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Apr 22, 2015
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- Consolidated net revenues for the first quarter of 2015 amounted to SEK 1,370 M (1,204).
- Operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to SEK 339 M (283). The operating earnings include revaluations of Purchased Debt portfolios amounting to a negative SEK 7 M (–10). Excluding revaluations, the operating margin was 25 percent (24).
- Net earnings for the quarter amounted to SEK 244 M (184) and earnings per share were SEK 3.27 (2.35).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 483 M (530).
- The carrying value of purchased debt has increased by 12 percent compared with the first quarter of 2014. Disbursements for investments in purchased debt during the quarter amounted to SEK 469 M (619).
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
Jan-March Jan-March 2015 |
2014 | Change % |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues Revenues excluding revaluations |
1,370 1,377 |
1,204 1,214 |
14 13 |
5,184 5,149 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) Operating margin, % Earnings before tax Net earnings Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK |
339 25 305 244 3.27 |
283 24 237 184 2.35 |
20 29 33 39 |
1,430 28 1,247 1,041 13.48 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 483 | 530 | -9 | 2,672 |
| Carrying value Purchased Debt Return on Purchased debt % Investments in Purchased debt Cash flow from Purchased debt |
6,338 19 469 641 |
5,656 19 619 603 |
12 -24 6 |
6,197 20 1,937 2,455 |
| Net debt/RTM EBITDA | 1.89 | 1.68 | 1.88 |
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 April 22, 2015.
Growth in earnings per share past 12 months
Change in operating earnings (adjusted for currency effects and PD revaluations)
Change in carrying value of purchased debt over the past 12 months
Return on purchased debt
Investments in purchased debt
Cash flow from purchased debt
Intrum Justitia's development was favorable in the first quarter of 2015. Compared with the equivalent period in 2014, and adjusted for currency effects and the revaluation of portfolios, consolidated revenues rose by 7 percent and operating earnings by 12 percent. Earnings per share rose by 39 percent compared with the first quarter of 2014.
In our regions, mainly Northern Europe and Central Europe experienced favorable development as a result of increased investment levels in Purchased Debt in previous years and improved margins in Credit Management. The corporate acquisitions made in 2014 in the Czech Republic, France and Denmark have also developed well.
In our service lines, both Financial Services and Credit Management reported improved earnings. In Credit Management, growth and margins are increasing well through acquisitions and improved operational efficiency. In Financial Services, the return on Purchased Debt remains excellent at 19 percent. The carrying value of Purchased Debt rose by 12 percent compared with the corresponding period in 2014 and the investments level for the quarter amounted to SEK 469 M. The supply of past-due consumer receivables is generally good, although there is considerable price competition in most markets.
In the first quarter, we also continued to develop our operations in financial services before invoices mature. In the first quarter, we established Avarda, a joint venture with the Swedish company TF Bank, to offer payment and financing solutions to e-traders in the Nordic region. We also launched a similar service for the Swiss market during the quarter.
During 2015, we will continue to focus strongly on generating value for our customers. By continuously developing Intrum Justitia's offering of Credit Management and Financial Services, we are contributing to positive development for our customers through lower credit losses, improved cash flow and increased focus on their core operations. Our internal focus on continuous improvement is continuing and we are constantly monitoring a very large number of change projects in most of the countries in which we operate. I therefore take a positive view of Intrum Justitia's opportunities for continued good development with profitable growth over the next few years.
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unless otherwise indicated | 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 |
| Revenues | 1,370 | 1,204 | 14 | 5,184 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 339 | 283 | 20 | 1,430 |
| Operating margin, % | 25 | 24 | 28 | |
| Net financial items | -34 | -46 | -26 | -183 |
| Tax | -61 | -53 | 15 | -206 |
| Net income | 244 | 184 | 33 | 1,041 |
| Average number of | 3,814 | 3,745 | 2 | 3,801 |
| employees |
The increase in consolidated revenues in the first quarter was 14 percent and consisted of organic growth of 5 percent, acquisition effects of 2 percent and currency effects of 7 percent. Operating earnings improved by 20 percent in the quarter and, adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt portfolios, the increase was 12 percent. Currency effects, attributable mainly to the stronger euro and the Swiss franc, have had a significant positive impact on operating earnings by approximately SEK 20 M in the first quarter. The improvement in operating earnings, excluding revaluations and currency effects, compared with the corresponding period in 2014, is mainly due to improved margins in Credit Management and continued good growth in Purchased Debt, as a consequence of increased investment volumes in recent years. Among the Group's regions, primarily Northern Europe and Central Europe are contributing to the improved operating earnings excluding revaluations and currency effects, while Western Europe reported a decline in earnings compared with the same period last year.
