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Bulten Interim / Quarterly Report 2011

Feb 7, 2012

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FULL YEAR REPORT JANUARY-DECEMBER, 2011

Strong growth and the financial targets achieved

Fourth quarter

  • • Net sales reached SEK 803 million (730), up 9.9% on the same period last year.
  • • Earnings (EBIT) were SEK 43 million (42), which gave an operating margin of 5.4% (5.7).
  • • The operating margin adjusted for non-recurring items was 5.4% (5.8).
  • • Profit after tax for the quarter was SEK 30 million (174). Previous year's results include a deferred tax receivable of SEK 149 million.
  • • Order bookings amounted to SEK 780 million (785), down 0.7% on the same period last year.
  • • Cash flow from current activities was SEK 97 million (59).
  • • Earnings per share were SEK 1.40 (15.73). Pro-forma earnings per share were SEK 1.41. Previous year's results include a deferred tax receivable of SEK 13.43 per share.

January-December

  • • Net sales reached SEK 3,085 million (2,607), up 18.3% on the same period last year.
  • • Earnings (EBIT) were SEK 202 million (114), which gave an operating margin of 6.5% (4.4).
  • • The operating margin adjusted for non-recurring items was 7.1% (4.8). Non-recurring items of SEK 18 million in 2011 relate to the listing process on the NASDAQ OMX. Non-recurring costs for the corresponding period in 2010 amounted to SEK 7 million for the rationalization programmes and SEK 4 million for the listing process.
  • • Profit after tax was SEK 114 million (181). Previous year's results include a deferred tax receivable of SEK 149 million.
  • • Cash flow from current activities was SEK 144 million (71).
  • • Earnings per share were SEK 6.57 (16.36). Pro-forma earnings per share were SEK 6.68. Previous year's results include a deferred tax receivable of SEK 13.43 per share.
  • • A shareholders loan was converted into ordinary shares during Q2 reducing debt by SEK 353 million.
  • • FinnvedenBulten was listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm during Q2, 2011.
  • • The financial agreement with Svenska Handelsbanken was renewed and extended.
  • • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 2.00 per share.

"A strong year with organic growth of 22% adjusted for currency effects. The business has progressed positively for most of the year, but as several customers adjusted their production plans downward, the pace of our activities was affected in December. New projects have incurred higher costs during the quarter. The economic situation remains uncertain but we see good opportunities for growth through our initiatives on growth markets. When we summarize 2011 we can conclude that FinnvedenBulten has delivered strong growth and after adjustments for IPO costs, we have achieved all of our financial targets."

Johan Westman, President and CEO

GROUP SUMMARY

Market for FinnvedenBulten

The production rate for both light and heavy vehicles remained good during most of the fourth quarter. However, several vehicle producers reduced their production rate plans, which had a limited negative effect on Finnveden-Bulten's deliveries in December.

The macroeconomic situation remains uncertain, but for vehicle producers at the time of writing this had not led to any major cutbacks but rather an adjustment of the rate of production to a somewhat lower level.

Deliveries for light vehicles (cars and light commercial vehicles) currently account for 72% of FinnvedenBulten's income while heavy commercial vehicles account for 28%. According to IHS Global Insight, the production of light vehicles in Western Europe rose by 3% and production of heavy vehicles by 32% for 2011 compared with 2010. Weighted for FinnvedenBulten's exposure this means market growth for production in Western Europe of around 11% in 2011, while FinnvedenBulten's organic growth, adjusted for currency effects, was 22%.

Of the Group's total net sales, 82% (80) is attributable to vehicle producers (OEM) and 18% (20) to their sub-suppliers and to other sectors.

Order bookings and net sales Fourth quarter

Order bookings in Q4 were SEK 780.1 million (785.3), a decline of 0.7% compared with the corresponding period in the previous year.

Net sales for the Group totalled SEK 802.9 million (730.3), an increase of 9.9% compared with the corresponding period in the previous year. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 11.1% compared with the same period last year.

January-December

Order bookings were SEK 3,208.9 million (2,964.5), an increase of 8.2% compared with the corresponding period in the previous year.

Net sales for the Group totalled SEK 3,085.0 million (2,607.3), an increase of 18.3% compared with the corresponding period in the previous year. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 22.3% compared with the same period last year.

Earnings and profitability Fourth quarter

The Group's gross profit was SEK 139.2 million (129.8), corresponding to a gross margin of 17.3% (17.8).

Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) were SEK 61.8 million (57.4), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 7.7% (7.9).

Earnings (EBIT) were SEK 43.4 million (41.7), corresponding to an operating margin of 5.4% (5.7). The operating margin adjusted for nonrecurring items was 5.4% (5.8). Nonrecurring items of SEK 0.1 million affected earnings. In 2010 non-recurring items amounted to SEK 0.7 million. SEK 4.2 million related to costs for the listing process on the NASDAQ OMX a positive effect net of SEK 3.5 million related to the dissolution of a reserve fund for completed rationalization schemes and other non-recurring items.

