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Bilia — Interim / Quarterly Report 2012
Feb 5, 2013
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Year-end report 2012
Year-end report 2012
Full year 2012
- Net turnover amounted to SEK 17,662 M (18,160).
- Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 310 M (498).
- Net profit for the year was SEK 152 M (420) and earnings per share SEK 6.15 (16.85).
- Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 446 M (485).
- An ordinary dividend is proposed in the amount of SEK 6.00 (9.50).
Fourth quarter
- Net turnover amounted to SEK 4,534 M (4,780).
- Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 127 M (154).
- Strong earnings in Sweden.
In a comment on the fourth Managing Director Per Avander says:
quarter. It is gratifying to be able to wind up a rather tough year with a strong quarterly report. We have closed another two facilities in Denmark and will continue to run the operation from five facilities during 2013. We reported a very good cash our judgement, demand for cars and service during the first quarter of 2013 will be
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Net turnover, SEK M | 4,534 | 4,780 | 17,662 | 18,160 | |
| Operating profit excl. items affecting | |||||
| comparability, SEK M 1 ) | 127 | 154 | 310 | 498 | |
| Operating margin excl. items affecting | |||||
| comparability, % | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | |
| Operating profit, SEK M | 100 | 154 | 249 | 489 | |
| Operating margin, % | 2.2 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | |
| Profit before tax excl. items affecting | |||||
| comparability, SEK M 1 ) | 124 | 146 | 296 | 471 | |
| Profit before tax, SEK M | 97 | 146 | 235 | 462 | |
| Net profit for the period / year, SEK M | 77 | 99 | 152 | 420 | |
| Earnings/loss per share, SEK 2) | 3.15 | 4.00 | 6.15 | 16.85 |
1 ) Items affecting comparability are shown in the table on page 5.
2 ) The number of shares used in the calculation is shown in the table on page 15.
Notable events during 2012
Fourth quarter
- It was decided to make further cutbacks in Denmark. Another two facilities were closed and the organization was improved and streamlined. The number of dealerships was reduced during the year from eight to five. It is estimated that the cost base will be reduced by nearly SEK 60 M (-25 per cent) in 2013 compared with 2012.
- Since the decision in May of the Board of Directors to initiate a buy-back of own shares within sation, 562,313 shares have been repurchased, as of 31 December 2012, for a total of SEK 50 M. Following the acquisition of Auto 7H, 456,493 repurchased shares remain.
Events reported during previous quarters
- Bilia acquired the BMW operation in the Auto 7H Group, which operates dealerships in Borås, Uddevalla, Henån and Strömstad. The BMW operation within the Auto 7H Group has an annual turnover of about SEK 360 M, and operating profit in 2011 amounted to about SEK 4 M. The agreed-on surplus values, amount to about SEK 60 M. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 16 M, of which SEK 10 M was paid in repurchased Bilia shares (105,820 shares) and the remaining SEK 6 M in cash. The operation has been a part of Bilia since 1 November 2012.
- Bilia sold the BMW operation in Moss and Fredrikstad, which resulted in a profit of SEK 20 M. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 52 M.
- Bilia acquired all the shares in Stenshagen Bil Oslo AS and Stenshagen Bil Kongsvinger AS. The companies have an annual turnover of about SEK 1.0 bn, and 2011 operating profit amounted to about SEK 45 M. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 237 M, of which SEK 63 M was paid in repurchased Bilia shares (515,000 shares) and the remaining SEK 174 M in cash. The operation has been a part of Bilia since 1 January 2012.
- Bilia continued its expansion in the Service Business by acquiring all the shares in Blombergs Bilservice i Lidingö AB. The company has operated a BMW workshop on Lidingö outside Stockholm for 30 years. The purchase consideration was SEK 8 M.
Further information on the above events and other press information is available at www.bilia.com.
Fourth quarter 2012
Demand for new cars and service was at a lower level compared with the same period last year, but on a level with the third quarter.
Net turnover amounted to SEK 4,534 M (4,780). For comparable operations and adjusted for exchange rate changes, net turnover decreased by about SEK 460 M or 10 per cent. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower sales of new cars and service.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 100 M (154). If items affecting comparability are excluded, operating profit amounted to SEK 127 M (154). The lower profit is attributable to lower demand in the Service Business. The Car Business reported a profit that was marginally better than last reduced the cost level by about SEK 14 M during the quarter. Underlying overheads were on a level with last year and amounted to 13.8 per cent of net turnover, which was 1.3 percentage points higher compared with last year.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -3 M (-8). The improvement is mainly attributable to a lower interest rate level and the fact that a premium of SEK 3 M for the repurchase of debenture (5) from the associated company Volvofinans Bank AB.
Tax for the period amounted to SEK -20 M (-47). Tax was affected by positively by SEK 20 M due to revaluation of deferred tax liability as a result of the fact that the Swedish income tax rate has been lowered to 22 per cent starting in 2013. No tax asset has been recognised for the
Profit for the period was SEK 77 M (99) and earnings per share SEK 3.15 (4.00). Exchange rate changes increased the profit by SEK 2 M.
