Earnings Release • Apr 24, 2024
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| Full year | First quarter | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | Δ | 2023 | 2024 | Δ | |
| Sales, SEK M | 120,793 | 140,716 | 16% | 32,391 | 35,200 | 9% |
| Of which: | ||||||
| Organic growth | 13,007 | 3,393 | 3% | 2,218 | –762 | –2% |
| Acquisitions and divestments | 2,126 | 10,651 | 8% | 1,344 | 3,607 | 11% |
| Exchange-rate effects | 10,653 | 5,879 | 5% | 2,237 | –35 | 0% |
| Operating income (EBIT)1, SEK M | 18,532 | 22,185 | 20% | 5,186 | 5,427 | 5% |
| Operating margin (EBITA)1 , % |
15.9% | 16.5% | 16.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Operating margin (EBIT)1, % | 15.3% | 15.8% | 16.0% | 15.4% | ||
| Income before tax1 , SEK M |
17,521 | 19,654 | 12% | 4,843 | 4,616 | –5% |
| Net income1 , SEK M |
13,296 | 15,049 | 13% | 3,692 | 3,462 | –6% |
| Operating cash flow, SEK M | 15,808 | 25,232 | 60% | 4,069 | 3,096 | –24% |
| Earnings per share1, SEK | 11.97 | 13.54 | 13% | 3.32 | 3.12 | –6% |
1 Excluding items affecting comparability. Please see the section "Items affecting comparability" in the report for further details about the financial effects in 2024. For information about items affecting comparability in 2023, please see the Year-end report 2023, available at assaabloy.com.

The year took off with strong sales growth of 9%, driven by very strong net acquired growth of 11%, which was partly offset by an organic sales decline of –2%. The organic sales were affected by three fewer working days in March, the most important month of the quarter and a continued weak residential market. Entrance Systems' organic sales were stable with very strong growth in Perimeter and strong growth in the Pedestrian segment. Organic sales in Americas and EMEIA declined by –1% and –3% respectively. Asia Pacific's organic sales declined by –3% due to a weak Chinese market and negative intra-group sales growth. Global Technologies' organic sales declined by –9% against a high corresponding figure last year due to the significant reduction of the backlog a year ago.
The operating profit excluding items affecting comparability increased by 5% to SEK 5,427 M, and the operating margin was record-high for the quarter at 16.3%, excluding the HHI transaction. Strong operational execution through implementation of more cost actions, continued strong price realization and lower direct material costs contributed to the strong performance. The operating cash flow was seasonally lower at SEK 3,096 M with a cash conversion of 67%.
The demand for safe and secure access solutions is constantly increasing as a result of rising security threats, public safety concerns, regulatory requirements and a changing work environment. This also accelerates the demand for electromechanical products and solutions. They offer a high level of security thanks to advanced authentication methods, our unique encryption technologies, the enablement of remote monitoring & control as well as by providing audit trails and access logs. Electromechanical solutions also offer opportunities for efficiency gains and a higher level of convenience and flexibility for our customers. With prevailing penetration rates still low, the shift to more electromechanical solutions continues to be a long-term driver of profitable growth. During the quarter, our electromechanical organic sales growth was 6% in the regional divisions.
We acquired three companies in the first quarter, representing annualized sales of SEK 2 billion. The integration of HHI continues to proceed according to plan and we are gradually realizing more synergies. Given a robust target pipeline and a solid financial position with a strong balance sheet and cash flow, we are well positioned to continue our successful journey of acquiring companies.
We are committed to delivering value to our customers and shareholders and are confident that we will be able to adapt to and perform in any market condition.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in ASSA ABLOY.
Stockholm, April 24, 2024
Nico Delvaux President and CEO


Operating cash flow by quarter and last 12 months

Operating cash flow, 12 months

The Group's sales increased by 9% to SEK 35,200 M (32,391). Organic growth amounted to –2% (8). Net growth from acquisitions and divestments was 11% (5), of which 15% (5) were acquisitions and –4% (0) were divestments. Exchange rates affected sales by 0% (9).
The Group's operating income2 (EBIT) amounted to SEK 5,427 M (5,186), an increase of 5%. The corresponding operating margin was 15.4% (16.0). Exchange-rates had an impact of SEK 54 M (387) on EBIT. Operating income before amortizations from acquisitions2 (EBITA) amounted to SEK 5,740 M (5,379). The corresponding EBITA margin was 16.3% (16.6).
Net financial items amounted to SEK –811 M (–343), primarily due to higher net interest costs compared with last year. The Group's income before tax2 was SEK 4,616 M (4,843), a decrease of 5% compared with last year. Exchange-rates had an impact of SEK 65 M (368) on income before tax2 . The corresponding profit margin was 13.1% (15.0). The estimated effective income tax rate in 2024, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, is 25.0% (23.4% for the full year 2023).
Earnings per share before and after dilution2 amounted to SEK 3.12 (3.32), a decrease of 6% compared with last year. Operating cash flow totaled SEK 3,096 M (4,069), which corresponds to a cash conversion2 of 0.67 (0.84).
The net-debt/equity ratio amounted to 0.68 (0.70) at the end of the quarter. Financial net debt totaled SEK 67,536 M (64,109). New bonds were issued during the quarter for a total value of SEK 1,486 M while SEK 332 M in maturing long-term loans were repaid. The Group's long-term borrowing totaled SEK 51,970 M (49,917) while the short-term borrowing totaled SEK 11,455 M (9,833).
Costs related to last year's divestment of the Smart Residential in the U.S. and Canada totaled SEK 18 M for the quarter. The corresponding cost after income tax was SEK 13 M.
Restructuring payments totaled SEK 137 M (109) for the first quarter. The programs proceeded according to plan. At the end of the quarter provisions of SEK 662 M remained in the balance sheet for carrying out these programs.
Sales for the quarter in EMEIA totaled SEK 6,216 M (6,229), with an organic sales decline of –3% (3). Organic sales growth was strong in Middle East/Africa/ India, stable in South Europe, but declined in Central Europe, the Nordics and

Earnings per share by quarter and
2 Excluding items affecting comparability. Please see the section "Items affecting comparability" in the report for further details about the financial effects in 2024. For information about items affecting comparability in 2023, please see the Year-end report 2023, available at assaabloy.com.
the UK/Ireland. Sales growth from acquisitions was 2%. Operating income excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 850 M (858), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 13.7% (13.8). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 14.9% (16.4). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 459 M (418).
