Quarterly Report • Oct 28, 2009
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Given the tough market conditions the Lindab team has done a first class job of keeping a strong focus on customers whilst at the same time reducing costs and generating cash. We expect a drawn out period before our markets recover but we can rely on the Lindab "can do" attitude and spirit to approach the periods ahead in a positive way. " "
David Brodetsky, President and CEO
AB Lidhults Plåtindustri was registered as a company in February 1959 in Grevie on the Bjäre peninsula, where the head office remains to this day. The business had already been started a few years earlier by the two partners Lage Lindh and Valter Persson in a small sheet metal workshop in Lidhult. The initial product range consisted of aluminium trim and windowsills. The product range was subsequently expanded and today includes complete system solutions for the construction industry. Steel as a raw material has been the common denominator throughout the years and the desire to simplify construction remains just as relevant. Lindab was listed on the Swedish stock exchange for small businesses (OTC) in 1984 and on the Danish stock exchange in 1991. In 2001, Lindab was bought out from the stock exchange by Ratos AB together with Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia and Sjätte AP-fonden via Lindab Intressenter AB. The parent company changed name to Lindab International AB in 2006. On 1 December 2006, Lindab returned to the Stockholm stock exchange and became a listed company once more.
Lindab has expanded considerably and in 2008, reported net sales of approximately SEK 10 billion, with subsidiaries or representative offices in 31 countries.
Net sales during the third quarter amounted to SEK 1,825 m (2,717), which is a decrease of 33 percent compared with a strong third quarter 2008. When adjusted for currency effects and structural changes, the decrease in net sales amounted to 37 percent. Currency effects have positively affected net sales by 3 percent during the period. Structural changes made a 1 percent net contribution to sales. Price decreases have partially affected net sales during the quarter.
Sales in the Nordic region decreased by 20 percent during the quarter. The decrease in net sales in the CEE/CIS amounted to 53 percent, of which the acquisition of SIPOG contributed with growth of 4 percent. Sales in Western Europe decreased by 26 percent.
The general economic downturn and uncertainty in the financial markets has had a negative effect on demand for Lindab's products. The availability of funding is very important for Lindab's customers and despite some improvement, the conditions remain difficult, particularly in the CEE/CIS.
As in the previous quarter, the weak demand has affected both market segments: nonresidential construction (80 percent of sales)
and residential construction (20 percent of sales).
The trend during the quarter shows that the falling demand has levelled off. There are signs of improved demand in the Nordic countries, a stabilisation on a low level in the CEE/CIS, while the trend continues to decline in Western Europe.
Visibility in the market is low, but demand is expected to remain weak in the coming quarters.
Net sales for the period January–September amounted to SEK 5,417 m (7,413), which is a decrease of 27 percent compared with the corresponding period the previous year. Adjusted for currency and structure, the decrease amounted to 34 percent. Currency effects have positively contributed 5 percent during the nine month period. Completed structural changes have increased sales by 2 percent net.
The operating profit (EBIT) excluding oneoff items for the third quarter amounted to SEK 145 m (458), a decrease of 68 percent compared with the previous year. The main reason for the reduced profit is due to lower volumes. Net one-off items for the quarter amounted to SEK 35 m and constitute SEK 45 m in costs relating to the previously announced cost reduction programme. During the quarter, the operations of Folke Perforering in Borlänge were sold, yielding a positive result of SEK 10 m. The one-off cost for the third quarter 2008 amounted to SEK 13 m, relating to the change of CEO.
The cost reduction programme announced in November 2008 has been fully implemented and has reduced the fixed costs by a total of SEK 350 m on an annual basis. Adjusted for currency and structure, fixed costs have been reduced by a total of SEK 102 m during the quarter, comprising production overheads, selling expenses and administrative expenses, compared with the corresponding period the previous year. Accumulated for the nine-month period, the reduction is SEK 314 m.
The second cost reduction programme, introduced at the start of the third quarter, will result in a further annual saving of SEK 200 m. Total one-off costs for this programme are expected to total SEK 70 m. Following the programme's implementation, SEK 45 m has been charged to the third quarter. No further costs relating to
this programme are expected to occur. The programme includes the announced closure of the Building Systems production unit in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Other measures comprise efficiency gains resulting from the introduction of a new IT system, the centralisation of product development within the Ventilation business area, as well as flexible working hours. The savings will achieve full effect by the start of 2010. The new measures include staff reductions of approximately 250 people in total.
The operating margin (EBIT) for the period July–September, excluding one-off items, amounted to 7.9 percent (16.9). The main explanation for the lower margin is the decline in volumes. Following the implementation of the second cost and efficiency programme, the fixed costs for the Group have decreased by approximately 20 percent compared with the situation for the whole of 2008, while retaining the capacity to protect future growth opportunities.
The rolling twelve-month profit at the end of the third quarter, excluding one-off items, amounted to SEK 485 m (1,431) corresponding to a margin of 6.2 percent (14.5). Including one-off items the outcome amounts to SEK 335 m (1,418).
*) Adjusted for one-off items.
The profit after financial items for the quarter decreased to SEK 76 m (402). The aftertax result amounted to SEK 37 m (294). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.49 (3.79).
The operating profit (EBIT) for the period January–September, excluding one-off items, amounted to SEK 267 m, which is a decrease of 75 percent compared with the previous year's profit of SEK 1,061 m.
