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Loomis Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

May 4, 2017

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Interim Report January–March 2017

January – March 2017

  • Revenue SEK 4,279 million (4,032). Real growth 3 percent (7) and organic growth 3 percent (5).
  • Operating income (EBITA)1) SEK 462 million (376) and operating margin 10,8 percent (9,3).
  • Income before taxes SEK 405 million (327) and income after taxes SEK 290 million (239).
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution SEK 3.85 (3.17).
  • Cash flow from operating activities SEK 315 million (96), equivalent to 68 percent (26) of operating income (EBITA).

1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related costs and revenue, and items affecting comparability.

Loomis' financial targets

Revenue

SEK 17 billion 2017

Net debt/EBITDA

Not exceeding 3.0

Operating margin (EBITA), %

Annual dividend, %

40–60% of the Group's net income

*Dividend proposal for the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

Comments by the President and CEO

Organic growth is strong in the USA and we are advancing our positions in both cash in transit and cash management services."

The year began well and in the first quarter of 2017 we experienced continued growth and improved operating margin in most of our markets. For the rolling 12-month period I am happy to report that, for the first time, our revenue exceeded SEK 17 billion, which is one of the financial targets we set for the full year 2017. Organic growth for the quarter amounted to 3 percent (5) and, thanks to strong improvement in profitability in the USA and Europe, the Group's operating margin increased to 10.8 percent (9.3).

Organic growth is strong in the USA and we are advancing our positions in both cash in transit (CIT) and cash management services (CMS). CIT grew, as a result of, increased market shares and at the same time the CMS volumes increased. The organic growth amounted to 6 percent (14). With respect to the comparison with the previous year, I would like to call attention to the fact that our organic growth for the first quarter of 2016 was exceptionally high due to the implementation of the cash management contract with Bank of America. We have seen positive growth for SafePoint during the quarter and an increase in revenue of more than 20 percent. The operating margin in the USA was 12.6 percent (11.2), which shows that the constant and ongoing focus on efficiency improvement at our branches is yielding results, at the same time revenue from our high-margin products in CMS and SafePoint continues to increase.

The organic growth in Europe was somewhat positive, amounting to 1 percent (1). Similar to previous quarters, we are seeing an increase in revenue, above all in Spain, Turkey and Argentina. The lower volumes in the Nordic countries have had a slightly negative effect on organic growth. The negative growth in the UK, which we reported in 2016, continued in the first quarter, although to a lesser extent. It is our view that the negative growth in the UK has now leveled out and stabilized. The development of our operating margin in Europe was strong with an increase in

the quarter to 11.4 percent (10.1). I am pleased to report that the efficiency improvements within our European operations continue to yield results and that we are now beginning to realize synergy effects from the 2016 acquisition in Denmark. Easter fell in April in 2017 and this had a positive effect on the quarter as the period included more business days compared to the same quarter in 2016. More business days means more stops for our cash in transit operation and more cash to process at our cash centers.

In January 2017 we acquired the Belgian company Cobelguard CIT NV. Cobelguard operates national cash handling and had revenue in 2016 of approximately EUR 12 million. The acquisition increased our presence in Europe further and gives us an opportunity to take advantage of the ongoing outsourcing trend which we believe will accelerate in Belgium.

The organic growth in the International segment amounted to 2 percent (–9) and the operating margin was 4.6 percent (5.1). Unlike national cash handling operations, the international business is greatly affected by macroeconomic factors which can cause revenue and profitability to fluctuate between individual quarters.

I am pleased to note that the Loomis Model, which is based on a strong culture of improvement and commitment among our employees to increase quality for our customers, continues to deliver value for customers and shareholders. I can confidently say that we are well on our way to reaching the financial targets we set for the full year 2017.

Patrik Andersson President and CEO

The Group and the segments in brief

2017 2016 2016 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Group total
Revenue 4,279 4,032 16,800 17,047
Real growth, % 3 7 5 4
Organic growth, % 3 5 5 4
Operating income (EBITA)1) 462 376 1,890 1,976
Operating margin, % 10.8 9.3 11.2 11.6
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK2) 3.85 3.17 16.73 17.40
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.85 3.17 16.73 17.40
Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) 68 26 107 113
Segment
Europe
Revenue 2,105 1,974 8,384 8,516
Real growth, % 6 3 3 4
Organic growth, % 1 1 0 0
Operating income (EBITA)1) 240 199 1,119 1,161
Operating margin, % 11.4 10.1 13.4 13.6
USA
Revenue 1,966 1,757 7,325 7,534
Real growth, % 6 16 12 10
Organic growth, % 6 14 11 9
Operating income (EBITA)1) 248 197 842 893
Operating margin, % 12.6 11.2 11.5 11.9
International
Revenue 224 318 1,149 1,055
Real growth, % –32 –9 –17 –23
Organic growth, % 2 –9 0 3
Operating income (EBITA)1) 10 16 77 71
Operating margin, % 4.6 5.1 6.7 6.7

1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and 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 for the period 75,226,032. The number of Class B treasury

was 53,797.

