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Annual Report Jan 24, 2012

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Year-End Report 2011

Highlights during the fourth quarter

  • Net asset value amounted to SEK 156.1 bn., or SEK 205 per share on December 31, 2011, an increase by SEK 12.0 bn., or SEK 16 per share during the quarter.
  • Investments of SEK 2.1 bn. were made in ABB, Ericsson and Electrolux.
  • Mölnlycke Health Care surpassed the EUR 1 bn. annual sales mark.
  • Investor Growth Capital distributed SEK 229 m. to Investor.
  • The cost savings, reducing annual management cost by SEK 140 m. with full run-rate effect by year-end 2012, progressed according to plan.
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to shareholders of SEK 6.00 per share (5.00).

Financial information

  • Net asset value amounted to SEK 156,070 m. (SEK 205 per share) on December 31, 2011, compared to SEK 169,386 m. (SEK 223 per share) at year-end 2010, corresponding to a change, with dividend added back, of -6 percent for 2011 (21). Over the past 5, 10 and 20 years, annual net asset value growth has been 2, 6 and 12 percent respectively.
  • Consolidated net profit for the year, including unrealized change in value, was SEK -9,288 m. (SEK -12.14 per share), compared to SEK 30,611 m. for 2010 (SEK 40.24 per share).
  • Core Investments contributed negatively by SEK -17,939 m. to net asset value 2011 (29,340), of which Listed SEK -17,889 m. (27,098).
  • Financial Investments contributed positively by SEK 9,687 m. to net asset value 2011 (1,664).
  • Leverage (net debt/total assets) was 9.8 percent at year-end (6.3).
  • The total return on the Investor share was -8 percent for 2011 (11). The Stockholm Stock Exchange's Total Return Index (SIXRX) was -14 percent (27).

Net Asset Value Overview

Ownership Share of total Value, Value, Value,
Number of shares 12/31 2011 (%) assets, SEK/share, SEK m. SEK m.
12/31 20111) 2)
Capital
Votes2) 12/31 2011 (%) 12/31 2011 12/31 2011 12/31 2010
Core Investments3)
Listed
Atlas Copco 206 895 611 16.8 22.3 18 40 30 3654) 34 671
ABB 179 030 142 7.8 7.8 13 31 23 1884) 25 082
SEB 456 089 264 20.8 20.9 11 24 18 282 25 579
AstraZeneca 51 587 810 4.0 4.0 9 21 16 302 15 956
Ericsson 173 728 702 5.3 21.5 7 16 12 112 12 396
Electrolux 47 866 133 15.5 29.9 3 7 5 237 8 054
Saab 32 778 098 30.0 39.5 3 6 4 638 4 032
NASDAQ OMX 18 954 142 10.7 10.7 2 4 3 216 -
Husqvarna 97 052 157 16.8 30.1 2 4 3 062 5 058
Sobi 107 594 165 40.3 40.5 1 2 1 614 3 486
69 155 118 016 134 314
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke Health Care 96 93 8 18 13 436 13 555
Aleris 98 99 2 4 3 342 2 465
Grand Hôtel 100 100 0 2 1 208 1 091
10 24 17 986 17 111
79 179 136 002 151 425
Financial Investments
EQT n/a n/a 8 17 13 214 10 858
Investor Growth Capital 100 100 6 13 10 1885) 8 468
Partner-owned investments
Gambro Holding 49 49 3 7 5 239 1 740
Lindorff 58 50 2 6 4 337 4 0546)
3 Scandinavia 40 40 1 3 2 3957) 7208)
Other Partner-owned investments9) n/a n/a 0 0 180 128
11)
Other Investments10) 1 3 2 070 4 068
21 49 37 623 30 036
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 -1 -645 -603
Total Assets 100 227 172 980 180 858
Net debt -22 -16 910 -11 472
Net Asset Value 205 156 070 169 386

1) Holdings, including any shares on loan.

2) Calculated in accordance with the disclosure regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca and NASDAQ OMX in accordance with Swiss, British and U.S. regulations.

3) Valued according to the class of share held by Investor, with the exception of Saab and Electrolux, for which the most actively traded class of share is used.

4) Includes market value related to derivatives.

5) Including net cash of SEK 1,453 m.

6) Includes Lindorff mezzanine which has been transferred from Other Investments to Lindorff.

7) The increase in reported value for 2011 is mainly related to the positive impact, SEK 1,273 m., from the capitalization of tax-loss carry-forwards during the fourth quarter.

8) Due to a change in accounting policy, the reported value has been restated by SEK -561 m. as of December 31, 2010.

9) Includes holdings in Kunskapsskolan, Novare and Samsari.

10) Includes among others trading, other holdings and land & real estate.

11) Includes holding in NASDAQ OMX which has been transferred to Core Investments during 2011.

Total assets by sector and business area on 12/31, 2011

Consumer
SEK m. Industrials Healthcare Financials IT & Telecom discretionary Other Total
Core Investments
Listed 58 191 17 916 21 498 12 112 8 299 - 118 016
Subsidiaries - 16 778 - - 1 208 - 17 986
Financial Investments 947 11 340 4 337 12 456 3 513 5 030 37 623
Other - - - - - -645 -645
Total 59 138 46 034 25 835 24 568 13 020 4 385 172 980

President's comments

The equity markets were weak in 2011 with the Swedish return index (SIXRX) recording a decline of 14 percent. Our net asset value, including reinvested dividends, was down 6 percent. The Investor total return for 2011 was -8 percent.

Further investments in Core Investments

One part of our strategy is to increase ownership in selected Core Investments in times of attractive valuation levels. During the volatile fourth quarter, we invested a total of SEK 2.1 bn. in ABB, Electrolux and Ericsson. During the last six months we have invested a total of 3.4 bn.

Our focus is on investing in and supporting our existing investments. We also follow other companies, unlisted and listed, that have the potential of becoming Core Investments. In order to add a new Core Investment we must, on a friendly basis, become a lead owner with significant influence.

Quality focus in Aleris, Mölnlycke performing strongly

Private initiatives play an important role to bring innovation, more choices and an efficient use of public resources to the health care sector. A private operator can only have a sustainable business if it delivers a quality level meeting expectations. We hope the current discussions in Sweden will lead to stronger emphasis on quality and a continued transition from tenders to free choice. Our ownership horizon for Aleris is long-term and our focus, working with the skilled staff of Aleris, is to continuously improve quality of service.

Mölnlycke Health Care continues to grow profitably despite tighter budgets within the health care system. The company's strong cash flow generation allowed it to reduce net debt by EUR 96 m. in 2011. Mölnlycke is a highly profitable and capital light business, making growth very value accretive.

Cash-flow generation from IGC and EQT

EQT made several good exits resulting in a net cash flow to Investor of SEK 1 bn. during 2011. We committed EUR 300 m. to EQT VI and as a sponsor we will get part of the carried interest and surplus management fees. The combination of EQT's top-tier industry performance and our sponsor economics makes investing in EQT funds financially very attractive for us.

IGC performed well in 2011 and delivered a money multiple on all realized investments (including write-offs) of 2.2x. Since we implemented the new structure by July 1, IGC has realized proceeds from divestitures of USD 209 m. resulting in a distribution to Investor of SEK 674 m. In July, we committed our first capital to the new structure and the final installment, SEK 750 m., was paid early January 2012.

Our value of 3 Scandinavia has increased by SEK 1.4 bn. during the quarter primarily due to the capitalization of accumulated tax-loss carry-forwards. It is likely that past losses will be utilized given 3 Scandinavia's performance. We have included the positive impact in our net asset value as our view of the business's intrinsic value well defends this.

Objectives and value creation

Our vision is to be recognized as a premier investor, supporting the development of our portfolio companies to become best-inclass and thereby creating long-term value for our shareholders.

We own high quality companies, through significant minority interests or as subsidiaries. Through our participation on the boards of directors, we work for continuous improvement of the performance of the companies. With our industrial experience, network and financial strength we strive to make our companies best-in-class. Our cash flow allows us to support our companies in their strategic initiatives, capture investment opportunities and provide our shareholders with a dividend.

Our objective is to build the net asset value, operate efficiently and pay out a steadily rising dividend. Over time, this should allow us to generate an attractive total return to our shareholders. We always require a positive net present value to commit to any investments. Our long-term return requirement (given normal financial gearing) is the risk-free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, i.e. 8-9 percent. However, we believe evaluating our return against this requirement is only appropriate over longer time periods. Benchmarking how we perform in building net asset value with dividend added back is important, and we believe the Swedish stock market as reflected by the total return index SIXRX is the most relevant benchmark considering the overall risk profile of our portfolio.

A healthy and over time rising dividend is important for our shareholders. We believe our dividend policy of distributing a high percentage of dividends received from listed Core Investments and making a distribution in line with the yield on other net assets captures the underlying performance of our holdings. The board proposes a dividend for 2011 of SEK 6.00 per share.

Speculators commonly focus on what the price of an asset will do short term, while investors focus on what cash flow the asset will generate. An important driver of our share price is the development of the discount. Our discount to net asset value has fluctuated between 20 and 40 percent over the past 35 years. Clearly, getting the timing right on the discount greatly enhances performance, but unfortunately, the opposite also holds true. Our focus is on growing the intrinsic value of our holdings, i.e. our net asset value. The market will set the discount. We believe that our simplified structure, with its lower operating costs, increases our expected net asset value growth and gives a strong platform for future cash flow and thus good prospects for a steadily rising dividend. In combination, this may well result in a structurally lower discount longer term.

Costs reductions materializing

The internal restructuring initiated during the spring 2011 allows us to lower our costs by SEK 140 m. with full run-rate effect by the end of 2012. By year-end 2012, our yearly run rate costs should approach SEK 350 m, as IGC, like our other operating subsidiaries, is carrying its own costs.

Staying true to our convictions

We continue to support our holdings in making value creating investments in R&D, product launches and deeper penetration into growth markets. We are dedicated to holding our Core Investments for a long time. Our diversified portfolios of iconic companies in combination with our financial strength provide stability and allow us act on opportunities in a volatile world. We continue to believe luck never gives – it only lends.

We depend on having the right people in our companies. I would like to take the opportunity to praise the boards and staff in our companies and at Investor for their relentless work during 2011. It was not an easy year, but we are well prepared to capture opportunities during 2012, as well as to carefully execute the daily grind of being an active owner. Successfully executed, this will result in our net asset value, with dividend added back, outgrowing the general market over time.

Börje Ekholm

Net asset value

In 2011, the net asset value decreased from SEK 169.4 bn. at year end 2010 to SEK 156.1 bn. The change in net asset value, with dividend added back, was -6 percent during 2011 (21) 1) . During the fourth quarter, the corresponding change was 8 percent (12). During the same periods, the total returns of the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SIXRX) were -14 percent and 8 percent respectively.

1) For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2010 figures. For income items, the figures in parentheses refer to the same period last year.

