Quarterly Report • Nov 14, 2016
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BJÖRN BORG AB INTERIM REPORT JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2016
QUOTE FROM THE CEO "The high point of the quarter was our work with consumer tests, where the end consumers who tested our functional underwear without exception wanted to buy them," said CEO Henrik Bunge.
| SEK million | July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 180.0 | 191.4 | 460.2 | 421.7 | 612.8 | 574.3 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 50.4 | 51.9 | 51.1 | 52.7 | 51.3 | 52.4 |
| Operating profit | 28.6 | 32.9 | 42.8 | 44.0 | 57.4 | 58.6 |
| Operating margin, % | 15.9 | 17.2 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| Profit after tax | 24.7 | 21.7 | 29.0 | 34.3 | 36.4 | 41.6 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK |
0.95 | 0.88 | 1.14 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.79 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK |
0.95 | 0.88 | 1.14 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.79 |
| Brand sales* | 479.1 | 472.9 | 1,179.5 | 1,113.1 | 1,509.7 | 1,443 |
* Estimated total sales of Björn Borg products at the consumer level, excluding VAT, based on reported sales at the wholesale level.
During the third quarter our sales, adjusted for currency effects, decreased by 5.6 percent compared with the same quarter in 2015. The decrease is partly due to SEK 7 million of the fall/winter 2016 collection shipped in Q2 rather than Q3, as announced in the Q2 report. In addition, sales to our distributor-driven markets fell. The biggest loss was in Norway, where we continue to sell off existing inventory, though Benelux and Denmark also lost ground year-on-year. We have at the same time continued to perform well in our own markets; Sweden and Finland had an especially strong quarter. Our e-commerce sales rose by 6 percent, a lower growth rate than before. This was expected, however, since we worked during the quarter to significantly reduce discounted sales compared with the previous year. Our stores in Sweden again reported lower year-on-year sales for comparable units. Fewer visitors, but otherwise consistent key performance indicators, led to a sales decrease of 3 percent for comparable units, though they were up 7 percent for our own retail sales as a whole. Underwear and footwear continued to drive growth, while our sports apparel collection posted lower sales than the previous year, largely due to a weak overall sales trend in the Netherlands.
The gross profit margin for the third quarter was lower than last year at 50.4 percent (51.9). The lower margin was due to continued price pressure in the market and a higher share of discounted sales (except in our own e-commerce) than the same quarter in 2015. We focused during the quarter on reducing operating expenses to offset the decrease in the gross profit margin, and expenses fell by SEK 4.9 million. Despite this, our operating profit decreased to SEK 28.6 million (32.9).
During the quarter we launched our new sports apparel collection, and in our stores and online we are seeing solid demand. One example is the launch of "Borg Tee," a training T-shirt clearly displaying the brand name, which is the top-selling sportswear product in our distribution channels. A continued focus on the retail floor, virtually and physically, increased sports apparel distribution and product development are the right way forward.
The high point of the quarter was our work with consumer tests, where the end consumers who tested our functional underwear without exception wanted to buy them.
Head coach Henrik Bunge
Sales were slightly better in the third quarter than the previous year. Brand sales of underwear grew by 11 percent, while sports apparel decreased by 7 percent. Licensed products decreased by 10 percent in the quarter, with bags and eyewear posting the largest declines, while footwear sales were in line with the same quarter in 2015. For the quarter in total, brand sales rose by 1 percent to SEK 479 million (473). Currency effects in the quarter were marginal. For the first nine months of the year brand sales increased to SEK 1,179 million (1,113), up 6 percent. Excluding currency effects, sales rose by 7 percent.
Brand sales in the underwear product area improved by 15 percent in the first nine months of 2016. Underwear accounted for 60 percent (56) of brand sales.
Sports apparel saw a drop in brand sales of 7 percent in the first nine months. Brand sales were unchanged in the footwear product area, but fell for bags, eyewear and fragrances. In total, sales of licensed products decreased by 4 percent in the first nine months.
All large markets except Norway and Belgium reported growth. Sweden, the Netherlands, Finland and England noted the highest growth in the first nine months of 2016, while Denmark was flat. Smaller markets continued to decrease year-on-year.
BRAND SALES* OF BJÖRN BORG PRODUCTS JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2016. TOTAL SEK 1,179 MILLION (1,113) Country Product area**
A new Björn Borg was opened in Finland in the third quarter, while two were closed in Sweden. As of September 30, 2016 there were a total of 39 (38) Björn Borg stores, of which 20 (18) are Group-owned.
Sales decreased in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2015, partly due to the earlier shipments announced in the Q2 report. Operating profit also decreased year-on-year.
The Group's net sales amounted to SEK 180.0 million (191.4) in the third quarter, a decrease of 6.0 percent. Excluding currency effects, sales decreased by 5.6 percent.
