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NCC Group

Earnings Release Feb 1, 2012

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Year-end report 2011

October 1 – December 31, 2011

  • Orders received SEK 14,932 M (14,154)
  • Net sales SEK 18,119 M (15,338)
  • Profit after financial items SEK 1,080 M (801)
  • Profit after tax for the period SEK 769 M (590)
  • Earnings per share SEK 7.09 (5.44)

January 1 – December 31, 2011

  • Orders received SEK 57,867 M (54,942)
  • Net sales SEK 52,535 M (49,420)
  • Profit after financial items SEK 1,808 M (2,008)
  • Profit after tax for the period SEK 1,312 M (1,527)
  • Earnings per share SEK 12.08 (14.05)
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for 2011 of SEK 10.00 (10.00) per share
2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Orders received 14,932
14,932
14,154 57,867
57,867
54,942
Net sales 18,119
18,119
15,338 52,535
52,535
49,420
Operating profit/loss 1,140
1,140
848 2,017
2,017
2,254
Profit/loss after financial items 1,080
1,080
801 1,808
1,808
2,008
Net profit/loss for the period 769
769
590 1,312
1,312
1,527
Profit/loss per share after dilution, SEK 7.09
7.09
5.44 12.08
12.08
14.05
Cashflow before financing 706
706
1,207 -2,404
-2,404
1,934
Return on shareholders´ equity after tax, % 17 20
Debt/equity ratio, times 0.5
0.5
0.1 0.5
0.5
0.1
Net indebtedness 3,960
3,960
431 3,960
3,960
431

Objective and strategy for profitable growth

NCC has established a growth strategy for 2012 – 2015. The Group's return objective and dividend policy remain unchanged.

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, offer sustainable solutions and be the customers' first choice.

STRATEGY FOR 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 terms of profitability and volume. Three markets and areas will be prioritized: growth in Norway, 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.

Read more about NCC's strategy on pages 23 – 24 of this report.

Comments from CEO Peter Wågström

NCC closed 2011 on a high note!

In terms of profit, we achieved our strongest quarter to date, mainly as a result of the favorable earnings reported by NCC Housing. A large number of housing units were transferred and recognized in profit during the quarter – units that also had higher margins than those recognized in profit earlier in the year. Since the 2008 financial crisis, we have gradually raised the margins on our housing projects in the markets where this has been possible.

NCC Roads also delivered notable earnings for the quarter. A healthy market and favorable weather conditions enabled us to deliver higher volumes of aggregates and asphalt.

Although I am quite pleased with our operating profit of SEK 2,017 M and our return on shareholders' equity of 17 percent, we did not reach our financial objective of 20 percent. Our failure to achieve our target for the year was mainly due to the long, harsh winter at the beginning of the year, impairment losses on projects in Norway and Finland and impairment losses on land in Denmark and Latvia.

Demand for NCC's products and services was favorable throughout 2011. We have not yet seen any clear indications that the European debt crisis and concerns regarding economic growth have impacted demand. Although there are still many jobs available, we are monitoring the situation very closely. As a result of our strong orders received for the year, we now have a significantly higher order backlog.

During the year, we invested in several housing and property development projects based on an underlying need for housing in the market. Although this resulted in a higher level of indebtedness than in the preceding year, our financial position remains strong.

In 2011, we established a more customer and growthoriented strategy for 2012 – 2015. NCC's aim is to achieve profitable growth during the strategy period. While our aim is to primarily generate organic growth in existing markets, this may also be supplemented with acquisitions. Three markets and areas will be prioritized: growth in Norway, establishing a presence in the civil engineering market in Finland and expansion of the housing development business in all markets.

NCC aims to increase the number of housing units under construction from the current level of about 5,500 to at least 7,000. The basis for this expansion is the underlying need for housing existing in most of our markets. A stable price trend will be a key prerequisite since the number of housing units must be increased at a rate considered tolerable by the market and at a controlled risk. As a consequence of a slightly more sluggish market, we adopted a more cautious approach to the start-up of housing projects during the autumn. Nevertheless, housing sales were strong throughout the year, despite a slight decline in the sales rate. At the current sales rate, the entire portfolio will be sold in ten months.

Although the year ended with conflicting signals regarding the global economic climate, which could ultimately impact the behavior of our customers, I still feel confident about the future thanks to our strong financial position and a sound and stable operations. We have a clear vision of how we will advance NCC in coming years, always with the customer in focus.

Peter Wågström, President and CEO Solna, February 1, 2012

Group performance

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2011

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received amounted to SEK 14,932 M (14,154). All business areas reported increased orders received, with the exception of NCC Housing. Although the Group's strong sales reduced the order backlog during the quarter, it remained high and amounted to SEK 46,314 M. Exchangerate effects had an adverse impact of SEK 60 M on orders received compared with the year-earlier period.

NET SALES

Net sales rose to SEK 18,119 M (15,338). As planned, NCC Housing completed and transferred a large number of housing units to customers, which meant that approximately half of the business area's annual sales were recognized during the final quarter of the year. NCC's Construction units have been experiencing an increase in orders received for a long period, which has resulted in stronger sales. NCC Roads benefitted from the favorable weather conditions at the end of the year. Exchange-rate effects had an adverse impact of SEK 193 M on sales compared with the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 1,140 M (848). The earnings increase was mainly attributable to NCC Housing, whose earnings improved due to higher sales and stronger margins. NCC Construction Denmark also reported increased earnings, while profit declined in other Construction units. NCC Roads' earnings were charged with an impairment loss of SEK 32 M on goodwill in the Finnish operations. Net financial items declined to an expense of SEK 61 M (expense: 47) due to higher net indebtedness.

CASH FLOW

Despite extensive investments, capital tied up in properties classed as current assets was in line with the year-earlier period since numerous housing units were transferred to customers. A significant earnings improvement was offset by an increase in accounts receivable due to late customer payments, most of which were paid in January.

GROUP PERFORMANCE

SEASONAL EFFECTS

NCC Roads' operations and certain operations in NCC's Construction units are impacted by seasonal variations due to cold weather. Consequently, the first and final quarters are normally weaker than the rest of the year. In 2011, the effect was larger than usual at the beginning of the year, when operations were delayed due to the extreme cold and snow, and smaller than normal in the fourth quarter, when the weather was mild.

ORDER BACKLOG

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) on December 31 amounted to SEK 3,960 M (431), refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness. At September 30, 2011, net indebtedness was SEK 4,621 M. During the fourth quarter, the maturity period for interest-bearing liabilities was extended through issuances of notes via NCC's MTN program; refinancing of EUR 60 M over an average term of four years and new borrowing of EUR 40 M over five years. The capital maturity period for interest-bearing liabilities, excluding loans in Finnish housing companies and Swedish tenant owner associations, was 47 (44) months at the end of the quarter. NCC's unutilized committed lines of credit at December 31 amounted to SEK 3.5 billion (3.5), with an average remaining maturity of 17 (28) months.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received were favorable during the year and increased to SEK 57,867 M (54,942). The order backlog rose SEK 5,888 M during the year to SEK 46,314 M at December 31, 2011. Exchange-rate effects had an adverse impact of SEK 1,336 M on orders received compared with the preceding year.

