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MEKO

Quarterly Report Nov 11, 2016

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Interim report January - September 2016 11 November 2016

SUMMARY OF THE THIRD QUARTER, 1 July - 30 September 2016 1)

  • Revenue increased 2 per cent to SEK 1,432 M (1,405). Adjusted for currency effects and calculated on the comparable number of workdays, revenue rose 2 per cent. Sales in comparable units rose 2 per cent.
  • EBITA amounted to SEK 154 M (196) and the EBITA margin amounted to 11 per cent (14).
  • EBIT amounted to SEK 125 M (168) and the EBIT margin was 9 per cent (12). EBIT was adversely affected by non-recurring effects of SEK 18 M (0), of which SEK 13 M (0) pertain to personnel-related non-recurring costs for persons who have been part of group management, mainly the former CEO in an amount of SEK 11 M (0).
  • The gross margin amounted to 54.5 per cent (55.8).
  • Earnings per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 2.20 (3.01).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 78 M (155) , of which discontinued operations amounted to SEK -3 M (-18).
  • Net debt at the end of the period amounted to SEK 1,620 M (1,760), compared with SEK 1,626 M at year-end.
  • After the end of the period Mekonomen Group has signed an agreement to divest the Danish business to T.Hansen Gruppen / AD Danmark. The transaction will be completed on 28 December 2016 and will result in a negative non-recurring EBIT effect of SEK 25 M in the fourth quarter 2016.
SUMMARY OF THE GROUP'S
EARNINGS TREND Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Revenue 1 432 1 405 2 4 429 4 314 3 5 876 5 761
Operating profit before
amortisation and impairment of
intangible fixed assets (EBITA) 154 196 -21 491 589 -17 629 726
EBIT 125 168 -26 407 507 -20 516 616
Profit after financial items 112 154 -27 374 485 -23 483 594
Profit after tax, continuing
operations
82 111 -27 276 354 -22 352 430
Profit after tax, discontinued
operations
0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0
Profit after tax 82 111 -27 276 353 -22 353 430
Earnings per share, continuing
operations, SEK
2,20 3,01 -27 7,50 9,63 -22 9,64 11,77
Earnings per share, discontinued
operations, SEK
0,00 0,00 0 0,00 -0,03 0 0,03 0,00
Earnings per share, SEK 2,20 3,01 -27 7,50 9,60 -22 9,67 11,77
EBITA margin, % 11 14 11 14 11 13
EBIT margin, % 9 12 9 12 9 11

The amounts in the table above pertain to continuing operations, except for Profit after tax and Earnings per share. For further information about discontinued

operations, see page 19.

1) During the first quarter of 2015, the last two stores in Denmark were discontinued and the Danish store operation is presented in the 2015-2016 interim reports according to the rules on discontinued operations in IFRS 5. The Danish store operation was previously included in the MECA segment. All amounts pertain to continuing operations except cash flow and net debt.

CEO's comments

A result weighed down by Mekonomen Sweden and non-recurring effects

As acting President and CEO of Mekonomen Group since October 6, I note that we have a weak result in the third quarter. Together with the management team, I have taken measures aimed at reversing the trend in Mekonomen Sweden. After the end of the period an agreement has been signed to divest the Danish business.

In the third quarter, the sales growth in the Group remained favourable in MECA, Mekonomen Norway and Sørensen og Balchen and we believe that these units strengthened their market shares. Mekonomen Sweden had a continued weak quarter and lost market shares. Earnings in the Group were negatively impacted by the development in Mekonomen Sweden and by non-recurring costs related to changes in management and store closure. EBIT in the third quarter amounted to SEK 125 M (168), including non-recurring costs of SEK 18 M (0).

Mekonomen Sweden – further measures required

In Mekonomen Sweden, the focus during the quarter has been on correcting the implementation problems communicated earlier with the new sales organisation and new store data system. This had a negative impact on sales and earnings. Since I took up my position, I have seen that we must take further action and the sales organisation is decentralised so that the stores are regaining their traditional strong role, in order to strengthen entrepreneurship.

Regarding the store data system, which has taken a lot of strength from the stores, we have isolated the problem to the 30 stores where the system was implemented in order to successively regain growth and profitability in these. We are not there yet and there will be continued implementation in 2017 only if we have achieved success in the current 30 stores. In general, we will reduce the pace of change considerably in our business-critical IT systems, where the only implementation that is definite is an upgrade of the wholesaler system in Mekonomen during 2017, which is a necessary element of the preparations for a new central warehouse structure.

The cost and efficiency program, with anticipated savings of SEK 25 M from 2017, is proceeding according to plan with only a marginal effect on earnings in the third and fourth quarters. In the fourth quarter of 2016, Mekonomen Sweden and Mekonomen Norway will have a non-recurring cost totalling SEK 6 M related to the recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts were installed. The issue of responsibility for these defective driving belts is under investigation. Main focus in Mekonomen Sweden is now on further developing our customer offering, re-generating growth and advancing our positions.

Strong sales growth to affiliated workshops

It is gratifying that sales to affiliated workshops continued the strong growth in the third quarter, which is the part of the market that we regard as strategically most important for growth. Sales in comparable units in the Group rose 2 per cent during the quarter and sales of spare parts under our own ProMeister brand continued to develop well.

Divestment of the Danish operation

The loss in our export business to Denmark was SEK 6 M for the quarter, which is a reduced loss compared with the third quarter of 2015. Agreement was signed after the end of the period with T. Hansen Gruppen / AD Danmark for divestment of the Danish business. The transaction will generate a negative non-recurring effect of SEK 25 M in the fourth quarter, in addition to the ordinary result generated by the Danish operation in the fourth quarter. The transaction means that Mekonomen Group will have exited Denmark and will therefore not incur any losses related to Denmark from 2017.

Market development remains stable

The market was stable during the quarter. We see potential for an increasing overall market going forward, as a result of higher sales of new cars and a growing fleet of cars in our main markets Norway and Sweden in recent years. However, we expect no change in the market during the remainder of the year since the expanding fleet of cars reaches the aftermarket first when the cars are three years or older.

Growth and innovation

The project to establish a new Swedish automated central warehouse and our most important strategic project in digitalisation, our new catalogue, are proceeding according to plan.

Our focus ahead is on further strengthening our customer offering and driving sales growth in all of our Group companies. We will capitalise on the strong entrepreneurial spirit and our committed employees in the Group to strengthen our market position.

Pehr Oscarson Acting President and CEO

MEKONOMEN GROUP IN BRIEF

Mekonomen Group makes carlife easier and more affordable for our customers. We offer a broad and easily accessible range of affordable and innovative solutions and products for consumers and companies. We are the leading car service chain in the Nordic region with a proprietary wholesale operation, about 340 stores and more than 2,100 affiliated workshops operating under the Group's brands.

Business concept

With clear and innovative concepts, high quality and an efficient logistics chain, Mekonomen Group offers solutions to consumers and companies for an easier and more affordable carlife.

Business flow

Approximately 160 suppliers account for 75 per cent of the supply of goods. Mekonomen Group's three brands MECA, Mekonomen and BilXtra are responsible for their own wholesale operations. The approximately 340 stores deliver to more than 2,100 affiliated workshops and to other workshops and consumers. The Group also has about 30 proprietary workshops.