The operating margin (EBIT) for the same period, excluding one-off items, amounted to 4.9 percent (14.3).
Profit after financial items for January– September amounted to SEK 121 m (931). The after-tax result amounted to SEK 29 m (677). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.39 (8.65).
Lindab's operations are affected by seasonal variations in the construction industry, and the greatest proportion of sales is seen during the second half of the year. The most substantial seasonal variations are to be found within the Profile business area. The Ventilation business area is less depend-
ent on seasons and the weather since the installation of ventilation systems is mainly carried out indoors. There is normally a deliberate stock build-up of mainly finished goods during the first quarter, which gradually becomes a stock reduction during the second and third quarters as the result of increased activity within the construction market.
Net investment for the quarter including acquisitions and divestments amounted to SEK 7 m (220). Excluding acquisitions and divestments, net investments amounted to SEK 21 m (60). The lower investments compared with the previous year is largely due to that the investment in the new production facility in Russia has been practically completed. During the third quarter of 2008, the majority of the purchase price was paid for SIPOG.
For the period January–September, net investment including acquisitions and divestments amounted to SEK 115 m (349). When adjusted for acquisitions and divestments, investments amounted to SEK 116 m (169). Besides SIPOG, the acquisition of Koto-Pelti Oy was also made during this period the previous year.
quarter Oct-Dec Jan-March April-June July-Sept rolling
The capital efficiency programme, with its goal for 2009 of reducing working capital by SEK 400 m, has achieved good results.
The cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter amounted to SEK 329 m compared with SEK 127 m for the same period the previous year. Working capital has decreased by SEK 176 m during the quarter, explained mainly by reduced stock of SEK 171 m. Normally during the third quarter, Lindab has a strong cash flow with higher sales and a simultaneous stock reduction due to the seasonal variations that are mainly experienced by the Profile business area.
Cash flow from investing activities for the quarter amounted to SEK –7 m (–220). Adjusted for acquisitions and divestments it was SEK –21 m (–60).
Cash flow from operating activities for the period January–September amounted to SEK 474 m (453).
Working capital decreased by SEK 357 m during the nine-month period, mainly due to lower capital tied up in stock of SEK 617 m. Continued low purchase volumes of steel has resulted in a decrease in accounts payable.
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK –115 m (–349), when adjusted for acquisitions and divestments it was SEK –116 m (–169).
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK –351 m (–163), consisting of net amortisations of SEK 145 m and the SEK 206 m dividend to shareholders.
The net debt was SEK 2,600 m (2,863) at 30 September 2009.
The equity/assets ratio amounted to 38 percent (34) and the net debt-equity ratio was 0.88 (0.92) at 30 September 2009.
Net financial income for the quarter was SEK –34 m (–43). The changed net financial income was mainly due to lower market rates of interest. Net financial income for the nine-month period was SEK –99 m (–117).
Unused credit facilities amounted to SEK 2,152 m (2,068).
During the quarter, the operations of Folke Perforering AB in Borlänge, Sweden, were divested. The buyer was RMIG Sweden AB which is the market leader in perforation in Europe. The sale yielded a capital gain of SEK 10 m and positively affected the cash flow by SEK 15 m.
The total depreciation/amortisation for the quarter was SEK 56 m (52), of which SEK 3 m (2) related to consolidated amortisation of surplus value on intangible assets. The total depreciation/amortisation for January– September amounted to SEK 168 m (159), of which SEK 8 m (7) related to consolidated amortisation of surplus value on intangible assets. The increased depreciation is mainly due to the SIPOG acquisition.
Tax expenses for the quarter amounted to SEK 39 m (108). The pre-tax result amounted to SEK 76 m (402).
Tax expenses for the nine-month period totalled SEK 92 m (254). The pre-tax result amounted to SEK 121 m (931).
The previous year's tax rate for the quarter, and the nine-month period, amounted to 27 percent. Because of the low profit this year, the fiscal adjustments to reported profits may have a negative impact on the tax rate. Furthermore, deferred tax is not activated on certain deficits since there is some uncertainty about when these may be utilised.
There have not been any significant changes to pledged assets and contingent liabilities.
The parent company had no net sales during the quarter. The after-tax result for the period amounted to SEK 101 m (–31), which is mainly explained by dividends from subsidiaries. For the period January-September the corresponding figures were SEK 78 m (–63). During the second quarter a dividend was paid to shareholders, reducing equity by SEK 206 m.
There have been no changes to what was stated by Lindab in its Annual Report for 2008 regarding Noteworthy risks and uncertainties (pages 91–96).
The Board has decided that the Annual General Meeting is to be held on 11 May 2010 in Båstad. Notice to attend the meeting will be sent out in due course.
The Annual General Meeting decided that the three-year Incentive Programme will continue. The second part of the incentive programme will be introduced in early November 2009. The programme will run between November 2009 and May 2012 and the warrants will grant the right to subscribe for shares between 1 June 2011 and 31 May 2012. The price of the warrants will be established at the start of November. The subscription price for the shares will be set so that it corresponds to 120 percent of the average price on the OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm for the selected measurement period between the end of October and early November 2009.