NET SALES

Net sales increased to SEK 52,535 M (49,420). All business areas reported higher sales, with the exception of NCC Property Development. Exchange-rate effects had an adverse impact of SEK 1,169 M on sales compared with the preceding year.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 2,017 M (2,254). Earnings in NCC Housing were SEK 279 M higher than in the preceding year, despite impairment losses of SEK 103 M

NET INDEBTEDNESS

(76). However, weaker earnings in the Construction units in Sweden, Finland and Norway, as well as NCC Property Development, caused the Group's earnings to decline slightly. Lower interest rates and a higher return on cash and cash equivalents meant that net financial items improved to an expense of SEK 208 M (expense: 246), despite higher net indebtedness.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was lower than in the preceding year in terms of both earnings and adjustments for non-cash items. A high level of activity in property development and housing projects increased the amount of capital tied up in properties classed as current assets. This resulted in lower cash flow from operating activities than in the preceding year.

Investments in machinery and equipment and company acquisitions primarily occurred in NCC Roads and NCC Construction Norway. A large supplementary preliminary tax payment was carried out in the Parent Company.

2011 2010 2011 2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Net indebtedness, opening balance -4,621 -1,610 -431 -1,784
Cash flow before financing 706 1,207 -2,404 1,934
Sale of treasury shares 3
Dividend -1,084 -650
Other changes in net indebtedness -46 -28 -45 69
Net indebtedness, closing balance -3,960 -431 -3,960 -431

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received Backlog
2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010 2011 2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec. Dec. 31 31 31 Dec. 31
NCC Construction Sweden 5,650 5,674 25,274 23,983 20,860 19,132
NCC Construction Denmark 1,270 1,097 3,689 3,831 3,154 2,845
NCC Construction Finland 1,844 1,696 7,768 6,512 5,998 4,637
NCC Construction Norway 1,415 1,155 5,000 4,370 3,931 3,867
NCC Roads 3,429 2,585 11,830 10,561 4,705 3,803
NCC Housing 2,756 3,489 9,485 10,534 11,217 9,251
Total 16,364
16,364
15,697
15,697
63,047 59,792 49,865 43,536
of which
proprietary housing projects to private customers 2,173 2,947 8,306 8,955 10,550 8,492
proprietary property development projects 879 413 2,803 2,258 2,901 1,632
Other items and eliminations -1,432 -1,543 -5,180 -4,850 -3,551 -3,110
Group 14,932
14,932
14,154
14,154
57,867 54,942 46,314 40,426

NET SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS

Net sales Operating profit
2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden 7,857 6,806 23,574 20,962 345 423 777 924
NCC Construction Denmark 1,089 855 3,358 2,906 55 44 169 124
NCC Construction Finland 1,927 1,642 6,331 5,791 17 41 14 132
NCC Construction Norway 1,550 1,348 4,887 4,341 23 33 6 147
NCC Roads 3,549 2,948 11,766 10,679 99 123 414 356
NCC Housing 3,791 2,062 7,542 6,880 552 83 606 327
NCC Property Development 457 1,144 1,366 2,020 69 111 28 116
Total 20,221
20,221
16,806
16,806
58,824 53,579 1,159 858 2,012 2,126
Other items and eliminations -2,101 -1,468 -6,290 -4,159 -18 -10 4 128
Group 18,119
18,119
15,338
15,338
52,535 49,420 1,140 848 2,017 2,254

NCC's Construction units

MARKET PERFORMANCE

The market trend was positive in 2011 and demand was favorable in the building, civil engineering and housing operations. The European debt crisis and turbulence in the global economy have not yet had any major impact on demand. However, as a rule, the construction market tracks the general economic trend but with a certain time lag. NCC does not expect construction investments to grow significantly in 2012.

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2011

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received in all Construction units increased or were in line with the year-earlier period. Orders received rose in Norway due to strong orders received for civil engineering projects.

A high level of production caused the order backlog to decline during the quarter. Nevertheless, the strong orders received during the quarter and the rest of the year resulted in a year-on-year increase in the order backlog in all NCC Construction units.

NET SALES

Net sales rose in all Construction units.

OPERATING RESULTS

Earnings in Denmark increased year-on-year as a result of higher sales and continuing favorable profitability. The results in Sweden were weaker than in the year-earlier period, when higher earnings forecasts were reported for large projects nearing completion. Despite higher volumes,

the earnings in the Finnish and Norwegian operations declined compared with the corresponding period in the preceding year.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received increased due to strong orders for building and civil engineering projects. Orders received for housing projects leveled out at year-end. The order backlog for all Construction units increased SEK 3.5 billion to SEK 33.9 billion SEK at year-end.

NET SALES

A year-on-year increase in net sales was reported in all Construction units due to a higher opening order backlog and an increase in orders received during the year.

OPERATING RESULTS

Earnings in Denmark improved due to higher sales and margins. Earnings in the Swedish operations were strong, while the Finnish and Norwegian operations posted weaker results due to impairment losses on a number of projects.

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden
Orders received 5,650
5,650
5,674 25,274
25,274
23,983
Order backlog 20,860
20,860
19,132 20,860
20,860
19,132
Net sales 7,857
7,857
6,806 23,574
23,574
20,962
Operating profit/loss 345
345
423 777
777
924
Operating margin, % 4.4
4.4
6.2 3.3
3.3
4.4
NCC Construction Denmark
Orders received 1,270
1,270
1,097 3,689
3,689
3,831
Order backlog 3,154
3,154
2,845 3,154
3,154
2,845
Net sales 1,089
1,089
855 3,358
3,358
2,906
Operating profit/loss 55
55
44 169 124
Operating margin, % 5.1
5.1
5.1 5.0
5.0
4.3
NCC Construction Finland
Orders received 1,844
1,844
1,696 7,768
7,768
6,512
Order backlog 5,998
5,998
4,637 5,998
5,998
4,637
Net sales 1,927
1,927
1,642 6,331
6,331
5,791
Operating profit/loss 17
17
41 14 132
Operating margin, % 0.9
0.9
2.5 0.2
0.2
2.3
NCC Construction Norway
Orders received 1,415
1,415
1,155 5,000
5,000
4,370
Order backlog 3,931
3,931
3,867 3,931
3,931
3,867
Net sales 1,550
1,550
1,348 4,887
4,887
4,341
Operating profit/loss 23
23
33 6 147
Operating margin, % 1.5
1.5
2.5 0.1
0.1
3.4

NCC CONSTRUCTION DENMARK

NCC CONSTRUCTION FINLAND

NCC Roads

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Following a sharp decline in the aggregates market in 2009, volumes recovered in 2010 and increased additionally in 2011. Asphalt volumes declined in 2010, but rose again in 2011. This positive market trend continued in the fourth quarter of 2011. For 2012, NCC expects demand to be in line with 2011.

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2011

NET SALES

Thanks to favorable weather conditions and the order status, the fourth quarter was characterized by higher volumes for both aggregates and asphalt compared with earlier years. Sales increased year-on-year to SEK 3,549 M (2,948).

