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Nobia

Quarterly Report Nov 5, 2024

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Third quarter, summary

Comments and numbers relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.

  • Net sales decreased to SEK 2,478m (2,697), corresponding to an organic decline of -6% (-19).
  • Gross margin was 36.2% (36.6). Excl. items affecting comparability, the margin increased to 37.4% (36.6).
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK -37m (99). Excl. items affecting comparability, referring mainly to further cost reduction measures, operating profit was SEK 19m (18).
  • Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -56m (81).
  • Profit after tax, total operations, amounted to SEK -83m (40) corresponding to earnings per share after dilution of SEK -0.12 (0.11).
  • Operating cash flow, total operations, amounted to SEK -154m (-305).
  • New organization and cost reduction measures targeting additional savings of SEK 85m.
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec 12 mos
2023 2024 Δ% 2023 2024 Δ% 2023 rolling
Net sales, SEK m 2,697 2,478 -8 9,030 8,026 -11 11,672 10,668
Gross margin, % 36,6 36,2 35,1 36,1 35,2 36,0
Gross margin excl. IAC*, % 36,6 37,4 36,4 38,1 36,8 38,1
Operating margin before depr./imp. (EBITDA), % 10,5 6,2 4,9 4,6 4,7 4,5
Operating profit (EBIT), SEK m 99 -37 n.a. -133 -252 -89 -243 -362
Operating profit (EBIT), excl IAC*, SEK m 18 19 2 106 34 -68 74 2
Operating margin, % 3,7 -1,5 -1,5 -3,1 -2,1 -3,4
Operating margin excl IAC*, % 0,7 0,8 1,2 0,4 0,6 0,0
Profit after financial items, SEK m 19 -104 n.a. -325 -470 -74 -515 -660
Total operations:
Profit after tax, SEK m 40 -83 n.a. -173 -487 n.a. -347 -661
Profit/loss after tax, excl IAC*, SEK m -24 -39 -63 17 -260 n.a. -95 -372
Earnings per share, before dilution, SEK 0,11 -0,12 n.a. -0,46 -0,96 n.a. -0,92 -1,57
Earnings per share, before dilution excl IAC*, SEK -0,06 -0,06 n.a. 0,04 -0,51 n.a. -0,26 -0,89
Earnings per share, after dilution, SEK 0,11 -0,12 n.a. -0,46 -0,96 n.a. -0,92 -1,57
Earnings per share, after dilution exkl IAC*, SEK -0,06 -0,06 n.a. 0,04 -0,51 n.a. -0,26 -0,89
Operating cash flow, SEK m -305 -154 151 -621 -790 -27 -810 -979

*IAC (Items affecting comparability) are specified on page 17.

As a consequence of the sale of ewe and Bribus in March 2024, the income statement for 2023 was restated with the sold entities reported as "discontinued operations". Furthermore, the Group's reported segments have also been adjusted to reflect the divestures. Going forward the Group will report two segments: the Nordic region and the UK region. 2023 has been recalculated to enable comparability.

Earnings per share have been recalculated according to IAS 33, as a consequence of the rights issue.

CEO comment

The kitchen market remained weak in the third quarter primarily due to decline in the project market across all regions. Consumer market showed signs of recovery with most of our brands experiencing an increase in design appointments and improving quote banks from consumers.

Net sales for the Group declined organically by -6%, with flat sales in the UK and a decrease of -11% in the Nordics. While consumer sales grew, project sales were down double digit. The Group's gross margin improved to 37.4% (36.6%), excl. items affecting comparability, due to efficiency improvements and the higher share of consumer sales. Sales and administrative costs decreased by -6% as our cost-out programs continued to generate savings. Operating profit came in at SEK 19m (18), excl. items affecting comparability.

During the quarter, a major reorganization aimed at decentralizing responsibilities was completed. This new structure is designed to strengthen local accountability, enhance agility, and enable faster, more customer-focused decision-making.

We continue to align our operations with current market conditions. Since the beginning of 2023, we have delivered savings of approximately SEK 400m and recently initiated additional cost-savings of nearly SEK 300m, of which SEK 85m relate to the reorganization. The majority of the savings will be materialized by mid 2025. We remain committed to further reducing costs until we see a stable market recovery. In the UK, we are also evaluating additional cost-saving measures to strengthen current profitability and support the transition to an assetlight operating model.

Net sales for the Nordics declined by -11% on the back of a soft project market, whilst consumer sales increased. We are pleased that the Nordics managed to improve both margins and earnings in this challenging market environment, and especially HTH in Denmark had a promising quarter. This was mainly a result of disciplined cost reductions, efficiency improvements in the supply chain and the more favorable customer mix with a higher share of consumer sales. We expect the project sales to be soft and will therefore continue to apply strict cost discipline and redistribute resources toward the consumer segment.

Total net sales in the UK remained flat compared to last year, despite a substantial decline in volume due

to weaker trade and project sales. Growth in consumer sales was not enough to compensate for the loss in volume, which resulted in under absorption in our supply chain. Gross margin fell in the quarter due to lower volumes and lower average order values in the consumer channel. To improve gross margins, we are adjusting our product offering to strengthen average order values. The cost reduction initiatives implemented earlier in the year generated savings according to plan.

Significant effort has been dedicated to transitioning our UK business to an asset-light model. We have now managed to step out of unprofitable project business, reduced our manufacturing sites from 5 to 2 and closed about 15% of the store network. Whilst a lot has been done we still have more to do and are evaluating additional actions, including a further review of the store network.

The construction of our new state-of-the-art factory in Jönköping is progressing as planned. We are manufacturing flatpack cabinets for customers across the Nordic region and progressing towards industrialization of full kitchen assembly and frontal manufacturing, with promising results in design, sustainability and durability. Production of Marbodal kitchens will ramp up gradually in Jönköping during 2025, starting in January as planned.

We are advancing with our strategic agenda by gradually ramping up operations in Jönköping, executing our UK turnaround plan and expanding cost-saving initiatives. Given the ongoing market challenges, we are also intensifying our efforts to enhance operational excellence within our new organizational structure including a strong focus on cash generative activities, with encouraging signs of progress already emerging.

Kristoffer Ljungfelt President & CEO

Third quarter consolidated

Comments and numbers relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.

Market overview

Soft market conditions persist in both the Nordic and UK regions. Demand in the consumer segment is showing signs of improvement, supported by a rise in consumer confidence driven by decreasing inflation and declining interest rates, which encourage consumers to purchase capital goods like new kitchens. The project market remains challenging as new housing construction activity remains at low levels across all markets.

Net sales, earnings and cash flow

The Group's net sales decreased to SEK 2,478m (2,697) with an organic decline of -6% (-19). The Nordic region declined organically by -11% (-22) while the UK region's organic sales development was flat (-17).

