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Bravida Holding

Quarterly Report Nov 26, 2015

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2015 INTERIM REPORT 3

JULY – SEPTEMBER 2015

  • Net sales increased by 19%, 6% of which was organic growth, to SEK 3,302 million (2,772)
  • Operating profit was SEK 168 million (160)
  • The operating margin was 5.1% (5.8)
  • Adjusted for specific costs*, operating profit was SEK 195 million (170) and the operating margin was 5.9% (6.1)
  • Profit after tax was SEK 109 million (58)
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK -201 million (-157)
  • Net debt amounted to SEK 2,972 million
  • Three acquisitions were completed in the quarter, adding annual sales of SEK 242 million
  • Earnings per share** were SEK 0.54 (0.29)

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2015

  • Net sales increased by 19%, 7% of which was organic growth, to SEK 10,287 million (8,611)
  • Operating profit was SEK 507 million (456)
  • The operating margin was 4.9% (5.3)
  • Adjusted for specific costs*, operating profit was SEK 571 million (477) and the operating margin was 5.5% (5.5)
  • Profit after tax was SEK 231 million (162)
  • Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 146 million (165)
  • Ten acquisitions were completed in the period, adding annual sales of SEK 1,249 million
  • Bravida Finland was formed through the acquisition of the installation division of Peko Group and Halmesvaara OY
  • Earnings per share** were SEK 1.15 (0.80)

* See page 3 for further information under Earnings. ** In the third quarter of 2015, a reverse 1:2 split of the company's shares was carried out, following which there are 201,566,598 shares. Earnings per share from previous periods have been recalculated in this interim report.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

SEK MIL Jul-Sep
2015
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Sep
2015
Jan-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Net sales 3,302 2,772 10,287 8,611 12,000
Operating profit/loss 168 160 507 456 705
Operating margin, % 5.1 5.8 4.9 5.3 5.9
Adjusted operating profit/loss 195 170 571 477 759
Adjusted operating margin, % 5.9 6.1 5.5 5.5 6.3
Profit/loss before tax 136 79 349 224 440
Cash flow from operating activities -201 -157 146 165 659
Operating cash flow -171 -82 306 389 915
Interest coverage ratio 2.7 1.8 2.3 1.8 2.2
Equity/assets ratio, % 28.9 31.5 28.9 31.5 29.9
Order intake 3,458 2,755 10,363 8,796 12,149
Order backlog 7,099 6,454 7,099 6,454 6,580

A leading multi-technical service provider in the Nordics

CONTINUED STRONG ORGANIC GROWTH AND RECORD HIGH ORDER BACKLOG

CEO STATEMENT

Bravida is continuing to deliver strong growth and improving earnings. We are also strengthening and improving our market position through both acquisitions and strategic contracts.

Net sales rose by 19 percent for both the third quarter and overall for the first nine months of the year. While acquisitions are a key part of our growth, organic growth amounted to 6 percent in the quarter and 7 percent for the first nine months of the year. This means we are growing faster than the market while we are still continuing to prioritise profitability over volume.

Adjusted operating profit increased by 15 percent in the quarter to SEK 195 million, resulting in an adjusted operating margin of 5.9 percent. The corresponding figures for the first nine months of the year were a 19 percent increase to SEK 571 million and an adjusted operating margin of 5.5 percent. Existing operations continue to generate better margins as a result of our strategic improvement measures with a strong focus on costs. These involve a number of initiatives to boost profitability based largely on our productivity program. In Q4, we will also start rolling out our new initiatives within purchasing and service.

Our newly established Finnish division is performing well. Our first acquisition in Finland in the spring, was followed by a new acquisition, Halmesvaara to strengthen our position in the Helsinki region. The work in developing servicing contracts has paid off quickly through the signing of three significant agreements. Among these is a contract with the dairy group Valio. In Sweden, we made two small acquisitions, these aquisitions fit well with our strategy to both bolster our market positions locally as well as offering end-to-end services in more areas. We are focussing on maximising synergies from each acquisition.

Our order intake for the quarter remained strong, with an impressive 26 percent increase, and our order backlog is consequently at a record high. In Norway, our order backlog showed good growth and it is pleasing that we have been awarded the contract to supply all installations in the expansion of Tromsø University Hospital.

After the end of the third quarter we achieved a key milestone in Bravida's history by floating Bravida shares on the Stockholm stock exchange. I am pleased to say that the interest in Bravida among both Swedish and international investors exceeded our expectations. Interest in investing in Bravida was particularly significant in all the Nordic countries in which we operate, reflecting the high profile of our brand in these markets. In addition, it is great that some 1,200 of our employees subscribed for shares at the time of our IPO. This is a testament to the strong commitment to developing the company that is part of Bravida's corporate culture.

Mattias Johansson, Stockholm, November 2015

MARKET AND SALES PERFORMANCE

Bravida's market is growing and the underlying construction market is benefitting from continued healthy demand for public-sector construction, infrastructure projects, housing and low interest rate levels.

Consolidated net sales in the third quarter totalled SEK 3,302 million (2,772), an increase of 19 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency fluctuations and acquisitions, the increase was 6 percent. Currency fluctuations reduced net sales by 2 percent in the quarter and acquisitions contributed a 15 percent increase in net sales. Acquisitions took place in Sweden, Finland and Norway. Sales increased in all countries, although there are no year-earlier comparative figures for the Finnish business. In Sweden, net sales were SEK 1,955 million (1,597), an increase of 22 percent. In Norway, net sales were SEK 679 million (713), a decrease of 5 percent; in local currency sales increased by 3 percent. In Denmark, net sales were SEK 527 million (470), an increase of 12 percent. In Finland, net sales were SEK 146 million.

