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Beijer Electronics Group — Interim / Quarterly Report 2016
Jan 27, 2017
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1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2016
Positive end to the year, with higher order intake and improved profit
Fourth quarter
- Order intake amounted to 331.1 MSEK (343.1).
- Net sales were 286.6 MSEK (333.0).
- Operating profit increased to 7.3 MSEK (-10.7).
- Profit/loss after tax was -8.7 MSEK (-12.5).
- Earnings per share were -0.47 SEK (-0.66).
Full year 2016
- Order intake amounted to 1,142.5 MSEK (1,332.6).
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Net sales of 1,121.5 MSEK (1,374.6).
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Operating profit/loss -39.4 MSEK (52.2). Profit was charged with non-recurring costs of 50 MSEK (7.3).
- Profit/loss after tax was -126.1 MSEK (23.8). Excluding non-recurring costs and impairment, profit/loss was -4.5 MSEK (31.1).
- Earnings per share were -6.61 SEK (1.26).
- The Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of 0 SEK per share (1.25).
Financial Statement for Beijer Electronics AB
Comments from President and CEO Per Samuelsson
"Beijer Electronics finished the year on a positive note. The fourth quarter was the best of the year in terms of order intake, sales and operating profit. I'm especially pleased that order intake was up by over 20% on the average of the three preceding quarters. As expected, sales decreased, mainly due to the partnership with Mitsubishi Electric being discontinued at the beginning of the year. But despite this, we were able to improve operating profit, which went into the black in the quarter compared to 2015.
But we're not satisfied. Our sales and profit numbers are still too low. Despite this, progress in the final quarter demonstrates that we're going the right way and have good potential of achieving our targets of growth of 7% and an operating margin of 10% during 2018.
Essentially, we have now concluded the major realignment of the IAS business area which began in early 2016. The measures we took had the intended effect.
The reduction of our overheads has proceeded as planned. The number of employees within IAS is down by 15%. The organization has moved in a more customer-oriented direction and production has been rationalized.
For the full year, the loss of IAS's sales was nearly 200 MSEK, most being products from Mitsubishi Electric. We executed substantial change in the year, and reported positive profit rate in the latter part of the year. This demonstrates
the goal-oriented nature and adaptability of our organization. And simultaneously, we are retaining our development resources. An all-new series of operator terminals has been launched, and there will be more introductions of hardware and software in 2017.
In the IDC business area, Westermo achieved its best quarter yet in terms of order intake, with several new project orders, mainly in the Train segment. Korenix also made good progress, with order intake increasing by over 20%. Sales in IDC were down in the quarter due to order intake previously decreasing. Operating profit is at an unchanged level, due to improved gross margin and lower costs.
IDC's sales for the full year were lower due to a fairly sluggish market and fewer invoiced projects. These operations have a high project content, which means that order intake and sales vary between quarters. In the long term, this market is in good growth, and we maintained development activities at a high level, but adapted the rest of our operations to regular sales. Westermo has expanded its production capacity, and advanced its market positioning. Korenix's wireless communication initiative in surveillance and security progressed positively in the second half-year.
With the impairment of our holding in Altus Sistemas of Brazil of 72 MSEK in the third quarter and non-recurring costs of 50 MSEK in the first quarter totaling 122 MSEK, the group's loss for the full year was 126 MSEK. This has weakened
Business Area Sales and Operating Profit
| Sales Quarter 4 |
Operating Profit Quarter 4 |
Sales Full year |
Operating Profit Full year |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 1612 | 1512 | 1612 | 1512 | 1612 | 1512 | 1612 | 1512 |
| Business Area IAS | 156.2 | 184.5 | 5.4 | -17.3 | 623.3 | 818.8 | -34.1 a | 17.1b |
| Business Area IDC | 132.1 | 150.4 | 11.0 | 10.4 | 505.0 | 567.6 | 32.0 a | 49.7 |
| Intra-group sales | -1.7 | -1.9 | -6.8 | -11.8 | ||||
| Group adjustments | -9.1 | -3.8 | -37.3 a | -14.6c | ||||
| Beijer Electronics Group | 286.6 | 333.0 | 7.3 | -10.7 | 1,121.5 | 1,374.6 | -39.4 | 52.2 |
a Of which restructuring expense IAS -47.4 MSEK, IDC -1.9 MSEK and parent company -0.7 MSEK
b Of which restructuring expense of -4.1 MSEK
c Of which non-recurring cost of -3.2 MSEK attributable to change of CEO
Group Sales
our Balance Sheet. The Board of Directors has decided not to pay a dividend for the financial year 2016, the reason being the need to strengthen our Balance Sheet. We also want to retain room to act for ongoing development initiatives, which we regard as the most beneficial and positive for our shareholders for the long term.