Change in Net asset value, Investor Group

SEK m. 10/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2010
Changes in value 11 513 -17 586 28 492
Dividends 31 4 330 3 622
Other operating income1) 128 480 994
Management costs -101 -656 2,3) -646
Other items4) 696 4 144 -1 851
Profit (+)/Loss (-) 12 267 -9 288 30 611
Non-controlling interest -12 59 20
Dividend - -3 802 -3 050
Other effects on equity -209 -285 -381
Total 12 046 -13 316 27 200

1) Includes interest received on loans to associates.

2) Includes SEK 72 m. in direct costs related to Investor Growth Capital up until June 30, 2011.

3) Includes a restructuring charge of SEK 150 m. during the first quarter of 2011.

4) Other items include, among other share of results of associates.

Annual net asset value performance, with dividend added back

Contribution to Net asset value, Investor Group

10/1-12/31 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31
2011 2011 2010
10 748 -17 939 29 340
1 302 9 687 1 664
-4 -1 262 -754
- -3 802 -3 050
12 046 -13 316 27 200

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 16,910 m. on December 31, 2011 (11,472), corresponding to leverage of 9.8 percent (6.3). The average maturity of the debt financing is 11.2 years. (12.1) Except for maturities of SEK 2 bn. in 2012, there are no maturities before 2016. Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Core Investments and the partner-owned holdings within Financial Investments, except for 3 Scandinavia which Investor guarantees with its pro-rata share, is arranged on an independent ring-fenced basis and hence not included in Investor's net debt.

Business Area Overview
Type of investment Type of ownership Valuation methodology Goal
Core Investments –
Listed
Well-established, global
companies.
Long ownership horizon.
Significant minority ownership for
strategic influence.
Share price (bid). 8-9 percent long term
annual return.
Core Investments –
Subsidiaries
Medium- to large-size
companies with
international operations.
Long ownership horizon.
Majority ownership for strategic
influence.
Subsidiaries are valued according to the
acquisition method.
8-9 percent long term
annual return.
Financial
Investments
EQT Largest investor in EQT's funds. Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party
valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
15 percent annual return
on average for the
business area.
Investor Growth Capital Leading minority ownership in
expansion stage companies.
Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party
valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
Partner-owned investments Significant minority ownership
for strategic influence.
Equity method. Income and balance sheet
items reported with one month's delay.

Core Investments

Core Investments contributed to the net asset value by SEK -17,939 m. in 2011 (29,340), of which SEK 10,748 m. in the fourth quarter (15,271). The listed holdings contributed with SEK -17,889 m. (27,098), of which SEK 11,127 m. in the fourth quarter (12,797). The subsidiaries contributed with SEK 87 m. (2,346) of which SEK -343 m. in the fourth quarter (2,499).

Read more at www.investorab.com under "Our Investments" >>

Core Investments comprises of the listed holdings and the subsidiaries Mölnlycke Health Care, Aleris and Grand Hôtel.

Investments and divestments

Fourth quarter

SEK 2,075 m. was invested, of which SEK 2,075 m. in listed Core Investments and SEK 0 m. in the subsidiaries.

Earlier in the year

During the first nine months of 2011, SEK 4,048 m. was invested, of which SEK 3,029 m. in listed Core Investments and SEK 1,019 m. in the subsidiaries.

Mandatory redemption shares in Atlas Copco were sold for SEK 1,027 m.

Net asset value

SEK m. 10/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2010
Changes in value, listed 11 127 -21 887 23 895
Dividends, listed - 3 998 3 203
Change in reported value, subsidiaries -343 87 2 346
Management cost -36 -137 -104
Total 10 748 -17 939 29 340

Split of Core Investments, 12/31, 2011

Core Investments

Listed

Listed Core Investments contributed to net asset value with SEK -17,889 m. in 2011 (27,098) of which SEK 11,127 m. in the fourth quarter (12,797). The combined total return for the listed holdings amounted to -13 percent during the year, of which 10 percent during the fourth quarter.

Read more at www.investorab.com under "Our Investments" >>

In line with our strategy of increasing positions in selected Core Investments, when we find valuations fundamentally attractive and timing compelling, we added to several of our investments during the quarter. In total, we invested SEK 2,075 m.

Investments and divestments

Fourth quarter

11,200,000 shares were purchased in ABB.

In Electrolux 550,000 B-shares were acquired and 100,000 A-shares were divested.

In Ericsson 12,354,669 B-shares were swapped for Ashares and 9,650,000 B-shares were acquired.

Earlier in the year

1,500,000 shares were purchased in ABB and 1,424,285 Bshares were purchased in Atlas Copco.

In Electrolux, 5,500,000 B-shares were acquired, 250,000 A-shares were divested and 500,000 A-shares were converted to B-shares.

10,084,465 B-shares were purchased and 3,700,000 Ashares were divested in Husqvarna.

1,950,000 shares in NASDAQ OMX were purchased in addition to the shares purchased through a forward agreement from Borse Dubai in December 2010.

In Sobi, 21,518,833 shares were purchased, representing Investor's pro rata-share of the company´s rights issue.

Dividends

Dividends from listed Core Investments totaled SEK 3,998 m. in 2011 (3,203), of which SEK – m. in the fourth quarter (–).

Redemptions

During the second quarter, a redemption program was carried out in Atlas Copco. Investor sold 205,471,326 redemption shares for a total of SEK 1,027 m.

Listed Core Investments impact on net asset value 1/1-12/31 2011

Total return, Listed Core Investments

Total return for
Investor1) 2011
(%)
Total market
return 2011 (%)
Average total
market return2)
5 years (%)
ABB -10.9 -11.4 3.2
AstraZeneca 7.8 7.8 1.3
Atlas Copco -7.5 -7.6 12.2
Electrolux -40.7 -39.3 1.3
Ericsson -4.7 -4.7 -10.2
Husqvarna -41.4 -40.8 -12.7
NASDAQ OMX 6.13) 5.3 -
Saab 17.9 17.9 -5.2
SEB -25.9 -25.9 -16.7
Sobi -61.1 -61.1 -

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes and dividends added back, including addon investments and/or divestments.

2) Calculated as the sum of share price changes and reinvested dividends (source AlertIR/Millistream).

3) The corresponding return in USD terms was 3.3 percent for the year.

Dividends received, 1/1-12/31, 2011. SEK m.

Read more at www.atlascopco.com >>

Atlas Copco is a global leader in compressors, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group operates in more than 170 countries.

Activities during the quarter

  • Five acquisitions were announced, adding sales of approximately SEK 600 m.
  • Atlas Copco began construction of a new compressor factory in Wuxi, China to meet the growing demand from the Chinese and other Asian markets.

Brief facts, Atlas Copco

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 30 365
Investor's ownership (capital), % 16.8
Share of Investor's total assets, % 18

Investor's view: Atlas Copco has world leading market positions and a strong corporate culture. The company has for a long time had best-in-class operational performance and has generated a total return significantly above its peers. Over the last years, Atlas Copco has focused on building strong positions in key growth markets such as China, India and Brazil, and on building a world class aftermarket operation. These initiatives have been instrumental to the strong performance. Going forward, the strong market positions, a flexible business model and a strong focus on innovation give the company an excellent platform to capture business opportunities and to continue to outperform its peers. Due to its strong cash flow, the company can distribute significant capital to shareholders, while simultaneously retaining flexibility to act on its growth strategy.

Read more at www.abb.com >>

ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The Group operates in around 100 countries.

Activities during the quarter

  • Investor acquired 11,200,000 shares during the quarter, increasing its capital share to 7.8 percent from 7.3 percent.
  • ABB presented new financial targets for the 2011-2015 period. The company targets an EBITDA margin of 13-19 percent and organic revenue growth (CAGR) of 7-10 percent.
  • ABB continues to execute on small to medium sized bolt-on acquisitions and announced three acquisitions in the quarter.

Brief facts, ABB

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 23 188
Investor's ownership (capital), % 7.8
Share of Investor's total assets, % 13

Investor's view: ABB has a strong brand and market leading positions in attractive industries. The Power and Automation industries have large emerging market exposure and structural growth drivers in terms of electricity build out and an increased focus on energy efficiency. Over the last few years, ABB has made significant operational improvements which have resulted in good profitability, even in a Power market with price pressure. ABB was early to establish presence in China and India with strong local product offerings, a prerequisite to succeed long-term. In recent years the company has further strengthened its positions through several acquisitions and it will be important to successfully integrate these. ABB's balance sheet remains strong, supporting further growth and/or continued distribution to shareholders.

Read more at www.seb.se >>

SEB is a leading Nordic financial services group. The international nature of SEB's business is reflected in its presence in 20 countries, with main focus on the Nordic countries, Germany and the Baltics.

Activities during the quarter

  • Standard & Poor has upgraded SEB's long-term rating to A+ (stable) from A, highlighting SEB's position as the Nordic market leader in capital markets and investment banking, and its strong position in other areas.
  • Throughout the year SEB has proactively strengthened longterm funding and liquidity positions, and customer driven income has been robust despite a volatile environment. SEB's capitalization has also improved further and the core tier 1 ratio stood at 13.9 percent by the end of Q3.

Brief facts, SEB

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 18 282
Investor's ownership (capital), % 20.8
Share of Investor's total assets, % 11

Investor's view: With the sale of the German retail operation and some improvement in the Baltic economies, we believe that SEB is well positioned to handle both challenges and capture opportunities. The SEB franchise and customer relationships have remained strong throughout the crisis, which should support SEB's business model as a leading relationship bank going forward. Swedish regulators have announced new capital requirements that are higher than the proposed Basel III rules. While some uncertainty remains regarding the final regulatory outcome, our view is that SEB is well capitalized and well prepared to meet the new requirements and should be able to focus on growth in the small and medium-sized enterprises segment in Sweden, as well as on the corporate segments outside of Sweden.

Read more at www.astrazeneca.com >>

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for six important areas of healthcare.

Activities during the quarter

  • AstraZeneca announced additional investments in the Chinese market, including a USD 200 m. investment in a new manufacturing facility and an agreement to acquire Chinese generics manufacturer Guangdong BeiKang Pharmaceutical.
  • AstraZeneca announced that it will reduce its U.S. sales force by approximately 1,150 positions or some 24 percent of the company's sales organization in the U.S.

Brief facts, AstraZeneca

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 16 302
Investor's ownership (capital), % 4.0
Share of Investor's total assets, % 9

Investor's view: As market conditions continue to be challenging and as AstraZeneca faces patent expirations for some of its key products in the coming years, it is important that the company handles this transition and further strengthens its research pipeline. Improved R&D productivity remains the most important driver of long-term value for AstraZeneca and the pharmaceutical industry. It is also important that AstraZeneca continues to expand in emerging markets and strives for operational excellence.

Read more at www.ericsson.com >>

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services for telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies.

