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ASSA ABLOY

Earnings Release Jul 17, 2015

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17 July 2015 No. 15/15

The year continues strongly for ASSA ABLOY

  • Sales increased by 22% in the quarter, with 4% organic growth, and totaled SEK 17,082 M (13,964).
  • Strong growth in Global Technologies and good growth in Americas, EMEA and Entrance Systems.
  • Negative growth in Asia Pacific as result of continued weak demand in China.
  • Three acquisitions signed during the quarter, with expected annual sales totaling just over SEK 700 M.
  • Operating income (EBIT) for the quarter increased by 24% to SEK 2,742 M (2,219). The operating margin was 16.1% (15.9).
  • Net income for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,888 M (1,534).
  • Earnings per share for the quarter rose by 23% and amounted to SEK 1.70 (1.38).
  • Cash flow for the quarter was SEK 1,991 M (1,963).
Second quarter First half-year
2014 2015 Change 2014 2015 Change
Sales, SEK M 13,964 17,082 +22% 26,268 32,334 +23%
of which,
Organic growth +4% +4%
Acquisitions +3% +3%
Exchange-rate effects +2,008 +15% +3,900 +16%
Operating income (EBIT),
SEK M 2,219 2,742 +24% 4,076 5,071 +24%
Operating margin (EBIT), % 15.9 16.1 15.5 15.7
Income before tax, SEK M 2,073 2,551 +23% 3,782 4,735 +25%
Net income, SEK M 1,534 1,888 +23% 2,798 3,504 +25%
Operating cash flow, SEK M 1,963 1,991 +1% 2,520 2,511 0%
Earnings per share (EPS),
SEK1) 1.38 1.70 +23% 2.52 3.15 +25%

SALES AND INCOME

1) Earnings per share have been restated for all periods presented reflecting the stock split (3:1) approved in May 2015.

COMMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO

"The second quarter and the first six months showed a continued very strong performance for ASSA ABLOY, with a rise in sales of a full 22% in the quarter and a very strong improvement in operating income of 24%," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. "The good organic growth in all divisions, apart from in China, was very pleasing and an indication of strength in tough economic times.

"Organic growth during the quarter was 4%, driven mainly by a very strong performance in Global Technologies and good growth in the Americas, EMEA and Entrance Systems divisions. Performance in Asia Pacific was also very gratifying, with strong growth in all regions except China, where sales remained weak.

"The Group's innovations in the form of new products are achieving great successes in the market. In the USA the Group has taken a strong lead in energy saving and smart locks for so-called Home Automation Systems. In Europe we are seeing the same trend, with our new electromechanical lock systems making particularly strong advances. The share taken by new products in the first half-year was over 30% of total sales, a very pleasing figure. We have also achieved a geographical broadening for similar electromechanical products in Asia during the quarter.

"Three further acquisitions were made during the quarter. In Finland the company Flexim was acquired, a leading Finnish supplier of security systems which provided important complementary market coverage. In Belgium the service and industrial door company L-Door was acquired, which complements Entrance Systems' business in Belgium very well. On the important Middle Eastern market we succeeded in carrying through the purchase of Prometal, which manufactures security doors for local applications. This is an important product category for the specification market. Our acquisitions so far this year represent 3% in added sales.

"Operating income continued to improve strongly during the quarter, by a full 24%. Our organic growth combined with continued improvements in efficiency meant that the operating margin continued its positive trend, rising to 16.1%, in spite of the turbulence on the foreign-exchange markets and dilution from acquisitions.

"My judgment is that the global economic trend remains weak. Although America is showing a positive trend, Europe and many of the Emerging Markets are stagnating. However, our strategy of expanding on the Emerging Markets remains unchanged, since in the long term they are expected to achieve very good economic growth. We are also continuing our investments in new products, especially in the growth area of electromechanics."

SECOND QUARTER

The Group's sales for the quarter totaled SEK 17,082 M (13,964), an increase of 22% compared with the second quarter of 2014. Organic growth for comparable units was 4%

(2). Acquired units contributed 3% (10). Exchange-rate effects had a positive impact of SEK 2,008 M on sales, equivalent to 15% (2).

Operating income before depreciation, EBITDA, amounted to SEK 3,117 M (2,504). The corresponding EBITDA margin was 18.2% (17.9). The Group's operating income, EBIT, amounted to SEK 2,742 M (2,219) an increase of 24%. The operating margin was 16.1% (15.9).

