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Serneke Group

Quarterly Report Jul 18, 2017

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A STRONG QUARTER IN ALL BUSINESS AREAS

April-June 2017

  • Income amounted to SEK1,464million (1,209*), an increase of 21percent
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK95million (318*) and the operating margin was 6.5percent (26.3*)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK87million (321*)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK39million (215)
  • Order bookings amounted to SEK1,742million (1,724)
  • During the period, the sale of the Mälardalen University project to Hemsö resulted in a capital gain of SEK52million
  • Gothenburg City Council adopted the detailed plan for Karlstaden, including the Karlatornet tower.
  • Two properties were acquired that complement the Group's undertakings at the Säve site and the Karlastaden project

January–June 2017

  • Income amounted to SEK2,602million (1,910*), an increase of 36percent
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK142million (312*) and the operating margin was 5.5percent (16.3*)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK120million (316*)
  • Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK5.13 (17.99*)
  • The equity/assets ratio was 42.8percent (42.7)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK101million (156)
  • Order bookings amounted to SEK3,811million (2,969)
  • Order backlog amounted to SEK8,308million (6,480)
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978
Operating profit 95 318 142 312 241 411
Operating margin, % 6.5 26.3 5.5 16.3 5.2 10.3
Profit/loss for the period 87 321 120 316 198 394
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution 3.74 19.38 5.20 19.08 9.50 22.40
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution 3.72 18.27 5.13 17.99 9.22 21.22
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 69.33 43.78 69.33 43.78 69.33 62.83
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.8 30.7 42.8 30.7 42.8 42.7
Net debt -123 409 -123 409 -123 -37
Net debt/equity ratio, % -7.6 53.2 -7.6 53.2 -7.6 -2.5
Order bookings 1,742 1,724 3,811 2,969 6,381 5,539
Order backlog 8,308 6,480 8,308 6,480 8,308 7,041

* Operating profit for the second quarter of 2016 included the sale of 50 percent of the Karlastaden project to NREP, generating income of SEK 318 million and operating profit of SEK 444 million.

CEO STATEMENT

Continued strong development and good results in all business areas

The second quarter of 2017 showed continued strong growth with improved profitability in the contracting operations. I feel particularly proud that all four business areas now have a strong wind in their sails and that our business model, with turnkey solutions from start to finish, is appreciated in the market. I often meet with customers, who confirm that our culture is reflected in the commitment and pride shown by Serneke's employees. Moving

ahead, I consider two of our most important tasks to be continuing to utilize the strength of the entire group and maintaining the strength of our corporate culture.

As you read this quarterly report, I would like to underscore the fact that the sale of half of the Karlastaden project, which occurred in the corresponding quarter last year, had a considerable impact on the Group's earnings. It is important to have this factor in mind when comparing the quarters. It is clear that the Group as a whole is continuing to grow, and I would like to highlight the contracting element in particular. Construction increased its income for the second quarter by 60percent over the period to SEK1,292million (809) and Civil Engineering increased its income for the second quarter by 63percent to SEK152million (93). For both business areas, the explanation is increased production capacity combined with strong demand. The operations currently have more and larger projects in progress than they did in the corresponding quarter last year. The order book continues to grow in pace with the increased rate of production and the order book for the entire Group now amounts to SEK8,308million (6,480). The increase of 28percent is explained by continued good order bookings. The consolidated operating margin for the quarter was 6.5percent, with Construction increasing to 3.4percent (1.6) in the second quarter and Civil Engineering improving its results strongly for the second quarter, from a negative 12.9percent to a negative 1.3percent.

The average number of employees increased by 160 on the corresponding quarter last year to 919 employees today.

We have strong cash and bank balances and are well equipped for continued growth and to meeting any challenges from changing external conditions. Our cash and bank balances also enable us to seize the appropriate opportunities when offered by the market.

Organic growth focusing on good control and improved profitability

The contracting operations within Construction and Civil Engineering continued to grow, with improved profitability and strong order bookings. With a clear objective of focusing on larger and more complex projects, we have established processes and systems that allow us to specialize our activities towards our selected market. The model of establishing ourselves organically in identified growth areas when a suitable entry-level project appears, grants us the opportunity to grow in a controlled and cost-effective manner. Over the past quarter, Construction has established itself in Växjö, Eskilstuna and Västerås. Additional locations have been identified, but we will go there when the right project comes along, not on speculation.

While Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö remain our individual largest markets, in the past quarter, Trollhättan has stood out. We have long been a well-established actor here and have now signed a contract for the construction of a new school for SEK485million with the municipally-owned Trollhättan Tomt AB as our appreciated partner. This is a brilliant example, not only of the breadth of our offer, but also of the strength exerted by being specialized in major projects for large-scale, professional clients. It is equally enjoyable to now see Civil Engineering embark on its first project in Stockholm where the market is very good and where collaboration, with Construction and Project Development in particular, is offering considerable development potential and access to attractive projects.

The development of proprietary projects and properties adds value and generates opportunities

With established operations in Project Development and Property Management, we are not only opening up favorable business opportunities for our respective business areas, but also creating conditions for turnkey transactions that are unlikely to be possible for players who are merely property developers or contractors. With control of the entire value chain and a

genuine team spirit, we can create turnkey solutions that are also appreciated by partners such as the Municipality of Järfälla. Through an agreement with the Municipality of Järfälla, we have created an opportunity for ourselves over the next few years, alongside the Municipality, to develop the next-generation of urban development, where housing, sports, retail and public services meet in mixed urban environment that is sustainable in the long term. For me personally, this is a project that is particularly dear to my heart. We combine the knowledge of the entire organization to become engaged and to affect our community positively.

Each business area should, in itself, be profit generating in its core operations, although synergies also generate added value for other parts of the Group. Mälardalen University, which Project Development has sold to Hemsö and which generated profit for Project Development in the second quarter, is a good example, where Construction will also have a contract in the order of SEK643million over the next few years. The same applies to our joint venture Karlastaden project, for which the City of Gothenburg adopted the new detailed development plan on June 15. With the trend now moving in the direction of signing agreements with operators, as in the case of Choice Hotels for the unique hotel to be built in the area, or to preparing the construction contracts for the area, all business areas are involved to the highest degree and are contributing to the whole. Serneke Property Management recently acquired the property neighboring Karlstaden to better utilize the opportunities that a partnership within the Group opens up.

This was also a significant factor in the second quarter's other major transaction when Property Management entered into an agreement to acquire Säve Depå, which, together with our existing holdings, gives us control of more than threemillion square meters of land at the old Säve airport site. We are already seeing great interest from a large number of operations and I am convinced that this area has the potential to become an amazing business involving the entire Group.

