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ASSA ABLOY

Quarterly Report Oct 27, 2021

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Quarterly Report Q3 2021 27 October 2021

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Strong profitable sales growth

Third quarter

  • Net sales increased by 8% to SEK 23,930 M (22,225), with organic growth of 7% (–5) and acquired net growth of 2% (4)
  • There was very strong organic sales growth in Americas and Entrance Systems and strong organic sales growth in EMEIA and Global Technologies, but sales decreased in Asia Pacific
  • An agreement was signed to acquire HHI, a leading provider of security, plumbing, and builders' hardware products to the North American residential segment. This is an important strategic step in further developing the Group's residential business in North America
  • In addition to HHI, four other acquisitions with combined annual sales of about SEK 1,500 M were signed
  • Operating income (EBIT1) was SEK 3,392 M (3,593), corresponding to an operating margin of 14.2% (16.2). Excluding an operating loss of SEK 196 M for the CERTEGO divestment in the quarter and a one-time operating gain of SEK 252 M in 2020, the operating margin was 15.0% (15.0)
  • Net income1 amounted to SEK 2,392 M (2,528)
  • Earnings per share1 amounted to SEK 2.15 (2.28)
  • Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 3,619 M (4,407).

Sales and income

Third quarter January-September
2020 2021 Δ 2020 2021 Δ
Sales, SEK M 22,225 23,930 8% 64,351 69,384 8%
Of which:
Organic growth –1,043 1,576 7% –6,001 6,661 11%
Acquisitions and divestments 816 490 2% 2,118 2,211 4%
Exchange-rate effects –1,581 –361 –1% –849 –3,839 –7%
Operating income (EBIT)1
, SEK M
3,593 3,392 –6% 8,441 10,168 20%
Operating margin (EBITA)1
, %
16.8% 14.8% 13.8% 15.3%
Operating margin (EBIT)1
, %
16.2% 14.2% 13.1% 14.7%
Income before tax1
, SEK M
3,417 3,233 –5% 7,828 9,719 24%
Net income1
, SEK M
2,528 2,392 –5% 5,792 7,858 36%
Operating cash flow, SEK M 4,407 3,619 –18% 9,031 9,881 9%
Earnings per share1
, SEK
2.28 2.15 –5% 5.21 7.07 36%

1 Excluding non-cash operating income in Q3 2020 from revaluation at fair value of 39% ownership in agta record, totaling SEK 1,910 M. The operating income had no tax impact.

Organic growth

7%

Earnings per share1

–5%

Comments by the President and CEO

Strong profitable sales growth

The reopening of society continued in most of our core markets during the quarter. This contributed to a strong organic sales growth of 7% for the Group in the third quarter. Organic sales growth of 7% in EMEIA and 14% in Americas reflected increased mobility, improved commercial performance and continued strong residential demand in our core markets despite high comparatives versus last year. Asia Pacific's organic sales declined by 7%, due to new lockdowns in core markets and a slow-down in China. Organic growth in Global Technologies was 7%, driven by higher demand for our office-access solutions and strong growth in non-travelrelated verticals. However, component shortages affected the growth negatively and our travel-related business is recovering only slowly. Entrance Systems continued to show very strong organic growth of 10%. Sales for all divisions were affected positively by price adjustments to offset the higher material costs.

Operating income, excluding one-time items in both 2020 and 2021, increased by 7% and the adjusted operating margin was 15.0%, the same level as last year on a comparable basis. Thanks to several price adjustments and operational improvements we achieved an operating leverage of 22%, despite the significantly higher material costs, higher logistical costs, and operational challenges linked to component shortages. Operating cash flow was strong and reached SEK 3,619 M with a conversion rate of 112%.

Positive growth generating trends

As society normalizes, we are seeing increased activity levels in the upgrading and renovation of buildings and premises. There is also a strong positive trend in environmentally adapted construction, another area where we lead the industry and where we are continuing to invest in product innovation. Underlying megatrends including digitalization, urbanization and demand for convenient security solutions in the global markets remain solid, and we are seeing a further acceleration towards electromechanical solutions (where sales in fixed currencies grew by 8% during the third quarter).

Acquisitions remain an important pillar of our growth. During the quarter we signed five acquisitions with combined annual sales of about SEK 15 billion. These include, subject to regulatory approval, the Home and Hardware Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands, which is the largest acquisition in our history. HHI is a great addition to the Group and constitutes an important strategic step in developing our residential business in North America. We look forward to welcoming the HHI employees into the Group and to working together to develop new and exciting residential products that will accelerate our underlying growth.

Looking ahead, we expect the growth in the European and American markets to normalize, while the recovery in the travel-related verticals and in Asia will be slower. We also assume material shortages, logistic challenges and cost inflation to continue to impact our markets during the rest of the year.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in ASSA ABLOY.

Stockholm, 27 October 2021

Nico Delvaux President and CEO

Sales by quarter and last 12 months

Third quarter

The Group's sales increased by 8% to SEK 23,930 M (22,225). Organic growth amounted to 7% (–5). Growth from acquisitions and divestments was 2% (4), of which 4% (4) were acquisitions and –1% (0) divestments. Exchange-rates affected sales by –1% (–7).

The Group's operating income (EBIT) 2 amounted to SEK 3,392 M (3,593), a decrease of 6%. The corresponding operating margin was 14.2% (16.2). Excluding an operating loss of SEK 196 M for the CERTEGO divestment in the quarter and a one-time operating gain of SEK 252 M in 2020, the operating margin2 was 15.0% (15.0). Exchange-rates had an EBIT impact of SEK –120 M (–264). Operating income before amortizations from acquisitions (EBITA) 2 amounted to SEK 3,539 M (3,734). The corresponding EBITA margin was 14.8% (16.8).

Net financial items amounted to SEK –159 M (–176). The Group's income before tax2 was SEK 3,233 M (3,417), a decrease of 5% compared with last year. Exchange-rates had an impact of SEK –109 M (–262) on income before tax2 . The corresponding profit margin was 13.5% (15.4).

The estimated effective income tax rate, on an annual basis and excluding items affecting comparability, was 26% (26). Earnings per share2 amounted to SEK 2.15 (2.28), a decrease of 5% compared with last year. Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 3,619 M (4,407), a decrease of 18% compared with last year. The cash conversion was strong and amounted to 1.12 (1.29). The net debt / equity ratio at the end of the quarter was 0.38 (0.56).

