Quarterly Report • Nov 10, 2022
Quarterly Report
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| Jul-Sept | Jul-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Oct 2021- | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | Sept 2022 | 2021 |
| Net sales | 527 | 430 | 1,564 | 1,297 | 2,071 | 1,804 |
| EBITDA | 47 | 25 | 104 | 80 | 151 | 128 |
| EBIT | 31 | 9 | 55 | 33 | 68 | 46 |
| Non-recurring items, goodwill | - | - | - | - | -18 | -18 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 31 | 9 | 55 | 33 | 86 | 64 |
| Earnings after tax | 18 | -3 | 21 | -2 | 26 | 3 |
| Earning per share, SEK | 0.08 | -0.01 | 0.10 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Cash flow after investing activities | 2 | -20 | 7 | 1 | 65 | 60 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 32.6% | 31.0% | 32.6% | 31.0% | 32.6% | 30.5% |





Bong is one of the leading providers of envelope products in Europe that also offers solutions for distribution and packaging of information, advertising materials and lightweight goods. Important growth areas in the Group are packaging within retail and e-commerce and the envelope market within Eastern Europe. The Group has annual sales of approximately SEK 1.8 billion and about 1,100 employees in 13 countries. Bong has strong market positions in most of the important markets in Europe and the Group sees interesting possibilities for continued development. Bong is a public limited company and its shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (Small Cap).

Bong's third quarter saw a healthy recovery of margins due to our efforts to pass on cost increases. Even in the current uncertain economic environment Light Packaging is the growth segment in our transformation process, says Bong's CEO Kai Steigleder.
The economic war on energy due to the Russian attack on Ukraine results in high consumer inflation and an uncertain economic outlook for Q4 2022 and at least for the first half of 2023. European consumers and businesses are reluctant on spending which will result in a European wide economic recession in 2023.
Raw material prices continued to be under upward pressure also in Q3. Supply chains are now working better again but still not on the short term availability and service level we were used to before the current crisis started. Transport capacity remains scarce and expensive due to a continuous lack of truck drivers.
Bong's third quarter saw a healthy recovery of margins due to our efforts to pass on cost increases resulting in higher sales prices to our customers. All new contracts negotiated for Q4 2022 and for 2023 will have shorter periods of validity compared to what was normal in the past. This will allow us to react more flexible in adjusting our pricing structure in the future.
Bong's Retail products were profiting from the reopening of stores after the pandemic and new projects especially a launch of a range of high added value Paper Carrier Bags. Retail gift bags were up +23,6% and Paper Carrier Bags +63,6% vs. ytd September 2021.
Our e-Green range targeted to replace plastic packaging for e-Commerce was the other pillar with +32,2% growth vs. ytd September 2021 supporting our road of transformation into a Light Packaging company.
Total development of Bong's Light Packaging sales in the first nine months of 2022 was positive with an overall currency adjusted increase of +15,9% compared to ytd September 2021.
Bong's strong price increases on envelopes were the reason for the + 17,1% ytd currency adjusted growth in this segment. Volumes in Q3 were down following the long term market trend which is replacing printed information by digital information.
On top we saw a very strong overstocking of distributors and wholesalers in Q1 / Q2 of 2022. This was caused by fear of a paper envelope shortage and is now highly dampening the demand in Q3. This overstocking effect is also likely to have a negative effect on the envelope market volume in all Q4. But the main target for our envelope segment remains to be profitable and to generate cash for the investment into Light Packaging.
The Group's currency-adjusted sales increased by 17% compared with ytd Q3 2021 mainly because of price increases. Bong's gross margin has stabilized and is slightly higher compared to 2021. Operating profit increased to SEK 55 million (33) partly related to higher machine sales of SEK 9 million (2). The operating profit in 2022 was not affected negatively by restructuring cost or by impairment of Goodwill.
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 22 million (7). Adjusted net debt / adjusted EBITDA according to Bong's Bond loan amounts to 1.30.
Bong's main goals are keeping and improving the profitability level in envelopes in order to support and speed up the transformation process into a Light Packaging company.
Our next investments into paper based packaging solutions in our Retail and e-Commerce segments look promising. In order to reflect the toughening
market conditions in a recessionary environment we will further improve our cost management and streamlining our manufacturing sites.