GROUP REVENUE

TOTAL REVENUE
DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUING Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
OPERATIONS, SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales, external
by segment
MECA 477 466 2 1 511 1 382 9 2 000 1 871
Mekonomen Sweden 456 468 -2 1 421 1 432 -1 1 915 1 925
Mekonomen Norway 209 195 7 626 623 0 817 814
Sørensen og Balchen 179 179 0 543 570 -5 702 729
Other segments 71 66 7 219 202 8 301 285
Total net sales Group 1 392 1 374 1 4 320 4 209 3 5 735 5 624
Other operating revenue 40 31 28 109 106 3 140 137
GROUP REVENUE 1 432 1 405 2 4 429 4 314 3 5 876 5 761
GROWTH
PER CENT
MECA Mekonomen
Sweden
Mekonomen
Norway
Sørensen
og Balchen
Group
2016 Q3 Jan - Sep Q3 Jan - Sep Q3 Jan - Sep Q3 Jan - Sep Q3 Jan - Sep
Underlying increase 2,7 12,0 -2,5 -1,3 7,9 6,5 1,2 1,0 2,3 5,0
Currency effect -0,4 -3,3 0,0 0,0 -0,9 -6,6 -0,9 -6,2 -0,4 -2,8
Effect, workdays 0,0 0,5 0,0 0,5 0,0 0,5 0,0 0,5 0,0 0,5
Nominal increase 2,3 9,3 -2,5 -0,7 7,0 0,5 0,3 -4,7 1,9 2,6
SALES IN COMPARABLE UNITS Group
PER CENT Third quarter 2016 Jan - Sep 2016
Sales growth in comparable units 1,9 4,6

1 July – 30 September 2016

Revenue for continuing operations rose 2 per cent to SEK 1,432 M (1,405). Adjusted for negative currency effects of SEK 5 M, revenue increased 2 per cent. The number of workdays was unchanged in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, compared with the preceding year. Calculated on comparable workdays and adjusted for currency effects, revenue increased 2 per cent. Sales in comparable units rose 2 per cent.

1 January – 30 September 2016

Revenue for continuing operations rose 3 per cent to SEK 4,429 M (4,314). Excluding the acquisition of Opus Equipment for the period January-June 2016, revenue increased 1 per cent. Adjusted for negative currency effects of SEK 121 M, revenue increased 5 per cent. The number of workdays was one day more in Sweden and Norway and two days more in Finland and Denmark during the nine-month period compared with the previous year. Calculated on comparable workdays and adjusted for currency effects, revenue increased 5 per cent. Sales in comparable units rose 5 per cent.

GROUP PERFORMANCE

1 July – 30 September 2016

Operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets, EBITA EBITA for continuing operations amounted to SEK 154 M (196), and the EBITA margin was 11 per cent (14). MECA's export business to Denmark had a negative impact of SEK 6 M (neg: 9) on EBITA. Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 18 M (0), of which SEK 13 M (0) pertains to personnel-related non-recurring costs for persons who have been part of group management, mainly the former CEO in an amount of SEK 11 M (0). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 2 M (neg: 12) on EBITA.

Operating profit, EBIT

EBIT for continuing operations totalled SEK 125 M (168), and the EBIT margin was 9 per cent (12). MECA's export business to Denmark had a negative impact of SEK 6 M (neg: 9) on EBIT. Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 18 M (0), of which SEK 13 M (0) pertains to personnel-related non-recurring costs for persons who have been part of group management, mainly the former CEO in an amount of SEK 11 M (0). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 2 M (neg: 12) on EBIT.

Other earnings

Profit after financial items for continuing operations amounted to SEK 112 M (154). Net interest expense amounted to SEK 6 M (expense: 7) and other financial items to an expense of SEK 7 M (expense: 8). Profit after tax for continuing operations amounted to SEK 82 M (111), for discontinued operations to SEK 0 M (0) and a total of SEK 82 M (111). In Norway, corporate tax was reduced from 27 to 25 per cent as of 2016, which had a positive impact of SEK 2 M on tax expense for the quarter. Earnings per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 2.20 (3.01) for continuing operations, SEK 0.00 (0.00) for discontinued operations, and in total SEK 2.20 (3.01).

1 January – 30 September 2016

Operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets, EBITA

EBITA for continuing operations amounted to SEK 491 M (589), and the EBITA margin was 11 per cent (14). MECA's export business to Denmark had a negative impact of SEK 15 M (neg: 21) on EBITA. Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 27 M (neg: 1). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a negative impact of SEK 6 M on EBITA in the comparative period, but none during the period.

Operating profit, EBIT

EBIT for continuing operations totalled SEK 407 M (507), and the EBIT margin was 9 per cent (12). MECA's export business to Denmark had a negative impact of SEK 15 M (neg: 21) on EBIT. Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 27 M (neg: 1). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a negative impact of SEK 6 M on EBIT in the comparative period, but none during the period.

Other earnings

Profit after financial items for continuing operations amounted to SEK 374 M (485). Net interest expense amounted to SEK 18 M (expense: 21) and other financial items to an expense of SEK 15 M (0). Other financial items were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 1 M (pos: 7). Profit after tax for continuing operations amounted to SEK 276 M (354), for discontinued operations to SEK 0 M (loss: 1), and in total to SEK 276 M (353). In Norway, corporate tax was reduced from 27 to 25 per cent as of 2016, which had a positive impact of SEK 6 M on tax expense for the period. Earnings per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 7.50 (9.63) for continuing operations, SEK 0.00 (loss: 0.03) for discontinued operations, and in total to SEK 7.50 (9.60).

FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities down, due to lower result and increased working capital, to SEK 78 M (155) for the third quarter, of which discontinued operations comprised a negative SEK 3 M (neg: 18) and for the nine-month period to SEK 336 M (244), of which discontinued operations comprised a negative SEK 8 M (neg: 147) Tax paid amounted to SEK 35 M (33) for the third quarter and to SEK 154 M (186) in the nine-month period. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 182 M (256) compared with SEK 295 M at the end of the year. The equity/assets ratio was 42 per cent (39). Long-term interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 1,373 M (1,510) compared with SEK 1,469 M at the end of the year. Current interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 445 M (522), compared with SEK 461 M at the end of the year.

Net debt amounted to SEK 1,620 M (1,760), compared with SEK 1,626 M at year-end, down SEK 6 M since year-end and down SEK 63 M in the third quarter. It is primarily positive cash flow from operating activities that has reduced net debt during the year. The items that increased net debt are mainly the share dividend of SEK 259 M, of which SEK 251 M were dividends to the Parent Company's shareholders, which was paid during the second quarter, as well as investments and acquisitions. During the quarter, loans were amortised by SEK 34 M and by SEK 102 M in the the nine-month period.

INVESTMENTS

During the third quarter, investments in fixed assets amounted to SEK 20 M (19) and to SEK 68 M (70) during the nine-month period. Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets in continuing operations amounted to SEK 15 M (14) for the third quarter and to SEK 44 M (44) for the nine-month period.

In order to achieve a more efficient logistics structure, Mekonomen Group will centralise its central warehouse structure in Sweden. In July 2016, Mekonomen Group signed an agreement with TGW Logistics Group to expand the existing central warehouse in Strängnäs with a fully automated section. The expansion is intended to create a Group-wide, flexible and cost-efficient platform for the supply chain in the Group. The estimated investment during the period 2016-2018 is SEK 190 M with full EBIT effect from savings of SEK 50 M annually from 2020. Capital tied-up is expected to decline SEK 80 M with full effect as of 2020.

During the third quarter, company and business acquisitions amounted to SEK 1 M (42) and to SEK 28 (55) for the nine-month period, of which SEK 14 M (0) pertained to estimated supplementary purchase consideration for the nine-month period. Acquired assets totalled SEK 3 M (75) and assumed liabilities to SEK 0 M (37) for the nine-month period. In addition to goodwill, which amounted to SEK 5 M (13), intangible surplus values of SEK 19 M (6) were identified relating to customer relations. Deferred tax liabilities attributable to acquired intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 0 M (1). Acquired minority shares amounted to SEK 10 M (0) in the third quarter and to SEK 13 M (8) for the nine-month period. Divested minority shares amounted to SEK 0 M (0) in the third quarter and the nine-month period.

ACQUISITIONS AND START-UPS

Third quarter

Mekonomen Sweden acquired minority shares in two stores and Meko Service Nordic acquired minority shares in two workshops, at a lower value.

Earlier in the year

Mekonomen Sweden acquired minority shares in seven stores and Meko Service Nordic acquired minority shares in a workshop, all for a minor amount. Mekonomen Sweden also acquired a partnership store in Halmstad and started up a store in Älmhult. Mekonomen Norway acquired one workshop in Drammen, Norway. MECA acquired a store in Höör, Sweden, two partnership stores in Tomelilla and Charlottenberg in Sweden, established Opus Equipment in Norway, and acquired a customer portfolio for oil sales to industrial customers in Norway. Sørensen og Balchen started up a store in Stord, Norway. Meko Service Nordic acquired one workshop in Mölndal, Sweden.

