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Intrum — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
Jul 20, 2023
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Interim report Second quarter, 2023
Second quarter 2023 highlights
- Seasonally stronger second quarter supported by high commercial activity and growing assets under management (AUM)
- Cash revenues growth driven by CMS segment while Strategic Markets and Portfolio Investments are stabilising after a period of prolonged growth
- Leverage ratio is up to 4.6x driven by front-loaded investments in the quarter, dividend payment and adverse FX movements
- Delivered on several strategic priorities during the quarter: completed the acquisition of Arrow's servicing platforms in the UK, agreed the acquisition of Haya Real Estate in Spain, completed the exit of Brazil, signed agreements to exit Romania and the Baltics and also agreed the sale of a noncore platform in Finland
- Cost program target upgraded from SEK 0.6 bn to more than SEK 0.8 bn, most of which will be realised by the end of 2023 on a run-rate basis
Reducing leverage as top priority
- Our key priorities going forward are to grow servicing cash flows and reduce leverage
- All available cash flow will principally be dedicated to reducing leverage and improving our financial risk profile. To this end we will: (i) investigate exiting three additional markets, (ii) strictly limit balance sheet investing activities in 2023 and 2024, while exploring asset management business model, (iii) recommend no dividend payable in 2024 after paying SEK 13.5 per share in 2023 (~18% on SEK 75 share price) and (iv) investigate further measures to reduce leverage
- We look forward to laying out our strategic priorities, financial trajectory and targets in more detail during our Capital Markets Day on 13th September
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| Second quarter | 6 months | 12 months | Full year | ||||||
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Change | Jan–June | Jan–June | Change | ||||
| SEK M, unless otherwise indicated | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Revenues | 4,972 | 4,879 | 2 | 9,497 | 9,357 | 1 | 19,625 | 19,485 | |
| Adjusted revenues | 4,978 | 4,825 | 3 | 9,501 | 9,296 | 2 | 19,165 | 18,960 | |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 1,291 | 1,561 | -17 | 2,210 | 2,884 | -23 | -520 | 154 | |
| Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) | 1,468 | 1,701 | -14 | 2,535 | 3,173 | -20 | 6,026 | 6,664 | |
| Net earnings for the period | 64 | 734 | -91 | 134 | 1,356 | -90 | -5,601 | -4,379 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.11 | 5.50 | -98 | 0.30 | 10.07 | -97 | -46.84 | -37.07 | |
| Adjusted earnings per share, SEK | 1.12 | 6.28 | -82 | 2.20 | 11.62 | -81 | 5.88 | 15.21 | |
| Cash revenues | 6,414 | 6,266 | 2 | 12,315 | 12,058 | 2 | 24,884 | 24,627 | |
| Cash EBITDA | 3,236 | 3,408 | -5 | 5,963 | 6,443 | -7 | 12,758 | 13,238 | |
| Cash EBIT | 1,638 | 1,595 | 3 | 2,818 | 3,004 | -6 | 6,159 | 6,344 | |
| Cash EPS, SEK | 6.16 | 9.12 | -32 | 6.28 | 13.70 | -54 | 17.32 | 24.76 | |
| Cash RoIC, % | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0ppt | 7.4 | 8.0 | -0.6ppt | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
| Net debt/RTM cash EBITDA, x | 4.6 | 4.0 | |||||||
| Cash EBIT: Credit Management Services | 337 | 342 | -2 | 586 | 656 | -11 | 1,247 | 1,317 | |
| Cash EBIT: Strategic Markets | 756 | 834 | -9 | 1,340 | 1,562 | -14 | 3,177 | 3,399 | |
| Cash EBIT: Portfolio Investments | 1,239 | 1,065 | 16 | 2,327 | 2,007 | 16 | 4,560 | 4,240 | |
| Total portfolio investments made | 2,783 | 3,141 | -11 | 4,447 | 4,925 | -10 | 7,060 | 7,538 | |
| Carrying value of Portfolio Investment | 41,009 | 41,869 | -2 | 41,009 | 41,869 | -2 | 41,009 | 37,109 | |
| Adjusted return on Portfolio Investment, (ROI), % | 14 | 14 | 0ppt | 13 | 14 | -1ppt | 14 | 14 |
Seasonally stronger Q2 and acceleration of our strategic priorities
Continuing to Simplify & Focus
The second quarter was seasonally stronger with a high level of activity across the business. During the quarter we have delivered on a number of important steps to Simplify & Focus our business. We signed agreements to exit Brazil, Romania and the Baltics and in addition we have also sold a platform of non-core activities in Finland. At closing, these transactions will release SEK ~0.6 billion in cash. In addition, we have now decided to investigate a potential sale of activities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary with any proceeds available to reduce net debt.
We continue to build and strengthen our servicing business in two of our key Franchise markets by closing the acquisition of Arrow's servicing platforms in the UK as well as signing the acquisition of the Haya Real Estate servicing platform in Spain. In the UK, the platforms will add secured loan and asset servicing capabilities and thereby broaden and deepen the service range that we can offer existing and new clients. In Spain, the Haya acquisition brought large contracts with key clients including BBVA, CaixaBank and Grupo Cooperativo CajaMar and led to Intrum being subsequently awarded a long-term contract for the management of CaixaBank's real estate portfolio.
As part of the cost program launched at the end of Q1 2023 we have continued to analyse and define potential savings, enabling us to raise the bar. This targeted program will therefore be upgraded from the original goal of SEK 0.6 billion to more than SEK 0.8 billion, most of which will be realised by the end of 2023 on a run-rate basis.
Grow & Transform: expanding our position as the leading servicer in Europe and increasing client activity
We are increasing our focus on commercial excellence and servicing profitability. We are reviewing all client engagements to ensure we allocate the right resources and tools to deliver the best possible results with the appropriate effectiveness and efficiency. This allows us to provide our expanded product offering in order to stay relevant and increase profitability as we add additional value to our clients.
The increasing client activity is visible across our footprint with annual contract value (ACV) signings ahead of this year's plan plus a very attractive pipeline for the remainder of the year. In addition to strong business activity, margins on newly signed deals are notably higher compared to prior years.
In Q2 2023, the Franchise markets cash revenues grew organically by 10 per cent in Northern and Middle Europe and showed continued performance at a high level of profitability (~34 per cent margin) in Southern Europe. Assets under management (AuM) increased by SEK 169 billion (+9 per cent) compared to Q2 2022 and, as mentioned above, we also had a strong quarter in terms of ACV signings with SEK 257 million (+2 per cent of RTM external servicing revenues) added. This includes large new contracts with Collector Bank in Finland and Banco Sabadell in Spain.
Our RTM external servicing revenues amounted to SEK 10.6 billion and in the same period generated capital light cash EBITDA of SEK 4.6 billion.
Normalised collection performance in investing with weak SEK elevating leverage
As expected, collection performance on our portfolios normalised after the first two months of 2023 and we recorded SEK 6.8 billion in gross cash collections during Q2 2023 or performance vs. active forecast of 103 per cent. Despite a challenging collection environment during the last 6 months where more and more people struggle to make ends meet, we have been able to collect 106 per cent vs. original forecast, showcasing the resilience and strength of our back book. This again highlights the strong cash generation and predictability of our back book with estimated remaining collections (ERC) of SEK 86 billion.

"We are increasing our focus on commercial excellence by reviewing all client engagements to deliver the best possible results with appropriate effectiveness and efficiency"
In the first six months of 2023 we have invested SEK 4.4 billion at an average unlevered IRR of 15 per cent, thereof SEK 1.7 billion in Q1 and SEK 2.8 billion in Q2 with returns of 16 and 15 per cent, respectively. Given the investment ambition for the full year of SEK ~5.5 billion, the pace of investments in the coming quarters will consequently be significantly lower.
Accelerated investment pace in the quarter, payment of dividends and a depreciating SEK adversely impact leverage and therefore we recorded an increase in the leverage ratio of 0.4x to 4.6x. FX alone contributed ~0.2x to this development. Our ambition of delevering to 3.5x, as soon as practically possible, remains unchanged.
Europe's EUR 275 billion problem
Chasing payments costs businesses in Europe EUR 275 billion each year. Intrum's latest European Payment Report demonstrates that businesses in today's high-inflationary environment conserve cash by delaying payments. Most executives expect increasing prices and higher borrowing costs to hit their revenues this year, causing them to postpone growth and business development initiatives. In addition, almost nine out of ten say their employees are pushing for larger-than-usual pay rises or are likely to do so in the coming months.
Intrum plays a pivotal role in the financial eco-system. We help customers to pay their debt and enable businesses to be paid. Without Intrum's services companies are caught in a vicious cycle, asked to accept longer payment terms from customers and, in turn, paying their own suppliers in a time frame that they themselves would find unacceptable.
Consequently, businesses spend ~74 working days each year chasing late payments, when extrapolating the average salary cost across Europe's 30 million businesses this equates to roughly EUR 275 billion which exceeds the gross domestic product of Finland or Portugal.
Staking out our leading position in the financial ecosystem
As a results-driven services company in the financial and credit sector we will, and need to, increase our contribution to the financial ecosystem. Our ambition is to develop the best operating platform in the industry by investing in people, technology and processes to realise the benefits from the strategic initiatives of Grow & Transform plus Simplify & Focus. This will enable our people to be more commercially excellent and our platform to be capital lighter as well as fuelled by best-in-class tech & data.
Intrum will be growing our platform together with our cli-
ents throughout the credit lifecycle with high client satisfaction through our best in class tailored solutions. We will generate higher quality earnings by driving servicing revenues and applying state of the art technology to the largest data set in our industry.
Our priorities going forward are to: (i) grow servicing cashflows and (ii) reduce leverage
As the largest third-party servicer in Europe, we stand to significantly benefit from: (i) our recent management changes and increased commercial focus, (ii) opportunity to serve our clients across more stages of the credit value chain, and (iii) focusing of our geographical footprint on the most important markets. This will serve as a catalyst to grow servicing revenues, in an environment where our services are needed more than ever. This topline growth together with our near-term cost reduction and our continued focus on servicing margin will lead to improved operating leverage and increasing cash generation from this capital light business. This cash flow will be deployed principally to reduce debt and to strengthen the Servicing business through strategic M&A.
