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Quarterly Report Oct 17, 2017

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Interim Management Statement January-September 2017

Highlights during the third quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value*, based on estimated market values for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries, amounted to SEK 380,140 m. (SEK 497 per share) on September 30, 2017, an increase of SEK 3,404 m., or 1 percent, during the quarter.
  • Reported net asset value1) * amounted to SEK 335,581 m. (SEK 439 per share) on September 30, 2017, an increase of SEK 4,343 m. (SEK 6 per share), or 1 percent, during the quarter.
  • Listed Core Investments generated a total return* of 2 percent. Shares in Ericsson were purchased for SEK 1,245 m., increasing our ownership to 6.6 percent of the capital and 22.2 percent of the votes.
  • Within Patricia Industries, reported sales growth for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries was 7 percent. Organic growth was 3 percent. Mölnlycke distributed EUR 450 m. to Patricia Industries.
  • The value of Investor's investments in EQT increased by 3 percent in constant currency. Net cash flow from EQT amounted to SEK 340 m.

Financial information, year to date 2017

  • Adjusted net asset value growth and reported net asset value growth, including dividend added back, amounted to 14 percent and 15 percent respectively.
  • Contribution to reported net asset value amounted to SEK 35,504 m. (18,881), of which: Listed Core Investments SEK 43,602 m. (23,595), Patricia Industries SEK -121 m. (2,838), and EQT SEK 1,774 m. (1,392). Dividends paid amounted to SEK 8,411 m.
  • Leverage* (net debt/reported total assets) was 3.4 percent on September 30, 2017 (5.3).
  • Consolidated net sales for the period was SEK 25,430 m. (22,995). Consolidated profit/loss for the period, which includes unrealized change in value, was SEK 45,314 m. (SEK 59.28 basic earnings per share), compared to SEK 24,485 m. (SEK 32.08 basic earnings per share) for the same period 2016.
Total return
NAV (%)** Investor B (%) SIXRX (%)
Q3 2017 1.3 -0.9 1.5
YTD 14.6 21.4 12.5
1 year 18.5 31.8 16.3
5 years 18.8 26.7 15.9
10 years 8.9 13.0 8.0
20 years 8.4 10.9 9.1
**Reported NAV, Incl. dividend added back
9/30 2017
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share 497
NAV, SEK per share* 439
Share price (B-share), SEK 402.30

Overview annual average performance

1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively. * Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 16 and 22.

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the first nine months of 2017, our adjusted net asset value increased by 14 percent, including dividends added back. Our total shareholder return amounted to 21 percent, while the SIXRX Return Index advanced by 12 percent. During the third quarter, the corresponding net asset value growth was 1 percent. Our total shareholder return was -1 percent, while the SIXRX Return Index was up by 2 percent.

Currently we are seeing a solid development in the global economy, although the picture differs between geographies and segments. A number of geopolitical risks remain and we are still in the dark when it comes to the potential effects of the gradual unwinding of the ultralight monetary policies. Given the macroeconomic uncertainty, continued focus on improving agility and preparing for different scenarios remains key for us and our companies.

Listed Core Investments

Listed Core Investments generated a total return of 2 percent during the third quarter, mainly driven by Atlas Copco and Wärtsilä, while Ericsson weighed on performance.

During the quarter, we acquired additional shares in Ericsson for SEK 1.2 bn. Just after the end of the quarter, Ericsson's Nomination Committee proposed Ronnie Leten as the new Chairman of the Ericsson board. Ronnie Leten has a very strong track record of creating shareholder value and we believe that he is the right person to lead the company's board going forward. With recent management changes, the strategic direction with increased business focus, and the announced board proposals, we believe that important steps have been taken to realize the company's long-term potential. As a long-term owner, we are committed to actively supporting Ericsson on this journey.

A new management team and five board members were appointed for Epiroc, which is planned to be listed in 2018.

Wärtsilä received a number of important orders within the Energy segment in growth markets such as Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Some significant acquisitions were announced by our companies. ABB announced the USD 2.6 bn. acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions, which will strengthen the company's position in electrification, especially in North America. Nasdaq announced the USD 0.7 bn. acquisition of eVestment, an industry leading data, content and analytics platform for the investment industry.

Patricia Industries

Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of 1 percent in constant currency. Underlying profitability was lower than last year, but improved sequentially. During the quarter, Mölnlycke distributed EUR 450 m. to Patricia Industries, reflecting the company's continued strong cash flow generation.

Sales growth was weak in the quarter, and Mölnlycke is increasing its focus on bringing forward and launching new innovative products, and on capturing growth opportunities in Emerging Markets.

Permobil reported organic sales growth of 3 percent in constant currency, and the margin improved. Encouragingly, the demand for the new wheelchair models continued to develop favorably.

Laborie grew 3 percent organically in constant currency, with margins improving compared to last year.

Aleris' organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency, and profitability improved compared to last year. The initiatives to improve efficiency and build Aleris into a high-quality service provider continue.

BraunAbility reported organic sales growth of 11 percent in constant currency, driven by the roll-out of new products. The margin was essentially flat.

EQT

Within EQT, activity remained high. The value of our investments in EQT increased by 3 percent in constant currency in the quarter, and the net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 0.3 bn.

Active ownership and capital allocation

Our operating priorities: to grow net asset value, operate efficiently and pay a steadily rising dividend, remain firm.

In our work as an engaged owner, sustainability is a prioritized area. Of course, we must operate in a sustainable way at Investor, but our biggest impact comes through our active work in the boards of our companies. Our view is clear: sustainability is never an obstacle for long-term profitable growth, it is a prerequisite. Companies that are at the forefront within sustainability, both when it comes to processes and its integration into the business, improve the odds of winning market share and attracting the best talents, key ingredients in achieving long-term profitable and sustainable growth.

With leverage of some 3 percent, our financial flexibility is strong. We continue to look for attractive investment opportunities, but in this market, characterized by fierce competition for assets, we will stay focused and disciplined. We will invest when we find the right opportunities at the right prices, always with the ambition to continue to create long-term value for you, dear fellow shareholders.

