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INTERIM REPORT
January-June 2016
INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-JUNE 2016
- Consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of 2016 amounted to SEK 1,475 M (1,476).
- Operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to SEK 474 M (448). The operating earnings include revaluations of purchased debt portfolios amounting to SEK 17 M (45). The operating margin excluding revaluations was 31 percent (28).
- Net earnings for the quarter amounted to SEK 354 M (324) and earnings per share were SEK 4.85 (4.38).
- Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 695 M (739).
- The carrying amount of purchased debt has increased by 19 percent compared with the second quarter of 2015. Investments in purchased debt during the quarter amounted to SEK 550 M (509).
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,475 | 1,476 | 0 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 1 |
| Revenues excluding revaluations | 1,458 | 1,431 | 2 | 2,861 | 2,808 | 2 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 474 | 448 | 6 | 902 | 787 | 15 |
| Operating margin, % | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | ||
| Net earnings | 354 | 324 | 9 | 664 | 568 | 17 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK |
4.85 | 4.38 | 11 | 9.11 | 7.65 | 19 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 695 | 739 | -6 | 1,425 | 1,222 | 17 |
| Carrying value purchased debt | 7,649 | 6,435 | 19 | 7,649 | 6,435 | 19 |
| Return on purchased debt % | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | ||
| Investments in purchased debt | 550 | 509 | 8 | 1,288 | 978 | 32 |
| Cash flow from purchased debt | 753 | 693 | 9 | 1,470 | 1,334 | 10 |
| Net debt/RTM EBITDA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
SECOND QUARTER
11%
Growth in earnings per share past 12 months
15%
Change in operating earnings (adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt)
19%
Change in carrying value of purchased debt over the past 12 months
20%
Return on purchased debt
SEK 550 M
Investments in purchased debt
SEK 753 M
Cash flow from purchased debt
COMMENT BY PRESIDENT AND CEO MIKAEL ERICSON
Intrum Justitia continued to perform very well during the second quarter 2016. We achieved all of our financial targets for growth in earnings per share, return on purchased debt and capital structure. Earnings per share rose by 11 percent over the quarter, and by 11 percent over the past 12 months, which is slightly above our target of 10-percent annual growth. Over the quarter, we also increased our financial flexibility by issuing bonds of EUR 160 M to Svensk Exportkredit, which strengthens our preparedness for capturing future investment opportunities.
Our operational development is good, with an increase in operating earnings, excluding revaluations and currency effects of 15 percent for the second quarter. Geographically, our development is stable, with all three of our regions reporting improved operating profit and operating margins, adjusted for currency effects and revaluations. Among our service lines, earnings improved well in both Financial Services and Credit Management. Within Financial Services, operating earnings improved due to growth in acquisitions of purchased debt portfolios over the past 12 months. The return on purchased debt decreased compared with the year-earlier period, due to continued price pressure, although it reached a favorable level of 19 percent excluding revaluations. Investments in purchased debt amounted to SEK 2.7 billion for the twelve-month period ending as of the second quarter 2016, against SEK 1.7 billion for the twelve-month period ending as of the second quarter 2015. In Credit Management, we are increasing our operating earnings, primarily through tight cost control and positive effects from acquisitions.
In our efforts to promote a healthy economy, on April 19, Intrum Justitia signed the United Nations' "Global Compact". Intrum Justitia thereby undertakes to work to integrate the ten principles of human rights, labor rights, environmental work and anti-corruption that the Global Compact encompasses, and to submit an annual report describing how our Group follows these principles. In addition, we will continue our efforts to contribute to sustainable business by improving our customers' competitiveness to increase employment and help debt-burdened consumers achieve a better life by, for example, facilitating the settlement of debts at a pace suited to the individual.
Despite certain increased political turmoil in Europe following "Brexit", my view of Intrum Justitia's future potential remains positive, with us achieving value-building growth in line with our objective of increasing our earnings per share by at least 10 percent per year. Market conditions are generally good, particularly in terms of the ample supply of debt portfolios and acquisition opportunities in Credit Management. We have a proven and effective strategy whereby, growth in purchased debt, continuous improvements in operational efficiency and value-creating acquisitions form the cornerstones for years to come.
GROUP
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,475 | 1,476 | 0 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 1 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 474 | 448 | 6 | 902 | 787 | 15 |
| Operating margin, % | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | ||
| Net financial items | -31 | -43 | -28 | -72 | -77 | -6 |
| Tax | -89 | -81 | 10 | -166 | -142 | 17 |
| Net income | 354 | 324 | 9 | 664 | 568 | 17 |
| Average number of employees | 3,941 | 3,880 | 2 | 3,904 | 3,843 | 2 |
REVENUES AND EARNINGS EARNINGS
APRIL-JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016 JUNE 2016
Over the second quarter, the Group's net revenues were unchanged compared with the preceding year, this is attributable to organic growth of 3 percent, acquisition effects of 1 percent, revaluations of purchased debt of a negative 2 percent and currency effects of a negative 2 percent. In the second quarter, currency effects impacted operating earnings negatively by approximately SEK 7 M compared with the preceding year. Revaluations of portfolios impacted operating earnings positively by SEK 17 M for the second quarter, compared with a positive effect of SEK 45 M for the same period last year. Accordingly, operating earnings improved by 6 percent over the quarter and, adjusted for currency effects and revaluations of purchased debt portfolios, the improvement was 15 percent.
