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Investor AB

Annual Report Jul 17, 2020

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Interim Report

January-June 2020

"While covid-19 has had a severe impact on people and the global economy, it has also given us insights to build upon. Furthermore, the pandemic has accelerated the already strong trends of digitalization, automation and integration of sustainability into business operations. We will support our companies in capturing these opportunities."

Johan Forssell, President & CEO of Investor

Highlights during the second quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value (NAV) amounted to SEK 490,950m (SEK 641 per share) on June 30, 2020, an increase of SEK 59,920m, or 14 percent, with dividend added back, during the quarter. Total shareholder return amounted to 9 percent during the quarter, compared to 17 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Listed Companies generated a total return of 19 percent. Investor purchased shares in ABB for SEK 0.5bn.
  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to -2 percent (-2 percent including cash). Earnings and currency impacted negatively, mitigated by multiple expansion.
  • Sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to -16 percent, of which -19 percent organic in constant currency. Reported EBITA declined by 25 percent. Including our 40 percent ownership in Three Scandinavia, EBITDA declined by 18 percent.
  • Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of -7 percent in constant currency, with margins almost in line with last year. Sales growth is expected to be strong during the third quarter driven by new customer agreements within personal protective equipment.
  • The value of our EQT investments increased by 16 percent, driven by a total return of 42 percent in EQT AB. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1.6bn.
  • Leverage (net debt/reported total assets) was 5.1 percent as of June 30, 2020 (2.8 as of December 31, 2019). Gross cash amounted to SEK 13,652m and the average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.6 years on June 30, 2020.
  • Investor's Annual General Meeting approved the Board's proposal of a SEK 9 per share dividend for fiscal 2019.
Financial information*
6/30 2020 3/31 2020 12/31 2019
Adjusted NAV, SEK m* 490 950 437 919 485 019
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share* 641 572 634
Reported NAV1), SEK m* 431 788 378 043 420 681
Reported NAV1), SEK per share* 564 494 550
Market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, SEK m 374 980 347 967 389 770
Share price (B-share), SEK 491.70 457.10 511.20
Q2 2020 H1 2020
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 59 920 12 820
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 14 3
Reported NAV1), sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 60 634 17 996
Reported NAV1), sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 16 4
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 33 902 -7 901
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 10 -2
Q2 2020 Q2 2019 H1 2020 H1 2019
Consolidated net sales, SEK m 8 215 10 967 18 194 21 293
Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m 64 347 18 078 17 906 46 886
Basic earnings per share, SEK 84.09 23.62 23.45 61.28

* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 16 and 28. Change in market capitalization with dividend added back reflects the change in total market capitalization with the dividend paid out added back. Change in net asset value with dividend added back includes the full dividend approved by the AGM.

1) In the reported net asset value, the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively. Methods are further described in Investor AB's Annual Report.

Overview annual average performance

YTD 1 year 5 years 10 years 20 years
Adjusted NAV incl. dividend added back, % 2.6 18.1 - - -
Investor B, total return, % -2.1 13.1 12.9 18.1 11.0
SIXRX return index, % -4.1 7.2 8.3 11.2 6.6

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

Covid-19 has caused a global health crisis and significantly impacted the world economy during the second quarter. Compared to the gloomiest days in the beginning of the quarter, we have seen a rebound in leading indicators and economic activity. However, the sustainability of and strength of the recovery

remains uncertain and depends on the development of the pandemic and initiatives by business and governments to handle it.

During the second quarter, our adjusted net asset value increased by 14 percent. Our total shareholder return was 9 percent while the SIXRX return index gained 17 percent. During the first half of 2020, our adjusted net asset value grew by 3 percent, our total shareholder return was -2 percent while the SIXRX return index lost 4 percent.

Listed Companies

The total return of our listed companies was 19 percent during the quarter, with all companies contributing positively. Husqvarna, Sobi and Electrolux were the strongest performers.

We invested SEK 0.5bn in ABB, taking our year-to-date investments in the company to SEK 2.1bn.

Activity within the companies remained high. Right after the end of the quarter, ABB finalized the sale of Power Grids, paving the way for enhanced focus on the remaining business and significant share buybacks. Atlas Copco closed the strategic acquisition of ISRA VISION and Sobi entered a licensing agreement relating to a novel treatment of chronic refractory gout, further broadening its product portfolio.

Patricia Industries

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries was -2 percent. Earnings and currency had a negative impact, which was partly mitigated by multiple expansion.

As expected, following a strong first quarter, covid-19 meant the second quarter was more challenging for the major subsidiaries. For these companies in aggregate, organic sales declined by 19 percent, while EBITA fell 25 percent. In total, including our share of Three Scandinavia, EBITDA was down 18 percent. In line with expectations, Mölnlycke, Sarnova and Three Scandinavia showed more resilience than BraunAbility, Laborie, Permobil and Piab.

In this exceptional quarter, with sales down almost 20 percent, being able to preserv about 80 percent of the profit is a testimony to both resilience and agility. I am impressed by our management teams' decisiveness and speed in taking actions to adapt.

Organically, Mölnlycke's sales fell by 7 percent in constant currency. During the quarter, growth gradually improved and was positive in June. Profitability was almost in line with last year and cash flow was strong. New agreements related to personal protective equipment are expected to have a significant positive impact on sales during the remainder of 2020. Mölnlycke's overall sales growth is expected to be strong during the third quarter.

Sarnova's organic sales declined by 2 percent in constant currency, while margins improved.

Three Scandinavia reported service revenue growth of 4 percent and margins were in line with last year.

BraunAbility's organic sales declined by 53 percent in constant currency. Significant cost reductions partly mitigated the impact on profits.

Organic sales in Laborie declined by 45 percent in constant currency, driven by a significant decrease in elective procedures. The recently acquired Clinical Innovations performed well and helped support overall profit margins.

Organic sales in Permobil declined by 17 percent in constant currency. Good cost control partly offset the negative impact on margins from lower sales.

Piab's organic sales declined by 16 percent in constant currency. Compared to last year, the EBITA margin only declined by 3 percentage points to 24 percent, thanks to good cost control.

Investments in EQT

The value of our investments in EQT increased by 16 percent during the quarter, driven by a strong total return in EQT AB, while the value of our fund investments (reported with a one-quarter lag) declined. Net cash flow to Investor was SEK -1.6bn, due to drawdowns and no significant exits. Following a strategic review, EQT AB announced the sale of its Credit business. It was also communicated that the target fund size for its Infrastructure V fund is EUR 12.5bn.

Balance sheet and cash flow

After having paid our dividend of almost SEK 7bn in late June, our financial position remains strong, with leverage of 5 percent at the end of the quarter. This allows us to continue to support our companies and to act on potential attractive investment opportunities.

Going forward

In recent years, our companies have worked hard on securing agility and they entered the current crisis in good shape. Certainly, the crisis has had a severe impact on people and the global economy, but there are also many valuable lessons and insights to build upon. Companies will have to evaluate and potentially adjust business models, supply chains, customer offerings and ways of working. Succeeding in this work is important to grow market share, increase efficiency and strengthen resilience. Furthermore, we see that the crisis has accelerated the already strong trends of digitalization, automation and integration of sustainability into business operations. We will support our companies in capturing these opportunities.

Our strategy to build best-in-class companies remains firm. This is our way of creating long-term value for you, dear fellow shareholders.

Johan Forssell President & CEO

Net asset value overview

Adjusted values Reported values
Number of Ownership Share of total Value, Value, Value, Value,
shares capital/votes (%) assets (%) SEK m SEK m SEK m SEK m
6/30 2020 6/30 2020 6/30 2020 6/30 2020 12/31 2019 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Listed Companies
Atlas Copco 207 754 141 16.9/22.3 16 81 369 76 960 81 369 76 960
ABB 265 385 142 12.2/12.2 11 55 423 57 232 55 423 57 232
AstraZeneca 51 587 810 3.9/3.9 10 50 535 48 482 50 535 48 482
SEB 456 198 927 20.8/20.8 7 36 841 40 124 36 841 40 124
Epiroc 207 757 845 17.1/22.7 5 24 109 23 756 24 109 23 756
Sobi 107 594 165 35.9/35.9 5 23 150 16 584 23 150 16 584
Ericsson 256 104 764 7.7/22.8 4 23 041 20 052 23 041 20 052
Nasdaq 19 394 142 11.8/11.8 4 21 649 19 353 21 649 19 353
Saab 40 972 622 30.2/39.7 2 9 563 12 865 9 563 12 865
Wärtsilä 104 711 363 17.7/17.7 2 8 035 10 780 8 035 10 780
Electrolux 50 786 412 16.4/28.4 2 7 924 11 651 7 924 11 651
Husqvarna 97 052 157 16.8/33.1 1 7 383 7 252 7 383 7 252
Electrolux Professional 58 941 654 20.5/32.3 0 1 990 - 1 990 -
Total Listed Companies 68 351 013 345 089 351 013 345 089
Patricia Industries Total exposure (%)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke1) 99 12 61 832 62 112 19 740 18 169
Permobil1) 98 3 12 942 11 685 3 810 3 810
Laborie 98 2 10 283 8 467 8 789 4 764
Sarnova 86 1 6 312 5 847 4 662 4 622
BraunAbility 95 1 5 111 5 686 2 024 2 091
Piab1) 97 1 4 428 4 829 5 430 5 591
Vectura 100 1 3 857 3 825 3 677 3 589
Grand Group 100 0 171 356 171 149
Total subsidiaries 20 104 936 102 806 48 302 42 785
Three Scandinavia 40/40 1 6 470 8 367 3 941 4 050
Financial Investments 1 3 207 4 310 3 207 4 310
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 22 114 612 115 484 55 450 51 146
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 128 927 136 381 69 765 72 043
Investments in EQT
EQT AB 174 288 016 18.1/18.3 29 141 18 954 29 141 18 954
Fund investments 19 702 18 294 19 702 18 294
Total Investments in EQT 9 48 843 37 248 48 843 37 248
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 -308 -840 -308 -840
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries 100 514 160 496 981 454 998 432 643
Gross debt* -36 862 -36 856 -36 862 -36 856
Gross cash* 13 652 24 894 13 652 24 894
Of which Patricia Industries 14 315 20 897 14 315 20 897
Net debt -23 210 -11 962 -23 210 -11 962
Net Asset Value 490 950 485 019 431 788 420 681
Net Asset Value per share 641 634 564 550

1) Including receivables related to Management Participation Program foundations. For Mölnlycke, the receivable corresponds to less than 1 percentage point of the total exposure, for Permobil to approximately 2 percentage points and for Piab to approximately 3 percentage points.