Activities during the quarter

  • Investor swapped 12,354,669 B-shares for A-shares during the quarter and also acquired 9,650,000 B-shares. After the transactions, Investor increased its share of votes to 21.5 percent from 19.3 percent, and its share of capital to 5.3 percent from 5.0 percent.
  • Ericsson announced that Sony will acquire its 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson for a EUR 1.05 bn. cash payment. As part of the transaction, Ericsson is providing Sony with a broad cross-licensing agreement covering all product and services of Sony as well as transferring to Sony ownership of five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

Brief facts, Ericsson

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 12 112
Investor's ownership (capital), % 5.3
Share of Investor's total assets, % 7

Investor's view: As the global leader, Ericsson is well positioned to benefit from the secular growth of mobile data traffic. In the short and medium term, a key priority is to manage the ongoing modernization of customers' networks into newer data enabling technologies. Sustaining technological leadership and continuously improving cost and capital efficiency is fundamental to Ericsson's long-term competitiveness. Continuing growth in the services business and gaining a strategic position in other growth segments are also important to Ericsson's future value creation, as is improving the performance of the ST Ericsson joint venture.

Read more at www.saabgroup.com >>

Saab serves the global market with world leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defense to civil security. Saab constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology.

Activities during the quarter

  • The Swiss government selected Saab's Gripen as its preferred choice of future multirole fighter aircraft for the Swiss Air Force. The finalized contract for the 22 aircraft is pending, as details are being negotiated and expected to be ratified by the Swiss parliament during the second half of 2012.
  • The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration continued to invest in the Gripen system, with orders totaling SEK 1 bn., including investments in system maintenance and development studies related to version C/D of the Gripen aircraft.
  • A contract was signed with the U.S. Army for the company's Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. This marks the first time the U.S. Army has bought the 84mm recoilless rifle system.

Brief facts, Saab

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 4 638
Investor's ownership (capital), % 30.0
Share of Investor's total assets, % 3

Investor's view: Saab is well positioned in many niche markets. However, it is still highly dependent on binary outcomes in large defense contract tenders. As Swedish defense spending has decreased over the last decade, Saab has developed cost efficient products, which in the current environment of political pressure and fiscal austerity can be a competitive advantage. With top-quality products, continued focus on operational efficiency and with a solid balance sheet, Saab has a strong platform for the future. Going forward, growth outside of Sweden continues to be imperative, as well as the ability to generate a good gross margin to support internal R&D and marketing efforts.

Read more at www.electrolux.com >>

Electrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year.

Activities during the quarter

  • Investor acquired 550,000 B-shares and divested 100,000 Ashares during the quarter, increasing its capital share to 15.5 percent from 15.3 percent.
  • Electrolux announced restructuring measures to adjust manufacturing capacity in mature markets and further improve its cost position.

Brief facts, Electrolux

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 5 237
Investor's ownership (capital), % 15.5
Share of Investor's total assets, % 3

Investor's view: The appliances industry is competitive with low growth in mature markets and the historic operating profit margin has been below the company's targeted level. Successful execution of Electrolux's strategy focusing on innovative products, a strong global brand and an improved cost position through globalization and modularization, has good potential to structurally improve the long-term operating margin. Recently, Electrolux has made several acquisitions in growth markets to improve future growth prospects. Successful integration of these will be important.

Read more at www.nasdaqomx.com >>

NASDAQ OMX is one of the world's largest exchange operators. It offers listings, trading exchange technology and public company services across six continents, with approximately 3,600 listed companies.

Activities during the quarter

● NASDAQ OMX continued to expand its non-transaction businesses through small bolt-on acquisitions. During the quarter, the company acquired Glide Technologies, a software provider specializing in corporate communications, and RapiData, a provider of economic news for trading firms and financial institutions.

Brief facts, NASDAQ OMX

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 3 216
Investor's ownership (capital), % 10.7
Share of Investor's total assets, % 2

Investor's view: NASDAQ OMX has very strong market positions and a unique brand in an industry that we know well. An exchange is at the core of the financial system's infrastructure and we believe that over time more products will be standardized and thus traded on exchanges. Our view is that continued focus on capturing growth opportunities, such as expanding into adjacent businesses and into new markets, should be value creative. The company's strong cash flow gives support to continued cash distribution to its shareholders.

Read more at www.husqvarna.com >> Read more at www.sobi.com >>

Husqvarna is a global leader in chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers, garden tractors, cutting equipment and diamond tools and a European leader in consumer irrigation equipment under the Gardena brand.

Activities during the quarter

● Hans Linnarson was appointed CEO and President of Husqvarna following six months as acting CEO and President. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President, Head of Sales Europe & Asia/Pacific.

Brief facts, Husqvarna

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 3 062
Investor's ownership (capital), % 16.8
Share of Investor's total assets, % 2
Investor's view: Husqvarna has world-leading market positions, strong

brands and a global sales organization. In recent years, however, the company has struggled with both weak market development and operational performance. As a consequence, the total return has been below both peers and our return requirement. We believe in Husqvarna's long-term potential based on its world-leading position in the global market for outdoor equipment. To improve performance, Husqvarna has invested in new innovative products and streamlined its brand portfolio. This, in combination with a strong focus on operational performance is important for performance going forward.

Sobi is a Swedish specialty pharmaceutical company with international market presence, focusing on providing and developing specialist pharmaceuticals for rare disease patients.

Activities during the quarter

  • After the end of the quarter, Sobi announced a new distribution agreement in the Nordic and Baltic regions with the Italian company Gentium regarding Defibrotide. Defibrotide has the potential to become the first drug approved for the prevention and treatment of hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) a serious and potentially fatal complication of hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT).
  • Also after the end of the quarter, Sobi announced a global licensing agreement with the French company Only for Children Pharmaceuticals (O4CP) regarding bumetanide reformulated for treatment of diuresis and seizures in neonates.

Brief facts, Sobi

Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 1 614
Investor's ownership (capital), % 40.3
Share of Investor's total assets, % 1

Investor's view: Sobi is well positioned to benefit from opportunities in attractive segments of the pharmaceutical market. However, improving operational performance and successfully completing the post-merger integration of Biovitrum and Swedish Orphan International, which should result in improved cost and capital efficiency, is important. Sobi should also continue to focus on business development and securing the full commercial potential of its late stage development pipeline.

Core Investments

Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries contributed to the net asset value with SEK 87 m. in 2011 (2,346), of which SEK -343 m. during the fourth quarter (2,499).

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The subsidiaries are Mölnlycke Health Care, Aleris and Grand Hôtel.

Investments and divestments

Fourth quarter

No investments or divestments were made.

Earlier in the year

Investor contributed SEK 769 m. in equity financing relating to Aleris' acquisition of Proxima and SEK 250 m. relating to the acquisition of Hamlet.

Net asset value

The subsidiaries' reported values and contribution to net asset value are shown in the tables below.

Net asset value, subsidiaries

12/31 2011 12/31 2010
SEK/share SEK m. SEK/share SEK m.
Mölnlycke Health
Care 18 13 436 18 13 555
Aleris 4 3 3421) 3 2 465
Grand Hôtel 2 1 208 2 1 091
Total 24 17 986 23 17 111

1) The increase in reported value during 2011 is mainly related to equity-financed acquisitions.

Contribution to net asset value, subsidiaries

2011 2010
SEK m. Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Mölnlycke Health Care -259 110 2 487 2 376
Aleris -82 -140 -2 -56
Grand Hôtel -2 117 14 26
Total -343 87 2 499 2 346

The subsidiaries contributed SEK 87 m. to net asset value during 2011 (2,346), of which SEK -343 m. during the fourth quarter (2,499). Mölnlycke Health Care's negative contribution during the fourth quarter was mainly related to foreign exchange rate effects.

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Activities during the quarter

  • With a strong quarter, Mölnlycke Health Care finished a good 2011, surpassing the EUR 1 bn. annual sales mark. The company continued to outperform most of its competition in a challenging market environment with pressure on health care spending in many countries.
  • In the Surgical Division, progress was in line with previous quarters in the year, but with somewhat higher revenue growth, primarily driven by the ProcedurePak® trays

business and Antiseptics. Margins increased somewhat during the quarter reflecting lower costs in several areas.

  • Within the Wound Care Division, Advanced Wound Care continued its excellent performance. The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) business increased its revenues during the quarter, albeit from a low level.
  • Revenue growth was higher than earlier in the year and EBITDA margins continued to increase, with mix (higher revenues for the higher margin Wound Care Division) and operating leverage driving the expansion.
  • Mölnlycke Health Care's strong cash flow generation continued, allowing for an additional reduction in net debt.

Key figures, Mölnlycke Health Care

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Sales, EUR m. 267 1 014 246 949
Sales growth, % 9 7 9 10
Sales growth, constant currency, % 8 7 4 6
1), EUR m.
EBITDA, adj.
82 296 74 269
EBITDA, adj. % 31 29 30 28
EBITDA, EUR m. 82 251 70 265
EBITDA % 31 25 28 28
Balance sheet items Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, EUR m. 1 482 1 578
Number of employees 6 755 6 985
2011 2010
Cash flow items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
EBITDA, adj.1)
, EUR m.
82 296 74 269
Change in working capital 6 -31 42 7
Capital expenditures -13 -35 -14 -30
Operating cash flow 75 230 102 246
Acquisitions/divestments 0 0 -4 -19
Shareholder contribution/distribution 0 0 -4 2
Other2) -51 -134 -34 -134
Increase(-)/decrease (+) in net debt 24 96 60 95
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 11
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3

1) Excluding the purchase price allocation, performed in conjunction with the acquisition of the majority in Mölnlycke Health Care, allocating EUR 49 m. to inventory. The consumption of this market value impacted EBITDA negatively by EUR 4 m. during the fourth quarter 2010 and EUR 45 m. during the first quarter of 2011.

2) Other mainly includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax, value change of derivatives and other non-cash items.

Brief facts, Mölnlycke Health Care

Investment year 2007/2010
Capital invested, SEK m. 10 6631)
Investor's ownership (capital) % 96
Reported value, Investor's share,
December 31, 2011, SEK m. 13 4361)

1) Including mezzanine loans. In Investor's share of reported value as of December 31, 2011, the amount included was SEK 249 m.

Mölnlycke Health Care is a world-leading manufacturer of single-use surgical and wound care products and services for the professional health care sector.

Investor's view: Mölnlycke Health Care is a strongly performing company and a true leader in its industry segments. Since our acquisition, the company has outperformed most of its key competitors in terms of growth, profitability and cash conversion. Its highly competitive product offering, strong market positions, exciting product pipeline and the expansion of its sales force, both in existing and new markets, create a robust platform for continued growth. It is important that the company continues to bring forward new innovative products and capture the growth available in growth regions such as Asia.

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Activities during the quarter

  • Investments in quality, internal processes, infrastructure, and integration of recently made acquisitions continued, putting pressure on short-term profitability. The recently made acquisitions are expected to generate synergies of SEK 60 m.
  • The Diagnostics and Care Divisions in Sweden both showed stable and good performance. Within the Care Division, two senior care tenders in Linköping were won.
  • Health Care in Sweden was focused on the integration of Proxima and Mitt Hjärta (primary care in Bollnäs) as well as the preparations for the take-over of the Bollnäs Hospital in April 2012.
  • In Norway, the health care and care for youth markets have been challenging, resulting in weaker performance than last year. Interaktiv Barnevern, a care for youth company, was acquired during the quarter.
  • In Denmark, the health care market continued to be challenging, but the integration and development of Hamlet was positive and on track.
  • In constant currency, organic growth amounted to 7 percent during the quarter and 8 percent for the full year.
  • The change in net working capital during 2011 of SEK -64 m. is mainly related to the change in cash in transit year over year and recent acquisitions.