The Incentive Programme has the same structure as the programme that was subscribed to during the previous year. In brief, the proposal means that a maximum of 784,000 warrants will be offered to the Group's senior executives and key employees, around 90 people. The warrants will be valued according to the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The programme also entitles the holder to a so called staysubvention, i.e. that everyone who has acquired warrants receives 50 percent of the purchase price as a subsidy after tax, divided among three occasions during the period provided that they continue to be employed by the Lindab Group and remain in possession of the warrants. The dilutive effect may be approximately 1 percent of the share capital. Upon redemption, Lindab has the opportunity to transfer parts of its own shares that were repurchased in 2008, thereby reducing the dilutive effect.
The number of employees at the end of the quarter, converted to full-time employment, totalled 4,714 (5,576), which is a decrease of 577 people since the end of last year. The two cost reduction programmes include a planned decrease of 725 people. In total, the number of employees has decreased by 862 since the beginning of October 2008.
The highest price paid for Lindab shares during the period January–September was SEK 91.00 on 23 September, and the lowest was SEK 40.00 on 3 March. The average daily trading volume of Lindab shares was 137,204 shares per day (166,901).
Lindab holds 3,935,391 of its own shares following the buy-back in the second half of 2008. Consequently the number of outstanding shares has decreased to 74,772,429 (78,707,820).
The biggest shareholders in relation to the number of outstanding shares are Ratos AB with 23.7 percent (22.5), Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia with 12.6 percent (10.8), Sjätte AP-fonden with 11.8 percent (11.2), Robur/Swedbank with 7.3 percent (7.1) and Andra AP-fonden with 5.0 percent (7.2). The holdings of the ten largest shareholders constitute 75.1 percent of the shares (71.8) excluding Lindab's own holding.
Since December 2007, Lindab has had a binding five-year credit agreement with Nordea and Handelsbanken. The contract has been renegotiated during October 2009 whereby the credit limit was reduced from SEK 4.5 bn to SEK 3.5 bn, representing estimated future needs. The duration is unchanged with maturity date of 17 December 2012. The financing cost will increase in line with the current market conditions. The new terms are considered satisfactory in light of current market conditions.
See note 1, page 15.
Unless otherwise specified in this Interim Report, all statements refer to the Group. Figures in parentheses indicate the outcome for the corresponding period in the previous year.
A compilation of key figures can be found on page 16.
| July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK m | 1,825 | 2,717 | 5,417 | 7,413 | 9,840 |
| Change, SEK m | –892 | 223 | –1,996 | 618 | 560 |
| Change, % | –33 | 9 | –27 | 9 | 6 |
| Of which | |||||
| Volumes and prices, % | –37 | 5 | –34 | 7 | 2 |
| Acquisitions/divestments, % | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Currency effects, % | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| SEK m | July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic region | 764 | 960 | 2,273 | 2,899 | 3,799 |
| Western Europe | 544 | 740 | 1,750 | 2,070 | 2,739 |
| CEE/CIS | 439 | 932 | 1,131 | 2,188 | 2,953 |
| Other markets | 78 | 85 | 263 | 256 | 349 |
| Total | 1,825 | 2,717 | 5,417 | 7,413 | 9,840 |
(Net sales by business area)
| SEK m | July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation | 953 | 1,228 | 3,017 | 3,643 | 4,783 |
| Profile | 869 | 1,472 | 2,381 | 3,722 | 4,993 |
| Other Operations | 3 | 17 | 19 | 48 | 64 |
| Total | 1,825 | 2,717 | 5,417 | 7,413 | 9,840 |
| Gross internal sales all segments | 9 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 31 |
| SEK m | July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation | 76 | 139 | 173 | 405 | 454 |
| Profile | 81 | 325 | 116 | 685 | 860 |
| Other Operations | –12 | –6 | –22 | –29 | –35 |
| One-off items1) | –35 | –13 | –47 | –13 | –116 |
| Total | 110 | 445 | 220 | 1,048 | 1,163 |
| Net financial income | –34 | –43 | –99 | –117 | –173 |
| Result before tax (EBT) | 76 | 402 | 121 | 931 | 990 |
1) One-off items relating to the third quarter comprise SEK 45 m in costs for the cost reduction programme, as well as the SEK 10 m gain resulting from the sale of Folke Perforering. For the nine-month period, there is an additional SEK 12 m in costs for the closure of Lindab Plåt in Edsvära.
The one-off cost for the third quarter of 2008 related to the change of CEO. For the full year of 2008, additional one-off items comprised SEK 117 m for the cost reduction pro gramme, the SEK 18 m stock write-down, a SEK 14 m capital gain on the sale of property as well as a SEK 18 m capital gain from the divestment of the holding in the ventilation company Øland A/S, all reported in the fourth quarter.
Net sales during the third quarter fell by 22 percent to SEK 953 m (1,228). Currency effects have increased net sales by 5 percent. Demand within non-residential construction, which is the Ventilation business area's main market, remains weak. Notable market activities include a new version of the CADvent calculation programme which was launched during the quarter. The Comfort division continues its geographic expansion. During the quarter, a large order of diffusers was delivered to a car plant in St. Petersburg.
During the first nine months, net sales amounted to SEK 3,017 m (3,643), a decrease of 17 percent. When adjusted for acquisitions and currency, the decrease was 24 percent, with currency fluctuations making a positive contribution to net sales of 7 percent. The synergies between business areas continue to develop. An example of this is the deliveries made by the Air Duct Systems, Comfort and Building Systems divisions to the Pareto Print print works in Russia.
