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JM Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Feb 1, 2019

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JM GROUP YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

POSITIVE SALES DEVELOPMENT – GOOD LEVEL OF HOUSING STARTS

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

Revenue decreased to SEK 16,161m (17,008) and the operating profit decreased to SEK 1,886m (2,369). The operating margin decreased to 11.7 percent (13.9)

Profit before tax decreased to SEK 1,817m (2,579)1). Profit after tax decreased to 1,438m (2,194)1)

Return on equity for the past twelve months decreased to 22.2 percent (38.7)1). Earnings per share during the year decreased to SEK 20.60 (31.00)1)

Consolidated cash flow including net investment in properties was SEK –473m (2,013)

The number of residential units sold decreased to 2,463 (3,100) and housing starts decreased to 3,135 (3,873)

Surplus value of development properties was SEK 7.0bn (7.2)

Dividend for 2018. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 12.00 (11.00)

1) Including gains sale of participations in Småa of SEK 275m in 2017

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2018

Revenue decreased to SEK 4,150m (4,551), and the operating profit decreased to SEK 443m (638). The operating margin decreased to 10.7 percent (14.0). A negative revaluation in the JM Construction business segment resulted in a loss of SEK –95m (–13)

Profit before tax decreased to SEK 430m (621). Profit after tax decreased to SEK 359m (606)

Consolidated cash flow including net investment in properties amounted to SEK –17m (145)

The number of residential units sold increased to 751 (684), and housing starts amounted to 1,038 (1,183)

The operations of JM Construction will gradually be focused on clearly supporting the Group's residential project development

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING JANUARY – DECEMBER
OCTOBER – DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 16,161 17,008 4,150 4,551
Operating profit 1,886 2,369 443 638
Operating margin, % 11.7 13.9 10.7 14.0
Profit before tax 1,817 2,579 430 621
Cash flow from operating activities –473 2,013 –17 145
Return on equity, % 22.2 38.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 41 40
Earnings per share, SEK 20.60 31.00 5.20 8.60
Number of residential units sold 2,463 3,100 751 684
Number of housing starts 3,135 3,873 1,038 1,183
Number of residential units in current production 7,835 8,200
Revenue according to IFRS 15,680 17,275 4,206 4,562
Operating profit according to IFRS 1,876 2,456 479 649
Earnings per share according to IFRS, SEK 20.40 31.90 5.50 8.70

The accounting of part of the project financing within JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden has been reclassified. It was previously reported against recognized revenue as work in progress within balance sheet item "Progress billings in excess of recognized revenue", As of Q4 2018 it is reported as an interest-bearing liability. Comparative figures have been restated. The reclassification has not resulted in any changes to the segment reporting, project management or risk profile in JM's Swedish housing operations. The effects are presented in a restatement table, see "Reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden" at jm.se/investors.

For the Group's income statement and balance sheet in accordance with IFRS, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers is applied, which means that revenue and profit/loss from JM's operations outside of Sweden, JM International, are reported according to the completed contract method. Segment reporting and project management are reported according to the percentage of completion method. The Group's calculations according to IFRS are presented on pages 21-22. For definitions of key financial figures, see "Definitions Key Financial Figures" at jm.se/investors.

Unless otherwise specified, the analysis and comments in this Year-End Report are based on JM's segment reporting.

GROUP

GOOD PROFITABILITY IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS

"We summarize a challenging year on some of our main markets, but at the same time I am very satisfied with JM's performance given the current market conditions. Goods sales initiatives resulted in positive sales development during the year within the entire Group, and housing starts were relatively high, particularly during the fourth quarter. This

means that, with almost 600 rental units in current production, of which 320 were started during the year, we ended the year with continued high capacity utilization even in our operations in Stockholm.

Our housing operations in the rest of Sweden, Norway and Finland also showed good development during the year, and together they represented 57 percent of the Group's operating profit in 2018.

Our main operational challenge during the year has been JM Construction, where, following an assessment in the fall, we decided to gradually focus the operations toward more clearly supporting the Group's residential project management.

The housing market in Stockholm continued to be cautious in the fourth quarter, but JM's sales had a positive development during the quarter. Sales increased from 223 residential units in the third quarter to 286 in the fourth quarter. Housing starts in Stockholm during the quarter were supported by a normal level of reservations, where profitability continues to be good in current production volumes despite price adjustments in a number of projects.

Our housing operations in the rest of Sweden continue to show good profitability in a primarily stable market with stable sales in the fourth quarter as well.

In Norway, the level of activity on the housing market was good, and the housing market in Finland was stable in the fourth quarter. I am pleased that we can finish the year with a high level of housing starts in the Group, with Norway and Finland making a large contribution.

We are seeing that the supply of properties for residential development in Stockholm is relatively high, and JM is in a very good position for taking advantage of the acquisition opportunities that may arise. In the rest of Sweden, competition for land declined slightly during the year. JM's strong financial position also supports our priority to start new housing projects.

During the quarter we started production, for example, on 58 residential units in the Ankaret project in Lomma Strandstad, which is close to Lund and Malmö. To date we have built 800 residential units in this attractive neighborhood by the sea. Ankaret will be a small-scale block with one apartment building containing 37 residential units, four of which are on the top floor and have magnificent roof terraces. Ankaret's 21 street-level units, which have a private entrance from the street, combine the comfort of a single-family home with the freedom of a tenant-owned apartment.

JM's strategy is to have continuous and long-term production of rental housing primarily in the Stockholm region. During the quarter, we started a large project with 192 rental units in Söderdalen, Järfälla, in JM's own balance sheet. Söderdalen is a completely new district that is emerging along Bällstaån river in the southern part of Jakobsberg. Residents will live in a park environment with green areas that is walking distance to sports facilities and other amenities. In Söderdalen we previously started production on around 500 tenant-owned apartments, and we have many attractive building rights for future production.

We are well-positioned with a good project portfolio that is regularly developed for the housing of the future at the same time as our strong balance sheet allows us freedom of action.

As a result also of our strong balance sheet and the stability in our business, the Board is proposing an increase in the dividend to our shareholders."

Johan Skoglund, President and CEO

MARKET, SALES AND HOUSING STARTS JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

The housing market in Stockholm has been cautious, but it continued to stabilize in the fourth quarter. Housing starts in Stockholm were supported by a normal level of reservations, where profitability continues to be good in current production volumes.

The housing operations in the rest of Sweden is showing good profitability in a primarily stable market.

There was good activity on the housing market in Norway with prices increasing slightly during the year, and the housing market in Finland was stable. The geographic coverage of JM's housing operations is slowly increasing.

Population growth in our main markets, coupled with continued low interest rates, supports demand for housing.

The number of residential units sold in the form of signed contracts decreased to SEK 2,463 (3,100) 1), and sales in the fourth quarter increased compared to the third quarter, 751 compared to 613. The percentage of sold or reserved homes in relation to current production amounts to 57 percent (65), with an interval of 60–65 percent considered normal. This percentage is in line with previous quarters. JM Residential Stockholm sold 851 residential units (1,152), JM Residential Sweden sold 917 (1,302), JM International sold 695 (646) and JM Property Development sold 0 (0).

The number of housing starts decreased to 3,135 (3,873) 2), housing starts in the fourth quarter being significantly higher than in the third quarter, 1,038 compared to 680, of which there were 192 rental units in the fourth quarter. JM Residential Stockholm started production on 857 residential units (1,443), JM Residential Sweden on 1,043 (1,411), JM International on 915 (882) and JM Property Development on 320 (137).