The Beijer Electronics group has emerged stronger from the past year, with a significantly downscaled cost base, new, sharper product range and more customer-oriented sales organization. Accordingly, we expect the group to be able to achieve higher sales and better underlying operating profit in 2017 than achieved in 2016."
The group in the fourth quarter
Group Operating Profit
The group's order intake was 331.1 MSEK (343.1) in the fourth quarter 2016. The somewhat lower order intake is due to the discontinued partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. The group's sales were down by 14% to 286.6 MSEK (333.0).
The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly sales. The curve and righthand scale show rolling four quarter sales.
The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly profit after depreciation. The curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter profit after depreciation.
Excluding Mitsubishi Electric products, sales decreased by 6%.
The group's operating profit before depreciation and amortization increased to 22.8 MSEK (6.3). Depreciation and amortization was 15.6 MSEK (17.0). Operating profit was 7.3 MSEK (-10.7), equivalent to an operating margin of 2.5% (-3.2). Total development expenditure was 35.0 MSEK (39.7), which was 12.2% (11.9) of group sales.
The profit/loss before tax was 2.9 MSEK (-12.4). Beijer Electronics' net financial income/expense was -4.4 MSEK (-1.7). Profit/loss after estimated tax was -8.7 MSEK (-12.5). Earnings per share after estimated tax were -0.47 SEK (-0.66).
The group in the full year
Order intake was 1,142.5 MSEK (1,332.6). Sales amounted to 1,121.5 MSEK (1,374.6).
Reduced order intake and sales are mainly due to the discontinued partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. Excluding Mitsubishi Electric products, sales decreased by 8%. The downturns in underlying volumes are due to lower demand in the US oil and gas sector, and lower project sales within IDC.
The operating profit/loss before depreciation and amortization was 23.0 MSEK (115.5). Depreciation and amortization was 62.4 MSEK (63.3). Operating profit/loss was -39.4 MSEK (52.2). Profit was charged with non-recurring costs of 50 MSEK (7.3). Excluding non-recurring costs, profit was 10.6 MSEK (59.5). The underlying profit decrease was exclusively due to lower sales volumes. Meanwhile, the downturn was offset by better gross margins and the effect of the restructuring program, which went as planned.
Total development expenditure was 136.6 MSEK (134.3), which is 12.2% (9.8) of the group's sales.
Profit/loss before tax amounted to -124.2 MSEK (43.3). Net financial income/expense was -84.8 MSEK (-8.9). Net financial income/expense includes 71.6 MSEK impairment of the holding in associated company Altus Sistemas of Brazil in the third quarter 2016. Profit/loss after estimated tax was -126.1 MSEK (23.8). Earnings per share after estimated tax were -6.61 MSEK (1.26).
Dividend
The Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of 0 SEK per share (1.25) for the financial year 2016. This is due to a need to strengthen the Balance Sheet after the loss reported in 2016, and retaining room to act for ongoing development initiatives.
Revised segment reporting
The group is revising its segment reporting effective the financial year 2017. The IAS business area will be reported as the Beijer Electronics business unit. The IDC business area will be divided into two business units, called Westermo and Korenix.
The Beijer Electronics group has emerged stronger from the past year, with a significantly downscaled cost base, new, sharper product range and more customer-oriented sales organization.
per samuelsson, president & ceo
Industrial Automation Solutions business area
The Industrial Automation Solutions business area (IAS) reported a healthy profit improvement and positive operating profit in the fourth quarter, although from a low level. The lower order intake and sales are exclusively due to the discontinued partnership with Mitsubishi Electric. Underlying order intake gradually improved, and the fourth quarter was the best period of the year.
There was good demand growth in Asia, while the US was somewhat negative, due to factors including disturbances in Turkey. In the US, demand was consistent with the previous year.
