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Loomis — Earnings Release 2014
Nov 6, 2014
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Earnings Release
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July–September 2014
- n Revenue SEK 3,600 million (2,897). Real growth 18 percent (4) and organic growth 3 percent (4).
- n Operating income (EBITA)1) SEK 406 million (311) and operating margin 11.3 percent (10.7).
- n Income before taxes SEK 366 million (294) and income after taxes SEK 278 million (207).
- n Earnings per share before dilution SEK 3.70 (2.76) and SEK 3.70 (2.76) after dilution.
- n Cash flow from operating activities SEK 384 million (368), equivalent to 95 percent (119) of operating income (EBITA).
January–September 2014
- n Revenue SEK 9,796 SEK million (8,436). Real growth 12 percent (2) and organic growth 4 percent (1).
- n Operating income (EBITA)1) SEK 981 million (805) and operating margin 10.0 percent (9.5).
- n Income before taxes SEK 878 million (764) and income after taxes SEK 651 million (539).
- n Earnings per share SEK 8.65 (7.21) before dilution and SEK 8.65 (7.15) after dilution.
- n Cash flow from operating activities SEK 782 million (637), equivalent to 80 percent (79) of operating income (EBITA).
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
Financial targets 2014–2017
Revenue
SEK 17 billion by 2017
Annual dividend in percent of net income
Comments by the President and CEO
We now have a strong platform and I look forward to leading Loomis into the next phase with an increased focus on growth.
Strong growth and new financial targets
Our operating margin and net income continued to grow in a positive direction in the third quarter this year. The quarter was characterized by the integration of VIA MAT and a sustained focus on continuous improvements at our branches. Since our listing on the stock exchange in 2008, we have emphasized raising the quality of our customer offering. The quality improvement and a systematic work process which we call the "the Loomis Model" have together improved our income and operating margin. We are now ready to take the next step in our development, and on September 25 we held a Capital Markets Day at which we presented our new financial targets. In summary, our new targets will require a greater focus on growth, but also involves a strong ambition to continue to improve our operating margin.
More specifically, we are aiming to achieve revenue of SEK 17 billion by 2017, an operating margin of 10 – 12 percent during the next three-year period, and a gearing (net debt/ EBITDA) of max 3.0 while also maintaining a dividend policy of a yearly dividend of 40 – 60 percent of net income.
We expect to grow organically, but we are also expecting additional acquisitions. We expect our organic growth to be highest in the USA and to be driven by a continued increase in the degree of outsourcing of Cash Management Services (CMS). We are also optimistic that our Loomis SafePoint® concept will continue to develop well. In addition to growth in the USA, our organic growth is expected to come primarily from an increased demand for International Services, where we are now able to offer integrated services in all of our markets, as well as from other add-on services. While we expect to make acquisitions in both existing and new markets, the emphasis will be on existing markets. We have a strong balance sheet and stable cash flows, and by increasing our gearing to 3.0 (2.5), we will be in a good position to take advantage of potential value-generating acquisition opportunities. Even with an increased focus on growth, we still see the potential for an improved operating margin. Depending on the growth rate, we expect the margin to vary between 10 and 12 percent.
Growth and operating income during the quarter
Real growth for the third quarter 2014 amounted to 18 percent (4) and organic growth to 3 percent (4). The Group's operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 406 million (311) and the operating margin was 11.3 percent (10.7).
In Europe real growth in the quarter amounted to 7 percent (4) and organic growth to 2 percent (4). The real growth is largely attributable to the integration of VIA MAT's Swiss cash handling operation, but also to the implementation of new contracts. In this context we would like to mention the DNB contract in Norway in particular which had not yet gone into full effect in the corresponding quarter in 2013. The operating income (EBITA) in Europe amounted to SEK 294 million (246) and the operating margin was 14.5 percent (13.7). It is particularly gratifying that the UK operation continues to develop well.
In the USA real growth amounted to 7 percent (4) and organic growth to 7 percent (4). The main explanation for the organic growth is continued improvement in the number of signed CMS contracts and a good development for Loomis SafePoint®. The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 123 million (87) and the operating margin was 9.7 percent (7.9). During the quarter we successfully started the integration of the contract with Bank of America, which was announced in the second quarter 2014. This assignment is expected to be fully integrated in the first quarter of 2016.
Revenue in the third quarter in our new segment, International Services, reached SEK 330 million, with an operating margin of 5.8 percent. The integration process is progressing according to plan and we are now starting to realize the commercial synergies we have identified with other units within Loomis. In time we expect these synergies to help further increase organic growth and improve our margins.
Contract with Tesco
After the end of the quarter, on October 1, a new contract with the British company Tesco was announced. Once fully integrated, the annual revenue is expected to exceed SEK 230 million. This is the single largest contract since Loomis was listed on the stock exchange in 2008 and it puts us in a better position to achieve good development in the British market. We expect the contract to be fully integrated in the second quarter of 2015, but it will start to have an effect on revenue as soon as the fourth quarter this year.
Our operating margin continues to strengthen due to a clear focus on continuous improvements. We now have a strong platform and I look forward to leading Loomis into the next phase with an increased focus on growth.
Jarl Dahlfors
President and CEO
The Group and the segments in brief
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul – Sep | Jul – Sep | Jan – Sep | Jan – Sep | Full year | |
| Group total | ||||||
| Revenue | 3,600 | 2,897 | 9,796 | 8,436 | 11,364 | 12,724 |
| Real growth, % | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,276 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 3.702) | 2.763) | 8.652) | 7.213) | 9.834) | 11.275) |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.70 | 2.766) | 8.65 | 7.156) | 9.78 | 11.27 |
| Cash flow from operating activities as a % of operating income (EBITA) |
95 | 119 | 80 | 79 | 87 | 86 |
| Segment | ||||||
| Europe | ||||||
| Revenue | 2,022 | 1,800 | 5,688 | 5,174 | 7,005 | 7,519 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Organic growth, % | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 294 | 246 | 680 | 575 | 794 | 899 |
| Operating margin, % | 14.5 | 13.7 | 11.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| USA | ||||||
| Revenue | 1,267 | 1,098 | 3,585 | 3,262 | 4,359 | 4,682 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Organic growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 123 | 87 | 355 | 307 | 414 | 463 |
| Operating margin, % | 9.7 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| International Services7) | ||||||
| Revenue | 330 | – | 553 | – | – | 553 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 19 | – | 33 | – | – | 33 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.8 | – | 5.9 | – | – | 5.9 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
2) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032 for the period July–September 2014. The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,241,855 for the period January–September 2014. The number of treasury shares as of September 30, 2014 was 53,797.
3) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,278,357 for the period July–September 2013 and 74,692,924 for the period January–September 2013. The average number includes 121,863 shares being held as treasury shares as of September 30, 2013. The treasury shares related to Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have been allotted to employees in accordance with agreements.
4) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 74,838,476, which includes 121,863 shares that were held as treasury shares as of December 31, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have been allotted to employees in accordance with agreements. 5) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,251,310.
6) Calculated based on the maximum number of warrants being used to subscribe for shares under Loomis' subscription warrant program 2009/2013.
7) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated as of May 5, 2014. Loomis has previously only had very limited operations in this area which were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014 these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
Operating margin (EBITA)
Operating margin (EBITA) per quarter
Operating margin (EBITA)
Operating margin (EBITA) rolling 12 months
Revenue and income
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | |
| Revenue | 3,600 | 2,897 | 9,796 | 8,436 | 11,364 | 12,724 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,276 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 384 | 303 | 926 | 799 | 1,085 | 1,212 |
| Income before taxes | 366 | 294 | 878 | 764 | 1,038 | 1,153 |
| Net income for the period2) | 278 | 207 | 651 | 539 | 736 | 848 |
| KEY RATIOS | ||||||
| Real growth, % | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Tax rate, % | 24 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.70 | 2.76 | 8.65 | 7.15 | 9.78 | 11.27 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
2) Of the result for the period July–September 2014, SEK 0 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest and for the period January–September 2014, SEK 1 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the net income for the period is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
July–September 2014
Revenue for the quarter amounted to SEK 3,600 million compared to SEK 2,897 million for the corresponding period the previous year. The organic growth of 3 percent (4) is mainly explained by the contracts that went into effect in Europe and the USA in the latter part of 2013 and increased revenue from Loomis SafePoint®. The real growth of 18 percent (4) includes revenue attributable to the 2014 acquisition of VIA MAT and to some extent the acquisition that took place in Slovakia in December 2013.
The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 406 million (311) and the operating margin was 11.3 percent (10.7). At comparable exchange rates the income improvement was SEK 79 million. The improved profitability in 2014 is mainly explained by strong organic growth within Cash Management Services (CMS) and in Loomis SafePoint® as well as the continuous efforts to improve efficiency which continue to yield results.
The operating income (EBIT) for the quarter amounted to SEK 384 million (303), which includes amortization of acquisitionrelated intangible assets of SEK –13 million (–7) and acquisition-related costs of SEK –9 million (–0). The increased amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and the acquisition-related costs for the period are mainly due to the acquisition of VIA MAT.
Income before taxes of SEK 366 million (294) includes a net financial expense of SEK –18 million (–9).
The tax expense for the quarter amounted to SEK 88 million (87), which represents a tax rate of 24 percent (29). The tax rate for the quarter was affected by recognition of previously unvalued tax losses.
Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 3.70 (2.76).
January–September 2014
Revenue for the first nine months amounted to SEK 9,796 million (8,436). The organic growth which was 4 percent (1) is mainly attributable to the contracts that went into effect in Europe and the USA in the latter part of 2013. The real growth of 12 percent (2) includes revenue attributable to the acquisition of VIA MAT and the acquisition in Slovakia in 2013.
The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 981 million (805). The operating income for the corresponding period in 2013 included a positive non-recurring item of around SEK 25 million relating to revaluation of the US subsidiary's medical and casualty provisions. At comparable exchange rates the income improvement was SEK 146 million. An increased proportion of revenue from CMS, organic growth and the fact that the continuous group-wide efforts to cut costs and improve efficiency are continuing to yield results, are the main explanations for the improvement in the operating margin to 10.0 percent (9.5).
The operating income (EBIT) amounted to SEK 926 million (799) and includes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of SEK –32 million (–21) and acquisition-related costs of SEK –23 million (–29). The increased amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets is, like the acquisitionrelated costs, mainly attributable to the acquisition of VIA MAT. The acquisition-related net revenue reported in the corresponding period the previous year included a repayment installment of SEK 41 million of the purchase consideration for Pendum's cash handling operations which were acquired in 2011.
Income before taxes of SEK 878 million (764) includes a net financial expense of SEK –48 million (–35).
The tax expense for the period amounted to SEK 228 million (225), which represents a tax rate of 26 percent (29).
Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 8.65 (7.15).
The segments
LOOMIS EUROPE1)
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | |
| Revenue | 2,022 | 1,800 | 5,688 | 5,174 | 7,005 | 7,519 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Organic growth, % | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating income (EBITA)2) | 294 | 246 | 680 | 575 | 794 | 899 |
| Operating margin, % | 14.5 | 13.7 | 11.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
1) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated as of May 5, 2014. Loomis has previously only had very limited operations in this area, which were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014 these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the acquisition of VIA MAT. 2) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
Revenue and operating income – Segment Europe July–September 2014
Revenue for the European segment for the third quarter amounted to SEK 2,022 million (1,800). The organic growth of 2 percent (4) is primarily explained by increased revenue from the contract with DNB in Norway which went into effect in the third quarter of 2013, but also by positive growth, e.g. in Turkey and Switzerland. The cash handling operations acquired in May 2014 from VIA MAT and the acquisition in Slovakia carried out in December 2013 contributed to the real growth which amounted to 7 percent (4).
The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 294 million (246) and the operating margin was 14.5 percent (13.7). The positive income growth is mainly explained by efficiency improvements in the UK and parts of southern Europe. Furthermore, profitability in the Norwegian operation has been improved by economies of scale arising as a result of the increased volumes from the DNB contract.
Revenue and operating income – Segment Europe January–September 2014
Revenue amounted to SEK 5,688 million compared to SEK 5,174 million for the corresponding period the previous year. Increased revenue due to the contract with DNB in Norway is the main explanation for the organic growth of 2 percent (1). The real growth which amounted to 6 percent (2) includes revenue from the acquisition in Slovakia in December 2013 and revenue from the Swiss cash handling operations within VIA MAT.
The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 680 million (575) and the operating margin was 11.9 percent (11.1). The improvement is explained by positive earnings growth for several of the European operations, including the UK, due to the continuous group-wide effort to improve efficiency which continues to yield results. Furthermore, the improvement is also attributable to economies of scales in the Norwegian operations as a result of the DNB contract.
LOOMIS USA
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | |
| Revenue | 1,267 | 1,098 | 3,585 | 3,262 | 4,359 | 4,682 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Organic growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 123 | 87 | 355 | 307 | 414 | 463 |
| Operating margin, % | 9.7 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
Revenue and operating income – Segment USA July–September 2014
Revenue in the USA amounted to SEK 1,267 million (1,098) and both real growth and organic growth amounted to 7 percent (4 and 4 respectively). The growth is primarily explained by revenue relating to CMS contracts signed in 2013 and 2014, and increased revenue from Loomis SafePoint®.
The operating income (EBITA) for the quarter was SEK 123 million (87) and the operating margin amounted to 9.7 percent (7.9). The positive development is mainly explained by a continuing increase in the proportion of revenue from CMS, increased revenue from Loomis SafePoint® as well as continuous efforts to improve efficiency, which continue to yield results. Start-up costs relating to new contracts and nonrecurring costs aimed at achieving further efficiency improvements negatively affected operating income for the corresponding period the previous year. The proportion of revenue from CMS for the quarter amounted to 29 percent (28) of the segment's total revenue.
Revenue and operating income – Segment USA January–September 2014
Revenue for the period amounted to SEK 3,585 million (3,262). Both real growth and organic growth amounted to 7 percent (2). The growth is mainly explained by a combination of revenue from the CMS contracts that went into effect in the third quarter of 2013 and in 2014, and increased revenue from Loomis SafePoint®.
Operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 355 million compared to SEK 307 million for the corresponding period the previous year. The previous year's operating income includes a positive non-recurring item of SEK 25 million. The operating margin was 9.9 percent (9.4). The operating margin for the period was positively affected by a continuing increase in the proportion of revenue from CMS, increased revenue from Loomis SafePoint® and the constant focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency, which continues to yield results. CMS revenue accounted for 28 percent (27) of the segment's total revenue.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES1)
| 2014 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | May–Sep |
| Revenue | 330 | 553 |
| Operating income (EBITA)2) | 19 | 33 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.8 | 5.9 |
1) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated as of May 5, 2014. Loomis has previously only had very limited operations in this area, which were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014 these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the acquisition of VIA MAT. 2) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
Revenue and operating income – Segment International Services July–September 2014
Revenue from International Services for the quarter amounted to SEK 330 million. The operating income (EBITA) for the period was SEK 19 million and the operating margin amounted to 5.8 percent.
International Services consists of three different business areas: cross-border transportation of cash and precious metals, storage of valuables and general logistics solutions.
Revenue and operating income – Segment International Services May–September 2014
Revenue from International Services for the period amounted to SEK 553 million. The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 33 million and the operating margin was 5.9 percent.
Cash flow
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,276 |
| Depreciation | 227 | 190 | 645 | 563 | 758 | 839 |
| Change in accounts receivable | –30 | 32 | –101 | –36 | 6 | –59 |
| Change in other working capital and other items | 27 | 17 | –140 | –236 | –186 | –89 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before investments | 630 | 549 | 1,385 | 1,095 | 1,677 | 1,967 |
| Investments in fixed assets, net | –245 | –181 | –603 | –458 | –720 | –864 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 384 | 368 | 782 | 637 | 957 | 1,103 |
| Financial items paid and received | –20 | –11 | –46 | –36 | –49 | –58 |
| Income tax paid | –104 | –131 | –204 | –250 | –319 | –273 |
| Free cash flow | 261 | 227 | 533 | 350 | 590 | 772 |
| Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability | –2 | –1 | –6 | –3 | –7 | –10 |
| Acquisition of operations2) | –1 | –3 | –1,533 | –10 | –29 | –1,553 |
| Acquisition-related costs and revenue, paid and received3) | –1 | –0 | –5 | 40 | 40 | –5 |
| Dividend paid | – | – | –376 | –338 | –338 | –376 |
| Repayment of leasing liabilities | –8 | –6 | –30 | –24 | –40 | –45 |
| Change in interest-bearing net debt excl. liquid funds | –140 | –12 | 1,393 | –500 | –512 | 1,381 |
| Change in issued commercial papers | –99 | –51 | 199 | 496 | 248 | –49 |
| Cash flow for the period | 9 | 154 | 175 | 11 | –48 | 115 |
| Liquid funds at the beginning of period | 507 | 243 | 333 | 380 | 380 | 388 |
| Exchange rate differences on liquid funds | 12 | –9 | 21 | –4 | 1 | 25 |
| Liquid funds at the end of period | 529 | 388 | 529 | 388 | 333 | 529 |
| KEY RATIOS | ||||||
| Cash flow from operations as a % of operating income (EBITA) | 95 | 119 | 80 | 79 | 87 | 86 |
| Investments in relation to depreciation | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Investments as a % of total revenue | 6.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
2) Acquisition of operations includes the cash flow effect of acquisition-related costs.
3) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. During the first quarter of 2013 a repayment installment of the purchase price for Pendum's cash handling operations was received in the amount of SEK 41 million.
Cash flow
July – September 2014
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 384 million (368), equivalent to 95 percent (119) of operating income (EBITA).
Net investments in fixed assets during the period amounted to SEK 245 million (181), which can be compared to depreciation of fixed assets of SEK 227 million (190). During the period, SEK 147 million (128) was invested in vehicles and security equipment and in Loomis SafePoint®, which are the three main categories of recurring investments.
January – September 2014
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 782 million (637), equivalent to 80 percent (79) of operating income (EBITA).
Like the corresponding period the previous year, the effect on cash flow of the change in other working capital and other items was negative. This item is subject to seasonal variations and, over the past few years, the effects on cash flow of the changes in working capital during the latter part of the year have been positive.
Net investments in fixed assets during the period amounted to SEK 603 million (458), which can be compared to depreciation of fixed assets of SEK 645 million (563). During the period, SEK 351 million (284) was invested in vehicles and security equipment and in Loomis SafePoint®, which are the three main categories of recurring investments.
