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Indutrade

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 23, 2014

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Interim report 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2014

1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2014

  • Order intake rose 7% to SEK 4,832 million (4,525). For comparable units, order intake decreased by 1%.
  • Net sales rose 8% to SEK 4,680 million (4,331). For comparable units the change was marginal.
  • Operating profit before amortisation of intangible non-current assets (EBITA) rose 11% to SEK 506 million (455), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 10.8% (10.5%).
  • Profit after tax rose 14% to SEK 300 million (264).
  • Earnings per share were SEK 7.50 (6.58).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 316 million (294). During the last 12-month period, cash flow per share was SEK 22.03 (17.38).

SECOND QUARTER 2014

  • Order intake rose 7% to SEK 2,484 million (2,327). For comparable units the change was marginal.
  • Net sales rose 7% to SEK 2,430 million (2,280). For comparable units the change was marginal.
  • Operating profit before amortisation of intangible non-current assets (EBITA) rose 7% to SEK 282 million (264), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 11.6% (11.6%).
  • Profit after tax rose 11% to SEK 174 million (157).
  • Earnings per share were SEK 4.35 (3.90).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 226 million (263).
SEK million 2014
Apr-Jun
2013
Apr-Jun
Change 2014
Jan-Jun
2013
Jan-Jun
Change 2013/14
Moving 12 mos
2013
Jan-Dec
Net sales 2,430 2,280 7% 4,680 4,331 8% 9,180 8,831
EBITA
EBITA margin, %
282
11.6
264
11.6
7% 506
10.8
455
10.5
11% 1,041
11.3
990
11.2
Profit after financial items 222 202 10% 387 341 13% 802 756
Net profit 174 157 11% 300 264 14% 623 587
Earnings per share, SEK 4.35 3.90 12% 7.50 6.58 14% 15.60 14.68
Return on operating capital, % 21 21 21 21 21 20

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

CEO's message

While the cautious optimism that existed after the first quarter remains, we have not yet seen any clear trend in the form of a general upswing in demand. The business climate improved somewhat during the second quarter compared with the preceding quarter and corresponding quarter a year ago, but is still characterised by great uncertainty. In addition, order intake for the Group's companies continues to show considerable variation between months, segments and geographies.

Acquisitions are central to the Indutrade Group's development, and the pace of acquisition increased during the quarter through four completed acquisitions and a total of six since the start of the year. Combined annual sales for the units acquired thus far during the year amount to approximately SEK 350 million.

We see that Indutrade's business model and our company culture fit well in the UK and Ireland, and have therefore consciously increased our acquisition activity there. During the first part of the year we completed four acquisitions in this region. Our goal is to continue growing in these countries, both through additional acquisitions as well as organically, and we consider it realistic to reach sales of minimum SEK 1 billion within a few years.

Second quarter

Order intake during the quarter exceeded net sales by 2% and was 7% higher than in the corresponding period in 2013. All of the business areas reported order intake in excess of net sales during the quarter, and three of the five business areas had higher order intake for comparable units than the corresponding period a year ago.

In the Nordic countries, development was slightly positive in Sweden and essentially unchanged in Norway and Denmark, while demand in Finland was at a continued low level. Outside the Nordic countries, development was positive particularly in the UK and Ireland, and to some degree in Germany and Benelux.

Net sales during the past quarter grew 7%. For comparable units the change was marginal.

Engineering & Equipment, with operations primarily in Finland, continues to be negatively affected by the low level of domestic industrial activity, and order intake decreased by 8% during the quarter.

Flow Technology noted higher order intake also during the second quarter, which was distributed across most segments in the business area. Earnings for the quarter were hurt by somewhat lower gross margins combined with a slight rise in the business area's overheads.

Fluids & Mechanical Solutions experienced positive development during the quarter for most of the business unit's operations, except for the filters segment, which noted a slight decline. Higher net sales combined with continued good cost control resulted in improved profitability for the quarter.

Industrial Components continues to perform very strongly. Order intake grew 16% during the quarter, and growth was both organic and acquisition-driven. Most companies showed growth, particularly in the med-tech, mechanical components and industrial chemical products segments. Earnings improved by 30%, with a good EBITA margin.

Special Products' total order intake rose 7% despite negative organic growth, owing to a decrease in project-based orders in Switzerland during the quarter. It is gratifying to note that order intake for the energy segment recovered following a couple of weak quarters. Most other businesses noted a slight improvement in order intake at the same time that recently acquired units continued to develop according to plan. The earnings increase during the quarter came mostly from completed acquisitions. This was counteracted by a poorer mix, i.e., sales with high margins have been replaced by volumes from businesses with lower margins, resulting in a lower EBITA margin for the quarter.

Margins

The Group's gross margin remains stable at 34% (34%). The EBITA margin was 11.6% for the quarter (11.6%), which is higher than the Group's target of a minimum 10% EBITA margin over a business cycle.