Essentially, the major realignment IAS executed in the year is complete. The restructuring and program of measures went as planned, and combined with improved gross margins, had a positive profit impact. There were 57 fewer employees at year-end compared to the previous year, a decrease of 15%. More positive effects are expected in 2017.
An all-new product range, the X2 series, embedding soft and hardware for all panels, was launched in the fall. These new panels received a positive market reception and had a modest positive impact on ordering take in the fourth quarter. IAS's new strategy for the Internet of things (IoT), called "The Fast Track to the Cloud" was also presented. This solution builds on the previously launched software WARP Engineering Studio, which gives users access to process data, and a simple connection to the cloud.
Fourth quarter
Business area order intake decreased by 12% to 158.8 MSEK (179.7). Sales decreased by 15% to 156.2 MSEK (184.5). The downturn is exclusively explained by the discontinued sales of Mitsubishi Electric products. Operating profit/ loss before depreciation and amortization was 10.6 MSEK (-11.5). Depreciation and amortization was 5.2 MSEK (5.8). Operating profit/loss was 5.4 MSEK (-17.3), corresponding to an operating margin of 3.5% (-9.4). The profit improvement is due to significantly lower costs resulting from the program of measures.
Full year
Order intake amounted to 609.1 MSEK (798.4). Sales were 623.3 MSEK (818.8). Operating profit/loss before depreciation and amortization was -14.4 MSEK (38.3). Depreciation and amortization was 19.7 MSEK (21.3). Operating profit/ loss was -34.1 MSEK (17.1). Profit was charged with nonrecurring costs of 47.4 MSEK (4.1). Excluding non-recurring costs, profit was 15.9 MSEK (21.2).
right-hand scale show rolling four quarter sales.
The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly sales. The curve and Sales by geographical for the 12 months of 2016 compared to 2015.
Industrial Data Communication business area
The Industrial Data Communication business area's (IDC) order intake progressed positively. The increase was broad based, and the Westermo business unit experienced its best quarter yet, with major project orders from the US, Germany and Spain in the Train segment. The Korenix business unit also made good progress, with order intake up by 22%.
Sales in the period were down due to the previous decrease in order intake. IDC was still able to report somewhat better profits, due to improved gross margins and lower costs.
Full-year sales were down due to fewer invoiced project orders by Westermo. These lower sales had a negative impact on profit. Meanwhile, better gross margins and fine-tuning costs limited the downturn.
Product development remained brisk in the year, and market positions were advanced. IDC achieve several key milestones, including Westermo making a breakthrough in the Train segment in rails and signal systems.
The production plant in Stora Sundby, Sweden, was upgraded in the quarter. This project is scheduled for completion in early-2017.
Fourth quarter
IDC's order intake was up by 5% to 172.3 MSEK (163.4). Sales decreased by 12% to 132.1 MSEK (150.4). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization was 18.9 MSEK (18.7). Depreciation and amortization was 7.9 MSEK (8.3). Operating profit was 11.0 MSEK (10.4), corresponding to an operating margin of 8.4% (6.9).
Full year
Order intake was unchanged at 533.3 MSEK (534.2). Sales were 505.0 MSEK (567.6). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization was 63.8 MSEK (80.3). Depreciation and amortization was 31.7 MSEK (30.6). Operating profit was 32.0 MSEK (49.7). Profit was charged with non-recurring costs of 1.9 MSEK (0). The operating margin was 6.3% (8.8).
curve and right-hand scale show rolling four quarter sales.
The bars and left-hand scale indicate quarterly sales. The Sales by geographical market for the full year 2016 compared to 2015.
Other financial information
Group investments, including capitalized development expenses and divestments, amounted to 74.8 MSEK (80.0). Cash flow from operating activities was 9.4 MSEK (84.7). Equity was 415.4 MSEK (521.0) on December 31, 2016. The equity ratio was 29.4% (36.3). Cash and cash equivalents were 107.2 MSEK (116.6). Net debt was 581.9 MSEK (492.8). The average number of employees was 714 (752). There were 73 fewer employees at year-end than at the previous year-end, a decrease of some 10%.
Financial targets for the group
The Board of Directors set new financial targets for Beijer Electronics at the beginning of 2016.