During the period SEK 376 million (338) in dividends was paid out to shareholders.
Capital employed and financing
CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sep 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
| Operating capital employed | 3,606 | 2,743 | 2,834 | 2,631 |
| Goodwill | 4,679 | 3,296 | 3,346 | 3,317 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 363 | 131 | 126 | 153 |
| Other capital employed | 21 | –14 | –16 | –31 |
| Capital employed | 8,669 | 6,156 | 6,290 | 6,070 |
| Net debt | 4,011 | 2,241 | 2,125 | 2,475 |
| Shareholders' equity1) | 4,658 | 3,914 | 4,165 | 3,595 |
| Key ratios | ||||
| Return on capital employed, % | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Return on equity, % | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 43 | 45 | 40 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.43 |
1) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
Capital employed
Capital employed amounted to SEK 8,669 million (6,290 as of December 31, 2013). Return on capital employed amounted to 15 percent (17 as of December 31, 2013). The change in capital employed is mainly related to the acquisition of VIA MAT.
In the third quarter Loomis long-term business plans were prepared and in connection with this process, impairment testing was undertaken on all of the Group's cash-generating units. None of the cash generating units had a book value exceeding its recoverable amount and therefore no goodwill impairment has been recorded in 2014.
Shareholders' equity and financing
Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 4,658 million (4,165 as of December 31, 2013). The return on shareholders' equity was 18 percent (18 as of December 31, 2013) and the equity ratio was 38 percent (45 as of December 31, 2013).
Net debt amounted to SEK 4,011 million (2,125 as of December 31, 2013). The net debt was affected during the year by, among other things, a dividend to shareholders of SEK 376 million (338) and by the acquisition of VIA MAT. The acquisition of VIA MAT in May 2014 was primarily financed by bridge loan of CHF 210 million which has a maximum maturity of 18 months. The net debt/EBITDA ratio amounted to 1.90 (1.14 as of December 31, 2013).
Acquisitions
| Date of con solidation |
Acquired share (%)1) |
Annual revenue, CHF m |
Number of employees |
Purchase price3) SEK m |
Goodwill SEK m |
Acquisition related intangible assets SEK m |
Other acquired net assets SEK m |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance, January 1, 2014 | 3,346 | 126 | ||||||
| VIA MAT Holding AG5) | May 5 | 100 | 2402) | 978 | 1,641 | 1,0284) | 261 | 352 |
| Total acquisitions January – September 2014 |
1,028 | 261 | 352 | |||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets |
–32 | |||||||
| Translation differences | 305 | 8 | ||||||
| Closing balance September 30, 2014 |
4,679 | 363 |
1) Refers to share of votes.
2) Estimated annual revenue translated to SEK million at the acquisition date amounted to approximately SEK 1,790 million. The revenue differs from the amount stated in the press release issued on April 4, 2014 because pass-through transactions are now excluded in accordance with IFRS. Pass-through transactions are not reported as revenue as these transactions do not provide the VIA MAT with any economic benefit.
3) The purchase price translated into SEK million at the acquisition date. The purchase price adjusted for acquired liquid funds amounted to approximately SEK 1,521 million.
4) Goodwill arising in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to synergy effects and geographic expansion. Any impairment is not tax deductible.
5) The acquisition analysis is subject to final adjustment no later than one year from the acquisition date.
Acquisitions January–September 2014
On May 5, 2014 Loomis acquired all of the shares in the Swiss group VIA MAT Holding AG ("VIA MAT"). The acquisition enables Loomis to expand its service offering beyond the existing service lines, Cash In Transit and Cash Management Services, to include International Services. The acquisition also makes Loomis the market leader in cash handling in the Swiss market. The VIA MAT group has approximately 1,000 employees and operations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America and the USA. The acquisition allows Loomis to expand its operations to include a number of new geographies and provides the company's existing operations with new growth opportunities.
Significant events and number of full-time employees
Significant events during the period
In May 2014 Loomis AB signed a five-year loan agreement, a Multi-Currency Revolving Credit Facility, of USD 100 million. The loan has been used to refinance an existing loan facility.
On May 5, 2014 Loomis acquired all of the shares in the Swiss group VIA MAT Holding AG ("VIA MAT"). The acquisition enables Loomis to expand its service offering beyond the existing service lines, Cash In Transit and Cash Management Services, to include International Services. The acquisition also makes Loomis the market leader in cash handling in the Swiss market. The VIA MAT group has approximately 1,000 employees and operations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America and the USA. The acquisition allows Loomis to expand its operations to include a number of new geographies and provides the company's existing operations with new growth opportunities. The acquisition, which is expected to have a marginally positive impact on Loomis' earnings per share for 2014, was primarily financed by bridge loan with a maximum maturity of 18 months. In connection with the acquisition, Urs Röösli was appointed head of International Services. Urs Röösli became a member of the Loomis' Group management team on August 1, 2014.
At the Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2014 Jarl Dahlfors was elected as a new board member. The 2014 Annual General Meeting also voted in favor of the Board's proposal to introduce an incentive scheme (Incentive Scheme 2014). Similar to previous incentive schemes, Incentive Scheme 2014 will involve two thirds of the participants' variable remuneration being paid out in cash in the year after it is earned. The remaining one third will be in the form of Class B shares in Loomis AB which will be allotted at the beginning of 2016. The allotment of shares is contingent upon the employee still being employed by the Loomis Group on the last day of February 2016, other than in cases where the employee has left his/her position due to retirement, death or a long-term illness, in which case the employee will retain the right to receive bonus shares. The principles for performance measuring and other general principles that already apply to existing incentive schemes will continue to apply. Loomis AB will not issue any new shares or similar instruments in connection with this incentive scheme. To enable Loomis to allot the shares, the Annual General Meeting resolved that Loomis AB will enter into a share swap agreement with a third party under which the third party will acquire the Loomis shares in its own name and transfer them to the incentive scheme participants. The Incentive Scheme will enable around 300
key individuals within the Group to be shareholders in Loomis AB over time, which will increase employee commitment to Loomis' development for the benefit of all shareholders.
In June 2014 it was announced that Loomis' US subsidiary had entered into an agreement with Bank of America to take over the bank's cash processing services at approximately 30 locations in the USA. The assignment involves Loomis managing a portion of the bank's notes and coins at existing Loomis branches. The contract started during the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to be fully integrated in the first quarter of 2016. Once fully integrated, the new contract is expected to generate annual revenue of approximately USD 20 million and revenue from CMS will then account for around one third of Loomis total revenue in the USA. The contract is the single largest CMS contract that Loomis has signed in the USA.
In September 2014 Loomis published its new financial targets. The new targets for 2014–2017 are:
- Revenue of SEK 17 billion by 2017
- Operating margin of 10–12 percent
- Net debt/EBITDA max 3.0
- Dividend of 40–60 percent of net income.
Significant events after the end of the reporting period
In October it was announced that Loomis' subsidiary in the UK had signed a contract with Tesco. Under the contract Loomis will provide replenishment and maintenance services for all of Tesco's 3,700 ATMs throughout the UK. The assignment, which began immediately, is expected to be fully rolled out by the second quarter of 2015. Once fully rolled out the annual revenue is expected to exceed GBP 20 million, corresponding to approximately SEK 230 million. The maintenance services will be performed by a technical service partner. The contract is the single largest new contract that Loomis has signed since the company was listed on the stock exchange in 2008.
Number of full-time employees
The average number of full-time employees for the rolling twelve-month period was 20,201 (19,442 for the full year 2013). The acquisitions which took place in 2013 and 2014 as well as employment of individuals due to the contracts secured have increased the number of employees. The costsaving programs have mainly reduced the number of overtime hours and temporary employees, but have also reduced the number of regular employees.
Risks and uncertainties
Operational risks
Operational risks are risks associated with the day-to-day operations and the services offered by the Company to its customers. These risks may result in negative consequences when the services performed do not meet the established requirements and result in loss of or damage to property or personal injury.
Loomis' strategy for operational risk management is based on two fundamental principles:
- No loss of life
- Balance between profitability and risk of theft and robbery.
Although the risk of robbery is unavoidable in cash handling, Loomis continually strives to minimize this risk. The most vulnerable situations are at the roadside, in the vehicles and during cash processing.
Loomis' operations are insured, meaning that the maximum cost of each theft or robbery incident is limited to the deductible amount.
The Parent Company, Loomis AB, is deemed not to have any significant operational risks as it does not engage in operations other than the conventional control of subsidiaries and the management of certain Group matters.
The major risks deemed to apply to the Parent Company relate to fluctuations in exchange rates, particularly as regards USD and EUR, increased interest rates and the risk of possible impairment of assets.
Financial risk
In its operations, Loomis is exposed to risks associated with financial instruments, such as liquid funds, accounts receivable, accounts payable and loans. The risks related to these instruments are primarily:
- Interest rate risks associated with liquid funds and loans
- Exchange rate risks associated with transactions and translation of shareholder's equity
- Financing risks relating to the Company's capital requirements
- Liquidity risks associated with short-term solvency
- Credit risks attributable to financial and commercial activities
- Capital risks attributable to the capital structure
- Price risks associated with changes in raw material prices (primarily fuel).