Acquisitions

Four acquisitions were carried out in the UK during the quarter: CRP Ltd, which specialises in corrosion-resistant piping, valves and expansion bellows; Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd, which manufactures industrial springs and stampings; Birmingham Specialities Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of industrial components; and ALH Systems Ltd, a specialist in encapsulants, sealants and adhesives.

Outlook

The trend we have seen during the first half of the year will likely continue during the coming autumn, i.e., some growth in a number of segments and in certain geographical areas. Our ambition is, according to Indutrade's business model, to continue acquiring companies during the autumn.

Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO

Group performance

ORDER INTAKE

Order intake during the period January–June totalled SEK 4,832 million (4,525), an increase of 7%. For comparable units, order intake decreased by 1%, while acquired growth was 5%. Currency movements had a positive impact on order intake, by 3%.

Order intake during the second quarter totalled SEK 2,484 million (2,327), an increase of 7%. For comparable units, order intake changed marginally, while acquired growth was 4%. Currency movements had a positive impact on order intake, by 3%.

The business climate improved slightly during the second quarter compared with the preceding quarter and corresponding quarter a year ago, but continues to be characterised by great uncertainty. Order intake for the Group's companies continues to show considerable variation between months, segments and geographical markets. Companies with exposure to the general engineering industry are noting a continued faint upswing at the same time that a greater willingness to invest, such as in the process industry, has contributed to higher demand. The mining industry, however, which is still experiencing low activity, is an example of a segment with poorer performance.

As in previous quarters, growth in Finland continues to be at a low level, which is having a negative impact on the Engineering & Equipment business area in particular. Countries with positive performance include the UK, Ireland and Sweden in particular, and to some degree Germany and Benelux.

Lower order intake for the companies that work with major projects has contributed to weak growth for comparable units. During the quarter, order intake for the energy segment strengthened again and was higher than the corresponding period a year ago.

For all of the business areas, order intake exceeded net sales during the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales during the period January–June totalled SEK 4,680 million (4,331), an increase of 8%. For comparable units, the change was marginal, while acquired growth was 5%. Currency movements had a positive impact on net sales, by 3%.

Net sales during the second quarter of the year rose 7% to SEK 2,430 million (2,280). For comparable units, the change was marginal, while acquired growth was 4%. Currency movements had a positive impact on net sales, by 3%.

EBITA margin

Net sales per customer segment (%)

EARNINGS

Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) amounted to SEK 506 million (455) for the period January–June, an increase of 11%. The operating margin before amortisation of intangible assets (the EBITA margin) was 10.8% (10.5%).

The gross margin for the Group as a whole was level with the corresponding period a year ago, at 34.2% (34.0%). During the past quarter the gross margin was 34.4% (34.2%).

The earnings increase is mainly attributable to the contribution made by acquisitions. Continued weak business development in Finland and a slightly poorer mix, i.e., sales with high margins being replaced by business volumes with lower margins, were countered by continued good cost control designed to adapt the operations to the prevailing market situation. During the second quarter, three of the Group's five business areas achieved an EBITA margin in excess of the Group's 10% target.

Currency effects of translation of foreign units had a positive impact on EBITA by SEK 11 million.

Net financial items amounted to SEK -46 million (-48), of which net interest expense was SEK -40 million (-44). Net interest expense was favourably affected by a lower average interest rate.

Tax on profit for the period was SEK -87 million (-77), corresponding to a tax charge of 22.5% (22.6%).

Profit after tax rose 14% to SEK 300 million (264). Earnings per share increased to SEK 7.50 (6.58).

For the second quarter of the year, operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets (EBITA) amounted to SEK 282 million (264), an increase of 7%. The EBITA margin was 11.6% (11.6%). Net financial items for the second quarter amounted to SEK -22 million (-28), of which net interest expense was SEK -20 million (-22). Tax on profit for the period was SEK -48 million (-45). Profit after tax totalled SEK 174 million (157). Earnings per share were SEK 4.35 (3.90).

RETURN

The return on operating capital was 21% (21%), and the return on equity was 24% (26%).

Business areas

ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT

Engineering & Equipment's operations involve sales of components as well as customisation, combinations and installations of products from various suppliers. Business is conducted mainly in Finland.

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 332 331 626 630 1,261 1,265
EBITA 25 30 40 50 93 103
EBITA margin, % 7.5 9.1 6.4 7.9 7.4 8.1

Net sales decreased marginally during the period January–June, to SEK 626 million (630). For comparable units, the decrease was 5%, while currency movements had a positive impact on net sales, by 5%. During the past quarter net sales for comparable units decreased by 5%, while currency movements had a positive impact on net sales, by 5%.

