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Loomis Interim / Quarterly Report 2010

Jul 30, 2010

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Interim report for January–June 2010

Well on the way to the margin goal

  • Revenue decreased during the period to MSEK 5,577 (6,205). Organic growth was –2 percent (–2).
  • Operating income (EBITA)1) amounted to MSEK 379 (368), of which exchange rate effects comprised MSEK –39, and the operating margin was 6.8 percent (5.9).
  • Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 316 (297) and net income after tax was MSEK 207 (208).
  • Earnings per share before dilution were SEK 2.84 (2.85), and Earnings per share after dilution were SEK 2.74 (2.85).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 481 (288), which is equivalent to 127 percent (78) of operating income (EBITA).

1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets.

Comments by the President and CEO

Loomis' operating income, including negative exchange rate effects, has increased to MSEK 379 (368) compared with the corresponding period for 2009. The fact that this has been possible, despite decreased revenue is primarily due to the outcome of the efficiency improvement program which has been undertaken throughout the Group in recent years.

The operating margin improved to 6.8 percent compared to 5.9 percent during the first six-month period of 2009.

Cash flow improved and corresponded to 127 percent of the operating income, compared with 78 percent in the first six-month period of 2009. This is attributable to our concerted efforts to establish effective control over customer credit periods and over investments.

In the majority of the countries in which we operate, the cash handling market continued to recover after the marked economic downturn during late 2008 and most of 2009. The recovery has primarily taken place in Europe, with the exception of Spain. However, we do not view the ongoing structural transformation of the Spanish savings banks as a threat either now or in the future. The market in the USA has stabilized, if at a lower level than previously. The flow of cash in the USA has not altered significantly during the last quarters.

The fact that the Group's revenue has decreased during the first six-month period, with negative organic growth of –2 percent as a result, can predominantly be explained by the reduced volumes in the USA, partly attributable to the effects of the recession, but also due to the fact that we have lost a number of contracts as a result of our prioritization of price over volume. In consequence, we will see negative organic growth in the USA during the remainder of 2010, although marketing efforts have begun to show positive effects.

All the more positive, then, is the fact that operating income in the USA has increased to a new, sustainable level, and that the operating margin has increased by two percentage points to 7.3 percent.

In Europe, we have noted a certain increase in volumes on the majority of markets. Earnings have developed favorably on European markets, with the exception of France, where extensive restructuring initiated in March is continuing according to plan. The operating margin in Europe was 7.9 percent during the first six-month period, which is unchanged compared with the same period in 2009.

The operating margin at Group level has increased due to the improvements in earnings in the USA, which, despite the restructuring in France, implies that our goal, an operating margin of 8 percent for the full year 2010, remains.

Lars Blecko President and CEO

Loomis offers safe and effective solutions for the distribution, handling and recycling of cash for banks, retailers and other commercial companies via an international network of more than 370 branch offices in 12 European countries and in the USA. The Group has approximately 20,000 employees and annual revenues of SEK 12 billion. Loomis is a Mid-Cap listed Company on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.

The Group in Brief

Statement of income 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSEK Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Change (%) Jan–jun Jan–jun Change (%) Full year
Revenue 2,806 3,018 –7 5,577 6,205 –10 11,989
Operating income (EBITA)1) 198 183 8 379 368 3 837
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.41 1.42 2.84 2.85 6.85
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.36 1.42 2.74 2.85 6.85
Key ratios
Organic growth, % –1 –4 –2 –2 –3
Operating margin, % 7.0 6.1 6.8 5.9 7.0
Cash flow from operating activities as %
of operating income (EBITA)
163 106 127 78 94
1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets.

Revenue and operating income

April–June 2010

Revenue in the second quarter amounted to MSEK 2,806 (3,018), corresponding to a reduction of 7 percent compared with the same period in the previous year. Organic growth in revenue (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) amounted to –1 percent, primarily as a result of lost contracts and recession effects on the market in the USA. Lost contracts are, to a great extent, a consequence of Loomis' strategy to prioritize price and profitability over volume. The weak economic climate has, amongst other things, resulted in a number of customers reducing the number of stops, as well as in a decrease in consumption and, therefore, volumes. The fuel surcharges which Loomis passes on to its customers have had a marginal impact on the Group's organic growth in the second quarter. General price increases in line with expected salary increases have been undertaken during the quarter.

Operating income (EBITA) increased to MSEK 198 (183), including exchange rate effects of MSEK –16. The operating margin amounted to 7.0 percent (6.1). The continuous work to reduce costs and improve efficiency at under-performing branch offices, combined with the introduction of a flatter organization giving rise to a reduction in administrative costs, has improved the margin, in spite of negative organic growth. The continuation of a low staff turnover has also had a positive impact on income.

Operating income (EBIT) increased to MSEK 193 (179).

Financial net amounted to MSEK –26, compared to MSEK –31 during the second quarter of 2009. This change is a result of a lower average net debt and lower interest rates.

Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 167 (148), whilst net income after taxes was MSEK 103 (103). The tax rate for the period April–June 2010 was 38 percent (30). The tax rate for the second quarter of 2010 was negatively impacted by new tax legislation in France, and by a provision for ongoing tax audits throughout the Group. Furthermore, the tax rate was negatively impacted by the fact that a larger proportion of the Group's earnings was generated in the USA, which has a higher tax rate than the Group as a whole.

January–June 2010

During the first six-month period, revenue decreased by 10 percent to MSEK 5,577 (6,205). Organic growth in revenue (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) was –2 percent. The negative organic growth is primarily attributable to lost contracts and recession effects on the market in the USA. Lost contracts are, to a great extent, a consequence of Loomis' strategy to prioritize price and profitability over volume. The weaker economic climate and lost contracts have been partially compensated for by general price increases in line with expected wage increases. During the first six-month period in 2010, the fuel surcharges which Loomis passes on to its customers have had a marginal impact on the Group's organic growth.

Operating income (EBITA) increased to MSEK 379 (368). The increase included exchange rate effects of MSEK –39. The continuing cost-saving and efficiency improvement efforts which have been undertaken, as well as the prioritization of price and profitability over volume of customer contracts, has facilitated the improvement of the operating margin, which increased to 6.8 percent (5.9).

Operating income (EBIT) increased to MSEK 370 (360).

Financial net amounted to MSEK –54 (–62), a decrease resulting from a lower average net debt and lower interest rates.

Income before taxes amounted to MSEK 316 (297) whilst net income after taxes was MSEK 207 (208). The tax rate for the period was 34 percent (30). The tax rate for the first six-month period of 2010 was negatively impacted by new tax legislation in France, and by a provision for ongoing tax audits throughout the Group. Furthermore, the tax rate was negatively impacted by the fact that a larger proportion of the Group's earnings is generated in the USA, which has a higher tax rate than the Group as a whole.

Cash flow

April–June 2010

Cash flow from operating activities of MSEK 323 (193) corresponded to 163 percent (106) of operating income (EBITA). A decrease in the number of customer credit days in comparison with the previous quarter had a positive impact on cash flow. In addition, cash flow from operating activities developed positively not only due to the fact that decreased volumes have diminished the need for investments, but also as a consequence of measures taken with the aim of achieving a better balance between payments and the seasonal variations in revenue.

Cash flow from operations amounted to MSEK 407 (306), and from investing activities to MSEK –177 (–218). Cash flow from financing activities amounted to MSEK –430 (–257). Cash flow for the period included a dividend to shareholders of MSEK 193.

The cash flow effect from items affecting comparability and acquisition-related restructuring costs amounted to MSEK –1 (–1).

Net investments in fixed assets for the period amounted to MSEK 168 (209), which can be compared with the depreciation of fixed assets, MSEK 177 (196). Of total investments for the period, investments in vehicles and security equipment, which comprise the two major categories of recurring maintenance investments, amounted to MSEK 101 (94).

January–June 2010

Cash flow from operating activities of MSEK 481 (288) comprised 127 percent (78) of operating income (EBITA). A marginal increase in the number of customer credit days since the beginning of 2009 had a negative impact on cash flow. Cash flow from operating activities developed positively not only due to the fact that decreased volumes have diminished the need for investments, but also as a consequence of measures taken with the aim of achieving a better balance between payments and the seasonal variations in revenue.

Cash flow from operations amounted to MSEK 620 (490), and from investing activities to MSEK –304 (–386). Cash flow from financing activities amounted to MSEK –393 (–447).

The cash flow effect from items affecting comparability and acquisition-related restructuring costs amounted to MSEK –6 (–3).

Net investments in fixed assets for the period amounted to MSEK 284 (377), which can be compared with the depreciation of fixed assets, MSEK 355 (393). Of total investments for the period, investments in vehicles and security equipment, amounted to 164 MSEK (168).

Capital employed

Capital employed amounted to MSEK 4,915 (5,028 per December 31, 2009). The return on capital employed amounted to 17 percent (17 per December 31, 2009).

Shareholders' equity and financing

Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 3,089 (3,129 per December 31, 2009). The return on shareholders' equity was 16 percent (16 per December 31, 2009). The equity ratio was 37 percent (38 per December 31, 2009). During the second quarter, MSEK 193 was distributed to the shareholders. Net debt amounted to MSEK 1,826 (1,899 per December 31, 2009).

Significant events during the period

In January 2010, Loomis' subsidiary in the USA, Loomis Armored US, Inc., acquired the assets and customer contracts of Hammond Services in the state of Idaho. Customer contracts refer to customers based in Idaho and Montana and the acquisition will provide annual sales amounting to approximately TUSD 750. Loomis will also take on a limited number of employees.

In March 2010, Loomis' subsidiary in the USA, Loomis Armored US, Inc., acquired the assets and customer contracts of 1st Armored, Inc. in the state of Michigan. The customer contracts refer to customers in Michigan and the acquisition will provide annual sales of approximately MUSD 1. Loomis will also take on 1st Armored's employees.