First nine months of the year

The Group's sales for the first nine months of 2021 totaled SEK 69,384 M (64,351), representing an increase of 8%. Organic growth was 11% (–9). Growth from acquisitions and divestments was 4% (3), of which 5% (3) were acquisitions and –1% (0) were divestments. Exchange-rate effects affected sales by –7% (–1).

The Group's operating income (EBIT) 2 amounted to SEK 10,168 M (8,441), an increase of 20% compared with last year. The corresponding operating margin was 14.7% (13.1). Excluding an operating loss of SEK 196 M for CERTEGO divestment in 2021 and a one-time operating gain of SEK 252 M in 2020, the operating margin2 was 14.9% (13.5). Operating income before amortizations from acquisitions (EBITA) 2 amounted to SEK 10,621 M (8,856). The corresponding EBITA margin was 15.3% (13.8).

Earnings per share2 amounted to SEK 7.07 (5.21), an increase of 36% compared with last year. Operating cash flow totaled SEK 9,881 M (9,031), an increase of 9% compared with last year.

Organization

Stephanie Ordan has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of the Global Solutions business unit in the Global Technologies division from September 13, 2021. Stephanie has held a senior position in Opening Solutions

2 Excluding non-cash operating income in Q3 2020 from revaluation at fair value of 39% ownership in agta record (a shareholding in associates), totaling SEK 1,910 M. The operating income had no tax impact.

EMEIA division since joining ASSA ABLOY in 2018. She has previous experience from various senior positions in both the USA and Europe, and she holds a Masters degree in Business administration from the University of Madrid in Spain.

Maria Romberg Ewerth, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources manager, has decided to leave ASSA ABLOY for a new position outside the Group. Recruitment of a successor has started.

Restructuring measures

Payments related to all restructuring programs amounted to SEK 130 M (155) during the quarter. The restructuring programs proceeded according to plan and led to a personnel reduction of 409 Full-Time Equivalents for the quarter and 838 for the year to date. At the end of the quarter provisions of SEK 848 M remained in the balance sheet for carrying out the programs.

Comments by division

Opening Solutions EMEIA

Sales for the quarter in EMEIA totaled SEK 5,044 M (4,824), with organic growth of 7% (–2). Sales growth was very strong in Finland, France and Middle East/ Africa/India, strong in Benelux, DACH, Eastern Europe and the UK, and stable in Scandinavia and South Europe. Net sales growth from divestments and internal segment transfers was –1%. Operating income totaled SEK 572 M (765), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 11.3% (15.9). Excluding the operating loss of SEK 196 M for the CERTEGO divestment, the operating margin in the current quarter was 15.2%. Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis, amounted to 15.2% (12.7). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 560 M (854).

Opening Solutions Americas

Sales for the quarter in Americas totaled SEK 5,400 M (4,779), with organic growth of 14% (–5). Sales growth was very strong in Access & High Security, Architectural Hardware, Electromechanical Solutions, Latin America, Security Doors, US Residential and US Smart Residential. In Canada sales growth was strong. Sales growth from acquisitions was 2%. Operating income totaled SEK 1,112 M (966), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 20.6% (20.2). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis, amounted to 29.2% (23.7). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 997 M (1,435).

Opening Solutions Asia Pacific

Sales for the quarter in Asia Pacific totaled SEK 2,271 M (2,479), with organic growth of –7% (–8). Sales growth was stable in South Korea, declined in Pacific and declined significantly in South East Asia and China. Net sales growth from acquisitions and internal segment transfers was –2%. Operating income totaled SEK 132 M (183), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 5.8% (7.4). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis, amounted to 7.2% (4.6). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 122 M (441).

Global Technologies

Sales for the quarter in Global Technologies totaled SEK 3,705 M (3,428), with organic growth of 7% (–17). Sales growth was very strong in Identification Technology and Extended Access, strong in Physical Access Control and Secure Issuance, but declined in Identity & Access Solutions and Citizen ID. Sales growth in Global Solutions was strong. Net sales growth from acquisitions and internal segment transfers was 3%. Operating income totaled SEK 585 M (550), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 15.8% (16.0). Return on capital employed, on an annualized basis, amounted to 10.1% (9.8). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 864 M (513).

Entrance Systems

Sales for the quarter in Entrance Systems totaled SEK 8,058 M (7,116), with organic growth of 10% (1). Sales growth was very strong in Residential and Perimeter Security and strong in Pedestrian and Industrial. Net sales growth from acquisitions and divestments was 6%. Operating income2 totaled SEK 1,191 M (1,266), which represents an operating margin (EBIT) of 14.8% (17.8). Excluding a one-time gain of SEK 252 M, the operating margin last year was 14.2%. Return on capital employed2 , on an annualized basis, amounted to 15.0% (14.4). Operating cash flow before non-cash items and interest paid totaled SEK 1,023 M (1,610).

Acquisitions and divestments

Three acquisitions were consolidated during the quarter. The combined acquisition price for the businesses acquired during the year, including adjustments from prior-year acquisitions, amounted to SEK 868 M. The acquisition price on a cash and debt free basis totaled SEK 861 M. Preliminary acquisition analyses indicate that goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful life amount to SEK 576 M. Estimated deferred considerations for acquisitions made during the year amounted to SEK 113 M.

Acquisition of HHI

On September 8 it was announced that ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the Hardware and Home Improvement ("HHI") division of Spectrum Brands. HHI is a leading provider of security, plumbing, and builders' hardware products to the North American residential segment with a diversified product offering of locksets, faucets, and builders´ hardware. Key brands include Kwikset, Baldwin, Weiser, Pfister and National Hardware.

HHI is headquartered in California, USA with some 7,500 employees worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Taiwan, China, and the Philippines.

HHI will become part of the Opening Solutions Americas Division.

The total consideration for the acquisition of HHI amounts to USD 4,300 M on a cash and debt free basis. The transaction will be fully funded by existing cash and new debt.

For the fiscal year ending September 2020, HHI's net sales were USD 1,342 M with adjusted EBITDA margin of around 19%. Based on publicly available financial information for 2020 for both HHI and ASSA ABLOY, the acquisition of HHI will add around 14% to ASSA ABLOY´s consolidated sales. The initial effect on ASSA ABLOY's operating margin will be dilutive. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.

The transaction is conditional upon regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.

ASSA ABLOY has agreed to pay a termination fee of USD 350 M in certain circumstances if the transaction agreement is terminated and required regulatory approvals have not been obtained.