The gross margin for the Group was 36.2% (36.6). Excluding items affecting comparability, the gross margin increased to 37.4% (36.6). Operating profit amounted to SEK -37m (99). Excluding items affecting comparability of SEK -56m (81) attributable mainly to restructuring measures and factory transition costs, operating profit was SEK 19m (18). Cost reductions, lower direct material prices and favourable mix had a positive impact, offset by impact from the lower sales volume, higher cost of sales in the UK and overlapping supply chain costs

while transferring production from Tidaholm to the new Jönköping factory. Changes in exchange rates negatively impacted operating profit by approximately SEK -20m.

Operating cash flow, total operations, amounted to SEK -154m (-305). Cash flow from operating activities decreased mainly due to the lower operating income including items affecting comparability. Investments in fixed assets decreased to SEK -138m (-484) as the factory construction in Jönköping is approaching completion. Net debt excl. IFRS16 leases and pensions amounted to SEK 2,320m (3,039).

Group cost and
Nordic UK eliminations Group
Q3 Q3 Q3 Q3
SEKm 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 Δ%
Net sales 1,490 1,283 1,208 1,195 -1 0 2,697 2,478 -8
Gross profit 491 441 477 454 18 3 986 898 -9
Gross profit excl. IAC 491 469 479 454 18 3 988 926 -6
Gross margin, % 33,0 34,4 39,5 38,0 36,6 36,2
Gross margin excl. IAC,% 33,0 36,6 39,7 38,0 36,6 37,4
Operating profit 65 61 65 -58 -31 -40 99 -37 n.a
Operating profit excl. IAC, SEKm 92 104 -43 -49 -31 -36 18 19 6
Operating margin, % 4,4 4,8 5,4 -4,9 3,7 -1,5
Operating margin excl IAC, % 6,2 8,1 -3,6 -4,1 0,7 0,8
Analysis of net sales
Q3
Δ% SEK m
2,697
-6 -155
-11 -159
0 4
2 -64
-8
2,478
Currency effect on
operating profit
Q3
Translati Transacti Total
SEK m on effect on effect
Nordic region -5 -25 -30
UK region 5 5 10
Group 0
-20
-20

Third quarter, the regions

Comments and numbers relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Following the sale of Bribus and ewe in the first quarter 2024, Portfolio Business Units was dissolved, and the Group reports two segments going forward; the Nordic and UK regions. Bribus and ewe are reported as discontinued operations in 2024 and 2023.

Nordic region

Net sales in the Nordic region decreased to SEK 1,283m (1,490). Sales declined organically by -11% (-22), driven by decline in the project segment.

The gross margin improved to 34.4% (33.0) and the gross profit was SEK 441m (491). Excluding items affecting comparability, the gross margin increased to 36.6% (33.0) and the gross profit was SEK 469m (491).

Operating profit amounted to SEK 61m (65). Excluding items affecting comparability, operating profit increased to SEK 104m (92) with a corresponding operating margin of 8.1% (6.2). Operating profit includes items affecting comparability of SEK -43m (-27) referring to cost for transitioning from the Tidaholm factory to the new factory in Jönköping, and charges for new cost reduction measures. Operating profit was supported mainly by cost reductions and lower material prices, offset by impact from the lower sales volume and overlapping supply chain costs while transferring production from Tidaholm to the new Jönköping factory. Changes in exchange rates impacted operating profit negatively by SEK -30m.

UK region

Net sales in the UK region amounted to SEK 1,195m (1,208). Sales were unchanged (-17) on an organic basis, primarily due to higher consumer dispatchments as a result of the strong winter sales campaign.

The gross margin amounted to 38.0% (39.5) and gross profit was SEK 454m (477). Excluding items affecting comparability, the gross profit was SEK 454m (479) and the gross margin was 38.0% (39.7).

Operating profit amounted SEK -58m (65). The quarter includes items affecting comparability of SEK -9m (108) related to further cost reduction measures. Prior year included a capital gain of SEK 112m from the sale of the Dewsbury factory. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating profit was SEK -49m (-43). Operating profit was positively impacted by mix as consumer sales increased while project sales decreased, offset by the level of cost of sales. Changes in exchange rates impacted operating profit positively by SEK 10m.

January - September, consolidated

  • Net sales for the first nine months totalled SEK 8,026m (9,030).
  • Sales declined by -11% (-14) on an organic basis.
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK -252m (-133).
  • Operating profit excl. items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 34m (106), corresponding to an operating margin of 0.4% (1.2).
  • Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -286m (-239).
  • Profit after tax, total operations, amounted to SEK -487m (-173), corresponding to earnings per share after dilution of -0.96 SEK (-0.46).
  • Operating cash flow was SEK -790m (-621).

Net sales, earnings and cash flow

The Group's net sales for the first nine months decreased to SEK 8,026m (9,030) with an organic decline of -11% (-14). The Nordic region declined organically by -17% (-15) and the UK region by -3% (-13).

The gross margin increased to 36.1% (35.1) and gross profit was SEK 2,900m (3,173). Excluding items affecting comparability, the gross margin increased to 38.1% (36.4) and the gross profit was 3,056 (3,289). Operating profit amounted to SEK -252m (-133). Items affecting comparability amounted to SEK -286m (-239), mainly referring to cost for restructuring measures and factory transition costs. Excluding items affecting comparability, operating profit amounted to SEK 34m (106), corresponding to a margin of 0.4% (1.2). Cost reductions, mix and lower material prices impacted positively, offset by adverse impact from the lower sales volume, the cost of sales and overlapping supply chain costs while transferring production from Tidaholm to the new Jönköping factory. Changes in exchange rates negatively impacted Group operating profit by SEK -70m.

Operating cash flow for the first nine months was SEK -790m (-621) due to unfavourable
working capital development, investments in the Jönköping factory and a negative operating
profit.

The rights issue completed in April raised SEK 1,212m net after transaction costs and the sale of non-core assets and the sale and leaseback-transaction had a total positive cashflow impact of SEK 1,394m.

Group cost and
Nordic UK eliminations Group
Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep
SEKm 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 Δ%
Net sales 5,318 4,361 3,713 3,665 -1 0 9,030 8,026 -11
Gross profit 1,683 1,504 1,435 1,383 55 13 3,173 2,900 -9
Gross profit excl. IAC 1,719 1,583 1,515 1,460 55 13 3,289 3,056 -7
Gross margin, % 31,6 34,5 38,6 37,7 35,1 36,1
Gross margin excl. IAC,% 32,3 36,3 40,8 39,8 36,4 38,1
Operating profit 160 146 -179 -280 -114 -118 -133 -252 -89
Operating profit excl. IAC, SEKm 296 240 -77 -92 -113 -114 106 34 -68
Operating margin, % 3,0 3,3 -4,8 -7,6 -1,5 -3,1
Operating margin excl IAC, % 5,6 5,5 -2,1 -2,5 1,2 0,4
Net financial items -192 -218 -14
Profit after financial items -325 -470 -45
Analysis of net sales
Jan-Sep
Δ% SEK m
2023 9,030
Organic growth -11 -1,019
-of which Nordic region -17 -910
-of which UK region -3 -109
Currency effects 0 15
2024 -11 8,026
Currency effect on
operating profit
Jan-Sep
Translati Transacti Total
SEK m on effect on effect
Nordic region -5 -75 -80
UK region -5 15 10
Group -10
-60
-70

Other information

Financing, third quarter, July - September 2024

Nobia has long-term financing of SEK 3,450 million with maturity in June 2027. At end of September 2024, SEK 2,550m of the facility was utilised. Terms and conditions for the financing include minimum liquidity and adjusted consolidated EBITDA (excluding IFRS 16 impact) covenants. As of 2025, covenants will be expanded to also include a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio.