Long-term strategy creates clear conditions internally and externally

The first half of 2017 was characterized by continued strong demand in the market and an internal focus on delivering profitable growth. We continue to be selective, choosing projects that build long-term sustainable customer relationships and a stable order book. The concept of Group collaboration will be central to our continued success and we are already seeing clear examples of how commitment and a lack of prestige, without internal impediments, enables Serneke to deliver costeffective transactions in close partnership with customers. The strategy of four collaborative business areas pushing jointly towards challenging and clear objectives forms a crucial part of our success, although the company's culture is even more important to me.

Serneke will continue to be a company lacking in internal prestige and that encourages innovation and develops committed and motivated employees. Our strong order bookings, frequently from repeat customers, demonstrates that our approach is appreciated and I am proud of all of the employees currently representing our brand. Together we are building the Serneke that our customers appreciate and with which more people seek employment.

We still have a lot to do, but for me as founder and CEO, it is particularly important that we continue to protect our unique culture and that all employees also feel proud of what we are creating and contributing together.

Ola Serneke, President and CEO

Presentation of the Interim Report January–June 2017

On July 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a conference call with an online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at www.serneke.group. Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website about one hour before the webcast begins.

To participate, please dial: From Sweden: +46 (0)8-5664 2699 From the UK: +44 20 3008 9803

Group development

ORDER BOOKINGS AND ORDER BACKLOG

Order bookings for the second quarter of the year amounted to SEK1,742million (1,724). The Group is experiencing continued high demand in the market and order bookings for the second quarter of 2017 consisted primarily of housing projects in urban areas. The metropolitan areas, Stockholm and Gothenburg, continue to be the Group's most important markets.

The order backlog is continuing to increase steadily and amounts to SEK8,308million (6,480) for the Group as per June 30, 2017.

Order bookings Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Construction 1,606 1,576 3,436 2,807 5,658 5,029
Civil Engineering 136 148 375 162 723 510
Group 1,742 1,724 3,811 2,969 6,381 5,539
Order backlog June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Construction 7,894 6,290 6,753
Civil Engineering 414 190 288
Group 8,308 6,480 7,041

NEW ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE PERIOD APRIL-JUNE 2017

Listed below are the Group's new assignments for more than SEK100million:

Assignment Location Client Order value
(SEK million)
Anticipated start of
construction
New production, school Trollhättan Trollhättan Tomt
AB
485 Construction in progress
New production, apartments Malmö MKB Fastighets
AB
161 In the third quarter
New production, apartments Gothenburg HSB Göteborg 116 In the third quarter
New production, apartments Lund Lunds kommun
Fastighets AB
208 In the fourth quarter

INCOME AND PROFIT

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

GROUP

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978
Operating profit 95 318 142 312 241 411
Net financial items -2 -5 -9 -7 -19 -17
Earnings after financial items 93 313 133 305 222 394
Profit/loss for the period 87 321 120 316 198 394

APRIL-JUNE 2017

Consolidated income for the second quarter of 2017 amounted to SEK1,464million (1,209), an increase of 21percent compared with the corresponding quarter in the preceding year. Operating profit amounted to SEK95million (318). In the second quarter of the previous year, 50percent of the Karlastaden project was sold – however, excluding that transaction, all business areas improved their sales and operating profit compared with the corresponding quarter in 2016.

The share in the profit of associated companies and joint ventures amounted to SEK42million (negative 13), consisting mainly of capital gains of SEK38million attributable to the sale of the Mälardalen University project through a joint venture company and SEK4million from the share in the profits of associated companies and joint ventures.

Net financial items amounted to negative SEK2million (negative 5) and the Group reported a tax expense of a negative SEK6million (positive 8), mainly due to changes in deferred tax.

JANUARY-JUNE 2017

Consolidated income for the period January-June 2017 amounted to SEK2,602million (1,910), an increase of 36percent compared with the corresponding period in the preceding year. Operating profit amounted to SEK142million (312), mainly consisting of the business areas Construction and Project Development, which accounted for SEK85million and SEK47million respectively.

During the period, changes in value of investment properties affected operating income positively by SEK18million (0), of which SEK8million refers to changes in existing investment properties and SEK10million to changes in value in the reclassification of project– and development properties to investment properties. The share in profit of associates and joint ventures amounted to SEK49million (negative 10).

Net financial items amounted to negative SEK9million (negative 7) and the Group reported a tax expense of a negative SEK13million (positive 11), mainly due to changes in deferred tax. Tax income for the period last year relates to capitalized tax loss carryforwards.

INCOME

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Construction 1,292 809 2,295 1,457 4,067 3,229
Civil Engineering 152 93 275 172 558 455
Project development 53 323 103 325 151 373
Property 9 2 21 3 33 15
Group-wide 33 20 41 38 102 99
Elimination -75 -38 -133 -85 -241 -193
Total 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978

OPERATING PROFIT

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Construction 44 13 85 27 144 86
Civil Engineering -2 -12 -6 –20 -22 -36
Project development 47 343 47 335 46 334
Property 3 -19 14 -19 70 37
Group-wide 3 -7 2 -11 3 -10
Total 95 318 142 312 241 411
Net financial items -2 -5 -9 -7 -19 -17
Profit/loss before tax 93 313 133 305 222 394

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

Serneke's operations largely lack clear seasonal effects. The contracting operations (Business Areas Construction and Civil Engineering) normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the effects of weather during the winter months. Profits are also affected by public holidays falling within a certain interim period, leading to fewer production days.

Serneke will construct the final 47 apartments for tenant-owner housing association HSB brf Skaftö in Västra Eriksberg in Gothenburg. Construction will commence in the summer of 2017 and the project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2019.

FINANCIAL POSITION

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Total assets 3,788 2,506 3,437
Total equity 1,621 769 1,469
Net debt -123 409 -37
Cash and cash equivalents 558 25 571
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.8 30.7 42.7

At June 30, 2017, the equity/assets ratio was 42.8percent (42.7). At the end of the period, the Group's cash and cash equivalents, including unutilized credit facilities, amounted to SEK760million (771).

Shareholders' equity has increased during the period and amounted to SEK1,621million on June 30, 2017, compared with SEK1,469million at December 31, 2016. Of this increase, profit for the period amounted to SEK120million, conversion of convertible bonds SEK28million and positive effects from company acquisitions SEK4million.

At June 30, 2017, net borrowing amounted to SEK123million (37). The net debt/equity ratio was a negative 7.6percent (negative 2.5) and the average interest rate was 4.85percent (4.49). Unutilized committed credit facilities amounted to SEK202million (200) at the end of the period. The bank overdraft with Nordea carries a covenant, which means that the Group shall have an equity/assets ratio of 25percent.

