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HEXPOL

Quarterly Report Oct 23, 2015

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Interim report January-September 2015

Published on October 23, 2015

Third quarter 2015 – Continued strong growth and strong margins

  • Sales rose 20 per cent to 2,772 MSEK (2,312).
  • Operating profit increased 30 per cent to 505 MSEK (388).
  • Operating margin increased to 18.2 per cent (16.8).
  • Profit after tax increased 28 per cent to 358 MSEK (280).
  • Earnings per share rose 28 per cent to 1.04 SEK (0.81).
  • Operating cash flow increased to 503 MSEK (460).

Jan-Sep 2015 – Very strong growth and strong margins

  • Sales rose 31 per cent to 8,633 MSEK (6,588).
  • Operating profit increased 36 per cent to 1,508 MSEK (1,112).
  • Operating margin increased to 17.5 per cent (16.9).
  • Profit after tax increased 33 per cent to 1,067 MSEK (800).
  • Earnings per share rose 33 per cent to 3.10 SEK (2.32).
  • Integration of units acquired in 2014/2015 (Kardoes, Vigar Rubber Compounding, Portage Precision Polymers and RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding) proceeded according to plan.
  • Operating cash flow increased to 1,623 MSEK (1,159).
  • The share split 10:1 (each existing share is divided into ten shares), resolved by the Annual General Meeting, was completed in May.

President's comments

"The third quarter of 2015 was once again a strong quarter for the HEXPOL Group – by far our best third quarter. The Group sales increased significantly, +20 per cent, and our operating profit also increased significantly, +30 per cent, while the operating cash flow once again was strong, 503 MSEK. We had strong sales growth primarily thanks to our (in 2014 and 2015) acquired units and positive currency effects. Sales were negatively affected by considerably lower sales prices due to considerably lower raw material prices than the corresponding year-earlier period. The volume development was positive in both Europe and NAFTA, however volumes in Asia were lower, compared to the corresponding year-earlier period and price pressure has increased during the quarter on all markets.

During January to September 2015, we have continued to improve our market positions and the integration of the acquired units was implemented according to plan. Our financial position remains very strong and with a net cash of 39 MSEK, we are well equipped for continued expansion. At the beginning of the year, the acquisition of RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding was finalized and the business has developed according to plan."

Key Figures Jul-Sep
Jan-Sep
Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Sales 2 772 2 312 8 633 6 588 8 919 10 964
Operating profit, EBIT 505 388 1 508 1 112 1 456 1 852
Operating margin, % 18,2 16,8 17,5 16,9 16,3 16,9
Profit before tax 501 384 1 493 1 096 1 436 1 833
Profit after tax 358 280 1 067 800 1 048 1 315
Earnings per share, SEK* 1,04 0,81 3,10 2,32 3,05 3,83
Equity/assets ratio, % 67 64 69
Return on capital employed, % 28,5 28,2
Operating cash flow 503 460 1 623 1 159 1 676 2 140

Group summary

* Adjusted for share split 10:1 May 2015.

HEXPOL is a world-leading polymers group with strong global positions in advanced polymer compounds (Compounding), gaskets for plate heat exchangers (Gasket), and plastic and rubber materials for truck and castor wheel applications (Wheels). Customers are primarily OEM manufacturers of plate heat exchangers and trucks, global systems suppliers to the automotive and engineering industries, the energy sector and the medical equipment manufacturers. The Group is organised in two business areas, HEXPOL Compounding and HEXPOL Engineered Products. The HEXPOL Group's sales in 2014 amounted to 8,919 MSEK. The HEXPOL Group has approximately 3,900 employees in eleven countries. Further information is available at www.hexpol.com.

Georg Brunstam, President and CEO

Third quarter of 2015

The HEXPOL Group's sales rose 20 per cent to 2,772 MSEK (2,312) during the third quarter. Sales growth was strong primarily thanks to our (in 2014 and 2015) acquired units and positive currency effects. Currency effects had a positive impact of 317 MSEK on sales, primarily thanks to a strengthening of the USD.

Sales growth (adjusted for currency effects) amounted to 6 per cent. Sales were negatively affected by considerably lower sales prices due to considerably lower raw material prices than the corresponding year-earlier period. Organic growth (adjusted for currency effects and acquired units) was negatively affected by the lower sales prices and was negative 8 per cent.