At the Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2010, Signhild Arnegård Hansen was elected as a new Board member.

In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting resolved to support a further development of the existing performance-based cash bonus schemes into also comprising a share-related part. In brief, the new incentive scheme program involves the replacement of a third of the total amount of bonus earned with the right to receipt of shares with delayed allotment and subject to continued employment within Loomis. The introduction of the new incentive program makes it possible for approximately 350 top managers in Loomis to become shareholders in the long-term, thereby strengthening employee participation in the success and development of Loomis, to the benefit of all shareholders.

During the period, Loomis' subsidiary in Austria, Loomis Österreich GmbH, acquired the assets and liabilities of the cash handling division of Siwacht Bewachungsdienst Gesellschaft m.b.H. The acquisition will contribute annual sales of approximately MEUR 0.2.

Number of full-time employees

The average number of full-time employees during 2009 was 18,178. No significant change has occurred during the first six-month period of 2010. The ongoing cost-savings program has primarily reduced the number of overtime hours and extra employees, but has also included a reduction in the number of regular employees.

Segments

Loomis Europe 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSEK Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Change (%) Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Change (%) Full year
Revenue 1,749 1,902 –8 3,514 3,835 –8 7,618
Organic growth, % 0 –4 –0 –3 –2
Operating income EBITA)1) 142 154 –8 277 302 –8 691
Operating margin, % 8.1 8.1 7.9 7.9 9.1

EUROPE

Revenue and operating income

April–June 2010

Revenue amounted to MSEK 1,749 (1,902), which is equivalent to a decrease of 8 percent compared to the corresponding period for the previous year. Organic growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) amounted to 0 percent. The recession effects which were observed during the first quarter of 2009, and which worsened during the second quarter of 2009 have now, to a great extent, ceased, and the market as a whole has stabilized at the lower volumes. The majority of European countries, with the exception of the UK and Spain, demonstrated increases in revenue. The ongoing implementation of general price increases in line with expected salary increases has continued successfully during the quarter.

Operating income (EBITA) amounted to MSEK 142 (154). The operating margin for the period amounted to 8.1 percent (8.1). The ongoing restructuring program in the French operations continues according to plan.

Revenue and operating income

January–June 2010

Revenue in Europe during the first six-month period, amounted to MSEK 3,514 (3,835) which is equivalent to a decrease of 8 percent. Organic growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) amounted to 0 percent. The negative organic growth under 2009, which was primarily an effect of the downturn in the economy has now stabilized at lower volumes. Several markets show signs of increases in revenue, although the markets in the UK and Spain continue to be challenging.

Operating income (EBITA) decreased by MSEK 25 to MSEK 277 (302) and the operating margin amounted to 7.9 percent (7.9). Despite a positive earnings development in the majority of European countries, the operating margin remained unchanged, primarily due to the restructuring in the French operations.

Segments

Loomis USA 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSEK Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Change (%) Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Change (%) Full year
Revenue 1,057 1,115 –5 2,063 2,370 –13 4,372
Organic growth, % –3 –4 –4 –1 –4
Operating income EBITA)1) 80 58 37 150 125 20 251
Operating margin, % 7.6 5.2 7.3 5.3 5.7

USA

Revenue and operating income

April–June 2010

Compared with the same period for the previous year, revenue in the USA decreased by 5 percent during the second quarter to MSEK 1,057 (1,115). Organic growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) amounted to –3 percent, primarily attributable to lost contracts and the downturn in the economy. Lost contracts are to a great extent a consequence of Loomis' strategy to prioritize price and profitability over volume. The general price increases which have been carried out during the year have, to some extent, compensated for these negative effects. Increased fuel surcharges had a positive impact of 1 percent on organic growth during the period.

Operating income (EBITA) increased to MSEK 80 (58). The operating margin for the period was 7.6 percent (5.2), an improvement of 2.4 percentage points compared to the previous year. The cost-savings and efficiency improvement efforts which were undertaken during 2009 and continued during 2010 have contributed to the improved margin, despite the negative effect of lower revenue. This has been facilitated by major reorganization, leading to a flatter structure, which has resulted in reductions in administrative costs. In addition, the operating margin has been positively impacted by work undertaken with route planning and other efficiency improvement measures. These measures, combined, have resulted in fewer overtime hours and a reduction in the number of employees.

Revenue and operating income

January–June 2010

Revenue in the USA during the first six-month period amounted to MSEK 2,063 (2,370), which corresponds to a decrease of 13 percent. Organic growth (adjusted for exchange rate effects, acquisitions and divestitures) amounted to –4 percent, of which increased fuel surcharges comprised 1 percent. General price increases in line with expected salary increases have contributed to a reduction in the negative effects of lost contracts, technical development and the current downturn in the economy. Lost contracts are to a great extent a consequence of Loomis' strategy to prioritize price and profitability over volume. Technical developments refer to the conversion of bank ATMs to electronically scan and register checks. The majority of these conversions of bank ATMs have now been implemented.