Overview

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2019 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.

Net asset value

During the first half of 2020, adjusted net asset value increased from SEK 485.0bn to SEK 491.0bn. The change in adjusted net asset value, with dividend added back, was 3 percent (16) during the period, of which 14 percent during the second quarter (6).

Reported net asset value increased from SEK 420.7bn to SEK 431.8bn. The change in reported net asset value, with dividend added back, was 4 percent (15) during the period, of which 16 percent during the second quarter (5).

Net debt and cash flow

Net debt totaled SEK 23,210m on June 30, 2020 (11,962), corresponding to leverage of 5.1 percent (2.8).

Investor's target leverage range is 5-10 percent (net debt/total reported assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 25 percent for a longer period of time.

Gross cash amounted to SEK 13,652m and gross debt to SEK 36,862m as of June 30, 2020.

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.6 years on June 30, 2020 (11.1).

Investor's net debt
SEK m H1 2020
Opening net debt -11 962
Listed Companies
Dividends 4 717
Other capital distributions 21
Investments, net of proceeds -3 382
Management cost -54
Total 1 302
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 1 250
Investments -4 943
Internal transfer to Investor -2 938
Management cost -136
Other1) 185
Total -6 582
Investments in EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus, carry and dividend) 2 581
Drawdowns (investments and management fees) -3 279
Management cost -5
Total -704
Investor groupwide
Dividend to shareholders -6 889
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 2 938
Management cost -59
Other2) -1 255
Closing net debt -23 210

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid. 2) Incl. currency related effects, revaluation of debt and net interest paid.

Management cost

Investor's management cost amounted to SEK 126m during the second quarter 2020 (126).

As of June 30, 2020, rolling 4 quarters management cost amounted to 0.11 percent of the adjusted net asset value.

The Investor share

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 487.20 and SEK 491.70 respectively on June 30, 2020, compared to SEK 506.50 and SEK 511.20 on December 31, 2019.

The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to -2 percent during the first half of 2020 (21), of which 9 percent during the second quarter (9).

The SIXRX return index was -4 percent during the first half of 2020 (21), of which 17 percent during the second quarter (7).

Investor's market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, was SEK 374,980m as of June 30, 2020 (389,770).

Listed Companies

Listed Companies include ABB, AstraZeneca, Atlas Copco, Electrolux, Electrolux Professional, Epiroc, Ericsson, Husqvarna, Nasdaq, Saab, SEB, Sobi and Wärtsilä. These are multinational companies with strong market positions and proven track records. In general, they are well positioned and we work continuously to support them to remain or become best-in-class.

Highlights during the quarter

  • The total return amounted to 19 percent.
  • We invested SEK 0.5bn in ABB.

Performance

Total return (excluding management costs) for Listed Companies amounted to 2 percent during the first half of 2020, of which 19 percent during the second quarter.

The SIXRX return index was -4 percent during the first half of 2020, of which 17 percent during the second quarter.

Total return, Listed Companies

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 7,225m during the first half of 2020 (44,188), of which SEK 54,821m during the second quarter (17,010).

Contribution to net asset value
SEK m Q2 2020 H1 2020 H1 2019
Changes in value 53 597 2 563 36 617
Dividends 1 252 4 717 7 624
Management cost -27 -54 -52
Total 54 821 7 225 44 188

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q2 2020 H1 2020
Value,
SEK m
Contribution,
SEK m
Total
return1)
(%)
Contribution,
SEK m
Total
return1)
(%)
Atlas Copco 81 369 13 441 19.7 5 136 6.8
ABB 55 423 9 045 19.7 -1 743 -2.2
AstraZeneca 50 535 5 004 11.0 2 998 6.4
SEB 36 841 6 197 20.2 -3 282 -8.2
Epiroc 24 109 4 014 19.9 602 2.7
Sobi 23 150 4 861 26.6 6 566 39.6
Ericsson 23 041 2 493 12.1 2 080 10.5
Nasdaq 21 649 3 177 17.2 2 461 12.9
Saab 9 563 1 807 23.3 -3 302 -25.7
Wärtsilä 8 035 290 3.7 -2 476 -23.3
Electrolux 7 924 1 639 26.1 -2 922 -26.9
Husqvarna 7 383 2 547 52.7 131 1.8
Electrolux
Professional2)
1 990 333 20.0 1 030 127.9
Total 351 013 54 848 18.5 7 279 2.3

1) Calculated as the sum of share price changes with reinvested dividends, including add-on investments and/or divestments.

2) First day of trading March 23, 2020.

Dividends received

Dividends received totaled SEK 4,717m during the first half of 2020 (7,624), of which SEK 1,252m during the second quarter (3,176).

Dividends received, Listed Companies

Investments and divestments

Second quarter

2,600,000 shares were purchased in ABB for SEK 518m. 7-year options, with a strike price of 120 percent of the share price, in Wärtsilä and Electrolux Professional were sold to the chairpersons in the respective companies. The total consideration was SEK 8m.

Earlier during the year

7,870,000 shares were purchased in ABB for SEK 1,600m. 16,074,964 shares were purchased in Ericsson for SEK 1,101m. 8,155,242 shares were purchased in Electrolux Professional for SEK 160m.

Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries includes Mölnlycke, Permobil, Laborie, Piab, Sarnova, BraunAbility, Vectura, Grand Group, Three Scandinavia and Financial Investments. Patricia Industries' focus is to invest in and develop wholly-owned companies in the Nordics and in North America.

Highlights during the quarter

  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries amounted to -2 percent (-2 percent including cash).
  • Organic sales growth for the major subsidiaries was -19 percent. EBITA declined by 25 percent.
  • All companies took decisive actions to adapt operations to the changed market environment.

Operating performance

During the first half of 2020, sales growth for the major subsidiaries (excluding Aleris during the first half of 2019) amounted to -2 percent. Organic growth was -7 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 2,856m, a decline of 13 percent. Adjusting for transaction and integration costs related to Laborie's acquisition of Clinical Innovations, Piab's acquisition of TAWI Group and CEO transition costs in Mölnlycke, EBITA declined by 8 percent.

During the second quarter 2020, sales growth amounted to -16 percent. Organic growth was -19 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 1,320, a decrease of 25 percent. In total, EBITDA for our subsidiaries and our 40 percent ownership in Three Scandinavia decreased by 18 percent.

Major subsidiaries, performance

Q2 2020 SEK m Sales Org. growth, constant currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA, (%) Operating cash flow Mölnlycke 3 820 -7 1 099 28.8 943 24.7 1 119 Permobil 912 -17 165 18.2 119 13.1 203 Laborie 418 -45 72 17.3 57 13.7 35 Sarnova 1 602 -2 207 12.9 186 11.6 49 BraunAbility 889 -53 13 1.4 -23 -2.6 -68 Piab 342 -16 94 27.5 82 23.9 102 Vectura 68 -4 43 63.1 11 16.6 -740 Grand Group 44 -77 -24 -53.5 -55 -125.8 -49 Total 8 095 1 670 20.6 1 320 16.3 650 Reported growth y/y, % -16 -21 -25 Organic growth, y/y, % -19

H1 2020

Org. growth,
constant
Operating
SEK m Sales currency EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA, (%) cash flow
Mölnlycke 8 094 0 2 328 28.8 1 995 24.6 1 826
Permobil 1 981 -7 381 19.2 288 14.5 451
Laborie 955 -25 45 4.7 19 2.0 -12
Sarnova 3 428 6 423 12.3 383 11.2 194
BraunAbility 2 559 -26 145 5.7 73 2.9 -119
Piab 742 -9 194 26.2 170 23.0 198
Vectura 131 4 74 56.2 18 14.0 -851
Grand Group 145 -53 -26 -18.3 -91 -62.6 -84
Total 18 034 3 563 19.8 2 856 15.8 1 602
Reported growth y/y, % -2 -10 -13
Organic growth, y/y, % -7

1) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Patricia Industries, adjusted values, June 30, 2020

Performance

Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK -4,680m during the first half of 2020 (12,837), of which SEK -2,712m during the second quarter (6,221).

Contribution to adjusted net asset value

SEK m Q2 2020 H1 2020 H1 2019
Changes in value -2 652 -4 565 13 004
Management cost -69 -136 -135
Other 9 21 -33
Total -2 712 -4 680 12 837

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to -4 percent (-3 percent including cash) during the first half of 2020, of which -2 percent (-2 percent including cash) during the second quarter. During the second quarter, earnings and currency impacted negatively, mitigated by multiple expansion.

For more information on valuation, see page 31.

Investments and divestments

Second quarter

Investments amounted to SEK 610m. Divestments amounted to SEK 741m.

Earlier during the year

Investments totaled SEK 4,333m, mainly related to Laborie's acquisition of Clinical Innovations. Divestments amounted to SEK 179m.