Johan Forssell

Net asset value overview

Reported values Adjusted values5)
Contribution
Number of
shares
9/30 2017
Ownership
capital/votes1)
(%)
9/30 2017
Share of total
assets (%)
9/30 2017
to net
asset value,
SEK m.
YTD 2017
Value,
SEK m.2)
9/30 2017
Value,
SEK m.2)
12/31 2016
Value,
SEK m.
9/30 2017
Value,
SEK m.
12/31 2016
Listed Core Investments3)
Atlas Copco 207 645 611 16.9/22.3 20 14 465 71 197 57 437 71 197 57 437
SEB 456 198 927 20.8/20.8 14 7 689 48 905 43 725 48 905 43 725
ABB 232 165 142 10.7/10.7 13 3 726 46 735 44 592 46 735 44 592
AstraZeneca 51 587 810 4.1/4.1 8 3 800 28 296 25 732 28 296 25 732
Wärtsilä 34 866 544 17.7/17.7 6 6 140 19 964 14 257 19 964 14 257
Saab 32 778 098 30.0/39.5 4 2 539 13 547 11 181 13 547 11 181
Sobi 107 594 165 39.5/39.5 4 1 926 13 406 11 480 13 406 11 480
Electrolux 47 866 133 15.5/30.0 4 2 728 13 216 10 846 13 216 10 846
Nasdaq 19 394 142 11.6/11.6 4 512 12 195 11 842 12 195 11 842
Ericsson 220 347 348 6.6/22.2 3 -1 129 10 299 10 378 10 299 10 378
Husqvarna 97 052 157 16.8/32.8 2 1 277 8 097 6 883 8 097 6 883
Total Listed Core Investments 82 43 6024) 285 857 248 354 285 857 248 354
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 99/99 5 1 677 18 478 21 067 54 020 54 298
Permobil 94/90 1 214 4 137 3 923 8 519 7 297
Laborie 97/97 1 -576 4 352 4 928 4 6576) 4 6576)
Aleris 100/100 1 66 4 019 3 940 4 634 4 686
BraunAbility 95/95 1 -293 2 843 3 136 2 710 2 8206)
Vectura 100/100 1 26 2 192 2 161 2 036 2 156
Grand Group 100/100 0 10 196 181 618 648
10 1 124 36 217 39 336 77 193 76 561
3 Scandinavia 40/40 1 425 4 150 5 446 7 732 8 144
Financial Investments 2 -1 504 7 289 10 024 7 289 10 024
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 14 -1214) 47 656 54 806 92 215 94 728
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 67 034 69 195 111 592 109 117
EQT 4 1 7744) 13 981 13 996 13 981 13 996
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 -9 7514,7) 22 -327 22 -327
Total Assets excl. cash
Patricia Industries
100 347 517 316 829 392 075
Gross debt* -30 681 -33 461 -30 681 356 752
-33 461
Gross cash* 18 745 16 710 18 745 16 710
Of which Patricia Industries 19 377 14 389 19 377 14 389
Net debt -11 936 -16 752 -11 936 -16 752
Net Asset Value 35 504 335 581 300 077 380 140 340 000
Net Asset Value per share 439 393 497 445

1) Calculated in accordance with the disclosure regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and Finnish regulations.

2) Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable. The subsidiaries and the partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition method and equity method respectively.

3) Valued according to the class of share held by Investor, with the exception of Saab and Electrolux, for which the most actively traded class of share is used.

4) Including management costs, of which Listed Core Investments SEK 71 m., Patricia Industries SEK 166 m., EQT SEK 6 m. and Groupwide SEK 77 m.

5) As supplementary information, major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries presented at estimated market values.

6) Presented at invested amount as the portfolio company was acquired less than eighteen months ago.

7) Including paid dividend of SEK 8,411 m.

Valuation overview

Business area Valuation methodology
Listed Core Investments Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method.
The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and indices. Other methodologies may
also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments are valued at invested amount during the first 18 months
following the acquisition.
Partner-owned
investments
Reported value based on the equity method.
The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation mulitples for relevant listed peers and indices. New investments are
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Financial investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries - valuation overview

In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values of the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to facilitate the evaluation of Investor's net asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP, information also increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Core Investments and our major wholly-owned subsidiaries and 3 Scandinavia.

While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect how the stock market values similar companies.

The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise Value (EV)/LTM* operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. While we focus on EBITA when evaluating the performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly available, and therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity value is multiplied by Patricia Industries' share of capital.

Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of closed add-on acquisitions and certain nonrecurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for each company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost.

Investments made less than 18 months ago are valued at the invested amount.

*Last twelve months

Patricia Industries – valuation overview

9/30, 2017
54 020
Comments
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 17.2x
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 16.0x
Valued at invested amount as the acquisition was made less than 18 months ago
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 13.0x
Adjustments to the reported operating profit during the last 12 months made
Valuation mainly based on the estimated market value of the property portfolio
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 10.5x
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 7.1x
7 289 Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid)
92 215
8 519
4 657
4 634
2 710
2 036
618
7 732

Overview

Net asset value

During the nine-month period 2017, reported net asset value increased from SEK 300.1 bn. to SEK 335.6 bn. The change in net asset value, with dividend added back, was 15 percent during the period (10), of which 1 percent during the third quarter (12). The corresponding total return of the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SIXRX) was 12 percent and 2 percent respectively.

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2016 figures. For income statement items and cash flow items, the figures in parentheses refer to the same period last year.

Net debt

Net debt* totaled SEK 11,936 m. on September 30, 2017 (16,752), corresponding to leverage of 3.4 percent (5.3).

Investor's net debt

SEK m. YTD 2017
Opening net debt -16 752
Listed Core Investments
Dividends 7 216
Investments, net of proceeds -1 246
Management cost -71
Total 5 899
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 7 387
Investments -165
Internal transfer to Investor -1 605
Management cost -166
Other1) -463
Total 4 988
EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 3 421
Draw-downs (investments and management fees) -1 626
Management cost -6
Total 1 789
Investor Groupwide
Dividends paid -8 411
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 1 605
Management cost -77
Other2) -977
Closing net debt -11 936

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid.

2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.

Performance by business area in summary

Q3 2017 Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 834 -5 3 0 832
Other operating income 2 2
Changes in value 3 431 188 352 10 3 981
Net sales 8 303 8 303
Management cost -23 -47 -2 -23 -95
Other profit/loss items -7 497 -1 -153 -7 650
Profit/loss for the period 4 242 945 352 -165 5 373
Non-controlling interest 4 4
Other effects on equity -844 -147 -44 -1 035
Contribution to net asset value 4 242 105 205 -209 4 343
Net asset value by business area 9/30 2017
Carrying amount 285 857 47 656 13 981 22 347 517
Investor's net debt/cash 19 377 -31 313 -11 936
Total net assets including net debt/cash 285 857 67 034 13 981 -31 291 335 581
Q3 2016 Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 1 959 10 2 0 1 972
Other operating income 9 9
Changes in value 28 531 -250 -36 -8 28 236
Net sales 7 871 7 871
Management cost -21 -62 -2 -21 -107
Other profit/loss items -6 902 -2 -306 -7 210
Profit/loss for the period 30 468 676 -37 -335 30 772
Non-controlling interest 1 1
Other effects on equity 780 264 -218 827
Contribution to net asset value 30 468 1 457 227 -553 31 600
Net asset value by business area 9/30 2016
Carrying amount 240 801 57 656 13 300 -163 311 594
Investor's net debt/cash 9 602 -30 513 -20 911
Total net assets including net debt/cash 240 801 67 258 13 300 -30 676 290 683

Listed Core Investments

Listed Core Investments contributed to the net asset value with SEK 43,602 m. during the nine-month period 2017 (23,595), of which SEK 4,242 m. during the third quarter (30,468).

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Contribution to net asset value, Listed Core Investments

SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Changes in value 3 431 36 245 16 174
Dividends 834 7 428 7 488
Management cost -23 -71 -66
Totalt 4 242 43 602 23 595

The combined total return amounted to 18 percent during the nine-month period 2017, of which 2 percent during the third quarter.

Dividends

Dividends received totaled SEK 7,428 m. during the ninemonth period (7,488), of which SEK 834 m. during the third quarter. In total, we expect to receive approximately SEK 8.3 bn. in dividends during 2017.

