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Intrum — Earnings Release 2015
Jan 28, 2016
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YEAR-END REPORT 2015
Fourth quarter 2015
- Consolidated net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2015 amounted to SEK 1,396 M (1,370).
- Operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to SEK 385 M (360). The operating earnings include revaluations of purchased debt portfolios amounting to SEK –36 M (7). Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2014 were charged with non-recurring items of net SEK –35 M. The operating margin excluding revaluations of purchased debt and non-recurring items was 29 percent (28).
- Net earnings for the quarter amounted to SEK 274 M (294) and earnings per share were SEK 3.76 (3.85).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 878 M (784).
- The carrying amount of purchased debt has increased by 13 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2014. Investments in purchased debt during the quarter amounted to SEK 1,130 M (477).
Full-year 2015
- Consolidated revenues during the 2015 full-year amounted to SEK 5,628 M (5,184).
- Operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to SEK 1,624 M (1,430). The operating earnings include revaluations of purchased debt portfolios amounting to SEK 31 M (35). Earnings for 2014 were burdened by non-recurring items amounting to a net of SEK –35 M. The operating margin excluding revaluations of purchased debt and non-recurring items was 28 percent (28).
- Net earnings for the year amounted to SEK 1,172 M (1,041) and earnings per share totaled SEK 15.92 (13.48).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 2,905 M (2,672).
- Investments in purchased debt during the year amounted to SEK 2,428 M (1,937).
- The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 8.25 per share (7.00), corresponding to a total of SEK 597 M (514).
FOURTH QUARTER
18%
Growth in earnings per share past 12 months
7%
Change in operating earnings (adjusted for currency effects, purchased debt revaluations and non-recurring items)
13%
Change in carrying value of purchased debt over the past 12 months
19% Return on purchased debt
SEK 1,130 M Investments in purchased debt
SEK 731 M Cash flow from purchased debt
Intrum Justitia is disclosing the information herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 7.00 a.m. CET on January 28, 2016.
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,396 | 1,370 | 2 | 5,628 | 5,184 | 9 |
| Revenues excluding revaluations | 1,432 | 1,363 | 5 | 5,597 | 5,149 | 9 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 385 | 360 | 7 | 1,624 | 1,430 | 14 |
| Operating margin, % | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | ||
| Earnings before tax | 334 | 306 | 9 | 1,457 | 1,247 | 17 |
| Net earnings | 274 | 294 | -7 | 1,172 | 1,041 | 13 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK |
3.76 | 3.85 | -2 | 15.92 | 13.48 | 18 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 878 | 784 | 12 | 2,905 | 2,672 | 9 |
| Carrying value purchased debt | 7,027 | 6,197 | 13 | 7,027 | 6,197 | 13 |
| Return on purchased debt % | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Investments in purchased debt | 1,130 | 477 | 137 | 2,428 | 1,937 | 25 |
| Cash flow from purchased debt | 731 | 607 | 20 | 2,724 | 2,455 | 11 |
| Net debt/RTM EBITDA | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Comments by Acting President and CEO Erik Forsberg
Intrum Justitia performed well during the fourth quarter. Operating earnings rose by 7 percent compared with the year-earlier period, adjusted for revaluations, currency effects and nonrecurring items. Among our regions, it is primarily Northern Europe that has contributed to the improvement in earnings and, in our service lines, the quarter was particularly strong for purchased debt within Financial Services. In December, we were also able to announce two events that will strengthen the Group for the upcoming years. We acquired two major debt portfolios from financial institutions for a total investment of about SEK 670 M and we increased our financial flexibility by entering an agreement for an extended credit facility.
We can look back on a very successful 2015 for Intrum Justitia – a year in which we acted in accordance with our strategy. We strengthened our market presence through increased investment in purchased debt and through acquisitions in credit management services. We developed our customer offering, including through the launch of financing solutions for etrade. Furthermore, through continuous efforts to improve and expand our extensive database we also strengthened our operational efficiency. This resulted in a continued strong financial performance in 2015 compared with the preceding year. Earnings per share rose by 18 percent and the return on purchased debt was 20 percent, well above our financial targets of 10 percent and 15 percent respectively. With regard to our capital structure, we were, over the year, just below or on par with our financial target of net debt in relation to operating earnings before impairment, depreciation and amortization of 2.0-3.0.
For the coming year, we see continued favorable opportunities for profitable growth for Intrum Justitia. We have a strong offering with a combination of services and financing that we develop continuously in close cooperation with our customers. We have a solid financial position and through our broad geographical presence in various customer segments, we achieve good commercial stability. Intrum Justitia shall also contribute to a healthy economy. Through effective credit management, we help build viable companies with the resources to recruit new employees and invest, and by treating people responsibly, we can also contribute to sound private finances by helping consumers deal with debt on terms that the individual can manage.
