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HMS Networks

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 16, 2014

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hms networks INTERIM REPORT 2014

JANUARY - JUNE 2014

First six months

  • q Net sales for the first six months increased with 19 % reaching SEK 281 m (235), corresponding to a 16 % increase in local currencies
  • q Operating profit reached SEK 42 m (41), equal to a 15 % (17) operating margin
  • q Order intake for the first half year increased with 31 % to SEK 338 m (259) corresponding to a 27 % increase in local currencies
  • q Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 38 m (33)
  • q Profit after taxes totalled SEK 28 m (30) and result per share amounted to SEK 2.49 (2.63)
  • q Net sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 546 m (422) corresponding to a 30 % increase. Operating result amounted to SEK 88 m (70) corresponding to a 16 % (17) operating margin

Second quarter

  • q Net sales for the second quarter reached SEK 141 m (128) corresponding to a 10 % increase. Operating result reached SEK 21 m (27) corresponding to an operating margin of 15 % (21)
  • q Order intake during the second quarter was SEK 170 m (140)

Comments from the CEO

We could see an improved stability during the second quarter primarily on our important German market but also in Japan and to some extent in North America. With an 10 % organic growth this resulted in a new record level in sales, SEK 141 m.

During the first six months we have finalized several major Netbiter and Anybus development projects and we are now in an intense phase of product introductions. For our Anybus Embedded offer the Anybus-CBM product family is now shipping for the five most important network protocols. A new updated version of the Anybus X-gateway has been launched and we have also released a new and improved 3.0 version of the IXXAT CanAnalyzer software. The new Remote Access functionality for Netbiter is being well received on the market and during the second quarter a number of pilot installations were made with positive results. We still see delays in the ramp up of Netbiter sales in the Telecom segment, mainly due to long sales and qualification processes.

The completion of several major development projects in Halmstad means that we now are reallocating resources to customer projects based on our newly developed technology, something that will provide both financing for parts of the development work and future product sales. With a maintained strong gross margin during the first half year we can report a higher gross profit compared to the previous year. Increased operating expenses mainly due to a decreasing level of capitalization of development expenses means that the result is unchanged for the first six months and lower for the second quarter compared to the respective periods the previous year.

IXXAT Automation GmbH, which was acquired in February 2013, developed well during the first six months of 2014. Today the major part of the IXXAT product offer is shipped through the HMS sales channels and we can see increasing activities and cross selling of the IXXAT products. Simultaneously we continue to invest in the product development in Weingarten, Germany to develop the product- and service offering for our IXXAT brand within Machine Communication, Automotive and Safety.

We are cautiously positive to the market development and we are optimistic about the conditions for a long term growth. A good order intake indicates a continuing growth going forward.

Our focus remains to develop growth within our three product trademarks Anybus, Netbiter and IXXAT. We continue to balance our long term growth strategy with a restrictive view on expenses and new resources. Long term we consider the market for industrial data communication and remote monitoring to be interesting growth areas and we continue to focus around our motto "HMS-connecting devices".

"A good order intake indicates a continuing growth going forward."

Staffan Dahlström, CEO, HMS Networks AB

Quarterly data Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012
Net sales (SEK m) 141 139 126 140 128 107 87 99
Order intake (SEK m) 170 167 132 125 140 119 100 95
Operating profit (SEK m) 21 22 13 32 27 14 6 23
Gross margin (%) 61.9 62.1 63.7 63.4 62.2 61.0 57.6 59.9
Operating margin (%) 14.8 15.5 10.7 23.0 21.3 12.8 7.2 23.4
Return on capital (%) 14.3 14.9 10.3 26.4 23.4 10.7 16.3 16.2
Earnings per share (SEK) 1.22 1.27 0.84 2.07 1.80 0.82 0.86 1.49
Equity per share (SEK) 33.93 34.73 33.42 32.28 30.41 31.18 30.21 29.43
Cash flow for operating activities per share (SEK) 2.57 0.81 2.18 2.81 1.40 1.52 1.67 2.23
Half-year data Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4
2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010
Net sales (SEK m) 281 266 235 186 195 196 188 179
Order intake (SEK m) 338 257 259 195 229 191 197 174
Operating profit (SEK m) 42 46 41 29 34 34 38 43
Gross margin (%) 62.0 63.5 61.7 59.0 61.3 60.7 60.5 61.0
Operating margin (%) 15.1 27.0 17.4 15.8 17.6 17.5 20.2 24.2
Return on capital (%) 14.8 18.3 17.3 7.9 17.7 18.6 22.1 23.2
Earnings per share (SEK) 2.49 2.92 2.63 2.35 2.29 2.38 2.46 2.77
Equity per share (SEK) 33.67 31.95 30.31 29.82 28.23 26.77 24.41 25.3