Net financial items in the Group were SEK –5.8 million (–17.5), of which SEK –3.4 million (–6.0) relates to financial costs to external creditors and SEK –1.6 million (–0.3) to exchange rate differences. In the same period last year net financial items included SEK –11.1

NET SALES EBIT ADJUSTED EBIT
803
SEK
m
43
SEK
m
44
SEK
m
NET SALES PER DIVISION OPERATING MARGIN ADJUSTED OPERATING MARGIN
FINNVEDEN
57
43
METAL
BULTEN
STRUCTURES
5.4
%
5.4
%

million in interest costs to shareholders and preference shares.

Earnings before tax for the Group were SEK 37.6 million (24.2). Earnings after tax were SEK 29.6 million (173.9).

January-December

The Group's gross profit for the period was SEK 558.9 million (432.9), corresponding to a gross margin of 18.1% (16.6).

Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) were SEK 273.2 million (184.7), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 8.9% (7.1).

Earnings (EBIT) were SEK 201.5 million (114.2), corresponding to an operating margin of 6.5% (4.4). The adjusted operating margin excluding non-recurring items was 7.1% (4.8). Non-recurring items of SEK 18.2 million (11.2) affected earnings. SEK 17.8 million (4.2) related to costs for the listing process on the NASDAQ OMX, SEK 0.4 million (7.0) related to completed rationalization programmes and other non-recurring items.

Net financial items in the Group were SEK –45.6 million (–74.9), most of which relates to interest costs to shareholders and preference shares of SEK –17.2 million (–46.1) and financial costs to external creditors of SEK –15.7 million (–18.4). Exchange rate differences of SEK –11.7 million (–10.1) are included in the financing costs.

Earnings after financial items for the Group were SEK 155.9 million (39.3). Earnings after tax were SEK 114.5 million (181.1).

Investments

January-December

Investments in tangible and intangible fixed assets were SEK 84.7 million (49.1). Depreciation for the full year was SEK –71.7 million (–70.5). SEK 77.5 million (45.1) of the investments relate to machinery and equipment. Investment in buildings and land was 7.0 million (3.7).

Cash flow, working capital and financial position

During the second quarter, Finnveden-Bulten reached an agreement with Svenska Handelsbanken to renew and extend a financing agreement that covers five years. The new agreement, along with other financing, means a net increase of SEK 75 million compared with the previous financing arrangements.

Fourth quarter

Cash flow from operating activities in Q4 totalled SEK 97.4 million, (58.6). Cash flow effects of changes in working capital amounted to SEK 38.3 million (19.0). Inventories rose in the period by SEK 8.1 million (-12.0), while operating receivables decreased by SEK -34.8 million (30.1).

January-December

Cash flow from operating activities totalled SEK 143.6 million, (70.5). Cash flow effects of changes in working capital amounted to SEK –88.0 million (–65.8). Inventories rose in the period by SEK 91.1 million (52.1), while operating receivables increased by SEK 50.9 million (139.7).

Net debt, including loans from owners, amounted to SEK 161.6 million (650.8) as of 31 December 2011. Adjusted net debt, excluding loans from owners, amounted to SEK 161.6 million (220.7) on the closing date.

Cash and cash equivalents were SEK 102.7 million (188.7) at the end of the period.

Shareholders' equity January-December

During the year, outstanding preference shares were reclassified into ordinary shares, which meant a reduction in debt and a positive effect on the Group's equity of SEK 94.6 million. In addition, interest-bearing debt was converted into shareholders' equity by a set-off issue. The issue resulted in a debt reduction and an increase in Group equity of SEK 352.7 million.

The total number of ordinary shares as of 31 December 2011 was 21,040,207.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (SEK m) Q4 Full year
2011 2010 2011 2010
Net sales 802.9 730.3 9.9% 3 085.0 2 607.3 18.3%
Gross profit 139.2 129.8 9.4 558.9 432.9 126.0
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 61.8 57.4 4.4 273.2 184.7 88.5
Operating earnings (EBIT) 43.4 41.7 1.7 201.5 114.2 87.3
Operating margin, % 5.4 5.7 -0.3 6.5 4.4 2.1
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) 43.5 42.4 1.1 219.7 125.4 94.3
Adjusted operating margin, % 5.4 5.8 -0.4 7.1 4.8 2.3
Earnings after tax 29.6 173.9 -144.3 114.5 181.1 66.6
Order bookings 780.1 785.3 -0.7% 3,208.9 2,964.5 8.2%
Return on capital employed, % - - - 15.4 9.5 -
Adjusted return on capital employed, % - - - 16.8 10.4 -

Bulten develops and manufactures fasteners for the global automotive industry, and a large part of the product range includes innovative and technically advanced products. Bulten is one of few fastener producers in Europe that can take complete responsibility along the entire value chain for fasteners, from product development to final delivery onto the customer's production line.