Patricia Industries – valuation overview

Distributions received

During the first half of 2020, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 330m, of which SEK 198m from Three Scandinavia during the second quarter.

Distribution to Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries, net cash

SEK m Q2 2020 H1 2020 H1 2019
Beginning of period 14 059 20 897 13 017
Net cash flow 329 -3 693 2 585
Internal transfer to Investor - -2 938 -2 912
Other1) -73 49 -62
End of period 14 315 14 315 12 628

1) Includes currency-related effects, net interest and management cost.

Estimated market
values, SEK m,
6/30, 2020
Change
Q2 2020 vs. Q1
2020 SEK m
Major drivers Comments1)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 61 832 -1 377 Currency and lower profit impacted
negatively, multiples and cash flow
generation impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 16.3x.
Permobil 12 942 1 789 Higher multiples and cash flow
impacted positively, lower profit
impacted negatively
Applied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 18.8x
Laborie 10 283 -699 Lower profit and currency impacted
negatively, higher multiples
impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 21.3x.
Sarnova 6 312 -541 Currency and lower multiples
impacted negatively, higher profit
impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 12.9x
BraunAbility 5 111 -839 Lower profit and currency impacted
negatively, higher multiples
impacted positively.
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 14.9x
Piab 4 428 182 Higher multiples and cash flow
impacted positively, lower profit
impacted negatively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 14.5x
Vectura 3 857 226 Estimated market value of the property
portfolio less debt and cost
Grand Group 171 21 Valued at book value due to covid
19 situation, SEK 100m capital
injection in the quarter
Book value
Partner-owned investments
Three Scandinavia 6 470 -1 001 Lower multiples impacted
negatively, higher profit impacted
positively. SEK 198m capital
distribution during the quarter
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 5.8x.
Financial Investments 3 207 -743 Multiple or third-party valuation, share price
Total 114 612
Total, including cash 128 927

1) Due to the significant impact of covid-19, multiples have, when appropriate, been adjusted to reflect different timing of earnings releases between the companies within Patricia Industries and peers.

A provider of advanced products for treatment and prevention of wounds and single-use surgical solutions. Read more at www.molnlycke.com

Activities during the quarter

Group

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -7 percent in constant currency. All regions contributed negatively, except Emerging Markets. The decline was primarily caused by postponed or cancelled elective procedures and restricted access to hospitals. During the quarter, growth gradually improved and was positive in June.
  • New customer agreements within Personal Protective Equipment are expected to add significant sales during the remainder of 2020. On the Mölnlycke group level, these sales additions are expected to result in strong sales growth during the third quarter 2020.
  • Despite lower sales, the EBITA margin was almost in line with last year, due to good cost control.
  • Cash flow generation was strong.
  • Zlatko Rihter, currently CEO of Cellavision, was appointed new CEO of Mölnlycke.

Wound Care

  • Organic growth amounted to -8 percent in constant currency.
  • Products related to elective procedures were negatively impacted by covid-19. In addition, products related to chronic wounds were impacted by restricted access to nurses and doctors.

Surgical

  • Organic growth amounted to -5 percent in constant currency.
  • Growth driven by Personal Protective Equipment did not fully offset the decline in Mölnlycke Procedure® Trays and Surgical Drapes that were negatively impacted by the decline in elective procedures as an effect of covid-19.

As of the first quarter 2019, IFRS 16 is implemented.

Key figures, Mölnlycke
Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
EUR m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 358 759 386 760 1 542
EBITDA 103 218 114 221 448
EBITA 89 187 100 192 386
Sales growth, % -7 0 8 7
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -7 0 5 5
EBITDA, % 28.8 28.8 29.6 29.1 29.0
EBITA, % 24.7 24.6 25.8 25.3 25.0
Cash flow items, EUR m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 103 218 114 221
IFRS 16 lease payments -5 -10 -5 -10
Change in working capital 14 -22 -12 -50
Capital expenditures -8 -15 -10 -16
Operating cash flow 105 171 87 145
Acquisitions/divestments - -2 - -65
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - -175 -175
Other1) -31 -74 -18 -114
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt 74 96 -106 -209
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 14
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, EUR m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 1 375 1 471
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 8 110 7 965

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales and organic sales growth

Share of sales, (%)
Last 12 months
Organic growth,
constant currency, (%)
Q2 2020
Wound Care 54 -8
Surgical 46 -5
Total 100 -7

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales by geography

Share of sales, (%)
2019
Europe, Middle East, Africa 59
Americas 33
Asia Pacific 8
Total 100

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions. Read more at www.permobil.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -17 percent in constant currency. As healthcare systems introduced social distancing measures to protect Permobil's end users, a covid-19 risk group, the possibility to market and sell products was severely restricted across all regions. Despite this, APAC reported continued strong growth. Market activity increased in all regions towards the end of the quarter.
  • The EBITA margin declined compared to last year as a result of lower sales. Cost reduction initiatives mitigated the margin drop.
  • Permobil introduced the M1 power wheelchair in EMEA.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 912 1 981 1 086 2 091 4 336
EBITDA 165 381 229 427 878
EBITA 119 288 179 331 683
Sales growth, % -16 -5 2 6
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -17 -7 -3 -1
EBITDA, % 18.2 19.2 21.0 20.4 20.2
EBITA, % 13.1 14.5 16.5 15.8 15.7
Cash flow items, SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 165 381 229 427
IFRS 16 lease payments -14 -26 -12 -23
Change in working capital 81 166 43 74
Capital expenditures -30 -70 -35 -58
Operating cash flow 203 451 223 420
Acquisitions/divestments - -47 - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - -120 -120
Other1) 221 -140 -106 -476
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt 423 264 -3 -177
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 18
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 3 286 3 549
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 1 600 1 580

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

A provider of innovative capital equipment and consumables for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic and gastrointestinal disorders. Read more at www.laborie.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -45 percent in constant currency due to a significant decline in both elective urology and gastrointestinal procedures due to covid-19. While sales grew sequentially during the quarter, June remained well below the previous year's level. The maternal and child health business, added through the acquisition of Clinical Innovations, was less impacted by covid-19 and remained close to last year's level.
  • The EBITA margin declined compared to last year as a result of the sharp organic sales drop, but was partly offset by cost containment measures and strong performance in the maternal and child health business.

Key figures, Laborie

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 43 99 50 99 205
EBITDA 7 5 13 24 37
EBITA 6 2 12 21 32
Sales growth, % -14 0 8 24
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
-45 -25 1 4
EBITDA, % 17.3 4.7 26.4 23.8 18.2
EBITA, % 13.7 2.0 23.1 21.3 15.8
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 7 5 13 24
IFRS 16 lease payments 0 -1 0 -1
Change in working capital -1 3 0 -6
Capital expenditures -3 -8 -5 -10
Operating cash flow 4 -1 8 7
Acquisitions/divestments - -524 - -3
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - 450 - -
Other1) -6 -15 -9 -22
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-3 -90 -1 -18
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 16
Capital expenditures/sales, % 8
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 379 288
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 820 650

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

A provider of innovative healthcare products to national emergency care providers, hospitals, schools, businesses and federal government agencies. Read more at www.sarnova.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -2 percent in constant currency. Excluding the reduction in sales related to exiting the Ambu agreement, organic sales growth was positive. The covid-19 situation positively impacted the Emergency Preparedness unit with increased demand for personal protective equipment and negatively impacted the Acute unit due to the reduction of hospital-based elective procedures.
  • The EBITA margin expanded but continued to be impacted by investments in commercial resources, digital platform enhancements and warehouse optimization.

Key figures, Sarnova

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 165 354 166 328 673
EBITDA 21 44 19 38 87
EBITA 19 40 17 34 79
Sales growth, % -1 8 12 8
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -2 6 8 5
EBITDA, % 12.9 12.3 11.6 11.6 13.0
EBITA, % 11.6 11.2 10.4 10.3 11.7
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 21 44 19 38
IFRS 16 lease payments -1 -2 -1 -2
Change in working capital -12 -18 0 -7
Capital expenditures -3 -4 -2 -4
Operating cash flow 5 20 16 26
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -17
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - - -
Other1) -5 0 -7 -24
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt 1 20 10 -15
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 0
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 266 287
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 670 650

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

A manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts. Read more at www.braunability.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -53 percent in constant currency. The covid-19 pandemic led to nationwide lockdowns and decreased customer demand.
  • The EBITA margin was negatively impacted by sharply lower sales. The impact on profitability was partially offset by significant cost containment measures.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 92 264 190 350 648
EBITDA 1 15 20 34 51
EBITA -2 8 17 27 37
Sales growth, % -52 -25 13 17
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -53 -26 3 3
EBITDA, % 1.4 5.7 10.7 9.7 7.9
EBITA, % -2.6 2.9 8.9 7.8 5.7
Cash flow items, USD m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 1 15 20 34
IFRS 16 lease payments -2 -4 -2 -4
Change in working capital -5 -20 5 -11
Capital expenditures -1 -3 -1 -2
Operating cash flow -7 -12 22 18
Acquisitions/divestments - -4 -5 -5
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -1 -7 -3 -29
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt -8 -23 14 -15
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 7
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 216 193
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 1 655 1 700

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

A provider of gripping and moving solutions for automated manufacturing and logistics processes. Read more at www.piab.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -16 percent in constant currency, as many customer groups were impacted by covid-19 . APAC reported solid growth driven by China, whereas Americas and Europe declined. Vacuum Conveying grew while the other divisions declined. The company experienced increased customer activity towards the end of the quarter.
  • Despite the significant organic sales drop, the EBITA margin amounted to 24 percent, supported by active cost management.
  • Piab launched the piFLOW®i/f range of vacuum conveyors that allow for larger batch volumes and can be used in general industry, industrial food and chemical industry applications.

