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CTT Systems

Earnings Release Feb 8, 2022

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Net sales
MSEK 42
EBIT margin
19%

FOURTH QUARTER 2021 2)

  • Net sales increased by 21% to MSEK 42.1 (34.9) sales increased 21% (34.9) - Currency adjusted, a growth of 20% Currency adjusted, a 20%
  • Operating profit (EBIT) increased to MSEK 8.0 (- (EBIT) 8.0 (-0.6)
  • Operating margin (EBIT margin) increased to 19% ( margin margin) to 19% (-2)
  • Net profit amounted to MSEK 4.3 (1.9) (1.9)
  • Earnings per share were SEK 0.34 (0.15) per (0.15)
  • Operating cash flow increased to MSEK 20.4 (- flow increased MSEK 20.4 (-1.1)

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2021 2)

  • Net sales decreased by 25% to MSEK 151.2 (200.8) sales decreased by to (200.8) - Currency adjusted, a decline of 19% Currency adjusted, a of 19% 19%
  • Operating profit (EBIT) decreased to MSEK 26.8 (38.4) - Including items affecting comparability of MSEK + Including items of +4.8 (0.0) 8 (0.0)
  • Operating margin (EBIT margin) amounted margin margin) amountedto 18% (19) to (19) - Adjusted for items affecting comparabili Adjusted for items affecting comparabiliAdjusted for comparability, margin amounted to 15% (19) to 15% (19)15% (19)
  • Net profit amounted to MSEK 14.2 (31.1)
  • Earnings per share were SEK 1.13 (2.48) per (2.48)
  • Operating cash flow increased to MSEK 30.3 (- flow increased MSEK (-10.8) - Including items affecting comparability of MSEK + Including items affecting comparability of MSEK +9.1 (0.0) 1 (0.0) 1 (0.0)
  • The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK of 0.79per share (1.74) per share (1.74)

FORECAST - FIRST QUARTER 2022 2)

The net sales forecast for the first sales firstquarter of 202 quarter of 202 quarter 2022is MSEK is MSEK is 42-47(31.4).

CTT IN BRIEF

(MSEK) 2021
Oct-Dec
Change from
previous year
2020
2020
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
2021
2021
Jan-DecJan-Dec
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan–DecJan–Dec
Jan–Dec
Rolling
12 months
12 months
Net sales 42.1 21 % 34.9 151.2 200.8 151.2
Operating profit (EBIT) 8.0 1 450 % -0.6 26.8 38.4 26.8
Profit (loss) this period 4.3 132 % 1.9 14.2 31.1 14.2
Earnings per share (SEK) 0.34 127 % 0.15 1.13 2.48 1.13
Operating cash flow 20.4 1 954 % -1.1 30.3 -10.8 30.3

CTT – WORLD LEADER IN ACTIVE HUMIDITY CONTROL IN AIRCRAFT

CTT is the leading supplier of active humidity control systems in aircraft. We solve the aircraft humidity paradox - with far too dry cabin air - and too much moisture in the fuselage - causing dehydration for people onboard and excess weight in the aircraft inducing larger environmental footprint. CTT offers humidifiers and dehumidifiers available for retrofit and line-fit on commercial aircraft as well as private jets. For more information about CTT and how active humidity control products make air traveling a little more sustainable and far more pleasurable, please visit: www.ctt.se

1) This Interim report / Year-End report is a translation of the original report published in Swedish. In the event of any deviations between the two reports, the Swedish version prevails.

2) Unless otherwise stated, outcome comparisons with a previous period in this Interim report / Year-End report refer to the corresponding period of the preceding year, and the value is given in brackets.

COMMENTS FROM THE CEO

Fourth-quarter sales were as forecasted – Reporting better cash performance

Fourth-quarter net sales (MSEK 42) were as forecasted and cash performance was strong, reducing net debt from MSEK 39 last quarter to MSEK 23. Order backlog increased to highest level since Q2 2020, driven by a larger retrofit order from Pobeda and three private jet awards. These orders will be delivered in 2022 and underpin our sales growth this year.

In full-year 2021, we delivered solid profitability despite significant sales decrease for the second consecutive year (net sales in 2021 decreased 25 % versus 2020 and were 57% lower compared to 2019). The sales highlight in 2021 was the aftermarket with sales increasing 37% to MSEK 99 (72), driven by a progressive return in flying activity for our installed base of humidifiers. OEM sales decreased 70% to MSEK 25 (83), impacted by lowered widebody aircraft production rates. Compared to fiscal-year 2019, aftermarket revenues were 67 percent restored while the adjusted, comparable sales in OEM were at 25%. The private jet business reports a 70% decline in sales to 10 MSEK (32), mainly related to a strong comparable year and cyclical factors.