In addition to demand, planning processes continue to be an important criterion for the rate of housing starts.

The number of residential units in current production decreased to 7,835 (8,200), of which 593 are rental units and residential care units (553).

1) Of which 0 rental units and residential care units (0).

2) Of which 320 rental units and residential care units (137).

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS SEGMENT, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 989 1,438 232 397
JM Residential Sweden 751 669 201 181
JM International 331 271 110 84
JM Property Development 10 27 5 3
JM Construction –156 11 –95 –13
Group-wide expenses –39 –47 –10 –14
Total 1,886 2,369 443 638
Of which property sales 13 14 3 -
OPERATING MARGIN BY BUSINESS SEGMENT, % JANUARY–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 17.1 20.1 17.2 21.8
JM Residential Sweden 16.9 15.5 16.7 16.5
JM International 9.2 8.3 10.1 9.1
JM Construction –5.7 0.4 –16.2 –1.6

REVENUE, OPERATING PROFIT AND OPERATING MARGIN JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

Consolidated revenue according to segment reporting for the year decreased to SEK 16,161m (17,008). Revenue restated according to IFRS decreased to SEK 15,680m (17,275).

Operating profit according to segment reporting decreased to SEK 1,886m (2,369), and the operating margin decreased to 11.7 percent (13.9). Operating profit restated according to IFRS decreased to SEK 1,876m (2,456). The restatement is related to JM International and had an effect on earnings of SEK –10m (87). Profit/loss includes a loss within JM Construction of SEK –156m (11).

Properties were sold for SEK 116m (21) with gains of SEK 13m (14).

Rental income from JM's project properties increased to SEK 66m (41). Net rental income increased to SEK 42m (25).

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2018

Consolidated revenue according to segment reporting for the fourth quarter decreased to SEK 4,150m (4,551). Revenue restated according to IFRS decreased to SEK 4,206m (4,562).

Operating profit according to segment reporting decreased to SEK 443m (638), and the operating margin decreased to 10.7 percent (14.0). Operating profit restated according to IFRS decreased to SEK 479m (649). The restatement is related to JM International and had an effect on earnings of SEK 36m (11). Profit/loss includes a loss within JM Construction of SEK –95m (–13).

Properties were sold during the fourth quarter for SEK 33m (6) with gains of SEK 3m (0).

Rental income from JM's project properties increased to SEK 21m (13). Net rental income was SEK 14m (8).

PROJECT PROPERTIES

The externally appraised market value of JM's project properties was estimated to be SEK 2,002m (1,343) with a carrying amount of SEK 1,635m (1,074).

RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN CURRENT PRODUCTION 12/31/2018 12/31/2017

Number of residential units in current production 1) 2) 7,835 8,200
Percentage of sold residential units in current production, % 3) 51 58
Reserved residential units in current production, % 6 7
Sold/reserved residential units in current production, % 57 65
1) Of which rental units and residential care units in current production in JM Property Development –
are not included in the percentage of sold and reserved residential units in current production
593 553
Including residential units in projects where costs incurred are only reported as project properties under
construction
593 553
2) Beginning with production start-up through final occupancy according to plan.

3) Percentage of sold residential units expressed as binding contract with the end customer.

UNSOLD UNITS 12/31/2018 12/31/2017

Completed production, number of unsold units 1) 140 72
The number of unsold residential units in the balance sheet reported as
"Participations in tenant-owners associations, etc."
125 82

1) After final occupancy according to plan.

1) Including rental units and residential care units in JM Property Development – not included in percentage of sold/reserved

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RIGHTS

The number of available residential building rights at the end of the year amounted to 35,900 (34,800), of which 20,700 (18,700) are recognized in the balance sheet. Capital tied up in building rights (development properties in the balance sheet) for residential units amounts to SEK 8,267m (7,501).

The valuation of JM's total development properties with a carrying amount of SEK 8.3bn (7.5) shows a surplus value of SEK 7.0bn (7.2). This valuation was carried out in cooperation with an independent appraisal company.

During 2018, JM purchased residential development properties for SEK 2,402m (2,017), of which SEK 1,395m relates to JM Residential Stockholm, SEK 327m to JM Residential Sweden and SEK 680m to JM International.

Total 15.3 8.3 14.7 7.5
JM International 2.7 1.9 2.3 1.6
JM Residential Sweden 2.4 1.4 2.5 1.5
JM Residential Stockholm 10.2 5.0 9.9 4.4
SEK BILLION 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 12/31/2017 12/31/2017
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES (RESIDENTIAL) MARKET VALUE AMOUNT MARKET VALUE AMOUNT
CARRYING

FINANCIAL ITEMS

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

Net financial items are slightly lower than the previous year, excluding the sale in 2017 of participations in Småa AB, primarily due to a larger interest-bearing loan.

Total interest-bearing loans according to segment reporting amounted to SEK 2,228m (1,786), of which the provision for pensions comprised SEK 1,388m (1,251). At the end of the year, the average interest rate for total interest-bearing loans including the pension liability was 2.5 percent (2.4). The average term for fixedrate loans excluding the pension liability was 0.2 years (0.2).

Consolidated available liquidity was SEK 4,482m (5,372). Aside from cash and cash equivalents of SEK 1,682m (2,572), this

CASH FLOW

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2018

Cash flow during the year from operating activities according to segment reporting was SEK –473m (2,013). Net investments in development properties resulted in a negative cash flow of SEK –528m (–376). Holdings of repurchased residential units resulted in a negative cash flow of SEK –396m (–80). Consolidated cash flow from project properties (sales minus investment) during the year was SEK –522m (–484).

includes unutilized overdraft facilities and credit lines totaling SEK 2,800m (2,800), where credit agreements for SEK 2,400m had an average maturity of 4.0 years (2.6).

Interest-bearing net liabilities in accordance with segment reporting amounted to SEK 546m (–790) at the end of the year. Non-interest-bearing liabilities for completed property acquisitions amounted to SEK 1,020m (722). Of these liabilities, SEK 324m (449) were current.

The valuation of financial assets and liabilities shows no significant difference between the carrying amount and fair value.

OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2018

Cash flow from operating activities according to segment reporting was SEK –17m (145) during the fourth quarter. Net investments in development properties resulted in a positive cash flow of SEK 69m (–489). Holdings of repurchased residential units resulted in a negative cash flow of SEK –399m (–16). Consolidated cash flow from project properties (sales minus investment) during the fourth quarter was SEK –200m (–196).

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTY FACTORS

JM's risks and risk management are presented in the 2017 Annual Report on pages 30–33. No significant changes have occurred to change these reported risks.

OUTSTANDING SHARES

The number of outstanding shares on December 31, 2018, amounts to 69,583,262.

The Company holds no treasury shares.

PERSONNEL

The number of employees increased at the end of the year to 2,630 (2,531). There were 1,029 (998) wage-earners and 1,601 (1,533) salaried employees. Current staffing is considered well-balanced for the current project volume, and adjustments are made on a regular basis. Demand on the labor market is strong for qualified project development skills.

DIVIDEND

For 2018 the Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 12.00 (11.00) per share, for a total of SEK 835m (765). The proposed record date for the dividend is Monday, April 1, 2019. If the Annual General Meeting resolves to adopt the proposal, the dividend will be sent on April 4, 2019.