Finally I would like to thank our loyal and hardworking employees as well as our stakeholders and shareholders for their continuous support.
Chief Executive Officer

4
January – September 2022
Consolidated sales for the period reached SEK 1,564 million (1,297). Exchange rate fluctuations had a positive impact on sales of SEK 50 million (-42) compared with 2021.
Operating profit increased to SEK 55 million (33). The Group's gross margin has stabalized and is on the same level as last year. During the period operating profit was positively affected by capital gains of SEK 8 million (2) attributable to sales of machinery. Exchange rate fluctuations for the period had a positive impact on operating profit of SEK 1 million (-2).
Net financial items for the period amounted to SEK -27 million (-29).
Earnings before tax amounted to SEK 29 million (5) and reported earnings after tax were SEK 21 million (-2).
Bong's total light packaging sales amounted to SEK 436 million (364). Currency fluctuations had a positive impact on light packaging sales of SEK 14 million (-12) compared with the corresponding period in 2021.
Bong's total envelope sales amounted to SEK 1,085 million (896). Currency fluctuations had a positive impact on envelope sales of SEK 36 million (-30) compared to same period 2021.
Consolidated sales for the period reached SEK 527 million (430). Exchange rate fluctuations had a positive impact on sales of SEK 20 million (-12) compared with 2021.
Operating profit increased to SEK 30 million (9). The Group's gross margin in Q3 has increased, bringing back the year to date margin to normal levels. During the period operating profit was positively affected by capital gains of SEK 7 million (0) attributable to sales of machinery. Exchange rate fluctuations for the period had no impact on operating profit (0).
Net financial items for the period amounted to SEK -10 million (-11).
Earnings before tax amounted to SEK 20 million (-2) and reported earnings after tax were SEK 18 million (-3).
Bong's total light packaging sales amounted to SEK 144 million (122). Currency fluctuations had a positive impact on light packaging sales of SEK 6 million (-3) compared with the corresponding period in 2021.
Bong's total envelope sales amounted to SEK 367 million (294). Currency fluctuations had a positive impact on envelope sales of SEK 14 million (-9) compared with the corresponding period in 2021.
The cash flow after investing activities increased to SEK 7 million (1) compared to previous year. Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 60 million (47). Working capital had a negative impact on the cash flow of SEK -38 million (-39). Due to huge raw material price increases stock levels were increasing with a negative impact on our cash flow. In addition, we invested in further light packaging capacities.
Restructuring programs had no impact on the cash flow (-2). Net investments in the period had a negative impact amounting to SEK -15 million (-6).
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 September 2022 amounted to SEK 97 million (SEK 135 million at 31 December 2021). The Group had unutilized credit facilities of SEK 8 million on the same date. Total available cash and cash equivalents thus amounted to SEK 105 million (SEK 144 million at 31 December 2021). Consolidated equity at the end of September 2022 was SEK 534 million (SEK 440 million at 31 December 2021).
Translation of the net asset value of foreign subsidiaries to Swedish Krona and changes in the fair value of pension debt and derivative instruments increased consolidated equity by SEK 74 million. The interest bearing net loan debt amounted to SEK 460 million, whereof pension debt amounts to SEK 159 million and IFRS 16 leasing contracts amount to SEK 193 million (SEK 410 million at 31 December 2021, whereof pension debt amounts to SEK 215 million and IFRS 16 Leasing contracts SEK 115 million).
The average number of employees during the period was 1,129 (1,145). The Group had 1,147 (1,131) employees at the end of September 2022. Bong has intensively worked on improving productivity and adjusting staff to meet current demand.
The Parent Company's business extends to management of operating subsidiaries and certain Group management functions. Sales were SEK 1.6 million (2.5) and earnings before tax for the period were SEK -5.6 million (-1.3).
No material events have occurred after the end of the period.
Business risks for the Bong Group are primarily related to market development and various types of financial risks. There has not been any change to significant risks and uncertain positions since Bong's annual report for 2021 was released. For further information, please refer to Bong's annual report and website bong.com.
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Application was consistent with the accounting principles outlined in the 2021 annual report and the interim report should be read along with those principles. The figures in this interim report have not been rounded off, which is why notes and tables may not total correct amounts. The purpose is that each sub-row should correspond to its source of origin and therefore rounding differences can occur on the total sum.