Order intake in the third quarter totalled SEK 3,458 million (2,755), an increase of 26 percent, which was due in part to acquisitions and the strong order intake in Norway. In Sweden, order intake rose by 24 percent. In Norway, order intake rose by 63 percent. In Denmark, order intake decreased by 30 percent; this was due to order intake for the third quar-

NET SALES BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

ter of 2014 containing a major installation order. The order backlog at 30 September was SEK 7,099 million (6,454), which is the highest in Bravida's history.

For the period January to September, sales rose to SEK 10,287 million (8,611), an increase of 19 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency fluctuations and acquisitions, the increase was 7 percent. Currency fluctuations had a marginal effect on sales and acquisitions contributed 12 percent.

Order intake for the January–September period amounted to SEK 10,363 million (8,796), an increase of 18 percent.

EARNINGS

Operating profit in the third quarter rose by 5 percent and amounted to SEK 168 million (160), resulting in an operating margin of 5.1 percent (5.8). Operating profit in Sweden increased by 20 percent, in Denmark by 23 percent and in Norway by 11 percent. Specific costs has been charged in the quarter and amounted to SEK 27 million (9). Specific costs are costs that are limited in time and relate mainly to IPO and acquisitions costs. IPO costs will also be charged to earnings in the fourth quarter of 2015. Adjusted operating profit was SEK 195 million (170) and the adjusted operating margin was 5.9 percent (6.1). Establishment of the Finnish business during the period resulted in a 0.2 percent dilution of the operating margin; accounting for this, the adjusted operating margin was 6.1 percent.

Net financial items in the third quarter amounted to SEK -64 million (-66) and the impact on earnings from the marketbased measurement of fixed-income and currency derivatives was SEK 31 million (-16). Profit after financial items was SEK 136 million (79). Profit after tax was SEK 109 million (58). Earnings per share for the third quarter were SEK 0.54 (0.29).

Operating profit for January to September rose by 11 percent to SEK 507 million (456), resulting in an operating margin of 4.9 percent (5.3). The decrease in the operating margin was due to costs for ongoing improvement programmes and integration of the acquired businesses, as well as IPO and acquisition costs. Specific costs increased to SEK 63 million (21). Adjusted operating profit was SEK 571 million (477) and the adjusted operating margin was 5.5 percent (5.5). Currency fluctuations had a slightly negative impact on earnings. Establishment of the Finnish business during the period January to September resulted in a dilution of the operating margin, the adjusted operating margin was 5.7 percent.

Net financial items amounted to SEK -178 million (-204) and the impact on earnings from the market-based measurement of fixed-income and currency derivatives was SEK 20 million (-28). Profit after financial items was SEK 349 million (224). Profit after tax was SEK 231 million (162). Earnings per share for January to September were SEK 1.15 (0.80).

NET SALES BY COUNTRY,

ORDER INTAKE BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

Bravida's business is affected by seasonal variations in the construction industry and employees' annual holiday. Bravida usually has a lower level of activity in the third quarter as it is the main holiday period.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

Depreciation and amortisation of machinery, equipment and intangible assets in the third quarter amounted to SEK 5 million (4). Depreciation and amortisation for January to September amounted to SEK 15 (11).

TAX

The tax expense for the third quarter was SEK -28 million (-21). Profit before tax was SEK 136 million (79). The effective tax rate for the quarter was 20 (26) percent. The tax rate in Sweden is 22 percent, in Norway it is 27 percent, in Denmark 23.5 percent and in Finland 20 percent. The tax expense for January to September was SEK -117 million (-62), of which SEK -29 million relates to a provision for an ongoing tax audit of the 2012 financial year. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 34 (28) percent. Profit before tax was SEK 349 million (224). Adjusted for the extra provision, the tax rate was 25 percent. Tax paid amounted to SEK 3 million.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities in the third quarter was SEK -201 million (-157). Cash flow in the third quarter was negatively affected by holiday leave in July and August. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -95 million (-6). The increase was explained by completed acquisitions, which amounted to SEK -92 (0) million. Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -1 million (-45).

Cash flow from operating activities for January to September was SEK 146 million (165) and cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -204 million (-62). Cash flow from financing activities was SEK -337 million (-545).

INVESTMENTS

Investments in machinery and equipment in the third quarter amounted to SEK -3 million (-6). Investments in acquisitions of subsidiaries/businesses totalled SEK -92 million (0).

Investments in machinery and equipment for the January–September period amounted to SEK -3 million (-11) and investments in acquisitions of subsidiaries/businesses totalled SEK -201 million (-51).

ACQUISITIONS

Bravida made three acquisitions in the third quarter. The largest was Halmesvaara OY in Finland, which took effect from 31 July. Halmesvaara has annual sales of around SEK 210 million and approximately 110 employees in the Helsinki region. On 1 July 2015, Bravida completed two smaller acquisitions in Sweden with annual sales of SEK 12 million and SEK 20 million.

In the first half of 2015, Bravida acquired seven companies in Sweden and Finland with total estimated annual sales of around SEK 1,000 million. From January to September, 10 acquisitions were made in Sweden and Finland, and these businesses are included in Bravida's earnings at 30 September. In total, the acquired businesses have annual sales of around SEK 1,250 million; see Note 2.

Integration of the acquisitions made in 2014 and 2015 is developing according to plan.

ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS

Bravida has signed agreements to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Norway-based Nord-Klima AS as of 1 October 2015. Nord-Klima has annual sales of SEK 70 million and 32 employees. The company is based in Tromsø and is active in HVAC.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Bravida had net debt of SEK 2,972 million (3,002) at 30 September 2015. Currency fluctuations had only a marginal effect on net debt in the quarter. The equity/ assets ratio was 28.9 percent (31.5). Financial items in the third quarter amounted to SEK -64 million (-66), SEK -53 million (-64) of which consisted of net interest expense. Financial items also include exchange differences of SEK -8 million (1). The change in the value of derivatives was SEK 31 million (-16).

ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT BY QUARTER

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

Financial items for the January– September period amounted to SEK -178 million (-204), of which SEK -181 million (-189) was a net interest expense. Net financial items also included exchange differences of SEK 5 million (-10). The change in the value of derivatives was SEK 20 million (-28). Consolidated cash and cash equivalents were SEK 408 million (423) at 30 September. In addition, Bravida had unutilised credit facilities of SEK 450 million (450); see also the section on events since the end of the period.

Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 3,420 million (3,366) at 30 September. Equity amounted to SEK 3,306 million (3,347) at the end of the period.

EMPLOYEES

The average number of employees rose by 14 percent compared with the year-earlier period, totalling 9,374 (8,236). The increase in the number of employees is related to increased operations and acquisitions.

PARENT COMPANY

Revenues in the third quarter were SEK 0 million (19). Profit before tax for the quarter was SEK -122 million (-108). For the January–September period, revenues were SEK 30 million (27) and earnings before tax were SEK -168 million (-172).

OTHER EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD

A reverse 1:2 split was carried out on the company's shares, reducing the number from 403,133,196 to 201,566,598. Earnings per share from previous periods have been recalculated in this interim report.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE PERIOD

Bravida Holding AB's shares were publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm on 16 October 2015.

In conjunction with the IPO, the Board appointed Monica Caneman as Chairwoman of the Board.

Bravida also refinanced most of its debt in conjunction with the IPO. Bonds were repaid, pledged assets returned, and associated derivatives were terminated. From 21 October 2015, Bravida's financing consists of a unsecured loan facility and a multi-currency revolving credit totalling SEK 4,000 million with a maturity of five years. The initial rate of interest on the borrowing is approximately 1.65 percent based on the current STIBOR level. In addition, Bravida has a bank overdraft facility of SEK 200 million.

In conjunction with the IPO, the company implemented a long-term incentive programme, LTIP 2015. The programme aims to promote and encourage staff loyalty to the business by linking participants' interests with shareholders' interests. For further information about the incentive programme, we refer to bravidagroup.com/en/Corporate-Governance/ Incentive-Program.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report for the Group was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable sections of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the parent company was prepared in accordance with Section 9, Interim Reporting, of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. See also Note 1 on page 15 regarding segment information and cost allocation.

In other respects, this interim report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and conditions described in the 2014 Annual Report.

MATERIAL RISKS IN THE GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY

Changes in market conditions, financial turmoil and political decisions are the external factors that mainly affect demand for new construction of housing and commercial property, as well as investment from industry and the public sector. Demand for servicing and maintenance is less sensitive to economic fluctuations. Operating risks are related to day-to-day business operations such as tendering, price risks, capacity utilisation and revenue recognition. Management of these risks is part of Bravida's ongoing business process. Revenue recognition of work in progress is used for projects and is based on the extent of completion of each project and the expected date of completion. A well-developed process for the monitoring of projects is essential in limiting the risk of incorrect revenue recognition. Bravida continually monitors the financial status of each project to ensure that individual project calculations are not exceeded. The Group is also exposed to impairment loss risks in fixed-price contracts and various types of financial risk such as currency, interest rate and credit risk. These material risks and uncertainties apply to both parent company and the consolidated Group.

NET SALES AND GROWTH

AMOUNTS IN SEK MIL. July-Sept
2015
July-Sept
2014
Jan-Sept
2015
Jan-Sept
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Net sales 3,302 2,772 10,287 8,611 12,000
Change 530 339 1,675 3,076 920
Change, % 19.1 13.9 19.5 8.1 8.3
Of which
Organic growth, % 6 8 7 6 5
Acquisitions/divestments, % 15 5 12 2 3
Currency effects, % -2 1 0 0 0

NET SALES BY COUNTRY

AMOUNTS IN SEK MIL. July-Sept
2015
July-Sept
2014
Jan-Sept
2015
Jan-Sept
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Percentage
in 2014
Sweden 1,955 1,597 6,231 5,261 7,322 61%
Norway 679 713 2,342 2,090 2,922 24%
Denmark 527 470 1,563 1,290 1,792 15%
Finland 146 170 0%
Group and eliminations -5 -8 -19 -29 -36
Total 3,302 2,772 10,287 8,611 12,000

OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS, OPERATING MARGIN AND PROFIT/LOSS BEFORE TAX

AMOUNTS IN SEK MIL. July-Sept
2015
July-Sept
2014
Jan-Sept
2015
Jan-Sept
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Sweden 108 90 326 258 408
Norway 52 47 171 135 192
Denmark 27 22 74 62 94
Finland 2 -5 -3
Group -21 2 -58 1 15
Operating profit/loss 168 160 507 456 705
Adjustments (specific costs) 27 9 63 21 54
Adjusted operating profit/loss 195 170 571 477 759
Net financial items -64 -66 -178 -204 -279
Revaluation of derivatives 31 -16 20 -28 15
Profit/loss before tax 136 79 349 224 440

AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Jan -Sept 2015 Jan -Sept 2014 Jan-Dec 2014
Sweden 5,090 4,759 4,788
Norway 2,356 2,056 2,022
Denmark 1,431 1,363 1,340
Finland 433
Group 64 58 63
Total 9,374 8,236 8,213

OPERATIONS IN SWEDEN

The construction sector in Sweden remains stable.