Net financial items amounted to SEK –191 M (–146). The Group's income before tax was SEK 2,551 M (2,073), an improvement of 23% compared with the previous year. Exchange-rate effects had an impact of SEK 278 M on the Group's income before tax. The profit margin was 14.9% (14.8). The underlying estimated effective tax rate on an annual basis was 26% (26). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.70 (1.38), an increase of 23%.

FIRST HALF-YEAR

The Group's sales for the first half of 2015 totaled SEK 32,334 M (26,268), representing an increase of 23%. Organic growth was 4% (3). Acquired units contributed 3% (9). Exchange-rate effects had a positive impact of SEK 3,900 M on sales, that is 16% (2) compared with the first half of 2014. Operating income before depreciation, EBITDA, for the half-year amounted to SEK 5,776 M (4,639). The corresponding margin was 17.9% (17.7). The Group's operating income, EBIT, amounted to SEK 5,071 M (4,076), which was an increase of 24%. The corresponding EBIT operating margin was 15.7% (15.5).

Earnings per share for the first half-year increased to SEK 3.15 (2.52), a rise of 25%. Operating cash flow for the half-year totaled SEK 2,511 M (2,520).

RESTRUCTURING MEASURES

Payments related to all existing restructuring programs amounted to SEK 60 M in the quarter. The restructuring programs proceeded according to plan and led to a reduction in personnel of 139 people during the quarter and 9,759 people since the projects began.

At the end of the half-year provisions of SEK 776 M remained in the balance sheet for carrying out the programs.

COMMENTS BY DIVISION

EMEA

Sales for the quarter in EMEA division totaled SEK 4,068 M (3,672), with organic growth of 5% (3). The markets in Scandinavia, Finland, eastern Europe and Africa showed strong growth. Germany and Spain achieved good growth while sales were stable in Great Britain, Israel and Italy. Sales growth remained negative in Benelux and France. Acquired growth amounted to 2% (4). Operating income totaled SEK 614 M (566), which represented an

operating margin (EBIT) of 15.1% (15.4). Return on capital employed amounted to 17.4% (18.4). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 355 M (498).

AMERICAS

Sales for the quarter in Americas division totaled SEK 3,953 M (2,996), with organic growth of 5% (3). The sales trends for traditional lock products and the private residential market and for Mexico and South America were strong. Electromechanical products, the door segment and Canada achieved good growth. High-security products showed a stable trend. Acquired growth amounted to 2% (12). Operating income totaled SEK 870 M (662), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 22.0% (22.1). Return on capital employed amounted to 24.5% (24.1). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 955 M (850).

ASIA PACIFIC

Sales for the quarter in Asia Pacific division totaled SEK 2,793 M (2,151), with organic growth of -2% (7). Australia, South-East Asia and South Korea showed strong growth. New Zealand showed good growth. China showed a continued negative trend due to weak domestic demand combined with ASSA ABLOY's introduction of a strict credit policy. Acquired growth amounted to 9% (6). Operating income totaled SEK 403 M (310), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 14.4% (14.4). The quarter's return on capital employed amounted to 14.0% (15.0). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 261 M (300).

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES

Sales for the quarter in Global Technologies division totaled SEK 2,315 M (1,722), with organic growth of 10% (-6). At HID Global, access control & logical access (IAM), identification technology (IDT) and project sales achieved strong growth. Card printers for the issuing of secure ID credentials showed a positive trend, while Government ID showed a weak negative trend. Hospitality showed very strong growth and income development, driven by innovative new products. Acquired growth amounted to 3% (5). The division's operating income amounted to SEK 417 M (315), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 18.0% (18.3). Return on capital employed amounted to 16.9% (17.6). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 155 M (240).

ENTRANCE SYSTEMS

Sales for the quarter in Entrance Systems division totaled SEK 4,325 M (3,703), with organic growth of 5% (3). Growth was strong for the division's American operations and in the segments of high-speed doors and door components. Door automation achieved good growth. The trends for European industrial doors and Ditec were stable, while doors for the private residential market in Europe showed negative growth. Acquired growth amounted to 0% (19). Operating income totaled SEK 556 M (466), which represented an operating margin (EBIT) of 12.9% (12.6). Return on capital employed was 13.1% (11.9). Operating cash flow before interest paid totaled SEK 603 M (401).

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS

A total of two acquisitions were consolidated during the quarter, MSL in Switzerland and Prometal in the United Arab Emirates. The combined acquisition price for the four companies acquired this year amounted to SEK 1,989 M, and preliminary acquisition analyses indicate that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful life amount to SEK 1,522 M. The acquisition price is adjusted for acquired net debt and estimated earn-outs. Estimated earn-outs amount to SEK 727 M.