Operating income (EBITA) increased by 20 percent to MSEK 150 (125) and the operating margin for the period amounted to 7.3 percent (5.3). Compared with the previous year, the margin thereby increased by two percentage points. The significant improvement in margin is predominantly a result of the cost-savings and efficiency improvements undertaken in 2009. The restructuring work in the USA is continuing during 2010.

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 can result in negative consequences when the services performed do not meet the established requirements and result in loss of property, 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 endeavors to minimize this risk. The most vulnerable situations are at the roadside, in the vehicles and during counting.

Loomis' operations are insured, implying that the maximum cost of each theft or robbery incident is limited to the deductible amount, as stipulated in the insurance cover.

The Parent Company, Loomis AB, is deemed not to have any significant operational risks, as the Company 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 refer to fluctuations in exchange rates, particularly as regards USD and EUR, increased interest rates and the risk of possible write-down requirements.

Factors of uncertainty

Specific uncertainties for 2010 relate to the effects of the restructuring in France.

The economic trend has impacted certain countries and geographic markets during the first six-month period, and it cannot be ruled out that revenue and income for 2010 may be further impacted.

An economic downturn has both positive and negative effects on the market for cash handling services. Positive effects include an increase in the proportion of cash purchases compared with credit card purchases, and lower rates of employee turnover. Negative effects include the increased risk of robbery, reduced consumption and an increased risk of bad debt losses. Among the negative effects, an increased risk of robbery and reduced consumption are the most notable.

Seasonal Variations

The Company's earnings fluctuate across the seasons, which should be taken into consideration when making assessments on the basis of interim financial information. The primary reason for these seasonal variations is that the need for cash handling services increases during the vacation period, July–August, and during holidays at the end of the year, i.e. in November–December.

Parent Company

Summary Statement of Income 2010 2009 2009
MSEK Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year
Gross income 122 131 215
Operating income (EBIT) 78 87 148
Income after financial items 112 150 490
Net income for the period 82 111 358
Summary Balance Sheet 2010 2009 2009
MSEK Jun 30 Jun 30 Dec 31
Fixed assets 6,914 7,063 6,823
Current assets 1,012 678 1,000
Total assets 7,926 7,741 7,823
Shareholders' equity 4,597 4,379 4,609
Liabilities 3,330 3,362 3,215
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 7,926 7,741 7,823

The Parent Company of the Group does not conduct operating activities, but is comprised of the Group management and central functions. The number of employees at the head office was 14 during the first six-month period of 2010.

The Parent Company's revenue refers, primarily, to franchise fees and other revenues from subsidiaries. The change in results refers primarily to a reduction in net financial items.

The Parent Company's fixed assets are comprised primarily of shares in subsidiaries and loan receivables with subsidiaries. Liabilities are primarily comprised of interestbearing liabilities.

The Swedish Tax Agency has rejected a number of deductions related to Loomis AB's costs for the LCM operations, and the case has been appealed at the County Administrative Court. The cases are decribed in the annual report from 2009. Any negative outcome in these matters will have a cash flow effect only on the Parent Company and the Loomis AB Group.

Other significant events

For critical estimates and assessments and contingent liabilities, refer to pages 44 and 69 in the annual report for 2009. As no material changes have taken place compared with the information presented in the 2009 annual report, no further comments regarding such matters have been presented in this interim report.

Accounting principles

The Group's financial reports are prepared in accordance with 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 in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The main accounting principles according to IFRS, which comprise the accounting standards for the preparation of this interim report, can be found in Note 2 on pages 38–43 of the 2009 Annual Report.

The impact on the Group of the new and revised standards and interpretations coming into effect on January 1, 2010 are described in Note 2, on pages 38-39 of the published 2009 Annual Report. The revised standards affecting the consolidated accounts are IFRS 3 (Revised, "Business Combinations" and IAS 27 (Amendment), "Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements". The new accounting principles have been applied from January 1, 2010, without the recalculation of comparative figures for previous years.

In France, as of January 1, 2010, a tax component which was previously reported in operating income has been replaced by a new tax which comprises two components. In line with IAS 12, Loomis assesses that one of these components should be reported as a tax expense for the purpose of comparability with similar taxes in other countries in which the Group operates.

The Group has introduced a new incentive program, in which those taking part in the program receive a bonus of which two thirds is paid out in cash after the year in which the bonus is incurred, and shares in the Company are re-purchased with the remaining third of the bonus. These shares are distributed to the employee one year after their re-purchase, in the event the individual in question is still employed by the Group. The cost to Loomis is reported in the income statement in the period to which the bonus refers, however, the share-related provision is classified as a portion of shareholders' equity. At the conclusion of the program, any possible deviations from the original estimations, for example, discrepancies resulting from the departure of an employee from the Group without receipt of his/her allocated shares, are reported in the income statement, with corresponding adjustments made in shareholders' equity.

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 main accounting principles for the Parent Company can be found in Note 36 on page 75 of the 2009 Annual Report.