In addition, we are also pursuing selected, targeted measures to directly reduce leverage. As outlined above, we are contemplating three further, more sizeable market exits (already exited five markets in H1 2023) and we will strictly limit any new balance sheet funded investing activities for the remainder of 2023 and 2024, while exploring a capital light asset management business model. The Board and Management do not intend to propose to the next AGM any dividend payable in 2024. This action needs to be put into the context of the declared SEK 13.5 per share dividend for 2023 (equating to an implied yield of ~18% on a SEK 75 share price) with the second installment to be paid later this year. Furthermore, we are pursuing additional measures to reduce leverage.
As a consequence of these measures, our available cash flow will principally be dedicated to reducing leverage and improving our financial risk profile.
At our capital markets day in Stockholm on September 13, the management team and I will present our medium-term strategy, including operational and financial trajectory and targets.
Stockholm, July 2023
Andrés Rubio President & CEO "As a results driven services company in the financial and credit sector we will, and need to, increase our contribution to the financial ecosystem"
"Our available cash flow will principally be dedicated to reducing leverage and improving our financial risk profile"
Key financial metrics
Cash metrics
Cash metrics help us present a transparent view of performance for the business in which we operate. Our servicing business area is not capital intensive but in our investment business area we utilise capital in terms of our investments. These investments and our servicing activities generate cash revenues and require cash expenses. When adjusting for cash items like replenishment capex, other capex, cash net financials and cash tax, we have a performance measurement of cash return on invested capital (Cash RoIC) and cash earnings per share (Cash EPS) on a recurring basis.
Cash metrics are central to our financial targets set out at the Capital Markets Day in late 2020.
Financial targets
Returns: Cash RoIC > 10 % medium term Growth : Cash EPS > 10 % p.a. on average medium term Leverage: Net debt/Cash EBITDA 2.5–3.5x by end of 2022 Shareholder remuneration: Absolute annual increase in dividend per share
Quarterly development
Q2 2023 was a seasonally strong quarter. In CMS, new case inflows and assets under management continue to increase and despite a challenging macroeconomic environment affecting our customers' disposable income we also continue to see increases in servicing revenues. Our Strategic Markets segment is beginning to normalise after two years of high growth. Portfolio Investments performance improved to 103 % vs. active forecast. The leverage ratio was adversely impacted by front-loaded investments, shareholder distributions, currency movements and slightly lower RTM cash EBITDA.
In Q2 2023 cash revenues increased to SEK 6,414 M (6,266), cash EBITDA decreased to SEK 3,236 M (3,408) and cash EBIT increased to SEK 1,638 M (1,595). Cash EPS was SEK 6.16 (9.12), Cash RoIC stood at 8.4 (8.4) and leverage ratio at 4.6x (4.0x).
On a rolling 12-month basis cash revenues increased to SEK 24,885 M (23,433), cash EBITDA decreased to SEK 12,758 SEK (13,075) and cash EBIT decreased to SEK 6,159 M (6,569). Cash EPS decreased to SEK 17.32 (31.34), and cash RoIC decreased to 7.9 % (9.0).
Cash revenues, SEK M Cash revenues rolling 12 months,
SEK M


Q 2 2022
1,595

Cash EPS, SEK M Cash EPS rolling 12 months, SEK M

Cash RoIC, % Cash RoIC rolling 12 months, %

Net Debt/RTM cash EBITDA

Segment overview
Credit Management Services, Strategic Markets and Portfolio Investments
Key figures, Q2 2023
| Credit Management | Strategic | Portfolio | Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Services | Markets | Investments | items | Group |
| Cash revenues | 1,253 | 1,487 | 3,674 | - | 6,414 |
| Reported segment earnings | 260 | 519 | 1,327 | -815 | 1,291 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 44 | 211 | 2 | 68 | 325 |
| Portfolio amortisation | - | - | 1,355 | - | 1,355 |
| Adjustment earnings from joint ventures | - | -7 | 6 | - | -1 |
| Adjustment cash flow from joint ventures | - | - | 81 | - | 81 |
| Items affecting comparability | 53 | 54 | 8 | 69 | 184 |
| Cash EBITDA | 357 | 777 | 2,779 | -678 | 3,236 |
| Replenishment capex | - | - | -1,540 | - | -1,540 |
| Other capex | -21 | -21 | - | -16 | -57 |
| Cash EBIT | 337 | 756 | 1,239 | -694 | 1,638 |
| Cash financial items | - | - | - | - | -476 |
| Cash tax normalised | - | - | - | - | -419 |
| Recurring consolidated cash earnings | 742 | ||||
| Average number of shares outstanding | 121 | ||||
| Cash EPS, SEK | 6.16 | ||||
| Average invested capital | 22,251 | 15,776 | 39,657 | 265 | 77,949 |
| Cash RoIC, % | 6.1 | 19.2 | 12.5 | - | 8.4 |
| Revenues | 1,805 | 1,654 | 2,232 | -719 | 4,972 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| Adjusted revenues | 1,805 | 1,654 | 2,238 | -719 | 4,978 |
| Reported segment earnings | 260 | 519 | 1,327 | -815 | 1,291 |
| Items affecting comparability | 53 | 46 | 8 | 69 | 176 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 313 | 565 | 1,335 | -746 | 1,468 |
Credit Management Services, Strategic Markets and Portfolio Investment, cont.
Key figures, Q2 2022
| Credit Management | Strategic | Portfolio | Group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Services | Markets | Investments | items | Group |
| Cash revenues | 1,019 | 1,557 | 3,690 | - | 6,266 |
| Reported segment earnings | 272 | 556 | 1,498 | -765 | 1,561 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 46 | 244 | 2 | 57 | 350 |
| Portfolio amortisation | - | - | 1,329 | 1,329 | |
| Adjustment earnings from joint ventures | - | - | -88 | -88 | |
| Adjustment cash flow from joint ventures | - | - | 112 | 112 | |
| Items affecting comparability | 30 | 50 | -36 | 101 | 145 |
| Cash EBITDA | 348 | 851 | 2,816 | -608 | 3,408 |
| Replenishment capex | -1,751 | -1,751 | |||
| Other capex | -6 | -17 | - | -39 | -62 |
| Cash EBIT | 342 | 834 | 1,065 | -647 | 1,595 |
| Cash financial items | -397 | ||||
| Cash tax normalised | -98 | ||||
| Recurring consolidated cash earnings | 1,100 | ||||
| Average number of shares outstanding | 121 | ||||
| Cash EPS, SEK | 9.12 | ||||
| Average invested capital | 19,449 | 14,845 | 41,194 | 208 | 75,695 |
| Cash RoIC, % | 7.0 | 22.5 | 10.3 | - | 8.4 |
| Revenues | 1,579 | 1,683 | 2,303 | -687 | 4,879 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | - | -54 | - | -54 |
| Adjusted revenues | 1,579 | 1,683 | 2,249 | -687 | 4,825 |
| Reported segment earnings | 272 | 556 | 1,498 | -765 | 1,561 |
| Items affecting comparability | 30 | 41 | -32 | 101 | 140 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 302 | 597 | 1,466 | -664 | 1,701 |
Apr–June 2022 Change %
Credit Management Services
SEK M
KPI's
Credit management with a focus on late payments and collections. This segment includes 21 of the 24 European countries in which Intrum maintains credit management operations.
Cash revenues 1,253 1,019 23 2,434 2,072 17 4,264 Cash EBITDA 357 348 3 625 671 -7 1,364 Other capex -21 -6 245 -38 -15 156 -47 Cash EBIT 337 342 -2 587 656 -11 1,317 External revenues 1,253 1,019 23 2,434 2,072 17 4,264 Internal revenues 552 561 -2 1,068 1,081 -1 2,164 Total revenues 1,805 1,579 14 3,502 3,153 11 6,428 Items affecting comparability - - - - - Adjusted revenues 1,805 1,579 14 3,502 3,153 11 6,428 Segment earnings 260 272 -4 439 536 -18 1,039 Items affecting comparability 53 30 77 98 42 133 141 Adjusted segment earnings 313 302 4 537 578 -7 1,180
Average invested capital 22,251 19,449 14 21,912 19,263 14 19,876 Segment cash RoIC, % 6.1 7.0 -1ppt 5.5 6.8 -1.5ppt 6.6 Cash revenues change, % 23 1 - 17 1 - 4 – thereof organic change, % 10 -3 - 8 -3 - -1 – thereof exchange rates, % 7 4 - 6 4 - 5 – thereof acquired growth, % 6 - - 3 - - - Operating margin, % 14 17 -3ppt 13 17 -4ppt 16 Adjusted operating margin, % 17 19 -2ppt 15 18 -3ppt 18
Apr–June 2023 Credit Management Services, adjusted operating margin, % and segment cash RoIC, %

| Credit Management Services, |
|---|
| Cash EBIT, SEK M |
| Cash EBIT rolling 12 months, SEK M |

In the second quarter, our new case inflows and assets under management continued to increase both compared to last quarter and the same period last year. The positive trajectory continues also in terms of servicing revenues, despite the more challenging macroeconomic environment affecting disposable income of customers.
Servicing revenues increased by 23 % to SEK 1,253 M (1,019) in the quarter. We also saw continued strong performance in terms of new sales, with new ACV of SEK 233 M signed in Q2 2023, bringing total new signings for the first half of the year to SEK 396 M. This includes a number of large new contracts, for example with Collector Bank in Finland, that will significantly contribute to our footprint and further strengthen our market leading position.
Second quarter 6 months Full year
Jan–June 2022 Change
% 2022
Jan–June 2023
Due to the higher operating expenses and increased cost to collect, the adjusted segment earnings are only up 4 % to SEK 313 M (302), while cash EBITDA and EBIT are up by 3 % and down by 2 % respectively. The increased cost base is being addressed by the cost programme announced in Q1 2023.