Chief Executive Officer
Kai Steigleder, CEO- & Carsten Grimmer, CFO for Bong AB. Tel +46 44-20 70 00 (switchboard)
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Bong Entity as of 30 September 2022 and the nine-month period then ended. The board of directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish An nual 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 Stan dard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report 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 proce dures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Malmö, 10 november 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Auditor in Charge Authorized Public Accountant Authorized Public Accountant
| Jul–Sept | Jul–Sept | Jan–Sept | Jan–Sept | Oct 2021- | Jan–Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | Sept 2022 | 2021 | ||
| MSEK | Note | 3 month | 3 month | 9 month | 9 month | 12 month | 12 month |
| Revenue | 1,2 | 526.8 | 429.9 | 1,563.8 | 1,297.0 | 2,070.9 | 1,804.0 |
| Cost of goods sold Gross profit |
-412.2 114.6 |
-362.9 67.0 |
-1,294.4 269.4 |
-1,076.6 220.4 |
-1,716.3 354.6 |
-1,498.4 305.6 |
|
| Selling expenses | -33.4 | -34.9 | -114.9 | -112.0 | -154.6 | -151.6 | |
| Administrative expenses | -27.0 | -24.3 | -82.4 | -76.4 | -128.0 1 ) |
-122.0 1 ) |
|
| Other operating income and expenses | -23.7 | 1.1 | -16.7 | 1.2 | -4.0 | 13.9 | |
| Operating profit | 30.5 | 8.9 | 55.4 | 33.2 | 68.0 | 45.9 | |
| Net financial items | -10.4 | -10.8 | -26.7 | -28.7 | -33.7 | -35.8 | |
| Result before tax | 20.1 | -1.9 | 28.7 | 4.5 | 34.3 | 10.1 | |
| Income tax | -2.5 | -0.7 | -7.8 | -6.9 | -8.2 | -7.3 | |
| Net result 1) Including non-recurring items of SEK -18 million |
17.6 | -2.6 | 20.9 | -2.4 | 26.1 | 2.8 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||||
| Shareholders in Parent Company | 17.5 | -2.2 | 21.5 | -1.4 | 27.2 | 4.4 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 0.1 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -1.0 | -1.1 | -1.6 | |
| Earnings per share | 0.08 | -0.01 | 0.10 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 0.02 | |
| Earnings per share, excluding non recurring items | 0.08 | -0.01 | 0.10 | -0.01 | 0.21 | 0.11 | |
| Average number of shares | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | Jul–Sept | Jul–Sept | Jan–Sept | Jan–Sept | Oct 2021- | Jan–Dec | |
| MSEK | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | Sept 2022 | 2021 | |
| Net result | 17.6 | -2.6 | 20.9 | -2.4 | 26.1 | 2.8 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: | |||||||
| Actuarial profit/loss on post employment benefit obligations | 14.4 | 0.0 | 56.5 | 11.4 | 62.6 | 17.5 | |
| 14.4 | 0.0 | 56.5 | 11.4 | 62.6 | 17.5 | ||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | |||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 3 | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Translation differences | 7.1 | 4.7 | 28.1 | 9.3 | 28.5 | 9.6 | |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | -2.9 | 0.2 | -10.9 | -2.2 | -11.6 | -2.9 | |
| 4.2 | 4.7 | 17.1 | 7.1 | 17.1 | 7.0 | ||
| Other comprehensive income for the period. net of tax | 18.6 | 4.7 | 73.6 | 18.5 | 79.7 | 24.6 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 36.2 | 2.1 | 94.5 | 16.1 | 105.8 | 27.3 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||||
| Shareholders in Parent Company | 36.1 | 2.5 | 95.1 | 17.1 | 106.9 | 28.9 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 0.1 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -1.0 | -1.1 | -1.6 |
| 30 Sept | 30 Sept | 31 Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Note | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 4,5 | 480.2 | 471.6 | 455.9 |
| Tangible assets | 337.5 | 242.6 | 248.1 | |
| Other non-current assets | 6 | 89.4 | 96.6 | 101.6 |
| Inventories | 310.7 | 213.1 | 210.8 | |
| Current receivables | 7 | 325.0 | 287.1 | 292.9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8 | 96.6 | 71.4 | 135.3 |
| Total assets | 1,639.4 | 1,382.4 | 1,444.6 | |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Equity | 534.5 | 428.0 | 440.0 | |
| Non-current liabilities | 9 | 527.3 | 357.9 | 522.8 |