The volume development was positive in both Europe and NAFTA, however volumes in Asia were lower, compared to the corresponding year-earlier period. Adjusted for acquired units, the overall volumes were stable with higher volumes in Europe and lower volumes in NAFTA.

Operating profit rose 30 per cent to 505 MSEK (388), which means the operating margin improved to 18.2 per cent (16.8). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes and continued efficiency enhancements in the operations and positive exchange rate effects. Exchange rate fluctuations had a positive impact of 60 MSEK on operating profit for the quarter.

Sales Operating profit & operating margin

*Excluding acquisition, integration and restructuring costs (Vigar)

The HEXPOL Compounding business area's sales increased 21 per cent during the quarter to 2,566 MSEK (2,125). Sales growth was strong primarily thanks to our (in 2014 and 2015) acquired units and positive currency effects. Sales were negatively affected by considerable lower raw material prices than the corresponding year-earlier period. Operating profit rose 31 per cent to 476 MSEK (364). The operating margin increased to 18.6 per cent (17.1). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes and continued efficiency enhancements in the operations as well as positive exchange rate effects.

The HEXPOL Engineered Products business area's sales for the quarter increased 10 per cent to 206 MSEK (187). Operating profit rose to 29 MSEK (24), which improved the operating margin to 14.1 per cent (12.8).

The HEXPOL Group's sales in NAFTA (including Kardoes, Portage Precision Polymers and RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding) increased by 26 per cent compared with the year-earlier period. The HEXPOL Group's sales in Europe (including Vigar Rubber Compounding) increased 12 per cent, compared to the year-earlier period. In Asia, the HEXPOL Group's sales were 3 per cent lower than in the year-earlier period.

The Group's operating cash flow rose to 503 MSEK (460). The Group's net financial items amounted to an expense of 4 MSEK (expense: 4).

Profit before tax rose to 501 MSEK (384) and profit after tax increased to 358 MSEK (280). Earnings per share increased 28 per cent to 1.04 SEK (0.81).

January-September 2015

The HEXPOL Group's sales for the period increased 31 per cent to 8,633 MSEK (6,588). Sales growth was strong primarily thanks to our (in 2014 and 2015) acquired units and positive currency effects. Currency effects had a positive impact of 1,154 MSEK on sales, primarily due to a strengthening of the USD.

Sales growth (adjusted for currency effects) amounted to 14 per cent. Organic growth (adjusted for currency effects and acquired units) was negative 4 per cent. Sales have been negatively affected by lower prices for our principal raw materials, which have been lower than the corresponding year-earlier period.

The volume development was positive in both Europe and NAFTA, however volumes in Asia were lower, compared to the corresponding year-earlier period. Adjusted for acquired units, the overall volumes were stable with higher volumes in Europe and stable volumes in NAFTA.

Operating profit rose 36 per cent to 1,508 MSEK (1,112), which means the operating margin improved to 17.5 per cent (16.9). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes, continued efficiency enhancements in the operations and positive exchange rate effects. Exchange rate fluctuations had a positive impact of 227 MSEK on operating profit during the period.

At the beginning of the year, the acquisition of RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding, a well-known provider within Thermoplastic Compounding, with four facilities in US (including manufacturing and laboratories) located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan (RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding), Fowlerville, Michigan (RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding), Sandusky, Ohio (RheTech Colors) and in Blacksburg, South Carolina (RheTech Engineered Plastics), was finalized.

The integration of the units acquired in 2014/2015 was performed according to plan. Vigar Rubber Compounding's manufacturing facility in Germany is closed according to plan and the customers are served from other HEXPOL units.

The HEXPOL Compounding business area's sales increased 32 per cent to 8,009 MSEK (6,050). Sales growth was strong primarily thanks to our (in 2014 and 2015) acquired units and positive currency effects. Sales have been negatively affected by lower prices for our principal raw materials, which have been lower than the corresponding year-earlier period. Operating profit rose 38 per cent to 1,431 MSEK (1,039). The operating margin increased to 17.9 per cent (17.2). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes and continued efficiency enhancements in the operations as well as positive exchange rate effects.