Strategic Markets
Credit management with a focus on late payments and collections in Greece, Italy and Spain.
| Second quarter | Full year | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Change | Jan–June | 6 months Jan–June |
Change | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2022 |
| Cash revenues | 1,487 | 1,557 | -4 | 2,816 | 2,976 | -5 | 6,172 |
| Cash EBITDA | 777 | 851 | -9 | 1,376 | 1,589 | -13 | 3,497 |
| – thereof joint ventures | 7 | 12 | |||||
| Other capex | -21 | -17 | 24 | -35 | -28 | 29 | -99 |
| Cash EBIT | 756 | 834 | -9 | 1,340 | 1,562 | 3,399 | |
| External revenues | 1,487 | 1,557 | -4 | 2,809 | 2,976 | -6 | 6,160 |
| Internal revenues | 167 | 126 | 33 | 292 | 225 | 30 | 500 |
| Total revenues | 1,654 | 1,683 | -2 | 3,101 | 3,201 | -3 | 6,660 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Adjusted revenues | 1,654 | 1,683 | -2 | 3,101 | 3,201 | -3 | 6,660 |
| Segment earnings | 519 | 556 | -7 | 878 | 983 | -11 | 1,681 |
| – thereof joint ventures | 7 | - | 11 | - | 25 | ||
| Items affecting comparability | 46 | 41 | 12 | 69 | 96 | -28 | 834 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 565 | 597 | -5 | 947 | 1,079 | -12 | 2,513 |
| KPI's | |||||||
| Average invested capital | 15,776 | 14,845 | 6 | 15,652 | 14,782 | 6 | 14,951 |
| Segment cash RoIC, % | 19.2 | 22.5 | -3.3ppt | 17.1 | 21.0 | -4.0ppt | 22.7 |
| Cash revenues change, % | -5 | 18 | - | -5 | 12 | 10 | |
| – thereof organic change, % | -13 | 15 | - | -13 | 8 | 5 | |
| – thereof exchange rates, % | 8 | 3 | - | 8 | 4 | 5 | |
| – thereof acquired growth, % | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Operating margin, % | 31 | 33 | -2ppt | 28 | 30 | -2ppt | 25 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 34 | 35 | -1ppt | 31 | 33 | -2ppt | 38 |
Strategic Markets, adjusted operating margin, % and segment cash RoIC, %

Strategic Markets, Cash EBIT, SEK M Cash EBIT rolling 12 months, SEK M

We have seen two years of high growth in the Strategic Markets segment which is now beginning to normalise. We have nonetheless seen significant commercial activity in the segment during the first half of the year with the Italian UTP credit fund "UTP Italia" agreement signed in Q1 2023 and in Spain we have agreed a long-term contract for the management of CaixaBank's entire real estate portfolio which commences in Q2 2024. In total, the Q2 new sales for Strategic Markets ended at SEK 25 M. The total for the first half of the year is SEK 112 M.
Cash revenues were at SEK 1,487 M (1,557) in the quarter, down by 4 % compared to Q2 2022. Adjusted segment earnings decreased by 5% to SEK 565 M (597), while cash EBITDA and cash EBIT decreased by 9% each to SEK 777 M (851) and SEK 756 M (834), respectively.
Portfolio Investments
Intrum invests in portfolios of overdue receivables and similar claims, after which Intrum's servicing operations collect on the claims acquired.
| Second quarter 2023 | Second quarter 2022 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdue | Financial | Joint | Segment | Overdue | Financial | Joint | Segment | |||
| SEK M | receivables | REO | services | ventures | total | receivables | REO | services | ventures | total |
| Cash revenues | 3,549 | 36 | 8 | 81 | 3,674 | 3,460 | 44 | 74 | 112 | 3,690 |
| Cash EBITDA | 2,688 | 7 | 3 | 81 | 2,779 | 2,657 | 5 | 42 | 112 | 2,816 |
| Replenishment capex | -1,540 | - | - | - | -1,540 | -1,751 | -1,751 | |||
| Cash EBIT | 1,148 | 7 | 3 | 81 | 1,239 | 907 | 5 | 42 | 112 | 1,065 |
| Total revenues | 2,188 | 36 | 8 | - | 2,232 | 2,184 | 44 | 74 | - | 2,303 |
| Items affecting comparability | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | -54 | - | - | - | -54 |
| Adjusted segment revenues | 2,194 | 36 | 8 | - | 2,238 | 2,131 | 44 | 74 | - | 2,249 |
| Segment earnings | 1,326 | 4 | 3 | -6 | 1,327 | 1,380 | 3 | 26 | 88 | 1,497 |
| Items affecting comparability | 6 | 2 | - | - | 8 | -54 | 2 | 16 | 4 | -32 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 1,332 | 6 | 3 | -6 | 1,335 | 1,326 | 5 | 42 | 92 | 1,465 |
| KPI's | ||||||||||
| Average invested capital | 37,957 | 355 | 265 | 1,093 | 39,670 | 33,544 | 321 | 704 | 6,626 | 41,194 |
| Segment cash RoIC, % | 12.1 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 30.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 6.6 | 24.0 | 6.7 | 10.3 |
| Total portfolio investments made | 2,744 | 39 | 2,783 | 3,131 | 11 | - | - | 3,141 | ||
| Money-on-money multiple (RTM) | 2.30 | - | - | - | 2.30 | 1.98 | - | - | - | 1.98 |
| Book value | 39,559 | 370 | - | 1,079 | 41,009 | 34,827 | 310 | - | 6,732 | 41,869 |
| ERC | 83,857 | 408 | - | 1,802 | 86,066 | 72,291 | 385 | - | 9,300 | 81,976 |
| Cost to collect, paid % | 24 | 88 | - | - | 25 | 23 | 94 | - | - | 24 |
| Amortisation ratio, % | 38 | - | - | - | 38 | 38 | - | - | - | 38 |
| Operating margin, % | 61 | 12 | 40 | - | 59 | 63 | 6 | 35 | - | 65 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 61 | 17 | 40 | - | 60 | 62 | 11 | 56 | - | 65 |
| Return on portfolio investments, ROI, % |
14 | 5 | - | -2 | 13 | 16 | 3 | - | 5 | 15 |
| Adjusted return on portfolio investments, ROI, % |
14 | 7 | - | -2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | - | 6 | 14 |
Portfolio Investments, Adjusted return, %, Cash RoIC, %

Portfolio Investments, Cash EBIT, SEK M Cash EBIT rolling 12 months, SEK M

Despite the ongoing challenging macro environment, collection performance for the quarter improved to 103 % of active forecast with an adjusted ROI of 13 % (14).
During the quarter, we invested SEK 2,783 M (3,141)] in new portfolios at a money-on-money multiple (RTM) of 2.30 and a net IRR of 15 % (11 %).
The investment levels were mainly driven by the large one-off
portfolio transaction associated with the acquisition of the Arrow platform in the UK which was announced in 2022.
Cash revenues decreased to SEK 3,674 M (3,690), slightly down compared to the same quarter last year. Cash EBITDA for the segment was SEK 2,779 M (2,816) and cash EBIT was SEK 1,239 M (1,065), down 1 % and up 16 %, respectively, compared to the same quarter last year.
Portfolio Investment, cont.
| 6 months 2023 | 6 months 2022 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdue | Financial | Joint | Segment | Overdue | Financial | Joint | Segment | ||||
| SEK M | receivables | REO | services | ventures | total | receivables | REO | services | ventures | total | |
| Cash revenues | 6,766 | 58 | 15 | 227 | 7,065 | 6,595 | 93 | 123 | 200 | 7,011 | |
| Cash EBITDA | 5,116 | 5 | 6 | 227 | 5,353 | 5,026 | 9 | 68 | 200 | 5,303 | |
| Replenishment capex | -3,028 | - | - | - | -3,028 | -3,296 | -3,296 | ||||
| Cash EBIT | 2,088 | 5 | 6 | 227 | 2,325 | 1,730 | 9 | 68 | 200 | 2,007 | |
| Total revenues | 4,181 | 58 | 15 | - | 4,254 | 4,093 | 93 | 123 | - | 4,309 | |
| Items affecting comparability | 4 | - | - | - | 4 | -61 | - | - | - | -61 | |
| Adjusted segment revenues | 4,185 | 58 | 15 | - | 4,258 | 4,033 | 93 | 123 | - | 4,249 | |
| Segment earnings | 2,529 | -5 | 6 | 34 | 2,563 | 2,522 | 4 | 50 | 215 | 2,790 | |
| Items affecting comparability | 6 | 9 | - | - | 15 | -61 | 5 | 18 | 4 | -34 | |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 2,535 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 2,578 | 2,461 | 8 | 68 | 219 | 2,755 | |
| KPI's | |||||||||||
| Average invested capital | 36,976 | 338 | 265 | 1,112 | 39,691 | 32,707 | 321 | 661 | 6,553 | 40,241 | |
| Segment cash RoIC, % | 11.3 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 40.8 | 12.0 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 20.7 | 6.1 | 10.0 | |
| Total portfolio investments made | 4,361 | 338 | - | - | 4,447 | 4,819 | 106 | - | - | 4,925 | |
| Money-on-money multiple (RTM) | 2.30 | - | - | - | 2.30 | 1.98 | - | - | - | 1.98 | |
| Book value | 39,559 | 370 | - | 1,079 | 41,009 | 34,827 | 310 | - | 6,732 | 41,869 | |
| ERC | 83,857 | 408 | - | 1,802 | 86,066 | 72,291 | 385 | - | 9,300 | 81,976 | |
| Cost to collect, paid % | 24 | 109 | - | - | 25 | 24 | 96 | - | - | 25 | |
| Amortisation ratio, % | 38 | - | - | - | 38 | 39 | - | - | - | 39 | |
| Operating margin, % | 60 | -9 | 37 | - | 60 | 62 | 4 | 41 | - | 65 | |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 61 | 7 | 37 | - | 61 | 61 | 9 | 55 | - | 65 | |
| Return on portfolio investments, ROI, % |
13 | -3 | - | 6 | 13 | 15 | 2 | - | 7 | 14 | |
| Adjusted return on portfolio investments, ROI, % |
13 | 2 | - | 6 | 13 | 15 | 5 | - | 7 | 14 |
Financial overview
Alternative P&L
| Second quarter | 6 months Rolling 12 months |
Full year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | July 2022– | |||||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | June 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| External revenues | 2,786 | 2,695 | 5,320 | 5,254 | 10,920 | 10,854 | 10,148 | 10,082 | 9,368 |
| – thereof Credit Management Services | 1,254 | 1,019 | 2,434 | 2,072 | 4,626 | 4,264 | 4,102 | 4,375 | 4,736 |
| – thereof Strategic Markets | 1,487 | 1,557 | 2,809 | 2,976 | 5,993 | 6,160 | 5,624 | 5,409 | 4,180 |
| – thereof Others | 45 | 119 | 75 | 206 | 301 | 430 | 422 | 298 | 452 |
| Gross cash collections | 3,548 | 3,459 | 6,763 | 6,604 | 13,585 | 13,426 | 11,818 | 10,957 | 10,772 |
| Cash flow from joint ventures | 81 | 112 | 233 | 200 | 380 | 347 | 248 | 338 | 197 |
| Cash revenues | 6,414 | 6,266 | 12.315 | 12,058 | 24,885 | 24,627 | 22,215 | 21,377 | 20,337 |
| Cash expenses | -3,178 | -2,858 | -6,353 | -5,616 | -12,126 | -11,389 | -9,905 | -9,770 | -9,681 |