Construction business in metropolitan regions and university towns is stable due to healthy demand from public-sector new-builds and renovation and newbuilds and renovations of housing. Sales to building contractors has increased and amounts to 38 percent of sales during the third quarter. The proportion of infrastructure production and housing projects has increased during the quarter.

Net sales in Sweden in the third quarter rose by 22 percent to SEK 1,955 million (1,597). Operating profit rose by 20 percent to SEK 108 million (90), resulting in an operating margin of 5.5 percent (5.6).

Order intake in Sweden increased by 24 percent in the third quarter and the order backlog at the end of the period was SEK 3,822 million (3,374), which is a 13 percent increase on the year-earlier period.

Bravida Sweden received a number of interesting orders in the third quarter, including a swimming pool centre in Järfälla, a refrigerated warehouse in Helsingborg, as well as the new municipal council building in Täby and the city hall in Kiruna.

Bravida has been entrusted by LKAB to accomplish installation of electrical, heating and plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler, cooling, and control and surveillance in the new townhall in Kiruna.

Net sales in Sweden in the January– September period rose by 18 percent to SEK 6,231 million (5,261). Operating profit for the period increased by 26 percent to SEK 326 million (258), resulting in an operating margin of 5.2 percent (4.9). Order intake in Sweden in the January–September period rose by 23 percent to SEK 6,372 million (5,201).

The average number of employees during the period was 5,090 (4,759). The increase was due to the acquisitions undertaken and increased production.

NET SALES BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)
1309 1312 1403 1406 1409 1412 1503 1506 1509

Net sales by quarter, Sweden Rolling 12 months, Sweden

OPERATING PROFIT BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

SEK MIL. Jul–Sep
2015
Jul–Sep
2014
Jan–Sep
2015
Jan–Sep
2014
Jan–dec
2014
Net sales 1,955 1,597 6,231 5,261 7,322
Operating profit (EBIT) 108 90 326 258 408
Operating margin, % 5.5 5.6 5.2 4.9 5.6

Riksbyggen servicing. Riksbyggen manages properties throughout Sweden. They have selected Bravida as an end-to-end servicing partner for electrical systems, heating and plumbing, HVAC and cooling for their properties in Uppland. For urgent problems in any of the properties, Riksbyggen also has a call-out agreement for electrical systems, heating and plumbing and cooling to provide 24-hour support for tenants.

OPERATIONS IN NORWAY

The Norwegian construction economy is stable with increased investments in housing, public-sector building and infrastructure, while investments in commercial property have decreased. The fall in the price of oil has so far had only a marginal effect on Bravida's business.

Net sales decreased by 5 percent in the third quarter and amounted to SEK 679 million (713); in local currency sales increased by 3 percent.

Operating profit in Norway increased by 11 percent compared with the year-earlier period, totalling SEK 52 million (47), which equates to an operating margin of 7.7 percent (6.6).

The improvement in the margin was largely due to effective selection and efficient implementation of projects and lower administrative costs.

Order intake increased by 63 percent. At the end of the period, the order backlog was SEK 1,462 million (1,524), a decrease of 4 percent; in local currency the order backlog increased by 9 percent. Compared with the end of the second quarter 2015, the order backlog has increased by 24 percent in local currency.

In the third quarter, Bravida Norway received two interesting orders relating to the new construction of hospitals, the largest of which concerns the University Hospital in Tromsø, which is being expanded to strengthen its position as the region's leading hospital and to be a national leader within diagnostics, treatment, teaching and research. Bravida has been awarded the contract, worth NOK 277 million, to install electrical systems, heating and plumbing, and HVAC. Bravida has also received an order for electrical installations in a new-build hospital in Sogndal. Bravida has also received a significant order concerning a new-build for an air force squadron outside Trondheim.

Net sales for January to September increased by 12 percent to SEK 2,342 million (2,090); in local currency sales increased by 15 percent. Operating profit for the period increased by 27 percent to SEK 171 million (135); in local currency operating profit increased by 30 percent. Order intake for the period amounted to SEK 2,377 million (2,086), which was an increase of 14 percent; in local currency order intake rose by 26 percent.

The average number of employees during the period was higher than the year-earlier period, at 2,356 (2,056). The increase was mainly due to acquisitions.

Net sales by quarter, Norway Rolling 12 months, Norway

OPERATING PROFIT BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

SEK MIL. Jul–Sep
2015
Jul–Sep
2014
Jan–Sep
2015
Jan–Sep
2014
Jan–dec
2014
Net sales 679 713 2,342 2,090 2,922
Operating profit (EBIT) 52 47 171 135 192
Operating margin, % 7.7 6.6 7.3 6.4 6.6

University Hospital, Tromsø. The University Hospital in Tromsø, Norway, is being expanded. In order to become a leader in diagnostics, treatment, teaching and research the hospital wants to both adapt existing premises and expand by constructing new buildings. Bravida is installing electrical systems, heating and plumbing and HVAC in the buildings that will house outpatient clinics, emergency departments, surgical departments, intensive care, premises surveillance, laboratories, administrative functions and technical areas.

OPERATIONS IN DENMARK

The weak economic conditions of recent years have had a direct impact on the construction market and, subsequently, the installation market. However, the construction market has stabilised over the past year through new construction and renovation of public-sector buildings such as hospitals, universities, schools and investments in infrastructure, as well as increased new construction and renovation of housing. Bravida's market is stable within both installation and servicing. Bravida Denmark largely has public-sector customers, and around 40 percent net sales in the third quarter related to publicsector construction.

