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BTS Group

Interim / Quarterly Report Nov 21, 2017

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BTS GROUP AB (PUBL) Interim report January 1–September 30, 2017

Vision

The global leader in turning strategy into action.

Healthy growth and sharp earnings improvement

January 1 – September 30, 2017

  • Net sales amounted to MSEK 874.4 (771.3). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 11 percent.
  • Profit before tax increased by 27 percent to MSEK 86.6 (68.2).
  • Profit after tax increased by 26 percent to MSEK 57.7 (45.8).
  • Earnings per share before dilution increased by 26 percent to SEK 3.09 (2.46).

Third quarter 2017

  • Net sales amounted to MSEK 268.8 (265.3). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 5 percent.
  • Profit before tax increased by 11 percent to MSEK 30.0 (26.9).
  • Profit after tax increased by 10 percent to MSEK 20.1 (18.2).
  • Earnings per share before dilution increased by 10 percent to SEK 1.08 (0.98).

NET SALES AND PROFIT BEFORE TAX Rolling 12 months

BTS is a global professional services firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with more than 500 professionals in 35 offices located on six continents. We focus on the people side of strategy, working with leaders at all levels to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver results. At our core, we believe people learn best by doing. For 30 years, we've been designing fun, powerful experiences™ that have a profound and lasting impact on people and their careers. We inspire new ways of thinking, build critical capabilities and unleash business success. It's strategy made personal.

We serve a wide range of client needs, including: Assessment centers for talent selection and development, Strategy alignment and execution, Business acumen, Leadership and sales training programs, and On-the-job business simulations and application tools. For more information, please visit www.bts.com. Q3

We partner with nearly 450 organizations, including over 30 of the world's 100 largest global corporations. Our major clients are some of the most respected names in business: AT&T, Chevron, Coca-Cola, Ericsson, Google, GSK, HP, HSBC, Salesforce.com, and Unilever.

1 | BTS INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1–SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 BTS INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1–SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 | 1 BTS is a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange and trades under the symbol BTS B.

CEO COMMENTS

Record-breaking profit and two acquisitions with great opportunities

We have had our best first nine months ever, with recordbreaking revenues and profit. Revenue increased by 11 percent and profit by 27 percent.

The positive trend was created by our investments in organic growth – in digital solutions, product development, marketing and organization – and in acquisitions, and by our efforts to increase margins.

During the third quarter, we also achieved recordbreaking profit, but the improvement is not at the same high tempo as under the first and second quarters. This is primarily due to changes in the foreign exchange rates, being positive during the first half of the year, instead being negative during the third quarter, and to the fact that the third quarter last year was relatively stronger.

After the end of the quarter, we made two very important acquisitions, which involved two important steps: establishing ourselves in a large new market and securing the opportunity to offer our customers a supplementary service with great potential.

Over the last fiscal year, Coach in a Box earned MGBP 9 with an operating margin of 15 percent. The company is a global leader in coaching, and has grown by over 25 percent per year over the last five years. It has an approach that is virtual, affordable, scalable, and research-based. Our combined services make us a stronger partner for our customers and provide many opportunities for growth.

Over the last financial year, MTAC in Cologne generated sales of MEUR 5. The organization has a lot of experience and talent, and a great track record of serving large demanding German and international businesses, resulting in long and deep customer relationships. It gives BTS

a base in German-speaking countries, which makes it Europe's by far largest market. It also allows us to serve our global clients better, and it creates significant growth potential.

In short, our development during 2017 and the two strategic acquisitions puts us in position for a very positive performance in 2018 and the years to follow.

Stockholm, November 21, 2017

Henrik Ekelund President and CEO of BTS Group AB (publ)

OPERATIONS

Sales

BTS's net sales for the nine-month period totaled MSEK 874.4 (771.3). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 11 percent.

Growth varied between the units: BTS Other Markets 23 percent, BTS North America 9 percent, APG 5 percent and BTS Europe 2 percent (growth measured in local currency).

Earnings

Operating profit (EBITA) for the nine-month period increased by 27 percent to MSEK 92.1 (72.4). Operating profit for the nine-month period was charged with MSEK 5.1 (3.6) for amortization of intangible assets attributable to acquisitions. Operating profit (EBIT) for the ninemonth period increased by 27 percent to MSEK 87.0 (68.8).

Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 11 percent (9). Operating margin (EBIT margin) was 10 percent (9).

Consolidated profit before tax for the nine-month period increased by 27 percent to MSEK 86.6 (68.2).

Earnings were positively affected by improved profit in BTS North America, BTS Other markets and APG, while weaker earnings in BTS Europe had a negative effect.

Third quarter

BTS's third-quarter net sales amounted to MSEK 268.8 (265.3). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, growth was 5 percent.

Operating profit (EBITA) increased by 10 percent in the third quarter to MSEK 31.6 (28.6). Operating profit for the third quarter was charged with MSEK 1.6 (1.5) for amortization of intangible assets attributable to acquisitions. Operating profit (EBIT) increased by 11 percent to MSEK 29.9 (27.1).

Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 12 percent (11). Operating margin (EBIT margin) was 11 percent (10).

Profit before tax for the third quarter increased by 11 percent to MSEK 30.0 (26.9).

Earnings were positively affected by improved profit in BTS North America and BTS Other markets, while weaker earnings in BTS Europe had a negative effect.

Market development

The market for BTS's services was stable and unchanged during the nine-month period.

The recognition of net sales by type of income was further developed as of the first quarter of 2017.

A new term, "program", has replaced the former term "seminars" to better reflect the terms used in the market.

Until 2016, the revenue type "licenses" comprised licensing revenue that is included in the delivery of "software." As of the start of 2017 and in future, "licenses" only includes such licensing revenue that is not included in the delivery of "software." The aim is to streamline revenue types for enhanced transparency.

REVENUE BY QUARTER

PROFIT BEFORE TAX BY QUARTER

PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND OPERATING MARGIN (EBITA) BY QUARTER

OPERATING UNITS

BTS North America consists of BTS's operations in North America excluding APG.

BTS Europe consists of operations in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.

BTS Other markets consists of operations in Australia, Brazil, China, Dubai, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand.

APG consists of operations in Advantage Performance Group in North America.

NET SALES PER OPERATING UNIT JANUARY 1–SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (2016)

NET SALES PER OPERATING UNIT

MSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
BTS North America 132.1 121.6 426.6 380.9 580.4 534.7
BTS Europe 36.9 40.7 118.0 120.0 189.6 191.6
BTS Other markets 76.3 75.3 243.3 189.9 324.1 270.7
APG 23.4 27.7 86.4 80.6 116.6 110.7
Total 268.8 265.3 874.4 771.3 1,210.7 1,107.6

OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE AMORTIZATION

OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (EBITA) PER OPERATING UNIT

MSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
BTS North America 19.7 15.1 58.1 41.5 75.5 58.9
BTS Europe 0.1 1.8 0.9 8.5 17.4 25.0
BTS Other markets 11.5 11.4 31.1 22.4 41.5 32.9
APG 0.3 0.3 2.1 0.0 2.8 0.7
Total 31,6 28,6 92,1 72,4 137,2 117,5

BTS North America

Net sales for BTS's operations in North America amounted to MSEK 426.6 (380.9) for the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 9 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 58.1 (41.5) for the nine-month period. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 14 percent (11).

Net sales amounted to MSEK 132.1 (121.6) in the third quarter. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 14 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 19.7 (15.1) in the third quarter. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 15 percent (12).

BTS North America reported a positive trend during the third quarter, with growth in revenue and profit.

BTS Europe

Net sales for BTS Europe amounted to MSEK 118.0 (120.0) for the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 2 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 0.9 (8.5)

for the nine-month period. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 1 percent (7).

Net sales amounted to MSEK 36.9 (40.7) in the third quarter. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue declined by 6 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 0.1 (1.8) in the third quarter. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 0 percent (5).

Decreased profits in BTS Europe in 2017 compared with the preceding year were caused by a greater number of postponed projects than normal,and by a change in the revenue mix, with a higher share of customizations.

BTS Other markets

Net sales for BTS Other markets amounted to MSEK 243.3 (189.9) for the nine-month period. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 23 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 31.1 (22.4) for the nine-month period. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 13 percent (12).

Net sales amounted to MSEK 76.3 (75.3) in the third quarter. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 3 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 11.5 (11.4) in the third quarter. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 15 percent (15).

In total, development of BTS Other markets has been positive for the nine-month period. During the third quarter growth was temporarily lower.

