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NCC Group

Annual Report Jan 30, 2014

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Year-end report

January 1 – December 31, 2013

October 1 – December 31, 2013

  • Orders received: SEK 14,363 M (15,423)
  • Net sales SEK 21,073 M (19,069)
  • Profit after financial items SEK 1,472 M (1,258)
  • Profit after tax for the period SEK 1,231 M (1,130)
  • Earnings per share: SEK 11,39 (10.43)

January 1 – December 31, 2013

  • Orders received: SEK 56,979 M (55,759)
  • Net sales: SEK 57,823 M (57,227)
  • Profit after financial items SEK 2,400 M (2,277)
  • Profit after tax for the period SEK 1,989 M (1,910)
  • Earnings per share: SEK 18.40 (17.62)
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for 2013 of SEK 12.00 (10.00) per share, divided between two payment occasions (see page 21)
2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Orders received 14,363
14,363
15,423 56,979
56,979
55,759
Net sales 21,073
21,073
19,069 57,823
57,823
57,227
Operating profit/loss 1,547
1,547
1,332 2,679
2,679
2,519
Profit/loss after financial items 1,472
1,472
1,258 2,400
2,400
2,277
Net profit/loss for the period 1,231
1,231
1,130 1,989
1,989
1,910
Profit/loss per share after dilution, SEK 11.39
11.39
10.43 18.40
18.40
17.62
Cashflow before financing 4,240
4,240
2,981 1,661
1,661
-932
Return on shareholders´ equity after tax, % 26 28
Debt/equity ratio, times 0.7
0.7
0.8 0.7
0.7
0.8
Net indebtedness 5,656
5,656
6,467 5,656
5,656
6,467

Comparative figures have been recalculated to comply with a new accounting policy according to IAS 19, refer to page 15.

CONTENTS

Comments by CEO 2 Group performance 3 NCC's Construction units 5 NCC Roads 7 NCC Housing 8 NCC Property Development 10 Accounts, Group 12 Notes, Group 15 Accounts, Parent Company 19 Notes, Parent Company 20 Reporting by geographical market and quarterly review 22 Key figures 23 NCC in brief 24

Comments from CEO Peter Wågström

Once again, we have ended the fiscal year on a strong note. NCC's results for the fourth quarter were the best ever. Profit after financial items increased to SEK 1,472 M (1,258), due largely to excellent results from our property development operations. Cash flow for the fourth quarter was very strong, resulting in lower net indebtedness than in the preceding year.

Profit after tax for 2013 was SEK 1,989 M (1,910). The return on shareholders' equity was 26 percent, thus exceeding our financial target of 20 percent.

SLOW RECOVERY IN CONSTRUCTION MARKET

Although the market strengthened during the second half of 2013, the recovery was not as strong as many had hoped. My view of the market remains the same and I believe that the Nordic construction market will grow in 2014.

Orders received in our construction operations declined significantly in the fourth quarter, primarily in Sweden. The Swedish construction market is relatively stable, but recovery is slow and we prefer to maintain healthy profitability rather than volume. The decrease in orders received entails that we are entering 2014 with a slightly lower order backlog.

I am not satisfied with the margin in the construction operations. In Denmark, we have demonstrated that earnings can be generated even in a tough market, but margins must increase in the other markets.

HIGH LEVEL OF ACTIVITY IN INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS Thanks to mild weather, we were able to continue the activities of our industrial operations longer than normal and we also sold more asphalt. However, due to losses in Road Services, its earnings were somewhat lower in the fourth quarter, year-on-year. From a full-year perspective, our industrial operations developed in line with the preceding year, with volumes slightly lower than anticipated but higher profitability.

STRONG HOUSING SALES

Housing sales remained strong in the fourth quarter and for the full-year. We sold 4,876 housing units to private individuals and investors, a rise of about 500 year-on-year.

Earnings from the housing development business were lower during both the quarter and the full-year. Profitability in projects matched that of the preceding year and we have initiated a number of actions to increase the return in the future. This includes the divestment of nonpriority land during the year for SEK 700 M, which had a negative impact of slightly more than SEK 40 M on earnings.

PROFIT AFTER FINANCIAL ITEMS, SEK M

POSITIVE RESULTS FOR PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

It was an intensive quarter for the property development operations, which delivered and profit-recognized eight projects. In addition, leasing was better year-on-year and one office project was sold, which will be recognized in profit later. Thus it was a healthy quarter and a good year. The focus is now on starting new projects.

GROWTH WITH PROFITABILITY

Focusing on the right business generated results in 2013. A tough market meant that we focused on continued efficiency enhancement of the operations, securing our earnings, making the "right" deals and taking the "right" risks. NCC will continue to grow – but we will grow with profitability.

Peter Wågström, President and CEO Solna, January 30, 2014

Group performance

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received totaled SEK 14,363 M (15,423). NCC Construction Norway reported healthy orders received primarily in the civil engineering and other buildings segments. Orders received were lower for NCC Construction Sweden, mainly in the other buildings segment. Fewer housing starts led to lower orders received for NCC Housing. Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of SEK 98 M on orders received compared with the year-earlier period. The Group's order backlog declined SEK 3,427 M year-on-year to SEK 47,638 M. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 374 M on the order backlog during the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales increased year-on-year to SEK 21,073 M (19,069). The increase was primarily attributable to more projects being recognized in profit in NCC Property Development. Sales declined in NCC Construction Sweden. Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of SEK 192 M on sales, compared with the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 1,547 M (1,332). The earnings improvement was due primarily to NCC Property Development profit-recognizing additional project sales. Earnings for NCC Construction Norway were positively impacted by higher production, combined with a number of positive adjustments of project forecasts, while a decline in volume for NCC Construction Sweden counteracted part of the earnings improvement.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities in the quarter was positive, due to payments received for the sale of housing and property projects. Sales of property projects increased year-on-year, while sales of housing projects remained at the same level.

SEASONAL EFFECTS

NCC Roads' operations and certain operations in NCC's Construction units are impacted by seasonal variations due to cold weather. The first quarter is normally weaker than the rest of the year, which was also the case in 2013.

ORDER BACKLOG

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) at December 31 amounted to SEK 5,656 M (6,467), refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness, and was considerably lower than at September 30, 2013 when it was SEK 9,893 M. The average maturity period for interestbearing liabilities, excluding loans in Finnish housing companies and Swedish tenant-owner associations, as well as pension commitments according to IAS 19, was 36 (40) months at the end of the quarter. NCC's unutilized committed lines of credit at the end of the quarter totaled SEK 3.9 billion (3.8), with an average remaining maturity of 33 (43) months; refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2013

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received amounted to SEK 56,979 M (55,759). The year-on-year increase was mainly attributable to a higher number of starts for housing property projects but also to more projects in the other buildings segment. Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of SEK 714 M on orders received, compared with the year-earlier period. The order backlog has increased since the year-earlier period and amounted to SEK 47,638 M at the end of the period. Changes in exchange rates had an adverse impact of SEK 428 M on the order backlog.

NET SALES

Net sales totaled SEK 57,823 M (57,227). Higher sales mainly in NCC Property Development and NCC Construction Norway were counteracted by lower sales in NCC Construction Sweden. Changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of SEK 668 M on sales, compared with the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 2,679 M (2,519). Higher earnings for NCC Property Development offset the lower earnings in NCC's Construction units in Sweden and

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Norway, and in NCC Housing and NCC Roads. Net financial items declined to an expense of SEK 279 M (expense: 241) due to higher average net indebtedness for the year. The effective tax rate was 17 (16) percent.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities in the quarter was very positive, SEK 2,532 M (neg: 26), thanks to the sale of housing and property projects. Capital tied up in working capital was lower year-on-year, due to higher interest-free financing. Investments in housing projects during the year were lower than in the preceding year – in Sweden due to few starts early in the year and in St. Petersburg due to fewer land purchases.