The operating profit (EBIT) excluding one-off items for the third quarter fell to SEK 76 m (139), a decrease of 45 percent compared with the previous year. The operating margin (EBIT) amounted to 8.0 percent (11.3). The reduced margin is explained mainly by lower volumes. Measures to lower overall costs have contributed positively to the result.
The operating profit (EBIT) for the first nine months of the year amounted to SEK 173 m (405), which is a decrease of 57 percent. The operating margin (EBIT), excluding one-off items, amounted to 5.7 percent (11.1).
| July-Sept | July-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Net sales, SEK m | 953 | 1,228 | 3,017 | 3,643 | 4,783 |
| Operating profi t (EBIT), SEK m1) | 76 | 139 | 173 | 405 | 454 |
| Operating margin (EBIT), %1) | 8.0 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Number of employees at close of period | 2,659 | 3,074 | 2,960 |
1) The operating profit (EBIT) for the third quarter 2009 has been adjusted for one-off costs totalling SEK 19 m relating to the cost reduction programme. For the full year 2008, the operating profit (EBIT) was adjusted by SEK 38 m relating to one-off items.
Net sales for the third quarter fell by 41 percent to SEK 869 m (1,472). The acquisition of SIPOG positively affected net sales by 3 percent. Currency effects have positively affected net sales by 2 percent during the quarter.
The current market climate, with more cautious spending by customers and difficulties in obtaining credit, has affected Building Systems to a greater extent than Building Components. Building Systems customers are in the new build segment of non-residential construction. Building Components, which has almost half of its sales to the residential market and a greater proportion of renovation, has noticed a slight improvement in demand during the quarter both in the Nordic countries and in the CEE/CIS. Steel studs and lightweight construction technology are gaining ground and increasing numbers of Nordic construction companies are choosing steel studs for both exterior and partition wall solutions.
Net sales for the nine-month period decreased by 36 percent to SEK 2,381 m (3,722), when adjusted for currency and structure the decrease was 43 percent.
The operating profit (EBIT) for the period, excluding one-off costs, amounted to SEK 81 m (325), a decrease of 75 percent compared with the previous year. The operating margin (EBIT) for the quarter amounted to 9.3 percent (22.1). The decline in profit is mainly explained by falling volumes. Measures to reduce the total costs have contributed positively to the results.
Steps have been taken to improve the production and logistical structure. During the quarter, the transferral of the Building Components unit from Edsvära to Förslöv in Sweden has been completed. The new Building Systems plant in Yaroslavl, Russia has started production and the facility currently employs 125 people. During the period the Building Systems factory in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, has been closed. At the plant in Förslöv, the new environmentallyfriendly coating line has been brought into service which means improved efficiency and a better working environment.
The operating profit (EBIT), excluding one-off items, for January–September amounted to SEK 116 m (685), which is a decrease of 83 percent.
| July-Sept | July-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Net sales, SEK m | 869 | 1,472 | 2,381 | 3,722 | 4,993 |
| Operating profi t (EBIT), SEK m1) | 81 | 325 | 116 | 685 | 860 |
| Operating margin (EBIT), %1) | 9.3 | 22.1 | 4.9 | 18.4 | 17.2 |
| Number of employees at close of period | 1,924 | 2,340 | 2,171 |
1) The operating profit (EBIT) for the third quarter of 2009 has been adjusted for one-off costs totalling SEK 26 m relating to the cost reduction programme. For the nine-month period, an adjustment of SEK 12 m has also been made for the costs relating to the closure of Lindab Plåt in Edsvära. The operating profit (EBIT) for the full year 2008 was adjusted by SEK 59 m relating to one-off items.