Net sales

Net sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 546 m (422) corresponding to an 30 % increase. In total the revaluation of the Swedish currency in relation to the major HMS currencies had a SEK 6 m positive impact on net sales compared to the previous twelve month period. The order intake for the last four quarters amounted to SEK 595 m (454).

Net sales for the second quarter 2014 totalled to SEK 141 m (128), corresponding to a 10 % increase compared to the same quarter the previous year. Adjusted for a SEK 5 m positive currency effect the volume increase was 7 % in local currencies. The second quarter order intake increased with 22 % to SEK 170 m (140), of which SEK 144 m will be delivered during the upcoming twelve months. In local currencies order intake during the second quarter increased with 18 %.

Operating profit

Operating profit totalled to SEK 88 m (70) for the last four quarters, equivalent to an operating margin of 16 % (17). Currency effects had a SEK 2 m positive impact on the operating result compared to the previous year.

The operating profit for the second quarter 2014 totalled to SEK 21 m (27). On Group level changes in exchange rates had a SEK 2 m positive impact compared to the same period the previous year.

Tax

The tax charge for the first half-year was SEK 8 m (9). The tax charge for the current period has been calculated on the basis of the tax situation applying to the Group at present and the profit development of the reporting entities belonging to the Group.

Equity

The Group's equity amounted to SEK 383 m (344). The total number of shares at the end of the year was 11,322,400. Of the total number of shares 24,939 are held by the Company. The Group's equity/assets ratio improved to 47 % (44).

The graph shows turnover per quarter on the bars referring to the scale on the left axis. The line shows turnover for the latest 12 month period referring to the scale on the axis to the right.

The graph shows operating result per quarter in the bars referring to the scale on the left axis. The line shows operating result for the last 12 month period referring to the scale on the axis to the right.

Change in Group Equity (SEK 000s) June 30 2014 June 30 2013 Dec 31 2013
Balance at 1 January 377,557 342,056 342,056
Total comprehensive income for the period 30,612 27,436 64,127
Repurchase of own shares 0 0 -3,895
Share-related payment 555 339 744
Dividends -25,406 -25,475 -25,475
Closing balance 383,319 344,356 377,557

Currency effects

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are revaluated at closing date. Currency hedging contracts are revaluated at the date of closing and are also affecting the result on the date of expiration. Changes in book value due to revaluation of operating balance sheet items and currency hedging contracts are disclosed as other operating income and other operating expenses. Changes in book value related to assets in foreign currencies i.e. liquid funds, are disclosed as financial income and expenses. Net sales and expenses are affected by changes in exchange rates. This will have an impact on income and costs.

Net sales for the first half-year consist of 64 % in EURO, 23 % in USD, 7 % in Japanese Yen and 6 % in SEK and other currencies. Cost of goods sold consists of 70 % in EURO, 17 % in USD and 1 % in Japanese Yen. Operating expenses consists of 37 % in EURO, 8 % in USD, 3 % in Japanese Yen and 52 % of SEK and other currencies.

The Group applies a policy for currency hedging described in the annual report.

Cash flow, investments and financial position

Cash flow from operating activities in the first six months 2014 amounted to SEK 38 m (33).

The investments in tangible assets for the first half-year totalled SEK 1 m (2). Investments in intangible assets for the period totalled SEK 16 m (31) and comprise internal development costs related to new technology platforms. As several new technology platforms recently were completed a comparably smaller part of the Groups development expenses was capitalized during the period. During the period depreciation on intangible assets amounted to SEK 10 m (5).

The acquisition of IXXAT in February 2013 created a SEK 250 m over value of which SEK 141 m is allocated to technology platforms, customers and brand name. The annual depreciation on the purchase price allocated to technical platforms and customers is estimated to SEK 7 m. During the first six months 2014 depreciation on purchase price allocated to assets was reflected with SEK 4 m in the income statement.