The increase in operating earnings excluding currency effects and revaluations compared with the year-earlier period is attributable to improved earnings in both Financial Services and Credit Management, primarily as a consequence of increased investment in purchased debt and good cost control. All of the Group's regions reported improved operating margins and an increase in operating profit, excluding currency effects and revaluations.
Consolidated earnings after tax rose by 9 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Earnings per share for the quarter rose by 11 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Earnings per share were affected by repurchasing in 2015, which reduced the average number of shares outstanding by 1.3 percent compared with the second quarter of 2015.
NET FINANCIAL ITEMS FINANCIAL
Net financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK –31 M (–43). Net interest for the quarter amounted to SEK –29 M (–32). The net interest expense has been affected negatively by higher borrowing, but positively by lower market interest rates, as well as the reversal of accrued interest expenses of SEK 4 M in connection with the settlement of a dispute. Exchange rate differences have affected net financial items by SEK 5 M (–4), and other financial items by SEK –7 M (–7). Other financial items refer primarily to bank fees and similar charges in connection with the Group's borrowing.
TAXES
Earnings for the quarter were charged with tax of 20 percent. Further information regarding an assessment of future tax expense is provided in the section "Taxation assessments".
CASH FLOW AND INVESTMENTS FLOW INVESTMENTS
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 695 | 739 | -6 | 1,425 | 1,222 | 17 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -478 | -640 | -25 | -1,620 | -1,186 | 37 |
| Cash paid for investments in purchased | 425 | 589 | -28 | 1,466 | 1,067 | 37 |
| debt | ||||||
| Cash flow from purchased debt | 753 | 693 | 9 | 1,470 | 1,334 | 10 |
In the second quarter, cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 695 M (739), where the decrease compared with the year-earlier period, is attributable to higher tax payments. The increase in tax payments is largely attributable to Group companies, with the corresponding tax payments last year having taken place in the first quarter rather than the second.
Cash flow from purchased debt for the second quarter amounted to SEK 753 M (693), defined as funds collected on purchased debt of SEK 1,063 M (984), with deductions for the service line's overheads, primarily collection costs of SEK 310 M (291).
FINANCING FINANCING
| SEK M unless otherwise indicated |
April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Debt | 6,937 | 6,234 | 11 |
| Net Debt/RTM EBITDA | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Shareholders' equity | 3,248 | 2,844 | 14 |
| Liquid assets | 557 | 261 | 113 |
Intrum Justitia's net debt increased by SEK 0.7 billion compared with the year-earlier period. The Group's net debt expressed as a multiple of operating earnings before depreciation and amortization totals 2.0, which is within the interval for Intrum Justitia's financial target of 2.0– 3.0 for this ratio.
During the quarter, Intrum Justitia and AB Svensk Exportkredit (SEK) signed a long-term financing agreement whereby SEK provides financing of EUR 160 M by issuing bonds through a private placement. The bonds will mature in June 2023, after seven years, and carry variable interest rates.
No share repurchases were carried out in the first quarter, and thereby the number of shares outstanding was 72,347,726 shares, compared with an average of 73,263,643 shares in the yearearlier period.
GOODWILL
Consolidated goodwill amounted to SEK 2,860 M as per June 30 2016, compared with SEK 2,810 M as per December 31, 2015. Of this increase, SEK 14 M is attributable to acquisitions and SEK 36 M to currency exchange differences.
REGIONS
NORTHERN EUROPE EUROPE
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
% | Fx adj Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Fx adj % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues excluding revaluations |
693 | 705 | -2 | 0 | 1,339 | 1,356 | -1 | 0 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
231 | 216 | 7 | 8 | 429 | 398 | 8 | 9 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
33 | 31 | 2 ppt | 32 | 29 | 3 ppt |
The region's revenues, adjusted for revaluations and currency effects, were unchanged compared with the year-earlier period. Revenues were affected positively by higher investment volumes in Purchased Debt, but negatively by reduced revenues in Credit Management. Operating earnings and the operating margin increased compared with the same period last year due to increased volumes of purchased debt and improved cost efficiency.
CENTRAL EUROPE
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
% | Fx adj Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Fx adj % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues excluding revaluations |
411 | 414 | -1 | 2 | 826 | 824 | 0 | 3 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
144 | 121 | 19 | 22 | 286 | 246 | 16 | 19 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
35 | 29 | 6 ppt | 35 | 30 | 5 ppt |
The region's revenue growth of 2 percent, adjusted for revaluations and currency effects, is attributable to increased revenues from Credit Management. Operating earnings and the operating margin improved compared with the same period last year, mainly due to lower costs during the quarter. The region's unit for financing solutions in e-trade in Switzerland continues to be received well in the market.