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) declined SEK 811 M to SEK 5,656 M (6,467) at December 31; refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness.

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Net indebtedness, opening balance -9,893
-9,893
-9,430
-9,430
-6,467 -4,274
Cash flow before financing 4,240 2,981 1,661 -932
Acquisition/Sale of treasury shares -28 -56
Change of provisions for pensions 29 -47 268 -93
Dividend -1,080 -1,084
Other changes in net indebtedness -32 30 -10 -29
Net indebtedness, closing balance -5,656
-5,656
-6,467
-6,467
-5,656 -6,467

Comparative figures have been recalculated to comply with a new accounting policy according to IAS 19, refer to page 15.

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received Order backlog
2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec. Dec. 31 3131 Dec. 31
NCC Construction Sweden 5,205 6,767 20,348 21,483 16,211 17,378
NCC Construction Denmark 1,370 1,458 4,929 3,288 4,447 2,924
NCC Construction Finland 1,945 1,919 6,491 6,576 5,630 5,667
NCC Construction Norway 1,626 1,053 7,098 8,086 6,364 7,265
NCC Roads 3,001 2,836 12,311 11,807 4,598 4,250
NCC Housing 3,247 3,455 10,921 9,380 14,200 11,932
Total 16,395
16,395
17,489
17,489
62,097 60,618 51,450 49,415
Other items and eliminations -2,032 -2,066 -5,118 -4,859 -3,812 -3,582
Group 14,363
14,363
15,423
15,423
56,979 55,759 47,638 45,833
of which
proprietary housing projects to private customers 2,681 2,516 9,029 7,289 12,300 10,434
proprietary property development projects 203 116 2,309 1,644 2,374 2,520

NET SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT

Net sales Operating profit
2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden 6,332 7,399 21,530 25,043 243 325 637 801
NCC Construction Denmark 1,196 974 3,546 3,396 67 48 208 189
NCC Construction Finland 1,808 2,005 6,680 6,709 45 53 127 101
NCC Construction Norway 2,253 2,133 7,408 6,070 77 41 3 74
NCC Roads 3,416 3,354 11,999 12,211 106 120 406 417
NCC Housing 4,670 4,432 9,030 8,612 483 573 605 835
NCC Property Development 3,443 1,095 4,811 2,847 475 214 713 295
Total 23,118
23,118
21,393
21,393
65,003 64,889 1,496 1,373 2,700 2,710
Other items and eliminations -2,044 -2,323 -7,180 -7,662 51 -41 -21 -192
Group 21,073
21,073
19,069
19,069
57,823 57,227 1,547 1,332 2,679 2,519

NCC's Construction units

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Demand in the Nordic construction market is recovering slowly. For 2014, NCC expects the Nordic construction market to grow slightly. The strongest performance is expected in the Norwegian and Swedish markets, while the trend will be weaker in Finland where there are concerns about the GDP trend.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received by all construction units totaled SEK 10,146 M (11,197). Orders received by NCC Construction Sweden declined in the other buildings segment, due mainly to a weaker-than-expected market and the fact that a large order was received in the year-earlier period. NCC Construction Norway reported healthy orders in the civil engineering and other buildings segments. The total order backlog declined SEK 1,171 M during the quarter to SEK 32,652 M, primarily due to NCC Construction Sweden. Changes in exchange rates increased the order backlog by SEK 204 M during the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales were lower, primarily for NCC Construction Sweden but also for NCC Construction Finland. At the same time, net sales were higher for NCC Construction in Denmark and Norway. In total, sales for NCC's Construction units declined to SEK 11,589 M (12,511).

OPERATING PROFIT

Earnings for NCC Construction Norway were positively impacted by higher production, combined with a number of positive adjustments of project forecasts. Earnings for NCC Construction Sweden declined, mainly due to a

reduction in volume. In total, operating profit amounted to SEK 432 M (467) for the construction units.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2013

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received for the construction units declined yearon-year to SEK 38,866 M (39,433). Orders received were lower for NCC's Construction units in Sweden and Norway. Orders received were higher during the year for projects in the other buildings segment. A major project in the other buildings segment in NCC Construction Denmark also contributed to the increase. All segments in Denmark reported higher orders received during the year.

NET SALES

Sales in NCC's Construction units totaled SEK 39,164 M (41,218). The change was primarily due to lower sales in NCC Construction Sweden, which was offset by higher sales in NCC Construction Norway and NCC Construction Denmark. Sales in NCC Construction Finland were on a par with the year-earlier period.

OPERATING PROFIT

In total, operating profit amounted to SEK 975 M (1,165). The earnings decline was primarily due to lower volumes in NCC Construction Sweden and lower earnings in NCC Construction Norway resulting from impairment losses on projects during the year. The recovery in the Swedish market was weaker and arrived later than anticipated.

2013 2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden
Orders received 5,205 6,767 20,348 21,483
Order backlog 16,211 17,378 16,211 17,378
Net sales 6,332 7,399 21,530 25,043
Operating profit/loss 243 325 637 801
Operating margin, % 3.8 4.4 3.0 3.2
NCC Construction Denmark
Orders received 1,370 1,458 4,929 3,288
Order backlog 4,447 2,924 4,447 2,924
Net sales 1,196 974 3,546 3,396
Operating profit/loss 67 48 208 189
Operating margin, % 5.6 4.9 5.9 5.6
NCC Construction Finland
Orders received 1,945 1,919 6,491 6,576
Order backlog 5,630 5,667 5,630 5,667
Net sales 1,808 2,005 6,680 6,709
Operating profit/loss 45 53 127 101
Operating margin, % 2.5 2.6 1.9 1.5
NCC Construction Norway
Orders received 1,626 1,053 7,098 8,086
Order backlog 6,364 7,265 6,364 7,265
Net sales 2,253 2,133 7,408 6,070
Operating profit/loss 77 41 3 74
Operating margin, % 3.4 1.9 0.0 1.2

NCC CONSTRUCTION DENMARK

ORDERS RECEIVED BY PROJECT SIZE FOR NCC'S CONSTRUCTION UNITS IN QUARTER 4

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG BY SEGMENT

Orders received Order backlog
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Civil engineering 3,137 3,441 14,344 14,648 10,817 10,961
Residential 3,400 3,570 8,964 9,286 8,609 8,635
Non-residential 3,794 4,252 15,715 15,338 13,415 13,542
Other items and eliminations -185 -66 -157 162 -189 96
Total 10,146
10,146
11,197
11,197
38,866 39,433 32,652 33,234

NCC CONSTRUCTION FINLAND

NCC Roads

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Fourth-quarter demand for asphalt was higher thanks to the mild weather. Demand for aggregates weakened, primarily in southwest Sweden and Finland. For 2014, NCC believes that a rise in construction will lead to higher demand for aggregates. The asphalt market also has potential for growth in 2014. The road services market is characterized by intense competition and stable demand.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

NET SALES

Net sales rose to SEK 3,416 M (3,354), due to higher asphalt volumes and increased prices for aggregates and asphalt.

OPERATING PROFIT

Earnings for the quarter declined year-on-year to SEK 106 M (120). The lower profit was mainly due to a number of road service projects in Sweden. The asphalt operations reported an excellent quarter. Higher volumes and enhanced efficiency resulted in a high margin for the asphalt operations. The margin for aggregates was higher but volumes were lower.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed declined for seasonal reasons by SEK 0.2 billion during the quarter to SEK 3.6 billion. The decline was lower than in the year-earlier period due to the late close of the season.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2013

NET SALES

Due to lower volumes, sales declined to SEK 11,999 M (12,211). The late start to the season caused by the long and cold winter early in the year resulted in lower volumes of aggregates and asphalt. This was partly offset by an increase in sales in road services compared with the yearearlier period.