Outlook for 2010

The Company deems the premises for reaching the previously communicated goal of an operating margin of 8 percent during 2010 as good.

The undersigned hereby certify that the interim financial report provides a true and fair review of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and income, and describes significant risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and those companies included in the Group are exposed.

Stockholm, July 30, 2010

Alf Göransson Chairman of the Board of Directors Ulrik Svensson Board member

Marie Ehrling Board member

Jan Svensson Board member Signhild Arnegård Hansen Board member

Lars Blecko President and CEO

(Translation of the Swedish original)

Review Report

We have reviewed this report for the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 for Loomis AB (publ.). The Board of Directors and the CEO 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.

We conducted our review in accordance with the Swedish Standard on Review Engagements SÖG 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 Standards on Auditing in Sweden, RS, 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.

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 July 30, 2010

PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Anders Lundin Authorized Public Accountant

Income Statement 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Change (%) Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Change (%) Full year R12
Revenue, continuing operations 2,804 2,994 –6 5,575 6,154 –9 11,934 11,355
Revenue, acquisitions, net 2 23 2 51 55 6
Total revenue 2,806 3,018 –7 5,577 6,205 –10 11,989 11,361
Production costs –2,186 –2,375 –4,336 –4,882 –9,374 –8,829
Gross income 620 643 –4 1,241 1,324 –6 2,615 2,532
Selling and administration expenses –422 –460 –862 –956 –1,778 –1,684
Operating income before amortization
(EBITA)1)
198 183 8 379 368 3 837 848
Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets
–5 –4 –9 –8 –17 –17
Operating income (EBIT) 193 179 8 370 360 3 821 831
Net financial items –26 –31 –54 –62 –115 –106
Income before taxes 167 148 13 316 297 6 706 725
Income tax –64 –44 –109 –89 –206 –225
Net income for the period2) 103 103 0 207 208 –0 500 499
Key ratios
Organic growth, % –1 –4 –2 –2 –3 –3
Gross margin, % 22.1 21.3 22.2 21.3 21.8 22.3
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.1 6.8 5.9 7.0 7.5
Selling and administration expenses as % of
total revenue –15.0 –15.3 –15.5 –15.4 –14.8 –14.8
Net margin, % 3.7 3.4 3.7 3.4 4.2 4.4

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability. 2) Net income for the period is entirely attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Statement of comprehensive income 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Net income for the period 207 208 500 499
Actuarial gains and losses after tax –114 –94 –49 –68
Translation differences (Exchange rate differences) 56 44 –150 –137
Cash flow hedges after tax –4 0 –6 –10
Other comprehensive income for the period, net after tax –61 –50 –205 –216
Total comprehensive income for the period 1) 146 158 295 283

1) Comprehensive income for the period is entirely attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Data per share 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
SEK Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Earnings per share before dilution 1.41 1.42 2.84 2.85 6.85 6.84
Earnings per share after dilution1) 1.36 1.42 2.74 2.85 6.85 6.67
Earnings per share, fully diluted2) 1.36 1.37 2.74 2.75 6.62 6.61
Dividend 2.65 2.25 2.65 2.25 2.25 2.65
Number of remaining shares (millions) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0
Average number of remaining shares (millions) 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0

1) The average price per share during the second quarter of 2010 amounted to SEK 79.89. For the first six-month period the corresponding figure was SEK 83.72, and for the rolling 12 month period the corresponding

figure was SEK 78.33.

2) Earnings per share, fully diluted, show the earnings per share as if all outstanding warrants had been converted into shares. At full dilution, the number of outstanding shares would amount to 75.6 million.

Balance Sheet 2010 2009 2009 2008
MSE
K
Jun 30 Jun 30 Dec 31 Dec 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 2,883 2,959 2,760 2,965
Acquisition-related intangible assets 69 77 65 79
Other intangible assets 67 47 41 49
Tangible fixed assets 2,768 2,995 2,878 2,967
Non-interest-bearing financial fixed assets 416 371 343 319
Interest-bearing financial fixed assets 53 83 46 60
Total fixed assets 6,256 6,532 6,132 6,439
Current assets
Non-interest-bearing current assets 1,858 2,030 1,631 1,851
Interest-bearing financial current assets 3 11 3 355
Liquid funds 311 305 387 268
Total current assets 2,171 2,346 2,020 2,474
TOTAL ASSETS 8,428 8,878 8,153 8,913
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity1) 3,089 2,992 3,129 2,976
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities 1,349 1,563 1,480 72
Non-interest-bearing provisions 988 864 820 808
Total long-term liabilities 2,337 2,427 2,299 880
Current liabilities
Tax liabilities 248 162 171 209
Non-interest-bearing current liabilities 1,910 2,014 1,699 1,860
Interest-bearing current liabilities 844 1,283 855 2,987
Total current liabilities 3,002 3,459 2,725 5,057
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,428 8,878 8,153 8,913
Key ratios
Equity ratio, % 37 34 38 33

1) Shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the Company's shareholders.