WESTERN EUROPE EUROPE
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
% | Fx adj Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Fx adj % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues excluding revaluations |
354 | 312 | 13 | 14 | 696 | 628 | 11 | 11 |
| Operating earnings excluding revaluations |
82 | 66 | 24 | 25 | 165 | 105 | 57 | 58 |
| Operating margin excluding revaluations, % |
23 | 21 | 2 ppt | 24 | 17 | 7 ppt |
The region has achieved good revenue growth of 14 percent, adjusted for revaluations and currency effects, due to increased investment in purchased debt over the past 12 months. This increase has provided improved operating earnings and a positive margin trend. Units acquired over the latter part of 2015 have also affected earnings positively.
SERVICE LINES
CREDIT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
% | Fx adj Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Fx adj % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 1,052 | 1,024 | 3 | 4 | 2,076 | 2,026 | 2 | 4 |
| Service line earnings Service line margin, % |
282 27 |
255 25 |
11 2 ppt |
12 | 523 25 |
492 24 |
6 1 ppt |
8 |
Revenues from Credit Management, adjusted for currency effects, rose by 4 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Adjusted for a correction of recognized internal sales in the second quarter of 2015, the increase was 1 percent, which was attributable to increased revenues from collection of the Group's own portfolios and acquired units. Operating earnings improved by 12 percent, mainly due to good cost control and earnings from the acquired units.
FINANCIAL SERVICES SERVICES
| SEK M | April-June | April-June | Change | Fx adj Jan-June | Jan-June | Change | Fx adj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | % | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | % | |
| Revenues | 695 | 672 | 3 | 5 | 1,335 | 1,246 | 7 | 9 |
| Service line earnings | 385 | 381 | 1 | 3 | 749 | 689 | 9 | 10 |
| Service line margin, % | 55 | 57 | -2 ppt | 56 | 55 | 1 ppt | ||
| Investments in purchased debt | 550 | 509 | 8 | 1,288 | 978 | 32 | ||
| Return on purchased debt, % | 20 | 24 | 20 | 22 | ||||
| Carrying amount, purchased debt | 7,649 | 6,435 | 19 | 7,649 | 6,435 | 19 |
Revenues from Financial Services rose by 10 percent, excluding currency effects and revaluations. Operating earnings rose by 11 percent excluding currency effects and revaluations. The increase in revenues and earnings is attributable to increased investment in purchased debt, which amounted to SEK 2.7 billion for the twelve-month period ending as of the second quarter 2016, against SEK 1.7 billion for the twelve-month period ending as of the second quarter 2015. Excluding revaluations, the return on purchased debt reached 19 percent for the quarter, compared with 21 percent for the year-earlier period. The decrease is due to price pressure and a volume increase in the portfolio segments with lower returns.
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 44 M (43) for the first six months of the year and earnings before tax of SEK –58 M (–62). The Parent Company invested SEK 0 M (0) in fixed assets during the first six months and held, at the end of that period, SEK 314 M (83) in cash and equivalents. The average number of employees was 55 (52).
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
Risks to which the Group and Parent Company are exposed include risks relating to economic developments, compliance and changes in regulations, reputation risks, tax risks, risks attributable to IT and information management, risks attributable to acquisitions, market risks, liquidity risks, credit risks, risks inherent in purchased debt and payment guarantees, as well as financing risks. The risks are described in more detail in the Board of Directors' report in Intrum Justitia's 2015 Annual Report. No significant risks are considered to have arisen besides those described in the annual report.
ACQUISITION
On April 1, Intrum Justitia acquired a small credit management company in Belgium, C&J Credit Services BVBA, for a purchase consideration of SEK 13 M.
EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
On July 18, in order to retain sufficient financial flexibility to take advantage of possible investment opportunities in business operations, the Board of Directors decided not to make any further repurchases during the third quarter of 2016.
PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT
The interim report and presentation material are available at www.intrum.com/Investor relations. President & CEO Mikael Ericson 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 +46 566,426 98 (SE) or +44 20 300 898 01 (UK).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Mikael Ericson, President and CEO, tel: +46 8 546 102 02 Erik Forsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Tel.: +46 8 546 102 02
The information in this interim report is such that Intrum Justitia AB (publ) is required to disclose pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was released for publication on July 19, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. CET.