Group cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 129m (330). Cash is kept at a low level in order to minimize utilization of the long-term financing and thus decrease the interest costs. Net debt, excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities and pensions, amounted to SEK 2,320m (3,039). IFRS 16 lease liabilities were SEK 2,438m (1,688) and pension provisions amounted to SEK 256m (410). The lease liabilities increased due to the sale and leaseback transaction of the Jönköping factory property in February. The net debt/equity ratio, excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities and pensions, was 43% (65).

Net financial items amounted to SEK -67m (-80), of which net of returns on pension assets and interest expense on pension liabilities was SEK -4m (-6), interest on leases was SEK -35m (-13) and other net interest expense was SEK -28m (-61). Other net interest expense was impacted by SEK 37m in the third quarter, relating to capitalization of interest expenses according to IAS 23.

Several measures for an improved financial position

Nobia has taken several measures to strengthen its financial position during 2024; the sale and leaseback transaction of the Jönköping factory property in February, the sale of non-core assets ewe in Austria and Bribus in the Netherlands which were finalized in March, a rights issue and an amendment and extension of the Group's long-term credit facilities completed in April.

The three divestures had a total net cash flow impact of SEK 1,396m in the first quarter and the rights issue had a total net cash flow impact of SEK 1,212m in the second quarter. A withheld amount of around SEK 310m from the sale and leaseback transaction remains to be paid to Nobia according to certain conditions up until the final completion of the property.

The need to strengthen the financial position was the result of the investments needed to complete the strategically important Jönköping factory coinciding with the challenging macro-economic environment resulting in significantly weaker markets. The Group's investment level will continue to be high in 2024 as the Jönköping factory is being finalised.

Rights issue and amendment and extension of credit facilities

On February 20, the Board of Directors of Nobia resolved on a fully guaranteed rights issue of new shares with preferential rights for existing shareholders, and also announced an agreement with its lenders regarding an amendment and extension of the Nobia's revolving credit facilities. The purpose of the rights Issue was to finance remaining investments for the Jönköping factory and to strengthen the balance sheet allowing for operational and financial flexibility. The resolution was approved by the Extra General Meeting on March 26. The rights issue was fully subscribed and finalized at the end of April, without any utilization of guarantee undertakings. Total proceeds amounted to approximately SEK 1,262m prior to deduction of issue costs of approximately SEK 50m, incl. fee for guarantee undertakings. In addition, there were costs of approximately SEK 75m attributable to the renegotiation of the credit facilities agreement. The Group's credit facilities were partly repaid down to SEK 3,450m and the maturity was extended to June 2027.

New number of shares and votes following the rights issue

The number of shares and votes in Nobia AB (publ) has changed as a result of the rights issue. Prior to the rights issue, there were in total 170,293,458 shares in Nobia. The number of shares increased by 504,758,463 as a result of the rights issue. As of 30 September 2024, there are in total 675,051,921 outstanding shares in Nobia. One share equals one vote, before and after the rights issue. Nobia holds 2,040,637 shares in treasury.

Construction of the new factory in Jönköping

Installation, commissioning and testing of production machines continue to run according to plan. Manufacturing of kitchen cabinet components for assembly in the Tidaholm factory as well as flat-pack kitchen cabinets for customers has started and volumes are steadily increasing. Commissioning and remaining machinery installations will continue until the factory has full manufacturing capability for complete kitchens at the end of 2024.

Up until September 2024, a total of approximately SEK 3,400m has been invested as capex in the new factory. The estimated remaining capex until the completion of the factory is approximately SEK 450m and the estimated remaining cash outflow is around SEK 680m.

New organizational structure and changes in the Executive Committee

A new organizational structure was introduced on September 15th. The aim is to create a decentralised organization with resources, empowerment and accountability belonging to the operating entities. Each entity head is a member of the Group Executive Committee. The Group's external segment reporting will not be affected by these changes.

The Nordic region:

  • HTH (HTH and uno form brands) led by Jesper Gylling Olsen, who became new member of the Executive Committee.
  • Local Jewel Brands (the Nordic brands Sigdal, Marbodal, Novart and Invita) led by Ole Dalsbø.
  • Growth (incl. Channel Brands (Nordic Electro retail channel sales), Superfront (Nordics), and CIE (UK)) led by Philip Sköld.
  • Nordic supply chain, led by Samuel Dalén.

The UK region:

• Magnet (Operations in the UK, incl. Magnet, Gower, Commodore and the UK supply chain) led by George Dymond.

In addition to the operating entities, Nobia will have three support functions, where the respective head is a member of the Executive Committee:

  • Group Finance, led by Henrik Skogsfors.
  • TED (Technology, Experience and Data), led by Sara Björk.
  • Strategy & Transformation, People & Culture, led by Philip Sköld.

Cecilia Forzelius, Head of People & Culture and member of the Executive Committee, decided to leave Nobia and left the Group on October 31.

Cost reduction measures

As a consequence of the introduction of the new organization in September, approx. 80 positions became redundant. The cost for these redundancies amounted to SEK -25m (recorded as items affecting comparability). The associated cost reductions will amount to around SEK 85m and will be realized

gradually with full effect as of end of the third quarter 2025. Around 70 per cent of the savings are attributable to the Nordic region.

In the second quarter, measures to reduce cost were taken with the aim to generate annualized cost reductions of approximately SEK 200m. The total cost (recorded as items affecting comparability in the second quarter 2024) for the measures amounted to SEK 196m (of which SEK 60m were non-cash items). Measures in the UK included closure of certain underperforming stores and further consolidation of the factory network at a cost of SEK 180m with expected annualized savings of SEK 160m. The savings will be gradually realized and reach full effect in the second quarter 2025. In the Nordic region, measures included reduction of indirect staff and external warehousing in the supply chain. Annual savings will amount to around SEK 38m as of 2025 and the cost was SEK 16m.

Items affecting comparability

The third quarter 2024 includes items affecting comparability of SEK -56m (81) related to the staff reductions in September 2024 as described above under "Cost reduction measures", and the transition of manufacturing from Tidaholm to the new plant in Jönköping.

The second quarter 2024 includes items affecting comparability of SEK -213m (-22), attributable mainly to the cost reduction measures described above under "Cost reduction measures", as well as factory transition cost.

The first quarter 2024 includes items affecting comparability of SEK -17m (-298), referring to costs for transition to the new factory in Jönköping. The first quarter prior year included SEK -298m of items affecting comparability related the cost reduction program launched early in 2023, impairments and writedowns as well as some factory transition cost.

Items affecting comparability are also specified on page 17.