The HEXPOL Engineered Products business area's sales increased 16 per cent to 624 MSEK (538). Operating profit rose to 77 MSEK (73), which corresponded to an operating margin of 12.3 per cent (13.6). During the same period 2014, insurance compensation of 6 MSEK was recognised for rebuilding the, in April 2013, fire damaged production line at HEXPOL Wheel's facility in Laxå, Sweden.

The Group's operating cash flow increased to 1,623 MSEK (1,159). The Group's net financial items amounted to an expense of 15 MSEK (expense: 16).

Profit before tax rose to 1,493 MSEK (1,096) and profit after tax increased to 1,067 MSEK (800). Earnings per share increased 33 per cent to 3.10 SEK (2.32).

Profitability

The return on average capital employed (October 2014 – September 2015) amounted to 28.2 per cent (full year 2014 28.5). The return on shareholders' equity (October 2014 - September 2015) amounted to 23.5 per cent (full year 2014 24.2).

Financial position and liquidity

The equity/assets ratio amounted to 67 per cent (64). The Group's total assets amounted to 8,944 MSEK (6,983). Net cash amounted to 39 MSEK (net debt 36). The dividend of 413 MSEK (310) resolved at the Annual General Meeting was paid by HEXPOL in May.

The Group has the following major credit agreements with Nordic banks:

  • A five-year credit agreement with a limit of 125 MUSD that will fall due in February 2020.
  • A three-year credit agreement with a limit of 1,500 MSEK that will fall due in August 2018.

The five-year credit agreement with a limit of 125 MUSD was extended to fall due in February 2020. The five-year credit agreement with a limit of 100 MUSD that fall due in October 2015 and the three-year credit agreement with a limit of 750 MSEK that fall due in February 2016 were replaced with a three-year credit agreement with a limit of 1,500 MSEK that will fall due in August 2018.

Cash flow

The operating cash flow rose to 1,623 MSEK (1,159). Cash flow from operating activities increased to 1,277 MSEK (900).

Investments, depreciation and amortisation

The Group's investments amounted to 104 MSEK (80). Investments are mainly attributable to maintenance investments (primarily in USA) and capacity investments (primarily within HEXPOL TPE Compounding). Depreciation and amortisation amounted to 161 MSEK (116).

Tax expenses

The Group's tax expenses amounted to 426 MSEK (296), corresponding to a tax rate of 28.5 per cent (27.0).

Personnel

The number of employees at the end of the third quarter was 3,884 (3,555). The increase in number of employees relates mainly to acquired units.

Acquisitions

In January 2015 the businesses of RheTech LLC and RheTech Colors, were acquired from the founders' families. RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding is a leading provider of thermoplastic compounds. RheTech has four facilities in the US (including manufacturing and laboratories) located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan (RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding), Fowlerville, Michigan (RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding), Sandusky, Ohio (RheTech Colors) and in Blacksburg, South Carolina (RheTech Engineered Plastics). RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding had a turnover of 117 MUSD in 2013 with an EBITDA margin well below the HEXPOL Group. RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding has around 210 employees. The acquisition price amounts to approximately 112 MUSD on a cash and debt free basis. Group ownership is 100 per cent. Acquired intangible assets amounted preliminary to approximately 74 MUSD, which is divided into goodwill 67 MUSD and other intangible assets 7 MUSD. The operations were consolidated from the acquisition date.

The acquisition of Vigar Rubber Compounding included an option to acquire the real estate in Spain in which the business is conducted. During the second quarter the real estate in Spain was acquired for approximately 5.5 MEUR.

Business area HEXPOL Compounding

The HEXPOL Compounding business area is one of the world's leading suppliers in the development and manufacturing of advanced, high-quality polymer compounds. Customers are manufacturers of polymer products and components who impose rigorous demands on performance and global delivery capacity. The market is global and the largest end-customer segments are the automotive and engineering industries, followed by the construction sector. Other key segments are medical technology, cable and water treatment, energy, oil and gas industry, general industry and consumer.

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Sales 2 566 2 125 8 009 6 050 8 198 10 157
Operating profit 476 364 1 431 1 039 1 364 1 756
Operating margin, % 18,6 17,1 17,9 17,2 16,6 17,3

HEXPOL Compounding's sales (including the acquired business of Kardoes, Vigar Rubber Compounding, Portage Precision Polymers and RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding) increased 21 per cent to 2,566 MSEK (2,125), during the third quarter. Sales growth was strong primarily due to acquired units and positive currency effects. Sales were negatively affected by considerably lower sales prices due to considerably lower raw material prices than the corresponding year-earlier period. Price pressure has increased during the quarter on all markets.