On 28 April it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a contract to acquire the Malaysian company Teamware. Teamware is the market leader in locks and fittings on the Malaysian market. The company has about 120 employees and its 2015 sales are expected to amount to SEK 240 M.

On 11 May it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a contract to acquire the Belgian company L-Door. L-Door is one of the market-leading companies in industrial doors on the Belgian market. The company has about 120 employees and its 2015 sales are expected to amount to SEK 175 M.

On 4 June it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a contract to acquire the Finnish company Flexim. Flexim is a leading Finnish locksmith and supplier of security systems. The company has about 245 employees and its 2015 sales are expected to amount to SEK 340 M.

ORGANIZATION

Stefan Widing has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Head of the HID Global business unit from 1 August 2015. He succeeds Denis Hébert, who has left the ASSA ABLOY Group. Stefan Widing has worked in ASSA ABLOY's Shared Technologies Unit since 2005 and for the past two years as Head of the Unit with total responsibility for a product development organization with development centers in Sweden, Poland, Spain and India. Stefan Widing has an M.Sc in engineering physics and electrical technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The number of units in the Group with certifiable environmental management systems according to ISO 14001 is continuing to increase. During 2014 the number of certified units rose from 75 to 85. During the first half of 2015 a further five manufacturing units were certified, which included HID's new manufacturing plant in Austin, USA. Another 15 units have initiated preparations to receive ISO 14001 certification. The Group's target is that all major manufacturing units should be ISO 14001 certified in order to ensure a standardized and structured process in its Sustainable Development project.

STOCK SPLIT

The total number of shares in the company as per 30 June 2015 amounts to 1,112,576,334, of which 57,525,969 are shares of series A, entitling to ten votes each and 1,055,050,365 are shares of series B, entitling to one vote each. The increase in number of shares and votes results from the stock split (3:1) approved at the Annual General Meeting of ASSA ABLOY AB on 7 May 2015.

Share-based key figures have been restated for all prior periods in this report as a consequence of the stock split.

PARENT COMPANY

Other operating income for the Parent company ASSA ABLOY AB totaled SEK 1,588 M (1,488) for the half-year. Income before tax amounted to SEK 437 M (1,394). Investments in tangible and intangible assets totaled SEK 7 M (4). Liquidity is good and the equity ratio was 41.4% (41.8).

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

ASSA ABLOY applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union. Significant accounting and valuation principles are detailed on pages 90-95 of the 2014 Annual Report.

This Interim Report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' and the Annual Accounts Act. The Interim Report for the Parent company was prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 'Reporting by a Legal Entity'.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

No transactions that significantly affected the company's position and income have taken place between ASSA ABLOY and related parties.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS

As an international Group with a wide geographic spread, ASSA ABLOY is exposed to a number of business-, financial-, as well as tax risks. The business risks can be divided into strategic, operational and legal risks. The financial risks are related to such factors as exchange rates, interest rates, liquidity, the giving of credit, raw materials and financial instruments. Risk management in ASSA ABLOY aims to identify, control and reduce risks. This work begins with an assessment of the probability of risks occurring and their potential effect on the Group. For a more detailed description of risks and risk management, see the 2014 Annual Report.

OUTLOOK*

Long-term outlook

Long term, ASSA ABLOY expects an increase in security-driven demand. Focus on end-user value and innovation as well as leverage on ASSA ABLOY's strong position will accelerate growth and increase profitability.

Organic sales growth is expected to continue at a good rate. The operating margin (EBIT) and operating cash flow are expected to develop well.

* Outlook published on 28 April 2015:

Long-term outlook

Long term, ASSA ABLOY expects an increase in security-driven demand. Focus on end-user value and innovation as well as leverage on ASSA ABLOY's strong position will accelerate growth and increase profitability.

Organic sales growth is expected to continue at a good rate. The operating margin (EBIT) and operating cash flow are expected to develop well.

The Board of Directors and the President and CEO declare that this half-year report gives an accurate picture of the Parent company's and the Group's operations, position and income and describes significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by the Parent company and the companies making up the Group.

Stockholm, 16 July 2015

Lars Renström Carl Douglas Eva Karlsson

Chairman Vice Chairman Board member

Birgitta Klasén Eva Lindqvist Johan Molin

Board member Board member President and CEO

Jan Svensson Ulrik Svensson Bert Arleros
Board member Board member Employee representative

Mats Persson Employee representative

Report of Review of Interim Financial Information

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of ASSA ABLOY AB as of 30 June 2015 and the six-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards 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.

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, 16 July 2015

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Bo Karlsson Linda Corneliusson Authorized Public Accountant Authorized Public Accountant Auditor in charge

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Interim Report for the third quarter will be published on 20 October 2015. A capital markets day will be held on 18 November 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden.

FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Johan Molin, President and CEO, Tel: +46 8 506 485 42 Carolina Dybeck Happe, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: +46 8 506 485 72

ASSA ABLOY is holding an analysts' meeting at 10.00 today at Operaterrassen in Stockholm. The analysts' meeting can also be followed on the Internet at www.assaabloy.com. It is possible to submit questions by telephone on: +46 8 5055 6476, +44 203 364 5371 or +1 877 679 2993.

This information is that which ASSA ABLOY is required to disclose under the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act.

The information is released for publication at 08.00 on 17 July.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - GROUP

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015
Sales 13,964 17,082 26,268 32,334
Cost of goods sold -8,596 -10,459 -16,110 -19,742
Gross income 5,368 6,623 10,159 12,591
Selling, administrative and RnD costs -3,208 -3,933 -6,160 -7,596
Share of earnings in associates 60 52 77 76
Operating income 2,219 2,742 4,076 5,071
Financial items -146 -191 -294 -336
Income before tax 2,073 2,551 3,782 4,735
Tax on income -539 -663 -984 -1 231
Net income 1,534 1,888 2,798 3,504
Net income attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 1,534 1,888 2,798 3,504
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 0
Earnings per share1
before dilution, SEK 1.38 1.70 2.52 3.15
after dilution, SEK 1.38 1.70 2.52 3.15
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015
Net income 1,534 1,888 2,798 3,504
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations, net after tax -49 0 -116 -111
Total -49 0 -116 -111
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 51 -36 51 -27
Net investment and cashflow hedges -123 51 -127 66
Exchange rate differences
Total 1,155
1,083
-879
-864
962
886
1,086
1,124
Total comprehensive income 2,567 1,024 3,568 4,517
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 2,567 1,024 3,568 4,517

Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 0

1) Earnings per share have been restated for all periods presented reflecting the stock split (3:1) approved in May 2015.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - GROUP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

31 Dec 30 Jun 30 Jun
SEK M 2014 2014 2015
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 47,056 40,688 50,811
Tangible assets 7,712 6,747 7,520
Investments in associates 1,861 1,805 1,901
Other financial assets 76 72 73
Deferred tax assets 1,555 1,643 1,470
Total non-current assets 58,260 50,955 61,774
Current assets
Inventories 7,845 7,265 8,735
Trade receivables 10,595 9,371 11,883
Other current receivables and investments 2,630 2,508 3,119
Cash and cash equivalents 667 615 646
Total current assets 21,738 19,759 24,382
TOTAL ASSETS 79,998 70,714 86,157
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Parent company's shareholders 36,096 30,210 38,105
Non-controlling interest 2 0 4
Total equity 36,098 30,211 38,110
Non-current liabilities
Long-term loans 15,362 14,209 16,495
Deferred tax liabilities 1,462 1,406 1,751
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 7,693 5,484 7,881
Total non-current liabilities 24,517 21,099 26,127
Current liabilities
Short-term loans 4,636 7,250 7,861
Trade payables 5,699 4,515 5,613
Other current liabilities and provisions 9,047 7,639 8,446
Total current liabilities 19,383 19,404 21,920
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 79,998 70,714 86,157
CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED EQUITY Equity attributable to:
Parent Non
company's controlling Total
SEK M shareholders interest equity
Opening balance 1 January 2014 28,812 0 28,813
Net income 2,798 0 2,798
Other comprehensive income 770 0 770
Total comprehensive income 3,568 0 3,568
Dividend -2,110 - -2,110
Stock purchase plans -60 - -60
Total transactions with parent company's shareholders -2,171 - -2,171
Closing balance 30 June 2014 30,210 0 30,211
Opening balance 1 January 2015 36,096 2 36,098
Net income 3,504 0 3,504
Other comprehensive income 1,014 0 1,013
Total comprehensive income 4,517 0 4,517
Dividend -2,407 - -2,407
Stock purchase plans -102 - -102
Change in non-controlling interest 1 2 3
Total transactions with parent company's shareholders -2,508 2 -2,506
Closing balance 30 June 2015 38,105 4 38,110

