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Investor AB

Annual Report Apr 20, 2021

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Interim Management Statement

January-March 2021

"Having managed the covid-19 impact well so far, our companies continue to focus on innovation, capturing geographic growth opportunities, accelerating sustainability efforts and maintaining the efficiency improvements that have been achieved during the pandemic. These are all important priorities to further strengthen their competitive positions."

Johan Forssell, President & CEO of Investor

Highlights during the first quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value (NAV) amounted to SEK 636,297m (SEK 831 per share) on March 31, 2021, an increase of SEK 89,912m, or 16 percent, during the quarter. Total shareholder return amounted to 16 percent during the quarter, compared to 14 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Listed Companies generated a total return of 19 percent.
  • Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 4 percent (3 percent including cash).
  • Sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to -5 percent. Organic growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency. Reported EBITA grew by 26 percent, while adjusted EBITA grew by 14 percent.
  • Mölnlycke reported organic sales growth of 14 percent in constant currency. Wound Care grew 5 percent organically in constant currency. Surgical grew 24 percent, positively impacted by personal protective equipment contracts. The EBITA margin improved by 5 percentage points.
  • After the end of the quarter, Patricia Industries and its subsidiary Vectura divested Grand Group and the Grand Hôtel property, respectively, to FAM AB. The total transaction value amounts to SEK 3.9bn. Net proceeds from the transaction are approximately SEK 1.5bn.
  • The value of our EQT investments increased by 30 percent. Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1.1bn.
  • Leverage was 3.4 percent as of March 31, 2021 (4.1 as of December 31, 2020). Gross cash amounted to SEK 22,761m and the average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.5 years on March 31, 2021.

Financial information*

3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Adjusted NAV, SEK m* 636,297 546,385
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share* 831 713
Reported NAV, SEK m*1) 552,262 461,837
Reported NAV, SEK per share*1) 721 603
Market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, SEK m 532,151 458,345
Share price (B-share), SEK 696.40 599.20
Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 89,912 -47,100
Adjusted NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 16 -10
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m*1) 90,425 -42,637
Reported NAV, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %*1) 20 -10
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, SEK m* 73,806 -41,804
Market capitalization, sequential change, incl. dividend added back, %* 16 -11
Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Consolidated net sales, SEK m 9,667 9,979
Consolidated profit/loss, SEK m 88,201 -46,441
Basic earnings per share, SEK 115.20 -60.64
* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 17 and 25. 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, % 16.5 46.9
Investor B, total return, % 16.2 55.1 22.7 20.1 12.7
SIXRX return index, % 14.3 60.4 16.0 12.9 10.4

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the first quarter 2021, our adjusted net asset value grew by 16 percent. Our total shareholder return was 16 percent, while the SIXRX return index gained 14 percent.

The world economy gradually improved, driven by massive stimulus packages, the roll-out of vaccines and pent-up demand in some areas. The recovery is

expected to continue, but there are a number of uncertainties and risks, such as the stress in some supply chains, the current geopolitical tensions and the continued pandemic. In addition, as I highlighted last quarter, the sharp asset inflation, driven by the ultra-low cost of capital, represents a medium-term risk for equities, should inflation and interest rates rise faster than currently expected.

Listed Companies

Listed Companies' total return was 19 percent, compared to 14 percent for the SIXRX return index.

Having managed the covid-19 impact well so far, our companies continue to focus on innovation, capturing geographic growth opportunities, accelerating sustainability efforts and maintaining the efficiency improvements that have been achieved during the pandemic. These are all important priorities to further strengthen their competitive positions.

During the quarter, we increased our share of the votes in Ericsson from 22.8 to 23.6 percent.

Patricia Industries

Based on estimated market values, the value of Patricia Industries, excluding cash, grew by 4 percent, driven by profit growth and positive currency effects, partly counteracted by lower multiples.

Organic sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 1 percent in constant currency, while reported EBITA grew by 26 percent. Adjusted EBITA grew by 14 percent. Mölnlycke, Advanced Instruments, Laborie and Piab, representing almost 80 percent of the total estimated market value of our subsidiaries, all reported strong growth and improved profitability. For Permobil and BraunAbility, demand remained negatively impacted by covid-19, although performance gradually improved during the quarter. The negative organic growth in Sarnova is primarily explained by a strong first quarter 2020 due to strong demand related to covid-19. The underlying performance remains good.

Mölnlycke reported 14 percent organic growth in constant currency. Wound Care grew 5 percent organically in constant currency. Surgical grew 24 percent, driven by personal protective equipment contracts. Growth was negatively impacted by a strong first quarter 2020, as the outbreak of covid-19 resulted in strong growth in gloves, antiseptics and staff clothing. The EBITA-margin improved by 5 percentage points, driven by strong sales growth and good cost control.

In mid-April, Patricia Industries divested Grand Group and the Grand Hôtel property, as the hotel segment does not fit with our investment priorities. The divestment frees up resources that we will use to continue to develop Patricia Industries and our existing companies. In addition, the divestment further sharpens the focus in our portfolio.

Investments in EQT

The value change of our investments in EQT was 30 percent. Net cash flow to Investor was SEK -1.1bn, due to significant draw-downs. EQT AB's combination with Exeter Property Group was completed, significantly strengthening EQT's position as a leader within thematic value-add real estate investments.

Engaged ownership and corporate governance

The world is facing a number of environmental, social and economic challenges. An important foundation to handle such challenges successfully is a dynamic business environment within a predictable regulatory framework. It is our conviction that sustainability and long-term shareholder value go hand-in-hand. In order for a company to maximize its long-term value, it must deliver customer value, invest in its employees, act fairly and ethically, respect human rights and take decisive action to address the environmental challenges.

The European Commission has proposed a roadmap for preventing "short-termism" and increasing companies' focus on sustainability. The roadmap includes potential detailed regulation on governance, which will broaden the purpose of the corporation as an institution. As an engaged long-term owner, we are convinced that good corporate governance must be based on clear roles, responsibilities and accountability between the owners, board and management. Broadening the purpose of the company, as envisaged in the roadmap, will make corporate governance less clear and efficient, and risk weakening ownership rights. It also risks hampering the important re-allocation of capital, making it more difficult for entrepreneurs and companies to attract risk capital for necessary investments to support sustainable economic growth. It is our conviction that each board, with deep knowledge about that particular company, is best suited to prioritize and drive the right strategic priorities, including setting sustainability targets.

In the first quarter, Investor's Chair had a particular focus on sustainability in our dialog with the Chairs amd CEOs in our companies. While there is more to do, many of our companies are at the forefront, and I am especially pleased that they take a business-driven approach with the ambition to beat competition and gain market share. The significant efforts in our companies are paying off. During the last four years, the combined scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions from our portfolio of companies have been reduced by 40 percent.

Going forward

We have a portfolio of companies with strong market positions and high exposure to attractive long-term trends such as changing demographics, accelerated automation, electrification and digitalization, as well as alternative investments. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest selectively in our three business areas while constantly evaluating our companies to determine their potential and whether we are the right owner. Based on our proven governance model and our portfolio of great companies, I am convinced that Investor is well positioned to continue to generate attractive returns to you, dear fellow shareholders.