Sales for the quarter in the Americas totaled SEK 10,532 M (7,861), with an organic sales decline of –1% (11). Organic sales were stable in both North America's non-residential segment and in the Latin America segment, but declined significantly in the US residential segment (excluding HHI). Net sales growth from acquisitions and divestments was 35%. Operating income excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 1,910 M (1,707), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 18.1% (21.7). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 13.7% (32.8). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 865 M (1,024).
Sales for the quarter in Asia Pacific totaled SEK 2,048 M (2,411), with an organic sales decline of –3% (6). Organic sales growth was good in South-East Asia, but declined in China, South Korea and Pacific. Net sales growth from acquisitions and divestments was –9%. Operating income excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 105 M (111), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 5.1% (4.6). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 5.9% (1.5). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 125 M (–86).
Sales for the quarter in Global Technologies totaled SEK 5,433 M (5,582), with an organic sales decline of –9% (24). Organic sales growth was strong in Citizen ID and in Identity & Access Solutions, but declined in Identification Technology, Secure Issuance and in Extended Access. Organic sales declined significantly in Physical Access Control. Sales growth in Global Solutions was strong. Sales growth from acquisitions was 6%. Operating income excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 839 M (939), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 15.4% (16.8). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 14.7% (13.7). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 492 M (627).
Sales for the quarter in Entrance Systems totaled SEK 11,442 M (11,037), with stable organic sales of 0% (3). Organic sales growth was very strong in Perimeter Security, strong in Pedestrian, but declined in Industrial and Residential. Net sales growth from acquisitions and divestments was 3%. Operating income excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 1,944 M (1,786), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 17.0% (16.2). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis and excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 20.4% (18.9). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 2,296 M (2,525).
Three acquisitions were completed during the quarter. The combined acquisition price for the businesses acquired, including adjustments from prior-year acquisitions, totaled SEK 2,314 M. The corresponding acquisition price on a cash- and debt- free basis totaled SEK 2,318 M. Preliminary acquisition analyses indicate that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful life totaled SEK 2,216 M. Estimated deferred considerations for acquisitions made during the year totaled SEK 83 M.
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed an agreement to acquire Nomadix and Global Reach, leading US and UK based providers of Wi-Fi access and engagement platform solutions for the hospitality and commercial real estate industry. Sales for 2023 amounted to about SEK 300 M. The acquisition was subject to customary closing conditions and closed during the second quarter of 2024.
On January 23, 2024, it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed an agreement to acquire Amecor, a South African manufacturer of security communication equipment in the South African security market. Sales for 2022 amounted to about SEK 170 M. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024.
On January 22, 2024, it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had acquired Integrated Warehouse Solutions (IWS), a US manufacturer of loading dock equipment. Sales for 2023 amounted to about SEK 1,850 M.
On February 2, 2024, it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had sold its elevator maintenance business PACA in France to KONE. PACA was part of the acquisition of agta record in 2020. Sales for 2023 amounted to about SEK 350 M. The divestment gain before income tax totaled SEK 47 M.
ASSA ABLOY's Sustainability Report for 2023 was published on 11 March 2024. In 2023, we continued to make positive progress towards our Sustainability Program 2025 and our long-term science-based targets.
During 2023, against our 2019 baseline, our Scope 1 & 2 absolute carbon emissions were reduced by 23%. Our energy intensity and water intensity were reduced by 34% and 51% respectively. We have continued to focus on reducing our carbon footprint, which is directly linked to our energy consumption, resulting in reduced energy costs as well as reduced CO2.
765 sustainability audits of direct material suppliers were carried out in 2023. The Group had 246 Environmental Product Declarations verified and published by the end of 2023.
Other operating income for the parent company ASSA ABLOY AB totaled SEK 651 M (1,092) for the first quarter of 2024. Operating income for the same period totaled SEK –669 M (–274). Investments in tangible and intangible assets totaled SEK 3 M (1). Liquidity is good and the equity ratio is 24.7% (26.9).
ASSA ABLOY applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union. The same accounting and valuation principles have been applied as in the last Annual Report. No new or amended standards with material impact on the Group's financial reports have been applied for the first time in 2024.
This Report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and the Annual Accounts Act. The Report for the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 "Reporting by a Legal Entity".
ASSA ABLOY makes use of a number of financial performance measures that are not defined in the reporting rules that the company uses – described as "alternative performance measures." For definitions of financial performance measures, refer to Page 17 of this Report. Information about how these measures have been calculated is available on the company's website, www.assaabloy.com.
To reconcile how the financial measurements have been calculated for current and earlier periods, refer to the tabulated figures in this Quarterly Report and to the company's Annual Report. The Annual Reports for the years 1994 to 2023 appear on the company's website.
All comparative numbers for income statement and cash flow items relate to the corresponding period last year, unless otherwise indicated. Comparative numbers for the balance sheet relate to the most recent year-end, unless otherwise indicated.
Totals quoted in tables and statements may not always be the exact sum of the individual items because of rounding differences. The aim is that each line item should correspond to its source, and rounding differences may therefore arise.
No transactions that significantly affected the company's position and income have taken place between ASSA ABLOY and related parties.
ASSA ABLOY is an international Group with a wide geographical spread, involving exposure to various forms of strategic, operational and financial risks. Strategic risks refer to changes in the business environment with potentially significant effects on ASSA ABLOY's operations and business objectives. Operational risks comprise risks directly attributable to business operations, entailing a potential impact on the Group's financial position and performance.
Financial risks mainly comprise financing risk, currency risk, interest-rate risk, credit risk, and risks associated with the Group's pension obligations.
Risk-taking in itself provides opportunities for continued economic growth, but naturally the risks may also have a negative impact on business operations and company goals. It is therefore essential to have a systematic and efficient risk assessment process and an effective risk management program in general.
The purpose of risk management at ASSA ABLOY is not to avoid risks, but to take a controlled approach to identifying, managing and minimizing the effects of these risks. This work is based on an assessment of the probability of the risks and their potential impact on the Group.
The war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East may have a negative business impact on ASSA ABLOY both short- and long-term, but the direct business effects are currently seen as limited. For a more detailed description of particular risks and risk management, please see the 2023 Annual Report.
The guidance below relating to two key figures is provided to facilitate financial modeling but should not be viewed as forecasting market outlooks or ASSA ABLOY's business performance.
It is estimated that completed acquisitions and divestments, on a rolling 12 month basis as of March 31, 2024, will have an effect of 12% on sales in the second quarter of 2024 versus the same period last year, while the effect on the operating margin is estimated to be dilutive in the second quarter of 2024.
On the basis of the currency rates on March 31, 2024, it is estimated that the weighted currency effects on sales in the second quarter of 2024 versus the same period last year will be –1%, while the effect on the operating margin is estimated to be neutral in the second quarter of 2024.