Listed Core Investments

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q3 2017
YTD 2017
Contribution Total Contribution Total
to net asset return, to net asset return,
Value, SEK value, Investor1) value, Investor1)
m. SEK m. (%) SEK m. (%)
Atlas Copco 71 197 4 320 6.5 14 465 25.2
SEB 48 905 2 470 5.3 7 689 17.6
ABB 46 735 -1 764 -3.6 3 726 8.4
AstraZeneca 28 296 -831 -2.8 3 800 14.8
Wärtsilä 19 964 2 726 15.6 6 140 43.1
Saab 13 547 -79 -0.6 2 539 22.7
Sobi 13 406 -570 -4.1 1 926 16.8
Electrolux 13 216 199 1.5 2 728 25.2
Nasdaq 12 195 510 4.3 512 4.3
Ericsson 10 299 -2 689 -22.9 -1 129 -10.9
Husqvarna 8 097 -26 -0.3 1 277 18.5
Total 285 857 4 264 43 673

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes and dividends added back, including add-on investments and/or divestments.

Investments and divestments

Third quarter

24,300,000 shares were purchased in Ericsson for SEK 1,245 m.

Earlier during the year

No investments or divestments were made.

A provider of power and automation technologies for utility and industry customers www.abb.com
A global, innovation-driven, integrated biopharmaceutical company www.astrazeneca.com
A provider of compressors, vacuum and air treatment systems, construction and mining
equipment, power tools and assembly systems
www.atlascopco.com
A provider of household appliances and appliances for professional use www.electrolux.com
A provider of communication technologies and services www.ericsson.com
A provider of outdoor power products, consumer watering products, cutting equipment and
diamond tools
www.husqvarnagroup.com
A provider of trading, exchange technology, information and public company services www.nasdaq.com
A provider of products, services and solutions for military defense and civil security www.saabgroup.com
A financial services group with the main focus on the Nordic countries, Germany and the Baltics www.sebgroup.com
A specialty healthcare company developing and delivering innovative therapies and services to
treat rare diseases
www.sobi.com
A provider of complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets www.wartsila.com

Patricia Industries contributed to the net asset value with SEK -121 m. during the nine-month period 2017 (2,838), of which SEK 105 m. during the third quarter (1,457).

Read more at www.patriciaindustries.com >>

During the nine-month period 2017, reported revenue growth for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries amounted to 11 percent, of which approximately 1 percent was organically. During the third quarter, reported revenue growth amounted to 7 percent. Organic growth was approximately 3 percent.

During the nine-month period 2017, EBITA amounted to SEK 3,556 m. for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries, flat compared to last year. During the third quarter, EBITA amounted to SEK 1,179 m., a decline of 6 percent compared to last year.

Investments, divestments and distributions

No major investments were made during the quarter. Divestments were made in the Nordics, Asia, and in the U.S., in total amounting to SEK 582 m.

Mölnlycke distributed SEK 4.3 bn. to Patricia Industries.

For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures related to Patricia Industries and its investments, see page 16. Definitions can be found on Investors website.

Major subsidiaries, performance1)

Patricia Industries, net cash

SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Beginning of period 14 760 14 389 14 616
Net cash flow 4 812 7 222 -3 519
Internal transfer to Investor - -1 605 -1 259
Other1) -195 -629 -235
End of period 19 377 19 377 9 602

1) Includes currency related effects, net interest and management cost.

Patricia Industries, net asset value

SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Beginning of period 52 314 54 806 51 095
Investments 57 158 5 972
Divestments -582 -1 376 -1 912
Distributions -4 291 -6 011 -537
Changes in value 159 80 3 038
End of period 47 656 47 656 57 656
Total, incl. cash 67 034 67 034 67 258

Patricia Industries, contribution to net asset value

SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Changes in value 159 80 3 038
Management cost -47 -166 -195
Other items -7 -35 -5
Total 105 -121 2 838
Q3 2017
Grand
SEK m. Mölnlycke Permobil Laborie Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 3 296 860 260 2 408 1 264 56 187 8 330
EBITDA 896 192 56 136 111 39 35 1 463
EBITDA, % 27 22 21 6 9 69 19 18
EBITA2) 749 158 51 77 103 13 28 1 179
EBITA, % 23 18 19 3 8 24 15 14
Cash flow items
EBITDA 896 192 56 136 111 39 35 1 463
Change in working capital 100 -34 -5 -142 -80 37 18 -107
Capital expenditures -80 -13 -14 -50 -10 -180 -28 -376
Operating cash flow 915 144 37 -56 21 -105 25 981
Acquisitions/divestments - -69 - -20 - -1 - -89
Shareholder
contribution/distribution -4 289 - - - - - - -4 289
Other -98 75 4 -65 -3 -1 -2 -90
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -3 471 150 41 -141 18 -106 23 -3 487

Major subsidiaries,

Grand
SEK m. Mölnlycke Permobil Laborie Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 10 307 2 601 848 7 715 3 405 154 476 25 506
EBITDA 2 795 489 192 437 245 102 42 4 301
EBITDA, % 27 19 23 6 7 66 9 17
EBITA2) 2 473 389 177 253 218 25 22 3 556
EBITA, % 24 15 21 3 6 16 5 14
Cash flow items
EBITDA 2 795 489 192 437 245 102 42 4 301
Change in working capital -567 23 -12 -131 -206 57 10 -827
Capital expenditures -334 -88 -30 -173 -32 -342 -61 -1 059
Operating cash flow 1 894 423 150 132 7 -183 -9 2 414
Acquisitions/divestments -62 -69 -48 -56 -495 -1 - -730
Shareholder
contribution/distribution -4 289 - - - - - - -4 289
Other -365 131 -45 -136 -28 -16 -1 -461
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -2 822 486 57 -60 -516 -200 -10 -3 066

1) This table presents the performance of the major subsidiaries within Patricia Industries. Smaller subsidiaries and internal eliminations not included.

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Read more at www.molnlycke.com >>

A provider of advanced products for treatment and prevention of wounds and single-use surgical solutions

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency, with similar growth in Wound Care and Surgical. Growth was driven by Emerging Markets, while the U.S. and Europe were essentially flat during the quarter.
  • Profitability was negatively impacted by costs related to the discontinuation of the rental model for negative pressure wound therapy pumps. Adjusted for these non-recurring costs, the EBITDA and EBITA margins would have been 1-2 and 3-4 percentage points higher, respectively.
  • Cash flow was strong during the quarter. Mölnlycke distributed EUR 450 m. to Patricia Industries. The balance sheet and financial flexibility remain strong.

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
EUR m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 345 1 076 350 1 057 1 448
Sales growth, % -2 2 3 6
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 1 2 4 6
EBITDA 94 292 109 317 403
EBITDA, % 27 27 31 30 28
EBITA 78 258 100 290 359
EBITA, % 23 24 29 27 25
Balance sheet items, EUR m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 1 204 909
2017 2016
Cash flow items, EUR m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 94 292 109 317
Change in working capital 10 -59 23 -26
Capital expenditures -8 -35 -22 -58
Operating cash flow 96 198 110 232
Acquisitions/divestments - -6 -4 -50
Shareholder
contribution/distribution -450 -450 - -
Other1) -8 -36 -10 -39
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt
-362 -295 95 143
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % 12
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 7 735 7 485

