Annual Report • Feb 9, 2016
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Full Year Report January–December 2015
Organic sales growth was exceptionally strong in the last quarter of the year. It was supported by continued good sales momentum in the US as well as by higher levels of security needs in Europe and by continued positive development in Spain and Latin America. We estimate that we grow faster than the security markets in the US and Europe as well as in the Ibero-American countries, mainly supported by our strategy of security solutions and technology.
Earnings per share improved with 8 percent during 2015, adjusted for changes in exchange rates. The operating margin was flat in the quarter and slightly up for the full year.
The sales of security solutions and technology were strong. Real sales growth in 2015 was 38 percent (28) and sales amounted to BSEK 9.3 (6.5).
We believe that we can continue to grow the security solutions and technology sales at a high pace in the coming years, and to make it a substantial part of the Group's total sales.
In addition, the acquisition of the commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold Incorporated's Electronic Security business in North America is an important step on this journey and enables us to offer completely integrated security solutions to our customers in North America. The acquisition was finalized on February 1, 2016, from which date it was consolidated in Securitas.
| January–December |
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| summary 2 |
| Group development 3 |
| Development in the Group's business segments 5 |
| Cash flow 8 |
| Capital employed and financing 9 |
| Acquisitions and divestitures . 10 |
| Other significant events 11 |
| Risks and uncertainties 11 |
| Parent Company operations 12 |
| Accounting principles 13 |
| Review report 14 |
| Consolidated financial statements 15 |
| Segment overview 19 |
| Notes 21 |
| Parent Company 23 |
| Definitions 23 |
| Financial information 24 |
Alf Göransson President and Chief Executive Officer
| Quarter | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Q4 2015 | Q4 2014 | Total | Real | 2015 | 2014 | Total | Real |
| Sales | 21 031 | 18 983 | 11 | 7 | 80 860 | 70 217 | 15 | 6 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| Operating income before amortization |
1 133 | 1 017 | 11 | 8 | 4 089 | 3 505 | 17 | 7 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 | ||||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets |
–73 | –69 | –275 | –251 | ||||
| Acquisition related costs | –8 | –4 | –29 | –17 | ||||
| Operating income after amortization |
1 052 | 944 | 11 | 8 | 3 785 | 3 237 | 17 | 7 |
| Financial income and expenses | –80 | –83 | –309 | –328 | ||||
| Income before taxes | 972 | 861 | 13 | 11 | 3 476 | 2 909 | 19 | 10 |
| Net income for the period | 671 | 634 | 6 | 4 | 2 444 | 2 072 | 18 | 8 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 1.83 | 1.74 | 5 | 3 | 6.67 | 5.67 | 18 | 8 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % |
98 | 122 | 83 | 82 | ||||
| Free cash flow | 807 | 1 072 | 2 163 | 1 855 | ||||
| Free cash flow to net debt ratio | - | - | 0.22 | 0.18 |
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 6.67 (5.67), a total change of 18 percent compared to last year. Real change of earnings per share was 8 percent in 2015.
Free cash flow to net debt was 0.22 (0.18).
The Annual General Meeting of Securitas AB will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 16.00 p.m. CET at Hilton Stockholm Slussen Hotel, Guldgränd 8, Stockholm. Refer to www.securitas.com/ Corporate Governance for more information regarding the AGM 2016. The Annual Report 2015 of Securitas AB will be published on www.securitas.com on April 11, 2016.
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for 2015 of SEK 3.50 (3.00) per share. The total proposed dividend amounts to 52 percent of net income. Monday, May 9, 2016 is proposed as record date for the dividend.
The Board proposes to the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2016, that the Board be authorized to be able to resolve on the acquisition of the company's shares to be able to adjust the capital structure. Refer to Other Significant Events on page 11 for further information.
| Organic sales growth | Operating margin | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | Full year | Q4 | Full year | ||||||
| % | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Security Services North America | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Security Services Europe | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6.2 | 6.5* | 5.7 | 5.9* | |
| Security Services Ibero-America | 14 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Group | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
ORGANIC SALES GROWTH AND OPERATING MARGIN DEVELOPMENT PER BUSINESS SEGMENT
* Comparatives have been restated. Refer to note 8 for further information.
Group quarterly sales development Group quarterly sales development
Organic sales growth, %
Sales amounted to MSEK 21 031 (18 983) and organic sales growth was 7 percent (5). The improvement was driven by Security Services Europe, but all business segments showed strong organic sales growth. In Security Services North America the organic sales growth was 4 percent (6), with main contribution from the five guarding regions. Organic sales growth in Security Services Europe was 8 percent (3), mainly driven by higher levels of security needs in a number of countries in the quarter. Security Services Ibero-America improved to 14 percent (9) where the improvement was driven by Iberia, Chile and Colombia. Argentina continued to be the main contributor to the business segment's total organic sales growth. Real sales growth in the Group, including acquisitions and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 7 percent (5).
Operating income before amortization was MSEK 1 133 (1 017) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented a real change of 8 percent (8).
The Group's operating margin was 5.4 percent (5.4), with main positive impact from Security Services North America but offset by Security Services Europe.
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –73 (–69).
Acquisition related costs were MSEK –8 (–4). For further information refer to note 4.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –80 (–83).
Income before taxes was MSEK 972 (861).
The Group's tax rate was 31.0 percent (26.4). The increase in the Group's tax rate compared to the full year tax rate for 2014 of 28.8 percent is due to the strengthening of the USD exchange rate and its impact on the income of the Group, and further a one-off revaluation of deferred tax assets due to new tax rates in France and Norway.
Net income was MSEK 671 (634). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.83 (1.74).
Sales amounted to MSEK 80 860 (70 217) and organic sales growth was 5 percent (3). All business segments increased the organic sales growth; however the main contribution came from Security Services Europe driven by strong sales in Germany, Sweden and Turkey. We estimate that we presently grow faster than the security market in the US and Europe as well as in the Ibero-American countries, supported by our strategy of adding value to the customers through security solutions and technology. Real sales growth, including acquisitions and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, was 6 percent (4).
Operating income before amortization was MSEK 4 089 (3 505) which, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, represented a real change of 7 percent (3).
The Group's operating margin was 5.1 percent (5.0). The operating margin in Security Services North America improved, as well as in Security Services Ibero-America, while it declined in Security Services Europe. The total price adjustments in the Group were approximately on par with wage cost increases.
Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets amounted to MSEK –275 (–251).
Acquisition related costs were MSEK –29 (–17). For further information refer to note 4.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK –309 (–328).