The downward sales trend compared with the same quarter of 2015 was partly due to the earlier shipments of the fall/winter 2016 collection, which reduced Q3 sales by about SEK 7 million. This was reported as a one-off increase in the Q2 report. Adjusted for these shipments, net sales were down 2 percent in the quarter. The product companies' external revenue decreased significantly in the quarter, partly due to the earlier shipments, but also because of lower comparable sales to external distributors. The decrease was significant in all distributor-driven markets, although Norway accounted for the largest drop in percentage terms. In the Group's own markets, most companies grew their sales during the quarter, with the Finnish company and wholesale apparel company in Sweden seeing the highest quarterly growth. Growth is still driven by broader distribution of the underwear product category, but also by a higher number of stores in the Finnish market. The wholesale footwear company grew slightly, while England lost ground year-on year. The Swedish retail company's sales grew by 7 percent in the quarter, driven by a larger number of stores and a larger share of discounted sales. Sales for comparable
stores fell by 3 percent. E-commerce saw continued growth, but at a slightly slower rate than the previous quarter, and rose by 6 percent. External royalties increased slightly in the quarter.
The Group's net sales amounted to SEK 460.2 million (421.7) in the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 9.1 percent. Excluding currency effects, sales rose by 9.7 percent.
The positive sales trend compared with the previous year was mainly driven by the Group's own sales at the wholesale and retail level. The product companies' external distribution revenue decreased significantly from the previous year. Norway and many smaller markets accounted for the decrease. Benelux fell slightly, while Denmark grew year-on-year. All Group-owned wholesale and retail companies raised their sales significantly compared with the previous year. The increases in Sweden, Finland and England were mainly due to broader distribution of underwear through sporting goods retailers, but also to growth from existing customers. The footwear wholesale company is growing partly thanks to the new Danish distribution rights, but also through new and existing customers in Sweden. The Swedish retail company is growing mainly in e-commerce, but also in brick-and-mortar sales thanks to a larger number of stores. Sales for comparable stores fell by 2 percent in the first nine months. External royalties decreased as brand sales by external licensees and licensees fell during the period.
The gross profit margin for the third quarter was slightly lower than the previous year at 50.4 percent (51.9). Exchange rates had minimal impact on the margin.
Lower revenue with a lower gross profit margin but lower operating expenses led to a decrease in operating profit to SEK 28.6 million (32.9), with an operating margin of 15.9 percent (17.2). The lower margin was due to increased price pressure in the market and a higher share of discounted sales than the same quarter in 2015. Operating expenses excluding goods for resale decreased by 7.5 percent to SEK 64.5 million (69.4). The decrease in operating expenses was due to SEK 2.2 million in one-time expenses for organizational changes in the comparative period. Operating expenses also decreased by SEK 2.7 million related to lower marketing expenses and lower staff costs.
Net financial items amounted to SEK –0.1 million (–3.4). The realized and unrealized return on investments, less interest on the bond loan, negatively affected the Group's financial net by SEK –0.2 million (–2.8). Net financial items were also negatively affected by a revaluation of financial assets and liabilities in foreign currency. Profit before tax decreased by SEK 28.5 million year-on-year (29.5).
| Operating revenue, SEK 000 January-September |
Operating profit, SEK 000 January-September |
Operating margin, % January-September |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business segment | Revenue source | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Brand | Royalties | 65,486 | 64,596 | 15,654 | 17,750 | 24 | 27 | |
| Product development | Products | 295,679 | 316,230 | 23,819 | 25,634 | 8 | 8 | |
| Wholesale | Wholesale revenues | 240,717 | 184,290 | 13,896 | 5,624 | 6 | 3 | |
| Retail | Retailers | 100,725 | 80,100 | –10,538 | –4,969 | –10 | –6 | |
| Less internal sales | –238,436 | –213,585 | ||||||
| Total | 464,171 | 431,631 | 42,831 | 44,039 | 9 | 10 |
The gross profit margin for the first nine months of 2016 decreased to 51.1 percent (52.7). Exchange rates had minimal impact. The year-on-year decrease in the gross profit margin was due to increased price pressure in the market with a higher share of discounted merchandise and a change in the distribution mix at the wholesale level. The product companies' margins were also affected by pressure on external distributors from lower realized margins in their markets.
The higher revenue, coupled with the lower gross profit margin and increased operating expenses, led to a decrease in operating profit to SEK 42.8 million (44.0). The operating margin was 9.3 percent (10.4). Operating expenses excluding goods for resale rose by 4.4 percent year-on-year. Adjusted for one-off expenses in the previous year, expenses rose by 5.6 percent. The increase is mainly due to the higher number of Group-owned stores and increased logistics expenses as an effect of higher net sales in the Group's own channels.
Net financial items amounted to SEK –4.8 million (1.7). The realized and unrealized return on investments, less interest on the bond loan, negatively affected the Group's financial net by SEK –2.9 million (0.1). The remaining decrease in net financial items compared with the previous year was mainly due to a revaluation of financial assets and liabilities in foreign currency, where the previous year had a strongly positive result, while this year's result is negative. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 38.1 million (45.7).
The Group operates through nine companies under the Björn Borg brand on every level from product development to wholesaling and consumer sales in its own Björn Borg stores.