APG

Net sales for the nine-month period totaled MSEK 86.4 (80.6). Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue grew by 5 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 2.1 (0.0) for the nine-month period. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 2 percent (0).

Net sales amounted to MSEK 23.4 (27.7) in the third quarter. Adjusted for changes in foreign exchange rates, revenue declined by 11 percent. Operating profit (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 0.3 (0.3) in the third quarter. Operating margin (EBITA margin) was 1 percent (1).

After four strong quarters, APG reported negative growth for the third quarter, but maintains the same level of earnings as the previous year.

Financial position

BTS's cash flow from operating activities during the ninemonth period amounted to MSEK 55.7 (44.5).

Available cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 117.6 (126.5) at the end of the period. The company's interestbearing loans attributable to previously implemented acquisitions amounted to MSEK 34.4 (24.4) at the end of the period.

BTS's equity ratio was 61 percent (63) at the end of the period.

The company had no outstanding conversion loans at the balance sheet date.

Employees

At September 30, the number of employees at BTS was 540 (527).

The average number of employees for the nine-month period was 535 (490). Most of the increase in personnel was due to an acquisition in Italy in July 2016. Apart from the acquisition in Italy, a net 17 individuals were recruited during the nine-month period, the vast majority in BTS Other markets.

Parent Company

The Parent Company's net sales amounted to MSEK 1.9 (1.7) and profit after net financial items amounted to MSEK 42.1 (38.9). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 0.2 (0.4).

Outlook for 2017

Profit before tax is expected to be significantly better than the previous year.

Events after the end of the period

BTS acquires Coach in a Box to further strengthen its customer offering

In October 2017, BTS signed an agreement on the acquisition of Coach in a Box Holdings Ltd. Details regarding the acquisition were communicated in a press release on October 23, 2017.

BTS'S OFFICES ON DIFFERENT CONTINENTS

BTS acquires MTAC to build a base on the German-speaking market in Europe

In November 2017, BTS signed an agreement on the acquisition of MTAC GmbH. Details regarding the acquisition were communicated in a press release on November 6, 2017.

Risks and uncertainties

The Group's material risks and uncertainties include market and business risks, operational risks and financial risks. Business and market risks may relate to greater customer exposure for specific sectors and companies as well as sensitivity to market conditions. Operational risks include dependence on individuals, skills supply and intellectual property as well as BTS meeting the high quality demands of its clients. Financial risks mainly relate to foreign exchange and credit risks.

The management of risks and uncertainties is described in the 2016 Annual Report. BTS is considered to have a good spread of risks across companies and sectors and operational risks are handled in a structured manner through well-established processes. Day-to-day exposure to currency fluctuations is limited since revenue and costs are mainly in the same currency in each market, and credit risk is limited since BTS only accepts creditworthy counterparties. No new material risks or uncertainties are deemed to have arisen during 2017.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

In order to prepare the financial statements in conformity with IFRS, Corporate Management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting principles and the recognized amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and costs. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and a number of other factors that are regarded as reasonable under prevailing conditions. Actual outcomes can deviate from these estimates and assumptions. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed regularly.

Accounting principles

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the EU, RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The parent company's statements have been prepared in accordance with RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities and the Annual Accounts Act. No new or revised IFRSs that took effect in 2017 impacted the Group. The accounting policies and basis of calculation were unchanged compared with the 2016 Annual Report. Significant accounting policies and valuation principles are found on pages 64–67 of the 2016 Annual Report.

IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, takes effect on January 1, 2018. BTS will apply IFRS 15 from January 1, 2018 and in 2018 will restate the financial statements for 2017 in accordance with IFRS 15. BTS has commenced a review of the effects that the transition to IFRS 15 will have on the financial statements. No

quantitative assessments or calculations had been completed as at September 30, 2017. The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is considered to correspond to the carrying amount.

Nomination Committee

As previously announced, a Nomination Committee has been appointed. In consultation with Chairman of the Board Reinhold Geijer, BTS's three largest shareholders have appointed the following individuals to serve on the Nomination Committee:

  • Anders Dahl, appointed by Henrik Ekelund
  • Erik Durhan, appointed by Nordea Fonder
  • Reinhold Geijer, Chairman of the Board of BTS Group AB
  • Stefan af Petersens, own holding.