These targets are that within a 2-3 year timeframe, the group will achieve minimum organic growth of 7% per year, and achieve a minimum EBIT margin of 10%, measured as an average over a business cycle.
These new targets assume Westermo's highly ambitious original growth plans until 2017 taking a longer time to realize. Meanwhile, Korenix has an improved product range with a sharper focus on the surveillance and security sector. This means that overall, Korenix will achieve a minimum growth rate of 10% per year.
The IAS business area, which is currently being realigned, is expected to enter a growth phase from current and comparable levels, assuming implementation of a new organization and a sharper focus on the business area's robust terminals, as early as in the current year. The ambition is to restore profitability to the levels that the former HMI Products business area delivered historically. As software content progressively increases, this is expected to exert a bigger positive impact on profitability, and a lesser impact on growth rates. The markets that both business areas address are in long-term growth, apart from the oil and gas sector.
Prospects for the full year 2017
Beijer Electronics finished 2016 in a positive trend. The realignment of the year, with a significantly reduced cost base, new product range and more customer-oriented sales organization, has made the group stronger. Accordingly, we expect the group to be able to achieve higher sales and better underlying operating profit in 2017 than achieved in 2016.
Significant events
Beijer Electronics' Board of Directors convened an EGM on January 4, 2016. This EGM, which was held on January 28, 2016, approved the Board's proposal for the sale of the group's subsidiaries in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, to certain senior managers of these companies. These companies' combined sales were 18 MSEK in 2015.
The sale of the Finnish operation was completed on January 11, 2016.
At the end of January 2016, Beijer Electronics' Board of Directors approved a program of measures for the IAS business area. The cost of the program of measures amounted to 50 MSEK, which was charged to profit in the first quarter of
In the IDC business area, Westermo achieved its best quarter yet in terms of order intake, with several new project orders, mainly in the Train segment.
per samuelsson, president & ceo
- The program was expected to generate cost savings of 50 MSEK annualized, taking full effect in 2017, with 30 MSEK expected in 2016, commencing in the second quarter. The program of measures went as planned, with a total of some 50 staff affected, half of them in the Nordics. The program included an improved sales and marketing organization and rationalizations in manufacturing. The aim was to create a more customer-oriented and flexible organization with a clear focus on proprietary products. The long-term ambition is also to increase the software share of total sales, focusing more on specific segments for robust terminals and concentrating resources on fewer markets, and reaching larger customers.
Beijer Electronics' Board of Directors decided to impair its holding in associated company HCA Participações S.A, a holding company that owns 65% of the shares of Altus Sistemas de Automaticao S.A., by 71.6 MSEK. The impairment was charged to profit for the third quarter. The impairment has no effect on liquidity. The holding was acquired in 2013, and was recognized at 72.6 MSEK prior to the impairment of 71.6 MSEK. The Brazilian economy has deteriorated sharply since the acquisition. This, combined with Altus's exposure to the oil and gas sector, mean that the company's sales and earnings have been impacted very negatively, meaning that long-term value is uncertain, which caused the revaluation.
Accounting principles
For the group, this Financial Statement has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Interim Report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act's chapter 9, Interim Reporting. The accounting principles applied for the group and parent company are consistent with those accounting principles used when preparing the latest annual accounts.
Alternative key figures
Alternative key figures are used to describe the progress of underlying operations and to improve comparability between periods. They are not defined on the basis of IFRS but are consistent with how group management and the Board of Directors measures the company's financial performance. The alternative key figure used is net debt (see financial definitions on page 13). For more information, see the section on financial definitions. These key figures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS, but rather, as a complement.
This report has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.