The Brand segment primarily consists of royalty revenue and expenses associated with the brand.
The business segment's operating revenue amounted to SEK 65.5 million (64.6) in the first nine months of 2016. External operating revenue decreased to SEK 26.1 million (27.5) as a result of lower brand sales by licensees and certain distributors. Royalty percentages vary by product category, due to which there is not always a precise correlation between royalties and brand sales.
Operating profit decreased to SEK 15.7 million (17.8) for the first nine months of 2016. The lower operating profit was due to lower margins and slightly higher expenses.
The Björn Borg Group has global responsibility for development, design and production of underwear, sports apparel and adjacent products.
The business segment's operating revenue amounted to SEK 295.7 million (316.2) in the first nine months of 2016, a decrease of 6 percent. The segment's external revenue amounted to SEK 132.7 million (170.9), a decrease of SEK 38 million or 22 percent. The decrease was mainly due to a weak Norwegian market, where the distributor is adjusting inventory by selling off older merchandise, and because distributors in smaller markets are greatly reducing their purchases or have been terminated. Benelux decreased slightly, while Denmark grew year-on-year.
Operating profit decreased to SEK 23.8 million (25.6) due to the lower total sales.
The Björn Borg Group is the exclusive wholesaler of under wear, sports apparel and adjacent products in Sweden, Finland and England as well as footwear in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and the Baltic countries.
The business segment's operating revenue rose to SEK 240.7 million (184.3) in the first nine months of 2016, up 31 percent. External operating revenue amounted to SEK 217.2 million (161.6), an increase of SEK 56 million or 34 percent. Growth in the segment came from every market, mainly in underwear and footwear. In the case of underwear, it was partly driven by broader distribution to sporting goods retailers, but also by existing customers. For footwear, growth was partly due to the new distribution rights in Denmark as of July 1, 2015, but also because the Swedish business is growing from new and existing customers.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 13.9 million (5.6) thanks to the revenue increase, but with a lower gross profit margin as a result of price pressure and a change in the distribution mix.
The Björn Borg Group owns and operates a total of 20 stores and factory outlets in Sweden, Finland and England that sell underwear, sports apparel, adjacent products and other licensed products. Björn Borg also sells online through www.bjornborg.com.
Operating revenue in the Retail segment increased by 26 percent in the first nine months of 2016 to SEK 100.7 million (80.1). External net sales rose by 23 percent to SEK 88.1 million (71.7). The increase was due to growth in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar sales, mainly as a result of a higher number of Group-owned stores. E-commerce sales increased by 31.2 percent in the first nine months to SEK 35.3 million (26.9). Sales for comparable Björn Borg stores rose by 2 percent year-on-year.
The operating loss for the first nine months of 2016 was SEK 10.5 million, against a year-earlier loss of SEK 5.0 million. The larger loss was a result of lower gross profit margins due to price pressure in the market, a higher share of shares through factory outlets and higher operating expenses due to newly opened stores.
Intra-Group sales for the first nine months of 2016 amounted to SEK 238.4 million (213.6).
The Björn Borg Group is active in an industry with seasonal variations. Sales and earnings vary by quarter. See the figure on quarterly net sales and operating profit on page 4.
The Group's cash flow from operating activities was positive during the first nine months of 2016 and amounted to SEK 12.7 million (–28.2). Cash flow improved year-on-year mainly because of slower growth in working capital. Inventory has stabilized, while the net of accounts receivable and payable continues to rise, but at a slower rate than the previous year. The disposal of short-term investments of SEK 56.5 million (34.5) and purchases and sales of tangible and intangible non-current assets totaling SEK –5.1 million (–1.4) produced cash flow from investing activities of SEK 51.4 million (33.1). The negative cash flow from financing activities of SEK –61.1 million (–54.7) is largely due to the dividend to shareholders of SEK –50.3 million (–37.7), but also to bond repurchases of about SEK 11.5 million. The Group's cash flow for the first nine months was positive at SEK 3.1 million (–49.8) and cash & cash equivalents amounted to SEK 54.4 million (36.4) at the end of the period.
The Björn Borg Group's cash & cash equivalents and investments amounted to SEK 77.8 million (133.8) at the end of the period, with interest-bearing liabilities (bond loan) of SEK 143.5 million (158.4).
In July 2012 the company issued a bond loan that is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and carries an annual coupon rate corresponding to the 3-month STIBOR rate plus 3.25 percentage points, maturing in April 2017.
The surplus liquidity from the issuance of the bond loan and the convertible plan is placed in interest-bearing financial instruments, highly liquid corporate bonds, within the framework of the financial policy laid down by the Board of Directors. As of September 30, 2016 investments had been made in bonds with a book value of SEK 23.4 million (97.4), which represents the fair value on the same date. During the period bonds were repurchased for SEK 11.5 million.