Earnings per share for the quarter rose by 39 percent compared with the year-earlier period. In the first quarter, earnings per share were affected by repurchasing, which reduced the number of shares outstanding by 5.7 percent compared with the first quarter in 2014.
A more detailed description of the Group's financial development is provided below.
Net financial items for the quarter amounted to a negative SEK 34 M (–46). Exchange rate differences have affected net financial items negatively by SEK 5 M (–2), and other financial items by a negative SEK 8 M (–10). Other financial items refer primarily to bank fees and similar charges in connection with the Group's borrowing.
Earnings for the quarter were charged with tax of 20 percent. Further information on an ongoing tax dispute is provided in the section "Taxation assessments".
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
Jan-March 2015 |
Jan-March 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities |
483 | 530 | -9 | 2,672 |
| Investments in Purchased | 478 | 619 | -23 | 1,950 |
| debt Cash flow from Purchased debt |
641 | 603 | 6 | 2,455 |
Cash flow from operating activities was lower than in the corresponding period in 2014. Cash flow was affected positively by higher operating earnings excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment but negatively by higher income tax payments. The higher income tax payments in the quarter were mainly attributable to taxable income in previous years. Interest paid for the first quarter included annual interest on the part of the Group's bond loan for which interest matures annually.
Cash flow from investing activities added up to a smaller negative amount than in the corresponding period last year, primarily due to lower disbursements for Purchased Debt.
Cash flow from purchased debt for the first quarter of 641 (SEK 603 M) is defined as funds collected on purchased debt at SEK 907 M (824) with deductions for the service line's overheads, primarily collection costs at SEK 266 M (221).
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unless otherwise indicated | 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 |
| Net Debt | 5,775 | 4,664 | 24 | 5,635 |
| Net Debt/RTM EBITDA | 1.89 | 1.68 | 1.88 | |
| Shareholders' equity | 3,179 | 3,275 | -3 | 3,041 |
| Liquid assets | 203 | 315 | -36 | 266 |
Intrum Justititia's net debt has increased by approximately SEK 1.1 billion compared with the year-earlier period, primarily due to share repurchases as part of efforts to adjust the Group's capital structure. Consolidated net debt, expressed as a multiple of operating earnings before depreciation, amortization and impairment amounted to 1.89, which is slightly below the lower range of Intrum Justitia's financial target for this ratio, which is set at 2-3.
In the first quarter of the year, Intrum Justitia repurchased 426,206 of its own shares for SEK 100 M. Accordingly, the average number of shares outstanding in the first quarter was 73,678,484. It is proposed that the 3,939,616 shares constituting treasury holdings be canceled through a decision by the Annual General Meeting. The number of shares outstanding at the end of the quarter, less treasury holdings, amounts to 73,421,328 shares.
On March 31, 2015, consolidated goodwill amounted to SEK 2,763 M, compared with SEK 2,719 M on December 31, 2014. The increase since the beginning of the year was attributable to an acquisition in Switzerland of SEK 36 M, and foreign exchange differences of SEK 8 M.
| SEK M | Jan-March 2015 |
Jan-March 2014 |
Change % |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues Operating earnings |
618 149 |
578 132 |
7 13 |
2,556 750 |
| Revenues excluding | 651 | 590 | 10 | 2,539 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
182 | 144 | 26 | 733 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
28 | 24 | 29 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 7 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of Purchased Debt, revenues rose by 6 percent. Operating earnings improved by 13 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of Purchased Debt, earnings improved by 22 percent. The improvement in earnings is primarily attributable to growth and improved profitability in Credit Management. In addition, earnings for the region's units for the financing of invoices before maturity improved compared with the corresponding period in 2014. The integration of Advis A/S in Denmark, which was acquired in October 2014, has progressed according to plan with integration expenses of SEK 5 M being incurred in the first quarter of 2015. In the first quarter, Avarda was established, a joint venture with the Swedish company TF Bank, to offer payment and financing solutions to e-traders in the Nordic region.