FINANCIAL CALENDAR 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 interim report and other financial information are available at Intrum Justitia's website: www.intrum.com
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Stockholm, July 19, 2016
Lars Lundquist Tore Bertilsson Synnöve Trygg Chairman of the Board Board member Board member
Board member Board member Board member
Fredrik Trägårdh Ulrika Valassi Ragnhild Wiborg
Magnus Yngen Karolina Sandahl Board member Employee representative
Mikael Ericson President and CEO
The interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
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 3,900 employees in 20 markets. Consolidated revenues amounted to approximately 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
FINANCIAL REPORTS
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
| SEK M | April- June | April- June | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Revenues | 1,475 | 1,476 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 5,628 |
| Cost of sales | -773 | -803 | -1,543 | -1,590 | -3,087 |
| Gross earnings | 702 | 673 | 1,340 | 1,256 | 2,541 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -59 | -63 | -118 | -127 | -252 |
| Administrative expenses | -166 | -162 | -316 | -341 | -661 |
| Participation in associated | -3 | 0 | -4 | -1 | -4 |
| companies and joint ventures | |||||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 474 | 448 | 902 | 787 | 1,624 |
| Net financial items | -31 | -43 | -72 | -77 | -167 |
| Earnings before tax | 443 | 405 | 830 | 710 | 1,457 |
| Tax | -89 | -81 | -166 | -142 | -285 |
| Net income for the period | 354 | 324 | 664 | 568 | 1,172 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 351 | 321 | 659 | 562 | 1,164 |
| Non-controlling interest | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Net earnings for the period | 354 | 324 | 664 | 568 | 1,172 |
| Earnings per share before and after dilution |
4.85 | 4.38 | 9.11 | 7.65 | 15.92 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| SEK M | April- June 2016 |
April- June 2015 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income for the period Other comprehensive income, |
354 | 324 | 664 | 568 | 1,172 |
| items that will be reclassified to Currency translation difference Other comprehensive income, items that will not be reclassified to |
39 | -25 | 20 | -31 | -87 |
| profit and loss: Remeasurement of pension liability |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -26 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
393 | 299 | 684 | 537 | 1,059 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 389 | 298 | 678 | 535 | 1,053 |
| Non-controlling interest | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Comprehensive income for the period |
393 | 299 | 684 | 537 | 1,059 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| SEK M | 30 Jun 2016 |
30 Jun 2015 |
31 Dec 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill | 2,860 | 2,753 | 2,810 |
| Capitalized expenditure for IT | 235 | 219 | 227 |
| development and other intangibles | |||
| Client relationships | 64 | 44 | 61 |
| Total intangible fixed assets | 3,159 | 3,016 | 3,098 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 110 | 121 | 118 |
| Other fixed assets | |||
| Shares in joint ventures | 12 | 2 | 6 |
| Other shares and participations | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Purchased debt | 7,649 | 6,435 | 7,027 |
| Deferred tax assets Other long-term receivables |
44 7 |
35 18 |
33 11 |
| Total other fixed assets | 7,712 | 6,490 | 7,078 |
| Total fixed assets | 10,981 | 9,627 | 10,294 |
| Current Assets | |||
| Accounts receivable | 285 | 332 | 285 |
| Client funds Tax assets |
586 85 |
581 81 |
569 42 |
| Other receivables | 567 | 659 | 510 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued | 192 | 193 | 180 |
| income | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 557 | 261 | 265 |
| Total current assets | 2,272 | 2,107 | 1,851 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 13,253 | 11,734 | 12,145 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Attributable to parent company's | 3,167 | 2,768 | 3,086 |
| shareholders | |||
| Attributable to non-controlling interest | 81 | 76 | 80 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,248 | 2,844 | 3,166 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 1,890 | 2,432 | 2,340 |
| Medium term note | 3,645 | 3,140 | 3,124 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Provisions for pensions Other long-term provisions |
180 3 |
144 3 |
174 3 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 524 | 407 | 522 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 6,244 | 6,129 | 6,166 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Medium term note | 1,059 | 0 | 0 |
| Commercial paper Client funds payable |
720 586 |
784 581 |
635 569 |
| Accounts payable | 120 | 145 | 139 |
| Income tax liabilities | 174 | 172 | 128 |
| Advances from clients | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Other current liabilities | 407 | 308 | 613 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid | 681 | 757 | 698 |
| income | |||
| Total current liabilities | 3,761 | 2,761 | 2,813 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