Per Samuelsson President & CEO Malmö, Sweden, January 27, 2017
For more information, please contact: President and CEO Per Samuelsson, tel +46 (0)40 35 86 10, +46(0)70 858 54 40 or CFO Joakim Laurén, tel +46(0)40 35 84 96, +46(0)70 335 84 96
Year in Summary
Income Statement—Group
| SEK 000 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Net turnover | 286,568 | 332,990 | 1,121,509 | 1,374,575 |
| Other operating revenue | 1,204 | -3,329 | 1,715 | 9,656 |
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation | -264,951 | -323,330 | -1,100,205 a | -1,268,719 c |
| and amortisation | ||||
| Operating profit before depreciation | 22,821 | 6,331 | 23,019 | 115,512 |
| and amortization | ||||
| Amortization, intangible assets | -11,144 | -11,161 | -43,526 | -41,727 |
| Depreciation, property, plant and equipment | -4,423 | -5,872 | -18,848 | -21,585 |
| Operating profit | 7,254 | -10,702 | -39,355 | 52,200 |
| Net financial items | -4,367 | -1,685 | -84,844 b | -8,860 |
| Profit before tax | 2,887 | -12,387 | -124,199 | 43,340 |
| Estimated tax | -11,599 | -88 | -1,914 | -19,523 |
| Net profit | -8,712 | -12,475 | -126,113 | 23,817 |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | -8,928 | -12,545 | -126,061 | 23,957 |
| Attributable to minority interest | 216 | 70 | -52 | -140 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | -0.47 | -0.66 | -6.61 | 1.26 |
a Of which restructuring expense of -50 MSEK
b Of which impairment of participation in associated company 71,594,000 SEK
c Of which non-recurring cost of -3,200,000 SEK attributable to change of CEO and restructuring expense of -4,125,000 MSEK
Statement of Comprehensive Income—Group
| SEK 000 | Quarter 4 2016 |
Quarter 4 2015 |
Full Year 2016 |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit | -8,712 | -12,475 | -126,113 | 23,817 |
| Actuarial gains and losses | -3,165 | 11,243 | -6,745 | 10,854 |
| Translation differences | 19,746 | -4,019 | 50,914 | 13,216 |
| Comprehensive income | 7,869 | -5,251 | -81,944 | 47,887 |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 8,083 | -5,353 | -81,740 | 48,266 |
| Attributable to minority interest | -214 | 102 | -204 | -379 |
Balance Sheet—Group
| SEK 000 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 766,572 | 718,321 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 82,718 | 83,493 |
| Financial assets | 50,406 | 107,860 |
| Current assets | 423,968 | 426,694 |
| Cash equivalents and short-term investments | 107,228 | 116,636 |
| Total assets | 1,430,892 | 1,453,004 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 415,389 | 520,963 |
| Minority share of shareholders' equity | 5,773 | 5,977 |
| Long-term liabilities | 514,939 | 530,963 |
| Current liabilities | 494,791 | 395,101 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 1,430,892 | 1,453,004 |
| Of which interest-bearing liabilities | 689,126 | 609,453 |
Statement of Changes to Shareholders' Equity—Group
| SEK 000 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | ||
| Opening balance, shareholders' equity, 1 January | 520,963 | 496,531 |
| Dividend | -23,834 | -23,834 |
| Comprehensive income | -81,740 | 48,266 |
| Closing balance, shareholders' equity | 415,389 | 520,963 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | ||
| Opening balance, 1 January | 5,977 | 6,356 |
| Comprehensive income | -204 | -379 |
| Closing balance | 5,773 | 5,977 |
Key Figures—Group
| Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating margin, % | -3.5 | 3.8 |
| Profit margin, % | -11.2 | 1.7 |
| Equity ratio, % | 29.4 | 36.3 |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | 21.8 | 27.3 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | -6.61 | 1.26 |
| Return on equity after tax, % | -26.6 | 4.6 |
| Return on capital employed, % | -3.2 | 4.8 |
| Return on net operating assets, % | -5.8 | 7.4 |
| Average number of employees | 714 | 752 |
Cash Flow Statement—Group
| SEK 000 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 12,673 | 78,676 |
| Change in working capital | -3,308 | 5,983 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 9,365 | 84,659 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -74,767 | -79,965 |
| Cash flow from finance activities | 72,143 | -23,246 |
| Dividends paid | -23,834 | -23,834 |
| Change in cash equivalents | -17,093 | -42,386 |
| Cash equivalents and short-term investments, opening balance | 116,636 | 156,842 |
| Exchange rate change, cash equivalents | 7,685 | 2,180 |
| Cash equivalents and short-term investments, closing balance | 107,228 | 116,636 |
Operating Segments
| SEK 000 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Net turnover | ||||