CASH FLOW

APRIL-JUNE 2017

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to a negative SEK39million (215). The change is explained partly by acquisitions of development properties, as well as a greater amount of capital being tied up compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Cash flow from investments amounted to negative SEK28million (negative 141). The main reason for the change is that an investment property was acquired in the second quarter of 2016, while the change in investing activities this year is primarily attributable to investments in other tangible fixed assets.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to a negative SEK73million (negative 58) and mainly relates to changes in borrowing.

Cash flow for the period amounted to a negative SEK140million (16).

JANUARY-JUNE 2017

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK101million (156). Changes in working capital mainly explain differences against the corresponding period in the preceding year.

Cash flow from investments amounted to negative SEK57million (negative 144). The main reason for the change is that an investment property was acquired in the second quarter of 2016, while the change in investing activities this year is primarily attributable to investments in other tangible fixed assets.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to a negative SEK57million (2) and mainly relates to changes in borrowing.

Cash flow for the period amounted to a negative SEK13million (14).

EMPLOYEE

The Group had an average 919 employees in the period January–June 2017, compared with 759 in the corresponding period last year.

Business areas

BUSINESS AREA CONSTRUCTION

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

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,292 809 2,295 1,457 4,067 3,229
Operating profit 44 13 85 27 144 86
Operating margin, % 3.4 1.6 3.7 1.9 3.5 2.7
Order bookings 1,606 1,576 3,436 2,807 5,658 5,029
Order backlog 7,894 6,290 7,894 6,290 7,894 6,753
Average number of employees 681 577 670 561 - 593

APRIL-JUNE 2017

Income amounted to SEK1,292million (809), an increase of 60percent, and operating profit amounted to SEK44million (13), corresponding to an increase of 238percent. The operating margin for the second quarter was 3.4percent (1.6). The improvement in earnings and margin compared with the corresponding quarter in 2016 is mainly explained by a larger number of major projects being in full production with better project margins.

Order bookings in April–June 2017 remained strong. Business Area Construction is adhering to the strategic plan and competing with the market leaders for major projects. New assignments in the second quarter were mainly in the housing sector but also in municipal services. The largest assignments won in terms of scale are the construction of the Sylteskolan School in Trollhättan for SEK485million, the construction of apartments in Lund for SEK208million, the construction of apartments in Malmö for SEK161million and the construction of apartments in Gothenburg for SEK116million.

January-June 2017

Income amounted to SEK2,295million (1,457), an increase of 58percent, and operating profit amounted to SEK 85million (27), corresponding to an increase of 215percent. The operating margin for the period was 3.7percent (1.9). The improvement in earnings and margin compared with the corresponding period in 2016 is mainly explained by a larger number of major projects being in full production with better project margins.

Order bookings in the period January–June 2017 amounted to SEK3,436million (2,807) and at the end of the period, total order backlog amounted to SEK7,894million (6,290).

BUSINESS AREA CIVIL ENGINEERING

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

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 152 93 275 172 558 455
Operating profit -2 -12 -6 –20 -22 -36
Operating margin, % -1.3 -12.9 -2.2 -11.6 -3.9 -7.9
Order bookings 136 148 375 162 723 510
Order backlog 414 190 414 190 414 288
Average number of employees 137 122 132 116 - 118

APRIL-JUNE 2017

Income amounted to SEK152million (93), an increase of 63percent compared with the second quarter of 2016. The operating loss amounted to SEK2 M (12), which, although not satisfactory, demonstrates that the action program is beginning to take effect with a gradual improvement of the margin in the projects. There remains a clear trend for current projects to show better profitability than those completed in previous years.

Order bookings in the period April–June 2017 amounted to SEK136million (148) and, at the end of the period, the order backlog totaled SEK414million (190). New assignments in the second quarter were mainly in the public sector and municipal services. The largest assignments won during the quarter in terms of scale were road and utilities work for the Municipality of Haninge for SEK42million and production of pedestrian and bike paths for the Municipality of Kungälv with an order value of SEK17million.

January-June 2017

Income amounted to SEK275million (172), an increase of 60percent compared with the same period in 2016. The increase in income is due to more major projects being in production compared with the corresponding period the previous year. The operating loss for the period amounted to SEK6million (20).

Order bookings during the period January-June 2017 amounted to SEK375million (162) and, at the end of the period, the order backlog totaled SEK414million (190), an increase of 118percent. The business area has a strategic focus on major orders, which starts to yield results when several contracts for major projects have been won during the year.

BUSINESS AREA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 53 323 103 325 151 373
Share in profit of associates and joint
ventures
38 - 38 - 38 -
Operating profit 47 343 47 335 46 334
Average number of employees 31 19 29 18 - 20

APRIL-JUNE 2017

Income for the second quarter amounted to SEK53million (323) and operating profit amounted to SEK47million (343). In the second quarter of 2016, Serneke completed its largest transaction so far, when 50percent of the Karlastaden project was sold, generating income of SEK 318 million and operating profit of SEK 444 million.

Operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 47 million, with the sale of the Mälardalen University project affecting profit by SEK 52 million. The transaction was implemented through the sale of Serneke's wholly-owned project company to a company jointly owned with Pareto. The jointly owned company was subsequently sold to Hemsö. Serneke has reported the profit partly as a share in the profit of associated companies and joint ventures (SEK 38 million) and partly as gross profit (SEK 14 million).

In May, Project Development acquired the Trollhättan Real Estate AB Group, which consists of 10 subsidiaries mainly containing project properties. Acquired companies comprise approximately 40,000 square meters of building rights that are located geographically in Trollhättan, Vänersborg and Strömstad. Serneke's ambition is for several of the developments to enter into production in 2017 and 2018. The acquisition did not affect earnings in the second quarter.

JANUARY-JUNE 2017

Over the period, income amounted to SEK103million (325) and operating profit amounted to SEK47million (335). The income is attributable to project income, mainly regarding housing projects, the sale of the Mälardalen University project and internal sales to the Property Management business area, which affected income positively by SEK20million. Operating profit for the first half of the year was affected positively by ongoing projects, the sale of the Mälardalen University project and by the group-internal sale of a company. The business area's expenses have increased compared with the previous year because of a growing organization that has been built up both in terms of competence and the number of individuals to handle future projects.

JV Karlastaden

In the second quarter of 2016, half of the Karlastaden project was divested and Serneke accordingly became a partner in a joint venture with private equity company NREP, with an ownership of 50percent each. Serneke recognizes its holdings as a participation in joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheet.