Johan Forssell President & CEO

Net asset value overview

Adjusted values Reported values
Number of
share
3/31 2021
Ownership
capital/votes (%)
3/31 2021
Share of total
assets (%)
3/31 2021
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2021
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2020
Value,
SEK m
3/31 2021
Value,
SEK m
12/31 2020
Listed Companies
Atlas Copco 207,754,141 16.9/22.3 17 109,376 87,284 109,376 87,284
ABB 265,385,142 12.2/12.2 11 70,216 60,899 70,216 60,899
SEB 456,198,927 20.8/20.8 7 48,495 38,761 48,495 38,761
AstraZeneca 51,587,810 3.9/3.9 7 44,969 42,725 44,969 42,725
Epiroc 207,757,845 17.1/22.7 6 40,954 31,089 40,954 31,089
Ericsson 256,104,764 7.7/23.6 5 29,853 25,971 29,853 25,971
Nasdaq 19,394,142 11.8/11.8 4 24,949 21,061 24,949 21,061
Sobi 107,594,165 35.4/35.4 2 14,965 17,897 14,965 17,897
Electrolux 50,786,412 16.4/28.4 2 12,261 9,742 12,261 9,742
Husqvarna 97,052,157 16.8/33.1 2 12,175 10,339 12,175 10,339
Saab 40,972,622 30.2/39.7 1 9,788 9,854 9,788 9,854
Wärtsilä 104,711,363 17.7/17.7 1 9,567 8,581 9,567 8,581
Electrolux Professional 58,941,654 20.5/32.4 0 2,660 2,729 2,660 2,729
Total Listed Companies 66 430,231 366,932 430,231 366,932
Patricia Industries Total exposure (%)
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke1) 99 13 82,690 80,101 18,450 17,357
Permobil1) 98 2 13,172 14,528 4,101 4,088
Laborie 98 2 10,245 7,564 7,944 7,599
Sarnova 89 1 7,583 7,925 4,395 4,094
Piab1) 97 1 7,181 6,165 5,541 5,385
Advanced Instruments 98 1 5,472 5,472 5,362 4,998
Vectura 100 1 4,331 4,202 3,945 3,926
BraunAbility 95 1 3,574 3,739 2,047 1,923
Grand Group 100 0 91 101 91 101
Total subsidiaries 20 134,339 129,798 51,876 49,472
Three Scandinavia 40/40 1 8,201 8,459 6,629 4,237
Financial Investments 1 3,918 4,040 3,918 4,040
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 22 146,458 142,297 62,423 57,749
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 158,132 155,766 74,097 71,217
Investments in EQT
EQT AB 174,288,016 18.1/18.3 50,265 36,740 50,265 36,740
Fund investments 25,302 20,746 25,302 20,746
Total Investments in EQT 12 75,566 57,486 75,566 57,486
Other Assets and Liabilities 1 3,624 -518 3,624 -518
Total Assets excl. cash Patricia Industries 100 655,878 566,197 571,844 481,649
Gross debt* -42,343 -41,675 -42,343 -41,675
Gross cash* 22,761 21,862 22,761 21,862
Of which Patricia Industries 11,674 13,468 11,674 13,468
Net debt -19,582 -19,812 -19,582 -19,812
Net Asset Value 636,297 546,385 552,262 461,837
Net Asset Value per share 831 713 721 603

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 2020 figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period last year.

Net asset value

During the first quarter of 2021, adjusted net asset value increased from SEK 546.4bn to SEK 636.3bn. The change in adjusted net asset value was 16 percent (-10).

Reported net asset value increased from SEK 461.8bn to SEK 552.3bn. The change in reported net asset value was 20 percent (-10).

Net debt and cash flow

Leverage development

Net debt totaled SEK 19,582m on March 31, 2021 (19,812), corresponding to leverage of 3.4 percent (4.1).

Our 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 22,761m and gross debt to SEK 42,343m as of March 31, 2021.

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.5 years on March 31, 2021 (10.8).

Investor's net debt
SEK m Q1 2021
Opening net debt -19,812
Listed Companies
Dividends 1,222
Investments, net of proceeds -2
Management cost -29
Total 1,191
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 1,194
Investments -53
Internal transfer to Investor -2,938
Management cost -63
Other1) 65
Total -1,794
Investments in EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 401
Drawdowns (investments and management fees) -1,518
Management cost -2
Total -1,119
Investor groupwide
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 2,938
Management cost -30
Other2) -956
Closing net debt -19,582

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 123m during the first quarter 2021 (128).

As of March 31, 2021, rolling 12 month management cost amounted to 0.08 percent of the adjusted net asset value.

The Investor share

The price of the Investor A-share and B-share was SEK 692.50 and SEK 696.40 respectively on March 31, 2021, compared to SEK 597.50 and SEK 599.20 on December 31, 2020.

The total shareholder return (Class B-share) amounted to 16 percent during the first quarter 2021 (-11).

The SIXRX return index gained 14 percent during the first quarter 2021 (-18).

Investor's market capitalization, excluding repurchased shares, was SEK 532,151m as of March 31, 2021 (458,345).

Average annual total return

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

  • Total return amounted to 19 percent, compared to 14 percent for the SIXRX return index.
  • Investor increased its share of the votes in Ericsson by exchanging 5 million B-shares for A-shares.

Performance

Total return (excluding management costs) for Listed Companies amounted to 19 percent during the first quarter 2021.

The SIXRX return index gained 14 percent during the first quarter 2021.

Total return, Listed Companies

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 68,545m during the first quarter 2021 (-47,596).

Contribution to net asset value

SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Changes in value 63,297 -51,034
Dividends 5,277 3,465
Management cost -29 -27
Total 68,545 -47,596

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q1 2021
Value,
SEK m
Contribution,
SEK m
Total
return
(%)1)
Atlas Copco 109,376 22,093 25.3
ABB 70,216 11,267 18.5
SEB 48,495 11,604 29.9
AstraZeneca 44,969 3,057 7.3
Epiroc 40,954 9,866 31.7
Ericsson 29,853 4,136 15.9
Nasdaq 24,949 3,964 18.8
Sobi 14,965 -2,931 -16.4
Electrolux 12,261 2,722 27.9
Husqvarna 12,175 1,836 17.8
Saab 9,788 -66 -0.7
Wärtsilä 9,567 1,092 12.7
Electrolux
Professional
2,660 -68 -2.5
Total 430,231 68,574 18.7

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

Dividends received

Dividends received totaled SEK 5,277m during the first quarter 2021 (3,465), of which SEK 4,055m was pending over the end of the quarter and is reported in Other Assets and Liabilities.

Investments and divestments

First quarter

5,000,000 Ericsson B shares were sold and 5,000,000 Ericsson A shares were purchased. Both the buy and sell transaction were conducted at a share price of SEK 103.85.

Listed Companies, value distribution, March 31, 2021

Patricia Industries

Patricia Industries includes Advanced Instruments, BraunAbility, Grand Group, Laborie, Mölnlycke, Permobil, Piab, Sarnova, Vectura, 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, excluding cash, amounted to 4 percent (3 percent including cash), driven by profit growth and positive currency effects, partly counteracted by lower multiples.
  • Organic sales growth for the major subsidiaries amounted to 1 percent. Adjusted EBITA growth was 14 percent.

Operating performance

During the first quarter 2021, sales growth for the major subsidiaries (including Advanced Instruments pro forma) amounted to -5 percent. Organic growth was 1 percent in constant currency. EBITA amounted to SEK 2,044m, an increase of 26 percent. Adjusting for items affecting the first quarter 2020, relating to transaction- and integration costs in Laborie and Piab, and CEO transition costs in Mölnlycke, EBITA increased by 14 percent.