Anders Dahl has been appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee.

The task of the Committee is to put forward proposals prior to the 2018 Annual General Meeting for Chairman of the annual meeting, the Board, the Chairman of the Board, and auditors, and proposals for Board member fees and fees to the company's auditors.

Shareholders in BTS Group AB are welcome to submit proposals to the Chairman of the Nomination Committee at the following address: Nomination Committee, BTS Group AB, Grevgatan 34, SE-114 53 Stockholm.

The proposed composition of the Board of the Directors will be announced in the notice convening the next Annual General Meeting.

Financial calendar

Year-end report 2017 February 20, 2018 Interim report January–March 2018 May 16, 2018 Interim report April–June 2018 August 21, 2018

Stockholm, November 21, 2017

Henrik Ekelund CEO

This report has not been reviewed by BTS's auditor.

Contact information

Henrik Ekelund CEO Tel: +46 8 587 070 00
Stefan Brown CFO Tel: +46 8 587 070 62
Michael Wallin Head of Investor Tel: +46 8 587 070 02
Relations Mobile: +46 70 878 80 19

For further information, visit our website www.bts.com

BTS Group AB (publ) Grevgatan 34 SE-114 53 Stockholm SWEDEN

Tel. +46 8 587 070 00 Fax. +46 8 587 070 01 Company registration number: 556566-7119

GROUP INCOME STATEMENT, SUMMARY

KSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
Net sales 268,793 265,251 874,365 771,290 1,210,720 1,107,644
Operating expenses –234,910 –234,682 –774,805 –693,165 –1,063,761 –982,121
Depreciation of property, plant,
and equipment
–2,318 –1,981 –7,454 –5,747 –9,723 –8,016
Amortization of intangible assets –1,623 –1,500 –5,065 –3,628 –7,246 –5,808
Operating profit 29,943 27,089 87,041 68,751 129,989 111,699
Net financial items –172 –188 –603 –543 –852 –792
Associated company, profit after tax 191 191 191
Profit before tax 29,962 26,901 86,630 68,207 129,329 110,907
Taxes –9,834 –8,669 –28,932 –22,393 –43,627 –37,088
Profit for the period 20,128 18,232 57,698 45,815 85,702 73,818
attributable to the shareholders
of the parent company
20,128 18,232 57,698 45,815 85,702 73,818
Earnings per share, before dilution
of shares, SEK
1.08 0.98 3.09 2.46 4.60 3.96
Number of shares at end of the period 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370
Average number of shares before dilution 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370 18,646,370
Earnings per share, after dilution
of shares, SEK
1.07 0.98 3.06 2.46 4.54 3.96
Average number of shares after dilution 18,856 961 18,646,370 18,856 961 18,646,370 18,856 961 18,646,370
Dividend per share, SEK 2.50

GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

KSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
Profit for the period 20,128 18,232 57,698 45,815 85,702 73,818
Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
Items that may be reclassified
to profit or loss
Translation differences in equity –21,059 7,182 –50,606 12,639 –34,714 28,531
Other comprehensive income for the period,
net of tax
–21,059 7,182 –50,606 12,639 –34,714 28,531
Total comprehensive income for the period –932 25,414 7,092 58,453 50,988 102,349
attributable to the shareholders
of the parent company
–932 25,414 7,092 58,453 50,988 102,349

GROUP BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY

KSEK 30 Sep
2017
30 Sep
2016
31 Dec
2016
Assets
Goodwill 247,543 263,340 272,488
Other intangible assets 33,580 39,729 41,448
Financial assets 29,059 20,768 22,009
Financial assets 8,684 12,291 10,168
Total non-current assets 318,867 336,128 346,112
Trade receivables 254,378 210,174 361,021
Other current assets 143,541 121,513 101,092
Cash and cash equivalents 117,647 126,548 135,433
Total current assets 515,567 458,236 597,547
TOTAL ASSETS 834,434 794,364 943,659
Equity and liabilities
Equity 507,343 498,714 543,094
Non-current liabilities 40,268 58,313 50,731
Current liabilities 286,823 237,336 349,834
Total liabilities 327,091 295,650 400,565
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 834,434 794,364 943,659

GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT, SUMMARY

KSEK Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Jan–Dec
2016
Cash flow before changes in working capital 66,713 57 097 99,888
Cash flow from changes in working capital –11,045 –12,646 –52,404
Cash flow from operating activities 55,668 44,451 47,485
Cash flow from investing activities 1 –25,294 –27,004 –26,470
Cash flow from financing activities 2 –37,496 –36,680 –36,498
Cash flow for the period –7,123 –19,232 –15,482
Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 135,433 139,547 139,547
Translation differences in cash and cash
equivalents –10,663 6,234 11,369
Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance 117,647 126,548 135,433

The consideration paid in acquisitions is MSEK 9.6 (16.5); the remainder relates to acquisitions of non-current assets.