Factors of uncertainty
The economic trend in the first nine months of 2014 impacted certain geographic areas negatively, and it cannot be ruled out that revenue and income may be impacted during the remainder of 2014. Changes in general economic conditions can have various effects on the market for cash handling services, such as changes in consumption levels, the ratio of cash purchases to credit card purchases, the risk of robbery and bad debt losses, as well as the staff turnover rate.
Additional factors of uncertainty for 2014 are risks associated with the acquisition and the integration of VIA MAT.
Seasonal variations
The Company's earnings fluctuate across the seasons and this should be taken into consideration when making assessments on the basis of interim financial information. The main reason for the seasonal variations is that the need for cash handling services increases during the summer vacation period, July – August, and during the holiday season at the end of the year, i.e. in November and December.
Parent Company
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF INCOME
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year |
| Gross profit | 232 | 201 | 292 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 126 | 123 | 154 |
| Income after financial items | 336 | 315 | 609 |
| Net income for the period | 309 | 295 | 494 |
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sep 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 |
| Fixed assets | 9,174 | 7,373 | 7,426 |
| Current assets | 477 | 742 | 541 |
| Total assets | 9,651 | 8,115 | 7,967 |
| Shareholders' equity | 4,5631) | 4,6472) | 4,8323) |
| Liabilities | 5,088 | 3,468 | 3,134 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 9,651 | 8,115 | 7,967 |
1) As of September 30, 2014 there were 53,797 Class B treasury shares.
2) As of September 30, 2013 there were 121,863 Class B treasury shares held for subsequent allotment to employees in accordance with Incentive Scheme 2012. 3) As of December 31, 2013 there were 121,863 Class B treasury shares held for subsequent allotment to employees in accordance with Incentive Scheme 2012.
The Parent Company does not engage in any operating activities. It is only involved in Group management and support functions. The average number of full-time employees at the head office during the first nine months was 22 (18).
The Parent Company's fixed assets consist mainly of shares in subsidiaries and loan receivables from subsidiaries. The liabilities are mainly external liabilities and liabilities to subsidiaries. The change in the balance sheet total is mainly attributable to the acquisition of VIA MAT.
The Parent Company's revenue mainly comes from franchise fees and other revenue from subsidiaries.
Other significant events
For critical estimates and assessments as well as contingent liabilities, please refer to pages 54 and 85 of the 2013 Annual Report. As there have been no other significant changes to the events described in the Annual Report, no further comments have been made on these matters in this interim report.
Accounting principles
The Group's financial reports are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/ IFRS, as adopted by the European Union) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and statements issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).
This interim report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The most important accounting principles according to IFRS, which are the accounting standards used in the preparation of this interim report, are described in Note 2 on pages 47–53 of the 2013 Annual Report. As a consequence of the acquisition of VIA MAT, the following also applies.
Operating segments are reported in accordance with internal Loomis reporting, where reports are submitted to the President and CEO, who has been identified as the most senior executive decision-maker within Loomis. Due to the acquisition of VIA MAT, Loomis has the following segments as of Q2 2014: Europe*, USA, International Services and Other. The regional presidents of Europe, USA and International Services are responsible for following up the segments' operating income before amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, acquisition-related costs and items affecting comparability (EBITA), according to the manner in which Loomis reports its consolidated statement of income. This then forms the basis for how the President and CEO monitors development, allocates resources etc. Loomis has therefore chosen this structure for its segment reporting. Cash handling services (Cash in Transit and Cash Management Services) are split between the segments Europe and USA. The split is based on the similarities between European countries in important areas relating to, for example, market conditions, political circumstances, laws and regulations that affect Loomis. Operations in the USA are affected to a significant degree by other market conditions and political circumstances, as well as by laws and regulations impacting Loomis' operations, even if the services provided can be considered similar to those provided in segment Europe. International Services is not included in the operating segments Europe and the USA, nor is it based on that geographical split, but is instead reported as a separate segment. This
*) Argentina is reported in the European segment because the operations are reported and followed up as part of the European segment.
is because International Services operations differ from the other segments as it includes cross-border transportation of cash and precious metals, storage of valuables and general logistic solutions, as well as the fact that the President and CEO monitors the segments' financial performance and allocates resources.
Loomis has in the past had very minor operations of a similar nature to international services. These operations have historically been included in segment Europe, but from May 5, 2014 they are included in the International Services segment. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
Segment Other consists of the head office and the Parent Company, the risk management function and other functions managed at Group level and which are related to the Group as a whole.
Within the international logistics business (valuables and general cargo) several operations and revenue streams exist with which Loomis has not historically been involved. The international logistics business involves so-called passthrough transactions. A pass-through transaction is a transaction conducted on behalf of a customer or another third party. This is common practice in international logistics. The consignee has to pay import taxes (VAT and duties) for the imported goods. Orders from Loomis' foreign customers usually include obtaining customs clearance and the declaration of customs duties and other applicable taxes. Loomis executes these transactions on behalf of the customers but the transactions do not generate any economic benefits for Loomis. The payment of import taxes by Loomis on behalf of customers is therefore regarded as a pass-through transaction. Custom duties and other applicable taxes as well as charges passed on to the customers are therefore accounted for in the balance sheet only and do not affect the statement of income. If a mark-up is charged to the customer for handling customer clearance and import taxes, this fee is recognized as revenue.
The Parent Company's financial reports have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles with respect to the Parent Company can be found in Note 36 on page 91 of the 2013 Annual Report.
Outlook for 2014
The Company is not providing any forecast information for 2014.
Stockholm, November 6, 2014
Jarl Dahlfors President and CEO, Board Member
Report of Review
(Translation of Swedish Original)
Review report over Interim Financial Statements (Interim report) prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Introduction
We have reviewed this report for the period 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2014 for Loomis AB. The board of directors and the CEO and President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish 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 Report 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 is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Stockholm, November 6, 2014
PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Patrik Adolfson Authorized Public Accountant
STATEMENT OF INCOME
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Revenue, continuing operations | 3,184 | 2,897 | 9,082 | 8,398 | 11,321 | 10,983 | 12,005 |
| Revenue, acquisitions | 416 | – | 714 | 38 | 43 | 376 | 720 |
| Total revenue | 3,600 | 2,897 | 9,796 | 8,436 | 11,364 | 11,360 | 12,724 |
| Production expenses | –2,708 | –2,209 | –7,485 | –6,492 | –8,730 | –8,781 | –9,723 |
| Gross income | 893 | 688 | 2,311 | 1,944 | 2,634 | 2,579 | 3,001 |
| Selling and administration expenses | –487 | –378 | –1,330 | –1,139 | –1,534 | –1,560 | –1,725 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,019 | 1,276 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | –13 | –7 | –32 | –21 | –28 | –28 | –39 |
| Acquisition-related costs and revenue2) | –9 | –0 | –232) | 292) | 28 | –18 | –25 |
| Items affecting comparability | – | – | – | –143) | –143) | 164) | – |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 384 | 303 | 926 | 799 | 1,085 | 988 | 1,212 |
| Net financial items | –18 | –9 | –48 | –35 | –47 | –56 | –59 |
| Income before taxes | 366 | 294 | 878 | 764 | 1,038 | 932 | 1,153 |
| Income tax | –88 | –87 | –228 | –225 | –302 | –282 | –305 |
| Net income for the period5) | 278 | 207 | 651 | 539 | 736 | 650 | 848 |
| KEY RATIOS | |||||||
| Real growth, % | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Tax rate, % | 24 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK6) | 3.70 | 2.76 | 8.65 | 7.21 | 9.83 | 8.90 | 11.27 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.70 | 2.76 | 8.65 | 7.15 | 9.78 | 8.60 | 11.27 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
2) Acquisition-related costs and revenue for the period January–September 2014, refer to transaction costs of SEK –11 million (–5), restructuring costs of SEK –9 million (–6) and integration costs of SEK –3 million (–1) as well as a repayment installment of the purchase price attributable to the cash handling operations of Pendum in the amount of SEK 0 million (41). Transaction costs for the period January–September 2014 amount to SEK –1 million for acquisitions in progress, to SEK –10 million for completed acquisitions and to SEK 0 million for discontinued acquisitions.
3) Items affecting comparability, SEK –14 million is to a large extent attributable to a write-down of book values in an operation within the European segment. 4) Items affecting comparability refers to a reversal of part of the provision of SEK 59 million which was made in 2007, attributable to overtime compensation in Spain. In total, SEK 25 million has been reversed.
5) Of the result for the period July–September 2014, SEK 0 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest and for the period January – September 2014, SEK 1 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the net income for the period is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
6) For further information please refer to page 21.
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Net income for the period | 651 | 539 | 736 | 650 | 848 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income | |||||
| Actuarial gains and losses after tax | –74 | –6 | –9 | –34 | –78 |
| Items that may be reclassified to the statement of income | |||||
| Exchange rate differences | 293 | –36 | 17 | –144 | 347 |
| Cash flow hedges | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Other revaluation1) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Other comprehensive income and expenses for the period, net after tax |
219 | –42 | 8 | –175 | 269 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period2) | 870 | 497 | 744 | 474 | 1,117 |
1) Relates to revaluation of a contingent consideration for the acquisition of Pendum's cash handling operations. A repayment installment of SEK 33 million was received in Q4 2012 and has been recycled to the statement of income, and an additional repayment installment of SEK 41 million was received in Q1 2013 and has been recycled to the statement of income, which is why the impact on other comprehensive income is nil. Negotiations have been concluded and no further repayments will be received.