Opus Equipment AB, which was acquired on 1 July 2015, had in relation to the comparative period an impact of SEK 54 M on consolidated net sales during the nine-month period, and a negative EBIT of SEK 4 M for the nine-month period. Other acquisitions had only a marginal effect on consolidated sales and earnings.

Number of stores and workshops

At the end of the period, the total number of stores in the chains for continuing operations was 341 (345), of which 260 (259) were proprietary stores. The number of affiliated workshops totalled 2,123 (2,140). See the distribution in the table on page 18.

EMPLOYEES

At the end of the period, the number of employees in continuing operations was 2,229 (2,167) and the average number of employees during the period was 2,223 (2,120). See the distribution in the table on page 19.

PERFORMANCE BY SEGMENT

To adapt segment reporting to the changed internal organisation and governance, a new segment structure was implemented in 2016. As of the first quarter of 2016, the Group will be managed and reported in four segments; MECA, Mekonomen Sweden, Mekonomen Norway and Sørensen og Balchen. Reporting according to this new segment distribution has taken place since the first quarter of 2016. Comparative figures have been restated. For further information, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10 and for the comparative figures from 2014-2015, which have been restated, refer to the table "Quarterly data, continuing operations, segment" on page 17.

MECA SEGMENT

MECA Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales, external 477 466 2 1 511 1 382 9 2 000 1 871
Operating profit before
amortisation and impairment of
intangible fixed assets (EBITA) 53 54 -1 201 205 -2 253 258
EBIT 50 51 -1 192 195 -1 242 245
EBITA margin, % 11 12 13 15 12 14
EBIT margin, % 10 11 13 14 12 13
Number of stores/of which own 85 / 75 86 / 73 85 / 72
Number of Mekonomen Service
Centres 87 116 102
Number of MekoPartner 30 59 39
Number of MECA Car Service 695 657 676

The MECA segment mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Sweden and Norway, the export business to Denmark and the delivery and service of workshop equipment in Opus Equipment. As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 19.

A strong sales increase to MECA Car Service workshops was a key factor behind MECA's sales growth during the quarter. The acquisition of Opus Equipment on 1 July 2015 had in relation to the comparative period an impact of SEK 54 M during the nine-month period, and a negative EBIT of SEK 4 M for the nine-month period. Measures to improve earnings in Denmark led to an improved EBIT in the third quarter compared with the preceding year. However, sales for the third quarter did not yet achieve critical mass and Denmark had a negative impact on MECA's EBIT of SEK 6 M (neg: 9) for the quarter and SEK 15 M (neg: 21) for the nine-month period. Net sales for the export business to Denmark amounted to SEK 14 M (15) for the quarter and SEK 51 M (34) in the nine-month period. In the comparative period, MECA's EBITA and EBIT were negatively impacted by acquisition-related non-recurring costs of SEK 1 M for the nine-month period, nothing for the quarter. During the quarter, MECA had a negative impact on the gross margin, due to a higher proportion of sales to major customers. In Norway, oil sales to industrial customers developed further during the third quarter.

The currency effect on net sales against the NOK was a negative SEK 2 M for the quarter and a negative SEK 45 M for the nine-month period. In the third quarter, the number of workdays was unchanged in Sweden and Norway, compared with the preceding year, and one day more in Sweden and Norway in the nine-month period. Underlying net sales rose 3 per cent in the third quarter and 12 per cent in the nine-month period. MECA's EBIT totalled SEK 50 M (51) for the third quarter and EBIT margin amounted to 10 per cent (11).

MEKONOMEN SWEDEN SEGMENT

MEKONOMEN SWEDEN Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales, external 456 468 -2 1 421 1 432 -1 1 915 1 925
Operating profit before
amortisation and impairment of
intangible fixed assets (EBITA) 56 78 -28 149 235 -37 202 289
EBIT 55 77 -28 147 235 -37 199 287
EBITA margin, % 12 16 10 16 10 14
EBIT margin, % 12 16 10 16 10 14
Number of stores/of which own 132 / 112 136 / 114 134 / 113
Number of Mekonomen Service
Centres 435 440 439
Number of MekoPartner 121 127 125

The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden.

The organisational change implemented at the end of 2015 led to a negative effect on sales and higher personnel costs. The introduction of a new store data system, with implementation in 30 stores by the end of the second quarter, still has taken much energy and had a negative impact on sales and earnings. Earnings were also negatively impacted by SEK 5 M (0) during the quarter as a result of a non-recurring cost for store closure.

The underlying net sales declined 2 per cent in the third quarter and fell 1 per cent in the nine-month period. In the third quarter, the number of workdays was unchanged in Sweden compared with the previous year and one day more in the nine-month period. EBIT totalled SEK 55 M (77) for the third quarter and the EBIT margin was 12 per cent (16).

MEKONOMEN NORWAY Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales, external 209 195 7 626 623 0 817 814
Operating profit before
amortisation and impairment of
intangible fixed assets (EBITA) 35 39 -9 105 125 -16 130 151
EBIT 35 39 -9 105 125 -16 130 151
EBITA margin, % 16 19 16 20 15 18
EBIT margin, % 16 19 16 20 15 18
Number of stores/of which own 45 / 32 45 / 32 45 / 32
Number of Mekonomen Service
Centres 341 354 345
Number of MekoPartner 95 88 97

MEKONOMEN NORWAY SEGMENT

The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway.

The key driver of Mekonomen Norway's growth was sales to Mekonomen Service Centres although in combination with intensified competition, this had a negative effect on the gross margin. Underlying net sales rose 8 per cent in the third quarter and 6 per cent in the nine-month period. The currency effect on net sales against the NOK was a negative SEK 2 M in the third quarter and a negative SEK 41 M the nine-month period. The number of workdays was unchanged in Norway compared with the preceding year, and one day more in the nine-month period. EBIT amounted to SEK 35 M (39) for the third quarter and the EBIT margin was 16 per cent (19).

SØRENSEN OG BALCHEN SEGMENT

SØRENSEN OG BALCHEN Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Change % 2016 2015 Change % Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales, external 179 179 0 543 570 -5 702 729
Operating profit before
amortisation and impairment of
intangible fixed assets (EBITA) 29 30 -4 88 90 -2 115 117
EBIT 29 30 -4 88 90 -2 114 116
EBITA margin, % 16 16 16 16 16 16
EBIT margin, % 16 16 16 16 16 16
Number of stores/of which own 71 / 36 70 / 35 70 / 35
Number of BilXtra 254 244 246

The Sørensen og Balchen segment mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Norway.

Sørensen og Balchen reported a favourable trend in sales of accessories in the quarter, although which in combination with intensified competition, had a negative effect on the gross margin. Sørensen og Balchen reported a favourable trend for cost control. The underlying net sales rose 1 per cent in the third quarter and 1 per cent during the nine-month period. The currency effect in net sales against the NOK was negative SEK 2 M in the third quarter and negative SEK 35 M for the nine-month period. The number of workdays during the quarter was unchanged in Norway compared with the preceding year and one day more in the nine-month period. EBIT totalled SEK 29 M (30) for the third quarter and the EBIT margin was 16 per cent (16).

SALES GROWTH PER CUSTOMER GROUP

GROWTH PER CUSTOMER GROUP July - September 2016 January - September 2016
CONTINUING OPERATIONS, Affiliated Consumers Other Affiliated Consumers Other
PER CENT workshops workshops workshops workshops
Nominal growth 6,0 0,8 -5,5 7,8 -0,2 0,0
Currency adjusted growth 6,7 1,5 -5,1 10,8 2,2 2,9

NUMBER OF WORKDAYS PER QUARTER AND COUNTRY

Mekonomen has no actual seasonal effects in its operations. However, the number of workdays affects sales and profits.