The Company's Auditors have not carried out any review of this Report for the first quarter of 2024.
Stockholm, April 24, 2024
Nico Delvaux President and CEO
The Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2024 will be published on July 17, 2024.
The Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2024 will be published on October 23, 2024.
The Year-end Report and Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 2024 will be published on February 5, 2025.
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
Erik Pieder, Executive Vice President and CFO, tel.no: +46 8 506 485 72
Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68, e-mail: [email protected]
which can be followed online at assaabloy.com/investors.
It is possible to submit questions by telephone on: 08–505 100 31, +44 207 107 0613 or +1 631 570 5613
This information is information that ASSA ABLOY AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08.00 CEST on April 24, 2024.
| CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT | Year | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Sales | 140,716 | 32,391 | 35,200 |
| Cost of goods sold | -84,212 | -19,781 | -20,671 |
| Gross income | 56,504 | 12,610 | 14,530 |
| Selling, administrative and R&D costs and other operating income & expenses | -36,054 | -8,653 | -9,104 |
| Capital gain from divestment of subsidiaries, incl. exit costs | 3,588 | - | -18 |
| Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets from business combinations | -2,271 | - | - |
| Share of earnings in associates | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Operating income | 21,785 | 3,961 | 5,409 |
| Finance net | -2,531 | -343 | -811 |
| Income before tax | 19,254 | 3,619 | 4,598 |
| Tax on income | -5,615 | -905 | -1,150 |
| Net income for the period | 13,639 | 2,714 | 3,449 |
| Net income for the period attributable to: | |||
| Parent company's shareholders | 13,633 | 2,713 | 3,452 |
| Non-controlling interests | 7 | 1 | -3 |
| Earnings per share | |||
| Before and after dilution, SEK | 12.27 | 2.44 | 3.11 |
| Before and after dilution and excluding items affecting comparability, SEK | 13.54 | 3.32 | 3.12 |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | Year | Q1 | |
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Net income for the period | 13,639 | 2,714 | 3,449 |
| Other comprehensive income: Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss |
|||
| Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations, net after tax | -1 | -35 | 106 |
| Total | -1 | -35 | 106 |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | -63 | -21 | -4 |
| Share of other comprehensive income of associates | -66 | -2 | 99 |
| Cashflow hedges and net investment hedges, net after tax | -23 | -9 | |
| Cost of hedging | -2,537 | - -113 |
4,787 |
| Exchange rate differences Tax attributable to items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
5 | 0 | -2 |
| Total | -2,684 | -136 | 4,872 |
| Total other comprehensive income | -2,685 | -171 | 4,978 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 10,954 | 2,543 | 8,427 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | |||
| Parent company's shareholders Non-controlling interests |
10,953 2 |
2,544 -1 |
8,430 -4 |
| CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 127,704 | 90,614 | 135,680 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11,460 | 10,178 | 12,129 |
| Right-of-use assets | 5,296 | 4,075 | 5,837 |
| Investments in associates | 622 | 657 | 623 |
| Other financial assets | 412 | 371 | 496 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,863 | 1,444 | 1,847 |
| Total non-current assets | 147,357 | 107,339 156,611 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 18,603 | 18,949 | 20,198 |
| Trade receivables | 20,934 | 19,864 | 22,396 |
| Other current receivables and investments | 7,991 | 5,985 | 8,438 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,466 | 2,811 | 2,437 |
| Total current assets | 48,994 | 47,608 | 53,469 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 196,351 | 154,948 210,080 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | |||
| Equity attributable to Parent company's shareholders | 91,629 | 88,496 | 99,969 |
| Non-controlling interests | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Total equity | 91,644 | 88,508 | 99,981 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long-term loans | 49,917 | 20,078 | 51,970 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 4,001 | 2,918 | 4,463 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2,991 | 2,697 | 3,279 |
| Other non-current liabilities and provisions | 3,222 | 3,405 | 3,000 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 60,131 | 29,099 | 62,712 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Short-term loans | 9,833 | 6,422 | 11,455 |
| Current lease liabilities | 1,443 | 1,264 | 1,557 |
| Trade payables | 11,320 | 9,827 | 11,767 |
| Other current liabilities and provisions | 21,980 | 19,827 | 22,608 |
| Total current liabilities | 44,576 | 37,341 | 47,387 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 196,351 | 154,948 210,080 |
| Parent | Non | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| company's | controlling | Total | |
| SEK M | shareholders | interests | equity |
| Opening balance 1 January 2023 | 86,014 | 12 | 86,026 |
| Net income for the period | 2,713 | 1 | 2,714 |
| Other comprehensive income | -169 | -2 | -171 |
| Total comprehensive income | 2,544 | -1 | 2,543 |
| Share-based incentive programs | -61 | - | -61 |
| Change in non-controlling interest | 0 | - | 0 |
| Total transactions with shareholders | -62 | 0 | -62 |
| Closing balance 31 March 2023 | 88,496 | 12 | 88,508 |
| Opening balance 1 January 2024 | 91,629 | 16 | 91,644 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period | 3,452 | -3 | 3,449 |
| Other comprehensive income | 4,979 | -1 | 4,978 |
| Total comprehensive income | 8,430 | -4 | 8,427 |
| Share-based incentive programs | -90 | - | -90 |