Industrial activity in Finland has been broadly weak for some time, and this trend remained unbroken during the second quarter. Sales have been affected by continued low activity in international and domestic projects for the process industry, weak activity in the construction sector and restraint from investment in Finland. Decisions on major investments in the future in the process industry, among others, are giving hopes for coming improvement.

Order intake exceeded net sales by 2% during the quarter and by 4% during the period January–June. EBITA for the period decreased by 20% to SEK 40 million (50), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 6.4% (7.9%). The earnings decline is mainly due to the lower level of net sales and an overall slightly lower gross margin. Completed cost-cutting and efficiency improvement measures countered these effects to some extent.

FLOW TECHNOLOGY

Flow Technology offers components and systems for controlling, measuring, monitoring and regulating flows. The business area includes companies that specialise in various areas of industrial flow technology.

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 547 531 999 1,000 1,978 1,979
EBITA 52 54 79 80 158 159
EBITA margin, % 9.5 10.2 7.9 8.0 8.0 8.0

Net sales during the period January–June totalled SEK 999 million (1,000). For comparable units the decrease was marginal, while currency movements also had a marginal impact. During the past quarter, net sales rose 3%, attributable to comparable units.

The increase in order intake at the start of the year led to higher invoicing towards the end of the second quarter. The increase in net sales during the quarter was evenly spread among the business area's segments.

Order intake exceeded net sales by 4% during the quarter, and by 12% during the period January–June. EBITA for the period decreased marginally to SEK 79 million (80), and the EBITA margin was 7.9% (8.0%). The main explanation for the earnings performance is marginally lower gross margins combined with a slight increase in the business area's overheads.

FLUIDS & MECHANICALSOLUTIONS

Fluids & Mechanical Solutions offers hydraulic and mechanical components to industries in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Key product areas are filters, hydraulics, tools & transmission, industrial springs, valves, compressors, product labelling and construction plastics.

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 266 258 517 501 1,009 993
EBITA 34 29 65 59 116 110
EBITA margin, % 12.8 11.2 12.6 11.8 11.5 11.1

Net sales rose 3% during the period January–June, to SEK 517 million (501). The increase for comparable units was 3%. Currency movements had only a marginal impact on net sales. During the second quarter, net sales rose 3%, of which comparable units accounted for 2% and currency movements for 1%.

Sales during the second quarter were favourably affected by an improved market situation in which most segments, except filters, noted growth.

Order intake exceeded net sales during the quarter by 2% and by 4% for the period January–June.

EBITA for the period increased by 10% to SEK 65 million (59), and the EBITA margin reached 12.6% (11.8%). Earnings and the margin improved as a result of the growth in net sales combined with good cost control, where the preceding year's adaptation of the cost base in certain companies generated the intended effect.

INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS

Industrial Components offers a wide range of technically advanced components and systems for production and maintenance, and medical technology equipment. The products consist mainly of consumables.

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 495 438 942 842 1,817 1,717
EBITA 69 53 118 93 237 212
EBITA margin, % 13.9 12.1 12.5 11.0 13.0 12.3

Net sales rose 12% during the period January–June, to SEK 942 million (842). The increase for comparable units was 6%. Acquisitions contributed 5%, while currency movements impacted sales by 1%. During the second quarter, net sales rose 13%, of which comparable units contributed 6%, acquisitions 6%, and currency movements 1%.

The business area continues to perform very strongly. Growth is both organic and from acquired units. Most of the companies have shown growth, especially in the medical technology, mechanical components and industrial chemical products segments.

Order intake exceeded net sales by 2% during the quarter and by 4% for the period January–June. EBITA for the period increased by 27% to SEK 118 million (93), corresponding to an EBITA margin of 12.5 % (11.0%). The earnings increase is equally derived from comparable units and completed acquisitions.

In March, the company Svenska Geotech AB was acquired, with annual sales of SEK 40 million.

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

Special Products offers specially manufactured niche products, design solutions, aftermarket service and assembly, and special processing. The business area includes companies that conduct a considerable amount of own manufacturing. It is also the Indutrade business area with the highest share of proprietary products.

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 802 730 1,616 1,384 3,152 2,920
EBITA 113 110 230 201 472 443
EBITA margin, % 14.1 15.1 14.2 14.5 15.0 15.2

Net sales rose 17% during the period January–June, to SEK 1,616 million (1,384). For comparable units, net sales decreased by 2%. Acquired growth was 14% on an accumulated basis, while currency movements had a positive impact on net sales, by 5%. During the second quarter, net sales rose 10%, of which comparable units decreased by 5%, acquisitions contributed 10%, and currency movements had a positive impact by 5%.

The decline in sales for comparable units is mainly attributable to lower volumes in companies with a larger share of project business. The lower order intake for projects in the energy segment that was noted at the start of the year had an impact on net sales during the second quarter. Acquired companies are developing in a positive direction, according to plan.