Total assets increased during the quarter by SEK 470 M to SEK 5,793 M. The increase is mainly attributable to the acquisition of Auto 7H and to higher stocks of new and used cars.
Equity increased during the quarter by SEK 95 M, amounting to SEK 1,753 M. The use of repurchased Bilia shares to pay for the acquisition of Auto 7H increased owner equity by SEK 10 M. The equity/assets ratio amounted to 30 per cent (33).
Acquisition of non-current assets amounted to SEK 51 M (32). Replacement investments represented SEK 13 M (10), expansion investments SEK 16 M (15), environmental investments SEK 2 M (1) and investments in new construction and additions to properties SEK 18 M (7), while finance leases amounted to SEK 2 M (-1).
Operating cash flow amounted to SEK -20 M (19). After acquisition of operations and change in interest-bearing receivables, cash flow amounted to SEK -22 M (23). Net debt increased by SEK 78 M during the quarter, amounting to SEK 395 M.
Liquidity remains good, and at the end of December a debt to the banks of SEK 55 M was reported. The combined credit limit with Nordea and DNB amounts to SEK 900 M.
The number of employees increased by 54 during the quarter and amounts to 3,431 persons. The acquisition of Auto 7H is included in the increase by 42 persons.
Full year 2012
Demand for new cars and service was lower than in 2011.
Net turnover amounted to SEK 17,662 M (18,160). For comparable operations and adjusted for exchange rate changes, net turnover decreased by about SEK 1,450 M or 8 per cent. The decrease is mainly attributable to lower sales of new cars and service.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 249 M (489). If items affecting comparability are excluded, operating profit amounted to SEK 310 M (498). The lower profit is mainly attributable to lower demand in the Service Business. The Car Business reported slightly lower earnings compared with last year. Underlying overheads were on a level with last year and amounted to 13.6 per cent of net turnover, which was 0.9 percentage points higher compared with last year.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -14 M (-27). The improvement is mainly attributable to lower net debt and the fact that a premium of SEK 3 M for the repurchase of debenture loans was from the associated company Volvofinans Bank AB.
Tax for the period amounted to SEK -83 M (-42). Tax was affected by positively by SEK 20 M due to revaluation of deferred tax liability as a result of the fact that the Swedish income tax rate deficit in Denmark, and the tax asset attributable to unutilised loss carryforwards has been written which reduced the tax expense by SEK 82 M.
Net profit for the year amounted to SEK 152 M (420) and earnings per share to SEK 6.15 (16.85). Exchange rate changes increased the profit by SEK 5 M.
Total assets increased by SEK 287 M to SEK 5,793 M. The increase is attributable to acquisitions of operations in Sweden and Norway.
Equity decreased by SEK 60 M, amounting to SEK 1,753 M. Dividends were paid to shareholders in the amount of SEK 238 M.
Acquisition of non-current assets amounted to SEK 155 M (83). Replacement investments represented SEK 35 M (31), expansion investments SEK 47 M (32), environmental investments SEK 2 M (1) and investments in new construction and additions to properties SEK 65 M (14), while finance leases amounted to SEK 6 M (5).
Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 446 M (485). After acquisition of operations and change in interest-bearing receivables, cash flow amounted to SEK 253 M (378). Net debt increased by SEK 72 M, amounting to SEK 395 M.
The number of employees declined by 30, amounting to 3,431 persons. There was a net increase in the number of employees by 125 due to acquisitions and disposals.
Items affecting comparability
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group, SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Operating profit excl. items affecting | |||||
| comparability | 127 | 154 | 310 | 498 | |
| Items affecting comparability | |||||
| - Gain from sale of operation, other | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| - Structural costs etc. | -31 | 0 | -85 | -9 | |
| Operating profit | 100 | 154 | 249 | 489 | |
| Profit before tax excl. items affecting | |||||
| comparability | 124 | 146 | 296 | 471 | |
| Items affecting comparability | |||||
| - Gain from sale of operation, other | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| - Structural costs etc. | -31 | 0 | -85 | -9 | |
| Profit before tax | 97 | 146 | 235 | 462 |
Gain from sale of operations and other pertains to capital gain from the sale of parts of the operation in Roskilde and capital gain from the sale of an agreement concerning acquisition of a property in Copenhagen. Structural costs etc. are primarily attributable to Denmark and pertain to closure of two facilities, staff reductions and revaluation of previous provisions.
Gain from sale of operations and other pertains to the sale of the BMW operation in Moss and Fredrikstad and sales in conjunction with the restructuring in Denmark. Structural costs etc. pertains to measures aimed at reducing future costs and closure/discontinuation of operations. Altogether, it is estimated that adopted measures will reduce costs by about SEK 110 M per year, of which SEK 22 M has affected 2012 earnings. The measures are also expected to reduce gross profit in 2013 by about SEK 20 M, so that the earnings improvement in 2013 compared with 2012 is estimated at about SEK 68 M.