OPERATING RESULTS

Earnings for the quarter declined compared with the yearearlier period to SEK 99 M (123) and were charged with goodwill impairment losses of SEK 32 M in the Finnish operations. Higher volumes and prices for aggregates, as well as increased volumes for asphalt, had a positive impact on earnings, despite continued high prices for input materials.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed fell SEK 0.6 billion to SEK 3.2 billion in the fourth quarter due to the seasonal decline in activity. The mild winter was favorable for those operations that were able to remain in activity longer than in the preceding year.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

NET SALES

High volumes, primarily for aggregates and asphalt, resulted in a year-on-year increase in sales, which amounted to SEK 11,766 M (10,679).

OPERATING RESULTS

Profit improved compared with the year-earlier period to SEK 414 M (356). The increase was mainly attributable to a stronger first quarter and stable trends in the other quarters, primarily for aggregates and asphalt. Earnings for 2011 were charged with goodwill impairment losses of SEK 32 M in the Finnish operations.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

The prolonged season and the acquisition of the Finnish asphalt business Destia resulted in a year-on-year increase in capital employed of SEK 0.4 billion.

QUARTERLY DATA

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
NCC Roads
Orders received 3,429
3,429
2,585
2,585
11,830 10,561
Order backlog 4,705
4,705
3,803
3,803
4,705 3,803
Net sales 3,549
3,549
2,948
2,948
11,766 10,679
Operating profit/loss 99 123 414 356
Operating margin, % 2.8
2.8
4.2
4.2
3.5 3.3
Capital employed 3,223
3,223
2,820

NCC Housing

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Demand in the housing markets in Sweden, Finland and Germany is stable. However, the supply of both newly produced housing units and housing in the second-hand market is higher, which contributes to slightly longer sales processes. While price trends were stable in most markets, price adjustments were made, particularly outside major growth areas. In Norway and St. Petersburg, demand was favorable and housing prices increased. There is an underlying need for housing in all of NCC's principal markets with the exception of Denmark and NCC's assessment is that prices for newly produced housing units will be stable in 2012.

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2011

HOUSING SALES AND HOUSING STARTS

NCC sold a total of 685 (800) housing units to private customers and 392 (282) to the investor market. The focus during the quarter was on completing and transferring a large number of housing units. During the quarter, construction started on a total of 893 (1,195) housing units for private customers and 437 (282) housing units for the investment market.

NET SALES

Net sales were significantly higher than in the year-earlier period due a large number of completed housing units being recognized in profit. During the quarter, 1,287 (564) housing units for private customers and 403 (219) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit. The average price of the private-customer units recognized in profit was lower during the quarter than in the year-earlier period due to more housing units being sold in St. Petersburg and the Baltic countries.

OPERATING RESULTS

Profit amounted to SEK 552 (83) M. Operating profit for the quarter was significantly higher than in the year-earlier period due to increased sales and margins.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose SEK 0.8 billion during the quarter to SEK 8.3 billion.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

HOUSING SALES AND HOUSING STARTS

A total of 2,504 (2,727) housing units were sold to private customers and 724 (1,009) to the investor market. During the year, construction started on a total of 3,564 (3,489) housing units for private customers and 852 (1,009) housing units for the investor market. The number of unsold, completed housing units at the end of the period was 198 (97). The number of housing units under construction for private customers amounted to 4,233 (3,533). The sales rate for units under construction for private customers was 42 percent (58) and the completion rate was 43 percent (43). The projects that were started late in the year initially had a lower sales rate than the numerous projects that were completed and transferred in the fourth quarter of the year.

NET SALES

During the year, 2,764 (1,579) housing units for private customers and 735 (1,116) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit. The housing units that were transferred to customers during the period had a lower average price compared with the preceding year. Sales amounted to SEK 7,542 M (6,880).

OPERATING RESULTS

Profit totaled SEK 606 M (327). The improved result was mainly attributable to higher sales and margins. Profit was charged with impairment losses of SEK 103 M (76).

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose SEK 1.5 billion during the year to SEK 8.3 billion, due to increased volumes of ongoing projects.

QUARTERLY DATA

2011 2010 2011 2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
NCC Housing
Orders received 2,756 3,489 9,485 10,534
Order backlog 11,217 9,251 11,217 9,251
Net sales 3,791 2,062 7,542 6,880
Operating profit/loss 552 83 606 327
Operating margin, % 14.6 4.0 8.0 4.8
Capital employed 8,339 6,818

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Sweden
Sweden
Denmark Denmark
Denmark
Finland Finland Finland Baltic region Baltic region
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 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
2010
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
Building rights, end of period 13,500 13,100 13,500 13,100 1,400 1,200 1,400 1,200 8,000 6,400 8,000 6,400 2,700 2,400 2,700 2,400
Of which development rights on options 3,600 3,000 3,600 3,000 0 0 0 0 5,000 3,600 5,000 3,600 0 0 0 0
Housing development to private customers
Housing starts, during the period
262 393 924 1,089 67 32 110 95 250 370 924 1,126 0 76 149 108
Housing units sold, during the period 162 260 567 822 34 23 70 79 188 206 815 859 23 37 98 121
Housing units under construction, end of period 1,315 1,079 1,315 1,079 106 95 106 95 1,123 1,211 1,123 1,211 124 108 124 108
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of period
41 60 41 60 33 40 33 40 52 62 52 62 5 15 5 15
% 42 35 42 35 65 29 65 29 46 45 46 45 44 41 44 41
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 261 162 673 501 67 5 73 41 399 47 981 179 33 21 108 105
Unsold completed housing units, end of period
Housing units for sale (ongoing and completed), at end
36 21 36 21 36 10 36 10 50 19 50 19 45 20 45 20
of period 810 453 810 453 107 67 107 67 593 484 593 484 163 112 163 112
Housing development to the investor market
Housing starts, during the period 24 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 137 141 469 732 0 0 0 0
Housing units sold, during the period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 141 469 732 0 0 0 0
Housing units under construction, end of period 58 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 736 1,049 736 1,049 0 0 0 0
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of period
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 0 0 0 0
% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 55 64 55 0 0 0 0
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 141 469 732 0 0 0 0
Unsold completed housing units, end of period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
St. Petersburg Petersburg Norway
Norway
Germany GermanyGermany 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
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
Building rights, end of period 4,100 3,700 4,100 3,700 2,000 1,800 2,000 1,800 2,500 1,800 2,500 1,800 34,200 30,300 34,200 30,300
Of which development rights on options 0 0 0 0 800 700 800 700 1,300 500 1,300 500 10,700 7,900 10,700 7,900
Housing development to private customers
Housing starts, during the period 13639 12736 618 169 25548 45 47 142 223 133 150 697 593 893 1,195 3,564 3,489
Housing units sold, during the period 39 36 169 48 38 48 125 157 201 190 660 641 685 800 2,504 2,727
Housing units under construction, end of period 745 255 745 255 306 272 306 272 514 513 514 513 4,233 3,533 4,233 3,533
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of period
14 19 14 19 65 65 65 65 61 71 61 71 42 58 42 58
% 30 37 30 37 50 37 50 37 52 65 52 65 43 43 43 43
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 115 0 115 0 0 52 104 83 412 277 710 670 1,287 564 2,764 1,579
Unsold completed housing units, end of period
Housing units for sale (ongoing and completed), at end
13 0 13 0 5 0 5 0 13 27 13 27 198 97 198 97
of period 656 207 656 207 112 95 112 95 212 175 212 175 2,653 1,593 2,653 1,593
Housing development to the investor market
Housing starts, during the period 0 66 0 66 55 0 55 0 221 75 270 211 437 282 852 1,009
Housing units sold, during the period 0 66 0 66 55 0 55 0 200 75 200 211 392 282 724 1,009
Housing units under construction, end of period 1) 66 66 66 66 0 0 0 0 270 211 270 211 1,130 1,326 1,130 1,326
Sales rate units under construction, end of period %
Completion rate units under construction, end of period
100 100 100 100 0 0 0 0 74 100 74 100 89 100 89 100
% 64 17 64 17 0 0 0 0 14 23 14 23 49 48 49 48
Profit-recognized housing units, during the period 0 0 0 0 55 0 55 0 211 78 211 384 403 219 735 1,116
Unsold completed housing units, end of period 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The opening balances for 2010 were adjusted, partly due to a reclassification to investor market projects, partly since the transition to IFRIC 15 has changed the accounting date for the completion of housing units. 1) Of the total number of housing units under construction to the investor market, 1.130 (1.326), 736 (1.049) has already been profit-recognized and 394 (277) remains to be profit-recognized.