As a commitment for the above-mentioned bond loan, the company has pledged to ensure that the ratio between the Group's net debt and operating profit before depreciation and amortization does not exceed 3.00 on the last day of each quarter and that the Group maintains an equity/assets ratio of at least 30 percent at any given time. As of September 30, 2016 the ratio was 1.29 (0.44) and the equity/assets ratio was 50.9 percent (48.8). A complete description of commitments and conditions of the bond loan is provided in the prospectus, which is available on the company's website and from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
No other changes were otherwise made with regard to pledged assets and contingent liabilities compared with December 31, 2015.
The average number of employees in the Group was 133 (130) for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2016, of whom 71 percent (69) are women.
There were no transactions with related parties during the period.
In its operations the Björn Borg Group is exposed to risks and uncertainties. Information on the Group's risks and uncertainties can be found on pages 78-79 and in note 3 in the annual report 2015.
Björn Borg AB (publ) is primarily engaged in intra-Group activities. As of September 30, 2016 the company also owns 100 percent of the shares in Björn Borg Brands AB, Björn Borg Footwear AB, Björn Borg Sport BV, Björn Borg Inc., Björn Borg Services AB and Björn Borg UK. In addition, the company owns 75 percent of the shares in Bjorn Borg (China) Ltd and 75 percent of the shares in Bjorn Borg Finland Oy.
The Parent Company's net sales amounted to SEK 16.2 million (13.1) for the third quarter and SEK 49.0 million (39.2) for the first nine months of 2016.
The loss before tax for the third quarter was SEK 10.0 million, against a year-earlier loss of SEK 16.5 million, while the loss before tax for the first nine months of 2016 was SEK 24.0 million, against a loss of SEK 36.2 million a year earlier. Cash & cash equivalents and investments amounted to SEK 29.9 million (100.7) as of September 30, 2016. For the first nine months of 2016 investments in tangible and intangible non-current assets amounted to SEK 3.7 million (1.6).
The Board appointed Heiner Olbrich Deputy Chairman at the Board meeting held November 11, 2016.
The Annual General Meeting for the financial year 2016 will be held on May 11, 2017.
In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting, Björn Borg's Nomination Committee for the 2017 AGM will be appointed by having the Chairman of the Board ask the company's four largest shareholders based on voting rights as of August 31, 2016 to each appoint one member. Björn Borg's Nomination Committee for the 2017 AGM has the following composition:
Björn Borg currently has 25,148,384 shares outstanding.
The Board of Directors of Björn Borg has established a business plan for the period 2015-2019 with the following long-term financial objectives:
The sales target for 2019 corresponds to average annual organic growth of 14 percent. The sales increase, along with the increase in the operating margin, is expected to come from new product groups in sports fashion as well as expanded geographical distribution within all the product groups.
This condensed interim report 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 on interim reporting and RFR 2 Accounting in Legal Entities. The accounting principles applied in the interim report conform to the accounting principles applied in the preparation of the consolidated accounts and annual report for 2015, as described on page 95 in the annual report 2015. The European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures are applied as of the Q2 report for 2016.
New or amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations effective as of January 1, 2016 have not had a material effect or impact on the interim report or consolidated financial statements.
This interim report has been reviewed by the company's auditors. The review report can be found on page 14.
As a policy, the company does not issue earnings forecasts.
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands Note |
July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 179,977 | 191,430 | 460,206 | 421,711 | 612,824 | 574,328 |
| Other operating revenue | 2,429 | 2,988 | 3,965 | 9,920 | 4,215 | 10,170 |
| Operating revenue | 182,406 | 194,418 | 464,171 | 431,631 | 617,039 | 584,498 |
| Goods for resale | –89,236 | –92,153 | –225,026 | –199,525 | –298,627 | –273,126 |
| Other external expenses | 1 –40,292 |
–39,426 | –111,059 | –101,129 | –146,065 | –136,135 |
| Staff costs | –23,558 | –28,554 | –78,587 | –79,717 | –104,883 | –106,013 |
| Depreciation/amortization of tangible/ | ||||||
