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Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 19, 2017

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Interim Report January-June 2017

Highlights during the second quarter

  • Adjusted net asset value*, based on estimated market values for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries, amounted to SEK 376,736 m. (SEK 493 per share) on June 30, 2017. Adjusted for the dividend paid, adjusted net asset value increased by SEK 12,600 m., or 3 percent, during the quarter.
  • Reported net asset value1) * amounted to SEK 331,238 m. (SEK 433 per share) on June 30, 2017, an increase of SEK 1,041 m. (SEK 1 per share) during the quarter. Adjusted for the dividend paid, reported net asset value increased by SEK 9,452 m., or 3 percent.
  • Listed Core Investments generated a total return* of 3 percent.
  • Within Patricia Industries, reported sales growth for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries was 11 percent. Organic growth was flat.
  • 3 Scandinavia distributed SEK 1.7 bn. to Patricia Industries.
  • The value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 6 percent in constant currency. Net cash flow from EQT amounted to SEK 745 m.

Financial information, year to date 2017

  • Both adjusted net asset value growth and reported net asset value growth, including dividend added back, amounted to 13 percent.
  • Contribution to reported net asset value amounted to SEK 31,161 m. (-12,718), of which: Listed Core Investments SEK 39,360 m. (-6,873), Patricia Industries SEK -226 m. (1,380), and EQT SEK 1,569 m. (1,166). Dividends paid amounted to SEK 8,411 m.
  • Leverage* (net debt/reported total assets) was 4.7 percent as of June 30, 2017 (5.3).
  • Consolidated net sales for the period was SEK 17,127 m. (15,124). Consolidated profit/loss for the period, which includes unrealized change in value, was SEK 39,940 m. (SEK 52.25 basic earnings per share), compared to SEK -6,288 m. (SEK -8.25 basic earnings per share) for the same period 2016.
Overview annual average performance
Total return
NAV (%)** Investor B (%) SIXRX (%)
Q2 2017 2.9 10.6 4.1
1 year 31.2 48.5 26.1
5 years 19.7 29.3 16.7
10 years 8.2 12.3 7.3
20 years 8.6 11.0 9.4
**Reported NAV, Incl. dividend added back
6/30 2017
Adjusted NAV, SEK per share 493
NAV, SEK per share* 433
Share price (B-share), SEK 406.00

1) In the reported net asset value, the major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the acquisition and equity method respectively.

* Financial measures that are not defined or specified in the applicable financial reporting framework. For more information, see page 16 and 26.

CEO statement

Dear fellow shareholders,

During the second quarter, our adjusted net asset value, based on estimated market values for the wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries, increased by 3 percent. Our total shareholder return was 11 percent, while the SIXRX Return Index was up by 4 percent.

We have continued to see higher economic activity in several parts of the world, but the development varies between segments and geographies. The stock market has remained strong, supported by higher economic growth and low interest rates. While this is encouraging, we may well face some stock market headwind in terms of contracting valuation multiples going forward.

Listed Core Investments

Listed Core Investments generated a total return of 3 percent during the second quarter, with ten of eleven holdings generating positive returns. The activity level remained high in the companies.

Following Leif Johansson's decision not to stand for reelection as Chairperson of Ericsson at the 2018 Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Committee has started the important search for a new Chairperson. While facing a number of challenges, based on the strategy presented earlier this year, we believe that the company should be able to realize its long term potential.

Saab reached an important milestone with the successful completion of the inaugural flight of its next generation smart fighter, Gripen E.

In May, Guido Oelkers was appointed new CEO of Sobi. He has a strong track record and extensive experience in the healthcare industry.

Wärtsilä acquired Greensmith Energy Management Systems, a market leader in the emerging market of gridscale energy storage software and solutions. The acquisition enables Wärtsilä to position itself as a leading global energy systems integrator.

In Atlas Copco, Ronnie Leten was appointed Chairperson of Epiroc, the part of the company focusing on mining and civil engineering that Atlas Copco plans to dividend out in 2018. In July, Per Lindberg, currently President and CEO of BillerudKorsnäs, was appointed CEO of Epiroc. The preparations for the proposed split of Atlas Copco continues.

Patricia Industries

During the quarter, performance in the companies was mixed.

Laborie, 3 Scandinavia, and Vectura all reported good organic sales growth with improved profitability. Permobil and BraunAbility were affected by ongoing product launches. Importantly, the new products have been positively received by the customers. In Permobil, order intake exceeded sales, and in BraunAbility, the order backlog was significant at the end of the quarter.

Aleris faces a number of challenges, including subpar performance within Healthcare Sweden and lower utilization in Care Norway. Management's key priorities are to manage these challenges, improve efficiency, decentralize the operations to move decision-making closer to the customer, and continue to build Aleris' offering as a high-quality service provider. We fully support the board and management in these efforts.

Mölnlycke generated organic growth of only 1 percent in constant currency, to some extent explained by a strong second quarter last year. The U.S. continued to grow, but at a slower pace, while Europe contracted. On a positive note, Emerging markets continued to grow strongly. The margin was down, mainly impacted by the reimbursement cut in France, but also increased raw materials prices and currency effects. While the performance in the quarter does not reflect our ambitions, our view of Mölnlycke's attractive long-term prospects remains intact. Capitalizing on growth opportunities and ensuring cost efficiency remain the key priorities.

Distribution from 3 Scandinavia to Patricia Industries amounted to SEK 1.7 bn. during the quarter.

EQT

The value increase of our investments in EQT was 6 percent in constant currency, and the net cash flow to Investor amounted to SEK 0.7 bn.

Priorities going forward

Our operating priorities, to grow net asset value, operate efficiently, and pay a steadily rising dividend, remain firm.

Over time, the single-most important driver for our value creation is for our companies to generate sustainable profitable growth. As an engaged owner, we continue to support them in achieving this.

Our strong balance sheet and cash flow generation provide significant investment capacity. Competition for attractive investments is intense and valuations have, in general, increased. That said, our investment ambitions remain, with the objective to create long-term value for you, dear fellow shareholders.

Johan Forssell

Net asset value overview

Reported values Adjusted values5)
Contribution
Number of Ownership
capital/votes1)
Share of total to net
asset value,
Value, Value, Value, Value,
shares (%) assets (%) SEK m. SEK m.2) SEK m.2) SEK m. SEK m.
6/30 2017 6/30 2017 6/30 2017 YTD 2017 6/30 2017 12/31 2016 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Listed Core Investments3)
Atlas Copco 207 645 611 16.9/22.3 19 10 145 66 877 57 437 66 877 57 437
ABB 232 165 142 10.5/10.5 14 5 490 48 499 44 592 48 499 44 592
SEB 456 198 927 20.8/20.8 13 5 219 46 435 43 725 46 435 43 725
AstraZeneca 51 587 810 4.1/4.1 8 4 631 29 508 25 732 29 508 25 732
Wärtsilä 34 866 544 17.7/17.7 5 3 414 17 454 14 257 17 454 14 257
Sobi 107 594 165 39.6/39.8 4 2 496 13 976 11 480 13 976 11 480
Saab 32 778 098 30.0/39.5 4 2 617 13 626 11 181 13 626 11 181
Electrolux 47 866 133 15.5/30.0 4 2 530 13 197 10 846 13 197 10 846
Ericsson 196 047 348 5.9/21.8 3 1 560 11 743 10 378 11 743 10 378
Nasdaq 19 394 142 11.7/11.7 3 2 11 742 11 842 11 742 11 842
Husqvarna 97 052 157 16.8/32.8 2 1 303 8 123 6 883 8 123 6 883
Total Listed Core Investments 81 39 3604) 281 181 248 354 281 181 248 354
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 99/99 6 1 394 22 484 21 067 59 163 54 298
Laborie 97/97 1 -388 4 540 4 928 4 6576) 4 6576)
Permobil 94/90 1 108 4 031 3 923 8 366 7 297
Aleris 100/100 1 53 4 004 3 940 4 544 4 686
BraunAbility 95/95 1 -208 2 927 3 136 3 016 2 8206)
Vectura 100/100 1 26 2 188 2 161 2 089 2 156
Grand Group 100/100 0 -6 175 181 539 648
12 979 40 349 39 336 82 373 76 561
3 Scandinavia 40/40 1 336 4 064 5 446 7 537 8 144
Financial Investments 2 -1 423 7 900 10 024 7 900 10 024
Total Patricia Industries excl. cash 15 -2264) 52 314 54 806 97 811 94 728
Total Patricia Industries incl. cash 67 074 69 195 112 571 109 117
EQT 4 1 5694) 14 116 13 996 14 116 13 996
Other Assets and Liabilities 0 -9 5 424,7) -157 -327 -157 -327
Total Assets excl. cash
Patricia Industries 100 347 453 316 829 392 951 356 752
Gross debt* -30 893 -33 461 -30 893 -33 461
Gross cash* 14 678 16 710 14 678 16 710
Of which Patricia Industries 14 760 14 389 14 760 14 389
Net debt -16 215 -16 752 -16 215 -16 752
Net Asset Value 31 161 331 238 300 077 376 736 340 000
Net Asset Value per share 433 393 493 445

1) Calculated in accordance with the disclosure regulations of Sweden's Financial Instruments Trading Act (LHF). ABB, AstraZeneca, Nasdaq and Wärtsilä in accordance with Swiss, British, U.S. and Finnish regulations.