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 428 | 339 | 26 | 1,433 |
| Operating earnings | 143 | 97 | 47 | 431 |
| Revenues excluding | 410 | 337 | 22 | 1,418 |
| Operating earnings excluding | 125 | 95 | 32 | 416 |
| revaluations Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
30 | 28 | 29 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 26 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of Purchased Debt, the increase was 9 percent. Operating earnings improved by 47 percent. Adjusted for currency effects that were mainly attributable to the strengthening of the Swiss Franc during the quarter, and revaluations of Purchased Debt, the increase was 18 percent. Earnings in the region improved well in both Credit Management and Purchased Debt, including positive development for the company acquired
in the Czech Republic in 2014. In Switzerland, a minor acquisition was made in Credit Management, see below in the section "Acquisition of Credita AG", and a new service for payment and financing solutions for e-traders was launched.
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 324 | 287 | 13 | 1,195 |
| Operating earnings | 47 | 54 | -13 | 249 |
| Revenues excluding | 316 | 287 | 10 | 1,192 |
| Operating earnings excluding | 39 | 54 | -28 | 246 |
| revaluations | ||||
| Operating margin excluding | 12 | 19 | 21 | |
| revaluations, % |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 13 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of Purchased Debt, the increase was 4 percent. Operating earnings deteriorated by 13 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of Purchased Debt, the deterioration was 32 percent. The region has improved its earnings in Purchased Debt, while they have weakened in Credit Management. In the first quarter, earnings were further impacted significantly by expenses associated with a change of regional manager. For further details, see "Changes in Group Management".
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March | Change | Full Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | ||
| Revenues | 1,002 | 908 | 10 | 3,844 | |
| Service line earnings | 237 | 178 | 33 | 912 | |
| Service line margin, % | 24 | 20 | 24 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 10 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 4 percent. Service line earnings improved by 33 percent. Adjusted for currency effects, the improvement was 25 percent. The growth in revenues over the quarter, adjusted for currency effects, is mainly attributable to the acquisition in Denmark in 2014 and certain organic growth from external customers. The increase in service line earnings was primarily due to improved margins, due to positive effects from acquisitions and increased efficiency, combined with the earnings in the comparison period having been relatively weak.
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March | Change | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 574 | 485 | 18 | 2,173 |
| Service line earnings | 308 | 264 | 17 | 1,159 |
| Service line margin, % | 54 | 54 | 53 | |
| Return on Purchased debt, % | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
| Investments in Purchased debt | 469 | 619 | -24 | 1,937 |
| Carrying amount, Purchased debt |
6,338 | 5,656 | 12 | 6,197 |
Revenues for the quarter rose by 18 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for currency effects, the increase was 11 percent. Service line earnings improved by 17 percent. Adjusted for currency effects, earnings improved by 9 percent. Revenues and service line earnings are increasing, primarily due to higher carrying amounts for Purchased Debt as a consequence of increased levels of investment in recent years. The return on purchased debt was 19 percent, in line with last year. The level of investment in purchased debt was lower than in the corresponding period last year, which included a major individual acquisition in the Czech Republic. The supply of overdue receivables is good in several markets, although price competition remains strong.
For a description of Intrum Justitia's accounting principle for Purchased Debt, please see page 57 of the 2014 Annual Report.
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.
Following a tax audit of the Group's Swedish Parent Company for the 2009 financial year, the Swedish National Tax Board decided to impose a tax surcharge of SEK 19 M in 2011. The company appealed this decision to the Administrative Court of Appeal in February 2014 but lost the appeal. The amount has been expensed in the Parent Company and paid to the Swedish National Tax Board in 2014. In May 2014, the company applied for leave to appeal to have the issue resolved by the Supreme Administrative Court.