| intangible non-current assets | –1,817 | –1,519 | –5,180 | –5,086 | –6,686 | –6,592 |
| Other operating expenses | 1,133 | 106 | –1,488 | –2,135 | –3,392 | –4,040 |
| Operating profit | 28,636 | 32,872 | 42,831 | 44,039 | 57,386 | 58,592 |
| Net financial items | –143 | –3,362 | –4,776 | 1,666 | –7,475 | –1,032 |
| Profit before tax | 28,493 | 29,510 | 38,056 | 45,705 | 49,911 | 57,560 |
| Tax | –3,813 | –7,797 | –9,044 | –11,402 | –13,559 | –15,917 |
| Profit for the period | 24,680 | 21,713 | 29,012 | 34,303 | 36,352 | 41,643 |
| Profit for the period attributable to | ||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 23,807 | 22,156 | 28,756 | 36,574 | 37,244 | 45,062 |
| Non-controlling interests | 872 | –443 | 256 | –2,271 | –892 | –3,419 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 0.95 | 0.88 | 1.14 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.79 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 0.95 | 0.88 | 1.14 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.79 |
| Number of shares | 25,148,384 | 25,148,384 | 25,148,384 | 25,148,384 | 25,148,384 | 25,148,384 |
| SEK thousands Note |
July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the period | 24,680 | 21,713 | 29,012 | 34,303 | 36,352 | 41,643 |
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||
| Components that may be reclassified to profit or loss |
||||||
| Translation difference for the period | 1,166 | 127 | 3,098 | –2,848 | 3,186 | –2,887 |
| Total other comprehensive income for the period |
1,166 | 127 | 3,098 | –2,848 | 3,186 | –2,887 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
25,846 | 21,840 | 32,110 | 31,455 | 39,538 | 38,756 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to |
||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 25,451 | 22,209 | 31,841 | 34,241 | 40,525 | 42,424 |
| Non-controlling interests | 394 | –369 | 269 | –2,786 | –987 | –3,668 |
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands Note |
30 Sep 2016 |
30 Sep 2015 |
31 Dec 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 19,327 | 19,210 | 19,064 |
| Trademarks | 187,532 | 187,532 | 187,532 |
| Other intangible assets | 1,876 | 2,952 | 2,740 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 10,523 | 8,272 | 10,076 |
| Long-term receivable 2 |
7,100 | 8,900 | 8,900 |
| Deferred tax assets | 28,441 | 30,504 | 35,315 |
| Total non-current assets | 254,799 | 257,370 | 263,627 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventory | 75,942 | 65,600 | 75,851 |
| Accounts receivable | 100,663 | 99,402 | 87,816 |
| Other current receivables | 26,646 | 21,491 | 19,579 |
| Investments 2 |
23,389 | 97,413 | 80,909 |
| Cash & cash equivalents | 54,416 | 36,355 | 50,643 |
| Total current assets | 281,057 | 320,261 | 314,799 |
| Total assets | 535,855 | 577,631 | 578,425 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | 272,612 | 281,796 | 290,675 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 43,917 | 37,691 | 41,969 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 21,329 | 23,823 | 20,294 |
| Bond loan 2 |
143,459 | 158,392 | 154,538 |
| Accounts payable | 11,360 | 17,214 | 21,020 |
| Other current liabilities | 43,178 | 58,715 | 49,930 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 535,855 | 577,631 | 578,425 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company's |
Non-controlling | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK thousands | Note | shareholders | interests | equity |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2015 | 290,353 | –4,645 | 285,708 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 34,241 | –2,786 | 31,455 | |
| Distribution for 2014 | –37,723 | – | –37,723 | |
| Issuance of warrants | 1,200 | – | 1,200 | |
| Warrant premium convertible | 1,154 | – | 1,154 | |
| Closing balance, September 30, 2015 | 289,225 | –7,431 | 281,796 | |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2015 | 290,353 | –4,645 | 285,708 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 42,424 | –3,668 | 38,756 | |
| Distribution for 2014 | –37,723 | – | –37,723 | |
| Shareholder contribution paid | – | 1,580 | 1,580 | |
| Issuance of warrants | 1,200 | – | 1,200 | |
| Warrant premium convertible | 1,154 | – | 1,154 | |
| Closing balance, December 31, 2015 | 297,408 | –6,733 | 290,675 | |
| Opening balance, January 1, 2016 | 297,408 | –6,733 | 290,675 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 31,841 | 269 | 32,110 | |
| Distribution for 2015 | –50,297 | – | –50,297 | |
| Issuance of warrants | 68 | – | 68 | |
| Issuance of convertible | 55 | – | 55 | |
| Non-controlling interest arising through acquisition | –6,934 | 6,934 | – | |
| Closing balance, September 30, 2016 | 272,141 | 470 | 272,612 |
