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Quarterly Report Jul 19, 2016

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Interim Report January-June 2016

Highlights during the second quarter

  • Net asset value* 1) amounted to SEK 259,083 m. (SEK 339 per share) on June 30, 2016, a decrease of SEK 3,199 m. (SEK 5 per share) during the quarter, corresponding to a change of -1 percent. Adjusted for the dividend paid, net asset value increased by SEK 4,436 m., or 2 percent. Over the past 20 years, annual average net asset value growth, with dividend added back, has been 9 percent.
  • Within Listed Core Investments, shares in Wärtsilä were purchased for SEK 247 m.
  • The value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 7 percent in constant currency. Net cash flow from EQT amounted to SEK -0.3 bn. due to draw-downs.
  • Within Patricia Industries, the subsidiaries performed well, with overall strong organic growth and improved profitability.

Financial information, year to date 2016

  • Consolidated profit/loss for the period, which includes unrealized change in value, was SEK -6,288 m. (SEK -8.25 basic earnings per share), compared to SEK 25,542 m. (SEK 33.54 basic earnings per share) for the same period 2015.
  • Listed Core Investments contributed SEK -6,873 m. to net asset value (18,476).
  • EQT contributed SEK 1,166 m. to net asset value (3,093).
  • Patricia Industries contributed SEK 1,380 m. to net asset value (3,581).
  • Leverage* (net debt/total assets) was 6.3 percent as of June 30, 2016 (5.5).
  • Consolidated net sales for the period was SEK 15,124 m. (11,911).
Total return
NAV (%)** Investor B (%) SIXRX (%)
Q2 2016 1.7 1.3 -0.3
1 year -4.6 -5.8 -3.3
5 years 11.0 18.2 9.8
10 years 8.8 11.5 8.3
20 years 9.4 11.7 10.6
**Incl. dividend added back
6/30 2016
NAV, SEK per share* 339
Share price (B-share), SEK 280.90

Overview annual average performance

1) Key figures market with * are such financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 14 and 24.

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the second quarter, our net asset value, including dividend added back, increased by 2 percent. The total shareholder return was 1 percent, while the SIXRX return index was roughly flat.

Agility as important as ever

On the macro side, Brexit clearly dwarfed everything else. The UK decision to actually leave the EU was surprising to many, not the least to some of the political leaders supporting the campaign to leave. Exactly how this will eventually play out is anybody's guess, and it will certainly be some time before we know. I sincerely hope that this will be a catalyst for the EU to take necessary structural actions to strengthen the union and improve its competitiveness and attractiveness.

Sometimes it seems as if the world is going through an extended period of unusual turmoil and uncertainty. Then again, this has often been the case historically, so I think we should expect it to continue in the years ahead. To quote Bruce Lee, the great icon of martial arts: "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one". With strong global market positions, flexible business models and solid balance sheets, we believe that our companies are generally well-positioned to handle these times of uncertainty, constantly working on improving their agility and capturing business opportunities.

Important activities in Listed Core Investments

Many of our listed core investments took important steps forward during the quarter. Atlas Copco continued to strengthen its vacuum business through the announced acquisition of the South Korean company CSK. Wärtsilä announced a number of large power plant orders and strengthened its digital offering to the marine industry by acquiring Eniram. Electrolux and Husqvarna also announced smaller, complementary acquisitions. Sobi received the approval for Alprolix, for the treatment of hemophilia B, and announced the first commercial sale of the product in Europe. Simultaneously, many companies continued to work with efficiency measures to improve competitiveness and adapt to the demand situation.

During the quarter, we invested SEK 247 m. in Wärtsilä, strengthening our ownership to 17.5 percent.

More capital committed to EQT

EQT generated net cash flow to Investor of SEK -0.3 bn. during the quarter, affected by draw-downs related to recently made investments. The value change on our investments in EQT was 7 percent in constant currency. Activity remained high, with several investments and exits. In addition, two new funds, EQT Mid Market Credit and EQT Ventures were successfully launched. We committed approximately SEK 0.5 bn. to the latter and additional capital to funds that have not yet been officially closed.

Strong growth within Patricia Industries

Mölnlycke Health Care grew strongly, reporting 10 percent organic growth with an improved operating margin. While growth will vary quarter by quarter, we remain confident in Mölnlycke's long-term potential based on its attractive product offering, new applications and geographic expansion. With its dedicated organization and strong balance sheet, we believe that Mölnlycke is well positioned to continue to invest to capture growth opportunities, both organically and through acquisitions.

Permobil grew 9 percent organically, driven by strong growth in both Europe and the U.S. The operating margin improved.

In Aleris, organic growth was 9 percent, and the operating margin improved slightly. During the quarter, Aleris announced the acquisition of Curato, strengthening its offering in Norway. This is another step in our long-term strategy to build Aleris into a high-quality Scandinavian provider of healthcare and care services.

BraunAbility continued to perform well. The operating margin improved, despite further investments in production and R&D.

Building successful companies the key priority

At Investor, we continue to execute on our strategy, with strong focus on supporting the development of our companies, both within Listed Core Investments and Patricia Industries. Overall, our companies develop well in this challenging and uncertain environment, although we continue to see improvement potential in a number of areas.

We maintain strong focus on our own operating efficiency and in terms of investments, the key priorities remain unchanged. During the first half of 2016 we have invested approximately SEK 0.4 bn. in Listed Core Investments, increased our commitment to EQT by approximately SEK 3 bn., and Patricia Industries has continued to divest financial investments to release capital, while several subsidiaries have made important complementary acquisitions. Despite recent investments and continued commitments to EQT, our financial flexibility remains strong. However, we will remain disciplined and only invest in what we believe are the right companies, paying what we view as fair given the long-term value creation potential.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding us, one thing is clear, dear fellow shareholders: Investor's goal to execute on our strategy and generate an attractive long-term total shareholder return, remains firmly in place.