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.
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 revenues of SEK 22 M (20) for the quarter and earnings before tax of a negative SEK 28 M (–31). The Parent Company invested SEK 0 M (0) in fixed assets during the year and had, at the end of the year, SEK 10 M (6) in cash and equivalents. The average number of employees was 52 (49).
In March, Pascal Labrue vacated his position as Regional Manager for Western Europe. Harry Vranjes, Group CIO, has been appointed as the Acting Regional Manager for Western Europe. The process of recruiting a new Regional Manager has commenced.
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.
In February, Intrum Justitia acquired a smaller credit management company in Switzerland, Credita AG, with a good market position in the public sector and health insurance. Credita AG has 19 employees and generated revenues of CHF 3.5 M in 2014 with an EBITDA of CHF 1.1 M. The purchase consideration amounts to CHF 5.2 M on net debt-free basis. The acquisition has been consolidated effective from February 2015. Preliminarily, the acquisition is reported in the consolidated accounts in accordance with the following:
| (SEK M) | Carrying amounts before the acquisition |
Fair value adjustment |
Consolidated fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible fixed assets | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 4 | - 4 | 0 |
| Current assets | 11 | 11 | |
| Liquid assets | 18 | 18 | |
| Pension liabilities | - 4 | - 4 | |
| Current liabilities | - 16 | 1 | - 15 |
| Net assets | 17 | -2 | 15 |
| Goodwill | 36 | ||
| Purchase consideration paid | - 51 | ||
| Liquid assets (acquired) | 18 | ||
| Net effect on cash and equivalents | - 33 |
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.
The Board of Directors has proposed to the Annual General Meeting that it be mandated to repurchase shares in the company. The Annual General Meeting will be held today, April 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. On the condition that the Annual General Meeting grants the Board of Directors the proposed mandate, the Board of Directors intends to then reach a decision on the continued repurchase of shares in the second quarter of 2015 for a maximum SEK 100 M during that quarter.
On April 22, Intrum Justitia announced that the company had received the long-term credit rating BBB–, with a stable outlook, from Standard & Poor's. The purpose of having a rating from an established rating institute is to increase Intrum Justitia's attractiveness on the credit market.
The interim report and presentation material are available at www.intrum.com > Investor relations. President & CEO Lars Wollung and Chief Financial Officer 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 (0)8 566 426 63 (SE) or +44 (0) 20 342 814 06 (UK).
Lars Wollung, President & CEO Intrum Justitia AB (publ) Tel: +46 (0)8-546 10 202 Erik Forsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Tel.: +46 (0)8-546 10 202
The interim report for January-June will be published on July 16 The interim report for January-September will be published on October 21 The year-end report and interim report for January -December 2015 will be published January 28, 2016
The 2015 Annual General Meeting of Intrum Justitia AB (publ) will be held today, April 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. CET at Operaterrassen, Karl XII:s Torg, Stockholm., 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, April 22, 2015
Lars Wollung President and CEO
The interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
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 3,800 employees in 20 markets. Consolidated revenues amounted to SEK 5.2 billion in 2014. Intrum Justitia AB has been listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange since 2002. For further information, please visit www.intrum.com.