| Current liabilities | 10 | 577.6 | 596.5 | 481.8 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,639.4 | 1,382.4 | 1,444.6 |
| CHANGES IN EQUITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Dec | |
| MSEK | Note 2022 |
2021 | 2021 |
| Opening balance for the period | 440.0 | 411.9 | 411.9 |
| Capital Increase, minorities | - | - | 0.8 |
| Non-controlling interests | -0.6 | -1.0 | -1.6 |
| Total comprehensive income | 95.1 | 17.1 | 28.9 |
| Closing balance for the period | 534.5 | 428.0 | 440.0 |
| Jul-Sept | Jul-Sept | Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Oct 2021- | Jan-Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK | Note | 2022 3 month |
2021 3 month |
2022 9 month |
2021 9 month |
Sept 2022 12 month |
2021 12 month |
| Operating activities | |||||||
| Operating profit/loss | 30.5 | 8.9 | 55.4 | 33.2 | 68.0 | 45.9 | |
| Depreciation, amortisation, and impairment losses | 16.5 | 15.9 | 48.9 | 47.2 | 83.3 | 81.6 | |
| Interest received | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Interest paid | -6.6 | -6.7 | -17.5 | -20.6 | -24.3 | -27.4 | |
| Financial expenses | -2.6 | -2.9 | -5.3 | -4.3 | -6.8 | -5.8 | |
| Tax paid | -0.4 | -1.4 | -5.2 | -2.9 | -6.2 | -3.8 | |
| Other items not affecting liquidity | -2.5 | -2.7 | -16.2 | -6.1 | -21.7 | -11.6 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in | |||||||
| working capital | 34.9 | 11.1 | 60.1 | 46.5 | 92.3 | 78.9 | |
| Changes in working capital | |||||||
| Inventories | -28.5 | -10.5 | -88.4 | -27.6 | -83.6 | -22.9 | |
| Current receivables | -16.0 | -15.1 | -28.7 | -8.7 | -27.0 | -7.0 | |
| Current operating liabilities | 25.2 | -6.6 | 79.2 | -2.8 | 99.7 | 17.7 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 15.6 | -21.1 | 22.2 | 7.4 | 81.4 | 66.7 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||
| Aquisition of intangible and tangible assets incl. | |||||||
| advanced payments to suppliers | -13.4 | -1.8 | -24.7 | -9.9 | -36.3 | -21.5 | |
| Disposal of intangible and tangible assets | 0.1 | 2.9 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 20.1 | 14.5 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -13.3 | 1.1 | -15.2 | -6.0 | -16.2 | -7.0 | |
| Cash flow after investing activities | 2.3 | -20.0 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 65.2 | 59.7 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||
| Change in other long-term debt | -7.6 | 0.8 | -18.3 | -12.2 | -3.7 | 2.3 | |
| IFRS-16 lease payment | -11.2 | -10.0 | -32.2 | -29.3 | -42.6 | -39.7 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -18.8 | -9.2 | -50.5 | -41.5 | -46.3 | -37.4 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -16.5 | -29.2 | -43.5 | -40.1 | 18.9 | 22.3 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 112.7 | 100.4 | 135.3 | 110.1 | 71.4 | 110.0 | |
| Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents | 0.4 | 0.2 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 6.3 | 3.0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 96.6 | 71.4 | 96.6 | 71.4 | 96.6 | 135.3 |
| Jul-Sept 2022 | Jul-Sept 2021 | Jan-Sept 2022 | Jan-Sept 2021 | Oct 2021-Sept 2022 | Jan-Dec 2021 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. | Envelope | Light Pack. | IFRS Adj. |
| Sweden | 28 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 87 | 48 | 4 | 70 | 44 | 4 | 115 | 70 | 7 | 98 | 66 | 7 |
| Nordic and Baltics | 25 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 86 | 32 | 0 | 79 | 29 | 0 | 115 | 46 | 1 | 108 | 43 | 1 |
| Central Europe | 149 | 57 | 7 | 106 | 39 | 7 | 424 | 165 | 22 | 326 | 127 | 19 | 549 | 208 | 29 | 451 | 170 | 26 |
| South Europe | 84 | 24 | 6 | 74 | 22 | 3 | 247 | 83 | 13 | 218 | 78 | 11 | 335 | 126 | 17 | 306 | 121 | 15 |
| UK | 65 | 24 | 1 | 55 | 24 | 1 | 193 | 74 | 3 | 154 | 64 | 3 | 243 | 97 | 4 | 204 | 87 | 4 |
| Other | 16 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 48 | 34 | 1 | 49 | 22 | 0 | 64 | 42 | 3 | 65 | 30 | 2 |
| Total | 367 | 144 | 16 | 294 | 122 | 14 | 1,085 | 436 | 43 | 896 | 364 | 37 | 1,421 | 589 | 61 | 1,232 | 517 | 55 |
| Intangible and tangible assets | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 145 | 122 | 119 |