| 5,417 7,413 –3,941 –5,038 1,476 2,375 118 –765 –808 –413 –460 –39 –42 –157 –77 220 1,048 9 –101 –126 –7 –99 –177 |
7,844 –5,658 2,186 60 221 –1,061 –592 –55 –364 335 16 15 –158 –7 –12 –155 180 |
9,840 –6,755 3,085 163 –1,104 –639 –58 –284 1,163 22 –183 –12 –173 990 |
|---|---|---|
| 121 931 |
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| –92 –254 |
–105 | –267 |
| 29 677 |
75 | 723 |
| 29 677 |
75 | 723 |
| –200 152 |
49 | 401 |
| 49 | 401 | |
| –200 152 |
124 | 1,124 |
| –171 | ||
| 1,124 | ||
| 829 –171 829 124 |
| Undiluted | 0.49 | 3.79 | 0.39 | 8.65 | 1.00 | 9.32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted | 0.49 | 3.79 | 0.39 | 8.65 | 1.00 | 9.32 |
| 1) The operating profit (EBIT) has been affected by one-off items amounting to: |
–35 | –13 | –47 | –13 | –150 | –116 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) excl. one-off items | 145 | 458 | 267 | 1,061 | 485 | 1,279 |
Earnings per share, SEK
(Balance Sheet)
| Amounts in SEK m | 30 Sept 2009 | 30 Sept 2008 | 31 Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill Other intangible fixed assets |
2,861 61 |
2,816 68 |
2,972 74 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,559 | 1,567 | 1,704 |
| Financial fixed assets, interest bearing | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Other financial fixed assets | 362 | 386 | 392 |
| Total fixed assets | 4,850 | 4,843 | 5,149 |
| Current assets | |||
| Stock | 1,001 | 1,790 | 1,645 |
| Accounts receivable | 1,263 | 1,738 | 1,269 |
| Other current assets | 345 | 347 | 270 |
| Other receivables, interest bearing | 56 | 1 | 34 |
| Fixed assets held for sale | - | 15 | - |
| Cash and bank | 266 | 325 | 258 |
| Total current assets | 2,931 | 4,216 | 3,476 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 7,781 | 9,059 | 8,625 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 2,969 | 3,102 | 3,346 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing provisions | 108 | 106 | 116 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 2,740 | 2,870 | 2,637 |
| Provisions | 353 | 352 | 391 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 15 | 11 | 15 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 3,216 | 3,339 | 3,159 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 81 | 219 | 320 |
| Provisions | 103 | 48 | 120 |
| Accounts payable | 595 | 1,165 | 764 |
| Other short-term liabilities | 817 | 1,186 | 916 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,596 | 2,618 | 2,120 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 7,781 | 9,059 | 8,625 |
(indirect method)
| Amounts in SEK m | July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Rolling 12M Oct 2008- Sept 2009 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit | 110 | 445 | 220 | 1,048 | 335 | 1,163 |
| Reversal of depreciation/amortisation | 56 | 52 | 168 | 159 | 234 | 225 |
| Provisions, not affecting cash flow | 14 | 0 | –49 | –11 | 31 | 69 |
| Adjustment for other items not affecting cash fl ow | 21 | –45 | 13 | –15 | –52 | –80 |
| Total | 201 | 452 | 352 | 1,181 | 548 | 1,377 |
| Interest received | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 24 |
| Interest paid | –20 | –46 | –112 | –128 | –170 | –186 |
| Tax paid | –34 | –87 | –132 | –327 | –223 | –418 |
| Cash fl ow from operating activities before | ||||||
| change in working capital | 153 | 326 | 117 | 742 | 172 | 797 |
| Change in working capital | ||||||
| Stock (increase – /decrease +) | 171 | –119 | 617 | –344 | 829 | –132 |
| Operating receivables (increase – /decrease +) | 8 | –72 | 4 | –442 | 580 | 134 |
| Operating liabilities (increase + /decrease –) | –3 | –8 | –264 | 497 | –887 | –126 |
| Total change in working capital | 176 | –199 | 357 | –289 | 522 | –124 |
| Cash fl ow from operating activities | 329 | 127 | 474 | 453 | 694 | 673 |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Acquisition of Group companies | –1 | –160 | –14 | –180 | –15 | –181 |
| Divestment of operations | 15 | - | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Investments in intangible fixed assets | –4 | 1 | –13 | –6 | –33 | –26 |
| Investments in tangible fixed assets | –23 | –63 | –121 | –169 | –227 | –275 |
| Change in financial fixed assets | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 21 |
| Sale/disposal of intangible fixed assets | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Sale/disposal of tangible fixed assets | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 55 | 43 |
| Cash fl ow from investing activities | –7 | –220 | –115 | –349 | –184 | –418 |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Increase +/decrease – in borrowing | –363 | 399 | –145 | 528 | –322 | 351 |
| Warrant premium payments | - | - | - | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Dividend to shareholders | 0 | - | –206 | –413 | –206 | –413 |
| Share buy-back | - | –292 | - | –292 | –56 | –348 |
| Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities | –363 | 107 | –351 | –163 | –584 | –396 |
| Cash fl ow for the period | –41 | 14 | 8 | –59 | –74 | –141 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of the period | 307 | 303 | 258 | 371 | 325 | 371 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the | ||||||
| period | 266 | 325 | 266 | 325 | 266 | 258 |
| Amounts in SEK m | Equity relating to the Parent Company's shareholders | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share capital | Other contributed capital |
Foreign currency transl. adj. |
Profi t brought forward |
Total equity | |||||
| Opening balance, 1 January 2008 | 79 | 2,225 | 139 | 526 | 2,969 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income | 401 | 723 | 1,124 | ||||||
| Premium for management options1) | 14 | 14 | |||||||
| Buy-back of own shares2) | –348 | –348 | |||||||
| Dividend to shareholders | –413 | –413 | |||||||
| Closing balance, 31 December 2008 | 79 | 2,239 | 540 | 488 | 3,346 | ||||
| Opening balance, 1 January 2009 | 79 | 2,239 | 540 | 488 | 3,346 | ||||
| Total comprehensive income | –200 | 29 | –171 | ||||||
| Dividend to shareholders | –206 | –206 | |||||||
| Closing balance, 30 September 2009 | 79 | 2,239 | 340 | 311 | 2,969 |
1) The Annual General Meeting in 2008 decided to issue 784,000 warrants to senior executives. SEK 14 m has been received as payment regarding these. 2) At the same Annual General Meeting, the Board was granted the authority to decide on the acquisition of own shares up to SEK 400 m or a maximum 5 percent of outstanding shares. A buy-back of SEK 348 m has been completed, corresponding to the maximum 5 percent of the outstanding number of shares at that time.
The Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2009 approved the dividend to shareholders of SEK 2.75 per share, corresponding to SEK 205,624,180. The decision was taken to carry forward the remaining SEK 515,856,412.