Karlastaden will contain some 2,000 homes and 70,000 square meters of commercial space. The area will also be the site of the Nordic region's tallest residential building, Karlatornet. The project is in an intensive phase with Gothenburg City Council having adopted the detailed plan for Karlastaden and the Karlatornet tower on June 16, 2017. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2017. The estimated project value is approximately SEK13 billion over a five-year period. Via the joint venture company, sales of development rights will begin in 2017.

The Group's share of JV Karlastaden

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Ownership share % 50 50 50
Share of equity 331 318 330
Share of profit 0 0 0

Income statement JV Karlastaden

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun
SEK million 2017 2016
Rental income 1 1
Profit for the year 0 0

Balance sheet JV Karlastaden

SEK million June 30
2017
Dec 31
2016
ASSETS
Property 427 333
Other assets 60 19
Total assets 487 352
Other liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
37
487
40
352
Interest-bearing liabilities 417 302
Shareholders' equity 33 10
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Karlastaden and the Karlatornet tower at Lindholmen in Gothenburg.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Estimated areas are explained by new detailed development plans not yet being adopted

Project Municipality Estimated
area
(m2 GFA)
Type Planning phase Type of asset Proportion
of capital
(%)
Utby 20:1 (part) Ale 8,130 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Ingared 5:274
and 5:240 (part)
Alingsås 1,483 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Jägaren 10 Alingsås 2,720 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Björnflokan 5 Borås 17,000 Housing Planning in progress Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Karlastaden Gothenburg 238,799 Housing/
Commercial
Planning in progress joint venture 50
Gårdsten 7:1,
45:1 (part) and
10:10 (part)
Gothenburg 26,500 Housing/
Commercial
Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Gårdsten 45:24 Gothenburg 82,100 Industry/
warehousing
Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Lorensberg
706:32
Gothenburg 25,000 Housing/
Commercial
Pre-planning Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Oceanhamnen,
Kvarter 3A
Helsingborg 4,750 Housing Detailed development
plan
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Jäntan 2 Landskrona 19,700 Housing/
Commercial
Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Tomaten 1 (part) Landskrona 8,000 Housing Detailed development
plan
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Vägeröd 1:69 Lysekil 20,000 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Törnskogen 4:14
and Törnskogen
4:15
Sollentuna 8,396 Housing Planning in progress Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Fjällbacka 136:2
and 136:3
Tanum 2,500 Housing Planning in progress Associated companies 6
Koholmen 1:89 Tjörn 300 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Järfälla
Idrottsstad
Järfälla 134,000 Housing/
Commercial
Pre-planning Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Fotkvarnen Trollhättan 3,000 Housing Planning in progress Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Gullön 8 Trollhättan 2,000 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Gullön 10 Trollhättan 3,000 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Nabbensberg Vänersborg 1,900 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100
Offerhällsparken
park
Trollhättan 1,700 Housing Detailed development
plan appealed
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Sadelmakaren Strömstad 4,000 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights partly on own
balance sheet
100
Kv Haren Vänersborg 4,400 Housing Detailed development
plan appealed
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100
Onsjö Vänersborg 9,000 Housing Detailed development
plan
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100

At June 30, 2017, the total book value of the project development portfolio amounted to SEK297million, which is recognized as project and development properties in the balance sheet. The holding of Project Karlastaden is recognized as a joint venture in participations in associated companies and joint ventures on the balance sheet at a value of SEK331million at June 30, 2017. Serneke's estimated value of the project portfolio amounts to approximately SEK1,702million, based on an external valuation made during the third quarter of 2016, with additions for acquisitions and subsequent activations. As a principle, Serneke includes an external valuation of the project development portfolio at least once a year, and this will take place during the second half of 2017.

Of the assessed value of the project portfolio of SEK1,702million, SEK190million represents the value of development rights on the Company's own balance sheet, agreed development rights of which the Company has yet to take possession are estimated at about SEK660million and development rights held through joint ventures or associates are estimated at approximately SEK852million.

Of the total project development portfolio of an estimated 628,378 square meters of gross floor area, options on development rights, that is, agreed development rights of which the Company has yet to take possession, accounted for 43percent. The options pertain to properties located in different parts of the country, and agreements have been signed with various parties. The options can be exercised when the detailed development plan for the relevant property gains legal force or a building permit is granted. Only then is access gained and payment made.

The Tomaten block in Borstahusen, outside Landskrona. Three multidwelling buildings, tenantowner apartments, 2-4 rooms. Sales have just commenced and the apartments have begun to be allocated among those early to register an interest. View of the island of Ven and the Sound.

BUSINESS AREA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 9 2 21 3 33 15
Earnings from Property 0 -6 -5 -9 -5 -9
Changes in value of properties -1 0 8 0 50 42
Share in profit of associates/
joint ventures
4 -13 11 -10 25 4
Operating profit 3 -19 14 -19 70 37
Average number of employees 14 0 14 0 - 3

APRIL-JUNE 2017

In the period April-June 2017, income amounted to SEK9million (2). The increase in income is primarily due to increased rental income for completed acquisitions of Säve flygplats and surrounding properties. The management result amounted to SEK0million (loss 6).

The properties are valued internally in connection with each quarterly report by means of a ten-year cash flow model for all properties. An external valuation of all properties is conducted annually to quality assure the internal valuation. The latest external valuation was made in the third quarter of 2016 and the internal property valuation made for the second quarter has resulted in a net change of value of a negative SEK1million (0).

The quarter's share in profit of associates amounted to SEK4million (negative 13) and is primarily attributable to the associate Änglagården Holding AB, which manages Prioritet Serneke Arena. Of the share in profit, the total amount of SEK4million is attributable to the management result.

As at June 30, 2017, the total book value of the investment properties amounted to SEK365million, compared with SEK188million in June 2016.

JANUARY-JUNE 2017

Income for the period amounted to SEK21million (3). The increase in income is primarily due to increased rental income for completed acquisitions of Säve flygplats and surrounding properties. Management income amounted to negative SEK5million (negative 9), of which a non-recurring expense of SEK10million relating to a provision for guaranteed net operating earnings attributable to associate Änglagården burdening the quarter. Adjusted for the provision for guaranteed net operating earnings, Property generated a positive operating profit.

Changes in value of properties amounted to SEK8million (0) and relate to the adjustment of an acquisition analysis, which resulted in a positive effect for the Group. The share of profit from associated companies amounted to SEK11million (negative 10) for the period, mainly attributable to Änglagården Holding AB.