Operating profit increased 31 per cent to 476 MSEK (364), which corresponded to an operating margin of 18.6 per cent (17.1). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes, continued efficiency enhancements in the operations and positive exchange rate effects.

Sales in NAFTA increased compared with the year-earlier period. Excluding acquisitions, the volumes were overall lower with continued strong volumes to automotive-related customers while volumes to certain segments such as mining, exporting industry, agricultural and oil and gas sector were considerably weaker than the corresponding year-earlier period.

The acquisition of RheTech Thermoplastic Compounding was finalized in the beginning of the year and the business has developed according to plan.

Sales in Europe increased compared with the year-earlier period. Excluding acquisitions the volumes developed positively, primarily to automotive-related customers. The integration of Vigar Rubber Compounding, acquired in the fourth quarter of 2014, has been completed according to plan and the closing of the manufacturing facility in Viersen, Germany, was completed already in the first half of the year.

Sales in Asia decreased compared with the year-earlier period primarily to automotive-related customers in China.

*Excluding acquisition, integration and restructuring costs (Vigar)

Business area HEXPOL Engineered Products

The HEXPOL Engineered Products business area is one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced products, such as gaskets for plate heat exchangers (Gaskets) and wheels for the forklift industry (Wheels). The market for gaskets and wheels is global. Gasket customers include manufacturers of plate heat exchangers and wheel customers are manufacturers of forklifts and castor wheels.

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Sales 206 187 624 538 721 807
Operating profit 29 24 77 73 92 96
Operating margin, % 14,1 12,8 12,3 13,6 12,8 11,9

The HEXPOL Engineered Products business area's sales increased 10 per cent to 206 MSEK (187), during the third quarter. Operating profit rose 21 per cent to 29 MSEK (24), which improved the operating margin to 14.1 per cent (12.8). The operating profit improved mainly thanks to increased volumes, continued efficiency enhancements in the operations and positive exchange rate effects.

The sales development for the HEXPOL Gaskets product area was stable, compared to the corresponding year-earlier period however sales remained weak to project-related operations. As before, the market was characterised by general price pressure.

The sales for HEXPOL Wheels product area increased compared to the corresponding year-earlier period, on all geographical regions. The HEXPOL Wheels business in US had a continued positive development.

Parent Company

The Parent Company's profit after tax amounted to 163 MSEK (78), which includes dividends from subsidiaries. Shareholders' equity amounted to 2,959 MSEK (3,007).

Risk factors

The Group's and Parent Company's business risks, risk management and management of financial risks are described in detail in the 2014 Annual Report. No significant events occurred during the year that affected or changed these descriptions of the Group's or the Parent Company's risks and their management.

Accounting policies

The consolidated financial statements in this interim report have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Reporting for Legal Entities. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting and measurement policies, as well as the assessment bases, applied in the 2014 Annual Report have also been applied in this interim report. No new or revised IFRSs that entered into force in 2015 have had any significant impact on the Group.

Ownership structure

HEXPOL AB (publ), with Corporate Registration Number 556108-9631, is the Parent Company of the HEXPOL Group. HEXPOL's Class B shares are listed on the Stockholm Large Cap segment of the Nasdaq OMX Nordic exchange. HEXPOL AB had 10,617 shareholders on September 30, 2015. The largest shareholder is Melker Schörling AB with 26 per cent of the capital and 47 per cent of the voting rights. The 20 largest shareholders own 60 per cent of the capital and 71 per cent of the voting rights.

Share split and change of the articles of association

The share split 10:1 (each existing share is divided into ten shares), resolved by the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2015, was completed. The Annual General Meeting also decided to change section 4 "Aktier" of the articles of association in respect of the number of shares in the company so that the minimum is two hundred million and the maximum is eight hundred million, and with respect to the proportion of shares of series B in proportion to the total number of shares. After the share split, the number of shares in the company amounts to 344,201,280 of which 14,765,620 shares of series A and 329,435,660 shares of series B.

Financial targets

HEXPOL's financial targets have been revised to the following:

Equity/assets ratio is to exceed 30 per cent.