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands | July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||||
| Before changes in working capital | 34,190 | 30,293 | 45,097 | 41,589 | 48,534 |
| Changes in working capital | –5,033 | –46,298 | –32,376 | –69,769 | –66,343 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 29,157 | –16,005 | 12,721 | –28,180 | –17,809 |
| Investments in intangible non-current assets | - | – | – | –136 | –301 |
| Investments in tangible non-current assets | –3,582 | –792 | –5,103 | –1,411 | –4,746 |
| Sale of non-current assets | - | – | - | 129 | 129 |
| Investments/sale of investments | 7,068 | 10,668 | 56,549 | 34,512 | 47,657 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 3,486 | 9,876 | 51,446 | 33,094 | 42,739 |
| Distribution | – | – | –50,297 | –37,723 | –37,723 |
| Acquisition of minority shares | – | – | –842 | – | – |
| Amortization of loans | 85 | –1,875 | 1,034 | –5,625 | –7,500 |
| Issuance of warrants/convertibles | – | 17,310 | 125 | 18,510 | 18,510 |
| Bond loan repurchases | –1,422 | –18,550 | –11,079 | –29,828 | –33,844 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –1,337 | –3,115 | –61,059 | –54,666 | –60,557 |
| Cash flow for the period | 31,306 | –9,244 | 3,108 | –49,752 | –35,627 |
| Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year | 22,495 | 45,722 | 50,643 | 85,080 | 85,080 |
| Translation difference in cash & cash equivalents | 614 | –123 | 664 | 1,027 | 1,190 |
| Cash & cash equivalents at end of the period | 54,416 | 36,355 | 54,416 | 36,355 | 50,643 |
| SEK thousands | July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin, % | 50.4 | 51.9 | 51.1 | 52.7 | 51.3 | 52.4 |
| Operating margin, % | 15.9 | 17.2 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| Profit margin, % | 15.8 | 15.4 | 8.3 | 10.8 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 13.8 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Return on average equity, % | 13.4 | 14.4 | 13.4 | 14.4 | 13.4 | 15.6 |
| Profit attributable to Parent Company's | ||||||
| shareholders | 23,807 | 22,156 | 28,756 | 36,574 | 37,244 | 45,062 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 50.9 | 48.8 | 50.9 | 48.8 | 50.9 | 50.3 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 10.84 | 11.21 | 10.84 | 11.21 | 10.84 | 11.56 |
| Investments in intangible non-current assets | –4 | – | 67 | 136 | 232 | 301 |
| Investments in tangible non-current assets | 2,230 | 792 | 3,682 | 1,411 | 7,017 | 4,746 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | ||||||
| losses for the period | –1,817 | –1,519 | –5,180 | –5,086 | 6,686 | –6,592 |
| Average number of employees | 131 | 129 | 131 | 129 | 133 | 132 |
GROUP
| SEK thousands | July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating revenue | ||||||
| Brand | ||||||
| External revenue | 10,105 | 9,284 | 26,120 | 27,505 | 32,540 | 34,747 |
| Internal revenue | 12,720 | 19,368 | 39,366 | 37,091 | 58,515 | 49,591 |
| 22,825 | 28,652 | 65,486 | 64,596 | 91,055 | 84,338 | |
| Product development | ||||||
| External revenue | 41,368 | 74,408 | 132,668 | 170,914 | 232,854 | 238,062 |
| Internal revenue | 38,646 | 73,703 | 163,011 | 145,316 | 276,825 | 224,071 |
| 80,014 | 148,111 | 295,679 | 316,230 | 509,679 | 462,133 | |
| Wholesale | ||||||
| External revenue | 93,702 | 78,711 | 217,249 | 161,555 | 247,834 | 207,131 |
| Internal revenue | 8,265 | 8,975 | 23,468 | 22,735 | 29,484 | 28,041 |
| 101,967 | 87,686 | 240,717 | 184,290 | 277,318 | 235,172 | |
| Retail | ||||||
| External revenue | 37,229 | 32,015 | 88,135 | 71,656 | 115,822 | 104,557 |
| Internal revenue | 4,129 | 3,005 | 12,590 | 8,444 | 14,054 | 11,031 |
| 41,358 | 35,020 | 100,725 | 80,100 | 129,876 | 115,589 | |
| Less internal sales | –63,759 | –105,051 | –238,436 | –213,585 | –378,878 | –312,734 |
| Operating revenue | 182,406 | 194,418 | 464,171 | 431,631 | 629,050 | 584,498 |
| Operating profit | ||||||
| Brand | 4,280 | 9,849 | 15,654 | 17,750 | 27,652 | 24,179 |
| Product development | 8,836 | 13,178 | 23,819 | 25,634 | 39,952 | 37,425 |
| Wholesale | 14,639 | 9,651 | 13,896 | 5,624 | –781 | –4,065 |
| Retail | 881 | 194 | –10,538 | –4,969 | –5,204 | 1,053 |
| Operating profit | 28,636 | 32,872 | 42,831 | 44,039 | 61,620 | 58,592 |
The difference in the first nine months of 2016 between operating profit for segments for which information must be disclosed, SEK 42,831 thousand (44,039), and profit before tax, SEK 38,056 thousand (45,705), is net financial items, SEK –4,776 thousand (1,666). The difference in the third quarter between operating profit for segments for which information must be disclosed, SEK 28,636 thousand (32,872), and profit before tax, SEK 28,493 thousand (29,510), is net financial items, SEK –143 thousand (–3,362).