OPERATING PROFIT

Earnings amounted to SEK 406 M (417) and were on a par with the preceding year, primarily due to the strong recovery in the asphalt operations during the second half of the year, which offset the weak trend in the first quarter. Earnings in the aggregates segment declined primarily due to lower volumes. Losses and weak margins in the road service operations were charged to earnings. A new organization has been appointed to enhance the efficiency of the operations.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose by SEK 0.5 billion compared with the year-end and totaled SEK 3.6 billion.

QUARTERLY DATA

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
NCC Roads
Orders received 3,001 2,836 12,311 11,807
Order backlog 4,598 4,250 4,598 4,250
Net sales 3,416 3,354 11,999 12,211
Operating profit/loss 106 120 406 417
Operating margin, % 3.1 3.6 3.4 3.4
Capital employed 3,557 3,049
Aggregates, tons 1) 7,287 7,709 27,395 29,657
Asphalt and paving, tons 1) 1,610 1,581 6,257 6,462

1) Sold volume

NCC Housing

MARKET PERFORMANCE

The most favorable market conditions currently exist in Germany and St. Petersburg. In Denmark, the market in Copenhagen has improved, while recovery in the rest of the country is slower. The markets in the Baltic countries improved during the quarter. Prices rose slightly in Sweden, but the market in Sweden was characterized by some caution and purchasing decisions are not made until construction is close to completion. The Finnish market declined during the quarter and was characterized by caution. In Norway, prices leveled out and sales take longer. NCC expects stable demand in all markets in 2014, except in Finland and Norway, which is more uncertain. Price levels are expected to remain essentially unchanged.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

HOUSING SALES AND HOUSING STARTS

A total of 1,112 (917) housing units were sold to private customers and 281 (651) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers increased in all markets except Norway and Finland. The largest increases were noted in St. Petersburg and Sweden. During the quarter, construction started on a total of 1,079 (1,468) housing units for private customers and 247 (536) housing units for the investor market. Robust sales facilitated a higher number of housing starts in Sweden. In Norway, no new housing units were started due to a cautious market. In St. Petersburg, start-ups were on a healthy level but lower than in the year-earlier period, when one major project started.

NET SALES

Net sales rose year-on-year mainly due to an increase in housing units being handed over and recognized in profit, but land sales also contributed. During the quarter, 1,454 (1,387) housing units for private customers and 511 (683) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit.

OPERATING PROFIT

Profit totaled SEK 483 M (573). Earnings for NCC Housing did not achieve the level of the year-earlier period, primarily due to lower earnings from land sales in Sweden and Denmark.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed declined SEK 0.7 billion during the

quarter to SEK 9.9 billion due to the completion and handing over of numerous housing units.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2013

HOUSING SALES AND CONSTRUCTION STARTS

A total of 3,747 (2,937) housing units were sold to private customers and 1,129 (1,395) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers increased in all markets except Norway and Finland. During the year, a total of 3,715 (3,196) housing units for private customers and 1,095 (1,328) for the investor market were started. Higher sales facilitated more starts. Germany, Denmark and St. Petersburg accounted for a major portion of the rise in housing units for private customers.

NET SALES

Net sales were higher year-on-year mainly due to increased revenues from housing sales to investors and land sales. During the period, 2,951 (2,845) housing units for private customers and 903 (998) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit.

OPERATING PROFIT

Profit totaled SEK 605 M (835). The margin from housing sales improved year-on-year. Profit during the year was negatively impacted by losses from the sale of rental units in Sweden, and land, impairment of land and restructuring costs in Sweden, as well as higher expenses caused by increased project volume.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed totaled SEK 9.9 billion, down SEK 0.1 billion compared with year-end 2012. Higher tied-up capital from several ongoing housing units was offset by a reduced land portfolio in non-priority areas.

QUARTERLY DATA

2013 2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Housing
Orders received 3,247 3,455 10,921 9,380
Order backlog 14,200 11,932 14,200 11,932
Net sales 4,670 4,432 9,030 8,612
Operating profit/loss 483 573 605 835
Operating margin, % 10.3 12.9 6.7 9.7
Capital employed 9,856 9,976

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Sweden Denmark Finland Baltic region
Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Building rights, end of period 11,200 12,800 11,200 12,800 900 1,400 900 1,400 9,700 9,200 9,700 9,200 2,200 2,300 2,200 2,300
Of which development rights on options 3,200 3,500 3,200 3,500 0 0 0 0 6,600 6,000 6,600 6,000 0 0 0 0
Housing development to private customers
Housing starts, during the period 306 44 681 690 60 105 263 167 257 346 656 728 0 45 137 118
Housing units sold, during the period 297 210 854 702 78 63 269 121 243 251 719 736 51 33 176 103
Housing units under construction, end of period 1,154 1,263 1,154 1,263 346 159 346 159 656 810 656 810 123 118 123 118
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of
56 43 56 43 63 29 63 29 36 47 36 47 13 13 13 13
period % 41 44 41 44 55 33 55 33 42 44 42 44 62 47 62 47
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period
Completed, not profit recognized housing units,
267 364 713 701 21 56 92 110 388 401 859 939 45 18 165 94
end of period 1) 154 77 154 77 24 40 24 40 103 152 103 152 42 75 42 75
Housing units for sale (ongoing and completed), at
end of period
626 799 626 799 148 153 148 153 522 585 522 585 139 178 139 178
Housing development to the investor market
Housing starts, during the period
-6 0 288 142 0 0 0 0 183 295 447 594 0 0 0 0
Housing units sold, during the period 28 115 322 139 0 0 0 0 183 295 447 594 0 0 0 0
Housing units under construction, end of period2) 315 85 315 85 0 0 0 0 636 653 636 653 0 0 0 0
Sales rate units under construction, end of period % 91 28 91 28 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 0 0 0 0
Completion rate units under construction, end of
period % 17 80 17 80 0 0 0 0 51 43 51 43 0 0 0 0
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period
Completed, not profit recognized housing units,
34 115 58 115 0 0 0 0 183 295 447 594 0 0 0 0
end of period 3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
St. Petersburg Petersburg Norway
Norway
Germany
Germany
Group
Group
Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Building rights, end of period 3,900 4,700 3,900 4,700 1,900 1,600 1,900 1,600 3,400 3,000 3,400 3,000 33,200 35,000 33,200 35,000
Of which development rights on options 0 0 0 0 500 500 500 500 2,900 1,300 2,900 1,300 13,200 11,300 13,200 11,300
Housing development to private customers
Housing starts, during the period 295
219
651
111
935
782
651
496
0 118 25 174 161 159 1,018 668 1,079 1,468 3,715 3
,196
Housing units sold, during the period 219 111 782 496 10 54 67 144 214 195 880 635 1,112 917 3,747 2,937
Housing units under construction, end of period 1,586 1,302 1,586 1,302 192 262 192 262 774 477 774 477 4,831 4,391 4,831 4,391
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of
41 38 41 38 52 52 52 52 54 53 54 53 47 43 47 43
period % 49 49 49 49 77 43 77 43 55 58 55 58 49 47 49 47
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 228 88 306 98 9 30 102 207 496 430 714 696 1,454 1,387 2,951 2,845
Completed, not profit recognized housing units,
end of period 1) 356 11 356 11 9 16 9 16 29 22 29 22 717 393 717 393
Housing units for sale (ongoing and completed), at
end of period 966 813 966 813 100 142 100 142 383 245 383 245 2,884 2,915 2,884 2,915
Housing development to the investor market
Housing starts, during the period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 70 241 360 576 247 536 1,095 1,328
Housing units sold, during the period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 70 241 360 646 281 651 1,129 1,395
Housing units under construction, end of period2) 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 601 632 601 632 1,552 1,377 1,552 1,377
Sales rate units under construction, end of period % 0 100 0 100 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 98 96 98 96
Completion rate units under construction, end of
period % 0 100 0 100 0 0 0 0 34 31 34 31 38 40 38 40
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 0 59 7 59 0 0 0 16 294 214 391 214 511 683 903 998
Completed, not profit recognized housing units,
end of period 3)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1) Of the completed, not profit recognized housing units by the end of the period 375 (13) where sold.