Johan Forssell

Net asset value overview

Number of
shares
6/30 2016
Ownership
capital/votes1)
(%)
6/30 2016
Share of total
assets (%)
6/30 2016
Value,
SEK/share
6/30 2016
Value,
SEK m.2)
6/30 2016
Contribution to
net asset value
YTD 2016
Value,
SEK m.2)
12/31 2015
Listed Core Investments3)
Atlas Copco 207 645 611 16.9/22.3 16 58 44 587 2 016 43 100
ABB 232 165 142 10.0/10.0 14 50 38 406 2 982 35 424
SEB 456 198 927 20.8/20.8 12 43 33 040 -5 392 40 826
AstraZeneca 51 587 810 4.1/4.1 9 34 25 974 -3 056 29 869
Wärtsilä 34 566 544 17.5/17.5 4 16 11 838 -1 108 13 077
Ericsson 175 047 348 5.3/21.4 4 15 11 134 -2 304 14 086
Sobi 107 594 165 39.6/39.8 4 15 11 061 -3 454 14 515
Electrolux 47 866 133 15.5/30.0 4 14 10 861 1 312 9 860
Nasdaq 19 394 142 11.8/11.8 4 14 10 634 1 298 9 423
Saab 32 778 098 30.0/39.5 3 11 8 565 193 8 535
Husqvarna 97 052 157 16.8/32.7 2 8 6 059 684 5 428
Total Listed Core Investments 77 278 212 158 -6 8734) 224 143
EQT 5 17 13 272 1 1664) 13 021
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke Health Care 99/99 8 29 22 035 1 985 20 050
Permobil 94/90 1 5 4 091 121 3 963
Aleris 100/100 1 5 3 952 82 3 869
BraunAbility 95/95 1 4 2 877 107 2 781
Vectura 100/100 1 2 1 817 21 1 795
Grand Group 100/100 0 0 178 3 175
12 46 34 950 2 319 32 634
3 Scandinavia 40/40 2 7 5 555 265 5 611
Financial Investments 4 14 10 717 -1 072 12 850
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 18 67 51 221 1 3804) 51 095
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 65 795 65 711
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 0 -139 -8 3914,5) -565
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries 100 362 276 513 287 695
Gross debt -33 238 -34 954
Gross cash 15 808 19 062
Of which Patricia Industries 14 574 14 616
Net debt -23 -17 430 -15 892
Net Asset Value 339 259 083 -12 718 271 801

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

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

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

4) Including management costs, of which Listed Core Investments SEK 45 m., EQT SEK 4 m., Patricia Industries SEK 133 m., and Groupwide SEK 54 m.

5) Including paid dividends of SEK 7,635 m.

Overview

Net asset value

During the first half of 2016, the net asset value decreased from SEK 271.8 bn. to SEK 259.1 bn. The change in net asset value, with dividend added back, was -2 percent (10) during the period, of which 2 percent during the second quarter (-3). The corresponding total return of the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SIXRX) was -4 percent and 0 percent respectively.

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2015 figures. For income statement items and cash flow items, the figures in parentheses refer to the same period last year.

Net debt

Net debt* totaled SEK 17,430 m. on June 30, 2016 (15,892), corresponding to a leverage of 6.3 percent (5.5).

Investor's net debt

SEK m. H1 2016
Opening net debt -15 892
Listed Core Investments
Dividends 5 529
Investments, net of proceeds -371
Total 5 158
EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 1 861
Draw-downs (investments and management fees) -930
Total 931
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 1 691
Investments -309
Internal transfer to Investor -1 259
Other1) -165
Total -42
Investor Groupwide
Dividends paid -7 635
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 1 259
Other2) -1 209
Closing net debt -17 430

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

2) Incl. revaluation of debt, net interest and management cost excl. Patricia Industries.

Performance by business area in summary

Q2 2016
SEK m.
Listed Core
Investments
EQT Patricia
Industries
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 1 877 30 0 1 1 907
Other operating income 11 11
Changes in value -176 837 115 2 778
Net sales 7 829 7 829
Management cost -25 -2 -65 -30 -121
Other profit/loss items -1 -6 784 -218 -7 004
Profit/loss for the period 1 676 864 1 106 -245 3 400
Non-controlling interest -4 -4
Dividends paid -7 635 -7 635
Other effects on equity 234 899 -94 1 040
Contribution to net asset value 1 676 1 099 2 000 -7 974 -3 199
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2016
Carrying amount 212 158 13 272 51 221 -139 276 513
Investor's net debt/cash 14 574 -32 004 -17 430
Total net assets including net debt/cash 212 158 13 272 65 795 -32 143 259 083
Q2 2015 Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments EQT Industries Groupwide Total
Dividends 2 477 109 8 1 2 595
Other operating income 17 17
Changes in value -14 694 2 073 1 265 2 -11 354
Net sales 6 183 6 183
Management cost -22 -2 -74 3 -95
Other profit/loss items -17 -5 560 -240 -5 817
Profit/loss for the period -12 239 2 163 1 839 -234 -8 471
Non-controlling interest 1 1
Dividends paid -6 856 -6 856
Other effects on equity -95 -719 -76 -890
Contribution to net asset value -12 239 2 068 1 121 -7 166 -16 216
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2015
Carrying amount 233 031 13 599 52 957 -38 299 549
Investor's net debt/cash 11 062 -31 037 -19 975
Total net assets including net debt/cash 233 031 13 599 64 019 -31 075 279 574

Listed Core Investments

Listed Core Investments contributed to the net asset value with SEK -6,873 m. during the first half of 2016 (18,476), of which SEK 1,676 m. during the second quarter (-12,239).

Read more at www.investorab.com under "Our Investments" >>

Contribution to net asset value, Listed Core Investments

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Changes in value -176 -12 357 12 377
Dividends 1 877 5 529 6 145
Management cost -25 -45 -46
Total 1 676 -6 873 18 476

The combined total return amounted to -3 percent during the period, of which 1 percent during the second quarter.

Dividends

Dividends received totaled SEK 5,529 m. during the first half of the year (6,145), of which SEK 1,877 m. during the second quarter. In total, we expect to receive approximately SEK 8.3 bn. in dividends during 2016.

Contribution to net asset value and total return, YTD 2016

Contribution to
Value, SEK m. net asset value,
SEK m.
Total return,
Investor1) (%)
Atlas Copco 44 587 2 016 4.7
ABB 38 406 2 982 8.4
SEB 33 040 -5 392 -13.2
AstraZeneca 25 974 -3 056 -10.2
Wärtsilä 11 838 -1 108 -8.5
Ericsson 11 134 -2 304 -16.4
Sobi 11 061 -3 454 -23.8
Electrolux 10 861 1 312 13.3
Nasdaq 10 634 1 298 13.8
Saab 8 565 193 2.3
Husqvarna 6 059 684 12.6
Total 212 158 -6 828

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

Investments and divestments

Second quarter

700,000 shares were purchased in Wärtsilä for SEK 247 m.

First quarter

750,000 shares were purchased in Atlas Copco for SEK 125 m.

Listed Core Investments

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

Our investments in EQT contributed to the net asset value with SEK 1,166 m. during the first half of 2016 (3,093), of which SEK 1,099 m. during the second quarter (2,068).

Read more at www.eqt.se >>

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

Activities during the quarter

  • Investor paid a net of SEK 268 m. to EQT.
  • In constant currency, the value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 7 percent. The reported value change was 9 percent.
  • Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 11.6 bn. as of June 30, 2016 (8.5).
  • EQT V divested parts of its holding in Dometic and listed Academedia on Nasdaq Stockholm.
  • EQT VI divested Atos Medical.
  • EQT VII acquired a majority stake in Sitecore.
  • EQT Infrastructure divested Parkia. EQT Infrastructure II acquired DCLI.
  • EQT Mid Market invested in In.Corp Group.
  • The new funds EQT Mid Market Credit and EQT Ventures were successfully closed.