| IAS | 156,160 | 184,508 | 623,255 | 818,790 |
| IDC | 132,072 | 150,421 | 505,011 | 567,601 |
| Group adjustments | -1,664 | -1,939 | -6,757 | -11,816 |
| Group | 286,568 | 332,990 | 1,121,509 | 1,374,575 |
| Operating profit before depreciation and amortization | ||||
| IAS | 10,599 | -11,474 | -14,406 a | 38,310 b |
| IDC | 18,902 | 18,710 | 63,769 a | 80,314 |
| Parent company | -6,697 | -2,624 | -28,477 a | -7,833 c |
| Group adjustments | 17 | 1,719 | 2,133 | 4,721 |
| Group | 22,821 | 6,331 | 23,019 | 115,512 |
| Operating profit | ||||
| IAS | 5,406 | -17,302 | -34,109 | 17,050 |
| IDC | 11,048 | 10,393 | 32,028 | 49,722 |
| Parent company | -8,519 | -4,531 | -36,624 | -15,104 |
| Group adjustments | -681 | 738 | -650 | 532 |
| Group | 7,254 | -10,702 | -39,355 | 52,200 |
a Of which restructuring expense IAS -47,395,000 MSEK, IDC -1,886,000 MSEK and parent company -720,000 SEK
b Of which restructuring expense of -4,125,000 MSEK
c Of which non-recurring cost of -3.2 MSEK attributable to change of CEO
Income Statement—Parent Company
| SEK 000 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 4 | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Net turnover | 9,470 a | 15,398 | 37,883 a | 61,593 |
| Operating expenses | -17,989 | -19,929 | -74,507 | -76,697 c |
| Operating profit | -8,519 | -4,531 | -36,624 | -15,104 |
| Net financial items * | 2,777 b | 7,354 | -33,209 b | 47,703 |
| Profit before tax | -5,742 | 2,823 | -69,833 | 32,599 |
| Appropriations | 4,100 | 13,966 | 4,100 | 14,754 |
| Estimated tax | -464 | -2,397 | 5,483 | -1,557 |
| Net profit | -2,106 | 14,392 | -60,250 | 45,796 |
| * Of which dividend from subsidiaries | 0 | 6,814 | 40,000 | 46,814 |
a The parent company's revenues consist of invoicing of group-wide expenses to subsidiaries.
In 2016, the parent company altered the principle governing the expenses that are invoiced.
b Of which impairment of participation in associated company -75,394,000 SEK
c Of which non-recurring cost of -3.2 MSEK attributable to change of CEO]
Balance Sheet—Parent Company
| SEK 000 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Fixed assets | 734,835 | 796,223 |
| Current assets | 18,304 | 39,257 |
| Cash equivalents and short-term investments | 1,166 | 0 |
| Total assets | 754,305 | 835,480 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 78,991 | 163,075 |
| Long-term liabilities | 397,808 | 497,988 |
| Current liabilities | 277,506 | 174,417 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 754,305 | 835,480 |
| Of which interest-bearing liabilities | 592,593 | 518,930 |
Financial definitions
Capital employed
Equity plus interest-bearing liabilities.
Development expenditure
Expenditure on product development work, such as personal expenses and external consulting expenses.
Earnings per share
Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders divided by the number of shares at year-end.
Equity ratio Equity in relation to total assets.
Equity per share
Equity attributable to parent company shareholders divided by the number of shares.
Net debt
Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and investments in securities, etc.
Operating assets
Total assets less cash and cash equivalents, and interest-bearing liabilities.
Operating margin Operating profit in relation to net sales.
Profit margin Net profit in relation to net sales.
Return on capital employed Profit before tax plus financial expenses rolling 12 months in relation to average capital employed.
Return on equity after tax Net profit rolling 12 months in relation to average equity.
Return on net operating assets
Operating profit (profit after depreciation and amortization) in relation to average net operating assets.
Beijer Electronics AB (publ)
Beijer Electronics is a high technology company active in industrial automation and data communication. The company develops and markets competitive products and solutions that focus on the user. Since its start-up in 1981, Beijer Electronics has evolved into a multinational group with sales over 1.1 billion SEK in 2016. The company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stockholm Small Cap under the ticker BELE.
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Financial Calendar
| April 27, 2017Three-month Interim Report |
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| April 27, 2017Annual General Meeting |
| July 14, 2017Six-month Interim Report |
| October 25, 2017Nine-month Interim Report |
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Head office
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