| SEK thousands | Q3 2016 | Q2 2016 | Q1 2016 | Q4 2015 | Q3 2015 | Q2 2015 | Q1 2015 | Q4 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 179,977 | 122,165 | 158,065 | 152,618 | 191,430 | 99,199 | 131,081 | 135,278 |
| Gross profit margin, % | 50.4 | 53.5 | 50.0 | 51.8 | 51.9 | 53.0 | 53.6 | 54.1 |
| Operating profit/loss | 28,636 | 305 | 13,891 | 14,554 | 32.872 | –1,662 | 12,828 | 3,559 |
| Operating margin, % | 15.9 | 0.2 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 17.2 | neg | 9.8 | 2.6 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 28,493 | –16 | 9,579 | 11,855 | 29,510 | –1,585 | 17,781 | 5,612 |
| Profit margin, % | 15.8 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 15.4 | neg | 13.6 | 4.1 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 0.95 | –0.09 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.88 | –0.04 | 0.61 | 0.18 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 0.95 | –0.09 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.88 | –0.04 | 0.61 | 0.18 |
| Number of Björn Borg stores at | ||||||||
| end of period | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 |
| of which Group-owned Björn Borg | ||||||||
| stores | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Brand sales | 479,109 | 280,888 | 424,685 | 330,214 | 472,865 | 249,063 | 394,206 | 342,904 |
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands Note |
July-Sep 2016 |
July-Sep 2015 |
Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Oct 2015- Sep 2016 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 16,205 | 13,062 | 48,996 | 39,230 | 62,124 | 52,358 |
| Other operating revenue | 975 | 2,725 | 3,235 | 4,994 | 3,865 | 5,624 |
| Operating revenue | 17,180 | 15,787 | 52,231 | 44,224 | 65,989 | 57,982 |
| Goods for resale | –47 | –3 | –72 | –3 | –93 | –24 |
| Other external expenses 1 |
–15,061 | –13,820 | –40,363 | –36,807 | –54,824 | –51,268 |
| Staff costs | –7,302 | –12,396 | –25,747 | –33,188 | –34,711 | –42,152 |
| Depreciation/amortization of tangible/ | ||||||
| intangible non-current assets | –624 | –428 | –1,709 | –1,359 | –2,223 | –1,873 |
| Other operating expenses | –19 | 254 | –444 | 123 | –570 | –3 |
| Operating loss | –5,873 | –10,606 | –16,104 | –27,010 | –26,432 | –37,338 |
| Result from shares in subsidiaries | – | – | 6,470 | – | 50,239 | 43,769 |
| Net financial items | –4,091 | –5,915 | –14,356 | –9,158 | –20,632 | –15,434 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | –9,964 | –16,521 | –23,990 | –36,168 | 3,175 | –9,003 |
| Group contributions received | – | – | – | – | – | 48,054 |
| Profit/loss before tax | –9,964 | –16,521 | –23,990 | –36,168 | 51,229 | 39,051 |
| Tax | – | – | – | – | 47 | 46 |
| Profit/loss for the period | –9,964 | –16,521 | –23,990 | –36,168 | 51,276 | 39,099 |
| Other comprehensive income | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total comprehensive income | ||||||
| for the period | –9,964 | –16,521 | –23,990 | –36,168 | 51,276 | 39,099 |
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands Note |
30 Sep 2016 |
30 Sep 2015 |
31 Dec 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 216 | 306 | 284 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 2,746 | 2,153 | 3,118 |
| Long-term receivable 2 |
7,100 | 8,900 | 8,900 |
| Deferred tax | 1,008 | 961 | 1,008 |
| Shares in Group companies | 354,724 | 335,331 | 353,882 |
| Total non-current assets | 365,794 | 347,651 | 367,192 |
| Current assets | |||
| Receivables from Group companies | 376,527 | 279,763 | 335,914 |
| Current receivables | 11,814 | 15,397 | 10,089 |
| Investments 2 |
23,389 | 97,413 | 80,909 |
| Cash & cash equivalents | 6,480 | 3,245 | 25,717 |
| Total current assets | 418,210 | 395,818 | 452,629 |
| Total assets | 784,004 | 743,469 | 819,821 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | 73,708 | 72,606 | 147,872 |
| Untaxed reserves | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 |
| Bond loan 2 |
143,459 | 158,392 | 154,538 |
| Other non-current liabilities 2 |
21,329 | 21,948 | 20,294 |
| Due to Group companies | 529,364 | 472,829 | 480,250 |
| Accounts payable | 3,406 | 4,564 | 2,637 |
| Other current liabilities | 11,724 | 12,116 | 13,216 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 784,004 | 743,469 | 819,821 |
CONDENSED
| SEK thousands | Jan-Sep 2016 |
Jan-Sep 2015 |
Full-year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 147,872 | 144,143 | 144,143 |
| Distribution | –50,297 | –37,723 | –37,723 |
| Issuance of warrants | 68 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Warrant premium convertible | 55 | 1,154 | 1,154 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | –23,990 | –36,168 | 39,099 |
| Closing balance | 73,708 | 72,606 | 147,872 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | |
| SEK thousands | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cost of premises | 22,287 | 20,530 | 7,350 | 8,275 |
| Selling expenses | 32,122 | 24,855 | 11,612 | 2,744 |
| Marketing expenses | 28,903 | 32,951 | 12,272 | 16,688 |
| Administrative | ||||
| expenses | 20,001 | 16,974 | 7,327 | 7,323 |
| Other | 7,746 | 5,819 | 1,731 | 1,777 |
| Total | 111,059 | 101,129 | 40,292 | 36,807 |
Securities held for trading relate to investments in corporate bonds quoted on Nasdaq Stockholm and have been measured at their quoted prices. Forward exchange contracts are measured according to level 2 based on observable information as of the closing date with respect to exchange rates and market interest rates for the remaining maturities.