Income before taxes was MSEK 3 476 (2 909).
The Group's tax rate was 29.7 percent (28.8). The increase in the Group's tax rate compared to the full year tax rate for 2014 of 28.8 percent is due to the strengthening of the USD exchange rate and its impact on the income of the Group, and further a one-off revaluation of deferred tax assets due to new tax rates in France and Norway.
Net income was MSEK 2 444 (2 072). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 6.67 (5.67).
Quarterly sales Quarterly sales
Security Services North America provides security services in the US, Canada and Mexico, and comprises 13 business units: the national and global accounts organization, five geographical regions and five specialized business units in the US – critical infrastructure, healthcare, Pinkerton Corporate Risk Management, mobile and technology – plus Canada and Mexico. In total, there are approximately 640 branch managers and 107 000 employees.
| Quarter | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Q4 2015 | Q4 2014 | Total | Real | 2015 | 2014 | Total | Real |
| Total sales | 8 101 | 6 983 | 16 | 4 | 31 108 | 24 989 | 24 | 4 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 39 | 37 | 38 | 36 | ||||
| Operating income before amortization |
498 | 405 | 23 | 9 | 1 751 | 1 333 | 31 | 9 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.3 | ||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
44 | 40 | 43 | 38 |
Operating margin, %
The organic sales growth was 4 percent (6), reflecting strong new sales with high market activity and stable client retention. The five guarding regions were main contributors to organic sales growth, but the development was also good in the business units critical infrastructure and Pinkerton Corporate Risk Management as well as in the Mobile patrol operation in the US.
The operating margin was 6.1 percent (5.8), where our strategy of increasing the sales of security solutions and technology contributed to the operating margin improvement. Further, the improvement related to a positive difference between price adjustments and wage related cost increases. The strong sales growth continued to leverage the cost base.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened significantly versus the US dollar which had a positive effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 9 percent in the quarter.
The organic sales growth was 4 percent (3), driven by the strong development in the five guarding regions. Pinkerton Corporate Risk Management had good organic sales growth development, as did the Mobile patrol operation in the US. We estimate that our growth rate is slightly ahead of the US security market growth pace, supported by our strategy of increasing the sales of security solutions and technology. We estimate that the Affordable Care Act implementation contributed to organic sales growth in Security Services North America with approximately 1 percent in 2015.
The operating margin was 5.6 percent (5.3), with contribution from increased sales of security solutions and technology. The improvement also related to a positive difference between price adjustments and wage related cost increases. The strong sales growth during the year leveraged the cost base.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened significantly versus the US dollar which had a positive effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 9 percent during the year.
The client retention rate was 91 percent (90). The employee turnover rate in the business segment was 67 percent (55).
Quarterly sales Quarterly sales development
Security Services Europe provides security services for large and medium-sized customers in 26 countries, and airport security in 15 countries. The service offering also includes mobile security services for small and medium-sized businesses and residential sites, and electronic alarm surveillance services. In total, the organization has approximately 900 branch managers and 117 000 employees.
| Quarter | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Q4 2015 | Q4 20141) | Total | Real | 2015 | 20141) | Total | Real |
| Total sales | 9 849 | 9 181 | 7 | 8 | 37 573 | 34 908 | 8 | 5 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 47 | 48 | 47 | 50 | ||||
| Operating income | ||||||||
| before amortization | 606 | 593 | 2 | 4 | 2 143 | 2 050 | 5 | 4 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.2 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 5.9 | ||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
53 | 58 | 52 | 58 |
1) Comparatives have been restated. Refer to note 8 for further information.
Organic sales growth in the quarter was 8 percent (3), with double digit organic sales growth in Germany and Sweden. The increased need for security services due to terrorism alerts and the refugee situation has impacted organic sales growth in primarily France, Belgium, Germany and Sweden. Turkey showed continued strong organic sales growth, and solutions and technology sales were also strong in the last quarter.
The operating margin was 6.2 percent (6.5), mainly burdened by the negative effect from the increase in social costs for young employees in Sweden and by costs relating to extra sales. Normally, extra sales generate higher operating margins than average, but the exceptional mobilization of thousands of guards on very short notice has meant substantial training, planning, subcontracting and overtime costs in order to fulfill the needs from our customers related to the terrorism alerts and the refugee situation in Europe. Also, a few one-off costs in Switzerland had a negative impact on the operating margin.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened versus the euro which had a negative effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 4 percent in the quarter.
Organic sales growth was 4 percent (2), driven primarily by Belgium, Germany, Sweden and Turkey. The higher level of extra sales was also reflected in organic sales growth during the year. The strong organic sales growth in Turkey comes from many technical installations and good extra sales. We estimate that our sales growth rate is ahead of the European security market growth pace, supported by our strategy of increasing the sales of security solutions and technology.
The operating margin was 5.7 percent (5.9). The decline was mainly explained by the same reasons as in the fourth quarter and in addition a few contract losses in Eastern Europe.
The full year negative impact on operating result for 2015 due to the increased social costs in Sweden was MSEK –24, and for 2016 it is estimated to MSEK –50 which means an additional impact of MSEK –26 compared to 2015.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened versus the euro which had a positive effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change was 4 percent during the year.
The client retention rate was 91 percent (93). The employee turnover was 28 percent (26).
Quarterly sales development
Security Services Ibero-America provides security services for large and medium-sized customers in seven Latin American countries, as well as in Portugal and Spain in Europe. Security Services Ibero-America has a combined total of approximately 190 branch managers and 58 000 employees.
| Quarter | Change, % | Full year | Change, % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Q4 2015 | Q4 2014 | Total | Real | 2015 | 2014 | Total | Real |
| Total sales | 2 746 | 2 506 | 10 | 14 | 10 886 | 9 238 | 18 | 13 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 14 | 9 | 13 | 8 | ||||
| Share of Group sales, % | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Operating income | ||||||||
| before amortization | 122 | 102 | 20 | 27 | 491 | 396 | 24 | 19 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | ||||
| Share of Group operating income, % |
11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Organic sales growth was 14 percent (9) in the business segment, where the improvement was driven by Iberia, Chile and Colombia. Latin America showed strong organic sales growth of 26 percent (24) and Argentina continued to be the main contributor to the business segment's organic sales growth.
The operating margin was 4.4 percent (4.1), an improvement mainly stemming from Spain. The operating margin in the business segment was hampered by the development in Peru and Portugal.