WORKDAYS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Full-year
BY COUNTRY 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014
Sweden 61 62 62 62 60 59 66 66 66 64 63 62 253 251 249
Norway 61 63 63 62 59 59 66 66 66 64 63 62 253 251 250
Denmark 61 63 63 62 58 59 66 66 66 64 63 62 253 250 250
Finland 61 62 62 63 60 60 66 66 66 63 63 62 253 251 250

SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The company conducted a review and assessment of operating and financial risks and uncertainties in accordance with the 2015 Annual Report and found that no significant risks have occurred since then. For the effect of exchange-rate fluctuations on profit before tax, refer to page 31 of the 2015 Annual Report. For a full presentation of the risks affecting the Group, refer to the 2015 Annual Report.

PARENT COMPANY, "OTHER SEGMENTS" AND "OTHER ITEMS"

The Parent Company's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management. As of 1 April 2016 all employees except for Group Management were transferred from the Parent Company to a central company that will administer all Group-wide functions for Mekonomen Group. The Parent Company's earnings after net financial items were a negative SEK 27 M (neg: 12) for the third quarter and a negative SEK 49 M (neg: 41) for the nine-month period, excluding the share dividend from subsidiaries of SEK 47 M (421) in the nine-month period. The average number of employees was 8 (15). During the third quarter, Mekonomen AB sold goods and services to Group companies for a total of SEK 8 M (8) and for SEK 26 M (26) in the nine-month period.

As of 1 January 2016, disclosures previously reported under "Others" are now distributed between "Other segments" and "Other items" and more units have been added to "Other segments" from the now discontinued Mekonomen Nordic segment. Comparative figures have been restated. For further information, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10 and for the comparative figures from 2014-2015, which have been restated, refer to the table "Quarterly data, continuing operations, segment" page 17.

"Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. These include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, our joint venture in Poland (InterMeko Europa), the affiliated company Automotive Web Solutions AB, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions that also include Mekonomen AB (publ). EBIT for "Other segments" amounted to negative SEK 25 M (neg: 9) for the third quarter and a negative SEK 67 M (neg: 80) for the nine-month period. EBIT was negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 13 M (0) pertaining to non-recurring costs for persons who have been part of group management, mainly the former CEO in an amount of SEK 11 M (0).

"Other items" includes acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions. Current acquisition-related items pertain to amortisation of acquired intangible assets for the acquisitions of MECA and Sørensen og Balchen totalling an expense of SEK 19 M (expense: 19) for the third quarter and an expense of SEK 57 M (expense: 58) for the nine-month period.

CHANGES IN GROUP MANAGEMENT

David Larsson, COO, left Mekonomen Group during the quarter. Magnus Johansson, left the post of President and CEO of Mekonomen Group on 6 October 2016.

EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

Magnus Johansson, left the post of President and CEO of Mekonomen Group on 6 October 2016. A provision was made for non-recurring cost of SEK 11 M in the third quarter of 2016.

Pehr Oscarson has been acting President and CEO since 6 October 2016.

Mekonomen Group has signed an agreement to divest the Danish business to T.Hansen Gruppen / AD Danmark. The transaction will be completed on 28 December 2016 and will result in a negative non-recurring EBIT effect of SEK 25 M in the fourth quarter 2016.

No other significant events occurred after the end of the reporting period.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Mekonomen Group applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. This interim report was prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The same accounting policies and measurement methods were applied as in the most recent Annual Report. This interim report consists of pages 1-24 and should be read in its entirety.

New standards or interpretations that became effective on 1 January 2016 have not had any material effect on Mekonomen Group's financial statements for the interim period.

The Parent Company prepares its accounts in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 and applies the same accounting policies and measurement methods as in the most recent Annual Report, except that exchange-rate differences pertaining to net investment in foreign operations as of 1 January 2016 have been recognised in profit or loss instead of in comprehensive income, in accordance with the changes in RFR 2. Comparative figures have been restated.

SEGMENT REPORTING

In an effort to streamline Mekonomen Group's reporting structure, Mekonomen Sweden and Mekonomen Norway report directly to the President and CEO as of 2016. This has led to the removal of one organisational unit, Mekonomen Nordic. As of the first quarter of 2016, the Group is now managed and reported in four segments; MECA, Mekonomen Sweden, Mekonomen Norway and Sørensen og Balchen. Reporting according to the new segment structure has taken place since the first quarter of 2016. Comparative figures have been restated.

The MECA segment remains unchanged and mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Sweden and Norway and the export business to Denmark, and the delivery and service of workshop equipment in Opus Equipment. As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden. The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway. The Sørensen og Balchen segment remains unchanged and mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Norway.

"Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. These include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, our joint venture in Poland (InterMeko Europa), the affiliated company Automotive Web Solutions AB, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions that also include Mekonomen AB (publ). The units reported in "Other segments" cannot produce the quantitative thresholds to be considered reportable, and the benefits of reporting these segments separately are considered limited for users of the financial statements. Mekonomen AB's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management functions.

"Other items" includes acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions.

As of 1 January 2016, disclosures previously reported under "Others" are now distributed between "Other segments" and "Other items," and Mekonomen Finland, Mekonomen Iceland, Marinshopen and central administrative functions from the former Mekonomen Nordic segments have been added to "Other segments." Comparative figures have been restated.

FORTHCOMING FINANCIAL REPORTING DATES

Information Period Date
Year-end report January - December 2016 15 February 2017
Interim report January - March 2017 10 May 2017
Interim report January - June 2017 28 July 2017
Interim report January - September 2017 7 November 2017
Year-end report January - December 2017 9 February 2018

The date for the interim report January - June 2017 has been changed from 23 August 2017 to 28 July 2017.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 April 2017 in Stockholm. The Annual Report will be published and available on Mekonomen's website not later than 4 April 2017.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

In accordance with the guidelines established at the Annual General Meeting on 12 April 2016, Mekonomen has established a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee shall prepare and submit proposals to the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2017 pertaining to the election of the Chairman at the Annual General Meeting, the number of Board members and deputy members, the election of Chairman of the Board and other members to the Board of Directors of the company, Board fees, as well as any remuneration for committee work, the election of and fees to be paid to auditors, and guidelines for the appointment of the Nomination Committee.

Prior to the 2017 Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Committee consists of Caroline Berg, representing the Axel Johnson AB Group, Jonathan Schönbäck, representing Handelsbanken Fonder, Mats Gustafsson, representing Lannebo Fonder and Arne Lööw, representing the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund. Caroline Berg has been appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Mekonomen's Chairman of the Board, Kenneth Bengtsson, has been co-opted to the Nomination Committee.

Stockholm, 11 November 2016 Mekonomen AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No: 556392-1971

Pehr Oscarson Acting President and CEO

For further information, please contact: Pehr Oscarson, Acting President and CEO, Mekonomen AB, tel +46 (0)8-464 00 00 Per Hedblom, CFO Mekonomen AB, tel: +46 (0)8-464 00 00

This information is information that Mekonomen AB (publ) is obliged to make public persuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act.

The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 07:30 a.m CET on 11 November 2016.

The interim report will be published in Swedish and English. The Swedish version represents the original version and has been translated into English. Only the original version of the interim report has been reviewed by the company's auditors.

Auditors' report of Review of Interim Financial Information

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Mekonomen AB (publ) as of 30 September 2016 and the nine-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards of Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing practices in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.