The diagram shows the estimated date of completion for housing production in progress for private customers (both housing units sold and for sale). Recognition of profit from housing projects sold to private customers occurs at the time of transfer.

NCC Property Development

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Concerns regarding the European debt crisis remained apparent and were reflected in a cautious approach in the market, resulting in protracted decision-making processes. The rental market was stable in the fourth quarter with regard to both rents and vacancies.

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER– DECEMBER 2011

PROPERTY PROJECTS

Two projects were recognized in profit during the quarter: the Plaza Hehku II office project in Finland and the Stenhagen II retail center in Sweden. Four new projects were started: the Aitio 1 Vivaldi office project in Finland, the Arendal II logistics center and the Tornby Phase 1 and Birsta Phase 1 retail projects in Sweden.

At the end of the quarter, Property Development had 23 (19) ongoing or completed projects that had not yet been recognized in profit. Costs incurred in these projects amounted to SEK 2.3 billion (1.2), corresponding to 41 percent (39) of the total project cost of SEK 5.6 billion (3.0). Leases were signed for 87,000 square meters during the quarter, which is the highest number of square meters leased in a single quarter. The leasing rate for ongoing and completed projects was 58 percent, compared with 45 percent by the beginning of the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales were lower year-on-year and the two projects that were recognized in profit accounted for the largest portion of sales. Nine projects were recognized in profit in the yearearlier period.

OPERATING RESULTS

Two projects were recognized in profit compared with nine in the year-earlier period, which resulted in lower profit. Sales of land and earnings from earlier sales contributed to the result.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed increased compared with the preceding quarter to SEK 3.7 billion.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

PROPERTY PROJECTS

A total of six projects were recognized in profit during the year: two in Denmark, two in Sweden and two in Finland. Construction started on 12 projects: six in Sweden, four in Finland and two in Denmark. Leases were signed for 147,000 square meters (145,000) during the year.

NET SALES

Net sales declined year-on-year. The largest portion of sales was from the projects recognized in profit in the third and fourth quarters.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit for 2011 was lower than in the preceding year. Six (14) projects were recognized in profit, along with earnings from previous sales and land sales. Profit for the third quarter was charged with an impairment loss of SEK 38 M on land in Riga, Latvia. The fourth quarter was the strongest quarter of the year, with profit of SEK 69 M attributable to two profit-recognized projects – one in Sweden and one in Finland – as well as earnings from previous sales.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose as a result of investments in ongoing property projects and properties held for future development and amounted to SEK 3.7 billion.

QUARTERLY DATA

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
NCC Property Development
Net sales 457
457
1,144 1,366
1,366
2,020
Operating profit/loss 69
69
111 28 116
Capital employed 3,697
3,697
2,838
Sold, estimated
recognition in Completion
Project
Project
Type City profit ratio, % Leasable area, m2 Letting ratio, %
Sweden
Arendal I Logistic Gothenburg Q2, 2012 85% 20,400 100%
Arendal II Logistic Gothenburg 15% 25,800 100%
Birsta phase 1 Retail Sundsvall 15% 4,900 100%
Eslöv Retail Eslöv 97% 3,900 95%
Koggen 2 Office Malmö Q3, 2012 35% 8,100 0%
Tornby phase 1 Retail Linköping 18% 11,200 82%
Torsplan Retail/Office Stockholm 8% 30,600 46%
Triangeln 2) Retail/Office Malmö 37% 16,300 52%
Ullevi Park II Office Gothenburg 35% 14,600 57%
Total Sweden 31%
31%
135,800
135,800
56%
Denmark
CH Tangen Office Aarhus 24% 10,500 100%
Gladsaxe Office Gladsaxe Q2, 2012 91% 35,700 100%
Herredscentret I 3) Retail Hilleröd 93% 1,300 100%
Herredscentret II Retail Hilleröd 92% 5,700 100%
Kolding Retailpark II Retail Kolding 98% 5,600 36%
Lyngby Hovedgade Retail Lyngby 98% 2,300 54%
Roskildevej Retail Taastrup 97% 4,000 46%
Teglholm Office Copenhagen Q2, 2012 60% 9,200 0%
Viborg Retailpark II + III 3) Retail Viborg 87% 3,200 69%
Total Denmark 81%
81%
77,500
77,500
75%
Finland
Aitio 1 Vivaldi Office Helsinki 8% 5,900 25%
Alberga B Office Espoo 52% 5,600 47%
Myllymäki Retail Park I Retail Lappeenranta 100% 3,700 80%
Plaza Loiste Office Vantaa 34% 6,900 74%
Hämeenlinna Centrum Retail Hämeenlinna 3% 26,400 41%
Total Finland 17%
17%
48,500
48,500
46%
Total 41%
41%
261,800261,800
261,800
58%

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2011 1)

1) The table refers to ongoing or completed real estate projects not yet recognized in profit. In addition, NCC is leasing space (rental guarantees/additional purchase price) in five previously sold and profit recognized real estate projects, the largest of the projects consist of an office building in Fredriksberg, Denmark, and two office properties in Finland, one in Espoo and one in Vanda.

2) The project is in collaboration between the business areas, NCC Property Development and NCC Housing with an allocation of 70 and 30 percent respectively. The leasable area refers to all commercial area in the project.

3) During the quarter, the projects Haahr and Herredscentret I as well as Viborg Retailpark and Viborg Retailpark III merged, leading to 23 (19) projects were in progress or completed but not yet recognized in profit at the end of the quarter.