SEK M JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
Financial income 1) 10 279 6 3
Financial expenses –79 –69 –19 –20
Financial income and expenses –69 210 –13 –17
1) Of which gains from the sale of participations in Småa AB - 275 - -
JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–)
at beginning of period –790 435 541 –727
Change in interest-bearing net liabilities/receivables 1,336 –1,225 5 –63
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–) at end
of period
546 –790 546 –790

BUSINESS SEGMENTS JM RESIDENTIAL STOCKHOLM

The JM Residential Stockholm business segment develops residential projects in Greater Stockholm. Operations include acquisitions of development properties, planning, pre-construction, production and sales of residential units.

Average prices on the existing home market did not change in the fourth quarter. The supply of homes continued to be high, particularly in some local markets.

Competition for well-situated land for housing is judged to be relatively low at the same time as the supply of properties for housing development is relatively high. However, prices of building rights are still at a level that requires selective acquisition.

The housing market in Stockholm continued to be cautious in the fourth quarter, particularly with regard to new production. Customers are showing strong interest in JM's projects, and sales increased over the past six months and in the fourth quarter in particular. The willingness of customers to sign a contract at an early stage is in line with the previous quarter and increased gradually during the year. Residential units available for sale in the business segment largely have estimated occupancy in 2020/2021, and the majority in 2020.

Housing starts in Stockholm in the fourth quarter were sup-

ported by a normal reservation level, where profitability continues to be good in current production volumes despite price adjustments in a number of projects. A planned start of a project with a high reservation rate in the third quarter was delayed again while waiting for the final agreement on municipal development work.

Business segment revenue decreased to SEK 5,786m (7,151). Operating profit decreased to SEK 989m (1,438). The lower revenue and profit in the fourth quarter is due to lower sales and a lower number of housing starts during the past year, and a low level of land transferred to projects during the quarter. The operating margin was 17.1 percent (20.1).

Cash flow during the fourth quarter is temporarily burdened by a larger number of residential units in the balance sheet.

During the fourth quarter, production was started on a total of 195 residential units in apartment buildings in Södertälje and on Lidingö. No building rights were acquired in the fourth quarter.

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 5,786 7,151 1,352 1,820
Operating profit 1) 989 1,438 232 397
Operating margin, % 17.1 20.1 17.2 21.8
Average operating capital 5,447 4,450
Return on operating capital, % 18.2 32.3
Operating cash flow 334 1,603 –61 225
Carrying amount, development properties 5,048 4,406
Number of available building rights 13,400 13,400
Number of residential units sold 851 1,152 286 197
Number of housing starts 857 1,443 195 324
Number of residential units in current production 3,115 3,842
Number of employees 936 877

1) Of which property sales 0 6 - -

JM RESIDENTIAL SWEDEN

The JM Residential Sweden business segment develops residential projects in growth areas in Sweden, excluding Greater Stockholm. Operations include acquisitions of development properties, planning, pre-construction, production and sales of residential units. Contracting operations are also conducted to a limited extent.

Average prices on the existing home market were unchanged or decreased slightly on the markets in the business segment during the fourth quarter.

The supply on certain local markets continued to be large. Competition for land for housing decreased slightly. Interest in JM's projects is stable, and customers' willingness to sign a contract early in the process is at a normal level.

Business segment revenue amounted to SEK 4,456m (4,309), and operating profit increased to SEK 751m (669). The operating margin increased to 16.9 percent (15.5).

Profit/loss and the margin improved due to good demand and an increase in prices during previous years.

Cash flow during the year is in balance.

During the fourth quarter, production started on a total of 260 residential units, of which 233 were in apartment buildings in Norrtälje, Gothenburg, Kungälv and Lomma and 27 were single-family homes in Helsingborg.

During the fourth quarter, 285 building rights were acquired in Upplands Väsby, Kungälv and Helsingborg.

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 4,456 4,309 1,202 1,094
Operating profit 1) 751 669 201 181
Operating margin, % 16.9 15.5 16.7 16.5
Average operating capital 1,008 892
Return on operating capital, % 74.5 75.0
Operating cash flow 722 616 186 159
Carrying amount, development properties 1,388 1,540
Number of available building rights 10,500 10,100
Number of residential units sold 917 1,302 239 301
Number of housing starts 1,043 1,411 260 360
Number of residential units in current production 2,418 2,351
Number of employees 598 590

1) Of which property sales 1 - 1 -

JM INTERNATIONAL

The JM International business segment develops residential projects in Norway and Finland. Operations include acquisitions of development properties, planning, pre-construction, production and sales of residential units. Revenue recognition for the business segment is reported using the percentage of completion method. Contracting operations are also conducted to a limited extent in Norway, and as of 2018 they are reported under the JM Construction business segment. Comparative figures have been restated.

Business segment revenue increased to SEK 3,580m (3,262), and operating profit increased to SEK 331m (271). The operating margin increased to 9.2 percent (8.3).

Cash flow during the year is burdened by investments in development properties.

NORWAY

The price level on the existing home market in Norway decreased slightly in the fourth quarter. Supply and the activity level were stable. The amount of time to sign a contract is slightly longer than in previous years.

JM Norway's revenue amounted to SEK 2,987m (2,777), and operating profit was SEK 297m (263). The operating margin was 9.9 percent (9.5).

During the fourth quarter, 184 residential units (126) were sold and production began on 270 units (279).

Housing starts in the fourth quarter consist of residential units in apartments buildings and single-family homes in the Oslo region, Bergen, Tønsberg and Holmestrand.

The number of residential units in current production amounted to 1,288 (1,193). During the fourth quarter, building rights were acquired in Bergen and Trondheim corresponding to 82 residential units.

Available building rights correspond to 8,200 residential units (7,600).

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 3,580 3,262 1,094 926
- of which JM Norway 2,987 2,777 899 816
Operating profit 1) 331 271 110 84
- of which JM Norway 297 263 94 85
Operating margin, % 9.2 8.3 10.1 9.1
- of which JM Norway 9.9 9.5 10.5 10.4
Average operating capital 2,723 2,175
Return on operating capital, % 12.2 12.5
Operating cash flow –41 119 164 –207
Carrying amount, development properties 1,821 1,545
Carrying amount, project properties 4 7
Number of available building rights 11,200 10,500
Number of residential units sold 695 646 226 186
Number of housing starts 915 882 391 362
Number of residential units in current production 1,709 1,454
Number of employees 458 406
1) Of which property sales 12 0 2 0

FINLAND

The housing market in the Helsinki region continued to be stable in the fourth quarter. The housing market is in balance, and activity is good.

During the fourth quarter, 41 residential units (59) were sold and production began on 121 units (83). The housing starts in the fourth quarter consist of residential units in apartment buildings in the Greater Helsinki area. The number of residential units in current production amounted to 421 (261).

No building rights were acquired during the quarter.

Available building rights correspond to 3,000 residential units (2,700).

BELGIUM

JM closed its operations in Belgium in 2017. During the quarter, JM entered into an agreement for the sale of a small part of a remaining development property without any impact on profit/ loss. The agreement also includes conditional sales of the remaining building rights. Belgium will no longer be reported as a market as of 2019.

In the fourth quarter, 1 residential unit (1) was sold. There are no more residential units to sell.

JM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

The JM Property Development business segment primarily develops rental units, residential care units and commercial properties in Greater Stockholm. The business segment's entire portfolio comprises project development properties. This business segment also includes JM@home as of January 1, 2018, which offers economic and technical management services to tenant-owners associations as well as housing services.

Business segment revenue increased to SEK 73m (60), of which rental income was SEK 65m (41). Operating profit was SEK 10m (27). The operating profit is burdened by startup costs for the new business operations, JM@home.