Bulten's Fastite is a self-tapping screw for joining lightweight structures with thin materials. This design reduces costs, as no nuts are needed, which in turn reduces the weight and number of parts used in the manufacturing process.

BULTEN DIVISION

  • • Net sales increased by SEK 35 million, up 8.2% on the same period last year.
  • • Operating earnings in Q4 were SEK 30 million (20).

The Bulten division reported good volume development and good growth with new and existing customers during the year. Sales increased by 14.1% and the operating margin climbed from 4.6% to 6.6%.

During the fourth quarter, Bulten had continued success in signing new business deals in line with the Group's strategy for growth based on the FSP (Full Service Provider) concept. New business is expected to add around SEK 130 million on an annual basis to already contracted deals after ramp up of production within two to four years.

Negotiations regarding the formation of a joint venture company with GAZ in Russia continues.

Initiatives on growth markets have affected earnings by SEK 3,5 million during the quarter.

Fourth quarter

Net sales for the Bulten division reached SEK 460.9 million (425.9), up 8.2% compared with the same period last year.

Bulten's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) reached SEK 39.4 million (32.5), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 8.5% (7.6).

Operating earnings (EBIT) were SEK 29.8 million (25.1), corresponding to an operating margin of 6.5% (5.9).

January-December

Net sales for the Bulten division reached SEK 1,768.5 million (1,549.4), up 14.1% compared with the same period last year.

Bulten's earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) reached SEK 155.2 million (109.1), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 8.8% (7.0).

Operating earnings (EBIT) were SEK 117.1 million (71.7), corresponding to an operating margin of 6.6% (4.6).

NET SALES PROPORTION OF GROUP SALES, % OPERATING EARNINGS OPERATING MARGIN
461
SEK
M
57 30
SEK
m
6.5
%
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (SEK m) Q4 Full year
2011 2010 2011 2010
Net sales 460.9 425.9 8.2% 1,768.5 1,549.4 14.1%
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 39.4 32.5 6.9 155.2 109.1 46.1
Operating earnings (EBIT) 29.8 25.1 4.7 117.1 71.7 45.4
Operating margin, % 6.5 5.9 0.6 6.6 4.6 2.0

Finnveden Metal Structures manufactures products in steel, magnesium and aluminium, or a combination of those materials. The main manufacturing processes are stamping, die casting and joining. Manufactured components include interior, chassis and body parts for the automotive industry as well as customised components for general industry, which account for a small but growing part of sales.

FINNVEDEN METAL STRUCTURES DIVISION

Finnveden Metal Structures is one of few manufacturers in Northern Europe that is capable of manufacturing this type of deep-drawn sheet metal component with extreme high requirements for tolerance. The picture shows a cutting deck for a ride-on lawn mower from the industrial segment.

  • • Net sales in Q4 increased by SEK 38 million, 12.3% up on the same period last year.
  • • Operating earnings in Q4 were SEK 19 million (26).

The Finnveden Metal Structures division reported strong sales growth of 24.4% during the year and the operating margin has increased from 5.2% to 8.1%.

Demand in Q4 was good, although somewhat lower in December as customers revised down their production plans, primarily in the heavy commercial vehicle segment.

Work continues on the start-up of the venture in China and various alternatives are being considered for a continued presence.

Costs for the start-up of new customer projects and the China project affected results by SEK 6 million

during the quarter, which was more than expected.

Fourth quarter

Net sales for the Finnveden Metal Structures division reached SEK 344.2 million (306.6), up 12.3% on the same period last year.

Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) were SEK 27.4 million (34.1), giving an EBITDA margin of 8.0% (11.1).

EBIT was SEK 18.7 million (25.9), or an operating margin of 5.4% (8.4).

Non-recurring costs affected operating profit by SEK 0.1 million in Q4.

Order bookings 331.4 326.7 1.4% 1,418.5 1,233.4 15.0%

During the same period in 2010 a restructuring reserve amounting to SEK 5.7 million was dissolved.

January-December

Net sales for the Finnveden Metal Structures division reached SEK 1,325.5 million (1,065.1), up 24.4% on the same period last year.

Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) were SEK 140.6 million (87.1), giving an EBITDA margin of 10.6% (8.2).

EBIT was SEK 107.1 million (55.2), or an operating margin of 8.1% (5.2). Non-recurring costs affected operating profit by SEK 0.4 million (4.8).

OPERATING EARNINGS SEK 19 m NET SALES SEK 344 m Q4 Full year 2011 20102011 2010 ∆ Net sales 344.2 306.6 12.3% 1,325.5 1,065.1 24.4% Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 27.4 34.1 -6.7 140.6 87.1 53.5 Operating earnings (EBIT) 18.7 25.9 -7.2 107.1 55.2 51.9 Operating margin, % 5.4 8.4 -3.0 8.1 5.2 2.9 FINANCIAL SUMMARY (SEK m) PROPORTION OF GROUP SALES, % 6.5% 43 FOURTH QUARTER

5.4%

OPERATING MARGIN

OTHER INFORMATION

Accounting principles

This interim report has been drawn up in accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting) and the Swedish annual accounts act. The financial statement for the parent company has been drawn up in accordance with RFR 2 (Reporting for legal entities) of the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council.