The 2009 Annual General Meeting decided that the three year Incentive Programme introduced in 2008 will continue. The programme has the same structure as the one that was subscribed to last year.
| Parent Company Amounts in SEK m |
July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration expenses | –5 | –16 | –13 | –25 | –31 |
| Other operating expenses | 0 | - | –1 | - | –2 |
| Operating profi t | –5 | –16 | –14 | –25 | –33 |
| Profit from subsidiaries | 107 | - | 107 | - | 387 |
| Interest income, external | - | - | - | 0 | - |
| Interest expenses, internal | –3 | –26 | –24 | –61 | –83 |
| Profi t after fi nancial items | 99 | –42 | 69 | –86 | 271 |
| Tax on profit for the period | 2 | 11 | 9 | 23 | –35 |
| After tax result | 101 | –31 | 78 | –63 | 236 |
| Parent Company Amounts in SEK m |
30 Sept 2009 30 Sept 2008 | 31 Dec 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Shares in Group companies | 3,467 | 3,467 | 3,467 |
| Other long-term receivables | 9 | 22 | - |
| Total fixed assets | 3,476 | 3,489 | 3,467 |
| Current assets | |||
| Other receivables | 24 | 66 | 55 |
| Cash and bank | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total current assets | 24 | 68 | 55 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3,500 | 3,557 | 3,522 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 1,381 | 1,261 | 1,509 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to Group companies | 2,111 | 2,277 | 2,000 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 2,111 | 2,277 | 2,000 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 8 | 19 | 13 |
| Total current liabilities | 8 | 19 | 13 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 3,500 | 3,557 | 3,522 |
The consolidated accounts for the third quarter of 2009 and the period January– September 2009, as for the annual accounts for 2008, have been prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board RFR 1.2, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups. This quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34.
The Group uses the same accounting policies as described in the Annual Report for 2008 with the following exceptions, owing to new or revised standards, interpretations and improvements that have been adopted by the EU and which must be applied from 1 January 2009. Only those changes that have had an effect on the Group are presented.
The parent company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2.2, Accounting for Legal Entities. The accounting principles are consistent with those that were applied in the Annual Report for 2008.
This standard requires disclosures about the Group's operating segments and replaces the requirement to determine primary and secondary segments in the Group. The implementation of this standard has had no impact on the consolidated financial position or the profit. Implementation of IFRS 8 has not given rise to any other segments than those reported as primary according to IAS 14. Information about segments appears in Note 3, including revised comparative figures.
The standard divides changes in equity arising from transactions with owners and other changes. The structure of changes in equity only contains details relating to ownership transactions. Changes other than ownership transactions in equity are presented on one line in the presentation of changes in equity. In addition, the standard introduces the concept of Statement of Comprehensive Income, which shows all the items relating to income and expenses, either in a single layout, or in two related layouts. The Group has chosen to present its comprehensive income report in a single layout.
The revised version requires the activation of borrowing costs directly attributable to the purchase, construction or production of an asset, which necessarily takes considerable time to complete before its intended use or sale. The Group's previous policy was to report the borrowing costs as expenses as they arose. In accordance with the transitional rules of this addition in IAS 23, the Group has chosen to apply these prospectively. Borrowing costs are therefore capitalised on this type of assets that started to be capitalised on 1 January 2009 and subsequently. Up to and including the third quarter of 2009, no borrowing costs have been capitalised since the Group currently has no constructions in progress that have a long time remaining before completion.
The appendix to IAS 27 requires that all dividends from subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates are reported in the income statement in the separate financial statements. The new requirements affect only the parent company's separate financial statements and have no effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Significant estimates and assumptions are described in Note 4 in the annual report for 2008.
There have not been any changes made to any of these that could have a material impact on the interim report.
Operating segments are reported in accordance with IFRS 8 and IAS 34.
Information about revenues from external customers, operating profit and result before tax by operating segment is shown in the tables on page 7.
Revenues from other segments total small amounts and a breakdown of this sum per segment therefore does not offer any additional value.
The Ventilation business area covers the Group's entire ventilation and indoor climate operations. The Profile business area covers the Group's entire operations within products and product systems intended for the construction sector. Other operations include the parent company, steel services and steel processing for external customers.
Inter-segment transfer pricing is determined on an arms-length basis i.e. between parties that are independent of one another, are well informed and have an interest in the implementation of the transaction. Assets and investments are reported wherever the asset is located.
No changes have occurred in the fundamentals for segmentation or in the calculation of the segment's profit since the last annual report was issued.
At the end of the third quarter of 2009, the assets in both segments were somewhat lower than at both the equivalent point in time last year and at the end of 2008. The main reason for this is that the assets, primarily the stock, have decreased.
Lindab's related parties and the extent of transactions with related parties is described in note 31 of the 2008 Annual Report.