Change in net asset value, EQT

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Net asset value, beginning of period 11 905 13 021 13 522
Contribution to net asset value
(value change)
1 099 1 166 3 093
Draw-downs (investments and
management fees)
633 946 1 093
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
fee surplus and carry)
-365 -1 861 -4 109
Net asset value, end of period 13 272 13 272 13 599

Investor's investments in EQT, June 30, 2016

Fund size
EUR m.
Investor's
share (%)
Investor's
remaining
commitment
SEK m.
Reported
value
SEK m.
Terminated funds1) 1 633 -
Fully invested funds2) 11 692 705 5 298
EQT VI 4 815 6 565 3 727
EQT VII 6 750 5 2 686 614
EQT Mid Market 1 054 24 577 2 358
EQT Infrastructure II 1 938 8 732 677
EQT Credit Fund II 845 10 358 567
EQT Ventures 566 10 541 0
EQT new funds 5 483 0
EQT AB 19 31
Total 29 293 11 647 13 272

1) EQT I, EQT II, EQT Denmark, EQT Finland, EQT Asia.

2) EQT III, EQT IV, EQT V, EQT Expansion Capital I and II, EQT Greater China II, EQT

Infrastructure, EQT Credit, EQT Opportunity.

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
SEK m. 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014
Reported value 13 272 11 905 13 021 13 021 12 623 13 599 13 991 13 522 13 522 13 490 13 287
Reported value change, % 9 1 30 10 -2 15 8 38 10 3 13
Value change, constant currency, % 7 0 32 12 -4 16 8 30 6 2 10
Draw-downs from Investor 633 313 1 590 133 364 223 870 2 397 389 1 163 476
Proceeds to Investor 365 1 496 6 086 943 1 034 2 683 1 426 4 854 1 714 1 314 591
Net proceeds to Investor -268 1 183 4 496 810 670 2 460 556 2 457 1 325 151 115

Patricia Industries contributed to the net asset value with SEK 1,380 m. during the first half of 2016 (3,581), of which SEK 2,000 m. during the second quarter (1,121).

Read more at www.patriciaindustries.com >>

Investments, divestments and distributions

A total of SEK 137 m. was invested during the second quarter, including add-on investments. The capital injection in Affibody was the single largest investment in the quarter.

Divestments and distributions amounted to SEK 753 m., primarily driven by exits and the distribution received from 3 Scandinavia.

Patricia Industries, net cash

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Beginning of period 13 907 14 616 10 380
Net cash flow 620 1 382 615
Internal transfer to Investor - -1 259 -
Other1) 46 -165 67
End of period 14 574 14 574 11 062

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

Patricia Industries, net asset value

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Beginning of period 49 767 51 095 49 840
Investments 137 310 681
Divestments -566 -1 375 -731
Distributions -187 -315 -535
Changes in value 2 070 1 506 3 702
End of period 51 221 51 221 52 957
Total, incl. cash 65 795 65 795 64 019

Patricia Industries, contribution to net asset value

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Changes in value 2 070 1 506 3 702
Management cost -65 -133 -133
Other items -5 7 12
Total 2 000 1 380 3 581

For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures related to Patricia Industries and its Investments, see page 14. Definitions can be found on Investors website.

Major subsidiaries, performance1)

Q2 2016
Mölnlycke
SEK m. Health Care Permobil Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Grand Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 3 352 820 2 503 940 49 179 7 844
EBITDA 1 022 167 162 102 31 24 1 508
EBITDA, % 30 20 6 11 62 14 19
EBITA2) 941 135 117 95 4 18 1 311
EBITA, % 28 16 5 10 9 10 17
Cash flow items
EBITDA 1 022 167 162 102 31 24 1 508
Change in working capital -157 3 47 -14 -29 9 -141
Capital expenditures -182 -20 -34 -11 -69 -9 -327
Operating cash flow 682 149 175 76 -68 24 1 040
Acquisitions/divestments - - - - - - -
Shareholder contribution/distribution - - - - - - -
Other3) -94 -230 -69 -23 6 0 -411
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in net debt 588 -81 106 53 -63 24 629

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

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

3) Please see company section for details.

Major subsidiaries, performance1)

H1 2016
Mölnlycke
SEK m. Health Care Permobil Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Grand Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 6 571 1 552 4 879 1 788 84 284 15 159
EBITDA 1 933 300 278 166 50 15 2 742
EBITDA, % 29 19 6 9 60 5 18
EBITA2) 1 769 236 187 153 -1 2 2 347
EBITA, % 27 15 4 9 -1 1 15
Cash flow items
EBITDA 1 933 300 278 166 50 15 2 742
Change in working capital -462 84 30 -162 -18 4 -523
Capital expenditures -336 -56 -78 -20 -133 -21 -644
Operating cash flow 1 135 328 230 -16 -101 -2 1 575
Acquisitions/divestments -423 -37 -56 - - - -517
Shareholder contribution/distribution - - - - - - -
Other3) -268 -231 -161 -21 9 -2 -675
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in net debt 444 60 13 -37 -92 -4 384

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

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

3) Please see company section for details.

Read more at www.molnlycke.com >>

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

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic growth was 10 percent in constant currency.
  • Both business areas reported good growth. Wound Care was primarily driven by advanced wound care in the U.S. and in developing markets. In Surgical, growth was driven by surgical gloves and ProcedurePakTM trays.
  • The EBITA margin increased, primarily driven by volume growth.
  • Operating cash flow was moderate, impacted by an increase in working capital.

Key figures, Mölnlycke Health Care

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
EUR m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales 361 707 335 657 1 403
Sales growth, % 8 8 13 12
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 10 8 4 4
EBITDA 110 208 90 179 403
EBITDA, % 30 29 27 27 29
EBITA 101 190 83 165 362
EBITA, % 28 27 25 25 26
Balance sheet items, EUR m. 6/30 2016
12/31 2015
Net debt 807 855
2016 2015
Cash flow items, EUR m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 110 208 90 179
Change in working capital -17 -50 -38 -64
Capital expenditures -20 -36 -14 -24
Operating cash flow 74 122 38 91
Acquisitions/divestments - -45 - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -10 -29 -17 -54
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 63 48 22 37
Rolling 4
Key ratios quarters
Working capital/sales, % 13
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 7 560 7 540

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax. During the first half of 2016, foreign exchange rate-related effects from revaluation of net debt amounted to EUR -4 m. (-30), of which EUR -6 m. during the second quarter (-10).