2) Of the total number of housing units under construction to the investor market, 1,552 (1,377), 636 (653) has already been profit-recognized and 916 (724) remains to be profit-recognized.

3) Of the completed, not profit recognized housing units to the investor market by the end of the period 0 (0) where sold.

The diagram shows the scheduled completion date and the proportion of sold housing units under construction for private customers (both sold housing units and those that are for sale). Profit from housing projects sold to private customers is recognized on the date they are handed over.

NCC Property Development

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Lower transaction volumes characterized the property market in 2013. Modern and "green" properties with stable tenants in prime locations are in demand. In the leasing market, demand is favorable and vacancies are stable, except in Finland where demand in the office rental market is weaker. NCC believes that the expected GDP growth will have a positive effect on the Nordic property market in 2014 and the Swedish market has the best prospects for growth.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

PROPERTY PROJECTS

Eight project sales were recognized in profit during the quarter. The office and commercial properties, Torsplan and Triangeln, in Sweden, Plaza Halo office project in Finland and Østensjøveien 27 in Norway; the retail projects Birsta, phase 1 and Eslöv phase 1 in Sweden, as well as Herredscentret I and II in Denmark. During the quarter, part of the Kolding Retailpark II shopping center in Denmark was also recognized in profit.

The office project Plaza Tuike in Finland was sold during the quarter and will be recognized in profit in the first quarter of 2014. For information on future profit recognition of projects, refer to the table on the following page.

At the end of the quarter, 17 (23) projects were either ongoing or completed but yet to be recognized in profit. Six of these have been sold. The costs incurred in all projects totaled SEK 3.0 billion (3.3), a completion rate of 60 (55) percent. During the quarter, 35,900 (18,000) square meters were leased. The leasing rate was 74 (68) percent.

NET SALES

Net sales were higher year-on-year and the eight projects that were recognized in profit accounted for the largest portion of sales. Five projects were recognized in profit in the year-earlier period.

OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit was higher than in the year-earlier period and amounted to SEK 475 M (214). Sales of land and

earnings from earlier sales also contributed to earnings. The operating net was SEK 11 M (18).

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed declined SEK 2.1 billion during the quarter to SEK 4.0 billion, mainly due to project sales.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2013

PROPERTY PROJECTS

A total of 11 (9) projects were recognized in profit: five in Sweden, three in Denmark, two in Finland and one in Norway. Construction was started on five projects, of which two in Finland, one in Norway, one in Sweden and one in Denmark. Leases were signed for 120,100 square meters (76,400) during the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales increased year-on-year to SEK 4,811 M (2,847). Most of the net sales in the period derived from the projects recognized in profit during the fourth quarter.

OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit increased year-on-year to SEK 713 M (295). Eleven projects were recognized in profit during the period. Earnings from sales of land and from earlier sales also contributed to the positive result. The operating net for the period was SEK 68 M (36).

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed declined SEK 1.0 billion during the quarter to SEK 4.0 billion. The decline was primarily attributable to project sales in the fourth quarter.

QUARTERLY DATA

2013 2012 2013 2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Property Development
Net sales 3,443 1,095 4,811 2,847
Operating profit/loss 475 214 713 295
Capital employed 3,991 4,989
Sold, estimated Completion Leasable Letting
Project
Project
Type City recognition in profit ratio, % area, m2 ratio, %
Ullevi Park 4 Office Gothenburg 26 20,200 100
Total Sweden 26
26
20,200
20,200
100
CH Zenit 4.1 Office Aarhus 90 2,800 23
Kolding Retailpark II Retail Kolding 79 4,700 68
Lyngby Retail Lyngby 99 2,300 100
Portlandsilos Office Copenhagen Q3, 2014 77 12,800 50
Roskildevej Retail Taastrup 98 4,000 51
Viborg Retail II + III Retail Viborg 95 3,200 69
Gladsaxe Company House Office Copenhagen Q1, 2015 39 14,800 71
Total Denmark 72
72
44,600
44,600
63
Aitio 1 Vivaldi Office Helsinki 99 6,200 63
Alberga C Office Espoo Q1, 2014 96 5,400 82
Lielahti Center Retail Tampere Q2, 2014 63 13,300 75
Matinkylä 2) Retail/Office Espoo 23 12,000 20
Plaza Tuike Office Vantaa Q1, 2014 95 5,400 82
Tavastehus Centrum Retail Hämeenlinna Q4, 2014 74 26,200 84
Vallila Retail/Office Helsinki 72 5,000 100
Total Finland 65
65
73,500
73,500
68
Lysaker Polaris 1 Office Oslo 37 19,500 72
Stavanger Business Park 1 Office Stavanger 92 9,200 100
Total Norway 53
53
28,700
28,700
80
Total 60
60
167,000167,000
167,000
74

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2013 1)

1) The table refers to ongoing or completed property projects that have not yet been recognized as revenue. In addition to these projects, NCC also focuses on rental (rental guarantees / additional purchase) in eight previously sold and revenue recognized property projects.

2) The project covers approximately 25,000 square meters of leasable area and isimplemented together with Citycon, a Finnish listed real estate company, in a jointly owned company. The data in the table refer to NCC's share of the project.

Consolidated income statement

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 21,073 19,069 57,823 57,227
Production costs Note 2,3 -18,674 -16,862 -52,027 -51,731
Gross profit 2,400
2,400
2,208
2,208
5,796 5,495
Selling and administrative expenses Note 2 -852 -881 -3,130 -2,988
Result from sales of owner-occupied properties 4 4 6 3
Impairment losses and reversal
of impairment losses, fixed assets Note 3 7 -2
Result from sales of Group companies -1 6
Result from participations in associated companies -5 3 1 5
Operating profit/loss 1,547
1,547
1,332
1,332
2,679 2,519
Financial income 63 45 165 141
Financial expense -138 -119 -444 -382
Net financial items -75
-75
-74
-74
-279 -241
Profit/loss after financial items 1,472
1,472
1,258
1,258
2,400 2,277
Tax on net profit/loss for the period -241 -129 -411 -367
Net profit/loss for the period 1,231
1,231
1,130
1,130
1,989 1,910
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 1,229 1,127 1,986 1,905
Non-controlling interests 3 3 3 5
Net profit/loss for the period 1,231
1,231
1,130
1,130
1,989 1,910
Earnings per share
Before dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 11.39 10.43 18.40 17.62
After dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 11.39 10.43 18.40 17.62
Number of shares, millions
Total number of issued shares 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Average number of shares outstanding before
dillution during the period 107.8 108.0 107.9 108.2
Average number of shares after dilution 107.8 108.0 107.9 108.2
Number of shares outstanding before dilution at the end of the period 107.8 108.0 107.8 108.0

Comparative figures have been recalculated to comply with a new accounting policy according to IAS 19, refer to page 15.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Net profit/loss for the period 1,231
1,231
1,130
1,130
1,989 1,910
Items that have been recycled or should be recycled to net profit/loss for the period
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 61 61 -79
Change in hedging/fair value reserve -28 -27 -18 37
Cash flow hedges -10 19 -20
Income tax relating to items that have been or should be recycled to net profit/loss for the period 8 5 -7
31 39 1 -69
Items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plans 36 -13 187 -137
Income tax relating to items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period -9 -62 -41 -27
27 -75 146 -164
Other comprehensive income 58 -36 147 -233
Total comprehensive income 1,289
1,289
1,094
1,094
2,135 1,677
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 1,286 1,091 2,132 1,672
Non-controlling interests 3 3 3 5
Total comprehensive income 1,289
1,289
1,094
1,094
2,135 1,677