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

Read more at www.permobil.com >>

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 3 percent in constant currency, driven by Seating & Positioning and Power products.
  • The EBITA margin increased compared to last year driven by good operating leverage.
  • Permobil introduced the M1 mid-wheel drive power chair in the U.S., with positive initial market response.
  • Permobil acquired Durable Medical Equipment, the largest distributor of advanced rehab equipment in New Zealand. After the end of the quarter, Permobil acquired Orbit One, a leading distributor of advanced rehab equipment in New Zealand. The intention is to integrate the acquisitions into one operation.
  • After the end of the quarter, Permobil also acquired U.S. based Comfort Company, a leading manufacturer of seat cushions, back rests and accessories, thereby significantly strengthening its current Seating & Positioning offering.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 860 2 601 844 2 396 3 541
Sales growth, % 2 9 3 16
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 3 3 1 9
EBITDA 192 489 176 476 694
EBITDA, % 22 19 21 20 20
EBITA 158 389 144 380 561
EBITA, % 18 15 17 16 16
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 2 015 2 501
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 192 489 176 476
Change in working capital -34 23 5 89
Capital expenditures -13 -88 -7 -63
Operating cash flow 144 423 175 503
Acquisitions/divestments -69 -69 -101 -138
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) 75 131 -103 -334
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 150 486 -29 31
Key ratios Last 12
months
Working capital/sales, % 16
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 1 390 1 375

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

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A provider of innovative capital equipment and consumables for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 3 percent in constant currency, with disposables growing somewhat faster than equipment.
  • Profitability continued to improve despite significant investments in business development and operations as well as costs related to CEO recruitment in the quarter.
  • Michael Frazette was appointed new CEO, effective in September, 2017.

Key figures, Laborie1)

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
USD m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 32 98 30 92 130
Sales growth, % 8 7 7 16
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 3 4 7 11
EBITDA 7 22 6 18 27
EBITDA, % 22 23 20 20 21
EBITA 6 21 5 17 24
EBITA, % 20 21 18 18 19
Balance sheet items, USD m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 60 67
2017 2016
Cash flow items, USD m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 7 22 6 18
Change in working capital -1 -1 23 24
Capital expenditures -2 -3 -1 -16
Operating cash flow 5 17 28 26
Acquisitions/divestments - -5 - -3
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - 2212) 2212)
Other3) 0 -5 -3 -12
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 5 7 246 232
Key ratios Last 12
months
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 475 410

Read more at www.aleris.se >>

A provider of healthcare and care services in Scandinavia

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic growth was 1 percent in constant currency, driven by growth in Care.
  • The EBITA margin was higher than last year, which was burdened by costs related to the CEO transition. Margins improved in Healthcare, more than offsetting a decline in Care.
  • Aleris acquired Christinakliniken, an oncology unit at Sophiahemmet, enhancing its offering with cancer treatment in Stockholm.

Key figures, Aleris

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 2 408 7 715 2 355 7 234 10 377
Sales growth, % 2 7 18 16
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 1 1 6 9
EBITDA 136 437 96 372 559
EBITDA, % 6 6 4 5 5
EBITA 77 253 39 225 316
EBITA, % 3 3 2 3 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 2 644
2 584
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 136 437 96 372
Change in working capital -142 -131 -92 -62
Capital expenditures -50 -173 -76 -154
Operating cash flow -56 132 -72 156
Acquisitions/divestments -20 -56 -1 119 -1 175
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -65 -136 -146 -305
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -141 -60 -1 337 -1 324
Key ratios Last 12
months
Working capital/sales, % -2
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 8 765 8 585

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

1) Consolidated as of September 16, 2016. Historical pro forma figures presented for information purposes.

2) Current financing by Patricia Industries. Partly replaced by external debt at a later stage.

3) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

Read more at www.braunability.com >>

A manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth was 11 percent in constant currency, as the consumer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV) business recovered, driven by strong demand for the new Chrysler minivan and the new design of a Toyota minivan.
  • The EBITA margin was flat as improvement from higher consumer WAV volumes was offset by ramp-up costs related to the launch of the new Chrysler minivan.
  • Performance of the company's joint ventures in the EMEA and in Brazil continued to improve, despite soft demand in both markets.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
USD m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 154 395 123 338 511
Sales growth, % 25 17 15 13
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 11 0 15 13
EBITDA 13 28 12 32 37
EBITDA, % 9 7 9 9 7
EBITA 12 25 10 28 33
EBITA, % 8 6 8 8 6
Balance sheet items, USD m. 9/30 2017
12/31 2016
Net debt 119 59
2017 2016
Cash flow items, USD m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 13 28 12 32
Change in working capital -10 -24 6 -13
Capital expenditures -1 -4 -1 -4
Operating cash flow 2 1 16 14
Acquisitions/divestments - -56 -7 -7
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -2 -5 -4 -7
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 1 -60 5 0
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % 17

9/30 2017 9/30 2016

Capital expenditures/sales, % 1

Number of employees 1 335 1 075

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

Read more at www.vecturafastigheter.se >>

Develops and manages real estate, including Grand Hôtel and Aleris-related properties

Activities during the quarter

  • Sales growth amounted to 9 percent, primarily driven by the new Aleris facility in Botkyrka (from January 2017) and the addition of the Hamlet hospital in Denmark (from October 2016).
  • Ongoing construction development projects proceeded according to plan, and the pipeline was strengthened with new projects for elderly care homes.
  • Vectura acquired a property in Mölndal from AstraZeneca, planning to develop it into a life sciences hub. The project will be a joint venture with the Gothenburg-based property development company Next Step and the long-term ambition is to develop 100,000 square meters office space over ten years.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 56 154 51 135 203
Sales growth, % 9 14 12 17
EBITDA 39 102 35 85 131
EBITDA, % 69 66 68 63 65
EBITA adjusted1) 19 42 17 32 51
EBITA adjusted, % 34 27 33 24 25
EBITA 13 25 8 8 27
EBITA, % 24 16 17 6 13
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 1 656 1 456
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 39 102 35 85
Change in working capital 37 57 -12 -29
Capital expenditures -180 -342 -53 -186
Operating cash flow -105 -183 -30 -131
Acquisitions/divestments -1 -1 -185 -185
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - - -
Other2) -1 -16 -10 -1
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -106 -200 -225 -317
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 17 17

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties. 2) Includes interest and tax.

Read more at www.grandhotel.se and www.lydmar.com>>

The Grand Group offers Lodging, Food & Beverage as well as Conference & Banqueting, and consists of Scandinavia's leading hotels Grand Hôtel and Lydmar Hotel

Activities during the quarter

  • Sales growth was weak following a temporary closure of Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel's largest conference venue, and a weak market with increased supply of hotel rooms.
  • A one-time payment from the real estate owner to compensate for the conversion of hotel rooms into office space affected sales and profitability positively. Adjusting for this, the margin was essentially flat compared to last year.
  • Significant investments in the customer experience and extensive renovation of Vinterträdgården were made. The Cadier Bar also went through a makeover during the summer.

Key figures, Grand Group

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales 187 476 183 468 644
Sales growth, % 2 2 2 7
EBITDA 35 42 26 41 51
EBITDA, % 19 9 14 9 8
EBITA 28 22 20 22 24
EBITA, % 15 5 11 5 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt -79 -89
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q3 YTD Q3 YTD
EBITDA 35 42 26 41
Change in working capital 18 10 6 10
Capital expenditures -28 -61 -6 -27
Operating cash flow 25 -9 26 24
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -2 -1 -2 -4
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 23 -10 24 20
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % -8
Capital expenditures/sales, % 11
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 355 360
1) Includes interest and tax.