2) Includes market value of derivatives related to investments if applicable. The subsidiaries and the partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries are reported according to the

acquisition method and equity method respectively.

3) Valued according to the class of share held by Investor, with the exception of Saab and Electrolux, for which the most actively traded class of share is used.

4) Including management costs, of which Listed Core Investments SEK 48 m., Patricia Industries SEK 119 m., EQT SEK 4 m. and Groupwide SEK 54 m.

5) As supplementary information, major wholly-owned subsidiaries and partner-owned investments within Patricia Industries presented at estimated market values.

6) Presented at invested amount as the portfolio company was acquired less than eighteen months ago.

7) Including paid dividend of SEK 8,411.

Valuation overview

Business area Valuation methodology
Listed Core Investments Share price (bid) for the class of shares held by Investor.
Patricia Industries
Subsidiaries Reported value based on the acquisition method.
The estimated market values are 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 are valued at invested amount during the first 18 months
following the acquisition.
Partner-owned
investments
Reported value based on the equity method.
The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation mulitples for relevant listed peers and indices. New investments are
valued at invested amount during the first 18 months following the acquisition.
Financial investments Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).
EQT Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid).

Patricia Industries - valuation overview

In addition to reported values, which are in accordance with IFRS, Investor provides estimated market values of 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 Core Investments and our major wholly-owned subsidiaries and 3 Scandinavia.

While the estimated market values might not necessarily reflect our view of the intrinsic values, they reflect how the stock market values similar companies.

The estimated market values are mainly based on valuation multiples, typically Enterprise Value (EV)/LTM* 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 by Patricia Industries' share of capital.

Operating profit is adjusted to reflect, for example, pro forma effects of closed add-on acquisitions and certain nonrecurring 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.

Investments made less than 18 months ago are valued at the invested amount.

*Last twelve months

Patricia Industries – valuation overview

Estimated market value,
Patricia Industries' ownership,
6/30, 2017 Comments
Subsidiaries
Mölnlycke 59 163 Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 16.8x
Permobil 8 366 Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 16.3x
Laborie 4 657 Valued at invested amount as the acquisition was made less than 18 months ago
Aleris 4 544 Adjustments to the reported operating profit during the last 12 months made
BraunAbility 3 016 Adjustments to the reported operating profit during the last 12 months made
Vectura 2 089 Valuation mainly based on the estimated market value of the property portfolio
Grand Group 539 Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 11.1x
Partner-owned investments
3 Scandinavia 7 537 Implied EV/reported LTM EBITDA 7.1x
Financial Investments 7 900 Unlisted holdings at multiple or third-party valuation, listed shares at share price (bid)
Total 97 811

Overview

Net asset value

During the first half of 2017, reported net asset value increased from SEK 300.1 bn. to SEK 331.2 bn. The change in net asset value, with dividend added back, was 13 percent during the period (-2), of which 3 percent during the second quarter (2). The corresponding total return of the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SIXRX) was 11 percent and 4 percent respectively.

For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to year-end 2016 figures. For income statement items and cash flow items, the figures in parentheses refer to the same period last year.

Net debt

Net debt* totaled SEK 16,215 m. on June 30, 2017 (16,752), corresponding to leverage of 4.7 percent (5.3).

Investor's net debt

SEK m. 2017
Opening net debt -16 752
Listed Core Investments
Dividends 6 594
Investments, net of proceeds -1
Management cost -48
Total 6 545
Patricia Industries
Proceeds 2 514
Investments -104
Internal transfer to Investor -1 605
Management cost -119
Other1) -315
Total 371
EQT
Proceeds (divestitures, fee surplus and carry) 2 209
Draw-downs (investments and management fees) -756
Management cost -4
Total 1 449
Investor Groupwide
Dividends paid -8 411
Internal transfer from Patricia Industries 1 605
Management cost -54
Other2) -969
Closing net debt -16 215

1) Incl. currency related effects and net interest paid.

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

Performance by business area in summary

Q2 2017 Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 2 585 6 77 0 2 669
Other operating income 7 7
Changes in value 6 962 -595 652 3 7 022
Net sales 8 720 8 720
Management cost -27 -62 -2 -28 -120
Other profit/loss items -8 061 -1 -699 -8 761
Profit/loss for the period 9 520 15 725 -725 9 536
Non-controlling interest 4 4
Paid dividend -8 411 -8 411
Other effects on equity -529 149 5 -376
Contribution to net asset value 9 520 -242 905 -9 143 1 041
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2017
Carrying amount 281 181 52 314 14 116 -157 347 453
Investor's net debt/cash 14 760 -30 975 -16 215
Total net assets including net debt/cash 281 181 67 074 14 116 -31 132 331 238
Q2 2016 Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 1 877 0 30 1 1 907
Other operating income 11 11
Changes in value -176 115 837 2 778
Net sales 7 829 7 829
Management cost -25 -65 -2 -30 -121
Other profit/loss items -6 784 -1 -218 -7 004
Profit/loss for the period 1 676 1 106 864 -245 3 400
Non-controlling interest -4 -4
Paid dividend -7 635 -7 635
Other effects on equity 899 234 -94 1 040
Contribution to net asset value 1 676 2 000 1 099 -7 974 -3 199
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2017
Carrying amount 212 158 51 221 13 272 -139 276 513
Investor's net debt/cash 14 574 -32 004 -17 430
Total net assets including net debt/cash 212 158 65 795 13 272 -32 143 259 083

Listed Core Investments

Listed Core Investments contributed to the net asset value with SEK 39,360 m. during the first half of 2017 (-6,873), of which SEK 9,520 m. during the second quarter (1,676).

Read more at www.investorab.com under "Our Investments" >>

Contribution to net asset value, Listed Core Investments

SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Changes in value 6 962 32 815 -12 357
Dividends 2 585 6 594 5 529
Management cost -27 -48 -45
Totalt 9 520 39 360 -6 873

The combined total return amounted to 16 percent during the first half of 2017, of which 3 percent during the second quarter.

Dividends

Dividends received totaled SEK 6,594 m. during the first half of the year (5,529), of which SEK 2,585 m. during the second quarter. In total, we expect to receive approximately SEK 8.3 bn. in dividends during 2017.

Listed Core Investments

Contribution to net asset value and total return

Q2 2017 YTD 2017
Contribution Total Contribution Total
to net asset return, to net asset return,
Value, SEK value, Investor1) value, Investor1)
m. SEK m. (%) SEK m. (%)
Atlas Copco 66 877 2 292 3.5 10 145 17.7
ABB 48 499 1 607 3.3 5 490 12.3
SEB 46 435 869 1.9 5 219 11.9
AstraZeneca 29 508 748 2.6 4 631 18.0
Wärtsilä 17 454 778 4.7 3 414 23.9
Sobi 13 976 151 1.1 2 496 21.7
Saab 13 626 1 411 11.4 2 617 23.4
Electrolux 13 197 1 249 10.5 2 530 23.3
Ericsson 11 743 142 1.2 1 560 15.0
Nasdaq 11 742 -241 -2.0 2 0.0
Husqvarna 8 123 541 7.1 1 303 18.9
Totalt 281 181 9 547 39 408

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

Investments and divestments

Second quarter

No investments or divestments were made.