Group
| No. of new | Fourth quarter | Deliveries | Order backlog 31 Dec. |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cars | 2012 | 2011 | Full year 2012 |
2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Sweden Norway |
6,427 1,919 |
7,786 1,890 |
23,729 7,610 |
29,770 6,876 |
3,473 1,077 |
3,592 1,111 |
| Denmark | 990 | 1,385 | 3,217 | 4,351 | 333 | 377 |
| Total | 9,336 | 11,061 | 34,556 | 40,997 | 4,883 | 5,080 |
| Net turnover | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter | Operating profit/loss excl. items affecting comparability , operating margin Full year Fourth quarter Full year |
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| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | % | 2011 | % | 2012 | % | 2011 | % |
| Sweden | 2,934 | 3,166 11,136 12,229 | 121 | 4.1 | 132 | 4.2 | 280 | 2.5 | 414 | 3.4 | ||
| Norway | 1,305 | 1,190 | 5,403 | 4,513 | 27 | 2.0 | 37 | 3.1 | 117 | 2.2 | 128 | 2.8 |
| Denmark | 296 | 424 | 1,121 | 1,421 | -8 | -2.5 | -3 | -0.7 | -47 | -4.2 | -1 | 0.0 |
| Total Cars | 4,535 | 4,780 17,660 18,163 | 140 | 3.1 | 166 | 3.5 | 350 | 2.0 | 541 | 3.0 | ||
| Parent Company, other | -1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | -13 | - | -12 | - | -40 | - | -43 | - |
| Total | 4,534 | 4,780 17,662 18,160 | 127 | 2.8 | 154 | 3.2 | 310 | 1.8 | 498 | 2.7 |
- Strong earnings in Sweden
- Order backlog on a level with last year
The market for new cars decreased during the quarter by 8 per cent in Denmark, 5 per cent in Norway and 1 per cent in Sweden.
The Group reported an operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, of SEK 127 M (154) and an operating margin of 2.8 per cent (3.2). The poorer results are attributable to lower demand in the Service Business. The Car Business reported earnings on a level with last year. A higher margin in car sales compensated for a lower turnover during quarter. The order backlog decreased by 584 cars during the quarter.
The operation in Sweden reported an operating profit of SEK 121 M (132). The Service Business finished the year well, reporting a profit of SEK 94 M (111) or 13.1 per cent (14.7). The Car Business reported a profit tha offset by a slightly higher gross profit margin in sales of both new and used cars.
reported a profit that was SEK 2 M worse than last year. The decline is mainly attributable to a lower gross profit margin in used car sales. Lower underlying sales of new cars, excluding the acquisition of Stenshagen Car, were offset by a slightly higher gross profit margin. The introduction at the beginning of the year of the concept - so successful in Sweden - of personal service technicians led to costs that were charged to earnings in the Service Business during the fourth quarter as well. However, customer satisfaction has developed positively during the year, showing a substantial improvement during the last quarter. The Service Business reported earnings that were SEK 8 M lower compared with last year.
The Danish operation reported an operating loss of SEK 8 M (loss: 3). Demand for service remained at a low level, and turnover decreased by 22 per cent, while earnings decreased by SEK 2 M. The Car Business reported a profit that was SEK 3 M lower than last year. Three of eight facilities were closed during the year. Measures adopted during the year are expected to reduce the total costs by slightly less than SEK 60 M (-25 per cent) during 2013 compared with last year.
| Net turnover | Operating profit, operating margin | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter | Full year | Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||||
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Service Business | 1,076 | 1,134 | 3,960 | 4,064 | 110 | 137 | 252 | 403 | |
| - margin, % | 10.2 | 12.0 | 6.4 | 9.9 | |||||
| Car Business | 3,363 | 3,587 | 13,233 | 13,679 | 26 | 24 | 85 | 123 | |
| - margin, % | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | |||||
| Fuel Business | 284 | 294 | 1,185 | 1,190 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 15 | |
| - margin, % | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
Cars divided into Service, Car and Fuel Businesses
- Better earnings in the Service Business
- Loss in the used car business
decreased by 8 per cent. Sales in Sweden declined by 6 per cent, in Norway by 6 per cent and in Denmark by 22 per cent. The fourth quarter included two fewer work days (-3 per cent) compared with last year, which means that the underlying total turnover decreased by nearly 5 per cent. Despite the lower turnover, quarterly earnings were the highest for the year, but SEK 27 M lower compared with last year. A higher gross profit margin and lower costs during the quarter compared with the first three quarters of the year were the main reasons for the good earnings level.
arable operations by 19 per cent and deliveries of used cars by 5 per cent. Orders received for new cars were also at a slightly lower level than last year, deliveries. The order backlog declined by 584 cars during the quarter, but was on a level with last year. The gross profit margin in used car sales declined, but was on a level with the same quarter last year. The used car business reported a loss for the quarter, that however was slightly lower compared with last year. However, a small profit was reported for the full year 2012.
Stocks of new unsold cars and used cars increased slightly during the quarter but are still at good levels. The turnover rate for used cars remained at a high level, amounting to nearly 10 times per year.
The volume in the Fuel Business, which is concentrated to Sweden, decreased by about 9 per cent during the quarter.
All values in the above graphs pertain to isolated quarters.