Capitalization of interest expenses in accordance with IAS 23

Nobia applies IAS 23, as such capitalized interest for the third quarter 2024 amounts to SEK 37m and for January-September 2024 SEK 111m. Interest expenses in net financial items totaling SEK 64m (SEK 34m for the first quarter and SEK 30m for the second quarter) have been reversed and instead increased tangible assets in the balance sheet with a corresponding amount. The change does not affect operating profit or EBITDA. Profit after tax for the first half year 2024 has been adjusted by SEK 51m, of which SEK 27m in the first quarter and SEK 24m in the second quarter.

Risks

Financial risks refer primarily to currency exchange rates, interest rates, financing, tax and credit risks. In the ordinary course of business, the Group is exposed to legal risks such as commercial, product liability and other disputes and provides for them as appropriate. A general economic downturn, cyber threats, a widespread financial crisis or other macroeconomic disturbances may, directly or indirectly, affect the Group negatively both in terms of revenues and profitability. The macroeconomic uncertainty, with for example a very low level of housing construction, continues to negatively affect the Group's market environment. Cost reduction activities and manufacturing capacity adjustments have been implemented and the Group is continuously assessing if further measures need to be taken given the market development. Taking into account the investments needed to complete the new factory in Jönköping in combination with the weak market and the consequently challenging cash flow generation, the Group is closely monitoring its financing situation.

For a more detailed description of Nobia's risks and uncertainties, as well as risk management, refer to the 2023 Annual Report.

Auditor's report

This is a translation of the Swedish language original. In the event of any differences between this translation and the Swedish language original, the latter shall prevail.

Nobia AB (publ.) reg. no. 556528-2752

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Nobia AB (publ.) as of 30 September 2024 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review 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 International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

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 Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.

Stockholm, 5 November 2024 Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Anna Rosendal Authorized Public Accountant Auditor-in-Charge

Eric Valfridsson

Authorized Public Accountant

Comments and numbers relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.

Consolidated income statement

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Net sales 2,697 2,478 9,030 8,026 11,672 10,668
Cost of goods sold -1,711 -1,580 -5,857 -5,126 -7,560 -6,829
Gross profit 986 898 3,173 2,900 4,112 3,839
Selling and administrative expenses -1,050 -955 -3,559 -3,194 -4,641 -4,276
Other income/expenses 163 20 253 42 286 75
Operating profit 99 -37 -133 -252 -243 -362
Net financial items -80 -67 -192 -218 -272 -298
Profit after financial items 19 -104 -325 -470 -515 -660
Tax -2 21 72 131 60 119
Profit from continued operations 17 -83 -253 -339 -455 -541
Result from discontinued operations, net after tax 23 0 80 -148 108 -120
Profit after tax, total operations 40 -83 -173 -487 -347 -661
Total profit attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 40 -83 -173 -487 -347 -661
Earnings per share before dilution, total operations, SEK 0,11 -0,12 -0,46 -0,96 -0,92 -1,57
Earnings per share after dilution, total operations, SEK 0,11 -0,12 -0,46 -0,96 -0,92 -1,57

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Profit after tax, total operations 40 -83 -173 -487 -347 -661
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
Exchange-rate differences attributable to translation of
foreign operations -133 5 196 46 16 -134
Cash flow hedges before tax (1) -65 3 -33 17 -57 -7
Tax attributable to change in hedging reserve
for the period (2) 14 -1 6 -4 11 1
-184 7 169 59 -30 -140
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans -44 14 -54 4 -12 46
Tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit
pension plans 7 -4 6 -1 3 -4
-37 10 -48 3 -9 42
Other comprehensive income -221 17 121 62 -39 -98
Total comprehensive income -181 -66 -52 -425 -386 -759
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders -181 -66 -52 -425 -386 -759

(1) Reversal recognised in profit and loss amounts to a SEK -27m (19).

New provision amounts to SEK 5m (-9). ( Jan-Dec 2023; -27)

New provision amounts to SEK -1m (2). (Jan-Dec 2023; 5)

(2) Reversal recognised in profit and loss amounts to a SEK 5m (-4).

Consolidated balance sheet

30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec
SEK m 2023 2024 2023
ASSETS
Goodwill 3,366 2,626 3,247
Other intangible fixed assets 524 652 560
Tangible fixed assets 3,983 3,367 3,189
Right-of-use assets 1,748 2,482 1,627
Long-term receivables, interest-bearing (IB) 0 59 0
Long-term receivables 85 71 79
Deferred tax assets 378 577 390
Total fixed assets 10,084 9,834 9,092
Inventories 1,347 1,126 1,218
Accounts receivable 1,505 1,191 1,160
Current receivables, interest-bearing (IB) 8 6 3
Other receivables 852 883 596
Total current receivables 2,365 2,080 1,759
Cash and cash equivalents (IB) 330 129 412
Assets held for sale 1,134
Total current assets 4,042 3,335 4,523
Total assets 14,126 13,169 13,615
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 57 225 57
Other capital contributions 1,461 2,502 1,459
Reserves 516 376 317
Profit brought forward 2,630 2,011 2,495
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 4,664 5,114 4,328
Total shareholders' equity 4,664 5,114 4,328
Provisions for pensions (IB) 410 256 350
Other provisions 26 8 29
Deferred tax liabilities 64 69 55
Lease liabilities, interest-bearing (IB) 1,361 2,139 1,281
Other long-term liabilities, interest-bearing (IB) 3,377 2,514 3,879
Other long-term liabilities, non interest-bearing 4 1 0
Total long-term liabilities 5,242 4,987 5,594
Current lease liabilities, interest-bearing (IB) 327 299 288
Accounts payable 2,185 1,381 1,722
Current liabilities and provisions 1,708 1,388 1,593
Liabilities attributable to assets held for sale 90
Total current liabilities 4,220 3,068 3,693
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 14,126 13,169 13,615

Changes in consolidated shareholders' equity

Attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Share Other Exchange-rate Cash-flow Profit Total
capital capital differences hedges brought share
contri attributable to after tax forward holders
butions translation of equity
SEK m foreign operations
Opening balance, 1 Jan 2023 57 1,460 319 28 2,851 4,715
Profit for the period, total operations - - - - -173 -173
Other comprehensive income for the period - - 196 -27 -48 121
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 196 -27 -221 -52
Allocation of share saving schemes - 1 - - - 1
Closing balance, 30 Sep 2023 57 1,461 515 1 2,630 4,664
Opening balance, 1 Jan 2024 57 1,459 335 -18 2,495 4,328
Profit for the period, total operations - - - - -487 -487
Other comprehensive income/loss for the period - - 46 13 3 62
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 46 13 -484 -425
New Share issue 168 1,043 - - - 1,211
Allocation of performance share plan - - - - - -
Closing balance, 30 Sep 2024 225 2,502 381 -5 2,011 5,114

Number of Treasury shares: 2,040,637.