Other acquisitions

On September 27 it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Arran Isle, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland. The business has some 560 employees and has manufacturing and distribution sites in the UK, Ireland, Europe and China. Sales in 2020 amounted to about SEK 1,200 M. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021.

On August 18 it was announced that ASSA ABLOY has acquired Omni-ID, a leading US manufacturer of RFID tags and industrial IoT hardware devices for passive and active tagging, tracking, monitoring and alerting applications. The business has some 170 employees, with its head office in Rochester, USA. Sales in 2020 amounted to about SEK 110 M.

On August 11 it was announced that ASSA ABLOY has acquired Capitol Door Service, a leading pedestrian-door distributor and service company in the US. The business has some 50 employees with its head office in Sacramento, USA. Sales in 2020 amounted to about SEK 150 M.

Divestments

On July 5 it was announced that ASSA ABLOY had signed an agreement to sell its Nordic locksmith business CERTEGO to Nalka Invest, which invests in smalland medium-sized businesses primarily in the Nordic region. The sale of CERTEGO will allow the EMEIA division to reinforce its strategic focus on its core security solutions business.

CERTEGO is a market-leading locksmith and security solutions installation business in the Nordic area. It provides planning, installation and management of mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic security solutions for customers in verticals of every kind. CERTEGO has a network of over 70 locations with some 1,200 employees in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. The annualized impact of the divestment on ASSA ABLOY's external sales will be around SEK 1.5 bn. It will have a positive effect on ASSA ABLOY´s operating margin going forward.

The CERTEGO divestment was completed in September 2021.

Sustainable development

ASSA ABLOY has committed to set science-based targets and is in the process of developing the targets. In parallel, major carbon reduction projects have been initiated, focusing on our top 20 most energy- and carbon intensive sites responsible for emitting more than 60% of the Group's total carbon emissions.

One such site is the original ASSA factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden which has undergone a major refurbishment. Today, it is the main production facility for cylinders in Scandinavia. Sustainability has been a key part of the site's regeneration and overhaul. The factory now has a solar park on the roof generating over 600 MWh of electricity per year which provides 50% of the site's electricity needs. New building-efficiency measures include new compressors,

LED lighting and low-energy ventilation. The site windows and roof insulation have been upgraded, optimizing natural light and thermal comfort. Electric-car charging stations have been installed for employees and visitors. The project will reduce onsite energy consumption by more than 50%.

Parent company

Other operating income for the Parent company ASSA ABLOY AB totaled SEK 3,234 M (3,048) for the first nine months of the year. Operating income for the same period amounted to SEK –30 M (230). Investments in tangible and intangible assets totaled SEK 4,220 M (28). Liquidity is good and the equity ratio is 43.0% (39.2).

Accounting principles

ASSA ABLOY applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union. The same accounting and valuation principles as in the latest Annual Report have been applied. No new or amended standards with material impact on the Group´s financial reports have been applied for the first time in 2021.

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 – so-called 'alternative performance measures'. For definitions of financial performance measures, refer to Page 19 of this Report and to the company's latest Annual Report.

As from 2021 ASSA ABLOY has changed its definition of the financial performance measure "Return on capital employed". The measure is now calculated as a rolling Operating income (EBIT), excluding Items Affecting Comparability, for the last twelve months as a percentage of average capital employed excluding restructuring provisions for the same period.

The calculation of the performance measure "Return on equity" has also been adjusted from 2021. The new definition takes a rolling Net income attributable to the parent company´s shareholders for the last twelve months as a percentage of average parent company´s shareholders equity for the same period.

All comparative numbers for both performance measures have been recalculated in the Interim Report.

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 2020 appear on the company's website www.assaabloy.com.

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.

Transactions with related parties

No transactions that significantly affected the company's position and income have taken place between ASSA ABLOY and related parties.

Risks and uncertainty factors

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 Covid-19 pandemic has had a substantial business impact on ASSA ABLOY. The continued impact of the pandemic on the business is difficult to predict due to the uncertainty of market conditions, but the health and safety of our employees remains our first priority.

For a more detailed description of particular risks and risk management, please see the 2020 Annual Report.

M&A and FX guidance

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.

Acquisitions and divestments

It is estimated that completed acquisitions and divestments, on a rolling 12 month basis at 30 September 2021, will have an effect of –1% on sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 versus the same period last year, while the effect on the operating margin is estimated to be accretive in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Exchange-rate effects

On the basis of the currency rates on 30 September 2021, it is estimated that the weighted currency effects on sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 versus the same period last year will be 1%, while the effect on the operating margin is estimated to be slightly dilutive in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Review

The Company's Auditors have not carried out any review of this Report for the third quarter of 2021.

Stockholm, 27 October 2021

Nico Delvaux President and CEO

Financial information

The Year-end Report and Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter will be published on 4 February 2022.

Further information can be obtained from:

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

ASSA ABLOY is holding a telephone and web conference at 09.30 on 27 October 2021 which can be followed online at www.assaabloy.com.

It is possible to submit questions by telephone on: +46 8 566 426 93, +44 333 300 9031 or +1 833 526 8380

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 27 October 2021.

ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) Box 703 40 107 23 Stockholm Visiting address Klarabergsviadukten 90, Stockholm, Sweden Tel +46 (0)8 506 485 00 Fax +46 (0)8 506 485 85 www.assaabloy.com Corporate identity number: 556059-3575 No.20/2021

© ASSA ABLOY – Quarterly Report Q3 2021 10 (19) 10 (19)

Financial information – Group

CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT Q3 Jan-Sep
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021
Sales 22,225 23,930 64,351 69,384
Cost of goods sold -13,199 -14,395 -38,703 -41,689
Gross income 9,026 9,535 25,647 27,695
Selling, administrative and R&D costs -5,597 -6,143 -17,456 -17,532
Share of earnings in associates 163 0 249 5
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates 1,910 - 1,910 -
Operating income 5,502 3,392 10,350 10,168
Finance net -176 -159 -613 -449
Income before tax 5,326 3,233 9,737 9,719
Tax on income -888 -841 -2,035 -1,862
Net income for the period 4,438 2,392 7,702 7,858
Net income for the period attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 4,437 2,393 7,700 7,858
Non-controlling interests 1 0 2 0
Earnings per share
Before and after dilution, SEK 3.99 2.15 6.93 7.07
Before and after dilution and excluding items affecting comparability, SEK 2.28 2.15 5.21 7.07
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Q3 Jan-Sep
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021
Net income for the period 4,438 2,392 7,702 7,858
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit obligations, net after tax -81 27 -484 518
Total -81 27 -484 518
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Share of other comprehensive income of associates -51 11 -33 -9
Cashflow hedges and net investment hedges, net after tax 1 -5 -1 -15
Exchange rate differences reclassified to profit or loss -246 - -246 -
Exchange rate differences -891 823 -1,712 2,174
Total -1,187 830 -1,992 2,151
Total comprehensive income for the period 3,170 3,250 5,225 10,527
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 3,170 3,250 5,224 10,526
Non-controlling interests 0 0 2 0