Acquisition of operation 2012
Auto 7H AB
Bilia acquired all shares i the BMW dealer Auto 7H AB with dealerships in Borås, Uddevalla, Strömstad and Henån. The operation has been a part of Bilia Group since 1 November 2012. Auto 7H AB reported a turnover of about SEK 360 M in 2011, with an operating margin of just over 1 per cent. The number of cars sold annually is around 1,400. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 16 M, of which SEK 10 M was paid in repurchased Bilia shares (105,820 shares valued at market value) and the remaining SEK 6 M in cash. There is no contingent purchase consideration.
continued with the acquisition of the BMW operation in Gothenburg in 2009 and in Stockholm in 2011.
There are no external transaction costs or acquisition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition.
Effects of the acquisition
The acquisition has the following effects on the
| Carrying amounts in Fair | Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 7H AB | value | recognised in | |
| SEK M | adjustment | Group | |
| Intangible assets | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6 | - | 6 |
| Long-term investments | - | 3 | 3 |
| Deferred tax asset | 2 | - | 2 |
| Inventories | 55 | -1 | 54 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 20 | - | 20 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | - | 0 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 33 | - | 33 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 56 | 3 | 59 |
| Deferred tax liability | - | 4 | 4 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Consolidated goodwill | - | ||
| Purchase consideration paid, Bilia shares | 10 | ||
| Purchase consideration paid, cash | 6 | ||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents in aquired operation | 0 | ||
| Net effect on cash and cash equivalents | 16 |
Acquired customer relations totalling SEK 16 M are recognized as intangible assets. These customer relations will be amortized over 10 years.
Acquisitions of operation 2012
Stenshagen Bil Oslo AS and Stenshagen Bil Kongsvinger AS
Bilia acquired all the shares in Stenshagen Bil Oslo AS and Stenshagen Bil Kongsvinger AS. The operation has been a part of the Bilia Group since 1 January 2012. The companies, which are major BMW and Volvo dealers in Norway, have an annual turnover of about SEK 1.0 bn, with an operating margin of about 4 per cent. The number of cars sold annually is around 2,500. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 237 M, of which SEK 63 M was paid with repurchased Bilia shares (515,000 shares) valued at market value and the remaining SEK 174 M was paid in cash. There is no contingent purchase consideration.
The business is concentrated to the Oslo area. The acquisitions strengthen the operation in Norway and provide an opportunity to achieve considerable synergies. As a result of the acquisitions, it will -alone dealerships for both BMW and Volvo.
The goodwill item is mainly attributable to synergies in new car sales to corporate customers and cost savings in purchasing and administration.
Acquisition-related expenses amount to SEK 0.2 M and consist of fees to consultants for due diligence. These expenses have been recogniz Comprehensive Income.
Effects of the acquisitions
The acquisitions have the following effects on the
| Carrying amounts in Fair | Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenshagen's dealer- value | recognised in | ||
| SEK M | ship operation | adjustment | Group |
| Intangible assets | - | 74 | 74 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4 | 176 | 180 |
| Long-term investments | 0 | - | 0 |
| Deferred tax asset | 0 | - | 0 |
| Inventories | 155 | 2 | 157 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 46 | - | 46 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 4 | - | 4 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 185 | 190 | 375 |
| Deferred tax liability | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities | 70 | 45 | 115 |
| Consolidated goodwill | 122 | ||
| Purchase consideration paid, Bilia shares | 63 | ||
| Purchase consideration paid, cash | 174 | ||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents in aquired operation | 46 | ||
| Net effect on cash and cash equivalents | 191 |
Acquired customer relations totalling SEK 74 M are recognized as intangible assets. These customer relations will be amortized over 10 years.
Acquisition of operation 2012
Blombergs Bilservice i Lidingö AB
Bilia acquired all the shares in Blombergs Bilservice i Lidingö AB. The operation has been a part of the Bilia Group since 1 February 2012. The company runs a BMW workshop on Lidingö. The business is run from premises that are owned as a unit in a housing cooperative. Blombergs Bilservice i Lidingö AB has an annual turnover of about SEK 10 M with an operating margin of about 3 per cent. The purchase consideration amounted to SEK 8 M. The entire purchase consideration was paid in cash. There is no contingent purchase consideration.
The acquisition will enable Bilia to offer workshop services to BMW customers on Lidingö, as a complement to the existing Volvo workshop.
There are no external transaction costs or acquisition-related expenses attributable to the acquisition.
Effects of the acquisition
Below is the final acquisition analysis, which does not differ from the former preliminary version. The acquisition has the following effects on the
| Carrying amounts in Fair | Fair value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blombergs Bilservice value | recognised in | ||
| SEK M | i Lidingö AB | adjustment | Group |
| Intangible assets | - | 1 | 1 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 0 | - | 0 |
| Long-term investments | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Inventories | 1 | - | 1 |
| Trade receivables and other receivables | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | - | 0 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 0 | - | 0 |
| Trade payables and other liabilities | 1 | - | 1 |
| Deferred tax liability | - | 2 | 2 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Consolidated goodwill | - | ||
| Purchase consideration paid, cash | 8 | ||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents in aquired operation | 0 | ||
| Net effect on cash and cash equivalents | 8 |
Acquired customer relations totalling SEK 1 M are recognized as intangible assets. These customer relations will be amortized over 10 years.
