Quarterly Report • Apr 9, 2018
Quarterly Report
Open in ViewerOpens in native device viewer
January 1 – March 31, 2018
Annual average change as per March 31, 2018
| Total return | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net asset value* | Industrivärden C | Index (SIXRX) | |
| 3M:2018 | 2% | -4% | 0% |
| 1 year | 7% | 2% | 2% |
| 3 years | 10% | 10% | 4% |
| 5 years | 12% | 14% | 12% |
| 7 years | 10% | 12% | 10% |
| 10 years | 10% | 12% | 10% |
*Including reinvested dividend.
The first quarter of the year is now behind us, and the macroeconomic outlook for 2018 remains positive. Economic activity is high, with growth in all major economies and a projected global growth of 4% for 2018. Although we are currently in a growth period with low interest rates and good corporate earnings growth, a number of ominous clouds can be seen on the horizon. Expectations in recent time for rising interest rates and reduced stimulus measures along with concerns about growing protectionism have led to uncertainty and greater volatility in the stock market.
In our portfolio companies the work continues on developing and strengthening the respective companies based on their conditions and strategies. In recent years several of our portfolio companies have taken big steps towards greater focus, decentralization and efficiency improvement. It is gratifying to see how these measures have borne fruit and that these companies have strengthened both their profitability and financial positions. However, we live in a highly competitive and changing world, and it is therefore important to work with continuous change toward the goal of adapting operations in order to always be better. I would like to comment briefly on the performance of a few of our portfolio companies.
During the first quarter Volvo communicated that it will begin selling electric medium-duty trucks in 2019. To date the company has sold more than 4,000 electrified buses, and it is now a leading player in electric hybrid technology. Through this prominent position Volvo can meet its customers' needs and at the same time contribute to sustainable urban environments.
Sandvik completed two divestments within the framework of the company's refinement – Sandvik Material Technology's welding wire business and the remaining part of Sandvik Mining Systems. Parallel with this the company invested approximately SEK 200 M in a new plant for producing fine metal powders, which strengthens Sandvik's position in the rapidly growing markets for manufacturing metal powders and metal additives/3D printing.
Following a strategic review, Skanska, under the direction of its new CEO Anders Danielsson, will carry out extensive restructuring to focus its businesses and take measures to improve profitability in the construction operations.
Ericsson, which focused on its strategy in 2017, is now working intensively on developing its core business, increasing efficiency and lowering costs in order to achieve its set targets. The company has communicated that it expects significant results from this work in 2018.
The nominating committees of our portfolio companies have now presented their recommendations to the AGMs being held this spring. The recommendations for directors entail that a number of new persons will join the boards, even though this year's changes overall are somewhat fewer following a period of more extensive adjustments.
At the end of the quarter, net asset value was SEK 97.8 billion, or SEK 225 per share, which corresponds to an increase of 2 % during the quarter. During the same period the total return for the Class A as well as the Class C shares was -4 % compared with 0 % for the total return index. The difference between net asset value and the share's development reflects an increase in discount to net asset value, which is in line with the development of several investment companies.
Industrivärden's board of directors has proposed to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of SEK 5.50 per share, or a total of SEK 2.4 billion, be paid to the shareholders. If the portfolio companies' AGMs resolve in favor of the proposed dividends for those companies in 2018, Industrivärden will receive SEK 3.8 billion in dividend income which entails a considerable cash-flow, after paid out dividend and management and financial costs, that can be used for investments or to reduce our debt. For Industrivärden this builds capacity and flexibility over time.
During the first quarter of the year we carried out an investment for SEK 0.3 billion in Handelsbanken.
Industrivärden's Annual General Meeting will be held on April 17 in the Vinterträdgården room at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm. At the AGM I will comment on the Company's performance last year and describe the importance of engaged and long-term owners in a rapidly changing world. For me, the AGM is also a good opportunity to meet with shareholders and hear various views.
Stockholm, April 9, 2018
Helena Stjernholm CEO
Industrivärden conducts long-term asset management that creates value through active ownership. The long-term goal is to increase net asset value and thereby generate a return for Industrivärden's shareholders that exceeds the market's required rate of return. Taking into account the risk profile of the portfolio's investments, the shareholders are to be given a total return which over time is higher than the average for the Stockholm Stock Exchange.