Key ratios, Group

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Gross profit 986 898 3,173 2,900 4,112 3,839
Gross margin, % 36,6 36,2 35,1 36,1 35,2 36,0
EBITDA 284 154 443 373 550 480
EBITDA, % 10.5 6.2 4.9 4.6 4.7 4.5
Total depreciation -184 -186 -541 -558 -719 -736
Total impairment -1 -5 -35 -67 -74 -106
Operating profit 99 -37 -133 -252 -243 -362
Excl. items affecting comparability 18 19 106 34 74 2
Operating margin, % 3,7 -1,5 -1,5 -3,1 -2,1 -3,4
Excl. items affecting comparability 0,7 0,8 1,2 0,4 0,6 0,0
Return on operating capital, % -1,1 -3,6
Return on shareholders equity, % -7,7 -13,5
Operating cash flow, total operations -305 -154 -621 -790 -810 -979
Earnings per share before dilution, total operations, SEK (1) 0,11 -0,12 -0,46 -0,96 -0,92 -1,57
Earnings per share after dilution, total operations, SEK (1) 0,11 -0,12 -0,46 -0,96 -0,92 -1,57
Number of shares at period end before dilution, thousands (2) 168,253 673,011 168,253 673,011 168,253 673,011
Average number of shares before dilution, thousands (2) 168,253 673,011 168,253 504,758 168,253 420,632
Number of shares after dilution at period end, thousands (2) 168,253 673,011 168,253 673,011 168,591 673,011
Average number of shares after dilution, thousands (2) 168,253 673,011 168,253 504,758 168,591 420,632
Equity/assets ratio, % 33 39 32
Debt/equity ratio, % 110 98 124
Net debt, closing balance, SEK m 5,137 5,014 5,383
Operating capital, closing balance, SEK m 9,801 10,128 9,711
Capital employed, closing balance, SEK m 10,139 10,322 10,126
Number of employees 5,430 4,149 5,315

(1) Earnings per share have been recalculated according to IAS 33, as a consequence of the rights issue.

(2) Excluding treasury shares.

Consolidated cash-flow statement, total operations

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Operating activities
Operating profit 99 -37 -133 -252 -243 -362
Operating profit/loss for discontinued operations 32 109 22 144 57
Depreciation/Impairment 204 191 633 1 642 2 870 3 879
Adjustments for non-cash items -5 -16 15 5 23 13
Tax paid -10 -2 -102 -54 -84 -36
Change in working capital -143 -156 55 -485 180 -360
Cash flow from operating activities 177 -20 577 -122 890 191
Investing activities
Investments in intangible and tangible fixed assets -484 -138 -1,208 -689 -1,717 -1,198
Other items in investing activities 2 4 10 21 17 28
Interest received 2 1 3 3 24 24
Change in interest-bearing assets -7 1 -5 -6 -1 -2
Divestment of companies 1,394 1,394
Cash flow from investing activities -487 -132 -1,200 723 -1,677 246
Total cashflow from operating and
investing activities -310 -152 -623 601 -787 437
Financing activities
Interest paid -72 -101 -172 -311 -272 -411
Change in interest-bearing liabilities 52 384 777 4 -1,765 5 1,140 6 -1,402
New share issue -1 1,211 1,211
Cash flow from financing activities -20 282 605 -865 868 -602
Cash flow for the period excluding exchange-rate differences in
cash and cash equivalents
-330 130 -18 -264 81 -165
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 667 0 340 412 340 330
Cash flow for the period -330 130 -18 -264 81 -165
Exchange-rate differences in cash and cash equivalents -7 -1 8 -19 -9 -36
Cash and cash equivalents at period-end 330 129 330 129 412 129
Operating Cash flow * Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Cash flow from operating activities 177 -20 577 -122 890 191
Investments in fixed assets -484 -138 -1,208 -689 -1,717 -1,198

* Alternative Performance Measure, refer to "Definitions".

Operating cash flow before acquisition/divestment of operations,

Other items in investing activities 2 4 10 21 17 28

interest, change in interest-bearing assets -305 -154 -621 -790 -810 -979

1) Impairments during the period amounted to SEK 35m and pertained to other intangible assets SEK 16m and machinery and equipment SEK 19m.

2) Impairments during the period amounted to SEK 67m and pertained to machinery and equipment and other tangible assets SEK 33m and land and buildings 34m.

3) Impairments during the period amounted to SEK 74m and pertained to other intangible assets SEK 16m, machinery and equipment SEK 19m and land and buildings 39m.

4) Net of repayment and raising of loans amounted to SEK 1200m. Amortisation of leasing amounted to SEK 364m.

5) Net of repayment and raising of loans amounted to SEK -1350m. Amortisation of leasing amounted to SEK 336m.

6) Net of repayment and raising of loans amounted to SEK 1 700m. Amortisation of leasing amounted to SEK 481m.

Analysis of net debt

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Opening balance, net debt 4,606 4,631 3,980 5,383 3,980 5,137
New leasing contracts/Closed leasing contracts in advance, net 147 132 221 1,145 275 1,199
Divestment of operations -1,452 -1,452
Translation differences -41 6 78 40 30 -8
Operating cash flow 305 154 621 790 810 979
Whereof investments in the Jönköping factory 362 93 855 436 1,238 819
Interest paid, net 70 100 169 308 248 387
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 44 -14 54 –4 12 -46
Other change in pension liabilities 6 4 14 15 28 29
New share issue 1 -1,211 -1,211
Dividend
Closing balance, net debt 5,137 5,014 5,137 5,014 5,383 5,014

Notes

Note 1 – Accounting policies

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IFRS, with the application of IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. For the Parent Company, accounting policies are applied in accordance with Chapter 9, Interim Reports, of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Nobia has applied the same accounting policies in this interim report as were applied in the 2023 Annual Report. A description of new accounting policies in their entirety is provided in the 2023 Annual Report.

Note 2 – References

Segment information pages 4 and 5. Loan and shareholder's equity transactions, page 7. Items affecting comparability, page 17. Net sales by product group, page 18.

Note 3 – Financial instruments - fair value

Nobia's financial assets essentially comprise non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing receivables whereby cash flows only represent payment for the initial investment and, where applicable, for the time value and interest. These are intended to be held to maturity and are recognised at amortised cost, which is a reasonable approximation of fair value.

Financial liabilities are primarily recognised at amortised cost. Financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet are currency forward contracts comprised of assets at a value of SEK 8m (25) and liabilities at a value of SEK -19m (-29). These items are measured according to level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, meaning based on indirect observable market data. Nobia's financial instruments are measured at fair value and included in the balance sheet on the rows "Other receivables" and "Current liabilities".

Note 4 – Related-party transactions

There is no sale and manufacturing of kitchens in the Parent Company. The Parent Company invoiced Group-wide services to subsidiaries in an amount of SEK 82m (121) during the third quarter of 2024. The Parent Company's reported dividends from participations in Group companies totalled SEK 0m (0).