Parent Company
Bilia AB is public relations and business development. Furthermore, Bilia AB conducts training, real estate and IT activities, mainly for companies in the Group.
erating loss for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 13 M (loss: 12).
Dividend
The Board of Directors proposes a regular dividend of SEK 6.00 (9.50).
Risks and uncertainties
As a result of its operations, the Bilia Group is exposed to both operating risks and financial risks.
The operating risks include:
- Development of the market for new cars. The economic turbulence in the world may reduce demand for new cars.
- Diminished demand for cars can also affect the value of stock in hand and guaranteed residual values.
- Reduced demand for service and repairs.
- Increased competition in the markets where Bilia is active.
- The ability of suppliers to offer competitive products.
- Automotive suppliers become insolvent or terminate retailer agreements with Bilia.
- Regulatory decisions that lead to changes in taxes and charges on the products Bilia sells can influence both demand for and the valuation of cars in stock and cars sold with guaranteed residual values.
The financial risks include liquidity risks, interest rate risks, credit risks and currency risks.
Bilia works continuously with risk identification and risk assessment. For further information about the risks that affect the Group, please refer to the 2011 Annual Report.
Operating segments
As from 1 January 2012, the Fuel Business has been separated from the Service Business. The purpose of this change is to further clarify how turnover and earnings are divided between service and fuel. Fuel is now reported as a separate segment and is followed up for the Group as a whole, not by country. Fuel was previously included in the Service Business.
The Parent Company and eliminations are reported under segment reconciliation.
Accounting principles
This interim report in summary for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act, Interim Reports. The same accounting policies and calculation methods have been applied for the Group and the Parent Company as in the most recent annual report. The changes that have entered into force and apply for financial year 2012 have not had any effect on the Consolidated or Parent Company financial statements.
New IFRS standards that have not yet begun to be applied
based on the discount rate used to calculate the pension obligation and be included in the net profit for the year. The difference between real and calculated return on plan assets will be recognised in other comprehensive income. Since the change in accounting principles will be applied retrospectively, the 2012 figures will be recalculated in the report for the first quarter of 2013. Interest-bearing liabilities are expected to increase by SEK 216 M, and the effect on equity of previously unrecognised actuarial losses, after allowance for the legal special payroll tax and deferred tax, is estimated at SEK 168 M.
Events after the end of the report period
No significant events have occurred after the end of the report period.
Audit
This year-end report has not been subjected to special examination by the auditors.
Annual General Meeting 2013
The Annual General Meeting will be held on 3 May at 11 a.m. at Bi y at Haga Norra, Frösundaleden 4, in Stockholm. Shareholders who wish to have a matter on the agenda at the AGM should contact Bilia no later than 15 March 2013 in order for the matter to be included in the notice of the meeting.
26 March 2013.
Next report
The interim report for the first quarter of 2013 will be published on 3 May 2013.
Gothenburg, 5 February 2013 Bilia AB (publ) Board of Directors
For further information, please contact Per Avander, Managing Director and CEO, or Gunnar Blomkvist, CFO, telephone +46 31 709 55 00.
Bilia AB (publ) Box 9003, SE-400 91 Gothenburg, Sweden Visiting address: Norra Långebergsgatan 3, Västra Frölunda Telephone: +46 31 709 55 00 www.bilia.com Corporate ID No.: 556112-5690
This report is being published by Bilia AB in compliance with the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication on 5 February 2013 at 13:20.
Full year
| Service | Car | Fuel | Total | Segment | Group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cars | reconciliation | |||||||||||
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Net turnover | ||||||||||||
| External sales | 3,242 | 3,294 13,233 13,679 | 1,185 | 1,190 17,660 18,163 | 2 | -3 17,662 18,160 | ||||||
| Internal sales | 718 | 770 | 718 | 770 | -718 | -770 | - | - | ||||
| Total net turnover | 3,960 | 4,064 13,233 13,679 | 1,185 | 1,190 18,378 18,933 | -716 | -773 17,662 18,160 | ||||||
| Depreciation/amortisation | 72 | 71 | 276 | 267 | 5 | 0 | 353 | 338 | 15 | 11 | 368 | 349 |
| Operating profit/loss | 252 | 403 | 85 | 123 | 13 | 15 | 350 | 541 | -101 | -52 | 249 | 489 |
| Interest income | 11 | 10 | ||||||||||
| Interest expenses | 44 | 54 | ||||||||||
| Shares in profits of associated companies | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | ||||||
| Profit before tax | 235 | 462 | ||||||||||
| Tax expense for the year | -83 152 |
-42 420 |
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| Net profit for the year | ||||||||||||
| Material items of income and expense of a non-re | ||||||||||||
| curring nature recognised in the Income Statement: Items affecting comparability |
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| - Profit from sale of operation, other | 14 | 10 | 24 | 24 | ||||||||
| - Structural costs etc. | -65 | -2 | -14 | -7 | -3 | -82 | -9 | -3 | -85 | -9 | ||