Group
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,396 | 1,370 | 2 | 5,628 | 5,184 | 9 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 385 | 360 | 7 | 1,624 | 1,430 | 14 |
| Operating margin, % | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | ||
| Net financial items | -51 | -54 | -6 | -167 | -183 | -9 |
| Tax | -60 | -12 | 400 | -285 | -206 | 38 |
| Net income | 274 | 294 | -7 | 1,172 | 1,041 | 13 |
| Average number of employees | 3,841 | 3,806 | 1 | 3,846 | 3,803 | 1 |
Revenues and earnings
October-December 2015
Over the fourth quarter, consolidated revenues rose by 2 percent, consisting of organic growth of 3 percent, acquisition effects of 1 percent, revaluations of purchased debt of a negative 3 percent and currency effects of 1 percent. Operating earnings improved by 7 percent during the quarter. Revaluations of purchased debt reduced operating earnings by SEK 36 M for the fourth quarter, compared with an improvement in earnings by SEK 7 M for the same period last year. Non-recurring items burdened operating earnings by SEK 35 M during the fourth quarter of 2014. Thereby the increase in operating earnings is 7 percent, even when adjusting for currency effects, revaluations of purchased debt portfolios and non-recurring items.
The increase in operating earnings, excluding currency effects, revaluations and non-recurring items compared with the same period last year, is primarily attributable to improved earnings for Financial Services, where the return on purchased debt has been good. In the Group's regions, it was primarily Northern Europe that contributed to the improvement in earnings.
Earnings per share for the quarter decreased by 2 percent compared with the year-earlier period. The decrease in earnings per share for the fourth quarter was affected by a higher tax expense in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared with the preceding year, see the 'Taxes' section below for further information. In the fourth quarter, earnings per share were also affected by repurchasing, which reduced the number of shares outstanding by 3.0 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2014.
January-December 2015
Over the full-year, revenues rose by 9 percent, consisting of organic growth of 3 percent, acquisition effects of 2 percent and currency effects of 4 percent. Operating earnings improved by 14 percent over the year – adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt portfolios, the increase was 10 percent.
Earnings per share for the full-year rose by 18 percent compared with the previous year. Earnings per share during the year were affected by repurchasing, which reduced the average number of shares outstanding by 4.4 percent compared with the full-year 2014.
Net financial items
Net financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK –51 M (–54). Mostly as a consequence of lower market interest rates, net interest improved to SEK –29 M (–42). Exchange rate differences have affected net financial items by SEK –4 M (–4), with other financial items of SEK –18 M (–8) being included. Other financial items refer primarily to bank fees and similar charges in connection with the Group's borrowing. For the fourth quarter, these were burdened with SEK 13 M for borrowing costs previously capitalized for the company's previous loan facility, but expensed in connection with the signing of a new loan facility.
For the full-year, net financial items amounted to an expense of SEK –167 M (–183) and consisted of a net interest expense of SEK –122 M (–153), exchange rate differences of SEK –5 M (1) and other financial items of SEK –40 M (–31).
Taxes
Corporate income tax for the year was equivalent to 20 percent of full-year earnings before tax. The preceding year's full-year corporate income tax was equivalent to 17 percent of fullyear earnings before tax and to 19 percent when adjusted for certain non-recurring items. The tax expense for the quarter was equivalent to 18 percent of earnings for the quarter before tax, compared with a tax expense of 4 percent for the corresponding quarter in the preceding year. The lower tax expense for the fourth quarter of the preceding year was the result of certain non-recurring items in the quarter and an adjustment due to a high estimated tax rate in earlier quarters.
Further information on ongoing tax disputes and the assessment of future tax expenses is provided in the section "Taxation assessments".
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unless otherwise indicated | 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % |
| Cash flow from operating activities Cash flow from investing activities Cash paid for investments in purchased debt Cash flow from purchased debt |
878 -1,023 868 731 |
784 -672 454 607 |
12 52 91 20 |
2,905 -2,497 2,186 2,724 |
2,672 -2,250 1,950 2,455 |
9 11 12 11 |
Cash flow and investments
In the fourth quarter, cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 878 M (784), where the increase compared with the year-earlier period is chiefly attributable to higher operating earnings excluding depreciation and amortization. The negative cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK 1,023 M (672), and was burdened with disbursements for the larger part of the quarter's acquisitions of debt portfolios and acquisitions of companies.
Cash flow from purchased debt for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 731 M (607), defined as funds collected on purchased debt of SEK 984 M (902), with deductions for the service line's costs, primarily collection costs of SEK 253 M (295).
Financing
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| unless otherwise indicated | 2015 | 2014 | % |
| Net Debt | 6,026 | 5,635 | 7 |
| Net Debt/RTM EBITDA | 1.8 | 1.9 | |
| Shareholders' equity | 3,166 | 3,041 | 4 |
| Liquid assets | 265 | 266 | -0 |
Intrum Justititia's net debt increased by SEK 0.4 billion compared with the year-earlier period. Cash flow from operating activities less the cash flow from investing activities has helped reduce net debt by approximately SEK 0.4 billion. Share repurchases for SEK 0.4 billion and dividends of SEK 0.5 billion have helped increase net debt. As in the preceding quarter, consolidated net debt, expressed as a multiple of operating earnings before depreciation, amortization and impairment, amounted to 1.8, which is slightly below the interval for Intrum Justitia's financial target for this ratio, which is set at 2.0-3.0.