Order intake exceeded net sales during the quarter by 2%, but was -2% for the period January–June. EBITA increased by 14% to SEK 230 million (201), and the EBITA margin was 14.2% (14.5%). The earnings increase in absolute figures came mostly from completed acquisitions. This was counteracted by a poorer mix, i.e., sales with high margins have given way to volumes from businesses with lower margins, resulting in lower EBITA margins for the quarter and on an accumulated basis.

In January the company AP Tobler AG was acquired, with annual sales of SEK 37 million. In May the company Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd (CRP) was acquired, with annual sales of SEK 110 million. In June the company Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd was acquired, with annual sales of SEK 40 million, as well as Birmingham Specialities Ltd, with annual sales of SEK 60 million, and ALH Systems Ltd, with annual sales of SEK 60 million.

Other financial information

FINANCIAL POSITION

Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 2,720 million (2,281), and the equity ratio was 35% (32%).

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 287 million (286). In addition to this, the Group had unutilised credit promises of SEK 1,889 million (817). Interest-bearing net debt amounted to SEK 2,746 million (2,677). During the first quarter Indutrade established a commercial paper programme with a framework of SEK 1.5 billion, enabling the company to issue commercial paper in the money market. At the close of the quarter the outstanding programme amounted to SEK 1,050 million.

The net debt/equity ratio was 101% at end of the period (117%).

CASH FLOW, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND DEPRECIATION

Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 316 million (294). Cash flow after net capital expenditures in intangible non-current assets and in property, plant and equipment (excluding company acquisitions) was SEK 242 million (203). Cash flow from operating activities increased as a result of higher earnings, which were partly counteracted by an increase in working capital. Capital expenditures in non-current assets were lower than in the corresponding period a year ago.

The Group's net capital expenditures, excluding company acquisitions, amounted to SEK 74 million (91). Depreciation of property, plant and equipment amounted to SEK 63 million (55). Investments in company acquisitions amounted to SEK 272 million (188). In addition, earn-out payments for previous years' acquisitions amounted to SEK 56 million (93).

EMPLOYEES

The number of employees was 4,484 at the end of the period (4,218 at year-end 2013). A total of 248 employees were added through acquisitions.

COMPANY ACQUISITIONS

The Group has acquired the following companies, which are consolidated for the first time in 2014.

Month acquired Acquisitions Business area Net sales/SEK m* No. of employees*
January AP Tobler AG Special Products 37 35
March Svenska Geotech AB Industrial Components 40 6
May Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd Special Products 110 58
June Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd Special Products 40 45
June Birmingham Specialities Ltd Special Products 60 58
June ALH Systems Ltd Special Products 60 46
Total 347 248

* Estimated annual sales and number of employees at the time of acquisition.

Further information about completed company acquisitions can be found on page 16 of this interim report.

EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

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

INCENTIVE PROGRAMME

The Annual General Meeting of Indutrade AB resolved in April 2014 to introduce a long-term incentive programme, LTI 2014, comprising a combined maximum of 460,000 warrants in two series for senior executives and other key persons in the Indutrade Group.

In May 2014 an offer was directed at 135 participants to acquire 447,500 warrants under Series I, and the participants acquired 257,500 warrants for a combined total of SEK 3,914,000. Upon full exercise, the number of shares outstanding will increase by 257,500, corresponding to 0.6% of the total number of shares and votes. The price of the warrants has been set at SEK 15.20 per warrant, which corresponds to the market price. The subscription price for subscription of Indutrade shares under the warrants has been set at SEK 356.30 per share. The shares may be subscribed during specified subscription periods up to and including Friday, 18 May 2018.

The dilutive effect during the reporting period was 0%.

PARENT COMPANY

The main functions of Indutrade AB are to take responsibility for business development, acquisitions, financing, business control and analysis. The Parent Company's sales, which consist exclusively of intercompany invoicing of services, amounted to SEK 0 million (0) during the period January–June. The Parent Company's financial assets consist mainly of shares in subsidiaries. During the period, the Parent Company acquired shares in seven new companies. The Parent Company did not make any major investments in intangible non-current assets or in property, plant and equipment. The number of employees on 30 June was 10 (10).

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Indutrade Group conducts business in 26 countries on four continents, through some 180 companies. This diversification, together with a large number of customers in various industries and a large number of suppliers, mitigates the business and financial risks. Apart from the risks and uncertainties described in Indutrade's 2013 Annual Report, no significant risks or uncertainties are judged to have emerged or been eliminated. Since the Parent Company is responsible for the Group's financing, it is exposed to financing risk.

The Parent Company's other activities are not exposed to risks other than indirectly via subsidiaries. For a more detailed account of risks that affect the Group and Parent Company, please see the 2013 Annual Report.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No transactions took place during the period between Indutrade and related parties that have significantly affected the Company's financial position or result of operations.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

Indutrade reports in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and RFR 1. The Parent Company applies RFR 2. The same accounting principles and calculation methods are used in this report as those used in Indutrade's 2013 Annual Report.