| Items of non-recurring nature | -51 | -2 | -4 | -7 | - | - | -58 | -9 | -3 | - | -61 | -9 |
| Material items not affecting cash besides | ||||||||||||
| depreciation/amortisation: | ||||||||||||
| - Other | -73 | -24 | -38 | -19 | -1 | 0 | -112 | -43 | -2 | -2 | -114 | -45 |
| Total | -73 | -24 | -38 | -19 | -1 | 0 | -112 | -43 | -2 | -2 | -114 | -45 |
| Assets | ||||||||||||
| Interests in associated companies | 317 | 312 | 317 | 312 | 317 | 312 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 32 | 67 | ||||||||||
| Other assets | 5,444 | 5,127 | ||||||||||
| Total assets | 317 | 312 | 317 | 312 | 5,793 | 5,506 | ||||||
| Investments in non-current assets | 75 | 37 | 190 | 269 | 3 | 0 | 268 | 306 | 28 | 27 | 296 | 333 |
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Equity Liabilities |
1,753 | 1,813 | ||||||||||
| 4,040 5,793 |
3,693 5,506 |
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| Total liabilities and equity |
| external customers | Revenue from | Non-current assets |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Geographical segments | |||||
| Sweden | 11,142 12,231 | 2,717 | 2,787 | ||
| Norway | 5,403 | 4,513 | 580 | 157 | |
| Denmark | 1,121 | 1,421 | 72 | 111 | |
| Segment reconciliation | -4 | -5 | -723 | -742 | |
| Total | 17,662 18,160 | 2,646 | 2,313 |
Specification Service / Car
Full year
| Service | Car | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Norway | Denmark | Sweden | Norway | Denmark | |||||||
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Net turnover | ||||||||||||
| External sales | 2,194 | 2,266 | 783 | 700 | 265 | 328 | 7,803 | 8,818 | 4,574 | 3,768 | 856 | 1,093 |
| Internal sales | 369 | 424 | 270 | 254 | 79 | 92 | ||||||
| Total net turnover | 2,563 | 2,690 | 1,053 | 954 | 344 | 420 | 7,803 | 8,818 | 4,574 | 3,768 | 856 | 1,093 |
| Depreciation/amortisation | 58 | 58 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 248 | 244 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Operating profit/loss | 219 | 310 | 46 | 79 | -13 | 14 | 49 | 90 | 70 | 48 | -34 | -15 |
| Shares in profits of associated companies | 19 | 17 | ||||||||||
| Material items of income and expense of a non-re curring nature recognised in the Income Statement: Items affecting comparability - Profit from sale of operation, other - Structural costs etc. |
-7 | 12 -4 |
-2 | 2 -54 |
-3 | 8 -3 |
-7 | 2 -8 |
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| Items of non-recurring nature | -7 | - | 8 | -2 | -52 | - | -3 | - | 5 | -7 | -6 | - |
| Material items not affecting cash besides depreciation/amortisation: - Other |
-31 | -12 | -1 | -5 | -41 | -7 | -29 | -16 | -4 | -4 | -5 | 1 |
| Total | -31 | -12 | -1 | -5 | -41 | -7 | -29 | -16 | -4 | -4 | -5 | 1 |
| Assets Interests in associated companies |
317 | 312 | ||||||||||
| Investments in non-current assets | 39 | 28 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 129 | 283 | 40 | -1 | 21 | -13 |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
| Fourth quarter | Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Net turnover | 4,534 | 4,780 | 17,662 | 18,160 | |
| Costs of goods sold | 3,782 | 4,030 | 14,949 | 15,364 | |
| Gross profit | 752 | 750 | 2,713 | 2,796 | |
| Other operating income | 8 | 3 | 32 | 8 | |
| Selling expenses | 514 | 506 | 1,980 | 1,926 | |
| Administrative expenses | 113 | 91 | 427 | 375 | |
| Other operating expenses | 33 | 2 | 89 | 14 | |
| Operating profit 1) | 100 | 154 | 249 | 489 | |
| Financial income | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10 | |
| Financial expenses | 12 | 15 | 44 | 54 | |
| Shares in profits of associated companies | 5 | 5 | 19 | 17 | |
| Net financial items | -3 | -8 | -14 | -27 | |
| Profit before tax | 97 | 146 | 235 | 462 | |
| Tax | -20 | -47 | -83 | -42 | |
| Net profit for the year | 77 | 99 | 152 | 420 | |
| Other comprehensive income/loss | |||||
| Translation differences for the period on | |||||
| translation of foreign financial statements | 7 | -9 | 2 | 1 | |
| Comprehensive income for the year | 84 | 90 | 154 | 421 | |
| Net profit for the year attributable to: | |||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 77 | 99 | 152 | 420 | |
| Comprehensive income for the year | |||||
| attributable to: | |||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 84 | 90 | 154 | 421 | |
| Number of shares at end of period, '000: | |||||
| - before dilution | 24,658 | 24,565 | 24,658 | 24,565 | |
| - after dilution | 25,003 | 24,944 | 25,003 | 24,944 | |
| Basic earnings/loss per share, SEK | 3.10 | 4.05 | 6.15 | 17.10 | |
| Diluted earnings/loss per share, SEK | 3.10 | 4.00 | 6.10 | 16.85 | |
| Number of own shares at end of period, '000 | 456 | 515 | 456 | 515 | |
| Weighted average number of shares, '000: | |||||
| - before dilution | 24,567 | 24,563 | 24,748 | 24,874 | |
| - after dilution | 24,914 | 24,944 | 25,106 | 25,292 | |
| Basic earnings/loss per share, SEK | 3.15 | 4.00 | 6.15 | 16.85 | |
| Diluted earnings/loss per share, SEK | 3.10 | 4.00 | 6.05 | 16.60 | |
| Weighted average number of own shares, '000 | 545 | 515 | 354 | 167 | |
| 1) Straight-line amortisation/depreciation by asset class: | |||||
| - Intellectual property | 9 | 7 | 37 | 27 | |
| - Land and buildings | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | |
| - Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings | 17 | 19 | 72 | 76 | |
| - Leased vehicles | 68 | 66 | 249 | 237 | |
| Total | 98 | 95 | 368 | 349 |
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, Summary
| SEK M | 31/12 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | ||
| Intellectual property | 214 | 139 |
| Goodwill | 281 | 149 |
| 495 | 288 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | ||