Key figures, Aleris1)

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Sales, SEK m. 1 593 5 123 1 068 4 120
Sales growth, % 49 24 4 6
Sales growth, constant
currency, %
41 18 8 8
EBITDA, SEK m. 138 410 65 296
EBITDA % 9 8 6 7
Balance sheet items Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, SEK m. 2 811 2 0252)
Number of employees 5 150 3 775
2011 2010
Cash flow items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
EBITDA 138 410 65 296
Change in working capital 40 -64 11 11
Capital expenditures -56 -133 -19 -80
Operating cash flow 122 213 57 227
Acquisitions/divestments
-201 -1 714 -20 -20
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
0 1 019 0 0
Other3) -102 -304 -110 -608

Key ratios

Working capital/sales, % -2
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3

1) Owned and consolidated by Investor since August 2010.

2) Numbers have been restated.

3) Other includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax, value change of derivatives and other non-cash items.

Brief facts, Aleris

Investment year 2010
Capital invested, SEK m. 3 540
Investor's ownership (capital) % 98
Reported value, Investor's share,
December 31, 2011, SEK m. 3 342

Aleris is one of the leading providers of healthcare and care in the Nordic region. Aleris provides services on behalf of municipalities, county councils and insurance companies within four different areas; healthcare, diagnostics, senior care and mental health.

Investor's view: Aleris has a strong market position in Scandinavia and a significant long-term growth potential in an industry that fits well into our ownership model. The Scandinavian healthcare and care market is a large and stable industry with long-term sustainable growth potential, where private providers can outgrow the market given the ongoing outsourcing and deregulation trend. Aleris is an attractive platform for continued organic growth, from underlying growth driven by demographics, through tenders, and other deregulation actions such as "free choice" for patients. Aleris is also a good platform for continued acquisitions. Aleris' commitment to highquality health care and care resonates well with our long-term ambitions for the company. Delivering a high-quality service is the main differentiating and sustainable factor in this business long-term, why the work to constantly improve quality and service for patients and payors is the top priority.

Activities during the quarter

  • Despite a difficult and uncertain market, hotel revenues increased during the quarter compared to last year, driven both by volume growth and good room rates. Efforts to improve the occupancy rate continued.
  • The Food and Beverages business continued to develop well during the quarter.
  • Both sales and EBITDA increased compared to the corresponding quarter last year. Capital expenditures remained at a high level during the year as renovations and other substantial investments continued throughout the year.

Key figures, Grand Hôtel

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Sales, SEK m. 123 396 108 393
Sales growth, % 14 1 -1 7
EBITDA, SEK m. 25 67 21 95
EBITDA % 20 17 19 24
Balance sheet items Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, SEK m. 545 481
Number of employees 260 295
2011 2010
Cash flow items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
EBITDA 25 67 21 95
Change in working capital 12 13 8 3
Capital expenditures -12 -110 -22 -72
Operating cash flow 25 -30 7 26
Acquisitions/divestments 0 0 0 0
Shareholder contribution/distribution 0 0 0 0
Other1) -15 -34 -6 17
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
10 -64 1 43
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % -7
Capital expenditures/sales, % 28

1) Other includes interest, tax, group contribution and dividends received/paid

Brief facts, Grand Hôtel

Investment year 1968
Capital invested, SEK m. 577
Investor's ownership (capital) % 100
Reported value, Investor's share,
December 31, 2011, SEK m.
1 208

Grand Hôtel is Scandinavia's leading five-star hotel, opened in 1874, and has a unique offering with 300 guest rooms and suites, 24 banqueting and conference areas as well as restaurants, bars and a world class spa.

Investor's view: Grand Hôtel has a unique brand, location, and property. In recent years, Grand Hôtel has gone through significant internal changes such as renovations and openings of new facilities, like its spa, while handling the challenging economic climate. It is important that Grand Hôtel continues to develop its offering, reach new customer segments, increase the occupancy rate, and focus on efficiency, without compromising on the delivery of a superior hotel experience. This is particularly important given the increased competition from new hotel capacity, restaurants and conference facilities in the Stockholm area. Further investments in the property will also be important to sustain a superior product and to build long-term value.

Financial Investments

Financial Investments contributed to the net asset value with SEK 9,687 m. in 2011 (1,664), of which SEK 1,302 m. during the fourth quarter (2,092). The positive contributions during the period came mainly from Gambro Holding's divestment of CaridianBCT and strong performance in the EQT's funds.

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Financial Investments includes the investments in EQT funds, Investor Growth Capital, and the partner-owned investments.

Investments and divestments

Fourth quarter

SEK 938 m. was invested. Proceeds amounted to SEK 376 m.

Earlier in the year

SEK 3,868 m. was invested. Proceeds amounted to SEK 5,555 m.

Net asset value, Financial Investments

12/31 2011 12/31 2010
SEK/Share SEK m. SEK/Share SEK m.
EQT1) 17 13 214 14 10 858
Investor Growth Capital 13 10 1882) 11 8 468
Partner-owned
Gambro Holding 7 5 239 2 1 740
Lindorff 6 4 337 5 4 0543)
3 Scandinavia 3 2 3954) 1 7205)
Other Partner-owned6) 0 180 0 128
Other7) 3 2 070 5 4 0688)
Total 49 37 623 38 30 036

1) Includes the holding in EQT Partners AB.

2) Of which SEK 1,453 m. in net cash.

3) Includes Lindorff mezzanine which has been transferred from Other to Lindorff.

4) The increase in reported value for 2011 is mainly related to the positive impact, SEK

1,273 m., from the capitalization of tax-loss carry-forwards during the fourth quarter. 5) Due to a change in accounting policy, the reported value has been restated by

SEK -561 m. as of December 31, 2010.

6) Includes holdings in Kunskapsskolan, Novare and Samsari.

7) Includes among others, trading, smaller holdings and land & real estate. 8) Includes holdings in NASDAQ OMX which have been transferred to Core Investments during 2011, and Active Portfolio Management.

Contribution to net asset value, Financial Investments

2011 2010
SEK m. Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
EQT -153 3 360 1 107 1 179
Investor Growth Capital 165 841 639 22
Partner-owned
Gambro Holding -70 3 4991) -110 -319
Lindorff -133 301 30 281
3 Scandinavia 1 3592) 1 6752) -47 -283
Other partner-owned -2 0 5 17
Other 155 201 535 1 104
Management cost -19 -190 -67 -337
Total 1 302 9 687 2 092 1 664

1) The positive contribution from Gambro Holding YTD 2011 is explained by the

divestment of CaridianBCT during the second quarter 2011. 2) Capitalization of prior years' deferred tax-loss carry-forwards as well as a change of recognition method of handset sales has had a positive impact on the results during 2011. For further information, see 3 Scandinavia on page 16.

Activities during the quarter

  • EQT III divested its holding in VTI Technologies.
  • EQT IV and EQT V's divestment of Kabel BW was approved by the Antitrust Authorities. The transaction is expected to close in early 2012.
  • EQT VI announced the acquisition of Norway's second largest data and telecom provider Ventelo.
  • EQT Infrastructure acquired Fortum's outsourced energy solutions and small-scale district heating businesses in Finland and Estonia.
  • EQT Expansion Capital I divested its holdings in PharmaZell.
  • EQT Opportunity divested its holdings in Strauss Innovation.
  • The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds was 31 percent during the year. In constant currencies, the value change was 31 percent. During the fourth quarter, the reported value change was -1 percent, corresponding to 1 percent in constant currencies.
  • Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds were SEK 4.5 bn. at year-end 2011 (3.5). The increase is explained by the EUR 300 m. commitment to EQT VI.

Change in net asset value, EQT

SEK m. 10/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2010
Net asset value, beginning of period 13 162 10 858 9 166
Contribution to net asset value
(value change)
-153 3 360 1 179
Draw-downs (investments and
management fees)
325 2 515 2 016
Proceeds to Investor (divestures, fee
surplus and carry)
-120 -3 519 -1 503
Net asset value, end of period 13 214 13 214 10 858

At year-end, the five largest investments were (in alphabetical order): Gambro (Sweden), ISS (Denmark), Kabel BW (Germany), Sanitec (Finland), and Springer Science+Business Media (Germany) representing 35 percent of the total value of Investor's investments in EQT funds.

Brief facts, EQT
Investment year 1994/1995
Investor's share of funds % 6-64
Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 13 214
Share of Investor's total assets, % 8

EQT's funds invest in companies in Northern and Eastern Europe, Asia and the U.S., in which EQT can act as a catalyst to transform and grow operations. EQT has raised 14 funds active in buy-outs, equity-related growth financing, credit and infrastructure. Valuation is to a large extent based on multiples, as holdings are typically mature and relevant peers are often available.

Investor's view: Investor has been a sponsor of EQT since its inception more than 15 years ago. Since then, EQT has delivered top investment performance in its industry and we have received returns on our limited partner interest in the top quartile of the industry. As a sponsor, we also have an ownership interest in the general partners of the funds, allowing us to capture a portion of the carry and of any surplus from management fees. This represents a significant enhancement of our total return from the respective funds over time. Although "lumpy" by nature, depending on whether the funds are in an investment or divestment phase, our investments in the EQT funds are expected to continue to generate strong cash flow.

Investor Growth Capital

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As of July 1, 2011, Investor Growth Capital (IGC) is a standalone entity, wholly-owned by Investor. It carries its own costs, and has a defined capital commitment from Investor. In early 2012, Investor contributed a final SEK 750 m. to IGC. Approximately 50 percent of gross proceeds less transaction related expenses and annual operating cost is distributed to Investor, while the remainder can be reinvested by IGC.

Activities during the quarter

  • IGC acquired 13 percent of NASDAQ-listed Mattersight, a provider of enterprise analytics used to improve customer contact center performance.
  • An investment was made in Maxymiser, a leader in multivariate website testing solutions for customer experience optimization.
  • An investment in R.Y.B. Education Institution, a provider of early childhood educational services and products in China, was announced.
  • IGC received proceeds from the previously announced acquisition of BlueArc and the disposition of ValueClick shares received through the divestment of Dotomi in the third quarter.
  • During the quarter, Investor received a SEK 229 m. capital distribution from IGC. This distribution is calculated as 50 percent of exit proceeds generated by IGC net of transaction related costs and operating costs.
  • IGC's value change was 10 percent during the year. In constant currencies, the value change was 6 percent. During the fourth quarter, the reported value change was 2 percent, corresponding to 1 percent in constant currencies.

Change in net asset value, Investor Growth Capital

SEK m. 10/1-12/31 2011 7/1-12/31 2011
Net asset value, beginning of period 10 252 8 694
Contribution to net asset value
(value change)
165 1 031
Capital contribution from Investor - 1 137
Distribution to Investor -229 -674
Net asset value, end of period 10 188 10 188
Of which net cash 1 453 1 453

At year-end, the U.S., Asian and European portfolios represented 65, 15, and 20 percent of the total value.