Consolidated balance sheet

2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Dec. 31
Dec. 31
Dec. 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 1,802 1,827
Other intangible assets 267 204
Owner-occupied properties 704 662
Machinery and equipment 2,502 2,395
Other long-term holdnings of securities 141 167
Long-term receivables Note 5 247 230
Deferred tax assets 249 385
Total fixed assets Note 7 5,910
5,910
5,870
5,870
Current assets
Property projects Note 4 5,251 5,321
Housing projects Note 4 12,625 11,738
Materials and inventories 673 655
Tax receivables 92 54
Accounts receivable 7,377 7,725
Worked-up, non-invoiced revenues 918 782
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,325 1,544
Other receivables Note 5 932 1,223
Short-term investments1) Note 5 143 168
Cash and cash equivalents Note 5 3,548 2,634
Total current assets Note 7 32,883
32,883
31,844
31,844
TOTAL ASSETS 38,793
38,793
37,713
37,713
EQUITY
Share capital 867 867
Other capital contributions 1,844 1,844
Reserves -206 -207
Profit brought forward, including current-year profit 6,152 5,130
Shareholders´ equity 8,658
8,658
7,634
7,634
Non-controlling interests 17 15
Total shareholders´ equity 8,675
8,675
7,649
7,649
LIABILITIES
Long-term liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 7,029 7,102
Other long-term liabilities 299 841
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 125 393
Deferred tax liabilities 414 436
Other provisions Note 5 2,070 2,435
Total long-term liabilities Note 7 9,937
9,937
11,208
11,208
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 2,515 2,141
Accounts payable 4,096 4,659
Tax liabilities 58 122
Invoiced revenues not worked-up 4,264 4,241
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 3,888 3,748
Other current liabilities 5,360 3,945
Total current liabilities Note 7 20,181
20,181
18,856
18,856
Total liabilities 30,118
30,118
30,063
30,063
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 38,793
38,793
37,713
37,713
ASSETS PLEDGED 1,482
1,482
1,344
CONTINGENT LIABLITIES 2,261
2,261
1,446

1) Includes short-term investments with maturities exceeding three months at the acquisition date, see also cash-flow statement.

Changes in shareholders' equity, Group

Dec. 31, 2013
Total Total
Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´ Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´
SEK M equity interests equity equity interests equity
Opening balance, January 1
balance,
1
7,634
7,634
15 7,649 8,286 11 8,297
Adjustment for changed accounting principle -1,186 -1,186
Adjusted opening balance, January 1 7,634 15 7,649 7,100 11 7,111
Total comprehensive income 2,132 3 2,135 1,672 5 1,677
Transactions with non-controlling interests
Acqusition of non-controlling interests -7 -7
Dividends -1,080 -1 -1,081 -1,084 -1 -1,085
Acquisition/sale of treasury shares -28 -28 -56 -56
Performance based incentive program 6 6 2 2
Closing balance 8,658
8,658
17
17
8,675 7,634 15 7,649

Comparative figures have been recalculated to comply with a new accounting policy according to IAS 19, refer to page 15.

If previous accounting policies for pensions under IAS 19 had been applied, the equity would have been SEK 1,061 M higher and net debt SEK 125 M lower at December 31st 2013.

Consolidated cash-flow statement, condensed

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/loss after financial items 1,472 1,258 2,400 2,277
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow 197 287 359 548
Taxes paid -38 -68 -438 -367
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working
capital 1,631
1,631
1,476
1,476
2,321 2,458
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Divestment of property projects 3,150 725 4,170 1,764
Gross investments in property projects -1,546 -714 -3,890 -2,692
Divestment of housing projects 3,605 3,601 7,067 6,951
Gross investments in housing projects -2,405 -2,675 -7,912 -8,997
Other changes in working capital 88 836 775 489
Cash flow from changes in working capital 2,893
2,893
1,772
1,772
211 -2,484
Cash flow from operating activities 4,523
4,523
3,248
3,248
2,532 -26
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of building and land 6 8 9 30
Increase (-) from investing activities -289 -275 -880 -936
Cash flow from investing activities -283
-283
-267
-267
-870 -906
CASH FLOW BEFORE FINANCING 4,240
4,240
2,981
2,981
1,661 -932
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow from financing activities -2,118 -1,454 -741 2,774
CASH FLOW DURING THE PERIOD 2,122
2,122
1,527
1,527
920 1,842
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,422 1,103 2,634 796
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4 5 -6 -4
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 3,548
3,548
2,634
2,634
3,548
3,548
2,634
2,634
Short-term investments due later than three months 143 168 143 168
Total liquid assets 3,691
3,691
2,802
2,802
3,691 2,802

Notes

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report has been compiled pursuant to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim report has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations of prevailing accounting standards issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as approved by the EU. Changes have occurred in the recognition of employee benefits, for which the revised IAS 19 has been applied since January 1, 2013. Comparative figures for 2012 have been recalculated. In brief, the amendment of IAS 19 entails that the opportunity to utilize the corridor method has been discontinued whereby actuarial gains and losses that arise must be recognized directly against Other comprehensive

income in the period they arise. Furthermore, the return on plan assets must be calculated using the same rate as the discount rate for the pension commitment. The interest-rate component in the pension commitment and the anticipated return on plan assets are now recognized in net financial items. For the effects of the new accounting policies, refer to the pro-forma report on NCC's website. Certain changes also occurred in the presentation of Other comprehensive income.

In other respects, the interim report has been prepared pursuant to the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2012 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 60- 67).

NOTE 2. DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Other intangible assets -12 -8 -36 -24
Owner-occupied properties -8 -7 -26 -28
Machinery and equipment -178 -157 -641 -579
Total depreciation -198
-198
-171
-171
-703 -631

NOTE 3. IMPAIRMENT LOSSES AND REVERSED IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
-1 -23 -1
-2 -2 -41
-1 7 -1
-1
-1 -1 -17 -44

Impairment losses in housing projects and property projects are recognized in operation profit/loss.

NOTE 4. SPECIFICATION OF PROPERTY PROJECTS AND HOUSING PROJECTS

2013
2013
2012
SEK M Dec. 31
Dec. 31
Dec. 31
Properties held for future development 2,224 2,183
Ongoing property projects 1,996 2,675
Completed property projects 1,031 462
Total property development projects 5,251
5,251
5,321
5,321
Properties held for future development 4,865 5,453
Capitalized developing costs 1,321 1,265
Ongoing proprietary housing projects 5,303 4,180
Unsold completed housing units 1,136 840
Total housing projects 12,625
12,625
11,738
11,738

NOTE 5. SPECIFICATION OF NET INDEBTEDNESS

2013
2013
2012
SEK M Dec. 31
31
Dec. 31
Long-term interest-bearing receivables 230 263
Current interest-bearing receivables 237 272
Cash and bank balances 3,548 2,634
Total interest-bearing receivables, cash and cash equivalents 4,014
4,014
3,169
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 7,029 7,102
Pensions and similar obligations 125 393
Current interest-bearing liabilities 2,515 2,141
Total interest-bearing liabilities 9,670 9,636
Net indebtedness 5,656
5,656
6,467
whereof net debt in ongoing projects in Swedish tenant-owners'
associations and Finnish housing companies
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,750 2,232
Cash and bank balances 36 51
Net indebtedness 1,714 2,181