| – thereof personnel | -1,787 | -1,506 | -3,536 | -3,012 | -6,707 | -6,183 | -5,584 | -5,434 | -5,215 |
| – thereof non-personnel | -1,391 | -1,352 | -2,817 | -2,604 | -5,419 | -5,206 | -4,321 | -4,336 | -4,466 |
| Cash EBITDA | 3,236 | 3,408 | 5,963 | 6,443 | 12,758 | 13,238 | 12,310 | 11,607 | 10,656 |
| Replenishment capex | -1,540 | -1,751 | -3,028 | -3,296 | -6,282 | -6,550 | -5,654 | -5,355 | -5,339 |
| Other capex | -57 | -62 | -117 | -143 | -319 | -345 | -314 | -672 | -699 |
| Cash EBIT | 1,638 | 1,595 | 2,819 | 3,004 | 6,159 | 6,344 | 6,343 | 5,580 | 4,618 |
| Cash financial items | -476 | -397 | -1,393 | -1037 | -2,787 | -2,431 | -2,013 | -1,974 | -1,875 |
| Cash tax normalised | -419 | -98 | -669 | -313 | -1,282 | -926 | -828 | -474 | -802 |
| Recurring consolidated cash earnings | 742 | 1,100 | 757 | 1,654 | 2,087 | 2,987 | 3,502 | 3,133 | 1,941 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 124 | 131 |
| Cash EPS, SEK | 6.16 | 9.12 | 6.28 | 13.70 | 20.28 | 24.76 | 28.98 | 25.28 | 14.81 |
Key balance sheet items
| Second quarter | 6 months | Rolling 12 months | Full year | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | July 2022– | |||||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | June 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total portfolio investments made | 2.783 | 3,141 | 4.447 | 4,925 | 7,060 | 7,538 | 8,106 | 5,129 | 7,556 |
| Carrying value of Investing | 41,009 | 41,869 | 41,009 | 41,869 | 41,009 | 37,109 | 38,231 | 33,305 | 35,429 |
| ERC | 86,066 | 81,976 | 86,066 | 81,976 | 86,066 | 77,634 | 74,337 | 65,457 | 64,995 |
| – thereof overdue receivables | 83,857 | 72,291 | 83,857 | 72,291 | 83,857 | 75,302 | 64,901 | 58,490 | 55,311 |
| – thereof joint ventures | 1,802 | 9,300 | 1,802 | 9,300 | 1,802 | 1,954 | 9,047 | 6,288 | 6,539 |
| – thereof REO | 408 | 385 | 408 | 385 | 408 | 377 | 389 | 689 | 382 |
| Net debt | |||||||||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 11,959 | 8,472 | 11,959 | 8,472 | 11,959 | 8,430 | 4,060 | 2,081 | 6,186 |
| Bond loans | 48,155 | 46,218 | 48,155 | 46,218 | 48,155 | 46,958 | 44,443 | 43,706 | 41,644 |
| Provisions for pensions | 144 | 356 | 144 | 356 | 144 | 141 | 329 | 381 | 387 |
| Commercial paper | 832 | 2,069 | 832 | 2,069 | 832 | 1,130 | 3,998 | 2,916 | 2,794 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -2,376 | -4,903 | -2,376 | -4,903 | -2,376 | -3,474 | -4,553 | -2,134 | -1,906 |
| Net debt at end of period | 58,713 | 52,213 | 58,713 | 52,213 | 58,713 | 53,185 | 48,277 | 46,951 | 49,105 |
| Net debt/RTM cash EBITDA | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Adjusted Group figures
| Rolling 12 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second quarter | 6 months | months Full year | ||||
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | July 2022– | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | June 2023 | 2022 |
| Items affecting comparability by earnings | ||||||
| statement line | ||||||
| Revenues from clients | 408 | 408 | ||||
| Positive revaluations of portfolio investments | 535 | 426 | 597 | 680 | 1,712 | 1,795 |
| Negative revaluations of portfolio investments | -541 | -372 | -602 | -619 | -1,662 | -1,679 |
| Cost of sales | -118 | -89 | -200 | -160 | -1,084 | -1,044 |
| Sales, marketing and administration costs | -52 | -101 | -121 | -185 | -159 | -223 |
| Items affecting comparability joint ventures | - | -4 | - | -4 | -5,764 | -5,768 |
| Total items affecting comparability in | -176 | -140 | -325 | -288 | -6,549 | -6,510 |
| operating earnings | ||||||
| Other items affecting comparability by | ||||||
| segment | ||||||
| Credit Management Services | -53 | -30 | -98 | -42 | -197 | -141 |
| Strategic Markets | -46 | -41 | -69 | -96 | -808 | -834 |
| Portfolio Investments | -8 | 32 | -15 | 34 | -5,307 | -5,257 |
| Common costs | -69 | -101 | -143 | -185 | -237 | -278 |
| Total other items affecting comparability | -176 | -140 | -325 | -288 | -6,549 | -6,510 |
| Adjusted revenues | ||||||
| Revenues | 4,972 | 4,879 | 9,497 | 9,357 | 19,625 | 19,485 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | -54 | - | -61 | -464 | -525 |
| Adjusted revenues | 4,972 | 4,825 | 9,497 | 9,296 | 19,161 | 18,960 |
| Adjusted EBIT | ||||||
| EBIT | 1,291 | 1,561 | 2,210 | 2,884 | -520 | 154 |
| Items affecting comparability | 176 | 140 | 325 | 288 | 6,547 | 6,510 |
| Total adjusted EBIT | 1,467 | 1,701 | 2,535 | 3,173 | 6,026 | 6,664 |
| Adjusted earnings per share | ||||||
| Net earnings for the period attributable to | 14 | 663 | 36 | 1,216 | -5,653 | -4,473 |
| parent company's shareholders | ||||||
| Items affecting comparability attributable to the | 122 | 95 | 229 | 188 | 6,348 | 6,307 |
| parent company's shareholders adjusted for tax | ||||||
| Average number of outstanding shares | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 |
| Adjusted earnings per share, SEK | 1.12 | 6.28 | 2.20 | 11.62 | 5.75 | 15.21 |
| Rolling 12 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second quarter | 6 months | months Full year | |||||
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | July 2022– | |||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | June 2023 | 2022 | |
| Portfolio Investments segment earnings | |||||||
| excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||
| Investing segment earnings | 1,324 | 1,471 | 2,557 | 2,741 | -301 | -117 | |
| Items affecting comparability for investments | 8 | -48 | 15 | -52 | 5,730 | 5,663 | |
| Portfolio Investments segment earnings excluding items affecting comparability |
1,332 | 1,423 | 2,573 | 2,689 | 5,429 | 5,546 | |
| Average carrying value | |||||||
| Average carrying value receivables | 37,957 | 33,544 | 36,979 | 32,707 | 36,089 | 33,953 | |
| Average carrying value joint ventures | 1,093 | 6,626 | 1,112 | 6,553 | 2,605 | 5,322 | |
| Average carrying value real estate | 355 | 321 | 338 | 322 | 320 | 311 | |
| Total average carrying value | 39,406 | 40,491 | 38,429 | 39,581 | 39,013 | 39,586 | |
| Return including items affecting comparability | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | -1 | - | |
| Return excluding items affecting comparability |
14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
| Cash EBITDA | |||||||
| EBIT | |||||||
| 1,291 | 1,561 | 2,210 | 2,884 | -520 | 154 | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation | 325 | 350 | 643 | 740 | 1,941 | 2,038 | |
| Portfolio amortisation Portfolio revaluations |
1,355 6 |
1,329 -54 |
2,581 4 |
2,562 -61 |
5,339 -52 |
5,320 -117 |
|
| Adjustments according to loan covenants: Adjustment earnings from joint ventures |
-1 | -88 | -45 | -215 | 5,394 | 5,224 | |
| Adjustment cash flow from joint ventures | 81 | 112 | 233 | 200 | 379 | 346 | |
| Items affecting comparability excluding | 179 | 203 | 336 | 337 | 6,040 | 6,041 | |
| portfolio revaluations Items affecting comparability joint ventures |
- | -4 | - | -4 | -5,764 | -5,768 |
Revenues by type
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Change | Jan–June | Jan–June | Change | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2022 |
| External servicing revenues | 2,741 | 2,576 | 6 | 5,243 | 5,048 | 4 | 10,424 |
| Gross cash collections | 3,548 | 3,459 | 3 | 6,763 | 6,604 | 2 | 13,426 |
| Other Investing segment revenues | 45 | 119 | -62 | 75 | 206 | -63 | 430 |
| Cash flow from joint ventures | 81 | 112 | -28 | 233 | 200 | 17 | 346 |
| Cash revenues | 6,414 | 6,266 | 2 | 12,315 | 12,058 | 2 | 24,627 |
| Portfolio amortisation | -1,355 | -1,329 | 2 | -2,581 | -2,562 | 1 | -5,320 |
| Portfolio revaluations | -6 | 54 | -111 | -4 | 61 | -107 | 116 |
| Adjustment cash flow from joint | -81 | -112 | -28 | -233 | -200 | 17 | -346 |
| ventures | |||||||
| Items affecting comparability | - | - | - | - | - | 408 | |
| revenues | |||||||
| Total revenues | 4,972 | 4,879 | 2 | 9,497 | 9,357 | 1 | 19,485 |
Items affecting comparability in operating earnings
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Positive revaluations of portfolio investments |
535 | 426 | 597 | 680 | 1,795 |
| Negative revaluations of portfolio investments |
-541 | -372 | -602 | -619 | -1,678 |
| Items affecting comparability joint ventures |
- | -4 | - | -4 | -5,768 |
| Items affecting comparability depreciation and amortisations |
8 | 9 | 16 | -13 | -585 |
| Transformation program | -137 | -115 | -232 | -237 | -512 |
| Other items affecting comparability | -41 | -84 | -104 | -95 | 238 |
| Total items affecting comparability in operating earnings |
-176 | -140 | -325 | -288 | -6,510 |
Change in revenues
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| Change in revenues, % | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Organic growth | -15 | 6 | -10 | 4 | 3 |
| Acquired growth | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Portfolio revaluations | -1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | - |
| Exchange rates | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Items affecting comparability change | 8 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| in revenues | |||||
| Total | 2 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
Net financial items specification
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Change | Jan–June | Jan–June | Change | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2023 | 2022 | % | 2022 |
| Interest earnings | 47 | 15 | 213 | 66 | 27 | 144 | 85 |
| Interest costs | -839 | -537 | 56 | -1613 | -1,023 | 58 | -2,325 |
| Interest cost on leasing liability according to IFRS 16 |
-9 | -8 | 13 | -17 | -17 | - | -33 |