| Nordic and Baltics | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Central Europe | 422 | 335 | 344 |
| South Europe | 210 | 191 | 191 |
| UK | 36 | 61 | 40 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 818 | 714 | 704 |
OPERATING SEGMENTS
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reports presented to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the function responsible for the allocation of resources and the assessment of the operating
Net turnover and EBITDA before restructuring costs per segment
segments' earnings. For the Group, this function has been identified as the CEO. Segment reporting for the business units areas comprises operating EBITDA before restructuring costs.
The definition of the segments are primarily related to geografical areas as disclosed below.
The segments apply the same accounting principles as the Group apart from the revenue recognition of sales of raw materials, sales of waste material and rental income. In the internal reporting these are reported as a reduction of cost while in the consolidated statements these are accounted for as revenue.
Central Europe
This segment includes the companies in Germany, Poland, Belgium, Romania and Switzerland.
South Europe and North Africa This segment includes the companies in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Tunisia.
This segment includes the companies in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
This segment includes the companies in United Kingdom.
IFRS adjustments contains revenue recognition of sales of raw materials, sales of waste material and rental income. In the internal reporting these are reported as a reduction of cost while in the consolidated statements these are accounted for as revenue.
| 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segments | Revenue from external customers |
IFRS Adjustments |
Revenue from other segments |
Total revenue |
EBITDA | Revenue from external customers |
IFRS Adjustments |
Revenue from other segments |
Total | EBITDA |
| Central Europe | 614.2 | 19.0 | 76.6 | 709.8 | 63.0 | 475.5 | 16.5 | 61.4 | 553.4 | 52.3 |
| South Europe and North Africa | 421.9 | 10.9 | 24.4 | 457.2 | 18.4 | 367.3 | 9.7 | 27.2 | 404.2 | 11.5 |
| Nordics | 222.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 241.5 | 10.1 | 200.9 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 218.9 | 13.6 |
| United Kingdom | 262.5 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 266.2 | 8.6 | 216.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 220.2 | 7.1 |
| Group transactions and eliminations | 0.0 | 0.0 | -110.9 | -110.9 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -99.7 | -99.7 | -3.8 |
| Total | 1,520.7 | 43.1 | 0.0 | 1,563.8 | 103.9 | 1,260.3 | 36.7 | 0.0 | 1,297.0 | 80.7 |
| Restructuring costs | 0.4 | -0.3 | ||||||||
| Depreciations and amortisations | -48.9 | -47.2 | ||||||||
| Financial income | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||||
| Financial expenses | -26.7 | -28.7 | ||||||||
| Result before tax | 28.7 | 4.5 | ||||||||
| Income tax | -7.8 | -6.9 | ||||||||
| Net result for the year | 20.9 | -2.4 |
The table below shows the Group's financial assets and liabilities in the form of derivatives measured at fair value. All financial derivatives measured at fair value are in Category 2. These include interest rate swaps and foreign exchange contracts and the valuation is based on the forward interest rates derived from observable yield curves.
| 2022-09-30 | Assets | Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Currency forwards - cash flow hedges | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021-09-30 | Assets | Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Currency forwards - cash flow hedges | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Total | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 2021-12-31 | Assets | Liabilities |
| Currency forwards - cash flow hedges | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Total | 0.2 | 0.1 |
For the above contracts the following amounts are found in the hedge reserve under Total comprehensive income; currency forwards - cash flow hedges SEK -0.1 million.