Earlier during the year

No investments or divestments were made.

A provider of power and automation technologies for utility and industry customers www.abb.com
A global, innovation-driven, integrated biopharmaceutical company www.astrazeneca.com
A provider of compressors, vacuum and air treatment systems, construction and mining
equipment, power tools and assembly systems
www.atlascopco.com
A provider of household appliances and appliances for professional use www.electrolux.com
A provider of communication technologies and services www.ericsson.com
A provider of outdoor power products, consumer watering products, cutting equipment and
diamond tools
www.husqvarnagroup.com
A provider of trading, exchange technology, information and public company services www.nasdaq.com
A provider of products, services and solutions for military defense and civil security www.saabgroup.com
A financial services group with the main focus on the Nordic countries, Germany and the Baltics www.sebgroup.com
A specialty healthcare company developing and delivering innovative therapies and services to
treat rare diseases
www.sobi.com
A provider of complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets www.wartsila.com

Patricia Industries contributed to the net asset value with SEK -226 m. during the first half of 2017 (1,380), of which SEK -242 m. during the second quarter (2,000).

Read more at www.patriciaindustries.com >>

During the first half of 2017, reported revenue growth for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries amounted to 13 percent, of which approximately 1 percent organically. During the second quarter, reported revenue growth amounted to 11 percent. Organic growth was flat.

During the first half of 2017, EBITA amounted to SEK 2,377 m. for the major wholly-owned subsidiaries, an increase of 1 percent compared to last year. During the second quarter, EBITA amounted to SEK 1,253 m., a decline of 4 percent compared to last year.

Investments, divestments and distributions

No major investments were made during the quarter. Divestments were made both in the Nordics, Asia, and in the U.S., amounting to SEK 494 m. in total. 3 Scandinavia distributed SEK 1.7 bn. to Patricia Industries.

For information regarding Alternative Performance Measures related to Patricia Industries and its investments, see page 16. Definitions can be found on Investors website.

Major subsidiaries, performance1)

Patricia Industries, net cash

SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Beginning of period 12 887 14 389 14 616
Net cash flow 2 151 2 410 1 382
Internal transfer to Investor - -1 605 -1 259
Other1) -278 -434 -165
End of period 14 760 14 760 14 574

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

Patricia Industries, net asset value

SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Beginning of period 54 630 54 806 51 095
Investments 59 101 310
Divestments -494 -794 -1 375
Distributions -1 720 -1 720 -315
Changes in value -161 -79 1 506
End of period 52 314 52 314 51 221
Total, incl. cash 67 074 67 074 65 795

Patricia Industries, contribution to net asset value

SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Changes in value -161 -79 1 506
Management cost -62 -119 -133
Other items -19 -28 7
Total -242 -226 1 380
Q2 2017
Grand
SEK m. Mölnlycke Laborie Permobil Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 3 529 284 905 2 643 1 160 54 170 8 744
EBITDA 964 77 160 146 87 39 15 1 487
EBITDA, % 27 27 18 6 7 72 9 17
EBITA2) 874 72 126 85 77 11 8 1 253
EBITA, % 25 25 14 3 7 21 5 14
Cash flow items
EBITDA 964 77 160 146 87 39 15 1 487
Change in working capital -277 -4 16 72 -108 -9 -2 -312
Capital expenditures -133 -7 -25 -70 -13 -67 -21 -337
Operating cash flow 554 67 151 148 -35 -38 -8 839
Acquisitions/divestments -17 - - -31 - - - -49
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - - - - - -
Other -57 -40 68 -9 -11 -16 -1 -66
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 479 27 219 107 -45 -53 -9 725

Major subsidiaries, performance1)

H1 2017

Grand
SEK m. Mölnlycke Laborie Permobil Aleris BraunAbility Vectura Group Total
Income statement items
Sales 7 010 588 1 742 5 307 2 141 98 290 17 176
EBITDA 1 900 136 297 301 134 63 7 2 838
EBITDA, % 27 23 17 6 6 64 3 17
EBITA2) 1 724 126 231 176 115 12 -6 2 377
EBITA, % 25 21 13 3 5 12 -2 14
Cash flow items
EBITDA 1 900 136 297 301 134 63 7 2 838
Change in working capital -668 -7 57 11 -126 21 -8 -721
Capital expenditures -254 -15 -75 -123 -22 -162 -33 -684
Operating cash flow 979 113 279 188 -14 -78 -33 1 434
Acquisitions/divestments -62 -48 - -36 -495 - - -641
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - - - - - -
Other -267 -49 57 -71 -25 -15 0 -370
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 650 16 336 81 -534 -94 -33 422

1) This table presents the performance of the major subsidiaries within Patricia Industries. Smaller subsidiaries and internal eliminations not included. 2) EBITA is defined as operating profit before acquisition-related amortizations.

Read more at www.molnlycke.com >>

A provider of advanced products for treatment and prevention of wounds and single-use surgical solutions

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency, with similar growth in Wound Care and Surgical. Growth was impacted by a strong second quarter last year. Geographically, the U.S. continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace, while Europe contracted. Emerging markets continued to show strong growth.
  • The EBITA margin decreased, mainly due to the reimbursement cut in France, but also higher raw materials prices and currency effects. In addition, investments in future growth continued.

Key figures, Mölnlycke

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
EUR m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 365 731 361 707 1 453
Sales growth, % 1 3 8 8
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 1 3 10 8
EBITDA 100 198 110 208 418
EBITDA, % 27 27 30 29 29
EBITA 90 180 101 190 381
EBITA, % 25 25 28 27 26
Balance sheet items, EUR m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 841 909
2017 2016
Cash flow items, EUR m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 100 198 110 208
Change in working capital -28 -70 -17 -50
Capital expenditures -14 -26 -20 -36
Operating cash flow 57 102 74 122
Acquisitions/divestments -2 -6 - -45
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -6 -28 -10 -29
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 50 68 63 48
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % 12
Capital expenditures/sales, % 5
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 7 740 7 560

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

Read more at www.laborie.com >>

A leading provider of innovative capital equipment and consumables for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 5 percent in constant currency, driven by continued good performance within both urodynamics and the GI diagnostics business.
  • Profitability improved. Significant investments in business development and operations were made.

Key figures, Laborie1)

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 32 66 30 62 128
Sales growth, % 8 7 10 21
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 5 5 12 14
EBITDA 9 15 5 13 26
EBITDA, % 27 23 18 20 20
EBITA 8 14 5 11 23
EBITA, % 25 21 16 18 18
Balance sheet items, USD m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 65 67
2017 2016
Cash flow items, USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 9 15 5 13
Change in working capital 0 -1 1 0
Capital expenditures -1 -2 -7 -15
Operating cash flow 8 13 -2 -2
Acquisitions/divestments - -5 -3 -3
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other2) -5 -6 -9 -9
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 3 2 -14 -15
Key ratios Last 12
months
Working capital/sales, % 14
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 440 395

1) Consolidated as of September 16, 2016. Historical pro forma figures presented for

information purposes. 2) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

A provider of advanced mobility and seating rehab solutions

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth amounted to 1 percent in constant currency. Revenue growth was driven by North America, while Europe declined due to weaker market development.
  • The launches of new products progressed well, with positive customer reception.
  • Adjusted for some settlement costs related to a legacy product, profitability was slightly higher.

Key figures, Permobil

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 905 1 742 820 1 552 3 525
Sales growth, % 10 12 13 24
Organic growth, constant
currency, % 1 3 9 14
EBITDA 160 297 167 300 679
EBITDA, % 18 17 20 19 19
EBITA 126 231 135 236 547
EBITA, % 14 13 16 15 16

Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016

Net debt 2 166 2 501
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 160 297 167 300
Change in working capital 16 57 3 84
Capital expenditures -25 -75 -20 -56
Operating cash flow 151 279 149 328
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -37
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) 68 57 -230 -231
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 219 336 -81 60
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % 17
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3

6/30 2017 6/30 2016 Number of employees 1 375 1 345 1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax. During the first half of 2017, foreign exchange rate-related effects amounted to SEK 152 m. from revaluation of net debt (-44), of which SEK 108 m. during the second quarter (-88). Last year includes SEK 110 m. in an acquisition related add-on payment (relating to Permobil).