Intrum Justitia Group - Consolidated Income Statement
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 1,370 | 1,204 | 5,184 |
| Cost of sales | $-787$ | $-723$ | $-2,963$ |
| Gross earnings | 583 | 481 | 2,221 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -64 | -67 | $-262$ |
| Administrative expenses | $-179$ | $-135$ | -585 |
| Impairment write-down of | 0 | 0 | $-111$ |
| qoodwill | |||
| Release of liability for deferred | $\Omega$ | 0 | 164 |
| payment regarding shares in | |||
| subsidiaries | |||
| Participation in associated | -1 | 4 | 3 |
| companies and joint ventures | |||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 339 | 283 | 1,430 |
| Net financial items | $-34$ | $-46$ | $-183$ |
| Earnings before tax | 305 | 237 | 1,247 |
| Tax | $-61$ | -53 | $-206$ |
| Net income for the period | 244 | 184 | 1,041 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||
| Parent company's shareholders | 241 | 184 | 1,031 |
| Non-controlling interest | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Net earnings for the period | 244 | 184 | 1,041 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution |
3.27 | 2.35 | 13.48 |
Intrum Justitia Group - Statement of Comprehensive Income
| SEK M | Jan-March 2015 |
Jan-March Full Year 2014 |
2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period Other comprehensive income, items that will be reclassified to profit and loss: |
244 | 184 | 1,041 |
| Currency translation difference | -6 | -6 | 122 |
| Other comprehensive income, items that will not be reclassified to profit and loss: Remeasurement of pension |
0 | 0 | $-22$ |
| liability | |||
| Comprehensive income for the neriod |
238 | 178 | 1,141 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||
| Parent company's shareholders | 237 | 179 | 1,126 |
| Non-controlling interest | -1 | 15 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
238 | 178 | 1,141 |
Intrum Justitia Group - Consolidated Balance Sheet
| SEK M | 31 Mar 2015 |
31 Mar 2014 |
31 Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill | 2,763 | 2,542 | 2,719 |
| Capitalized expenditure for IT | 185 | 215 | 221 |
| development and other intangibles | |||
| Client relationships Total intangible fixed assets |
83 | 39 | 46 |
| 3,031 | 2,796 | 2,986 | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 123 | 110 | 127 |
| Other fixed assets | |||
| Shares in joint ventures | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Purchased debt | 6,338 | 5,656 | 6,197 |
| Deferred tax assets Other long-term receivables |
35 17 |
73 7 |
35 17 |
| Total other fixed assets | 6,392 | 5,736 | 6,249 |
| Total fixed assets | 9,546 | 8,642 | 9,362 |
| Current Assets Accounts receivable |
312 | 327 | 307 |
| Client funds | 618 | 507 | 568 |
| Tax assets | 73 | 24 | 48 |
| Other receivables | 638 | 521 | 633 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued | 168 | 136 | 157 |
| income | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 203 | 315 | 266 |
| Total current assets | 2,012 | 1,830 | 1,979 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 11.558 | 10,472 | 11,341 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| 3,085 | 3,195 | 2,948 | |
| Attributable to parent company's shareholders |
|||
| Attributable to non-controlling | 94 | 80 | 93 |
| interest | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,179 | 3,275 | 3,041 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 1,922 | 2,210 | 1,727 |
| Medium term note | 3,162 | 2,049 | 3,231 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 3 | 165 | 4 |
| Provisions for pensions | 144 | 103 | 133 |
| Other long-term provisions Deferred tax liabilities |
3 410 |
3 395 |
3 390 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 5,644 | 4,925 | 5,488 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 25 | 62 | 85 |
| Commercial paper | 729 | 548 | 728 |
| Client funds payable | 618 | 507 | 568 |
| Accounts payable | 160 | 154 | 159 |
| Income tax liabilities | 105 | 104 | 142 |
| Advances from clients | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| Other current liabilities | 322 | 284 | 325 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid | 762 | 594 | 789 |
| income Total current liabilities |
2,735 | 2,272 | 2,812 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' | 11,558 | 10,472 | 11,341 |