| Exchange rate differences | 31 | -16 | -294 | 33 | -14 | -336 | -28 |
| Amortisation of borrowing costs | -25 | -24 | 4 | -48 | -49 | -3 | -109 |
| Commitment fee | -29 | -30 | -3 | -57 | -68 | -16 | -127 |
| Other financial items | -285 | -20 | 1,325 | -298 | -1 | 29,700 | -867 |
| Total net financial items | -1,109 | -620 | 79 | -1,934 | -1,146 | 69 | -3,404 |
| Items affecting comparability in other | -289 | - | 100 | -289 | - | 100 | 995 |
| financial items | |||||||
| Adjusted net financial items | -820 | -620 | 32 | -1,645 | -1,146 | 44 | -2,409 |
Group overview
Yearly overview, Group
| SEK M | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 19,485 | 17,789 | 16,848 | 15,985 | 13,442 |
| Adjusted revenues | 18,960 | 17,656 | 16,731 | 15,780 | 13,131 |
| EBIT | 154 | 6,475 | 4,695 | 2,060 | 3,978 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 6,664 | 7,014 | 5,738 | 6,208 | 4,500 |
| Net earnings | -4,379 | 3,391 | 2,078 | -285 | 1,943 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | -37.07 | 25.88 | 15.18 | -2.76 | 14.18 |
| Return on equity, % | -22 | 15 | 9 | -2 | 8 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 153.68 | 183.33 | 154.28 | 168.12 | 195.16 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK | 53.93 | 83.11 | 68.64 | 48.77 | 48.10 |
| Average number of employees (FTEs) | 9,965 | 9,694 | 9,379 | 8,766 | 7,910 |
Quarterly overview, Group
| Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Cash revenues | 6,414 | 5,901 | 6,759 | 5,810 | 6,266 | 5,792 | 6,053 | 5,322 |
| Cash EBITDA | 3,236 | 2,728 | 3,786 | 3,009 | 3,408 | 3,035 | 3,726 | 2,906 |
| Cash EBIT | 1,638 | 1,180 | 1,943 | 1,396 | 1,595 | 1,409 | 2,171 | 1,394 |
| Cash EPS, SEK | 6.16 | 0.12 | 8.56 | 2.48 | 9.12 | 4.58 | 13.93 | 3.68 |
| Revenues | 4,973 | 4,525 | 5,557 | 4,570 | 4,879 | 4,478 | 4,870 | 4,294 |
| Adjusted revenues | 4,978 | 4,524 | 5,134 | 4,530 | 4,825 | 4,471 | 4,853 | 4,183 |
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 1,291 | 919 | -1,153 | -1,576 | 1,561 | 1,323 | 2,040 | 1,341 |
| Adjusted EBIT | 1,468 | 1,068 | 1,928 | 1,564 | 1,701 | 1,471 | 2,355 | 1,533 |
| Net earnings | 64 | 70 | -3,633 | -2,158 | 734 | 622 | 1,251 | 541 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.11 | 0.19 | -30.14 | -17.05 | 5.50 | 4.57 | 8.98 | 4.33 |
| Return on equity, % | -30 | -27 | -23 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 160.83 | 154.58 | 153.81 | 172.39 | 186.20 | 188.25 | 183.38 | 168.72 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK |
17.12 | 13.30 | 9.24 | 10.11 | 18.27 | 16.30 | 26.54 | 24.08 |
| Average invested capital | 77,949 | 75,013 | 75,243 | 76,930 | 75,695 | 73,299 | 72,224 | 71,405 |
| Cash RoIC , % | x`8.4 | 6.3 | 10.3 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 12.0 | 7.8 |
| Number of employees (FTEs) | 10.907 | 10,240 | 10,238 | 10,054 | 9,920 | 9,750 | 9,664 | 9,733 |
Segment overview
Credit Management Services
| Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Cash revenues | 1,253 | 1,181 | 1,149 | 1,042 | 1,019 | 1,054 | 1,056 | 996 |
| Cash EBIT | 337 | 250 | 315 | 346 | 342 | 314 | 437 | 396 |
| Revenues | 1,804 | 1,697 | 1,688 | 1,586 | 1,579 | 1,574 | 1,602 | 1,541 |
| – thereof external clients | 1,253 | 1,181 | 1,149 | 1,042 | 1,019 | 1,054 | 1,056 | 996 |
| – thereof intercompany | 551 | 516 | 539 | 544 | 561 | 520 | 546 | 545 |
| revenues | ||||||||
| Adjusted revenues | 1,804 | 1,697 | 1,688 | 1,586 | 1,579 | 1,574 | 1,602 | 1,541 |
| Segment earnings | 260 | 180 | 208 | 295 | 272 | 264 | 355 | 356 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 313 | 224 | 286 | 316 | 302 | 276 | 374 | 356 |
| Items affecting comparability | 53 | 43 | 78 | 21 | 30 | 12 | 19 | - |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 17 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 |
| Average invested capital | 22,251 | 21,573 | 20,892 | 20,086 | 19,449 | 19,078 | 19,089 | 19,174 |
| Segment cash RoIC, % | 6.1 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 9.2 | 8.3 |
Strategic Markets
| Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Cash revenues | 1,487 | 1,329 | 1,785 | 1,412 | 1,557 | 1,418 | 1,802 | 1,160 |
| Cash EBIT | 756 | 584 | 1,137 | 699 | 834 | 728 | 1,310 | 482 |
| Revenues | 1,654 | 1,447 | 1,943 | 1,516 | 1,683 | 1,517 | 1,903 | 1,257 |
| – thereof external clients | 1,487 | 1,322 | 1,780 | 1,405 | 1,557 | 1,418 | 1,802 | 1,160 |
| – thereof intercompany | 167 | 125 | 163 | 112 | 126 | 99 | 101 | 97 |
| revenues | ||||||||
| Adjusted revenues | 1,654 | 1,447 | 1,943 | 1,516 | 1,683 | 1,517 | 1,903 | 1,257 |
| Segment earnings | 519 | 359 | 675 | 23 | 556 | 427 | 901 | 265 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 565 | 381 | 952 | 483 | 597 | 482 | 1,142 | 271 |
| Items affecting comparability | 46 | 22 | 278 | 460 | 41 | 55 | 242 | -6 |
| Adjusted operating margin, % | 34 | 26 | 49 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 60 | 22 |
| Average invested capital | 15,776 | 15,529 | 15,182 | 15,056 | 14,845 | 14,719 | 15,118 | 15,526 |
| Segment cash RoIC, % | 19.2 | 15.0 | 30.0 | 18.6 | 22.5 | 19.8 | 34.7 | 12.4 |
Portfolio Investments
| Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Cash revenues | 3,674 | 3,392 | 3,825 | 3,356 | 3,690 | 3,320 | 3,195 | 3,166 |
| Cash EBITDA | 2,779 | 2,575 | 2,955 | 2,532 | 2,816 | 2,486 | 2,375 | 2,350 |
| Cash EBIT | 1,239 | 1,088 | 1,234 | 999 | 1,065 | 942 | 901 | 907 |
| Gross cash collections | 3,548 | 3,216 | 3,652 | 3,170 | 3,459 | 3,145 | 3,008 | 2,961 |
| Portfolio amortisation | -1,355 | -1,226 | -1,552 | -1,206 | -1,329 | -1,233 | -1,111 | -1,072 |
| Portfolio revaluation | -6 | 1 | 15 | 40 | 54 | 7 | 17 | 112 |
| Other Investing segment revenues |
45 | 183 | 105 | 119 | 119 | 87 | 98 | 138 |
| Items affecting comparability revenues |
- | - | 408 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Revenues | 2,232 | 1,990 | 2,628 | 2,124 | 2,303 | 2,006 | 2,012 | 2,138 |
| Segment earnings | 1,327 | 1,235 | -1,230 | -1,169 | 1,497 | 1,293 | 1,312 | 1,198 |
| Adjusted segment earnings | 1,335 | 1,243 | 1,455 | 1,438 | 1,465 | 1,290 | 1,337 | 1,305 |
| Investing | 2,744 | 1,617 | 1,240 | 1,326 | 3,131 | 1,689 | 2,342 | 1,420 |
| Total carrying value of Investing | 41,009 | 37,453 | 37,109 | 39,693 | 41,869 | 39,113 | 38,231 | 36,179 |
| – thereof purchased receivables | 39,559 | 36,000 35,645 | 35,161 | 34,827 | 32,262 | 31,478 | 29,840 | |
| – thereof joint ventures | 1,079 | 1,132 | 1,162 | 4,236 | 6,732 | 6,520 | 6,438 | 6,013 |
| – thereof real estate | 370 | 321 | 302 | 296 | 310 | 331 | 315 | 326 |
| Adjusted return on portfolio investments, ROI, % |
14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Amortisation ratio, % | 38 | 38 | 43 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 36 |
| ERC | 86,066 | 78,539 | 77,634 | 82,832 | 81,976 | 76,092 | 74,337 | 70,322 |
| Replenishment capex | -1,540 | -1,448 | -1,721 | -1,533 | -1,751 | -1,545 | -1,474 | -1,443 |
| Money-on-money multiple (RTM) |
2.30 | 2.16 | 2.12 | 2.07 | 1.98 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.05 |
| Average invested capital | 39,657 | 37,715 | 38,968 | 41,587 | 41,194 | 39,289 | 37,798 | 36,478 |
| Segment cash RoIC ,% | 12.5 | 11.5 | 12.7 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
Money-on-money multiple
| Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Purchase price of portfolios | 2,854 | 1,675 | 1,147 | 1,347 | 3,120 | 1,675 | 2,133 | 1,445 |
| acquired in quarter | ||||||||
| ERC 180 months of portfolios | 6.738 | 3,936 | 2,528 | 3,096 | 5,589 | 3,667 | 4,239 | 2,794 |
| acquired in quarter | ||||||||
| Quarterly MoM | 2.36 | 2.35 | 2.20 | 2.30 | 1.79 | 2.19 | 1.99 | 1.93 |
| RTM MoM (average of quarterly MoM) |
2.30 | 2.16 | 2.12 | 2.07 | 1.98 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.05 |
| In quarter collections | 3,548 | 3,216 | 3,652 | 3,170 | 3,459 | 3,145 | 3,008 | 2,961 |
| RTM MoM (average of quarterly MoM) |
2.30 | 2.16 | 2.12 | 2.07 | 1.98 | 2.04 | 2.04 | 2.05 |
| Replenishment capex | -1,540 | -1,488 | -1,721 | -1,533 | -1,751 | -1,545 | -1,474 | -1,443 |
| Full year | Full year | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Replenishment capex | -6,550 | -5,654 |
Financial report
Condensed consolidated income statement
| Second quarter 6 months |
Full year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Revenues from clients | 2,785 | 2,692 | 5,313 | 5,248 | 11,237 |
| Revenues from portfolio investments calculated | 2,156 | 2,085 | 4,111 | 3,951 | 7,929 |
| using the effective interest method | |||||
| Positive revaluations of portfolio investments | 533 | 413 | 595 | 662 | 1,755 |
| Negative revaluations of portfolio investments | -522 | -357 | -583 | -594 | -1,643 |
| Total revenues | 4,952 | 4,833 | 9,436 | 9,267 | 19,278 |
| Cost of sales | -3,040 | -2,711 | -5,944 | -5,321 | -11,337 |
| Gross earnings | 1,912 | 2,122 | 3,492 | 3,946 | 7,941 |
| Sales, marketing and administrative expenses | -586 | -656 | -1,320 | -1,293 | 2,632 |
| Participation in associated companies and joint | 1 | 88 | 45 | 215 | 5,223 |
| ventures | |||||
| Operating earnings (EBIT) | 1,327 | 1,555 | 2,216 | 2,869 | 87 |
| Net financial items | -820 | -618 | -1,645 | -1,141 | -3,394 |
| Profit before tax | 508 | 937 | 572 | 1,727 | -3,307 |
| Taxes | -119 | -207 | -142 | -381 | -1,131 |
| Net earnings/(loss) from continued operations | 389 | 730 | 430 | 1,346 | -4,438 |
| Net earnings/(loss) from discontinued operations | -325 | 4 | -296 | 11 | 59 |