Net rental income for project properties was SEK 42m (24).

Cash flow during the year was negative due to ongoing investments in project properties.

Within the Dalénum area on Lidingö, the occupancy rate for the remaining commercial buildings that will not be torn down is 91 percent. Within the Bolinder area in Kallhäll, Järfälla, the occupancy rate for the buildings that will not be torn down is 94 percent.

During the year, two rental unit projects were completed in JM's own balance sheet: the Tjärtunnan project in Stureby, Stockholm, and Alphyddan in Nacka. The portfolio of rental units thus includes at the end of the year three fully rented and occupied projects.

Production continued during the year on three additional rental projects in JM's own balance sheet: the Spaken project in Hägernäs, Täby, 136 rental units with ongoing occupancy until the beginning of 2019; the Alba Lilium project in Bredäng, Stockholm, 137 rental units with planned occupancy in 2019; and the Manegen project in Täby, 128 rental units.

During the fourth quarter, production was started on the Havreflingan rental unit project in Järfälla with 192 rental units in JM's own balance sheet.

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 73 60 24 12
Operating profit 1) 10 27 5 3
Average operating capital 1,314 800
Return on operating capital, % 0.8 3.4
Operating cash flow –557 –416 –210 –203
Carrying amount, development properties 10 10
Carrying amount, project properties 1,631 1,067
Number of available residential building rights 2) 800 800
Number of residential units sold 2) - - - -
Number of housing starts 2) 320 137 192 137
Number of residential units in current production 2) 593 553
Number of employees 53 35
1) Of which property sales - 8 - -

2) Refers to rental units and residential care units.

JM CONSTRUCTION

The JM Construction business segment carries out construction work for external and internal customers in the Greater Stockholm and Oslo areas. Contracting operations conducted in Norway are reported in the JM Construction business segment as of January 1, 2018. Comparative figures have been restated.

Demand in the contracting market in Stockholm is at a good level in terms of the civil engineering market. With regard to the housing operations, competition for assignments has increased. Demand in the contracting market in Oslo is at a good level.

Business segment revenue amounted to SEK 2,716m (2,751), of which the operations in Norway amounted to SEK 589m (467), and the operating profit decreased to SEK –156m (11).

The fourth quarter is affected by negative revaluations in current housing projects in Stockholm, where major delays are generating an increase in costs. However, there are still risks in these projects.

Given the weak profitability over a long period of time, the operations in JM Construction were assessed in Q4 2018 with regard to future focus and scope. The Company is now taking measures to gradually refocus the operations toward more clearly supporting the Group's residential project development. The decided measures will entail some restructuring costs in 2019.

The conditions are in place to receive gains from property sales in the period 2019-2021.

During the fourth quarter, JM Entreprenad AB entered into a settlement agreement for a large outstanding account receivable that will result in a positive cash flow of SEK 320m in Q1 2019, but there will be no effect on profit/loss.

Cash flow during the year is burdened by an increase in the working capital.

The business segment received a number of assignments in the fourth quarter within the civil engineering operations, of which the largest is the planning work in Norra Djurgårdsstaden for the City of Stockholm.

The largest ongoing projects are a new operational area at Arlanda Airport (Swedavia), groundwork in the Stockholm Norvik goods harbor in Nynäshamn (Ports of Stockholm), new production of a school (Vallentuna Municipality), new production of apartment buildings in Norra Djurgårdsstaden (HSB and Riksbyggen) and new production of apartment buildings in Tyresö (Småa and Riksbyggen). The largest ongoing project in the Norwegian operations is the new production of residential units in apartment buildings in Strømmen, Oslo (JM Norway).

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 1) 2,716 2,751 586 833
Operating profit –156 11 –95 –13
Operating margin, % –5.7 0.4 –16.2 –1.6
Operating cash flow –184 86 –41 40
Carrying amount, development properties 39 42
Number of employees 437 462
1) Of which internal 450 525 108 134

GROUP – SEGMENT REPORTING

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 16,161 17,008 4,150 4,551
Production and operating costs –13,247 –13,648 –3,456 –3,659
Gross profit 2,914 3,360 694 892
Selling and administrative expenses –1,041 –1,005 –254 –254
Gains/losses on the sale of property 13 14 3 0
Operating profit 1,886 2,369 443 638
Financial income and expenses –69 210 –13 –17
Profit/loss before tax 1,817 2,579 430 621
Taxes 1) –379 –385 –71 –15
Profit for the period 1,438 2,194 359 606
Other comprehensive income –56 –10 –149 44
Comprehensive income for the period 1,382 2,184 210 650
Earnings per share 2), diluted, is attributable to shareholders
of the Parent Company, SEK 20.60 31.00 5.20 8.60
Average number of shares, diluted 69,865,418 70,844,023 69,950,321 70,195,473

1) The low tax cost for Q4 2017 is attributable to the declared loss deductions for the closed Danish operations, which had a positive tax effect of SEK 118m. The low tax cost for full-year 2017 is also affected by the tax-exempt sale of the participations in Småa AB.

2) Profit for the period.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
ASSETS
Non-current assets 214 209
Project properties 1,635 1,074
Development properties 8,306 7,543
Participations in tenant-owners associations, etc. 567 309
Current receivables 1) 4,083 3,698
Cash and cash equivalents 1,682 2,572
Total current assets 16,273 15,196
Total assets 16,487 15,405
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES2)
Equity 6,798 6,178
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 146 203
Other non-current liabilities 696 273
Non-current provisions 3,037 2,656
Total non-current liabilities 3,879 3,132
Current interest-bearing liabilities 694 332
Other current liabilities 4,994 5,654
Current provisions 122 109
Total current liabilities 5,810 6,095

Total equity and liabilities 16,487 15,405 1) Of which receivables from property sales 53 83 2) Of which liabilities for property acquisition 1,040 794

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

JANUARY–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017
Opening balance at beginning of period 6,178 5,158
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,382 2,184
Dividend –765 –675
Conversion of convertible loan - 10
Equity component of convertible debentures 3 1
Buy-back of shares - –500
Closing balance at end of period 6,798 6,178

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CAH FLOW STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working
capital and taxes 2,175 3,095 496 1,097
Paid tax –697 –361 –115 –48
Investment in development properties, etc. 1) –3,728 –2,494 –1,001 –883
Payment on account for development properties, etc. 2) 2,804 2,038 671 378
Investment in project properties –524 –490 –200 –202
Sale of project properties 2 6 - 6
Change in current liabilities/receivables –505 219 132 –203
Cash flow from operating activities –473 2,013 –17 145
Cash flow from investing activities –8 300 3) –8 –3
Loans raised 623 214 39 61
Amortization of debt –270 –298 –177 –64
Buy-back of shares - –500 - –125
Dividend –765 –675 - -
Cash flow from financing activities –412 –1,259 –138 –128
Cash flow for the period –893 1,054 –163 14
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 1,682 2,572 1,682 2,572
1) Of which investment in shares in tenant-owners associations and freehold apartments –1,537 –575 –837 –208
2) Of which sale of participations in tenant-owners associations and freehold apartments 1,141 495 438 192
3) Of which SEK 310m refers to the sale of the participations in Småa AB.