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. The 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 shareholders |
Company's Non-controlling interest |
Total | |
| Opening Balance, January 1 | 2,948 | 93 | 3.041 | 3,235 | 81 | 3,316 |
| Repurchase of shares Comprehensive income for the Closing Balance, March 31 |
$-100$ 237 3,085 |
94 | $-100$ 238 3,179 |
$-219$ 179 3,195 |
$-1$ 80 |
$-219$ 178 3,275 |
Intrum Justitia Group - Quarterly Overview
| Quarter 1 2015 |
Quarter 4 2014 |
Quarter 3 2014 |
Quarter 2 2014 |
Quarter 1 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M Revenue growth, % |
1,370 14 |
1,370 11 |
1,309 15 |
1,301 13 |
1,204 15 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), MSEK Operating earnings excluding revaluations. MSEK |
339 346 |
360 353 |
415 400 |
372 349 |
283 293 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations. % |
25 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 24 |
| EBITDA, MSEK | 748 | 771 | 794 | 750 | 681 |
Intrum Justitia Group - Cash Flow Statement
| SEK M | Jan-March 2015 |
Jan-March Full Year 2014 |
2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 339 | 283 | 1,430 |
| Depreciation/amortization and | 41 | 38 | 170 |
| impairment write-down | |||
| Amortization/revaluation of | 367 | 360 | 1,395 |
| Purchased debt | |||
| Adjustment for items not included | 4 | 2 | $-45$ |
| in cash flow | |||
| Interest received | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| Interest paid and other financial | -66 | $-70$ | $-175$ |
| expenses | |||
| Income tax paid | $-140$ | -45 | $-138$ |
| Cash flow from operating | 548 | 572 | 2,650 |
| activities before changes in | |||
| working capital | |||
| Changes in factoring receivables | $-20$ | -1 | -38 |
| Other changes in working capital | $-45$ | -41 | 60 |
| Cash flow from operating | 483 | 530 | 2,672 |
| activities | |||
| Investing activities | |||
| Purchases of tangible and | $-31$ | -28 | $-142$ |
| intangible fixed assets | |||
| Investments in Purchased debt | -478 | $-688$ | $-1,950$ |
| Purchases of shares in | $-36$ | 26 | $-148$ |
| subsidiaries and other companies | |||
| Other cash flow from investing | $-1$ | -2 | -10 |
| activities | |||
| Cash flow from investing | $-546$ | $-692$ | $-2,250$ |
| activities | |||
| Financing activities | |||
| Borrowings and repayment of | 102 | 357 | 915 |
| Repurchase of shares | $-100$ | $-219$ | -968 |
| Share dividend to Parent | 0 | 0 | $-445$ |
| Company's shareholders | |||
| Share dividend to non-controlling | 0 | 0 | -3 |
| interest | |||
| Cash flow from financing | $\mathbf{2}$ | 138 | $-501$ |
| activities | |||
| Change in liquid assets | -61 | $-24$ | -79 |
| Opening balance of liquid assets | 266 | 340 | 340 |
| Exchange rate differences in liquid assets |
-2 | -1 | 5 |
| Closing balance of liquid assets | 203 | 315 | 266 |
| Intrum Justitia Group - Five-Year Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jan-March |
2014 Jan-March |
2013 Jan-March |
2012 Jan-March |
2011 Jan-March |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M | 1,370 | 1,204 | 1,048 | 956 | 932 |
| Revenue growth, % | 14 | 15 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 339 | 283 | 236 | 160 | 166 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl | 346 | 293 | 240 | 201 | 160 |
| revaluations, SEK M | |||||
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 748 | 681 | 593 | 481 | 405 |
| Earnings before tax, SEK M Net income, SEK M |
305 244 |
237 184 |
200 155 |
123 92 |
145 109 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 5,775 | 4,664 | 3,565 | 2,654 | 2,210 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 1.89 | 1.68 | 1.54 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 3.27 | 2.35 | 1.94 | 1.16 | 1.35 |
| EPS growth, % | 39 | 21 | 68 | -14 | 7 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 73,678 | 78,136 | 79,745 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end | 73,421 | 77,361 | 79,745 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| of period, '000 Return on Purchased debt, % |
19 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 21 |
| Investments in Purchased debt, SEK M | 469 | 619 | 983 | 344 | 316 |
| Average number of employees | 3,814 | 3,745 | 3,423 | 3,373 | 3,169 |
