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Intrum Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

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.