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - GROUP

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating income 2,219 2,742 4,076 5,071
Depreciation and amortization 285 374 563 705
Restructuring payments -140 -60 -227 -150
Other non-cash items -61 -74 -53 -76
Cash flow before interest and tax 2,303 2,983 4,358 5,550
Interest paid and received -201 -200 -253 -270
Tax paid on income -409 -371 -1,415 -1,082
Cash flow before changes in working capital 1,693 2,412 2,691 4,197
Changes in working capital -
6
-526 -1,274 -2,248
Cash flow from operating activities 1,687 1,886 1,417 1,949
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net investments in tangible and intangible assets -272 -327 -538 -670
Investments in subsidiaries -180 -780 -1,132 -1,758
Disposals of subsidiaries - - 180 -
Other investments and disposals 0 0 0 0
Cash flow from investing activities -453 -1,106 -1,490 -2,428
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends -2,110 -2,407 -2,110 -2,407
Acquisition of non-controlling interest - -757 - -757
Net cash effect of changes in borrowings 974 2,524 2,424 3,595
Cash flow from financing activities -1,136 -639 314 432
CASH FLOW 98 141 240 -47
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 498 515 362 667
Cash flow 98 141 240 -47
Effect of exchange rate differences 19 -11 13 25
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 615 646 615 646
KEY RATIOS Jan-Dec Jan-Jun
2014
2014 Jan-Jun
2015
Return on capital employed, % 16.9 15.5 16.2
Return on shareholders' equity, % 19.8 19.0 18.9
Equity ratio, % 45.1 42.7 44.2
Interest coverage ratio, times 17.4 15.2 16.3
Total number of shares at the end of period, thousands 370,859 370,859 1,112,576
Number of shares outstanding at the end of period, thousands 370,259 370,259 1,110,776
Weighted average number of outstanding shares, thousands 370,259 370,259 1,110,776
Weighted average number of outstanding shares after dilution, thousands 370,259 370,259 1,110,776
Average number of employees 44,269 43,923 45,388

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY

INCOME STATEMENT

Jan-Dec Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2014 2015
Operating income 1,298 630 524
Income before tax 5,553 1,394 437
Net income 5,201 1,300 328

BALANCE SHEET

31 Dec 30 Jun 30 Jun
SEK M 2014 2014 2015
Non-current assets 35,684 33,777 35,487
Current assets 7,561 5,337 7,711
Total assets 43,245 39,114 43,198
Equity 20,044 16,368 17,897
Provisions 0 4 -
Non-current liabilities 7,659 7,408 8,482
Current liabilities 15,542 15,334 16,819
Total equity and liabilities 43,245 39,114 43,198

QUARTERLY INFORMATION - GROUP

THE GROUP IN SUMMARY

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Jan-Jun
Year Q1 Q2 Jan-Jun Last 12
SEK M 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 months
Sales 12,305 13,964 14,727 15,847 26,268 56,843 15,252 17,082 32,334 62,908
Organic growth 2) 4% 2% 4% 3% 3% 3% 5% 4% 4%
Gross income 4,791 5,368 5,689 6,074 10,159 21,922 5,969 6,623 12,591 24,355
Gross margin 38.9% 38.4% 38.6% 38.3% 38.7% 38.6% 39.1% 38.8% 38.9% 38.7%
Operating income before depreciation (EBITDA) 2,135 2,504 2,791 2,990 4,639 10,419 2,659 3,117 5,776 11,557
Operating margin (EBITDA) 17.3% 17.9% 19.0% 18.9% 17.7% 18.3% 17.4% 18.2% 17.9% 18.4%
Depreciation and amortization -278 -285 -292 -309 -563 -1,163 -331 -374 -705 -1,305
Operating income (EBIT) 1,857 2,219 2,499 2,681 4,076 9,257 2,329 2,742 5,071 10,252
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.1% 15.9% 17.0% 16.9% 15.5% 16.3% 15.3% 16.1% 15.7% 16.3%
Net financial items -148 -146 -136 -129 -294 -559 -145 -191 -336 -601
Income before tax (EBT) 1,709 2,073 2,364 2,552 3,782 8,698 2,184 2,551 4,735 9,651
Profit margin (EBT) 13.9% 14.8% 16.0% 16.1% 14.4% 15.3% 14.3% 14.9% 14.6% 15.3%
Tax on income -444 -539 -614 -664 -984 -2,261 -568 -663 -1,231 -2,509
Net income 1,264 1,534 1,749 1,889 2,798 6,436 1,616 1,888 3,504 7,142
Net income attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 1,264 1,534 1,749 1,889 2,798 6,436 1,616 1,888 3,504 7,142
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OPERATING CASH FLOW
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Jan-Jun Year Q1 Q2 Jan-Jun Last 12
SEK M 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 months
Operating income (EBIT) 1,857 2,219 2,499 2,681 4,076 9,257 2,329 2,742 5,071 10,252
Depreciation and amortization 278 285 292 309 563 1,163 331 374 705 1,305
Net capital expenditure -266 -272 -388 -345 -538 -1,271 -344 -327 -670 -1,404
Change in working capital -1,268 -
6
-93 1,064 -1,274 -303 -1,722 -526 -2,248 -1,278
Interest paid and received -52 -201 -101 -103 -253 -457 -71 -200 -270 -474
Non-cash items 8 -61 39 -136 -53 -150 -
2
-74 -76 -172
Operating cash flow 4) 557 1,963 2,249 3,469 2,520 8,238 520 1,991 2,511 8,229
Operating cash flow/Income before tax 4) 0.33 0.95 0.95 1.36 0.67 0.95 0.24 0.78 0.53 0.85