Key figures, Piab

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 342 742 315 627 1 382
EBITDA 94 194 92 196 377
EBITA 82 170 84 178 333
Sales growth, % 9 18 2 3
Organic growth,
constant currency, % -16 -9 -3 -2
EBITDA, % 27.5 26.2 29.2 31.3 27.3
EBITA, % 23.9 23.0 26.7 28.5 24.1
Cash flow items, SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 94 194 92 196
IFRS 16 lease payments -6 -12 -5 -11
Change in working capital 24 37 8 -6
Capital expenditures -10 -22 -12 -23
Operating cash flow 102 198 83 156
Acquisitions/divestments - -980 - -11
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) 106 -69 -25 -127
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt 208 -852 58 18
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 18
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 1 839 987
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 660 485
1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest, tax and change in lease liabilities due to IFRS 16.

Develops and manages real estate in community service, office and hotel. Read more at www.vecturafastigheter.se

Activities during the quarter

  • Sales growth amounted to -4 percent. The revenue-based part of the rental income from Grand Hôtel was zero in the quarter due to covid-19. All other rental income remained resilient.
  • Vectura completed the acquisition of Bromma hospital in the quarter. There is significant development potential as the property and zoning plan allow for construction of care and elderly housing on top of the hospital floors.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 68 131 71 126 279
EBITDA 43 74 47 82 164
EBITDA, % 63.1 56.2 66.2 65.4 58.9
EBITA adj.1) 11 18 26 42 51
EBITA adj. % 16.6 14.0 36.0 33.6 18.2
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 3 551 2 662
6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Real estate market value 8 178 7 282

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties.

Consists of Grand Hôtel, Lydmar Hotel and The Sparrow Hotel in Stockholm. Read more at www.grandhotel.se, www.lydmar.com and www.thesparrow.se

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to -77 percent and continued to be significantly impacted by the decrease in tourism and business travelling due to covid-19.
  • The EBITA margin was negative as a result of the low sales.
  • Patricia Industries contributed SEK 100m in funding to Grand Group to support the company in the current market situation.

Key figures, Grand Group

Income statement items, 2020 2019 Last 12
SEK m Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 44 145 182 301 523
EBITDA -24 -26 41 49 66
EBITA -55 -91 7 -15 -64
Org. growth, constant currency, % -77 -53 5 8
EBITDA, % -53.5 -18.3 22.3 16.4 12.6
EBITA, % -125.8 -62.6 3.6 -5.1 -12.2
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 847 893

A provider of mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark. Read more at www.tre.se.

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base increased by 2,000 during the quarter. In Sweden, the subscription base increased by 37,000, while Three Denmark disconnected 41,000 inactive SIM cards. This impacted net subscriber additions negatively in the quarter but will have a positive impact on profitability.
  • Service revenue increased by 4 percent and EBITDA increased by 3 percent. Covid-19 impact continued to be relatively limited.
  • Three Sweden launched Sweden's largest 5G network covering six cities with 480 sites.
  • The company distributed SEK 494m to its owners, of which SEK 198m to Patricia Industries.

Key figures, Three Scandinavia

2020 2019 Last 12
Income statement items Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales, SEK m 2 620 5 228 2 586 5 051 10 882
Sweden, SEK m 1 649 3 294 1 675 3 274 6 846
Denmark, DKK m 678 1 351 641 1 262 2 825
Service revenue1), SEK m 1 688 3 391 1 617 3 206 6 741
Sweden, SEK m 1 028 2 059 993 1 979 4 083
Denmark, DKK m 461 930 438 872 1 859
EBITDA, SEK m 960 1 985 928 1 877 4 028
Sweden, SEK m 684 1 380 653 1 301 2 740
Denmark, DKK m 193 423 194 410 901
EBITDA, % 36.6 38.0 35.9 37.2 37.0
Sweden 41.5 41.9 39.0 39.7 40.0
Denmark 28.4 31.3 30.3 32.4 31.9
Key ratios
Capital expenditures/sales, % 14
Balance sheet items, SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019
Net debt 6 950 6 934
6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Number of employees 1 755 1 870
Other key figures 6/30 2020 6/30 2019
Subscriptions 3 592 000 3 474 000
Sweden 2 137 000 2 044 000
Denmark 1 455 000 1 430 000

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Financial Investments

Financial Investments consist of investments in which the investment horizon has not yet been defined. Our objective is to maximize the value and use realized proceeds for investments in existing and new subsidiaries. However, some holdings could become long-term investments.

Change in net asset value, Financial Investments

SEK m Q2 2020 H1 2020 H1 2019
Net asset value,
beginning of period
3 949 4 310 7 277
Investments 25 48 233
Divestments/distributions -741 -920 -2 078
Exit proceeds pending
settlement
- - 1 667
Changes in value -27 -232 252
Net asset value, end of
period
3 207 3 207 7 351

Activities during the quarter

• The holdings in Madrague and Newron were fully exited.

Five largest Financial Investments, June 30, 2020

Company Region Business Listed/
unlisted
Reported
value,
SEK m
CDP Holding Asia IT Unlisted 470
Sutter Hill Ventures U.S. Venture fund Unlisted 332
CallFire U.S. IT Unlisted 324
Atlas Antibodies Europe Healthcare Unlisted 322
Affibody Europe Healthcare Unlisted 226
Total 1 675

As of June 30, 2020, the five largest investments represented 52 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

European, U.S. and Asian holdings represented 17, 69 and 14 percent respectively of the total value of Financial Investments.

5 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments was represented by publicly listed companies.

Investments in EQT

EQT is a differentiated global investment organization with a 25-year history of investing in, and developing and owning, companies and has a demonstrated track-record of attractive, consistent investment performance across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Investor was one of the founders of EQT in 1994 and has committed capital to the vast majority of its funds. Read more at www.eqtgroup.com

Highlights during the quarter

  • The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 16 percent.
  • Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1.6bn.

Performance

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 10,892m during the first half of 2020 (3,411), of which SEK 6,614m during the second quarter (1,937).

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 29 percent during the first half of 2020, of which 29 percent in constant currency. During the second quarter, the value change was 16 percent, of which 19 percent in constant currency.

Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1,626m during the second quarter.

Investments in EQT AB

Contribution to net asset value amounted to SEK 8,723m, corresponding to a total shareholder return of 42 percent, during the second quarter.

Investments in EQT funds

Following the IPO of EQT AB in September 2019, Investor reports the value change on its EQT fund investments with a one-quarter lag. Consequently, the information related to Investor's investments in EQT funds in this report is presented as of March 31, 2020.

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds amounted to -11 percent, of which -5 percent in constant currency.

Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 13.6bn as of June 30, 2020 (11.3).

Change in adjusted net asset value, EQT
SEK m Q2 2020 H1 2020 H1 2019
Net asset value, beginning of
period
40 603 37 248 20 828
Contribution to net asset value 6 614 10 892 3 411
Drawdowns (investments,
management fees and
management cost)
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
1 906 3 284 3 841
fee surplus, carry and dividend) -280 -2 581 -3 966
Net asset value, end of period 48 843 48 843 24 114

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
SEK m 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018
Reported value 48 843 40 603 37 248 37 248 36 527 24 114 21 562 20 828 20 828 18 377 19 406
Reported value
change, % 16 11 103 9 60 9 7 30 14 -4 11
Value change,
constant currency, % 19 8 101 11 59 8 6 25 14 -2 9
Drawdowns from
Investor 1 906 1 378 7 266 514 2 911 2 130 1 711 4 023 1 464 1 076 1 088
Proceeds to Investor 280 2 301 12 227 3 207 5 054 1 514 2 451 4 228 1 522 1 414 383
Net cash flow to
Investor -1 626 923 4 961 2 694 2 143 -615 740 205 58 338 -705

Investor's investments in EQT, June 30, 20201)

Investor
Fund
size
EUR m Share (%) Outstanding
commitment
SEK m
Reported
value
SEK m
Fully invested funds2) 25 820 2 069 9 597
EQT VIII 10 750 5 2 533 3 408
EQT Infrastructure IV 9 100 3 1 138 1 593
EQT Credit
Opportunities III 1 272 10 551 711
EQT Ventures3) 461 11 141 510
EQT Ventures II 619 3 143 44
EQT Midmarket
Asia III 630 27 814 1 046
EQT Midmarket US 616 30 216 1 292
EQT Midmarket Europe 1 616 9 700 1 086
EQT Real Estate I 373 18 317 374
EQT new funds 4 987 41
Total fund investments 51 256 13 609 19 702
EQT AB 18.1/18.34) 29 141

Total investments in EQT 48 843 1) Following the IPO of EQT AB in September 2019, Investor's investments in EQT

funds are reported with a one-quarter lag. 2) EQT V, EQT VI, EQT VII, EQT Expansion Capital II, EQT Greater China II, EQT

Infrastructure I, II and III, EQT Credit Fund II, EQT Mid Market. 3) Fund commitment excluding the EQT Ventures Co-Investment Schemes and the

EQT Ventures Mentor Funds. 4) Capital and votes respectively.

Investor Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 23,210m on June 30, 2020 (11,962). Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Patricia Industries is arranged without guarantees from Investor and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Pending dividends from investments and approved but not yet paid dividend to shareholders are not included in Investor's net debt either.

Net debt, June 30, 2020

SEK m Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments
5 107 -173 4 934
Cash, bank and short
term investments
Receivables included
16 626 -7 908 8 718
in net debt 2 856 - 2 856
Interest bearing debt -78 365 38 758 -39 607
Provision for pensions -1 111 999 -112
Total -54 887 31 677 -23 210

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 13,652m as of June 30, 2020 (24,894). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Investor's gross debt, excluding pension liabilities, amounted to SEK 36,750m as of June 30, 2020 (36,743).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.6 years on June 30, 2020 (11.1), excluding the debt of Mölnlycke, Laborie, Permobil, BraunAbility, Grand Group, Vectura, Sarnova and Piab.