Forecasting MSEK 42 – 47 in first-quarter net sales

In the first quarter, Private jet sales will be the primary quarter-to-quarter growth driver. This will be partly offset by weaker Retrofit sales. Aftermarket sales are predicted to be flat or slightly lower, depending on impact from recent rise in COVID cases that is expected to dampen the recovery of international traffic demand. OEM will remain at record-low sales level, impacted by Boeing decision to push some of our deliveries forward due to remaining problems on the 787 program. Factoring all this into our outlook, I expect first-quarter net sales to be in the MSEK 42 – 47 range.

Going forward

As we enter 2022, we have managed to get through the crisis with capacity to invest in projects. Our main focus now is to resume growth. It is clear though that the aviation industry will continue to face challenges in 2022, given new COVID variants, but I believe that the market backdrop will be less severe and shorter in time. As the year progresses, I expect airlines and the aviation industry to continue to recover as pent-up travel demand returns.

CTT expects to return to revenue growth in 2022. We have opportunities to grow sales significantly in:

Private jet: The revenue outlook for 2022 looks rea Private jet: lly good. VIP has increased its order backlog and we see more project opportunities coming. In addition, the huge medium-term opportunity is in large business jets that significantly shall increase our addressable market and drive sales growth. But this development is conditional on product availability at the OEM's. Targeted milestones include to be selected or endorsed by Airbus Corporate Jets for ACJ TwoTwenty and Bombardier for the Global 7500 aircraft.

Aftermarket: Aftermarket: Sales in the aftermarket are expected to continue to increase, primarily driven by gradual normalization in flying activity for our installed base and from growing population in-service. In 2021, most of the aircraft with our products installed returned to operations. Today CTT has more products in-service on total global fleets of Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, compared to 2019. To close the sales gap from MSEK 99 to 147 obtained in the aftermarket 2019, international and intercontinental travel must continue to rebound. Another aftermarket driver is installed base growth which will occur when Boeing resumes 787-deliveries. Boeing continues to perform rework of the 110 Boeing 787 airplanes in inventory (by end-2021). The current industry view for restarting 787-deliveries is April 2022. Population growth is also expected in other OEM-programs, such as the A350 that is growing with approx. five (5) aircraft deliveries per month.

Retrofit: The airline retrofit market looks promisi Retrofit: ng with good probability to increase order intake. The overall improvement in short- and medium-haul air traffic is robust and good news for our anti-condensation business. It is always difficult to predict time frames, but with oil price at 7-year high and sustainability efforts getting increasingly more important, I restate that I have never seen better market conditions for the anti-condensation system. We are also in airline discussions about retrofit projects for passenger cabin humidification, but orders will not be possible before airlines can see sustainable growth in long-haul demand.

OEM: Although we have a huge recovery potential in OEM: our OEM business it is not likely that it will significantly contribute to growth in 2022. OEM rebound is late in the recovery where widebody production rates during 2021 have adapted to demand. We will see higher CTT deliveries in some programs this year but it is likely that those will be offset by low deliveries to the 787 program. Boeing is awaiting regulatory approval for pre-delivery inspections on reworked aircraft in inventory. Meanwhile Boeing is producing the 787 at a very low rate and will continue to do so until deliveries resume, with an expected gradual return to five airplanes per month over time. We are planning for low 787-rate throughout the year but are prepared to ramp-up. Programs with potential on the upside include Boeing 777X and MC-21. Boeing still expects first 777X delivery to occur in late 2023. The MC-21 has in December 2021 received a basic type certificate in Russia and is targeted for entry-into-service in Q3 2022. Looking further ahead, long-term growth outlook remains strong in our OEM business. When airlines replace their older widebody aircraft with new, CTT is the provider of humidifiers in flight deck, crew rests and passenger cabin.

Epilogue

As we close out the second year of operating in a global pandemic, I am thankful how the CTT team has come together in difficult times and proud to conclude that CTT not only performed well but has emerged as a stronger company. Our investments in new opportunities will in 2022 start to become fruitful and drive future growth, particularly in Private jet where we are migrating our leading VIP technology to large-cabin business jets.

This is my 97th and last quarterly report as CEO of CTT. As previously announced, I will retire on April 1, 2022. It has been a privilege to work with all talented people at CTT. Together we have achieved many milestones. When I hand over to our new CEO, Henrik Höjer, I am convinced that he, together with our experienced employees, will continue to execute and fine-tune our strategy and leverage our strong market position. CTT has a unique offering that is supported by megatrends that require solutions for healthier cabin climate and air travel with reduced environmental footprint. When looking back on my time at CTT it is with pride - but I have no doubt that the best is yet to come for CTT.