CONSOLIDATED KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, % 2018 2017 2018 2017
Operating margin 11.7 13.9 10.7 14.0
Return on equity 22.2 38.7
Return on capital employed 22.3 35.1
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 0.1 - 0.1 -
Equity/assets ratio 41 40

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING

REVENUE BY COUNTRY

SEK M JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
Sweden 12,061 13,279 3,005 3,475
Norway 3,506 3,244 949 966
Finland 571 482 192 109
Belgium 23 3 4 1
Total 16,161 17,008 4,150 4,551

REVENUE BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 5,786 7,151 1,352 1,820
JM Residential Sweden 4,456 4,309 1,202 1,094
JM International 3,580 3,262 1,094 926
JM Property Development 73 60 24 12
JM Construction 2,716 2,751 586 833
Elimination –450 –525 –108 –134
Total 16,161 17,008 4,150 4,551

OPERATING PROFIT BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 989 1,438 232 397
JM Residential Sweden 751 669 201 181
JM International 331 271 110 84
JM Property Development 10 27 5 3
JM Construction –156 11 –95 –13
Group-wide expenses –39 –47 –10 –14
Total 1,886 2,369 443 638

OPERATING MARGIN BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
% 2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 17.1 20.1 17.2 21.8
JM Residential Sweden 16.9 15.5 16.7 16.5
JM International 9.2 8.3 10.1 9.1
JM Construction –5.7 0.4 –16.2 –1.6

AVERAGE OPERATING CAPITAL BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

SEK M 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 5,447 4,450
JM Residential Sweden 1,008 892
JM International 2,723 2,175
JM Property Development 1,314 800

RETURN ON OPERATING CAPITAL BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

% 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 18.2 32.3
JM Residential Sweden 74.5 75.0
JM International 12.2 12.5
JM Property Development 0.8 3.4

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING

OPERATING CASH FLOW BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

SEK M JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 334 1,603 –61 225
JM Residential Sweden 722 616 186 159
JM International –41 119 164 –207
JM Property Development –557 –416 –210 –203
JM Construction –184 86 –41 40

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

CARRYING AMOUNT, SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
JM Residential Stockholm 5,048 4,406
JM Residential Sweden 1,388 1,540
JM International 1,821 1,545
JM Property Development 10 10
JM Construction 39 42
Total 8,306 7,543

AVAILABLE BUILDING RIGHTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

NUMBER 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
JM Residential Stockholm 13,400 13,400
JM Residential Sweden 10,500 10,100
JM International 11,200 10,500
JM Property Development 1) 800 800
Total 35,900 34,800
Of which rights carried in the balance sheet (development properties)
JM Residential Stockholm 8,600 7,800
JM Residential Sweden 6,800 6,100
JM International 5,100 4,600
JM Property Development 1) 200 200
Total 20,700 18,700

RESIDENTIAL UNITS SOLD BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

NUMBER JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 851 1,152 286 197
JM Residential Sweden 917 1,302 239 301
JM International 695 646 226 186
JM Property Development 1) - - - -
Total 2,463 3,100 751 684

HOUSING STARTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

NUMBER JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
2018 2017 2018 2017
JM Residential Stockholm 857 1,443 195 324
JM Residential Sweden 1,043 1,411 260 360
JM International 915 882 391 362
JM Property Development 1) 320 137 192 137
Total 3,135 3,873 1,038 1,183

RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN CURRENT PRODUCTION

NUMBER 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
JM Residential Stockholm 3,115 3,842
JM Residential Sweden 2,418 2,351
JM International 1,709 1,454
JM Property Development 1) 593 553
Total 7,835 8,200

1) Refers to rental units and residential care units.

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING

PROJECT PROPERTIES GROUP

Total 2,002 1,635 47 98 1,074
Completed commercial properties 19 11 1 89 13
Completed rental unit properties 914 808 22 100 224
Properties under development 1,069 816 24 92 837
12/31/2018 VALUE, SEK M SEK M (000) M² ANNUAL RENT, % 12/31/2017
MARKET AMOUNT, AREA OCCUPANCY RATE SEK M
CARRYING AMOUNT,
CARRYING

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES GROUP

JANUARY–DECEMBER
CARRYING AMOUNT, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Opening balance at beginning of period 7,543 7,121 8,509 6,984
New purchases 2,402 2,017 154 803
Transferred to production –1,517 –1,534 –219 –228
Other –122 –61 –138 –16
Closing balance at end of period 8,306 7,543 8,306 7,543

GROUP FIVE-YEAR OVERVIEW

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 16,161 17,008 15,752 14,447 13,869
Operating profit 1,886 2,369 2,011 1,590 1,716
Profit before tax 1,817 2,579 1,951 1,518 1,641
Total assets 16,487 15,405 12,848 12,230 12,545
Cash flow from operating activities –473 2,013 1,957 –230 978
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–) 546 –790 435 1,198 –337
Operating margin, % 11.7 13.9 12.8 11.0 12.4
Return on equity, % 22.2 38.7 31.4 24.8 26.5
Equity/assets ratio, % 41 40 40 38 37
Earnings per share, SEK 20.60 31.00 21.20 15.50 16.00
Dividend per share, SEK 12.00 1) 11.00 9.50 8.25 8.00
Number of available building rights 35,900 34,800 32,500 31,100 29,400
Number of residential units sold 2,463 3,100 3,843 3,770 3,195
Number of housing starts 3,135 3,873 4,187 3,731 3,445
Number of residential units in current production 7,835 8,200 7,984 7,212 6,375

1) Board proposal.

GROUP QUARTERLY OVERVIEW

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017
INCOME STATEMENT Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue 4,150 3,832 4,125 4,054 4,551 3,813 4,399 4,245
Production and operating costs –3,456 –3,202 –3,324 –3,265 –3,659 –3,047 –3,513 –3,429
Gross profit 694 630 801 789 892 766 886 816
Selling and administrative expenses –254 –218 –297 –272 –254 –223 –282 –246
Gains/losses on the sale of property 3 –1 0 11 0 - 14 -
Operating profit 443 411 504 528 638 543 618 570
Financial income and expenses –13 –21 –19 –16 –17 –15 –17 259
Profit/loss before tax 430 390 485 512 621 528 601 829
Taxes –71 –87 –108 –113 –15 –117 –130 –123
Profit for the period 359 303 377 399 606 411 471 706
BALANCE SHEET 12/31 9/30 6/30 3/31 12/31 9/30 6/30 3/31
ASSETS
Non-current assets 214 221 226 221 209 211 213 215
Project properties 1,635 1,423 1,335 1,193 1,074 878 791 688
Development properties 8,306 8,509 8,869 8,607 7,543 6,984 6,892 6,922
Participations in tenant-owners associations, etc. 567 224 322 309 309 267 269 205
Current receivables 4,083 3,904 3,813 3,828 3,698 3,524 3,477 3,173
Cash and cash equivalents 1,682 1,854 2,078 2,564 2,572 2,557 2,211 2,619
Total current assets 16,273 15,914 16,417 16,501 15,196 14,210 13,640 13,607
Total assets 16,487 16,135 16,643 16,722 15,405 14,421 13,853 13,822
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 6,798 6,520 6,285 6,664 6,178 5,653 5,381 5,725
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 146 204 255 220 203 333 223 259
Other non-current liabilities 696 700 686 700 273 150 150 150
Non-current provisions 3,037 2,994 2,850 2,846 2,656 2,405 2,371 2,321
Total non-current liabilities 3,879 3,898 3,791 3,766 3,132 2,888 2,744 2,730
Current interest-bearing liabilities 694 816 762 336 332 204 435 334
Other current liabilities 4,994 4,780 5,682 5,831 5,654 5,564 5,184 4,932
Current provisions 122 121 123 125 109 112 109 101
Total current liabilities 5,810 5,717 6,567 6,292 6,095 5,880 5,728 5,367
Total equity and liabilities 16,487 16,135 16,643 16,722 15,405 14,421 13,853 13,822
CASH FLOW STATEMENT Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
From operating activities –17 –234 –204 –18 145 574 293 1,001
From investing activities –8 3 –2 –1 –3 –1 –3 307
From financing activities –138 11 –286 1 –128 –225 –697 –209
Total cash flow for the period –163 –220 –492 –18 14 348 –407 1,099
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 1,682 1,854 2,078 2,564 2,572 2,557 2,211 2,619
INTEREST-BEARING NET LIABILITIES/RECEIVABLES Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–)
at beginning of period 541 240 –748 –790 –727 –274 –778 435
Change in interest-bearing net liabilities/receivables 5 301 988 42 –63 –453 504 –1,213
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–)
at end of period 546 541 240 –748 –790 –727 –274 –778
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Carrying amount at beginning of period 8,509 8,869 8,607 7,543 6,984 6,892 6,922 7,121
New purchases 154 191 661 1,396 803 477 382 355
Transferred to production –219 –512 –411 –375 –228 –379 –388 –539
Other –138 –39 12 43 –16 –6 –24 –15
Carrying amount at the end of the period 8,306 8,509 8,869 8,607 7,543 6,984 6,892 6,922
KEY RATIOS Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Operating margin, % 10.7 10.7 12.2 13.0 14.0 14.2 14.0 13.4
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 0.1 0.1 0.0 - - - - -
Equity/assets ratio, % 41 40 38 40 40 39 39 41
Earnings per share, SEK 5.20 4.30 5.40 5.70 8.60 5.80 6.70 9.90
Number of available building rights 35,900 36,700 36,000 34,900 34,800 34,800 34,600 33,600
Number of residential units sold 751 613 619 480 684 681 871 864
Number of housing starts 1,038 680 847
7,814
570 1,183 971 906 813
Number of residential units in current production 7,835 8,243 7,672 8,200 7,739 7,641 7,901