In the fourth quarter of the year, Intrum Justitia repurchased 345,530 shares for SEK 100 M. Accordingly, the average number of shares outstanding in the fourth quarter was 72,560,901. Accordingly, the average number of shares outstanding over the full-year was 73,096,665. The number of outstanding shares at the end of the year, after deductions for treasury holdings of 1,073,602 shares, was 72,347,726.
In December 2015, the Group's revolving credit facility was renegotiated to strengthen future financial flexibility. The credit facility increased to SEK 7.5 billion (previously SEK 5 billion) and the maturity profile was extended, whereby the SEK 2.5 billion of the new facility will mature for repayment in 2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively (previously SEK 2 billion in 2017 and 2018, and SEK 1 billion in 2019).
Goodwill
Consolidated goodwill amounted to SEK 2,810 M as per December 31, 2015, compared with SEK 2,719 M as per December 31, 2014. The increase since the end of 49 was attributable to an acquisition in Switzerland for SEK 36 M, an acquisition in Portugal for SEK 111 M, adjustments of the acquisition analysis for the acquisition of Advis A/S in Denmark or a negative SEK 7 M and translation differences of a negative SEK 49 M.
Regions
Northern Europe
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 617 | 676 | -9 | 2,573 | 2,556 | 1 |
| Operating earnings | 175 | 167 | 5 | 763 | 750 | 2 |
| Revenues excluding revaluations Operating earnings excluding |
669 227 |
678 169 |
-1 34 |
2,652 842 |
2,539 733 |
4 15 |
| revaluations | ||||||
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
34 | 25 | 32 | 29 |
Revenues for the quarter fell by 9 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt, revenues fell by 1 percent. Operating earnings improved by 5 percent. Adjusted for currency effects, revaluations of purchased debt and non-recurring items of a negative SEK 35 M in the fourth quarter of 2014, operating earnings improved by 12 percent. Profitability was affected positively by improved operational efficiency and the trend in the region's units for financing of receivables before maturity. In late December, two large debt portfolios were acquired from two financial institutions, for a total investment of about SEK 670 M.
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 420 | 391 | 7 | 1,705 | 1,433 | 19 |
| Operating earnings | 129 | 128 | 1 | 568 | 431 | 32 |
| Revenues excluding revaluations | 419 | 382 | 10 | 1,636 | 1,418 | 15 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
128 | 119 | 8 | 499 | 416 | 20 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
31 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Central Europe
Revenues for the quarter rose by 7 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt, the increase was 4 percent. Operating earnings improved by 1 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt, the increase was 1 percent. Profitability in the region remains very strong, although, where growth in sales and earnings has slowed compared with previous years, this is due to a period of lower investment in purchased debt.
Western Europe
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues Operating earnings |
359 81 |
303 65 |
18 25 |
1,350 293 |
1,195 249 |
13 18 |
| Revenues excluding revaluations | 344 | 303 | 14 | 1,309 | 1,192 | 10 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
66 | 65 | 2 | 252 | 246 | 2 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
19 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 18 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt, revenues rose by 13 percent. Operating earnings improved by 25 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt, the improvement was 1 percent. Revenue growth is positive, mainly due to a positive trend in purchased debt. Operating earnings were affected negatively in the amount of SEK 10 M due to costs for personnel redundancies to increase efficiency, and to transaction costs for acquisitions. The integration of the acquired unit Logicomer is progressing according to plan.
Service lines
Credit Management
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| Revenues Service line earnings Service line margin, % |
1,160 278 24 |
1,019 246 24 |
14 13 |
4,194 1,049 25 |
3,844 912 24 |
9 15 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 14 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 12 percent. Of this increase, 9 percentage points are attributable to an adjustment of Group-internal revenues, which, during the previous quarters of the year, reduced the business area's sales. Accordingly, underlying sales growth, excluding currency effects, was 3 percent, as a result of acquisitions and revenues from the Group's purchased debt portfolios. Service line earnings improved by 13 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and non-recurring items of a negative SEK 24 M in the fourth quarter of 2014, operating earnings improved by 1 percent. The service line margin, excluding the adjustment of Group-internal revenues for the fourth quarter 2015 was in line with the service line margin for the fourth quarter 2014 adjusted for non-recurring items. For the 2015 fullyear, the operating margin improved by 1 percentage point, as a consequence of acquired units and improved efficiency.
Financial Services
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change Full Year % 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 581 | 570 | 2 | 2,423 | 2,173 | 12 |
| Service line earnings | 328 | 275 | 19 | 1,345 | 1,159 | 16 |
| Service line margin, % | 56 | 48 | 56 | 53 | ||
| Return on purchased debt, % | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Investments in purchased debt | 1,130 | 477 | 137 | 2,428 | 1,937 | 25 |
| Carrying amount, purchased debt | 7,027 | 6,197 | 13 | 7,027 | 6,197 | 13 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 2 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations, the increase was 8 percent. Service line earnings improved by 19 percent. Adjusted for currency effects, revaluations and non-recurring items, the improvement in earnings was 17 percent. Revaluations for the quarter contributed negatively to the result by SEK 36 M compared to a positive contribution of SEK 7 M in the fourth quarter last year. Non-recurring items affected earnings negatively by SEK 38 M during the fourth quarter of 2014.