The Swedish krona exchange rate strengthened against the euro and the Argentinian peso, which had a negative effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. Due to the devaluation of the Argentinian peso in December the currency impact turned negative in the quarter. The real change in the segment was 27 percent in the quarter.
Organic sales growth was 13 percent (8), an improvement mainly driven by Chile, Colombia and Spain, while Argentina was the main contributor to the business segment's organic sales growth. Latin America showed strong organic sales growth of 26 percent (23), despite a considerable slowdown in the macro economy. We believe that our sales growth rate in the Ibero-American security market is supported by our strategy of increasing the sales of security solutions and technology.
The operating margin was 4.5 percent (4.3), mainly driven by the improvement in Spain and good contribution from Argentina. The operating margin improvement was hampered by the development in Peru and Portugal.
The Swedish krona exchange rate weakened against the euro and also on a full year basis against the Argentinian peso despite the devaluation of the latter in December. This had a positive effect on the operating income in Swedish kronor. The real change in the segment was 19 percent during the year.
The client retention rate was 91 percent (91). The employee turnover was 30 percent (26).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 1 110 (1 242), equivalent to 98 percent (122) of operating income before amortization.
The impact from changes in accounts receivable was MSEK –47 (313), affected negatively by the increased organic sales growth. The Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) decreased but this decrease was larger in the fourth quarter last year. Changes in other operating capital employed were MSEK 76 (–43).
Free cash flow was MSEK 807 (1 072), equivalent to 117 percent (146) of adjusted income.
Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –1 314 (195) due to a net decrease in borrowings.
Cash flow for the period was MSEK –530 (1 111).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 3 399 (2 863), equivalent to 83 percent (82) of operating income before amortization.
Cash flow from operating activities has been impacted from net investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets, amounting to MSEK –256 (–146). The net investments include capital expenditures in equipment for solution contracts reflecting our strategy to increase the sales in security solutions and technology. Such investments affect the free cash flow and are depreciated over the contract duration.
The impact from changes in accounts receivable was MSEK –707 (–115), affected negatively by the increased organic sales growth. Changes in other operating capital employed were MSEK 274 (–381). Last year was negatively impacted by payroll timing in the US operations.
Free cash flow was MSEK 2 163 (1 855), equivalent to 78 percent (75) of adjusted income.
Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions, was MSEK –147 (–385), of which purchase price payments accounted for MSEK –115 (–353), assumed net debt accounted for MSEK 2 (–11) and acquisition related costs paid accounted for MSEK –34 (–21).
Cash flow from financing activities was MSEK –3 303 (–2 108) due to dividend paid of MSEK –1 095 (–1 095) and a net decrease in borrowings of MSEK –2 208 (–1 013).
Cash flow for the period was MSEK –1 314 (–711). The closing balance for liquid funds after translation differences of MSEK –40 was MSEK 2 071 (3 425).
| MSEK | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Operating capital employed |
4 609 |
| Goodwill | 16 428 |
| Acquisition related intangible assets |
987 |
| Shares in associated companies |
369 |
| Capital employed | 22 393 |
| Net debt | 9 863 |
| Shareholders' equity | 12 530 |
| Financing | 22 393 |
The Group's operating capital employed was MSEK 4 609 (3 924), corresponding to 6 percent (6) of sales, adjusted for the full year sales figures of acquired units. The translation of foreign operating capital employed to Swedish kronor decreased the Group's operating capital employed by MSEK 24.
The annual impairment test of all Cash Generating Units (CGU), which is required under IFRS, took place during the third quarter 2015 in conjunction with the business plan process for 2016. None of the CGUs tested for impairment had a carrying amount that exceeded the recoverable amount. Consequently no impairment losses have been recognized in 2015. No impairment losses were recognized in 2014 either.
The Group's total capital employed was MSEK 22 393 (21 721). The translation of foreign capital employed to Swedish kronor increased the Group's capital employed by MSEK 113. The return on capital employed was 18 percent (16).
| MSEK | |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2015 | –10 422 |
| Free cash flow | 2 163 |
| Acquisitions | –147 |
| IAC payments | –27 |
| Dividend paid | –1 095 |
| Change in net debt | 894 |
| Revaluation | 1 |
| Translation | –336 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | –9 863 |
The Group's net debt amounted to MSEK 9 863 (10 422). The free cash flow of MSEK 2 163 has had a positive effect on the net debt during the period while the net debt has been negatively impacted mainly by dividend of MSEK 1 095, paid to the shareholders in May 2015, and the translation of net debt in foreign currency to Swedish kronor of MSEK 336.
The free cash flow to net debt ratio amounted to 0.22 (0.18). The interest cover ratio amounted to 13.1 (10.4).
Securitas has a Revolving Credit Facility with its twelve key relationship banks. This credit facility comprises two respective tranches of MUSD 550 and MEUR 440, originally maturing in 2020. In January 2016 the maturity was extended to 2021 and there is a possibility to extend for another year in January 2017. Further information regarding financial instruments and credit facilities is provided in note 6.
Standard and Poor's rating for Securitas is BBB. The outlook was changed from positive to stable during the fourth quarter of 2015 after the announcement of the acquisition of the commercial contracts and operational assets of the Diebold Incorporated's Electronic Security business in North America. The Group's liquidity position is regarded as strong.
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 12 530 (11 299). The translation of foreign assets and liabilities into Swedish kronor decreased shareholders' equity by MSEK 223. Refer to the statement of comprehensive income on page 15 for further information.
The total number of outstanding shares amounted to 365 058 897 (365 058 897) as of December 31, 2015.
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| Acq. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter - | related | ||||||
| Business | Included | Acquired | Annual | prise | intangible | ||
| Company | segment 1) | from | share 2) | sales 3) | value 4) Goodwill | assets | |
| Opening balance | 16 228 | 1 244 | |||||
| Other acquisitions and divestitures 5) 7) | - | - | 20 | 113 | 54 | 57 | |
| Total acquisitions and divestitures January–December 2015 | 20 | 113 | 546) | 57 | |||
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | - | –275 | |||||
| Exchange rate differences | 146 | –39 | |||||
| Closing balance | 16 428 | 987 |
1) Refers to business segment with main responsibility for the acquisition.
2) Refers to voting rights for acquisitions in the form of share purchase agreements. For asset deals no voting rights are stated.
3) Estimated annual sales.
4) Purchase price paid plus acquired net debt, but excluding any deferred considerations.
6) Goodwill from acquisitions made during the period that is expected to be tax deductible amounts to MSEK 0.