To balance the Group´s currency exposure a 32 m€ loan was used to finance the acquisition made in the first quarter 2013. At the end of the period the loan amounted to 27 m€.

By the end of the period, the cash equivalents totalled SEK 23 m (28) and unutilized credit facilities SEK 25 m. The Group's net debt amounted to SEK 256 m (263).

During the second quarter HMS distributed dividend payments to its shareholder equal to SEK 2.25 per share (2.25), in total SEK 26 m.

Important events

  • q The HMS Annual General Meeting was held on Friday April 25, 2014
  • q HMS and Nokia showcase an energy saving solution for telecom base station at a trade show in Turkey
  • q HMS receives a EURO 0.6m order to connect vibration sensors to industrial networks

Outlook

The HMS Group long term growth is supported by a continued inflow of design-wins, a broader product offering within the Gateway product family and Remote Management, supplementary technology platforms from IXXAT and an expansion of the HMS sales channels according to the existing strategy.

At present the global market for HMS products is viewed as cautiously optimistic. The effect on the market for HMS product offer and currency effects are difficult to predict but HMS overall goals are unchanged: A long term average growth of 20 % per year and an operating margin above 20 %.

HALMSTADCOVENTRYPUNE GOTHENBURGBEIJINGTOKYO COPENHAGENWEINGARTEN KARLSRUHECHICAGOPARIS MILANBOSTONMULHOUSELA 5

Accounting policies

This report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IAS 34, for Interim Reporting. Amendments to existing standards, new interpretations and new standards that came into effect as of January 1, 2014 did not affect the Groups reporting as of June 30, 2014.

HMS continues to apply the same accounting principles and valuation methods as those described in the most recent Annual Report. The parent company report is prepared in accordance with RFR 2, accounting for legal entities, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and accounting principles and the valuation methods as those described in the most recent Annual Report.

HMS Networks AB's share

HMS Networks AB (publ) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Small Cap list, in the Information Technology sector. The total number of shares amounted to 11,322,400 of which 24,939 are held by the Company.

Risk management

The HMS Group is exposed to business and financial risks through its operations. These risks have been described at length in the Company's annual report 2013. In addition to the risks described in these documents, no additional significant risks have been identified.

The parent company

The Parent Company's operations are primarily focused on Group-wide management and financing. Apart from the Group's CEO, the Parent Company has no employees. The operating profit for the first half-year 2014 amounted to SEK 0 m (0). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1 m (1) and borrowing amounted to SEK 0 m (0).

Short of the company

Strategies

Growth strategy - HMS's main focus is on organic growth. Expansion on existing markets will be through improved and extended product ranges, new technology, high level of service and new sales channels. A certain degree of growth can be through the seletive acquisition of businesses that will be a valuable complement to the company's organic growth strategy.

Development strategy - The Company's core expertise is made up of an extensive understanding of industrial network communication. Based on this competence in combination with an extensive network of customers, suppliers and external partners the existing and new product offers and solutions are developed for the best possible customer benefits.

Product strategy - HMS markets four product lines, which to a certain degree are based on a common technical platform:

  • q Anybus Embedded Embedded network interface cards
  • q Anybus Gateways Communication translators between different networks
  • q IXXAT Communication platforms for industrial machines and equipment
  • q Netbiter Remote Management Remote monitoring and controlling of industrial devices

Production strategy - HMS maintains an in-house low-volume production of Anybus products in Halmstad. Volume production takes place in close partnership with subcontractors in Europe and Asia in order to achieve flexible costs and to make use of economies of scale.

Marketing strategy - The Anybus network interface cards are marketed and sold to players in industrial and infrastructure automation and Anybus Gateways to system integrators, machine manufacturers and end-users in industrial and infrastructure automation. IXXAT communication platforms are marketed and sold to machine builders of industrial applications, medical equipment and the automotive industry. Netbiter products are marketed and sold to a wide range of customers, from device manufacturers to owners of installations in need of remote management.

Sales strategy - Sales take place via the company's sales offices on defined key markets in 10 countries. Sales on the company's other markets, in some 50 countries, takes place via agents/ distributors.