Risks and risk management

Exposure to operational and financial risks are a natural part of business activity and this is reflected in FinnvedenBulten's approach to risk management. The purpose is to identify and prevent risks and limit any damage that may result. The main risks that the Group is exposed to relate to the impact of the business cycle on demand, supplies of raw materials and their price variations, as well as general economic factors.

Damage to production equipment, as a result of natural disasters or fire, may have a negative impact on Finnveden-Bulten's activities, both in property damage and business interruption, which makes it impossible or harder to fulfil these obligations to customers. This – and the risk of it happening – could in turn cause customers to use other suppliers. FinnvedenBulten's customers and other suppliers are naturally also affected by this risk, which in its turn may affect Finnveden-Bulten, since vehicle manufacturers may experience production stops due to damage to, or a shortage of, components from other suppliers. It cannot therefore be excluded that production stops and damage, affecting both FinnvedenBulten, its customers and other important subcontractors to these customers, could negatively affect FinnvedenBulten's business, financial position and earnings if these risks

arise and they are not covered by the company's insurance policies.

For a more detailed description of these risks, see Note 3, Risks and risk management on pages 26-30 of the company's 2010 annual report.

Seasonal variations

FinnvedenBulten is not exposed to traditional seasonal variations. The year reflects customers' production days, which vary between quarters. The lowest net sales and operating earnings normally occur in Q3, where there are fewest production days. The other quarters are relatively even.

Transaction with related parties

During Q1 preference shares were reclassified into ordinary shares, with one ordinary share awarded for one preference share. This reclassification meant that the Group's interest-bearing liability to shareholders was reduced by SEK 94.6 million and the Group's equity increased correspondingly.

During Q2, interest-bearing debt was converted into shareholders' equity by a set-off issue. The issue resulted in 7,197,430 new ordinary shares and resulted in a debt reduction and an increase in Group equity of SEK 352.7 million.

In addition, an issue in kind was carried out in which board members'

Number of shares

Registration
date
Change in number
of shares
Number of shares
after issue
New share issue 1) 2011-05-25 1,842,777 21,040,207
New share issue 2) 2011-05-20 7,197,430 19,197,430
New share issue 2010-01-27 8,000,000 12,000,000
New share issue 2009-01-20 3,000,000 4,000,000
Reduction 2006-02-01 -321,500 1,000,000
New share issue 2006-02-01 321,000 1,321,500
New share issue 2005-01-24 999,000 1,000,000
New formation 2004-10-12 1,000 1,000

1) New share issue in kind

2) New share issue through offset of shareholder loan

and senior executives' shareholdings and options in certain of the Group's subsidiaries were exchanged for shares in the parent company, Finnveden-Bulten AB (publ). The issue resulted in 1,842,777 new ordinary shares. The transaction has no effect on the Group's equity, as the issue amount (SEK 90.3 million) was equal to the distributions made to minority shareholders in connection with the issue.

No other transactions were made with related parties during the reporting period.

Financial targets

  • • The Group's target is to achieve profitable organic growth and to grow more strongly than the industry in general.
  • • The Group's target is that the operating margin shall be at least seven (7) per cent.
  • • The Group's target is that the return on average capital employed shall be at least fifteen (15) per cent.

Employees

The total number of employees in the Group amounted on the closing day to 1,746 (1,576), of whom 40 (38) per cent are in low-cost countries. The number of employees has risen due to higher production volumes.

Contingent liabilities

During the report period there was no significant change in contingent liabilities.

Parent company

FinnvedenBulten AB (publ) owns, directly or indirectly, all the companies in the Group, and performs Groupwide activities relating to management and administration. The equity/assets ratio was 87.8% (63.8). The adjusted equity/assets ratio, calculated as reported shareholders' equity plus interest-bearing liabilities to shareholders, was 87.8% (89.1). Equity was SEK 1,262.5 million (848.9). Disposable cash and cash equivalents in the parent company totalled SEK 1.2 (0.0) million. The company had 7 employees on the closing day.

Important events after the end of the interim period

There were no significant events to report.

Outlook for 2012

In its latest forecast update, IHS Global Insight (IHS) forecasts that 12.6 million light vehicles will be produced in Western Europe in 2012, compared with 13.6 million in 2011. For heavy vehicles over 15 tons, IHS forecasts that production in Western Europe will reach around 330,000 units in 2012 compared with around 340,000 in 2011. In recent months IHS has successively revised its forecasts downwards for both heavy and light vehicles. Meanwhile, continued production of cars and commercial vehicles in Western Europe are helped by exports to growth markets.