More information can be found on www.industrivarden.net.
| 03/31/2018 | 3M:2018 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of ownership, % |
Market value | Total return |
TR for the stock |
|||||
| Portfolio companies | No. of shares | Capital | Votes | Share of value, % |
SEK M SEK/share | SEK M | % | |
| Sandvik | 147,584,257 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 21 | 22,499 | 52 | 1,291 | 6 |
| Volvo A | 142,154,571 | 6.7 | 22.0 | 20 | 21,679 | 50 | -85 | 0 |
| Handelsbanken A | 198,923,948 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 19 | 20,728 | 48 | -90 | 0 |
| Essity A Essity B |
35,000,000 31,800,000 |
9.5 | 29.8 | 14 | 8,120 7,333 |
36 | -66 | 0 -1 |
| ICA Gruppen | 20,625,000 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 6 | 6,093 | 14 | -52 | -1 |
| SCA A SCA B |
35,000,000 31,800,000 |
9.5 | 29.7 | 6 | 3,098 2,828 |
14 | 17 | -5 7 |
| SSAB A SSAB B |
63,105,972 54,633,318 |
11.4 | 18.2 | 5 | 2,966 2,102 |
12 | 235 | 5 5 |
| Skanska A Skanska B |
12,667,500 16,343,995 |
6.9 | 23.9 | 5 | 2,162 2,789 |
11 | 19 | 0 0 |
| Ericsson A Ericsson B |
86,052,615 1,000,000 |
2.6 | 15.1 | 4 | 4,733 53 |
11 | 238 | 5 0 |
| Other | 0 | 208 | 0 | 12 | ||||
| Equities portfolio | 100 | 107,389 | 247 | 1,519 | 1 | |||
| Interest-bearing net debt | -9,606 | -22 | Index: | 0 | ||||
| Adjustment regarding exchangeable bond | -23 | -0 | ||||||
| Net asset value | 97,760 | 225 | ||||||
| Debt-equities ratio | 9% |
Net asset value on March 31, 2018, was SEK 97.8 billion, or SEK 225 per share, an increase during the first quarter 2018 of SEK 4 per share or by 2 %, compared with 0 % for the total return index (SIXRX).
During the last five and ten-year periods, net asset value grew by 12 % and 10 %, respectively, per year including reinvested dividend. The total return index (SIXRX) increased by 12 % and 10 %, respectively, during the same periods.
During the first quarter 2018 the value of the equities portfolio, adjusted for purchases and sales, decreased by SEK 0.2 billion. On March 31, 2018 the equities portfolio amounted to SEK 107.4 billion, or SEK 247 per share. The shareholding in Sandvik made significant positive contribution to the equities portfolio's value performance.
During the last three-year period the shareholdings in SCA, Sandvik, Volvo, Essity and SSAB have had higher total returns than the total return index (SIXRX). ICA Gruppen have had a development in line with the total return index. The shareholdings in Skanska, Handelsbanken and Ericsson have had lower total returns than the total return index (SIXRX).
During the first quarter 2018 stocks in Handelsbanken were bought for SEK 0.3 billion.
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 5.50 per share (5.25) and April 19, 2018, as the record date. The total proposed dividend payout will amount to SEK 2,394 M (2,285).
The management cost during the first quarter 2018 amounted to SEK 30 M (26), which on a yearly basis corresponded to 0.11 % of the equities portfolio's value on March 31, 2018.
| 03/31/2018 | 12/31/2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK bn | SEK/share | SEK bn | SEK/share | ||
| Equities portfolio | 107.4 | 247 | 107.3 | 247 | |
| Interest-bearing net debt | -9.6 | -22 | -10.9 | -25 | |
| Adjustment exchangeable | 0.0 | -0 | -0.1 | -0 | |
| Net asset value | 97.8 | 225 | 96.3 | 221 |
| Annual average total return, % | |
|---|---|
| 3 years | |
| SCA* | 32 |
| Sandvik | 20 |
| Volvo | 17 |
| Essity* | 16 |
| SSAB | 14 |
| ICA Gruppen | 4 |
| Skanska | 0 |
| Handelsbanken | -2 |
| Ericsson | -15 |
| Total return index (SIXRX) | 4 |
*The total returns for Essity and SCA have been calculated as the respective companies' share of the original company SCA's total return before the split (based on share of value at the time of the split) and thereafter based on the value performance of the respective companies. The split was carried out on June 9, and the first day of trading in Essity shares was June 15, 2017.
Interest-bearing net debt amounted to SEK 9.6 billion on March 31, 2018. The debt-equities ratio was 9 % (10), and the equity ratio was 90 % (88). The debt-equities ratio is calculated as interest-bearing net debt in relation to the market value of the equities portfolio.