NOTE 6. SEGMENT REPORTING

Other items
NCC
and
NCC
NCC
Property
Segment
eliminations1)
January - December 2013
Sweden Denmark
Finland Norway
Roads
Housing
Development
total
Group
Net sales, external
19,129
2,857
4,134
6,752
11,177
9,026
4,746
57,821
2
57,823
Net sales, internal
2,401
688
2,546
656
822
4
65
7,182
-7,182
Net sales, total
21,530
3,546
6,680
7,408
11,999
9,030
4,811
65,003
-7,180
57,823
Operating profit
637
208
127
3
406
605
713
2,700
-21
2,679
Net financial items
-279
Profit/loss after financial items
2,400
NCC Construction
Other items
NCC
and
NCC
NCC
Property
Segment
eliminations 2)
October - December 2013
Sweden Denmark
Finland Norway
Roads
Housing
Development
total
Group
Net sales, external
5,685
914
1,174
2,075
3,131
4,669
3,426
21,072
2
21,073
Net sales, internal
647
282
634
179
286
2
17
2,046
-2,046
Net sales, total
6,332
1,196
1,808
2,253
3,416
4,670
3,443
23,118
-2,044
21,073
Operating profit
243
67
45
77
106
483
475
1,496
51
1,547
Net financial items
-75
Profit/loss after financial items
1,472
NCC Construction
Other items
NCC
and
NCC
NCC
Property
Segment
eliminations1)
Sweden Denmark
Finland Norway
Roads
Housing
Development
total
Group
January - December 2012
Net sales, external
22,080
2,849
4,029
5,510
11,360
8,609
2,783
57,220
6
57,227
Net sales, internal
2,963
547
2,680
560
851
2
65
7,670
-7,670
Net sales, total
25,043
3,396
6,709
6,070
12,211
8,612
2,847
64,889
-7,662
57,227
Operating profit
801
189
101
74
417
835
295
2,710
-192
2,519
Net financial items
-241
Profit/loss after financial items
2,277
NCC Construction
Other items
NCC
and
NCC
NCC
Property
Segment
eliminations 2)
Sweden Denmark
Finland Norway
Roads
Housing
Development
total
Group
October - December 2012
Net sales, external
6,553
856
1,210
1,959
2,981
4,432
1,077
19,069
19,069
Net sales, internal
846
119
795
174
372
18
2,323
-2,323
Net sales, total
7,399
974
2,005
2,133
3,354
4,432
1,095
21,393
-2,323
19,069
Operating profit
325
48
53
41
120
573
214
1,373
-41
1,332
Net financial items
-74
Profit/loss after financial items
1,258

1) The figures for the full year include among others NCC´s head office, results from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an expense of SEK 36 M (expense: 66). Eliminations of internal profits amount to an income of SEK 66 M (expense: 16) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions) amount to an expense of SEK 51 M (expense: 110).

2) The quarter includes among others NCC's head office, results from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an expense of SEK 27 M (expense: 32). Furthermore elimination of internal profits are included, an income of SEK 87 M (income: 41) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions), an expense of SEK 9 M (expense: 50).

NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the tables below, disclosures are made concerning how the fair value of financial instruments that are continuously measured at fair value in NCC's balance sheet has been determined. When determining fair value, assets are divided into the three levels described below. No transfers were made between the levels during the period.

In level 1, measurement is in accordance with prices quoted on an active market for the same instruments. Derivatives in level 2 comprise currency-forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest-rate swaps for both retail and hedging purposes. Fair-value measurement of currency-forward contracts and cross-currency swaps is based on published forward rates in an active market. The measurement of interest-rate swaps is based on forward interest rates prepared on the basis of observable yield curves. Discounting has no significant impact on the measurement of derivatives in level 2. NCC has no financial instruments in level 3.

SEK M Dec. 31 2013
2013
Dec. 31 2012
Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit
and loss
Securities held for trading 21 21 84 84
Derivative instruments held for trading 93 93 26 26
Derivative instruments used for hedging purposes 14 14 11 11
Total assets 21 107 128 84 37 121
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit
and loss
Derivative instruments held for trading 28 28 41 41
Derivative instruments used for hedging purposes 67 67 69 69
Total liabilities 0 95 95 0 110 110
SEK M Dec. 31 2013 2013 Dec. 31 2012
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
amount value amount value
Long-term holdings of securities held to maturity 109 112 136 142
Short-term investments held to maturity 122 122 84 85
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 7,029 7,094 7,102 7,121
Current interest-bearing liabilities 2,515 2,517 2,141 2,141

It is estimated that the fair value of the following financial assets and liabilities matches the carrying amount: Accounts receivables and other receivables

Other current receivables

Cash and other cash and cash equivalents

Accounts payable and other liabilities

Other assets and liabilities recognized for sale.

NOTE 8. OFFSETTING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NCC has binding netting arrangements (ISDA

agreements) with all counterparties for derivative trading, whereby NCC can offset receivables and liabilities should

a counterparty become insolvent or in another event. The following table sets out the gross financial assets and liabilities recognized and the amounts available for offsetting.

SEK M Dec. 31, 2013
Dec.
2013 Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Financial Financial Financial
assets liabilities assets liabilities
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet 107 95 37 110
Amounts included in an offset agreement -61 -61 -17 -17
Net amounts after amounts included in an offset agreement 46 34 20 93

Parent Company

MOST RECENT QUARTER, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2013

Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 3,243 M (4,826).Compared with the quarter, income recognition in the year-earlier period was higher. Income recognition occurs when projects have been completed. Profit after financial items totaled SEK 352 M (364).

FULL YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY–DECEMBER 2013

Invoicing for the Parent Company totaled SEK 23,357 M (25,763). Profit after financial items was SEK 1,723 M (1,556). Income recognition was lower and dividends from subsidiaries higher during 2013. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are completed. The average number of employees was 7,173 (7,220).

Parent Company income statement

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 3,243 4,826 23,357 25,763
Production costs -2,540 -4,126 -21,341 -23,296
Gross profit 703
703
700
700
2,016 2,467
Selling and administrative expenses -392 -380 -1,464 -1,412
Operating profit 311
311
320
320
553 1,055
Result from financial investment
Result from participations in Group companies 95 69 1,308 524
Result from participations in associated companies -3 14 -2 13
Result from financial current assets 30 37 124 188
Interest expense and similar items -81 -76 -260 -223
Result after financial items 352
352
364
364
1,723 1,556
Appropriations 672 -46 672 -46
Tax on net profit for the period -175 -31 -240 -289
Net profit for the period 849
849
288
288
2,155 1,221

Parent Company statement of comprehensive income

2013
2013
2012 2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Net profit for the period 849 288 2,155 1,221
Total comprehensive income during the year 849
849
288
288
2,155 1,221

Parent Company balance sheet, condensed

2013
2013
2012
SEK M Note 1 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 75 35
Total intangible fixed assets 75 35
Tangible fixed assets 91 109
Financial fixed assets 6,624 6,487
Total fixed assets 6,790
6,790
6,631
Housing projects 505 315
Materials and inventories 52 35
Current receivables 5,822 6,194
Short term investments 7,100 5,725
Cash and bank balances 705 1,259
Total current assets 14,184
14,184
13,529
13,529
TOTAL ASSETS 20,974
20,974
20,160
SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders´ equity 7,432 6,376
Untaxed reserves 392 739
Provisions 688 876
Long term liabilities 2,571 2,701
Current liabilities 9,891 9,467
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 20,974
20,974
20,160
20,160
Assets pledged 0 12
Contingent liabilities 23,017
23,017
19,032
19,032

Notes to the Parent Company's income statement and balance sheet

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Parent Company has prepared its interim report pursuant to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.

The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2012 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 60-67).

Significant risks and uncertainties

GROUP

An account of the risks to which NCC may be exposed is presented in the 2012 Annual Report (pages 46-48). This description remains relevant.

PARENT COMPANY

Significant risks and uncertainties for the Parent Company are identical to those of the Group.

Related-party transactions

The companies related to the Parent Company are the Nordstjernan Group, the Axel Johnson Group and NCC's subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures. The Parent Company's related-party transactions were of a production character. Related-company sales during the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 6 M (4) and purchases to SEK 124 M (134). For full-year, sales amounted to SEK 15 M (29) and purchases to SEK 441 M (534). The transactions were conducted on normal market terms.