Bravida Denmark's net sales grew by 12 percent in the third quarter to SEK 527 million (470).

Operating profit rose to SEK 27 million (22), which equates to an operating margin of 5.0 percent (4.6). The improved operating margin was due to the increase in net sales. Order intake for the third quarter was SEK 426 million (610). The lower order intake in the quarter compared with the year-earlier period was due to a large order relating to a university project received in the third quarter of 2014. The order backlog at the end of period decreased to SEK 1,414 million (1,556).

Bravida Denmark received a number of interesting orders in the third quarter. An order worth SEK 44 million was received from Danish rail network company Banedanmark for the replacement of overhead cables in order to ensure stable operation in difficult weather conditions. Novo-Nordisk placed an order worth SEK 12 million for the installation of ventilation in a new-building.

Net sales for January to September increased by 21 percent to SEK 1,563 million (1,290).

Operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 74 million (62), an increase of 19 percent. The operating margin was 4.7 percent (4.8).

The increase in sales volume was due to a number of infrastructure, healthcare and education projects. Order intake for the period was SEK 1,443 million (1,539), which is a decrease of 6 percent.

The average number of employees for January to September was 1,431 (1,363). The rise in the number of employees is related to increased operations.

NET SALES BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)
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Rolling 12 months, Denmark

OPERATING PROFIT BY QUARTER (SEK MIL.)

SEK MIL. Jul–Sep
2015
Jul–Sep
2014
Jan–Sep
2015
Jan–Sep
2014
Jan–dec
2014
Net sales 527 470 1,563 1,290 1,792
Operating profit (EBIT) 27 22 74 62 94
Operating margin, % 5.0 4.6 4.7 4.8 5.2

Royal Arena. By the end of 2016, a new arena will be completed in Ørestaden, Denmark. The arena will seat 15,000 people for sporting events and concerts over an area of 25,000 square metres when the facility is complete. Bravida is carrying out the installation of the arena's sprinkler system and will also carry out all high-voltage installations.

OPERATIONS IN FINLAND

According to the latest industry confidence indicators, the Finnish construction market has improved, albeit from a low level. The number of building permits granted has increased in recent months.

The second quarter of 2015 saw the establishment of Bravida Finland through acquisitions. As of 1 June 2015, Bravida Finland acquired the installation division of Peko Group, which is based in Tampere, central Finland, and also has smaller operations in Helsinki. On 31 July Bravida Finland acquired Halmesvaara Oy, which operates in the Helsinki region. The acquired businesses have combined annual sales of SEK 830 million and 430 employees. The acquired businesses are being integrated during the autumn of 2015 and will comprise two operating areas, Installation and Servicing.

Bravida Finland's net sales in the third quarter amounted to SEK 146 million and operating profit was SEK 2 million, which resulted in an operating margin of 1.5 percent. Order intake was SEK 159 million and the order backlog amounted to SEK 401 million.

During the period, the work to establish the service business has started and several interesting service agreements have been signed, whereof one is with the dairy group Valio.

Net sales for the June–September period were SEK 170 million. Operating income for the period was SEK -5 million and the operating margin was -3.2 percent. Order intake amounted to SEK 191 million.

The average number of employees for June to September was 433.

SEK MIL. Jul–Sep
2015
Jul–Sep
2014
Jan–Sep
2015
Jan–Sep
2014
Jan–dec
2014
Net sales 146 170
Operating profit (EBIT) 2 -5 -3
Operating margin, % 1.5 -3.2

Bravida has entered into a service agreement regarding Valio's properties in Helsinki, Finland. Valio is Finland's largest dairy business and in Helsinki it has its headquarters, laboratories, product development premises and storage facilities. Since 1 October Bravida has been providing Valio with repairs, call-out servicing and standard servicing. The agreement covers electrical systems, heating and plumbing, HVAC and cooling.

Jul-Sep
2015
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Sep
2015
Jan-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Oct 2014-
Sep 2015
Net sales 3,302 2,772 10,287 8,611 12,000 13,675
Production costs -2,821 -2,365 -8,810 -7,377 -10,173 -11,606
Gross profit/loss 481 406 1,477 1,234 1,827 2,070
Selling and administrative expenses -312 -246 -969 -778 -1,123 -1,314
Operating profit/loss 168 160 507 456 705 756
Net financial items -64 -66 -178 -204 -279 -253
Revaluation of derivatives 31 -16 20 -28 15 62
Profit/loss before tax 136 79 349 224 440 565
Tax on profit/loss for the period -28 -21 -117 -62 -120 -175
Profit/loss for the period 109 58 231 162 320 389
Other comprehensive income
Items transferred or that can be transferred to profit or loss
Differences arising from the translation of foreign
operations the period
-18 14 -43 47 28 -62
Change in hedging reserve -13 -21 15 -81 -100 -5
Items that cannot be transferred to profit or loss
Revaluation of defined-benefit pensions 97 99 -166 -67
Tax attributable to items in other comprehensive income -18 5 -25 18 59 16
Comprehensive income for the period 155 56 277 145 140 272
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 71 50 121 88 133 166
Non-controlling interests 1 1 2 2 6 6
Comprehensive income for the period 72 52 122 90 140 172
Earnings per share for the period, SEK 0.54 0.29 1.15 0.80 1.59 1.93
Order
Orderintake 3,458 2,755 10,363 8,796 12,149 13,715
Order backlog 7,099 6,454 7,099 6,454 6,580
Number om shares in parent company, after reversed split* 201,566,598 201,566,598 201,566,598 201,566,598 201,566,598 201,566,598