The five largest investments were (in alphabetical order): China Greens (China), Greenway Medical Technologies (U.S.), Memira Holdings (Sweden), Mindjet Corporation (U.S.) and Tangoe Inc (U.S). In total, these holdings represented 26 percent of the total portfolio value.

Brief facts, Investor Growth Capital

Investment year 1995
Investor's ownership (capital) % 100
Market value, Investor's holding, SEK m. 10 188
Share of Investor's total assets, % 6

Investor Growth Capital makes expansion stage venture capital investments in growth companies within technology and healthcare in the U.S. and Asia. The European branch is solely focusing on maximizing value of its existing holdings. Returns are generated through divestments. Typical exits include initial public offerings or trade sales, normally after a 3-7 year holding period. Valuation is often based on the latest externally priced financing round. Where applicable, peer group multiples are used. Liquidity discounts are applied.

Investor's view: The new structure and focus on the U.S. and China, where the track record and the return prospects are the strongest, IGC has a solid platform for continued strong performance. The structural change leads to a clarified commitment and also creates a more sustainable cash flow to us.

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Activities during the quarter

  • Overall, demand for Gambro's products and services, was stable in the Americas and APAC, while EMEA continued to be weak for both business areas Chronic and Acute.
  • Organically, sales fell by 1 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year.
  • Performance within business area Chronic was negatively impacted by weak sales in EMEA due to austerity measures and price pressure in key markets. Sales declined compared to the fourth quarter 2010.
  • The business area Acute was also affected by a slower market development in EMEA, while APAC and Americas' positive trend continued.
  • A refinancing of the debt was successfully completed in December. The new debt matures in 2016.
  • The sequential increase in net debt was mainly driven by foreign exchange rate effects and the capacity increase in Hechingen.

Key figures, Gambro1)

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Sales, SEK m. 2 732 10 928 2 998 12 152
Sales growth, % -9 -10 -1 -3
Sales growth,
constant currency, %
-5 2)
-5
4 2
Normalized EBITDA , SEK m. 477 2 041 611 2 395
Normalized EBITDA, % 17 19 20 20
Balance sheet items3) Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, SEK m. 8 572 25 380
Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Number of employees 7 205 7 650

1) Income statement items and balance sheet items are reported with one month's delay. 2) Adjusted for the divestment of the PD and the U.S. Water business in late 2010, sales declined by 1 percent in constant currency during 2011.

3) Following the divestment of CaridianBCT, the net debt previously reported under Gambro Holding is now reported within Gambro.

Brief facts, Gambro

Investment year 2006
Capital invested, SEK m. 4 246
Investor's ownership (capital) % 49
Reported value, Investor's share,
December 31, 2011, SEK m.
5 239

Gambro is a global medical technology company and a leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying products and therapies for Kidney and Liver dialysis, Myeloma Kidney Therapy, and other extracorporeal therapies for Chronic and Acute patients

Investor's view: The restructuring of Gambro has been challenging and taken longer than we originally anticipated. During 2011, Gambro has taken important steps to ensure operational efficiency and improved focus on core activities. We continue to believe that the improvement potential, both when it comes to revenue growth and margins, is substantial. We will consider equity financing, should there be a need for additional capital for value creating acquisitions, further restructuring or other investments.

Activities during the quarter

  • Lindorff continued to show good development in all regions.
  • Performance within Collection was good, but the number of collection cases declined somewhat compared to the previous quarter.
  • Within Capital, growth continued compared to the previous quarter and the weakened economy has had limited impact on the portfolio performance so far. The number of closed new acquisitions during the quarter was limited.
  • Both sales and EBITDA increased compared to the fourth quarter 2010.

Key figures, Lindorff1)

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
Sales, EUR m. 81 337 76 309
Sales growth, % 7 9 10 16
Sales growth,
constant currency, %
4 7 6 6
EBITdA2), EUR m. 21 96 16 89
EBITdA2), % 26 28 21 29
Balance sheet items Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, EUR m. 669 615
Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Number of employees 2 470 2 465

1) Income statement items and balance sheet items are reported with one month's delay.

2) EBITdA = EBITDA after portfolio depreciation.

Brief facts, Lindorff

Investment year 2008
Capital invested, SEK m. 3 9691)
Investor's ownership (capital) % 58
Reported value, Investor's share, 4 3371)
December 31, 2011, SEK m.

1) Including mezzanine loans. In Investor's share of reported value as of December 31, 2011, the amount included was SEK 279 m.

Lindorff is a leading credit management company in the Nordic region with a growing European presence. The company has operations in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Spain and Sweden.

Investor's view: Lindorff has a good business mix with its two business areas: Collection and Capital. Collection's service driven business model has low capital requirements and provides a stable earnings base. Capital has the capacity and ability to pursue portfolio acquisitions, offering attractive growth opportunities with good yield. The growth rate can be adapted by Lindorff's growth ambitions and market opportunities. We expect Lindorff to act on value creating opportunities in Europe. Internally, Lindorff should continue to focus on improving efficiency and operational excellence. We remain confident in Lindorff's long-term growth potential.

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Activities during the quarter

  • The net subscriber intake was 102,000 during the quarter. Consequently, the subscriber base grew by 15 percent during 2011. Continued investments in improving quality of the subscriber base weighed on profitability. ARPU decreased by 5 percent during the year.
  • The Danish market remained challenging, and competition was fierce in Sweden in the run-up for Christmas. With a successful Christmas campaign, the year ended strongly in terms of customer base growth. 3 Scandinavia remains the market leader in terms of Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).
  • For the fifth consecutive year, 3 Scandinavia's Swedish mobile data network was ranked number one in the largest independent nationwide survey. In January 2012, 3 Scandinavia was awarded Operator of the Year in Sweden for 2011 at the Telecoms Award gala.
  • Following improved profitability of the group, the value of tax loss carry-forwards, SEK 3,183 m. has been capitalized. Investor has included its share of the positive impact from this capitalization, SEK 1,273 m., in its net asset value, as the intrinsic value of the business supports this.
  • Earlier in the year, 3 Scandinavia changed the recognition method of handset sales. During a transition period, the new EBITDA will be positively impacted by the early recognition of handset revenue from new and prolonged subscribers, while treatment of the existing subscriber base remains unchanged. Over time, this effect will fade, as subscriber contracts signed prior to the change expire. The positive effect in 2012 will be significantly lower than in 2011. From the first quarter 2012 onwards, only the new method will be reported.

Key figures, 3 Scandinavia1)

2011 2010
Income statement items Q4 YTD Q4 YTD
New method2)
Sales, SEK m. 2 337 8 911 - -
EBITDA, SEK m. 565 2 397 - -
EBITDA, % 24 27 - -
Old method
Sales, SEK m. 2 060 7 800 1 885 7 015
Sales growth, % 9 11 18 20
Sales growth, constant currency, % 10 14 18 24
Cash EBITDA3)
, SEK m.3)
290 1 306 302 1 067
Cash EBITDA3)
, %
14 17 16 15
Balance sheet items Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Net debt, SEK m. 10 472 9 910
Q4 2011 Q4 2010
Number of employees 2 235 2 245
Other key figures4) 12/31 2011 12/31 2010
Subscribers 2 152 000 1 866 000
ARPU5)
, SEK
312 329
Non-voice ARPU5) % 46 43
Postpaid/prepaid ratio 85/15 87/13

1) Income statement items and balance sheet items are reported with one month's delay.

2) The effect on results prior to the first quarter 2011 has not been assessed.

3) Cash EBITDA is defined as EBITDA after deducting all customer acquisition and

retention costs.

4) Other key figures are reported without delay.

5) Average Monthly Revenue Per User (ARPU) refers to the past 12-month period.

Brief facts, 3 Scandinavia

Investment year 1999
Capital invested, SEK m. 6 366
Investor's ownership (capital) % 40
Reported equity value, Investor's share,
December 31, 2011, SEK m.
2 395

3 Scandinavia is a mobile operator providing mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. The company is well recognized for its high-quality network, and has a strong position in a market with high volume growth driven by fixed to mobile migration in voice and broadband.

Investor's view: Over the past few years, 3 Scandinavia's strategic focus on building a high-quality mobile network has proven successful, illustrated by strong subscriber intake and improved operating performance. It is important for value creation that 3 Scandinavia continues to capture additional growth opportunities, as operating leverage is high. Having acquired additional spectrum during 2011, the company has secured its position as the premier network provider. Future revenue and profit growth should translate into enhanced cash flow generation.

Unlisted Investments – key figures overview

Full
Year
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Full
Year
Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Full
Year
2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009
Core Investments - Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke Health Care (EUR m.)
Sales 1 014 267 250 253 244 949 246 241 239 223 865
EBITDA, adj.1) 296 82 76 71 67 269 74 70 65 60 236
EBITDA, adj. (%)1) 29 31 30 28 27 28 30 29 27 27 27
EBITDA 251 82 76 71 22 265 70 70 65 60 236
EBITDA (%) 25 31 30 28 9 28 28 29 27 27 27
Net debt 1 482 1 482 1 506 1 527 1 578 1 578 1 578 1 638 1 678 1 690 1 673
Employees 6 755 6 755 6 835 6 880 6 985 6 985 6 985 6 910 6 930 6 735 6 745
2) (SEK m.)
Aleris
Sales 5 123 1 593 1 334 1 125 1 071 4 120 1 068 952 1 076 1 024 3 882
EBITDA 410 138 103 88 81 296 65 59 93 79 332
EBITDA (%) 8 9 8 8 8 7
2 0258)
6
2 0258)
6 9 8 9
Net debt
Employees
2 811
5 150
2 811
5 150
2 630
4 975
2 233
4 865
1 997
3 825
3 775 3 775 1 952
3 760
1 505
3 650
1 523
3 700
1 624
3 790
Grand Hôtel (SEK m.)
Sales
396 123 98 105 70 393 108 109 103 73 368
EBITDA 67 25 19 25 -2 95 21 37 28 9 76
EBITDA (%) 17 20 19 24 -3 24 19 34 27 12 21
Net debt 545 545 555 542 506 481 481 482 492 493 524
Employees 260 260 250 245 255 295 295 275 265 240 280
Financial Investments
EQT (SEK m.)
Reported value 13 214 13 214 13 162 14 753 13 416 10 858 10 858 9 587 10 667 9 433 9 166
Reported value change % 31 -1 0 15 14 13 12 -6 12 -5 6
Value change, constant currency % 31 1 -2 13 16 28 13 0 13 2 14
Draw-downs from Investor 2 515 325 306 836 1 048 2 016 223 419 457 917 2 011
Proceeds to Investor 3 519 120 1 903 1 484 12 1 503 59 921 334 189 634
Investor Growth Capital (SEK m.)
Reported value 10 188 10 188 10 252 8 694 8 380 8 468 8 468 7 864 8 080 8 288 9 197
Reported value change % 10 2 10 -2 0 4 9 -8 -2 5 6
Value change, constant currency % 6 1 4 -3 5 8 8 5 -9 5 12
Capital contribution from Investor
Distribution to Investor
1 137
674
-
229
1 137
445
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Partner-owned investments
Gambro3) (SEK m.)
Sales 10 928 2 732 2 667 2 720 2 809 12 152 2 998 3 045 3 070 3 039 12 484
Normalized EBITDA 2 041 477 496 548 520 2 395 611 571 668 545 2 384
Normalized EBITDA (%) 19 17 19 20 19 20 20 19 22 18 19
Net debt5) 8 572 8 572 8 169 7 806 23 592 25 380 25 380 25 981 26 529 25 476 25 559
Employees 7 205 7 205 7 270 7 335 7 380 7 650 7 650 7 725 7 780 7 930 8 040
Lindorff3) (EUR m.)
Sales 337 81 84 87 85 309 76 80 74 79 267
EBITdA4) 96 21 31 22 22 89 16 30 21 22 59
EBITdA4) (%) 28 26 37 25 26 29 21 38 28 28 22
Net debt 669 669 661 680 689 615 615 578 549 547 530
Employees 2 470 2 470 2 595 2 550 2 485 2 465 2 465 2 315 2 270 2 295 2 270
3 Scandinavia3) (SEK m.)
New method6)
Sales 8 911 2 337 2 270 2 197 2 107 - - - - - -
EBITDA 2 397 565 595 628 609 - - - - - -
EBITDA, % 27 24 26 29 29 - - - - - -
Old method
Sales 7 800 2 060 1 958 1 890 1 892 7 015 1 885 1 777 1 689 1 664 5 840
Cash EBITDA7) 1 306 290 286 329 401 1 067 302 329 236 200 434
Cash EBITDA7)
(%)
17 14 15 17 21 15 16 19 14 12 7
Net debt 10 472 10 472 10 333 10 4088) 10 241 9 910 9 910 9 723 10 071 10 172 10 230
Employees 2 235 2 235 2 280 2 265 2 255 2 245 2 245 2 160 2 080 2 065 2 095