QUARTERLY INFORMATION - GROUP

THE GROUP IN SUMMARY

CHANGE IN NET DEBT
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Jan-Jun Year Q1 Q2 Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015
Net debt at beginning of period 19,595 21,375 23,072 22,348 19,595 19,595 22,327 25,184 22,327
Operating cash flow -557 -1,963 -2,249 -3,469 -2,520 -8,238 -520 -1,991 -2,511
Restructuring payments 87 140 107 119 227 453 90 60 150
Tax paid 1,005 409 437 525 1,415 2,376 711 371 1,082
Acquistions and disposals 952 180 109 1,213 1,132 2,454 978 1,536 2,514
Dividend - 2,110 - - 2,110 2,110 - 2,407 2,407
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations 97 71 73 455 167 695 206 -274 -68
Exchange rate differences and other 195 750 799 1,136 945 2,880 1,392 -713 678
Net debt at end of period 21,375 23,072 22,348 22,327 23,072 22,327 25,184 26,579 26,579
Net debt/Equity ratio 0.72 0.76 0.68 0.62 0.76 0.62 0.64 0.70 0.70

NET DEBT

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK M 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015
Non-current interest-bearing receivables -26 -28 -30 -28 -31 -29
Short-term interest-bearing investments including derivatives -148 -153 -247 -174 -263 -217
Cash and cash equivalents -498 -615 -809 -667 -515 -646
Pension provisions 2,110 2,242 2,400 2,946 3,260 2,984
Other non-current interest-bearing liabilities 14,627 14,209 14,272 15,362 16,497 16,495
Current interest-bearing liabilities including derivatives 5,311 7,415 6,762 4,887 6,235 7,992
Total 21,375 23,072 22,348 22,327 25,184 26,579

CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
SEK M 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015
Capital employed 51,141 53,282 55,359 58,425 64,699 64,689
- of which goodwill 32,930 34,052 35,423 39,778 43,092 41,818
- of which other intangible and tangible assets 12,941 13,383 14,055 14,990 16,324 16,512
- of which investments in associates 1,696 1,805 1,790 1,861 1,890 1,901
Net debt 21,375 23,072 22,348 22,327 25,184 26,579
Non-controlling interest 0 0 0 2 2 4
Shareholders' equity 29,766 30,210 33,010 36,096 39,513 38,105

DATA PER SHARE

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Jan-Jun Year Q1 Q2 Jan-Jun
SEK 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015
Earnings per share after tax and before dilution 1.14 1.38 1.57 1.70 2.52 5.79 1.45 1.70 3.15
Earnings per share after tax and dilution 1.14 1.38 1.57 1.70 2.52 5.79 1.45 1.70 3.15
Shareholders' equity per share after dilution 26.80 27.20 29.72 32.50 27.20 32.50 35.57 34.31 34.31