Stockholm, 11 November, 2016

PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Lennart Danielsson Authorised Public Accountant

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
STATEMENT, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Continuing operations:
Net sales 1 392 1 374 4 320 4 209 5 735 5 624
Other operating revenue 40 31 109 106 140 137
Total revenue 1 432 1 405 4 429 4 314 5 876 5 761
Goods for resale -633 -607 -1 983 -1 881 -2 631 -2 529
Other external costs -290 -284 -906 -862 -1 212 -1 167
Personnel expenses -340 -304 -1 004 -939 -1 347 -1 282
Operating profit before depreciation/
amortisation and impairment of tangible
and intangible fixed assets (EBITDA) 168 210 535 633 686 784
Depreciation and impairment of tangible
fixed assets
-15 -14 -44 -44 -57 -57
Operating profit before amortisation and
impairment of intangible fixed assets
(EBITA) 154 196 491 589 629 726
Amortisation and impairment of intangible
fixed assets -28 -27 -84 -82 -112 -110
EBIT 125 168 407 507 516 616
Interest income 1 1 3 4 5 6
Interest expenses -7 -8 -22 -25 -29 -33
Other financial items -7 -8 -15 0 -9 5
Profit after financial items 112 154 374 485 483 594
Tax -31 -42 -98 -131 -131 -164
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD FROM
CONTINUING OPERATIONS 82 111 276 354 352 430
Discontinued operations:
Earnings/loss for the period from discontinued
operations1)
0 0 0 -1 1 0
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 82 111 276 353 353 430
Profit for the period attributable to:
Parent Company's shareholders 79 108 269 345 347 423
Non-controlling interests 3 3 7 8 6 8
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 82 111 276 353 353 430
Earnings/loss per share, before and after
dilution, SEK
- Earnings from continuing operations 2,20 3,01 7,50 9,63 9,64 11,77
- Earnings/loss from discontinued operations 0,00 0,00 0,00 -0,03 0,03 0,00
Profit for the period 2,20 3,01 7,50 9,60 9,67 11,77

1) For further information about discontinued operations, see page 19.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
FOR THE PARENT COMPANY, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit for the period 82 111 276 353 353 430
Other comprehensive income:
Components that will not be reclassified to
earnings for the year:
- Actuarial gains and losses -1 - -1 - 1 2
Components that may later be reclassified
to earnings for the year:
- Exchange-rate differences from translation
of foreign subsidiaries 1)
66 -50 121 -51 85 -88
- Cash-flow hedges 2) 0 -3 -4 -2 -4 -1
Other comprehensive income, net after tax 65 -53 116 -54 83 -87
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD
147 58 392 299 436 343
Comprehensive income for the period
attributable to:
Parent Company's shareholders 144 55 385 291 429 336
Non-controlling interests 3 3 8 8 7 7
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD
147 58 392 299 436 343
Total comprehensive income attributable
to Parent Company shareholders derived
from:
Continuing operations 142 53 381 291 427 337
Discontinued operations 1 2 3 0 2 -1

1) As at 30 September 2016, the accumulated translation reserve pertaining to Denmark was a negative SEK 14 M. The translation reserve pertaining to Denmark will be reclassified in shareholders' equity via profit or loss at the current amount on the date when the Danish company is liquidated. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 19.

2) Holding of financial interest-rate derivatives for hedging purposes, valued according to level 2 defined in IFRS 13.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 30 September 30 September 31 December
SEK M 2016 2015 2015
ASSETS 1)
Intangible fixed assets 2 772 2 759 2 734
Tangible fixed assets 175 178 182
Financial fixed assets 50 51 51
Deferred tax assets 55 54 55
Goods for resale 1 296 1 235 1 226
Current receivables 935 894 818
Cash and cash equivalents 182 256 295
TOTAL ASSETS 5 466 5 426 5 361
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1)
Shareholders' equity 2 276 2 111 2 155
Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing 1 373 1 510 1 469
Deferred tax liabilities 142 149 169
Long-term liabilities, non-interest-bearing 25 4 8
Current liabilities, interest-bearing 445 522 461
Current liabilities, non-interest-bearing 1 205 1 131 1 099
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 5 466 5 426 5 361

1) The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities are measured at either fair value or a reasonable approximation of fair value.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN 30 September 30 September 31 December
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, SEK M 2016 2015 2015
Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the year 2 155 2 080 2 080
Comprehensive income for the period 392 299 343
Acquisition/divestment of non-controlling interests -13 -8 -7
Dividend to shareholders -259 -261 -261
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 2 276 2 111 2 155
Of which non-controlling interests 13 13 12
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH-FLOW Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
STATEMENT, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Operating activities
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital, excluding tax paid 151 200 500 622 660 782
Tax paid -35 -33 -154 -186 -157 -189
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital
116 167 345 435 504 594
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Changes in inventory -47 -39 -9 -10 -18 -19
Changes in receivables 5 -9 -71 -83 1 -11
Changes in liabilities 4 36 70 -98 44 -124
Increase (–)/Decrease (+) restricted
working capital
-38 -12 -10 -191 27 -154
Cash-flow from operating activities 78 155 336 244 531 439
Cash flow from investing activities -14 -53 -70 -97 -120 -146
Cash flow from financing activities -207 -98 -390 -150 -485 -245
CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD -144 4 -124 -3 -74 48
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD
317 259 295 258 256 258
Exchange-rate difference in cash and
cash equivalents
10 -6 12 1 0 -11
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE
END OF THE PERIOD
182 256 182 256 182 295

Compared with the interim report for January-September 2015, SEK 15 M was reclassified in the third quarter and SEK 102 M in the nine-month period between cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital and changes in liabilities in working capital. The reclassification did not have any impact on total cash flow from operating activities. The reclassification pertains to the discontinued operations in Denmark.

INFORMATION ON SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN MEMORANDUM ITEMS

The Parent Company, for the benefit of the subsidiary and in conjunction with the agreement with TGW Logistics Group, provided a guarantee of approximately SEK 137 M (EUR 14.2 M) to companies within TGW Logistics Group.

INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE IN THE BALANCE SHEET

The financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet are shown below. This was done by dividing the values into three levels, which is described in the 2015 Annual Report, Note 11. All of Mekonomen's financial instruments are included in Level 2.

The main methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value of the financial instruments shown in the table below are described in the 2015 Annual Report, Note 11. The financial instruments contained in the interim report are the same as those in the 2015 annual accounts.

CONSOLIDATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE IN
THE BALANCE SHEET, SEK M
30 September
2016
30 September
2015
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Derivatives: Currency swaps - 0
Interest-rate swaps - -
TOTAL - 0
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Derivatives: Currency swaps - -
Interest-rate swaps 9 4
TOTAL 9 4
GROUP'S FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BY MEASUREMENT CATEGORY, 30 September 2016 Total
SEK M Derivative Loan and accounts Other financial Total carrying Fair value Non-financial Balance sheet
instruments receivable liabilities amount assets & liabilities summary
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial fixed assets - 48 - 48 48 2 50
Accounts receivable - 599 - 599 599 - 599
Other current receivables - - - - - 336 336
Cash and cash equivalents - 182 - 182 182 - 182
TOTAL - 830 - 830 830 338 1 168
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing 9 - 1 364 1 373 1 373 - 1 373
Current liabilities, interest-bearing - - 445 445 445 - 445
Accounts payable - - 597 597 597 - 597
Other current liabilities - - - - - 609 609
TOTAL 9 - 2 406 2 415 2 415 609 3 023
QUARTERLY DATA, CONTINUING 2016 2015 2014
OPERATIONS, SEGMENT Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
NET SALES, SEK M 1)
MECA 2) 477 534 500 1 871 489 466 473 444 1 679 435 414 419 411
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 456 503 462 1 925 493 468 515 449 1 805 469 443 463 430
Mekonomen Norway 4) 209 223 194 814 191 195 224 204 800 200 202 207 191
Sørensen og Balchen 179 192 172 729 159 179 201 191 712 176 176 188 171
Other segments 5) 71 85 63 285 83 66 77 60 268 68 69 77 53
GROUP 1 392 1 537 1 391 5 624 1 415 1 374 1 489 1 346 5 262 1 347 1 306 1 354 1 255
EBITA, SEK M
MECA 2) 53 85 62 258 52 54 80 71 268 72 73 76 47
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 56 40 53 289 53 78 92 65 306 75 84 78 69
Mekonomen Norway 4) 35 42 27 151 25 39 51 36 136 28 37 36 35
Sørensen og Balchen 29 36 24 117 26 30 35 25 109 22 29 34 24
Other segments 5) -20 -15 -17 -87 -20 -5 -35 -28 -57 -14 -9 -15 -19
GROUP 154 189 149 726 138 196 224 169 763 184 214 210 156
EBIT, SEK M
MECA 2) 50 82 60 245 49 51 77 68 243 57 69 73 44
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 55 39 52 287 53 77 92 65 306 75 84 78 69
Mekonomen Norway 4) 35 42 27 151 25 39 51 35 136 28 37 36 35
Sørensen og Balchen 29 36 24 116 26 30 35 25 109 22 29 34 24
Other segments 5) -25 -19 -23 -106 -26 -9 -39 -32 -77 -18 -13 -19 -26
Other items 6) -19 -19 -19 -77 -19 -19 -19 -19 -78 -19 -20 -19 -19
GROUP 125 161 121 616 109 168 197 142 639 145 186 182 126
INVESTMENTS, SEK M 7)
MECA 2) 3 4 3 17 5 2 2 8 20 5 6 5 4
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 5 5 6 29 12 2 6 9 18 6 4 3 5
Mekonomen Norway 4) 0 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 7 4 0 2 1
Sørensen og Balchen 1 1 1 3 1 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 1
Other segments 5)
GROUP
11 18 8 50 14 14 14 8 21 10 3 6 2
20 28 20 103 33 19 24 28 70 27 14 17 13
EBITA MARGIN, %
MECA 2) 11 16 12 14 11 12 17 16 16 16 18 18 11
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 12 8 11 14 10 16 17 14 16 15 18 16 15
Mekonomen Norway 4) 16 18 14 18 13 19 22 17 17 14 18 17 18
Sørensen og Balchen 16 18 14 16 16 16 17 13 15 12 16 18 14
GROUP 11 12 10 13 10 14 15 12 14 13 16 15 12
EBIT MARGIN, %
MECA 2) 10 15 12 13 10 11 16 15 14 13 17 17 11
Mekonomen Sweden 3) 12 8 11 14 10 16 17 14 16 15 18 16 15
Mekonomen Norway 4) 16 18 14 18 13 19 22 17 17 14 18 17 18
Sørensen og Balchen 16 18 13 16 16 16 17 13 15 12 16 18 14
GROUP 9 10 9 11 8 12 13 10 12 11 14 13 10