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, SUMMARY

* In the third quarter of 2015, a reverse 1:2 split of the company's shares was carried out, following which there are 201,566,598 shares. Earnings per share from previous periods have been recalculated in this interim report.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY

SEK MIL. 30 Sep 2015 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2014
Goodwill 7,185 6,822 6,940
Other non-current assets 313 405 386
Total non-current assets 7,498 7,226 7,326
Trade receivables 2,074 1,922 1,969
Receivables from group companies 54
Income accrued but not invoiced 1,023 764 655
Other current assets 386 303 287
Cash and cash equivalents 408 423 828
Total current assets 3,945 3,412 3,739
Total assets 11,443 10,638 11,064
Equity 3,306 3,347 3,306
Non-current liabilities 3,747 3,643 3,862
Trade payables 1,237 997 1,030
Income invoiced but not accrued 1,362 1,176 1,200
Current liabilities 1,790 1,476 1,666
Total liabilities 8,136 7,291 7,758
Total equity and liabilities 11,443 10,638 11,064
Of which interest-bearing liabilities 3,420 3,366 3,447
Equity attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 3,295 3,339 3,293
Non-controlling interests 11 8 13
Total equity 3,306 3,347 3,306

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

30 Sep 2015 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2014
Consolidated equity
Opening balance 3,306 3,701 3,701
Comprehensive income for the period 277 145 140
Dividend -277 -500 -500
Net group contribution paid -35
Closing balance 3,306 3,347 3,306

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT, SUMMARY

Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/loss before tax 136 79 349 224 440
Adjustment for non-cash items -22 24 -31 19 46
Income taxes paid -3 -3 -5
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 114 102 315 241 480
Changes in working capital -315 -260 -168 -76 179
Cash flow from operating activities -201 -157 146 165 659
Investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiaries and businesses -92 -201 -51 -122
Other -3 -6 -3 -11 -15
Cash flow from investing activities -95 -6 -204 -62 -136
Financing activities
Loans to Group companies -45 -54 -45
Change in utilisation of overdraft facility -1 -6
Dividend paid -277 -500 -500
Group contributions paid -45
Cash flow from financing activities -1 -45 -337 -545 -545
Cash flow for the period -296 -209 -394 -442 -22
Cash and cash equivalents at start of year 715 623 828 838 838
Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents -11 8 -25 27 12
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 408 423 408 423 828

OPERATING CASH FLOW

SEK MIL. Jul-Sep
2015
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Sep
2015
Jan-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Operating profit/loss 168 160 507 456 705
Depreciation and amortisation 5 4 15 11 15
Other adjustments for non-cash items -27 20 -46 9 31
Capital expenditure -3 -6 -3 -11 -15
Changes in working capital -315 -260 -168 -76 179
Operating cash flow -171 -82 306 389 915
PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT, SUMMARY
Jul-Sep
2015
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Sep
2015
Jan-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Net sales 19 30 27 52
Selling and administrative expenses -39 -32 -78 -37 -52
Operating profit/loss -39 -13 -48 -10 0
Net financial items -83 -94 -120 -162 -284
Profit/loss before tax -122 -108 -168 -172 -284
Net Group contribution 528
Profit/loss before tax -122 -108 -168 -172 244
Tax on profit/loss for the period -20 -54
Profit/loss for the period -122 -108 -189 -172 190
PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET, SUMMARY
30 Sep
2015
30 Sep
2014
31 Dec
2014
Shares in subsidiaries 7,341 7,341 7,341
Deferred tax asset 8 62 8
Total non-current assets 7,349 7,403 7,349
Receivables from parent company 54 45
Receivables from Group companies 2,087 2,183 1,962
Current receivables 17 2 3
Total current receivables 2,158 2,229 1,965
Cash and bank balances 271 379 746
Total current assets 2,429 2,608 2,711
Total assets 9,779 10,011 10,060
Restricted equity 4 4 4
Non-restricted equity 4,216 4,320 4,682
Equity 4,220 4,324 4,686
Provisions 2 8 6
Bond loan 3,418 3,366 3,441
Total non-current liabilities 3,418 3,366 3,441
Liabilities to Group companies 2,051 2,275 1,874
Current liabilities 88 39 53
Total current liabilities 2,139 2,314 1,927
Total equity and liabilities 9,779 10,011 10,060
Of which interest-bearing liabilities 3,418 3,366 3,441
Pledged assets and contingent liabilities
Pledged assets 7,341 7,341 7,341
Contingent liabilities 1,052 1,050 1,052
Total pledged assets and contingent liabilities 8,393 8,392 8,393
Number of shares 201,566,598 403,133,196 403,133,196
PROFIT/LOSS Jul-Sep
2015
Apr-Jun
2015
Jan-Mar
2015
Sep-Dec
2014
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2013
Net sales 3,302 3,660 3,325 3,389 2,772 12,000 11,080
Production costs -2,821 -3,135 -2,854 -2,796 -2,365 -10,172 -9,419
Gross profit/loss 481 525 471 593 406 1,828 1,661
Administrative and selling expenses -312 -339 -318 -345 -246 -1,123 -1,061
Profit/loss before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) 169 187 153 248 161 706 600
Adjustment of costs of a specific nature -27 -17 -20 -33 -9 -54 -49
Operating profit/loss after adjustment of costs of a
specific nature
195 203 172 282 170 759 649
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
Operating profit (EBIT) 168 187 152 248 160 705 600
Net financial items -32 -58 -68 -32 -82 -265 -378
Profit/Loss after financial items (EBT) 136 129 84 216 79 440 222
Tax -28 -68 -22 -58 -21 -120 -47
Profit/loss for the period 109 61 62 158 58 320 174
BALANCE SHEET 30 Sep
2015
30 Jun
2015
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
2014
30 Sep
2014
31 Dec
2014
31 Dec
2013
Goodwill 7,185 7,120 7,016 6,940 6,822 6,940 6,733
Other non-current assets 313 342 367 385 405 385 354
Current assets 3,536 3,334 3,005 2,911 2,989 2,911 2,785
Cash and cash equivalents 408 715 991 828 423 828 838
Total assets 11,443 11,512 11,379 11,064 10,638 11,064 10,710
Equity 3,306 3,152 3,357 3,306 3,347 3,306 3,701
Borrowings 3,420 3,374 3,390 3,441 3,366 3,441 3,312
Other non-current liabilities 330 407 424 421 277 421 183
Current liabilities 4,389 4,579 4,209 3,896 3,648 3,896 3,514
Total equity and liabilities 11,443 11,512 11,379 11,064 10,638 11,064 10,710
CASH FLOWS Jul-Sep
2015
Apr-Jun
2015
Jan-Mar
2015
Sep-Dec
2014
Jul-Sep
2014
Jan-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2013
Cash flow from operating activities -201 59 289 494 -157 659 457
Cash flow from investing activities -95 -44 -65 -74 -6 -136 -54
Cash flow from financing activities -1 -279 -57 -45 -545 344
Cash flow for the period -296 -264 167 420 -209 -22 746
KEY FIGURES
Operating margin, %
5.1 5.1 4.6 7.3 5.8 5.9 5.4
Adjusted operating margin, % 5.9 5.6 5.2 8.3 6.1 6.3 5.9
Profit margin, % 4.1 3.5 2.5 6.4 2.8 3.7 2.0
Return on equity, % 12.1 10.4 10.8 9.1 9.5 9.1 4.9
Net borrowings -2,972 -2,675 -2,437 -2,595 -3,002 -2,595 -2,468
Debt/equity ratio -1.0 -1.1 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -0.9
Interest coverage ratio 2.7 2.3 1.9 3.3 1.8 2.2 1.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 28.9 27.4 29.5 29.9 31.5 29.9 34.6
Order intake 3,458 3,669 3,236 3,353 2,755 12,149 12,346
Order backlog 7,099 6,875 6,502 6,580 6,454 6,580 6,075
Average no. of employees 9,374 8,874 8,798 8,213 8,236 8,213 7,967
Net sales per employee 0.352 0.412 0.378 0.413 0.337 1.461 1.391
Administrative expenses as % of sales 9.5 9.3 9.6 10.2 8.9 9.4 9.6
Working capital as % of sales -5.7 -8.5 -8.6 -7.1 -4.7 -7.1 -5.5
Earnings per share after reversed split 0.54 0.30 0.31 0.78 0.29 1.59 0.86
*) Last twelwe month calculation