Read more at www.tre.se >>

A provider of mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base decreased by 14,000. The decrease was driven by Sweden, in particular by customers holding multiple subscriptions. The subscription base continued to grow in Denmark.
  • The Hallon and Oister offerings enjoyed continued strong momentum.
  • Service revenue declined by 1 percent compared to last year, reflecting the essentially unchanged subscription base and slightly lower revenue per subscription.
  • EBITDA declined by 3 percent compared to last year, reflecting the decline in service revenue and increased operating expenses.
  • Cash flow in the quarter was strong.

Key figures, 3 Scandinavia

2017 2016 Last 12
Income statement items Q3 YTD Q3 YTD months
Sales, SEK m. 2 795 8 410 2 714 8 547 11 343
Sweden, SEK m. 1 880 5 695 1 816 5 459 7 610
Denmark, DKK m. 713 2 109 703 2 459 2 892
Service revenue1), SEK m. 1 685 5 071 1 706 4 942 6 773
Sweden, SEK m. 1 118 3 338 1 123 3 275 4 448
Denmark, DKK m. 443 1 345 457 1 322 1 798
EBITDA, SEK m. 783 2 439 810 2 241 3 261
Sweden, SEK m. 568 1 756 591 1 675 2 336
Denmark, DKK m. 168 530 171 449 715
EBITDA, % 28 29 30 26 29
Sweden 30 31 33 31 31
Denmark 24 25 24 18 25
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 3 803 1 372
9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Number of employees 2 050 2 060
Key ratios Last 12
months
Capital expenditures/sales, % 13
Other key figures 9/30 2017 9/30 2016
Subscribers 3 304 000 3 314 000
Sweden 2 003 000 2 094 000
Denmark 1 301 000 1 220 000
Postpaid/prepaid ratio 74/26 78/22

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Financial Investments

Financial Investments consists of investments in which the investment horizon has not yet been defined. Our objective is to maximize the value and use realized proceeds for investments in existing and new subsidiaries. We are also evaluating if some holdings could become long-term investments.

Activities during the quarter

  • Only smaller follow-on investments were made.
  • Divestitures were made in the Nordics, Asia, and in the U.S., with total proceeds amounting to SEK 582 m. The holdings in Guavus, Tobii and Tearscience were fully exited.
Change in net asset value, Financial Investments
SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Net asset value, beginning of
period
7 900 10 024 12 850
Investments 57 158 456
Divestments/distributions -584 -1 384 -1 921
Changes in value -84 -1 508 -1 091
Net asset value, end of
period
7 289 7 289 10 293

As of September 30, 2017, European, U.S. and Asian holdings represented 21, 56, and 23 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

32 percent of the net asset value of the Financial Investments is represented by investments in publicly listed companies.

Five largest Financial Investments, September 30, 2017

Company Region Business Listed/
unlisted
Reported
value.
SEK m.
NS Focus Asia IT Listed 1 624
Madrague Europe Financials Unlisted 793
Spigit1) U.S. IT Unlisted 467
Acquia U.S. IT Unlisted 301
WhiteHat Security U.S. IT Unlisted 286
Total 3 471

1) Spigit and Mindjet have merged.

The five largest investments represented 48 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

Patricia Industries – key figures overview1)

Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2017
FY
2016
Q4
2016
Q3
2016
Q2
2016
Q1
2016
FY
2015
Q4
2015
Q3
2015
Mölnlycke (EUR m.)
Sales 345 365 366 1 429 372 350 361 345 1 353 357 339
EBITDA 94 100 98 428 111 109 110 98 374 95 100
EBITDA (%)
EBITA2)
27
78
27
90
27
89
30
392
30
101
31
100
30
101
28
89
28
337
27
86
29
863)
EBITA, % 23 25 24 27 27 29 28 26 25 24 25
Net debt 1 204 841 891 909 909 712 807 871 855 855 527
Employees 7 735 7 740 7 475 7 505 7 505 7 485 7 560 7 555 7 500 7 500 7 360
Permobil (SEK m.)
Sales 860 905 837 3 335 939 844 820 732 2 931 862 815
EBITDA
EBITDA (%)
192
22
160
18
137
16
682
20
206
22
176
21
167
20
133
18
547
19
189
22
171
21
EBITA2) 158 126 105 552 172 144 135 101 427 146 143
EBITA, % 18 14 13 17 18 17 16 14 15 17 18
Net debt 2 015 2 166 2 384 2 501 2 501 2 364 2 335 2 254 2 395 2 395 2 536
Employees 1 390 1 375 1 355 1 375 1 375 1 375 1 345 1 330 1 320 1 320 1 330
Laborie4) (USD m.)
Sales 32 32 34 123 31 30 30 32 109 30 28
EBITDA
EBITDA (%)
7
22
9
27
7
19
23
19
5
14
6
20
5
18
7
23
20
18
7
23
7
27
EBITA2) 6 8 6 20 4 5 5 6 18 6 7
EBITA, % 20 25 18 17 12 18 16 20 17 21 26
Net debt 60 65 68 67 67 -42 205 191 190 190 192
Employees 475 440 435 425 425 410 395 395 385 385 390
Aleris (SEK m.)
Sales
EBITDA
2 408
136
2 643
146
2 664
155
9 896
494
2 662
122
2 355
96
2 503
160
2 376
116
8 540
492
2 311
93
1 991
122
EBITDA (%) 6 6 6 5 5 4 6 5 6 4 6
EBITA2) 77 85 91 288 63 39 115 71 323 48 82
EBITA, % 3 3 3 3 2 2 5 3 4 2 4
Net debt 2 644 2 503 2 611 2 584 2 584 2 739 1 402 1 508 1 415 1 415 900
Employees 8 765 8 755 8 915 8 690 8 690 8 585 8 430 8 205 7 805 7 805 7 300
BraunAbility5) (USD m.)
Sales
EBITDA
154
13
132
10
110
5
454
40
116
9
123
12
114
12
100
8
399
30
101
2
107
11
EBITDA (%) 9 7 5 9 7 9 11 8 8 2 10
EBITA2) 12 9 4 36 8 10 12 7 27 1 10
EBITA, % 8 7 4 8 7 8 10 7 7 1 9
Net debt
Employees
119
1 335
120
1 320
115
1 300
59
1 075
59
1 075
76
1 075
80
1 040
86
1 030
75
1 025
75
1 025
52
990
Vectura (SEK m.)
Sales
EBITDA
56
39
54
39
45
25
184
115
49
30
51
35
49
31
34
20
158
92
43
20
45
30
EBITDA (%) 69 72 55 62 60 68 62 58 58 47 67
EBITA2) 13 11 0 10 2 8 4 -5 -10 -6 4
EBITA, % 24 21 1 5 4 17 9 -15 -6 -14 9
Net debt
Employees
1 656
17
1 549
19
1 496
18
1 456
16
1 456
16
1 422
17
1 197
15
1 135
13
1 105
13
1 105
13
1 388
9
Grand Group (SEK m.)
Sales
187 170 120 635 168 183 179 105 597 160 179
EBITDA 35 15 -7 51 10 26 24 -10 41 10 27
EBITDA (%) 19 9 -6 8 6 14 14 -9 7 6 15
EBITA2) 28 8 -14 24 2 20 18 -16 15 3 21
EBITA, %
Net debt
15
-79
5
-56
-12
-65
4
-89
1
-89
11
-126
10
-102
-15
-78
3
-106
2
-106
12
-99
Employees 355 350 330 360 360 360 350 310 360 360 355
3 Scandinavia
Sales 2 795 2 804 2 811 11 480 2 933 2 714 2 701 3 133 10 831 2 948 2 575
Sweden, SEK m. 1 880 1 930 1 885 7 374 1 915 1 816 1 804 1 840 7 238 1 951 1 764
Denmark, DKK m. 713 672 724 3 242 783 703 713 1 043 2 868 802 638
EBITDA 783 831 825 3 063 821 810 680 752 2 916 754 752
Sweden, SEK m.
Denmark, DKK m.
568
168
584
190
604
172
2 255
633
580
185
591
171
520
126
564
151
2 149
612
539
173
566
146
EBITDA, % 28 30 29 27 28 30 25 24 27 26 29
Sweden 30 30 32 31 30 33 29 31 30 28 32
Denmark 24 28 24 20 24 24 18 14 21 22 23
Net debt, SEK m. 3 803 4 452 729 1 372 1 372 1 101 1 556 1 386 1 579 1 579 1 525
Employees
Financial Investments (SEK
2 050 2 075 2 105 2 160 2 160 2 060 2 070 2 085 2 095 2 095 2 120
m.)
Net asset value, beginning of
period 7 900 9 219 10 024 12 850 10 293 10 717 10 727 12 850 11 714 11 897 14 843
Investments
Divestments/distribution
57
-584
59
-500
41
-299
611
-2 368
155
-447
146
-546
137
-566
173
-809
923
-2 908
69
-368
201
-1 841
Changes in value -84 -877 -546 -1 070 21 -23 419 -1 488 3 121 1 252 -1 306
Net asset value, end of period 7 289 7 900 9 219 10 024 10 024 10 293 10 717 10 727 12 850 12 850 11 897