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Full Year | Full Year | Full Year | Full Year | Full Year | |
| Revenues, SEK M | 5,184 | 4,566 | 4,048 | 3,950 | 3,766 |
| Revenue growth, % | 14 | 13 | 2 | 5 | -9 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 1,430 | 1,207 | 879 | 868 | 731 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl revaluations, SEK M |
1,395 | 1,200 | 958 | 849 | 727 |
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 2,996 | 2,684 | 2,199 | 1,929 | 1,702 |
| Earnings before tax, SEK M | 1,247 | 1,046 | 729 | 753 | 639 |
| Net income, SEK M | 1,041 | 819 | 584 | 553 | 452 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 5,635 | 4,328 | 3,261 | 2,692 | 2,193 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 1.88 | 1.61 | 1.49 | 1.40 | 1.29 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 13.48 | 10.30 | 7.32 | 6.91 | 5.67 |
| EPS growth, % | 31 | 41 | 6 | 22 | 3 |
| Dividend/proposed dividend per share, SEK |
7.00 | 5.75 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.10 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 76,462 | 79,306 | 79,745 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end | 73,848 | 78,547 | 79,745 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| of period, '000 | |||||
| Return on Purchased debt, % | 20 1,937 |
21 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
| Investments in Purchased debt, SEK M | |||||
| Average number of employees | 3,801 | 2,524 3,530 |
2,132 3,475 |
1,752 3,331 |
1,121 3,099 |
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 | Jan-March Jan-March | Change | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | ℅ | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe | 618 | 578 | 2,556 | |
| Central Europe | 428 | 339 | 26 | 1,433 |
| Western Europe | 324 | 287 | 13 | 1,195 |
| Total revenues from external | 1,370 | 1.204 | 14 | 5.184 |
| clients |
Regions - Intercompany revenues
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe | 68 | 60 | 13 | 265 |
| Central Europe | 70 | 65 | 8 | 261 |
| Western Europe | 35 | 26 | 35 | 122 |
| Eliminations | $-173$ | $-151$ | 15 | $-648$ |
| Total intercompany revenues | 0 | 0 |
Regions - Revaluations of purchased debt
| SEK M | 2015 | Jan-March Jan-March 2014 |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | $-33$ | $-12$ | |
| Central Europe | 18 | 2 | 15 |
| Western Europe | 8 | 3 | |
| Total revaluation | $-7$ | $-10$ | 35 |
Regions - Revenues excluding revaluations
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe Central Europe Western Europe Total revenues excluding revaluations |
651 410 316 1,377 |
590 337 287 1.214 |
10 22 10 13 |
2,539 1,418 1,192 5,149 |
Regions - Amortization related to acquisitions
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe | -2 | -2 | -8 |
| Central Europe | 0 | ||
| Western Europe | -1 | -4 | |
| Total amortization and | -3 | $-2$ | $-12$ |
| impairment | |||
Regions - Operating earnings (EBIT)
| SEKM | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe | 149 | 132 | 13 | 750 |
| Central Europe | 143 | 97 | 47 | 431 |
| Western Europe | 47 | 54 | $-13$ | 249 |
| Total operating earnings | 339 | 283 | 20 | 1,430 |
| Net financial items | $-34$ | -46 | $-26$ | -183 |
| Earnings before tax | 305 | 237 | 29 | 1,247 |
Regions - Operating earnings excluding revaluations
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March 2015 |
2014 | Change % |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 182 | 144 | 26 | 733 |
| Central Europe | 125 | 95 | 32 | 416 |
| Western Europe | 39 | 54 | -28 | 246 |
| Total operating earnings | 346 | 293 | 18 | 1,395 |
| excluding revaluations |
Regions - Operating margin excluding revaluations
| % | Jan-March Jan-March | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Northern Europe | 28 | 24 | 29 |
| Central Europe | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| Western Europe | 12 | 19 | 21 |
| Operating margin for the | 25 | 24 | 27 |
| Group | |||
Service lines - Revenues
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| Credit Management | 1,002 | 908 | 10 | 3,844 |
| Financial Services | 574 | 485 | 18 | 2,173 |
| Elimination of inter-service line | $-206$ | $-189$ | 9 | $-833$ |
| revenue | ||||
| Total revenues | 1,370 | 1,204 | 14 | 5,184 |
Revenues by type