Torbjörn Johansson, CEO

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER

  • 10.12.2021: CTT Systems AB receives Anti-Fuselage-Condensation system order from Pobeda Airlines to be retrofitted in 20 Boeing 737 aircraft.
  • 14.12.2021: CTT Systems AB receives Inflight Humidification VIP system order for one Boeing BBJMAX8 aircraft from AMAC Aerospace.
  • 15.12.2021: CTT Systems AB receives order for two ACJ-Enhanced Inflight Humidification systems from PMV in partnership with Airbus Corporate Jets.
  • 17.12.2021: CTT Systems AB receives Inflight Humidification VIP system order for one Airbus ACJ350 aircraft from AMAC Aerospace.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD QUARTER

  • 08.02.2021: CTT Systems AB announces that the company CEO, Torbjörn Johansson, has informed the board of directors that he intends to retire on April 1st, 2022.
  • 07.04.2021: CTT Systems AB announces the appointment of Markus Berg as new CFO to take office on July 1 st, 2021. Markus will succeed Daniel Ekstrand, who on his own initiative has decided to leave CTT to transfer to his own business.
  • 05.05.2021: CTT Systems AB announces order to retrofit the Anti-Fuselage-Condensation-system in 10 Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft at an existing airline customer that already has the system installed in its entire fleet of 34 Boeing 737 aircraft.
  • 10.06.2021: CTT Systems AB informs that the board of directors of CTT has appointed Henrik Höjer as new CEO to succeed Torbjörn Johansson when he retires on April 1 2022. Henrik Höjer is currently Senior Vice President at RUAG Simulation & Training.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

No significant events have occurred after the end of the reporting period.

Interim Report Fourth Quarter 2021 Year-End Report 2021

SALES

Net sales increased by 21% in the fourth quarter to MSEK 42.1 (34,9), driven by increased Retrofit deliveries and by the gradual improvement in the aftermarket. Adjusted for currency effects sales increased by 20%. The average USD currency rate in the fourth quarter was 8.71 (8.71). Aftermarket sales in the fourth quarter were 71% compared to the average quarter 2019. OEM revenues declined with 55% to MSEK 5.5 (12.4), due to the as expected slow recovery, and in addition decreased production rate for the 787-program due to production issues. The Private jet segment is not to the same extent affected by the pandemic, the decrease is rather due to normal cyclical fluctuations in demand.

Net sales for the full year 2021 declined by 25% to MSEK 151.2 (200.8). Adjusted for currency effects sales declined by 19%. The decrease was larger in the beginning of the year, mainly since Q1 2020 was not affected by the pandemic. Net sales in the OEM segment have declined from MSEK 83.2 to MSEK 24.7, thus the area that is most negatively affected. Partly offset by increased aftermarket sales by 37%, from MSEK 72.0 to MSEK 98.6.

The graph above shows quarterly net sales and rolling four quarters average.

BREAKDOWN OF NET SALES

NET SALES (MSEK)
SALES
Q120
Q120
Q220 Q320 Q420 2020 Q121 Q221 Q321 Q421 2021
System Sales
OEM 34.1 21.7 15.1 12.4 83.2 4.8 8.0 6.3 5.5 24.7
Retrofit 2.7 1.3 0.6 0.0 4.7 1.3 0.0 1.7 4.5 7.6
Private jet 6.9 9.0 9.8 6.2 32.0 3.2 2.5 1.4 2.6 9.7
Total 43.7
43.7
32.0
32.0
25.5 18.6 119.9 9.3 10.5 9.5 12.6 42.0
Aftermarket
Aftermarket
30.7
30.7
16.1 11.1 14.0 72.0 20.5 24.3 27.8 25.9 98.6
Sales in addition to the core business activities
in
to
core business activities
2.
2.7
2.2 1.7 2.3 8.9 1.7 2.6 2.9 3.5 10.7
TOTAL 77.2 50.4 77.2 50.4 38.3 34.9 200.8 31.4 37.5 40.2 42.1 151.2
Of which projects where there is recognition of 7.0 9.9 9.9 6.5 33.2 3.2 0.3 1.5 2.6 7.6

profits that is reported as revenue over time.

(Other income is recognised at a defined point

in time, i.e. upon delivery.)