1) Net sales for each segment are from external customers.

2) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, refer to page 19.

3) The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden. Mekonomen Sweden was previously included in the Mekonomen Nordic segment. For further information about the new segment structure, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10. Items were reallocated in Mekonomen Sweden, representing higher net sales of SEK 13 M for Q3 2015 and SEK 51 M for full-year 2015, and a positive EBIT effect of SEK 9 M for Q3 2015 and SEK 28 M for full-year 2015, compared with the figures previously presented for Mekonomen Sweden under the Mekonomen Nordic segment

4) The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway. Mekonomen Norway was previously included in the Mekonomen Nordic segment. For further information about the new segment structure, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10. Items were reallocated to Mekonomen Norway, representing higher net sales of SEK 3 M for Q3 2015 and SEK 11 M for full-year 2015, and a positive EBIT effect of SEK 3 M for Q3 2015 and negative effect of SEK 1 M for full-year 2015, compared with the figures previously presented for Mekonomen Norway under the Mekonomen Nordic segment.

5) "Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. "Other segments" also includes units that were previously included in Mekonomen Nordic but are not included in Mekonomen Sweden or Mekonomen Norway. The comparative figures have been restated. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10.

6) "Other items" include acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions. Current acquisition-related items pertain to amortisation of acquired intangible assets related to the acquisitions of MECA and Sørensen og Balchen. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10.

7) Investments do not include company and business combinations.

QUARTERLY DATA, CONTINUING 2016 2015 2014
OPERATIONS, SEK M Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Revenue 1 432 1 573 1 424 5 761 1 447 1 405 1 527 1 382 5 390 1 373 1 340 1 387 1 290
EBITA 154 189 149 726 138 196 224 169 763 184 214 210 156
EBIT 125 161 121 616 109 168 197 142 639 145 186 182 126
Net financial items -13 -9 -11 -22 0 -15 -9 2 -19 -3 -12 -1 -4
Profit after financial items 112 152 110 594 109 154 188 144 620 142 174 181 123
Tax -31 -40 -27 -164 -32 -42 -50 -39 -153 -40 -38 -44 -31
Profit for the period 82 112 83 430 76 111 138 105 466 102 135 137 92
EBITA margin, % 11 12 10 13 10 14 15 12 14 13 16 15 12
EBIT margin, % 9 10 9 11 8 12 13 10 12 11 14 13 10
Earnings per share, continuing
operations, SEK
2,20 3,02 2,28 11,77 2,14 3,01 3,74 2,88 12,80 2,87 3,69 3,74 2,50
Earnings per share,
discontinued operations, SEK
0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,03 0,00 -0,02 -0,01 -9,46 -7,55 -0,49 -0,75 -0,67
Earnings/loss per share, SEK 2,20 3,02 2,28 11,77 2,17 3,01 3,72 2,87 3,34 -4,68 3,20 2,99 1,83
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 63,0 59,3 62,5 59,7 59,7 58,4 56,9 61,0 57,5 57,5 65,0 60,9 64,6
Cash flow per share, SEK1) 2,2 6,4 0,8 12,2 5,4 4,3 3,8 -1,3 11,5 5,0 3,2 5,4 -2,0
Return on shareholders' equity, %2) 15,9 17,6 18,7 20,0 20,0 20,9 21,9 21,3 20,6 20,6 18,3 17,2 16,6
Share price at end of period 167,0 182,0 201,0 173,0 173,0 194,0 202,5 227,5 204,0 204,0 156,5 171,5 178,5

1) The key figures are calculated including discontinued operations for each quarter.

2) The key figures for return on shareholders' equity are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis for continuing operations for each quarter. For further information about discontinued operations, refer to page 19.

KEY FIGURES Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Return on shareholders' equity, %1) - - 15,9 20,9 15,9 20,0
Return on total capital, %1) - - 9,4 12,1 9,4 11,5
Return on capital employed, %1) - - 12,4 15,8 12,4 15,2
Equity/assets ratio, % - - 41,6 38,9 41,6 40,2
Gross margin, continuing operations, % 54,5 55,8 54,1 55,3 54,1 55,0
EBITA margin, continuing operations, % 10,7 13,9 11,1 13,6 10,7 12,6
EBIT margin, continuing operations, % 8,7 12,0 9,2 11,8 8,8 10,7
EBITDA margin, continuing operations, % 11,8 14,9 12,1 14,7 11,7 13,6
Earnings per share, continuing operations, SEK 2,20 3,01 7,50 9,63 9,64 11,77
Earnings/loss per share, discontinued
operations, SEK
0,00 0,00 0,00 -0,03 0,03 0,00
Earnings per share, SEK 2,20 3,01 7,50 9,60 9,67 11,77
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK - - 63,0 58,4 63,0 59,7
Cash flow per share, SEK 2,2 4,3 9,4 6,8 14,8 12,2
Number of shares at the end of the period 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
Average number of shares during the period 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487

1) The key figures for return on shareholders' equity/capital employed/total capital are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis for the January-September period and pertain to continuing operations. The balance sheet was not restated for discontinued operations. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 19.

NUMBER OF STORES AND WORKSHOPS MECA1) Mekonomen
Sweden
Mekonomen
Norway
Balchen Sørensen og Other Group total
30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
Number of stores
Proprietary stores 75 73 112 114 32 32 36 35 5 5 260 259
Partner stores 10 13 20 22 13 13 35 35 3 3 81 86
Total 85 86 132 136 45 45 71 70 8 8 341 345
Number of workshops 1)
Mekonomen Service Centres 87 116 435 440 341 354 - - 42 36 905 946
MekoPartner 30 59 121 127 95 88 - - - - 246 274
Speedy - - - - - - - - 23 19 23 19
BilXtra - - - - - - 254 244 - - 254 244
MECA Car Service 695 657 - - - - - - - - 695 657
Total 812 832 556 567 436 442 254 244 65 55 2 123 2 140

1) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and the stores are not therefore included in the MECA segment. With respect to workshops, presentation of the workshops affiliated with Mekonomen Group concept will also continue. MECA sells directly to these workshops in Denmark. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 19.

AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, CONTINUING OPERATIONS Jan - Sep Jan - Sep
2016 2015
MECA 1) 691 577
Mekonomen Sweden 716 760
Mekonomen Norway 258 263
Sørensen og Balchen 259 255
Other segments 2) 298 264
Total 2 223 2 120

1) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, see below.