| Total transactions with shareholders | -90 | - | -90 |
| Closing balance 31 March 2024 | 99,969 | 12 | 99,981 |
| CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | Year | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Operating income | 21,785 | 3,961 | 5,409 |
| Add back of | |||
| Depreciation/amortization | 5,174 | 1,055 | 1,301 |
| Items affecting comparability | 400 | 1,225 | 18 |
| Other non-cash items | 123 | 50 | -60 |
| Restructuring payments | -613 | -109 | -137 |
| Changes in working capital | 3,836 | -1,111 | -2,091 |
| Cash flow before interest and tax | 30,704 | 5,071 | 4,440 |
| Interest paid and received | -2,122 | -242 | -650 |
| Tax paid on income | -7,289 | -726 | -712 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 21,294 | 4,103 | 3,079 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment | -2,419 | -516 | -429 |
| Investments in subsidiaries | -53,566 | -338 | -2,337 |
| Divestments of subsidiaries | 8,114 | 0 | 147 |
| Other investments and disposals | -27 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -47,899 | -854 | -2,618 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Dividends | -5,332 | - | - |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests | -38 | - | - |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -1,543 | -352 | -402 |
| Net cash effect of changes in borrowings | 31,638 | -3,481 | 897 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 24,726 | -3,833 | 495 |
| CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | -1,880 | -584 | 955 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
3,417 | 3,417 | 1,466 |
| Cash flow for the period | -1,880 | -584 | 955 |
| Effect of exchange rate differences | -71 | -22 | 16 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 1,466 | 2,811 | 2,437 |
| THE GROUP IN SUMMARY | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Year | Last 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | months |
| Sales Organic growth |
26,591 14% |
29,466 13% |
31,820 14% |
32,915 9% |
32,391 8% |
34,474 3% |
36,881 1% |
36,970 0% |
35,200 -2% |
140,716 3% |
143,525 - |
| Gross income1 | 10,476 | 11,630 | 12,626 | 13,199 | 13,393 | 14,231 | 15,123 | 15,024 | 14,530 | 57,771 | 58,908 |
| Gross margin 1 | 39.4% | 39.5% | 39.7% | 40.1% | 41.3% | 41.3% | 41.0% | 40.6% | 41.3% | 41.1% | 41.0% |
| EBITDA1 | 4,941 | 5,367 | 6,014 | 6,298 | 6,241 | 6,658 | 7,148 | 7,312 | 6,728 | 27,358 | 27,846 |
| EBITDA margin 1 | 18.6% | 18.2% | 18.9% | 19.1% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.4% | 19.8% | 19.1% | 19.4% | 19.4% |
| Depreciation, excl attrib. to business combinations EBITA1 |
-788 4,153 |
-810 4,557 |
-875 5,139 |
-961 5,338 |
-862 5,379 |
-936 5,722 |
-995 6,152 |
-1,304 6,008 |
-988 5,740 |
-4,098 23,261 |
-4,224 23,622 |
| EBITA margin 1 | 15.6% | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 16.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| Amortization attrib. to business combinations | -151 | -152 | -166 | -185 | -193 | -222 | -376 | -285 | -313 | -1,076 | -1,197 |
| Operating income (EBIT)1 | 4,001 | 4,406 | 4,973 | 5,152 | 5,186 | 5,500 | 5,777 | 5,722 | 5,427 | 22,185 | 22,426 |
| Operating margin (EBIT) 1 | 15.0% | 15.0% | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.0% | 16.0% | 15.7% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 15.8% | 15.6% |
| Items affecting comparability1 | - | - | - | - | -1 225 | 1 376 | -367 | -183 | -18 | -400 | 807 |
| Operating income (EBIT) Operating margin (EBIT) |
4,001 15.0% |
4,406 15.0% |
4,973 15.6% |
5,152 15.7% |
3,961 12.2% |
6,875 19.9% |
5,409 14.7% |
5,539 15.0% |
5,409 15.4% |
21,785 15.5% |
23,233 16.2% |
| Net financial items | -190 | -198 | -237 | -387 | -343 | -445 | -900 | -843 | -811 | -2,531 | -2,999 |
| Income before tax | 3,811 | 4,208 | 4,736 | 4,766 | 3,619 | 6,430 | 4,509 | 4,696 | 4,598 | 19,254 | 20,234 |
| Profit margin | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 11.2% | 18.7% | 12.2% | 12.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
| Tax on income | -953 | -1,052 | -1,184 | -1,036 | -905 | -2,854 | -1,139 | -717 | -1,150 | -5,615 | -5,860 |
| Net income for the period | 2,859 | 3,156 | 3,552 | 3,729 | 2,714 | 3,576 | 3,371 | 3,979 | 3,449 | 13,639 | 14,374 |
| Net income attributable to: | |||||||||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 2,858 | 3,153 | 3,551 | 3,728 | 2,713 | 3,574 | 3,386 | 3,959 | 3,452 | 13,633 | 14,371 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -15 | 20 | -3 | 7 | 3 |
| OPERATING CASH FLOW | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Year | Last 12 |
| SEK M | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | months |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 4,001 | 4,406 | 4,973 | 5,152 | 3,961 | 6,875 | 5,409 | 5,539 | 5,409 | 21,785 | 23,233 |
| Reversal items affecting comparability | - | - | - | - | 1,225 | -1,376 | 367 | 183 | 18 | 400 | -807 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 939 | 961 | 1,041 | 1,146 | 1,055 | 1,158 | 1,371 | 1,590 | 1,301 | 5,174 | 5,420 |
| Net capital expenditure | -336 | -410 | -509 | -735 | -516 | -572 | -604 | -727 | -429 | -2,419 | -2,332 |
| Change in working capital | -3,261 | -641 | -477 | 1,548 | -1,111 | 1,267 | 1,754 | 1,927 | -2,091 | 3,836 | 2,856 |
| Interest paid and received | -133 -312 |
-257 -324 |
-217 -335 |
-192 -360 |
-242 -352 |
-364 -363 |
-738 -409 |
-778 -420 |
-650 -402 |
-2,122 -1,543 |
-2,530 -1,593 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities Other non-cash items |
13 | 52 | 44 | 29 | 50 | 45 | 27 | 0 | -60 | 123 | 13 |
| Operating cash flow | 912 | 3,787 | 4,520 | 6,588 | 4,069 | 6,671 | 7,177 | 7,315 | 3,096 | 25,232 | 24,259 |
| Cash conversion | 0.24 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 1.38 | 0.84 | 1.32 | 1.47 | 1.50 | 0.67 | 1.28 | 1.25 |
| CHANGE IN NET DEBT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Year | Last 12 |
| SEK M | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | months |