Patricia Industries, adjusted values, March 31, 2021

Major subsidiaries, performance

Q1 2021
SEK m Sales Org. growth,
constant
currency
EBITDA EBITDA (%) EBITA1) EBITA, (%) Operating
cash flow
Mölnlycke 4,486 14 1,475 32.9 1,320 29.4 800
Permobil 908 -7 192 21.1 148 16.3 98
Laborie 636 11 197 30.9 170 26.7 15
Sarnova 1,601 -10 228 14.2 204 12.7 189
Piab 406 9 121 29.8 105 25.9 87
Advanced Instruments 183 11 92 50.4 90 48.9 49
Vectura 81 29 48 59.6 12 14.4 -46
BraunAbility 1,226 -16 81 6.6 50 4.1 13
Grand Group 49 -52 -23 -46.7 -53 -109.5 -63
Total 9,575 2,411 25.2 2,044 21.4 1,142
Reported growth y/y, % -5 21 26
Organic growth, y/y, % 1

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

Performance

Contribution to adjusted net asset value amounted to SEK 5,257m during the first quarter 2021 (-1,968).

Contribution to adjusted net asset value

SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Changes in value 5,301 -1,913
Management cost -63 -67
Other 18 12
Total 5,257 -1,968

Based on estimated market values, the total return for Patricia Industries, excluding cash, amounted to 4 percent (3 percent including cash) during the first quarter 2021. During the quarter, the total return was driven by profit growth and positive currency effects, partly counteracted by lower multiples.

For more information on valuation, see page 28.

Investments and divestments

First quarter

Investments amounted to SEK 53m. Divestments amounted to SEK 1,130m, mainly related to Financial Investments. Proceeds from divestments of SEK 341m were not included in Patricia Industries' net cash position as of March 31, 2021, but reported as a receivable within Financial Investments.

Distributions received

During the first quarter 2021, distributions to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 405m, related to the

Patricia Industries – valuation overview

divestment of Three Scandinavia's passive network infrastructure. So far, approximately SEK 1.5bn has been received and another SEK 3.6bn, of which approximately 80 percent in cash, is expected to be received during 2021.

Patricia Industries, net cash
SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Beginning of period 13,468 20,897
Net cash flow 1,141 -4,022
Internal transfer to Investor -2,938 -2,938
Other1) 3 122
End of period 11,674 14,059

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

Estimated market
values, SEK m,
Change Q1
2021 vs. Q4
Subsidiaries 3/31, 2021 2020 SEK m Major drivers Comments
Mölnlycke 82,690 2,589 Strong earnings and currency impacted
positively, multiples impacted negatively
Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 16.9x.
Multiple has been adjusted downwards to
reflect the PPE-related profit during LTM.
Permobil 13,172 -1,356 Multiples and earnings impacted
negatively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 19.8x
Laborie 10,245 2,681 Strong earnings, currency and multiples
impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 24.8x.
Sarnova 7,583 -342 Multiples impacted negatively, currency
and earnings impacted positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 13.8x.
Acquisition of Digitech valued at cost.
Piab 7,181 1,016 Multiples and earnings impacted
positively
Applied EV LTM EBITDA 20.4x
Advanced Instruments 5,472 0 Investment amount, acquisition made less than
18 months ago
Vectura 4,331 130 Estimated market value of the property
portfolio less debt and cost
BraunAbility 3,574 -166 Lower earnings impacted negatively,
multiples and currency impacted
positively
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 15.0x
Grand Group 91 -10 Valued at book value due to covid-19 situation
Partner-owned
investments
Three Scandinavia 8,201 -259 SEK 0.4bn proceeds from the
divestment of passive network
infrastructure distributed to Patricia
Industries during the quarter.
Applied EV/adj. LTM EBITDA 5.9x. EBITDA
pro-forma for the divestment of the passive
network infrastructure. The estimated market
value includes a discounted value of the
divestment proceeds attributable to Patricia
Industries.
Financial Investments 3,918 -122 Multiple or third-party valuation, share price
Total 146,458
Total incl. cash 158,132

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 14 percent in constant currency, driven by continued good growth in Wound Care and the covid-19-related sales of personal protective equipment within Surgical. All regions grew.
  • Customer agreements within personal protective equipment added significant sales during the first quarter and are expected to add additional sales into the second quarter, although significantly less than in the first quarter, but at a similar level as in the second quarter last year.
  • The EBITA margin was 5 percentage points higher compared to last year, positively impacted by strong sales and good cost control.
  • Mölnlycke stepped up its investments in its commercial organization in Emerging Markets.

Wound Care

• Organic growth amounted to 5 percent in constant currency.

Surgical

  • Organic growth amounted to 24 percent in constant currency.
  • Personal protective equipment contracts impacted sales positively. Mölnlycke Procedure® Trays and Surgical Drapes continued to be negatively impacted by the decline in elective procedures as an effect of covid-19. During the latter part of the first quarter 2020, the outbreak of covid-19 resulted in strong sales of gloves, antiseptics and staff clothing, which had a negative impact on year-over-year growth.

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Income statement items,
EUR m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 443 401 1,835
EBITDA 146 115 567
EBITA 130 99 507
Sales growth, % 11 7
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
14 7
EBITDA, % 32.9 28.8 30.9
EBITA, % 29.4 24.6 27.6
Cash flow items, EUR m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
EBITDA 146 115
IFRS 16 lease payments -5 -5
Change in working capital -54 -36
Capital expenditures -8 -8
Operating cash flow 79 66
Acquisitions/divestments - -2
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - -
Other1) -60 -43
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
19 22
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 13
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, EUR m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 1,473 1,492
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 7,850 7,855

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, (%)
Q1 2021
Wound Care 46 5
Surgical 54 24
Total 100 14

Mölnlycke, distribution of sales by geography

Share of sales, (%)
2020
Europe, Middle East, Africa 63
Americas 29
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 -7 percent in constant currency. All regions declined, negatively impacted by covid-19. However, demand improved during March.
  • The EBITA margin increased slightly compared to last year, despite declining sales, driven by cost reductions.
  • Permobil launched its brand promise Innovating for IndividualsTM. The promise reflects Permobil's mission of combining hardware, software, design and services to maximize the user experience.

Key figures, Permobil

liabilities due to IFRS 16.

A provider of innovative capital equipment and consumables for the urology and gastroenterology markets. Read more at www.laborie.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 11 percent in constant currency. Urology and gastrointestinal sales grew during the quarter driven by gradual resumption of elective procedures. Revenues in the maternal and child health business declined, with growth compared to last year negatively affected by customer stock-ups in the first quarter 2020.
  • Both the reported and adjusted EBITA margin improved significantly. Last year's profit was negatively impacted by transaction costs related to the acquisition of Clinical Innovations. The adjusted EBITA margin was approximately 17 percent in the first quarter 2020.

Key figures, Laborie

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 76 55 250
EBITDA 23 -3 70
EBITA 20 -4 61
Sales growth, % 37 15
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
11 -4
EBITDA, % 30.9 -5.1 28.0
EBITA, % 26.7 -7.1 24.4
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
EBITDA 23 -3
IFRS 16 lease payments -1 0
Change in working capital -18 4
Capital expenditures -3 -5
Operating cash flow 2 -5
Acquisitions/divestments - -524
Shareholder - 450
contribution/distribution
Other1) 1 -8
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
3 -88
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 18
Capital expenditures/sales, % 6
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 400 403
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 825 820

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 -10 percent in constant currency. The underlying business continues to perform well, and the negative growth is primarily driven by the surge in demand in the first quarter 2020 related to the spread of covid-19. In addition, this year there was an unusually mild flu season, which negatively impacted demand.
  • The EBITA margin increased, despite significant continued investments in digital platform enhancements and warehouse optimization.