Business model

HMS has designed its business models to fit each market and product line. For the Embedded market, most business is via framework agreements (i.e. design-wins). The sales cycle is relatively long and the design phase is performed in close cooperation with the customer. After that, there is steady revenue over a long period of time. For Gateways and Remote Management, the business model is more traditional, with a short business cycle and manufacturing based on customer orders. IXXAT uses a mix of the above mentioned business models.

Report occasions

  • q Interim report for the 3rd quarter will be presented on October 28, 2014
  • q Annual report for 2014 will be presented on February 10, 2015

Assurance

The Board of Directors and CEO assure that the interim report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company and the Group's operations, position and earnings and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the Group.

Halmstad July 15, 2014

Staffan Dahlström Urban Jansson
Chief Executive Officer Chairman of the Board
Henrik Johansson Ray Maurtisson
Kerstin Lindell Charlotte Brogren

Karl Thedéen

This interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditor.

Further information can be obtained from: CEO Staffan Dahlström, telephone +46 (0) 35-17 29 01 or CFO Gunnar Högberg, telephone +46 (0) 35-17 29 95

Financial accounts

Q2
2014
Q2
2013
Q1-Q2
2014
Q1-Q2
2013
Q1-Q4
2013
1307-1406
12 months
Net increase in revenue (%) 10.3 29.6 19.2 20.5 31.3 29.5
Gross margin (%) 61.9 62.2 62.0 60.4 62.6 62.7
Operating margin EBIT (%) 14.8 21.3 15.1 17.4 17.3 16.1
EBITDA (SEK t) 28,394 32,150 56,152 49,870 104,759 110,859
EBITDA (%) 20.1 25.1 20.0 21.2 20.9 20.3
Return on capital employed (%) 3.5 4.7 7.1 17.7 18.4 15.0
Return on total equity (%) 14.3 23.4 14.8 17.3 17.4 16.8
Working capital in relation to sales (%)* -3.1 3.8 -3.1 3.8 2.7 -3.1
Capital turnover rate 0.71 0.66 0.71 0.66 0.84 0.69
Debt/equity ratio 0.67 0.76 0.67 0.76 0.59 0.67
Equity/assets ratio (%) 47.3 43.9 47.3 43.9 49.0 47.3
Capital expenditure in property, plant and equipm. (SEK t) 418 618 1,490 1,703 4,493 4,280
Capital expenditure in intagible fixed assets (SEK t) 9,071 15,843 15,875 30,520 52,609 37,964
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (SEK t) -1,958 -1,875 -3,765 -3,611 -6,674 -6,646
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets (SEK t) -5,509 -3,015 -9,933 -5,254 -11,438 -16,117
Number of employees (average) 353 339 353 343 344 349
Revenue per employee (SEK m) 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.6
Total equity per share, SEK 33.93 30.41 33.67 30.31 31.81 32.20
Cash flow from operations per share, SEK 2.57 1.40 3.37 2.92 7.91 8.37
Total number of shares, average, thousands 11,322 11,322 11,322 11,322 11,322 11,322
Holding of own shares, average, thousands 25 0 25 0 12 25
Total outstanding shares, average, thousands 11,297 11,322 11,297 11,322 11,310 11,297

*The key ratio has been translated into trailing 12 month value when applicable.

Income statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2014
Q2
2013
Q1-Q2
2014
Q1-Q2
2013
Q1-Q4
2013
1307-1406
12 months
Revenue 141,451 128,205 280,578 235,420 501,145 546,303
Cost of goods and services sold -53,833 -48,496 -106,591 -90,265 -187,229 -203,555
Gross profit 87,618 79,709 173,987 145,155 313,916 342,748
Sales and marketing costs -33,729 -31,754 -64,618 -61,422 -128,346 -131,542
Administrative expenses -15,738 -11,001 -27,597 -24,105 -48,442 -51,934
Research and development costs -20,090 -11,475 -43,506 -21,192 -52,018 -74,332
Other operating income 2,868 1,776 4,189 3,262 2,828 3,755
Other costs 0 5 0 -693 -1,290 -597
Operating profit 20,928 27,260 42,455 41,005 86,647 88,097
Financial income 0 1,228 0 1,228 203 -1,025
Financial costs -2,958 -1,569 -5,873 -3,615 -5,357 -7,614
Profit before tax 17,971 26,919 36,582 38,618 81,494 79,458
Tax -4,143 -6,494 -8,424 -8,882 -18,744 -18,285
Profit for the period 13,827 20,425 28,158 29,736 62,750 61,173
Earnings per share, SEK 1.22 1.80 2.49 2.63 5.54 5.41