Additional information
intangible assets Jun 30, 2010 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 31, 2009
Acquisition Acquisition Acquisition
MSE
K
Goodwill related Other Goodwill related Other Goodwill related Other
Opening balance 2,760 65 41 2,965 79 49 2,965 79 49
Acquisitions/ investments 16 2 7 9 7 20
Amortization/
Impairment
–9 –9 –8 –10 –17 –24
Divestitures –0 –0 –0
Translation difference 124 –3 –2 –6 –0 –0 –205 –4 –2
Reclassifications 35 –1 –2
Closing balance 2,883 69 67 2,959 77 47 2,760 65 41
Change in shareholders' equity 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Opening shareholders' equity 3,129 2,976 2,976 2,992
Actuarial gains and losses after tax –114 –94 –49 –68
Translation differences 56 44 –150 –137
Cash flow hedges after tax –4 0 –6 –10
Total revenue and expenses
reported directly in shareholders' equity –61 –50 –205 –216
Net income for the period 207 208 500 499
Comprehensive income for the period 146 158 295 283
Dividend paid to
Parent Company's shareholders –193 –164 –164 –193
Issue of warrants 22 22
Share-related remuneration 8 8
Closing shareholders' equity 3,089 2,992 3,129 3,089
Statement of cash flows 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Income before taxes 167 148 316 297 706 725
Items not affecting cash flow,
items affecting comparability
and acquisition-related
restructuring costs 206 230 412 461 880 830
Financial items paid/received –23 –15 –55 –53 –109 –110
Paid income tax –58 –81 –85 –120 –147 –113
Change in accounts receivable 52 –0 –12 15 85 59
Change in other operating capital employed 65 24 44 –111 –82 72
Cash flow from operating activities 407 306 620 490 1,333 1,463
Cash flow from investment activities –177 –218 –304 –386 –813 –730
Cash flow from financing activities –430 –257 –393 –447 –747 –693
Cash flow for the period –200 –169 –77 –343 –226 40
Liquid funds at beginning of the period 500 465 387 623 623 305
Translation differences in liquid funds 11 10 1 25 –10 –35
Liquid funds at end of period 311 305 311 305 387 311
Statement of cash flows 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Additional information
Operating income before amortization
(EBITA)1)
198 183 379 368 837 848
Amortization 177 196 355 393 752 713
Change in accounts receivable 52 –0 –12 15 85 59
Change in other operating capital employed 65 24 44 –111 –82 72
Cash flow from operating activities
before investments
490 402 765 665 1,592 1,692
Investments in fixed assets, net –168 –209 –284 –377 –803 –710
Cash flow from operating activities 323 193 481 288 789 982
Paid and received financial items –23 –15 –55 –53 –109 –110
Paid income tax –58 –81 –85 –120 –147 –113
Non-restricted cash flow 241 98 341 116 533 759
Cash flow effect of items affecting
comparability and acquisition-related
restructuring costs –1 –1 –6 –3 –3 –6
Acquisition of operations –10 –9 –20 –9 –9 –20
Dividend paid –193 –164 –193 –164 –164 –193
Repayments of leasing liabilities – 5 –12 –7 –20 –38 – 25
Change in interest-bearing net
debt excluding liquid funds
–232 –80 –193 –263 –545 –475
Cash flow for the period –200 –169 –77 –343 –226 40
Key ratios
Cash flow from operating activities as
% of operating income before
amortization (EBITA) 163 106 127 78 94 116
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 1.1 0.8 1.0 1.1 1.0
Investments in % of total revenue 6.0 6.9 5.1 6.1 6.7 6.3

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability.

Segment overview 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Europe
Revenue 1,749 1,902 3,514 3,835 7,618 7,297
Organic growth, % 0 –4 –0 –3 –2 –1
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 142 154 277 302 691 666
Operating margin before amortization, % 8.1 8.1 7.9 7.9 9.1 9.1
USA
Revenue 1,057 1,115 2,063 2,370 4,372 4,064
Organic growth, % –3 –4 –4 –1 –4 –6
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 80 58 150 125 251 276
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.6 5.2 7.3 5.3 5.7 6.8
Other 2)
Revenue
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) –24 –30 –48 –59 –104 –94
Group total
Revenue 2,806 3,018 5,577 6,205 11,989 11,361
Organic growth, % –1 –4 –2 –2 –3 –3
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 198 183 379 368 837 848
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.1 6.8 5.9 7.0 7.5
Segment overview – By quarter 2010 2009 2008
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun
Europe
Revenue 1,749 1,765 1,892 1,891 1,902 1,932 1,931 1,855 1,773
Organic growth, % 0 –1 –1 –2 –4 –2 1 2 3
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 142 135 186 203 154 147 199 175 139
Operating margin before amortization, % 8.1 7.6 9.8 10.7 8.1 7.6 10.3 9.4 7.8
USA
Revenue 1,057 1,006 988 1,013 1,115 1,255 1,176 981 896
Organic growth, % –3 –6 –6 –7 –4 2 4 9 7
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 80 70 71 55 58 67 66 52 48
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.6 7.0 7.1 5.4 5.2 5.3 5.6 5.3 5.3
Other 2)
Revenue
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) –24 –24 –20 –25 –30 –29 –26 –22 –24
Group total
Revenue 2,806 2,771 2,880 2,904 3,018 3,187 3,107 2,836 2,669
Organic growth, % –1 –3 –3 –4 –4 –1 2 4 4
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 198 181 237 233 183 185 239 205 163
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.5 8.2 8.0 6.1 5.8 7.7 7.2 6.1

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability.