1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 16. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

3) Including a EUR 5 m. write-down of capitalized R&D.

4) Consolidated as of September 16, 2016. Historical pro forma figures presented for information purposes. Previously announced EBITDA of USD 29 m. for fiscal year 2016 (ending March 2016) excluded non-recurring costs of USD 4 m., included in the above historical quarters. The adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2016 amounts to USD 38 m. as previously communicated.

5) Consolidated as of October 30, 2015. Historical pro forma figures presented for information purposes.

Our investments in EQT contributed to the net asset value with SEK 1,774 m. during the nine-month period 2017 (1,392), of which SEK 205 m. during the third quarter (227).

Read more at www.eqt.se >>

A private equity group with portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

Activities during the quarter

  • Net cash flow from EQT amounted to SEK 340 m.
  • In constant currency, the value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 3 percent. The reported value change was 1 percent.
  • Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 12.0 bn. as of September 30, 2017 (13.7).
  • EQT V divested parts of its holding in Academedia.
  • EQT VII announced the acquisitions of BlueStep Bank, Certara and Desotec.
  • EQT Mid Market invested in the owner of ILA Vietnam and divested BackWerk and TransIP.
  • EQT Mid Market US acquired Data Intensity.
  • EQT Infrastructure announced majority investments in Global Gateway South and Spirit Communications.

Change in net asset value, EQT

SEK m. Q3 2017 YTD 2017 YTD 2016
Net asset value, beginning of period 14 116 13 996 13 021
Contribution to net asset value (value
change) 205 1 774 1 392
Draw-downs (investments, management
fees and management cost) 872 1 632 1 888
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures, fee
surplus and carry) -1 212 -3 421 -3 002
Net asset value, end of period 13 981 13 981 13 300

Investor's investments in EQT, September 30, 2017

Fund
size
EUR m.
Investor's
share (%)
Investor's
remaining
commitment
SEK m.
Reported
value
SEK m.
Fully invested funds1) 17 561 1 199 9 576
EQT VII 6 817 5 1 720 1 857
EQT Infrastructure II 1 938 8 492 1 050
EQT Infrastructure III 4 000 5 1 971 0
EQT Credit Fund II 845 10 325 407
EQT Ventures2) 461 11 423 51
EQT Midmarket US 616 30 888 698
EQT Midmarket Europe 1 600 10 1 423 26
EQT Real Estate I 420 16 484 146
EQT new funds 3 038 56
EQT AB 19 114
Total 34 257 11 961 13 981

1) EQT III, EQT IV, EQT V, EQT VI, EQT Expansion Capital I and II, EQT Greater

China II, EQT Infrastructure, EQT Credit Fund, EQT Opportunity, EQT Mid Market. 2) Fund commitment excluding the EQT Ventures Co-Investment Schemes and the EQT Ventures Mentor Funds.

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3
SEK m. 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015
Reported value 13 981 14 116 13 956 13 996 13 996 13 300 13 272 11 905 13 021 13 021 12 623
Reported value change, % 1 6 5 15 4 2 9 1 30 10 -2
Value change, constant
currency, % 3 6 5 10 4 0 7 0 32 12 -4
Draw-downs from Investor 872 414 345 2 864 976 942 633 313 1 590 133 364
Proceeds to Investor 1 212 1 160 1 050 3 874 873 1 141 365 1 496 6 086 943 1 034
Net cash flow to Investor 340 745 704 1 010 -104 199 -268 1 183 4 496 810 670

Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 11,936 m. on September 30, 2017 (16,752). Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Patricia Industries is arranged on an independent, ring-fenced basis and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Within Patricia Industries, Investor guarantees SEK 0.7 bn. of

3 Scandinavia's external debt, but this is not included in Investor's net debt.

Net debt, 9/30 2017

SEK m. Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments
7 148 -85 7 063
Cash, bank and short
term investments
16 878 -5 197 11 682
Receivables included in
net debt
1 503 - 1 503
Loans -55 734 23 645 -32 089
Provision for pensions -867 772 -95
Total -31 071 19 136 -11 936

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 18,745 m. as of September 30, 2017 (16,710). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Gross debt, excluding pensions for Investor, amounted to SEK 30,586 m. as of September 30, 2017 (33,362).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.1 years on September 30, 2017 (10.0), excluding the debt of Mölnlycke, Laborie, Aleris, Permobil, BraunAbility, Grand Group and Vectura.

Cash and cash equivalents include an amount of SEK 62 m. (CNY 50 m.) that is only available for use within China. An application has been submitted to SAFE for regulatory approval to transfer the funds out of China.

Debt maturity profile, 9/30 2017

Net financial items, 9/30 2017

SEK m. Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net
financial
items
Interest income 49 -23 26
Interest expenses -1 143 416 -727
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short-term
investments -155 -8 -163
Foreign exchange result -735 435 -300
Other -47 -3 -50
Total -2 031 817 -1 214

The Investor share

The price of the A-share and B-share was SEK 393.40 and SEK 402.30 respectively on September 30, 2017, compared to SEK 336.80 and SEK 340.50 on December 31, 2016.

The total shareholder return amounted to 21 percent during the nine-month period 2017 (4), of which -1 percent during the third quarter (12).

The total market capitalization of Investor, adjusted for repurchased shares, was SEK 304,864 m. as of September 30, 2017 (259,119).

Share structure

Class of
share
Number of
shares
Number of
votes
% of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 311 690 844 311 690 844 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 455 484 186 45 548 418 59.4 12.8
Total 767 175 030 357 239 262 100.0 100.0

On September 30, 2017, Investor owned a total of 2,477,915 of its own shares (2,793,387). The net decrease in holdings of own shares is attributable to the purchase of own shares and transfer of shares and options within Investor's longterm variable remuneration program.