Uncertainties remain about the macroeconomic situation for European countries but FinnvedenBulten is well prepared and has a good flexibility in

case of an additional decline in demand.

FinnvedenBulten has created a strong platform for continued profitable growth and has won new business during the period, which indicates the company's competitiveness and its ability to win market shares.

The operational costs connected to new projects and expansion plans in growth markets are expected to impact the start of 2012 with approximately SEK 5 million.

Proposed dividend

FinnvedenBulten's objective over time is to share one third of net earnings after tax. Consideration is however given to the company's financial position, cash flow and future prospects.

The proposed dividend is SEK 2.00 per share, amounting to SEK 42.1 million. The Board has made the assessment that the proposed dividend is wellbalanced in relation to the company's expansion plans and cash flow.

Annual General Meeting 2012

The Annual General Meeting for FinnvedenBulten AB (publ) will be held on 26 April 2012 in Gothenburg.

Shareholders who wish to make a proposal to the meeting are required to send it to the Board via email to [email protected] or via post to FinnvedenBulten AB (publ), Årsstämma, Box 9148, 400 93 Göteborg.

The proposal must reach the company by 7 March 2012 at the latest.

2011 Annual Report

FinnvedenBulten's Annual Report for 2011 is expected to be completed at the latest on 3 April 2012. It will be published on the company's website, www.finnvedenbulten.com. A printed version may be ordered from the site.

Audit

This full year report has not been verified by the company's auditors.

Göteborg, 7 February 2012

Johan Westman President and CEO

Consolidated income statement

Q4 Full year
SEK m 2011 2010 2011 2010
Net sales 802.9 730.3 72.6 3,085.0 2,607.3
Cost of goods sold -663.7 -600.5 -63.2 -2,526.1 -2,174.4
Gross profit 139.2 129.8 9.4 558.9 432.9
Other operating income 2.3 3.1 -0.8 13.5 11.3
Selling expenses -37.2 -32.4 -4.8 -134.5 -126.7
Administrative expenses -53.3 -59.6 -6.3 -215.7 -187.3
Other operating expenses -7.6 0.8 -8.4 -20.7 -16.0
Operating earnings
Note 1
43.4 41.7 1.7 201.5 114.2
Financial income -0.1 0.4 -0.5 1.1 1.2
Financial expenses -5.7 -17.9 12.2 -46.7 -76.1
Earnings before tax 37.6 24.2 13.4 155.9 39.3
Tax on period's earnings -8.0 149.7 -157.7 -41.4 141.8
Earnings after tax 29.6 173.9 -144.3 114.5 181.1
Attributable to
Parent company shareholders 29.6 173.6 -144.0 114.5 180.6
Minority interests - 0.3 -0.3 - 0.5
29.6 173.9 -144.3 114.5 181.1
Earnings per share , SEK 1) 1.40 15.73 14.33 6.57 16.36
Weighted outstanding ordinary shares, '000 1) 21,040.2 11,037.0 10,003.2 17,433.9 11,037.0
Pro forma earnings per share , SEK 1),2) 1.41 - - 6.68 -
Outstanding ordinary shares on closing date, '000 1) 21,040.2 - - 21,040.2 -
Note1 Non-recurring costs
Listing process, Nasdaq OMX - -4.2 4.2 -17.8 -4.2
Rationalization schemes -0.1 3.5 -3.6 -0.4 -7.0
-0.1 -0.7 -0.6 -18.2 -11.2

1) Both before and after dilution.

2) Pro forma earnings per share. For definitions see page 14.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Q4 Full year
SEK m 2011 2010 2010 2010
Profit/loss after tax 29.6 173.9 -144.3 114.5 181.1
Other comprehensive income
Derivative instruments, cash flow hedging 3.5 - 3.5 2.8 -
Tax on cash flow hedging -0.9 - -0.9 -0.7 -
Exchange rate differences -8.1 -4.8 -3.3 -16.2 -31.8
Total comprehensive income 24.1 169.1 -145.0 100.4 149.3
Attributable to
Parent company shareholders 24.1 169.5 -145.4 100.4 149.5
Minority interests - -0.4 0.4 - -0.2
24.1 169.1 -145.0 100.4 149.3

Consolidated balance sheet

ASSETS
Fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets
182.3
Tangible fixed assets
377.7
Financial assets
132.7
Total fixed assets
692.7
182.4
383.4
157.6
723.4
370.1
592.9
188.7
1,151.7
Current assets
Inventories
461.9
Current receivables
643.5
Cash and cash equivalents
102.7
Total current assets
1,208.1
Total assets
1,900.8
1,875.1
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to parent company shareholders
1,032.8
480.0
Minority interests
-
5.1
Total equity
1,032.8
485.1
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing shareholder loans
-
337.3
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities and provisions
242.1
392.0
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions
1.3
6.2
Total non-current liabilities
243.4
735.5
Current liabilities
Current interest bearing liabilities
25.8
112.3
Current non-interest bearing liabilities
598.8
542.2
Total current liabilities
624.6
654.5
Total equity and liabilities
1,900.8
1,875.1
Pledged assets
1,386.3
1,313.1
Contingent liabilities
78.6
70.4