2) Of the total comprehensive income for the period January–September 2014, SEK 1 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the total comprehensive income for the period is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
BALANCE SHEET
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sep 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
| ASSETS | ||||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Goodwill | 4,679 | 3,296 | 3,346 | 3,317 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 363 | 131 | 126 | 153 |
| Other intangible assets | 123 | 90 | 93 | 93 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 3,494 | 2,779 | 2,972 | 2,865 |
| Non-interest-bearing financial fixed assets2) | 490 | 399 | 447 | 414 |
| Interest-bearing financial fixed assets1) 2) | 94 | 71 | 61 | 66 |
| Total fixed assets | 9,244 | 6,766 | 7,045 | 6,907 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Non-interest-bearing current assets3) | 2,568 | 1,846 | 1,879 | 1,689 |
| Interest-bearing financial current assets1) | 2 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| Liquid funds | 529 | 388 | 333 | 380 |
| Total current assets | 3,099 | 2,253 | 2,222 | 2,079 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 12,342 | 9,020 | 9,267 | 8,986 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Shareholders' equity4) | 4,658 | 3,914 | 4,165 | 3,595 |
| Long-term liabilities | ||||
| Interest-bearing long-term liabilities2) | 4,574 | 2,042 | 1,849 | 2,883 |
| Non-interest-bearing provisions2) | 786 | 590 | 674 | 663 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 5,360 | 2,632 | 2,523 | 3,547 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Tax liabilities | 100 | 88 | 80 | 74 |
| Non-interest-bearing current liabilities | 2,163 | 1,708 | 1,819 | 1,722 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 61 | 677 | 680 | 48 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,324 | 2,473 | 2,579 | 1,845 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 12,342 | 9,020 | 9,267 | 8,986 |
| KEY RATIOS | ||||
| Return of shareholders' equity, % | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Return of capital employed, % | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 43 | 45 | 40 |
| Net debt | 4,011 | 2,241 | 2,125 | 2,475 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.43 |
1) As of the balance sheet date and in the comparative information, all derivatives are measured at fair value based on market data in accordance with IFRS.
2) As of the beginning of the 2013 financial year the defined benefit pension obligation is included in net debt. To reflect this change the comparative figures have been adjusted. 3) Funds in the cash processing operations are reported net in the item "Non-interest-bearing current assets". For more information, please refer to pages 52–53 and Note 23 in the Annual report 2013.
4) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Opening balance | 4,165 | 3,595 | 3,595 | 3,397 | 3,914 |
| Actuarial gains and losses after tax | –74 | –6 | –9 | –34 | –78 |
| Exchange rate differences | 293 | –36 | 17 | –144 | 347 |
| Cash flow hedges | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Total other comprehensive income | 219 | –42 | 8 | –175 | 269 |
| Net income for the period | 651 | 539 | 736 | 650 | 848 |
| Total comprehensive income | 870 | 497 | 744 | 474 | 1,117 |
| Dividend paid to Parent Company's shareholders | –376 | –338 | –338 | –273 | –376 |
| Share-related remuneration1) | –2 | –3 | 0 | –4 | 1 |
| New share issue related to warrants | – | 164 | 164 | – | – |
| Other revaluation2) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Non-Controlling Interest | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Closing balance3) | 4,658 | 3,914 | 4,165 | 3,595 | 4,658 |
1) Including the repurchase of warrants.
2) Relates to a revaluation of a contingent consideration for the acquisition of Pendum's cash handling operations. A repayment installment of SEK 33 million was received in Q4 2012 and has been recycled to the statement of income, and an additional repayment installment of SEK 41 million was received in Q1 2013 and has been recycled to the statement of income, which is why the impact on other comprehensive income is nil. No further repayments relating to Pendum will be received.
3) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
NUMBER OF SHARES AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
| Votes | No. of shares | No. of votes Quota value | SEKm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A shares | 10 | 3,428,520 | 34,285,200 | 5 | 17 |
| Class B shares | 1 | 71,851,309 | 71,851,309 | 5 | 359 |
| Total no. of shares | 75,279,829 | 106,136,509 | 376 | ||
| Total Class B treasury shares | 1 | –53,797 | –53,797 | ||
| Total no. of outstanding shares | 75,226,032 | 106,082,712 |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Income before taxes | 366 | 294 | 878 | 764 | 1,038 | 932 | 1,153 |
| Items not affecting cash flow, items affecting comparability and acquisition-related costs |
245 | 195 | 692 | 564 | 762 | 687 | 890 |
| Income tax paid | –104 | –131 | –204 | –250 | –319 | –252 | –273 |
| Change in accounts receivable | –30 | 32 | –101 | –36 | 6 | 54 | –59 |
| Change in other operating capital employed and other items |
27 | 17 | –140 | –236 | –186 | –182 | –89 |
| Cash flow from operations | 503 | 407 | 1,125 | 805 | 1,302 | 1,239 | 1,621 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | –246 | –184 | –2,136 | –428 | –709 | –1,003 | –2,417 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | –248 | –69 | 1,186 | –366 | –641 | –261 | 911 |
| Cash flow for the period | 9 | 154 | 175 | 11 | –48 | –24 | 115 |
| Liquid funds at beginning of the period | 507 | 243 | 333 | 380 | 380 | 413 | 388 |
| Translation differences in liquid funds | 12 | –9 | 21 | –4 | 1 | –8 | 25 |
| Liquid funds at end of period | 529 | 388 | 529 | 388 | 333 | 380 | 529 |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,019 | 1,276 |
| Depreciation | 227 | 190 | 645 | 563 | 758 | 717 | 839 |
| Change in accounts receivable | –30 | 32 | –101 | –36 | 6 | 54 | –59 |
| Change in other operating capital employed and other items |
27 | 17 | –140 | –236 | –186 | –182 | –89 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before investments |
630 | 549 | 1,365 | 1,095 | 1,677 | 1,607 | 1,967 |
| Investments in fixed assets, net | –245 | –181 | –603 | –458 | –720 | –747 | –864 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 384 | 368 | 782 | 637 | 957 | 860 | 1,103 |
| Financial items paid and received | –20 | –11 | –46 | –36 | –49 | –63 | –58 |
| Income tax paid | –104 | –131 | –204 | –250 | –319 | –252 | –273 |
| Free cash flow | 261 | 227 | 533 | 350 | 590 | 545 | 772 |
| Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability | –2 | –1 | –6 | –3 | –7 | –10 | –10 |
| Acquisition of operations2) | –1 | –3 | –1,533 | –10 | –29 | –289 | –1,553 |
| Acquisition-related costs and revenue, paid and received3) |
–1 | –0 | –5 | 40 | 40 | –10 | –5 |
| Dividend paid | – | – | –376 | –338 | –338 | –273 | –376 |
| Repayments of leasing liabilities | –8 | –6 | –30 | –24 | –40 | –21 | –45 |
| Change in interest-bearing net debt excluding liquid funds |
–140 | –12 | 1,393 | –500 | –512 | 34 | 1,381 |
| Change in commercial paper issued | –99 | –51 | 199 | 496 | 248 | – | –49 |
| Cash flow for the period | 9 | 154 | 175 | 11 | –48 | –24 | 115 |
| KEY RATIOS | |||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) |
95 | 119 | 80 | 79 | 87 | 84 | 86 |
| Investments in relation to depreciation | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Investments as a % of total revenue | 6.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
2) Acquisition of operations includes the cash flow effect of acquisition-related costs.
3) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. During the first quarter of 2013 and the fourth quarter of 2012 repayment installments of the purchase price for Pendum's cash handling operations were received in the amounts of SEK 41 million and SEK 33 million respectively.
SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME
| Europe | USA | International Services1) |
Other2) | Eliminations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Sep 2014 | Jan–Sep 2014 | Jan–Sep 2014 | Jan–Sep 2014 | Jan–Sep 2014 | Jan–Sep 2014 |
| Revenue, continuing operations | 5,496 | 3,585 | 31 | – | –31 | 9,082 |
| Revenue, acquisitions | 192 | – | 522 | – | – | 714 |
| Total revenue | 5,688 | 3,585 | 553 | – | –31 | 9,796 |
| Production expenses | –4,304 | –2,761 | –463 | – | 43 | –7,485 |
| Gross income | 1,384 | 824 | 90 | – | 13 | 2,311 |
| Selling and administrative expenses | –704 | –468 | –57 | –87 | –13 | –1,330 |
| Operating income (EBITA)3) | 680 | 355 | 33 | –87 | 0 | 981 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets |
–14 | –10 | –7 | –1 | – | –32 |
| Acquisition-related costs | –5 | –1 | – | –17 | – | –23 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 661 | 344 | 26 | –105 | 0 | 926 |
1) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated on May 5, 2014. In the past Loomis has only had very limited operations in this area and they were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014, these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
2) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.
3) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME
| Europe | USA | International Services1) |
Other2) | Eliminations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Sep 2013 | Jan–Sep 2013 | Jan–Sep 2013 | Jan–Sep 2013 | Jan–Sep 2013 | Jan–Sep 2013 |
| Revenue, continuing operations | 5,136 | 3,262 | – | – | – | 8,398 |
| Revenue, acquisitions | 38 | – | – | – | – | 38 |
| Total revenue | 5,174 | 3,262 | – | – | – | 8,436 |
| Production expenses | –3,957 | –2,535 | – | – | – | –6,492 |
| Gross income | 1,217 | 727 | – | – | 1,944 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | –642 | –420 | – | –77 | – | –1,139 |
| Operating income (EBITA)3) | 575 | 307 | – | –77 | – | 805 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets |
–10 | –10 | – | –1 | – | –21 |
| Acquisition-related costs | –11 | 37 | – | 3 | – | 29 |
| Items affecting comparability | –14 | – | – | – | – | –14 |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 540 | 333 | – | –75 | – | 799 |
1) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated on May 5, 2014. In the past Loomis has only had very limited operations in this area and they were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014, these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
2) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.
3) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | |
| Europe2) | |||||||
| Revenue | 2,022 | 1,800 | 5,688 | 5,174 | 7,005 | 6,955 | 7,519 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Organic growth, % | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 294 | 246 | 680 | 575 | 794 | 736 | 899 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 14.5 | 13.7 | 11.9 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| USA | |||||||
| Revenue | 1,267 | 1,098 | 3,585 | 3,262 | 4,359 | 4,405 | 4,682 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Organic growth, % | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 123 | 87 | 355 | 307 | 414 | 400 | 463 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 9.7 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.9 |
| International Services2) | |||||||
| Revenue | 330 | – | 553 | – | – | – | 553 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 19 | – | 33 | – | – | – | 33 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 5.8 | – | 5.9 | – | – | – | 5.9 |
| Other 3) | |||||||
| Revenue | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | –29 | –22 | –87 | –77 | –109 | –117 | –119 |
| Eliminations | |||||||
| Revenue | –18 | – | –31 | – | – | – | –31 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Group total | |||||||
| Revenue | 3,600 | 2,897 | 9,796 | 8,436 | 11,364 | 11,360 | 12,724 |
| Real growth, % | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 311 | 981 | 805 | 1,099 | 1,019 | 1,276 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10,0 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 10.0 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
2) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated on May 5, 2014. In the past Loomis has only had very limited operations in this area and they were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014, these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
3) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.
KEY RATIOS
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | R12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul–Sep | Jul–Sep | Jan–Sep | Jan–Sep | Full year | Full year | ||
| Real growth, % | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total growth,% | 24 | 4 | 16 | –1 | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| Gross margin,% | 24.8 | 23.8 | 23.6 | 23.0 | 23.2 | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| Selling and administration expenses in % of total revenue |
–13.5 | –13.0 | –13.6 | –13.5 | –13.5 | –13.7 | –13.6 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.7 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Tax rate, % | 24 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
| Net margin, % | 7.7 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Return of shareholders' equity, % | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Return of capital employed, % | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 40 | 38 |
| Net debt (SEK m) | 4,011 | 2,241 | 4,011 | 2,241 | 2,125 | 2,475 | 4,011 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 1.21 | 1.90 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.43 | 1.90 |
| Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) |
95 | 119 | 80 | 79 | 87 | 84 | 86 |
| Investments in relation to depreciation | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Investments as a % of total revenue | 6.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 3.701) | 2.762) | 8.651) | 7.212) | 9.833) | 8.904) | 11.275) |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.70 | 2.766) | 8.65 | 7.156) | 9.78 | 8.60 | 11.27 |
| Shareholders' equity per share after dilution, SEK | 61.92 | 52.00 | 61.92 | 52.00 | 55.32 | 47.57 | 61.92 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share after dilution, SEK |
6.69 | 5.40 | 14.95 | 10.70 | 17.29 | 16.40 | 21.55 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | – | – | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 3.75 | 5.00 |
| Number of outstanding shares (millions) | 75.2 | 75.3 | 75.2 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 73.0 | 75.2 |
| Average number of outstanding shares (millions) | 75.21) | 75.32) | 75.21) | 74.72) | 74.83) | 73.04) | 75.35) |
1) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032 for the period July–September 2014. The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,241,855 for the period January–September 2014. The number of treasury shares amount to 53,797 as of September 30 2014.
2) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,278,357 for the period July–September 2013 and 74,692,924 for the period January–September 2013. The average number of outstanding shares includes 121,863 shares that were held as treasury shares as of September 30, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees.
3) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 74,838,476, which includes 121,863 shares that were held as treasury shares as of December 31, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees.
4) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 73,011,780, which includes 132,318 shares that were held as treasury shares as of December 31, 2012. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2011 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees. 5) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,251,310.
6) Calculated based on the maximum number of warrants being used to subscribe for shares under Loomis' subscription warrant program 2009/2013.
STATEMENT OF INCOME – BY QUARTER
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep |
| Revenue, continuing operations | 3,184 | 3,033 | 2,864 | 2,923 | 2,897 | 2,832 | 2,668 | 2,798 | 2,734 |
| Revenue, acquisitions | 416 | 285 | 13 | 5 | – | – | 38 | 55 | 53 |
| Total revenue | 3,600 | 3,319 | 2,877 | 2,928 | 2,897 | 2,832 | 2,706 | 2,852 | 2,788 |
| Production expenses | –2,708 | –2,532 | –2,245 | –2,238 | –2,209 | –2,172 | –2,111 | –2,150 | –2,131 |
| Gross income | 893 | 787 | 632 | 690 | 688 | 660 | 595 | 702 | 657 |
| Selling and administration expenses | –487 | –454 | –390 | –395 | –378 | –384 | –378 | –393 | –384 |
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 333 | 242 | 295 | 311 | 276 | 218 | 310 | 272 |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets |
–13 | –13 | –7 | –7 | –7 | –7 | –7 | –7 | –8 |
| Acquisition-related costs and revenue2) | –9 | –2 | –12 | –2 | –0 | –7 | 36 | 30 | –14 |
| Items affecting comparability | – | – | – | – | – | –143) | – | – | – |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 384 | 318 | 223 | 286 | 303 | 248 | 247 | 333 | 251 |
| Net financial items | –18 | –16 | –13 | –12 | –9 | –13 | –13 | –11 | –18 |
| Income before taxes | 366 | 303 | 210 | 274 | 294 | 236 | 234 | 321 | 234 |
| Income tax | –88 | –81 | –59 | –77 | –87 | –69 | –69 | –99 | –70 |
| Net income for the period4) | 278 | 222 | 151 | 197 | 207 | 166 | 165 | 222 | 164 |
| KEY RATIOS | |||||||||
| Real growth, % | 18 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –1 | 2 | 0 |
| Gross margin, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –2 | 0 | –2 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 10.9 | 9.8 |
| Tax rate, % | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
| Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) | 3.70 | 2.95 | 2.00 | 2.62 | 2.76 | 2.21 | 2.19 | 2.93 | 2.17 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
2) Acquisition-related costs and revenue for the period January–September 2014, refer to transaction costs of SEK –11 million (–5), restructuring costs of SEK –9 million (–6) and integration costs of SEK –3 million (–1) as well as a repayment installment of the purchase price attributable to the cash handling operations of Pendum in the amount of SEK 0 million (41). Transaction costs for the period January–September 2014 amount to SEK –1 million for acquisitions in progress, to SEK –10 million for completed acquisitions and to SEK 0 million for discontinued acquisitions.
3) Items affecting comparability, SEK –14 million is to a large extent attributable to a write-down of book values in an operation within the European segment.