| Net earnings for the period | 64 | 734 | 134 | 1,356 | -4,379 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 14 | 663 | 36 | 1,216 | -4,473 |
| Non-controlling interest | 50 | 71 | 97 | 140 | 93 |
| Net earnings for the period | 64 | 734 | 134 | 1,356 | -4,379 |
| Average no of shares before dilution, '000 | 120.537 | 120,656 | 120.537 | 120,738 | 120,637 |
| Average no of shares after dilution, '000 | 120.537 | 120,672 | 120.537 | 120,753 | 120,637 |
| Earnings per share before dilution | |||||
| Profit from continuing operations, SEK | 0.11 | 5.50 | 0.30 | 10.07 | -37.07 |
| Total earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 0.11 | 5.50 | 0.30 | 10.07 | -37.07 |
| Total earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 0.11 | 5.49 | 0.30 | 10.07 | -37.07 |
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Net earnings for the period | 64 | 734 | 134 | 1,356 | -4,379 |
| Other comprehensive earnings, items that will be reclassified to profit and loss: |
|||||
| Currency translation difference | 2,476 | 1,419 | 2,679 | 2,112 | 3,868 |
| Comprehensive income for the year attributable to | -814 | -543 | -916 | -714 | -1,017 |
| hedging of currency and other | |||||
| Other comprehensive earnings, items that | |||||
| will not be reclassified to profit and loss: | |||||
| Remeasurement of pension liability | -1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | 126 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,725 | 1,610 | 1,896 | 2,750 | -1,402 |
| Of which attributable to: | |||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 1,560 | 1,419 | 1,647 | 2,466 | -1,737 |
| Non-controlling interest | 165 | 192 | 249 | 285 | 335 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,725 | 1,610 | 1,896 | 2,750 | -1,402 |
Condensed consolidated balance sheet
| 30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill | 36,967 | 34,051 | 35,143 |
| Capitalised expenditure for IT development | 923 | 897 | 891 |
| and other intangibles | |||
| Client relationships | 2,848 | 3,892 | 3,019 |
| Total intangible fixed assets | 40,738 | 38,840 | 39,053 |
| Tangible fixed assets | |||
| Right-of-use assets | 719 | 696 | 659 |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 267 | 211 | 241 |
| Total tangible fixed assets | 985 | 908 | 899 |
| Other fixed assets | |||
| Shares in joint ventures | 1,096 | 6,732 | 1,174 |
| Portfolio investments | 39,034 | 34,827 | 35,645 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,049 | 1,696 | 1,891 |
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables | - | 10 | 10 |
| Other long-term receivables | 166 | 80 | 43 |
| Total other fixed assets | 42,344 | 43,345 | 38,764 |
| Total fixed assets | 84,067 | 83,092 | 78,716 |
| Current assets | |||
| Accounts receivable | 993 | 1,237 | 1,080 |
| Inventory of real estate | 369 | 310 | 302 |
| Client funds | 1,160 | 972 | 1,130 |
| Tax assets | 504 | 136 | 300 |
| Other receivables | 1,305 | 1,553 | 1,472 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued earnings | 2,040 | 1,644 | 2,236 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,441 | 4,903 | 3,474 |
| Assets held for sale | 506 | - | - |
| Total current assets | 9,317 | 10,756 | 9,994 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 93,385 | 93,848 | 88,710 |
| 30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
93,658 | ||
| Attributable to parent company's | 19,386 | 22,466 | 21,698 |
| shareholders | |||
| Attributable to non-controlling interest | 2,168 | 3,079 | 2,989 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 21,554 | 25,545 | 24,687 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 11,959 | 8,472 | 8,430 |
| Bond loans | 44,664 | 45,468 | 42,279 |
| Long-term leasing liabilities | 533 | 519 | 482 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 386 | 426 | 406 |
| Provisions for pensions | 144 | 356 | 141 |
| Other long-term provisions | 25 | 55 | 31 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,290 | 1,149 | 1,279 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 59,001 | 56,445 | 53,047 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Bond loans | 3,490 | 750 | 4,679 |
| Commercial paper | 832 | 2,069 | 1,130 |
| Client funds payable | 1,160 | 972 | 1,130 |
| Accounts payable | 351 | 436 | 440 |
| Earnings tax liabilities | 569 | 1,175 | 665 |
| Advances from clients | 32 | 36 | 26 |
| Short-term leasing liabilities | 242 | 229 | 230 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,509 | 2,044 | 1,967 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid earnings | 4,289 | 4,139 | 4,189 |
| Other short-term provisions | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| Liabilities held for sale | 346 | - | - |
| Total current liabilities | 12,829 | 11,857 14,464 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND | 93,385 | 93,848 | 88,710 |
| LIABILITIES |
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to | Attributable to | |||||
| Parent | Non | Parent | Non | |||
| Company's | controlling | Company's | controlling | |||
| SEK M | shareholder | interest | Total | shareholder | interest | Total |
| Opening balance, January 1 | 18,540 | 2,659 | 21,200 | 21,698 | 2,989 | 24,687 |
| Repurchase of shares | - | -365 | -365 | |||
| Dividends paid | -814 | -375 | -1,189 | -1,632 | -195 | -1,826 |
| treasury shares | - | - | - | -72 | - | -72 |
| Share base payment | 12 | - | 12 | 6 | - | 6 |
| Other comprehensive | 1,648 | 249 | 1,896 | 2,466 | 285 | 2,750 |
| income and other | ||||||
| movements | ||||||
| Closing balance as of | 19,386 | 2,168 | 21,554 | 22,466 | 3,079 | 25,545 |
| June 30 |
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement
| Second quarter | 6 months | Full year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Operating activities | |||||
| EBIT from continued operations | 1,327 | 1,555 | 2,216 | 2,869 | 87 |
| EBIT from discontinued operations | -37 | 6 | -6 | 16 | 67 |
| Depreciation/amortisation and impairment | 325 | 350 | 643 | 740 | 2,038 |
| Amortisation/revaluation of portfolio investments | 1,360 | 1,276 | 2,585 | 2,502 | 5,204 |
| Other adjustment for items not included in cash flow | 12 | -139 | -35 | -249 | 5,170 |
| Gain on sale of subsidiries | - | - | - | - | -408 |
| Interest received | 51 | 15 | 71 | 27 | 85 |
| Interest paid | -496 | -386 | -1,398 | -986 | -2,274 |
| Other financial expenses paid | -32 | -26 | -66 | -78 | -1,237 |
| Earnings tax paid | -419 | -98 | -671 | -313 | -1,444 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in | 2,094 | 2,552 | 3,339 | 4,527 | 7,286 |
| working capital | |||||
| Changes in factoring receivables | 3 | -73 | 31 | -124 | -65 |
| Other changes in working capital | -33 | -275 | 302 | -230 | -716 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 2,063 | 2,204 | 3,671 | 4,173 | 6,506 |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Purchases of intangible fixed assets | -40 | -54 | -74 | -126 | -275 |
| Purchases of tangible fixed assets | -21 | -11 | -53 | -21 | -87 |
| Sale of tangible and intangible fixed assets | 0 | - | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Portfolio investments in receivables | -2,442 | -3,770 | -4,416 | -4,738 | -7,109 |
| Property holdings | -9 | 24 | -35 | 10 | 27 |
| Purchases of shares in subsidiaries and associated | -503 | - | -503 | - | -279 |
| companies | |||||
| Proceeds from divestment of subsidiaries | -50 | - | -50 | - | 781 |
| Other cash flow from investing activities | 65 | 97 | 218 | 196 | 352 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -3,000 | -3,713 | -4,910 | -4679 | -6,579 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Borrowings and repayment of loans | 579 | 2,761 | 1,160 | 2,138 | -130 |
| Repurchase of shares | -350 | - | -350 | - | -72 |
| Share dividend to parent company's shareholders | -814 | -1,632 | -814 | -1,632 | -1,632 |
| Dividend to non-controlling shareholders | -183 | -190 | -375 | -190 | -392 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -768 | 940 | -379 | 317 | -2,226 |
| Total change in liquid assets | -1,705 | -569 | -1,618 | -189 | -2,300 |
| Opening balance liquid assets | 3,713 | 4,977 | 3,474 | 4,553 | 4,553 |
| Exchange rate differences in liquid assets | 369 | 495 | 520 | 539 | 1,221 |
| Closing balance liquid assets from disccontinued ops. | 64 | - | 64 | - | - |
| Closing balance liquid assets from continued ops. | 2,441 | 4,903 | 2,441 | 4,903 | 3,474 |
| Group total | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,692 | 2,204 | 3,301 | 4,173 | 6,506 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -3,000 | -3,713 | -4,910 | -4,679 | -6,579 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -397 | 940 | -9 | 317 | -2,226 |
Condensed income statement – parent company
| 6 months | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan–June | Jan–June | ||
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Revenues | 523 | 355 | 891 |
| Gross earnings | 523 | 355 | 891 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -49 | -17 | -41 |
| Administrative expenses | -1,094 | -783 | -1,780 |
| EBIT | -620 | -445 | -930 |
| Earnings from subsidiaries | - | - | |
| Exchange rate differences on monetary items classified as | -397 | 307 | -591 |
| expanded investment and hedging activities | |||
| Net financial items | 413 | -215 | -765 |
| Earnings before tax | -604 | -354 | -2,286 |
| Tax | -5 | -6 | 276 |
| Net earnings for the period | -609 | -360 | -2,010 |
Net earnings for the period corresponds to comprehensive earnings for the period.