7) Deferred considerations have been recognized mainly based on an assessment of the future profitability development in the acquired entities for an agreed period. The net of new deferred considerations, payments made from previously recognized deferred considerations and revaluation of deferred considerations in the Group was MSEK –150. Total deferred considerations, short-term and long-term, in the Group's balance sheet amount to MSEK 360.
All acquisition calculations are finalized no later than one year after the acquisition is made. Transactions with non-controlling interests are specified in the statement of changes in shareholders' equity on page 18. Transaction costs and revaluation of deferred considerations can be found in note 4 on page 21.
In October, Securitas agreed to acquire the commercial contracts and operational assets of Diebold Incorporated's Electronic Security business in North America, which is the third largest commercial electronic security provider in North America. The 12-month sales of the acquired Diebold Electronic Security operation, from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015, are MSEK 2 760 (MUSD 330). The purchase price is approximately MSEK 2 900 (MUSD 350) on a debt-free basis including a normalized working capital, which according to Securitas' calculations equates to approximately 11 estimated EBITDA for 2015, of the acquired operation after it has been separated from Diebold Incorporated. The acquisition will be accretive to Securitas earnings per share as of 2016.
For more than 70 years, Diebold´s North American Electronic Security business has brought together technology innovations, security expertise and quality services to become a leading provider of comprehensive electronic security solutions and services to business customers. Diebold´s North American Electronic Security business has approximately 1 100 employees.
The one-off costs for separating the Diebold Electronic Security operation from Diebold Incorporated together with the transaction costs will amount to approximately MSEK 60 (MUSD 7) and will be recognized in 2016. The acquisition was finalized on February 1, 2016, from which date it was consolidated in Securitas.
5) Related to other acquisitions and divestitures for the period and updated previous year acquisition calculations for the following entities: MH Bevakning (contract portfolio), Sweden, PSS and Vaktco (contract portfolio), Norway, HH Vagt, Denmark, Polar Security (contract portfolio), Finland, EKS Technik, Germany, Sectrans and SEIV, France, divestiture of ancillary business, UK, Optimit, SAIT and Fire Fighting Technology, Belgium, Data & Archief (divestiture) and Poseidon, the Netherlands, Protect, Croatia, ICTS and Sensormatic, Turkey, Vigilancias y Seguridad, Seguridad Cono Sur, Seguridad Argentina, Vigilan, Fuego Red and Trailback, Argentina, Proguard, Selectron and Urulac, Uruguay and Pinglin, China. Related also to deferred considerations paid in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, Belgium, Croatia, Turkey, Argentina, Uruguay, China and South Africa.
For critical estimates and judgments, provisions and contingent liabilities refer to the Annual Report 2014. If no significant events have occurred relating to the information in the Annual Report, no further comments are made in the Interim Report for the respective case.
In order to be able to contribute to shareholder value, the Board considers it beneficial for the company to be able to adjust the company's capital structure as appropriate at each point in time. The Board has therefore decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2016, that the Board be authorized to be able to resolve on the acquisition of the company's shares for a period until the next Annual General Meeting, up to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the issued shares in the company. For this purpose, the Board intends to propose that any shares that have been repurchased as per such an authorization be cancelled.
As described on page 113 in the Annual Report 2014, the Spanish tax authority has rejected certain deductions. One matter regards a disallowance of interest deductions for the years 2003–2009 where different years currently are in different levels of the Spanish court system. Regarding the years 2006–2007 Securitas has received in 2015 a negative judgment from the first level of court TEAC. This judgment contradicts and disregards a judgment in favour of Securitas, which was issued by the superior court Audiencia Nacional in 2014, concerning the same matter for the years 2003–2005, which has been appealed by the tax authority to the Supreme Court in 2015 in respect of the year 2005, as the years 2003–2004 has been resolved as time-barred. Securitas has now been informed that the appeal for the year 2005 is expected to be resolved by the Supreme Court during 2016. Another matter regards a disallowance of an applied tax exemption for a demerger of the Spanish Securitas Systems company in 2006 for which Securitas has received in 2015 a negative judgment from TEAC. Securitas will now appeal the two judgments from TEAC to the next level of court, Audiencia Nacional. If finally upheld by the Spanish courts, the amounts disclosed in the Annual Report 2014 would still be relevant, except for challenged interest deductions regarding the years 2003–2004 that have now fallen away. It can now result in a tax of MEUR 38 (earlier MEUR 41), including interest up to December 31, 2015. Securitas believes it has acted in accordance with applicable law and will defend its position in the courts. However, the tax resolutions cause some uncertainty and it may take a long time until all final judgments have been received.
Risk management is necessary in order for Securitas to be able to fulfill its strategies and achieve its corporate objectives. Securitas' risks fall into three main categories; contract risk, operational assignment risk and financial risks. Securitas approach to enterprise risk management is described in more detail in the Annual Report for 2014.
In the preparation of financial reports the Board of Directors and Group Management are required to make estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments impact the statement of income and balance sheet as well as disclosures such as contingent liabilities. Actual outcome may differ from these estimates and judgments under different circumstances and conditions.
For the forthcoming twelve-month period, the financial impact of certain previously recognized items affecting comparability, provisions and contingent liabilities, as described in the Annual Report for 2014 and if applicable above under the heading "Other significant events", may vary from the current financial estimates and provisions made by management. This could affect the Group's profitability and financial position.
The Group's Parent Company, Securitas AB, is not involved in any operating activities. Securitas AB provides Group Management and support functions for the Group.
The Parent Company's income amounted to MSEK 974 (970) and mainly relates to license fees and other income from subsidiaries.
Financial income and expenses amounted to MSEK 1 657 (395). The increase of financial income and expenses compared to last year is mainly explained by dividends from subsidiaries and exchange rate differences. Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 1 665 (472).
The Parent Company's non-current assets amounted to MSEK 38 504 (38 535) and mainly comprise shares in subsidiaries of MSEK 37 282 (37 258). Current assets amounted to MSEK 5 079 (6 199) of which liquid funds amounted to MSEK 401 (2 068). The decrease in liquid funds is mainly due to the repayment of MSEK 1 000 of SEK bonds issued under the EMTN programme and also MSEK 920 of commercial paper.
Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 25 689 (25 027). A dividend of MSEK 1 095 (1 095) was paid to the shareholders in May 2015.
The Parent Company's liabilities and untaxed reserves amounted to MSEK 17 894 (19 707) and mainly consist of interest-bearing debt.
For further information, refer to the Parent Company's condensed financial statements on page 23.