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEK m 31-12-2011 31-12-2010
Opening equity 485.1 335.1
Comprehensive income
Profit/loss for the period 114.5 181.1
Other comprehensive income
– Derivative instruments, cash flow hedging 2.8 -
– Tax on cash flow hedging -0.7 -
– Exchange rate differences -16.2 -31.8
Total comprehensive income 100.4 149.3
Transactions with shareholders
Reclassification of preference shares 94.6 -
New share issue via off-set 352.7 -
New share issue in kind 90.3 -
Earnings from transactions with minorities -90.3 -
Funds from issued buy warrants - 0.7
Total transactions with shareholders 447.3 0.7
Closing equity 1,032.8 485.1

Consolidated cash flow statement

SEK m 2011 2010
Operating activities
Earnings after financial items 155.9 39.3
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow 86.6 105.0
Taxes paid -10.9 -8.0
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 231.6 136.3
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Change in working capital -88.0 -65.8
Cash flow from operating activities 143.6 70.5
Investing activities
Acquisition of intangible fixed assets -0.2 -0.3
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets -84.5 -48.8
Disposal of fixed assets 2.0 11.3
Settlement of financial assets -1.4 134.6
Cash flow from investing activities -84.1 96.8
Financing activities
Amortisation of borrowings - -8.0
Change in overdraft facilities and other financial liabilities -143.7 -1.0
Liquidity from issued call options - 0.7
Cash flow from financing activities -143.7 -8.3
Cash flow for the period -84.2 159.0
Increase of cash and cash equivalents -84.2 159.0
Cash and cash equivalents at start of financial year 188.7 35.0
Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents -1.8 -5.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 102.7 188.7

Consolidated net debt composition

SEK m 31-12-2011 31-12-2010
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 225.3 708.3
Provisions for pensions 16.8 21.0
Current interest-bearing liabilities 25.7 112.3
Financial interest-bearing liabilities -3.5 -2.1
Cash and cash equivalents -102.7 -188.7
Net loan liabilities 161.6 650.8
Interest-bearing shareholder loan - -430.1
Adjusted net loan liabilities 161.6 220.7

Consolidated segment reports

Q4
2011
SEK m Bulten Finnveden Metal
Structures
Other* The Group
Net sales 460.9 344.2 -2.2 802.9
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 39.4 27.4 -5.0 61.8
Operating profit (EBIT) 29.8 18.7 -5.1 43.4
Operating margin, % 6.5 5.4 - 5.4
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 29.8 18.8 -5.1 43.5
Adjusted operating margin, % 6.5 5.5 - 5.4
SEK m Q4
2010
Bulten Finnveden Metal
Structures
Other* The Group
Net sales 425.9 306.6 -2.2 730.3
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 32.5 34.1 -9.2 57.4
Operating profit (EBIT) 25.1 25.9 -9.3 41.7
Operating margin, % 5.9 8.4 - 5.7
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 27.3 20.2 -5.1 42.4
Adjusted operating margin, % 6.4 6.6 - 5.8
Jan - Dec
2011
SEK m Bulten Finnveden Metal
Structures
Other* The Group
Net sales 1,768.5 1,325.5 -9.0 3,085.0
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 155.2 140.6 -22.6 273.2
Operating profit (EBIT) 117.1 107.1 -22.7 201.5
Operating margin, % 6.6 8.1 - 6.5
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 117.1 107.5 -4.9 219.7
Adjusted operating margin, % 6.6 8.1 - 7.1
SEK m Bulten Finnveden Metal
Structures
Other* The Group
Net sales 1,549.4 1,065.1 -7.2 2,607.3
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 109.1 87.1 -11.5 184.7
Operating profit (EBIT) 71.7 55.2 -12.7 114.2
Operating margin, % 4.6 5.2 - 4.4
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 73.9 60.0 -8.5 125.4
Adjusted operating margin, % 4.8 5.6 - 4.8

* Other includes the parent company and Group eliminations. For 2011 the increase refers to costs attributable to the listing process on NASDAQ OMX. The amount for the fourth quarter was SEK 0.0 million (-4.2) and the accumulated amount for January-December was SEK -17.8 million (-4.2).