Fair value of the following financial assets and liabilities is estimated to be equal to book value:
The Group does not apply net recognition for any of its other significant assets and liabilities and has no netting agreements with financial counterparties.
| Note 4 - Intangible assets | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 478.8 | 469.2 | 454.5 |
| Other intangible assets | 1.4 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Total | 480.2 | 471.6 | 455.9 |
| Note 5 - Goodwill | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
| Opening costs | 454.5 | 463.2 | 463.2 |
| Purchase/acqusition | - | - | - |
| Write-down | - | - | -17.9 |
| Exchange rate differences | 24.3 | 6.0 | 9.2 |
| Closing costs | 478.8 | 469.2 | 454.5 |
| Note 6 - Other non-current assets | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets | 88.5 | 95.7 | 100.8 |
| Other non-current receivables | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Total | 89.4 | 96.6 | 101.6 |
| Note 7 - Current receivables | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
| Receivables | 200.5 | 207.6 | 214.2 |
| Other current assets | 124.5 | 79.5 | 78.7 |
| 2021-12-31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 135.2 | ||
| 0.1 | ||
| 135.3 | ||
| 2021-12-31 | ||
| 202.3 | 51.2 | 215.1 |
| 147.5 | 71.3 | 73.5 |
| 158.9 | 221.2 | 215.0 |
| 8.0 | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| 10.6 | ||
| 527.3 | 357.9 | 522.8 |
| 2022-09-30 96.5 0.1 96.6 2022-09-30 10.6 |
2021-09-30 71.3 0.1 71.4 2021-09-30 5.5 |
| Note 10 - Current liabilities | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing loans | 31.2 | 175.2 | 29.5 |
| Leasing contracts - IFRS 16 | 45.8 | 40.2 | 41.6 |
| Payables | 198.4 | 157.1 | 181.4 |
| Other liabilities | 302.2 | 224.0 | 229.3 |
| Total | 577.6 | 596.5 | 481.8 |
The Bond loan 2021 is booked to amortised cost which means that the nominal value of the loan SEK 110 million has been reduced for related accrued expenses which will adjust the booked value of the loan at each end of the reporting period till the due date of the loan year 2024 when the booked value will be the same as the nominal value.
| Adjusted interest bearing net loan debt | 2022-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest bearing loans, non-current liabilities | 508.7 | 503.6 |
| Interest bearing loans, current liabilities | 77.1 | 71.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalent | -96.6 | -135.3 |
| Net Debt | 489.2 | 439.4 |
| Pension debt | -158.9 | -215.0 |
| Leasing contracts - IFRS 16 | -193.3 | -115.1 |
| Adjusted net debt | 137.0 | 109.3 |
| Adjusted EBITDA 12 month rolling | 2022-09-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit | 26.1 | 2.8 |
| Financial charges | 33.4 | 34.1 |
| Tax | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Depreciations | 83.3 | 81.6 |
| Restructuring cost | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Transaction cost | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Minority result | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| IFRS 16, lease payments | -47.2 | -44.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 105.4 | 86.4 |
| Adjusted interest bearing net loan debt/Adjusted EBITDA | 1.30 | 1.27 |
| MSEK | 3/2022 | 2/2022 | 1/2022 | 4/2021 | 3/2021 | 2/2021 | 1/2021 | 4/2020 | 3/2020 | 2/2020 | 1/2020 | 4/2019 | 3/2019 | 2/2019 | 1/2019 | 4/2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenue | 526.8 | 517.1 | 519.9 | 507.0 | 429.9 | 407.3 | 459.7 | 505.1 | 420.9 | 398.8 | 518.3 | 567.9 | 519.8 | 507.1 | 571.0 | 603.2 |
| Operating expenses | -496.3 | -497.8 | -514.4 | -494.3 | -421.0 | -405.0 | -437.5 | -512.7 | -417.9 | -418.5 | -513.0 | -554.2 | -513.3 | -510.6 | -555.7 | -689.5 |
| Operating profit | 30.5 | 19.3 | 5.5 | 12.7 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 22.2 | -7.6 | 3.0 | -19.7 | 5.3 | 13.7 | 6.5 | -3.5 | 15.3 | -86.3 |
| Net financial items | -10.4 | -8.0 | -8.3 | -7.1 | -10.8 | -9.4 | -8.5 | -9.3 | -9.4 | -10.2 | -8.4 | -7.8 | -12.3 | -11.2 | -10.6 | -11.6 |
| Profit before tax | 20.1 | 11.3 | -2.8 | 5.6 | -1.9 | -7.1 | 13.7 | -16.9 | -6.4 | -30.0 | -3.1 | 5.9 | -5.8 | -14.7 | 4.7 | -97.9 |
| KEY RATIOS | Jan-Sept | Jan-Sept | Oct 2021- | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2022 | 2021 | Sept 2022 | 2021 | |