Consolidated income statement

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 18,119 15,338 52,535 49,420
Production costs Note 2,3 -16,153 -13,740 -47,721 -44,487
Gross profit 1,965
1,965
1,598
1,598
4,814 4,933
Selling and administrative expenses Note 2 -798 -750 -2,774 -2,682
Result from sales of owner-occupied properties 5 7 2
Impairment losses, fixed assets Note 3 -34 -2 -38 -2
Result from sales of Group companies 3
Result from participations in associated companies 2 2 5 4
Operating profit/loss 1,140
1,140
848
848
2,017 2,254
Financial income 28 27 105 99
Financial expense -89 -74 -313 -345
Net financial items -61
-61
-47
-47
-208 -246
Profit/loss after financial items 1,080
1,080
801
801
1,808 2,008
Tax on net profit/loss for the period -311 -210 -496 -481
Net profit/loss for the period 769
769
590
590
1,312 1,527
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 769 590 1,310 1,524
Non-controlling interests 2 4
Net profit/loss for the period 769
769
590
590
1,312 1,527
Earnings per share
Before dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 7.09 5.44 12.08 14.05
After dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 7.09 5.44 12.08 14.05
Number of shares, millions
Total number of issued shares 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Average number of shares before dilution during the period
Average number of shares after dilution 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Number of shares outstanding before dilution at the end of the period 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Net profit/loss for the period 769
769
590
590
1,312 1,527
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations -100 -36 -38 -415
Change in hedging/fair value reserve 48 15 10 230
Cash flow hedges -21 34 -34 18
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income -7 -13 7 -65
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax -80 1 -55 -232
Total comprehensive income 689
689
591
591
1,257 1,295
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 689 591 1,255 1,291
Non-controlling interests 2 4
Total comprehensive income 689
689
591
591
1,257 1,295

Consolidated balance sheet

2011 2010
SEK M Note 1, 7 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 1,607 1,613
Other intangible assets 167 115
Owner-occupied properties 596 576
Machinery and equipment 2,209 1,816
Other long-term holdnings of securities 181 189
Long-term receivables Note 5 1,559 1,363
Deferred tax assets 191 68
Total fixed assets 6,511 5,739
Current assets
Property projects Note 4 4,475 2,931
Housing projects Note 4 9,860 8,745
Materials and inventories 557 537
Tax receivables 23 41
Accounts receivable 7,265 6,481
Worked-up, non-invoiced revenues 910 804
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,114 988
Other receivables Note 5 1,127 1,384
Short-term investments1) Note 5 285 741
Cash and cash equivalents Note 5 796 2,713
Total current assets 26,414 25,366
TOTAL ASSETS 32,924 31,104
EQUITY
Share capital 867 867
Other capital contributions 1,844 1,844
Reserves -135 -79
Profit brought forward, including current-year profit 5,710 5,479
Shareholders´ equity 8,286 8,111
Non-controlling interests 11 21
Total shareholders´ equity 8,297 8,132
LIABILITIES
Long-term liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 3,850 2,712
Other long-term liabilities 643 921
Deferred tax liabilities 669 439
Other provisions 2,625 2,723
Total long-term liabilities 7,788 6,796
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 1,585 1,546
Accounts payable 4,131 3,414
Tax liabilities 60 449
Invoiced revenues not worked-up 4,176 4,092
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 3,274 3,327
Provisions 3 9
Other current liabilities 3,611 3,341
Total current liabilities 16,839 16,177
Total liabilities 24,627 22,973
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 32,924 31,104
ASSETS PLEDGED 1,522 1,612
CONTINGENT LIABLITIES 1,353 1,926

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

Changes in shareholders' equity, Group

Dec. 31, 2011
Total Total
Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´ Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´
SEK M equity interests equity equity interests equity
Opening balance, January 1 8,111 21 8,132 7,470 18 7,488
Transactions with non-controlling interests -11 -11
Total comprehensinve income for the year 1,255 2 1,257 1,291 4 1,295
Dividends -1,084 -1 -1,085 -650 -1 -651
Sale of treasury shares 3 3
Closing balance 8,286 11 8,297 8,111 21 8,132

Consolidated cash-flow statement, condensed

2011 2010 2011 2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/loss after financial items 1,080 801 1,808 2,008
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow 299 205 425 1,127
Taxes paid -28 13 -777 -126
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital
capital
1,351
1,351
1,018 1,456 3,009
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Divestment of property projects 179 153 861 841
Gross investments in property projects -1,004 -333 -2,333 -1,533
Divestment of housing projects 3,065 809 6,264 3,758
Gross investments in housing projects -2,382 -783 -7,529 -3,171
Other changes in working capital -256 458 -266 -481
Cash flow from changes in working capital -399
-399
304
304
-3,003 -586
Cash flow from operating activities 952
952
1,322
1,322
-1,547 2,423
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of building and land -3 56 14 65
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) from investing activities Note 7 -243 -171 -871 -555
Cash flow from investing activities -246
-246
-115
-115
-857 -489
CASH FLOW BEFORE FINANCING 706
706
1,207
1,207
-2,404 1,934
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow from financing activities -948 -1,171 491 -1,504
CASH FLOW DURING THE PERIOD -242
-242
36
36
-1,913 430
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,045 2,683 2,713 2,317
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents -6 -5 -4 -34
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 797
797
2,713
2,713
797 2,713
Short-term investments due later than three months 285 741 285 741
Total liquid assets 1,082
1,082
3,454
3,454
1,082 3,454

Notes

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This Year-end report has been compiled pursuant to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. It has been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations of prevailing accounting standards by the International Financial

Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as approved by the EU. The interim report has been prepared pursuant to the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2010 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 56 – 63).

NOTE 2. DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Other intangible assets -5 -5 -17 -18
Owner-occupied properties -10 -8 -29 -32
Machinery and equipment -134 -129 -516 -517
Total depreciation/amortization -149
-149
-142
-142
-562 -567

NOTE 3. IMPAIRMENT LOSSES AND REVERSED IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

2011
2011
2010 2011
2011
2010
SEK M Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec.
Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Jan.-Dec.
Housing projects 1) 12 -103 -30
Property projects within NCC Property Development -38
Owner-occupied properties -1 -5 -1
Machinery and equipment -1 -1
Financial fixed assets -7 -7
Goodwill within NCC Roads -32 -32
Other intangible assets -2 -2
Total impairment expenses -41 10 -186 -32

1) During 2011 impairment losses of SEK 6 M have been reversed that are not shown in this table.

NOTE 4. SPECIFICATION OF PROPERTY PROJECTS AND HOUSING PROJECTS

2011
2011
2010
SEK M Dec. 31
31
Dec. 31
Properties held for future development 2,325 1,828
Ongoing property projects 1,622 881
Completed property projects 529 222
Total property development projects 4,475
4,475
2,931
2,931
Properties held for future development, housing 4,818 4,978
Capitalized developing cost 916 838
Ongoing proprietary housing projects 3,748 2,714
Unsold completed housing 377 215
Total housing projects 9,860
9,860
8,745
8,745

NOTE 5. SPECIFICATION OF NET INDEBTEDNESS

2011 2010
SEK M Dec. 31 Dec. 31
Long-term interest-bearing receivables 290 297
Current interest-bearing receivables 395 817
Short-term investments 94 806
Cash and bank balances 702 1,907
Total interest-bearing receivables, cash and cash equivalents 1,481
1,481
3,828
3,828
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 3,857 2,712
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,585 1,546
Total interest-bearing liabilities 5,442 4,258
Net indebtedness 3,960 431
whereof net debt in ongoing projects in Swedish tenant-owners'
associations and Finnish housing companies
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,494 1,370
Cash and bank balances 37 29
Net indebtedness 1,457 1,341