1) Excluding the purchase price allocation, performed in conjunction with the acquisition of the majority in Mölnlycke Health Care, allocating EUR 49 m. to inventory. The consumption of this market value impacted EBITDA negatively by EUR 4 m. during the fourth quarter 2010 and EUR 45 m. during the first quarter 2011.

2) The acquisition of Aleris was finalized in August 2010. 3) Income and balance sheet items are reported with one month's delay.

4) EBITdA=EBITDA after portfolio depreciation.

5) Net debt reported under Gambro Holding until the second quarter 2011.

6) The effect on the result prior to the first quarter 2011 has not been assessed.

7) Cash EBITDA is defined as EBITDA after deducting all customer acquisition and retention costs.

8) Numbers have been restated.

Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 16,910 m. on December 31, 2011 (11,472). Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Core Investments and the partner-owned investments within Financial Investments, is arranged on an independent ringfenced basis and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Investor guarantees SEK 4.2 bn. of 3 Scandinavia's external debt, which is not included in Investor's net debt.

Net Debt, 12/31 2011

SEK m. Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to Core
Investments
subsidiaries1)
and IGC
Investor's
net debt
Other financial instruments 1 967 -24 2)
1 943
Cash, bank and short-term
investments
13 072 -1 913 2)
11 159
Receivables included in net debt 804 -9 7953)
Loans -48 172 17 580 -30 5923)
Provision for pensions -673 458 -2153)
Total -33 002 16 092 -16 910

1) Mölnlycke Health Care, Aleris and Grand Hôtel. 2) Included in cash and readily available placements.

3) Included in gross debt.

Cash and readily available placements amounted to SEK 13,102 m. on December 31, 2011 compared to SEK 12,123 m. at year-end 2010. The Group's short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the risk-adjusted return profile. Gross debt for the group amounted to SEK 30,012 m. (23,595) at the end of the period.

The average maturity of the debt portfolio was 11.2 years on December 31, 2011 (12.1), excluding the debt of Aleris, Mölnlycke Health Care and Grand Hôtel.

Maturity profile, 12/31 2011

Net financial items for the reporting period amounted to SEK -2,566 m. (-1,186), of which SEK -1,643 m. (-633) is attributable to Core Investments subsidiaries. Net financial items include interest income of SEK 255 m. (153) and interest expenses of SEK 2,485 m. (937). The unrealized result from revaluation of loans and swaps amounted to SEK -376 m. (120). Investor uses swaps when managing the interest rate tenor. The remaining effects consist primarily of unrealized currency translation differences from loans to Lindorff and Mölnlycke Health Care.

Management cost

Management cost, Investor Group

SEK m. 10/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2011
1/1-12/31
2010
Core Investments 36 137 104
Financial Investments 19 190 337
Investor groupwide 46 179 205
Total before
restructuring cost
101 506 646
Restructuring cost - 150 -
Total reported 1011) 6561) 6461)

1) Up until June 30, 2011, costs relating to Investor Growth Capital were included in Investor's management cost. IGC costs not included in the management costs were SEK 70 m. for H2 2011 and SEK 38 m. for Q4, 2011.

During the year, management cost excluding Investor Growth Capital and the SEK 150 m. restructuring charge taken during the first quarter, amounted to SEK 434 m. (486). Management cost includes commitments within the framework of long-term share-based remuneration programs amounting to SEK 33 m. (37).

As of July 1, 2011, Investor Growth Capital is a stand-alone entity within Investor, carrying its own costs.

The targeted SEK 140 m. reduction of annual management costs started to become visible during the second half of 2011 and should reach full run-rate effect by the end of 2012.

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The total return (sum of share price changes and dividend added back) was -8 percent in 2011 (11), and 5 percent during the fourth quarter (5).

The average annualized total return on the Investor share was -2 percent over the past five-year period, 5 percent over the past 10-year period and 13 percent over the past 20-year period.

Average Total Return

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 123.20 and SEK 128.40 respectively on December 31, 2011, compared to SEK 139.00 and SEK 143.90 on December 31, 2010. Total market capitalization of Investor, adjusted for repurchased shares, was SEK 96,028 m. as of December 31, 2011 (107,907).

Parent Company

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795 m. on December 31, 2011 (4,795).

Share structure

Class of
share
Number of
shares
Number of
votes
% of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 311 690 844 311 690 844 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 455 484 186 45 548 418 59.4 12.8
Total 767 175 030 357 239 262 100.0 100.0

Investor sold 14,642 B-shares during the fourth quarter. On December 31, 2011, Investor owned a total of 6,669,158 of its own shares (6,683,800).

Results and investments

The Parent Company's result after financial items was SEK -16,725 m. (34,194). Value changes of equity-related holdings reported at fair value amounted to SEK -22,063 m. (23,970). Result from participations in Group companies and associates amounted to SEK 520 m. (7,178), and 1,054 m. respectively, mainly related to reversed write-downs (-253). During the year, the Parent Company invested SEK 8,804 m. in financial assets (12,482), of which SEK 5,042 m. was in Group companies (9,199) and purchases in listed Core Investments of SEK 3,605 m (3,141). Total debt increased by SEK 8,008 m. since the beginning of the year. Shareholders' equity totaled SEK 142,633 m. on December 31, 2011, compared to SEK 163,164 m. on December 31, 2010.

Risks and Risk management

The main risks that the Group and the Parent Company are exposed to are related to the value changes of the listed assets due to market price fluctuations. The development of the global economy is an important uncertainty factor in assessment of near-term market fluctuations. The uncertain market situation also affects the various unlisted holdings' opportunities for new investments and divestments. The turbulent development of the markets reflects the uncertainty about how the continuing global imbalances of the world economy, with risk of serious consequences for various states' deteriorating creditworthiness, will affect the economic situation at both macro and micro levels.

The Core Investments subsidiaries: Mölnlycke Health Care, Aleris and Grand Hôtel are, like Investor, exposed to commercial risks, financial risks, and market risks. In addition, through their business activities, i.e. their offerings of products and services, within respective sector, these companies are also exposed to legal/regulatory risks and political risks, for example political decisions on healthcare budgets and industry regulations.

Financing of Investor's Core Investments subsidiaries and the partner-owned investments are made on a ring-fenced basis, without guarantees from Investor, the guarantee to 3 Scandinavia being the exception. In order to keep credit risks at low levels, credit risk exposure is only permitted if the counterparties have high creditworthiness. Whatever the economic situation is in the world, operational risk management requires continued high level of awareness and focused work in line with stated policies and instructions. Investor AB's risk management, risks and uncertainties, and those related to its Core Investments subsidiaries, are described in detail in the Annual Report

2010, see the Administration report and Note 30. Any significant changes have not been made subsequently aside from the increased macroeconomic risks, which are described above.

Other

Proposed dividends

The Board of Directors and the President propose a dividend to shareholders of SEK 6.00 per share for fiscal 2011 (5.00). The dividend level proposed is based on the stated dividend policy. Investor AB's dividend policy is to declare dividends attributable to a high percentage of dividends received from listed Core Investments, as well as to make a distribution from other net assets corresponding to a yield in line with the equity market. Investor AB's goal is also to generate a steadily rising annual dividend.

Repurchase of own shares

As it has during the past twelve years, Investor's Board of Directors has decided to propose to the 2012 Annual General Meeting that it should extend the authorization of the Board to decide on the repurchase of the company's shares. Under such a mandate, the Board would be given the opportunity until the next Annual General Meeting – provided it deems it appropriate – to decide on the repurchase of the company's shares. In accordance with current legislation, repurchases can total up to 10 percent of the total shares outstanding in Investor. Any repurchases may be effected over the stock exchange or through offerings to shareholders. It is also proposed that the Board's mandate include the possibility to transfer repurchased shares including transfers to participants in Investor's Long-term variable remuneration program. See also "Long-term variable remuneration program" below.

Long-term variable remuneration program

As in the previous six years, the Board of Directors will propose a share-based, long-term variable remuneration program for Investor's employees at the 2012 Annual General Meeting.

The program will be largely similar to the program for 2011. It is proposed that the long-term variable remuneration program be hedged as before through the repurchase of the company's shares, or through total return swaps. The Board's final proposal will be announced in the Notice of the 2012 Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting

Investor AB's Annual General Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the City Conference Centre, Barnhusgatan 12-14, Stockholm. The registration commence at 2:30 p.m.

Notification of participation in the Annual General Meeting can be given starting Monday, March 12, 2012 until Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Notification can be given on Investor's website, (www.investorab.com), or by phoning

+46 8 611 2910.Additional information about Investor's Annual General Meeting is available on Investor's website.

Investor's audited Annual Report in Swedish will be made available at the company's headquarters, at Arsenalsgatan 8C in Stockholm, no later than March 27, 2012.