The breakdown of net sales for the quarters is presented above.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Company's operating profit (EBIT) for the fourth quarter was MSEK 8.0 (-0.6), corresponding to an operating margin of 19% (-2). Net profit was MSEK 4.3 (1.9). The EBIT increase compared to the fourth quarter last year is mainly explained by increased aftermarket sales, increased Retrofit deliveries and currency effects relating to accounts receivable and accounts payable that positively impacted operating profit by MSEK 1.9 (-2.7). The higher sales leads to increased variable other external costs for royalties, commission and STC costs with MSEK 1.5. Higher EBIT also leads to increased cost for variable renumeration to the employees with MSEK 0.7 (0.3).

For the full year 2021 the Company's operating profit (EBIT) was MSEK 26.8 (38.4), corresponding to an operating margin of 18% (19). Net profit was MSEK 14.2 (31.1). The decline is mainly explained by that the first quarter of 2020 was not affected by the pandemic. This was partly offset by the one-off items (+4.8), the cost savings program and the recovery in the aftermarket.

The earnings trend since Q3 2020 is presented below, where the green line shows the EBIT margin adjusted for currency effects directly linked to accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Average USD / SEK exchange rate according to Riksbanken

FORECAST FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022

The net sales forecast for the first quarter of 2022 is MSEK 42 - 47 (31.4).

FOURTH QUARTER FORECAST AND ACTUAL OUTCOME 2021

In the third quarter report (2021), CTT made the following forecast for the fourth quarter of 2021: "The net sales forecast for the fourth quarter of 2021 is MSEK 40 - 45 (34.9), and MSEK 149 – 154 (200.8) for the full year."

The actual net sales amounted to MSEK 42.1 for the quarter and MSEK 151.2 for the full year.

ORDER INTAKE

During the fourth quarter, the Company's order intake amounted to MSEK 46 (21). The stronger order intake compared to previous year is driven by a gradual recovery in product population flight hours that increases the demand for the Company's aftermarket products, as well as an improved order intake in Retrofit and Private jet. As of 31 December 2021, the order book totaled MSEK 59 (31), based on USD exchange rate of 8.98 (8.19).

CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash flow before changes in working capital increased to MSEK 8.1 (1.4) in the fourth quarter. The cash flow from operating activities increased to MSEK 20.4 (-1.1). The improved cash flow is mainly driven by the higher earnings and from changes in working capital, mainly lower account receivables. Cash flow from change in working capital was MSEK 12.3 (-2.4).

Cash flow before changes in working capital increased to MSEK 27.7 (0.5) for the full year 2021. The cash flow from operating activities increased to MSEK 30.3 (-10.8). Lower earnings during the beginning of 2021 had a negative effect on cash flow, which was mainly

offset by a larger tax payment of income tax for previous years made in Q1 2020, amounting to MSEK 23.3. In addition, one-off items in the OEM segment improved cash flow by MSEK 9.1 in Q2 2021. Paid dividend during the second quarter was MSEK 21.8 (50.7).

Long-term interest-bearing loan liabilities amounted to MSEK 70.8 (35.7). The increase from previous year is mainly related to use of a credit facility, during the first quarter to strengthen the company's liquidity. Financing net, borrowing minus amortization amounted to MSEK 28.4.

Overall, CTT has a strong financial position, with its equity ratio at 31 December 2021 amounting to 65% (72). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to MSEK 49.3 (21.6), and in addition available credit facilities of MSEK 52. Net debt as of 31 December 2021 amounted to MSEK 23 (15), and equity to MSEK 213 (221). See Cash flow statement on page 12

INVESTMENTS

Investments in the fourth quarter amounted to MSEK 2.3 (7.1) and during the full year 2021 MSEK 8.6 (33.8) related to ongoing development projects, many in the final stage which explains the decrease compared to last year.

PERSONNEL

The average number of employees during the fourth quarter were 76 (88). For the full year 2021 the corresponding number was 82 (98). The decrease compared previous year is due to the cost savings programs that was implemented during the pandemic.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The risks in the Company's business operations can generally be divided into operational risks related to its business operations and financial risks related to its financial activities. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative financial impact on CTT during the whole year. This impact is expected to continue in the coming quarters, but will decrease gradually as commercial flight hours pick up. Other than this, no significant changes in material risks or uncertainties have arisen during the period. A detailed account of CTT's risks, uncertainties and their management can be found on pages 54 - 58 of the Company's Annual Report for 2020.

SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS

Number
CTT's three largest shareholders as at 31/12/2021
three
as at 31/12/2021
of shares
of shares
of
shares
Capital
Capital
Capital
Votes
Tomas Torlöf 1 678 336 13.4% 13.4%
Collins Aerospace 1 133 154 9.0% 9.0%
SEB Funds 1 124 188 9.0% 9.0%

For information about the Company's 20 largest shareholders, please refer to the company's website www.ctt.se.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There have been no significant transactions with related parties during the quarter or the previous quarters this year.

To the extent that transactions and agreements for services with related parties are entered into, these are always entered into and performed under market conditions.

ACCOUNTING AND VALUATION POLICIES

This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, taking into account the exceptions and additions to IFRS as set out in the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's Recommendation RFR 2 – Accounting for Legal Entities. Unless stated otherwise below, the accounting policies applied correspond with the accounting policies applied in the preparation of the most recent annual financial statements.

New and amended accounting policies 2021 and amended 2021

No new or updated standards issued by the IASB and interpretative statements by the IFRIC have had any material effect on the Company's financial position, profits or disclosures.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Publishing the Annual Report 2021 (www.ctt.se) 31/03/2022 Interim Report Q1 2022 29/04/2022 at 08:00 (CEST) Annual General Meeting 04/05/2022 at 17:00 (CEST) Interim Report Q2 2022 22/07/2022 at 08:00 (CEST) Interim Report Q3 2022 28/10/2022 at 08:00 (CEST)

The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer represent and warrant that this interim report provides a true and fair view of the Company's business operations, position and performance and describes the material risks and uncertainties facing the Company. This information is such as CTT Systems AB (publ.) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading (Market Abuse Penalties) Act. The information was submitted for publication at 8:00 (CET) on 8 February 2022.

Nyköping, 7 February 2022

CTT Systems AB (publ.) CTT AB (publ.)

Tomas Torlöf Torlöf Chairman of the Board

Steven Boeing Annika Dalsvall Dalsvall Per Fyrenius Per Fyrenius Board Member Board Member Board Member

Board Member Board Member CEO

Anna Höjer Höjer Björn Lenander Björn Lenander Torbjörn Johanss Torbjörn Johansson Johansson

This report has not been audited by the Company's auditors.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For additional information, please contact:

Torbjörn Johansson, CEO Markus Berg, CFO CTT Systems AB CTT Systems AB Box 1042 Box 1042 SE-611 29 NYKÖPING SE-611 29 NYKÖPING Tel: 46 (0)155-20 59 01 Tel: 46 (0)155-20 59 05 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Company reg. no.: 556430-7741 Website: www.ctt.se

CTT IN BRIEF

CTT is a market-leading manufacturer of equipment for active control of humidity in aircraft. CTT's dehumidifier and humidifier products minimize fuselage condensation issues and increase cabin air humidity. CTT is a supplier to Boeing and Airbus and has many of the world's largest airlines as its customers.

CTT has been traded on Nasdaq Stockholm since March 1999, currently on the Mid Cap list and has its registered offices in Nyköping.

CTT SYSTEMS AB
PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT in brief (MSEK)
2021
2021
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
2020
2020
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Operating income
Net sales 42.1 34.9 151.2 200.8
Change in stocks of work in progress and stocks of finished goods 1.7 -2.7 1.9 4.3
Own work capitalised 0.8 2.1 3.0 5.9
Other operating income 2.8 1.6 1)
20.1
22.2
Total operating income
operating income
47.4
47.4
36.0 176.2 233.1
Operating expenses
Raw materials and consumables -9.9 -7.1 -37.7 -61.8
Other external costs -10.1 -8.1 -35.6 -40.5
Employee benefit expense -16.9 -16.0 -61.5 -68.1
Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets -1.7 -1.6 1)
-11.3
-6.8
Other operating expenses -0.8 -3.7 -3.3 -17.5
Total operating expenses
operating expenses
-39.4
-39.4
-36.6 -149.4 -194.8
Operating profit (EBIT) 8.0
8.0
-0.6
-0.6
26.8 38.4
Net gain/loss on financial items -2.6 3.0 -8.9 1.2
Profit before tax 5.4
5.4
2.4
2.4
17.9 39.6
Tax -1.1 -0.5 -3.7 -8.5
Profit (loss) this period 4.3
4.3
1.9
1.9
14.2 31.1
Other comprehensive income - - - -
Comprehensive income for the period
income
the period
4.3
4.3
1.9 14.2 31.1
Earnings per share, SEK 0.34 0.15 1.13 2.48

1) One-off items from OEM segment have effected other operating income positively with MSEK 9.1 and amortisation negatively with MSEK 4.3. Net EBIT effect amounted to MSEK +4.8.