BUSINESS SEGMENT QUARTERLY OVERVIEW

ACCORDING TO SEGMENT REPORTING, SEK M 2018 2017
JM RESIDENTIAL STOCKHOLM Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue 1,352 1,429 1,530 1,475 1,820 1,613 1,878 1,840
Operating profit 1) 232 233 250 274 397 331 363 347
Operating margin, % 17.2 16.3 16.3 18.6 21.8 20.5 19.3 18.9
Average operating capital 5,447 5,139 4,919 4,663 4,450 4,374 4,354 4,345
Return on operating capital, %2) 18.2 22.5 25.5 29.3 32.3 32.6 32.3 31.0
Operating cash flow –61 187 285 –77 225 505 375 498
Carrying amount, development properties 5,048 5,002 5,185 5,229 4,406 3,941 4,074 4,121
Number of available building rights 13,400 13,500 13,600 13,300 13,400 13,300 13,000 12,800
Number of residential units sold 286 223 225 117 197 213 388 354
Number of housing starts 195 207 240 215 324 365 454 300
Number of residential units in current production 3,115 3,447 3,387 3,510 3,842 3,837 3,598 3,714
1) Of which property sales - - 0 - - - 6 -
JM RESIDENTIAL SWEDEN Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue 1,202 920 1,065 1,269 1,094 916 1,153 1,146
Operating profit 1) 201 156 181 213 181 149 175 164
Operating margin, % 16.7 17.0 17.0 16.8 16.5 16.3 15.2 14.3
Average operating capital 1,008 1,000 949 897 892 898 893 967
Return on operating capital, %2) 74.5 73.1 76.3 80.0 75.0 68.4 67.2 55.7
Operating cash flow 186 44 260 232 159 –11 –29 497
Carrying amount, development properties 1,388 1,404 1,476 1,394 1,540 1,486 1,225 1,322
Number of available building rights 10,500 10,400 10,300 10,200 10,100 10,100 10,000 9,800
Number of residential units sold 239 227 207 244 301 332 348 321
Number of housing starts 260 230 267 286 360 372 336 343
Number of residential units in current production 2,418 2,471 2,280 2,210 2,351 2,196 2,279 2,169
1) Of which property sales 1 - - 0 - - - -
JM INTERNATIONAL Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue 1,094 912 864 710 926 721 808 807
Operating profit 1) 110 85 83 53 84 63 66 58
Operating margin, % 10.1 9.3 9.6 7.5 9.1 8.7 8.2 7.2
Average operating capital 2,723 2,580 2,444 2,273 2,175 2,106 2,074 2,028
Return on operating capital, %2) 12.2 11.8 11.6 11.7 12.5 12.0 12.0 10.3
Operating cash flow 164 –48 –249 92 –207 179 69 78
Carrying amount, development properties 1,821 2,054 2,156 1,932 1,545 1,497 1,533 1,394
Carrying amount, project properties 4 5 5 8 7 14 12 13
Number of available building rights 11,200 12,100 11,400 10,600 10,500 10,500 10,700 10,100
Number of residential units sold 226 163 187 119 186 136 135 189
Number of housing starts 391 243 212 69 362 234 116 170
Number of residential units in current production 1,709 1,644 1,466 1,399 1,454 1,290 1,348 1,602
1) Of which property sales 2 –1 0 11 0 - - -
JM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue 24 19 15 15 12 11 19 18
Operating profit 1) 5 4 –1 2 3 0 17 7
Average operating capital 1,314 1,160 1,036 910 800 697 623 550
Return on operating capital, %2) 0.8 0.7 0.4 2.4 3.4 6.0 7.9 5.6
Operating cash flow –210 –82 –156 –109 –203 –65 –77 –71
Carrying amount, development properties 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 35
Carrying amount, project properties 1,631 1,418 1,330 1,185 1,067 864 779 675
Number of available building rights 3) 800 700 700 800 800 900 900 900
Number of residential units sold 3) - - - - - - - -
Number of housing starts 3) 192 - 128 - 137 - - -
Number of residential units in current production 3) 593 681 681 553 553 416 416 416
1) Of which property sales
3) Refers to rental units and residential care units.
- - - - - - 8 -
JM CONSTRUCTION
Revenue
Q 4
586
Q 3
663
Q 2
769
Q 1
698
Q 4
833
Q 3
689
Q 2
677
Q 1
552
Operating profit –95 –61 0 0 –13 5 9 10
Operating margin, % –16.2 –9.2 0.0 0.0 –1.6 0.7 1.3 1.8
Operating cash flow –41 –49 60 –154 40 78 –63 31
JM OTHER Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1
Revenue (elimination) –108 –111 –118 –113 –134 –137 –136 –118
Operating profit (Group-wide expenses) –10 –6 –9 –14 –14 –5 –12 –16

2) Calculated on 12-month rolling profits and average capital.