Key figures, Sarnova

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 191 189 726
EBITDA 27 22 83
EBITA 24 20 73
Sales growth, % 1 17
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
-10 14
EBITDA, % 14.2 11.8 11.4
EBITA, % 12.7 10.8 10.0
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
EBITDA 27 22
IFRS 16 lease payments -1 -1
Change in working capital 2 -6
Capital expenditures -6 -1
Operating cash flow 23 15
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -6 5
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
16 20
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 15
Capital expenditures/sales, % 2
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt2) 509 525
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 1,215 655

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

2) Digitech's profit and balance sheet are fully included in Sarnova's financial items as November 1, 2020. Hence, the balance sheet include all net debt but figures for the last 12 months only include five months of earnings.

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 9 percent in constant currency. All regions contributed positively, with APAC reporting the highest growth. All divisions grew, with Vacuum Automation being the strongest.
  • The EBITA margin amounted to 26 percent. Last year's margin was 23 percent adjusted for costs related to the acquisition of TAWI and an earn-out payment for a prior acquisition. The profitability improvement was driven by structural changes and cost adjustments as well as savings from reduced travel and marketing expenses.
  • Within Vacuum Automation, Piab launched a new range of suction cups for the Logistics, Warehousing and Ecommerce industries.

Key figures, Piab Income statement items, SEK m Last 12 Q1 2021 Q1 2020 months Sales 406 399 1,533 EBITDA 121 100 441 EBITA 105 89 376 Sales growth, % 2 28 Organic growth, constant currency, % 9 -2 EBITDA, % 29.8 25.1 28.8 EBITA, % 25.9 22.2 24.5 Cash flow items, SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020 EBITDA 121 100 IFRS 16 lease payments -8 -6 Change in working capital -21 13 Capital expenditures -5 -12 Operating cash flow 87 96 Acquisitions/divestments - -980 Shareholder contribution/distribution - - Other1) -106 -174 Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net debt -18 -1,059 Key ratios Working capital/sales, % 17 Capital expenditures/sales, % 2 Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020 Net debt 1,592 1,574 3/31 2021 3/31 2020 Number of employees 650 665

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

A gobal provider of osmolality testing instrumentation and consumables for the clinical, biopharmaceutical, and food & beverage markets. Read more at www.aicompanies.com

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 11 percent in constant currency, driven by strong instrument, consumables and services performance.
  • The EBITA margin expanded to 49 percent, driven by operating leverage and savings from reduced travel and marketing expense, partially offset by investments in the global commercial organization.
  • In order to prepare Advanced Instruments for future growth, investments will be made to further expand the global commercial organization, accelerate key product development projects, and enhance general and administrative functions.

Key figures, Advanced Instruments

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 22 20 79
EBITDA 11 9 38
EBITA 11 9 37
Sales growth, % 11 16
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
11 16
EBITDA, % 50.4 48.2 48.3
EBITA, % 48.9 46.6 46.6
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
EBITDA 11 9
IFRS 16 lease payments 0 0
Change in working capital -4 -3
Capital expenditures -1 0
Operating cash flow 6 6
Acquisitions/divestments - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - -
Other1) -3 -3
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
3 3
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 8
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 149 152
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 130 120

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 -16 percent in constant currency, still affected by covid-19. In the consumer segment, demand gradually improved during the quarter as the economy recovered and the vaccination rollout gained momentum. On the commercial side, continued depressed utilization of public transportation delayed some orders.
  • The EBITA margin was negatively impacted by the sales decline, partially offset by cost management.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items,
USD m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 146 173 540
EBITDA 10 14 40
EBITA 6 10 25
Sales growth, % -15 7
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
-16 5
EBITDA, % 6.6 7.9 7.4
EBITA, % 4.1 5.8 4.6
Cash flow items, USD m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
EBITDA 10 14
IFRS 16 lease payments -2 -2
Change in working capital -4 -15
Capital expenditures -2 -2
Operating cash flow 2 -5
Acquisitions/divestments - -4
Shareholder - -
contribution/distribution
Other1) -3 -6
Increase(-)/decrease(+) in net
debt
-1 -15
Key ratios
Working capital/sales, % 10
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
Balance sheet items, USD m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 190 189
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 1,495 1,735

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 29 percent, primarily driven by new Community Services properties.
  • Vectura won a competition for an option to acquire land, which would extend presence in Hagastaden with approximately 25,000 m2, primarily office. The zoning process is ongoing and the construction start is estimated to 2026.
  • Vectura signed leases on more than 14.000 m2 with long durations at Bromma Sjukhus related to nursing, geriatrics and orthopedic care.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 81 62 316
EBITDA 48 30 202
EBITDA, % 59.6 48.6 64.0
EBITA adj.1) 12 7 39
EBITA adj % 14.4 11.2 12.2
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 4,361 4,302
3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Real estate market value 9,274 9,182

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 -52 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.

Key figures, GrandGroup Income statement items,

Income statement items,
SEK m
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 Last 12
months
Sales 49 101 237
EBITDA -23 -3 -56
EBITA -53 -35 -181
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
-52 -17
EBITDA, % -46.7 -2.9 -23.8
EBITA, % -109.5 -34.9 -76.4
Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020

Net debt 855 887

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 27,000, of which 19,000 in Sweden and 8,000 in Denmark. Service revenue growth was -2 percent, negatively impacted by currency effects and decreased revenue from international roaming due to the reduction in travel following covid-19.
  • Following the divestment of Three Scandinavia's passive network infrastructure assets, earnings were impacted negatively by the establishment of service contracts for the utilization of the divested network infrastructure assets. Adjusted for this, EBITDA increased somewhat.
  • During the quarter, a part payment of SEK 0.4bn for the divestment of the passive network infrastructure assets was received.
  • Three Sweden launched a new offering called 3Flexibel, allowing customers to tailor the subscription to their needs.
  • Having successfully acquired 100 MHz in the 5G auction in January 2021, Three Sweden will launch high-speed 5G in Swedens' three largest cities during 2021.

Key figures, Three Scandinavia

Last 12
Income statement items Q1 2021 Q1 2020 months
Sales, SEK m 2,586 2,608 10,646
Sweden, SEK m 1,659 1,645 6,832
Denmark, DKK m 683 673 2,750
Service revenue, SEK m1) 1,664 1,703 6,738
Sweden, SEK m 1,047 1,030 4,185
Denmark, DKK m 454 470 1,841
EBITDA, SEK m 863 1,025 3,772
Sweden, SEK m 641 696 2,670
Denmark, DKK m 164 230 794
EBITDA, % 33.4 39.3 35.4
Sweden 38.6 42.3 39.1
Denmark 24.0 34.2 28.9
Key ratios

Capital expenditures/sales, % 18

Balance sheet items, SEK m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020
Net debt 6,173 6,341
3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Number of employees 1,740 1,755
Other key figures 3/31 2021 3/31 2020
Subscriptions 3,706,000 3,590,000
Sweden 2,229,000 2,100,000
Denmark 1,477,000 1,490,000
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 Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Net asset value, beginning of
period
4,040 4,310
Investments 13 23
Divestments -1,130 -179
Exit proceeds pending
settlement
341 -
Changes in value 654 -205
Net asset value, end of period 3,918 3,949

Activities during the quarter

• During the quarter, listed shares were distributed to Financial Investments from Sutter Hill Ventures. These shares were subsequently divested. The holding in Neuronetics was fully exited.