| Net debt at beginning of period | 27,071 | 27,617 | 32,565 | 30,618 | 31,732 | 29,336 | 69,851 | 68,736 | 64,109 | 31,732 | 29,336 |
| Operating cash flow | -912 68 |
-3,787 84 |
-4,520 81 |
-6,588 171 |
-4,069 109 |
-6,671 146 |
-7,177 167 |
-7,315 190 |
-3,096 137 |
-25,232 613 |
-24,259 641 |
| Restructuring payments | 597 | 1,278 | 1,038 | 1,452 | 726 | 2,281 | 2,456 | 1,825 | 712 | 7,289 | 7,275 |
| Tax paid on income Acquisitions and divestments |
67 | 3,039 | 826 | 5,080 | 367 | 40,773 | 3,783 | 1,903 | 2,038 | 46,826 | 48,497 |
| Dividend | - | 2,333 | - | 2,333 | - | 2,666 | - | 2,666 | - | 5,332 | 5,332 |
| Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit oblig. | 11 | 191 | -538 | -906 | 47 | -92 | 41 | 12 | -142 | 8 | -181 |
| Change to lease liabilities | -76 | -51 | -53 | 62 | 254 | 138 | 111 | 125 | 292 | 628 | 665 |
| Exchange rate differences, etc. | 791 | 1,860 | 1,219 | -490 | 171 | 1,274 | -496 | -4,033 | 3,488 | -3,085 | 232 |
| Net debt at end of period | 27,617 | 32,565 | 30,618 | 31,732 | 29,336 | 69,851 | 68,736 | 64,109 | 67,536 | 64,109 | 67,536 |
| Net debt/Equity | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.68 | ||
| NET DEBT | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
| SEK M | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Interest-bearing assets | -177 | -199 | -207 | -224 | -221 | -484 | -495 | -459 | -504 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | -4,113 | -1,707 | -2,978 | -3,417 | -2,811 | -6,665 | -1,688 | -1,466 | -2,437 | ||
| Derivative financial instruments, net | 283 | 141 | 231 | 288 | 306 | 15 | 284 | -595 | -251 | ||
| Pension provisions | 2,715 | 2,803 | 2,389 | 1,351 | 1,379 | 1,415 | 1,471 | 1,435 | 1,283 | ||
| Lease liabilities | 3,534 | 3,697 | 3,840 | 3,907 | 4,182 | 5,607 | 5,641 | 5,443 | 6,020 | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities Total |
25,374 27,617 |
27,829 32,565 |
27,344 30,618 |
29,826 31,732 |
26,500 29,336 |
69,965 69,851 |
63,523 68,736 |
59,751 64,109 |
63,425 67,536 |
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| CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
| SEK M | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Goodwill | 63,600 | 69,536 | 73,540 | 75,873 | 75,075 | 117,142 | 119,006 | 92,873 | 99,680 | ||
| Other intangible assets Property, plant and equipment |
13,877 8,934 |
14,476 9,538 |
14,774 10,079 |
15,024 10,106 |
15,539 10,178 |
15,918 11,885 |
15,333 12,111 |
34,831 11,460 |
36,000 12,129 |
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| Right-of-use assets | 3,450 | 3,601 | 3,735 | 3,804 | 4,075 | 5,476 | 5,501 | 5,296 | 5,837 | ||
| Other capital employed | 11,932 | 14,327 | 15,257 | 13,244 | 14,206 | 14,277 | 13,958 | 12,060 | 14,534 | ||
| Restructuring reserve | -600 | -537 | -469 | -294 | -1,229 | -1,140 | -941 | -767 | -662 | ||
| Capital employed | 101,193 | 110,941 | 116,916 | 117,758 | 117,844 | 163,558 | 164,969 | 155,753 | 167,517 | ||
| Net debt | 27,617 | 32,565 | 30,618 | 31,732 | 29,336 | 69,851 | 68,736 | 64,109 | 67,536 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 36 | 16 | 12 | ||
| Equity attributable to Parent company´s shareholders | 73,568 | 78,365 | 86,285 | 86,014 | 88,496 | 93,696 | 96,197 | 91,629 | 99,969 | ||
| OTHER KEY RATIOS ETC | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | ||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |||
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2,57 | 2,84 | 3,20 | 3,36 | 2,44 | 3,22 | 3,05 | 3,56 | 3,11 | ||
| Earnings per share, excl IAC, SEK | 2,57 | 2,84 | 3,20 | 3,36 | 3,32 | 3,36 | 3,31 | 3,56 | 3,12 | ||
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK Return on capital employed |
66,23 15,7% |
70,55 16,0% |
77,68 16,8% |
77,44 16,9% |
79,67 17,4% |
84,35 17,2% |
86,60 16,3% |
82,49 15,6% |
90,00 14,6% |
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| Return on equity | 16,8% | 16,1% | 16,4% | 17,1% | 16,2% | 15,8% | 14,7% | 15,3% | 15,3% | ||
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1,5 | 1,7 | 1,4 | 1,4 | 1,2 | 2,8 | 2,6 | 2,3 | 2,4 | ||
| Average number of employees | 50,984 | 51,545 | 51,937 | 52,463 | 52,960 | 53,824 | 56,289 | 56,845 | 61,282 | ||
| Average adjusted capital employed | 95,766 | 99,074 | 103,663 | 109,372 | 113,480 | 120,917 | 132,788 | 142,611 | 153,385 | ||
| Average number of shares, thousands Items affecting comparability, net of tax |
- | - | - | - | -978 | 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 1,110,776 -156 |
-285 | 10 | -13 |
1) Excluding items affecting comparability. Please see the section 'Items affecting comparability' on page 3 in the report for further details about the financial effects in 2024. For information about items affecting comparability in 2023, please see the Year-end report 2023, available on assaabloy.com
| Q1 and 31 Mar | Global | Entrance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEIA | Americas | Asia Pacific | Technologies | Systems | Other | Total | ||||||||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Sales, external | 6,052 | 6,063 | 7,812 | 10,502 | 1,971 | 1,825 | 5,544 | 5,398 | 11,012 | 11,413 | - | - | 32,391 | 35,200 |
| Sales, internal | 177 | 154 | 49 | 30 | 441 | 224 | 38 | 36 | 24 | 29 | -729 | -472 | - | - |
| Sales | 6,229 | 6,216 | 7,861 10,532 | 2,411 | 2,048 | 5,582 | 5,433 | 11,037 11,442 | -729 | -472 | 32,391 | 35,200 | ||
| Organic growth | 3% | -3% | 11% | -1% | 6% | -3% | 24% | -9% | 3% | 0% | - | - | 8% | -2% |
| Acquisitions and divestments | 9% | 2% | 2% | 35% | 16% | -9% | 4% | 6% | 2% | 3% | - | - | 5% | 11% |
| Exchange-rate effects | 5% | 1% | 13% | 0% | 6% | -3% | 10% | 0% | 9% | 1% | - | - | 9% | 0% |
| Share of earnings in associates | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting | ||||||||||||||
| comparability EBIT margin, excl items affecting |
858 | 850 | 1,707 | 1,910 | 111 | 105 | 939 | 839 | 1,786 | 1,944 | -215 | -221 | 5,186 | 5,427 |
| comparability | 13.8% | 13.7% | 21.7% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 16.8% | 15.4% | 16.2% | 17.0% | - | - | 16.0% | 15.4% |