This full year report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Securitas' consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups. The most important accounting principles under IFRS, which is the basis for the preparation of this full year report, can be found in note 2 on pages 69 to 75 in the Annual Report for 2014. The accounting principles are also available on the Group's website www.securitas.com under the section Investors – Financial data – Accounting Principles.
The Parent Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's standard RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles used by the Parent Company can be found in note 39 on page 119 in the Annual Report for 2014.
None of the published standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2015 has had any impact on the Group's financial statements. Consequently, there have been no changes in the Group's or the Parent Company's accounting principles compared to the accounting principles described in note 2 and note 39 in the Annual Report for 2014.
None of the published standards and interpretations that are mandatory for the Group's financial year 2016 is assessed to have any impact on the Group's financial statements.
Stockholm, February 9, 2016
Alf Göransson President and Chief Executive Officer
Report of Review of Interim Financial Information prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act.
We have reviewed this report for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for Securitas AB. The board of directors and the President and CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this full year report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this full year report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements IRSE 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 on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards 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.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the full year 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, February 9, 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Authorised Public Accountant Authorised Public Accountant Auditor in charge
Patrik Adolfson Madeleine Endre
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 20 972.7 | 18 900.2 | 80 590.2 | 69 863.8 |
| Sales, acquired business | 58.3 | 83.0 | 269.9 | 353.3 |
| Total sales | 21 031.0 | 18 983.2 | 80 860.1 | 70 217.1 |
| Organic sales growth, %1) | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Production expenses | –17 255.7 | –15 575.3 | –66 743.2 | –58 010.1 |
| Gross income | 3 775.3 | 3 407.9 | 14 116.9 | 12 207.0 |
| Selling and administrative expenses | –2 653.6 | –2 398.6 | –10 063.2 | –8 726.6 |
| Other operating income 2) | 4.5 | 4.4 | 17.7 | 15.9 |
| Share in income of associated companies 3) | 6.4 | 3.4 | 17.3 | 8.4 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 132.6 | 1 017.1 | 4 088.7 | 3 504.7 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | –73.0 | –68.9 | –274.5 | –250.8 |
| Acquisition related costs 4) | –8.2 | –4.5 | –29.5 | –17.1 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 051.4 | 943.7 | 3 784.7 | 3 236.8 |
| Financial income and expenses 6) | –79.1 | –82.6 | –308.3 | –327.6 |
| Income before taxes | 972.3 | 861.1 | 3 476.4 | 2 909.2 |
| Net margin, % | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Current taxes | –366.9 | –198.7 | –993.0 | –710.7 |
| Deferred taxes | 65.7 | –28.6 | –39.5 | –127.0 |
| Net income for the period | 671.1 | 633.8 | 2 443.9 | 2 071.5 |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 668.6 | 634.4 | 2 436.5 | 2 068.4 |
| Non-controlling interests | 2.5 | –0.6 | 7.4 | 3.1 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK) | 1.83 | 1.74 | 6.67 | 5.67 |
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 671.1 | 633.8 | 2 443.9 | 2 071.5 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income | ||||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans net of tax | 103.4 | –230.8 | 80.3 | –279.7 |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income 7) | 103.4 | –230.8 | 80.3 | –279.7 |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income | ||||
| Cash flow hedges net of tax | 8.7 | –1.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Net investment hedges net of tax | 61.7 | 40.7 | 19.1 | 138.9 |
| Translation differences | –434.9 | 585.6 | –242.4 | 1 062.9 |
| Total items that subsequently may be reclassified to the statement of income 7) | –364.5 | 624.9 | –222.5 | 1 201.8 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period 7) | –261.1 | 394.1 | –142.2 | 922.1 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 410.0 | 1 027.9 | 2 301.7 | 2 993.6 |
| Whereof attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the Parent Company | 408.8 | 1 027.6 | 2 296.8 | 2 988.9 |
| Non-controlling interests | 1.2 | 0.3 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Notes 1–7 refer to pages 21–22.
| Operating cash flow MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income before amortization | 1 132.6 | 1 017.1 | 4 088.7 | 3 504.7 |
| Investments in non-current tangible and intangible assets | –332.5 | –296.0 | –1 328.6 | –1 113.2 |
| Reversal of depreciation | 280.4 | 250.9 | 1 072.3 | 966.9 |
| Change in accounts receivable | –46.9 | 313.2 | –707.0 | –114.5 |
| Change in other operating capital employed | 76.4 | –43.6 | 273.8 | –381.2 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1 110.0 | 1 241.6 | 3 399.2 | 2 862.7 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, % | 98 | 122 | 83 | 82 |
| Financial income and expenses paid | –41.8 | –39.2 | –322.0 | –311.4 |
| Current taxes paid | –260.9 | –130.3 | –914.0 | –696.6 |
| Free cash flow | 807.3 | 1 072.1 | 2 163.2 | 1 854.7 |
| Free cash flow, % | 117 | 146 | 78 | 75 |
| Cash flow from investing activities, acquisitions and divestitures | –11.0 | –145.1 | –147.4 | –385.0 |
| Cash flow from items affecting comparability 5) | –12.1 | –11.4 | –26.9 | –72.8 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1 314.3 | 195.3 | –3 302.5 | –2 107.8 |
| Cash flow for the period | –530.1 | 1 110.9 | –1 313.6 | –710.9 |
| Cash flow MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
| Cash flow from operations | 1 111.0 | 1 347.2 | 3 430.9 | 2 873.9 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | –326.8 | –431.6 | –1 442.0 | –1 477.0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1 314.3 | 195.3 | –3 302.5 | –2 107.8 |
| Cash flow for the period | –530.1 | 1 110.9 | –1 313.6 | –710.9 |
| Change in net debt MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
| Opening balance | –10 717.9 | –10 861.4 | –10 421.6 | –9 609.8 |
| Cash flow for the period | –530.1 | 1 110.9 | –1 313.6 | –710.9 |
| Change in loans | 1 314.3 | –195.3 | 2 207.3 | 1 012.6 |
| Change in net debt before revaluation and translation differences | 784.2 | 915.6 | 893.7 | 301.7 |
| Revaluation of financial instruments 6) | 10.3 | –2.6 | 0.9 | –0.4 |
| Translation differences | 60.7 | –473.2 | –335.7 | –1 113.1 |
| Change in net debt | 855.2 | 439.8 | 558.9 | –811.8 |
| Closing balance | –9 862.7 | –10 421.6 | –9 862.7 | –10 421.6 |
Notes 5–6 refer to pages 21–22.