No new IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that have been adopted by the EU are applicable for Indutrade or have had any material impact on the Group's result of operations or financial position in 2014.

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

  • The interim report for the period 1 January–30 September 2014 will be published on 29 October 2014.
  • The year-end report for the period 1 January–31 December 2014 will be published on 16 February 2015.

THE BOARD'S ASSURANCE

The Board of Directors and President certify that the half-year interim report gives a true and fair view of the Company's and Group's operations, position and result of operations, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the Company and companies included in the Group.

Stockholm, 23 July 2014 Indutrade AB (publ)

Fredrik Lundberg Bengt Kjell Eva Färnstrand Martin Lindqvist Chairman of the Board Vice Chairman Director Director

Director Director Director Director,

Ulf Lundahl Krister Mellvé Lars Pettersson Johnny Alvarsson President and CEO

This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

NOTE

The information provided herein is such that Indutrade AB (publ) is obligated to publish pursuant to the Securities Market Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act, and/or in accordance with the Issuers Rules and Regulations for the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm. Submitted for publication at 10 a.m. on 23 July 2014.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, please contact: Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO, tel: +46 70 589 17 95.

The report will be commented upon as follows:

through a videotaped version at the following link: http://www.indutrade.se

Indutrade consolidated income statement

  • condensed
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Net sales 2,430 2,280 4,680 4,331 9,180 8,831
Cost of goods sold -1,595 -1,500 -3,081 -2,858 -6,056 -5,833
Gross profit 835 780 1,599 1,473 3,124 2,998
Development costs -27 -30 -54 -58 -106 -110
Selling costs -431 -398 -855 -792 -1,664 -1,601
Administrative expenses -129 -116 -253 -226 -476 -449
Other operating income and expenses -4 -6 -4 -8 22 18
Operating profit 244 230 433 389 900 856
Net financial items -22 -28 -46 -48 -98 -100
Profit after financial items 222 202 387 341 802 756
Income Tax -48 -45 -87 -77 -179 -169
Net profit for the period 174 157 300 264 623 587
Net profit, attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 174 156 300 263 624 587
Non-controlling interests 0 1 0 1 -1 0
174 157 300 264 623 587
Earnings per share for the period, attributable
to equity holders of the parent company 1) 4.35 3.90 7.50 6.58 15.60 14.68
EBITA 282 264 506 455 1,041 990
Operating profit includes:
Amortisation of intangible assets 2)
Depreciation of property,
-41 -36 -80 -72 -156 -148
plant and equipment -33 -28 -63 -55 -122 -114

1) Earnings for the period divided by 40,000,000 shares. There is no dilutive effect.

2) Excluding write-downs

Indutrade consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Net profit for the period 174 157 300 264 623 587
Other comprehensive income
Items that can be reversed into income
statement
Fair value adjustment of hedge instruments -4 5 -6 13 -16 3
Tax attributable to fair value adjustments 0 -1 1 -3 3 -1
Exchange rate differences
Items that cannot be reversed into income
statement
73 60 79 -1 102 22
Actuarial gains/losses - - - - 9 9
Tax on actuarial gains/losses - - - - -2 -2
Other comprehensive income for the period,
net of tax
69 64 74 9 96 31
Total comprehensive income for the period 243 221 374 273 719 618
Net profit, attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 243 220 374 272 719 617
Non-controlling interests 0 1 0 1 0 1
243 221 374 273 719 618

Business area performance

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
Net sales, SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Engineering & Equipment 332 331 626 630 1,261 1,265
Flow Technology 547 531 999 1 000 1,978 1,979
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 266 258 517 501 1,009 993
Industrial Components 495 438 942 842 1,817 1,717
Special Products 802 730 1 616 1 384 3,152 2,920
Parent company and Group items -12 -8 -20 -26 -37 -43
2,430 2,280 4,680 4,331 9,180 8,831
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
EBITA, SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Engineering & Equipment 25 30 40 50 93 103
Flow Technology 52 54 79 80 158 159
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 34 29 65 59 116 110
Industrial Components 69 53 118 93 237 212
Special Products 113 110 230 201 472 443
Parent company and Group items -11 -12 -26 -28 -35 -37
282 264 506 455 1,041 990
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
EBITA margin, % Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Engineering & Equipment 7.5 9.1 6.4 7.9 7.4 8.1
Flow Technology 9.5 10.2 7.9 8.0 8.0 8.0
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 12.8 11.2 12.6 11.8 11.5 11.1
Industrial Components 13.9 12.1 12.5 11.0 13.0 12.3
Special Products 14.1 15.1 14.2 14.5 15.0 15.2
11.6 11.6 10.8 10.5 11.3 11.2
2014 2013
Net sales, SEK million Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar
Engineering & Equipment 332 294 334 301 331 299
Flow Technology 547 452 508 471 531 469
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 266 251 258 234 258 243
Industrial Components 495 447 466 409 438 404
Special Products 802 814 795 741 730 654
Parent company and Group items -12 -8 -9 -8 -8 -18
2,430 2,250 2,352 2,148 2,280 2,051
2014 2013
EBITA, SEK million Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar
Engineering & Equipment 25 15 28 25 30 20
Flow Technology 52 27 39 40 54 26
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 34 31 26 25 29 30
Industrial Components 69 49 64 55 53 40
Special Products 113 117 122 120 110 91
Parent company and Group items -11 -15 4 -13 -12 -16
282 224 283 252 264 191
2014 2013
EBITA margin, % Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar
Engineering & Equipment 7.5 5.1 8.4 8.3 9.1 6.7
Flow Technology 9.5 6.0 7.7 8.5 10.2 5.5
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions 12.8 12.4 10.1 10.7 11.2 12.3
Industrial Components 13.9 11.0 13.7 13.4 12.1 9.9
Special Products 14.1 14.4 15.3 16.2 15.1 13.9
11.6 10.0 12.0 11.7 11.6 9.3