Read more at www.permobil.com >>

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic growth was 9 percent in constant currency, with strong performance in both Europe and the U.S.
  • The EBITA margin increased, explained by operational improvement.
  • Permobil announced a partnership with BraunAbility within research and product development to improve the interface between wheelchairs and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Operating cash flow was strong, with continued good collection of receivables and lower investments compared to last year, following strong investments related to the introduction of the new powered wheelchair series.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales 820 1 552 723 1 254 3 229
Sales growth, % 13 24 50 40
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 9 14 6 2
EBITDA 167 300 125 187 659
EBITDA, % 20 19 17 15 20
EBITA 135 236 971) 1381) 525
EBITA, % 16 15 13 11 16
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt 2 335 2 395
2016 2015
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 167 300 125 187
Adjustments to EBITDA2) - - 7 7
Change in working capital 3 84 -40 -39
Capital expenditures -20 -56 -57 -100
Operating cash flow 149 328 35 55
Acquisitions/divestments - -37 -1 024 -1 024
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other3) -230 -231 56 -105
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -81 60 -934 -1 075
Rolling 4
Key ratios quarters
Working capital/sales, % 19
Capital expenditures/sales, % 4
6/30 2016 6/30 2015

1) Restated.

2) Acquisition related inventory adjustment that effects EBITDA negatively but has no effect on cash flow.

Number of employees 1 345 1 310

3) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax. During the first half of 2016, foreign exchange rate-related effects amounted to SEK -46 m. from revaluation of net debt (-53), of which SEK -90 m. during the second quarter (57). It also includes SEK 110 m. in an acquisition-related add-on payment (relating to Permobil).

A provider of healthcare and care services in Scandinavia

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic growth was 9 percent in constant currency, driven by all business areas in all three countries, although Norway continued to be the main driver.
  • The EBITA margin increased slightly, driven by Norway and Denmark as well as seasonal effects. Continued weak performance within parts of Healthcare Sweden weighed on profitability. The work to improve the underperforming parts of the business continues.
  • Aleris announced the acquisition of Curato, the Norwegian market leader in radiology, with annual sales of NOK 517 m. in 2015. The acquisition will be financed by cash at hand and debt. The Norwegian competition authority has approved the acquisition, which will close in early August.
  • Operating cash flow was seasonally strong.

Key figures, Aleris

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales 2 503 4 879 2 172 4 238 9 181
Sales growth, % 15 15 15 13
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 9 10 12 10
EBITDA 162 278 140 277 492
EBITDA, % 6 6 6 7 5
EBITA 117 187 95 193 318
EBITA, % 5 4 4 5 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt 1 402 1 415
2016 2015
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 162 278 140 277
Change in working capital 47 30 93 4
Capital expenditures -34 -78 -36 -70
Operating cash flow 175 230 197 211
Acquisitions/divestments - -56 -91 -91
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -69 -161 -22 -53
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 106 13 84 67
Rolling 4
Key ratios quarters
Working capital/sales, % -2
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 8 430 7 305

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax. During the first half of 2016, foreign exchange rate-related effects from revaluation of net debt amounted to SEK -38 m. (16), of which SEK -22 m. during the second quarter (13).

Read more at www.braunability.com >>

A world-leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic growth was 1 percent in constant currency, reflecting a high sales level in the second quarter last year.
  • EBITA grew despite significant investments in production and R&D to support the transition to new OEM models.
  • The process to improve operations in terms of quality and productivity as well as safety, which is a focus area, continued.
  • Operating cash flow improved both compared to last year and, reflecting the historical seasonality in the business, sequentially over the first quarter.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items, 2016 20151) Rolling 4
USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 1)
quarters
Sales 114 215 113 190 423
Sales growth, % 1 13 12 3
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 1 13 12 3
EBITDA 12 20 11 17 33
EBITDA, % 11 9 10 9 8
EBITA 12 18 10 16 30
EBITA, % 10 9 9 9 7
Balance sheet items, USD m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt 80 75
2016 2015
Cash flow items, USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 12 20 11 17
Change in working capital -2 -19 -5 -17
Capital expenditures -1 -2 -0 -1
Operating cash flow 9 -2 6 0
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other2) -3 -2 -6 -7
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt
6 -4 0 -8
Key ratios Rolling 4
quarters
Working capital/sales, % 17
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 1 040 990

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

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

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

Activities during the quarter

  • Growth was 20 percent, primarily driven by revenue-based rental income from Grand Hôtel and the new Aleris facility in Solna.
  • A building permission for the development of a new Aleris facility in Sundbyberg was received and the development in Botkyrka proceeded according to plan.
  • Vectura continued to strengthen its organization with additional recruitments, and the project pipeline looks promising.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales 49 84 41 70 172
Sales growth, % 20 20 20 15
EBITDA 31 50 27 42 100
EBITDA, % 62 60 66 61 58
EBITA adjusted1) 13 15 8 7 28
EBITA adjusted, % 26 18 19 9 16
EBITA 4 -1 1 -8 -3
EBITA, % 9 -1 2 -11 -2
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt 1 197 1 105
2016 2015
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 31 50 27 42
Change in working capital -29 -18 6 -21
Capital expenditures -69 -133 -36 -61
Operating cash flow -68 -101 -3 -40
Acquisitions/divestments - - -19 -19
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other2) 6 9 -13 32
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -63 -92 -35 -26
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 15 8

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

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

Activities during the quarter

  • Growth was 16 percent, driven by all segments, but primarily Lodging at the Grand Hôtel.
  • The EBITA margin increased, following good performance in all business areas except Lodging at the Lydmar Hotel.

Key figures, Grand Group

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales 179 284 155 258 623
Sales growth, % 16 10 6 8
EBITDA 24 15 14 4 52
EBITDA, % 14 5 9 1 8
EBITA 18 2 8 -9 27
EBITA, % 10 1 5 -4 4
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt -102 -106
2016 2015
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 24 15 14 4
Change in working capital 9 4 4 -2
Capital expenditures -9 -21 -1 -7
Operating cash flow 24 -2 18 -6
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - - -
Other1) 0 -2 -2 -4
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt
24 -4 16 -9
Key ratios Rolling 4
quarters
Working capital/sales, % -9
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 350 340
1) Includes interest and tax.

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.

2) Includes interest and tax.

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

Activities during the quarter

  • The number of subscribers increased by 53,000, of which 33,000 in Sweden. In total, the subscriber base grew by 7 percent.
  • Service revenue grew by 4 percent, driven by subscriber base growth.
  • EBITDA decreased by 5 percent, impacted by costs related to the settlement of a performance-based compensation program.
  • Operating cash flow was strong, and SEK 468 m. was distributed to the owners, of which SEK 187 m. to Patricia Industries.