Read more at www.aleris.se >>

A provider of healthcare and care services in Scandinavia

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth was a negative 2 percent in constant currency, to a large extent impacted by Healthcare Sweden and low utilization within parts of Care Norway.
  • The EBITA margin was lower than last year, as the addition of Curato did not fully compensate for the negative impact from Care Norway.
  • There is an ongoing tender process for radiology services in Stockholm, an area in which Aleris has a strong business. Prices in the new contracts will be lower than in the existing ones. However, the initial tender outcome has been appealed and the final outcome remains to be seen. Separately, Aleris won the radiology tender in the Västra Götaland region.
  • Aleris took over the management of Uppsala's local emergency ward and entered into rental agreements for several new elderly care homes and one agreement for a new hospital in Ängelholm. A number of complementary acquisitions were also made.
  • Aleris continued to implement initiatives to improve efficiency.

Key figures, Aleris

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 2 643 5 307 2 503 4 879 10 324
Sales growth, % 6 9 15 15
Organic growth, constant
currency, % -2 0 9 10
EBITDA 146 301 160 276 519
EBITDA, % 6 6 6 6 5
EBITA 85 176 115 186 278
EBITA, % 3 3 5 4 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 2 503 2 584
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 146 301 160 276
Change in working capital 72 11 47 30
Capital expenditures -70 -123 -34 -78
Operating cash flow 148 188 173 229
Acquisitions/divestments -31 -36 - -56
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- -
Other1) -9 -71 -
-68
-
-159
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt 107 81 106 13
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % -2
Capital expenditures/sales, % 3
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 8 755 8 430

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax. During the first half of 2017, foreign exchange rate-related effects from revaluation of net debt amounted to SEK 67 m. (-38), of which SEK 48 m. during the second quarter (-22).

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A world-leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts

Activities during the quarter

  • Organic sales growth was a negative 4 percent in constant currency. The consumer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAV) business was affected by weak industry retail demand as well as the ongoing product launch. Production of the new Chrysler minivan vehicle ramped smoothly and the order backlog is significant. The commercial WAV and lift businesses continued to perform well.
  • The EBITA margin declined due to lower volumes, higher operating expenses related to product launches and some acquisition-related costs.
  • Performance of the company's joint ventures in the EMEA and Brazil improved through the quarter despite soft demand in both markets.

Key figures, BraunAbility

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 132 242 114 215 481
Sales growth, % 15 13 1 13
Organic growth, constant
currency, % -4 -6 1 13
EBITDA 10 15 12 20 35
EBITDA, % 7 6 11 9 7
EBITA 9 13 12 18 31
EBITA, % 7 5 10 9 6
Balance sheet items, USD m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 120 59
2017 2016
Cash flow items, USD m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 10 15 12 20
Change in working capital -12 -14 -2 -19
Capital expenditures -2 -2 -1 -2
Operating cash flow -4 -2 9 -2
Acquisitions/divestments - -56 - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - - -
Other1) -1 -3 -3 -2
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt
-5 -60 6 -4
Key ratios Last 12
months
Working capital/sales, % 16
Capital expenditures/sales, % 1
6/30 2017 6/30 2016

Number of employees 1 320 1 040

1) Includes effects of exchange rate changes, interest and tax.

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Develops and manages real estate, including Grand Hôtel and Aleris-related properties

Activities during the quarter

  • Sales growth amounted to 8 percent, primarily driven by the new Aleris facility in Botkyrka (from January 2017) and the addition of the Hamlet hospital in Denmark (from October 2016).
  • Ongoing construction development projects proceed according to plan, and the pipeline was strengthened with new projects for elderly care homes.
  • Gustaf Hermelin was appointed new Chairperson of the Board, effective September, 2017.

Key figures, Vectura

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 54 98 49 84 199
Sales growth, % 8 17 20 20
EBITDA 39 63 31 50 128
EBITDA, % 72 64 62 60 64
EBITA adjusted1) 17 23 13 15 49
EBITA adjusted, % 32 23 26 18 25
EBITA 11 12 4 -1 22
EBITA, % 21 12 9 -1 11
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 1 549 1 456
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 39 63 31 50
Change in working capital -9 21 -29 -18
Capital expenditures -67 -162 -69 -133
Operating cash flow -38 -78 -68 -101
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution
- - - -
Other2) -16 -15 6 9
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt -53 -94 -63 -92
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 19 15

1) EBITA adjusted for depreciation of surplus values related to properties. 2) Includes interest and tax.

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The Grand Group offers Lodging, Food & Beverage as well as Conference & Banqueting, and consists of Scandinavia's leading hotels Grand Hôtel and Lydmar Hotel

Activities during the quarter

  • Sales growth was a negative 5 percent, in a weak market, partly affected by the April 7 terror attack in Stockholm. Also, Grand Hôtel temporarily closed down parts of the hotel due to refurbishments.
  • The EBITA margin declined, mainly due to lower occupancy and higher personnel costs.
  • The company is investing significantly in the customer experience and has initiated an extensive renovation of Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel's largest conference venue. In addition, the Cadier Bar will undergo a makeover during the summer.

Key figures, Grand Group

Income statement items, 2017 2016 Last 12
SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales 170 290 179 284 641
Sales growth, % -5 2 16 10
EBITDA 15 7 24 15 43
EBITDA, % 9 3 14 5 7
EBITA 8 -6 18 2 16
EBITA, % 5 -2 10 1 3
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt -56 -89
2017 2016
Cash flow items, SEK m. Q2 H1 Q2 H1
EBITDA 15 7 24 15
Change in working capital -2 -8 9 4
Capital expenditures -21 -33 -9 -21
Operating cash flow -8 -33 24 -2
Acquisitions/divestments - - - -
Shareholder
contribution/distribution - - - -
Other1) -1 0 0 -2
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in
net debt
-9 -33 24 -4
Last 12
Key ratios months
Working capital/sales, % -8
Capital expenditures/sales, % 8
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 350 350

1) Includes interest and tax.

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A provider of mobile voice and broadband services in Sweden and Denmark

Activities during the quarter

  • The subscription base increased by 23,000, driven by Denmark. Service revenue grew 5 percent compared to last year.
  • EBITDA grew 22 percent, reflecting good operating leverage and some non-recurring costs in the second quarter last year.
  • 3 Sweden launched "roam like home", allowing customers to use voice and data within the EU at the same terms as in Sweden, without increasing the subscription price. 3 Denmark has had similar offerings for several years.
  • 3 Scandinavia raised a (non-guaranteed) bank loan of SEK 4.3 bn., allowing continued growth and a SEK 1.7 bn. distribution to Patricia Industries.

Key figures, 3 Scandinavia

2017 2016 Last 12
Income statement items Q2 H1 Q2 H1 months
Sales, SEK m. 2 804 5 615 2 701 5 833 11 262
Sweden, SEK m. 1 930 3 815 1 804 3 644 7 546
Denmark, DKK m. 672 1 396 713 1 757 2 882
Service revenue1), SEK m. 1 702 3 385 1 626 3 235 6 794
Sweden, SEK m. 1 110 2 221 1 077 2 152 4 454
Denmark, DKK m. 455 902 436 865 1 812
EBITDA, SEK m. 831 1 656 680 1 432 3 287
Sweden, SEK m. 584 1 188 520 1 084 2 359
Denmark, DKK m. 190 362 126 277 718
EBITDA, % 30 29 25 25 29
Sweden 30 31 29 30 31
Denmark 28 26 18 16 25
Balance sheet items, SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016
Net debt 4 452 1 372
6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Number of employees 2 075 2 070
Key ratios Last 12
months
Capital expenditures/sales, % 12
Other key figures 6/30 2017 6/30 2016
Subscribers 3 318 000 3 301 000
Sweden 2 035 000 2 081 000
Denmark 1 283 000 1 220 000
Postpaid/prepaid ratio 75/25 78/22

1) Mobile service revenue excluding interconnect revenue.

Financial Investments

Financial Investments consists 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. We are also evaluating if some holdings could become long-term investments.