Note 5 – Goodwill

Goodwill is the difference between the acquisition value and the group's share of the fair value of an acquired subsidiary's identifiable assets and liabilities on the acquisition date. At each closing date, the company makes an assessment if there is any indication that the value of goodwill is lower than the reported value. If there is such an indication, the company calculates the recovery value for goodwill and prepares an impairment test. The cash generating unit (CGU) Region UK is sensitive to high interest rates, market decline and progress of strategic plan. Nobia management deems there to be no impairment but

the UK turn around plan is being reviewed on a regular basis. It is not precluded that reasonable changes in key assumptions could lead to an impairment.

Note 6 – Discontinued operations

Sale of the subsidiary Bribus in the Netherlands

The divestment of the subsidiary was completed on 6 March 2024 and has been reported as income from discontinued operations during the period. Financial information regarding the discontinued operation for the period up to the time of disposal can be found below.

Sale of the subsidiary ewe in Austria

The divestment of the subsidiary was completed on 26 March 2024 and has been reported as income from discontinued operations during the period. Financial information regarding the discontinued operation for the period up to the time of disposal can be found below.

Result from discontinued operations Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Net profit from discontinued operations 24 0 80 16 108 44
Profit/loss on disposal of operation, incl. sales costs 0 0 0 -283 0 -283
Cumulative exchange rate gain 0 0 0 119 0 119
Total 0 0 0 -164 0 -164
of which Ewe Austria 0 0 0 -41 0 -41
of which Bribus Netherlands 0 0 0 -123 0 -123
Net profit 24 0 80 -148 108 -120
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company
Net profit 24 0 80 -148 108 -120
Earnings per share (SEK) 0,06 n.a 0,21 -0.29 0.28 -0,23
Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) 0,06 n.a 0,21 -0.29 0.28 -0,23
Cashflow statement discontinued operations Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Cashflow from operating activities 61 0 45 -56 144 43
Cashflow from investing activities -8 0 -30 -2 -38 -10
Cashflow from financing activities 0 0 0 -1 1 0
Cashflow from discontinued operations 53 0 15 -59 107 33

Parent Company

Parent Company income statement Q 3 Jan-Se ep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Net sales 121 82 341 287 485 431
Administrative expenses -127 -120 -417 -360 -552 -495
Other operating income/expense 0 1 0 -3 -4 -7
Operating profit/loss -6 -37 -76 -76 -71 -71
Financial items, net -109 -42 81 52 -38 -67
Profit/loss after financial items -115 -79 5 -24 -109 -138
Group contribution - - - - -258 -258
Tax on profit/loss for the period - - - _ 68 68
Profit/loss for the period -115 -79 5 -24 -299 -328
Parent Company balance sheet 30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec
SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Total fixed assets 1,856 1,961 1,872
Total current assets 4,101 3,698 4,163
Total assets 5,957 5,659 6,035
Total shareholders' equity 3,537 4,420 3,233
Total long-term liabilities 49 56 50
Total current liabilities 2,371 1,183 2,752
Total shareholders' equity, provisions and liabilities 5,957 5,659 6,035

Items affecting comparability

C 23 Jan-S ер Jan-Dec 12 mos
Items affecting comparability per function, SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
In gross profit -2 -28 -116 -156 -181 -221
In operating profit 81 -56 -239 -286 -317 -364
In taxes -17 12 49 59 65 75
In profit after tax 64 -44 -190 -227 -252 -289
Items affecting comparability C 13 Jan-S ер Jan-Dec 12 mos
in gross profit per region, SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Nordic 0 -28 -36 -79 -101 -144
UK -2 0 -80 -77 -80 -77
Group-wide and eliminations - - - - - -
Group -2 -28 -116 -156 -181 -221
Items affecting comparability C 13 Jan-S ер Jan-Dec 12 mos
in operating profit per region, SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Nordic -27 -43 -136 -94 -214 -172
UK 108 -9 -102 -188 -102 -188
Group-wide and eliminations - -4 -1 -4 -1 -4
Group 81 -56 -239 -286 -317 -364
Items affecting comparability C 13 Jan-S ер Jan-Dec 12 mos
in operating profit per item, SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Restructuring costs -30 -52 -280 -214 -315 -249
Whereof factory transition costs - -24 -10 -59 -10 -59
Capital gain 112 - 112 - 112 -
Reversal write-downs - - - - 57 57
Impairments and writedown -1 -4 -71 -72 -171 -172
Total 81 -56 -239 -286 -317 -364

Operating capital per region

30 9 Sep 31 Dec
Operating capital Nordic region, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Operating assets 5,856 6,181 5,876
Operating liabilities 2,352 1,698 2,246
Operating capital 3,504 4,483 3,630
30 9 Sep 31 Dec
Operating capital UK region, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Operating assets 3,877 3,875 3,760
Operating liabilities 1,159 1,080 938
Operating capital 2,718 2,795 2,822
30 9 Sep 31 Dec
Operating capital Portfolio business Units region, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Operating assets 979 _ 596
Operating liabilities 346 - 227
Operating capital 633 - 369
_
30 9 31 Dec
Operating capital Group-wide and eliminations, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Operating assets 3,075 2,919 2,967
Operating liabilities 129 69 77
Operating capital 2,946 2,850 77
30 9 Sep 31 Dec
Operating capital, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Operating assets 13,787 12,975 13,199
Operating liabilities 3,986 2,847 3,488
Operating capital 9,801 10,128 9,711

Comparative data by product group

Net sales Q3 lan C on امم مامم 12
Jan-S Jan-dec 12 mos
Nordic by product group, % 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Kitchen furnitures 82 73 73 74 73 70
Installation services 3 6 6 5 4 5
Other products 15 21 21 21 23 25
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100
Net sales Q3 Jan-S ер Jan-dec 12 mos
UK by product group, % 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Kitchen furnitures 64 59 58 62 65 62
Installation services 4 6 6 5 4 5
Other products 32 35 36 33 31 33
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100
Net sales Q3 } Jan-S ер Jan-dec 12 mos
Group by product group, % 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Kitchen furnitures 75 66 66 68 70 67
Installation services 4 6 6 5 4 5
Other products 21 28 28 27 26 28
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100

Reconciliation of alternative performance measures

Comments and numbers relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Nobia presents certain financial performance measures in the interim report that are not defined according to IFRS, known as alternative performance measures. Nobia believes that these measures provide valuable complementary information to investors and the company's management since they facilitate assessments of trends and the company's performance. Because not all companies calculate performance measures in the same way, these are not always comparable with measures used by other companies. Consequently, the performance measures are not to be seen as replacements for measures defined according to IFRS. For definitions of the measures that Nobia uses, see pages 23-24.