| Operating margin, % | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 | |
| Return on equity, %* | - | - | 9.38 | 5.23 | |
| Return on capital employed, %* 1 ) |
- | - | 8.16 | 6.36 | |
| Equity/assets ratio, %* | 32.6 | 31.0 | 32.6 | 30.5 | |
| Net debt/equity ratio times* | 0.92 | 1.14 | 0.92 | 1.00 | |
| Net loan debt/EBITDA* | - | - | 3.24 | 3.45 | |
| Adjusted interest bearing net loan | |||||
| debt/adjusted EBITDA* | 11 | - | - | 1.30 | 1.27 |
| Capital employed, MSEK* | 1,120.3 | 987.9 | 1,120.3 | 1,014.7 | |
| Interest-bearing net loan debt, MSEK* | 489.2 | 488.5 | 489.2 | 439.4 | |
| 1) Return on capital employed | |||||
| Earnings after financial revenues, MSEK | - | - | 68.1 | 46.4 | |
| Average capital employed, MSEK | - | - | 1,054.0 | 1,003.7 |
For the key figures above, are those marked * considered to be APM (Alternative Performance Measures) and not follow IFRS. They are judged however by management to be important to show shareholders the Group's underlying performance, profitability and financial position. It should be noted that these measures, as defined, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. For definitions see page 13.
| DATA PER SHARE | Jan-Sept 2022 |
Jan-Sept 2021 |
Oct 2021- Sept 2022 |
Jan-Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.10 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Earnings per share, excluding non recurring items, SEK |
0.10 | -0.01 | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| Basic equity per share, SEK | 2.36 2.53 |
2.02 2.03 |
2.36 2.53 |
2,08 2.08 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period Number of shares, basic |
211.205.058 211,205,058 211,205,058 |
211,205,058 211,205,058 |
211,205,058 211,205,058 |
211,205,058 211,205,058 211,205,058 |
| Key ratios | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, MSEK | 1,804 | 1,843 | 2,166 | 2,220 | 2,095 |
| Operating profit/loss, MSEK | 46 | -19 | 32 | -52 | 45 |
| Extraordinary items, MSEK | -18 | -35 | - | -103 | - |
| Profit/loss after tax, MSEK | 3 | -66 | -24 | -148 | -9 |
| Cash flow after investing activities, MSEK | 60 | 31 | 78 | -65 | 40 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.5 | -1.0 | 1.5 | -2.3 | 2.2 |
| Capital turnover rate, times | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Return on equity, % | 5.2 | neg | neg | neg | neg |
| Average capital employed, MSEK | 1,004 | 1,064 | 983 | 991 | 1,095 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 6.4 | neg | 3.2 | neg | 0.2 |
| Equity ratio, % | 31 | 30 | 33 | 38 | 43 |
| Net loan debt, MSEK | 439 | 471 | 506 | 349 | 294 |
| Net loan debt/equity, times | 1.00 | 1.14 | 0.91 | 0.61 | 0.42 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, times | 3.4 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Average number of employees | 1,141 | 1,195 | 1,334 | 1,446 | 1,459 |
| Number of shares | |||||
| Basic number of shares outstanding at end of period | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 |
| Diluted number of shares outstanding at end of period | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 251,205,058 |
| Average basic number of shares | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 |
| Average diluted number of shares | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 211,205,058 | 251,205,058 |
| Earnings per share | |||||
| Before dilution, SEK | 0.02 | -0.31 | -0.11 | -0.71 | -0.06 |
| After dilution, SEK | 0.02 | -0.31 | -0.11 | -0.71 | -0.06 |
| Earnings per share. before dilution, excluding non-recurring items, SEK | 0.11 | -0.14 | -0.11 | -0.22 | -0.06 |
| Earnings per share. after dilution, excluding non-recurring items, SEK | 0.11 | -0.14 | -0.11 | -0.22 | -0.06 |
| Equity per share | |||||
| Before dilution, SEK | 2.08 | 1.95 | 2.50 | 2.70 | 3.30 |
| After dilution, SEK | 2.08 | 1.95 | 2.50 | 2.70 | 3.30 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share | |||||
| Before dilution, SEK | 0.32 | 0.16 | 0.48 | -0.28 | 0.25 |
| After dilution, SEK | 0.32 | 0.16 | 0.48 | -0.28 | 0.25 |
| Other data per share | |||||
| Dividend, SEK | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Quoted market price on the balance sheet date, SEK | 0.85 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| P/E-ratio, times | 41.3 | neg | neg | neg | neg |
| Adjusted P/E-ratio, times | 8.06 | neg | neg | neg | neg |