Information to shareholders

REPURCHASE OF SHARES NCC AB holds 592,500 Series B treasury shares to meet its obligations pursuant to LTI 2012 and LTI 2013.

Other significant events

NEW ORGANIZATION FOR NCC ROADS NCC introduced a Nordic organization with increased customer focus for the NCC Roads business area. This has resulted in a pan-Nordic organization with a focus on NCC's customer offerings. The new organization, which came into effect on January 1, 2014, comprises three divisions: aggregates, asphalt and road services.

NEW ORGANIZATION FOR NCC CONSTRUCTION SWEDEN More distinct specialization combined with a strong local presence will enhance the efficiency of the NCC Construction Sweden business area in specific market segments. The business area has implemented an organizational change to enhance the efficiency of its market and production-development activities. Under the new organization, the geographic regions will be replaced by the Buildings, Housing, Civil Engineering, General Construction and Land and Industrial Construction segments. The new organization came into effect on January 1, 2014.

Proposed dividend

The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 12.00 (10.00) per share, divided between two payment occasions. Proposal for the record date for the first payment of SEK 6.00 is April 7, 2014 and October 28, 2014 has been proposed for the second payment of SEK 6.00.

Annual General Meeting

NCC's Annual General Meeting will be held at Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel, Royal's entrance hall on Stallgatan 6 in Stockholm, on April 2, 2014. The Meeting will open at 4:30 p.m. A notice convening the Annual General Meeting will be published in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar, and will be posted on NCC's website www.ncc.se on February 25. Confirmation of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting will be announced in Dagens Nyheter and Svenska Dagbladet on the same date. Motions for resolution by the Annual General Meeting from the Board and the Nomination Committee will be available on the website, where it will also be possible to register for the Meeting.

Nomination Committee's proposal to the Annual General Meeting

The Nomination Committee proposes that the Board of Directors, insofar as it is elected by the Annual General Meeting, shall comprise seven ordinary members with no deputy members. Antonia Ax:son Johnson has declined reelection after 15 years as a member.

The Nomination Committee proposes the re-election of the current members: Tomas Billing (member since 1999, Chairman since 2001), Ulla Litzén (member since 2008), Christoph Vitzthum (member since 2010), Olof Johansson (member since 2012) and Sven-Olof Johansson (member since 2012). The Nomination Committee proposes the new election of Carina Edblad and Viveca Ax:son Johnson and that Tomas Billing be re-elected Chairman.

Carina Edblad, born in 1963, has a civil engineering degree from Chalmers Institute of Technology. Since 2011, she has been the President of Färdig Betong AB. Carina has 25 years of experience from Skanska AB and she has worked in all phases of the construction process. She has been Line Manager and Chief of Staff in various operations in the Nordic region. Shareholding in NCC: 0 shares.

Viveca Ax:son Johnson, born 1963, has been Chairman of Nordstjernan AB since 2007. She has 17 years of experience from various positions within the Nordstjernan Group. Viveca is also Board member of Rosti AB, Etac AB and Antti Ahlström Perilliset Oy. Shareholding in NCC: 74,000 Series B shares and 25,000 Series A shares and 44,000 Series B shares through private companies.

Olof Johansson, Sven-Olof Johansson, Ulla Litzén, Christoph Vitzthum and Carina Edblad are deemed independent in relation to the company, company management and major shareholders in the company. Tomas Billing and Viveca Ax:son Johnson are deemed dependent in relation to NCC's principal shareholder Nordstjernan, but independent in relation to the company and company management.

Ahead of the 2014 Annual General Meeting, NCC's Nomination Committee comprises Viveca Ax:son Johnson (Chairman of the Board of Nordstjernan AB), Marianne Nilsson (Executive Vice President of Swedbank Robur AB), and Johan Strandberg (Analyst at SEB Fonder), with Viveca Ax:son Johnson as Chairman. Tomas Billing, Chairman of the NCC Board of Directors, is a co-opted member of the Nomination Committee but has no voting right.

The Nomination Committee's other proposals will be presented in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting.

Reporting occasions in 2014

Annual General Meeting April 2, 2014 Interim report, Jan.-Mar. 2014 April 29, 2014 Interim report, Jan.-Jun. 2014 July 18, 2014 Interim report, Jan.-Sep. 2014 October 24, 2014

Signatures

Solna, January 30, 2014

Peter Wågström President and CEO

Reporting by geographical market

January - December

January - December Average numbers
Orders received Order backlog Net sales EBIT of employees Capital employed
SEK M
SEK M
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 20
12
Sweden 27,560 28,659 22,366 23,236 30,547 31,338 1,648 1,511 9,988 10,060 7,382 8,287
Denmark 7,683 5,571 5,995 3,586 5,671 6,721 239 297 2,114 2,239 3,847 3,478
Finland 7,381 7,461 6,514 6,883 8,181 8,261 267 343 2,786 2,810 3,039 2,708
Norway 9,691 10,425 7,641 8,397 10,172 8,590 198 143 2,418 2,090 3,453 3,557
Germany 3,255 2,664 3,256 2,402 2,508 2,140 229 159 686 650 877 985
St. Petersburg 1,290 912 1,800 1,253 633 500 108 80 356 314 779 903
The Baltic countries 118 68 89 77 111 73 -11 -20 12 12 527 533

The Baltic Construction units are reported by Construction Finland

Comparative figures have been recalculated to comply with a new accounting policy according to IAS 19, refer to page 15.

Quarterly review

2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011
Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec.
Financial statements, SEK M
Net sales 21,073 13,129 13,535 10,084 19,069 13,765 13,733 10,659 18,119
Operating profit/loss 1,547 823 526 -217 1,332 814 512 -139 1,140
Profit/loss after net financial items 1,472 748 457 -276 1,258 742 451 -173 1,080
Profit/loss for the period 1,229 611 362 -215 1,127 569 343 -131 768
Cash flow, SEK M
Cash flow from operating activities 4,523 -43 -1,191 -758 3,248 -245 -1,928 -1,101 952
Cash flow from investing activities -283 -185 -211 -192 -267 -247 -251 -141 -246
Cash flow before financing 4,240 -227 -1,402 -950 2,981 -492 -2,179 -1,242 706
Cash flow from financing activities -2,118 460 812 105 -1,454 476 2,046 1,706 -948
Net debt 5,656 9,893 9,722 7,250 6,467 9,430 8,979 5,493 3,960
Order status, SEK M
Orders received 14,363 13,143 17,798 11,675 15,423 13,160 15,453 11,723 14,932
Order backlog 47,638 51,065 52,079 46,917 45,833 48,548 49,116 47,899 46,314
Personnel
Average number of employees 18,360 17,274 16,706 15,861 18,175 17,950 16,844 16,240 17,459