Condensed balance sheet – parent company
| 30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 511 | 537 | 547 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Financial fixed assets | 83,525 | 82,291 | 80,936 |
| Total fixed assets | 84,039 | 82,835 | 81,490 |
| Current assets | |||
| Current receivables | 910 | 1,186 | 1,437 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -161 | 383 | 545 |
| Total current assets | 750 | 1,569 | 1,982 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 84,789 | 84,405 | 83,472 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Restricted equity | 795 | 818 | 830 |
| Unrestricted equity | 5,085 | 7,506 | 6,464 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 5,880 | 8,324 | 7,294 |
| Long-term liabilities | 71,935 | 67,009 | 68,238 |
| Current liabilities | 6,974 | 9,071 | 7,940 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 84,789 | 84,405 | 83,472 |
Notes
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. In addition to appearing in the financial statements, disclosures in accordance with IAS 34 also appear in other parts of the interim report.
The accounting principles applied by the Group and the Parent Company are essentially unchanged compared with the 2022 Annual Report.
Parent Company
The Group's publicly listed Parent Company, Intrum 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 523 M (335) for the secong quarter and earnings before tax of SEK -604 M (-354). The Parent Company invested SEK 15 M (34) in fixed assets for the quarter and at the end of the quarter held SEK -161 M (383) in cash and cash equivalents. The average number of employees was 89 (72).
Development in the period
Total assets as of June 30, 2023 of SEK 93,385 up SEK 4,674 M, or 5%, compared to December 31, 2022.
The increase is mainly due to Portfolio Investments in the period of SEK 4,447 M. The share of revenues denominated in EUR amounted to 70 % (66).
On 1 June 2023, the Group completed its acquisition of Arrow Global Group's UK operations for a total consideration of GBP 39 M. The Group also acquired 50% of Arrow Global's UK portfolio (unsecured) amounting to GBP 92 M. The Group has joint control with Arrow Global to manage the portfolio which is recognised as a joint operation. The portfolio performance, assets and liabilities are proportionally included in the consolidated financial statements.
Discontinued operations
On 24 May, 2023, the Group completed the sale of the Brazilian operations in line with its 2023 divestment strategy. The disposal resulted in a loss of SEK 35 M.
On 30 June 2023, Intrum signed a binding agreement to exit operations in the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) and Romania. The total purchase consideration amounts to EUR 30 M and EUR 17 M for Baltics and Romania, respectively. The purchase consideration will be settled on a deferred payment basis with last payments settled in December 2024 for Baltics and in December 2025 for Romania.
The impairment of SEK 247 M is principally driven by the disposal of the servicing platform in the Baltics and to a lesser extent Romania.
The above European transactions, subject to regulatory approvals, are expected to close in Q3 2023, except for Lithuania which is expected to close in Q4 2023. The financial results of discontinued operations are as follows:
| 30 June | 30 June | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 |
| Revenue | 62 | 90 |
| Cost of Sales | -44 | -51 |
| Gross Earnings | 18 | 39 |
| Sales, Marketing and Administrative Expenses | -23 | -23 |
| Operating Earnings (EBIT) | -6 | 16 |
| Net Financial Items | -7 | -4 |
| Profit/Loss before Tax from Discontinued | -13 | 12 |
| Ooperations | ||
| Current Tax Expense | -1 | -1 |
| Post-Tax Profit/Loss of Discontinued Operations | -14 | 11 |
| Impairment Loss | -247 | - |
| Disposal Loss on Brazilian Operations | -35 | - |
| Associated Tax Expense | - | - |
| Post-Tax Loss on the Sale of Discontinued | -296 | - |
| Operations | ||
| Total Loss afer Tax from Discontinued | -296 | 11 |
| Operations |
The cashflows of discontinued operations are as follows:
| 30 June | 30 June | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 |
| Operating Cashflows | 22 | 56 |
| Investing Cashflows | -35 | -104 |
| Financing Cashflows | 26 | -11 |
| Net Cashflows | 13 | -59 |
The impact on earnings per share from discontinued operations is as follows:
| 30 June | 30 June | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2023 | 2022 |
| Earnings per Share before Dilution | -2.43 | 0.09 |
| Earnings per Share after Dilution | -2.43 | 0.09 |
The Brazilian operations was disposed of during Q2. All assets and liabilities associated with this jurisdiction are not included in the consolidated balance sheet of 30 June 2023.
Transactions with related parties
During the quarter no significant transactions occurred between the Group and other closely related companies, board members or the Group management team.
Goodwill
In accordance with the Group's policy, the goodwill balance is at least annually tested for impairment. Due to internal and external market factors, the Group will complete its impairment assessment in Q3 2023. Please refer to note 11 of the 2022 annual report for more information on previous impairment test disclosure.
Market development and outlook
The Group's integrated business model consists of credit management services and portfolio investments and benefits from favourable medium term development prospects in both areas. The Group continues to execute its Transformation program and will gradually standardise, globalise and improve its collections processes. The Group anticipates the actions being taken in this area will continue to improve efficiency and margins, as well as enabling sustainable and organic growth.
Significant risks and uncertainties
Risks to which the Group and Parent Company are exposed include but are not strictly limited to any and all risks relating to economic developments, compliance and changes in regulations, reputation risks, tax risks, risks attributable to IT and information management, epidemic and pandemic risks, geopolitical risks such as political risks, civil unrest, disruption, or conflicts including armed conflicts and war directly or indirectly affecting locations where Intrum or its clients maintain or conduct business, risks attributable to acquisitions, market risks, liquidity risks, credit risks, risks inherent in and associated with portfolio investments and payment guarantees, as well as financing risks. The risks are described in more detail in the Board of Directors' report in Intrum's 2022 Annual and Sustainability report. High level of uncertainty with high inflation and in particular high and increasing energy prices and interest rates are a major concern for the euro-area. Intrum has a resilient business model and demand for our services and solutions are expected to increase over the coming quarters. No new significant risks have arisen besides those described in the Annual and Sustainability report.
Fair value of financial instruments
Most of the Group's financial assets and liabilities (portfolio investments, accounts receivable, other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, liabilities to credit institutions, bonds, commercial paper, accounts payable and other liabilities) are carried at amortised cost in the consolidated financial statements. For most of these financial instruments, the carrying amount is deemed to be a good estimate of fair value. For outstanding bonds with a total carrying value of SEK 48,155 M (46,218) at the end of the quarter, fair value is, however, estimated at SEK 34,712 M (40,988). The Group also holds forward exchange contracts and other financial assets of SEK 424 M (239), as well as financial liabilities of SEK 259 M (278) carried at fair value through the income statement.
Financing
Net debt amounted to SEK 58,713 M (52,213), the share of fixed rate debt amounts to 67 % of net debt and is principally composed of EUR bonds with maturities between 2024 and 2028. Net debt in relation to the RTM cash EBITDA stands at 4.6x compared to 4.0x at the end of the second quarter 2022. By the end of the second quarter, Intrum had SEK 832 M (2,072) outstanding commercial paper, the decrease reflects a more negative short term credit sentiment. Drawings under the revolving credit facility have been used to cover for this. At the end of the quarter SEK 11,959 M (8,562) of Intrum's revolving credit facility was utilised.
Events after the balance sheet date
On 17 July 2023, the Group agreed to sell its Finnish factoring business for a total consideration of SEK ~16 M. The transaction is expected to close in September 2023.
Other information
The share
Intrum AB's (publ) share is included in Nasdaq Stockholm's Large Cap list. During the period 3 April–30 June 2023, 69,432,353 shares were traded for a total value of SEK 5,877 M, corresponding to 58 % of the total number of shares at the end of the period.
The highest price paid during the period 3 April–30 June 2023 was SEK 118.35 (12 April) and the lowest was SEK 68.5 (9 May). On the last trading day of the period, 30 June 2023, the price was SEK 68.94 (latest paid). During the period 3 April–30 June 2023, Intrum AB's (publ) share price fell by 38 %, while Nasdaq OMX Stockholm rose by 2 %.
Share price, SEK (1 July 2020 – 30 June 2023)

Intrum OMX Stockholm (Indexed)
Shareholders
| Capital and | ||
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2023 | No of shares | Votes, % |
| Nordic Capital through companies | 38,769,929 | 31.85% |
| AMF Pension & Fonder | 11,947,900 | 9.82% |
| Första AP-fonden | 3,800,000 | 3.12% |
| Vanguard | 2,744,003 | 2.25% |
| Swedbank Robur Fonder | 2,425,640 | 1.99% |
| TIAA - Teachers Advisors | 2,196,936 | 1.80% |
| C WorldWide Asset Management | 1,698,225 | 1.40% |
| Swedbank Försäkring | 1,676,274 | 1.38% |
| Avanza Pension | 1,451,020 | 1.19% |
| BlackRock | 1,312,571 | 1.08% |
| Intrum AB | 1,183,983 | 0.97% |
| Handelsbanken Fonder | 946,034 | 0.78% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 906,761 | 0.74% |
| Fidelity International (FIL) | 714,640 | 0.59% |
| Futur Pension | 687,317 | 0.56% |
| Total fifteen largest shareholders | 72,461,433 | 59.53% |
Total number of shares excluding treasury shares 120,536,935 Source: Modular Finance Holdings and Intrum
Treasury holdings of 1,183,983 shares are not included in the number of shares outstanding. The proportion of Swedish ownership amounted to 51.8 % (institutions 10.9 percentage points, mutual funds 14.3 percentage points and private individuals 27.6 percentage points).