2) "Other segments" include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions including Mekonomen AB (publ). Mekonomen AB's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management. As of 1 January 2016, "Other segments" includes units that were previously included in Mekonomen Nordic, but not included in Mekonomen Sweden or Mekonomen Norway. The comparative figures have been restated. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 10.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In December 2014, a decision was made regarding extensive structural changes and repositioning of the Group's Danish operations. All of the stores, which are also local warehouses, as well as the Danish head office have been closed. The franchise workshops were retained and these now receive deliveries of spare parts directly from regional and central warehouses, which has made logistics more efficient without intermediaries in the distribution chain.

In March 2015, the last two stores in Denmark were discontinued and from the first quarter of 2015, the Danish store operations have been presented according to the rules on discontinued operations in IFRS 5. All comparative periods have been restated. The Danish store operations were previously included in the MECA segment.

In the consolidated income statement, earnings generated by the discontinued store operations are recognised as an item under "Discontinued operations." This means that the discontinued operations have been excluded from all profit/loss items in the consolidated income statement and that only net earnings from the discontinued operations have been presented in the line item "Earnings/loss from discontinued operations." Cash flow from discontinued operations is included in the consolidated cash-flow statement and recognised separately below. The consolidated balance sheet has not been restated.

As at 30 September 2016, the accumulated translation reserve pertaining to Denmark was a negative SEK 14 M. The translation reserve pertaining to Denmark will be reclassified in shareholders' equity via profit or loss in the current amount on the date when the Danish company is liquidated.

PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD AND
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FROM
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, SEK M
Jul - Sep
2016
Jul - Sep
2015
Jan - Sep
2016
Jan - Sep
2015
12 months
Oct - Sep
Full-year
2015
Revenue 0 0 0 36 0 36
Expenses 0 0 0 -36 0 -36
Profit from discontinued operations
- before tax
0 0 0 0 0 0
Tax 0 0 0 -1 1 0
Profit/loss from discontinued operations
- after tax
0 0 0 -1 1 0
Other comprehensive income:
Exchange-rate differences on translation of
foreign subsidiaries
1 2 3 1 1 -1
Comprehensive income/loss from
discontinued operations
1 2 3 0 2 -1

Separate financial information pertaining to the discontinued operations in Denmark is presented below.

CONDENSED CASH FLOW FROM Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Cash flow from operating activities -3 -18 -8 -147 5 -134
Cash flow from investing activities 2 3 5 27 7 29
Cash flow from financing activities 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cash flow from discontinued operations -1 -15 -3 -120 12 -105

FINANCIAL REPORTS, PARENT COMPANY

CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT FOR Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
THE PARENT COMPANY, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Operating revenue 21 8 64 19 122 78
Operating expenses -37 -16 -93 -55 -169 -130
EBIT -16 -8 -30 -35 -47 -52
Net financial items 1) -11 -5 27 416 64 453
Profit/loss after financial items -27 -12 -2 380 18 401
Appropriations - 0 0 0 226 226
Tax 6 3 10 8 -35 -37
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD -21 -10 8 389 208 589

1) Net financial items include dividends on participations in subsidiaries totalling SEK 47 M (421) for the nine-month period and SEK 489 M for the full-year 2015, and an impairment loss on participations in subsidiaries of SEK 0 M (0) for the nine-month period and SEK 35 M for the full-year 2015. Of the impairment loss on participations in subsidiaries, SEK 26 M pertains to the store operations in Denmark for the full-year 2015. As of 1 January 2016, net financial items also include a negative exchange-rate difference pertaining to net investment in foreign operations of SEK 2 M (neg: 1) for the third quarter, SEK 5 M (neg: 1) for the nine-month period and a negative SEK 3 for the full-year 2015. Comparative figures have been restated.

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
FOR THE PARENT COMPANY, SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit for the period -21 -10 8 389 208 589
Other comprehensive income,
net after tax 1) - - - - - -
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR
THE PERIOD -21 -10 8 389 208 589

1) Due to deletion of the exception in RFR 2 for recognition of exchange-rate differences pertaining to net investment in foreign operations, as of 1 January 2016, exchange-rate differences are presented in profit or loss rather than other comprehensive income. The comparative figures have been restated.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE PARENT COMPANY, 30 September 30 September 31 December
SEK M 2016 2015 2015
ASSETS
Fixed assets 3 153 3 142 3 147
Current receivables in Group companies 1 258 1 387 1 583
Other current receivables 85 86 67
Cash and cash equivalents 80 150 210
TOTAL ASSETS 4 576 4 765 5 007
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity 2 532 2 575 2 775
Untaxed reserves 175 114 175
Provisions 2 0 2
Long-term liabilities 1 358 1 494 1 460
Current liabilities in Group companies - 40 117
Other current liabilities 509 542 478
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4 576 4 765 5 007
SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE 30 September 30 September 31 December
PARENT COMPANY, SEK M 2016 2015 2015
Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the year 2 775 2 437 2 437
Comprehensive income for the period 8 389 589
Dividend to shareholders -251 -251 -251
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 2 532 2 575 2 775

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

From the January-June 2016 interim report, Mekonomen applies the new Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures issued by the ESMA*. Alternative performance measures are financial measures of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that are not defined or specified in IFRS. Mekonomen believes that these measures provide valuable supplementary information to company management, investors and other stakeholders in evaluating the company's performance. These alternative performance measures are not always comparable with the measure used by other companies since not all companies calculate these measures in the same way. Accordingly, the measures are to be viewed as a supplement to the measures defined according to IFRS. For definitions of key figures, refer to page 23. For relevant reconciliation of the alternative performance measures that cannot be directly read in or derived from the financial statements, refer to the tables below. *The European Securities and Markets Authority.

RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Jan - Sep 1) Jan - Sep 1) 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit from continuing operations for the period (rolling 12 months) 352 456 352 430
- Minus non-controlling interests' share of profit for the period (rolling 12 months) -6 -7 -6 -8
Profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests' share
(rolling 12 months)
346 449 346 423
- Divided by SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT
COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS, average over the past five quarters 2)
2 175 2 146 2 175 2 108
RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, % 15,9 20,9 15,9 20,0
2) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO 2016 2015 2014
PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS, SEK M Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Shareholders' equity 2 276 2 139 2 257 2 155 2 111 2 053 2 204 2 080 2 344 2 192 2 331
- Minus Non-controlling interests' share of
shareholders' equity -13 -10 -13 -12 -13 -10 -14 -14 -10 -7 -14
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO
PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS 2 263 2 129 2 244 2 143 2 098 2 043 2 190 2 066 2 334 2 185 2 318
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO
PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS, average
over the past five quarters 2 175 2 132 2 144 2 108 2 146 2 164 2 219 2 226 2 254 2 221 2 243
RETURN ON TOTAL CAPITAL Jan - Sep 1) Jan - Sep 1) 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit after financial items (rolling 12 months) 483 627 483 594
- Plus Interest expenses (rolling 12 months) 29 35 29 33
Profit after financial items plus interest expenses (rolling 12 months) 513 662 513 627
- Divided by TOTAL ASSETS, average over the past five quarters 3) 5 424 5 492 5 424 5 438
RETURN ON TOTAL CAPITAL, % 9,4 12,1 9,4 11,5
3) TOTAL ASSETS 2016 2015 2014
SEK M Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Total assets 5 466 5 481 5 387 5 361 5 426 5 392 5 627 5 384 5 631 5 580 5 634
TOTAL ASSETS,
average over the past five quarters 5 424 5 410 5 439 5 438 5 492 5 523 5 571 5 535 5 545 5 526 5 543
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED Jan - Sep 1) Jan - Sep 1) 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit after financial items (rolling 12 months) 483 627 483 594
- Plus Interest expenses (rolling 12 months) 29 35 29 33
Profit after financial items plus interest expenses (rolling 12 months) 513 662 513 627
- Divided by CAPITAL EMPLOYED, average over the past five quarters 4) 4 122 4 180 4 122 4 134
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED, % 12,4 15,8 12,4 15,2

1) The key figures for return on shareholders' equity/total capital/capital employed are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis for the January-September period and pertain to continuing operations.