| Items affecting comparability1 | -468 | -16 | -167 | 0 | -140 | -2 | -216 | - | -130 | - | -104 | - | -1,225 | -18 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 390 | 834 | 1,540 | 1,910 | -30 | 103 | 723 | 839 | 1,656 | 1,944 | -318 | -221 | 3,961 | 5,409 |
| Operating margin (EBIT) | 6.3% | 13.4% | 19.6% | 18.1% | -1.2% | 5.0% | 13.0% | 15.4% | 15.0% | 17.0% | - | - | 12.2% | 15.4% |
| OPERATING CASH FLOW SEK M |
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| Operating income (EBIT) | 390 | 834 | 1,540 | 1,910 | -30 | 103 | 723 | 839 | 1,656 | 1,944 | -318 | -221 | 3,961 | 5,409 |
| Items affecting comparability1 | 468 | 16 | 167 | 0 | 140 | 2 | 216 | - | 130 | - | 104 | - | 1,225 | 18 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 224 | 240 | 159 | 343 | 99 | 98 | 252 | 243 | 309 | 367 | 12 | 10 | 1,055 | 1,301 |
| Net capital expenditure | -128 | -108 | -147 | -198 | -59 | 61 | -56 | -89 | -125 | -91 | -2 | -4 | -516 | -429 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -68 | -70 | -47 | -69 | -29 | -33 | -45 | -46 | -158 | -180 | -5 | -5 | -352 | -402 |
| Change in working capital | -468 | -453 | -648 | -1,121 | -208 | -107 | -464 | -455 | 713 | 256 | -37 | -212 | -1,111 | -2,091 |
| Operating cash flow by division | 418 | 459 | 1,024 | 865 | -86 | 125 | 627 | 492 | 2,525 | 2,296 | -246 | -432 | 4,261 | 3,806 |
| Other non-cash items | 50 | -60 | 50 | -60 | ||||||||||
| Interest paid and received | -242 | -650 | -242 | -650 | ||||||||||
| Operating cash flow | 4,069 | 3,096 | ||||||||||||
| CAPITAL EMPLOYED | ||||||||||||||
| SEK M | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 13,037 | 13,750 | 14,896 | 34,437 | 5,987 | 5,574 | 18,909 | 20,106 | 22,246 | 25,814 | - | - | 75,075 | 99,680 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,181 | 1,464 | 1,837 | 22,528 | 1,592 | 1,939 | 3,701 | 2,990 | 7,194 | 7,045 | 35 | 33 | 15,539 | 36,000 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,861 | 3,264 | 2,135 | 3,326 | 1,509 | 1,439 | 1,392 | 1,626 | 2,229 | 2,432 | 52 | 41 | 10,178 | 12,129 |
| Right-of-use assets | 917 | 991 | 556 | 1,712 | 272 | 335 | 566 | 598 | 1,735 | 2,188 | 30 | 13 | 4,075 | 5,837 |
| Other capital employed | 4,507 | 2,470 | 1,491 | 3,523 | 2,364 | 1,512 | 1,670 | 2,434 | 4,312 | 3,917 | -138 | 678 | 14,206 | 14,534 |
| Adjusted capital employed | 22,503 21,939 | 20,914 65,527 | 11,723 10,799 | 26,238 27,753 | 37,716 41,396 | -20 | 765 | 119,073 168,179 | ||||||
| Restructuring reserve | -500 | -262 | -142 | -130 | -62 | -32 | -224 | -66 | -199 | -164 | -101 | -7 | -1,229 | -662 |
| Capital employed | 22,002 21,677 | 20,772 65,396 | 11,661 10,767 | 26,013 27,687 | 37,517 41,231 | -121 | 758 | 117,844 167,517 | ||||||
| Return on capital employed | 16.4% | 14.9% | 32.8% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 5.9% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 18.9% 20.4% | - | - | 17.4% | 14.6% | |
| Average adjusted capital employed | 20,852 | 22,744 | 19,321 | 54,048 | 10,822 | 11,136 | 25,436 | 26,559 | 37,370 | 39,127 | - | - | 113,480 | 153,385 |
| Average number of employees | 12,109 | 12,225 | 9,892 | 17,772 | 7,502 | 6,883 | 7,422 | 8,095 | 15,767 | 16,031 | 269 | 275 | 52,960 | 61,282 |
1) Excluding items affecting comparability. Please see the section 'Items affecting comparability' on page 3 in the report for further details about the financial effects in 2024. For information about items affecting comparability in 2023, please see the Year-end report 2023, available on assaabloy.com
| Jan-Dec and 31 Dec | Global | Entrance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEIA | Americas | Asia Pacific | Technologies | Systems | Other | Total | ||||||||
| SEK M | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Sales, external | 22,286 | 24,214 | 28,191 | 37,867 | 8,302 | 9,133 | 19,186 | 22,930 | 42,827 | 46,570 | - | - | 120,793 | 140,716 |
| Sales, internal | 572 | 617 | 152 | 141 | 1,522 | 1,151 | 158 | 169 | 100 | 95 | -2,505 | -2,173 | - | - |
| Sales | 22,858 | 24,831 | 28,344 | 38,009 | 9,824 | 10,284 | 19,344 | 23,099 | 42,928 | 46,665 | -2,505 | -2,173 | 120,793 140,716 | |
| Organic growth | 5% | -2% | 17% | 6% | -5% | -2% | 15% | 9% | 17% | 1% | - | - | 12% | 3% |
| Acquisitions and divestments | 1% | 6% | 1% | 22% | 7% | 5% | 2% | 5% | 2% | 2% | - | - | 2% | 8% |
| Exchange-rate effects | 5% | 5% | 20% | 6% | 11% | 2% | 15% | 5% | 12% | 6% | - | - | 13% | 5% |
| Share of earnings in associates | - | - | - | - | 22 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | 26 | 18 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting | ||||||||||||||
| comparability | 3 335 | 3 388 | 5 899 | 7 186 | 119 | 662 | 3 065 | 3 996 | 6 847 | 7 807 | -732 | -854 | 18 532 | 22 185 |
| EBIT margin, excl items affecting | 14,6% | 13,6% | 20,8% | 18,9% | 1,2% | 6,4% | 15,8% | 17,3% | 15,9% | 16,7% | - | - | 15,3% | 15,8% |
| comparability | ||||||||||||||
| Items affecting comparability1 | - | -551 | - | 2 908 | - | -27 | - | -2 492 | - | -133 | - | -104 | - | -400 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 3,335 | 2,837 | 5,899 | 10,094 | 119 | 635 | 3,065 | 1,504 | 6,847 | 7,673 | -732 | -958 | 18,532 | 21,785 |
| Operating margin (EBIT) | 14,6% | 11,4% | 20,8% | 26,6% | 1,2% | 6,2% | 15,8% | 6,5% | 15,9% | 16,4% | - | - | 15,3% | 15,5% |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 3,335 | 2,837 | 5,899 | 10,094 | 119 | 635 | 3,065 | 1,504 | 6,847 | 7,673 | -732 | -958 | 18,532 | 21,785 |
| Items affecting comparability1 | - | 551 | - | -2,908 | - | 27 | - | 2,492 | - | 133 | - | 104 | - | 400 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 865 | 1,055 | 634 | 1,154 | 363 | 424 | 1,012 | 1,013 | 1,176 | 1,484 | 38 | 44 | 4,088 | 5,174 |
| Net capital expenditure | -443 | -627 | -436 | -631 | -289 | -202 | -301 | -378 | -495 | -576 | -26 | -6 | -1,990 | -2,419 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -266 | -276 | -178 | -255 | -111 | -129 | -158 | -188 | -599 | -675 | -18 | -21 | -1,330 | -1,543 |