Key figures, 3 Scandinavia

Income statement items, 2016 2015 Rolling 4
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 quarters
Sales, SEK m. 2 701 5 833 2 645 5 308 11 356
Sweden, SEK m. 1 804 3 644 1 799 3 523 7 359
Denmark, DKK m. 713 1 757 682 1 428 3 197
Service revenue1), SEK m. 1 626 3 235 1 563 3 095 6 453
Sweden, SEK m. 1 077 2 152 1 039 2 051 4 277
Denmark, DKK m. 436 865 423 835 1 733
EBITDA, SEK m. 680 1 432 715 1 410 2 938
Sweden, SEK m. 520 1 084 532 1 044 2 189
Denmark, DKK m. 126 277 147 293 597
EBITDA, % 25 25 27 27 26
Sweden 29 30 30 30 30
Denmark 18 16 22 21 19
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015
Net debt 1 556 1 579
6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Number of employees 2 070 2 110
Key ratios
Capital expenditures/sales, % 10
Other key figures 6/30 2016 6/30 2015
Subscribers 3 301 000 3 097 000
Sweden 2 081 000 1 949 000
Denmark 1 220 000 1 148 000
Postpaid/prepaid ratio 78/22 80/20

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Financial Investments

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

Activities during the quarter

  • Investments amounted to SEK 137 m. Divestments and distributions amounted to SEK 566 m.
  • SEK 98 m. was invested through a new share issue in the biotech company Affibody.
  • Exits were made in Cayenne Medical, Galil Medical, CDG Holdings and Samsari. Parts of the holding in Tobii were divested.

Change in net asset value, Financial Investments

SEK m. Q2 2016 H1 2016 H1 2015
Net asset value, beginning of
period 10 727 12 850 11 795
Investments 137 310 653
Divestments/distributions -566 -1 375 -734
Changes in value 419 -1 069 3 161
Net asset value, end of
period 10 717 10 717 14 875

As of June 30, 2016, European, U.S. and Asian holdings represented 21, 43, and 36 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

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

Five largest Financial Investments, June 30, 2016

Company Region Business Listed/
unlisted
Reported
value.
SEK m.
NS Focus Asia IT Listed 3 676
Madrague Europe Financials Unlisted 747
Tobii Europe IT Listed 665
Mindjet U.S. IT Unlisted 566
Retail
Solutions
U.S. IT Unlisted 321
Total 5 975

The five largest investments represented 56 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

Patricia Industries – key figures overview5)

Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014
Mölnlycke Health Care (EUR m.)
Sales
361 345 1 353 357 339 335 321 1 213 325 304 297
EBITDA 110 98 374 95 100 90 89 349 101 94 77
EBITDA (%) 30 28 28 27 29 27 28 29 31 31 26
EBITA2) 101 89 337 86 863) 83 82 322 94 87 70
EBITA, %
Net debt
28
807
26
871
25
855
24
855
25
527
25
606
26
628
27
643
29
643
29
730
24
646
Employees 7 560 7 555 7 500 7 500 7 360 7 540 7 515 7 425 7 425 7 435 7 515
Permobil (SEK m.)
Sales 820 732 2 931 862 815 723 531 2 053 597 563 482
EBITDA 167 133 547 189 171 125 62 426 122 138 103
EBITDA (%) 20 18 19 22 21 17 12 21 20 25 21
EBITA2) 135 101 426 146 143 97 41 351 99 119 85
EBITA, % 16 14 15 17 18 13 8 17 17 21 18
Net debt
Employees
2 335
1 345
2 254
1 330
2 395
1 320
2 395
1 320
2 536
1 330
2 526
1 310
1 592
1 050
1 451
1 015
1 451
1 015
1 476
995
1 421
955
Aleris (SEK m.)
Sales 2 503 2 376 8 540 2 311 1 991 2 172 2 066 7 527 1 999 1 793 1 894
EBITDA 162 116 492 93 122 140 137 355 60 117 77
EBITDA (%) 6 5 6 4 6 6 7 5 3 7 4
EBITA2) 117 71 323 48 82 95 98 199 20 78 40
EBITA, % 5 3 4 2 4 4 5 3 1 4 2
Net debt
Employees
1 402
8 430
1 508
8 205
1 415
7 805
1 415
7 805
900
7 300
902
7 305
986
6 960
969
6 645
969
6 645
1 003
6 605
970
6 485
BraunAbility1) (USD m.)
Sales
114 100 399 101 107 113 77 391
EBITDA 12 8 30 2 11 11 6 34
EBITDA (%) 11 8 8 2 10 10 8 9
EBITA2) 12 7 27 1 10 10 6 31
EBITA, % 10 7 7 1 9 9 7 8
Net debt
Employees
80
1 040
86
1 030
75
1 025
75
1 025
52
990
60
990
59
950
52
950
Vectura (SEK m.)
Sales
49 34 158 43 45 41 28 130 34 35 35
EBITDA 31 20 92 20 30 27 15 73 15 23 22
EBITDA (%) 62 58 58 47 67 66 54 56 44 66 63
EBITA2) 4 -5 -10 -6 4 1 -8 -23 -26 5 4
EBITA, % 9 -15 -6 -14 9 2 -29 -18 -76 14 11
Net debt
Employees
1 197
15
1 135
13
1 105
13
1 105
13
1 388
9
1 389
8
1 354
7
1 363
7
1 363
7
1 209
5
1 167
5
Grand Group (SEK m.)
Sales
179 105 597 160 179 155 103 541 155 148 146
EBITDA 24 -10 41 10 27 14 -11 30 13 16 14
EBITDA (%) 14 -9 7 6 15 9 -10 6 8 11 10
EBITA2) 18 -16 15 3 21 8 -17 5 6 9 9
EBITA, % 10 -15 3 2 12 5 -17 1 4 6 6
Net debt
Employees
-102
350
-78
310
-106
360
-106
360
-99
355
-76
340
-60
310
-85
350
-85
350
-87
345
-69
325
3 Scandinavia4)
Sales 2 701 3 133 10 831 2 948 2 575 2 645 2 663 10 387 2 994 2 677 2 392
Sweden, SEK m. 1 804 1 840 7 238 1 951 1 764 1 799 1 724 6 633 1 813 1 623 1 655
Denmark, DKK m. 713 1 043 2 868 802 638 682 746 3 063 940 858 606
EBITDA 680 752 2 916 754 752 715 696 2 662 691 675 678
Sweden, SEK m. 520 564 2 149 539 566 532 512 1 868 486 460 489
Denmark, DKK m. 126 151 612 173 146 147 146 649 163 175 155
EBITDA, % 25 24 27 26 29 27 26 26 23 25 28
Sweden
Denmark
29
18
31
14
30
21
28
22
32
23
30
22
30
20
28
21
27
17
28
20
30
26
Net debt, SEK m. 1 556 1 386 1 579 1 579 1 525 1 413 1 116 1 118 1 118 8 419 8 891
Employees 2 070 2 085 2 095 2 095 2 120 2 110 2 120 2 185 2 185 2 105 2 065
Financial Investments (SEK m.)
Net asset value, beginning of
period 10 727 12 850 11 714 11 897 14 843 14 606 11 714
Investments 137 173 923 69 201 223 430
Divestments/distribution -566 -809 -2 908 -368 -1 841 -662 -39
Changes in value
Net asset value, end of period
419
10 717
-1 488
10 727
3 121
12 850
1 252
12 850
-1 306
11 897
676
14 843
2 501
14 606

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

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

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

4) As of the fourth quarter 2014, 3 Scandinavia reports all financial information without the previously applied one-month delay. The key figures have been restated to enable comparability.

5) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 14. Definitions can be found on Investors website.

Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 17,430 m. on June 30, 2016 (15,892). Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Patricia Industries is arranged on an independent, ring-fenced basis and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Within Patricia Industries, Investor guarantees SEK 0.7 bn. of 3 Scandinavia's external debt, but this is not included in Investor's net debt.

Net debt, 6/30 2016

SEK m. Consolidated
balance
sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments
2 603 -21 2 5821)
Cash, bank and
short-term investments
16 499 -3 273 13 2261)
Receivables included in
net debt
3 001 - 3 001
Loans -52 267 16 113 -36 154
Provision for pensions -790 705 -85
Total -30 954 13 525 -17 430

1) Included in cash and readily available placements.

Investor's cash and readily available placements (gross cash*) amounted to SEK 15,808 m. as of June 30, 2016 (19,062). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the risk-adjusted return profile. Gross debt*, excluding pensions for Investor, amounted to SEK 33,153 m. as of June 30, 2016 (34,859). The reduction in gross debt compared to year-end 2015 is due to the redemption of a EUR 2016 bond during the first quarter.

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.5 years on June 30, 2016 (10.3), excluding the debt of Mölnlycke Health Care, Aleris, Permobil, BraunAbility, Grand Group and Vectura.

Debt maturity profile, 6/30 2016

Net financial items, 6/30 2016

SEK m. Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net
financial
items
Interest income 20 -7 13
Interest expenses -692 172 -520
Realized result from
loans and swaps 16 - 16
Unrealized result from
revaluation of loans, swaps
and short-term investments -65 -2 -67
Foreign exchange result -135 34 -101
Other -18 24 6
Total -874 222 -652

The Investor share

The price of the A-share and B-share was SEK 277.70 and SEK 280.90 respectively on June 30, 2016, compared to SEK 306.60 and SEK 312.60 on December 31, 2015.

The total shareholder return amounted to -7 percent during the first half of the year (12), of which 1 percent during the second quarter (-8).

The total market capitalization of Investor, adjusted for repurchased shares, was SEK 213,560 m. as of June 30, 2016 (236,301).

Parent Company

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795 m. on June 30, 2016 (4,795).

Share structure

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

On June 30, 2016, Investor owned a total of 3,353,057 of its own shares (5,270,322). The net decrease in holdings of own shares is attributable to repurchase of own shares and transfer of shares and options within Investor's long-term variable remuneration program.

Results and investments

The Parent Company's result after financial items was SEK -7,418 m. (19,824). The result is mainly related to Listed Core Investments which contributed to the result with dividends amounting to SEK 5,064 m. (5,725) and value changes of SEK -12,163 m. (10,179).

During the first half of 2016, the Parent Company invested SEK 798 m. in financial assets (13,066), of which SEK 606 m. in Group companies (9,565) and purchases in listed core investments of SEK 125 m. (3,499). The parent company divested SEK 10,065 m. in Group companies (10,288). By the end of the period, shareholder's equity totaled SEK 213,657 m. (228,433).

Other

Paid dividend

The Annual General Meeting 2016 approved the proposal of the Board of Directors of a dividend of SEK 10.00 per share for fiscal year 2015 (9.00). The dividend amounted to SEK 7,635 m. in total and was paid on May 17, 2016.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Mölnlyckes' acquisition of Sundance Solutions

On February 12, 2016, Mölnlycke Health Care acquired Sundance Solutions, offering proprietary solutions for the safe positioning and turning of patients to help prevent pressure ulcers, based in the U.S. The company's products complement Mölnlycke's portfolio of advanced dressing

solutions – offering clinicians a more complete and unique range of tools to ensure better patient outcomes. The consideration amounted to SEK 724 m. whereof SEK 427 m. was paid in cash and SEK 297 m. relates to a potential earnout, of a maximum USD 60 m., depending on net revenue and gross contribution between closing date and June 30, 2018.

In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounts to SEK 151 m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the two companies in the field of pressure ulcer prevention. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Sundance Solutions

SEK m. Preliminary Purchase Price
Allocation
Intangible assets 547
Property, plant and equipment 1
Inventory 9
Accounts receivables 27
Current liabilities -10
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 573
Consolidated goodwill 151
Consideration 724

Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 6 m. and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. The costs have been included in the item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement.

For the 4,5 month period from the acquisition date until June 30, 2016, Sundance contributed net sales of SEK 98 m. and profit of SEK 22 m. to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2016, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Investor Group would have increased by SEK 27 m. and consolidated profit for the period would have decreased by SEK 38 m.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amounts to SEK 5 bn. of which SEK 2.9 bn. refers to pledged assets in the subsidiary BraunAbility, related to an outstanding loan corresponding to SEK 916 m.

No material changes in contingent liabilities during the period.

Risks and Risk management

The main risks that the Group and the Parent Company are exposed to are primarily related to the value changes of the listed assets due to market price fluctuations. The development of the global economy is an important uncertainty factor in assessment of near-term market fluctuations. The development of the financial markets also affects the various unlisted holdings' businesses and opportunities for new investments and divestments.

Investor and its subsidiaries are exposed to commercial risks, financial risks and market risks. In addition, the subsidiaries, through their business activities within respective sector, also are exposed to legal/regulatory risks and political risks, for example political decisions on healthcare budgets and industry regulations.

Whatever the economic situation in the world, operational risk management requires a continued high level of awareness and focused work to mitigate current risks in line with stated policies and instructions.

Investor's risk management, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in the Annual Report, (Administration report and Note 3). No significant changes have been assessed subsequently, aside from changes in current macro economy and thereto related risks.

Accounting policies

For the Group, this Interim Report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with Sweden's Annual Accounts Act, chapter 9 Interim report. Unless otherwise specified below, the accounting policies that have been applied for the Group and Parent Company are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

New and changed accounting policies in 2016

New or revised IFRSs and interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee have had no effect on the profit/loss, financial position or disclosures for the Group or Parent Company.