Collection on purchased debt developed favorably, which generated a good return of 19 percent for the fourth quarter. Investments in purchased debt for the quarter more than doubled to SEK 1,130 M (477), primarily as a consequence of two major acquisitions in Northern Europe. For 2015, investments in purchased debt thus increased to SEK 2.4 billion, compared with SEK 1.9 billion in the preceding year. The carrying value for purchased debt increased by 13 percent compared with the end of 2014, and by 15 percent excluding currency effects.
Market outlook
Europe is characterized by considerable regional differences and there is substantial uncertainty regarding the macroeconomic situation in several countries. A substantially weakened macroeconomic situation in Europe, with increased unemployment affects Intrum Justitia negatively.
In Intrum Justitia's view, the Group's strategic focus is well attuned to the market trend, with a broadening of credit management services and a link to risk reduction and financial services based on strong, market-leading collection operations. Companies' need to generate stronger and more predictable cash flow is increasing, as is the need to create additional alternatives for the financing of working capital, for example by selling receivables. These are trends that, in the long term, will benefit Intrum Justitia.
Taxation assessments
Intrum Justitia's assessment is that the tax expense will, over the next few years, be around 20-25 percent of earnings before tax for each year, excluding the outcome of any tax disputes.
Parent Company
The Group's publicly listed Parent Company, Intrum Justitia AB (publ), owns the subsidiaries, provides the Group's head office functions and handles certain Group-wide development work, services and marketing.
The Parent Company reported net revenues of SEK 102 M (92) for the full-year and earnings before tax of SEK 1,090 M (102), including share dividends and other earnings from subsidiaries of SEK 1,237 M (221). The Parent Company invested SEK 0 M (0) in fixed assets during the year and had, at the end of the year, SEK 37 M (12) in cash and equivalents. The average number of employees was 54 (53).
Change in Group Management
During the quarter, Intrum Justitia's Board of Directors resolved to dismiss the President at that time, Lars Wollung. The process of recruiting a new President is ongoing.
Accounting principles
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting for the Group and in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act for the Parent Company. The same accounting principles and calculation methods have been applied as in the most recent Annual Report.
Significant risks and uncertainties
The Group and Parent Company are exposed to risks including risks related to economic conditions, regulatory changes, reputation risks, risks related to customer awareness and money laundering, market risks, liquidity risks, credit risks, risks associated with the purchase of overdue receivables and payment guarantees ,and financing risks. The risks are described in more detail in the Board of Directors' report in Intrum Justitia's 2014 Annual Report. No significant risks are considered to have arisen besides those described in the annual report.
Acquisition of Logicomer
During the quarter, Intrum Justitia completed its acquisition of the Portuguese company Logicomer Gestão e Recuperação de Créditos SA for a purchase consideration of approximately SEK 183 M on a net debt-free basis.
Logicomer is primarily engaged in credit management services, but also holds a purchased debt portfolio with a nominal value of approximately SEK 1.2 billion. The company has 40 employees and generated sales of approximately SEK 45 M in 2014, with excellent profitability. The acquisition Logicomer is expected to contribute positively to Intrum Justitia's earnings and market position in Portugal, with the company adding expertise in certain areas of collection.
Preliminarily, the company is reported in the consolidated accounts in accordance with the following:
| Carrying amounts |
Adjustments | Fair value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| before | to fair value | recognized in | |
| SEK M | acquisition | value | Group |
| Intangible fixed assets | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 5 | 5 | |
| Purchased debt | 4 | 58 | 62 |
| Current assets | 11 | 11 | |
| Liquid assets | 13 | 13 | |
| Deferred tax | 0 | -14 | -14 |
| Other liabilities | -9 | -9 | |
| Net assets | 24 | 52 | 76 |
| Consolidated goodwill | 111 | ||
| Purchase consideration paid | -187 | ||
| Acquired cash and cash equivalents | 13 | ||
| Net effect on cash and cash equivalents | -174 |
Other acquisitions
In February, Intrum Justitia acquired a smaller credit management company in Switzerland, Credita AG, for a purchase consideration of SEK 51 M. The preliminary acquisition analysis can be found in Intrum Justitia's interim report for the first quarter. The acquisition analysis has not been altered during the year, but remains preliminary.
In the fourth quarter, a smaller credit management company was acquired in France, Cabinet PPN SAS, for a purchase consideration of SEK 11 M. The acquisition did not give rise to any goodwill in the consolidated balance sheet.
Dividend proposal
The Board of Directors of Intrum Justitia AB proposes that the Annual General Meeting distribute a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 8.25 (7.00) per share, corresponding to a total of SEK 597 M (514).
Events after the end of the period
In 2015 Intrum Justitia has repurchased shares for SEK 400 M. The Board of Directors decided on 27 January, with the intention of maintaining good financial flexibility allowing the company to take advantage of potential investment opportunities in its operations, not to repurchase further shares in the first quarter of 2016.