| MSEK | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating capital employed | 4 608.4 | 3 924.0 |
| Operating capital employed as % of sales | 6 | 6 |
| Return on operating capital employed, % | 96 | 99 |
| Goodwill | 16 428.4 | 16 228.1 |
| Acquisition related intangible assets | 987.3 | 1 244.2 |
| Shares in associated companies | 369.0 | 324.5 |
| Capital employed | 22 393.1 | 21 720.8 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 18 | 16 |
| Net debt | –9 862.7 | –10 421.6 |
| Shareholders' equity | 12 530.4 | 11 299.2 |
| Net debt equity ratio, multiple | 0.79 | 0.92 |
| MSEK | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Goodwill | 16 428.4 | 16 228.1 |
| Acquisition related intangible assets | 987.3 | 1 244.2 |
| Other intangible assets | 455.5 | 398.3 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 2 721.1 | 2 557.1 |
| Shares in associated companies | 369.0 | 324.5 |
| Non-interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 2 072.9 | 2 127.8 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 343.8 | 434.5 |
| Total non-current assets | 23 378.0 | 23 314.5 |
| Current assets | ||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 14 924.6 | 14 176.9 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 287.6 | 167.3 |
| Liquid funds | 2 071.2 | 3 425.1 |
| Total current assets | 17 283.4 | 17 769.3 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 40 661.4 | 41 083.8 |
| MSEK | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Shareholders' equity | ||
| Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company | 12 510.1 | 11 280.3 |
| Non-controlling interests | 20.3 | 18.9 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 12 530.4 | 11 299.2 |
| Equity ratio, % | 31 | 28 |
| Long-term liabilities | ||
| Non-interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 311.9 | 550.7 |
| Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 12 129.0 | 11 700.7 |
| Non-interest-bearing provisions | 3 028.6 | 2 981.8 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 15 469.5 | 15 233.2 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions | 12 225.2 | 11 803.6 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 436.3 | 2 747.8 |
| Total current liabilities | 12 661.5 | 14 551.4 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 40 661.4 | 41 083.8 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to equity |
Attributable to equity |
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| holders of the Parent |
Non controlling |
holders of the Parent |
Non controlling |
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| MSEK | Company | interests | Total | Company | interests | Total |
| Opening balance January 1, 2015/2014 | 11 280.3 | 18.9 | 11 299.2 | 9 365.3 | 16.0 | 9 381.3 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 2 296.8 | 4.9 | 2 301.7 | 2 988.9 | 4.7 | 2 993.6 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | - | –3.5 | –3.5 | –0.6 | –1.8 | –2.4 |
| Share based incentive scheme | 28.2 | - | 28.21) | 21.9 | - | 21.9 |
| Dividend paid to the shareholders of the Parent Company | –1 095.2 | - | –1 095.2 | –1 095.2 | - | –1 095.2 |
| Closing balance December 31, 2015/2014 | 12 510.1 | 20.3 | 12 530.4 | 11 280.3 | 18.9 | 11 299.2 |
1) Refers to share based remuneration for the Group's participants in the share based incentive scheme 2015 of MSEK 119.2, a swap agreement in Securitas AB shares of MSEK –93.2, hedging the share portion of Securitas share based incentive scheme 2014, and adjustment to grant date value of non-vested shares of MSEK 2.2, related to Securitas share based incentive scheme 2013.
| SEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share price, end of period | 130.00 | 94.45 | 130.00 | 94.45 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution 1, 2) | 1.83 | 1.74 | 6.67 | 5.67 |
| Dividend | - | - | 3.503) | 3.00 |
| P/E-ratio after dilution | - | - | 19 | 17 |
| Share capital (SEK) | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 |
| Number of shares outstanding 1) | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 |
| Average number of shares outstanding 1) | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 | 365 058 897 |
1) There are no convertible debenture loans. Consequently there is no difference before and after dilution regarding earnings per share and number of shares.
2) Number of shares used for calculation of earnings per share includes shares related to the Group's share based incentive schemes that have been hedged through swap agreements.
3) Proposed dividend.
| Security Services |
Security Services |
Security Services |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | North America | Europe | Ibero-America | Other | Eliminations | Group |
| Sales, external | 8 100 | 9 848 | 2 746 | 337 | - | 21 031 |
| Sales, intra-group | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | –2 | - |
| Total sales | 8 101 | 9 849 | 2 746 | 337 | –2 | 21 031 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 8 | 14 | - | - | 7 |
| Operating income before amortization | 498 | 606 | 122 | –93 | - | 1 133 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | 2 | –1 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| Operating margin, % | 6.1 | 6.2 | 4.4 | - | - | 5.4 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | –6 | –43 | –16 | –8 | - | –73 |
| Acquisition related costs | - | 4 | 0 | –12 | - | –8 |
| Operating income after amortization | 492 | 567 | 106 | –113 | - | 1 052 |
| Financial income and expenses | - | - | - | - | - | –80 |
| Income before taxes | - | - | - | - | - | 972 |
| Security Services |
Security Services |
Security Services |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | North America | Europe1) | Ibero-America | Other1) | Eliminations | Group |
| Sales, external | 6 976 | 9 181 | 2 506 | 320 | - | 18 983 |
| Sales, intra-group | 7 | 0 | - | 0 | –7 | - |
| Total sales | 6 983 | 9 181 | 2 506 | 320 | –7 | 18 983 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 6 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 5 |
| Operating income before amortization | 405 | 593 | 102 | –83 | - | 1 017 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | 0 | 0 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.8 | 6.5 | 4.1 | - | - | 5.4 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | –7 | –39 | –17 | –6 | - | –69 |
| Acquisition related costs | 2 | –7 | 0 | 1 | - | –4 |
| Operating income after amortization | 400 | 547 | 85 | –88 | - | 944 |
| Financial income and expenses | - | - | - | - | - | –83 |
| Income before taxes | - | - | - | - | - | 861 |
1) Comparatives have been restated. Refer to note 8 for further information.