Income statement, parent company

Q4 Full year
SEK m 2011 2010 2011 2010
Net sales - - - -
Cost of goods sold - - - -
Gross profit - - - -
Administrative expenses -2.1 -0.2 -14.6 -1.4
Operating loss -2.1 -0.2 -14.6 -1.4
Interest expenses and similar items -2.1 -10.2 -22.7 -40.7
Loss before tax -4.2 -10.4 -37.3 -42.1
Tax on earnings for the year 1.1 - 7.9 49.3
Profit/loss for the period -3.1 -10.4 -29.4 7.2

Balance sheet, parent company

SEK m 31-12-2011 31-12-2010
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 0.2 -
Financial assets
Participations in Group companies 1) 1,367.1 1,281.2
Deferred tax assets 57.2 49.3
Other long-term assets 6.0 -
Total financial assets 1,430.3 1,330.5
Current assets
Current receivables 5.6 0.3
Cash and cash equivalents 1.2 -
Total current assets 6.8 0.3
Total assets 1,437.3 1,330.8
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 1,262.5 848.9
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing shareholder loans - 337.3
Liabilities to Group companies 162.3 144.3
Total non-current liabilities 162.3 481.6
Current liabilities
Other current liabilities 12.5 0.3
Total current liabilities 12.5 0.3
Total equity and liabilities 1,437.3 1,330.8
Pledged assets 1,371.5 1,281.2
Contingent liabilities 46.3 31.8

1) Shares in subsidiaries rose by SEK 85.9 million. The increase refers to the acquisition of minority interests in a subsidiary in connection with a cash issue.

Consolidated key indicators*

Q4 Full year
THE GROUP 2011 2010 2011 2010
Margins
EBITDA margin, % 7.7 7.9 8.9 7.1
EBIT margin (operating margin), % 5.4 5.7 6.5 4.4
Adjusted EBIT margin (operating margin), % 5.4 5.8 7.1 4.8
Net margin, % 3.7 23.8 3.7 6.9
Capital structure
Interest coverage ratio, times 7.6 2.4 4.3 1.5
Data per share
Earnings per share, SEK *) 1.40 15.73 6.57 16.36
Pro forma earnings per share, SEK *) 1) 1.41 - 6.68 -
Number of outstanding ordinary shares
Weighted outstanding ordinary shares, '000 *) 21,040.2 11,037.0 17,433.9 11,037.0
Outstanding ordinary shares on closing day, '000 *) 21,040.2 - 21,040.2 -
THE GROUP 31-12-2011 31-12-2010
Capital structure
Net debt/equity ratio, times 0.2 1.3
Adjusted net debt/equity ratio, times 0.2 0.2
Equity/assets ratio, % 54.3 25.9
Adjusted equity/assets ratio, % 2) 54.3 48.8
Other
Net debt, SEK m 161.6 650.8
Adjusted net debt, SEK m 3) 161.6 220.7
THE GROUP, 12 months rolling
2011
2010
Return indicators
Capital employed, %
15.4
9.5
Adjusted return on capital employed, %
16.8
10.4
Equity, %
15.1
44.5
Adjusted equity, %
15.1
19.5
Capital structure
Capital turnover, times
2.4
2.2
Employees
Net sales per employee, SEK '000
1,766.9
1,654.4
Operating profit/loss per employee, SEK '000
115.4
72.5
Average no. of employees
1,746
1,576

*) Refers to both before and after dilution.

Definitions

Definitions of key indicators are unchanged compared with those used in the 2010 annual report.

Other indicators not used in the annual report are explained below.

  • 1) Pro forma earnings per share. Earnings per share adjusted for non-recurring costs and interest costs for shareholder loans and preference shares. Current tax is considered for all adjusted items. Divided by the number of outstanding shares on the closing day.
  • 2) Adjusted equity/assets ratio is calculated as recognised equity including interest-bearing liabilities to shareholders.
  • 3) Adjusted net debt is calculated as interest-bearing liabilities excluding interest-bearing loans from shareholders minus interest-bearing assets.
  • 4) Adjusted operating earnings. Operating profit/loss adjusted for non-recurring costs.
  • 5) Adjusted return on capital employed. Earnings after net financial items plus financial costs and non-recurring costs as a percentage of average capital employed.

Consolidated quarterly data

2011 2010
THE GROUP Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Order bookings 780.1 736.0 854.4 838.4 785.3 656.9 771.5 750.8
Income statement
Net sales 802.9 703.9 782.1 796.1 730.3 591.3 673.9 611.8
Gross earnings 139.2 116.3 150.8 152.6 129.8 98.6 117.6 86.9
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 61.8 60.6 79.3 71.5 57.4 43.0 60.1 24.2
Operating earnings (EBIT) 43.4 43.1 61.3 53.7 41.7 24.9 41.3 6.3
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) 43.5 43.3 66.7 66.2 42.4 27.0 44.3 11.7
Cash flow statement
Cash flow from current activities 97.4 -42.7 49.4 39.5 58.6 -4.9 21.6 -4.8
Cash flow from investment activities -17.0 -30.7 -22.9 -13.5 -18.6 -7.6 -7.6 130.6
Cash flow from financing activities -24.9 -96.6 -4.7 -17.5 -11.8 -6.5 -2.5 12.5
Cash flow for the period 55.5 -170.0 21.8 8.5 28.2 -19.0 11.5 138.3
Data per share
Earnings per share, SEK *) 1.40 1.06 2.47 1.98 15.73 0.34 1.17 -0.88
Pro forma earnings per share, SEK *) 1) 1.41 1.07 2.27 1.93 - - - -
Number of outstanding ordinary shares
Weighted outstanding ordinary shares, '000 *) 21,040.2 21,040.2 16,172.4 11,336.6 11,037.0 11,037.0 11,037.0 11,037.0