Currency exchange rates
| Closing | Closing | Average | Average | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rate | rate | rate | rate | rate | |
| 30 June | 30 June | Apr–June | Apr–June | Jan–Dec | |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | |
| 1 EUR=SEK | 11.81 | 10.11 | 11.32 | 10.48 | 10.63 |
| 1 CHF=SEK | 12.06 | 9.21 | 11.49 | 10.04 | 10.59 |
| 1 NOK=SEK | 1.01 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 1.05 |
| 1 HUF=SEK | 0.0317 | 0.0287 | 0.0297 | 0.0303 | 0.027 |
For further information, please contact
Andrés Rubio, President and CEO, tel: +46 8 546 102 02 Michael Ladurner, CFO, tel: +46 8 546 102 02 Emil Folkesson, Investor Relations, tel: +46 8 546 102 02
Michael Ladurner is the contact under the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
The information in this interim report is such as Intrum AB (publ) is required to disclose pursuant to the EU's markets abuse directive and the Securities Markets Act.
The information was provided under the auspices of the contact person above for publication on 20 July 2023 at 07.00 a.m. CET.
Year-end reports, interim reports and other financial information are available on www.intrum.com.
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Stockholm, 20 July 2023
Andrés Rubio
President and CEO
Stockholm, date according to electronic signature
Andrés Rubio President and CEO
Magnus Lindquist Hans Larsson Chairman of the Board Board member
Michel van der Bel Andreas Näsvik Debra Davies Board member Board member Board member
Philip Thomas Geeta Gopalan Ragnhild Wiborg Board member Board member Board member
Definitions
Result concepts, key figures and alternative indicators
Acquired growth
Growth in cash revenues related to mergers and acquisitions of Group companies.
Adjusted earnings per share
Net earnings for the period attributable to parent company's shareholders adjusted for IACs attributable to the parent company's shareholders and the corresponding tax amount divided by average number of outstanding shares for the period.
Adjusted revenues
Revenues excluding portfolio revaluations and other items affecting comparability.
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT)
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) is operating earnings excluding revaluations of portfolio investments and other items affecting comparability.
Adjusted operating margin
Adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) in relation to adjusted revenues.
Adjusted segment earnings
Adjusted segment earnings is segment earnings excluding revaluations of portfolio investments and other items affecting comparability.
Amortisation percentage
Amortisation on portfolio investments during the period, as a percentage of collections.
Cash EBIT
Cash EBITDA less replenishment capex and other capex.
Cash EBITDA
Cash EBITDA is adjusted operating earnings (EBIT) adding back depreciation and amortisations and portfolio amortisations. In addition, the EBIT contribution from joint ventures is replaced by the actual cash contribution from the joint venture.
Cash EPS
Cash EBIT minus cash net financial items and cash net tax normalised divided by the average number of outstanding shares.
Cash return on invested capital (RoIC)
Annualised cash EBIT divided by average invested capital for the period. Average invested capital calculated using quarterly opening and closing balances for the relevant period. Year to date and RTM is calculated using the opening and closing balances of the quarters in the period.
Cash revenues
Revenues excluding non-cash revenues such as portfolio amortisation and earnings from joint ventures.
Cash tax normalised
Earnings tax paid adjusted for non recurring items.
Cash flow from joint ventures
The cash flow received by Intrum in form of distributions and dividends from investments in non-consolidated joint ventures.
EBITDA
EBITDA is defined as operating earnings (EBIT) adding back deprecation and amortisations of tangible and intangible assets.
Estimated remaining collections, ERC
The estimated remaining collections represent the nominal value of the expected future collection on the Group's portfolio investments, including Intrum's anticipated cash flows from investments in joint ventures.
Exchange rates in change of revenues
Change in revenues related to the effects of changes in exchange rates.
External revenues
Revenues from Intrum's external clients and revenues generated from Real Estate Owned assets (REO).
Internal revenues
Predominantly related to revenues paid by the Portfolio Investment segment to Credit Management Services and Strategic Markets segments for collection activities made on the behalf of Intrum's own portfolios.
Items affecting comparability
Significant items that impact comparability of key metrics are adjusted from IFRS reported numbers to provide more relevant information to external users. Items Affecting Comparability ("IAC") are based on three sub-groups: Group Restructurings ("Restructurings"), Non-Recurring Items ("NRIs") and Non-Cash Items ("NCIs"). Restructurings are costs relating to group-wide business transformation programs and M&A transactions. Incremental temporary incurred costs over and above anticipated net fixed costs are reported as an IAC. NRIs are one-off costs or income that weren't incurred in previous reporting periods and are not expected to recur in future reporting periods. An item that is part of core operations is not reported as an NRI irrespective how infrequent it could be occurring in business operations. For cash metrics, NCIs represent all valuation, estimates and provisions which are non-cash in nature and relates to future periods. For non-cash metrics, NCIs represent items that enhances periodic comparability, like adjustments to prospective accounting changes, measurement adjustments to match revenue and costs that are interconnected or recognition of partial impairment losses that relate to the current reporting period. NCI excludes normal working capital changes. NCIs could arise from Restructurings or NRIs.
Net debt
Net debt is interest-bearing liabilities and pension provisions less liquid assets and interestbearing receivables.
Net debt/cash EBITDA
This key figure refers to net debt divided by Cash EBITDA on a rolling 12-month basis. The key figure is included among the Group's financial targets, it is an important measure for assessing the level of the Group's borrowings and is a widely accepted measure of financial capacity among lenders. This key figure is calculated in accordance with the definitions stated in the terms of the Group's revolving syndicated loan facility, which means, among other things, that participations in non-consolidated joint ventures is only included to the extent that earnings are distributed to Intrum and that operations acquired during the period are included on a pro forma-basis throughout the 12-month period.
Operating earnings (EBIT)
Operating earnings consist of revenues less operating expenses as shown in the income statement.
Operating margin
The operating margin consists of operating earnings expressed as a percentage of revenues.
Operating margin, segment
The operating margin, segment consists of service line earnings expressed as a percentage of revenues.
Organic growth
Organic growth refers to the average increase in cash revenues in local currency, adjusted for revaluations of portfolio investments 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.
Other capex
Investments made to maintain and grow the business. For example, IT and tangible assets.
Portfolio investments – collected amounts, amortisations and revaluations
Portfolio investments consist of portfolios of delinquent consumer debts purchased at prices below the nominal receivable. These are recognised at amortised cost applying the effective interest method, based on a collection forecast established at the acquisition date of each portfolio. Revenues attributable to portfolio investments consist of collected amounts less amortisation for the period and revaluations. The amortisation 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.
Total portfolio investments made
The investments for the period in portfolios of overdue receivables, with and without collateral, investments in real estate and in joint ventures whose operations entail investing in portfolios of receivables and properties.
Replenishment capex
The estimated portfolio investments required to maintain the ERC in a steady state. Calculated by dividing the in quarter gross cash collections by the RTM MoM multiple.
REO Real estate owned.
Return on Portfolio Investments (ROI)
Return on portfolio investments is the service line earnings for the period, excluding operations in factoring and payment guarantees (financial services), 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 segment's earnings in relation to the amount of capital tied up and is included in the Group's financial targets. The definition of average book value is based on using average values for the quarters. Year to date and RTM is calculated using the opening and closing balances of the quarters in the period.
Revenues
Consolidated revenues include external servicing earnings (variable collection commissions, fixed collection fees, debtor fees, guarantee commissions, subscription earnings, etc.), earnings from portfolio investments operations (collected amounts less amortisation and revaluations for the period) and other earnings from financial services (fees and net interest from financing services).
RTM
Rolling Twelve Months, RTM, refers to figures on a last 12-month basis.
RTM MoM multiple
The average quarterly underwriting money-on-money multiple for the past 12 months. Calculated by dividing the lifetime ERC of acquired portfolios with the purchase price of the portfolios. MoM is adjusted to exclude the VAT component of portfolios plus certain portfolio investments outside of our typical investment mix.
Segment earnings
Segment earnings relate to the operating earnings of each segment, Credit Management Services, Strategic Markets, Portfolio Investments and Group items.
About Intrum
Intrum is the industry-leading credit management company in Europe with presence in 24 markets. We help companies prosper by offering solutions designed to improve cash flow as well as long-term profitability and by caring for their customers. Our focus is to create shared value for business and society, which both benefit from companies being paid on time and citizens getting out of debt. Intrum has around 10,000 dedicated professionals who serve around 80,000 companies across Europe. In 2022, the company generated revenues of SEK 19.5 billion. Intrum is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Intrum AB (publ) share is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For further information, please visit www.intrum.com.
Business model
We ensure that companies are paid by offering a full range of services covering companies' entire credit management chain. In our Credit Management Services and Strategic Markets segments we act as agents, collect late payments on our clients' behalf and generate a commission. In our Portfolio Investments segment we act as principals and invest in portfolios of overdue receivables as well as similar claims and collect on our own behalf.
Intrum as an investment
Growing market – The market for our services is growing, supported by our clients' desire to manage their balance sheets, also aided by regulation, focus on their core businesses as well as ongoing NPL generation. Digitisation and changes in customer behaviour lead to new types of receivables being generated. This market backdrop is a strong foundation for sustainable organic growth.
Market-leading position – Intrum is the industry leader in Europe, with a presence in 24 countries. We also work with partners to cover approximately 160 countries across the world. Given our comprehensive footprint we can partner with clients across several markets. Our broad knowledge spans multiple industries and our scale enables us to invest in the newest technologies and innovative solutions.
A complete range – Intrum offers a complete range of credit management services, covering companies' complete credit management chain.
Considerable trust and 100 years of experience – Our work can only be performed if we have our clients' complete trust and conduct our operations ethically and with respect for the end-customer. Our 100 years of experience demonstrate the strength of our business model. We build long-term partnerships with our clients.
Intrum leads the way towards a sound economy – A functioning credit market is a prerequisite for the business community and consequently for society as a whole. Intrum plays an important role in this context.
Financial targets
Returns: Cash RoIC >10% medium term
Growth: Cash EPS >10% p.a. on average medium term
Leverage: Net debt/Cash EBITDA 2.5–3.5x by end of 2022
Shareholder remuneration policy: Absolute annual increase in dividend per share
For further details and definitions, see https://www.intrum.com/investors/financial-info/ financial-targets/
Financial calendar 2023
13 September 2023 Capital Markets Day 25 October 2023 Interim report for the third quarter 25 January 2024 Interim report for the forth quarter
Intrum AB (publ)
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