RESULTS BY DIVISION

Apr-Jun and 30 Jun

EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Global Technologies Entrance Systems Other Total
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015
Sales, external 3,608 3,981 2,981 3,934 1,985 2,570 1,706 2,296 3,683 4,301 0 0 13,964 17,082
Sales, internal 64 87 15 19 166 223 16 19 19 24 -280 -373 - -
Sales 3,672 4,068 2,996 3,953 2,151 2,793 1,722 2,315 3,703 4,325 -280 -373 13,964 17,082
Organic growth 2) 3% 5% 3% 5% 7% -2% -6% 10% 3% 5% 2% 4%
Operating income (EBIT)
Operating margin (EBIT)
566
15.4%
614
15.1%
662
22.1%
870
22.0%
310
14.4%
403
14.4%
315
18.3%
417
18.0%
466
12.6%
556
12.9%
-100 -117 2,219
15.9%
2,742
16.1%
Capital employed 11,969 13,929 10,864 13,931 8,371 11,732 7,250 9,791 15,670 16,592 -842 -1,285 53,282 64,689
- of which goodwill 6,936 7,687 7,551 9,413 5,011 7,780 5,257 7,317 9,298 9,621 - - 34,052 41,818
- of which other intangible and
tangible assets 2,876 3,171 2,453 3,100 2,693 3,945 1,409 2,239 3,872 3,965 79 92 13,383 16,512
- of which investments in associates 8 8 - - 408 438 - - 1,389 1,455 - - 1,805 1,901
Return on capital employed 18.4% 17.4% 24.1% 24.5% 15.0% 14.0% 17.6% 16.9% 11.9% 13.1% 16.6% 16.6%
Operating income (EBIT)
Depreciation and amortization 566 614 662 870 310 403 315 417 466 556 -100 -117 2,219 2,742
89 112 56 75 45 68 45 59 50 59 -
1
2 285 374
Net capital expenditure -99 -123 -45 -82 -47 -57 -47 -39 -30 -19 -
4
-
6
-272 -327
Change in working capital -58 -247 177 92 -
8
-152 -73 -281 -85 7 41 55 -
6
-526
Cash flow 4) 498 355 850 955 300 261 240 155 401 603 -64 -65 2,225 2,264
Non-cash items -61 -74 -61 -74
Interest paid and received -201 -200 -201 -200
Operating cash flow 4) 1,963 1,991

Jan-Jun and 30 Jun

Global
EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Entrance Other Total
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015
Sales, external 7,067 7,853 5,641 7,578 3,282 4,240 3,211 4,350 7,068 8,313 0 0 26,268 1) 32,334
1)
Sales, internal 116 159 28 39 289 399 31 37 39 54 -503 -688 - -
Sales 7,183 8,012 5,668 7,617 3,571 4,640 3,241 4,386 7,108 8,366 -503 -688 26,268 32,334
Organic growth 2) 4% 4% 2% 6% 5% -2% -2% 10% 4% 5% 3% 4%
Operating income (EBIT) 1,131 1,240 1,225 1,641 461 592 575 777 860 1,042 -176 -220 4,076 5,071
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.8% 15.5% 21.6% 21.5% 12.9% 12.8% 17.7% 17.7% 12.1% 12.5% 15.5% 15.7%
Capital employed 11,969 13,929 10,864 13,931 8,371 11,732 7,250 9,791 15,670 16,592 -842 -1,285 53,282 64,689
- of which goodwill 6,936 7,687 7,551 9,413 5,011 7,780 5,257 7,317 9,298 9,621 - - 34,052 41,818
- of which other intangible and
tangible assets 2,876 3,171 2,453 3,100 2,693 3,945 1,409 2,239 3,872 3,965 79 92 13,383 16,512
- of which investments in associates 8 8 - - 408 438 - - 1,389 1,455 - - 1,805 1,901
Return on capital employed 19.4% 18.5% 23.1% 23.6% 11.7% 10.5% 17.0% 17.7% 11.1% 12.5% 15.5% 16.2%
Operating income (EBIT) 1,131 1,240 1,225 1,641 461 592 575 777 860 1,042 -176 -220 4,076 5,071
Depreciation and amortization 176 204 111 148 86 133 90 105 101 113 -
2
2 563 705
Net capital expenditure -177 -247 -92 -141 -95 -114 -106 -122 -64 -38 -
4
-
7
-538 -670
Change in working capital -371 -624 -278 -536 -290 -561 -252 -475 -94 -51 11 0 -1,274 -2,248
Cash flow 4) 759 573 966 1,111 162 49 306 285 804 1,066 -170 -226 2,826 2,857
Non-cash items -53 -76 -53 -76
Interest paid and received -253 -270 -253 -270
Operating cash flow 4) 2,520 2,511
Average number of employees 10,605 10,727 7,050 7,777 13,465 13,780 3,200 3,440 9,405 9,431 198 231 43,923 45,388