4) Of the result for the period July – September 2014, SEK 0 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest and for the period April – June 2014, SEK 1 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest. For other periods the net income for the period is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
BALANCE SHEET – BY QUARTER
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sep 30 | Jun 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 | Jun 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 |
| ASSETS | |||||||||
| Fixed assets | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,679 | 4,288 | 3,344 | 3,346 | 3,296 | 3,414 | 3,291 | 3,317 | 3,310 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 363 | 571 | 119 | 126 | 131 | 142 | 144 | 153 | 159 |
| Other intangible assets | 123 | 126 | 92 | 93 | 90 | 91 | 88 | 93 | 86 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 3,494 | 3,430 | 2,933 | 2,972 | 2,779 | 2,807 | 2,711 | 2,865 | 2,822 |
| Non interest-bearing financial fixed assets1) | 490 | 396 | 391 | 447 | 399 | 352 | 374 | 414 | 409 |
| Interest-bearing financial fixed assets1) | 94 | 104 | 61 | 61 | 71 | 86 | 67 | 66 | 65 |
| Total fixed assets | 9,244 | 8,915 | 6,940 | 7,045 | 6,766 | 6,892 | 6,674 | 6,907 | 6,850 |
| Current assets | |||||||||
| Non interest-bearing current assets | 2,568 | 2,527 | 2,062 | 1,879 | 1,846 | 1,889 | 1,765 | 1,689 | 1,849 |
| Interest-bearing financial current assets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 17 |
| Liquid funds | 529 | 507 | 302 | 333 | 388 | 243 | 620 | 380 | 264 |
| Total current assets | 3,099 | 3,035 | 2,364 | 2,222 | 2,253 | 2,135 | 2,386 | 2,079 | 2,130 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 12,342 | 11,950 | 9,304 | 9,267 | 9,020 | 9,027 | 9,060 | 8,986 | 8,980 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||||||
| Shareholders' equity2) | 4,658 | 4,273 | 4,297 | 4,165 | 3,914 | 3,837 | 3,880 | 3,595 | 3,371 |
| Long-term liabilities | |||||||||
| Interest-bearing long-term liabilities1) | 4,574 | 2,984 | 1,858 | 1,849 | 2,042 | 2,088 | 2,457 | 2,883 | 3,035 |
| Non interest-bearing provisions1) | 786 | 794 | 584 | 674 | 590 | 598 | 639 | 663 | 621 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 5,360 | 3,779 | 2,442 | 2,523 | 2,632 | 2,686 | 3,096 | 3,547 | 3,655 |
| Current liabilities | |||||||||
| Tax liabilities | 100 | 148 | 96 | 80 | 88 | 89 | 86 | 74 | 214 |
| Non interest-bearing current liabilities | 2,163 | 2,115 | 1,767 | 1,819 | 1,708 | 1,696 | 1,615 | 1,722 | 1,710 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 61 | 1,636 | 702 | 680 | 677 | 719 | 383 | 48 | 29 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,324 | 3,899 | 2,565 | 2,579 | 2,473 | 2,503 | 2,084 | 1,845 | 1,954 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
12,342 | 11,950 | 9,304 | 9,267 | 9,020 | 9,027 | 9,060 | 8,986 | 8,980 |
| KEY RATIOS | |||||||||
| Return of shareholders' equity, % | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Return of capital employed, % | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 36 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 38 |
| Net debt | 4,011 | 4,008 | 2,197 | 2,125 | 2,241 | 2,475 | 2,153 | 2,475 | 2,717 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 2.02 | 1.16 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.37 | 1.23 | 1.43 | 1.62 |
1) As of the beginning of the 2013 financial year the defined benefit pension obligation is included in net debt. To reflect this change the comparative figures have been adjusted.
2) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest, and as of June 30, 2014 the corresponding figure was SEK 3 million. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
CASH FLOW – BY QUARTER
| 2014 2013 |
2012 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | ||||||
| Additional information | |||||||||
| Operating income (EBITA)1) | 406 | 333 | 242 | 295 | 311 | 276 | 218 | 310 | 272 |
| Depreciation | 227 | 217 | 201 | 195 | 190 | 187 | 186 | 179 | 181 |
| Change in accounts receivable | –30 | –26 | –45 | 42 | 32 | –63 | –5 | 51 | 16 |
| Change in other operating capital employed and other items |
27 | 70 | –236 | 51 | 17 | 3 | –256 | –5 | 116 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before investments |
630 | 594 | 162 | 582 | 549 | 403 | 143 | 534 | 585 |
| Investments in fixed assets, net | –245 | –207 | –150 | –262 | –181 | –192 | –86 | –222 | –223 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 384 | 387 | 11 | 321 | 368 | 211 | 57 | 313 | 362 |
| Financial items paid and received | –20 | –9 | –17 | –12 | –11 | –10 | –15 | –11 | –26 |
| Income tax paid | –104 | –68 | –32 | –69 | –131 | –88 | –31 | –70 | –9 |
| Free cash flow | 261 | 309 | –37 | 239 | 227 | 112 | 11 | 232 | 328 |
| Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability | –2 | –2 | –1 | –4 | –1 | –1 | –0 | –0 | –3 |
| Acquisition of operations2) | –1 | –1,530 | –2 | –19 | –3 | –5 | –2 | –3 | –7 |
| Acquisition-related costs and revenue, paid and received3) |
–1 | –2 | –2 | – | –0 | –1 | 41 | 29 | –9 |
| Dividend paid | – | –376 | – | – | – | –338 | – | – | – |
| Repayments of leasing liabilities | –8 | –11 | –11 | –16 | –6 | –9 | –9 | –0 | –7 |
| Change in interest-bearing net debt excl. liquid funds |
–140 | 1,511 | 22 | –11 | –12 | –392 | –96 | –142 | –237 |
| Change in commercial paper issued | –99 | 298 | – | –248 | –51 | 250 | 297 | – | – |
| Cash flow for the period | 9 | 196 | –31 | –60 | 154 | –385 | 242 | 116 | 64 |
| KEY RATIOS | |||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) |
95 | 116 | 5 | 109 | 119 | 76 | 26 | 101 | 133 |
| Investments in relation to depreciation | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Investments as a % of total revenue | 6.8 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
2) Acquisition of operations includes the cash flow effect of acquisition-related costs.
3) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. During the first quarter of 2013 and the fourth quarter of 2012 repayment installments of the purchase price for Pendum's cash handling operations were received in the amounts of SEK 41 million and SEK 33 million respectively.
SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME – BY QUARTER, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep |
| Europe2) | |||||||||
| Revenue | 2,022 | 1,913 | 1,753 | 1,831 | 1,800 | 1,733 | 1,641 | 1,762 | 1,710 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –1 | 2 | 0 |
| Organic growth, % | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –3 | 0 | –2 |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | 294 | 226 | 160 | 219 | 246 | 181 | 148 | 219 | 206 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 14.5 | 11.8 | 9.1 | 12.0 | 13.7 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| USA | |||||||||
| Revenue | 1,267 | 1,194 | 1,124 | 1,097 | 1,098 | 1,099 | 1,065 | 1,091 | 1,077 |
| Real growth, % | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | –1 |
| Organic growth, % | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | –2 |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | 123 | 125 | 108 | 107 | 87 | 127 | 93 | 125 | 92 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 9.7 | 10.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 11.6 | 8.7 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| International Services2) | |||||||||
| Revenue | 330 | 224 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | 19 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 5.8 | 6.1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Other 3) | |||||||||
| Revenue | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | –29 | –31 | –26 | –32 | –22 | –31 | –23 | –34 | –26 |
| Eliminations | |||||||||
| Revenue | –18 | –12 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Group total | |||||||||
| Revenue | 3,600 | 3,319 | 2,877 | 2,928 | 2,897 | 2,832 | 2,706 | 2,852 | 2,788 |
| Real growth, % | 18 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –1 | 2 | 0 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –2 | 0 | –2 |
| Operating income (EBITA) 1) | 406 | 333 | 242 | 295 | 311 | 276 | 218 | 310 | 272 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 10.9 | 9.8 |
1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue, and Items affecting comparability.
2) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated on May 5, 2014. In the past Loomis has only had very limited operations in this area and they were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014, these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition.
3) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.
SEGMENT OVERVIEW BALANCE SHEET – BY QUARTER
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Sep 30 | Jun 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 | Jun 30 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 |
| Europe1) | |||||||||
| Assets | 5,025 | 5,164 | 4,466 | 4,399 | 4,229 | 4,177 | 3,974 | 4,107 | 4,077 |
| Liabilities | 1,909 | 1,887 | 1,560 | 1,588 | 1,517 | 1,491 | 1,372 | 1,553 | 1,496 |
| USA | |||||||||
| Assets | 4,781 | 4,316 | 4,163 | 4,089 | 4,031 | 4,231 | 4,095 | 4,052 | 4,066 |
| Liabilities | 580 | 526 | 472 | 527 | 555 | 540 | 540 | 596 | 598 |
| International Services1) | |||||||||
| Assets | 1,563 | 1,660 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liabilities | 358 | 381 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Other 2) | |||||||||
| Assets | 973 | 810 | 675 | 779 | 759 | 619 | 990 | 827 | 838 |
| Liabilities | 4,837 | 4,884 | 2,975 | 2,988 | 3,033 | 3,159 | 3,268 | 3,242 | 3,515 |
| Shareholder's equity3) | 4,658 | 4,273 | 4,297 | 4,165 | 3,914 | 3,837 | 3,880 | 3,595 | 3,371 |
| Group total | |||||||||
| Assets | 12,342 | 11,950 | 9,304 | 9,267 | 9,020 | 9,027 | 9,060 | 8,986 | 8,980 |
| Liabilities | 7,684 | 7,678 | 5,007 | 5,103 | 5,105 | 5,190 | 5,180 | 5,391 | 5,609 |
| Shareholder's equity3) | 4,658 | 4,273 | 4,297 | 4,165 | 3,914 | 3,837 | 3,880 | 3,595 | 3,371 |
1) International Services is a new segment which was launched in connection with Loomis' acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG. The acquisition was consolidated on May 5, 2014. In the past Loomis has only had very limited operations in this area and they were included in the European segment, but as of May 5, 2014, these operations are included in segment International Services. Comparatives have not been restated for the segments due to the limited extent of international services provided prior to the VIA MAT acquisition. 2) Other consists mainly of Group assets and liabilities that cannot be divided by segment.
3) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest, and as of June 30, 2014 the corresponding figure was SEK 3 million. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
QUARTERLY DATA
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep |
| Cash flow | |||||||||
| Operations | 503 | 511 | 110 | 496 | 407 | 302 | 96 | 450 | 538 |
| Investment activities | –246 | –1,737 | –153 | –281 | –184 | –197 | –47 | –192 | –230 |
| Financing activities | –248 | 1,422 | 12 | –275 | –69 | –490 | 192 | –142 | –244 |
| Cash flow for the period | 9 | 196 | –31 | –60 | 154 | –385 | 242 | 116 | 64 |
| Capital employed and financing | |||||||||
| Operating capital employed | 3,606 | 3,543 | 3,057 | 2,834 | 2,743 | 2,818 | 2,685 | 2,631 | 2,618 |
| Goodwill | 4,679 | 4,288 | 3,344 | 3,346 | 3,296 | 3,414 | 3,291 | 3,317 | 3,310 |
| Acquisition-related intangible assets | 363 | 571 | 119 | 126 | 131 | 142 | 144 | 153 | 159 |
| Other capital employed | 21 | –121 | –26 | –16 | –14 | –62 | –87 | –31 | 2 |
| Capital employed | 8,669 | 8,281 | 6,494 | 6,290 | 6,156 | 6,312 | 6,033 | 6,070 | 6,089 |
| Net debt | 4,011 | 4,008 | 2,197 | 2,125 | 2,241 | 2,475 | 2,153 | 2,475 | 2,717 |
| Shareholders' equity1) | 4,658 | 4,273 | 4,297 | 4,165 | 3,914 | 3,837 | 3,880 | 3,595 | 3,371 |
| Key ratios | |||||||||
| Return of shareholders' equity, % | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Return of capital employed, % | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 36 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 38 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 2.02 | 1.16 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.37 | 1.23 | 1.43 | 1.62 |
1) Of the shareholders' equity as of September 30, 2014, SEK 3 million is attributable to holdings with a non-controlling interest and as of June 30, 2014 the corresponding figure was SEK 3 million. For other periods the shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.
KEY RATIOS – BY QUARTER
| 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep | Apr–Jun | Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | Jul–Sep |
| Real growth, % | 18 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –1 | 2 | 0 |
| Organic growth, % | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | –2 | 0 | –2 |
| Total growth, % | 24 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 4 | –2 | –4 | –1 | –3 |
| Gross margin,% | 24.8 | 23.7 | 22.0 | 23.6 | 23.8 | 23.3 | 22.0 | 24.6 | 23.6 |
| Selling and administration expenses in % of total revenue |
–13.5 | –13.7 | –13.6 | –13.5 | –13.0 | –13.5 | –14.0 | –13.8 | –13.8 |
| Operating margin (EBITA), % | 11.3 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 10.9 | 9.8 |
| Tax rate, % | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
| Net margin, % | 7.7 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 5.9 |
| Return of shareholders' equity, % | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Return of capital employed, % | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Equity ratio, % | 38 | 36 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 38 |
| Net debt (SEK m) | 4,011 | 4,008 | 2,197 | 2,125 | 2,241 | 2,475 | 2,153 | 2,475 | 2,717 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.90 | 2.02 | 1.16 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.37 | 1.23 | 1.43 | 1.62 |
| Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) |
95 | 116 | 5 | 109 | 119 | 76 | 26 | 101 | 133 |
| Investments in relation to depreciation | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Investments as a % of total revenue | 6.8 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 3.701) | 2.952) | 2.003) | 2.624) | 2.765) | 2.216) | 2.247) | 3.048) | 2.249) |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 3.70 | 2.95 | 2.00 | 2.62 | 2.76 | 2.21 | 2.19 | 2.93 | 2.17 |
| Shareholders' equity per share after dilution, SEK |
61.92 | 56.80 | 57.12 | 55.32 | 52.00 | 50.97 | 51.54 | 47.57 | 44.62 |
| Cash flow from operating activities per share after dilution, SEK |
6.69 | 6.80 | 1.47 | 6.60 | 5.40 | 4.02 | 1.28 | 5.95 | 7.12 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | – | 5.00 | – | – | – | 4.50 | – | – | – |
| Number of outstanding shares (millions) | 75.2 | 75.2 | 75.2 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.2 | 75.2 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Average number of outstanding shares (millions) |
75.21) | 75.22) | 75.33) | 75.34) | 75.35) | 75.26) | 73.57) | 73.08) | 73.09) |
1) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032, which includes 53,797 shares that were held as treasury shares as of September 30, 2014.
2) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032, which includes 53,797 shares that were held as treasury shares as of June 30, 2014.
3) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,273,755, which includes 53,797 shares that were held as treasury shares as of March 31, 2014.
4) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,279,829, which includes 121,863 shares that were held as treasury shares as of December 31, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees.
5) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,278,357, which includes 121,863 shares that were held as treasury shares as of September 30, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees. 6) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,231,259, which includes 121,863 shares that were
held as treasury shares as of June 30, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees. 7) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 73,548,751, which includes 117,813 shares that were
held as treasury shares as of March 31, 2013. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2012 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees. 8) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 73,011,780, which includes 132,318 shares that were held as treasury shares as of December 31, 2012. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2011 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees.
9) The average number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 73,011,780, which includes 132,318 shares that were held as treasury shares as of September 30, 2012. The treasury shares were for Loomis' Incentive Scheme 2011 and have, in accordance with agreements, been allotted to employees.
Definitions
Gross margin, %
Gross income as a percentage of total revenue.
Operating income (EBITA)
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisitionrelated intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
Operating margin (EBITA), %
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisitionrelated intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability, as a percentage of revenue.
Operating income (EBITDA)
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisitionrelated costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.
Operating income (EBIT)
Earnings Before Interest and Tax.
Real growth, %
Increase in revenue for the period, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, as a percentage of the previous year's revenue.
Organic growth, %
Increase in revenue for the period, adjusted for acquisition/ divestitures and changes in exchange rates, as a percentage of the previous year's revenue adjusted for divestitures.
Total growth, %
Increase in revenue for the period as a percentage of the previous year's revenue.
Net margin, %
Net income for the period after tax as a percentage of total revenue.
Earnings per share before dilution
Net income for the period in relation to the average number of outstanding shares during the period. The average number of outstanding shares included until March 21, 2014, treasury shares for Loomis Incentive Scheme 2012. Calculation for:
Jul –Sep 2014: 278/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.70 Jul –Sep 2013: 207/75,278,357 x 1,000,000 = 2.76 Jan –Sep 2014: 651/75,241,855 x 1,000,000 = 8.65 Jan –Sep 2013: 539/74,692,924 x 1,000,000 = 7.21
Earnings per share after dilution
Calculation for: Jul–Sep 2014: 278/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.70 Jul–Sep 2013: 207/75,279,829 x 1,000,000 = 2.76 Jan–Sep 2014: 651/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 8.65 Jan –Sep 2013: 539/75,279,829 x 1,000,000 = 7.15
Cash flow from operations per share
Cash flow for the period from operations in relation to the number of shares after dilution.
Investments in relation to depreciation
Investments in fixed assets, net, for the period, in relation to depreciation.
Investments as a % of total revenue
Investments in fixed assets, net, for the period, as a percentage of total revenue.
Shareholders' equity per share
Shareholders' equity in relation to the number of shares after dilution.
Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA)
Cash flow for the period before financial items, income tax, items affecting comparability, acquisitions and divestitures of operations and financing activities, as a percentage of operating income (EBITA).
Return on equity, %
Net income for the period (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the closing balance of shareholders' equity.
Return on capital employed, %
Operating income (EBITA) (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the closing balance of capital employed.
Equity ratio, %
Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total assets.
Net debt
Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets and liquid funds.
R12
Rolling 12-months period (October 2013 up to and including September 2014).
Other
Amounts in tables and other combined amounts have been rounded off on an individual basis. Minor differences due to this rounding-off, may, therefore, appear in the totals.
Loomis in brief
Vision
Loomis' vision is to be the undisputed specialist at managing cash in society.
Business concept
Loomis' business concept is to create the most efficient flow of cash in society.
Financial targets
2014–2017
- Revenue: SEK 17 billion by 2017.
- Operating margin (EBITA): 10–12 percent.
- Net debt/EBITDA: Max 3.0.
- Dividend: 40–60 percent of net income.
Information meeting
An information meeting will be held on November 6, 2014 09:30 a.m. (CET). This meeting will be held at Hallvarsson & Halvarsson, Sveavägen 20, 9th floor, Stockholm.
To listen to the meeting proceedings by telephone (and to participate in the question and answer session), please register in advance by using the following link: https://eventreg2.conferencing.com/webportal3/reg.html?Acc=950707&Conf=216844 and follow the instructions, or by calling +46 (0)8 505 201 14 or +44 (0)207 1620 177 or +1 334 323 6203.
The meeting can also be viewed online at www.loomis.com/investors/reports&presentations
A recording of the webcast will be available at www.loomis.com/investors/ reports&presentations after the information meeting, and a telephone recording of the meeting will be available until midnight on November 20, 2014 on telephone number +46(0)8 505 203 33, +44 (0)20 7031 4064 and + 1 954 334 0342, access code 949078.
Future reporting and meetings
| Interim report | January –December | February 4, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Interim report | January –March | May 6, 2015 |
| Interim report | January –June | July 31, 2015 |
| Interim report | January –September | November 6, 2015 |
Loomis' Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Stockholm. Annual Report for 2014 will be available on www.loomis.com in April 2015.
For further information
Jarl Dahlfors, CEO +46 (0)70 607 20 51, e-mail: [email protected] Anders Haker, CFO +46 (0)70 810 85 59, e-mail: [email protected] Questions can also be sent to: [email protected]. Refer also to the Loomis website: www.loomis.com
Loomis AB discloses information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. This information was submitted for publication on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 8.00 a.m. (CET).
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