Esma Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures

From July 3, 2016 Investor applies the Esma Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APM). An APM is understood as a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. In all regulated information disclosed to the market, used APMs should be defined and a reconciliation of the APM to the financial statements should be disclosed, separately identifying and explaining the material reconciling items.

Investor discloses the definitions of all APMs used on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-infigures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on page 24. Reconciliation of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose with these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group that is presented according to applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

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

Financial calendar

Oct. 19, 2016 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2016
Jan. 31, 2017 Year-End Report 2016
April 25, 2017 Interim Management Statement
January-March 2017

July 19, 2017 Interim Report January-June 2017

For more information:

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

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

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

Address:

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 Fax: + 46 8 614 2150 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes:

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters INVE B in NASDAQ OMX

This information is information that Investor AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:15 CET on July 19, 2016.

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

The Board of Directors declares that the six-month Interim Report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, July 19, 2016

Jacob Wallenberg Chairman

Josef Ackermann Gunnar Brock Sara Öhrvall

Vice Chairman Director Director

Director Director Director

Magdalena Gerger Tom Johnstone, CBE Grace Reksten Skaugen Director Director Director

Marcus Wallenberg Hans Stråberg Lena Treschow Torell

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer Director

Review Report

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim report of Investor AB (publ), corporate identity number 556013-8298, for the period January 1 - June 30, 2016. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the 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 Financial Information 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 has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit.

Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, July 19, 2016

Deloitte AB

Thomas Strömberg Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2016 1/1-6/30 2015 4/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2015
Dividends 5 560 6 266 1 907 2 595
Other operating income 23 33 11 17
Changes in value -12 857 18 843 778 -11 354
Net sales 15 124 11 911 7 829 6 183
Cost of goods and services sold -9 628 -7 550 -4 908 -3 900
Sales and marketing cost -1 780 -1 435 -904 -742
Administrative, research and development and
other operating cost -1 574 -1 303 -806 -685
Management cost -236 -219 -121 -95
Share of results of associates 214 230 117 108
Operating profit/loss -5 154 26 776 3 903 -7 873
Net financial items -874 -677 -282 -352
Profit/loss before tax -6 028 26 099 3 622 -8 225
Income taxes -260 -557 -222 -246
Profit/loss for the period -6 288 25 542 3 400 -8 471
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company -6 291 25 543 3 396 -8 470
Non-controlling interest 3 -1 4 -1
Profit/loss for the period -6 288 25 542 3 400 -8 471
Basic earnings per share, SEK -8.25 33.54 4.45 -11.13
Diluted earnings per share, SEK -8.25 33.45 4.44 -11.13

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2016 1/1-6/30 2015 4/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2015
Profit/loss for the period -6 288 25 542 3 400 -8 471
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that will not be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 33 24 - 11
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans -15 76 -15 1
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges 8 56 -7 62
Foreign currency translation adjustment 867 -230 887 -969
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 34 -66 66 -13
Total other comprehensive income for the period 927 -140 931 -908
Total comprehensive income for the period -5 361 25 402 4 331 -9 379
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company -5 367 25 403 4 320 -9 378
Non-controlling interest 6 -1 11 -1
Total comprehensive income for the period -5 361 25 402 4 331 -9 379

Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015 6/30 2015
ASSETS
Goodwill 29 999 29 062 27 425
Other intangible assets 13 050 12 386 11 139
Property, plant and equipment 6 873 6 483 5 975
Shares and participations 240 283 254 036 265 209
Other financial investments 2 603 6 665 4 046
Long-term receivables included in net debt 3 001 1 894 1 871
Other long-term receivables 3 464 3 657 4 078
Total non-current assets 299 273 314 183 319 743
Inventories 2 765 2 509 2 087
Shares and participations in trading operation 35 18 75
Short-term receivables included in net debt - 16 55
Other current receivables 5 515 4 803 4 706
Cash, bank and short-term investments 16 499 15 061 15 815
Total current assets 24 814 22 407 22 738
TOTAL ASSETS 324 087 336 590 342 481
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 259 300 271 977 279 598
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 50 620 50 120 49 148
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 790 743 715
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 5 683 5 365 5 325
Total non-current liabilities 57 093 56 228 55 188
Current interest bearing liabilities 1 647 2 413 2 506
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 6 047 5 972 5 189
Total current liabilities 7 694 8 385 7 695
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 324 087 336 590 342 481

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2016 1/1-12/31 2015 1/1-6/30 2015
Opening balance 271 977 260 993 260 993
Profit for the period -6 288 17 434 25 542
Other comprehensive income for the period 927 170 -140
Total comprehensive income for the period -5 361 17 604 25 402
Dividends paid -7 635 -6 856 -6 856
Changes in non-controlling interest 38 145 -8
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 281 91 67
Closing balance 259 300 271 977 279 598
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 259 083 271 801 279 574
Non-controlling interest 217 176 24
Total equity 259 300 271 977 279 598

Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2016 1/1-6/30 2015
Operating activities
Dividends received 5 566 6 399
Cash receipts 14 391 11 358
Cash payments -12 477 -10 249
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 7 480 7 508
Interest received/paid -939 -754
Income tax paid -201 -150
Cash flows from operating activities 6 340 6 604
Investing activities
Acquisitions -1 515 -5 345
Divestments 3 301 5 856
Increase in long-term receivables -3 -
Decrease in long-term receivables 315 532
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -635 -1 105
Increase in other financial investments -3 294 -3 312
Decrease in other financial investments 7 423 2 545
Net change, short-term investments -4 969 -1 405
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -661 -466
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 17 3
Net cash used in investing activities -21 -2 697
Financing activities
New issue Share capital 32 -
Borrowings 121 2 873
Repayment of borrowings -2 460 -1 739
Dividends paid -7 635 -6 856
Net cash used in financing activities -9 942 -5 722
Cash flows for the period -3 623 -1 815
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 13 180 13 443
Exchange difference in cash 185 52
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 9 742 11 680

Operating segment

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-6/30 2016

Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments EQT Industries Groupwide Total
Dividends 5 529 31 - 1 5 560
Other operating income1) - - 23 - 23
Changes in value -12 357 753 -1 253 -1 -12 857
Net sales - - 15 124 - 15 124
Cost of goods and services sold - - -9 628 - -9 628
Sales and marketing cost - - -1 780 - -1 780
Administrative, research and development and
other operating cost - -2 -1 568 -4 -1 574
Management cost -45 -4 -133 -54 -236
Share of results of associates - - 216 -3 214
Operating profit/loss -6 873 777 1 001 -60 -5 154
Net financial items - - -222 -652 -874
Income tax - - -269 10 -260
Profit/loss for the period -6 873 777 510 -702 -6 288
Non-controlling interest - - -3 - -3
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to
the Parent Company -6 873 777 507 -702 -6 291
Dividends paid -7 635 -7 635
Other effects on equity - 388 874 -54 1 208
Contribution to net asset value -6 873 1 166 1 380 -8 391 -12 718
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2016
Carrying amount 212 158 13 272 51 221 -139 276 513
Investors net debt/-cash - - 14 574 -32 004 -17 430
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 212 158 13 272 65 795 -32 143 259 083