Indutrade consolidated balance sheet

  • condensed
2014 2013 2013
SEK million 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Goodwill 1,486 1,311 1,308
Other intangible assets 1,395 1,266 1,286
Property, plant and equipment 930 779 849
Financial assets 64 58 61
Inventories 1,544 1,470 1,546
Accounts receivable, trade 1,680 1,593 1,435
Other receivables 358 281 208
Cash and cash equivalents 287 286 261
Total assets 7,744 7,044 6,954
Equity 2,720 2,281 2,626
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities and pension liabilities 1,448 1,551 2,201
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 377 342 353
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,585 1,412 381
Accounts payable, trade 745 689 602
Other current liabilities 869 769 791
Total equity and liabilities 7,744 7,044 6,954

Indutrade consolidated statement of changes in equity

  • condensed
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company 2014 2013 2013
SEK million 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Opening equity 2,623 2,288 2,288
Total comprehensive income for the period 374 272 617
Payment for issued warrants 4 - -
Dividend -282 1) -282 1) -282 1)
Acquisition of non-controlling interests -1 - -
Closing equity 2,718 2,278 2,623
1) Dividend per share 2013 was SEK 7.05 (7.05)
Equity, attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 2,718 2,278 2,623
Non-controlling interests 2 3 3
2,720 2,281 2,626

Indutrade consolidated cash flow statement

  • condensed
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013/14 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Moving 12 mos Jan-Dec
Operating profit 244 230 433 389 900 856
Non-cash items 73 70 146 130 268 252
Interests and other financial items, net -19 -18 -39 -34 -86 -81
Paid tax -58 -74 -131 -148 -220 -237
Change in working capital -14 55 -93 -43 19 69
Cash flow from operating activities 226 263 316 294 881 859
Net capital expenditures in non-current assets -36 -36 -74 -91 -189 -206
Company acquisitions and divestments -258 -131 -328 -281 -491 -444
Change in other financial assets 0 0 0 -1 2 1
Cash flow from investing activities -294 -167 -402 -373 -678 -649
Net borrowings 416 259 388 407 69 88
Dividend paid out -282 -282 -282 -282 -282 -282
Cash flow from financial activities 134 -23 106 125 -213 -194
Cash flow for the period 66 73 20 46 -10 16
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 214 210 261 243 286 243
Exchange rate differences 7 3 6 -3 11 2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 287 286 287 286 287 261

Indutrade changes in interest-bearing net debt

2014 2014 2013
SEK million Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Beginning of period -2,325 -2,321 -2,339
Cash flow from operating activities 226 316 859
Net capital expenditures in non-current assets -36 -74 -206
Company acquisitions and divestments -297 -347 -414
Dividend paid out -282 -282 -282
Other changes *) -32 -38 61
Total changes -421 -425 18
End of period -2,746 -2,746 -2,321

* Other changes relate to adjustment of earn-outs from acquisitions, revaluation of pension liability and currency effects among others.

