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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.