During the nine-month period, no transactions have taken place between Lindab and related parties that have had a significant impact on the company's position and results.
| Quarterly Periods | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m unless otherwise specified | July-Sept 2009 |
July-Sept 2008 |
July-Sept 2007 |
July-Sept 2006 |
July-Sept 2005 |
| Net sales | 1,825 | 2,717 | 2,494 | 2,045 | 1,685 |
| Operating profit, (EBITDA)1) | 165 | 496 | 475 | 414 | 286 |
| Operating profit, (EBITA)2) | 113 | 447 | 426 | 365 | 236 |
| Depreciation/amortisation | 56 | 52 | 51 | 53 | 50 |
| Operating profit, (EBIT)3) | 110 | 445 | 424 | 363 | 236 |
| Operating profit, (EBIT), excluding one-off items | 145 | 458 | 424 | 338 | 226 |
| After tax result | 37 | 294 | 321 | 251 | 151 |
| Total comprehensive income | –150 | 404 | 285 | 296 | 221 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), %4) | 6.2 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.8 | 14.0 |
| Operating margin (EBIT), %5) | 6.0 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 17.8 | 14.0 |
| Operating margin (EBIT), excluding one-off items, % | 7.9 | 16.9 | 17.0 | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Undiluted average number of shares, (000's) | 74,772 | 77,502 | 78,708 | 75,168 | 120,000 |
| Diluted average number of shares,, (000's)6) |
74,772 | 77,502 | 78,708 | 78,708 | 122,940 |
| Undiluted number of shares, (000's) | 74,772 | 75,770 | 78,708 | 75,168 | 120,000 |
| Diluted number of shares, (000's) | 74,772 | 75,770 | 78,708 | 78,708 | 122,940 |
| Undiluted earnings per share, SEK7) | 0.49 | 3.79 | 4.08 | 3.34 | 1.26 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK8) | 0.49 | 3.79 | 4.08 | 3.19 | 1.23 |
| Cash flow, from operating activities | 329 | 127 | 264 | 243 | 320 |
| Net debt9) | 2,600 | 2,863 | 2,679 | 2,582 | 2,170 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, times10) | 0.88 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.29 | 0.79 |
| Equity | 2,969 | 3,102 | 2,640 | 2,001 | 2,732 |
| Undiluted equity per share, SEK11) | 39.71 | 40.94 | 33.54 | 26.62 | 22.77 |
| Diluted equity per share, SEK12) | 39.71 | 40.94 | 33.54 | 25.42 | 22.22 |
| Equity/asset ratio, %13) | 38.2 | 34.2 | 33.0 | 29.0 | 40.2 |
| Interest coverage ratio, times14) | 3.1 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Return on equity, %15) | 2.4 | 31.3 | 33.6 | 23.9 | 11.3 |
| Return on capital employed, %16) | 5.4 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 17.2 | 12.3 |
| Return on operating capital, %17) | 5.6 | 26.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | 10.9 |
| Return on operating capital, excluding one-off items, % | 8.1 | 26.3 | 24.2 | 17.4 | 10.7 |
| Return on (total) assets, %18) | 4,0 | 17.7 | 15.7 | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| Number of employees at close of period19) | 4,714 | 5,576 | 5,133 | 4,240 | 4,120 |
*) Operating profit (EBITA) reported excluding one-off items, as reported originally.
3) The operating profit (EBIT) comprises results before financial items and tax.
4) The operating margin (EBITA) has been calculated as operating profit (EBITA) as a percentage of net sales during the period.
| Year-to-date | Full-year Periods | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Sept 2009 |
Jan-Sept 2008 |
Jan-Sept 2007 |
Jan-Sept 2006 |
Jan-Sept 2005 |
Jan-Dec 2008 |
Jan-Dec 2007 |
Jan-Dec 2006 |
Jan-Dec 2005 |
| 5,417 | 7,413 | 6,795 | 5,457 | 4,360 | 9,840 | 9,280 | 7,609 | 6,214 |
| 387 | 1,206 | 1,094 | 833 | 530 | 1,388 | 1,512 | 1,103 | 751 |
| 228 | 1,055 | 946 | 685 | 386 | 1,172 | 1,318 | 942* | 553* |
| 168 | 159 | 155 | 156 | 144 | 225 | 203 | 209 | 194 |
| 220 | 1,048 | 939 | 678 | 386 | 1,163 | 1,309 | 894 | 557 |
| 267 | 1,061 | 939 | 653 | 376 | 1,279 | 1,309 | 933 | 550 |
| 29 | 677 | 654 | 460 | 228 | 723 | 901 | 585 | 351 |
| –171 | 829 | 706 | 341 | 363 | 1,124 | 1,035 | 439 | 485 |
| 4.2 | 14.2 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 8.9 | 11.9 | 14.2 | 12.4* | 8.9* |
| 4.1 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 8.9 | 11.8 | 14.1 | 11.7 | 9.0 |
| 4.9 | 14.3 | 13.8 | 12.0 | 8.6 | 13.0 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 8.9 |
| 74,772 | 78,303 | 78,708 | 97,584 | 120,000 | 77,548 | 78,708 | 90,702 | 120,000 |
| 74,772 | 78,303 | 78,708 | 101,124 | 122,940 | 77,548 | 78,708 | 93,062 | 122,940 |
| 74,772 | 75,770 | 78,708 | 75,168 | 120,000 | 74,772 | 78,708 | 78,708 | 120,000 |
| 74,772 | 75,770 | 78,708 | 78,708 | 122,940 | 74,772 | 78,708 | 78,708 | 122,940 |
| 0.39 | 8.65 | 8.31 | 4.71 | 1.90 | 9.32 | 11.45 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| 0.39 | 8.65 | 8.31 | 4.55 | 1.85 | 9.32 | 11.45 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| 474 | 453 | 300 | 512 | 218 | 673 | 875 | 778 | 730 |
| 2,600 | 2,863 | 2,679 | 2,582 | 2,170 | 2,774 | 2,238 | 2,602 | 1,846 |
| 0.88 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.29 | 0.79 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| 2,969 | 3,102 | 2,640 | 2,001 | 2,732 | 3,346 | 2,969 | 2,190 | 2,853 |
| 39.71 | 40.94 | 33.54 | 26.62 | 22.77 | 44.75 | 37.72 | 27.82 | 23.78 |
| 39.71 | 40.94 | 33.54 | 25.42 | 22.22 | 44.75 | 37.72 | 27.82 | 23.21 |
| 38.2 | 34.2 | 33.0 | 29.0 | 40.2 | 38.8 | 38.6 | 30.9 | 43.7 |
| 2.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 6.9 |