Activities during the quarter

  • Only smaller follow-on investments were made.
  • Divestitures were made both in the Nordics, Asia, and in the U.S., with total proceeds amounting to SEK 494 m. We fully exited Tangoe and Active Biotech and made minor divestments in NS Focus.
Change in net asset value, Financial Investments
SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Net asset value, beginning of
period
9 219 10 024 12 850
Investments 59 101 310
Divestments/distributions -500 -800 -1 375
Changes in value -877 -1 424 -1 069
Net asset value, end of
period
7 900 7 900 10 717

As of June 30, 2017, European, U.S. and Asian holdings represented 22, 54, and 24 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

35 percent of the net asset value of the Financial Investments is represented by investments in publicly listed companies.

Five largest Financial Investments, June 30, 2017

Company Region Business Listed/
unlisted
Reported
value.
SEK m.
NS Focus Asia IT Listed 1 822
Madrague Europe Financials Unlisted 783
Spigit1) U.S. IT Unlisted 512
Acquia U.S. IT Unlisted 286
CallFire U.S. IT Unlisted 274
Total 3 677

1) Spigit and Mindjet have merged.

The five largest investments represented 47 percent of the total value of the Financial Investments.

Patricia Industries – key figures overview1)

Q2
2017
Q1
2017
FY
2016
Q4
2016
Q3
2016
Q2
2016
Q1
2016
FY
2015
Q4
2015
Q3
2015
Q2
2015
Mölnlycke (EUR m.)
Sales 365 366 1 429 372 350 361 345 1 353 357 339 335
EBITDA 100 98 428 111 109 110 98 374 95 100 90
EBITDA (%) 27 27 30 30 31 30 28 28 27 29 27
EBITA2) 90 89 392 101 100 101 89 337 86 863) 83
EBITA, % 25 24 27 27 29 28 26 25 24 25 25
Net debt 841 891 909 909 712 807 871 855 855 527 606
Employees 7 740 7 475 7 505 7 505 7 485 7 560 7 555 7 500 7 500 7 360 7 540
Laborie4) (USD m.)
Sales 32 34 123 31 30 30 32 109 30 28 27
EBITDA 9 7 23 5 6 5 7 20 7 7 4
EBITDA (%) 27 19 19 14 20 18 23 18 23 27 15
EBITA2) 8 6 20 4 5 5 6 18 6 7 4
EBITA, % 25 18 17 12 18 16 20 17 21 26 13
Net debt 65 68 67 67 -42 205 191 190 190 192 191
Employees 440 435 425 425 410 395 395 385 385 390 390
Permobil (SEK m.)
Sales 905 837 3 335 939 844 820 732 2 931 862 815 723
EBITDA 160 137 682 206 176 167 133 547 189 171 125
EBITDA (%) 18 16 20 22 21 20 18 19 22 21 17
EBITA2)
EBITA, %
126
14
105
13
552
17
172
18
144
17
135
16
101
14
427
15
146
17
143
18
97
13
Net debt 2 166 2 384 2 501 2 501 2 364 2 335 2 254 2 395 2 395 2 536 2 526
Employees 1 375 1 355 1 375 1 375 1 375 1 345 1 330 1 320 1 320 1 330 1 310
Aleris (SEK m.)
Sales
EBITDA
2 643
146
2 664
155
9 896
494
2 662
122
2 355
96
2 503
160
2 376
116
8 540
492
2 311
93
1 991
122
2 172
140
EBITDA (%) 6 6 5 5 4 6 5 6 4 6 6
EBITA2) 85 91 288 63 39 115 71 323 48 82 95
EBITA, % 3 3 3 2 2 5 3 4 2 4 4
Net debt 2 503 2 611 2 584 2 584 2 739 1 402 1 508 1 415 1 415 900 902
Employees 8 755 8 915 8 690 8 690 8 585 8 430 8 205 7 805 7 805 7 300 7 305
BraunAbility5) (USD m.)
Sales 132 110 454 116 123 114 100 399 101 107 113
EBITDA 10 5 40 9 12 12 8 30 2 11 11
EBITDA (%) 7 5 9 7 9 11 8 8 2 10 10
EBITA2) 9 4 36 8 10 12 7 27 1 10 10
EBITA, % 7 4 8 7 8 10 7 7 1 9 9
Net debt 120 115 59 59 76 80 86 75 75 52 60
Employees 1 320 1 300 1 075 1 075 1 075 1 040 1 030 1 025 1 025 990 990
Vectura (SEK m.)
Sales 54 45 184 49 51 49 34 158 43 45 41
EBITDA 39 25 115 30 35 31 20 92 20 30 27
EBITDA (%) 72 55 62 60 68 62 58 58 47 67 66
EBITA2) 11 0 10 2 8 4 -5 -10 -6 4 1
EBITA, % 21 1 5 4 17 9 -15 -6 -14 9 2
Net debt
Employees
1 549
19
1 496
18
1 456
16
1 456
16
1 422
17
1 197
15
1 135
13
1 105
13
1 105
13
1 388
9
1 389
8
Grand Group (SEK m.)
Sales 170 120 635 168 183 179 105 597 160 179 155
EBITDA
EBITDA (%)
15
9
-7
-6
51
8
10
6
26
14
24
14
-10
-9
41
7
10
6
27
15
14
9
EBITA2) 8 -14 24 2 20 18 -16 15 3 21 8
EBITA, % 5 -12 4 1 11 10 -15 3 2 12 5
Net debt -56 -65 -89 -89 -126 -102 -78 -106 -106 -99 -76
Employees 350 330 360 360 360 350 310 360 360 355 340
3 Scandinavia
Sales 2 804 2 811 11 480 2 933 2 714 2 701 3 133 10 831 2 948 2 575 2 645
Sweden, SEK m. 1 930 1 885 7 374 1 915 1 816 1 804 1 840 7 238 1 951 1 764 1 799
Denmark, DKK m. 672 724 3 242 783 703 713 1 043 2 868 802 638 682
EBITDA 831 825 3 063 821 810 680 752 2 916 754 752 715
Sweden, SEK m. 584 604 2 255 580 591 520 564 2 149 539 566 532
Denmark, DKK m. 190 172 633 185 171 126 151 612 173 146 147
EBITDA, % 30 29 27 28 30 25 24 27 26 29 27
Sweden 30 32 31 30 33 29 31 30 28 32 30
Denmark
Net debt, SEK m.
28
4 452
24
729
20
1 372
24
1 372
24
1 101
18
1 556
14
1 386
21
1 579
22
1 579
23
1 525
22
1 413
Employees 2 075 2 105 2 160 2 160 2 060 2 070 2 085 2 095 2 095 2 120 2 110
Financial Investments (SEK m.)
Net asset value, beginning of
period
Investments
9 219
59
10 024
41
12 850
611
10 293
155
10 717
146
10 727
137
12 850
173
11 714
923
11 897
69
14 843
201
14 606
223
Divestments/distribution -500 -299 -2 368 -447 -546 -566 -809 -2 908 -368 -1 841 -662
Changes in value -877 -546 -1 070 21 -23 419 -1 488 3 121 1 252 -1 306 676
Net asset value, end of period 7 900 9 219 10 024 10 024 10 293 10 717 10 727 12 850 12 850 11 897 14 843

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) Including a EUR 5 m. write-down of capitalized R&D.

4) Consolidated as of September 16, 2016. Historical pro forma figures presented for information purposes. Previously announced EBITDA of USD 29 m. for fiscal year 2016 (ending March 2016) excluded non-recurring costs of USD 4 m., included in the above historical quarters. The adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year 2016 amounts to USD 38 m. as previously communicated.

5) Consolidated as of October 30, 2015. Historical pro forma figures presented for information purposes.

Our investments in EQT contributed to the net asset value with SEK 1,569 m. during the first half of 2017 (1,166), of which SEK 905 m. during the second quarter (1,099).