Five largest Financial Investments, March 31, 2021

Region Business Listed/
unlisted
Reported
value,
SEK m
Asia IT Unlisted 726
U.S IT Unlisted 488
U.S Venture fund Unlisted 413
Europe Healthcare Unlisted 376
U.S IT Unlisted 365
2,368

As of March 31, 2021, the five largest investments represented 60 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

4 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, 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 30 percent.
  • Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1.1bn.

Performance

Contribution to net asset value (adjusted and reported) amounted to SEK 16,961m during the first quarter 2021 (4,278).

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 30 percent during the first quarter 2021, of which 29 percent in constant currency.

Net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK -1,119m during the first quarter.

Investments in EQT AB

The value increase of Investor's holding in EQT AB amounted to SEK 13,525m, corresponding to a total shareholder return of 37 percent during the first 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 December 31, 2020.

The reported value change of Investor's investments in EQT funds amounted to 17 percent during the first quarter, of which 14 percent in constant currency.

Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 15.3bn as of March 31, 2021 (16.3).

Change in adjusted net asset value, EQT

SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Net asset value, beginning of
period
57,486 37,248
Contribution to net asset value
Drawdowns (investments,
management fees and management
16,961 4,278
cost)
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures,
1,520 1,378
fee surplus, carry and dividend) -401 -2,301
Net asset value, end of period 75,566 40,603

Investor's investments in EQT, March 31, 20211)

Investor
Fund
size
EUR m
Share (%) Outstanding
commitment
SEK m
Reported
value
SEK m
Fully invested funds2) 25,820 2,038 10,465
EQT VIII 10,750 5 1,428 5,529
EQT Infrastructure IV 9,100 3 1,120 1,695
Credit Opportunities III3) 1,272 10 429 984
EQT Ventures4) 461 11 56 946
EQT Ventures II 619 3 111 66
EQT Mid Market Asia III 630 27 553 1,172
EQT Mid Market US 616 30 185 1,526
EQT Mid Market Europe 1,616 9 530 1,609
EQT Real Estate I 373 18 269 364
EQT Real Estate II 1,000 3 259 49
EQT new funds 8,274 896
Total fund investments 52,256 15,252 25,302
EQT AB 18.1/18.35) 50,265
Total investments in EQT 75,566

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, Credit Fund II, EQT Mid Market.

3) Divested by EQT AB to Bridgepoint, October 2020. 4) Fund commitment excluding the EQT Ventures Co-Investment Schemes and the

EQT Ventures Mentor Funds. 5) Capital and votes respectively.

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

SEK m Q1
2021
FY
2020
Q4
2020
Q3
2020
Q2
2020
Q1
2020
FY
2019
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Reported value 75,566 57,486 57,486 50,143 48,843 40,603 37,248 37,248 36,527 24,114 21,562
Reported value
change, %
30 55 16 3 16 11 103 9 60 9 7
Value change,
constant currency, %
29 57 18 3 19 8 101 11 59 8 6
Drawdowns from
Investor
1,520 4,630 377 968 1,906 1,378 7,266 514 2,911 2,130 1,711
Proceeds to Investor 401 4,801 908 1,313 280 2,301 12,227 3,207 5,054 1,514 2,451
Net cash flow to
Investor
-1,119 171 531 344 -1,626 923 4,961 2,694 2,143 -615 740

Investor Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 19,582m on March 31, 2021 (19,812). Debt financing of the Patricia Industries subsidiaries 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, March 31, 2021

SEK m Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments 4,813 -210 4,603
Cash, bank and short
term investments 27,647 -9,489 18,158
Receivables included
in net debt 1,988 - 1,988
Interest bearing debt -88,493 44,271 -44,222
Provision for pensions -1,210 1,101 -109
Total -55,255 35,673 -19,582

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 22,761m as of March 31, 2021 (21,862). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the riskadjusted return profile. Investor's gross debt, excluding pension liabilities, amounted to SEK 42,234m as of March 31, 2021 (41,565).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.5 years on March 31, 2021 (10.8), excluding the debt of Mölnlycke, Laborie, Permobil, BraunAbility, Grand Group, Vectura, Sarnova, Piab and Advanced Instruments.

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

Net financial items, Q1 2021

SEK m Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's net
financial
items
Interest income -1 0 -1
Interest expenses -515 279 -236
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short
term investments -5 0 -5
Foreign exchange result -586 -2 -588
Other -142 109 -33
Total -1,249 386 -863

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795m on March 31, 2021 (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 March 31, 2021, Investor owned a total of 1,283,867 of its own shares (1,363,280).

Other

Events after the end of the quarter

On April 19, 2021, Investor announced that Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB, and its subsidiary Vectura, have agreed to divest Grand Group and the Grand Hôtel property, respectively, to FAM AB. The transaction includes the hotel operations Grand Hôtel, Lydmar Hotel and The Sparrow Hotel, all located in Stockholm, as well as the Grand Hôtel property.

The total transaction value amounts to SEK 3.9bn, of which approximately SEK 0.3bn for Grand Group and approximately SEK 3.6bn for the Grand Hôtel property. Net proceeds from the transaction are approximately SEK 1.5bn following Vectura debt amortization.

The transaction is expected to be completed, subject to regulatory approval, during the second quarter 2021.

Annual General Meeting

Investor's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Due to covid-19, the Annual General Meeting is only conducted by advance voting. Instructions are available in the notice convening the Annual General Meeting and on Investor's website, www.investorab.com. Information on the resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting will be disclosed on May 5, 2021, as soon as the outcome of the advance voting has been confirmed.

Investor's audited Annual Report in Swedish is available at the company's head office and website.

Dividend Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend to the shareholders of SEK 14.00 (9.00) per share for fiscal year 2020. The dividend is proposed to be paid in two installments, SEK 10.00 per share with record date May 7, 2021, and SEK 4.00 per share (or SEK 1.00 per share after implementation of the share split 4:1 proposed by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting) with record date November 8, 2021. If the proposal is approved by the Annual General Meeting, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on May 12, 2021 and November 11, 2021.

The dividend level proposed is based on the stated dividend policy to distribute a large percentage of the dividends received from Listed Companies, 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.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

On March 2, 2021, Atlas Antibodies acquired HistoCyte Laboratories Ltd. The purchase price amounts to 179m and goodwill amounts to SEK 170m. The purchase price was paid in cash with 150m and 29m though an issue in kind. For the period from the acquisition date until March 31, 2021, the acquired entity contributed net sales of SEK 1m and profit/loss of SEK 0m to the Group's result.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amount to SEK 22.1bn (20.9), of which SEK 18.9bn (17.8) refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility, Laborie, Advanced Instruments and Sarnova, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 1.6bn, SEK 3.4bn, SEK 1.4 and SEK 4.5bn. The increase in pledged assets mainly relates to increased assets in Laborie and Advanced Instruments.

Total contingent liabilities amount to SEK 0.9bn (1.1).

Basis of preparation for the Interim Management Statement

This Interim Management Statement has in all material aspects been prepared in accordance with NASDAQ Stockholm's guidelines for preparing interim management statements. The accounting policies that have been applied for the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the 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 2020 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 25. 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 Management Statement may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

Financial calendar

May 5, 2021 Annual General Meeting
Jul. 15, 2021 Interim Report
January-June 2021
Oct. 18, 2021 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2021
Jan. 21, 2022 Year-End Report 2021

Stockholm, April 20, 2021

Johan Forssell President and Chief Executive Officer

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. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 12:00 CET on April 20, 2021.