13,253 | 11,734 | 12,145 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS VALUE FINANCIAL IAL 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.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders |
Non-controlling interest |
Total | Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders |
Non-controlling interest |
Total | |
| Opening Balance, January 1 | 3,086 | 80 | 3,166 | 2,948 | 93 | 3,041 |
| Dividend Acquired non-controlling interest Repurchase of shares Comprehensive income for the year |
-597 678 |
-5 6 |
-602 0 0 684 |
-514 -1 -200 535 |
-7 -12 2 |
-521 -13 -200 537 |
| Closing Balance, June 30 | 3,167 | 81 | 3,248 | 2,768 | 76 | 2,844 |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
| SEK M | April- June 2016 |
April- June 2015 |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 474 | 448 | 902 | 787 | 1,624 |
| Depreciation/amortization and | 41 | 40 | 81 | 81 | 164 |
| impairment write-down | |||||
| Amortization/revaluation of purchased debt |
389 | 345 | 763 | 712 | 1,495 |
| Other adjustment for items not | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| included in cash flow | |||||
| Interest received | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| Interest paid and other financial | -43 | -64 | -78 | -130 | -242 |
| expenses | |||||
| Income tax paid | -140 | -21 | -164 | -161 | -229 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
726 | 752 | 1,513 | 1,300 | 2,838 |
| Changes in factoring receivables | -33 | -25 | -20 | -45 | -44 |
| Other changes in working capital | 2 | 12 | -68 | -33 | 111 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 695 | 739 | 1,425 | 1,222 | 2,905 |
| Investing activities Purchases of tangible and intangible |
-35 | -37 | -71 | -68 | -135 |
| fixed assets | |||||
| Investments in purchased debt | -425 | -589 | -1,466 | -1,067 | -2,186 |
| Purchases of shares in subsidiaries | -18 | -13 | -87 | -49 | -181 |
| and associated companies | |||||
| Other cash flow from investing | 0 | -1 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| activities | |||||
| Cash flow from investing activities | -478 | -640 | -1,620 | -1,186 | -2,497 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Borrowings and repayment of loans | 745 | 582 | 1,086 | 684 | 522 |
| Repurchase of shares | 0 | -100 | 0 | -200 | -400 |
| Share dividend to parent company's | -597 | -514 | -597 | -514 | -514 |
| shareholders | |||||
| Share dividend to non-controlling | -5 | -7 | -5 | -7 | -7 |
| interest | |||||
| Cash flow from financing activities | 143 | -39 | 484 | -37 | -399 |
| Change in liquid assets | 360 | 60 | 289 | -1 | 9 |
| Opening balance of liquid assets | 194 | 203 | 265 | 266 | 266 |
| Exchange rate differences in liquid | 3 | -2 | 3 | -4 | -10 |
| assets | |||||
| Closing balance of liquid assets | 557 | 261 | 557 | 261 | 265 |
CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY OVERVIEW
| Quarter 2 2016 |
Quarter 1 2016 |
Quarter 4 2015 |
Quarter 3 2015 |
Quarter 2 2015 |
Quarter 1 2015 |
Quarter 4 2014 |
Quarter 3 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M | 1,475 | 1,408 | 1,396 | 1,386 | 1,476 | 1,370 | 1,370 | 1,309 |
| Revenue growth, % | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 474 | 428 | 385 | 452 | 448 | 339 | 360 | 415 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl revaluations, SEK M |
457 | 423 | 421 | 423 | 403 | 346 | 353 | 400 |
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 31 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 904 | 842 | 854 | 846 | 834 | 748 | 771 | 794 |
| Net income, SEK M | 354 | 310 | 274 | 330 | 324 | 305 | 294 | 311 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 6,937 | 6,465 | 6,026 | 5,815 | 6,234 | 5,775 | 5,635 | 5,215 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 4.85 | 4.26 | 3.76 | 4.51 | 4.38 | 3.27 | 3.85 | 4.09 |
| EPS growth, % | 11 | 30 | -2 | 10 | 36 | 39 | 28 | 46 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 72,348 | 72,348 | 72,561 | 72,885 | 73,264 | 73,678 | 74,797 | 75,885 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period, '000 |
72,348 | 72,348 | 72,348 | 72,693 | 73,037 | 73,421 | 73,848 | 75,428 |
| OPERATING EARNINGS EXCL REVALUATIONS BY REGION, SEK M |
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| Northern Europe | 231 | 198 | 227 | 217 | 216 | 182 | 169 | 220 |
| Central Europe | 144 | 142 | 128 | 125 | 121 | 125 | 119 | 115 |
| Western Europe | 82 | 83 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 39 | 65 | 65 |
| SERVICE LINE EARNINGS BY SERVICE LINE, SEK M |
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| Credit Management | 282 | 241 | 278 | 279 | 255 | 237 | 246 | 253 |
| Financial Services | 385 | 364 | 328 | 328 | 381 | 308 | 275 | 308 |
| Common costs | -193 | -177 | -221 | -155 | -188 | -206 | -161 | -146 |
| Return on purchased debt, % | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 21 |
| Investments in purchased debt, SEK M | 550 | 738 | 1,130 | 320 | 509 | 469 | 477 | 267 |
| Average number of employees | 3,941 | 3,859 | 3,841 | 3,846 | 3,880 | 3,814 | 3,806 | 3,855 |
CONSOLIDATED FIVE-YEAR OVERVIEW
| 2016 April-June |
2015 April-June |
2014 April-June |
2013 April-June |
2012 April-June |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M | 1,475 | 1,476 | 1,301 | 1,152 | 1,037 |