Financial information – Group

SEK M
2020
2020
2021
ASSETS
Non-current assets
72,452
76,729
74,524
Intangible assets
8,026
8,897
8,325
Property, plant and equipment
3,513
3,779
3,330
Right-of-use assets
637
685
636
Investments in associates
212
105
259
Other financial assets
1,338
1,422
1,363
Deferred tax assets
86,178
91,617
88,438
Total non-current assets
Current assets
10,079
11,485
12,594
Inventories
13,665
14,913
15,163
Trade receivables
4,750
5,478
5,074
Other current receivables and investments
2,756
4,906
5,995
Cash and cash equivalents
31,250
36,782
38,826
Total current assets
117,428
128,399 127,264
TOTAL ASSETS
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
58,870
62,161
67,214
Equity attributable to Parent company's shareholders
9
12
8
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
58,879
62,174
67,222
Non-current liabilities
22,381
25,353
19,887
Long-term loans
2,477
2,722
2,320
Non-current lease liabilities
2,868
2,584
2,457
Deferred tax liabilities
4,958
5,418
4,161
Other non-current liabilities and provisions
32,683
36,078
28,825
Total non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
3,514
7,026
5,605
Short-term loans
1,085
1,096
1,081
Current lease liabilities
7,027
7,017
8,547
Trade payables
Other current liabilities and provisions
14,238
15,009
15,985
25,865
30,148
31,217
Total current liabilities
117,428
128,399 127,264
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET 31 Dec 30 Sep
CHANGES IN EQUITY Equity attributable to:
Parent Non
company's controlling Total
SEK M shareholders interests equity
Opening balance 1 January 2020 59,143 11 59,154
Net income for the period 7,700 2 7,702
Other comprehensive income -2,476 0 -2,477
Total comprehensive income 5,224 2 5,225
Dividend -2,222 -1 -2,222
Stock purchase plans 16 - 16
Total transactions with shareholders -2,206 -1 -2,206
Closing balance 30 September 2020 62,161 12 62,174
Opening balance 1 January 2021 58,870 9 58,879
Net income for the period 7,858 0 7,858
Other comprehensive income 2,668 0 2,669
Total comprehensive income 10,526 0 10,527
Dividend -2,166 -2 -2,168
Stock purchase plans -16 - -16
Total transactions with shareholders -2,182 -2 -2,184
Closing balance 30 September 2021 67,214 8 67,222

Financial information – Group

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Q3 Jan-Sep
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating income 5,502 3,392 10,350 10,168
Depreciation and amortization 912 980 2,764 2,872
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates -1,910 - -1,910 -
Restructuring payments -155 -130 -411 -397
Other non-cash items -219 233 -273 137
Cash flow before interest and tax 4,130 4,476 10,521 12,781
Interest paid and received -90 -110 -506 -407
Tax paid on income -1,104 -805 -2,456 -2,157
Cash flow before changes in working capital 2,937 3,560 7,560 10,217
Changes in working capital 820 -157 795 -866
Cash flow from operating activities 3,756 3,404 8,355 9,350
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment -301 -407 -1,234 -1,084
Investments in subsidiaries -4,229 -434 -5,784 -1,158
Divestments of subsidiaries 446 648 472 694
Other investments and disposals 0 0 0 -42
Cash flow from investing activities -4,084 -192 -6,546 -1,590
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends - -1 -2,222 -2,168
Amortization of lease liabilities -308 -313 -956 -939
Net cash effect of changes in borrowings 1,828 -451 5,855 -1,428
Cash flow from financing activities 1,520 -764 2,677 -4,535
CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD 1,192 2,447 4,486 3,226
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,726 3,544 442 2,756
Cash flow for the period 1,192 2,447 4,486 3,226
Effect of exchange rate differences -12 3 -22 13
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,906 5,995 4,906 5,995