RESULTS BY DIVISION

Jan-Dec and 31 Dec

Global Entrance
EMEA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014
Sales, external 12,957 14,519 10,074 12,096 6,879 7,755 6,406 7,147 12,166 15,325 0 0 48,481 1) 56,843
1)
Sales, internal 209 233 48 60 542 581 65 59 71 84 -935 -1,017 - -
Sales 13,165 14,753 10,121 12,156 7,420 8,336 6,472 7,207 12,237 15,409 -935 -1,017 48,481 56,843
Organic growth 2) -1% 3% 6% 4% 4% 1% 6% 1% 0% 4% 2% 3%
Operating income (EBIT) 2,197 2,432 2,140 2,613 1,032 1,187 1,184 1,368 1,733 2,054 -363 -398 7,923 9,257
Operating margin (EBIT) 16.7% 16.5% 21.1% 21.5% 13.9% 14.2% 18.3% 19.0% 14.2% 13.3% 16.3% 16.3%
Items affecting comparability 3) -300 - -18 - -183 - -38 - -313 - -149 - -1,000 -
Operating income (EBIT) incl.
items affecting comparability 1,897 2,432 2,121 2,613 850 1,187 1,146 1,368 1,420 2,054 -512 -398 6,924 9,257
Capital employed 10,499 12,299 10,475 12,909 7,436 9,810 6,114 8,239 14,592 16,245 -708 -1,077 48,408 58,425
- of which goodwill 6,395 7,247 7,319 9,000 4,311 7,931 4,511 5,984 9,282 9,615 - - 31,817 39,778
- of which other intangible and
tangible assets 2,703 3,051 2,384 2,982 2,481 3,137 1,338 1,711 3,850 4,021 97 87 12,854 14,990
- of which investments in associates 8 9 - - 371 414 - - 1,296 1,438 - - 1,675 1,861
Return on capital employed 20.7% 21.0% 22.7% 23.1% 16.3% 14.2% 19.7% 19.6% 12.1% 13.1% 17.1% 16.9%
Operating income (EBIT) 1,897 2,432 2,121 2,613 850 1,187 1,146 1,368 1,420 2,054 -512 -398 6,924 9,257
Restructuring costs 300 - 18 - 183 - 38 - 313 - 149 - 1,000 -
Depreciation and amortization 328 351 179 237 157 183 159 182 168 212 2 -
2
993 1,163
Net capital expenditure -337 -397 -182 -243 -200 -275 -375 -204 -106 -141 -
2
-11 -1,202 -1,271
Change in working capital -104 -98 -154 31 -57 -164 -98 -63 -
2
-118 -82 109 -497 -303
Cash flow 4) 2,084 2,288 1,983 2,637 932 931 870 1,282 1,792 2,007 -445 -302 7,218 8,845
Non-cash items 17 -150 17 -150
Interest paid and received -431 -457 -431 -457
Operating cash flow 4) 6,803 8,238
Average number of employees 10,089 10,678 6,726 7,193 14,243 13,439 3,136 3,331 8,191 9,420 171 208 42,556 44,269
2013 2014 2014 2015
Europe 21,111 23,242 11,282 12,306
North America 15,483 20,468 9,311 12,516
Central and South America 957 1,150 513 749
Africa 663 783 339 408
Asia 8,189 8,980 3,809 5,147
Pacific 2,078 2,220 1,015 1,208

2) Organic growth concern comparable units after adjustment for acqusitions and currency effects.

3) Items affecting comparability consist of restructuring costs.

4) Excluding restructuring payments.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION - NOTES

NOTE 1 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
SEK M 2014 2015 2014 2015
Purchase prices
Cash paid for acquisitions during the period 40 559 1,093 1,316
Holdbacks and deferred considerations for acquisitions during the period 21 0 507 727
Adjustment of purchase prices for acquisitions in prior years - -11 -28 -11
Total 61 548 1,572 2,032
Acquired assets and liabilities at fair value
Intangible assets 0 608 73 1,119
Tangible assets 3 110 101 114
Financial assets 4 10 -27 16
Inventories 24 53 100 95
Current receivables and investments 20 109 100 171
Cash and cash equivalents 17 71 93 92
Non-controlling interests - -
3
- -
3
Non-current liabilities 0 -283 79 -411
Current liabilities -37 -54 -265 -132
Total 31 621 255 1,061
Goodwill 30 -73 1,317 972
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to acquisitions
Cash paid for acquisitions during the period 40 559 1,093 1,316
Cash and cash equivalents in acquired subsidiaries -17 -71 -93 -92
Paid holdbacks and deferred considerations for acquisitions in previous years 157 292 132 534
Total 180 780 1,132 1,758

Fair value adjustments of acquired net assets from acquisitions made in previous periods are included in the above table.

NOTE 2 FAIR VALUE AND CARRYING AMOUNT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

31 June 2015 Financial instruments
at fair value
Carrying Fair
SEK M amount value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 116 116 116
Available-for-sale financial assets 5 5
Loans and other receivables 14,430 14,430
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 101 101 101
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 2,860 2,860 102 2,758
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 29,970 30,154
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 28 28 28
31 December 2014 Financial instruments
at fair value
Carrying Fair
SEK M
Financial assets
amount value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 23 23 23
Available-for-sale financial assets 5 5
Loans and other receivables 13,138 13,138
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 136 136 136
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 3,455 3,455 216 3,239
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 25,697 26,039
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting 35 35 35

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