| Revenue growth, % | 0 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 6 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 474 | 448 | 372 | 301 | 218 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl revaluations, SEK M |
457 | 403 | 349 | 295 | 215 |
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 21 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 904 | 834 | 750 | 662 | 523 |
| Net income, SEK M | 354 | 324 | 252 | 206 | 139 |
| Net Debt, SEK M | 6,937 | 6,234 | 5,423 | 4,311 | 3,258 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA RTM | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 4.85 | 4.38 | 3.23 | 2.57 | 1.77 |
| EPS growth, % | 11 | 36 | 26 | 45 | 27 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 72,348 | 73,264 | 76,983 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period, '000 |
72,348 | 73,037 | 76,600 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| OPERATING EARNINGS EXCL REVALUATIONS BY REGION, SEK M |
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| Northern Europe | 231 | 216 | 200 | 189 | 139 |
| Central Europe | 144 | 121 | 87 | 56 | 40 |
| Western Europe | 82 | 66 | 62 | 50 | 36 |
| SERVICE LINE EARNINGS BY | |||||
| SERVICE LINE, SEK M | |||||
| Credit Management Financial Services |
282 385 |
255 381 |
235 312 |
207 254 |
197 165 |
| Common costs | -193 | -188 | -175 | -160 | -144 |
| Return on purchased debt, % | 20 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| Investments in purchased debt, SEK M | 550 | 509 | 537 | 597 | 667 |
| Average number of employees | 3,941 | 3,880 | 3,815 | 3,524 | 3,386 |
CONSOLIDATED FIVE-YEAR OVERVIEW
| 2015 Full Year |
2014 Helår |
2013 Helår |
2012 Helår |
2011 Helår |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, SEK M Revenue growth, % |
5,628 9 |
5,184 14 |
4,566 13 |
4,048 2 |
3,950 5 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT), SEK M | 1,624 | 1,430 | 1,207 | 879 | 868 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) excl revaluations, SEK M |
1,593 | 1,395 | 1,200 | 958 | 849 |
| Operating margin excl revaluations, % | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 3,282 | 2,996 | 2,684 | 2,199 | 1,929 |
| Net income, SEK M | 1,172 | 1,041 | 819 | 584 | 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, SEK |
8.25 | 7.00 | 5.75 | 5.00 | 4.50 |
| Average number of shares, '000 | 73,097 | 76,462 | 79,306 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| Number of shares outstanding at end of period, '000 |
72,348 | 73,848 | 78,547 | 79,745 | 79,745 |
| OPERATING EARNINGS EXCL | |||||
| REVALUATIONS BY REGION, SEK M | |||||
| Northern Europe | 842 | 733 | 748 | 622 | 488 |
| Central Europe | 499 | 416 | 265 | 192 | 193 |
| Western Europe | 252 | 246 | 187 | 144 | 178 |
| SERVICE LINE EARNINGS BY SERVICE LINE, SEK M |
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| Credit Management | 1,049 | 912 | 823 | 827 | 843 |
| Financial Services | 1,345 | 1,159 | 969 | 599 | 591 |
| Common costs | -770 | -641 | -585 | -547 | -566 |
| 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 | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 705 | 717 | -2 | 1,350 | 1,335 | 1 | 2,573 |
| Central Europe | 428 | 433 | -1 | 860 | 861 | -0 | 1,705 |
| Western Europe | 342 | 326 | 5 | 673 | 650 | 4 | 1,350 |
| Total revenues from external | 1,475 | 1,476 | 0 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 1 | 5,628 |
| clients |
REGIONS – INTERCOMPANY REVENUES
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 80 | 74 | 8 | 149 | 142 | 5 | 288 |
| Central Europe | 80 | 73 | 10 | 166 | 143 | 16 | 295 |
| Western Europe | 57 | 44 | 30 | 102 | 79 | 29 | 171 |
| Eliminations | -217 | -191 | 14 | -417 | -364 | 15 | -754 |
| Total intercompany revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
REGIONS – REVALUATIONS OF PURCHASED DEBT
| SEK M | April-June | April-June | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Northern Europe | 12 | 12 | 11 | -21 | -79 |
| Central Europe | 17 | 19 | 34 | 37 | 69 |
| Western Europe | -12 | 14 | -23 | 22 | 41 |
| Total revaluation | 17 | 45 | 22 | 38 | 31 |
REGIONS – REVENUES EXCLUDING REVALUATIONS
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 693 | 705 | -2 | 1,339 | 1,356 | -1 | 2,652 |
| Central Europe | 411 | 414 | -1 | 826 | 824 | 0 | 1,636 |
| Western Europe | 354 | 312 | 13 | 696 | 628 | 11 | 1,309 |
| Total revenues excluding | 1,458 | 1,431 | 2 | 2,861 | 2,808 | 2 | 5,597 |
| revaluations |
REGIONS – AMORTIZATION RELATED TO ACQUISITIONS
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 0 | -4 | -2 | -6 | -7 |
| Central Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Europe | -3 | -1 | -6 | -2 | -5 |
| Total amortization and impairment |
-3 | -5 | -8 | -8 | -12 |
REGIONS – OPERATING EARNINGS (EBIT)
| SEK M | April-June | April-June | Change | Jan-June | Jan-June | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 | |
| Northern Europe | 243 | 228 | 7 | 440 | 377 | 17 | 763 |
| Central Europe | 161 | 140 | 15 | 320 | 283 | 13 | 568 |
| Western Europe | 70 | 80 | -13 | 142 | 127 | 12 | 293 |
| Total operating earnings (EBIT) |
474 | 448 | 6 | 902 | 787 | 15 | 1,624 |
| Net financial items | -31 | -43 | -28 | -72 | -77 | -6 | -167 |