| Price/Equity before dilution, % | 41 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 29 |
| Price/Equity after dilution, % | 41 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 29 |
This Report includes financial key data and ratios based on concepts defined in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Alternative Performance Measurements and company-specific ratios. Definitions are found below.
For historical values: http://www.bong.com/en/investors/reports/historical-values
Profit after tax, excluding items affecting comparability, divided by the average number of shares before and after dilution.
ADJUSTED P/E RATIO, TIMES Share price divided by adjusted earnings per share before and after dilution.
Capital employed at the beginning of year plus capital employed at year-end divided by two.
Shareholders' equity at beginning of year plus equity at year-end divided by two.
Total assets at beginning of the year plus total assets at year-end divided by two.
Equity plus interest-bearing liabilities.
Net sales by average total assets. Capital turnover is a measure of how effectively the Group uses its assets.
Profit after tax, divided by the average number of shares, before and after dilution.
Operating income before depreciation and amortization.
Shareholders' equity divided by total assets. This ratio is a measure of the Group's financial strength.
Items of infrequent nature with significant effects, which are relevant for understanding the financial performance when comparing the current period with previous periods. Such items may include but are not limited to results from divestments of property, charges attributable to close-down or restructuring of major units or activities, significant write-downs of tangible and intangible assets and other major non-recurring costs or income.
Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions less liquid funds and interest-bearing receivables.
Net debt divided by EBITDA. Net debt/EBITDA is a measure of the Group's financial strength.
Net debt divided by equity. This ratio is a measure of the Group's financial strength.
Operating profit divided by net sales. Operating margin is a measure of profitability. It measures how much of revenues remains after operating expenses.
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Earnings after financial income divided by average capital employed. This measure of profitability shows the return of the Group's total balance sheet, less non interest-bearing debt. It is a measure independent of indebtedness. It complements the measure return on equity.
Earnings after tax divided by average equity. This measure measures the return on shareholders' funds for the year and is useful in comparisons of other investments with the same risk profile.
Price per share divided by equity per share.
| INCOME STATEMENT IN SUMMARY | Jan–Sept | Jan–Sept |
|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2022 | 2021 |
| Revenue | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Gross profit | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Administrative expenses | -5.0 | -6.6 |
| Operating profit/loss | -3.4 | -4.1 |
| Net financial items | -2.2 | 2.9 |
| Result | -5.6 | -1.3 |
| Income tax | 0 | 0 |
| Net result | -5.6 | -1.3 |
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME MSEK |
Jan–Sept 2022 |
Jan–Sept 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Net Result for the year | -5.6 | -1.3 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||
| Net financial items reported directly in consolidated equity: | ||
| Cash flow hedges | - | - |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | - | - |
| Net result, Other comprehensive income | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income | -5.6 | -1.3 |
| BALANCE SHEET IN SUMMARY | 30 Sept | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|
| MSEK | 2022 | 2021 |
| Assets | ||
| Financial assets | 626.2 | 630.3 |
| Current receivables | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | 628.7 | 633.4 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | 357.5 | 363.1 |
| Non-current liabilities | 109.6 | 109.5 |
| Current liabilities | 161.6 | 160.8 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 628.7 | 633.4 |
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