Presentation of the Interim Report
The interim report and presentation material are available at www.intrum.com/Investor relations. Acting President & CEO Erik Forsberg will comment on the report at a teleconference today, starting at 9:00 a.m. CET. The presentation can be followed at www.intrum.com and/or www.financialhearings.com. To participate by phone, call +46 8 505 564 505 (SE) or +44 20 342 628 45 (UK).
For further information, please contact
Erik Forsberg, Acting President and CEO, Tel.: +46 8 546 102 02
Financial calendar 2016
The interim report for January-March will be published April 20, 2016 The interim report for January-June will be published July 19, 2016 The interim report for January-September will be published October 19, 2016 The year-end report and interim report for January -December 2016 will be published January 26, 2017
The 2016 Annual General Meeting of Intrum Justitia will be held on Wednesday, April 20, at 3:00 p.m. CET at the company's offices at Hesselmans torg 14, Nacka, Sweden.
The interim report and other financial information are available at Intrum Justitia's website: www.intrum.com
Denna delårsrapport finns även på svenska.
Stockholm, January 28, 2016
Erik Forsberg Acting President and CEO
About the Intrum Justitia Group
Intrum Justitia is Europe's leading Credit Management Services (CMS) group, offering comprehensive credit management services, including Purchased Debt, designed to measurably improve clients' cash flows and long-term profitability. Founded in 1923, Intrum Justitia has some 3,850 employees in 20 markets. Consolidated revenues amounted to SEK 5.6 billion in 2015. Intrum Justitia AB has been listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange since 2002. For further information, please visit www.intrum.com.
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 1,396 | 1,370 | 5,628 | 5,184 |
| Cost of sales | -755 | -810 | -3,087 | -2,963 |
| Gross earnings | 641 | 560 | 2,541 | 2,221 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -66 | -73 | -252 | -262 |
| Administrative expenses | -188 | -180 | -661 | -585 |
| Impairment write-down of goodwill | 0 | -111 | 0 | -111 |
| Release of liability for deferred | 0 | 164 | 0 | 164 |
| payment for shares in subsidiaries | ||||
| Participation in associated | -2 | 0 | -4 | 3 |
| companies and joint ventures | ||||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 385 | 360 | 1,624 | 1,430 |
| Net financial items | -51 | -54 | -167 | -183 |
| Earnings before tax | 334 | 306 | 1,457 | 1,247 |
| Tax | -60 | -12 | -285 | -206 |
| Net income for the period | 274 | 294 | 1,172 | 1,041 |
| Of which attributable to: | ||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 273 | 288 | 1,164 | 1,031 |
| Non-controlling interest | 1 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Net earnings for the period | 274 | 294 | 1,172 | 1,041 |
| Earnings per share before and | 3.76 | 3.85 | 15.92 | 13.48 |
| after dilution |
Intrum Justitia Group – Consolidated Income Statement
Intrum Justitia Group - Statement of Comprehensive Income
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period Other comprehensive income, items that will be reclassified to profit and loss: |
274 | 294 | 1,172 | 1,041 |
| Currency translation difference Other comprehensive income, items that will not be reclassified to profit and loss: |
-59 | 83 | -87 | 122 |
| Remeasurement of pension liability |
-26 | -22 | -26 | -22 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
189 | 355 | 1,059 | 1,141 |
| Of which attributable to: | ||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 187 | 346 | 1,053 | 1,126 |
| Non-controlling interest | 2 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
189 | 355 | 1,059 | 1,141 |
Intrum Justitia Group – Consolidated Balance Sheet
| SEK M | 31 Dec 2015 |
31 Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS Intangible fixed assets |
||
| Goodwill | 2,810 | 2,719 |
| Capitalized expenditure for IT | 219 | 221 |
| development and other intangibles | ||
| Client relationships | 69 | 46 |
| Total intangible fixed assets | 3,098 | 2,986 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 118 | 127 |
| Other fixed assets | ||
| Shares in joint ventures | 6 | 0 |
| Other shares and participations Purchased debt |
1 7,027 |
0 6,197 |
| Deferred tax assets | 33 | 35 |
| Other long-term receivables | 11 | 17 |
| Total other fixed assets | 7,078 | 6,249 |
| Total fixed assets | 10,294 | 9,362 |
| Current Assets | ||
| Accounts receivable | 285 | 307 |
| Client funds | 569 | 568 |
| Tax assets | 42 | 48 |
| Other receivables | 510 | 633 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income |
180 | 157 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 265 | 266 |
| Total current assets | 1,851 | 1,979 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 12,145 | 11,341 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Attributable to parent company's | 3,086 | 2,948 |
| shareholders | ||
| Attributable to non-controlling interest Total shareholders' equity |
80 3,166 |
93 3,041 |
| Long-term liabilities | ||
| Liabilities to credit institutions Medium term note |
2,340 3,124 |
1,727 3,231 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 3 | 4 |
| Provisions for pensions | 174 | 133 |
| Other long-term provisions | 3 | 3 |
| Deferred tax liabilities Total long-term liabilities |
522 6,166 |
390 5,488 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | ||
| Commercial paper | 17 | 85 |
| 635 | 728 | |
| Client funds payable | 569 | 568 |
| Accounts payable | 139 | 159 |
| Income tax liabilities | 128 | 142 |
| Advances from clients Other current liabilities |
14 613 |
16 325 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid | 698 | 789 |
| income | ||
| Total current liabilities | 2,813 | 2,812 |
Fair value of financial instruments
Most of the Group's financial assets and liabilities (purchased debt, accounts receivable, other receivables, cash and equivalents, liabilities to credit institutions, bonds, commercial papers, accounts payable and other liabilities) are carried in the accounts at amortized cost. For these financial instruments, the carrying amount is assessed to be a good estimate of fair value. The Group also has financial assets and liabilities in the form of currency forward exchange contracts, which are carried in the accounts at fair value in the income statement. They amount to small sums.