| Change in working capital | -707 | 643 | -400 | 726 | 207 | 457 | -642 | -298 | -1,494 | 2,352 | 205 | -44 | -2,831 | 3,836 |
| Operating cash flow by division | 2,785 | 4,183 | 5,520 | 8,181 | 288 | 1,213 | 2,974 | 4,145 | 5,436 | 10,391 | -534 | -881 | 16,470 | 27,232 |
| Other non-cash items | 137 | 123 | 137 | 123 | ||||||||||
| Interest paid and received | -799 | -2 122 | -799 | -2 122 | ||||||||||
| Operating cash flow | 15,808 | 25,232 | ||||||||||||
| CAPITAL EMPLOYED SEK M |
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| Goodwill | 12,957 | 13,232 | 15,416 | 32,382 | 6,058 | 5,379 | 19,041 | 18,989 | 22,401 | 22,891 | - | - | 75,873 | 92,873 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,223 | 1,366 | 1,375 | 21,652 | 1,637 | 1,937 | 3,691 | 2,968 | 7,056 | 6,876 | 42 | 32 | 15,024 | 34,831 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,745 | 3,166 | 2,079 | 3,037 | 1,591 | 1,398 | 1,421 | 1,556 | 2,215 | 2,260 | 55 | 43 | 10,106 | 11,460 |
| Right-of-use assets | 914 | 976 | 482 | 1,598 | 234 | 295 | 540 | 553 | 1,603 | 1,858 | 31 | 17 | 3,804 | 5,296 |
| Other capital employed | 4,034 | 2,120 | 1,536 | 2,875 | 1,692 | 1,324 | 1,604 | 1,827 | 5,141 | 3,830 | -764 | 84 | 13,244 | 12,060 |
| Adjusted capital employed | 21,874 | 20,860 | 20,889 | 61,544 | 11,211 | 10,332 | 26,297 | 25,891 | 38,418 | 37,715 | -636 | 177 | 118,052 156,520 | |
| Restructuring reserve | -97 | -298 | 12 | -150 | -49 | -43 | -60 | -89 | -76 | -182 | -23 | -5 | -294 | -767 |
| Capital employed | 21,777 | 20,562 | 20,900 | 61,395 | 11,161 | 10,289 | 26,237 | 25,802 | 38,342 | 37,533 | -659 | 172 | 117,758 155,753 | |
| Return on capital employed | 16,8% | 14,8% | 32,1% | 16,3% | 1,2% | 5,8% | 12,4% | 15,2% | 18,8% | 20,3% | - | - | 16,9% | 15,6% |
| Average adjusted capital employed | 19,861 | 22,872 | 18,369 | 44,025 | 10,167 | 11,396 | 24,745 | 26,295 | 36,447 | 38,502 | - | - | 109,372 | 142,611 |
| Average number of employees | 11,943 | 12,188 | 9,435 | 13,358 | 7,914 | 7,099 | 7,278 | 7,895 | 15,621 | 16,028 | 271 | 276 | 52,463 | 56,845 |
1 For information about items affecting comparability in 2023, please see the Year-end report 2023, available on assaabloy.com
| Sales by continent Q1 | Global | Entrance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEIA | Americas | Asia Pacific | Technologies | Systems | Other | Total | ||||||||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Europe | 5,403 | 5,375 | 27 | 17 | 169 | 167 | 1,448 | 1,715 | 4,480 | 4,550 | -249 | -240 | 11,277 | 11,585 |
| North America | 144 | 162 | 7,044 | 9,412 | 714 | 480 | 2,840 | 2,410 | 5,850 | 6,162 | -343 | -115 | 16,249 | 18,511 |
| Central- and South America | 21 | 21 | 746 | 924 | 14 | 12 | 139 | 173 | 25 | 59 | -10 | -9 | 935 | 1,180 |
| Africa | 229 | 226 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 119 | 174 | 19 | 14 | -8 | -13 | 363 | 403 |
| Asia | 381 | 395 | 40 | 171 | 821 | 747 | 704 | 665 | 352 | 345 | -70 | -58 | 2,227 | 2,265 |
| Oceania | 50 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 692 | 642 | 333 | 295 | 310 | 311 | -50 | -37 | 1,338 | 1,256 |
| Total | 6,229 | 6,216 | 7,861 10,532 | 2,411 | 2,048 | 5,582 | 5,433 | 11,037 11,442 | -729 | -472 | 32,391 | 35,200 |
| Sales by product group Q1 | Global | Entrance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMEIA | Americas | Asia Pacific | Technologies | Systems | Other | Total | ||||||||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Mechanical locks, lock systems and fittings | 2,936 | 2,906 | 3,051 | 4,530 | 1,249 | 1,180 | 98 | 112 | 3 | 2 | -217 | -206 | 7,122 | 8,524 |
| Electromechanical and electronic locks | 1,981 | 2,034 | 2,125 | 2,466 | 611 | 376 | 5,433 | 5,305 | 320 | 304 | -446 | -193 | 10,023 | 10,292 |
| Security doors and hardware | 1,164 | 1,181 | 2,667 | 3,512 | 517 | 451 | 51 | 17 | 856 | 1,012 | -35 | -40 | 5,219 | 6,132 |
| Entrance automation | 148 | 95 | 18 | 25 | 35 | 41 | - | - | 9,857 | 10,124 | -31 | -33 | 10,027 | 10,252 |
| Total | 6,229 | 6,216 | 7,861 10,532 | 2,411 | 2,048 | 5,582 | 5,433 | 11,037 11,442 | -729 | -472 | 32,391 | 35,200 |
| Number of | Approx. | Month of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition | Division | Country | employees | sales in 2023 | consolidation |
| Integrated Warehouse Solutions (IWS) | Entrance systems | USA | 550 | 1 850 | 2024-01 |
| Cemoel | Global technologies | Spain | 60 | 70 | 2024-02 |
| Kadex | Global technologies | Netherlands | <50 | 50 | 2024-03 |
| Q1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts recognized in the group, SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Purchase prices | |||
| Cash paid for acquisitions during the year | 54,292 | 125 | 2,796 |
| Holdbacks and deferred considerations for acquisitions during the year | 508 | - | 83 |
| Adjustment of purchase prices for acquisitions in prior years | 10 | 9 | -565 |
| Total | 54,810 | 134 | 2,314 |
| Acquired assets and liabilities at fair value | |||
| Intangible assets | 24,422 | 858 | -329 |
| Property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets | 2,647 | 82 | 133 |
| Other non-current assets | 494 | -2 | 8 |
| Inventories | 4,098 | -31 | 223 |
| Current receivables and investments | 2,305 | 33 | 201 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,175 | -5 | 22 |
| Non-current liabilities | -2,445 | -107 | -38 |
| Current liabilities | -3,350 | -54 | -85 |
| Total | 29,346 | 774 | 134 |
| Goodwill | 25,464 | -640 | 2,181 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents due to acquisitions | |||
| Cash paid for acquisitions during the year | 54,292 | 125 | 2,796 |
| Cash and cash equivalents in acquired subsidiaries | -1,175 | 5 | -22 |
| Paid and received considerations for acquisitions in prior years | 449 | 208 | -437 |
| Total | 53,566 | 338 | 2,337 |
The acquisition analyses for acquisitions made during the last 12 months are preliminary and will be concluded within one year of the acquisition date.