GROUP – IFRS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
ACCORDING TO IFRS, SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 15,680 17,275 4,206 4,562
Production and operating costs –12,776 –13,828 –3,476 –3,659
Gross profit 2,904 3,447 730 903
Selling and administrative expenses –1,041 –1,005 –254 –254
Gains/losses on the sale of property 13 14 3 0
Operating profit 1,876 2,456 479 649
Financial income and expenses –69 210 –13 –17
Profit/loss before tax 1,807 2,666 466 632
Taxes –384 –407 –80 –21
Profit for the period 1,423 2,259 386 611
Other comprehensive income
Items that will be reclassified as income
Translation differences from the translation of foreign operations 30 –44 –74 –12
Items that will not be reclassified as income
Restatement of defined-benefit pensions –105 53 –1 75
Tax attributable to other comprehensive income 15 –12 1 –17
Comprehensive income for the period 1,363 2,256 312 657
Net profit for the period attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company 1,423 2,259 386 611
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company 1,363 2,256 312 657
Earnings per share 1), basic, is attributable to shareholders
of the Parent Company, SEK 20.50 32.00 5.60 8.70
Earnings per share 1), diluted, is attributable to shareholders
of the Parent Company, SEK 20.40 31.90 5.50 8.70
Number of shares at end of period 69,583,262 69,583,262 69,583,262 69,583,262
Average number of shares, basic 69,583,262 70,642,592 69,583,262 69,977,367
Average number of shares, diluted 69,865,418 70,844,023 69,950,321 70,195,473

1) Profit/loss for the period.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

ACCORDING TO IFRS, SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017 4)
ASSETS
Non-current assets 214 209
Project properties 1,635 1,074
Development properties 8,306 7,543
Participations in tenant-owners associations, etc. 567 309
Work in progress 2,958 2,291
Current receivables 5,286 5,113
Cash and cash equivalents 1,682 2,572
Total current assets 20,434 18,902
Total assets 20,648 19,111
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1) 2) 3)
Equity 6,644 6,043
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 146 203
Other non-current liabilities 696 273
Non-current provisions 3,004 2,619
Total non-current liabilities 3,846 3,095
Current interest-bearing liabilities 4,968 4,331
Other current liabilities 5,068 5,533
Current provisions 122 109
Total current liabilities 10,158 9,973
Total equity and liabilities 20,648 19,111
Pledged assets 476 744
Contingent liabilities 8,693 9,993
1) Of which project financing JM International 2,340 1,857
2) Of which project financing JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden 2,003 2,164
3) Of which liabilities for property acquisition 1,040 794

4) Comparative figures have been restated due to reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden.

For the restatement table, refer to the document "Reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden" at jm.se/investors

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

JANUARY–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017
Opening balance at beginning of period 6,043 4,951
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,363 2,256
Dividend –765 –675
Conversion of convertible loan 3 10
Equity component of convertible debentures - 1
Buy-back of shares - –500
Closing balance at end of period 6,644 6,043

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CAH FLOW STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working
capital and taxes 317 1,699 –242 540
Paid tax –697 –361 –115 –48
Investment in development properties, etc. 1) –3,728 –2,494 –1,001 –883
Payment on account for development properties, etc. 2) 1,685 859 601 271
Investment in project properties –524 –490 –200 –202
Sale of project properties 2 6 - 6
Change in current liabilities/receivables –670 778 385 –85
Cash flow from operating activities 4) –3,615 –3 –572 –401
Cash flow from investing activities –8 300 3) –8 –3
Loans raised 623 214 39 61
Amortization of debt –270 –298 –177 –64
Loans raised, project financing 4) 4,398 2,962 1,092 433
Amortization of debt, project financing 4) –1,256 –1,438 –500 –474
Buy-back of shares - –500 - –125
Dividend –765 –675 - -
Cash flow from financing activities 2,730 757 417 418
Cash flow for the period –893 1,054 –163 14
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 1,682 2,572 1,682 2,572
1) Of which investment in shares in tenant-owners associations and freehold apartments –1,537 –575 –837 –208
2) Of which sale of participations in tenant-owners associations and freehold apartments 1,141 495 438 192

3) Of which SEK 310m refers to the sale of the participations in Småa AB.

4) In some cases, JM initially recognizes project financing for Swedish housing projects, and this financing is later taken over by the customer. This take-over occurs without any incoming or outgoing payments, and when the liability is settled it does not impact the cash flow statement. It is neither a negative item (amortization) in the financing activities nor a positive item in the operating activities.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

This year-end report and interim report for Q4 2018 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. The consolidated accounts were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Since the Parent Company is an enterprise within the EU, only EU-approved IFRS are applied. The Parent Company's accounts were prepared in accordance with RFR 2.

Accounting principles and estimation methods for the Group are unchanged compared to those described on pages 82–85 of the 2017 Annual Report, except that as of January 1, 2018, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments are applied. However, the transition to IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 has not had any impact on the profit/loss and financial position of the Group or the Parent Company. Additional information regarding the implementation of and the principles for IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 are available on pages 82–85 in the 2017 Annual Report. In addition, as of Q4 2018, the accounting of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden has been reclassified. It was previously recognized as Recognized revenue in work in progress under the balance sheet item "Progress billings in excess of recognized revenue", but as of Q4 2018 it is recognized as an interest-bearing liability. Comparative figures have been restated and are presented in the document "Reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden" at jm.se/investors. The reclassification has not resulted in any changes to the segment reporting, project management or risk profile in JM's Swedish housing operations.

JM APPLIES NEW STANDARDS AS OF 2018

IFRS 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

IFRS 15 refers to the recognition of revenue from contracts and the sale of some non-financial assets.

JM's accounting of the project development of residential units in Sweden continues to occur over time with the application of the percentage of completion method. The contracts with the tenant-owners association are entered into simultaneously, are priced as a single unit and are assessed to constitute a performance obligation. Since JM is contractually obligated to deliver a specific building and during the course of the project is entitled to payment, the assessment is made that revenue must be reported over time, i.e. according to the percentage of completion method.

With regard to corresponding business in Norway and Finland, the assessment is made that there is no entitlement to payment, which means that, in the same manner as today, revenue must be reported at a single point in time, i.e. completion.

The revenue in JM Construction is also reported using the percentage of completion method since the construction is carried out on land that the customer controls.

As a whole, IFRS 15 does not change JM's revenue recognition principles.

IFRS 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

IFRS 9 refers to the reporting of financial instruments. It contains rules for classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities, impairment of financial instruments and hedge accounting. It is JM's assessment that IFRS 9 could affect the measurement of some receivables, but the effect is not deemed to be material.

For more information on JM's application of IFRS 15 and IFRS 9, refer to pages 82–85 of the 2017 Annual Report.

NEW STANDARDS ENTERING INTO EFFECT AFTER 2018 IFRS 16 LEASES

This standard will replace IAS 17 Leases, and all related interpretations. It requires lessees to report assets and liabilities that are attributable to all lease contracts, with the exception of contracts that are shorter than 12 months and/or refer to small amounts. Reporting for lessors in all material respects will be the same. The standard must be applied as of January 1, 2019. For JM, the new standard at the start of 2019 is judged on a preliminary basis to result in one asset and liability item in the balance sheet of around SEK 600m. This item consists primarily of the rental of properties in which JM conducts its operations, the rental of the vehicles used in its operations and the rental of land. The effect on JM's income statement in 2019 is judged on a preliminary basis to result in an improvement in operating profit of SEK 18m and a reduction in net financial items by a corresponding amount.

SEGMENT REPORTING

JM's segment reporting differs from IFRS in two respects. In its segment reporting, revenue for JM International is recognized using the percentage of completion method according to IAS 11.

In addition, JM International's project financing, as well as part of the financing of JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden, is recorded as a deduction item to "Revenue less progress billings" or "Progress billings in excess of recognized revenue" and raised/repaid project financing is reported in the cash flow from operating activities. These principles serve in JM's internal governance and follow-up as a basis for the Group's income statements and balance sheets as a whole.