4) CAPITAL EMPLOYED 2016 2015 2014
SEK M Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Total assets 5 466 5 481 5 387 5 361 5 426 5 392 5 627 5 384 5 631 5 580 5 634
- Minus Deferred tax liabilities -142 -148 -158 -169 -149 -156 -160 -168 -189 -201 -208
- Minus Long-term liabilities, non-interest-bearing -25 -25 -9 -8 -4 -3 -3 -3 -1 -1 -1
- Minus Current liabilities, non-interest-bearing -1 205 -1 154 -1 087 -1 099 -1 131 -1 068 -1 167 -1 234 -1 129 -1 055 -1 056
CAPITAL EMPLOYED 4 094 4 155 4 133 4 086 4 143 4 165 4 297 3 980 4 312 4 323 4 369
CAPITAL EMPLOYED
average over the past five quarters 4 122 4 136 4 165 4 134 4 180 4 216 4 256 4 232 4 275 4 261 4 272
GROSS MARGIN Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Net sales 1 392 1 374 4 320 4 209 5 735 5 624
- Minus Goods for resale -633 -607 -1 983 -1 881 -2 631 -2 529
Total 758 767 2 337 2 328 3 104 3 095
- Divided by Net sales 1 392 1 374 4 320 4 209 5 735 5 624
GROSS MARGIN, % 54,5 55,8 54,1 55,3 54,1 55,0
EARNINGS PER SHARE Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Profit for the period 82 111 276 353 353 430
- Minus Non-controlling interests' share -3 -3 -7 -8 -6 -8
Profit for the period attributable to
Parent Company's shareholders 79 108 269 345 347 423
- Divided by Average number of shares 5) 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
EARNINGS PER SHARE, SEK 2,20 3,01 7,50 9,60 9,67 11,77
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PER SHARE Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Shareholders' equity 2 276 2 111 2 276 2 155
- Minus Non-controlling interests' share of shareholders' equity -13 -13 -13 -12
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY'S
SHAREHOLDERS 2 263 2 098 2 263 2 143
- Divided by Average number of shares 5) 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PER SHARE, SEK 63,0 58,4 63,0 59,7
CASH FLOW PER SHARE Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
SEK M 2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Cash flow from operating activities 78 155 336 244 531 439
- Divided by Average number of shares 5) 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
CASH FLOW PER SHARE, SEK 2,2 4,3 9,4 6,8 14,8 12,2
5) AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep 12 months Full-year
2016 2015 2016 2015 Oct - Sep 2015
Number of shares at the end of the period 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
- Multiplied by number of days that the Number
of shares at the end of the period remained
unchanged during the period 92 92 274 273 366 365
Number of shares at a different time during
the period
0 0 0 0 0 0
- Multiplied by number of days that the Number
of shares at a different time has existed
during the period 0 0 0 0 0 0
- Total divided by number of days during
the period 92 92 274 273 366 365
AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487 35 901 487
NET DEBT 30 September 30 September 31 December
SEK M 2016 2015 2015
Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing 1 373 1 510 1 469
- Minus interest-bearing long-term liabilities and provisions for
pensions, leasing, derivatives and similar obligations
-13 -14 -7
Current liabilities, interest-bearing 445 522 461
- Minus interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions for
pensions, leasing, derivatives and similar obligations
-2 -2 -2
- Minus Cash and cash equivalents -182 -256 -295
NET DEBT 1 620 1 760 1 626
FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS
Return on shareholders'
equity
Profit for the period, excluding non-controlling interests, as a percentage of average shareholders' equity attributable to
Parent Company's shareholders Average shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders is
calculated as shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders at the end of the period plus the
shareholders' equity for the four immediately preceding quarters attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders at
the end of the period divided by five.
Return on total capital Profit after net financial items plus interest expenses as a percentage of average total assets. Average total assets is
calculated as total assets at the end of the period plus the total assets for the four immediately preceding quarters at
the end of the period divided by five.
Capital employed Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions including deferred tax liabilities.
Return on capital
employed
Profit after net financial items plus interest expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. Average
capital employed is calculated as capital employed at the end of the period plus the capital employed
for the four immediately preceding quarters divided by five.
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interest as a percentage of total assets.
Gross margin Net sales less costs for goods for resale, as a percentage of net sales.
EBIT margin EBIT after depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of total revenue.
EBITA EBIT after depreciation according to plan but before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets.
EBITA margin EBITA as a percentage of total revenue.
EBITDA EBIT before depreciation/amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets.
EBITDA margin EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue.
Earnings per share Profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests, in relation to the average number of shares. Average number of
shares is calculated as the average number of shares at the end of the period multiplied by the number of days that
this number existed during the period plus any other number of shares during the period multiplied by the number of
days that this or these numbers existed during the period, with the total divided by number of days during the period.
Shareholders' equity per
share
Shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests, in relation to the number of shares at the end of the period.
Cash flow per share Cash flow from operating activities in relation to the average number of shares. Average number of shares is
calculated as the average number of shares at the end of the period multiplied by the number of days that this number
existed during the period plus any other number of shares during the period multiplied by the number of days that this
or these numbers existed during the period, with the total divided by number of days during the period.
Net debt Current and long-term interest-bearing liabilities for borrowing, meaning excluding pensions, leasing, derivatives
and similar obligations, less cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash funds held at financial institutions and current liquid investments with a
term from the date of acquisition of less than three months, which are exposed to only an insignificant risk of
fluctuations in value. Cash and cash equivalents are recognised at nominal amounts.

COMPANY-SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS

Proprietary stores Stores with operations in subsidiaries, directly or indirectly majority owned, by Mekonomen AB.
Partner stores Stores that are not proprietary, but conduct business under the Group's brands/store concepts.
Proprietary workshops Workshops with operations in subsidiaries, directly or indirectly majority owned, by Mekonomen AB.
Affiliated workshops Workshops that are not proprietary, but conduct business under the Group's brands/workshop concepts
(Mekonomen Service Centre, MekoPartner, MECA Car Service, BilXtra and Speedy).
Concept workshops Affiliated workshops.
Sales to customer group
Affiliated workshops
Sales to affiliated workshops and sales to proprietary workshops.
Sales to customer group
Other workshops
Sales to company customers that are not affiliated to any of Mekonomen Group's concepts, including sales in
Fleet operations.
Sales to customer group
Consumer
Cash sales from proprietary stores to other customer groups than Affiliated workshops and Other workshops, and the
Group's e-commerce sales to consumer.
Underlying
net sales
Sales adjusted for the number of comparable working days and currency effects.
Comparable units Stores, majority-owned workshops and Internet sales that have been in operation for the past 12-month period and
throughout the entire preceding comparative period.
Sales in comparable
units
Sales in comparable units comprise external sales (in local currency) in majority-owned stores, wholesale sales to
partner stores, external sales in majority-owned workshops and Internet sales.
ProMeister Mekonomen Group's proprietary brand for high-quality spare parts with five-year guarantees.
Lasingoo The car portal that Mekonomen Group owns together with industry players that simplifies the workshop selection and
booking processes for car owners.
Fleet operations Mekonomen Group's offering to business customers comprising service and repairs of cars, sales of spare parts, tyres,
accessories and tyre storage.
Spare parts Parts that are necessary for a car to function.
Accessories Products that are not necessary for a car to function, but enhance the experience or extend use of the car, for
example, car-care products, roof boxes, car seats for children, etc.
MECA+ MECA's service concept which meets the customers' high demands on quality, accessibility and comfort, with an
extended offer of services and integrated solutions.
Currency effects in the
balance sheet
Impact of currency with respect to realised and unrealised revaluation of foreign current non-interest-bearing
receivables and liabilities.
Currency transaction effects Impact of currency with respect to internal sales from Mekonomen Grossist AB, as well as from MECA Car Parts AB
to each country.
Currency translation effects Impact of currency from translation of earnings from foreign subsidiaries to SEK.
Other operating revenue Mainly comprises rental income, marketing subsidies and exchange-rate gains in Mekonomen Group.

Mekonomen AB (publ)

Postal address: Box 19542 SE-104 32 Stockholm, Sweden

Visiting address: Solnavägen 4, 10th floor, Stockholm, Sweden

Tel: +46 8 464 00 00 E-mail: [email protected]

www.mekonomen.com

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