| 2.4 | 31.3 | 33.6 | 23.9 | 11.3 | 23.4 | 35.9 | 25.1 | 13.7 |
| 5.4 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 17.2 | 12.3 | 20.0 | 24.5 | 18.2 | 11.9 |
| 5.6 | 26.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | 10.9 | 20.7 | 25.4 | 19.1 | 12.2 |
| 8.1 | 26.3 | 24.2 | 17.4 | 10.7 | 22.8 | 25.4 | 19.9 | 11.8 |
| 4.0 | 17.7 | 15.7 | 12.7 | 9.7 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 13.3 | 9.4 |
| 4,714 | 5,576 | 5,133 | 4,240 | 4,120 | 5,291 | 5,256 | 4,942 | 4,479 |
14) The interest coverage ratio has been calculated as the profit after financial items plus financial expenses in relation to financial expenses.
15) Return on equity comprises the aftertax result (rolling twelve-months), as a percentage of the weighted average shareholders' equity *) excluding minority interests.
16) Return on capital employed comprises the profit after financial items plus financial costs (rolling twelve-months) as a percentage of average capital employed.*) Capital employed consists of total assets less non-interestbearing provisions and liabilities.
17) Return on operating capital comprises the operating profit (EBIT, rolling twelve-months) as a percentage of average operating capital.*) Operating capital refers to the total net debt and shareholders' equity.
The interim report has been submitted following approval by the Board of Directors.
Båstad 27 October 2009
David Brodetsky President and CEO
To the Board of Directors of Lindab International AB (publ) Corporate ID no. 556606-5446
We have conducted a review of the attached Interim Report for the period 1 January to 30 September 2009. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this Interim Report in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and IAS 34. Our responsibility is to express an opinion about this Interim Report based on our review.
We have 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 issued by FAR. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and a much narrower scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the Standards on Auditing in Sweden (RS) 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. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that this Interim Report has not, in all material respects, been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) for the Group, and in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) for Lindab International AB.
Båstad 27 October 2009 Ernst & Young AB
Ingvar Ganestam Authorised Accountant
Lindab develops, manufactures, markets and distributes products and system solutions in sheet metal and steel for simplified construction and improved indoor climate.
The business is carried out within two business areas, Ventilation and Profile. The products are characterised by their high quality, ease of assembly, energy efficiency, consideration towards the environment, and are delivered with high levels of service. Altogether, this increases customer value.
The Group had net sales of SEK 9,840 m in 2008, was established in 31 countries and had approximately 5,000 employees.
The main market is non-residential construction, which accounts for 80 percent of sales, while residential accounts for 20 percent of sales. During 2008, the Nordic market accounted for 39 percent, CEE/CIS (Central and Eastern Europe as well as former Soviet states) for 30 percent, Western Europe for 28 percent and other markets for 3 percent of total sales.
The Ventilation business area supplies the ventilation sector with components and system solutions. It conducts operations within two divisions, Air Duct Systems and Comfort.
The Profile business area supplies the construction sector with building components and building systems. It conducts operations within two divisions Building Components and Building Systems.
The share is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm, Large Cap, under the ticker symbol LIAB. The principal shareholders are Ratos, Sjätte AP-fonden and Skandia Liv.
Complete, principally circular duct systems for ventilation.
Components that help to distribute and treat ventilating air.
Well-developed systems of sheet steel components for roof drainage, roof and wall cladding, as well as steel profiles for walls, roof and beam constructions.
Pre-engineered systems for the construction of steel buildings.
Fourth quarter and Year End Report 2009 10 February 2010 Annual Report 2009 March/April 2010 Interim Report January–March, Q1 28 April 2010 Annual General Meeting 11 May 2010
David Brodetsky, CEO Nils-Johan Andersson, CFO Phone +46 (0) 431 850 00 Phone +46 (0) 431 850 00
E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected]
For more information please visit www.lindabgroup.com Subscribe to our customer magazine (Lindab Direct), press releases, Annual Reports and Interim Reports.
The information here is that which Lindab International AB has willingly chosen to make public or that which it is obliged to make public according to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was made public on 28 October 2009 at 07.40.
SE-269 82 Båstad Visiting address: Järnvägsgatan 41, Grevie Corporate identity number 556606-5446 Phone +46 ( 0 ) 431 850 00 Fax +46 ( 0 ) 431 850 10 e-mail [email protected] www.lindabgroup.com
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