Analysis of net sales

Q3 Jan-Sep
Analysis of external net sales Nordic Region % SEK m % SEK m
2023 1,490 5,318
Organic growth -11 -159 -17 -910
Currency effects -3 -48 -1 -47
2024 -14 1,283 -18 4,361
Q3 Jan-Sep
Analysis of external net sales UK Region % SEK m % SEK m
2023 1,207 3,712
Organic growth 0 4 -3 -109
Currency effects -1 -16 2 62

EBITDA

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Operating profit 99 -37 -133 -252 -243 -362
Depreciation and impairment 185 191 576 625 793 842
EBITDA 284 154 443 373 550 480
Net Sales 2,697 2,478 9,030 8,026 11,672 10,668
% of sales 10.5 6.2 4.9 4.6 4.7 4.5
Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
EBITDA excl. IFRS16 and items affecting comparability 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
EBITDA 284 154 443 373 550 480
IFRS 16 leasing -132 -141 -389 -424 -520 –555
EBITDA impact, items affecting comparability –81 52 204 219 239 254

EBITDA excl. IFRS16 and items affecting comparability 71 65 258 168 269 179

EQUITY FROM TOTAL OPERATIONS

Jan-Dec 12 mos
Average equity, SEK m 2023 rolling
OB Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 4,715 4,664
CB Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 4,328 5,114
Average equity 4,522 4,889

Net debt

30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec
Net debt, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Provisions for pensions (IB) 410 256 350
Other long-term liabilities, interest-bearing (IB) 4,738 4,653 5,160
Current liabilities, interest-bearing (IB) 327 299 288
Interest-bearing liabilities 5,475 5,208 5,798
Long-term receivables, interest -bearing (IB) 0 59 0
Current receivables, interest-bearing (IB) 8 6 3
Cash and cash equivalents (IB) 330 129 412
Interest-bearing assets 338 194 415
Net debt 5,137 5,014 5,383
30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec
Net debt excl. IFRS 16 Leases and pension provisions, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Net debt 5,137 5,014 5,383
Of which IFRS 16 Leases 1,688 2,438 1,569
Of which provisions for pensions 410 256 350
Net debt excl. IFRS 16 Leases 3,449 2,576 3,814
Net debt excl. IFRS 16 Leases and provision for pensions 3,039 2,320 3,464

Operating capital

30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec
Operating capital, SEK m 2023 2024 2023
Total assets 14,126 13,169 13,615
Other provisions -26 -8 -29
Deferred tax liabilities -64 -69 -55
Other long-term liabilities, non interest-bearing -4 -1 0
Current liabilities, non interest-bearing -3,893 -2,769 -3,405
Non-interest-bearing liabilities -3,987 -2,847 -3,489
Capital employed 10,139 10,322 10,126
Interest-bearing assets -338 -194 -415
Operating capital 9,801 10,128 9,711
Jan-Dec 12 mos
Average capital employed, SEK m 2023 rolling
OB capital employed 9,037 10,139
CB capital employed 10,126 10,322
Average capital employed 9,582 10,231
Jan-Dec 12 mos
Average operating capital, SEK m 2023 rolling
OB Operating capital 8,695 9,801
CB Operating capital 9,711 10,128
Average operating capital 9,203 9,965

Operating profit and margin excl. items affecting comparability

Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
SEK m 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Operating profit 99 -37 -133 -252 -243 -362
Items affecting comparability 81 -56 -239 -286 -317 -364
Operating profit excl. items affecting comparability* 18 19 106 34 74 2
Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Dec 12 mos
Operating margin excl. items affecting comparability*, % 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 rolling
Operating margin -2,1 -3,4
3,7 -1,5 -1,5 -3,1
Margin impact when items affecting comparability* excluded -3,0 2,3 2,7 3,5 2,7 3,4

*Items affecting comparability, are specified on page 17.

Data per region (1)

Jan-Dec
Net sales, SEK m
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Nordic
1,490
1,283
5,318
4,361
6,897
UK
1,208
1,195
3,713
3,665
4,776
Group-wide and eliminations
-1
0
-1
0
-1
Net sales, Group
2,697 2,478
9,030
8,026
11,672
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Gross profit, SEK m
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
Nordic
491
441
1,683
1,504
2,146
1,967
UK
477
454
1,435
1,383
1,892
1,840
Group-wide and eliminations
18
3
55
13
74
Gross profit, Group
986
898
3,173
2,900
4,112
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Gross profit excl IAC, SEK m
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
469
Nordic
491
1,719
1,583
2,247
2,111
UK
479
454
1,515
1,460
1,972
1,917
Group-wide and eliminations
18
3
55
13
74
32
Gross profit Group excl. IAC

988
926
3,289
3,056
4,293
4,060
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Gross margin, %
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
Nordic
33,0
34,4
31,6
34,5
31,1
33,1
UK
39,5
38,0
38,6
37,7
39,6
38,9
Gross margin Group
36,6
36,2
35,1
36,1
35,2
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Gross margin excl IAC, %
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
Nordic
33,0
36,6
32,3
36,3
32,6
35,5
UK
39,7
38,0
40,8
39,8
41,3
Gross margin Group excl IAC

36,6
37,4
36,4
38,1
36,8
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Operating profit, SEK m
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
Nordic
65
61
160
146
126
112
UK
65
–58
–179
–280
–217
Group-wide and eliminations
-31
-40
-114
-118
-152
Operating profit Group
99
-37
–133
-252
–243
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Operating profit excl IAC, SEK m
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
rolling
Nordic
92
104
296
240
340
284
UK
-43
–49
-77
–92
-115
Group-wide and eliminations
-31
-36
-113
-114
-151
Operating profit Group, excl IAC

18
19
106
34
74
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
12 mos
Operating margin, %
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Nordic
4,4
4,8
3,0
3,3
1,8
UK
5,4
-4,9
-4,8
-7,6
-4,5
Operating margin Group
3,7
-1,5
-1,5
-3,1
-2,1
Q3
Jan-Sep
Jan-Dec
Operating margin excl IAC, %
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Nordic
6,2
8,1
5,6
5,5
4,9
UK
-3,6
-4,1
-2,1
-2,5
-2,4
Operating margin Group, excl. IAC

0,7
0,8
1,2
0,4
0,6
Q3 Jan-Sep 12 mos
rolling
5,940
4,728
0
10,668
32
3,839
36,0
40,5
38,1
-318
-156
-362
-130
-152
2
rolling
1,9
-6,7
-3,4
12 mos
rolling
4,8
-2,7
0,0

*IAC, items affecting comparability, are specified on page 17.