| Land and buildings | 119 | 102 |
| Construction in progress | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings | 308 | 284 |
| Leased vehicles 1) | 1,339 | 1,271 |
| 1,768 | 1,658 | |
| Long-term investments Financial investments |
331 | 317 |
| Non-current receivables 2) | 52 | 50 |
| 383 | 367 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 32 | 67 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,678 | 2,380 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories, merchandise | 2,084 | 2,128 |
| Current receivables | ||
| Other receivables 1) | 969 | 901 |
| Cash and cash equivalents 2) | 62 | 97 |
| Total current assets | 3,115 | 3,126 |
| Total assets | 5,793 | 5,506 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 251 | 251 |
| Other contributed capital Reserves |
47 -22 |
46 -24 |
| Retained earnings including net profit for the year | 1,477 | 1,540 |
| Total equity | 1,753 | 1,813 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Debenture loan 3) | 28 | 28 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities 3) | 97 | 110 |
| Other liabilities and provisions 4) | 1,174 | 1,122 |
| 1,299 | 1,260 | |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities 3) | 199 | 227 |
| Other liabilities and provisions | 2,542 | 2,206 |
| 2,741 | 2,433 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 5,793 | 5,506 |
| Assets | ||
| 1) Of which interest-bearing | 196 | 242 |
| 2) Interest-bearing | 114 | 147 |
| Liabilities | ||
| 3) Interest-bearing | 324 | 365 |
| 4) Of which interest-bearing | 381 | 347 |
Statement of Changes in Group Equity, Summary
| SEK M | 31/12 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 1,813 | 1,739 |
| Cash dividend to shareholders | -238 | -301 |
| Exercised warrants | 1 | 4 |
| Acquisitions with own shares | 73 | - |
| Buy-back of own shares | -50 | -50 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 154 | 421 |
| Closing balance | 1,753 | 1,813 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Operating activities | ||||
| Profit before tax | 97 | 146 | 235 | 462 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment losses | 98 | 98 | 368 | 352 |
| Other items not affecting cash | 39 | -4 | 118 | 26 |
| Tax paid | -38 | 4 | -84 | -40 |
| Change in inventories | -244 | -336 | 225 | -241 |
| Change in operating receivables | -61 | -11 | 32 | 117 |
| Change in operating liabilities | 205 | 191 | -178 | 142 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 96 | 88 | 716 | 818 |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Acquisitions of non-current assets | -51 | -32 | -155 | -83 |
| Disposal of non-current assets | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Acquisitions and disposals of leased vehicles | -85 | -37 | -141 | -250 |
| Operating cash flow | -20 | 19 | 446 | 485 |
| Acquisition of financial assets | 7 | 0 | -8 | 0 |
| Disposal of financial assets | 7 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| Acquisition of subsidiary/operation, net | -16 | 0 | -220 | -121 |
| Disposal of subsidiary/operation, net | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cash flow after net investments | -22 | 23 | 253 | 378 |
| Financing activities | 0 | 200 | 375 | 2,175 |
| Borrowings | 0 | -200 | -375 | -2,175 |
| Repayment of loans | 33 | -58 | -78 | -2 |
| Change in overdraft facility Exercised warrants |
1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Acquisitions with own shares | 10 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Buy-back of own shares | 0 | 0 | -50 | -50 |
| Dividend paid to Parent Company's shareholders | 0 | 0 | -238 | -301 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 44 | -58 | -292 | -349 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents, excl. translation | ||||
| differences | 22 | -35 | -39 | 29 |
| Exchange difference in cash and cash equivalents | -2 | -2 | 4 | 0 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 20 | -37 | -35 | 29 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of period | 42 | 134 | 97 | 68 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 62 | 97 | 62 | 97 |
Quarterly review
| Quarterly review | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | 1/11 | 2/11 | 3/11 | 4/11 | 1/12 | 2/12 | 3/12 | 4/12 |
| Net turnover, SEK M | 4,344 | 4,857 | 4,179 | 4,780 | 4,562 | 4,742 | 3,824 | 4,534 |
| Operating profit excl. items affecting | ||||||||
| comparability, SEK M | 98 | 141 | 105 | 154 | 74 | 59 | 50 | 127 |
| Operating margin excl. items affecting | ||||||||
| comparability, % | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.8 |
| Operating profit, SEK M | 98 | 141 | 96 | 154 | 74 | 56 | 19 | 100 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Profit before tax, SEK M | 92 | 133 | 91 | 146 | 71 | 52 | 15 | 97 |
| Profit/loss for the period, SEK M | 69 | 184 | 68 | 99 | 49 | 36 | -10 | 77 |
| Rate of capital turnover, times 1) | 3.44 | 3.48 | 3.49 | 3.41 | 3.36 | 3.30 | 3.24 | 3.15 |
| Return on capital employed, % 1) | 23.5 | 22.9 | 21.8 | 20.3 | 19.3 | 16.3 | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| Return on equity, % 1) | 25.8 | 30.5 | 29.1 | 23.6 | 22.3 | 14.2 | 9.9 | 8.5 |
| Net debt/equity, times | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| Interest coverage ratio, times 1) | 12.6 | 11.8 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| Data per share (SEK) | ||||||||
| Earnings/loss for the period | 2.75 2 ) | 7.35 4 ) | 2.75 6 ) | 4.00 8 ) | 2.00 10) | 1.40 12) | -0.40 14) | 3.15 16) |
| Equity | 72 3 ) | 68 5 ) | 70 7 ) | 74 9 ) | 77 11) | 68 13) | 68 15) | 71 17) |
1 ) Rolling 12 months.