Summary of key figures

2013 20127) 2013 2012 7) 2012 2011 2010 2009
Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec Jan.-Dec Jan.-Dec Jan.-Dec Jan.-Dec Jan.-Dec Jan.-Dec
Profitability ratios
Return on shareholders equity, % 1) 26 28 26 28 23 17 20 25
Return on capital employed, % 1) 15 17 15 17 15 16 19 17
Financial ratios at period-end
Interest-coverage ratio, % 1) 6.4 7.0 6.4 7.0 6.5 7.4 5.3 5.0
Equity/asset ratio, % 22 20 22 20 23 25 26 23
Interest bearing liabilities/total assets, % 25 26 25 26 24 17 14 15
Net debt, SEK M 5,656 6,467 5,656 6,467 6,061 3,960 431 1,784
Debt/equity ratio, times 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.2
Capital employed at period end, SEK M 18,345 17,285 18,345 17,285 18,241 13,739 12,390 12,217
Capital employed, average 1) 18,005 15,755 18,005 15,755 16,632 13,101 12,033 15,389
Capital turnover rate, times 3.2 3.6 3.2 3.6 3.4 4.0 4.1 3.6
Share of risk-bearing capital, % 23 21 23 21 25 27 28 25
Average interest rate, % 5) 3.3 3.6 3.3 3.6 3.6 4.2 4.6 4.5
Average period of fixed interest, years 5) 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.1 0.8 1.5 1.8
Average interest rate, % 6) 2.7 2.4 2.7 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.3
Average period of fixed interest, years 6) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Per share data
Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK 11.39 10.43 18.40 17.62 17.51 12.08 14.05 15.26
Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK 11.39 10.43 18.40 17.62 17.51 12.08 14.05 15.26
Cash flow from operating activities, before dilution, SEK 41.94 30.07 23.46 -0.24 -0.24 -14.27 22.35 59.39
Cash flow from operating activities, after dilution, SEK 39.32 27.60 15.40 -8.61 -8.61 -22.17 17.84 54.96
P/E ratio 1) 11 8 11 8 8 10 11 8
Dividend, ordinary, SEK 8) 12.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6.00
Dividend yield, % 5.7 7.3 7.3 8.3 6.8 5.1
Shareholders' equity before dilution, SEK 80.24 70.58 80.24 70.58 82.97 76.41 74.81 68.91
Shareholders' equity after dilution, SEK 80.24 70.58 80.24 70.58 82.97 76.41 74.80 68.90
Share price/shareholders' equity, % 262 193 262 193 164 158 198 172
Share price at period-end, NCC B, SEK 209.90 136.20 209.90 136.20 136.20 121.00 147.80 118.25
Number of shares, millions
Total number of issued shares2) 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Treasury shares at period-end 0.6 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total number of shares outstanding at period-end before dilution 107.8 108.0 107.8 108.0 108.0 108.4 108.4 108.4
Average number of shares outstanding before dilution during the period 107.8 108.0 107.9 108.2 108.2 108.4 108.4 108.4
Market capitalization before dilution, SEK M 22,625 14,706 22,625 14,706 14,706 13,136 16,005 12,809
Financial objectives and dividend 2013 20127) 2012 2011 2010 2009 20093) 20083)
Return on shareholders equity, % 4) 26 28 23 17 20 25 18 27
Debt/equity ratio, times 5) 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.5

Dividend, ordinary, SEK 8) 12.00 10,00 10.00 10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4

1) Calculations are based on a 12 month average.

2) All shares issued by NCC are common shares.

3) The column is not recalculated according to IFRIC 15.

4) New objective as of 2010: < 1.5. Previous objective: <1.0. Return on shareholders equity, 20%.

5) Excluding liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' associations and Finnish housing companies and pensions obligations in accordance with IAS 19

6) Liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' association and Finnish housing companies. 7) The amounts are adjusted for change in accounting policy regarding IAS 19, see accounting policies p. 15

8) For 2013; Dividend motioned by the Board of Directors.

For definitions of key figuers, see p. 25 and Annual Report 2012, p. 113.

NCC in brief

VISION

NCC's vision is to be the leading company in the development of future environments for working, living and communication.

BUSINESS CONCEPT – RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE NCC develops and builds future environments for working, living and communication. Supported by its values, NCC and its customers jointly identify needsbased, cost-effective and high-quality solutions that generate added value for all of NCC's stakeholders and contribute to sustainable social development.

OBJECTIVE

NCC's overriding objective is to create value for its customers and shareholders. NCC aims to be a leading player in the markets in which it is active, to offer sustainable solutions and to be the customer's first choice.

FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES AND DIVIDEND POLICY

NCC aims to generate a healthy return to shareholders under financial stability. The return on equity after tax shall amount to 20 percent. The level for the return target is based on the margins that the various parts of the Group are expected to generate on a sustainable basis, and on capital requirements in relation to the prevailing business focus.

To ensure that the return target is not reached by taking financial risks, net indebtedness, defined as interestbearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing receivables, must never exceed 1.5 times shareholders' equity during any given quarter.

NCC's dividend policy is to distribute at least half of aftertax profit for the year to the shareholders. This level has been established to generate a healthy return for NCC's shareholders and to provide NCC with the potential to invest in its core operations and thus ensure that future growth can be created while maintaining financial stability.

ORGANIZATION

NCC conducts integrated construction and development operations in the Nordic region, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and St. Petersburg. The company has three businesses: industrial, construction and civil engineering, as well as development. Both operative and financial synergies exist between the businesses. The company's operations are organized in seven business areas.

STRATEGY 2012–2015

NCC aims to achieve profitable growth and be a leading player in the markets in which it is active. Being a leading player entails being among the top three companies in the industry in terms of profitability and volume. Three markets and areas are prioritized: growth in Norway in all business areas, establishing a presence in the civil engineering market in Finland and expansion of the housing development business in all markets. Growth targets have been established for NCC's various operations during the strategy period.

NCC AB
Construction and civil engineering Industrial Development
NCC
Construction
Sweden
NCC
Construction
Denmark
NCC
Construction
Finland
NCC
Construction
Norway
NCC
Roads
NCC
Housing
NCC
Property
Development
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
S:t Petersburg
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Norway
S:t Petersburg
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Germany
Estonia
Latvia
S:t Petersburg
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Estonia
Latvia

Contact information

Chief Financial Officer Ann-Sofie Danielsson Tel. +46 (0)70-674 07 20

Senior Vice President Corporate Communications Ann Lindell Saeby Tel. +46 (0)76-899 98 48

Investor Relations Manager Johan Bergman Tel. +46 (0)8-585 523 53, +46 (0)70-354 80 35

Information meeting

An information meeting with integrated Internet and telephone conference will be held on January 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15 in Stockholm. The presentation will be held in Swedish. To participate in this teleconference, call +46 (0)8-505 564 74, five minutes prior to the start of the conference.

In its capacity as issuer, NCC AB is releasing the information in this interim report pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was distributed to the media for publication on Thursday January 30, at 8:00 a.m.

Definitions

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GLOSSARY

Construction costs: The cost of constructing a building, including building accessories, utility-connection fees, other contractor-related costs and VAT. Construction costs do not include the cost of land.

Required yield: The yield required by purchasers in connection with acquisitions of property and housing projects. Operating revenue less operating and maintenance expenses divided by the investment value, also called yield.

Proprietary project: When NCC, for its own development purposes, acquires land, designs a project, conducts construction work and then sells the project. Pertains to both housing projects and commercial property projects.

Leasing rate: The percentage of anticipated rental revenues that corresponds to signed leases (also called leasing rate based on revenues).

FINANCIAL KEY FIGURES

Return on equity: Net profit for the year according to the income statement excluding portion pertaining to noncontrolling interests, as a percentage of average shareholders' equity.

Return on capital employed: Profit after financial items including results from participations in associated companies following the reversal of interest expense in relation to average capital employed.

Dividend yield: The dividend as a percentage of the market price at year-end.

Net indebtedness: Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions less financial assets including cash and cash equivalents.

Net sales: The net sales of construction operations are recognized in accordance with the percentage-ofcompletion principle. These revenues are recognized in pace with the gradual completion of construction projects within the company. For NCC Housing, net sales are recognized when the housing unit is transferred to the end customer. Property sales are recognized on the date on which significant risks and rewards are transferred to the buyer, which normally coincides with the transfer of ownership. In the Parent Company, net sales correspond to recognized sales from completed projects.

Orders received: Value of received projects and changes in existing projects during the period concerned. Proprietary projects for sale, if a decision to initiate the assignment has been taken, are also included among assignments received, as are finished properties included in inventory.

Order backlog: Period-end value of the remaining nonworked-up project revenues for projects received, including proprietary projects for sale that have not been completed.

Capital employed: Total assets less interest-free liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. Average capital employed is calculated as the average of the balances per quarter.

Rounding-off differences may arise in all tables.

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