Net divestments in the company's portfolio of corporate bonds amounted to SEK 54,749 thousand during the first nine months of 2016.
| Net | –398 | –4,138 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contingent consideration (liability) | –4,138 | ||
| Derivatives held for trading | –398 | ||
| Securities held for trading | 23,787 | ||
| SEK thousands | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Björn Borg has recognized a liability for the contingent consideration to the sellers of the minority interest in Björn Borg Sport BV at fair value. The amount as of September 30, 2016 was SEK 4,138 thousand (5,792) and is included in level 3. The carrying amount of financial instruments recognized at amortized cost corresponds to the fair value as of September 30, 2016.
In 2013 the company granted the Dutch distributor an interestbearing loan of SEK 17 million maturing on March 31, 2017 with quarterly amortizations of SEK 900,000 beginning on December 31, 2013. The outstanding loan to the Dutch distributor was SEK 10.7 million at the end of the quarter.
The company presents certain financial measures in this interim report that are not defined according to IFRS. The company considers these measures to be valuable complementary information for investors and the company's management. Since not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, they are not always comparable with measures used by other companies. Consequently, these measures should not be seen as a substitute for measures defined according to IFRS. For more on the calculation of these key financial ratios, see https://corporate.bjornborg.com/en/section/investors/ interim-reports/
Estimated total sales of Björn Borg products at the consumer level, excluding VAT, based on reported wholesale sales. Purpose: Shows the sales trend measured as retail value excluding VAT.
Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions.
Purpose: Capital employed measures capital use and efficiency.
Profit after tax in relation to the weighted average number of shares during the period.
Purpose: This indicator is used to assess an investment from an owner's perspective.
Earnings per share adjusted for any dilution effect. Purpose: This indicator is used to assess an investment from an owner's perspective.
Equity as a percentage of total assets. Purpose: This indicator shows financial risk, expressed as a share of total restricted equity financed by the owners.
Net sales less cost of goods sold divided by net sales. Purpose: The gross margin is used to measure operating profitability.
Liabilities less investments and cash & cash equivalents. Purpose: Net debt reflects the company's total debt situation.
Liabilities less investments and cash & cash equivalents divided by operating profit before depreciation/amortization. Purpose: This indicator shows the company's ability to pay debts.
Financial income less financial expenses. Purpose: Describes the company's financial activities.
Profit before tax (per rolling 12-month period) plus financial expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. Purpose: This indicator is the key measure to quantify the return on the capital used in operations.
Profit for the period/year attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders (for rolling 12 months) according to the income statement as a percentage of average equity. Average equity is calculated by adding equity at January 1 to equity at December 31 and dividing by two.
Purpose: This indicator is used to show, from an ownership perspective, the return generated on the owners' invested capital.
Operating profit as a percentage of net sales. Purpose: The operating margin is used to measure operating profitability.
Profit before tax plus net financial items. Purpose: This indicator facilitates profitability comparisons regardless of the company's tax rate and independent of its financing structure.
Profit before tax as a percentage of net sales. Purpose: Profit margin shows the company's profit in relation to its sales.
The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that the interim report provides a true and fair overview of the operations, financial position and results of the Parent Company and the Group and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies in the Group.
Stockholm, November 14, 2016
Fredrik Lövstedt Martin Bjäringer Chairman Board member
Board member Board member Board member
Lotta de Champs Petra Stenqvist Mats H Nilsson
Heiner Olbrich Christel Kinning Board member Board member
Henrik Bunge CEO
We have reviewed the interim report for Björn Borg AB (publ) for the period January 1 to September 30, 2016. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity." A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.
A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the International Standards of Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material aspects, prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act for the Group and in accordance
Stockholm, November 14, 2016 Deloitte AB
Didrik Roos Authorized Public Accountant
The year-end report for 2016 on February 17, 2017. The annual report in April 2017.
The 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held on May 11, 2017.
Financial reports can be downloaded from the company's website, www.bjornborg.com or ordered by telephone +46 8 506 33 700 or by e-mail [email protected].
Henrik Bunge, CEO E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +46 8 506 33 700
Daniel Grohman, CFO E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +46 8 506 33 700
The Group owns the Björn Borg trademark and its core business is sports apparel and underwear. It also offers footwear, bags and eyewear through licensees. Björn Borg products are sold in around thirty markets, of which Sweden and the Netherlands are the largest. The Björn Borg Group has operations at every level from branding to consumer sales in its own Björn Borg stores. Total sales of Björn Borg products in 2015 amounted to about SEK 1.4 billion, excluding VAT, at the consumer level. Group net sales amounted to SEK 574 million in 2015, with an average of 132 employees. The Björn Borg share has been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2007.
The images in the interim report are from Björn Borg's fall 2016 collection.
Björn Borg AB Tulegatan 11 SE-113 53 Stockholm, Sweden www.bjornborg.com
Björn Borg is required to make public the information in this interim report according to the EU's Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for publication on November 14, 2016 at 7:30 am (CET).
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