Quarterly information – Group

THE GROUP IN SUMMARY
SEK M
Q3
2019
Q4
2019
Q1
2020
Q2
2020
Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q1
2021
Q2
2021
Q3
2021
2021 Jan-Sep Jan-Sep
2021
Year Last 12
2020 months
Sales 24,034 24,946 22,173 19,953 22,225 23,298 21,805 23,648 23,930 64,351 69,384 87,649 92,682
Organic growth 4% 1% -3% -18% -5% -5% 4% 23% 7% -9% 11% -8% -
Gross income1 9,625 9,979 8,973 7,648 9,026 9,278 8,722 9,438 9,535 25,647 27,695 34,925 36,972
Gross margin 1 40.0% 40.0% 40.5% 38.3% 40.6% 39.8% 40.0% 39.9% 39.8% 39.9% 39.9% 39.8% 39.9%
EBITDA1 4,736 4,969 3,676 3,024 4,505 4,487 4,115 4,552 4,373 11,205 13,041 15,692 17,528
EBITDA margin 1 19.7% 19.9% 16.6% 15.2% 20.3% 19.3% 18.9% 19.3% 18.3% 17.4% 18.8% 17.9% 18.9%
Depreciation, excl attrib. to business combinations
EBITA1
-726
4,010
-781
4,188
-792
2,884
-787
2,237
-771
3,734
-853
3,634
-774
3,341
-812
3,740
-833
3,539
-2,349
8,856
-2,420
10,621
-3,202
12,490
-3,272
14,255
EBITA margin 1 16.7% 16.8% 13.0% 11.2% 16.8% 15.6% 15.3% 15.8% 14.8% 13.8% 15.3% 14.3% 15.4%
Amortization attrib. to business combinations -115 -141 -133 -141 -142 -159 -154 -151 -147 -415 -452 -574 -612
Operating income (EBIT)1 3,894 4,047 2,751 2,097 3,593 3,475 3,187 3,589 3,392 8,441 10,168 11,916 13,643
Operating margin (EBIT) 1 16.2% 16.2% 12.4% 10.5% 16.2% 14.9% 14.6% 15.2% 14.2% 13.1% 14.7% 13.6% 14.7%
Items affecting comparability - -312 - - 1 910 -1 367 - - - 1,910 - 542 -1,367
Operating income (EBIT) 3,894 3,735 2,751 2,097 5,502 2,108 3,187 3,589 3,392 10,350 10,168 12,458 12,276
Operating margin (EBIT) 16.2% 15.0% 12.4% 10.5% 24.8% 9.0% 14.6% 15.2% 14.2% 16.1% 14.7% 14.2% 13.2%
Net financial items -250 -268 -232 -205 -176 -169 -142 -148 -159 -613 -449 -782 -619
Income before tax 3,645 3,467 2,519 1,892 5,326 1,938 3,045 3,441 3,233 9,737 9,719 11,676 11,658
Profit margin 15.2% 13.9% 11.4% 9.5% 24.0% 8.3% 14.0% 14.6% 13.5% 15.1% 14.0% 13.3% 12.6%
Tax on income
Net income for the period
-948
2,697
-947
2,520
-655
1,864
-492
1,400
-888
4,438
-469
1,470
-792
2,253
-229
3,212
-841
2,392
-2,035
7,702
-1,862
7,858
-2,504
9,172
-2,330
9,327
Net income attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 2,696 2,517 1,864 1,399 4,437 1,471 2,253 3,212 2,393 7,700 7,858 9,171 9,329
Non-controlling interests 1 3 1 1 1 -1 0 0 0 2 0 1 -1
OPERATING CASH FLOW Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Year Last 12
SEK M 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 months
Operating income (EBIT) 3,894 3,735 2,751 2,097 5,502 2,108 3,187 3,589 3,392 10,350 10,168 12,458 12,276
Reversal items affecting comparability - 312 - - -1,910 1,367 - - - -1,910 - -542 1,367
Depreciation and amortization 842 922 925 927 912 1,012 929 963 980 2,764 2,872 3,776 3,884
Net capital expenditure -410 -525 -491 -442 -301 -439 -289 -388 -407 -1,234 -1,084 -1,674 -1,523
Change in working capital 591 1,364 -1,485 1,460 820 1,811 -701 -9 -157 795 -866 2,606 944
Interest paid and received -179 -233 -172 -244 -90 -189 -122 -175 -110 -506 -407 -694 -596
Repayment of lease liabilities -300 -316 -326 -322 -308 -319 -311 -315 -313 -956 -939 -1,275 -1,259
Non-cash items -37 -24 4 -58 -219 178 -57 -39 233 -273 137 -95 315
Operating cash flow
Cash conversion
4,401
1.21
5,235
1.39
1,206
0.48
3,418
1.81
4,407
1.29
5,529
1.67
2,636
0.87
3,627
1.05
3,619
1.12
9,031
1.15
9,881
1.02
14,560
1.31
15,410
1.18
CHANGE IN NET DEBT Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Year Last 12
SEK M 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 months
Net debt at beginning of period 37,620 36,843 33,050 36,371 34,112 35,059 29,755 29,160 28,509 33,050 29,755 33,050 35,059
Operating cash flow -4,401 -5,235 -1,206 -3,418 -4,407 -5,529 -2,636 -3,627 -3,619 -9,031 -9,881 -14,560 -15,410
Restructuring payments 181 261 83 173 155 337 138 129 130 411 397 747 734
Tax paid on income 577 1,651 878 474 1,104 648 532 820 805 2,456 2,157 3,104 2,805
Acquisitions and divestments 1,425 1,018 1,584 86 4,331 -497 385 472 -632 6,001 226 5,504 -271
Dividend - - - 2,222 - 2,055 - 2,167 1 2,222 2,168 4,277 4,223
Actuarial gain/loss on post-employment benefit oblig. 289 -316 139 407 94 -321 -619 -44 -37 640 -700 319 -1,021
Change to lease liabilities -51 47 -1 -110 98 -93 -29 -97 7 -14 -119 -106 -212
Exchange rate differences, etc. 1,203 -1,218 1,845 -2,093 -428 -1,904 1,633 -471 568 -676 1,731 -2,580 -173
Net debt at end of period 36,843 33,050 36,371 34,112 35,059 29,755 29,160 28,509 25,732 35,059 25,732 29,755 25,732
Net debt/Equity 0.64 0.56 0.58 0.58 0.56 0.51 0.46 0.45 0.38
NET DEBT Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK M 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021
Interest-bearing assets -113 -100 -108 -76 -47 -205 -189 -176 -177
Cash and cash equivalents -459 -442 -1,676 -3,726 -4,906 -2,756 -3,610 -3,544 -5,995
Derivative financial instruments, net 8 -53 -469 -441 -350 -255 83 1 62
Pension provisions 3,717 3,346 3,642 3,887 4,164 3,514 2,995 2,922 2,949
Lease liabilities 3,746 3,739 3,924 3,614 3,818 3,562 3,678 3,530 3,401
Interest-bearing liabilities 29,944 26,560 31,059 30,853 32,379 25,895 26,202 25,776 25,492
Total 36,843 33,050 36,371 34,112 35,059 29,755 29,160 28,509 25,732
CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
SEK M 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021
Capital employed 94,796 92,204 99,428 93,103 97,232 88,634 92,818 92,471 92,954
- of which goodwill 59,134 57,662 61,573 58,243 64,013 58,344 60,822 60,198 60,604
- of which other intangible assets and PPE 21,296 21,191 22,189 21,064 21,613 22,134 22,775 22,190 22,246
- of which right-of-use assets 3,746 3,731 3,909 3,592 3,779 3,513 3,619 3,466 3,330
- of which investments in associates 2,643 2,595 2,772 2,665 685 637 638 626 636
Net debt 36,843 33,050 36,371 34,112 35,059 29,755 29,160 28,509 25,732
Non-controlling interests
Equity attributable to Parent company´s shareholders
8
57,946
11
59,143
13
63,044
12
58,980
12
62,161
9
58,870
10
63,649
9
63,953
8
67,214
OTHER KEYRATIOS Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021
Earnings per share, SEK
Earnings per share, excl IAC, SEK 1
2,43
2,43
2,27
2,49
1,68
1,68
1,26
1,26
3,99
2,28
1,32
2,33
2,03
2,03
2,89
2,89
2,15
2,15
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 52,17 53,25 56,76 53,10 55,96 53,00 57,30 57,57 60,51
Return on capital employed 16,3% 16,2% 15,2% 13,4% 13,1% 12,5% 13,1% 14,9% 14,6%
Return on equity 16,9% 18,0% 16,3% 15,0% 17,0% 15,5% 15,1% 18,5% 14,4%
Net debt/EBITDA 2,1 1,8 2,0 2,1 2,2 1,9 1,8 1,6 1,5
Average number of employees 49,136 48,992 48,801 46,979 47,553 48,471 49,685 50,727 50,946

1) Excluding items affecting comparability (IAC) consisting of restructuring costs and revaluation of previously owned shares in associates.