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A private equity group with portfolio companies in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

Activities during the quarter

  • Net cash flow from EQT amounted to SEK 745 m.
  • In constant currency, the value change of Investor's investments in EQT was 6 percent. The reported value change was 6 percent.
  • Investor's total outstanding commitments to EQT funds amounted to SEK 11.7 bn. as of June 30, 2017 (13.7).
  • EQT V divested additional shares in Academedia.
  • EQT VI entered into agreements to divest its holdings in Bureau van Dijk and Faerch Plast.
  • EQT VII announced an investment in Ottobock.
  • EQT Mid Market and Mid Market Europe announced the acquisition of DGC through a public-to-private transaction.
  • EQT Expansion Capital II entered into an agreement to divest Roeser.
  • EQT Mid Market divested its holding in swiss smile.
  • The EQT Mid Market Europe fund was successfully closed at EUR 1.6 bn. An investment in Open Systems AG was announced.
  • The EQT Real Estate I fund, with commitments totalling EUR 420 m., was successfully closed.

Change in net asset value, EQT

SEK m. Q2 2017 H1 2017 H1 2016
Net asset value, beginning of period 13 956 13 996 13 021
Contribution to net asset value (value
change) 905 1 569 1 166
Draw-downs (investments, management
fees and management cost) 414 760 946
Proceeds to Investor (divestitures, fee
surplus and carry) -1 160 -2 209 -1 861
Net asset value, end of period 14 116 14 116 13 272

Investor's investments in EQT, June 30, 2017

Fund
size
EUR m.
Investor's
share (%)
Investor's
remaining
commitment
SEK m.
Reported
value
SEK m.
Fully invested funds1) 17 561 1 212 10 441
EQT VII 6 817 5 2 111 1 427
EQT Infrastructure II 1 938 8 506 1 024
EQT Infrastructure III 4 000 5 1 993 0
EQT Credit Fund II 845 10 329 488
EQT Ventures2) 461 11 429 52
EQT Midmarket US 616 30 1 213 432
EQT Midmarket Europe 1 600 10 1 481 0
EQT Real Estate I 420 16 480 168
EQT new funds 1 986 0
EQT AB 19 84
Total 34 257 11 739 14 116

1) EQT III, EQT IV, EQT V, EQT VI, EQT Expansion Capital I and II, EQT Greater China II, EQT Infrastructure, EQT Credit Fund, EQT Opportunity, EQT Mid Market.

2) Fund commitment excluding the EQT Ventures Co-Investment Schemes and the EQT Ventures Mentor Funds.

Investor's investments in EQT, key figures overview

Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 FY Q4 Q3 Q2
SEK m. 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015
Reported value 14 116 13 956 13 996 13 996 13 300 13 272 11 905 13 021 13 021 12 623 13 599
Reported value change, % 6 5 15 4 2 9 1 30 10 -2 15
Value change, constant
currency, % 6 5 10 4 0 7 0 32 12 -4 16
Draw-downs from Investor 414 345 2 864 976 942 633 313 1 590 133 364 223
Proceeds to Investor 1 160 1 050 3 874 873 1 141 365 1 496 6 086 943 1 034 2 683
Net cash flow to Investor 745 704 1 010 -104 199 -268 1 183 4 496 810 670 2 460

Group

Net debt

Net debt totaled SEK 16,215 m. on June 30, 2017 (16,752). Debt financing of the subsidiaries within Patricia Industries is arranged on an independent, ring-fenced basis and hence not included in Investor's net debt. Within Patricia Industries, Investor guarantees SEK 0.7 bn. of 3 Scandinavia's external debt, but this is not included in Investor's net debt.

Net debt, 6/30 2017

SEK m. Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net debt
Other financial
investments
4 433 -86 4 347
Cash, bank and short
term investments
18 879 -8 549 10 330
Receivables included in
net debt 1 827 - 1 827
Loans -56 420 23 795 -32 625
Provision for pensions -845 750 -95
Total -32 125 15 910 -16 215

Investor's gross cash amounted to SEK 14,678 m. as of June 30, 2017 (16,710). The short-term investments are invested conservatively, taking into account the risk-adjusted return profile. Gross debt, excluding pensions for Investor, amounted to SEK 30,797 m. as of June 30, 2017 (33,362).

The average maturity of Investor AB's debt portfolio was 10.4 years on June 30, 2017 (10.0), excluding the debt of Mölnlycke, Laborie, Aleris, Permobil, BraunAbility, Grand Group and Vectura.

In May, 2017, Investor AB bought back approximately EUR 100 m. of its EUR 300 m. 2018 bond and SEK 386 m. of its SEK 500 m. 2019 bond respectively. A SEK 1.5 bn. bond matured in June, 2017.

Cash and cash equivalents include an amount of SEK 39 m. (CNY 31 m.) that is only available for use within China. Application has been submitted to SAFE for regulatory approval to transfer the funds out of China.

Debt maturity profile, 6/30 2017

Net financial items, 6/30 2017

SEK m. Group -
Net financial
items
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
net
financial
items
Interest income 19 -10 9
Interest expenses -762 265 -497
Results from revaluation of
loans, swaps and short-term
investments -156 -6 -163
Foreign exchange result -715 338 -377
Other -65 23 -41
Total -1 679 610 -1 069

The Investor share

The price of the A-share and B-share was SEK 396.70 and SEK 406.00 respectively on June 30, 2017, compared to SEK 336.80 and SEK 340.50 on December 31, 2016.

The total shareholder return amounted to 23 percent during the first half of the year (-7), of which 11 percent during the second quarter (1).

The total market capitalization of Investor, adjusted for repurchased shares, was SEK 307,555 m. as of June 30, 2017 (259,119).

Parent Company

Share capital

Investor's share capital amounted to SEK 4,795 m. on June 30, 2017 (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, 2017, Investor owned a total of 2,511,555 of its own shares (2,793,387). The net decrease in holdings of own shares is attributable to purchase of own shares and transfer of shares and options within Investor's long-term variable remuneration program.

Results and investments

The Parent Company's result after financial items was SEK 35,456 m. (-7,418). The result is mainly related to Listed Core Investments which contributed to the result with dividends amounting to SEK 6,264 m. (5,064) and value changes of SEK 29,728 m. (-12,163).

During the first half of 2017, the Parent Company invested SEK 259 m. in financial assets (798). The parent company divested SEK 10,290 m. in Group companies (10,065). The parent company bought back outstanding bonds at a total nominal amount of SEK 1.3 bn. and a bond with a nominal value of SEK 1.5 bn. matured in the first half of 2017. By the end of the period, shareholder's equity totaled SEK 277,508 m. (213,657).

Other

Paid dividend

The Annual General Meeting 2017 approved the proposal of the Board of Directors of a dividend of SEK 11.00 per share for fiscal year 2016 (10.00). The dividend amounted to SEK 8,411 m. in total and was paid on May 10, 2017.

Acquisitions (business combinations)

Acquisition of Laborie

During the first quarter, the purchase price allocation was changed and goodwill and deferred tax liability was reduced with SEK 400 m. due to a finalization of analysis of local tax consequenses as a result of the acquisition.

Other acquisitions

During the year, BraunAbility and Laborie acquired three smaller entities. The aggregated purchase price amounts to SEK 320 m. and goodwill amounts to a total of SEK 283 m.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Total pledged assets amounts to SEK 9.4 bn. (9.8), of which SEK 6.7 bn. refers to pledged assets in the subsidiaries BraunAbility and Laborie, related to outstanding loans corresponding to SEK 1.0 bn. and SEK 1.0 bn.

No material changes in contingent liabilities during the period.

Three of Investor AB's subsidiaries have historically claimed deduction for certain interest expenses which has been denied by the tax authorities and the Swedish Administrative Court. Investor believes that these deductions have been claimed rightfully and has appealed the denial. Therefore, no provision has been made. If the appeals would not be successful, it would result in an additional tax expense of SEK 530 m. This amount is therefore reported as an other contingent liability.

Risks and Risk management

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 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, financial risks and market 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). No significant changes have been assessed subsequently, aside from changes in current macro economy and thereto related risks.

Accounting policies

For the Group, this Interim Report was 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. Unless otherwise specified below, the accounting policies that have been applied for the Group and Parent Company are in agreement with the accounting policies used in the preparation of the company's most recent annual report.

New and changed accounting policies in 2017

New or revised IFRSs and interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee have had no effect on the profit/loss, financial position or disclosures for the Group or Parent Company.