| Earnings before tax | 443 | 405 | 9 | 830 | 710 | 17 | 1,457 |
REGIONS – OPERATING EARNINGS (EBIT) EXCLUDING REVALUATIONS
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | 231 | 216 | 7 | 429 | 398 | 8 | 842 |
| Central Europe | 144 | 121 | 19 | 286 | 246 | 16 | 499 |
| Western Europe | 82 | 66 | 24 | 165 | 105 | 57 | 252 |
| Total operating earnings excluding revaluations |
457 | 403 | 13 | 880 | 749 | 17 | 1,593 |
REGIONS – OPERATING MARGIN EXCLUDING REVALUATIONS
| % | April-June | April-June | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Northern Europe | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 |
| Central Europe | 35 | 29 | 35 | 30 | 31 |
| Western Europe | 23 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 19 |
| Operating margin for the | 31 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 |
| Group | |||||
SERVICE LINES – REVENUES
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Management | 1,052 | 1,024 | 3 | 2,076 | 2,026 | 2 | 4,194 |
| Financial Services | 695 | 672 | 3 | 1,335 | 1,246 | 7 | 2,423 |
| Elimination of inter-service line | -272 | -220 | 24 | -528 | -426 | 24 | -989 |
| revenue | |||||||
| Total revenues | 1,475 | 1,476 | 0 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 1 | 5,628 |
REVENUES BY TYPE
| SEK M | April-June 2016 |
April-June 2015 |
Change % |
Jan-June 2016 |
Jan-June 2015 |
Change % |
Full Year 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Credit Management | 780 | 804 | -3 | 1,548 | 1,600 | -3 | 3,205 |
| Collections on purchased debt | 1,063 | 984 | 8 | 2,056 | 1,891 | 9 | 3,802 |
| Amortization of purchased debt | -406 | -390 | 4 | -785 | -750 | 5 | -1,526 |
| Revaluation of purchased debt | 17 | 45 | - | 22 | 38 | - | 31 |
| Other revenues from Financial | 21 | 33 | -36 | 42 | 67 | -37 | 116 |
| Services | |||||||
| Total revenues | 1,475 | 1,476 | -0 | 2,883 | 2,846 | 1 | 5,628 |
SERVICE LINES – SERVICE LINE EARNINGS
| SEK M | April-June | April-June | Change | Jan-June | Jan-June | Change | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | % | 2016 | 2015 | % | 2015 | |
| Credit Management | 282 | 255 | 11 | 523 | 492 | 6 | 1,049 |
| Financial Services | 385 | 381 | 1 | 749 | 689 | 9 | 1,345 |
| Common costs | -193 | -188 | 3 | -370 | -394 | -6 | -770 |
| Total operating earnings | 474 | 448 | 6 | 902 | 787 | 15 | 1,624 |
SERVICE LINES – SERVICE LINE MARGINS
| % | April-June | April-June | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Credit Management Financial Services |
27 55 |
25 57 |
25 56 |
24 55 |
25 56 |
| Operating margin for the Group |
32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 |
PARENT COMPANY INTRUM JUSTITIA AB (PUBL)
INCOME STATEMENT – PARENT COMPANY
| SEK M | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Revenues | 44 | 43 | 102 |
| Gross earnings | 44 | 43 | 102 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -9 | -8 | -17 |
| Administrative expenses | -58 | -65 | -152 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | -23 | -30 | -67 |
| Income from subsidiaries | 0 | 0 | 1,237 |
| Net financial items | -35 | -32 | -80 |
| Earnings before tax | -58 | -62 | 1,090 |
| Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net earnings for the period | -58 | -62 | 1,090 |
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – PARENT COMPANY
| SEK M | Jan-June | Jan-June | Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Net earnings for the period | -58 | -62 | 1,090 |
| Other comprehensive income: | -121 | 65 | 107 |
| Change of translation reserve (fair | |||
| value reserve) | |||
| Total comprehensive income | -179 | 3 | 1,197 |
BALANCE SHEET – PARENT COMPANY
| SEK M | 30 Jun 2016 |
30 Jun 2015 |
31 Dec 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Financial fixed assets | 7,578 | 7,500 | 7,536 |
| Total fixed assets | 7,578 | 7,500 | 7,536 |
| Current assets | |||
| Current receivables | 4,407 | 3,641 | 4,743 |
| Cash and bank balances | 314 | 53 | 37 |
| Total current assets | 4,721 | 3,694 | 4,780 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 12,299 | 11,194 | 12,316 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND | |||
| LIABILITIES Restricted equity |
284 | 284 | 284 |
| Unrestricted equity | 952 | 734 | 1,728 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,236 | 1,018 | 2,012 |
| Long-term liabilities | 7,415 | 7,251 | 7,469 |
| Current liabilities | 3,648 | 2,925 | 2,835 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 12,299 | 11,194 | 12,316 |
| AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Pledged assets | None | None | None |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
SHARE PRICE TREND
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
| No of | ||
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2016 | shares Capital and | |
| Votes, % | ||
| SEB Funds | 6,011,526 | 8.3 |
| Jupiter Asset Management | 3,078,000 | 4.3 |
| Lannebo Funds | 2,200,000 | 3.0 |
| Fidelity | 2,014,881 | 2.8 |
| JP Morgan Asset Management | 1,912,644 | 2.6 |
| Carnegie Funds | 1,831,696 | 2.5 |
| Odin Funds | 1,794,218 | 2.5 |
| SHB Funds | 1,753,085 | 2.4 |
| TIAA - Teachers Advisors | 1,647,831 | 2.3 |
| AMF Insurance & Funds | 1,602,490 | 2.2 |
| BlackRock | 1,550,254 | 2.1 |
| Swedbank Robur Funds | 1,475,331 | 2.0 |
| Standard Life | 1,277,468 | 1.8 |