Average number of shares, thousands 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

Reporting by division

Q3 and 30 Sep Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Sales, external 4,724 4,908 4,748 5,363 2,255 1,947 3,404 3,678 7,093 8,033 - - 22,225 23,930
Sales, internal 99 135 31 37 223 324 24 27 23 25 -401 -548 - -
Sales 4,824 5,044 4,779 5,400 2,479 2,271 3,428 3,705 7,116 8,058 -401 -548 22,225 23,930
Organic growth -2% 7% -5% 14% -8% -7% -17% 7% 1% 10% - - -5% 7%
Acquisitions and divestments 0% -1% -9% 2% 0% -2% 9% 3% 17% 6% - - 4% 2%
Exchange-rate effects -4% -1% -8% -3% -6% 1% -6% -2% -7% -3% - - -7% -1%
Share of earnings in associates - - -
-
4 3 -
-
159 -2 -
-
163 0
EBIT, excl items affecting comparability 765 572 966 1,112 183 132 550 585 1,266 1,191 -137 -201 3,593 3,392
EBIT margin, excl items affecting comparability 15.9% 11.3% 20.2% 20.6% 7.4% 5.8% 16.0% 15.8% 17.8% 14.8% - - 16.2% 14.2%
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates - - - - - - - - 1,910 - - - 1,910 -
Operating income (EBIT) 765 572 966 1,112 183 132 550 585 3,175 1,191 -137 -201 5,502 3,392
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.9% 11.3% 20.2% 20.6% 7.4% 5.8% 16.0% 15.8% 44.6% 14.8% - - 24.8% 14.2%
Operating income (EBIT) 765 572 966 1,112 183 132 550 585 3,175 1,191 -137 -201 5,502 3,392
Revaluation of associate shareholding - - - - - - - - -1,910 - - - -1,910 -
Depreciation and amortization 228 277 115 116 86 77 226 232 251 271 7 8 912 980
Net capital expenditure -72 -134 -27 -81 -40 -30 -99 -74 -63 -87 0 -2 -301 -407
Amortization of lease liabilities -78 -76 -33 -38 -26 -21 -35 -35 -132 -138 -3 -4 -308 -313
Change in working capital 12 -80 414 -112 238 -37 -129 157 288 -214 -4 128 820 -157
Operating cash flow by division 854 560 1,435 997 441 122 513 864 1,610 1,023 -137 -69 4,716 3,496
Non-cash items -219 233 -219 233
Interest paid and received -90 -110 -90 -110
Operating cash flow 4,407 3,619
Jan-Sep and 30 Sep Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Sales, external 13,404 14,990 14,376 14,869 5,717 5,481 10,539 10,563 20,315 23,481 - - 64,351 69,384
Sales, internal 335 346 71 116 707 807 75 83 80 83 -1,268 -1,436 - -
Sales 13,739 15,336 14,447 14,986 6,424 6,288 10,614 10,647 20,395 23,564 -1,268 -1,436 64,351 69,384
Organic growth -10% 15% -7% 13% -19% 3% -14% 4% -2% 14% - - -9% 11%
Acquisitions and divestments -1% 0% -8% 1% 1% -2% 12% 3% 13% 10% - - 3% 4%
Exchange-rate effects -1% -3% -1% -10% -2% -3% -2% -7% -2% -8% - - -1% -7%
Share of earnings in associates - - - - 14 8 - - 236 -2 - - 249 5
EBIT, excl items affecting comparability 1,593 2,110 2,783 3,084 197 411 1,441 1,630 2,832 3,483 -405 -550 8,441 10,168
EBIT margin, excl items affecting comparability 11.6% 13.8% 19.3% 20.6% 3.1% 6.5% 13.6% 15.3% 13.9% 14.8% - - 13.1% 14.7%
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates - - - - - - - - 1 910 - - - 1,910 -
Operating income (EBIT) 1,593 2,110 2,783 3,084 197 411 1,441 1,630 4,742 3,483 -405 -550 10,350 10,168
Operating margin (EBIT) 11.6% 13.8% 19.3% 20.6% 3.1% 6.5% 13.6% 15.3% 23.3% 14.8% - - 16.1% 14.7%
Operating income (EBIT) 1,593 2,110 2,783 3,084 197 411 1,441 1,630 4,742 3,483 -405 -550 10,350 10,168
Revaluation of associate shareholding - - - - - - - - -1,910 - - - -1,910 -
Depreciation and amortization 690 738 361 377 269 231 679 685 744 814 21 27 2,764 2,872
Net capital expenditure -297 -339 -220 -249 -147 -95 -354 -165 -213 -234 -3 -2 -1,234 -1,084
Amortization of lease liabilities -240 -245 -98 -109 -79 -68 -109 -107 -419 -401 -10 -10 -956 -939
Change in working capital -174 -317 433 33 215 -301 -218 255 680 -659 -141 123 795 -866
Operating cash flow by division 1,571 1,947 3,258 3,136 455 178 1,440 2,298 3,624 3,004 -539 -412 9,809 10,151
Non-cash items -273 137 -273 137
Interest paid and received -506 -407 -506 -407
Operating cash flow 9,031 9,881
Capital employed 18,929 16,986 14,046 14,398 8,703 8,306 22,878 21,923 32,938 31,796 -260 -455 97,232 92,954
- of which goodwill 3,876 10,948 10,491
3,444
2,981 11,107 11,407
2,882
4,055
2,567
3,881
2,368
5,530 15,810 15,758
5,071
6,599 22,094 19,068
8,394
-
60
-
87
64,013 60,604
21,613 22,246
- of which other intangible assets and PPE 1,053 854 440 372 238 245 489 526 1,550 1,291 9 43 3,779 3,330
- of which right-of-use assets
- of which investments in associates
1 1 - - 641 590 23 28 21 18 - - 685 636
Return on capital employed 12.7% 15.2% 23.7% 29.2% 4.6% 7.2% 9.8% 10.1% 14.4% 15.0% - - 13.1% 14.6%
Average number of employees 10,665 12,185 8,701 9,257 9,726 8,328 6,443 6,439 11,763 14,375 255 363 47,553 50,946