CTT SYSTEMS AB
BALANCE SHEET in brief (MSEK)
in brief
2021
2021
31 Dec
Dec
2020
31 Dec
Assets
Intangible assets 75.9 73.0
Property, plant and equipment 48.1 53.6
Financial assets 1.9 1.9
Other current assets 153.4 157.4
Cash at bank and in hand 49.3 21.6
Total assets 328.5
328.5
307.5
Equity and liabilities
Equity 212.9 220.5
Provisions, guarantee commitments 3.8 6.1
Non-current liabilities, interest-bearing 70.8 35.7
Current liabilities, interest-bearing 1.4 1.2
Current liabilities, non-interest-bearing 39.7 44.0
Total equity and liabilities
Total equity
liabilities
328.5
328.5
307.5
CTT SYSTEMS AB
CTT SYSTEMS AB
2021
2021
2020
CHANGE IN EQUITY in brief (MSEK) Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Opening equity 220.5 240.2
Share dividend -21.8 -50.7
Profit (loss) this period 14.2 31.1
Closing equity 212.9
212.9
220.5
220.5

CTT SYSTEMS AB
CTT
AB
2021
2021
2020 2021 2020
CASH FLOW STATEMENT (MSEK)
CASH
STATEMENT
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
Oct-Dec
Jan-DecJan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Jan-Dec
Operating activities
Operating profit (EBIT) 8.0 -0.6 1)
26.8
38.4
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow
Depreciation and amortisation 1.7 1.6 1)
11.3
6.8
Miscellaneous -0.9 -3.4 -2.4 -9.1
Financial receipts - - - 0.0
Financial payments -0.3 -0.2 -1.2 -1.1
Income tax paid -0.5 3.9 -6.8 -34.6
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 8.1 1.4
1.4
27.7 0.5
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Change in inventories -1.8 6.1 0.9 -27.9
Change in operating receivables 9.2 -0.6 6.2 23.5
Change in operating liabilities 4.8 -8.0 -4.4 -6.9
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Cash flow
12.3
12.3
-2.4 2.6 -11.2
Operating cash flow 20.4
20.4
-1.1
-1.1
30.3 -10.8
Investment activities
Acquisition of intangible assets -2.1 -5.6 -8.4 -20.5
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -0.2 -1.6 -0.2 -13.2
Sale of property, plant and equipment - 0.1 0.1 0.1
Cash flow from investment activities
flow
investment activities
-2.3
-2.3
-7.0 -8.6 -33.6
Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings - - 29.7 9.8
Repayments of borrowings -0.3 -0.3 -1.3 -0.3
Dividends disbursed - - -21.8 -50.7
Cash flow from financing activities
flow
financing activities
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3 6.6 -41.2
Cash flow for the period
flow
period
17.7
17.7
-8.4 28.4 -85.6
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 31.9 30.4 21.6 110.0
Exchange gains/losses on cash and cash equivalents -0.3 -0.4 -0.7 -2.7
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
and
at
period
49.3
49.3
21.6 49.3 21.6

1) One-off items from OEM segment have effected other operating income and cash flow positively with MSEK 9.1 and amortisation negatively with MSEK 4.3. Net EBIT effect amounted to MSEK +4.8.