NOTE 6. SEGMENT REPORTING

SEK M NCC Construction
January - December 2011
January - December 2011
Sweden Denmark Finland Norway NCC
Roads
NCC
Housing
NCC Property
Development
Segment
total
Other items
and
eliminations1)
Group
Net sales, external 21,651 2,678 3,683 4,633 10,980 7,539 1,363 52,526 9 52,535
Net sales, internal
Net sales, total
Operating profit
Net financial items
1,922
23,574
777
681
3,358
169
2,648
6,331
14
255
4,887
6
786
11,766
414
3
7,542
606
3
1,366
28
6,298
58,824
2,012
-6,298
-6,289
4
52,535
2,017
-208
Profit/loss after financial items 1,808
NCC Construction
October - December 2011
- December 2011
Sweden Denmark Finland Norway NCC
Roads
NCC
Housing
NCC Property
Development
Segment
total
Other items
and
eliminations 2)
Group
Net sales, external
Net sales, internal
7,092
764
915
174
1,109
818
1,463
87
3,294
255
3,790
1
456
2
18,119
2,101
-2,101 18,119
Net sales, total
Operating profit
Net financial items
7,857
345
1,089
55
1,927
17
1,550
23
3,549
99
3,791
552
457
69
20,220
1,159
-2,101
-18
18,119
1,140
-61
Profit/loss after financial items 1,079
NCC Construction
January - December 2010 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway NCC
Roads
NCC
Housing
NCC Property
Development
Segment
total
Other items
and
eliminations1)
Group
Net sales, external
Net sales, internal
19,869
1,092
2,671
235
3,764
2,027
4,234
107
10,023
656
6,836
44
2,009
11
49,406
4,173
13
-4,173
49,420
Net sales, total
Operating profit
Net financial items
20,962
924
2,906
124
5,791
132
4,341
147
10,679
356
6,880
327
2,020
116
53,579
2,126
-4,159
128
49,420
2,254
-246
Profit/loss after financial items 2,008
NCC Construction Other items
October - December 2010 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway NCC
Roads
NCC
Housing
NCC Property
Development
Segment
total
and
eliminations 2)
Group
Net sales, external
Net sales, internal
6,359
447
734
121
951
691
1,323
25
2,811
137
2,019
43
1,138
6
15,335
1,470
3
-1,470
15,338
Net sales, total
Operating profit
Net financial items
6,806
423
855
44
1,642
41
1,348
33
2,948
123
2,062
83
1,144
111
16,804
858
-1,467
-10
15,338
848
-47
Profit/loss after financial items 801

1) The figures for the year 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 64 M (expense: 23), prior year including SEK 57 M from the Polish highway project A2. Eliminations of internal profits amount to an expense of SEK 39 M (income: 22) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the group (pensions) amount to an income of SEK 107 M (income: 129).

2) The quarter includes among others NCC's head office, result from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an expense of SEK 29 M (expense: 1). Furthermore elimination of internal profits are included, an income of SEK 9 M (expense: 35) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (pensions), an income of SEK 2 M (income: 26).

NOTE 7. ACQUISITION OF OPERATIONS

Two small companies were acquired during the second quarter of 2011 by NCC Construction Norway. The cost totaled SEK 115 M and net cash flow was SEK 83 M. Goodwill amounted to SEK 33 M and was attributable to stronger market positions. During the fourth quarter of 2011, NCC Roads acquired the asphalt and paving operations of the Finnish company Destia, excluding an asphalt works located in the Helsinki area. The cost, which corresponded to the net cash flow, amounted to SEK 110 M. The acquisition did not result in any goodwill.

Parent Company

MOST RECENT QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2011

Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 2,193 M (6,374). A lower number of completed projects resulted in weaker earnings. The Parent Company posted a loss after financial items of SEK 361 M (profit: 241). Impairment losses were recognized on shares in subsidiaries, while Group contributions were received from subsidiaries in the yearearlier period. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are subject to final profit recognition.

FULL-YEAR PERIOD, JANUARY – DECEMBER 2011

Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 18,870 M (25,377). Decreased numbers of completed projects, somewhat weaker margins in the contracting operations and lower dividends from subsidiaries resulted in weaker results. Profit after financial items was SEK 579 M (2,504). Dividends and Group contributions from subsidiaries had an impact on earnings for the preceding year. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are subject to final profit recognition. The average number of employees was 7,213 (6,772).

Parent Company income statement

SEK M Note 1 2011
Oct.-Dec.
2010
Oct.-Dec.
2011
Jan.-Dec.
2010
Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 2,193 6,374 18,870 25,377
Production costs -1,931 -6,002 -16,915 -22,846
Gross profit 263 372 1,956 2,531
Selling and administrative expenses -364 -317 -1,331 -1,235
Result from sales of properties 2
Operating profit -102 56 627 1,296
Result from financial investment
Result from participations in Group companies -263 225 -11 1,258
Result from participations in associated companies -9 -24 -9 -24
Result from other financial fixed assets -7 -7 18
Result from financial current assets 52 35 192 232
Interest expense and similar items -32 -51 -213 -277
Result after financial items -361 241 579 2,504
Appropriations -4 182 -4 171
Tax on net profit for the period -23 -53 -225 -528
Net profit for the period -388
-388
370
370
350 2,148

Parent Company statement of comprehensive income

2011 2010 2011 2010
SEK M Note 1 Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Net profit for the period -388 370 350 2,148
Total comprehensive income during the year -388 370 350 2,148

Parent Company balance sheet, condensed

2011 2010
SEK M Note 1 Dec. 31 Dec. 31
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 18
Total intangible fixed assets 18 0
Tangible fixed assets 117 138
Financial fixed assets 6,651 6,727
Total fixed assets 6,786 6,865
Housing projects 180 214
Materials and inventories 23 25
Current receivables 6,015 5,822
Short term investments 6,450 6,295
Cash and bank balances 806 819
Total current assets 13,474
13,474
13,175
13,175
TOTAL ASSETS 20,259
20,259
20,039
20,039
SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders´ equity 6,293 7,023
Untaxed reserves 334 331
Provisions 1,124 1,277
Long term liabilities 3,011 3,053
Current liabilities 9,497 8,355
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 20,259
20,259
20,039
20,039
Assets pledged 12 12
Contingent liabilities 13,886 12,955

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

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Parent Company has compiled its Year-end report pursuant to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities (September 2011). The latter contains new principles regarding accounting of Group contributions. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2010 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 56 – 63).

Significant risks and uncertainties

GROUP

The prevailing uncertainty in the global economy has also led to concerns regarding the subsequent impact on the Nordic construction and property market. Future developments may in turn have an impact on the measurement of certain items that are based on assessments and estimations. Values that may be impacted include land held for future development and ongoing property development and housing projects. An account of the risks to which NCC may be exposed is presented in the 2010 Annual Report (pages 41 – 43). This description remains relevant.

PARENT COMPANY

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

Other significant events

Harri Savolainen was appointed as the new Business Area President for NCC Construction Finland starting February 1, 2012. He will become a member of Group Management and report to CEO Peter Wågström. The current President of NCC Construction Finland, Timo U. Korhonen, is retiring.