Debt maturity profile, June 30, 2020

Investor is rated AA- (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global and Aa3 (Stable Outlook) by Moody's.

Net financial items, H1 2020

SEK m Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
net financial
items
Interest income 5 -2 3
Interest expenses -1 067 571 -496
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short-term
investments 153 -87 66
Foreign exchange result -111 159 48
Other -874 806 -68
Total -1 893 1 446 -447

Parent Company

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795m on June 30, 2020 (4,795).

Share structure

Class of
share
Number of
shares
Number of
votes
% of
capital
% of
votes
A 1 vote 311 690 844 311 690 844 40.6 87.2
B 1/10 vote 455 484 186 45 548 418 59.4 12.8
Total 767 175 030 357 239 262 100.0 100.0

On June 30, 2020, Investor owned a total of 1,703,528 of its own shares (1,847,630).

Results and investments

The Parent Company's result after financial items was SEK 4,388m (40,584). The result is mainly related to Listed Companies which contributed to the result with dividends amounting to SEK 4,284m (7,195) and value changes of SEK 3,009m (34,310).

During the first half of 2020, the Parent Company invested SEK 9,750m in financial assets (2,592), of which SEK 6,100m in Group companies (500) and purchases in Listed Companies of SEK 3,380m (2,091). By the end of the period, Shareholder's equity totaled SEK 327,198m (329,661).

Other

Annual General Meeting

Investor AB's Annual General Meeting on June 17, 2020 , approved the board's proposal of a SEK 9.00 per share dividend for the fiscal year 2019. Depending on the development in the business environment as well as dividend decisions in the portfolio companies, the Board of Directors will assess a potential second dividend installment later in the year, in which case the Board will call an Extra General Meeting.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Laborie's acquisition of Clinical Innovations

In February, 2020, Laborie completed the acquisition of Clinical Innovations, a leading provider of single-use, products for hospital labor & delivery and neonatal intensive care unit departments. The consideration amounted to SEK 5,355m. In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 2,964m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Intangible assets in the acquisition consists mainly of Proprietary technology.

Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 57m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement.

For the period from the acquisition date until June 30, 2020, Clinical Innovations contributed net sales of SEK 257m and profit/loss of SEK -23m to the Group's result. If the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020, management estimates that consolidated net sales for the Group would have increased by SEK 120m and consolidated profit/loss for the period would have decreased by SEK 6m.

Piab's acquisition of TAWI

In January, 2020, Piab completed the acquisition of TAWI Group, a leading manufacturer of ergonomic handling solutions. The consideration amounted to SEK 1,009m.

In the preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill amounted to SEK 527m. The goodwill recognized for the acquisition corresponds to the complementary strengths of the companies. The goodwill recognized is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Intangible assets in the acquisition consists mainly of Customer contracts.

Transaction related costs amounted to SEK 6m and derive from external legal fees and due diligence expenses. These costs have been included in the line item Administrative, research and development and other operating cost in the Group's consolidated income statement.

For the period from the acquisition date until June 30, 2020, TAWI Group contributed net sales of SEK 151m and profit/loss of SEK 12m to the Group's result.

Other acquisitions

During the period, BraunAbility and Permobil made a total of two acquisitions. The aggregate purchase price amounts to SEK 90m and goodwill amounts to SEK 80m. For the period from the acquisition dates until June 30, 2020, the acquired entities contributed net sales of SEK 26m and profit of SEK -1m to the Group's result.

Clinical
SEK m Innovations TAWI Others Total
Intangible assets 2 758 417 1 3 175
Property, plant and
equipment 63 26 7 96
Other financial
investments 11 11
Inventories 71 63 14 148
Trade receivables 134 78 4 216
Other current
receivables 53 9 1 63
Cash and cash
equivalents 72 52 3 128
Long-term interest
bearing liabilities -70 -29 -1 -100
Deferred tax liabilities -499 -100 -599
Other liabilities -191 -44 -19 -254
Net identifiable assets
and liabilities 2 391 482 11 2 883
Consolidated goodwill 2 964 527 80 3 571
Consideration 5 355 1 009 90 6 454

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amount to SEK 18.4bn (14.4), of which SEK 14.6bn (10.7) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 1.8bn, SEK 3.7bn and SEK 2.7bn. The increase in pledged assets mainly relates to increased assets in Laborie.

During the six-month period contingent liabilities have decreased from SEK 2.3bn to SEK 1.8bn. The change is mainly related to a decrease in a tax-related contingent liability.

Risks and uncertainties

The main risks that the Group and the Parent Company are exposed to are primarily related to the value changes of the listed assets due to market price fluctuations. The development of the global economy is an important uncertainty factor in assessment of near-term market fluctuations. The uncertainty is currently unusually high due to the development of the covid-19 pandemic. The development of the financial markets also affects the various unlisted holdings' businesses and opportunities for new investments and divestments.

Investor and its subsidiaries are exposed to commercial risks and financial risks, such as share price risks, interest rate risks and currency risks. In addition, the subsidiaries, through their business activities within respective sector, also are exposed to legal/regulatory risks and political risks, for example political decisions on healthcare budgets and industry regulations.

Whatever the economic situation in the world, operational risk management requires a continued high level of awareness and focused work to mitigate current risks in line with stated policies and instructions.

Investor's risk management, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in the Annual Report, (Administration report and Note 3).

Accounting policies

For the Group, this Interim Report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable regulations in the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with Sweden's Annual Accounts Act, chapter 9 Interim report. The accounting policies that have been applied for the Group and Parent Company, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

Alternative Performance Measures

Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs). An APM is a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For Investor's consolidated accounts, this framework typically means IFRS.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2019 and on www.investorab.com/investorsmedia/investor-in-figures/definitions.

Reconciliations to the financial statements for the APMs that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements and considered significant to specify, are disclosed on page 28. Reconciliations of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose of these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group, that is presented according to the applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this Interim Report may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

Oct. 19, 2020 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2020
Nov. 13, 2020 Capital Markets Day
Jan. 21, 2021 Year-End Report 2020
Apr. 20, 2021 Interim Management Statement
January-March 2021
Jul. 15, 2021 Interim Report
January-June 2021

For more information

Helena Saxon Chief Financial Officer +46 8 614 2000 [email protected]

Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability +46 70 550 3500 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar Head of Investor Relations +46 73 524 2130 [email protected]

Address

Investor AB (publ) (CIN 556013-8298) SE-103 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Arsenalsgatan 8C Phone: +46 8 614 2000 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes

INVEB SS in Bloomberg INVEb.ST in Reuters INVE B in NASDAQ OMX

Information about Investor is also available on LinkedIn.

This information is information that Investor AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:15 CET on July 17, 2020.

This Interim Report and additional information is available on www.investorab.com

The Board of Directors declares that the six-month Interim Report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, July 17, 2020

Jacob Wallenberg Chairman

Director Director Director

Gunnar Brock Sara Mazur Magdalena Gerger

Tom Johnstone, CBE Grace Reksten Skaugen Marcus Wallenberg Director Director Vice Chairman

Director Director

Hans Stråberg Lena Treschow Torell

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer Director

Review Report

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim report of Investor AB (publ), corporate identity number 556013-8298, for the period January 1- June 30, 2020. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would

make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit.

Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.

Stockholm, July 17, 2020

Deloitte AB

For signature, please see Swedish version

Jonas Ståhlberg

Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary
SEK m H1 2020 H1 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019
Dividends 4 908 7 744 1 443 3 296
Other operating income - 0 - 0
Changes in value 13 310 40 056 61 640 15 327
Net sales 18 194 21 293 8 215 10 967
Cost of goods and services sold -9 872 -12 533 -4 434 -6 474
Sales and marketing cost -3 002 -3 018 -1 378 -1 519
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost -3 397 -4 558 -1 520 -2 378
Management cost -253 -249 -126 -126
Share of results of associates 183 186 78 93
Operating profit/loss 20 070 48 921 63 919 19 186
Net financial items -1 893 -1 511 521 -815
Profit/loss before tax 18 177 47 410 64 440 18 370
Income taxes -271 -524 -93 -292
Profit/loss for the period 17 906 46 886 64 347 18 078
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 17 951 46 886 64 366 18 073
Non-controlling interest -45 0 -19 5
Profit/loss for the period 17 906 46 886 64 347 18 078
Basic earnings per share, SEK 23.45 61.28 84.09 23.62
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 23.44 61.24 84.04 23.60

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

SEK m H1 2020 H1 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019
Profit/loss for the period 17 906 46 886 64 347 18 078
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that will not be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment - - - -
Re-measurements of defined benefit plans 8 - 8 -
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges -106 -14 24 -13
Hedging costs 65 70 -65 -21
Foreign currency translation adjustment 6 1 794 -3 653 505
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 36 54 -72 31
Total other comprehensive income for the period 10 1 904 -3 758 502
Total comprehensive income for the period 17 916 48 790 60 589 18 580
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 17 961 48 788 60 614 18 575
Non-controlling interest -45 2 -25 6
Total comprehensive income for the period 17 916 48 790 60 589 18 580
Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary
SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019 6/30 2019
ASSETS
Goodwill 44 998 41 486 43 732
Other intangible assets 26 428 23 999 24 814
Property, plant and equipment 13 875 12 983 13 595
Shares and participations 407 079 390 945 343 400
Other financial investments 5 107 8 188 5 996
Long-term receivables included in net debt 2 856 2 653 2 596
Other long-term receivables 2 641 1 759 1 920
Total non-current assets 502 984 482 013 436 052
Inventories 5 964 4 915 4 983
Shares and participations in trading operation 295 371 267
Short-term receivables included in net debt - - 1
Other current receivables 6 524 6 539 9 085
Cash, bank and short-term investments 16 626 23 618 15 728
Total current assets 29 409 35 443 30 065
TOTAL ASSETS 532 393 517 456 466 117
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 432 005 420 923 366 509
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 77 476 74 306 73 527
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 1 111 1 114 1 014
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 11 921 10 847 10 452
Total non-current liabilities 90 508 86 268 84 993
Current interest bearing liabilities 889 994 2 180
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 8 991 9 272 12 435
Total current liabilities 9 880 10 266 14 615
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 532 393 517 456 466 117