The dividend to shareholders was MSEK 46.6 (43.8); the remainder relates to changes in loans.

GROUP CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

KSEK Total equity
30 Sep 2017
Total equity
30 Sep 2016
Total equity
31 Dec 2016
Opening balance 543,094 483,255 483,255
Dividend to shareholders –46,616 –43,819 –43,819
Other 3,773 825 1,309
Total comprehensive income for the period 7,092 58,453 102,349
Closing balance 507,344 498,714 543,094

GROUP CONSOLIDATED KEY RATIOS

KSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
Net sales, KSEK 268,793 265,251 874,365 771,290 1,210,720 1,107,644
EBITA (Profit before interest,
tax and amortization), KSEK
31,565 28,589 92,107 72,378 137,236 117,507
EBIT (Operating profit), KSEK 29,943 27,089 87,041 68,751 129,989 111,699
EBITA margin (Profit before interest,
tax and amortization margin), %
12 11 11 9 11 11
EBIT margin (Operating margin ), % 11 10 10 9 11 10
Profit margin, % 7 7 7 6 7 7
Operating capital, KSEK 424,092 432,937
Return on equity, % 16 14
Return on operating capital, % 30 28
Equity ratio, at end of the period, % 61 63 61 63 61 58
Cash flow, KSEK 15,154 54,564 –7,123 –19,232 –3,373 –15,482
Cash and cash equivalents, at end
of the period, KSEK
117,647 126,548 117,647 126,548 117,647 135,433
Average number of employees 537 525 535 490 508 498
Number of employees at end of the period 540 527 540 527 540 523
Revenues for the year per employee, KSEK 2,384 2,224

PARENT COMPANY'S INCOME STATEMENT, SUMMARY

KSEK July–Sep
2017
July–Sep
2016
Jan–Sep
2017
Jan–Sep
2016
Oct–Sep
2016/17
Jan–Dec
2016
Net sales 435 326 1,895 1,740 2,230 2,075
Operating expenses –666 –150 –1,935 –1,438 –2,405 –1,909
Operating profit –231 176 –40 302 –175 166
Net financial items –30 15,052 42,103 38,637 45,851 42,384
Profit before tax –260 15,228 42,063 38,938 45,675 42,550
Taxes 0 0 0 0 –747 –747
Profit for the period –260 15,228 42,063 38,938 44,929 41,803

PARENT COMPANY'S BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY

KSEK 30 Sep 2017 30 Sep 2016 31 Dec 2016
Assets
Financial assets 123,015 113,535 113,457
Other current assets 16,103 17,144 21,245
Cash and cash equivalents 233 383 182
Total assets 139,351 131,061 134,884
Equity and liabilities
Equity 104,565 106,253 109,118
Liabilities 34,785 24,807 25,766
Total equity and liabilities 139,351 131,061 134,884

DEFINITIONS

Earnings per share

Earnings attributable to the parent company's shareholders divided by number of shares.

EBITA margin (Profit before interest, tax and amortization margin)

Operating profit before interest, tax and amortization as a percentage of net sales.

EBIT margin (Operating margin)

Operating profit after depreciation as a percentage of net sales.

Profit margin

Profit for the period as a percentage of net sales.

Operating capital

Total balance sheet reduced by liquid funds and other interest-bearing assets and reduced by non-interest bearing liabilities.

Return on equity

Profit after tax as a percentage of average equity.

Return on operating capital

Operating profit as a percentage of average operating capital.

Equity ratio

Equity as a percentage of total balance sheet.

The global leader in turning strategy into action

BTS focuses on the people side of strategy, working with leaders at all levels to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver results. At our core, we believe people learn best by doing. For 30 years, we've been designing fun, powerful experiences™ that have a profound and lasting impact on people and their careers. We inspire new ways of thinking, build critical capabilities and unleash business success. It's strategy made personal.

