 1 090
Number of employees 43 694 42 887 43 024
No. of shares outstanding at end of period ('000) 3) 1 254 386 1 254 386 1 254 386
Average no. of shared ('000) 3) 1 254 386 1 254 386 1 254 386

1) Quarter is quarterly annualized and the annual number is based on a four quarter average.

2) 12-month rolling Q1 2018 ROCE reported at 24.5% and NWC % reported at 22.9%. 3) Diluted earnings per share is 2.33 SEK in Q1 2018 (1.80) and 10.49 SEK for full year 2017 (4.39).

For definitions see home.sandvik Restated to IFRS15. For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

Sandvik presents certain fi nancial measures that are not defi ned in the interim report in accordance with IFRS. Sandvik believes that these measures provide useful supplemental information to investors and the company's management when they allow evaluation of trends and the company's performance. As not all companies calculate the fi nancial measures

in the same way, these are not always comparable to measures used by other companies. These fi nancial measures should not be seen as a substitute for measures defi ned under IFRS. For defi nitions of key fi gures that Sandvik uses see website home.sandvik.

FINANCIAL REPORTS SUMMARY RESTATE TO IFRS 15

THE GROUP

INCOME STATEMENT RESTATE TO IFRS15

MSEK Q1 2017 Q1 2017 Q1-Q4 2017 Q1-Q4 2017
as reported restated to
IFRS15
as reported restated to
IFRS15
Continuing operations
Revenues 21 767 21 758 90 905 90 827
Cost of sales and services -12 850 -12 854 -54 279 -54 226
Gross profit 8 917 8 904 36 626 36 601
% of revenues 41.0 40.9 40.3 40.3
Total expenses for administration, sales, R&D -5 410 -5 409 -18 528 -18 528
Operating profit 3 507 3 495 18 098 18 073
% of revenues 16.1 16.1 19.9 19.9
Net financial items -387 -388 -1 080 -1 081
Profit after financial items 3 120 3 107 17 018 16 992
% of revenues 14.3 14.3 18.7 18.7
Income tax -840 -836 -3 783 -3 780
Profit for the period, continuing operations 2 280 2 271 13 235 13 212
% of revenues 10.5 10.4 14.6 14.5
Discontinued operations
Revenues 669 668 3 080 3 079
Operating profit -13 -13 -61 -62
Profit after financial items -11 -10 -52 -52
Profit for the period, discontinued operations -10 -10 -52 -52
Group total
Revenues 22 436 22 426 93 985 93 906
Operating profit 3 494 3 482 18 037 18 011
Profit after financial items 3 109 3 097 16 966 16 940
Profit for the period, Group total 2 270 2 261 13 183 13 160
Earnings per share, SEK
Continuing operations 1.82 1.81 10.56 10.54
Discontinued operations -0.01 -0.01 -0.04 -0.04
Group Total 1.81 1.80 10.52 10.50

SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET RESTATE TO IFRS15, GROUP TOTAL

MSEK Q1 2017
as reported
Q1 2017
restated to
IFRS15
Q1-Q4 2017
as reported
Q1-Q4 2017
restated to
IFRS15
Total fixed assets 53 486 53 498 48 539 48 548
Inventory 22 125 22 125 21 389 21 416
Total current assets 31 411 31 434 36 876 36 808
Total assets 107 022 107 057 106 804 106 772
Total Equity 41 942 41 905 48 771 48 722
Total Liabilities 65 080 65 152 58 033 58 050
Total Equity & Liabilities 107 022 107 057 106 804 106 772

For details on restated numbers see home.sandvik/investors/fi nancial tables

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Some statements herein are forward-looking and the actual outcome could be materially diff erent. In addition to the factors explicitly commented upon, the actual outcome could be materially aff ected by other factors, for example the eff ect of economic conditions, exchange-rate and interest-rate movements, political risks, impact of competing products and their pricing, product development, commercialization and technological diffi culties, supply disturbances, and major customer credit losses.

Stockholm, 24 April 2018 Sandvik Aktiebolag (publ)

Björn Rosengren President and CEO

AUDITORS' REVIEW REPORT

The Company's Auditor has not reviewed the report for the first quarter of 2018.

This information is information that Sandvik 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 person set out below, at about 13:30 CET on 24 April 2018.

Additional information may be obtained from Sandvik Investor Relations at tel +46 8 456 14 94 (Ann-Sofie Nordh), +46 8 456 11 94 (Anna Vilogorac) or by e-mailing [email protected].

A presentation and teleconference will be held on 24 April 2018 at 15:00 CET at the World Trade Center in Stockholm.

Sandvik AB, Corp. Reg. No.: 556000-3468 Box 510 SE-101 30 Stockholm +46 8 456 11 00

Information is available at home.sandvik/ir

CALENDAR:

Annual General Meeting in Sandviken, Sweden
Proposed record date to receive dividends
Proposed date to receive dividends
Report, second quarter 2018
Report, third quarter 2018

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