CTT SYSTEMS AB 2021 2020 2019
KEY FIGURES – INDIVIDUAL QUARTERS
KEY

QUARTERS
Q4
Q4
Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Sales & Profit (loss) Financial result
Net sales, MSEK
Operating profit (EBIT), MSEK
Operating margin, %
Profit margin, %
Profit (loss) this period, MSEK
Return on capital employed, %
Return on equity, %
Return on total capital, %
42.1
8.0
19
13
4.3
3
2
2
40.2
11.5
29
22
7.0
4
3
3
37.5
6.6
18
21
6.1
2
3
3
31.4
0.6
2
-13
-3.2
0
-1
-1
34.9
-0.6
-2
7
1.9
0
1
1
38.3
6.4
17
17
5.0
3
2
2
50.4
5.9
12
15
6.0
2
3
2
77.2
26.7
35
30
18.2
9
7
6
84.0
24.2
29
30
19.4
9
8
7
Share data
Earnings per share, SEK
Equity per share, SEK
Operating cash flow per share, SEK
Dividend per share, SEK
Number of shares, end of reporting period, thousands
Average number of shares in the period, thousands
Market price at the close of the reporting period, SEK
0.34
16.99
1.63
0.79
12 529
12 529
216.50
0.56
16.65
0.77
-
12 529
12 529
210.00
0.49
16.09
0.58
-
12 529
12 529
216.50
-0.26
17.34
-0.55
-
12 529
12 529
153.60
0.15
17.60
-0.09
1,74
12 529
12 529
152.20
0.40
17.45
-0.38
-
12 529
12 529
123.20
0.48
17.05
-0.78
-
12 529
12 529
155.80
1.45
20.62
0.38
-
12 529
12 529
155.80
1.55
19.17
2.71
4.05
12 529
12 529
176.80
Cash flow & Financial position
Operating cash flow, MSEK
Quick ratio, %
Coverage ratio, times
Debt-to-equity ratio, times
Equity ratio, %
20.4
305
21
0.3
65
9.6
321
32
0.3
65
7.2
320
27
0.3
66
-6.9
304
-7
0.3
66
-1.1
218
12
0.2
72
-4.7
195
32
0.2
68
-9.8
192
22
0.2
66
4.8
276
64
0.1
68
33.9
259
64
0.1
66
Personnel & Investments
Number of employees, (average for the period) 1)
Income (valued at full year) per employee, MSEK
Investments, MSEK
76
2.5
2.3
76
2.3
1.2
78
2.5
2.4
85
1.8
2.7
88
1.6
7.1
95
1.9
13.4
104
2.5
8.3
107
3.3
4.9
110
3.2
4.0
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – ACCUMULATED
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCUMULATED
Q1-Q4
Q1-Q4
Q1-Q4 Q1-Q4
Sales & Profit (loss) Financial result
Net sales, MSEK
Operating profit (EBIT), MSEK
Operating margin, %
Profit margin, %
Profit (loss) this period, MSEK
Return on capital employed, %
Return on equity, %
Return on total capital, %
151.2
26.8
18
12
14.2
10
7
6
200.8
38.4
19
20
31.1
14
13
12
354.9
119.6
34
33
92.6
48
42
35
Share data
Earnings per share, SEK
Operating cash flow per share, SEK
1.13
2.42
2.48
-0.86
7.39
8.67
Cash flow & Financial position
Operating cash flow, MSEK
Quick ratio, %
Coverage ratio, times
Debt-to-equity ratio, times
Equity ratio, %
30.3
305
14
0.3
65
-10.8
218
35
0.2
72
108.6
259
79
0.1
66
Personnel & Investments
Number of employees, (average for the period) 1)
Income (valued at full year) per employee, MSEK
Investments, MSEK
82
2.1
8.6
98
2.4
33.8
108
3.5
22.7

1) The average of employees for the period is an approximation where a calculation is made by taking the average of the number of employees at closing balance and opening balance respectively during the period. The exact calculation is only made for the Company's annual report.

CTT SYSTEMS AB
RELEVANT RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY FIGURES (MSEK)
KEY
2021
2021
Q1-Q
4
Q1-Q4
2020
2020
Q1-Q4
Q1-Q4
2019
Q1-Q4
Operating margin
Operating profit (EBIT) 26.8 38.4 119.6
/ Net sales 151.2 200.8 354.9
= Operating margin
Operating
18%
18%
19%
19%
34%
Profit margin
Profit before tax 17.9 39.6 118.0
/ Net sales 151.2 200.8 354.9
= Profit margin Profit margin 12%
12%
20%
20%
33%
Return on capital employed
(Financial results after amortisation/depreciation 26.8 38.4 119.6
+ Finance income) 0.0 0.0 0.2
/ Average capital employed
Average total capital (total assets)
318.0 335.2 340.9
Total capital at the beginning of the period 307.5 362.8 319.0
Total capital at the end of the period 328.5 307.5 362.8
- Average non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred taxes -44.9 -70.1 -89.8
Non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred taxes, beginning of the period -50.1 -90.2 -89.4
Non-interest-bearing liabilities including deferred taxes, end of the period -39.7 -50.1 -90.2
Total average capital employed 273.1 265.0 251.1
= Return on capital employed
Return on capital employed
10%
10%
14%
14%
48%
Return on equity
Profit (loss) this period 14.2 31.1 92.6
/ Average equity 216.7 230.3 219.2
Equity at the beginning of the period 220.5 240.2 198.3
Equity at the end of the period 212.9 220.5 240.2
= Return on equity
Return on equity
7% 13% 42%
Return on total capital
(Profit before tax 17.9 39.6 118.0
- Finance costs)
/ Average total capital (for the calculation, see "Return on capital employed")
-1.4
318.0
-1.2
335.2
-1.5
340.9
= Return on total capital
Return on
capital
6% 12% 35%
Quick ratio
(Current assets, i.e. other current assets plus cash & bank deposits 202.8 179.0 261.3
- Inventories 100.4 101.2 73.4
+ Granted unutilised line of credit) 22.8 20.7 23.5
/ Current liabilities 41.1 45.2 81.8
= Quick ratio Quick ratio 305%
305%
218%
218%
259%
Coverage ratio
(Profit before tax 17.9 39.6 118.0
- Finance costs) -1.4 -1.2 -1.5
/ Finance costs -1.4 -1.2 -1.5
= Coverage ratio, times
Coverage ratio, times
14 35 79
Debt-to-equity ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities, i.e. total interest-bearing items on balance sheet's debt side 72.1 36.9 32.5
/ Equity 212.9 220.5 240.2
= Debt-to-equity ratio, times
Debt-to-equity ratio, times
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.1
Income per employee
Operating income (calculated to full year) 176.2 233.1 376.5
/ Number of employees, (average for the period) 1) 82 98 108
= Income per employee
Income per employee
2.1
2.1
2.4
2.4
3.5