Intrum Justitia Group – Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
| SEK M | 2015 | 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders |
Non-controlling interest |
Total | Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders |
Non-controlling interest |
Total | |
| Opening Balance, January 1 | 2,948 | 93 | 3,041 | 3,235 | 81 | 3,316 |
| Dividend Acquired non-controlling interest |
-514 -1 |
-7 -12 |
-521 -13 |
-445 | -3 | -448 0 |
| Repurchase of shares | -400 | -400 | -968 | -968 | ||
| Comprehensive income for the year | 1,053 | 6 | 1,059 | 1,126 | 15 | 1,141 |
| Closing Balance, December 31 | 3,086 | 80 | 3,166 | 2,948 | 93 | 3,041 |
Intrum Justitia Group – Quarterly Overview
| Quarter 4 2015 |
Quarter 3 2015 |
Quarter 2 2015 |
Quarter 1 2015 |
Quarter 4 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M | 1,396 | 1,386 | 1,476 | 1,370 | 1,370 |
| Revenue growth, % | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 385 | 452 | 448 | 339 | 360 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations, SEK M |
421 | 423 | 403 | 346 | 353 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, | 29 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
| % EBITDA, SEK M |
854 | 846 | 834 | 748 | 771 |
Intrum Justitia Group – Cash Flow Statement
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 385 | 360 | 1,624 | 1,430 |
| Depreciation/amortization and | 42 | 52 | 164 | 170 |
| impairment write-down | ||||
| Amortization/revaluation of purchased | 428 | 359 | 1,495 | 1,395 |
| debt | ||||
| Other adjustment for items not | 9 | -48 | 15 | -45 |
| included in cash flow Interest received |
3 | 3 | 11 | 13 |
| Interest paid and other financial | -45 | -43 | -242 | -175 |
| expenses | ||||
| Income tax paid | -36 | -27 | -229 | -138 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 786 | 656 | 2,838 | 2,650 |
| before changes in working capital | ||||
| Changes in factoring receivables | 6 | -18 | -44 | -38 |
| Other changes in working capital | 86 | 146 | 111 | 60 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 878 | 784 | 2,905 | 2,672 |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Purchases of tangible and intangible | -40 | -43 | -135 | -142 |
| fixed assets | ||||
| Investments in purchased debt | -868 | -454 | -2,186 | -1,950 |
| Purchases of shares in subsidiaries | -115 | -174 | -181 | -148 |
| and associated companies Other cash flow from investing |
0 | -1 | 5 | -10 |
| activities | ||||
| Cash flow from investing activities | -1,023 | -672 | -2,497 | -2,250 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Borrowings and repayment of loans | 317 | 244 | 522 | 915 |
| Repurchase of shares | -100 | -350 | -400 | -968 |
| Share dividend to parent company's | 0 | 0 | -514 | -445 |
| shareholders | ||||
| Share dividend to non-controlling | 0 | 0 | -7 | -3 |
| interest | ||||
| Cash flow from financing activities | 217 | -106 | -399 | -501 |
| Change in liquid assets | 72 | 6 | 9 | -79 |
| Opening balance of liquid assets | 201 | 259 | 266 | 340 |
| Exchange rate differences in liquid assets |
-8 | 1 | -10 | 5 |
| Closing balance of liquid assets | 265 | 266 | 265 | 266 |
Intrum Justitia Group – Five-Year Overview
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | |
| Revenues, SEK M | 1,396 | 1,370 | 1,231 | 1,054 | 1,043 |
| Revenue growth, % | 2 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 385 | 360 | 340 | 230 | 228 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl | 421 | 353 | 333 | 278 | 234 |
| revaluations, SEK M | |||||
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 854 | 771 | 721 | 631 | 527 |
| Earnings before tax, SEK M Net income, SEK M |
334 274 |
306 294 |
294 236 |
185 176 |
194 163 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 6,026 | 5,635 | 4,328 | 3,261 | 2,692 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 3.76 | 3.85 | 3.00 | 2.19 | 2.04 |
| EPS growth, % | -2 | 28 | 37 | 7 | 34 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 72,561 | 74,797 | 78,547 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period, '000 |
72,348 | 73,848 | 78,547 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Return on purchased debt, % | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
| Investments in purchased debt, SEK M | 1,130 | 477 | 308 | 240 | 744 |
| Average number of employees | 3,841 | 3,806 | 3,599 | 3,391 | 3,314 |
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Full Year | Helår | Helår | Helår | Helår | |
| Revenues, SEK M | 5,628 | 5,184 | 4,566 | 4,048 | 3,950 |
| Revenue growth, % | 9 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 1,624 | 1,430 | 1,207 | 879 | 868 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl | 1,593 | 1,395 | 1,200 | 958 | 849 |
| revaluations, SEK M | |||||
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 3,282 | 2,996 | 2,684 | 2,199 | 1,929 |
| Earnings before tax, SEK M Net income, SEK M |
1,457 1,172 |
1,247 1,041 |
1,046 819 |
729 584 |
753 553 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 6,026 | 5,635 | 4,328 | 3,261 | 2,692 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 15.92 | 13.48 | 10.30 | 7.32 | 6.91 |
| EPS growth, % | 18 | 31 | 41 | 6 | 22 |
| Dividend/proposed dividend per share, | 8.25 | 7.00 | 5.75 | 5.00 | 4.50 |
| SEK Average number of shares, '000 |
73,097 | 76,462 | 79,306 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of | 72,348 | 73,848 | 78,547 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| period, '000 | |||||
| Return on purchased debt, % | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Investments in purchased debt, SEK M | 2,428 | 1,937 | 2,524 | 2,132 | 1,752 |
| Average number of employees | 3,846 | 3,801 | 3,530 | 3,475 | 3,331 |
Comparative figure for 2012 above are restated in accordance with IFRS 11 and IAS19R. Earlier years have not been restated.