New IFRS regulations to be applied in 2018

The new standards described below will be applied from when application is mandatory. Earlier adoption is not planned.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments will replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement with mandatory effective date of January 1, 2018. IFRS 9 presents a model for classification and measurement of financial instruments, an expected loss model for the impairment of financial assets and significant changes to hedge accounting. The changes are not expected to have any substantial effects on amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements since the majority of the Group's financial assets are measured at fair value.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers is a new standard for revenue that will replace all existing standards and interpretations about revenue with mandatory effective date of January 1, 2018. Revenue shall be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The quantitative assessment of IFRS 15 indicates that the effects will not be significant neither with regards to the amount recognized as revenues nor the timing of when revenues are recognized.

Alternative Performance Measures

From July 3, 2016 Investor applies the ESMA Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APM). 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 typically means IFRS. 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.

Definitions of all APMs used are found in the Annual Report 2016 and on www.investorab.com/investors-media/investorin-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 26. Reconciliation of APMs for individual subsidiaries or business areas are not disclosed, since the purpose with these are to give deeper financial information without being directly linked to the financial information for the Group that is presented according to applicable financial reporting framework.

Roundings

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

Financial calendar

Oct. 17, 2017 Interim Management Statement
January-September 2017
Jan. 23, 2018 Year-End Report 2017
April 20, 2018 Interim Management Statement
January-March 2018

July 17, 2018 Interim Report January-June 2018

For more information:

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

Stefan Stern, Head of Corporate Relations, Sustainability and Communications: +46 8 614 2058, +46 70 636 7417 [email protected]

Magnus Dalhammar, Head of Investor Relations: +46 8 614 2130, +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 Fax: + 46 8 614 2150 www.investorab.com

Ticker codes:

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

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 19, 2017.

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 18, 2017

Jacob Wallenberg Chairman

Josef Ackermann Gunnar Brock Sara Öhrvall

Vice Chairman Director Director

Director Director Director

Magdalena Gerger Tom Johnstone, CBE Grace Reksten Skaugen Director Director Director

Marcus Wallenberg 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, 2017. 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 18, 2017

Deloitte AB

Thomas Strömberg Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated Income Statement, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2017 1/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2017 4/1-6/30 2016
Dividends 6 678 5 560 2 669 1 907
Other operating income 14 23 7 11
Changes in value 33 090 -12 857 7 022 778
Net sales 17 127 15 124 8 720 7 829
Cost of goods and services sold -10 923 -9 628 -5 560 -4 908
Sales and marketing cost -2 144 -1 780 -1 076 -904
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost -2 061 -1 574 -1 038 -806
Management cost -225 -236 -120 -121
Share of results of associates 318 214 151 117
Operating profit/loss 41 873 -5 154 10 775 3 903
Net financial items -1 679 -874 -1 130 -282
Profit/loss before tax 40 194 -6 028 9 645 3 622
Income taxes -253 -260 -109 -222
Profit/loss for the period 39 940 -6 288 9 536 3 400
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 39 948 -6 291 9 540 3 396
Non-controlling interest -7 3 -4 4
Profit/loss for the period 39 940 -6 288 9 536 3 400
Basic earnings per share, SEK 52.25 -8.25 12.48 4.45
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 52.20 -8.25 12.46 4.44

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2017 1/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2017 4/1-6/30 2016
Profit/loss for the period 39 940 -6 288 9 536 3 400
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 30 33 24 -
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans 11 -15 -1 -15
Items that may be recycled to profit/loss for the period
Cash flow hedges 19 8 9 -7
Foreign currency translation adjustment -514 867 -187 887
Share of other comprehensive income of associates 25 34 51 66
Total other comprehensive income for the period -428 927 -102 931
Total comprehensive income for the period 39 512 -5 361 9 434 4 331
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 39 521 -5 367 9 439 4 320
Non-controlling interest -9 6 -5 11
Total comprehensive income for the period 39 512 -5 361 9 434 4 331

Consolidated Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016 6/30 2016
ASSETS
Goodwill 34 389 34 852 29 999
Other intangible assets 15 982 16 423 13 050
Property, plant and equipment 8 490 8 345 6 873
Shares and participations 307 834 276 744 240 283
Other financial investments 4 433 3 709 2 603
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1 827 2 402 3 001
Other long-term receivables 1 122 2 924 3 464
Total non-current assets 374 078 345 399 299 273
Inventories 3 385 3 086 2 765
Shares and participations in trading operation 186 46 35
Other current receivables 5 645 5 098 5 515
Cash, bank and short-term investments 18 879 16 344 16 499
Total current assets 28 094 24 574 24 814
TOTAL ASSETS 402 172 369 973 324 087
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 331 302 300 141 259 300
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 56 269 53 313 50 620
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 845 838 790
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 6 476 7 220 5 683
Total non-current liabilities 63 590 61 371 57 093
Current interest bearing liabilities 150 1 634 1 647
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 7 129 6 827 6 047
Total current liabilities 7 280 8 461 7 694
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 402 172 369 973 324 087

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2017 1/1-12/31 2016 1/1-6/30 2016
Opening balance 300 141 271 977 271 977
Profit for the period 39 940 33 665 -6 288
Other comprehensive income for the period -428 1 880 927
Total comprehensive income for the period 39 512 35 545 -5 361
Dividends paid -8 411 -7 635 -7 635
Changes in non-controlling interest 9 37 38
Reclassification of non-controlling interest - -150 -
Effect of long-term share-based remuneration 51 367 281
Closing balance 331 302 300 141 259 300
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 331 238 300 077 259 083
Non-controlling interest 64 64 217
Total equity 331 302 300 141 259 300

Consolidated Cash Flow, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2017 1/1-6/30 2016
Operating activities
Dividends received 6 678 5 566
Cash receipts 16 185 14 391
Cash payments -14 457 -12 477
Cash flows from operating activities before net interest and income tax 8 406 7 480
Interest received/paid -1 223 -939
Income tax paid -305 -201
Cash flows from operating activities 6 878 6 340
Investing activities
Acquisitions -913 -1 515
Divestments 2 878 3 301
Increase in long-term receivables 0 -3
Decrease in long-term receivables 1 714 315
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on cash flow -419 -635
Increase in other financial investments -6 879 -3 294
Decrease in other financial investments 6 156 7 423
Net change, short-term investments 316 -4 969
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment -719 -661
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 34 17
Net cash used in investing activities 2 168 -21
Financing activities
New issue Share capital 0 32
Borrowings 5 006 121
Repayment of borrowings -2 893 -2 460
Dividend paid -8 411 -7 635
Net cash used in financing activities -6 298 -9 942
Cash flows for the period 2 748 -3 623
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 11 250 13 180
Exchange difference in cash -36 185
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 13 9621) 9 742

1) Cash and cash equivalents include an amount of SEK 39 m. (CNY 31 m.) that is only available for use within China. Application has been submitted to SAFE for regulatory approval to transfer the funds out of China.

Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Group 6/30 2017, SEK m. Opening
balance
Cash flows Acquisitions Foreign
exchange
movements
Fair value
changes
Other Closing
balance
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 52 595 3 619 -274 -368 -6 55 5661)
Current interest bearing liabilities 1 599 -1 493 12 1182)
Long-term financial leases 148 -10 -22 1 1171)
Current financial leases 16 -4 9 202)
Assets held to hedge long-term
liabilities
2 991 142 -705 -3 2 4253)
Total liabilities from financing
activities
57 348 2 113 -145 -1 073 3 58 247
Group 12/31 2016, SEK m. Opening
balance
Cash flows Acquisitions Foreign
exchange
movements
Fair value
changes
Other Closing
balance
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 49 243 2 098 1 810 388 -944 52 5951)
Current interest bearing liabilities 2 302 -2 288 76 -18 1 526 1 5992)
Long-term financial leases 120 -10 19 -1 20 1481)
Current financial leases 18 -3 15 -15 162)
Assets held to hedge long-term
liabilities 2 727 -27 -340 615 15 2 9913)
Total liabilities from financing
activities 54 410 -230 33 1 546 986 602 57 348

1) Included in Balance sheet item Long-term interest bearing liabilities.

2) Included in Balance sheet item Current interest bearing liabilities.

3) Included in Balance sheet item Long-term receivables included in net debt.