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | % | 2014 | |
| External Credit Management | 796 | 719 | 11 | 3,011 |
| Collections on Purchased debt | 907 | 824 | 10 | 3,469 |
| Amortization of Purchased debt | $-360$ | $-350$ | 3 | $-1,430$ |
| Revaluation of Purchased debt | -7 | $-10$ | 35 | |
| Other revenues from Financial | 34 | 21 | 62 | 99 |
| Services | ||||
| Total revenues | 1,370 | 1.204 | 14 | 5,184 |
Service lines - Service line earnings
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March 2015 |
2014 | Change % |
Full Year 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Management Financial Services Common costs |
237 308 $-206$ |
178 264 $-159$ |
33 17 30 |
912 1,159 $-641$ |
| Total operating earnings | 339 | 283 | 20 | 1,430 |
Service lines - Service line margin
| % | Jan-March Jan-March | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Credit Management | 24 | 20 | 24 |
| Financial Services | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Operating margin for the | 25 | 24 | 28 |
| Group | |||
| SEK M | Jan-March | Jan-March Full Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Revenues | 22 | 20 | 92 |
| Gross earnings | 22 | 20 | 92 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -3 | -4 | $-22$ |
| Administrative expenses | -33 | $-34$ | $-130$ |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | $-14$ | $-18$ | -60 |
| Income from subsidiaries | 0 | O | 221 |
| Net financial items | -14 | $-13$ | -59 |
| Earnings before tax | -28 | -31 | 102 |
| Tax | 0 | $-19$ | |
| Net earnings for the period | -28 | -31 | 83 |
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) - Income Statement
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) - Statement of Comprehensive Income
| SEK M | Jan-March Jan-March Full Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Net earnings for the period | $-28$ | -31 | 83 |
| Other comprehensive income: | 13 | 15 | $-237$ |
| Change of translation reserve (fair | |||
| value reserve) | |||
| Total comprehensive income | $-15$ | -16 | $-154$ |
Intrum Justitia AB (parent company) - Balance Sheet
| SEK M | 31 Dec 2015 |
31 Dec 2014 |
31 Dec 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Financial fixed assets | 7,518 | 7,260 | 7,585 |
| Total fixed assets | 7.518 | 7,260 | 7.585 |
| Current assets | |||
| Current receivables | 3,417 | 3,580 | 3,570 |
| Cash and bank balances | 10 | 6 | 12 |
| Total current assets | 3,427 | 3,586 | 3,582 |
| $-154$ | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 10,945 | 10.846 | 11,167 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND | |||
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Restricted equity | 284 | 284 | 284 |
| Unrestricted equity | 1,330 | 2,777 | 1,445 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1.614 | 3,061 | 1.729 |
| Long-term liabilities | 6,735 | 5,554 | 6,668 |
| Current liabilities | 2,596 | 2,231 | 2,770 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS* | 10,945 | 10,846 | 11,167 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Pledged assets | None | None | None |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
| No of | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2015 | shares Capital and | |
| Votes, % | ||
| Fidelity Funds | 4,222,918 | 5.8 |
| SEB Funds | 4,138,472 | 5.6 |
| Bank of Norway Investment Management | 3,213,011 | 4.4 |
| SHB Funds | 2,584,334 | 3.5 |
| State of New Jersey Pension Fund | 2,500,000 | 3.4 |
| Carnegie Funds | 2,388,929 | 3.3 |
| AMF Insurance and Funds | 2,100,452 | 2.9 |
| Lannebo Funds | 2,000,000 | 2.7 |
| Odin Funds | 1,512,075 | 2.1 |
| Swedbank Robur Funds | 1,476,045 | 2.0 |
| Skandia Life Insurance Co Ltd | 1,307,229 | 1.8 |
| Standard Life Investment Funds | 1,165,505 | 1.6 |
| Enter Funds | 1,055,900 | 1.4 |
| College Retirement Equities Fund | 951,259 | 1.3 |
| Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund | 697,769 | 1.0 |
| Total, fifteen largest shareholders | 31,313,898 | 42.6 |
Total number of shares: 73,421,328
Treasury shares, 3,939,616 shares are not included in the total number of shares outstanding.
Swedish ownership accounted for 39.7 percent (institutions 12.7 percentage mutual funds 21.1 percentage points, retail 5.9 percentage points). Source: SIS Aktieägarservice
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.