JM makes the assessment that segment reporting most accurately reflects the economic implications of JM's business at the same time as it correlates well with the Group's internal governance, which is based on the Group's cash flows, risk profile and capital allocation.

JM's contracting operations conducted in Norway are reported in the JM Construction business segment as of 2018. Comparative figures for the JM International and JM Construction business segments were restated.

ACCOUNTING FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN SWEDEN

As previously communicated, Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the Stock Exchange) sent questions in April 2018 to a number of housing developers regarding the implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and the basis for the assessment of whether tenant-owners associations are independent. JM answered the questions in May.

On October 10, the Stockholm Exchange sent the listed housing developers a joint letter stating that it was the assessment of the Stock Exchange that tenant-owners associations could not be viewed as independent. It is thus the individual buyer of the tenant-owned apartment, and not the association, that is the customer, and as a result the Stock Exchange took the position that the revenue must be reported at a specific point in time, not over time (gradually). JM did not, and does not, share the assessment made by the Stock Exchange, but rather considers the associations to be independent.

On December 10, JM received the Stock Exchange's final decision in the form of a letter and an appended memorandum. With regard to the matter of whether or not tenant-owners associations are independent, and thus whether they must be consolidated, the memorandum states that the Stock Exchange, when taking into consideration all relevant facts and circumstances, finds that it is possible for different companies to reach different conclusions. The memorandum also states that there are differences between the companies' operational, business and contractual structures, which may be considered to have an impact on this matter.

In its letter, the Stock Exchanges states that JM does not consolidate its tenant-owners associations, that there is not enough transparency surrounding the grounds on which JM has made this assessment and that there thus is no clear account of the facts and circumstances that led to JM's conclusion. The Stock Exchange thus criticizes JM, and in the 2018 Annual Report JM will provide more detailed and clearer disclosures regarding the grounds for JM's assessment and conclusion.

The Stock Exchange must also inform Finansinspektionen (FI) about such matters, and on January 9, 2019, FI informed JM that it will investigate the matter.

PARENT COMPANY

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017
Net sales 10,397 11,602
Production and operating costs –8,025 –8,878
Gross profit 2,372 2,724
Selling and administrative expenses –717 –699
Gains/losses on the sale of property - 14
Operating profit 1,655 2,039
Financial income and expenses 46 310
Profit before appropriations and tax 1,701 2,349
Appropriations –175 –167
Profit/loss before tax 1,526 2,182
Taxes –323 –288
Profit for the period 1,203 1,894

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017 1)
Assets
Non-current assets 1,483 1,221
Current assets 13,145 12,319
Total assets 14,628 13,540
Equity and liabilities
Equity 3,490 3,050
Untaxed reserves 2,390 2,360
Warranty provisions 1,583 1,334
Non-current liabilities 722 340
Current liabilities 6,443 6,456
Total equity and liabilities 14,628 13,540
Pledged assets 169 169
Contingent liabilities 8,785 10,162
1) Comparative figures have been restated because of reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden.

1) Comparative figures have been restated because of reclassification of part of the project financing in JM Residential Stockholm and JM Residential Sweden.

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN SEGMENT REPORTING AND IFRS

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue for the period (segment reporting) 16,161 17,008 4,150 4,551
Restatement JM International –481 267 56 11
Revenue for the period (IFRS) 15,680 17,275 4,206 4,562
Operating profit/loss for the period (segment reporting) 1,886 2,369 443 638
Restatement JM International –10 87 36 11
Operating profit/loss for the period (IFRS) 1,876 2,456 479 649
Profit/loss for the period (segment reporting) 1,438 2,194 359 606
Restatement JM International –15 65 27 5
Profit/loss for the period (IFRS) 1,423 2,259 386 611

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
Balance sheet total (segment reporting) 16,487 15,405
Restatement JM International –182 –315
Reclassification project financing JM International, interest-bearing 1,884 1,396
Reclassification project financing JM International, non-interest-bearing 1) 456 461
Reclassification project financing JM Residential Stockholm and Sweden, interest-bearing 2,390 2,603
Transfer between Progress billing in excess of recognized revenue to Revenue less progress billings –387 –439
Balance sheet total (IFRS) 20,648 19,111

1) Billing on account for customers.

CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
Equity (segment reporting) 6,798 6,178
Restatement JM International –154 –135
Equity (IFRS) 6,644 6,043

CONSOLIDATED KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES

% 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
Equity/assets ratio (segment reporting) 41 40
Equity/assets ratio (IFRS) 32 32

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW

JANUARY–DECEMBER OCTOBER–DECEMBER
SEK M 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flow from operating activities (segment reporting) –473 2,013 –17 145
Reclassification project financing JM International –466 390 230 127
Reclassification project financing JM Residential Stockholm and Sweden,
interest-bearing – 2,676 –2,406 –785 –673
Cash flow from operating activities (IFRS) –3,615 –3 –572 –401

CONSOLIDATED INTEREST-BEARING NET LIABILITIES/RECEIVABLES

SEK M 12/31/2018 12/31/2017
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–) at end of period
(segment reporting) 546 –790
Reclassification project financing JM International 1,884 1,396
Reclassification project financing JM Residential Stockholm and Sweden,
interest-bearing 2,390 2,603
Interest-bearing net liabilities (+)/receivables (–) at end of period (IFRS) 4,820 3,209

Stockholm, February 1, 2019 JM AB (publ)

Johan Skoglund President and CEO

This year-end report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

JM IN BRIEF

BUSINESS CONCEPT

With people in focus and through constant development, we create homes and sustainable living environments.

VISION

We are laying the foundations for a better life.

BUSINESS

JM is one of the leading developers of housing and residential areas in the Nordic region.

Operations focus on new production of homes in attractive locations, with the main focus on expanding metropolitan areas and university towns in Sweden, Norway and Finland. We are also involved in project development of commercial premises and contract work, primarily in the Greater Stockholm area.

JM should promote long-term sustainability work in all its operations. Annual sales total approximately SEK 16 billion and the company has around 2,600 employees. JM AB is a public limited company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm, Large Cap segment.

FINANCIAL TARGETS AND DIVIDENDS POLICY

The operating margin should amount to 10 percent, including gains/losses from property sales. The visible equity ratio should amount to 35 percent over a business cycle.

Over time, the dividend should reflect the earnings trend in total operating activities and over a business cycle on average correspond to 50 percent of consolidated profit after tax. Capital gains from property sales are a natural part of JM's project development operations and therefore are included in the calculation of dividends.

JM's financial targets are defined based on segment reporting.

DISCLOSURES

This information is information that JM 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 below, at 14.00 CET on February 1, 2019.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Claes Magnus Åkesson, CFO, Head of IR Tel. +46 8 782 89 71

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

March 28, 2019 Annual General Meeting
April 26, 2019 Interim Report January - March
May 21, 2019 Capital Market Day
July 12, 2019 Interim Report January - June
October 24, 2019 Interim Report January - September

PRESS RELEASES, Q4 2018

October 25 Interim Report January – September 2018
November 9 Changes to JM AB's Nomination Committee for the
2019 Annual General Meeting
November 26 Change in JM's Executive Management

December 21 JM enters settlement agreement regarding outstanding receivable

JM's Annual Reports, Interim Reports and other financial information are available at jm.se/investors

Text: JM Cover page: Project Ankaret, Lomma Photo/Illustrations: Sara Brehmer, Gustav Kaiser, Carbonwhite

JM AB (publ)

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