Reporting by division

Q1-Q4 and 31 Dec Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020
Sales, external 20,707 18,563 23,082 18,907 9,477 7,916 15,321 14,054 25,442 28,210 - - 94,029 87,649
Sales, internal 438 418 90 107 1,213 926 102 105 110 113 -1,953 -1,668 - -
Sales 21,144 18,982 23,172 19,013 10,689 8,841 15,423 14,158 25,553 28,323 -1,953 -1,668 94,029 87,649
Organic growth 2% -8% 7% -7% -1% -16% 5% -15% 2% -2% - - 3% -8%
Acquisitions and divestments 0% -1% 2% -9% 5% 1% 16% 10% 1% 15% - - 3% 4%
Exchange-rate effects 3% -1% 8% -2% 3% -2% 8% -3% 5% -2% - - 6% -3%
Share of earnings in associates - - - - 17 9 5 9 124 239 - - 147 257
EBIT, excl IAC 3,396 2,263 4,673 3,698 879 396 2,890 2,023 3,652 4,083 -570 -547 14,920 11,916
EBIT margin, excl. IAC 16.1% 11.9% 20.2% 19.4% 8.2% 4.5% 18.7% 14.3% 14.3% 14.4% - - 15.9% 13.6%
Restructuring costs -185 -448 - -51 -6 -303 -4 -195 -116 -220 - -150 -312 -1,366
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates - - - - - - - - - 1,909 - - - 1,909
Operating income (EBIT) 3,211 1,815 4,673 3,647 873 93 2,885 1,828 3,535 5,772 -570 -697 14,608 12,458
Operating margin (EBIT) 15.2% 9.6% 20.2% 19.2% 8.2% 1.1% 18.7% 12.9% 13.8% 20.4% - - 15.5% 14.2%
Capital employed 18,659 16,849 19,678 13,201 9,053 8,191 22,329 21,044 23,024 30,231 -539 -883 92,204 88,634
- of which goodwill 11,121 10,475 14,105 10,444 4,168 3,884 15,459 14,881 12,809 18,660 - - 57,662 58,344
- of which other intangible assets and PPE 4,092 3,485 4,423 2,713 2,469 2,375 5,632 5,100 4,451 8,362 124 99 21,191 22,134
- of which right-of-use assets 990 998 499 387 260 264 463 457 1,499 1,390 19 17 3,731 3,513
- of which investments in associates 1 1 - - 637 589 23 28 1,935 20 - - 2,595 637
Return on capital employed 17.2% 11.9% 23.3% 24.4% 10.0% 4.4% 13.5% 8.9% 15.8% 13.9% - - 16.2% 12.5%
Operating income (EBIT) 3,211 1,815 4,673 3,647 873 93 2,885 1,828 3,535 5,772 -570 -697 14,608 12,458
Restructuring costs 185 448 - 51 6 303 4 195 116 220 - 150 312 1,366
Revaluation previously owned shares in associates - - - - - - - - - -1,909 - - - -1,909
Depreciation and amortization 813 925 569 471 381 355 793 917 794 1,078 36 30 3,387 3,776
Net capital expenditure -454 -407 -348 -267 -220 -192 -366 -430 -276 -330 3 -47 -1,662 -1,674
Amortization of lease liabilities -295 -318 -149 -132 -100 -108 -129 -144 -477 -559 -9 -14 -1,159 -1,275
Change in working capital 53 476 517 1,067 -319 311 -5 144 -38 702 -61 -94 148 2,606
Operating cash flow by division 3,515 2,939 5,263 4,837 622 762 3,183 2,509 3,655 4,974 -602 -673 15,635 15,349
Non-cash items -324 -95 -324 -95
Interest paid and received -869 -694 -869 -694
Operating cash flow 14,442 14,560
Average number of employees 11,373 10,281 9,360 8,787 11,016 9,892 5,594 6,374 11,313 12,883 336 254 48,992 48,471

Financial information - Notes

NOTE 1 DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE

Sales by continent Q3 Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Europe 4,291 4,326 24 24 138 167 839 1,021 2,960 3,541 -194 -233 8,059 8,845
North America 105 105 4,269 4,830 186 265 1,672 1,771 3,653 4,010 -134 -205 9,752 10,778
Central- and South America 14 19 403 522 5 19 76 109 6 17 -5 -5 498 681
Africa 190 228 27 3 3 3 74 73 9 9 -6 -8 297 308
Asia 194 325 50 19 1,521 1,224 605 525 279 251 -33 -54 2,617 2,290
Oceania 29 41 5 2 626 594 163 206 209 230 -30 -44 1,001 1,028
Total 4,824 5,044 4,779 5,400 2,479 2,271 3,428 3,705 7,116 8,058 -401 -548 22,225 23,930
Sales by continent Jan-Sep Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Europe 12,183 13,323 43 71 388 455 2,733 3,003 8,285 10,665 -563 -650 23,070 26,867
North America 329 306 13,242 13,361 584 707 5,137 5,134 10,683 11,367 -453 -489 29,524 30,385
Central- and South America 47 53 1,030 1,452 29 38 274 273 44 51 -30 -26 1,394 1,841
Africa 469 696 32 9 11 8 291 199 40 34 -18 -26 825 919
Asia 619 862 90 86 3,684 3,327 1,644 1,461 793 745 -110 -144 6,720 6,338
Oceania 93 95 8 6 1,727 1,753 535 578 549 702 -94 -101 2,818 3,033
Sales by product group Q3 Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Mechanical locks, lock systems and fittings 2,300 2,418 1,966 2,238 1,171 1,085 71 73 3 2 -157 -187 5,353 5,628
Electromechanical and electronic locks 1,586 1,661 1,255 1,432 524 549 3,461 3,649 190 277 -182 -292 6,835 7,276
Security doors and hardware 812 824 1,546 1,718 762 610 -104 -17 611 754 -33 -39 3,593 3,851
Entrance automation 126 140 12 13 22 27 - - 6,313 7,025 -29 -29 6,444 7,176
Total 4,824 5,044 4,779 5,400 2,479 2,271 3,428 3,705 7,116 8,058 -401 -548 22,225 23,930

Total 13,739 15,336 14,447 14,986 6,424 6,288 10,614 10,647 20,395 23,564 -1,268 -1,436 64,351 69,384