Statements of comprehensive income

(SEK 000s) Q2
2014
Q2
2013
Q1-Q2
2014
Q1-Q2
2013
Q1-Q4
2013
1307-1406
12 months
Profit for the period 13,827 20,425 28,158 29,736 62,750 61,173
Other comprehensive income
Income/expense recognized directly in equity
Cash flow hedges -822 -2,730 -954 -3,249 -1,751 544
Translation differences 7,824 8,721 8,037 3,516 10,004 14,525
Hedging of net investments -6,378 -13,292 -6,203 -4,207 -9,309 -11,305
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income
1,583 3,525 1,574 1,640 2,433 2,367
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 2,207 -3,776 2,454 -2,300 1,377 6,131
Total comprehensive income for the period 16,034 16,649 30,612 27,436 64,127 67,304

Balance sheets

(SEK 000s) June 30 2014 June 30 2013 Dec 31 2013
ASSETS
Goodwill 395,231 386,379 390,844
Other intangible assets 249,309 220,540 239,405
Property, plant and equipment 18,092 20,697 20,179
Deffered tax assets 750 747 724
Total fixed assets 663,382 628,363 651,152
Inventories 37,766 36,642 35,971
Trade and other receivables 66,855 60,452 53,985
Other current receivables 19,405 30,120 13,637
Cash and cash equivalents 22,683 28,459 15,818
Total current assets 146,709 155,673 119,411
TOTAL ASSETS 810,091 784,036 770,563
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 383,319 344,356 377,557
Liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 211,878 238,140 224,076
Deferred income tax liabilities 65,865 65,187 65,143
Total non-current liabilities 277,743 303,327 289,219
Interest-bearing current liabilities 66,558 52,994 35,772
Trade payables 34,762 33,594 28,342
Other current liabilities 47,709 49,765 39,673
Total current liabilities 149,029 136,353 103,787
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 810,091 784,036 770,563

Cash flow statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2014
Q2
2013
Q1-Q2
2014
Q1-Q2
2013
Q1-Q4
2013
1307-1406
12 months
Cash flow from operating acitivites before changes in
working capital
22,327 21,771 40,787 28,126 85,268 97,929
Cash flow from changes in working capital 6,680 -5,891 -2,665 4,961 4,234 -3,392
Cash flow from operating activities 29,007 15,880 38,122 33,087 89,502 94,537
Cash flow from investing activities -9,489 -16,460 -17,365 -258,000 -324,554 -83,919
Cash flow from financing activities -15,535 -3,385 -13,892 221,885 219,383 -16,394
Cash flow for the period 3,983 -3,965 6,865 -3,028 -15,669 -5,776
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 18,700 32,424 15,818 31,487 31,487 28,459
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 22,683 28,459 22,683 28,459 15,818 22,683

Quarterly data

Revenue per region
(SEK 000s)
Q2
2014
Q1
2014
Q4
2013
Q3
2013
Q2
2013
Q1
2013
Q4
2012
Q3
2012
Q2
2012
Q1
2012
Q4
2011
Q3
2011
EMEA 90,601 91,628 78,378 89,455 82,481 69,182 52,971 60,049 59,169 60,387 55,876 64,900
Americas 27,519 27,291 26,359 30,592 26,439 22,480 19,686 22,687 20,813 20,429 20,330 18,844
Asia 23,330 20,207 21,021 19,920 19,285 15,553 14,608 16,408 18,920 15,677 18,642 16,976
Income statement
(SEK 000s)
Q2
2014
Q1
2014
Q4
2013
Q3
2013
Q2
2013
Q1
2013
Q4
2012
Q3
2012
Q2
2012
Q1
2012
Q4
2011
Q3
2011
Revenue (SEK m) 141,451 139,127 125,758 139,967 128,205 107,215 87,265 99,144 98,902 96,493 94,848 100,720
Gross profit 87,618 86,369 80,056 88,704 79,709 65,446 50,269 59,382 59,953 59,766 57,686 61,062
Gross margin 61.9% 62.1% 63.7% 63.4% 62.2% 61.0% 57.6% 59.9% 60.6% 61.9% 60.8% 60.6%
Operating profit 20,928 21,527 13,443 32,226 27,260 13,745 6,248 23,186 19,953 14,338 9,925 24,360
Operating margin 14.8% 15.5% 10.7% 23.0% 21.3% 12.8% 7.2% 23.4% 20.2% 14.9% 10.5% 24.2%
Profit before tax 17,971 18,611 12,397 30,479 26,919 11,699 7,001 23,100 20,810 14,286 10,715 25,544

Sales

Sales by geographical area for the first half-year 2014 are presented in the graph to the right.