2 ) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during first quarter, 24,954,181.
3 ) Based on number of shares outstanding at 31 March 2011, 25,016,869.
4 ) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during second quarter, 25,057,224.
5 ) Based on number of shares outstanding at 30 June 2011, 25,067,346.
6 ) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during third quarter, 24,924,440.
7 ) Based on number of shares outstanding at 30 September 2011, 24,559,147.
8 ) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during fourth quarter, 24,563,301.
9 ) Based on number of shares outstanding at 31 December 2011, 24,565,028.
10) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during first quarter, 24,749,835.
11) Based on number of shares outstanding at 31 March 2012, 25,089,165.
12) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during second quarter, 25,013,960.
13) Based on number of shares outstanding at 30 June 2012, 24,752,901.
14) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during third quarter, 24,663,161.
15) Based on number of shares outstanding at 30 September 2012, 24,546,644.
16) Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding during fourth quarter, 24,566,868.
17) Based on number of shares outstanding at 31 December 2012, 24,657,606.
Income Statement for Parent Company
| Fourth quarter | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Net turnover | 88 | 31 | 381 | 126 |
| Administrative expenses | 101 | 43 | 422 | 171 |
| Operating loss 1) | -13 | -12 | -41 | -45 |
| Result from financial items | ||||
| Income from interests in Group companies | 229 | 366 | 231 | 366 |
| Interest income from Group companies | 6 | 7 | 32 | 35 |
| Other interest income and similar line items | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Interest expenses to Group companies | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Interest expenses and similar line items | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 |
| Profit after financial items | 221 | 357 | 216 | 338 |
| Appropriations | -48 | -9 | -48 | -9 |
| Profit before tax | 173 | 348 | 168 | 329 |
| Tax | -57 | 0 | -57 | -1 |
| Net profit for the year | 116 | 348 | 111 | 328 |
| 1) Straight-line amortisation/depreciation by asset class: | ||||
| - Intellectual property | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
| - Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 13 | 9 |
Balance Sheet for Parent Company, Summary
| SEK M | 31/12 2012 | 31/12 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | ||
| Intellectual property | 43 43 |
39 39 |
| Property, plant and equipment | ||
| Buildings | 3 | 2 |
| Construction in progress | 2 | - |
| Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings | 8 | 4 |
| Long-term investments | 13 | 6 |
| Interests in Group companies | 724 | 743 |
| Other securities held as non-current assets | 0 | 0 |
| Other non-current receivables | 25 | 33 |
| Deferred tax asset | 20 769 |
22 798 |
| Total non-current assets | 825 | 843 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current receivables | ||
| Receivables from Group companies Other receivables |
716 95 |
842 73 |
| Cash and bank balances | 0 | 0 |
| Total current assets | 811 | 915 |
| Total assets | 1,636 | 1,758 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Restricted equity | ||
| Share capital | 251 | 251 |
| Statutory reserve | 47 | 47 |
| Non-restricted equity | 298 | 298 |
| Share premium reserve | 47 | 46 |
| Retained earnings including net profit for the year | 765 | 870 |
| 812 | 916 | |
| Total equity | 1,110 | 1,214 |
| Untaxed reserves | 227 | 179 |
| Provisions | ||
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 17 | 15 |
| Deferred tax liability | 0 17 |
1 16 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Debenture loan | 28 | 28 |
| Other liabilities | 5 | 5 |
| 33 | 33 | |
| Current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutes |
55 | 122 |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 29 | 76 |
| Other liabilities | 165 | 118 |
| 249 | 316 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,636 | 1,758 |
| Pledged assets and contingent liabilities for Parent Company | ||
| Pledged assets | 447 | 447 |
| Contingent liabilities | 1,153 | 1,033 |