NOTES

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report for the group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Reporting and appropriate sections of Chapter 9, Interim Reporting, of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The parts of the interim report that relate to the parent company have been prepared in accordance with Section 9, Interim Reporting, of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

Unless otherwise stated, the accounting principles and calculation methods that have been used in the interim report correspond to those applied in preparing the most recent annual report. New and amended IFRS standards and interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee that apply from 1 January 2015 have no significant effect on Bravida Holding AB's financial reporting.

NEW POLICY FOR ALLOCATION OF COSTS WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JANUARY 2015

Previously, all costs for personnel that were not directly connected with production were handled as selling and administrative expenses. With effect from 1 January 2015, direct and indirect costs for indirect production personnel, including cost accountants, service managers etc., have been allocated to production costs. Previous periods have been recalculated so as to be comparable.

CHANGE TO SEGMENT CLASSIFICATION

With effect from 2015, Bravida's segments are countries, i.e. Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The previous segment classification involved divisions corresponding to their geographical markets, with Sweden divided into three different geographical markets.

This report contains information and opinions on future prospects for Bravida's business activities. The information is based on Group management's current expectations and estimates. Actual future outcomes may vary considerably from the forward-looking statements in this report, partly because of changes in economic, market and competitive conditions.

NOTE 2. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Bravida made the following acquisitions during the period January to September 2015:

Acquired unit Country Type Month of
acquisition
Percentage
of votes
No. of
employees
Estimated
annual sales
Heating and plumbing business, Västerås Sweden Company January 100% 6 7
Electrical business, Nyköping Sweden Company January 75% 39 211
Electrical business, Skellefteå Sweden Company February 100% 11 15
Electrical business, Östersund Sweden Company March 100% 22 27
Heating and plumbing business, Stockholm
remaining 30% minority holding
Sweden Company March 30%
Heating and plumbing business, Gothenburg Sweden Company April 100% 45 87
Operations in Finland Finland Company June 100% 320 620
Electrical business, Malmö Sweden Company June 100% 20 40
Business in Finland Finland Company July 100% 110 210
Heating and plumbing business, Sundsvall Sweden Assets and
liabilities
July 100% 9 12
Electrical business, Klippan Sweden Company July 100% 16 20

NOTE 2. ACQUISITION OF OPERATIONS, CONT

Effects of acquisitions in 2015

Acquisitions have the following effects on consolidated assets and liabilities

Intangible assets
Other non-current assets
Other current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Provisions
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Sum net identifiable assets and liabilities
Consolidated goodwill
Cost
Cash and cash equivalents (acquired)
Net effect on cash and cash equivalents
Calculation of cost
Cash consideration paid 238 171
Consideration recognised as a liability 70 492
Cost 308 663

NOTE 3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivatives have been valued by an external party using the cash flow model, which is based on observable data for the currency and fixed-income markets. The fair value of interest rate hedges are calculated using market value on the basis of listed prices. Based on the input data used, valuation can be classified as follows:

  • − Level 1 refers to fully observable data, unadjusted listed prices on an active market for identical assets and liabilities to which the company has access at the time of valuation.
  • − Level 2 refers to observable data, other than the listed prices of level 1, which is directly or indirectly observable.
  • − Level 3 refers to non-observable data for assets or liabilities. An asset or liability is included in its entirety in one of the three levels, based on the lowest level of input data that is material to the valuation.