Yearly average over a business cycle:

  • Sales growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects) is to exceed 10 per cent.
  • Operating margin (adjusted for items effecting comparability) is to exceed 17 per cent.

The previous targets were as follows, yearly average over a business cycle:

  • Sales growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects) is to exceed 10 per cent.
  • Operating margin (adjusted for items effecting comparability) is to exceed 12 per cent.

Invitation to the presentation of the report

This report will be presented at Nordea, Smålandsgatan 17, Stockholm, on October 23 at 1:00 p.m CET. A presentation will be held through a telephone conference on October 23 at 4:00 p.m CET. The presentation, as well as information concerning participation, is available on www.hexpol.com.

Calendar for financial information

HEXPOL AB will publish financial information on the following dates:

Year-end report 2015 February 3, 2016
Interim report January-March 2016 April 29, 2016
Annual General Meeting 2016 April 29, 2016
Half-year report January-June 2016 July 20, 2016
Interim report January-September 2016 October 27, 2016

Financial information is also available in Swedish and English on HEXPOL AB's website – www.hexpol.com.

Malmö, October 23, 2015 HEXPOL AB (publ)

Georg Brunstam, President and CEO

For more information, please contact:

  • Georg Brunstam, President and CEO Tel: +46 708 55 12 51
  • Karin Gunnarsson, Chief Financial Officer/ Investor Relations Manager Tel: +46 705 55 47 32
Skeppsbron 3
SE-211 20 Malmö, Sweden
556108–9631
+46 40-25 46 60
+46 40-25 46 89
www.hexpol.com

This report may contain forward-looking statements. When used in this report, words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "plan" and "project" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements could encompass risks and uncertainties pertaining to product demand, market acceptance, effects of economic conditions, impact of competitive products and pricing, foreign currency exchange rates and other risks. These forward-looking statements reflect the views of HEXPOL's management as of the date made with respect to future events but are subject to risks and uncertainties. While all of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by HEXPOL's management and are believed to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results and experience could differ materially from the forward-looking statements. HEXPOL disclaims any intention or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

This report consists of such information that HEXPOL AB is obliged to disclose in accordance with the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on October 23, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. CET. This report has been prepared both in Swedish and English. In case of any divergence in the content of the two versions, the Swedish version shall have precedence.

Review report

HEXPOL AB (publ), corporate identity number 556108-9631

To the Board of Directors of HEXPOL AB (publ)

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim report for HEXPOL AB (publ) as at September 30, 2015 and for the nine months period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Statements 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 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.

Conclusion

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

Malmö, October 23, 2015

Ernst & Young AB

Johan Thuresson Authorized Public Accountant

Condensed consolidated income statement

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Sales 2 772 2 312 8 633 6 588 8 919 10 964
Cost of goods sold -2 127 -1 807 -6 679 -5 147 -6 984 -8 516
Gross profit 645 505 1 954 1 441 1 935 2 448
Selling and administrative cost, etc. -140 -117 -446 -329 -479 -596
Operating profit 505 388 1 508 1 112 1 456 1 852
Financial income and expenses -
4
-
4
-15 -16 -20 -19
Profit before tax 501 384 1 493 1 096 1 436 1 833
Tax -143 -104 -426 -296 -388 -518
Profit after tax 358 280 1 067 800 1 048 1 315
- of w
hich, attributable to Parent Company shareholders
358 280 1 067 800 1 048 1 315
Earnings per share, SEK* 1,04 0,81 3,10 2,32 3,05 3,83
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK* 17,36 13,02 14,67
Average number of shares, 000s* 344 201 344 201 344 201 344 201 344 201 344 201
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -54 -40 -161 -116 -166 -211

* Adjusted for share split 10:1 May 2015.