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

This Interim Management Statement has not been subject to review by the company's auditors

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary
SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Dividends 5,277 3,465
Changes in value 80,346 -48,330
Net sales 9,667 9,979
Cost of goods and services sold -5,039 -5,438
Sales and marketing cost -1,422 -1,624
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost
-1,751 -1,877
Management cost -123 -128
Share of results of associates 2,795 104
Operating profit/loss 89,750 -43,849
Net financial items -1,249 -2,414
Profit/loss before tax 88,501 -46,263
Income taxes -300 -178
Profit/loss for the period 88,201 -46,441
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 88,230 -46,416
Non-controlling interest -29 -26
Profit/loss for the period 88,201 -46,441
Basic earnings per share, SEK 115.20 -60.64
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 115.14 -60.64
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary
SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Profit/loss for the period 88,201 -46,441
Other comprehensive income for the period, including tax
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges 29 -130
Hedging costs -20 130
Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,203 3,660
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 1 108
Total other comprehensive income for the period 2,213 3,768
Total comprehensive income for the period 90,414 -42,673
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 90,431 -42,653
Non-controlling interest -17 -20
Total comprehensive income for the period 90,414 -42,673
Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary
SEK m 3/31 2021 12/31 2020 3/31 2020
ASSETS
Goodwill 48,374 46,686 47,596
Other intangible assets 29,022 28,395 28,049
Property, plant and equipment 14,941 14,741 13,244
Shares and participations 512,751 432,131 345,733
Other financial investments 4,813 3,302 6,307
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1,934 2,015 3,455
Other long-term receivables 2,611 2,526 2,045
Total non-current assets 614,446 529,795 446,431
Inventories 5,700 5,374 5,486
Shares and participations in trading operation 14 14 120
Short-term receivables included in net debt 53 22 0
Other current receivables 15,065 7,950 9,783
Cash, bank and short-term investments 27,647 27,892 21,140
Total current assets 48,480 41,252 36,531
TOTAL ASSETS 662,926 571,047 482,961
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 553,267 462,775 378,285
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 81,485 81,776 81,326
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 1,210 1,186 1,129
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 11,395 10,893 11,897
Total non-current liabilities 94,090 93,855 94,352
Current interest bearing liabilities 7,008 4,709 1,000
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 8,561 9,708 9,325
Total current liabilities 15,569 14,417 10,325
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 662,926 571,047 482,961
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary
SEK m Q1 2021 2020 Q1 2020
Opening balance 1/1 462,775 420,923 420,923
Profit for the period 88,201 52,662 -46,441
Other comprehensive income for the period 2,213 -4,822 3,768
Total comprehensive income for the period 90,414 47,840 -42,673
Dividend to shareholders - -6,916 -
Changes in non-controlling interest 90 827 19
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration -12 100 15
Closing balance 3/31 553,267 462,775 378,285
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 552,262 461,837 378,043

Non-controlling interest 1,005 939 242 Total equity 3/31 553,267 462,775 378,285

Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary
SEK m Q1 2021 Q1 2020
Operating activities
Dividends received 1,222 1,427
Cash receipts 9,503 9,336
Cash payments -8,570 -8,574
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 2,154 2,189
Interest received/paid -534 -643
Income tax paid -553 -570
Cash flows from operating activities 1,068 975
Investing activities
Acquisitions -2,027 -4,213
Divestments 2,071 2,636
Increase in long-term receivables - -42
Divestments of associated companies 405 -
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -153 -6,133
Divestments of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow 20 30
Increase in other financial investments -1,525 -4,411
Decrease in other financial investments - 6,364
Net change, short-term investments 3,134 -3,182
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -332 -319
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 5 109
Net cash used in investing activities 1,598 -9,160
Financing activities
New share issue - 53
Borrowings 361 5,349
Repayment of borrowings -435 -3,295
Repurchases of own shares - -11
Net cash used in financing activities -74 2,096
Cash flows for the period 2,592 -6,089
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 19,670 19,231
Exchange difference in cash 299 474
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 22,561 13,617

Performance by Business Area Q1 2021

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 5,277 - - - 5,277
Changes in value 63,297 531 16,518 0 80,346
Net sales - 9,667 - - 9,667
Cost of goods and services sold - -5,039 - 0 -5,039
Sales and marketing cost - -1,422 - - -1,422
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -1,744 -1 -6 -1,751
Management cost -29 -63 -2 -30 -123
Share of results of associates - 2,795 - - 2,795
Operating profit/loss 68,545 4,725 16,515 -35 89,750
Net financial items - -386 - -863 -1,249
Income tax - -249 - -51 -300
Profit/loss for the period 68,545 4,090 16,515 -949 88,201
Non-controlling interest - 29 - 0 29
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company 68,545 4,119 16,515 -949 88,230
Other effects on equity - 1,651 447 98 2,196
Contribution to net asset value 68,545 5,770 16,961 -851 90,425
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2021
Carrying amount 430,231 62,423 75,566 3,624 571,844
Investors net debt/-cash - 11,674 - -31,256 -19,582
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 430,231 74,097 75,566 -27,632 552,262

Performance by Business Area Q1 2020

Listed Patricia Investments in Investor
SEK m Companies Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 3,465 - - 0 3,465
Changes in value -51,034 -409 3,165 -53 -48,330
Net sales - 9,979 - - 9,979
Cost of goods and services sold - -5,438 - 0 -5,438
Sales and marketing cost - -1,624 - - -1,624
Administrative, research and development and other operating cost - -1,872 -1 -4 -1,877
Management cost -27 -67 -2 -31 -128
Share of results of associates - 104 - - 104
Operating profit/loss -47,596 673 3,162 -88 -43,849
Net financial items - -589 - -1,825 -2,414
Income tax - -199 - 21 -178
Profit/loss for the period -47,596 -115 3,162 -1,892 -46,441
Non-controlling interest - 26 - 0 26
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the Parent Company -47,596 -90 3,162 -1,892 -46,416
Other effects on equity - 2,584 1,116 78 3,778
Contribution to net asset value -47,596 2,494 4,278 -1,814 -42,637
Net asset value by business area 3/31 2020
Carrying amount 296,904 57,716 40,603 1,619 396,843
Investors net debt/-cash - 14,059 - -32,859 -18,800
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 296,904 71,775 40,603 -31,239 378,043

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 31, Financial Instruments, in Investor's Annual Report 2020.

Valuation techniques, level 3
-- -------------------------------
Group 3/31 2021 Fair value, SEK m Valuation technique Input Range
Shares and participations 28,797 Last round of financing n/a n/a
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n/a
Comparable companies Sales multiples 2.0 – 7.2
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 2.2 – 7.1
NAV n/a n/a
Other financial investments 123 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Long-term and current receivables 3,512 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 49 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n/a
Other provisions and liabilities 4,538 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 96 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 200m. For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 1,000m.

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 3/31 2021, Total carrying
SEK m Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 478,348 2,412 28,797 3,194 512,751
Other financial investments 4,604 - 123 85 4,813
Long-term receivables included in net debt - - 1,934 1,934
Other long-term receivables 1,578 1,033 2,611
Shares and participations in trading operation 14 - - - 14
Short-term receivables included in net debt 53 53
Other current receivables 0 13 - 15,052 15,065
Cash, bank and short-term investments 18,103 - - 9,545 27,647
Total 501,069 2,479 32,432 28,909 564,889
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities - - 49 81,435 81,4852)
Other long-term provisions and liabilities - - 4,413 6,983 11,395
Short-term interest bearing liabilities - 235 6,773 7,008
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 8 112 126 8,315 8,561
Total 8 347 4,588 103,506 108,449

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 86,745m.