Vision

The global leader in turning strategy into action.

Purpose

We inspire and equip people to do the best work of their lives, creating better businesses and a better planet.

Value proposition

We make strategy personal and drive great execution. Our unforgettable experiences create levels of alignment, mindset, and capability that deliver better results, faster.

Financial goals

BTS's financial goals over time are to reach:

  • A revenue growth, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, of 20 percent, primarily organic.
  • An EBITA margin of 15 percent.
  • An equity ratio that does not fall below 50 percent over extended periods.

BTS AMSTERDAM Rieker business park John M. Keynesplein 13 1066 EP Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel. + 31 (0)20 615 15 14 Fax. +31 (0)20 388 00 65

BTS BRUSSELS Rue d'Arenberg 44 1000 Brussels Belgium Tel. +32 (0) 2 27 415 10

BTS HELSINKI Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 6 A 00130 Helsinki Finland Tel. +358 50 524 5874

BTS LONDON 1 Queen Caroline Street London W6 9YN UK Tel. +44 20 7368 4180

BTS MUNICH Theresienhoehe 28 80339 Munich Germany Tel. +49 89 244 40 7036

BTS PARIS 57, rue de Seine 75006 Paris France Tel. +33 1 40 15 07 43

BTS STOCKHOLM Head office Grevgatan 34 114 53 Stockholm Sweden Tel. +46 8 58 70 70 00 Fax. +46 8 58 70 70 01

ADVANTAGE

PERFORMANCE GROUP 100 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 306 San Rafael, CA 94903 USA Tel. +1 800 494 6646 Fax. +1 415 925 9512

BTS AUSTIN Frost Bank Building 401 Congress Avenue Suite 2740 Austin, Texas 78701 USA Tel. +1 512 474 1416 Fax. +1 512 474 1433

BTS BROOKLYN 280 1st Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 USA Tel. +1 718 832 2118 Fax . +1 718 832 2899

BTS CHICAGO 200 South Wacker Drive Suite 925 Chicago, IL 60606 USA Tel. +1 312 509 4750 Fax. +1 312 509 4781

BTS LOS ANGELES P.O. Box 10366 Marina del Rey, CA 90295 USA Tel. +1 424 202 6952

BTS NEW YORK 60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 2434 New York, NY, 10165 USA Tel. +1 646 378 3730 Fax. +1 646 378 3731

BTS PHILADELPHIA

101 West Elm St Suite 310 Conshohocken, PA 19428 USA Tel. (toll free) +1 800 445 7089 Tel. +1 484 391 2900 Fax. +1 415 362 4270

BTS PHOENIX 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 120 Phoenix, AZ 85016 USA

Tel. +1 480 948 2777 Fax. +1 480 948 2928

BTS SAN FRANCISCO 222 Kearny Street, Ste 1000 San Francisco, CA 94108 USA Tel. +1 415 362 4200

Fax. +1 415 449 6119 BTS STAMFORD 300 First Stamford Place Stamford, CT 06902 USA Tel. +1 203 316 2740

Fax. +1 203 316 2750

BTS BANGALORE Vatika Business Center Divyashree Chambers, 2nd Floor, Wing A O'Shaugnessy Road, Langford Town Bangalore 560025 India Tel. +91 80 4291 1111 Ext 116 Fax. +91 40 4291 1222

BTS BANGKOK 128/27 Phyathai Plaza Building (4th Floor) Phyathai Rd. Kwaeng Thung Phyathai Khet Ratchathewi Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel. +66 2 216 5974

BTS BILBAO c/o Simon Bolivar 27-1, Office No. 4 Bilbao 48013 Spain Tel. +34 94 423 5594 Fax. +34 94 423 689

BTS DUBAI

10th Floor, Swiss Tower Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel. +971 4 279 8341 Fax. +971 4 279 8399

BTS JOHANNESBURG

267 West Avenue, 1st Floor Centurion 0046, Gauteng South Africa Tel. +27 12 663 6909 Fax. +27 12 663 6887

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Viale Fulvio Testi 223 20162 Milan, Italy Tel. +39 02 6611 6364 Fax +39 02 642 6058

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BTS MUMBAI

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