Senior Vice President Corporate Communications, Annica Gerentz, vacated her position in the fourth quarter. Ulf Thorné, currently Communication Manager for NCC Construction Sverige AB, is serving as Acting Senior Vice President Corporate Communications.

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 October – December quarter amounted to SEK 26 M (72) and purchases to SEK 162 M (135). For full-year 2011, sales amounted to SEK 165 M (167) and purchases to SEK 558 M (478). The transactions were conducted on normal market terms.

Reporting occasions

Annual General Meeting April 4, 2012
Interim report, January – March April 27, 2012
Interim report, January – June August 16, 2012
Interim report, January – September October 26, 2012

Purchase and sale of treasury shares

No shares were repurchased in 2011. At the beginning of the year, the company had 21,138 repurchased Series B shares held in treasury. These were sold during the second quarter of 2011.

Proposed dividend

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 10.00 (10.00) per share. The proposed record date for dividends is April 11, 2012.

Annual General Meeting

NCC's Annual General Meeting will be held at Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel, Royal's entrance on Stallgatan in Stockholm, on April 4, 2012. 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 March 1. 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.

Motion to the Annual General Meeting from the 2012 Nomination Committee

NCC's Nomination Committee proposes the reelection of the current Members of the Board, Tomas Billing, who is also nominated as Chairman of the Board, Antonia Ax:son Johnson, Ulf Holmlund, Ulla Litzén and Christoph Vitzthum. After serving on the NCC AB Board for 14 years, Marcus Storch has declined reelection.

The Nomination Committee proposes that Olof Johansson and Sven-Olof Johansson be elected as new Members of the Board. Olof Johansson, born in 1960 and an engineering graduate, is a partner in Pangea. Pangea is one of the largest property advisory companies in the Nordic region. For further information about Pangea, visit www.pangeapartner.se. Sven-Olof Johansson, born in 1945, is President and principal owner of FastPartner, an exchangelisted property company. For further information about FastPartner, visit www.fastpartner.se.

Prior to the 2012 Annual General Meeting, the members of NCC's Nomination Committee are Viveca Ax:son Johnson (Chairman of the Board, Nordstjernan AB), Thomas Ehlin (Head of Corporate Governance, Nordea Fonder) and Thomas Eriksson (CEO, Swedbank Robur AB), with Viveca Ax:son Johnson serving as Committee Chairman. Tomas Billing, Chairman of the NCC Board of Directors, is a coopted member of the Nomination Committee but has no voting right.

The Nomination Committee's other proposals will be presented in the official notification of the Annual General Meeting.

Signatures

Solna, February 1, 2012 NCC AB

The Board of Directors

This report is unaudited.

Reporting by geographical markets

SEK M Orders received
Order backlog
Net sales EBIT Number of employees Capital employed
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
Sweden 31,362 30,585 25,689 23,333 28,961 26,352 1,346 1,533 9,775 9,251 6,904 5,066
Denmark 6,246 6,347 3,989 3,655 5,853 5,955 86 122 2,204 2,198 3,309 3,276
Finland 9,617 8,712 8,068 5,677 8,178 7,680 276 260 2,683 2,622 2,199 2,436
Norway 7,276 6,554 5,677 5,484 7,046 6,374 84 160 1,777 1,661 2,663 2,077
Germany 2,391 1,878 1,950 1,764 2,189 2,522 118 108 633 636 717 790
St. Petersburg 875 723 839 443 455 248 54 6 212 191 607 604
Baltic region 100 142 102 71 69 67 -38 -45 11 8 588 613
Other items and eliminations 0 0 0 0 -217 220 92 109 164 164 -3,249 -2,471
Group 57,867 54,942 46,314 40,426 52,535 49,420 2,017 2,254 17,459 16,731 13,739 12,390

Quarterly review

2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec.
Financial statements, SEK M
Net sales 18,119 13,033 12,851 8,533 15,338 12,448 11,949 9,685 -56,005
Operating profit/loss 1,140 612 545 -281 848 850 670 -114 -2,619
Profit/loss after net financial items 1,080 553 502 -326 801 773 617 -182 -2,105
Profit/loss for the period 768 411 368 -238 590 613 457 -135 -1,654
Cash flow, SEK M
Cash flow from operating activities 952 -250 -1,137 -1,111 1,322 241 -82 943 -6,440
Cash flow from invsting activities -246 -153 -297 -161 -115 -169 -87 -118 481
Cash flow before financing 706 -403 -1,435 -1,272 1,207 72 -169 824 -5,959
Cash flow from financing activities -948 713 311 416 -1,171 97 416 -845 5,549
Net debt 3,960 4,621 4,302 1,700 431 1,610 1,734 930 1,784
Order status, SEK M
Orders received 14,932 12,499 18,038 12,398 14,154 12,183 14,601 14,004 -46,475
Order backlog 46,314 49,437 49,882 43,947 40,426 41,024 42,026 40,497 35,951
Personnel
Average number of employees 17,459 16,799 16,050 15,147 16,731 16,314 15,596 14,707 17,745

Summary of key figures

2011 2010 2011 2010 2009 20083) 20073) 20063)
Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Profitability ratios
Return on shareholders equity, % 1) 17 20 17 20 25 27 34 27
Return on capital employed, % 1) 16 19 16 19 17 23 28 24
Financial ratios at period-end
Interest-coverage ratio, % 1) 7.4 6.8 7.4 6.8 5.0 7.0 10.2 11.5
Equity/asset ratio, % 25 26 25 26 23 19 21 22
Interest bearing liabilities/total assets, % 17 14 17 14 15 15 10 9
Net debt, SEK M 3,960 431 3,960 431 1,784 3,207 744 430
Debt/equity ratio, times 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.1 0.1
Capital employed at period end, SEK M 13,739 12,390 13,739 12,390 12,217 12,456 10,639 9,565
Capital employed, average 13,101 12,033 13,101 12,033 15,389 11,990 10,521 10,198
Capital turnover rate, times 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.1 3.6 4.8 5.6 5.5
Share of risk-bearing capital, % 27 28 27 28 25 20 23 24
Average interest rate, % 6) 4.2 4.6 4.2 4.6 4.5 5.9 5.2 4.8
Average period of fixed interest, years 6) 0.8 1.5 0.8 1.5 1.8 1.6 1.8 2.6
Average interest rate, % 7) 2.7 2.3 2.7 2.3
Average period of fixed interest, years 7) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Per share data
Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK 7.09 5.44 12.08 14.05 15.26 16.69 20.75 15.80
Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK 7.09 5.44 12.08 14.05 15.26 16.69 20.73 15.74
Cash flow from operating activities, before dilution, SEK 8.78 12.19 -14.27 22.35 59.39 1.18 9.51 20.03
Cash flow from operating activities, after dilution, SEK 6.51 11.13 -22.17 17.84 54.96 -1.64 10.75 15.29
P/E ratio 1) 10 11 10 11 8 3 7 12
Dividend, ordinary, SEK 10.00 10.00 6.00 4.00 11.00 8.00
Extraordinary dividend, SEK 10.00 10.00
Dividend yield, % 8.3 6.8 5.1 8.1 15.1 9.6
Dividend yield excl. extraordinary dividend, % 8.3 6.8 5.1 8.1 7.9 4.3
Shareholders' equity before dilution, SEK 76.41 74.80 76.41 74.81 68.91 63.10 66.48 62.86
Shareholders' equity after dilution, SEK 76.41 74.80 76.41 74.80 68.90 63.10 66.48 62.69
Share price/shareholders' equity, % 158 198 158 198 172 78 209 298
Share price at period-end, NCC B, SEK 121.00 147.80 121.00 147.80 118.25 49.50 139.00 187.50
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 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3
Total number of shares outstanding at period-end before dilution 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.1
Average number of shares outstanding before dilution during the period 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.0
Market capitalization before dilution, SEK M 13,136 16,005 13,136 16,005 12,809 5,209 14,999 20,242
Financial objectives and dividend 2011 2010 2009 20093) 20083) 20073) 20063)
Return on shareholders equity, % 4) 17 20 25 18 27 34 27
Debt/equity ratio, times 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.1
Dividend, ordinary, SEK 10.00 10.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 11.00 8
Extraordinary dividend, SEK 10.00 10