Accounting policies

For the Group, this Year-end report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with Sweden's Annual Accounts Act, chapter 9 Interim report. Unless otherwise specified below, the accounting policies that have been applied for the Group and Parent Company are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

New and changed accounting policies in 2011

The associate 3 Scandinavia has changed the accounting policy for customer acquisition (CAC), and customer retention costs (CRC). According to the policy applied until year-end 2010, these expenses were capitalized and amortized during the term of the contracts. As of 2011 the costs mentioned will be expensed on a current basis and in connection with the transition to the new policy previously balanced expenditures were charged to the income statement retrospectively. The change of policy has affected the opening balance equity as of January 1, 2010 by SEK -487 m., the share of results of associates relating to 2010 was affected by SEK -82 m. and the equity closing balance as per December 31, 2010 has been adjusted by SEK -561 m. as a result of the new policy.

3 Scandinavia has also changed the recognition method of handset revenues. With the new method both revenues and expenses relating to handsets affect the income statement at the time of delivery. Previously revenues and expenses relating to handsets were recognized over the subscriber contract period. 3 Scandinavia has not implemented the new recognition method retrospectively in their accounting and therefore the recognized income will be positively impacted, during a transition period, by revenues relating to subscriber contracts existing at the end of 2010. The effect will fade over time as subscriber contracts signed prior to the change expire. Investor estimates that the positive effect on 3 Scandinavia's operating result amounts to approximately SEK 900 m., of which approximately SEK 700 m. has affected the financial year 2011 and the remainder will affect the financial year 2012.

New or revised IFRSs and interpretations from IFRIC have had no effect on the profit/loss, financial position or disclosures for the Group or Parent Company.

Presentation of figures

Operating segments

As of the first quarter 2011, Investor's presentation of operating segments has been changed. The change is due to a new internal structure for management and reporting and has reduced the number of segments from four to two. As before the segments are made up of business areas and consist hereafter of Core Investments and Financial Investments. As of the first quarter 2011, Core Investments consists of listed holdings and subsidiaries with a long ownership horizon. Financial Investments consists of partner-owned investments, Investor Growth Capital, the investments in EQT funds, trading, and some other holdings. Comparative figures have been adjusted.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

During June the purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of Aleris was finalized and Aleris acquired Proxima Intressenter AB.

During July, the purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of Mölnlycke Health Care was finalized and Aleris' acquisition of the Danish Privatehospitalet Hamlet was closed.

Other acquisitions Aleris made during the year consists of Interaktiv Barnevern AS, Mitt Hjärta Primärvård AB, Husläkarmottagningen i Täby Centrum AB and Bergen Plastikkirurgisk Senter AS.

Final Purchase Price Allocations of the acquisitions during 2010

Aleris

In August 2010, Investor acquired 99 percent of the votes in Aleris. The consideration from Investor amounted to SEK 2,620 m. including an earn-out of SEK 11 m. As it is no longer probable that the earn-out will be paid, SEK 11 m. has been taken up as income under value change in the consolidated income statement. The earn-out was depending on the aggregated EBITDA for a business area up to 2012.

According to the preliminary purchase price allocation presented at the end of 2010, goodwill amounted to SEK 3,787 m. The purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of Aleris has now been fixed with a goodwill amounting to SEK 3,831 m. The major part of the increase of goodwill, SEK 44 m., relates to adjustments of the provision for pensions and deferred taxes.

Mölnlycke Health Care

In December 2010, Investor acquired additional votes in Mölnlycke Health Care. The consideration from Investor amounted to SEK 4,672 m. of which SEK 2,016 m. was attributable to the acquisition of shares and SEK 2,656 m. to shareholder loans. After the completion of the transaction, Investor Group owned 92 percent of the company (excluding shareholder loans) and a corresponding 93 percent of the votes.

According to the preliminary purchase price allocation presented at the end of 2010, goodwill amounted to SEK 19,780 m. The purchase price allocation relating to the acquisition of Mölnlycke has now been finalized with goodwill amounting to SEK 19,893 m. The increase of goodwill, SEK 113 m., relates to adjustments of the value of customer contracts and deferred taxes.

F inal purchase price allo catio n o f the aquisitio ns last year

Aleris Mölnlycke Health Care
SEK m. Preliminary
Purchase
Price
Allocation
New
valuation
Final
Purchase
Price
Allocation
Preliminary
Purchase
Price
Allocation
New
valuation
Final
Purchase
Price
Allocation
Intangible assets, primarily customer
contracts
614 614 10 280 -155 10 125
Property, plant and equipment 360 360 1 054 1 054
Financial assets 6 6
Deferred tax assets 190 190
Non-current assets 56 56
Inventory 1 508 1 508
Accounts receivables 288 288 1 111 1 111
Other current assets 100 100 329 329
Cash and cash equivalents 106 106 842 842
Non-current liabilities and provisions -1 528 -23 -1 551 -22 743 -22 743
Deferred tax liability -104 -38 -142 -2 962 42 -2 920
Current liabilities -727 17 -710 -3 154 -3 154
Net identifiable assets and liabilities -885 -44 -929 -13 489 -113 -13 602
Fair value of previously held share -3 746 -3 746
Non-controlling interest -282 -282 -529 -529
Consolidated goodwill 3 787 44 3 831 19 780 113 19 893
C
o
nsideratio
n
2 620 0 2 620 2 016 0 2 016

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocations in Group Companies

Proxima Intressenter AB

June 20, 2011 Aleris acquired 100 percent of the votes in the Swedish healthcare provider Proxima Intressenter AB for an enterprise value of SEK 1,080 m. The consideration from Aleris amounted to SEK 742 m. and was paid in cash. The acquisition was financed by a capital contribution of SEK 769 m. from Investor and external debt. Proxima is a private healthcare group delivering high quality services in primary care, diagnostics, specialist care, rehabilitation and occupational health. Through the acquisition, Aleris strengthens its position in the Swedish and Nordic market, both by an increased geographical presence and new areas of competences.

An adjustment to the preliminary purchase price allocation has been made in the fourth quarter. The increase of intangible assets relates to the value of customer contracts and deferred taxes. In the purchase price allocation, which is still preliminary, goodwill amounts to SEK 812 m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the company's profitability level which is based, among other things, on the company's customer offering, proven performance and market position. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 15 m. and derives from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. The costs have been included under other expenses in the consolidated income statement.

For the six month period from the acquisition date until December 31, Proxima contributed net sales of SEK 501 m. and profit of SEK 2 m. to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Investor Group would have increased by SEK 508 m. and consolidated profit for the period would have decreased by SEK 46 m.

Danish Privatehospitalet Hamlet A/S

July 14, 2011 Aleris acquired 100 percent of the votes in the Danish Privatehospitalet Hamlet. The acquisition was financed with capital contribution 250 m. from Investor and external debt. Hamlet is the largest private hospital in

Denmark. Through the acquisitions Aleris strength its position in both the Danish and Nordic healthcare market.

An adjustment to the preliminary purchase price allocation has been made in the fourth quarter. The adjustment is mainly referred to the value of intangible assets and deferred taxes. In the purchase price allocation, which is still preliminary, goodwill amounts to SEK 339 m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the company´s profitability level which is based, among other things, on the company´s customer offering, proven performance and market position. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 12 m. and derives from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. The costs have been included under other expenses in the consolidated income statement.

For the five month period from the acquisition date until December 31, Hamlet contributed net sales of SEK 209 m. and profit of SEK -4 m. to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Investor Group would have increased by SEK 270 m. and consolidated profit for the period would have decreased by SEK 131 m.

P reliminary P urchase P rice A llo catio ns o f co ntro lling

interest

Proxima
Intressenter
Hamlet
SEK m. A
B
A/S Other Total
Intangible assets, primarily customer
contracts
356 2 358
Property, plant and equipment 69 73 2 144
Deferred tax assets 8 31 1 40
Non-current assets 2 11 13
Accounts receivables 70 46 10 126
Other current assets 70 22 4 96
Cash and cash equivalents 44 9 43 96
Non-current liabilities and provisions -437 -194 -3 -634
Deferred tax liability -98 -98
Current liabilities -154 -82 -33 -269
Net identifiable assets and liabilities -70 -82 24 -128
Consolidated goodwill 812 339 227 1 378
C
o
nsideratio
n
742 257 251 1 250

The Purchase Price Allocations are preliminary where business is conducted in a large number of companies and the valuation of intangible assets is complex.

Related party transactions

During the reporting period the Group has not entered into any new significant transactions or commitments with related parties, other than recurring business transactions as presented in the Annual Report 2010.

Pledged Assets

Operating subsidiaries

At December 31, 2011 there were pledged assets related to operating subsidiaries granted credit facilities amounting to SEK 18,692 m. in form of a floating charge, real estate mortgages, shares and assets in group companies (20,283). At December 31, 2011, the loans amounted as a total to SEK 16,794 m. (17,111). Furthermore there is a property mortgage relating to a third-party sale and leaseback agreement amounting to SEK 155 m. (156). In addition there are cash positions as collateral for factoring agreements amounting to SEK 42 m. (39).

The credit facilities above are subject to financial covenants.

Investing Activities

At December 31, 2011 asset pledged as securities regarding bank deposits, bonds and other securities amounted to SEK 25 m. within Investing Activities (1,525).

Contingent liabilities

Operating subsidiaries

At December 31, 2011 contingent liabilities in form of guarantee commitments for FPG/PRI and other pension plans amounted to SEK 1 m. (1). Other contingent liabilities amounted to SEK 156 m. (156).

Investing Activities

At December 31, 2011 guarantees on behalf of the associate 3 Scandinavia amounted to SEK 4,208 m. (4,236).

Financial calendar

April 17, 2012 Annual General Meeting April 24, 2012 Interim Report January-March 2012 July 17, 2012 Interim Report January-June 2012 Oct. 17, 2012 Interim Report January-September 2012 Jan. 29, 2013 Year-End Report 2012

For more information:

Susanne Ekblom, Chief Financial Officer: +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Oscar Stege Unger, Head of Corporate Communications: +46 8 614 2059, +46 70 624 2059 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar, Investor Relations Manager: +46 8 614 2130, +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address:

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 Fax: + 46 8 614 2150 www.investorab.com Mobile website: http://m.investorab.com

Ticker codes:

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters W:ISBF in Datastream

Stockholm, January 24, 2012

Börje Ekholm President and Chief Executive Officer

The information in this interim report is such that Investor is required to disclose under Sweden's Securities Market Act.

The report was released for publication at 08:15 CET on January 24, 2012.

This Year-end report and additional information is available on www.investorab.com

Review Report

Introduction

We have reviewed the Year-End Report (interim report) of Investor AB (publ), corporate identity number 556013-8298, as of 31 December, 2011 and for the twelve month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim annual report based on our review.