SUMMARY OF PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Investment properties Lettable area (m2)

Project Property Municipality Land area
(m2)
Housing Commercial Letting
ratio (%)
Ownership
share (%)
Consinum Kinna 24:133 Mark 39,866 0 4,722 50 75
Serneke Industrifastigheter Krattan 1 Alingsås 7,250 0 2,429 11 100
Säve flygplats Property Åseby Gothenburg 2,100,225 0 22,799 80 100
Änglagården Kviberg
741:191
Gothenburg 20,248 0 44,769 98 40
Härbärget Åseby 9:1 Gothenburg 17,470 0 6,325 61 100
HB Nolvik Nolvik 9:1 Gothenburg 15,470 0 15,470 0 100
Tallhyddan Sörhaga 2:1 Alingsås 5,100 0 350 0 100
Conpol Golczewo Poland 46,686 0 0 0 100

Operating properties Lettable area (m2)

Project Property Municipality Land area
(m2)
Housing Commercial Letting
ratio (%)
Ownership
share (%)
Alingsås Plåtmekano Bulten 7 Alingsås 7,419 0 1,074 100 100
Nyberggruppens Fastighet Bulten 13 Alingsås 18,449 0 2,800 100 100
7H Bil AB Kinna 24:191 Mark 6,529 0 2,502 100 30

Änglagården Holding

Income statement

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

The Group's share of
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
June 30
2017
June 30
2016
Dec 31
2016
Ownership as apercentage 40 40 40
Share in associated companies* 101 78 91
Share in profit for the period 10 -10 3
Of which:
Earnings from property
management
10 10 18
Change in value of property 0 –20 -15

Änglagården Holding AB Apr–Jun Jan-Jun SEK million 2017 2017 Rental income 26 40 Profit for the year 8 26 *) The Group's participation in the associate Änglagården Holding is calculated based on shareholders' equity less the preferential dividend right of SEK55million (77) which applies to the other shareholders. The closing value is subsequently reduced by an internal profit of SEK19million (12).

Balance sheet
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
June 30
2017
June 30
2016
Dec 31
2016
ASSETS
Property 888 872 888
Other assets 186 199 215
Total assets 1,074 1,071 1,103

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Total equity and liabilities 1,074 1,071 1,103
Other liabilities 240 245 263
Interest-bearing liabilities 478 495 488
Shareholders' equity 356 331 352

Other investment properties

Within the business area, some smaller properties are managed whereby warehouses, garages and industrial premises are leased to municipal and private operations through wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Parent Company

The operations of Serneke Group AB (publ) consist mainly of Group Management and Group-wide services. Sales for the period April–June 2017 amounted to SEK30million (17). Operating profit for the same period amounted to SEK1million (loss: 8).

Related party transactions

Related party transactions in the Serneke Group are normally attributed to contracting assignments, financing and purchasing of consulting services. Remuneration approved by the Annual General Meeting for Board work is not reported as related party transaction. The main objective is to generate more transactions, primarily in the form of construction projects. These vary depending on the level of activity in the project operations.

The nature and extent of transactions by related parties can be found in the 2016 Annual Report, Note 34. No significant new transactions occurred during the quarter, except for transactions with property company Adapta AB. Transactions with Adapta have taken place on market terms and are considered to be related party transactions since the principal owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions consist mainly of contracting income and rental of Serneke's headquarters and, as of June 30, 2017, sales amounted to SEK170million and purchases to SEK6million.

Significant risks and uncertainties

All business operations are associated with risk. Risks that are well-managed can lead to opportunities and create value, while risks that are not managed properly can result in damage and losses. Controlled risk taking is essential for good profitability. Serneke works with risk management from both a Group perspective and an operational perspective. The capacity to identify, assess, manage and follow up risks is an important part of the governance and control of Serneke's business operations.

Certain significant risks are accounted for below.

External risks

o Political decisions, such as amended tax regulations, conditions of tenure, changed regulations on housing construction, infrastructure investments and municipal planning, could change the conditions of the market and of Serneke's operations.

Operational risks

  • o Project risks; Serneke operates in an industry in which various risks prevail involving both clients and suppliers. Largescale and complicated disputes can be costly, time and resource intensive and may disrupt normal operations.
  • o The transaction for the sale of 50percent of the Karlastaden project includes operational risks. The purchase consideration is calculated based on the assumption that the development rights above ground will amount to a certain number of square meters multiplied by a pre-determined price per square meter. The purchase consideration will be adjusted in the event that the potential number of square meters in accordance with the final details of the development rights diverges from the Company's assumption. In addition, the purchase consideration may be adjusted in the event that the development rights are resold at a price lower than that agreed between the parties in determining the purchase consideration. In accordance with the agreement, Serneke shall also be responsible for all property registration expenses and for certain other obligations and services involved in advancing the project, including decontamination, demolition and development measures. Serneke has estimated what the final cost is expected to be. The agreement is conditional upon the adoption of a detailed development plan, with Gothenburg City Council giving its approval on June 16, 2017. The detailed development may enter legal force after the appeal period has expired. In the event that Serneke's expenses and commitments become more expensive than expected, no detailed development plan is adopted, the detailed development plan is significantly delayed or deviates significantly from what was expected, this could have a negative effect on Serneke's operations, performance and financial position.

Financial risks

  • o Interest rate risks; interest rate risks, changes in interest rates could have a negative effect on performance and financial position.
  • o Liquidity; liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to meet payment obligations.
  • o Financing; financing risk is the risk that financing cannot be secured or renewed on maturity, or can only be obtained or renewed at significantly increased expense, which could have a significant negative impact on the Company's operations and financial position.
  • o Credit risks; credit risks, credit risk refers to the risk that the Company's customers and suppliers and sub-contractors are unable to meet their obligations
  • o Risks in the financial reporting; Serneke's financial reporting based on the Group's accounting policies, which include estimates and assessments made of various balance sheet items' value, and of when and how income is reported. For certain areas, there is a significant risk of material adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in future periods, which could, in turn, affect important key indicators.

For further information on risks and uncertainties, see the published Annual Report for 2016 at www.serneke.group.

Other significant events during the report period

Acquisition of property at Säve Depå.

In June, Serneke acquired a property at Säve Depå, with an underlying property value of approximately SEK100million. The relevant area at Säve, which covers about onemillion square meters, is directly adjacent to the property that Serneke acquired in May 2016. Serneke's total contiguous land holdings now comprise about threemillion square meters of developable land. The property was acquired through a company acquisition of AB Platzer Åseby 7:2, with Serneke gaining access will on September 1, 2017.