1) Calculations are based on a 12 month average.

2) All shares issued by NCC are common shares.

3) Columns are not recalculated according to IFRIC 15.

4) New objective as of 2007: 20percent. Previous objective: 15 percent.

5) New objective as of 2010: < 1.5. Previous objective: <1.0.

6) Excluding liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' associations and Finnish housing companies.

7) Liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' association and Finnish housing companies.

For definitions of key figuers, see p. 25 and Annual Report 2010, p. 109.

Strategic orientation 2012 – 2015

NCC has a strong financial position and solid potential to expand its operations, provided that the market outlook does not deteriorate significantly. The aim is to grow organically in existing markets and this growth may also be supplemented with acquisitions. 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 volumes.

THREE BUSINESSES

NCC operates three businesses with different business concepts.

An industrial business with a process-oriented focus operated under NCC Roads' aggregate and asphalt production. This business ties up capital in pits and quarries, as well as in aggregates and asphalt works, which have high fixed costs.

A construction and civil engineering business operated under NCC's Construction units. This business requires little tied-up capital, has a strong cash flow and is project oriented.

A development business operated under NCC Housing and NCC Property Development. This business ties up capital in properties held for future development and ongoing projects. The development business is transaction oriented and faces a greater market risk than NCC's other businesses since it takes many years to deliver a project from the time the land is initially acquired.

KEY STRATEGIC ISSUES

Achieving profitable growth is contingent on a number of critical conditions and key issues. NCC aims to always be the customers' first choice. To achieve this objective, NCC focuses on four key areas when engaging in customer relations (one company, one voice; understanding the customer's business; openness and clarity; and delivering the right product with the right quality at the right time).

NCC operates in mature markets characterized by pricebased competition, which means that cost reductions are a prerequisite for achieving organic growth. NCC will continue working to reduce construction costs.

NCC is one company that conducts industrial, construction, civil engineering and development operations, and it must capitalize on Group synergies – both operational and financial – across various support functions and operations.

The housing development business is a Group-wide activity. Growth of the housing development business will require more efficient processes and certain changes in the product mix. One step toward more efficient processes will be further integration of NCC's development and production operations. Other steps include establishing construction

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, offer sustainable solutions and 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 interest-bearing 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 after-tax profit for the year to the shareholders. The aim of the policy is to generate a healthy return for NCC's shareholders and to provide NCC with the potential to invest in its operations and thus ensure that future growth can be created while maintaining financial stability.

systems that reduce costs, improve quality and increase the level of specialization in development and production operations. NCC's product mix will be expanded to include lower price segments and additional rental units.

NCC aims to be the leading society builder of sustainable environments and will capitalize on this sustainability perspective to proactively develop new businesses.

GROWTH PRIORITIES

Three markets and areas will be prioritized:

  • Growth in Norway in all business areas
  • Establishing a presence in the civil engineering market in Finland
  • Expansion of the housing development business in all markets

GROWTH TARGETS AND ACTIVITIES

The target for the industrial business is for sales growth over the entire strategy period to correspond to at least double the GDP growth rate. Although NCC currently has a strong position in all markets, the company aims to further advance its position in the aggregates market in Norway, Denmark and Finland and the asphalt market in Norway. The focus on road services will continue and the recycling of construction waste will be expanded.

The target for the construction and civil engineering business is for sales growth over the entire strategy period to correspond to at least double the GDP growth rate. While this growth will primarily be achieved organically, it may also be supplemented with acquisitions. The main focus in the construction and civil engineering business will initially be placed on establishing joint strategies for virtual design and construction (VDC), operational systems, risk management and further enhancement of the company's purchasing activities.

The housing development business aims to grow during the strategy period and attain a target of at least 7,000 housing units under construction. This means that the number of housing starts must increase slightly compared with the current level, provided that a market exists. Achieving this expansion will require more efficient processes and certain changes to the product mix.

In 2010/2011, NCC started several major commercial property development projects. NCC currently has a favorable project portfolio and the aim for the strategy period is to maintain this level.

Profitable growth The aim is to grow - but not at the expense of profitability
KEY STRATEGIC
ISSUES
Customer focus
NCC aims to be the customers'
first choice
One NCC
Capitalize on synergies between
operations
Leader in NCC's markets
Leading player in the Nordic region
Sustainability perspective
Proactive development of new
businesses
Reduced cost
Organic growth based
on reduced costs
Housing
development business
Shared activity with a greater
degree of integration between
construction and development
operations
THREE BUSINESSES
ACTIVITIES
Industrial
> Strengthen position in
Construction and
civil engineering
> Focus on joint strategies for VDC,
Development
> Expand housing development
Denmark and Finland
- aggregates
> Improve position in
the value chain
$-$ recycling
- road services
> Expand in Norway
operational systems and risk
management and further enhance
purchasing activities
> Establish civil engineering
operations in Finland
> Expand in Norway
business
- more efficient processes
- broader product mix
GROWTH TARGETS
OVER THE ENTIRE
STRATEGY PERIOD
SALES GROWTH 2 DOUBLE
GDP GROWTH RATE
SALES GROWTH ≥ DOUBLE
GDP GROWTH RATE
≥ 7,000 HOUSING UNITS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVEL
IN THE PROPERTY DEVELOP-
MENT PORTFOLIO

Contact information

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

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

Information meeting

An information meeting with an integrated web and teleconference will be held on February 1 at 3:00 p.m. at Vallgatan 5 in Solna, Sweden. The presentation will be held in Swedish. To participate in this teleconference, call +46 (0)8 505 598 53, five minutes prior to the start of the conference. State "NCC."

In its capacity as issuer, NCC AB is releasing the information in this Year-end report for January - December 2011 pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was distributed to the media for publication at 13:00 CET on Wednesday, February 1.

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 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 non-controlling 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-of-completion 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 benefits 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. Comparative figures for 2009 are restated in accordance with IFRIC 15.

NCC AB Mailing address SE-170 80 Solna Sweden

Visiting address Vallgatan 3, Solna Sweden

Contact Tel: +46 (0)8-585 510 00 Fax: +46 (0)8-85 77 75 www.ncc.se

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