Embedded products reached 53 % (56) of the Group's total sales, IXXAT 21 % (18), Gateway products 20 % (19) and Remote Management amounted to 3 % (4).

All product groups are based on a common technology platform and are marketed and sold in the common sales channels. Therefore, no complete segment reporting is disclosed.

Parent company income statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2014
Q2
2013
Q1-Q2
2014
Q1-Q2
2013
Q1-Q4
2013
1307-1406
12 months
Revenue 2,161 1,818 4,256 4,061 7,845 8,040
Cost of sales and services 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gross profit 2,161 1,818 4,256 4,061 7,845 8,040
Administrative expenses -2,160 -1,818 -4,255 -4,068 -7,833 -8,021
Operating profit 1 0 1 -7 12 19
Interest income, dividends and similar items 0 0 0 7 50,009 50,002
Interest expense and similar items -1 0 -1 0 0 -1
Profit before tax 0 0 0 0 50,020 50,020
Tax 0 0 -2 0 -4 -6
Profit of the period 0 0 -2 0 50,016 50,014

Parent company balance sheets

(SEK 000s) June 30 2014 June 30 2013 Dec 30 2013
ASSETS
Financial fixed assets 244,039 244,039 244,039
Total financial fixed assets 244,039 244,039 244,039
Other receivables 603 365 247
Cash and cash equivalents 918 779 808
Total current assets 1,520 1,144 1,056
TOTAL ASSETS 245,559 245,183 245,095
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 118,524 97,810 143,931
Untaxed reserves 8 8 8
Liabilities
Trade payables 47 215 535
Liabilities to Group companies 124,757 145,347 99,321
Other current liabilities 2,223 1,803 1,299
Total current liabilities 127,027 147,365 101,155
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 245,559 245,183 245,095

Definitions

Capital employed

Total assets less non interest bearing current liabilities and provisions, as well as total deferred tax liabilities.

Capital turnover rate

Operating income in relation to total assets.

EBITDA

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Earnings per share

Share of the profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of outstanding shares.

Earnings per share after dilution

Share of the profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of outstanding shares with addition for the average number of shares that are added when converting the outstanding number of convertible securities and options.

Equity/assets ratio

Shareholders' equity in relation to total assets.

Net debt

Long-term and current financial liabilities less financial assets.

Net debt/equity ratio

Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity including noncontrolling interests.

Number of outstanding shares

Number of registered shares less shares bought back, which are held by the company.

Operating margin

Operating income in relation to net sales.

Return on capital employed

Share of the profit after financial income in relation to the average capital employed.

Return on shareholders' equity

Share of profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests.

Total equity per share

Total equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to total outstanding shares by the end of the period.

Working capital

Current assets less cash equiva-lents and current liabilities.

HMS Industrial Networks is the leading independent supplier of products for industrial communication including remote management. HMS develops and manufactures solutions for connecting automation devices and systems to industrial networks under the Netbiter, Anybus and IXXAT brands.

Development and manufacturing take place at the headquarters in Halmstad, Sweden and in Weingarten, Germany. Local sales and support are handled by branch offices in China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, UK, and USA. HMS employs over 350 people and reported sales of 58 million EUR in 2013. HMS is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm.

Our vision

"All industrial devices will be intelligent and networked. We shall be the market leading partner in the world of industrial communication".

Our purpose

"To create long term value for our customers, employees and investors".

Our mission

"We provide reliable, flexible and easy-to-use communication and remote management solutions to the world of industrial communication".

HMS Networks AB (publ) Org.Nr. 556661-8954 Box 4126 | 300 04 Halmstad | Sweden Tel: +46 35 172 900 Fax: +46 35 172 909 http://investors.hms.se

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