Key data

2014 2013 2013 2012 2011
Moving 12 mos 30 Jun 31 Dec 30 Jun 31 Dec 31 Dec
Net sales, SEK million 9,180 8,831 8,586 8,384 7,994
Sales growth, % 7 5 4 5 19
EBITA, SEK million 1,041 990 934 905 917
EBITA margin, % 11.3 11.2 10.9 10.8 11.5
Operating capital, SEK million 5,466 4,947 4,958 4,629 3,720
Return on operating capital, % 21 20 21 22 25
Return on equity, % 24 25 26 27 29
Interest-bearing net debt, SEK million 2,746 2,321 2,677 2,339 1,656
Net debt/equity ratio, % 101 88 117 102 80
Net debt/EBITDA, times 2.3 2.1 2.5 2.3 1.6
Equity ratio, % 35 38 32 35 38
Average number of employees 4,232 4,151 4,070 3,939 3,778
Number of employees at end of the period 4,484 4,218 4,149 4,086 3,807
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company
Key ratios per share 1)
Earnings per share, SEK 15.60 14.68 14.58 14.23 13.50
Equity per share, SEK 67.95 65.58 57.03 57.20 51.55
Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 22.03 21.48 17.38 12.98 17.73

1) Based on 40,000,000 shares which corresponds to the number of shares outstanding during all periods in the table. There is no dilutive effect.

Acquisitions

ACQUISITIONS 2014

All of the shares have been acquired in AP Tobler AG (Switzerland), Svenska Geotech AB (Sweden), Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd (UK), Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd (UK), Birmingham Specialities Ltd (UK), and ALH Systems Ltd (UK).

INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS

Svenska Geotech AB, with annual sales of SEK 40 million, imports and supplies building site preparation and civil engineering products to companies in the infrastructure segment. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 17 March 2014.

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

AP Tobler AG specialises in surface treatment of stainless steel and aluminium equipment for the pharmaceutical industry, with annual sales of SEK 37 million. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 1 January 2014. Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd (CRP) manufactures and supplies corrosion-resistant piping, valves and expansion bellows, and has annual sales of SEK 110 million. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 13 May 2014. Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd manufactures industrial springs and stampings, and has annual sales of SEK 40 million. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 17 June 2014. Birmingham Specialities Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of industrial components, with annual sales of SEK 60 million. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 18 June 2014. ALH Systems Ltd specialises in the manufacture and sale of encapsulants, sealants and adhesives, with annual sales of SEK 60 million. The company is consolidated in the Group as from 26 June 2014.

Acquired assets in AP Tobler AG, Svenska Geotech AB, Corrosion Resistant Products Ltd, Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd, Birmingham Specialities Ltd and ALH Systems Ltd.

Preliminary purchase price allocation SEK million

Purchase price, incl. contingent earn-out payment totalling SEK 75 million 410
Book Fair value Fair
Acquired assets value adjustment value
Goodwill - 153 153
Agencies, customer relations, licences, etc. 1 160 161
Property, plant and equipment 52 - 52
Financial assets 0 - 0
Inventories 38 - 38
Other current assets 1) 98 - 98
Cash and cash equivalents 50 - 50
Deferred tax liability -4 -33 -37
Provisions including pension liabilities -7 - -7
Other operating liabilities -98 - -98
130 280 410

1) Mainly trade accounts receivable

Agencies, customer relations, licences, etc. will be amortised over a period of 10 years.

Indutrade normally uses an acquisition structure entailing a base level of consideration plus a contingent earn-out payment. Initially, the contingent earn-out payments are valued at the present value of the likely outcome, which for the acquisitions made during the year amount to SEK 75 million. These contingent earn-out payments fall due for payment within 2 years and can amount to a maximum of SEK 80 million. If the conditions are not met, the outcome can be in the range of SEK 0–80 million.

Transaction costs for the acquisitions carried out during the period totalled SEK 4 million (4) and are included in Other income and expenses in the income statement. Contingent earn-out payments have been restated in the amount of SEK 3 million (-2). The restatement is reported among Other income and expenses in the income statement.

The purchase price allocation for ESI Technologies Ltd, which was acquired in April 2013, has now been finalised. No significant adjustments have been made to the calculation. For other acquisitions, the purchase price allocation calculations are preliminary. Indutrade regards the calculations as preliminary during the time that uncertainty exists with respect to, for example, the outcome of guarantees in the acquisition agreements concerning inventories and trade accounts receivable.

Cash flow impact

410
-88
-50
56
328

EFFECTS OF ACQUISITIONS CARRIED OUT IN 2013 AND 2014

SEK million Net sales EBITA
Business area Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun
Engineering & Equipment - - - -
Flow Technology - - - -
Fluids & Mechanical Solutions - - - -
Industrial Components 26 43 6 11
Special Products 70 187 11 30
Effect on Group 96 230 17 41
Acquisitions carried out in 2013 58 182 10 33
Acquisitions carried out in 2014 38 48 7 8
Effect on Group 96 230 17 41

If all acquired units had been consolidated as from 1 January 2014, net sales for the year would have amounted to SEK 4,794 million, and EBITA would have totalled SEK 530 million.

ACQUISITIONS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

No acquisitions have been made after the end of the reporting period.