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-6/30 2015

Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments EQT Industries Groupwide Total
Dividends 6 145 110 9 2 6 266
Other operating income1) - - 33 - 33
Changes in value 12 377 3 412 3 052 2 18 843
Net sales - - 11 911 - 11 911
Cost of goods and services sold - - -7 550 - -7 550
Sales and marketing cost - - -1 435 - -1 435
Administrative, research and development and
other operating cost - -4 -1 294 -5 -1 303
Management cost -46 -4 -133 -36 -219
Share of results of associates - -5 237 -2 230
Operating profit/loss 18 476 3 509 4 830 -39 26 776
Net financial items - - -231 -446 -677
Income tax - - -516 -41 -557
Profit/loss for the period 18 476 3 509 4 083 -526 25 542
Non-controlling interest - - 1 - 1
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to
the Parent Company 18 476 3 509 4 084 -526 25 543
Dividends paid -6 856 -6 856
Other effects on equity - -416 -503 843 -76
Contribution to net asset value 18 476 3 093 3 581 -6 539 18 611
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2015
Carrying amount 233 031 13 599 52 957 -38 299 549
Investors net debt/-cash - - 11 062 -31 037 -19 975
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 233 031 13 599 64 019 -31 075 279 574

1) Includes interest on loans

Parent Company Income Statement, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2016 1/1-6/30 2015 4/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2015
Dividends 5 064 5 725 1 830 2 441
Changes in value -12 163 10 179 418 -12 141
Net sales 6 6 4 3
Operating cost -168 -149 -90 -52
Result from participations in Group companies - 4 083 - 4 083
Operating profit/loss -7 261 19 844 2 162 -5 666
Profit/loss from financial items
Net financial items -157 -20 -57 -62
Profit/loss after financial items -7 418 19 824 2 104 -5 728
Income tax - - - -
Profit/loss for the period -7 418 19 824 2 104 -5 728

Parent Company Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m. 6/30 2016 12/31 2015 6/30 2015
ASSETS
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment 15 15 18
Financial assets 270 697 290 291 301 601
Total non-current assets 270 712 290 306 301 619
Current receivables 905 2 918 3 249
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0
Total current assets 905 2 918 3 249
TOTAL ASSETS 271 618 293 224 304 868
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 213 657 228 433 239 882
Provisions 321 356 265
Non-current liabilities 45 588 45 166 45 305
Total non-current liabilities 45 909 45 522 45 570
Current liabilities 12 052 19 269 19 416
Total current liabilities 12 052 19 269 19 416
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 271 618 293 224 304 868

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 29 in Investor's Annual Report 2015.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Group 6/30 2016 Fair value, SEK m. Valuation technique Input Range
Shares and participations 18 684 Last round of financing n.a. n.a.
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples 3.7 – 10.1
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.3 – 3.5
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 0.8 – 6.4
NAV n.a. n.a.
Long-term receivables included in net debt 2 492 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 56 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 102 Discounted cash flow n.a.

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

The unlisted part of Financial Investments portfolio companies, corresponds to 49 percent of the portfolio value. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on the Financial Investments portfolio value of approximately SEK 100 m. For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 1,300 m.

Financial assets and liabilities by level

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

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

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

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

Financial instruments - fair value

Group 6/30 2016, SEK m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) Total carrying amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 215 833 2 182 18 684 3 571 240 283
Other financial investments 2 582 21 2 603
Long-term receivables included in net debt 508 2 492 3 001
Shares and participations in trading operation 35 35
Other current receivables 147 5 368 5 515
Cash, bank and short-term investments 16 499 16 499
Total 234 949 2 837 21 176 5 396 267 936
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 626 56 49 9382) 50 6203)
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 102 4 581 5 683
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 38 1 608 1 647
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 13 6 034 6 047
Total 677 1 158 62 161 63 997

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

2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost.

3) Fair value on loans amounts to SEK 55,888 m.

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Shares and Long-term
receivables
Long-term interest Other long-term
provisions and
Group 6/30 2016, SEK m. participations included in net debt bearing liabilities liabilities
Opening balance 19 406 1 640 38 1 194
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 584 -12
In line Net financial items 853 18 7
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Revaluation of property, plant and equipment
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 490 22
Acquisitions 909
Divestments -2 668 -110
Transfers from Level 3 -37
Transfers to Level 3
Carrying amount at end of period 18 684 2 492 56 1 102
Total gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for
instruments held at the end of the period (unrealized results)
Changes in value -81 12
Net financial items 853 -18 -7

Reconciliations of significant Alternative Performance Measures

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

APMs are disclosed when they in the context gives a more clear or deeper information than measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

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

Gross cash

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

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions related
to Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial
investments
2 603 -21 2 582 Other financial
investments
6 665 -18 6 648
Cash, bank and
short-term investments
16 499 -3 273 13 226 Cash, bank and
short-term investments
15 061 -2 646 12 414
Gross cash 19 102 -3 294 15 808 Gross cash 21 726 -2 664 19 062

Gross debt

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

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions related
to Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included in
net debt
3 001 - 3 001 Receivables included in
net debt
1 909 - 1 909
Loans -52 267 16 110 -36 154 Loans -52 532 15 764 -36 769
Provision for pensions -790 705 -85 Provision for pensions -743 648 -95
Gross debt -50 056 16 815 -33 238 Gross debt -51 366 16 412 -34 954

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Investor's gross cash -15 808 Investor's gross cash -19 062
Investor's gross debt 33 238 Investor's gross debt 34 954
Investor's net debt 17 430 Investor's net debt 15 892

Total assets

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

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity 259 300 -217 259 083 Equity 271 977 -176 271 801
Investor's net debt 17 430 Investor's net debt 15 892
Total assets 276 513 Total assets 287 695

Net debt ratio (leverage)

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

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net debt
ratio
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net debt
ratio
Investor's net debt 17 430 Investor's net debt 15 892
Total assets 276 513 = 6.3% Total assets 287 695 = 5.5%

Net asset value/SEK per share

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

Group 6/30 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset
value/SEK
per share
Group 12/31 2015,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset
value/SEK
per share
Investor's net asset value 259 083 Investor's net asset value 271 801
Number of shares, excluding own shares
(millions)
763.821973 = 339 Number of shares, excluding own shares
(millions)
761.904708 = 357

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