On March 31, 2018, interest-bearing liabilities had an average capital duration of approximately 2.5 years, an average interest duration of approximately 1 year and carried an average interest rate of approximately 0.1 %. Current unutilized committed bank loans that can be used for refinancing needs amounts to SEK 3 billion.
No part of Industrivärden's borrowings is conditional on any covenants. Standard & Poor's credit rating on Industrivärden is A/Stable/A-1.
In 2014 a SEK 4.4 billion exchangeable bond was issued based on ICA Gruppen's stock. The bond matures in 2019 and was issued at a premium of approximately 38 % to ICA Gruppen's, share price at the time and carries no interest. The strike price amounted to SEK 293.86 per share as per March 31, 2018. In the event of a potential future exchange, there is a possibility to pay either with shares or with cash.
The market prices for Industrivärden's Class A and C shares were SEK 202.80 and SEK 193.95 on March 31, 2018. At year-end on December 31, 2017 the corresponding market prices were SEK 211.60 and SEK 202.50.
The total return for Industrivärden's Class A shares as well as Class C shares during the first quarter 2018 were -4 %, compared with 0 % for the total return index (SIXRX). The total returns for Industrivärden's shares over longer periods of time are shown in the table on page 1.
At the 2011 Annual General Meeting, a share conversion clause was added to the Articles of Association. Shareholders have the right at any time to request conversion of Class A shares to Class C shares. During the first quarter 2018, 869 shares were converted.
| Credit facility, |
Utilized amount, |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | SEK M | Maturity | |
| Exchangeable bond | 4,379 | 2019 | |
| MTN-program | 8,000 | 2,813 | 2018-2021 |
| Commercial paper | 3,000 | 2,201 | 2018 |
| Pension debt | 119 | ||
| Other short-term borrowing | 848 | 2018 | |
| Total borrowing | 10,360 | ||
| Less: | |||
| Interest-bearing receivables | 754 | ||
| Interest-bearing net debt | 9,606 |
| Capital, | Votes, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share class | No. of shares | No. of votes | % | % |
| A (1 vote) | 268,183,471 | 268,183,471 | 61.6 | 94.1 |
| C (1/10 vote) | 167,026,406 | 16,702,640 | 38.4 | 5.9 |
| Total | 435,209,877 | 284,886,111 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
The 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Grand Hotel, Vinterträdgården hall, in Stockholm. Notification to attend can be made by post, by electronic application on Industrivärden's website, or by phone, at +46-8-402 92 86.
The Board of Directors has proposed that the AGM vote in favor of a dividend of SEK 5.50 per share. The last day to buy shares that carry entitlement to the dividend is April 17, 2018, entailing that Industrivärden shares will be traded exrights on April 18, 2018. Provided that the AGM resolves in favor of the proposal, it is expected that dividends will be sent out by Euroclear Sweden on April 24, 2018.
Industrivärden's 2017 Annual Report was published on February 22, 2018, and is available on the Company's website and can be ordered from the Company.
The Nominating Committee proposes re-election of board members Pär Boman, Christian Caspar, Bengt Kjell, Nina Linander, Fredrik Lundberg, Annika Lundius, Lars Pettersson and Helena Stjernholm. In addition, Fredrik Lundberg is proposed for reelection as Chairman of the Board. Information about the nominated board members is provided on Industrivärden's website.
Annual General Meeting: April 17, 2018 in Stockholm Interim report January–June: July 5, 2018 Interim report January–September: October 5, 2018
Sverker Sivall, Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability, Phone: +46-8-666 64 19 E-mail: [email protected] Martin Hamner, CFO, Helena Stjernholm, CEO
AB Industrivärden (publ) Box 5403, SE-114 84 Stockholm, Sweden Registered office: Stockholm Reg. no.: 556043-4200 Switchboard: +46-8-666 64 00 [email protected] www.industrivarden.net
INDUC:SS, Bloomberg INDUc.ST, Reuters INDU C, NASDAQ OMX
This information is information that AB Industrivärden is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency by the Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability stated above, at 10:00 a.m. CET on April 9, 2018.
This interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Dec. |
| INCOME STATEMENT | |||
| Dividend income from stocks | 1,675 | 1,062 | 2,786 |
| Change in value of stocks, etc. | -136 | 9,372 | 12,957 |
| Management cost | -30 | -26 | -111 |
| Operating income | 1,509 | 10,408 | 15,632 |
| Financial items | -2 | -45 | -77 |
| Income after financial items | 1,507 | 10,363 | 15,555 |
| Tax | - | - | - |
| Net income for the period | 1,507 | 10,363 | 15,555 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 3.46 | 23.86 | 35.76 |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,507 | 10,363 | 15,549 |
| BALANCE SHEET as per end of period | |||
| Equities | 107,389 | 103,662 | 107,289 |
| Other non-current assets | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Total non-current assets | 107,401 | 103,675 | 107,301 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 660 | 613 |
| Other current assets | 768 | 1,438 | 446 |
| Total current assets | 768 | 2,098 | 1,059 |
| Total assets | 108,169 | 105,773 | 108,360 |
| Shareholders' equity | 97,387 | 92,974 | 95,880 |
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 6,560 | 8,925 | 7,292 |
| Non-current non interest-bearing liabilities* | 304 | 525 | 368 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6,864 | 9,450 | 7,660 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 3,800 | 3,211 | 4,523 |
| Other liabilities | 118 | 138 | 297 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,918 | 3,349 | 4,820 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 108,169 | 105,773 | 108,360 |
| CASH FLOW | |||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,622 | 995 | 2,594 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -282 | 0 | -103 |
| Cash flow from financing activities** | -1,953 | -1,158 | -2,701 |
| Cash flow for the period | -613 | -163 | -210 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 0 | 660 | 613 |
* Of which, the option component of the exhangeable bond, totaling SEK 250 M, which at the time of issue amounted to a total of SEK 335 M.
** Of which, dividends of SEK 0 (2 285) M paid to shareholders.
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Dec. |
| CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Opening shareholders' equity as per balance sheet | 95,880 | 82,129 | 82,129 |
| Conversion and other | 0 | 486 | 486 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,507 | 10,363 | 15,549 |
| Dividend | 0 | 0 | -2,285 |
| Closing shareholders' equity as per balance sheet | 97,387 | 92,974 | 95,880 |
| INTEREST-BEARING NET DEBT at end of period | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 660 | 613 |
| Interest-bearing assets | 754 | 1,396 | 272 |
| Non-current interest-bearing liabilities | 6,560 | 8,925 | 7,292 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 3,800 | 3,211 | 4,523 |
| Interest-bearing net debt | 9,606 | 10,080 | 10,930 |
| 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Mar. | Jan.-Dec. |
| INCOME STATEMENT | |||
| Operating income | 1,626 | 7,606 | 12,145 |
| Income after financial items | 1,626 | 7,591 | 12,121 |
| Income for the period | 1,626 | 7,591 | 12,121 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,626 | 7,591 | 12,115 |
| BALANCE SHEET as per end of period | |||
| Non-current assets | 65,410 | 60,720 | 63,883 |
| Current assets | 268 | 936 | 2,021 |
| Total assets | 65,678 | 61,656 | 65,904 |
| Shareholders' equity | 55,274 | 51,403 | 53,647 |
| Non-current liabilities | 6,864 | 7,450 | 7,660 |
| Current liabilities | 3,540 | 2,803 | 4,597 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 65,678 | 61,656 | 65,904 |
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the EU, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with RFR 2 – Accounting for Legal Entities, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. New or amended IFRSs and IFRIC interpretations have not had any effect on the Group's or Parent Company's earnings or financial position.
The definitions for the alternative performance measures net asset value, debt-equities ratio, equity ratio, market value of the equities portfolio and interest-bearing net debt are provided in the 2017 Annual Report. These alternative performance measures are essential for the understanding and evaluation of an investment company's business.
In accordance with IFRS 13, financial instruments are measured at fair value according to a three level hierarchy. Classification is based on input data that is used in measuring the instruments. Instruments in Level 1 are valued according to quoted prices for identical instruments in an active market. Instruments in Level 2 are valued in a valuation model which uses input data that are directly or indirectly observable in the market. Instruments in Level 3 are valued using a valuation technique based on input data that are not observable in a market.
Responsibility for the measurement of fair value rests with management. ISDA master agreements exist with the pertinent counterparties.
| 03/31/2018 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Equities | 107,181 | - | 208 | 107,389 |
| Total assets | 107,181 | - | 208 | 107,389 |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Option component of | ||||
| exchangeable bond | - | -250 | - | -250 |
| Derivatives, etc. | - | -55 | - | -55 |
| Total liabilities | - | -305 | - | -305 |
No changes have been made between levels compared with the preceding year.
The dominant risk in Industrivärden's business is share price risk, i.e., the risk of a change in value caused by changes in share prices. A 1% change in the share price of the holdings in the equities portfolio as per March 31, 2018, would have affected its market value by approximately +/– SEK 1,100 M.
During the first quarter 2018, dividend income was received from associated companies.
Building tools?
Free accounts include 100 API calls/year for testing.
Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.