Fair value adjustments of acquired net assets from acquisitions made in previous periods are included in the above table. During the year, some of the analyzes of acquisitions closed during 2023 have been completed, whereby the resulting goodwill and intangible assets in these acquisitions have decreased.
| Financial instruments at fair value |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2024 | Fair | ||||||
| SEK M | Carrying amount |
value | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | ||||
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Financial assets at amortized cost | 25,483 | 25,483 | |||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 122 | 122 | |||||
| Derivatives - hedge accounting | 299 | 299 | 299 | ||||
| Derivatives - held for trading | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||||
| Total financial assets | 26,129 | 26,129 | - | 523 | - | ||
| Financial liabilities | |||||||
| Financial liabilities at amortized cost | 75,192 | 74,858 | |||||
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss | 1,022 | 1,022 | 1,022 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 6,020 | 6,020 | |||||
| Derivatives - hedge accounting | 124 | 124 | 124 | ||||
| Derivatives - held for trading | 148 | 148 | 148 | ||||
| Total financial liabilities | 82,506 | 82,173 | - | 272 | 1,022 | ||
| Financial instruments at fair value |
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| 31 December 2023 | |||||||
| Carrying | Fair | ||||||
| SEK M | amount | value | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 | ||||
| Financial assets | |||||||
| Financial assets at amortized cost | 22,934 | 22,934 | |||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | 115 | 115 | |||||
| Derivatives - hedge accounting | 633 | 633 | 633 | ||||
| Derivative instruments - hedge accounting | 293 | 293 | 293 | ||||
| Total financial assets | 23,975 | 23,975 | - | 926 | - | ||
| Financial liabilities | |||||||
| Financial liabilities at amortized cost | 71,071 | 70,310 | |||||
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 5,443 | 5,443 | |||||
| Derivatives - hedge accounting | 161 | 161 | 161 | ||||
| Derivatives - held for trading | 170 | 170 | 170 |
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss pertains to deferred Deferred considerations are initially measured on the day of acquisition considerations, i.e. additional payments for acquired companies. The size of a based on management's best estimate regarding future outcomes and deferred consideration is usually linked to the earnings and sales performance belong to level 3 in the hierarchy. in an acquired company during a specific period of time.
| EXTRACT FROM INCOME STATEMENT | Q1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Operating income | 2,951 | -274 | -669 | |
| Income before appropriations and tax | 2,809 | -515 | -956 | |
| Net income for the period | 3,365 | -408 | -731 | |
| EXTRACT FROM BALANCE SHEET | 31 Dec | 31 Mar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Non-current assets | 52,722 | 48,047 | 54,258 |
| Current assets | 40,730 | 18,542 | 44,082 |
| Total assets | 93,452 | 66,590 | 98,340 |
| Equity | 25,130 | 26,634 | 24,309 |
| Untaxed reserves | 1,021 | 1,265 | 1,021 |
| Non-current liabilities | 35,550 | 14,791 | 37,524 |
| Current liabilities | 31,751 | 23,900 | 35,487 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 93,452 | 66,590 | 98,340 |
acquisitions, divestments and exchange rate effects. for the last twelve months.
Operating income before depreciation and amortization as a Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets. percentage of sales. See the table on net debt for detailed information.
Operating income before amortization of intangible assets Net debt at the end of the period in relation to EBITDA for recognized in business combinations, as a percentage of sales. the last twelve months.
Operating margin (EBIT) Net debt/Equity ratio Operating income as a percentage of sales. Net debt in relation to equity.
Profit margin (EBT) Equity ratio
Restructuring costs and significant non-recurring operating expenses Equity excluding non-controlling interests in relation to such as revaluation of previously owned shares in associates, number of outstanding shares after any potential dilution. revaluation of inventory in business combinations and goodwill impairment.
Cash Flow from operating activities excluding restructuring Comparability, for the last twelve months as a percentage of payments and tax paid on income minus net capital expenditure average adjusted capital employed. and repayment of lease liabilities.
Operating cash flow in relation to income before tax excluding for the last twelve months as a percentage of average equity items affecting comparability. attributable to parent company's shareholders for the
Investments in, less disposals of, intangible assets and Earnings per share before and after dilution
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, are expected to result in significant dilution in the future. property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets.
Change in sales for comparable units after adjustments for Average capital employed excluding restructuring reserves
Income before tax as a percentage of sales. Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets.
Items affecting comparability Shareholders' equity per share
Operating cash flow Operating Income (EBIT), excluding Items Affecting
Cash conversion Net income attributable to parent company's shareholders same period.
property, plant and equipment. Net income attributable to parent company's shareholders divided by weighted average number of outstanding shares. Depreciation and amortization None of the Group's outstanding long-term incentive programs
Total assets less interest-bearing assets and non-interest- Net income attributable to parent company's shareholders bearing liabilities including deferred tax liability. excluding items affecting comparability, net of tax, divided by weighted average number of outstanding shares. None of the Group's outstanding long-term incentive programs are expected to result in significant dilution in the future.
To check how the financial measurements have been calculated for current and earlier periods, refer to the tabulated figures in this Quarterly Report and to the company's Annual Report. The Annual Reports for the years 1994 to 2023 appear on the company's website.
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