Other

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Acquisition of Laborie

During the first quarter, the purchase price allocation was changed and goodwill and deferred tax liability was reduced with SEK 400 m. due to a finalization of analysis of local tax consequenses as a result of the acquisition.

Other acquisitions

During the year, BraunAbility, Permobil and Laborie acquired four smaller entities. The aggregated purchase price amounts to SEK 389 m. and preliminary goodwill amounts to a total of SEK 335 m.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amounts to SEK 9.2 bn. (9.9), of which SEK 6.4 bn. refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility and Laborie, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 0.8 bn. and SEK 1.0 bn.

No material changes in contingent liabilities during the period.

Three of Investor AB's subsidiaries have historically claimed deduction for certain interest expenses which has been denied by the tax authorities and the Swedish Administrative Court. Investor believes that these deductions have been claimed rightfully and has appealed the denial. No provision has been made. If the appeals would not be successful, it would result in an additional tax expense of SEK 530 m. This amount is reported as an other contingent liability.

Basis of preparation for the Interim Management Statement

This Interim Management Statement has in all material aspects been prepared in accordance with NASDAQ Stockholm's guidelines for preparing interim management statements. The accounting policies that have been applied for the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

New IFRS regulations to be applied in 2018

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers will be applied from January 1 2018. None of the new standards will have any significant effect on the accounting for Investor.

Alternative Performance Measures

From July 3, 2016 Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APM). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For Investor's consolidated accounts, this typically means IFRS. APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2016 and on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investorin-figures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on page 22. Reconciliation of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose with these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group that is presented according to applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Management Report may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

Jan. 23, 2018 Year-End Report 2017
April 20, 2018 Interim Management Statement
January-March 2018
July 17, 2018 Interim Report January-June 2018
Oct. 17, 2018 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2018

Stockholm, October 17, 2017

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information:

Helena Saxon, Chief Financial Officer: +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Stefan Stern, Head of Corporate Relations, Sustainability and Communications: +46 8 614 2058, +46 70 636 7417 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar, Head of Investor Relations: +46 8 614 2130, +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address:

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This information is information that Investor 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 above, at 08:15 CET on October 17, 2017.

This Interim Management Statement and additional information is available on www.investorab.com.

This Interim Management Statement has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-9/30 2017 1/1-9/30 2016 7/1-9/30 2017 7/1-9/30 2016
Dividends 7 510 7 532 832 1 972
Other operating income 16 32 2 9
Changes in value 37 071 15 379 3 981 28 236
Net sales 25 430 22 995 8 303 7 871
Cost of goods and services sold -16 271 -14 598 -5 348 -4 970
Sales and marketing cost -3 145 -2 729 -1 001 -949
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost -3 010 -2 394 -948 -819
Management cost -320 -343 -95 -107
Share of results of associates 454 365 136 151
Operating profit/loss 47 735 26 239 5 862 31 394
Net financial items -2 031 -1 369 -352 -496
Profit/loss before tax 45 704 24 870 5 511 30 898
Income taxes -391 -385 -137 -126
Profit/loss for the period 45 314 24 485 5 373 30 772
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 45 325 24 482 5 377 30 773
Non-controlling interest -11 3 -4 -1
Profit/loss for the period 45 314 24 485 5 373 30 772
Basic earnings per share, SEK 59.28 32.08 7.03 40.28
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 59.22 32.02 7.02 40.21

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-9/30 2017 1/1-9/30 2016 7/1-9/30 2017 7/1-9/30 2016
Profit/loss for the period 45 314 24 485 5 373 30 772
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that will not be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 30 80 0 47
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans -5 -25 -17 -10
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges 19 3 0 -5
Foreign currency translation adjustment -1 507 1 629 -993 762
Share of other comprehensive income of associates -23 46 -48 12
Total other comprehensive income for the period -1 486 1 733 -1 057 806
Total comprehensive income for the period 43 828 26 218 4 316 31 579
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 43 841 26 208 4 320 31 575
Non-controlling interest -13 10 -4 4
Total comprehensive income for the period 43 828 26 218 4 316 31 579

Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m. 9/30 2017 12/31 2016 9/30 2016
ASSETS
Goodwill 34 033 34 852 35 850
Other intangible assets 15 508 16 423 14 300
Property, plant and equipment 8 648 8 345 7 626
Shares and participations 311 832 276 744 268 587
Other financial investments 7 148 3 709 3 581
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1 503 2 402 3 202
Other long-term receivables 1 091 2 924 3 282
Total non-current assets 379 762 345 399 336 428
Inventories 3 418 3 086 3 134
Shares and participations in trading operation 182 46 43
Other current receivables 5 698 5 098 5 610
Cash, bank and short-term investments 16 878 16 344 14 057
Total current assets 26 176 24 574 22 844
TOTAL ASSETS 405 938 369 973 359 272
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 335 640 300 141 291 024
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 53 685 53 313 53 043
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 867 838 846
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 6 351 7 220 5 753
Total non-current liabilities 60 903 61 371 59 642
Current interest bearing liabilities 2 049 1 634 1 652
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 7 347 6 827 6 954
Total current liabilities 9 396 8 461 8 606
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 405 938 369 973 359 272

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-9/30 2017 1/1-12/31 2016 1/1-9/30 2016
Opening balance 300 141 271 977 271 977
Profit for the period 45 314 33 665 24 485
Other comprehensive income for the period -1 486 1 880 1 733
Total comprehensive income for the period 43 828 35 545 26 218
Dividends paid -8 411 -7 635 -7 635
Changes in non-controlling interest 8 37 155
Reclassification of non-controlling interest - -150 -
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 73 367 309
Closing balance 335 640 300 141 291 024
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 335 581 300 077 290 683
Non-controlling interest 59 64 341
Total equity 335 640 300 141 291 024

Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-9/30 2017 1/1-9/30 2016
Operating activities
Dividends received 7 305 7 532
Cash receipts 24 593 21 959
Cash payments -21 406 -17 729
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 10 491 11 762
Interest received/paid -1 683 -1 956
Income tax paid -404 -342
Cash flows from operating activities 8 404 9 465
Investing activities
Acquisitions -3 109 -2 564
Divestments 4 703 4 857
Decrease in long-term receivables 1 714 701
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -497 -7 031
Increase in other financial investments -11 551 -4 377
Decrease in other financial investments 8 110 7 423
Net change, short-term investments 1 212 -2 537
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -1 109 -1 037
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 44 32
Net cash used in investing activities -481 -4 534
Financing activities
New issue Share capital 0 150
Borrowings 5 304 3 441
Repayment of borrowings -2 917 -4 623
Dividend paid -8 411 -7 635
Net cash used in financing activities -6 024 -8 668
Cash flows for the period 1 899 -3 737
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 11 250 13 180
Exchange difference in cash -292 268
12 8571) 9 711

1) Cash and cash equivalents include an amount of SEK 62 m. (CNY 50 m.) that is only available for use within China. An application has been submitted to SAFE for regulatory approval to transfer the funds out of China.