| Invesco | 1,238,607 | 1.7 |
| Schroders | 934,307 | 1.3 |
| Total, fifteen largest shareholders | 30,322,338 | 41.9 |
Total number of shares:
72,347,726
Swedish ownership accounted for 39.7 percent (institutions 7.5 percentage mutual funds 27.0 percentage points, retail 5.2 percentage points) Source: Modular Finance Holdings
DEFINITIONS
RESULT CONCEPTS, KEY KEYFIGURES AND ALTERNAT FIGURES AND ALTERNATFIGURES AND ALTERNATIVE INDICATORS IVE INDICATORSIVE INDICATORS
CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES
Consolidated revenues include external credit management revenues (variable collection commissions, fixed collection fees, debtor fees, guarantee commissions, subscription income, etc.), income from purchased debt operations (collected amounts less amortization and revaluations) and other revenues from financial services (fees and net interest from financing services).
OPERATING EARNINGS (EBIT)
Operating earnings consist of net revenues less operating expenses as shown in the income statement.
OPERATING MARGIN
The operating margin consists of operating earnings expressed as a percentage of net revenues.
PURCHASED DEBT – COLLECTED AMOUNTS, AMORTIZATIONS AND REVALUATIONS
Purchased debt consists of portfolios of overdue consumer receivables purchased at prices below the nominal receivable. These are recognized at amortized cost applying the effective interest method, based on a collection forecast established at the acquisition date of each portfolio. Net revenues attributable to purchased debt consist of collected amounts less amortization for the period and revaluations. The amortization represents the period's reduction in the portfolio's current value, which is attributable to collection taking place as planned. Revaluation is the period's increase or decrease in the current value of the portfolios attributable to the period's changes in forecasts of future collection.
REVENUES, OPERATING EARNINGS AND OPERATING MARGIN, EXCLUDING REVALUATIONS
The period's revaluations of purchased receivables are included in consolidated net revenues and operating earnings. Revaluations are performed in connection with changes in estimates of future collections, and are therefore inherently difficult to predict. They have a low predictive value for the Group's future earnings performance. Consequently, Intrum Justitia also reports alternative key figures in which revenues, operating earnings and operating margin are calculated excluding purchased debt revaluations.
ORGANIC GROWTH
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. Organic growth is a measure of the development of the Group's existing operations that management has the ability to influence.
SERVICE LINE EARNINGS
Service line earnings relate to the operating earnings of each business line, Credit Management and Financial Services, excluding shared expenses for sales, marketing and administration.
SERVICE LINE MARGIN
The operating margin consists of operating earnings expressed as a percentage of net revenues.
RETURN ON PURCHASED DEBT
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. The ratio sets the business line's earnings in relation to the amount of capital tied up and is included in the Group's financial targets.
CASH FLOW FROM 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. Accordingly, the figure is a measure of cash flow from historically acquired portfolios, without regard to investments in new portfolios.
NET DEBT
Net debt is interest-bearing liabilities and pension provisions less liquid assets and interest-bearing receivables.
OPERATING EARNINGS BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA) 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.
RTM
The abbreviation RTM refers to figures on a rolling twelve-month basis.
NET DEBT/RTM OPERATING EARNINGS BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (EBITDA)
This key figure refers to net debt divided by consolidated operating earnings before depreciation, amortization and impairment (EBITDA) on a rolling 12-month basis. The key figure is included among the Group's financial targets, is an important measure for assessing the level of the Group's borrowings, and is a widely accepted measure of financial capacity among lenders.
CURRENCY-ADJUSTED CHANGE
With regard to trends in revenues and operating earnings, excluding revaluations for each region, the percentage change is stated in comparison with the corresponding year-earlier period, both in terms of the change in the respective figures in SEK and in the form of a currency-adjusted change, in which the effect of changes in exchange rates has been excluded. The currencyadjusted change is a measure of the development of the Group's operations that management has the ability to influence.
ACQUISITION-RELATED AMORTIZATION/DEPRECIATION
Acquisition-related amortization/depreciation relates to amortization of customer relationships and other surplus values recognized in the consolidated balance sheet as a consequence of acquisitions made by Intrum Justitia.
REGION NORTHERN EUROPE
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
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
Region Western Europe comprises the Group's activities for external clients and debtors in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.