| Security Services |
Security Services |
Security Services |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | North America | Europe | Ibero-America | Other | Eliminations | Group |
| Sales, external | 31 095 | 37 570 | 10 886 | 1 309 | - | 80 860 |
| Sales, intra-group | 13 | 3 | - | 1 | –17 | - |
| Total sales | 31 108 | 37 573 | 10 886 | 1 310 | –17 | 80 860 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 4 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 5 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 751 | 2 143 | 491 | –296 | - | 4 089 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | 2 | 0 | - | 15 | - | 17 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 | - | - | 5.1 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | –26 | –159 | –68 | –22 | - | –275 |
| Acquisition related costs | - | –11 | –1 | –17 | - | –29 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 725 | 1 973 | 422 | –335 | - | 3 785 |
| Financial income and expenses | - | - | - | - | - | –309 |
| Income before taxes | - | - | - | - | - | 3 476 |
| Security Services |
Security Services |
Security Services |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | North America | Europe1) | Ibero-America | Other1) | Eliminations | Group |
| Sales, external | 24 977 | 34 907 | 9 238 | 1 095 | - | 70 217 |
| Sales, intra-group | 12 | 1 | - | 0 | –13 | - |
| Total sales | 24 989 | 34 908 | 9 238 | 1 095 | –13 | 70 217 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 3 | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 |
| Operating income before amortization | 1 333 | 2 050 | 396 | –274 | - | 3 505 |
| of which share in income of associated companies | 0 | 0 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.3 | 5.9 | 4.3 | - | - | 5.0 |
| Amortization of acquisition related intangible assets | –26 | –144 | –65 | –16 | - | –251 |
| Acquisition related costs | –2 | –13 | –2 | 0 | - | –17 |
| Operating income after amortization | 1 305 | 1 893 | 329 | –290 | - | 3 237 |
| Financial income and expenses | - | - | - | - | - | –328 |
| Income before taxes | - | - | - | - | - | 2 909 |
1) Comparatives have been restated. Refer to note 8 for further information.
The calculation of organic sales growth (and the specification of currency changes on operating income and income before taxes) is specified below:
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Oct–Dec % | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total sales | 21 031 | 18 983 | 11 | 80 860 | 70 217 | 15 |
| Acquisitions/divestitures | –58 | –19 | –270 | –25 | ||
| Currency change from 2014 | –657 | - | –6 699 | - | ||
| Organic sales | 20 316 | 18 964 | 7 | 73 891 | 70 192 | 5 |
| Operating income | 1 133 | 1 017 | 11 | 4 089 | 3 505 | 17 |
| Currency change from 2014 | –32 | - | –330 | - | ||
| Currency adjusted operating income | 1 101 | 1 017 | 8 | 3 759 | 3 505 | 7 |
| Income before taxes | 972 | 861 | 13 | 3 476 | 2 909 | 19 |
| Currency change from 2014 | –17 | - | –281 | - | ||
| Currency adjusted income before taxes | 955 | 861 | 11 | 3 195 | 2 909 | 10 |
Other operating income consists in its entirety of trade mark fees from Securitas Direct AB.
Securitas recognizes share in income of associated companies depending on the purpose of the investment.
· Associated companies that have been acquired to contribute to the operations (operational) are included in operating income before amortization.
· Associated companies that have been acquired as part of the financing of the Group (financial investments) are included in income before taxes as a separate line within the finance net. Currently, Securitas has no associated companies recognized as financial investments.
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restructuring and integration costs | –4.3 | –0.1 | –17.7 | –0.8 |
| Transaction costs | –11.7 | –5.4 | –16.4 | –11.3 |
| Revaluation of deferred considerations | 7.8 | 1.0 | 4.6 | –5.0 |
| Acquisition related costs | –8.2 | –4.5 | –29.5 | –17.1 |
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow impact | ||||
| Restructuring payments | –3.3 | –9.2 | –14.7 | –65.1 |
| Spain – overtime compensation | –0.2 | –0.5 | –1.4 | –4.5 |
| Germany – premises | –8.6 | –1.7 | –10.8 | –3.2 |
| Total cash flow impact | –12.1 | –11.4 | –26.9 | –72.8 |
Revaluation of financial instruments is recognized in the statement of income on the line financial income and expenses. Revaluation of cash flow hedges (and the subsequent recycling into the statement of income) is recognized in other comprehensive income on the line cash flow hedges. The amount disclosed in the specification of change in net debt is the total revaluation before tax in the table below.
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recognized in the statement of income | ||||
| Revaluation of financial instruments | –0.8 | –0.8 | –0.1 | –0.4 |
| Deferred tax | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Impact on net income | –0.6 | –0.6 | –0.1 | –0.3 |
| Recognized in the statement of comprehensive income | ||||
| Cash flow hedges | 11.1 | –1.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Deferred tax | –2.4 | 0.4 | –0.2 | 0.0 |
| Cash flow hedges net of tax | 8.7 | –1.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Total revaluation before tax | 10.3 | –2.6 | 0.9 | –0.4 |
| Total deferred tax | –2.2 | 0.6 | –0.2 | 0.1 |
| Total revaluation after tax | 8.1 | –2.0 | 0.7 | –0.3 |
The methods and assumptions used by the Group in estimating the fair value of the financial instruments are disclosed in note 6 in the Annual Report 2014.
Further information regarding the accounting principles for financial instruments is disclosed in note 2 in the Annual Report 2014.
There have been no transfers between any of the the valuation levels during the period.
| MSEK | Quoted market prices |
Valuation techniques using observable market data |
Valuation techniques using non observable market data |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2015 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | - | 45.7 | - | 45.7 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | - | –3.3 | - | –3.3 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | - | 254.9 | - | 254.9 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | - | –61.5 | - | –61.5 |
| December 31, 2014 | ||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | - | 6.2 | - | 6.2 |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | - | –149.2 | - | –149.2 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with positive fair value | - | 330.1 | - | 330.1 |
| Derivatives designated for hedging with negative fair value | - | –0.6 | - | –0.6 |
For financial assets and liabilities other than those disclosed in the table below, fair value is deemed to approximate the carrying value. A full comparison of fair value and carrying value for all financial assets and liabilities is disclosed in note 6 in the Annual Report 2014.