Acquisition of property adjacent to Karlastaden

Serneke Fastighet AB has acquired the property Göteborg Lindholmen 1:22 via a wholly owned subsidiary. The property is adjacent to the upcoming Karlastaden district and is strategically important to further development of the area. The purchase price amounts to SEK127million and the property comprises about 9,000 square meters of land and the premises area amounts to approximately 10,000 square meters. Serneke will gain access on October 2, 2017.

Events after the reporting period

Changes in Group Management

Serneke Group is strengthening Group Management with a new staff function in the form of Business Development, which will work to exploit the strength of the entire Group to achieve its long-term goals. Robin Gerum has been appointed as manager and comes to Serneke from Carnegie Investment Bank, where he has been responsible for a number of market launches, acquisitions and mergers. Robin will take office by October 2017. In October, Jonas Fjellman will assume the position as new HR Director and will also become a member of Group Management. Jonas Fjellman has worked in senior positions in HR for more than ten years and comes to Serneke from his role as HR Director Europe for one of the IAC Group's regions in Europe.

Press releases in the second quarter of 2017

The Serneke share (SRNKE)

Serneke Group AB (publ) has two share series, Series A and B. On November 24, 2016, the Company's Series B shares were introduced on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. Serneke had over 5,500 shareholders at June 30, 2017 and the closing price on June 30, 2017 was SEK117.

Serneke's ten larg est shareholders, June 30, 2017

Name Shares of
Series A
Shares of
Series B
Total
number of shares
Proportion of
shares, %
Percentage
of votes, %
Ola Serneke Invest AB 3,710,000 2,231,887 5,941,887 25.6 55.0
Lommen Holding AB 540,000 3,457,803 3,997,803 17.2 12.4
Christer Larsson i
Trollhättan AB
380,000 497,000 877,000 3.8 6.0
Ledge Ing AB 330,000 450,000 780,000 3.4 5.3
Vision Group i väst AB 250,000 536,000 786,000 3.4 4.3
AB Stratio 150,000 21,060 171,060 0.7 2.1
Carnegie Fonder 0 1,364,126 1,364,126 5.9 1.9
Svolder Aktiebolag 0 1,150,000 1,150,000 4.9 1.6
Cliens funds 0 914,574 914,574 3.9 1.3
AMF Aktiefond småbolag
(small cap share fund)
0 396,855 396,855 1.7 0.6
Total, ten largest 5,360,000 11,019,305 16,379,305 70.5 90.4
Other shareholders 0 6,862,647 6,862,647 29.5 9.6
Total 5,360,000 17,881,952 23,241,952 100.0 100.0

Source: Euroclear and Serneke

Share series, number of shares and votes, June 30, 2017

Class of shares Shares Votes
Series A shares 5,360,000 5,360,000.0
Series B shares 17,881,952 1,788,195.2
Total 23,241,952 7,148,195.2

Incentive program

The Annual General Meeting of June 29, 2016, resolved to issue convertibles with a nominal value of approximately SEK15.9million. The convertibles are valid up to and including August 26, 2019, carry 1.6percent annual interest and have a conversion price of SEK120. Upon conversion, a maximum of 132,350 Series B shares may be added and share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK13,235. During the term of the convertibles, holders are entitled, on certain occasions, to request conversion into new Series B shares. At June 30, 2017, a total of 850 convertibles were converted to B shares and 131,500 convertibles remained.

At the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2017, it was decided to adopt a long-term incentive program in the form of employee convertibles in the Group. The Board proposes that the Company raise a convertible loan of at most SEK20million through an issue of convertible debentures. The subscription price for each debenture shall correspond to its nominal amount. Participants shall, with exception from the shareholders' rights, be employees of the Serneke Group who have not at the end of the subscription period given or been given notice of termination of employment.

Each debenture shall be able to be converted to shares of series B on the following dates: (i) ten business days following the publication of the Company's financial statement for the fiscal year 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively, and (ii) during the period from August 3, 2020 to, and including, August 25, 2020. The conversion price will be set at 125percent of the average volume-weighted price paid for class B shares in the Company on the Nasdaq Stockholm during the period August 8, 2017 to, and including, August 22, 2017, but not less than SEK100. The convertible debentures fall due September 8, 2020, provided conversion has not taken place before this date. The convertible debentures will carry an annual interest rate of 2.60percent.

Financial calendar

Interim Report January–September 2017 October 27, 2017 Year-end report 2017 February 8, 2018 Interim report January-March 2018 May 3, 2018 Interim Report January-June 2018 July 17, 2018

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2017

Serneke Group AB (publ), Corp. ID No. 556669-4153 July 18, 2017

This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

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

Gothenburg, July 18, 2017 Serneke Group AB (publ)

Board

Kent Sander Chairman

Mari Broman Member

Ludwig Mattsson Member

Ola Serneke CEO

Anders Wennergren Member

Kristina Willgård Member

For further information:

Michael Berglin, Deputy CEO Camilla Heyman, CFO Anders Antonsson, Investor Relations e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Phone: + 46 (0)31712 97 00 Phone: + 46 (0)31712 97 00 Phone: +46 (0)709 994970

This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on July 18, 2017, at 08:00 a.m. (CET).

QUARTERLY DATA AND MULTI-YEAR REVIEW

Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul-Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul-Sep
SEK million 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015
Income
Construction 1,292 1,003 1,089 683 809 648 701 558
Civil Engineering 152 123 162 121 93 79 117 111
Project Development 53 50 37 11 323 2 363 165
Property Management 9 12 8 4 2 1 1 0
Group-wide 33 8 27 34 20 18 3 28
Elimination -75 -58 -57 -51 -38 -47 -175 -47
Total 1,464 1,138 1,266 802 1,209 701 1,010 815
Operating profit
Construction 44 41 40 19 13 14 14 22
Civil Engineering -2 -4 -9 -7 -12 -8 -16 2
Project Development 47 0 5 -6 343 -8 172 -7
Property Management 3 11 10 46 -19 0 -1 2
Group-wide 3 -1 -12 13 -7 -4 -47 -7
Total 95 47 34 65 318 -6 122 12
Operating margin, % 6.5 4.1 2.7 8.1 26.3 -0.9 12.1 1.5
Profit after net financial
items
93 40 29 60 313 -8 119 8
Profit/loss for the period 87 33 26 52 321 -5 138 13
Balance sheet
Fixed assets 1,264 1,212 1,160 1,032 986 340 408 223
Current assets 2,513 2,393 2,277 1,826 1,520 1,405 1,244 1,224
Total assets 3,777 3,605 3,437 2,858 2,506 1,745 1,652 1,447
Shareholders' equity 1,610 1,530 1,469 822 769 448 453 316
Non-current liabilities 738 725 764 919 662 403 398 225
Current liabilities 1,429 1,350 1,204 1,117 1,075 894 801 906
Total equity and
liabilities
3,777 3,605 3,437 2,858 2,506 1,745 1,652 1,447
Orders
Order bookings 1,742 2,069 1,650 920 1,724 1,245 1,988 702
Order backlog 8,308 7,995 7,041 6,629 6,480 5,666 5,125 3,953
Employees
Average number of
employees
919 878 847 800 759 713 665 640