Operating Segments
Regions – Revenues from external clients
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| Northern Europe | 617 | 676 | -9 | 2,573 | 2,556 | 1 |
| Central Europe | 420 | 391 | 7 | 1,705 | 1,433 | 19 |
| Western Europe | 359 | 303 | 18 | 1,350 | 1,195 | 13 |
| Total revenues from external clients |
1,396 | 1,370 | 2 | 5,628 | 5,184 | 9 |
Regions – Intercompany revenues
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 74 | 72 | 3 | 288 | 265 | 9 |
| Central Europe | 78 | 70 | 11 | 295 | 261 | 13 |
| Western Europe | 46 | 33 | 39 | 171 | 122 | 40 |
| Eliminations | -198 | -175 | 13 | -754 | -648 | 16 |
| Total intercompany revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Regions – Revaluations of purchased debt
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Full Year | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Northern Europe | -52 | -2 | -79 | 17 | |
| Central Europe | 1 | 9 | 69 | 15 | |
| Western Europe | 15 | 0 | 41 | 3 | |
| Total revaluation | -36 | 7 | 31 | 35 |
Regions – Revenues excluding revaluations
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 669 | 678 | -1 | 2,652 | 2,539 | 4 |
| Central Europe | 419 | 382 | 10 | 1,636 | 1,418 | 15 |
| Western Europe | 344 | 303 | 14 | 1,309 | 1,192 | 10 |
| Total revenues excluding | 1,432 | 1,363 | 5 | 5,597 | 5,149 | 9 |
| revaluations |
Regions – Amortization related to acquisitions
| SEK M | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | -2 | -2 | -7 | -8 | |
| Central Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Western Europe | -2 | -1 | -5 | -4 | |
| Total amortization and impairment |
-4 | -3 | -12 | -12 |
Regions – Operating earnings (EBIT)
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| Northern Europe | 175 | 167 | 5 | 763 | 750 | 2 |
| Central Europe | 129 | 128 | 1 | 568 | 431 | 32 |
| Western Europe | 81 | 65 | 25 | 293 | 249 | 18 |
| Total operating earnings (EBIT) | 385 | 360 | 7 | 1,624 | 1,430 | 14 |
| Net financial items | -51 | -54 | -6 | -167 | -183 | -9 |
| Earnings before tax | 334 | 306 | 9 | 1,457 | 1,247 | 17 |
Regions – Operating earnings excluding revaluations
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| Northern Europe | 227 | 169 | 34 | 842 | 733 | 15 |
| Central Europe | 128 | 119 | 8 | 499 | 416 | 20 |
| Western Europe | 66 | 65 | 2 | 252 | 246 | 2 |
| Total operating earnings excluding revaluations |
421 | 353 | 19 | 1,593 | 1,395 | 14 |
Regions – Operating margin excluding revaluations
| % | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 34 | 25 | 32 | 29 | |
| Central Europe | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | |
| Western Europe | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | |
| Operating margin for the Group | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | |
Service lines – Revenues
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| Credit Management | 1,160 | 1,019 | 14 | 4,194 | 3,844 | 9 |
| Financial Services | 581 | 570 | 2 | 2,423 | 2,173 | 12 |
| Elimination of inter-service line | -345 | -219 | 58 | -989 | -833 | 19 |
| revenue Total revenues |
1,396 | 1,370 | 2 | 5,628 | 5,184 | 9 |
Revenues by type
| SEK M | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2015 | 2014 | % | |
| External Credit Management | 815 | 800 | 2 | 3,205 | 3,011 | 6 |
| Collections on purchased debt | 984 | 902 | 9 | 3,802 | 3,469 | 10 |
| Amortization of purchased debt | -392 | -366 | 7 | -1,526 | -1,430 | 7 |
| Revaluation of purchased debt | -36 | 7 | - | 31 | 35 | - |
| Other revenues from Financial | 25 | 27 | -7 | 116 | 99 | 17 |
| Services | ||||||
| Total revenues | 1,396 | 1,370 | 2 | 5,628 | 5,184 | 9 |
Service lines – Service line earnings
| Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Change | Full Year | Full Year | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 246 | 13 | 1,049 | 912 | 15 |
| -221 | -161 | 37 | -770 | -641 | 16 20 14 |
| 2015 328 385 |
2014 275 360 |
% 19 7 |
2015 1,345 1,624 |
2014 1,159 1,430 |
Service lines – Service line margin
| % | Oct-Dec 2015 |
Oct-Dec 2014 |
Full Year 2015 |
Full Year 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Management Financial Services |
24 56 |
24 48 |
25 56 |
24 53 |
|
| Operating margin for the Group | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) – Income Statement
| SEK M | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 102 | 92 |
| Gross earnings | 102 | 92 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -17 | -22 |
| Administrative expenses | -152 | -130 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | -67 | -60 |
| Income from subsidiaries | 1,237 | 221 |
| Net financial items | -80 | -59 |
| Earnings before tax | 1,090 | 102 |