Condensed statement of comprehensive income

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Profit after tax 358 280 1 067 800 1 048 1 315
Items that will not be reclassified to the
income statement
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Income tax relating to items that w
ill not be reclassified to
the income statement
0 0 0 0 0 0
Items that may be reclassified to the
income statement
Cash-flow
hedges
0 0 0 0 0 0
Hedge of net investment -16 -65 -61 -95 -143 -109
Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified to
the income statement
3 14 13 21 32 24
Translation differences 99 288 321 447 805 679
1 909
- of w
hich, attributable to Parent Company's shareholders
444 517 1 340 1 173 1 742 1 909
Comprehensive income 444 517 1 340 1 173 1 742

Condensed consolidated balance sheet

Sep 30 Dec 31
MSEK 2015 2014 2014
Intangible fixed assets 4 133 3 066 3 364
Tangible fixed assets 1 676 1 303 1 427
Financial fixed assets 0 0 1
Deferred tax asset 62 50 40
Total fixed assets 5 871 4 419 4 832
Inventories 706 510 580
Accounts receivable 1 369 1 065 945
Other receivables 105 155 76
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 35 45 25
Cash and cash equivalents 858 789 826
Total current assets 3 073 2 564 2 452
Total assets 8 944 6 983 7 284
Equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 5 976 4 480 5 049
Total shareholders' equity 5 976 4 480 5 049
Interest-bearing liabilities 781 794 219
Provision for deferred tax 274 202 240
Provision for pensions 20 18 20
Total non-current liabilities 1 075 1 014 479
Interest-bearing liabilities 38 31 348
Accounts payable 1 339 984 1 017
Other liabilities 107 146 60
Accrued expenses, prepaid income, provisions 409 328 331
Total current liabilities 1 893 1 489 1 756
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 8 944 6 983 7 284

Consolidated changes in shareholders' equity

Sep 30, 2015 Sep 30, 2014 Dec 31, 2014
Attributable Attributable Attributable
to Parent to Parent to Parent
Company Company Company
MSEK shareholders Total equity shareholders Total equity shareholders Total equity
Opening equity 5 049 5 049 3 617 3 617 3 617 3 617
Comprehensive income 1 340 1 340 1 173 1 173 1 742 1 742
Dividend -413 -413 -310 -310 -310 -310
Closing Equity 5 976 5 976 4 480 4 480 5 049 5 049

Changes in number of shares

Total
number of
Class A
shares
Total
number of
Class B
shares
Total
number of
shares
Number of shares at January 1 1 476 562 32 943 566 34 420 128
Share split 10:1 13 289 058 296 492 094 309 781 152
Number of shares at the end of the period 14 765 620 329 435 660 344 201 280

Condensed consolidated cash-flow statement

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Cash flow
from operating activities before changes in
w
orking capital
439 307 1 235 896 1 260 1 599
Changes in w
orking capital
-26 54 42 4 172 210
Cash flow from operating activities 413 361 1 277 900 1 432 1 809
Acquisitions -13 -219 -996 -219 -413 -1 190
Cash flow
from other investing activities
-30 -22 -88 -73 -118 -133
Cash flow from investing activities -43 -241 -1 084 -292 -531 -1 323
Dividend - - -413 -310 -310 -413
Cash flow
from other financing activities
-471 -37 228 -189 -467 -50
Cash flow from financing activities -471 -37 -185 -499 -777 -463
Change in cash and cash equivalents -101 83 8 109 124 23
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 966 652 826 597 597 789
Exchange-rate differences in cash and cash equivalents -
7
54 24 83 105 46
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 858 789 858 789 826 858

Operating cash flow, Group

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Oct 14-
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Operating profit 505 388 1 508 1 112 1 456 1 852
Depreciation/amortisation/impairment 54 40 161 116 166 211
Change in w
orking capital
-26 54 42 4 172 210
Sales of fixed assets 3 4 16 7 11 20
Investments -33 -26 -104 -80 -129 -153
Operating Cash flow 503 460 1 623 1 159 1 676 2 140

Other key figures, Group

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year Oct 14-
2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 Sep 15
Profit margin before tax, % 18,1 16,6 17,3 16,6 16,1 16,7
Return on shareholders' equity, % 24,2 23,5
Interest-coverage ratio, multiple 100,5 74,1 72,8 92,7
Net cash, MSEK 39 -36 259
Net debt ratio, multiple 0,0 0,0 0,0
Cash flow
per share, SEK*
1,20 1,05 3,71 2,62 4,16 5,25
Cash flow
per share before change in w
orking capital, SEK*
1,28 0,89 3,59 2,60 3,66 4,65

* Adjusted for share split 10:1 May 2015.

Financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet

Sep 30 Dec 31
MSEK 2015 2014 2014
Other current receivables
Currency derivates 0 0 0
Other current liabilities
Currency derivates 0 0 0

Derivatives consist of currency forward contracts and are used for hedging purposes and are measured at the level 2. Fair value for other financial assets and liabilities are consistent in all material respects with the accounting value in the balance sheet.

Quarterly data, Group

Sales per business area

2015 2014 Full- Oct 14- 2013 Full
Full
MSEK Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year Sep 15 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
HEXPOL Compounding 2 744 2 699 2 566 1 954 1 971 2 125 2 148 8 198 10 157 1 831 1 889 1 876 1 749 7 345
HEXPOL Engineered Products 207 211 206 177 174 187 183 721 807 183 171 163 174 691
Group total 2 951 2 910 2 772 2 131 2 145 2 312 2 331 8 919 10 964 2 014 2 060 2 039 1 923 8 036

Sales per geographic area

2015 2014 Full- Oct 14- 2013 Full
Full
MSEK Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year Sep 15 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
Europe 850 808 763 699 677 684 671 2 731 3 092 655 642 617 609 2 523
NAFTA 1 963 1 964 1 881 1 314 1 343 1 496 1 524 5 677 7 332 1 261 1 309 1 310 1 203 5 083
Asia 138 138 128 118 125 132 136 511 540 98 109 112 111 430
Group total 2 951 2 910 2 772 2 131 2 145 2 312 2 331 8 919 10 964 2 014 2 060 2 039 1 923 8 036

Operating profit per business area

2015 2014 Full- Oct 14- 2013 Full
Full
MSEK Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year Sep 15 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
HEXPOL Compounding 473 482 476 337 338 364 325 1 364 1 756 282 296 305 294 1 177
HEXPOL Engineered Products 22 26 29 27 22 24 19 92 96 16 16 19 27 78
Group total 495 508 505 364 360 388 344 1 456 1 852 298 312 324 321 1 255

Operating margin per business area

2015 2014 Oct 14-
Full-
2013 Full-
Full
% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year Sep 15 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year
HEXPOL Compounding 17,2 17,9 18,6 17,2 17,1 17,1 15,1 16,6 17,3 15,4 15,7 16,3 16,8 16,0
HEXPOL Engineered Products 10,6 12,3 14,1 15,3 12,6 12,8 10,4 12,8 11,9 8,7 9,4 11,7 15,5 11,3
Group total 16,8 17,5 18,2 17,1 16,8 16,8 14,8 16,3 16,9 14,8 15,1 15,9 16,7 15,6

Condensed income statement, Parent Company

Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Full Year
MSEK 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
Sales 11 9 33 26 35
Administrative costs, etc. -16 -16 -47 -47 -59
Operating loss -
5
-
7
-14 -21 -24
Financial income and expenses 4 1 177 95 303
Profit/loss before tax -
1
-
6
163 74 279
Tax 0 1 0 4 1
Profit/loss after tax -
1
-
5
163 78 280

Condensed balance sheet, Parent company

Sep 30
MSEK 2015 2014 2014
Total fixed assets 5 030 4 978 4 990
Total current assets 2 431 1 324 1 361
Total assets 7 461 6 302 6 351
Total shareholders' equity 2 959 3 007 3 209
Total non-current liabilities 713 760 219
Total current liabilities 3 789 2 535 2 923
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 7 461 6 302 6 351

Financial definitions

Capital employed Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities.
Cash flow Cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital.
Cash flow per share Cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital
divided by the average number of shares.
Earnings per share Profit after tax, attributable to Parent Company shareholders, divided by
the average number of shares.
EBIT Operating profit after depreciation, amortisation and impairment.
EBITDA Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment.
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets.
Interest-coverage ratio Profit before tax plus interest expenses divided by interest expenses.
Net investments Purchases less sales of intangible and tangible fixed assets, excluding
those included in acquisitions and divestments of subsidiaries.
Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents divided by
shareholders' equity.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.
Operating cash flow EBITDA excluding items affecting comparability less net investments and
after changes in working capital.
Operating margin Operating profit as a percentage of sales for the period.
Profit margin before tax Profit before tax as a percentage of sales for the period.
Return on capital employed Profit before tax plus interest expenses as a percentage of average
capital employed.
Return on equity Net profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders as a percentage
of average shareholders' equity, excluding minority interests.
Shareholders' equity per share Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders
divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.

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