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary

SEK m H1 2020 2019 H1 2019
Opening balance 1/1 420 923 327 690 327 690
Adjustment for changed accounting policies - -25 -25
Opening balance 1/1 adjusted for changed accounting policies 420 923 327 665 327 665
Profit for the period 17 906 101 242 46 886
Other comprehensive income for the period 10 1 919 1 904
Total comprehensive income for the period 17 916 103 161 48 790
Dividend to shareholders -6 889 -9 948 -9 947
Changes in non-controlling interest 20 -13 -12
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 35 58 14
Closing balance 432 005 420 923 366 509
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 431 788 420 681 366 283
Non-controlling interest 217 242 226
Total equity 432 005 420 923 366 509
Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary
SEK m H1 2020 H1 2019
Operating activities
Dividends received 5 238 8 224
Cash receipts 17 552 20 660
Cash payments -15 365 -17 583
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 7 426 11 302
Interest received/paid -1 374 -1 260
Income tax paid -886 -648
Cash flows from operating activities 5 166 9 394
Investing activities
Acquisitions -6 762 -6 125
Divestments 3 484 4 303
Increase in long-term receivables -311 -31
Decrease in long-term receivables - 18
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -6 312 -1 059
Divestments of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 30 2 690
Increase in other financial investments -4 411 -8 445
Decrease in other financial investments 7 540 5 471
Net change, short-term investments -346 64
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -1 261 -919
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 133 54
Net cash used in investing activities -8 214 -3 978
Financing activities
New share issue 67 39
Borrowings 6 567 6 433
Repayment of borrowings -4 049 -3 318
Repurchases of own shares -11 -49
Dividends paid -6 889 -6 887
Net cash used in financing activities -4 315 -3 782
Cash flows for the period -7 364 1 633
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 19 231 11 416
Exchange difference in cash 72 152
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 11 940 13 201
Performance by Business Area Q2 2020
SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 1 252 - 192 0 1 443
Other operating income - - - - -
Changes in value 53 597 571 7 430 42 61 640
Net sales - 8 215 - - 8 215
Cost of goods and services sold - -4 434 - - -4 434
Sales and marketing cost - -1 378 - - -1 378
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -1 513 -1 -6 -1 520
Management cost -27 -69 -2 -27 -126
Share of results of associates - 78 - - 78
Operating profit/loss 54 821 1 470 7 618 9 63 919
Net financial items - -857 - 1 378 521
Income tax - -109 - 16 -93
Profit/loss for the period 54 821 504 7 618 1 404 64 347
Non-controlling interest - 19 - - 19
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Company 54 821 523 7 618 1 404 64 366
Dividend to shareholders - - - -6 889 -6 889
Other effects on equity - -2 521 -1 005 -207 -3 733
Contribution to net asset value 54 821 -1 997 6 614 -5 692 53 745
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2020
Carrying amount 351 013 55 450 48 843 -308 454 998
Investors net debt/-cash - 14 315 - -37 525 -23 210
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 351 013 69 765 48 843 -37 833 431 788

Performance by Business Area Q2 2019

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 3 176 - 125 -5 3 296
Other operating income - 0 - 0 0
Changes in value 13 861 -91 1 567 -10 15 327
Net sales - 10 967 - - 10 967
Cost of goods and services sold - -6 474 - - -6 474
Sales and marketing cost - -1 519 - - -1 519
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -2 370 -2 -6 -2 378
Management cost -27 -68 -2 -29 -126
Share of results of associates - 93 - - 93
Operating profit/loss 17 010 538 1 688 -50 19 186
Net financial items - -384 - -431 -815
Income tax - -256 - -36 -292
Profit/loss for the period 17 010 -102 1 688 -517 18 078
Non-controlling interest - -5 - - -5
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Company 17 010 -107 1 688 -517 18 073
Dividend to shareholders - - - -9 947 -9 947
Other effects on equity - 229 249 8 487
Contribution to net asset value 17 010 122 1 937 -10 457 8 612
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2019
Carrying amount 309 514 57 558 24 114 -3 473 387 714
Investors net debt/-cash - 12 628 - -34 059 -21 431
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 309 514 70 187 24 114 -37 532 366 283
Performance by Business Area H1 2020
SEK m Listed
Companies
Patricia
Industries
Investments in
EQT
Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 4 717 - 192 0 4 908
Other operating income - - - - -
Changes in value 2 563 162 10 595 -11 13 310
Net sales - 18 194 - - 18 194
Cost of goods and services sold - -9 872 - - -9 872
Sales and marketing cost - -3 002 - - -3 002
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -3 385 -2 -10 -3 397
Management cost -54 -136 -5 -59 -253
Share of results of associates - 183 - - 183
Operating profit/loss 7 225 2 144 10 781 -79 20 070
Net financial items - -1 446 - -447 -1 893
Income tax - -308 - 38 -271
Profit/loss for the period 7 225 389 10 781 -488 17 906
Non-controlling interest - 45 - - 45
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Company 7 225 434 10 781 -488 17 951
Dividend to shareholders - - - -6 889 -6 889
Other effects on equity - 63 111 -129 46
Contribution to net asset value 7 225 497 10 892 -7 506 11 107
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2020
Carrying amount 351 013 55 450 48 843 -308 454 998
Investors net debt/-cash - 14 315 - -37 525 -23 210
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 351 013 69 765 48 843 -37 833 431 788

Performance by Business Area H1 2019

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 7 624 - 125 -4 7 744
Other operating income - 0 - 0 0
Changes in value 36 617 684 2 771 -16 40 056
Net sales - 21 293 - - 21 293
Cost of goods and services sold - -12 533 - - -12 533
Sales and marketing cost - -3 018 - - -3 018
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -4 542 -3 -13 -4 558
Management cost -52 -135 -4 -58 -249
Share of results of associates - 186 - - 186
Operating profit/loss 44 188 1 935 2 889 -92 48 921
Net financial items - -579 - -931 -1 511
Income tax - -511 - -13 -524
Profit/loss for the period 44 188 845 2 889 -1 036 46 886
Non-controlling interest - 0 - - 0
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Company 44 188 845 2 889 -1 036 46 886
Dividend to shareholders - - -9 947 -9 947
Other effects on equity - 1 168 522 146 1 836
Contribution to net asset value 44 188 2 013 3 411 -10 838 38 775
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2019
Carrying amount 309 514 57 558 24 114 -3 473 387 714
Investors net debt/-cash - 12 628 - -34 059 -21 431
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 309 514 70 187 24 114 -37 532 366 283
Parent Company Income Statement, in summary
SEK m H1 2020 H1 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019
Dividends 4 284 7 195 1 169 3 089
Changes in value 3 009 34 310 50 212 13 876
Net sales 6 6 3 4
Operating cost -189 -186 -95 -97
Write-down of shares in subsidiary -2 4001) - -2 4001) -
Operating profit/loss 4 711 41 325 48 890 16 872
Profit/loss from financial items
Net financial items -323 -741 1 411 -406
Profit/loss after financial items 4 388 40 584 50 301 16 466
Income tax - - - -
Profit/loss for the period 4 388 40 584 50 301 16 466

1) Write-down of shares in Invaw Invest AB (holding company of the shares in Wärtsilä).

Parent Company Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m 6/30 2020 12/31 2019 6/30 2019
ASSETS
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment 15 13 14
Financial assets 386 565 376 121 342 274
Total non-current assets 386 580 376 134 342 287
Current receivables 284 1 998 5 516
Cash and cash equivalents - - -
Total current assets 284 1 998 5 516
TOTAL ASSETS 386 864 378 132 347 803
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 327 198 329 661 293 522
Provisions 125 138 158
Non-current liabilities 47 521 47 397 47 773
Total non-current liabilities 47 646 41 363 47 932
Dividend approved to shareholders - - 3 060
Current liabilities 12 020 937 3 290
Total current liabilities 12 020 937 6 350
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 386 864 378 132 347 803

Financial instruments

The numbers below are based on the same accounting and valuation policies as used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report. For information regarding financial instruments in level 2 and level 3, see Note 32, Financial Instruments, in Investor's Annual Report 2019.

Valuation techniques, level 3
Group 6/30 2020 Fair value,
SEK m
Valuation technique Input Range
Shares and participations 22 631 Last round of financing n/a n/a
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.3 – 4.3
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 1.1 – 3.2
NAV n/a n/a
Other financial investments 70 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Long-term and current receivables 4 290 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 62 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Other provisions and liabilities 4 696 Discounted cash flow n/a n/a

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers to be reasonable based on the circumstances prevailing at the time. Changes in assumptions may result in adjustments to reported values and the actual outcome may differ from the estimates and judgments that were made.

The unlisted part of Financial Investments' portfolio companies, corresponds to 95 percent of the portfolio value. Part of the unlisted portfolio is valued based on comparable companies, and the value is dependent on the level of the multiples. The multiple ranges provided in the note show the minimum and maximum value of the actual multiples applied in these valuations. A 10 percent change of the multiples would have an effect on the Financial Investments portfolio value of approximately SEK 100m. For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 1,100m.