Data per region (2)

2023 2024
Net sales, SEK m Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 1,959 1,869 1,490 1,579 1,464 1 614 1 283
UK 1,282 1,223 1,208 1,063 1,151 1 319 1 195
Group-wide and eliminations 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0
Net sales, Group 3,241 3,092 2,697 2,642 2,615 2 933 2 478
2023 2024
Gross profit, SEK m Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 596 596 491 463 480 583 441
UK 458 500 477 457 471 458 454
Group-wide and eliminations
Gross profit, Group
20 17
1,074 1,113
18
986
19
939
7 3
958 1 044
3
898
2023 2024
Gross profit excl IAC*, SEK m Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic
UK
632
538
596
498
491
479
528
457
497
471
617
535
469
454
Group-wide and eliminations 20 17 18 19 7 3 3
Gross profit Group excl. IAC* 1,190 1,111 988 1,004 975 1 155 926
2023 2024
Gross margin, % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 30.4 31.9 33.0 29.3 32.8 36,1 34,4
UK 35.7 40.9 39.5 43.0 40.9 34,7 38,0
Gross margin Group 33.1 36.0 36.6 35.5 36.6 35,6 36,2
2023 2024
Gross margin excl IAC*, % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 32.3 31.9 33.0 33.4 33.9 38,2 36,6
UK 42.0 40.7 39.7 43.0 40.9 40,6 38,0
Gross margin Group excl IAC* 36.7 35.9 36.6 38.0 37.3 39,4 37,4
2023 2024
Operating profit, SEK m Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 13 82 65 -34 6 79 61
UK -216 -28 65 -38 -11 -211 -58
Group-wide and eliminations
Operating profit Group
-43
-246
-40
14
-31
99
-38
-110
-39
-44
-39
-171
-40
-37
2023 2024
Operating profit excl IAC*, SEK m
Nordic
Q1
103
Q2
101
Q3
92
Q4
44
Q1
23
Q2
113
Q3
104
UK -10 -24 -43 -38 -11 -32 -49
Group-wide and eliminations -41 -41 -31 -38 -39 -39 -36
Operating profit Group, excl IAC* 52 36 18 -32 -27 42 19
2023 2024
Operating margin, % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 0.7 4.4 4.4 -2.2 0.4 4,9 4,8
UK -16.8 -2.3 5.4 -3.6 -1.0 -16,0 -4,9
Operating margin Group -7.6 0.5 3.7 -4.2 -1.7 -5,8 -1,5
2023 2024
Operating margin excl IAC*, % Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Nordic 5.3 5.4 6.2 2.8 1.6 7,0 8,1
UK -0.8 -2.0 -3.6 -3.6 -1.0 -2,4 -4,1
Operating margin Group, excl. IAC* 1.6 1.2 0.7 -1.2 -1.0 1,4 0,8

*IAC, items affecting comparability, are specified on page 17.

Definitions

Performance
measure Calculation Purpose
Return on shareholders' equity Net profit for the period as a percentage of
average shareholders' equity attributable to
Parent Company shareholders based on opening
and closing balances for the period. The
calculation of average shareholders' equity has
been adjusted for increases and decreases in
capital.
Return on shareholders' equity shows the total return
on shareholders' capital in accounting terms and
reflects the effects of both the operational profitability
and financial gearing. The measure is primarily used to
analyse shareholder profitability over time.
Return on operating capital Operating profit as a percentage of average
operating capital based on opening and closing
balances for the period excl. net assets
attributable to discontinued operations. The
calculation of average operating capital has been
adjusted for acquisitions and divestments.
Return on operating capital shows how well the
operations use net capital that is tied up in the
company. It reflects how both cost and capital-efficient
net sales are generated, meaning the combined effect
of the operating margin and the turnover rate of
operating capital. The measure is used in profitability
comparisons between operations in the Group and to
assess the Group's profitability over time.
Gross margin Gross profit as a percentage of sales. This measure reflects the efficiency of the part of the
operations that is primarily linked to production and
logistics. It is used to measure cost efficiency in this
part of the operations.
EBITDA Earnings before depreciation/amortisation and
impairment.
To simplify, the measure shows the earnings
generating cash flow in the operations. It provides a
view of the ability of the operations, in absolute terms,
to generate resources for investment and payment to
financers.
EBITDA-margin Earnings before depreciation/ amortisation and
impairment in relation to net sales, %
Items affecting comparability
(IAC)
Items that affect comparability in so far as they
do not reoccur with the same regularity as other
items - for example costs for restructuring and
for material one offs relating to sale and
impairments of assets.
Reporting items affecting comparability separately
clearly shows the performance of the underlying
operations.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing
assets. Interest-bearing liabilities include
provisions for pensions and leases.
Net debt is a liquidity metric used to determine how
well a company can pay all of its debts, pension
liabilities and leasing obligations if they were due
immediately. The measure is used as a component in
the debt/equity ratio.
Operating capital Capital employed excl. interest-bearing assets. Operating capital shows the amount of capital
required by the operations to conduct its core
operations. It is mainly used to calculate the return on
operating capital.
Operating cash flow Cash flow from operating activities including cash
flow from investing activities, excl. cash flow from
acquisitions/divestments of operations, interest
received, and increase/decrease in interest
bearing assets.
This measure comprises the cash flow generated by
the underlying operations. The measure is used to
show the amount of funds at the company's disposal
for paying financers of loans and equity or for use in
growth through acquisitions.

Performance

measure Calculation Purpose
Organic growth Change in net sales, excl. acquisitions,
divestments and changes in exchange rates.
Organic growth facilitates a comparison of sales over
time by comparing the same operations and excl.
currency effects.
Region Region corresponds to an operating segment
under IFRS 8.
Earnings per share Profit after tax for the period divided by a
weighted average number of outstanding shares
(net of treasury shares) during the period.
Earnings per share is a common profitability measure
that is used for valuation of the company's total
outstanding shares.
Earnings per share after
dilution
Earnings per share, adjusted for dilutive effect
from any potential ordinary shares attributable to
outstanding performance share programs.
Operating margin Operating profit as a percentage of net sales. This measure reflects the operating profitability of the
operations. It is used to monitor the flexibility and
efficiency of the operations before taking into account
capital tied up. The performance measure is used both
internally in governance and monitoring of the
operation, and for benchmarking with other
companies in the industry.
Debt/equity ratio Net debt as a percentage of shareholders' equity
including non-controlling interests.
A measure of the ratio between the Group's two forms
of financing. The measure shows the percentage of the
loan capital in relation to capital invested by the
owners, and is thus a measure of financial strength but
also the gearing effect of lending. A higher
debt/equity ratio means a higher financial risk and
higher financial gearing.
Equity/assets Shareholders' equity including non-controlling
interests as a percentage of balance-sheet total.
This measure reflects the financial position and thus
the long-term solvency. A healthy equity ratio/strong
financial position provides preparedness for managing
periods of economic downturn and financial
preparedness for growth. It also provides a minor
advantage in the form of financial gearing.
Capital employed Balance-sheet total less non-interest-bearing
provisions and liabilities.
The capital that shareholders and lenders have placed
at the company's disposal. It shows the net capital
invested in the operations, such as operating capital,
with additions for financial assets.
Currency effects "Translation effects" refers to currency effects
when foreign results and balance sheets are
translated to SEK. "Transaction effects" refers to
the currency effects arising when purchases or
sales are made in currency other than the
currency of the producing country (functional
currency).
Leverage Leverage refers to the relation of net debt to
EBITDA. It is measured excl. the impact of IFRS16
Leasing, pension debt and items affecting
comparability
Shows the number of years it would take to pay back
outstanding debt, if the numerator and denominator
remain unchanged.

For further information

Contact any of the following on +46 (0)8 440 16 00 or [email protected]

  • Henrik Skogsfors, CFO
  • Tobias Norrby, Head of Investor Relations

Presentation

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Financial calendar

February 4, 2025; Year-end report for 2024.

This interim report is information such that Nobia is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU's Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, on 5 November, 2024 at 08:30 CET.

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