IFRS-based key indicators

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution 3.74 19.38 5.20 19.08 9.50 22.40
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution 3.72 18.27 5.13 17.99 9.22 21.22
Weighted average number of shares
before dilution
23,248,452 16,565,785 23,090,335 16,565,785 20,852,905 17,590,630
Weighted average number of shares
after dilution
23,379,953 17,565,785 23,379,953 17,565,785 21,474,984 18,567,901

Other key indicators

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Operating profit 95 318 142 312 241 411
Growth, % 21.1 56.8 36.2 49.0 25.0 28.0
Order bookings 1,742 1,724 3,811 2,969 6,381 5,539
Order backlog 8,308 6,480 8,308 6,480 8,308 7,041
Organic growth, % 19.9 56.8 35.4 49.0 24.6 28.0
Operating margin, % 6.5 26.3 5.5 16.3 5.2 10.3
Cash flow before financing -67 74 44 12 -124 -156
Cash flow from operations per share,
before dilution
-1.68 12.98 4.37 9.42 -0.48 2.56
Cash flow from operations per share,
after dilution
-1.67 12.24 4.32 8.88 -0.47 2.42
Equity per share, SEK, before dilution 69.73 46.42 69.73 46.42 69.73 64.67
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 69.33 43.78 69.33 43.78 69.33 62.83
Working capital 1,085 445 1,085 445 1,085 1,073
Capital employed 2,076 1,173 2,076 1,173 2,076 1,985
Return on capital employed, % 16.4 47.3 16.4 47.3 16.4 31.8
Return on equity after taxes, % 16.6 90.2 16.6 90.2 16.6 41.0
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.8 30.7 42.8 30.7 42.8 42.7
Net debt -123 409 -123 409 -123 -37
Net debt/equity ratio, % -7.6 53.2 -7.6 53.2 -7.6 -2.5

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Summary of Consolidated Income Statement

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016 Income 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978 Production and administration expenses -1,381 -1,079 -2,472 -1,770 -4,440 -3,738 Gross profit 83 130 130 140 230 240 Sales and administration expenses -29 -25 -55 -44 -108 –97 Change in value of investment properties -1 0 18 0 60 42 Revaluation of joint ventures 0 226 0 226 0 226 Share in profit of associates and joint ventures 42 -13 49 -10 59 0 Operating profit 95 318 142 312 241 411 Net financial items -2 -5 -9 -7 -19 -17 Earnings after financial items 93 313 133 305 222 394 Tax -6 8 -13 11 -24 0 Profit/loss for the period 87 321 120 316 198 394 Attributable to: Parent Company shareholders 87 321 120 316 198 394 Non-controlling interests 0 0 0 0 0 0 Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 3.74 19.38 5.20 19.08 9.50 22.40 Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.72 18.27 5.13 17.99 9.22 21.22 Average number of shares before dilution 23,248,452 16,565,785 23,090,335 16,565,785 20,852,905 17,590,630 Average number of shares after dilution 23,379,952 17,565,785 23,379,953 17,565,785 21,474,984 18,567,901

Summary of Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Profit/loss for the period 87 321 120 316 198 394
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income 87 321 120 316 198 394

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Assets
Fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets 23 23 23
Investment properties 365 188 329
Other tangible fixed assets 88 75 75
Investments in associates/joint ventures 477 401 424
Deferred tax assets 34 51 48
Non-current interest-bearing receivables 54 21 30
Other non-current receivables 233 227 231
Total non-current assets 1,274 986 1,160
Current assets
Project and development properties 297 220 242
Inventories 2 4 2
Accounts receivable 770 446 589
Accrued but not invoiced income 249 239 252
Other current receivables 638 586 621
Cash and bank balances 558 25 571
Total current assets 2,514 1,520 2,277
Total assets 3,788 2,506 3,437
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 1,621 769 1,469
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 389 236 436
Other non-current liabilities 224 321 208
Other provisions 125 105 120
Total long-term liabilities 738 662 764
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 100 219 128
Current tax liabilities 5 13 10
Accounts payable 669 435 541
Invoiced but not accrued income 311 169 172
Other current liabilities 344 239 353
Total current liabilities 1,429 1,075 1,204
Total equity and liabilities 3,788 2,506 3,437

Summary of changes in consolidated shareholders' equity

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Balance at beginning of period 1,469 453 453
New share issue - - 598
Conversion, convertible debenture loans 27 - 23
Convertible debentures – equity portion 1 - 1
Other 4 - -
Comprehensive income for the period 120 316 394
Balance at end of period 1,621 769 1,469

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Operating activities
Cash flow before change in working
capital
43 -47 71 -55 115 -11
Change in working capital -82 262 30 211 -125 56
Cash flow from operating
activities
-39 215 101 156 -10 45
Investment activities
Acquisitions of investment properties 0 -130 0 -130 -45 -175
Acquisitions of businesses -8 -10 -8 -10 -8 -10
Increase/decrease in investing
activities
–20 -1 -49 -4 -61 -16
Cash flow from investment
activities
-28 -141 -57 -144 -114 -201
Cash flow before financing -67 74 44 12 -124 -156
Financing activities
Convertible loan 0 0 0 0 16 16
Newly raised borrowings 18 242 18 242 323 547
New share issue 0 0 0 0 598 598
Amortization of liabilities -70 -256 -70 -256 -241 -427
Increase/decrease in financing
activities
-21 -44 -5 16 -39 -18
Cash flow from financing
activities
-73 -58 -57 2 657 716
Cash flow for the period -140 16 -13 14 533 560
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period
698 9 571 11 25 11
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period
558 25 558 25 558 571

Parent Company condensed Income Statement

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 30 17 56 33 111 88
Sales and administration expenses -29 -25 -55 -44 -108 –97
Operating profit 1 -8 1 -11 3 -9
Net financial items -5 -2 -11 -4 -16 -9
Earnings after financial items -4 -10 -10 -15 -13 -18
Appropriations 0 0 0 0 -39 -39
Profit/loss before tax -4 -10 -10 -15 -52 -57
Tax 1 2 2 3 8 9
Profit/loss for the period -3 -8 -8 -12 -44 -48