Scope of the review

We conducted our review in accordance with the Standard on Review Engagements (SÖG) 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to

obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, January 24, 2012

KPMG AB

(Signed on the original document)

Helene Willberg

Authorized Public Accountant

This Review report is a translation of the original review report in Swedish

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary

(Restated) (Restated)
2011 2010 2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31 10/1-12/31 10/1-12/31
Dividends 4 330 3 622 31 15
Other operating income 480 994 128 213
Changes in value -17 586 28 492 11 513 17 566
Net sales 14 674 2 947 4 145 1 966
Cost of goods and services sold -9 605 -2 351 -2 670 -1 464
Sales and marketing cost -2 558 -282 -625 -279
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost -1 334 -221 -384 -189
Management cost1) -506 -646 -101 -145
Restructuring cost -150 - - -
Share of results of associates 5 240 -717 2) 1 180 -160 2)
Profit/loss -7 015 31 838 13 217 17 523
Net financial items -2 566 -1 186 -881 -92
Profit/loss before tax -9 581 30 652 12 336 17 431
Income tax 293 -41 -69 61
Profit/loss for the period -9 288 30 611 12 267 17 492
Attributable to:
Ow
ners of the Parent Company
-9 229 30 631 2) 12 255 17 512 2)
Non-controlling interest -59 -20 12 -20
Profit/loss for the period -9 288 30 611 12 267 17 492
Basic earnings per share, SEK -12.14 40.24 16.11 23.00
Diluted earnings per share, SEK -12.14 40.20 16.10 22.97
Basic average number of shares, million 760.5 761.2 760.5 760.5
Diluted average number of shares, million 761.1 762.9 761.2 761.2

1) Including Cost of long-term share-based remuneration amounting to SEK -33 m. (-37).

2) Restatement attributable to change in accounting policy, for further information see Accounting policies on page 20.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

(Restated)
2011 2010 2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31 10/1-12/31 10/1-12/31
Profit for the period -9 288 30 611 1) 12 267 17 492 1)
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Revaluation of non-current assets 190 - 52 -
Change in fair value of cash flow
hedges
-243 602 -20 469
Foreign currency translation adjustment 7 -488 -249 -496
Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans -30 -13 -39 -13
Share of other comprehensive income of associates -189 -202 1) 9 81 1)
Total other comprehensive income for the period -265 -101 -247 41
Total comprehensive income for the period -9 553 30 510 12 020 17 533
Attributable to:
Ow
ners of the Parent Company
-9 469 30 523 1) 12 017 17 538 1)
Non-controlling interest -84 -13 3 -
5
Total comprehensive income for the period -9 553 30 510 12 020 17 533

1) Restatement attributable to change in accounting policy, for further information see Accounting policies on page 20.

Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary

(Restated) (Restated)
2011 2010 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 12/31 12/31 1/1
ASSETS
Goodw
ill
24 619 23 194 -
Other intangible assets 9 750 10 696 16
Property, plant and equipment 3 995 3 553 2 168
Shares and participations 147 897 156 184 1) 130 305 1)
Other financial investments 1 967 665 9 062
Long-term receivables included in net debt 795 463 1 158
Other long-term receivables 5 937 5 535 9 699
Total non-current assets 194 960 200 290 152 408
Inventories 1 141 1 465 -
Shares and participations in Active Portfolio Management 1 094 4 026 3 936
Short-term receivables included in net debt 9 - -
Other current receivables 3 331 3 007 1 459
Cash, bank and short-term investments 13 072 11 979 11 934
Total current assets 18 647 20 477 17 329
TOTAL ASSETS 213 607 220 767 169 737
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 156 719 170 051 1) 142 186 1)
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 44 961 40 536 23 550
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 673 602 297
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 3 748 3 808 629
Total non-current liabilities 49 382 44 946 24 476
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 3 211 948 299
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 4 295 4 822 2 776
Total current liabilities 7 506 5 770 3 075
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 213 607 220 767 169 737
NET DEBT/NET CASH
2011 2010 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 12/31 12/31 1/1
Other financial investments 1 967 665 9 062
Receivables included in net debt 804 463 1 158
Cash, bank and short-term investments 13 072 11 979 11 934
Long-term interest bearing liabilities -44 961 -40 536 -23 550
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations -673 -602 -297
Short-term interest bearing liabilities -3 211 -948 -299
Adjustment related to subsidiaries2) 16 092 17 507 1 404
Total net debt/net cash -16 910 -11 472 -588

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in Summary

(Restated)
2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31
Opening balance 170 051 142 673
Change in accounting policy -487 1)
Restated opening balance 170 051 142 186
Profit for the period -9 288 30 611 1)
Other comprehensive income for the period -265 -101 1)
Total comprehensive income for the period -9 553 30 510
Dividends to ow
n shareholders
-3 802 -3 050
Changes in non-controlling interest 10 674
Repurchase/sales of ow
n shares
2 -263
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 11 -
6
Closing balance 156 719 170 051
Attributable to:
Ow
ners of the Parent Company
156 070 169 386 1)
Non-controlling interest 649 665
Total equity 156 719 170 051

1) Restatement attributable to change in accounting policy, for further information see Accounting policies on page 20. 2) Deductions relating to the ringfenced subsidiaries Aleris, Grand Hôtel, M ölnlycke Health Care and IGC.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, in summary

2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31
Operating activities
Core Investments
Dividends received 3 998 3 203
Cash receipts 14 451 2 938
Cash payments -11 697 -2 356
Financial Investments and management cost
Dividends received 347 451
Cash receipts/payments, net effect 336 -230
Cash flows from Operating activities before
net interest and income tax 7 435 4 006
Interest received/paid -1 636 -657
Income tax paid -461 -234
Cash flows from Operating activities 5 338 3 115
Investing activities
Acquisitions -10 360 -7 429
Divestments 7 328 3 995
Increase in long-term receivables - -288
Decrease in long-term receivables 177 192
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -1 153 -6 732
Disposals of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 8 -
Increase in other financial investments -4 856 -2 712
Decrease in other financial investments 3 591 3 405
Net changes, short-term investments 608 4 507
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -573 -165
Proceeds from sale of other investments 11 105
Net cash used in Investing activities -5 219 -5 122
Financing activities
Borrow
ings
7 058 4 903
Amortization -1 748 -2 649
Repurchase/sales of ow
n shares
2 -263
Dividends paid -3 802 -3 050
Net cash used in Financing activities 1 510 -1 059
Cash flows for the period 1 629 -3 066
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 2 684 5 804
Exchange difference in cash -
1
-54
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 4 312 2 684
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 4 312 2 684
Short-term investments 8 760 9 295
C
ash, bank and sho
rt-term investments
13 072 11 979

Operating Segments

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-12/31 2011

Core Financial Investor
Amounts in SEK m. Investments Investments group-wide Elimination Total
Dividends 3 998 332 - - 4 330
Other operating income1) 24 480 - -24 480
Changes in value -21 794 4 191 2) - 17 -17 586
Net sales 14 679 29 - -34 14 674
Cost of goods and services sold -9 598 -41 - 34 -9 605
Sales and marketing cost -2 558 - - - -2 558
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost -1 264 -70 - - -1 334
Management cost -137 -190 -179 - -506
Restructuring cost - - -150 - -150
Share of results of associates 1 5 239 - - 5 240
Operating profit/loss -16 649 9 970 -329 -
7
-7 015
Net financial items -1 392 1 -1 182 7 -2 566
Income tax 287 3 3 - 293
Profit/loss for the period -17 754 9 974 -1 508 - -9 288
Non controlling interest 59 - - - 59
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company -17 695 9 974 -1 508 - -9 229
Dividends paid - - -3 802 - -3 802
Other effects on equity -244 -287 246 - -285
Contribution to net asset value -17 939 9 687 -5 064 - -13 316
Net asset value by business area 12/31 2011
Carrying amount 136 002 37 623 -645 - 172 980
Net debt - - -16 910 - -16 910
Total net asset value 136 002 37 623 -17 555 - 156 070

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-12/31 2010

Investor
Core Financial group
Amounts in SEK m. Investments Investments wide Elimination Total
Dividends 3 203 419 - - 3 622
Other operating income1) 587 2) 407 2) - - 994
Changes in value 26 282 2) 2 210 2, 3) - - 28 492
Net sales 2 940 27 - -20 2 947
Cost of goods and services sold -2 301 -70 - 20 -2 351
Sales and marketing cost -282 - - - -282
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost -221 - - - -221
Management cost -104 -337 -205 - -646
Share of results of associates -334 -383 - - -717
Operating profit/loss 29 770 2 273 -205 - 31 838
Net financial items -226 1 -961 - -1 186
Income tax 64 10 -115 - -41
Profit/loss for the period 29 608 2 284 -1 281 - 30 611
Non controlling interest 20 - - - 20
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company 29 628 2 284 -1 281 - 30 631
Dividends paid - - -3 050 - -3 050
Repurchase of ow
n shares
- - -263 - -263
Other effects on equity -288 -620 790 - -118
Contribution to net asset value 29 340 1 664 -3 804 - 27 200
Net asset value by business area 12/31 2010
Carrying amount 151 425 30 036 -603 - 180 858
Net debt - - -11 472 - -11 472
Total net asset value 151 425 30 036 -12 075 - 169 386
1) Includes interest on loans to associates.
2) M
ove of mezzanine loans to Core Investments from Financial Investments.
3) Includes turnover of the Active Portfolio M
anagement amounting to SEK 9,860m. (23,589).

3) Includes turnover of the Active Portfolio M anagement amounting to SEK 9,860m. (23,589).

Parent Company Income Statement, in summary

2011 2010 2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31 10/1-12/31 10/1-12/31
Dividends 3 998 3 203 0 0
Changes in value -22 063 23 970 10 919 12 797
Net sales 20 8 7 2
Operating cost -507 -432 -130 -95
Result from participations in Group companies 520 7 178 - 0
Impairment of associates 1 054 -253 1 229 -40
Operating profit/loss -16 978 33 674 12 025 12 664
Profit from financial items
Other financial items 253 520 -46 128
Profit before tax -16 725 34 194 11 979 12 792
Income tax - - - -
Profit for the period -16 725 34 194 11 979 12 792

Parent Company Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

Amounts in SEK m. 2011
1/1-12/31
2010
1/1-12/31
2011
10/1-12/31
2010
10/1-12/31
Profit for the period -16 725 34 194 11 979 12 792
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Change in fair value of cash flow
hedges
-17 5 -
2
13
Total other comprehensive income for the period -17 5 -
2
13
Total comprehensive income for the period -16 742 34 199 11 977 12 805

Parent Company Balance Sheet, in summary

2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 12/31 12/31
ASSETS
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment 38 39
Financial assets 182 520 197 045
Total non-current assets 182 558 197 084
Current receivables 3 247 1 213
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Total current assets 3 247 1 213
TOTAL ASSETS 185 805 198 297
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 142 633 163 164
Provisions 293 262
Non-current liabilities 26 544 26 354
Total non-current liabilities 26 837 26 616
Total current liabilities 16 335 8 517
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 185 805 198 297
2011 2010
ASSETS PLEDGED AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 12/31 12/31
Assets pledged 23 931
Contingent liabilities 10 208 10 236

Parent Company Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary

2011 2010
Amounts in SEK m. 1/1-12/31 1/1-12/31
Opening balance 163 164 132 284
Profit/loss for the period -16 725 34 194
Other comprehensive income for the period -17 5
Total comprehensive income for the period -16 742 34 199
Dividends -3 802 -3 050
Stock options exercised by employees -20 -30
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 31 24
Repurchases of ow
n shares
2 -263
Closing balance 142 633 163 164

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