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Non-cash changes
Group 9/30 2017, SEK m. Opening balance Cash flows Acquisitions Foreign
exchange
movements
Fair value
changes
Other Closing
balance
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 53 165 3 907 -606 -830 -2 064 53 5711)
Current interest bearing liabilities 1 618 -1 498 59 1 850 2 0302)
Long-term financial leases 148 -18 -16 1141)
Current financial leases 16 -4 8 192)
Assets held to hedge long-term
liabilities -2 402 899 -1 5033)
Total liabilities from financing activities 52 545 2 387 -615 128 -214 54 231
Non-cash changes
Group 12/31 2016, SEK m. Opening balance Cash flows Acquisitions Foreign
exchange
movements
Fair value
changes
Other Closing
balance
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 49 999 2 071 1 470 553 -929 53 1651)
Current interest bearing liabilities 2 379 -2 288 76 -75 1 526 1 6182)
Long-term financial leases 120 -10 19 -1 20 1481)
Current financial leases 18 -3 15 -15 162)
Assets held to hedge long-term
liabilities -1 894 -508 -2 4023)
Total liabilities from financing activities 50 623 -230 33 1 546 -30 602 52 545

1) Included in Balance sheet item Long-term interest bearing liabilities.

2) Included in Balance sheet item Current interest bearing liabilities.

3) Included in Balance sheet item Long-term receivables included in net debt.

Operating segment

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-9/30 2017

Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 7 428 2 81 - 7 510
Other operating income1) - 16 - - 16
Changes in value 36 245 -884 1 701 9 37 071
Net sales - 25 430 - - 25 430
Cost of goods and services sold - -16 271 - - -16 271
Sales and marketing cost - -3 145 - - -3 145
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -3 002 -3 -5 -3 010
Management cost -71 -166 -6 -77 -320
Share of results of associates - 453 - - 454
Operating profit/loss 43 602 2 434 1 772 -73 47 735
Net financial items - -817 - -1 214 -2 031
Income tax - -377 - -14 -391
Profit/loss for the period 43 602 1 241 1 772 -1 301 45 314
Non-controlling interest - 11 - - 11
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Company 43 602 1 252 1 772 -1 301 45 325
Paid dividend - - - -8 411 -8 411
Other effects on equity - -1 373 2 -39 -1 411
Contribution to net asset value 43 602 -121 1 774 -9 751 35 504
Net asset value by business area 9/30 2017
Carrying amount 285 857 47 656 13 981 22 347 517
Investors net debt/-cash - 19 377 - -31 313 -11 936
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 285 857 67 034 13 981 -31 291 335 581

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-9/30 2016

SEK m. Listed Core
Investments
Patricia
Industries
EQT Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 7 488 10 33 1 7 532
Other operating income1) - 32 - - 32
Changes in value 16 174 -1 503 717 -9 15 379
Net sales - 22 995 - - 22 995
Cost of goods and services sold - -14 598 - - -14 598
Sales and marketing cost - -2 730 - - -2 729
Administrative, research and development and
other operating cost - -2 385 -4 -5 -2 394
Management cost -66 -195 -6 -76 -343
Share of results of associates - 370 - -5 365
Operating profit/loss 23 595 1 997 740 -94 26 239
Net financial items - -392 - -978 -1 369
Income tax - -419 - 34 -385
Profit/loss for the period 23 595 1 186 740 -1 037 24 485
Non-controlling interest - -3 - - -3
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to
the Parent Company 23 595 1 184 740 -1 037 24 482
Paid dividend - - - -7 635 -7 635
Other effects on equity - 1 654 652 -272 2 034
Contribution to net asset value 23 595 2 838 1 392 -8 944 18 881
Net asset value by business area 9/30 2016
Carrying amount 240 801 57 656 13 300 -163 311 594
Investors net debt/-cash - 9 602 - -30 513 -20 911
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 240 801 67 258 13 300 -30 676 290 683

1) Includes interest on loans

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 29 in Investor's Annual Report 2016.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Group 9/30 2017 Fair value, SEK m. Valuation technique Input Range
Shares and participations 19 112 Last round of financing n.a. n.a.
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n.a.
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.6 – 5.5
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 0.5 – 5.5
NAV n.a. n.a.
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1 236 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 45 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 608 Discounted cash flow n.a.

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made.

The unlisted part of Financial Investments' portfolio companies, corresponds to 68 percent of the portfolio value. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on the Financial Investments portfolio value of approximately SEK 200 m. For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 1,000 m.

Financial assets and liabilities by level

The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured:

Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1

Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market

Financial instruments - fair value

Group 9/30 2017, SEK m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) Total carrying amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 285 594 2 837 19 112 4 289 311 832
Other financial investments 7 098 50 7 148
Long-term receivables included in net debt 267 1 236 1 503
Shares and participations in trading operation 182 182
Other current receivables 43 5 655 5 698
Cash, bank and short-term investments 16 878 16 878
Total 309 752 3 147 20 348 9 994 343 241
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 489 45 53 151 53 6852)
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 608 4 743 6 351
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 9 2 040 2 049
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 230 26 7 091 7 347
Total 230 524 1 653 67 025 69 432

1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items have been included within Other.

2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on long-term loans amounts to SEK 66,218 m.

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 9/30 2017, SEK m. Shares and
participations
Long-term
receivables
included in net debt
Long-term interest
bearing liabilities
Other long-term
provisions and
liabilities
Opening balance 19 367 1 948 47 1 624
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 2 285
In line Net financial items -711 -2 8
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment -472 -35
Acquisitions 1 743
Divestments -3 836
Transfer into Level 3 24
Carrying amount at end of period 19 112 1 236 45 1 608
Total gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for
instruments held at the end of the period (unrealized results)
Changes in value 712
Net financial items -711 -2 -8

Reconciliations of significant Alternative Performance Measures

In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.

APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-in-figures/definitions and in the Annual Report 2016. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.

Gross cash

Gross cash or Investor's cash and readily available placements are defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 9/30 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial
investments
7 148 -85 7 063 Other financial
investments
3 709 -91 3 618
Cash, bank and
short-term investments
16 878 -5 197 11 682 Cash, bank and
short-term investments
16 344 -3 253 13 092
Gross cash 24 026 -5 281 18 745 Gross cash 20 054 -3 344 16 710

Gross debt

Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 9/30 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included in Receivables included in
net debt 1 503 - 1 503 net debt 2 402 - 2 402
Loans -55 734 23 645 -32 089 Loans -54 946 19 182 -35 764
Provision for pensions -867 772 -95 Provision for pensions -838 738 -99
Gross debt -55 097 24 417 -30 681 Gross debt -53 382 19 921 -33 461

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 9/30 2017,
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Group 9/30 2017,
SEK m.
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's gross cash -18 745 Investor's gross cash -16 710
Investor's gross debt 30 681 Investor's gross debt 33 461
Investor's net debt 11 936 Investor's net debt 16 752

Total assets

The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt.

Group 9/30 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity 335 640 -59 335 581 Equity 300 141 -64 300 077
Investor's net debt 11 936 Investor's net debt 16 752
Total assets 347 517 Total assets 316 829

Net debt ratio (leverage)

Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total assets.

Group 9/30 2017, Investor's net Net debt Group 12/31 2016, Investor's net Net debt
SEK m. asset value ratio SEK m. asset value ratio
Investor's net debt
Total assets
11 936
347 517
= 3.4% Investor's net debt
Total assets
16 752
316 829
= 5.3%

Net asset value/SEK per share

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 9/30 2017,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset
value/
SEK per
share
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset
value/SEK
per share
Investor's net asset value
Number of shares, excluding own shares
335 581
764 697 115
= 439 Investor's net asset value
Number of shares, excluding own shares
300 077
764 381 643
= 393

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