Outstanding ordinary shares on closing day, '000 *) 21,040.2 21,040.2 21,040.2 12,000.0 - - - -

THE GROUP 31-12-2011 30-9-2011 30-6-2011 31-3-2011 31-12-2010 30-9-2010 30-6-2010 31-3-2010
Balance sheet
Fixed assets 692.7 713.7 715.2 712.0 723.4 573.9 586.4 611.7
Current assets 1,208.1 1,183.0 1,301.7 1,241.6 1,151.7 1,109.3 1,119.0 1,027.9
Equity 1,032.8 1,008.7 994.5 595.8 485.1 315.3 319.7 317.9
Non-current liabilities 243.4 268.5 366.1 726.9 735.5 373.6 365.4 357.1
Current liabilities 624.6 619.5 656.3 630.9 654.5 994.3 1,020.3 964.7
Other
Net debt 161.6 238.5 165.0 543.5 650.8 678.2 648.0 654.6
Adjusted net debt 3) 161.6 238.5 165.0 196.2 220.7 259.8 241.2 259.3
THE GROUP, 12 months rolling January
2011-
December
2011
October
2010-
September
2011
July 2010-
June 2011
April 2010-
March 2011
January
2010-
December
2010
October
2009-
September
2010
July 2009-
June 2010
Order bookings 3,208.9 3,214.0 3,135.0 3,052.1 2,964.5 2,754.7 2,593.9
Income statement
Net sales 3,085.0 3,012.4 2,899.8 2,791.6 2,607.3 2,420.4 2,317.5
Gross earnings 558.9 549.6 531.9 498.7 432.9 388.5 351.0
Earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) 273.2 268.8 251.3 232.0 184.7 122.8 88.9
Operating earnings (EBIT) 201.5 199.8 181.6 161.6 114.2 47.5 12.7
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) 4) 219.7 218.6 202.3 179.9 125.4 110.0 74.2
Employees
Net sales per employee, SEK '000 1,766.9 1,682.9 1,690.8 1,650.9 1,654.4 1,565.6 1,521.7
Operating profit/loss per employee, SEK '000 115.4 111.6 105.9 95.6 72.5 30.7 8.3
Average no. of employees 1,746 1,790 1,715 1,691 1,576 1,546 1,523
Return indicators
Capital employed, % 15.4 16.5 14.5 13.3 9.5 neg neg
Adjusted return on capital employed, % 5) 16.8 18.0 16.1 14.7 10.4 neg neg
Equity, % 15.1 39.2 36.6 45.7 44.5 neg neg
Adjusted equity,% 15.1 39.2 36.6 22.9 19.5 neg neg
Other
Net debt/EBITDA 0.6 0.9 0.7 2.3 3.5 5.5 7.3
Adjusted net debt/EBITDA 3) 0.6 0.9 0.7 0.9 1.2 2.1 2.7

*) Refers to both before and after dilution.

FinnvedenBulten develops and runs industrial businesses, offering products, technical solutions and systems in metallic materials. The Group operates as a business partner to international customers in the manufacturing sector, primarily the automotive industry. The company is run in two divisions – Finnveden Metal Structures and Bulten – both with strong positions in their respective customer segments. Customers are mainly found in the automotive and engineering industries in Europe, Asia and the US. Production primarily takes place in Europe, with considerable low-cost production in Poland. The Group also has a modern, growing fasteners business in China.

Future financial report dates

26 April 2012 – Interim report January-March 2012 26 April 2012 – Annual General Meeting 13 July 2012 – Half Year report report January-June 2012 24 October 2012 – Interim report report January-September 2012 The reports are available on FinnvedenBulten's website, www.finnvedenbulten.com as of the above dates.

For further information, please contact Kamilla Oresvärd, Vice President Corporate Communications. Tel. +46 31-734 59 17 | Switchboard: +46 31-734 59 00 [email protected]

Invitation to conference call

Investors, analysts and media are invited to participate in the teleconference on Tuesday 7 February, at 16:00 CET when the report will be presented by FinnvedenBulten's President and CEO Johan Westman. Copies of the presentation will be available at www.finnvedenbulten.com. The presentation will be in English.

To participate in the telephone conference please call 5 minutes before the start: Sweden 08-506 269 00, United Kingdom +44 (0)207 750 9905, USA +1 631 886 5378. Access code: 430251#.

A replay of the telephone conference will be available until 21 February 2012 on the following numbers: Sweden 08-506 269 49, United Kingdom +44(0) 207 750 99 28, USA +1 866 305 62 92. Access code 266675#.

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