Sales by product group Jan-Sep Global Entrance
EMEIA Americas Asia Pacific Technologies Systems Other Total
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Mechanical locks, lock systems and fittings 6,524 7,376 5,964 6,358 3,197 3,122 226 238 6 6 -507 -511 15,408 16,587
Electromechanical and electronic locks 4,568 5,019 3,660 3,810 1,336 1,438 10,373 10,389 542 778 -589 -738 19,890 20,695
Security doors and hardware 2,287 2,510 4,794 4,790 1,841 1,662 15 20 1,797 2,153 -80 -90 10,655 11,046
Entrance automation 361 431 29 28 50 67 - - 18,050 20,627 -93 -97 18,398 21,056
Total 13,739 15,336 14,447 14,986 6,424 6,288 10,614 10,647 20,395 23,564 -1,268 -1,436 64,351 69,384

NOTE 2 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Consolidated acquisitions 2021

Number of Approx. Month of
Acquisition Division Country employees sales in 2020 consolidation
Traka Iberia Global Technologies Spain <50 <50 SEK M 2021-02
Technology Solutions Global Technologies UK 25 30 SEK M 2021-02
Invengo Textile Services Global Technologies France 45 110 SEK M 2021-03
Prosystech/SimpleK Americas Canada <50 <50 SEK M 2021-04
Sure-Loc Americas USA 45 120 SEK M 2021-05
Pucon Americas Peru <50 <50 SEK M 2021-06
New Zealand Fire Door Asia Pacific New Zealand 53 66 SEK M 2021-08
Capitol Door Service Entrance Systems USA 50 150 SEK M 2021-08
Omni-ID Global Technologies USA 170 110 SEK M 2021-08
Q3 Jan-Sep
SEK M 2020 2021 2020 2021
Purchase prices
Cash paid for acquisitions during the year 6,275 353 7,543 761
Holdbacks and contingent considerations for acquisitions during the year 357 39 537 113
Fair value of previously owned shares in associates 3,752 - 3,752 -
Adjustment of purchase prices for acquisitions in prior years 0 0 27 -6
Total 10,384 393 11,858 868
Acquired assets and liabilities at fair value
Intangible assets 626 23 795 151
Property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets 685 16 881 25
Other non-current assets 87 -4 91 -1
Inventories 594 58 675 122
Current receivables and investments 908 56 985 131
Cash and cash equivalents 2,137 30 2,173 118
Non-current liabilities -701 -2 -833 -21
Current liabilities -858 -60 -1,071 -233
Total 3,478 118 3,698 292
Goodwill 6,906 275 8,161 576
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to acquisitions
Cash paid for acquisitions during the year 6,275 353 7,543 761
Cash and cash equivalents in acquired subsidiaries -2,137 -30 -2,173 -118
Paid considerations for acquisitions in prior years 91 110 414 515
Total 4,229 434 5,784 1,158

Fair value adjustments of acquired net assets from acquisitions made in previous periods are included in the above table.

Financial information - Notes

NOTE 3 FAIR VALUE AND CARRYING AMOUNT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

30 September 2021 Financial instruments
at fair value
Carrying Fair
SEK M amount value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets
Financial assets at amortized cost 21,381 21,381
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 49 49
Derivatives - hedge accounting 131 131 131
Derivatives - held for trading 145 145 145
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortized cost 34,039 34,351
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 398 398 398
Lease liabilities 3,401 3,401
Derivatives - hedge accounting 0 0 0
Derivatives - held for trading 337 337 337
Financial instruments
31 December 2020 at fair value
Carrying Fair
SEK M amount value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets
Loans and other receivables 16,674 16,674
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 6 6
Available-for-sale financial assets
Derivative instruments - hedge accounting
187
240
187
240
187
240
Financial liabilities
32,922 33,480
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss
944 944 944
Lease liabilities 3,562 3,562
Derivatives - hedge accounting 0 0 0
Derivatives - held for trading 171 171 171

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss pertains to deferred considerations, Deferred considerations are initially measured on the day of acquisition based i.e. additional payments for acquired companies. The size of a deferred consideration is on management's best estimate regarding future outcomes and belong to usually linked to the earnings and sales performance in an acquired company during a level 3 in the hierarchy. specific period of time.

Financial information – Parent company

CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT Year
Jan-Sep
SEK M 2020 2020 2021
Operating income 868 230 -30
Income before appropriations and tax 5,363 1,777 2,775
Net income for the period 5,552 1,777 2,820
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET 31 Dec
30 Sep
SEK M 2020 2020 2021
Non-current assets 38,961 38,143 43,067
Current assets 21,069 24,301 19,312
Total assets 60,030 62,444 62,379
Equity 26,186 24,455 26,824
Untaxed reserves 1,125 911 1,125
Non-current liabilities 15,677 17,252 14,370
Current liabilities 17,042 19,827 20,060
Total equity and liabilities 60,030 62,444 62,379

Definitions of financial performance measures

Organic growth Net debt

Change in sales for comparable units after adjustments for Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets. acquisitions, divestments and exchange rate effects. See the table on net debt for detailed information.

Operating margin (EBITDA) Capital employed

Operating income before depreciation and amortization as a Total assets less interest-bearing assets and non-interestpercentage of sales. bearing liabilities including deferred tax liability.

Operating margin (EBITA) Net debt/Equity ratio

Operating income before amortization of intangible assets Net debt in relation to equity. recognized in business combinations, as a percentage of sales.

Operating income as a percentage of sales.

Income before tax as a percentage of sales. the last twelve months.

Cash Flow from operating activities excluding restructuring Operating Income (EBIT), excluding Items Affecting payments and tax paid on income minus net capital expenditure Comparability, for the last twelwe months as a percentage of and repayment of lease liabilities. average capital employed excluding restructuring provisions

Cash conversion

Operating cash flow in relation to income before tax excluding Return on equity items affecting comparability. Net income attributable to parent company's shareholders

Investments in, less disposals of, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment. Earnings per share after tax and dilution

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, potential dilution. property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets.

Equity ratio

Operating margin (EBIT) Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets.

Net debt/EBITDA

Profit margin (EBT) Net debt at the end of the period in relation to EBITDA for

Operating cash flow Return on capital employed

for the same period.

for the last twelve months as a percentage of average parent Net capital expenditure company's shareholders equity for the same period.

Net income excluding non-controlling interests divided by Depreciation and amortization weighted average number of outstanding shares after any

Shareholders' equity per share after dilution

Equity excluding non-controlling interests in relation to number of outstanding shares after any potential dilution.

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