Derivatives of the Group and the parent company are in level 2. See also the section regarding events since the end of the period.

Stockholm, 26 November 2015 Bravida Holding AB

Mattias Johansson President and CEO

This interim report has not been reviewed by Bravida's auditors. Bravida Holding AB publishes this interim report in compliance with the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 26 November 2015 at 07.30 CET.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mattias Johansson, President and CEO E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +46 8 695 20 00

Nils-Johan Andersson, CFO

E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +46 70 668 50 75

2016 FINANCIAL REPORTING DATES

Year-end report 2015 19 February 2016
Interim report for first quarter of 2016 28 April 2016
Interim report for second quarter of 2016 22 July 2016

DEFINITIONS

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

OPERATING MARGIN

Profit/loss before impairment of goodwill (EBITA) as a percentage of net sales.

PROFIT MARGIN

Profit/loss after financial items as a percentage of net sales.

DEBT/EQUITY RATIO

Interest-bearing debt in relation to equity.

EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO

Equity plus, in the parent company, the equity share of untaxed reserves, as a percentage of total assets at year-end.

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

Profit/loss after financial items, plus interest charges, divided by interest expenses.

NET SALES

Net sales are recorded in accordance with the principle of revenue recognition of work in progress. These revenues are recognised in proportion to the degree of completion of projects.

ORDER INTAKE

The value of projects received and changes to existing projects during the period in question.

ORDER BACKLOG

The value of remaining, not yet accrued, project revenues from orders on hand at the end of the period.

OPERATING CASH FLOW

Operating profit/loss adjusted for noncash items, investments in machinery and equipment and changes in working capital.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

INSTALLATION/CONTRACTING

The installation and refurbishment of technical systems in properties, facilities and infrastructure.

SERVICING

The operation, maintenance and minor refurbishment of installations in properties, facilities and infrastructure.

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

Calculated as the average number of employees during the year, taking account of the percentage of full-time employment.

ELECTRICAL

Power supply, lighting, heating, control and surveillance systems. Telecom and other low-voltage installations. Fire and intruder alarm systems and products, access control systems, CCTV and integrated security systems.

HEATING & PLUMBING

Water, waste water, heating, sanitation, cooling and sprinkler systems. District heating and cooling. Industrial piping with expertise in all types of pipe welding. Energy saving through integrated energy systems.

HVAC

Comfort ventilation and comfort cooling through air treatment, air conditioning and climate control. Commercial cooling in freezer and cold rooms. Process ventilation control systems. Energy audits and energy saving through integrated energy systems, heat pumps, etc.

BRAVIDA OVERVIEW

WE BRING BUILDINGS TO LIFE

Bravida is the premier multi-technical service provider in the Nordics, with around 9,000 employees and annual sales of around SEK 13,000 million. Bravida provides specialist services and integrated solutions in the installation and servicing of three main areas of technology: electrical, heating & plumbing and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). It also offers modern facility management services, fire and security systems technology, sprinkler systems, cooling and project management services for the construction and property industries.

Bravida is present in 160 locations around the the Nordic region, offering everything from integrated solutions with turnkey management, through long-term service agreement to smaller-scale contracting and servicing. It has both private and public sector customers.

Bravida's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since October 16 2015.

"A leading multi-technical service provider in the Nordics"

BREAKDOWN OF INCOME IN 2014

INCOME BY GEOGRAPHICAL MARKET IN 2014

TECHNICAL AREA
Servicing Installation
Electrical
Heating & plumbing HVAC Specialist areas
Sweden 45% 55% 45% 28% 20% 8%
Norway 52% 48% 80% 15% 2% 3%
Denmark 44% 56% 54% 26% 21%

WE BRING BUILDINGS TO LIFE

HEADQUARTERS

Bravida Holding AB 126 81 Stockholm Street address: Mikrofonvägen 28 Sweden Telephone: +46 8 695 20 00 www.bravida.se

SWEDEN NORTH

NORWAY Bravida Norge AS Postboks 313 Økern 0511 Oslo Norway Street address: Østre Aker vei 90

Bravida Sverige AB Box 818 721 22 Västerås Street address: Betonggatan 1 Sweden Telephone: +46 21 15 48 00 www.bravida.se

Telephone: +47 2404 80 00

www.bravida.no

SWEDEN SOUTH

Bravida Sverige AB Box 40 431 21 Mölndal Street address: Alfagatan 8 Sweden Telephone: +46 31 709 51 00 www.bravida.se

FINLAND

Bravida Finland OY Ajomiehentie 1 00390 Helsinki Finland www.bravida.fi

SWEDEN STOCKHOLM

Bravida Sverige AB 126 81 Stockholm Street address: Mikrofonvägen 28 Sweden Telephone: +46 8 695 20 00 www.bravida.se

DENMARK

Bravida Danmark A/S Park Allé 373 2605 Brøndby Denmark Telephone: +45 4322 1100 www.bravida.dk

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