Financial assets and liabilities by level

The table below indicates how fair value is measured for the financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet. The financial instruments are presented in three categories, depending on how the fair value is measured:

Level 1: According to quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level 2: According to directly or indirectly observable inputs that are not included in level 1

Level 3: According to inputs that are unobservable in the market

Financial instruments - fair value

Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) Total carrying
amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 378 583 1 776 22 631 4 090 407 079
Other financial investments 4 936 70 101 5 107
Long-term receivables included in net debt 196 2 661 2 856
Other long-term receivables 1 629 1 011 2 641
Shares and participations in trading operation 295 295
Other current receivables 39 6 485 6 524
Cash, bank and short-term investments 8 779 7 847 16 626
Total 392 593 2 010 26 991 19 535 441 128
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 310 62 77 104 77 4762)
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 4 494 7 427 11 921
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 1 888 889
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 256 49 202 8 485 8 991
Total 256 359 4 758 93 903 99 277

1) To enable reconciliation with balance sheet items, financial instruments not valued at fair value as well as other assets and liabilities that are included within balance sheet items have been included within Other.

2) The Group's loans are valued at amortized cost. Fair value on long-term loans amounts to SEK 81,665m.

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Long-term
receivables
Other Long-term
interest
Other long
term
Other short
term
Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Shares and
participations
Other financial
investments
included in
net debt
current
receivables
bearing
liabilities
provisions
and liabilities
provisions
and liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of
the year
22 347 71 3 531 10 56 3 936 215
Total gain or losses in profit or loss
statement
in line Changes in value 529 -1 241 -78
in line Net financial items 238 6 807 -92
in line Cost of goods and services
sold 19
Reported in other comprehensive
income
in line Foreign currency translation
adjustment 84 0 -5 0 2
Acquisitions 2 967 285 6
Divestments -3 296 -21 -10 -1
Issues 32
Settlements -146
Reclassification -77 77
Transfer in to Level 3 4 16
Transfer out of Level 3 -3
Carrying amount at end of the period 22 631 70 4 290 0 62 4 494 202
Total unrealized gains/losses for the
period included in profit/loss for
financial instruments held at the end
of the period
Changes in value -599 1 101
Net financial items 238 -6
Total -599 238 -6 1 101

Revenue from contracts with customers

Field of operation
Group H1 2020, Healthcare Healthcare Gripping and
SEK m equipment services Hotel Real estate moving solutions Total
Geographical market
Sweden 365 71 145 78 89 749
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 614 20 635
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 4 393 290 4 683
U.S. 9 963 22 193 10 178
North America, excl. U.S. 303 38 341
South America 146 21 167
Africa 224 2 226
Australia 444 4 448
Asia 623 60 84 767
Total 17 077 153 145 78 742 18 194
Category
Sales of products 16 837 742 17 579
Sales of services 210 153 145 507
Revenues from leasing 28 76 105
Other income 2 2 4
Total 17 077 153 145 78 742 18 194
Sales channels
Through distributors 7 178 101 368 7 648
Directly to customers 9 899 153 43 78 373 10 547
Total 17 077 153 145 78 742 18 194
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 16 952 93 732 17 777
Goods and services transferred
over time 124 60 145 78 10 417
Total 17 077 153 145 78 742 18 194

Reconciliations of significant Alternative Performance Measures

In the financial statements issued by Investor, Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are disclosed, which complete measures that are defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework, such as revenue, profit or loss or earnings per share.

APMs are disclosed when they complement performance measures defined by IFRS. The basis for disclosed APMs are that they are used by management to evaluate the financial performance and in so believed to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Investor AB discloses the definitions of all APMs used on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investor-in-figures/definitions and in the Annual Report 2019. Below reconciliations of significant APMs to the most directly reconcilable line item, subtotal or total presented in the financial statements of the corresponding period are disclosed.

Gross cash

Gross cash or Investor's cash and readily available placements are defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2019,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial Other financial
investments 5 107 -173 4 934 investments 8 188 -181 8 007
Cash, bank and Cash, bank and
short-term investments 16 626 -7 908 8 718 short-term investments 23 618 -6 730 16 888
Gross cash 21 733 -8 081 13 652 Gross cash 31 806 -6 912 24 894

Gross debt

Gross debt is defined as interest-bearing current and long-term liabilities, including pension liabilities, less derivatives with positive value related to the loans. Deductions are made for items related to subsidiaries within Patricia Industries.

Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2019,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included in Receivables included in
net debt 2 856 - 2 856 net debt 2 653 - 2 653
Loans -78 365 38 758 -39 607 Loans -75 300 35 904 -39 396
Provision for pensions -1 111 999 -112 Provision for pensions -1 114 1 001 -113
Gross debt -76 619 39 757 -36 862 Gross debt -73 761 36 905 -36 856

Group 12/31 2019,

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 6/30 2020,

SEK m SEK m
Investor's gross cash -13 652 Investor's gross cash -24 894
Investor's gross debt 36 862 Investor's gross debt 36 856
Investor's net debt 23 210 Investor's net debt 11 962

Total assets

The net of all assets and liabilities not included in net debt.

Deductions Deductions
related to non related to non
Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
controlling
interest
Investor's net
asset value
Group 12/31 2019,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
controlling
interest
Investor's net
asset value
Equity 432 005 -217 431 788 Equity 420 923 -242 420 681
Investor's net debt 23 210 Investor's net debt 11 962
Total assets 454 998 Total assets 432 643

Net debt ratio (leverage)

Net debt ratio or leverage is defined as Net debt/Net cash as a percentage of total assets.

Group 6/30 2020, Investor's net Group 12/31 2019, Investor's net
SEK m asset value Net debt ratio SEK m asset value Net debt ratio
Investor's net debt 23 210 Investor's net debt 11 962
Total assets 454 998 = 5.1% Total assets 432 643 = 2.8%

Reported net asset value, SEK per share

Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2019,
SEK m
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's reported net asset value 431 788 Investor's reported net asset value 420 681
Number of shares, excluding own 765 471 502 = 564 Number of shares, excluding own 765 327 400 = 550
shares shares

Adjusted net asset value, SEK per share

Total assets, including estimated market values for Patricia Industries' major subsidiaries and partner-owned investments, less net debt in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the Balance Sheet date.

Group 6/30 2020,
SEK m
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2019,
SEK m
Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's adjusted net asset value 490 950 Investor's adjusted net asset value 485 019
Number of shares, excluding own 765 471 502 = 641 Number of shares, excluding own 765 327 400 = 634
shares shares

Patricia Industries, key figures overview1)