Operating segment

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-6/30 2017

Listed Core Patricia Investor
SEK m. Investments Industries EQT Groupwide Total
Dividends 6 594 7 77 - 6 678
Other operating income1) - 14 - - 14
Changes in value 32 815 -1 072 1 349 -2 33 090
Net sales - 17 127 - - 17 127
Cost of goods and services sold - -10 923 - - -10 923
Sales and marketing cost - -2 144 - - -2 144
Administrative, research and development and other
operating cost - -2 055 -2 -4 -2 061
Management cost -48 -119 -4 -54 -225
Share of results of associates - 318 - - 318
Operating profit/loss 39 360 1 153 1 420 -60 41 873
Net financial items - -610 - -1 069 -1 679
Income tax - -247 - -7 -253
Profit/loss for the period 39 360 296 1 420 -1 136 39 940
Non-controlling interest - 7 - - 7
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to the
Parent Comany 39 360 303 1 420 -1 136 39 948
Paid dividend -8 411 -8 411
Other effects on equity - -529 149 5 -376
Contribution to net asset value 39 360 -226 1 569 -9 542 31 161
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2017
Carrying amount 281 181 52 314 14 116 -157 347 453
Investors net debt/-cash - 14 760 - -30 975 -16 215
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 281 181 67 074 14 116 -31 132 331 238

PERFORMANCE BY BUSINESS AREA 1/1-6/30 2016

SEK m. Listed Core
Investments
Patricia
Industries
EQT Investor
Groupwide
Total
Dividends 5 529 - 31 1 5 560
Other operating income1) - 23 - - 23
Changes in value -12 357 -1 253 753 -1 -12 857
Net sales - 15 124 - - 15 124
Cost of goods and services sold - -9 628 - - -9 628
Sales and marketing cost - -1 780 - - -1 780
Administrative, research and development and
other operating cost - -1 568 -2 -4 -1 574
Management cost -45 -133 -4 -54 -236
Share of results of associates - 216 - -3 214
Operating profit/loss -6 873 1 001 777 -60 -5 154
Net financial items - -222 - -652 -874
Income tax - -269 - 10 -260
Profit/loss for the period -6 873 510 777 -702 -6 288
Non-controlling interest - -3 - - -3
Net profit/loss for the period attributable to
the Parent Company -6 873 507 777 -702 -6 291
Paid dividend -7 635 -7 635
Other effects on equity - 874 388 -54 1 208
Contribution to net asset value
-6 873 1 380 1 166 -8 391 -12 718
Net asset value by business area 6/30 2016
Carrying amount 212 158 51 221 13 272 -139 276 513
Investors net debt/-cash - 14 574 - -32 004 -17 430
Total net asset value including net debt/-cash 212 158 65 795 13 272 -32 143 259 083

1) Includes interest on loans

Parent Company Income Statement, in summary

SEK m. 1/1-6/30 2017 1/1-6/30 2016 4/1-6/30 2017 4/1-6/30 2016
Dividends 6 264 5 064 2 525 1 830
Changes in value 29 728 -12 163 6 485 418
Net sales 7 6 5 4
Operating cost -175 -168 -97 -90
Operating profit/loss 35 824 -7 261 8 918 2 162
Profit/loss from financial items
Net financial items -369 -157 -290 -57
Profit/loss after financial items 35 456 -7 418 8 628 2 104
Income tax - - - -
Profit/loss for the period 35 456 -7 418 8 628 2 104

Parent Company Balance Sheet, in summary

SEK m. 6/30 2017 12/31 2016 6/30 2016
ASSETS
Intangible assets and Property, plant and equipment 15 15 15
Financial assets 325 870 306 618 270 697
Total non-current assets 325 885 306 633 270 712
Current receivables 825 599 905
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0
Total current assets 825 599 905
TOTAL ASSETS 326 711 307 232 271 618
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 277 508 250 404 213 657
Provisions 325 332 321
Non-current liabilities 43 407 45 389 45 588
Total non-current liabilities 43 732 45 721 45 909
Current liabilities 5 470 11 107 12 052
Total current liabilities 5 470 11 107 12 052
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 326 711 307 232 271 618

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 29 in Investor's Annual Report 2016.

Valuation techniques, level 3

Group 6/30 2017 Fair value, SEK m. Valuation technique Input Range
Shares and participations 19 431 Last round of financing n.a. n.a.
Comparable companies EBITDA multiples n.a.
Comparable companies Sales multiples 1.5 – 4.3
Comparable transactions Sales multiples 0.3 – 5.7
NAV n.a. n.a.
Long-term receivables included in net debt 1 468 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 45 Discounted cash flow Market interest rate n.a.
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 618 Discounted cash flow n.a.

All valuations in level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management consider 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 65 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 150 m. For the derivatives, a parallel shift of the interest rate curve by one percentage point would affect the value by approximately SEK 1,100 m.

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 2017, SEK m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Other1) Total carrying amount
Financial assets
Shares and participations 281 354 2 839 19 431 4 211 307 834
Other financial investments 4 383 50 4 433
Long-term receivables included in net debt 360 1 468 1 827
Shares and participations in trading operation 186 186
Other current receivables 2 5 644 5 645
Cash, bank and short-term investments 18 879 18 879
Total 304 802 3 200 20 899 9 904 338 805
Financial liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 541 45 55 684 56 2692)
Other long-term provisions and liabilities 1 618 4 858 6 476
Short-term interest bearing liabilities 12 138 150
Other short-term provisions and liabilities 153 110 6 865 7 129
Total 153 663 1 663 67 545 70 025

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 60,673 m.

Changes in financial assets and liabilities in Level 3

Group 6/30 2017, SEK m. Shares and
participations
Long-term
receivables
included in net debt
Long-term interest
bearing liabilities
Other long-term
provisions and
liabilities
Opening balance 19 367 1 948 47 1 624
Total gain or losses in profit or loss statement
in line Changes in value 1 680
In line Net financial items -480 -2 8
Reported in other comprehensive income
in line Foreign currency translation adjustment -122 -13
Acquisitions 829
Divestments -2 348
Transfer into Level 3 25
Carrying amount at end of period 19 431 1 468 45 1 618
Total gains/losses for the period included in profit/loss for
instruments held at the end of the period (unrealized results)
Changes in value 1 205
Net financial items -480 2 -8

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 2016. 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 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross cash
Other financial
investments
4 433 -86 4 347 Other financial
investments
3 709 -91 3 618
Cash, bank and
short-term investments
18 879 -8 549 10 330 Cash, bank and
short-term investments
16 344 -3 253 13 092
Gross cash 23 312 -8 634 14 678 Gross cash 20 054 -3 344 16 710

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 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to
Patricia
subsidiaries
Investor's
gross debt
Receivables included in Receivables included in
net debt 1 827 - 1 827 net debt 2 402 - 2 402
Loans -56 420 23 795 -32 625 Loans -54 946 19 182 -35 764
Provision for pensions -845 750 -95 Provision for pensions -838 738 -99
Gross debt -55 437 24 545 -30 893 Gross debt -53 382 19 921 -33 461

Net debt

Gross debt less gross cash at Balance Sheet date.

Group 6/30 2017,
SEK m.
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's gross cash -14 678 Investor's gross cash -16 710
Investor's gross debt 30 893 Investor's gross debt 33 461
Investor's net debt 16 215 Investor's net debt 16 752

Total assets

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

Group 6/30 2017,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Consolidated
balance sheet
Deductions
related to non
controlling
interest
Investor's
net asset
value
Equity 331 302 -64 331 238 Equity 300 141 -64 300 077
Investor's net debt 16 215 Investor's net debt 16 752
Total assets 347 453 Total assets 316 829

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 2017,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net debt
ratio
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
Net debt
ratio
Investor's net debt 16 215 Investor's net debt 16 752
Total assets 347 453 = 4.7% Total assets 316 829 = 5.3%

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.

Net asset
value/
Net asset
Group 6/30 2017,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
SEK per
share
Group 12/31 2016,
SEK m.
Investor's net
asset value
value/SEK
per share
Investor's net asset value 331 238 = 433 Investor's net asset value 300 077 = 393
Number of shares, excluding own shares 764 663 475 Number of shares, excluding own shares 764 381 643

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