FAIR VALUE

The table below shows financial instruments at fair value, based on the classification of the fair value hierarchy. The various levels are defined as follows:

    1. Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities [level 1]
    1. Other observable data for assets and liabilities than quoted prices included in level 1, either directly (i.e., through price listings) or indirectly (i.e., stemming from price listings) [level 2]
    1. Data for the assets or liabilities that is not based on observable market data (i.e., non-observable market data) [level 3]

The Group's assets and liabilities measured at fair value

30 Jun 2014 31 Dec 2013
SEK million Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Available-for-sale financial assets - - 7 7 - - 7 7
Derivative instruments held for
hedging purposes - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3
Liabilities
Derivative instruments held for
hedging purposes - 33 - 33 - 27 - 27
Contingent consideration - - 295 295 - - 268 268

Derivative instruments consist of currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps. No transfers were made between levels 2 and 3 during the period. Assets in level 3 consist essentially of holdings of shares and participations in unlisted companies. Fair value is considered to be equal to cost. Contingent earn-out payments have been discounted to present value using an interest rate that is judged to be in line with the market rate at the time of acquisition. Adjustments are not made on a regular basis for changes in the market interest rate, since the effects of these are judged to be negligible. Essentially all long- and short-term loans carry variable interest rates, which is why fair value is equal to the carrying amount. For the Group's other financial assets and liabilities, such as trade accounts receivable, cash and cash equivalents, and trade accounts payable, fair value is estimated to be equal to the carrying amount.

Contingent earn-out payments 2014 2013
SEK million 30 Jun 31 Dec
Opening book value 268 370
Acquisitions during the year 75 98
Reclassified via income statement -3 -89
Consideration paid -56 -128
Interest expense 6 14
Exchange rate differences 5 3
Closing book value 295 268

Parent company income statement

  • condensed
SEK million 2014
Apr-Jun
2013
Apr-Jun
2014
Jan-Jun
2013
Jan-Jun
2013/14
Moving 12 mos
2013
Jan-Dec
Net sales 0 0 0 0 3 3
Gross profit 0 0 0 0 3 3
Administrative expenses -17 -15 -33 -30 -58 -55
Other income and expenses 4 1 4 0 9 5
Operating profit -13 -14 -29 -30 -46 -47
Financial income/expenses -17 -17 -30 -20 -58 -48
Profit from participation in Group companies 642 270 642 270 641 269
Profit after financial items 612 239 583 220 537 174
Appropriations - - - - 362 362
Income tax 7 7 13 10 -59 -62
Net profit for the period 619 246 596 230 840 474
Amortisation/depreciation of intangible assets
and property, plant and equipment 0 0 0 0 0 -1

Parent company balance sheet

  • condensed
2014 2013 2013
SEK million 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Intangible assets 0 1 0
Property, plant and equipment 2 1 1
Financial assets 3,345 2,923 2,954
Current receivables 2,049 1,850 2,105
Cash and cash equivalents 4 0 7
Total assets 5,400 4,775 5,067
Equity 2,160 1,622 1,867
Untaxed reserves 315 221 315
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities and pension liabilities 1,104 1,229 1,879
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,746 1,676 911
Current noninterest-bearing liabilities 75 27 95
Total equity and liabilities 5,400 4,775 5,067
Pledged assets 6 4 6
Contingent liabilities 112 340 112

Definitions

Earnings per share Net profit for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
EBITA Operating profit before amortisation of intangible assets arising in connection with
company acquisitions (Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortisation).
EBITA margin EBITA divided by net sales.
EBITDA Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation (Earnings Before Interest,
Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation).
Equity per share Equity divided by the number of shares outstanding.
Equity ratio Shareholders' equity divided by total assets.
Gross margin Gross profit divided by net sales.
Interest-bearing net debt Interest-bearing liabilities including pension liability and estimated earn-outs from
acquisitions, less cash and cash equivalents.
Net capital expenditures Purchases less sales of intangible assets, and of property, plant and equipment,
excluding those included in acquisitions and divestments of subsidiaries and
operations.
Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing net debt divided by shareholders' equity.
Operating capital Interest-bearing net debt and shareholders' equity.
Return on equity Net profit for the period divided by average equity per month.
Return on operating capital EBITA divided by average operating capital per month.

Indutrade in brief

Indutrade markets and sells components, systems and services with a high-tech content to industrial customers in selected niches. The Group creates value for its customers by structuring the value chain and increasing the efficiency of its customers' use of technological components and systems. For the Group's suppliers, value is created through the offering of an efficient sales organisation with high technical expertise and well developed customer relations.

Indutrade's business is distinguished by the following factors, among others:

  • High-tech products for recurring needs
  • Growth through a structured and tried-and-tested acquisition strategy
  • A decentralised organisation characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit

The Group is structured into five business areas:

Engineering & Equipment, Flow Technology, Fluids & Mechanical Solutions, Industrial Components and Special Products.

The Group's financial targets (per year across a business cycle) are to grow by a minimum of 10%, to attain a minimum EBITA margin of 10% and a minimum return on operating capital of 20%.

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