2) The category Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other Group items.

Quarterly data 2010 2009 2008
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun
Income Statement
Revenue 2,806 2,771 2,880 2,904 3,018 3,187 3,107 2,836 2,669
Gross income 620 621 643 648 643 681 673 647 579
Operating income before amortization (EBITA)1) 198 181 237 233 183 185 239 205 163
Operating income after amortization, before
items affecting comparability and acquisition
related restructuring costs
193 177 233 229 179 181 235 202 159
Key ratios
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.5 8.2 8.0 6.1 5.8 7.7 7.2 6.1
Cash flow
Current activities 407 212 537 306 306 184 428 517 –102
Investment activities –177 –126 –274 –153 –218 –168 –292 –205 –263
Financing activities –430 37 –296 –4 –257 –190 301 –329 374
Cash flow for the period –200 123 –32 149 –169 –174 436 –17 9
Capital employed and financing
Operating capital employed 2,026 2,150 2,231 2,319 2,358 2,480 2,353 2,091 2,037
Goodwill 2,883 2,739 2,760 2,713 2,959 3,100 2,965 2,666 2,416
Acquisition-related intangible assets 69 73 65 68 77 76 79 74 67
Operating capital –63 –46 –27 1 45 –49 –45 76 170
Operating capital 4,915 4,916 5,028 5,101 5,439 5,607 5,351 4,907 4,690
Key ratios
Operating capital employed as % of revenue 18 19 19 19 19 21 21 19 18
Capital employed as a % of revenue 43 42 42 42 45 48 48 45 42
Net debt 1,826 1,776 1,899 2,131 2,447 2,448 2,375 2,399 3,333
Shareholders' equity 3,089 3,140 3,129 2,970 2,992 3,159 2,976 2,508 1,357

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability.

Statement of income – by quarter 2010 2009 2008
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun
Revenue, continuing operations 2,804 2,771 2,879 2,901 2,994 3,160 3,081 2,796 2,521
Revenue, acquisitions, net 2 0 1 3 23 28 26 40 148
Total revenue 2,806 2,771 2,880 2,904 3,018 3,187 3,107 2,836 2,669
Production expenses –2,186 –2,150 –2,237 –2,256 –2,375 –2,507 –2,434 –2,189 –2,090
Gross income 620 621 643 648 643 681 673 647 579
Selling and administration expenses –422 –440 –407 –415 –460 –495 –433 –441 –416
Operating income before
amortization (EBITA)1) 198 181 237 233 183 185 239 205 163
Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets
–5 –4 –4 –4 –4 –4 –4 –3 –3
Operating income (EBIT) 193 177 233 229 179 181 235 202 159
Net financial items –26 –27 –26 –26 –31 –31 –43 –45 –40
Income before taxes 167 149 206 202 148 150 192 157 119
Income tax –64 –45 –56 –61 –44 –45 –78 –73 38
Net income for the period2) 103 104 150 142 103 105 115 84 157
Key ratios
Organic growth, % –1 –3 –3 –4 –4 –1 2 4 4
Gross margin, % 22.1 22.4 22.3 22.3 21.3 21.4 21.6 22.8 21.7
Selling and administration
expenses as % of total revenue –15.0 –15.9 –14.1 –14.3 –15.3 –15.5 –14.0 –15.6 –15.6
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.5 8.2 8.0 6.1 5.8 7.7 7.2 6.1
Net margin, % 3.7 3.8 5.2 4.9 3.4 3.3 3.7 3.0 5.9
Earnings per share
before dilution (SEK)
1.41 1.43 2.06 1.94 1.42 1.44 1.57 1.15 2.15

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability.