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 3/31 2021,

SEK m Shares and
participations
Other
financial
investments
Long-term
receivables
included in
net debt
Long-term
interest
bearing
liabilities
Other long
term
provisions and
liabilities
Other
current
liabilities
Opening balance at the beginning of the year 24,409 120 3,586 59 4,179 117
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 2,827 - - - 0 -
in line Net financial items - -3 -80 -10 123 8
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment 654 7 7 - 111 0
Acquisitions 1,390 - 0 - - -
Divestments -483 0 - - - -
Carrying amount at end of the period 28,797 123 3,512 49 4,413 126
Total unrealized gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for financial
instruments held at the end of the period
Changes in value 2,576 - - - - -
Net financial items - - -80 10 39 -
Total 2,576 - -80 10 39 -

Revenue from contracts with customers

Group 3/31 2021, Field of operation
SEK m Healthcare
equipment
Healthcare
services
Hotel Real estate Osmolality
testing
Gripping and
moving
solutions
Total
Geographical market
Sweden 193 63 49 53 0 26 384
Scandinavia, excl. Sweden 303 2 - - 2 19 326
Europe, excl. Scandinavia 2,655 0 - - 45 171 2,871
U.S. 4,808 - - - 109 100 5,017
North America, excl. U.S. 176 - - - 9 22 208
South America 57 - - - 2 16 75
Africa 122 - - - 1 1 124
Australia 217 - - - 3 3 223
Asia 363 15 - - 12 48 438
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Category
Sales of products 8,595 - - - 165 405 9,165
Sales of services 280 80 49 - 18 1 428
Revenues from leasing 14 - - 53 - - 67
Other income 7 - - 0 - - 7
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Sales channels
Through distributors 5,078 - 29 - 107 182 5,397
Directly to customers 3,817 80 19 53 76 224 4,270
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667
Timing of revenue recognition
Goods and services transferred
at a point of time 8,794 80 - - 178 406 9,458
Goods and services transferred
over time 102 - 49 53 5 - 209
Total 8,896 80 49 53 183 406 9,667

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 2020. 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 3/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial Other financial
investments 4,813 -210 4,603 investments 3,302 -201 3,101
Cash, bank and short Cash, bank and short
term investments 27,647 -9,489 18,158 term investments 27,892 -9,130 18,762
Gross cash 32,460 -9,698 22,761 Gross cash 31,194 -9,332 21,862

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 3/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
Industries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included
in net debt
1,988 - 1,988 Receivables included
in net debt
2,037 - 2,037
Loans -88,493 44,271 -44,222 Loans -86,484 42,883 -43,602
Provision for pensions -1,210 1,101 -109 Provision for pensions -1,186 1,077 -110
Gross debt -87,715 45,372 -42,343 Gross debt -85,634 43,959 -41,675

Group 12/31 2020,

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 3/31 2021,

SEK m SEK m
Investor's gross cash -22,761 Investor's gross cash -21,862
Investor's gross debt 42,343 Investor's gross debt 41,675
Investor's net debt 19,582 Investor's net debt 19,812

Total assets

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

Group 3/31 2021,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2020,
SEK m
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity
Investor's net debt
553,267 -1,005 552,262
19,582
Equity
Investor's net debt
462,775 -939 461,837
19,812
Total assets 571,844 Total assets 481,649

Net debt ratio (leverage)

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

Investor's net Investor's net
Group 3/31 2021, SEK m asset value Net debt ratio Group 12/31 2020, SEK m asset value Net debt ratio
Investor's net debt 19,582 = Investor's net debt 19,812 =
Total assets 571,844 3.4% Total assets 481,649 4.1%

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 3/31 2021, SEK m Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2020, SEK m Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's reported net asset value 552,262 Investor's reported net asset value 461,837
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
765,891,163
721 Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
765,811,750
603

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 3/31 2021, SEK m Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Group 12/31 2020, SEK m Investor's net
asset value
Net asset value,
SEK per share
Investor's adjusted net asset value 636,297 Investor's adjusted net asset value 546,385
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
765,891,163 =
831
Number of shares, excluding own
shares
=
765,811,750
713

Patricia Industries, key figures overview1)

Q1
2021
FY
2020
Q4
2020
Q3
2020
Q2
2020
Q1
2020
FY
2019
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Mölnlycke (EUR m)
Sales 443 1,793 554 479 358 401 1,542 402 380 386 374
Sales growth 11 16 38 26 -7 7 6 3 8 8 7
Organic growth, 14 18 41 29 -7 7 4 1 7 5 4
constant currency, %
EBITDA
146 536 174 144 103 115 451 114 115 114 107
EBITDA, % 32.9 29.9 31.4 30.0 28.8 28.8 29.2 28.3 30.4 29.6 28.7
EBITA2) 130 475 159 129 89 99 391 99 100 100 92
EBITA, % 29.4 26.5 28.8 26.9 24.7 24.6 25.3 24.5 26.3 25.8 24.7
Operating cash flow 79 470 229 70 105 66 382 122 115 87 58
Net debt 1,473 1,492 1,492 1,326 1,375 1,449 1,471 1,471 1,333 1,402 1,296
Employees 7,850 7,910 7,910 7,860 8,110 7,855 7,790 7,790 7,810 7,965 7,850
Permobil (SEK m)
Sales
908 3,944 1,021 941 912 1,070 4,446 1,214 1,141 1,086 1,005
Sales growth -15 -11 -16 -17 -16 6 7 8 7 2 10
Organic growth, -7 -9 -10 -13 -17 3 1 4 3 -3 0
constant currency, %
EBITDA 192 826 225 220 165 215 924 232 265 229 198
EBITDA, %
EBITA2)
21.1
148
20.9
641
22.0
178
23.4
176
18.2
119
20.1
168
20.8
726
19.1
180
23.2
216
21
179
19.7
151
EBITA, % 16.3 16.3 17.4 18.7 13.1 15.7 16.3 14.8 18.9 16.5 15
Operating cash flow 98 835 197 187 203 248 776 122 235 223 196
Net debt 2,671 2,559 2,559 3,017 3,286 3,709 3,549 3,549 3,277 3,265 3,262
Employees 1,540 1,570 1,570 1,560 1,600 1,650 1,625 1,625 1,610 1,580 1,575
Laborie (USD m)
Sales 76 230 69 62 43 55 205 56 50 50 48
Sales growth, % 37 12 23 24 -14 15 13 11 -1 8 46
Organic growth,
constant currency, %
11 -19 -14 -13 -45 -4 4 8 -2 1 7
EBITDA 23 44 22 18 7 -3 56 16 17 13 10
EBITDA, % 30.9 19.1 31.2 28.4 17.3 -5.1 27.3 28.2 33.4 26.4 21.2
EBITA2) 20 37 19 16 6 -4 51 15 15 12 9
EBITA, % 26.7 16.0 27.5 25.6 13.7 -7.1 25.1 26.4 31.1 23.1 19.4
Operating cash flow 2 21 15 6 4 -5 24 11 6 8 -1
Net debt
Employees
400
825
403
870
403
870
388
860
379
820
376
820
288
580
288
580
291
625
296
650
295
645
Sarnova (USD m)
Sales 191 725 199 171 165 189 647 155 163 166 162
Sales growth, % 1 12 29 5 -1 17 8 3 14 12 5
Organic growth, -10 9 19 5 -2 14 4 -2 8 8 2
constant currency, %
EBITDA
27 78 20 15 21 22 82 17 27 19 19
EBITDA, % 14.2 10.8 9.9 8.5 12.9 11.8 12.6 10.9 16.4 11.6 11.5
EBITA2) 24 69 17 13 19 20 73 15 25 17 17
EBITA, % 12.7 9.5 8.5 7.3 11.6 10.8 11.3 9.4 15 10.4 10.2
Operating cash flow 23 49 -6 35 5 15 86 33 28 16 10
Net debt 509 525 525 239 266 267 287 287 310 322 332
Employees 1,215 1,195 1,195 670 670 655 645 645 645 650 645
Piab (SEK m)
Sales
406 1,526 435 349 342 399 1,267 320 320 315 312
Sales growth, % 2 20 36 9 9 28 1 -4 3 2 4
Organic growth, 9 -4 12 -10 -16 -2 -4 -9 -1 -3 -2
constant currency, %
EBITDA 121 420 124 102 94 100 379 76 107 92 104
EBITDA, %
EBITA2)
29.8
105
27.5
359
28.5
107
29.1
82
27.5
82
25.1
89
29.9
341
23.7
67
33.3
96
29.2
84
33.4
94
EBITA, % 25.9 23.5 24.6 23.4 23.9 22.2 26.9 20.8 30.0 26.7 30.2
Operating cash flow 87 364 85 82 102 96 325 83 86 83 73
Net debt 1,592 1,574 1,574 1,767 1,839 2,047 987 987 1,076 1,046 1,105
Employees 650 625 625 630 660 665 515 515 490 485 470
Advanced Instruments (USD m)
Sales 22 77 22 19 16 20 70 19
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
11 9 16 10 -7 16 19 27
constant currency, % 11 9 16 10 -7 16 19 27
EBITDA 11 37 10 10 7 9 30 7
EBITDA, % 50.4 47.7 48.5 48.8 44.3 48.2 43.3 39.1
EBITA2) 11 35 10 9 7 9 30 7
EBITA, %
Operating cash flow
48.9
6
46.0
34
47.2
12
47.0
9
42.2
7
46.6
6
42.2
31
38.1
13
Net debt 149 152 152 112 116 121 124 124
Employees 130 130 130 120 125 120 115 115