1) The average of employees for the period is an approximation where a calculation is made by taking the average of the number of

employees at closing balance and opening balance respectively during the period. The exact calculation is only made for the Company's annual report.

DEFINITIONS OF KEY FIGURES 1)

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) ON

Profit for the period as a percentage of average equity.

Return on equity is a measurement that the Company considers important for an investor who wants to be able to compare their investment with alternative investments.

RETURN ON TOTAL CAPITAL (ROTC) ON

Profits after net gain or loss on finance costs with a reversal of financial expenses, as a percentage of average total assets.

Return on total capital is a measurement that the Company considers important for an investor who wants to see how efficiently the use of total capital in the Company is used and what return it produces.

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED (ROCE) ON (ROCE)

Profits after depreciation plus finance income as a percentage of average capital employed. The capital employed is defined as the total assets less non-interestbearing liabilities including deferred taxes.

Return on capital employed is a measure that the Company considers important for investors who want to understand earnings generation in relation to capital employed.

EQUITY PER SHARE SHARE

Equity in relation to the number of shares at the close of the reporting period, (book value per share).

The Company regards the key financial figure equity per share as relevant to investors since it describes the amount of capital (equity) belonging to the shareholders of the Company.

INCOMEPER EMPLOYEE PER EMPLOYEE

Operating income divided by the number of employees (annualised average of full-time equivalents).

The Company regards income per employee as a relevant measure for investors who want to understand how effectively the Company is using its human capital.

CASH FLOW PER SHARE FLOW SHARE

Operating cash flow divided by the average number of shares.

The Company regards cash flow per share as relevant to investors since it describes the amount of cash flow directly attributable to the shareholders of the Company.

QUICK RATIO

Current assets excluding inventories but including granted unutilised lines of credit, divided by current liabilities.

The Company regards the quick ratio (cash liquidity) as important for creditors who want to understand the Company's short-term ability to pay.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

Financial measure (key figure) according to IFRS Profit for the period divided by the average number of shares.

COVERAGE RATIO RATIO

Profit after net gain or loss on financial items with reversal of financial expenses divided by finance costs.

The coverage ratio is a key figure that shows how much the result can decrease without risking interest payments. The Company regards the key financial figures as relevant for investors who want to assess the Company's financial resilience.

OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT)

Operating profit before financial items and taxes.

The Company considers that the key financial figure operating profit (EBIT) is relevant for investors who want to understand the Company's financial results without the influence of how the business operations are financed.

OPERATING MARGIN OPERATING MARGIN

Profit after amortisation/depreciation as a percentage of net sales for the period.

The Company regards the operating margin (operating profit margin) as a relevant key figure for investors who want to understand the extent of the revenue left over to cover interest, tax and profit.

DEBT-TO-EQUITY RATIO EQUITY RATIOEQUITY RATIO

Interest-bearing liabilities divided by equity.

The debt-to-equity ratio shows the relationship between the borrowings (total debt) and equity and thus the leverage effect of the borrowings. The Company regards this key financial figure as relevant for investors' assessment of the financial strength of the Company.

EQUITY RATIO RATIO

Equity as a percentage of the total assets.

The equity ratio is a measure that the Company considers important for creditors/lenders who want to understand the Company's long-term ability to pay.

PROFIT MARGIN MARGIN

Profit after financial items as a percentage of net sales.

The Company regards the profit margin as relevant to investors because it shows the amount of revenue remaining when all costs excluding tax are covered, and thus compares the profit with the scope of the Company's activities.

1) A description of industry/company-specific words can be found on page 90 of the Company's Annual Report for 2020 (in Swedish).

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