Mölnlycke (EUR m)
Sales
358
401
1 542
402
380
386
374
1 452
392
351
359
Sales growth
-7
7
6
3
8
8
7
1
7
2
-1
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-7
7
4
1
7
5
4
3
6
2
3
EBITDA
103
115
451
114
115
114
107
418
109
99
108
EBITDA, %
28.8
28.8
29.2
28.3
30.4
29.6
28.7
28.8
27.9
28.3
30.2
EBITA2)
89
99
391
99
100
100
92
372
99
83
99
EBITA, %
24.7
24.6
25.3
24.5
26.3
25.8
24.7
25.6
25.2
23.7
27.5
Operating cash flow
105
66
382
122
115
87
58
374
133
93
83
Net debt
1 375
1 449
1 471
1 471
1 333
1 402
1 296
1 193
1 193
1 211
1 264
Employees
8 110
7 855
7 790
7 790
7 810
7 965
7 850
7 895
7 895
7 795
7 715
Permobil (SEK m)
Sales
912
1 070
4 446
1 214
1 141
1 086
1 005
4 162
1 120
1 062
1 065
Sales growth
-16
6
7
8
7
2
10
14
7
24
18
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-17
3
1
4
3
-3
0
1
-2
1
5
EBITDA
165
215
924
232
265
229
198
780
257
192
202
EBITDA, %
18.2
20.1
20.8
19.1
23.2
21.0
19.7
18.8
22.9
18.1
19.0
EBITA2)
119
168
726
180
216
179
151
634
220
156
165
EBITA, %
13.1
15.7
16.3
14.8
18.9
16.5
15.0
15.2
19.7
14.7
15.5
Operating cash flow
203
248
776
122
235
223
196
649
233
196
122
Net debt
3 286
3 709
3 549
3 549
3 277
3 265
3 262
3 088
3 088
2 621
2 799
Employees
1 600
1 650
1 625
1 625
1 610
1 580
1 575
1 565
1 565
1 590
1 700
Laborie (USD m)
Sales
43
55
205
56
50
50
48
181
51
50
47
Sales growth, %
-14
15
13
11
-1
8
46
35
43
56
45
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-45
-4
4
8
-2
1
7
7
6
15
11
EBITDA
7
-3
56
16
17
13
10
22
14
13
-4
EBITDA, %
17.3
-5.1
27.3
28.2
33.4
26.4
21.2
12.4
27.1
26.0
-9.5
EBITA2)
6
-4
51
15
15
12
9
19
13
12
-5
EBITA, %
13.7
-7.1
25.1
26.4
31.1
23.1
19.4
10.6
25.4
24.3
-11.4
Operating cash flow
4
-5
24
11
6
8
-1
-20
2
1
-24
Net debt
379
376
288
288
291
296
295
278
278
272
267
Employees
820
820
580
580
625
650
645
580
580
640
675
Sarnova3) (USD m)
Sales
165
189
647
155
163
166
162
597
150
144
148
Sales growth, %
-1
17
8
3
14
12
5
8
5
6
8
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-2
14
4
-2
8
8
2
7
5
6
8
EBITDA
21
22
82
17
27
19
19
69
17
16
18
EBITDA, %
12.9
11.8
12.6
10.9
16.4
11.6
11.5
11.6
11.5
11.1
11.9
EBITA2)
19
20
73
15
25
17
17
64
16
15
16
EBITA, %
11.6
10.8
11.3
9.4
15.0
10.4
10.2
10.7
10.6
10.2
10.6
Operating cash flow
5
15
86
33
28
16
10
49
7
15
7
Net debt
266
267
287
287
310
322
332
307
307
305
314
Employees
670
655
645
645
645
650
645
620
620
605
605
BraunAbility (USD m)
Sales
92
173
734
191
193
190
161
646
174
167
168
Sales growth, %
-52
7
14
10
15
13
23
22
29
9
28
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-53
5
5
5
6
3
5
15
17
3
22
EBITDA
1
14
70
15
21
20
14
45
8
11
16
EBITDA, %
1.4
7.9
9.6
7.9
10.9
10.7
8.5
7.0
4.8
6.8
9.4
EBITA2)
-2
10
57
12
18
17
10
40
7
10
15
EBITA, %
-2.6
5.8
7.7
6.2
9.1
8.9
6.4
6.2
3.8
6.0
8.7
Operating cash flow
-7
-5
72
29
24
22
-4
55
15
17
31
Net debt
216
208
193
193
190
210
225
195
195
50
55
Employees
1 655
1 735
1 700
1 700
1 705
1 700
1 670
1 685
1 685
1 575
1 530
Piab4) (SEK m)
Sales
342
399
1 267
320
320
315
312
1 255
335
312
309
Sales growth, %
9
28
1
-4
3
2
4
22
14
28
23
Organic growth, constant
currency, %
-16
-2
-4
-9
-1
-3
-2
9
5
6
10
EBITDA
94
100
379
76
107
92
104
354
101
93
83
EBITDA, %
27.5
25.1
29.9
23.7
33.3
29.2
33.4
28.2
30.0
29.7
26.9
EBITA2)
82
89
341
67
96
84
94
338
96
89
79
EBITA, %
23.9
22.2
26.9
20.8
30.0
26.7
30.2
26.9
28.8
28.4
25.6
Operating cash flow
102
96
325
83
86
83
73
216
78
22
75
Net debt
1 839
2 047
987
987
1 076
1 046
1 105
1 064
1 064
1 132
1 123
Q2
2020
Q1
2020
FY
2019
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
FY
2018
Q4
2018
Q3
2018
Q2
2018
Employees 660 665 515 515 490 485 470 465 465 475 475
Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2018
Vectura (SEK m)
Sales 68 62 273 72 75 71 54 233 70 64 56
Sales growth, % -4 15 17 3 18 29 23 12 32 14 3
EBITDA 43 30 173 38 52 47 35 142 37 46 36
EBITDA, % 63.1 48.6 63.3 53.0 69.5 66.2 64.5 60.8 52.2 72.3 65.6
EBITA adjusted2) 11 7 74 1 31 26 16 58 10 28 17
EBITA, % 16.6 11.2 27.2 1.2 41.6 36.0 30.4 24.7 14.7 43.4 31.0
Operating cash flow -740 -111 -597 -100 -145 -135 -216 -298 -103 -10 -59
Net debt 3 551 2 791 2 662 2 662 2 827 2 672 2 392 2 166 2 166 2 013 1 999
Real estate, market value 7 282 5 911
Employees 26 26 22 22 21 21 21 22 22 21 22
Grand Group (SEK m)
Sales 44 101 680 189 189 182 119 603 164 173 163
Sales growth, % -76 -15 13 15 9 12 16 -7 -3 -7 -4
Organic growth, constant
currency, % -77 -17 7 8 3 5 13 -2 -1 3 -1
EBITDA -24 -3 142 46 47 41 9 34 11 22 15
EBITDA, % -53.5 -2.9 20.8 24.1 24.7 22.3 7.2 5.7 6.5 12.6 9.2
EBITA -55 -35 11 13 14 7 -22 -5 0 12 6
EBITA, % -125.8 -34.9 1.7 6.6 7.5 3.6 -18.4 -0.8 0.2 7.0 3.4
Operating cash flow -49 -35 1 -6 18 19 -31 -42 -33 0 18
Net debt 847 913 893 893 898 930 964 4 4 -28 -30
Employees 245 480 380 380 375 375 335 380 380 345 345
Three Scandinavia
Sales, SEK m 2 620 2 608 10 705 3 008 2 646 2 586 2 465 10 728 2 602 2 744 2 720
Sweden, SEK m 1 649 1 645 6 826 1 889 1 663 1 675 1 599 7 004 1 606 1 779 1 819
Denmark, DKK m 678 673 2 736 789 684 641 622 2 707 719 691 651
EBITDA, SEK m 960 1 025 3 919 1 031 1 011 928 948 1 899 -613 852 838
Sweden, SEK m 684 696 2 662 676 684 653 648 1 025 -804 603 601
Denmark, DKK m 193 230 887 250 228 194 216 634 137 178 171
EBITDA, % 36.6 39.3 36.6 34.3 38.2 35.9 38.5 17.7 -23.6 31.0 30.8
Sweden 41.5 42.3 39.0 35.8 41.2 39.0 40.5 14.6 -50.0 33.9 33.0
Denmark 28.4 34.2 32.4 31.7 33.3 30.3 34.7 23.4 19.1 25.8 26.3
Net debt, SEK m 6 950 6 683 6 934 6 934 6 593 7 392 6 960 3 253 3 253 3 193 3 862
Employees 1 755 1 755 1 810 1 810 1 840 1 870 1 890 1 975 1 975 1 955 1 960
Financial Investments (SEK m)
Net asset value, beginning
of period 3 949 4 310 7 277 6 452 7 351 7 714 7 277 7 164 7 959 8 029 7 608
Investments 25 23 283 27 22 173 61 266 53 119 50
Divestments/distribution -741 -179 -3 652 -932 -1 517 -2 037 -41 -765 -411 -139 -71
Exit proceeds pending
settlement - - - -791 - 1 667 - - - - -
Changes in value -27 -205 402 -446 597 -166 418 611 -324 -49 441
Net asset value, end of
period
3 207 3 949 4 310 4 310 6 452 7 351 7 714 7 277 7 277 7 959 8 029

1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 16. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.

2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

3) Consolidated as of April 4, 2018.

4) Consolidated as of June 14, 2018.

Valuation methodology
Listed Companies Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor, with the exception of Saab, Electrolux and
Electrolux Professional for which the most actively traded share class is used.
Ownership calculated in accordance with the disclosure of regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments
Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and
Finnish regulations.
Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method. As supplementary information, subsidiaries are also
presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices. Other methodologies may also be used, for example relating to real estate assets. New investments
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Partner-owned investments Reported value based on the equity method. As supplementary information, partner-owned investments are
also presented at estimated market values, mainly based on valuation multiples for relevant listed peers and
indices.
Financial Investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
Investments in EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries, overview of estimated market values

Supplementary information In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values
for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries in order to
facilitate the evaluation of Investor's net asset value. This supplementary, non-GAAP information also
increases the consistency between the valuation of Listed Companies and our major wholly-owned
subsidiaries and partner-owned Three Scandinavia.
Estimated market values While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect
how the stock market values similar companies.
Methodology The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise value (EV)/Last 12
months' operating profit, for relevant listed peers and indices. While we focus on EBITA when evaluating the
performance of our companies, for valuation purposes, EBITDA multiples are more commonly available, and
therefore often used. From the estimated EV, net debt is deducted, and the remaining equity value is
multiplied with Patricia Industries' share of capital.
Adjustments Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of completed add-on acquisitions and
certain non-recurring items. An item is only viewed as non-recurring if it exceeds a certain amount set for
each company, is unlikely to affect the company again, and does not result in any future benefit or cost.
Acquisitions made less than 18 months ago are valued at the invested amount.

Investor in brief

Investor, founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916, is an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies. We have a long-term investment perspective. Through board representation, as well as industrial experience, our network and financial strength, we work continuously to support our companies to remain or become best-in-class. Our holdings include, among others, ABB, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, Mölnlycke and SEB.

Our purpose

We create value for people and society by building strong and sustainable businesses.

Engaged ownership

We are an engaged, long-term owner that actively supports the building and development of best-in-class companies. Through substantial ownership and board representation, we drive the initiatives that we believe will create the most value for each individual company. Ultimately, this creates value for our shareholders and thus society as a whole.

Investment philosophy

Our investment philosophy is "buy-to-build", and to develop our companies over time, as long as we see further value creation potential. Our goal is for our companies to maintain or achieve best-in-class positions, and for all of them to outperform peers and reach full potential.

Sustainability

We have a long tradition of being a responsible owner and company. We firmly believe that sustainability is a prerequisite for creating long-term value. Our three focus areas are Business Ethics & Governance, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Diversity & Inclusion.

Our operating priorities

Grow net asset value

To achieve attractive net asset value growth, we own high-quality companies and are an engaged owner, supporting our companies to achieve profitable growth. We strive to allocate our capital wisely.

Operate efficiently

We maintain cost discipline to remain efficient and in order to maximize our operating cash flow.

Pay a steadily rising dividend

Our dividend policy is to distribute a large percentage of the dividends received from our listed core investments, as well as to make a distribution from other net assets corresponding to a yield in line with the equity market. The goal is to pay a steadily rising dividend.

Our financial targets

Return requirement

Our long-term return requirement is the risk free interest rate plus an equity risk premium, in total 8-9 percent annually.

Leverage policy

Our target leverage range is 5-10 percent (net debt/reported total assets) over a business cycle. While leverage can fluctuate above and below the target level, it should not exceed 25 percent for any longer period of time. Our leverage policy allows us to capture investment opportunities and to support our companies.

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