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Carrying value | Fair value | Carrying value | Fair value |
| Short-term loan liabilities | - | - | 400.3 | 400.3 |
| Long-term loan liabilities | 9 395.3 | 9 565.2 | 9 770.2 | 10 045.8 |
| Total financial instruments by category | 9 395.3 | 9 565.2 | 10 170.5 | 10 446.1 |
| Facility amount | Available amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Currency | (million) | (million) | Maturity |
| EMTN Eurobond, 2.75% fixed | EUR | 350 | 0 | 2017 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 50 | 0 | 2018 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 2.25% fixed | EUR | 300 | 0 | 2018 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 85 | 0 | 2019 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 40 | 0 | 2020 |
| Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility | USD (or equivalent) | 550 | 550 | 2020 |
| Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility | EUR (or equivalent) | 440 | 440 | 2020 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 40 | 0 | 2021 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 60 | 0 | 2021 |
| EMTN FRN private placement | USD | 40 | 0 | 2021 |
| EMTN Eurobond, 2.625% fixed | EUR | 350 | 0 | 2021 |
| Commercial Paper (uncommitted) | SEK | 5 000 | 4 750 | n/a |
| MSEK | Oct–Dec 2015 | Oct–Dec 2014 | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax on remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | –39.8 | 106.3 | –29.3 | 125.6 |
| Deferred tax on cash flow hedges | –2.4 | 0.4 | –0.2 | 0.0 |
| Deferred tax on net investment hedges | –17.4 | –11.5 | –5.4 | –39.2 |
| Deferred tax on other comprehensive income | –59.6 | 95.2 | –34.9 | 86.4 |
The tables below show restated comparative figures for the segments Security Services Europe and Other. The restatement is done to reflect that operations have been moved from the segment Security Services Europe to the segment Other as of January 1, 2015. This change has had no effect on the total Group level.
| MSEK | Q1 2014 | Q2 2014 | H1 2014 | Q3 2014 | 9M 2014 | Q4 2014 | FY 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Services Europe | |||||||
| Total sales | 8 154 | 8 676 | 16 830 | 8 897 | 25 727 | 9 181 | 34 908 |
| Organic sales growth, % | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Operating income before amortization | 423 | 467 | 890 | 567 | 1 457 | 593 | 2 050 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Other | |||||||
| Total sales | 243 | 256 | 499 | 276 | 775 | 320 | 1 095 |
| Organic sales growth, % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating income before amortization | –59 | –71 | –130 | –61 | –191 | –83 | –274 |
| Operating margin, % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| MSEK | Jan–Dec 2015 | Jan–Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| License fees and other income | 974.0 | 970.3 |
| Gross income | 974.0 | 970.3 |
| Administrative expenses | –695.4 | –613.3 |
| Operating income | 278.6 | 357.0 |
| Financial income and expenses | 1 656.6 | 395.0 |
| Income after financial items | 1 935.2 | 752.0 |
| Appropriations | –270.2 | –279.8 |
| Income before taxes | 1 665.0 | 472.2 |
| Taxes | 10.0 | 126.5 |
| Net income for the period | 1 675.0 | 598.7 |
| MSEK | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Shares in subsidiaries | 37 282.1 | 37 257.5 |
| Shares in associated companies | 112.1 | 112.1 |
| Other non-interest-bearing non-current assets | 310.5 | 262.3 |
| Interest-bearing financial non-current assets | 799.9 | 902.9 |
| Total non-current assets | 38 504.6 | 38 534.8 |
| Current assets | ||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets | 121.9 | 130.5 |
| Other interest-bearing current assets | 4 556.0 | 4 000.2 |
| Liquid funds | 400.8 | 2 067.8 |
| Total current assets | 5 078.7 | 6 198.5 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 43 583.3 | 44 733.3 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Shareholders' equity | ||
| Restricted equity | 7 727.7 | 7 727.7 |
| Non-restricted equity | 17 961.6 | 17 298.9 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 25 689.3 | 25 026.6 |
| Untaxed reserves | 10.9 | - |
| Long-term liabilities | ||
| Non-interest-bearing long-term liabilities/provisions | 143.1 | 159.1 |
| Interest-bearing long-term liabilities | 12 015.9 | 11 591.1 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 12 159.0 | 11 750.2 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities | 723.4 | 714.5 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 5 000.7 | 7 242.0 |
| Total current liabilities | 5 724.1 | 7 956.5 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 43 583.3 | 44 733.3 |
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus interest income (rolling 12 months) in relation to interest expenses (rolling 12 months).
Free cash flow as a percentage of adjusted income (operating income before amortization adjusted for financial income and expenses, excluding revaluation of financial instruments, and current taxes).
Free cash flow (rolling 12 months) in relation to closing balance net debt.
Operating capital employed as a percentage of total sales adjusted for the full-year sales of acquired entities.
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus items affecting comparability (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the average balance of operating capital employed.
Operating income before amortization (rolling 12 months) plus items affecting comparability (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of closing balance of capital employed.
Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity.
Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference on February 9, 2016 at 09:30 a.m. (CET) where Securitas CEO Alf Göransson will present the report and answer questions. The telephone conference will also be audio cast live via Securitas web. No information meeting will take place at Securitas headquarters at Lindhagensplan in Stockholm. To participate in the telephone conference, please dial in five minutes prior to the start of the conference call:
The United States: +1 855 269 2605 Sweden: +46 (0) 8519 993 55 United Kingdom: +44 (0) 203 194 0550
To follow the audio cast of the telephone conference via the web, please follow the link www.securitas.com/investors/webcasts. A recorded version of the audio cast will be available at www.securitas.com/investors/webcasts after the telephone conference.
Micaela Sjökvist, Head of Investor Relations, + 46 104703013
Gisela Lindstrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, + 46 104703011
May 4, 2016, 16.00 p.m. Annual General Meeting 2016 August 4, 2016, app.13.00 p.m. Interim Report January–June 2016
May 4, 2016, app. 13.00 p.m. Interim Report January–March 2016 November 8, 2016, app. 08.00 a.m. Interim Report January–September 2016
For further information regarding Securitas IR activities, refer to www.securitas.com/investors/financial calendar
Securitas is a knowledge leader in security and operates in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The organization is flat and decentralized with three business segments: Security Services North America, Security Services Europe and Security Services Ibero-America. Securitas serves a wide range of customers in a variety of industries and customer segments, and the customers vary from the shop on the corner to global multibillion industries. The services provided are specialized guarding and mobile services, monitoring, technical solutions and consulting and investigations. Securitas can respond to the unique and specific security challenges facing its customers, and tailor its offering according to their specific industry demands. Securitas employs close to 330 000 people in 53 countries. Securitas is listed in the Large Cap segment at Nasdaq Stockholm.
Securitas focuses on two financial targets. The first target relates to the statement of income: an average growth of earnings per share of 10 percent annually. The second target relates to the balance sheet: free cash flow in relation to net debt of at least 0.20.
Our strategy is to offer complete security solutions that integrate all of our areas of competence. Together with our customers, we develop optimal and cost-efficient solutions that are suited for the customers' needs. This brings added value to the customers and results in stronger, more long-term customer relationships and improved profitability.
Securitas AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 08.00 (CET) on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
P.O. Box 12307 SE-10228 Stockholm Sweden Tel +46104703000 Fax +46104703122 www.securitas.com Visiting address: Lindhagensplan 70
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