Parent Company statement of comprehensive income

Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Profit/loss for the period -3 -8 -8 -12 -44 -48
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income -3 -8 -8 -12 -44 -48

Parent Company condensed consolidated balance sheet

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 5 9 6
Participations in Group companies 98 34 75
Deferred tax assets 56 40 54
Other non-current receivables 1 1 1
Total non-current assets 160 84 136
Current assets
Project and development properties 3 3 3
Other current receivables 768 762 721
Cash and bank balances 525 0 476
Total current assets 1,296 765 1,200
Total assets 1,456 849 1,336
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 704 98 683
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 312 55 312
Total long-term liabilities 312 55 312
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1 20 27
Accounts payable 12 6 15
Other current liabilities 427 670 299
Total current liabilities 440 696 341
Total equity and liabilities 1,456 849 1,336

Notes

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's reports have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. New standards and interpretations have not had any material impact on the consolidated accounts. From June 2016, ESMA's guidelines on alternative key ratios are applied.

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

In addition, the Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the Annual Report for 2016. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2016 Annual Report, see www.serneke.group.

NOTE 2 – FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2016 Annual Report.

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

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

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

Group
SEK million
June 30
2017
Dec 31
2016
Financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets* 1 1
Total financial assets 1 1
Financial liabilities
Other short– and long-term liabilities 31 31
Of which, additional purchase considerations** 31 31
Total financial liabilities 31 31

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

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

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

NOTE 3 PLEDGED ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

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

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:

June 30 June 30 Dec 31
Group 2017 2016 2016
Pledged assets 541 820 920
Contingent liabilities/contingent liabilities 398 236 243
Parent Company
Pledged assets 321 226 222
Contingent liabilities/contingent liabilities 789 615 519

Financial definitions

Key indicators Definition Purpose
Income Within the construction operations, income is reported in
accordance with thepercentage-of-completion method. This
income is recognized in pace with construction projects within
the Company being completed. For project development,
income and gains on disposals of land and development rights
are recognized at the point in time at which the material risks
and benefits are transferred to the buyer, which normally
coincides with the transfer of ownership, as well as other
income, such as rental income. In the Parent Company, income
corresponds to invoiced sales of Group-wide services and
rental income.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
earnings capacity.
Growth Income for the period less income for the previous period
divided by income for the previous period.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
capacity to increase its earnings.
Organic growth Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less
income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired growth,
divided by income for the previous period, adjusted for
acquired growth.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
capacity to increase its income without acquiring
operating companies.
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan–Dec
Calculation of organic growth 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income current period 1,464 1,209 2,602 1,910 4,670 3,978
Income corresponding period previous
period
1,209 771 1,910 1,282 3,735 3,107
Income change 255 438 692 628 935 871
Adjustment for structural effect -15 0 -15 0 -15 0
Total organic growth 240 438 677 628 920 871
Total organic growth (%) 19.9% 56.8% 35.4% 49.0% 24.6% 28.0%
Order bookings The value of new projects and changes in existing projects
during the period.
In Serneke's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Group's
sales by Business Area Construction and
Business Area Civil Engineering for the current
period.
Order backlog The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the end of
the period.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
income through Business Area Construction and
Business Area Civil Engineering in future periods.
Operating
margin
Operating profit divided by income. profitability. In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
Working capital Current assets less current liabilities. In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
tied-up capital in relation to its competitors.
Capital
employed
Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less non
interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. For
the business areas, the net of Group-internal receivables and
liabilities is also deducted.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the total capital
placed at the Company's disposal by
shareholders and creditors.
June 30 June 30 Dec 31
Calculation of capital employed 2017 2016 2016
Total assets 2,506 3,437
Deferred tax assets -51 -48
Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities -1,678 -1,282 -1,404
Capital employed 2,076 1,173 1,985
Return on
capital
employed
Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses divided
by average capital employed for the period. Accumulated
interim periods are based on rolling 12-month earnings.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the Company's
capacity to generate a return on the total capital
placed at the Company's disposal by
shareholders and creditors.
June 30 June 30 Dec 31
Calculation of average capital employed 2017 2016 2016
June 30, 2017 (2,076) + June 30, 2016 (1,173) / 2 1,625
June 30, 2016 (1,173) + June 30, 2015 (731) / 2 952
December 31, 2016 (1,985) + December 31, 2015 (670) / 2 1,328
June 30 June 30 Dec 31
Calculation of return on capital employed 2017 2016 2016
Profit after net financial items 222 432 394
Plus financial expenses 44 18 28
Average capital employed 1,625 952 1,328
Return on capital employed 16.4% 47.3% 31.8%
Return on equity Profit for the period as apercentage of average
shareholders' equity. Accumulated interim periods are
based on rolling 12-month earnings.
the Company's disposal. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to generate a return
on the capital shareholders have placed at
June 30 June 30 Dec 31
Calculation of average shareholders' equity 2017 2016 2016
June 30, 2017 (1,621) + June 30, 2016 (769) / 2 1,195
June 30, 2016 (769) + June 30, 2015 (266) / 2
December 31, 2016 (1469) + December 31, 2015 (453) / 2 961
Calculation of return on shareholders' equity June 30 Dec 31
2016
Profit/loss for the period 394
Average shareholders' equity 518 961
Return on equity 16.6% 90.2% 41.0%
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity less minority interests as
apercentage of total assets.
The equity/assets ratio shows the
proportion of total assets represented by
shareholders' equity and has been included
to allow investors to be able to assess the
Company's capital structure.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets less
interest-bearing receivables.
Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for
creditors and credit rating agencies.
Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing net debt divided by shareholders'
equity.
Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed
relevant for creditors and credit rating
agencies.
Equity per share Total equity according to the balance sheet divided by
the number of shares outstanding on the closing date.
The Company believes that key ratios give
investors a better understanding of
historical return per share at the closing
date.
Cash flow from operations
per share
Cash flow from operating activities divided by the
average number of shares during the period.
It is the Company's view that the key
indicator gives investors a better
understanding of the operations' cash flow
in relation to the number of shares,
adjusted for changes in the number of
shares during the period.
Earnings per share Profit for the period divided by the average number of
shares during the period.
It is the Company's view that the key
indicator gives investors a better
understanding of profit per share.

Serneke in brief

Serneke is a rapidly growing corporate group active in construction, civil engineering, projectdevelopment and property management with around 950 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.

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

Serneke Group AB (publ)

Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 SE-411 05 Gothenburg, Sweden Phone: +46 (0)31 712 97 00 | [email protected]

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