| Tax | 0 | -19 |
| Net earnings for the period | 1,090 | 83 |
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) – Statement of Comprehensive Income
| SEK M | Full Year | Full Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| Net earnings for the period | 1,090 | 83 |
| Other comprehensive income: | 107 | -237 |
| Change of translation reserve (fair | ||
| value reserve) | ||
| Total comprehensive income | 1,197 | -154 |
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) – Balance Sheet
| SEK M | 31 Dec | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Fixed assets | ||
| Financial fixed assets | 7,536 | 7,585 |
| Total fixed assets | 7,536 | 7,585 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current receivables | 4,743 | 3,570 |
| Cash and bank balances | 37 | 12 |
| Total current assets | 4,780 | 3,582 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 12,316 | 11,167 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND | ||
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Restricted equity | 284 | 284 |
| Unrestricted equity | 1,728 | 1,445 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,012 | 1,729 |
| Long-term liabilities | 7,469 | 6,668 |
| Current liabilities | 2,835 | 2,770 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS* EQUITY | 12,316 | 11,167 |
| AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Pledged assets | None | None |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None |
Share price trend
Intrum Justitia Group - Ownership Structure
| No of | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2015 | shares Capital and | |
| Votes, % | ||
| SEB Funds | 5,950,814 | 8.2 |
| AMF Insurance & Funds | 2,684,718 | 3.7 |
| Norges Bank Investment Management | 2,521,304 | 3.5 |
| Carnegie Funds | 1,884,634 | 2.6 |
| Odin Funds | 1,698,980 | 2.3 |
| Lannebo Funds | 1,400,000 | 1.9 |
| Skandia Life Insurance | 1,346,660 | 1.9 |
| SHB Funds | 1,213,733 | 1.7 |
| Standard Life Investment Funds | 994,835 | 1.4 |
| Enter Funds | 732,600 | 1.0 |
| Folksam | 661,629 | 0.9 |
| DFA Funds | 625,737 | 0.9 |
| Third Swedish National Pension Fund | 621,087 | 0.9 |
| Skandia Funds | 620,629 | 0.9 |
| Björn Savén | 570,036 | 0.8 |
| Total, fifteen largest shareholders | 23,527,396 | 32.5 |
Total number of shares:
72,347,729
Treasury shares, 1,073,602 shares, are not included in the total number of
Swedish ownership accounted for 40.1 percent (institutions 10.5 percentage mutual funds 24.7 percentage points, retail 4.8 percentage points) Source: Modular Finance Holdings
Definitions
Increases in revenues, operating earnings and earnings before tax refer to the percentage increase in each income statement item year-over-year.
Organic growth refers to the average increase in revenues in local currency, adjusted for revaluations of purchased debt portfolios and the effects of acquisitions and divestments of Group companies.
Consolidated revenues include variable collection commissions, fixed collection fees, debtor fees, guarantee commissions, subscription income and income from purchased debt operations. Income from purchased debt consists of collected amounts less amortization, i.e., the decrease in the portfolios' book value for the period.
Operating margin is operating earnings as a percentage of revenues.
Return on purchased debt is the service line earnings for the period, excluding the Group's new services such as factoring and payment guarantees, recalculated on a full-year basis, as a percentage of the average carrying amount of the balance-sheet item purchased debt.
Cash flow from purchased debt consists of funds collected on purchased debt with deductions for the service line's overheads, primarily collection costs.
Net debt is interest-bearing liabilities and pension provisions less liquid assets and interestbearing receivables.
Earnings before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) are operating earnings after depreciation on fixed assets as well as amortization and revaluations of purchased debt are added back.
The abbreviation RTM refers to figures on a rolling twelve-month basis.
Service line earnings are that part of operating earnings that can be attributed to the service lines, i.e. excluding shared costs for marketing and administration.
Region Northern Europe comprises the Group's activities for external clients and debtors in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden.
Region Central Europe comprises the Group's activities for external clients and debtors in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Switzerland.
Region Western Europe comprises the Group's activities for external clients and debtors in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.