2) Net income for the period is entirely attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Balance Sheet – by quarter 2010
2009
2008
MSE
K
Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 2,883 2,739 2,760 2,713 2,959 3,100 2,965 2,666 2,416
Acquisition-related intangible assets 69 73 65 68 77 76 79 74 67
Other intangible assets 67 36 41 39 47 46 49 45 44
Tangible fixed assets 2,768 2,738 2,878 2,754 2,995 3,026 2,967 2,674 2,501
Non interest-bearing
financial fixed assets 416 367 343 323 371 340 319 322 339
Interest-bearing
financial fixed assets 53 45 46 86 83 51 60 60 152
Total fixed assets 6,256 5,999 6,132 5,983 6,532 6,638 6,439 5,840 5,518
Current assets
Non interest-bearing current assets 1,858 1,931 1,631 1,843 2,030 2,139 1,851 2,030 2,007
Interest-bearing financial current assets 3 3 3 1 11 112 355 1,068
Liquid funds 1) 311 500 387 414 305 352 268 174 177
Total current assets 2,171 2,433 2,020 2,259 2,346 2,603 2,474 3,271 2,183
TOTAL ASSETS 8,428 8,432 8,153 8,242 8,878 9,241 8,913 9,112 7,701
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity2)
3,089 3,140 3,129 2,970 2,992 3,159 2,976 2,508 1,357
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities
Non interest-bearing provisions
1,349
988
1,276
857
1,480
820
1,450
720
1,563
864
64
864
72
808
69
852
79
770
Total long-term liabilities 2,337 2,133 2,299 2,170 2,427 929 880 921 849
Current liabilities
Tax liabilities 248 191 171 162 162 235 209 170 134
Non interest-bearing current liabilities 1,910 1,920 1,699 1,757 2,014 2,020 1,860 1,882 1,779
Interest-bearing current liabilities 844 1,048 855 1,183 1,283 2,899 2,987 3,632 3,583
Total current liabilities 3,002 3,159 2,724 3,102 3,459 5,154 5,057 5,683 5,496
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND LIABILITIES 8,428 8,432 8,153 8,242 8,878 9,241 8,913 9,112 7,701
Key ratios
Equity ratio, %

1) Liquid funds include cash pools as of December 2008. Cash pools previously formed a portion of internal financing from Securitas and were therefore netted against other internal financing.

2) Shareholders' equity is entirely attributable to the Company's shareholders.

Cash flow – By quarter 2010 2009 2008
MSE
K
Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun
Additional information
Operating income before amortization
(EBITA)1) 198 181 237 233 183 185 239 205 163
Amortization 177 178 175 184 196 198 187 169 162
Change in accounts receivable 52 –63 132 –62 –0 15 172 17 –33
Change in other operating capital
employed 65 –21 15 13 24 –135 –84 175 64
Cash flow from operating activities
before investments 490 275 559 368 402 263 514 566 355
Investments in fixed assets, net –168 –116 –274 –153 –209 –168 –292 –196 –222
Cash flow from operating activities 323 159 286 215 193 95 222 370 133
Paid and received financial items –23 –31 –25 –31 –15 –38 –45 –45 –42
Paid income tax –58 –27 3 –31 –81 –39 –16 12 –6
Non-restricted cash flow 241 100 264 154 98 18 161 337 85
Cash flows effect of items affecting
comparability and acquisition-related
re-restructuring costs –1 –4 –0 –0 –1 –2 –25 –15 –410
Divestiture of operations 1
Acquisitions of operations –10 –10 –9 –11 –41
Dividend paid –193 –164
Shareholders' contribution received 500 400
Repayments of leasing liabilities –5 –2 –6 –12 –12 –8 –1 –8 –12
Change in interest-bearing
net debt excl liquid funds –232 39 –290 8 –80 –183 –199 –720 386
Cash flow for the period –200 123 –32 149 –169 –174 436 –17 9
Key ratios
Cash flow from operating activities as %
of operating income before amortization
(EBITA) 163 88 121 93 106 51 93 180 82

1) Earnings Before Interest, Tax and Amortization of acquisitions-related intangible fixed assets. This item also excludes acquisition-related restructuring costs and other items affecting comparability.

Key ratios 2010 2009 2010 2009 2009
Apr–Jun Apr–Jun Jan–Jun Jan–Jun Full year R12
Operating margin before amortization, % 7.0 6.1 6.8 5.9 7.0 7.5
Cash flow from operating activities as %
of operating income
before amortization (EBITA) 163 106 127 78 94 116
Return on capital employed, % 17 15 17 15 17 17
Organic growth, % –1 –4 –2 –2 –3 –3
Total growth, % –7 13 –10 17 6 –6
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.41 1.42 2.84 2.85 6.85 6.84
Equity ratio, % 37 34 37 34 38 37
Net debt, MSE
K
1,826 2,447 1,826 2,447 1,899 1,826

Definitions

Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income before amortization (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 before amortization (EBITA).

Return on capital employed, %

Operating income before amortization (EBITA) (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the closing balance of capital employed.

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 income.

Earnings per share before dilution

Net income for the period in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.

Calculation for Apr–Jun 2010: 103 / 73,011,780 x 1,000,000 = 1.41

Operating income before amortization (EBITA)

Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisitionrelated restructuring expenses and other items affecting comparability.

Operating margin before amortization

Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related restructuring expenses and other items affecting comparability, as a percentage of revenue.

Operating income after amortization (EBIT)

Earnings before interest and tax.

R12

Rolling 12-months period (July 2009 up to and including June 2010)

Return on equity

Net income for the period (rolling 12 months) as a percentage of the closing balance of shareholders' equity.

Net margin

Net income for the period after tax as a percentage of total revenue.

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.

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Future reporting and meetings

Interim report January-September November 5, 2010 Full-year report January–December February 10, 2011

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