INVESTOR Q1 2021 – 26

Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 2019 2019
Vectura (SEK m)
Sales 81 298 90 77 68 62 273 72 75 71 54
Sales growth, % 29 9 24 3 -4 15 17 3 18 29 23
EBITDA 48 184 60 50 43 30 173 38 52 47 35
EBITDA, % 59.6 61.9 67.4 65.3 63.1 48.6 63.3 53.0 69.5 66.2 64.5
EBITA adjusted2) 12 34 2 14 11 7 74 1 31 26 16
EBITA, % 14.4 11.4 2.1 17.9 16.6 11.2 27.2 1.2 41.6 36.0 30.4
Operating cash flow -46 -1,450 -574 -25 -740 -111 -597 -100 -145 -135 -216
Net debt 4,361 4,302 4,302 3,900 3,551 2,791 2,662 2,662 2,827 2,672 2,392
Real estate, 9,274 9,182
market value
Employees 34 31 31 29 26 26 22 22 21 21 21
BraunAbility (USD m)
Sales 146 567 150 152 92 173 734 191 193 190 161
Sales growth, %
Organic growth,
-15 -23 -21 -21 -52 7 14 10 15 13 23
constant currency, % -16 -24 -22 -22 -53 5 5 5 6 3 5
EBITDA 10 44 12 17 1 14 70 15 21 20 14
EBITDA, % 6.6 7.7 7.9 11.2 1.4 7.9 9.6 7.9 10.9 10.7 8.5
EBITA2) 6 29 8 13 -2 10 57 12 18 17 10
EBITA, % 4.1 5.1 5.2 8.8 -2.6 5.8 7.7 6.2 9.1 8.9 6.4
Operating cash flow 2 20 30 2 -7 -5 72 29 24 22 -4
Net debt 190 189 189 216 216 208 193 193 190 210 225
Employees 1,495 1,555 1,555 1,600 1,655 1,735 1,700 1,700 1,705 1,700 1,670
Grand Group (SEK m)
Sales 49 289 81 63 44 101 680 189 189 182 119
Sales growth, % -52 -58 -57 -67 -76 -15 13 15 9 12 16
Organic growth, -52 -58 -57 -67 -77 -17 7 8 3 5 13
constant currency, %
EBITDA -23 -37 -6 -4 -24 -3 142 46 47 41 9
EBITDA, % -46.7 -12.7 -7.7 -6.1 -53.5 -2.9 20.8 24.1 24.7 22.3 7.2
EBITA -53 -163 -37 -35 -55 -35 11 13 14 7 -22
EBITA, %
Operating cash flow
-109.5
-63
-56.4
-255
-45.7
-127
-55.7
-44
-125.8
-49
-34.9
-35
1.7
1
6.6
-6
7.5
18
3.6
19
-18.4
-31
Net debt 855 887 887 876 847 913 893 893 898 930 964
Employees 180 215 215 220 245 480 380 380 375 375 335
Three Scandinavia
Sales, SEK m 2,586 10,668 2,873 2,568 2,620 2,608 10,705 3,008 2,646 2,586 2,465
Sweden, SEK m 1,659 6,818 1,879 1,645 1,649 1,645 6,826 1,889 1,663 1,675 1,599
Denmark, DKK m 683 2,740 723 666 678 673 2,736 789 684 641 622
EBITDA, SEK m 863 3,934 923 1,026 960 1,025 3,919 1,031 1,011 928 948
Sweden, SEK m 641 2,725 616 729 684 696 2,662 676 684 653 648
Denmark, DKK m 164 861 224 214 193 230 887 250 228 194 216
EBITDA, % 33.4 36.9 32.1 39.9 36.6 39.3 36.6 34.3 38.2 35.9 38.5
Sweden 38.6 40.0 32.8 44.3 41.5 42.3 39 35.8 41.2 39 40.5
Denmark 24.0 31.4 30.9 32.1 28.4 34.2 32.4 31.7 33.3 30.3 34.7
Net debt, SEK m 6,173 6,341 6,341 6,398 6,950 6,683 6,934 6,934 6,593 7,392 6,960
Employees 1,740 1,775 1,775 1,760 1,755 1,755 1,810 1,810 1,840 1,870 1,890
Financial Investments
(SEK m)
Net asset value,
beginning of period
4,040 4,310 3,169 3,207 3,949 4,310 7,277 6,452 7,351 7,714 7,277
Investments 13 100 50 2 25 23 283 27 22 173 61
Divestments/
distributions
-1,130 -1,188 -119 -149 -741 -179 -3,652 -932 -1,517 -2,037 -41
Exit proceeds pend.
settlement
341 - - - - - - -791 - 1,667 -
Changes in value 654 818 941 110 -27 -205 402 -446 597 -166 418
Net asset value, end of
period
3,918 4,040 4,040 3,169 3,207 3,949 4,310 4,310 6,452 7,351 7,714

1) For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures in the table, see page 17. Definitions can be found on Investor's website.

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

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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