Operating margin (EBITA)

Operating margin(EBITA) rolling 12 months

Operating margin (EBITA)

Operating margin (EBITA) per quarter

Revenue and income

2017 2016 2016 R 12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Revenue 4,279 4,032 16,800 17,047
Operating income (EBITA)1) 462 376 1,890 1,976
Operating income (EBIT) 432 355 1,852 1,930
Income before taxes 405 327 1,735 1,813
Net income for the period 290 239 1,258 1,309
KEY RATIOS
Real growth, % 3 7 5 4
Organic growth, % 3 5 5 4
Operating margin, % 10.8 9.3 11.2 11.6
Tax rate, % 28 27 27 28
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.85 3.17 16.73 17.40

1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related costs and revenue, and items affecting comparability.

January – March 2017

Revenue for the first quarter amounted to SEK 4,279 million compared to SEK 4,032 million for the corresponding period in 2016. The organic growth, which was 3 percent (5), is mainly attributable to continued strong growth in both cash in transit (CIT) and cash management services (CMS) in the USA. Growth in CMS is mainly explained by a continued increase in revenue from SafePoint. Organic growth has also been affected by increased sales in a number of European countries. The real growth, which amounted to 3 percent (7), was affected by both the acquisition of BKS and Cobelguard and the divestment of the general cargo operations.

The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 462 million (376) and the operating margin improved to 10.8 percent (9.3). At comparable exchange rates the income improvement was around SEK 68 million. The improved profitability is mainly explained by increased SafePoint sales, economies of scale resulting from increased volumes in CMS and better efficiency within CIT operations in the USA. In addition, the ongoing Group-wide efforts to improve efficiency have continued to yield results in a number of European countries.

The operating income (EBIT) for the quarter amounted to SEK 432 million (355), which includes amortization of acquisitionrelated intangible assets of SEK –15 million (–16) and acquisition-related costs of SEK –15 million (–5). The acquisition-related costs are mainly restructuring and integration costs relating to the acquisition of BKS in Denmark implemented in 2016.

Income before tax of SEK 405 million (327) includes a net financial expense of SEK –27 million (–28).

The tax expense for the quarter amounted to SEK –115 million (–88), which represents a tax rate of 28 percent (27).

Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 3.85 (3.17).

The segments

EUROPE

2017 2016 2016 R 12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Revenue 2,105 1,974 8,384 8,516
Real growth, % 6 3 3 4
Organic growth, % 1 1 0 0
Operating income (EBITA)1) 240 199 1,119 1,161
Operating margin, % 11.4 10.1 13.4 13.6

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 Europe January – March 2017

Revenue for Segment Europe amounted to SEK 2,105 million (1,974) and the organic growth was 1 percent (1). Spain, Argentina and Turkey were the main countries demonstrating good organic growth in the first quarter of the year. The positive growth was, however, to some extent offset by lower volumes in the Nordic countries. In 2016 the organic growth in the UK was negative as a result of the fact that a few retail customers taken over in connection with the acquisition of Cardtronics' cash handling operations chose other suppliers. This also affected growth negatively in the first quarter of 2017, although to a lesser extent. The real growth of 6 percent (3) includes revenue attributable to the Danish company BKS acquired in 2016, as well as revenue relating to the Belgian company Cobelguard acquired in January 2017.

The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 240 million (199) and the operating margin was 11.4 percent (10.1). The improved profitability is explained by the continuous efforts to improve efficiency, which continue to yield results in several countries, including the UK. Profitability was also positively affected by the synergy effects realized within the Danish operations after the acquisition of BKS. Revenue and operating income were positively affected due to the fact that Easter 2017 was in April, which meant more business days in the first quarter compared to the same period the previous year.

2017 2016 2016 R 12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Revenue 1,966 1,757 7,325 7,534
Real growth, % 6 16 12 10
Organic growth, % 6 14 11 9
Operating income (EBITA)1) 248 197 842 893
Operating margin, % 12.6 11.2 11.5 11.9

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 January – March 2017

Revenue for Segment USA for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,966 million (1,757) and both real growth and organic growth amounted to 6 percent (16 and 14 respectively). The growth is the result of increased revenue for both CIT and CMS. Growth in CMS is mainly explained by a continued increase in revenue from SafePoint. Revenue from SafePoint for the quarter amounted to 12 percent of the segment's total revenue. Changes in the fuel fees which Loomis passes on to its customers increased organic growth for the quarter by one percentage point, but did not significantly affect operating income.

The proportion of revenue from CMS during the quarter amounted to 32 percent (33) of the segment's total revenue.

The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 248 million (197) and the operating margin improved to 12.6 percent (11.2). The improved profitability is explained by increased SafePoint sales, economies of scale resulting from increased volumes in CMS as well as the ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, which continue to yield result. The profitability improvement is also explained by improved efficiency in CIT operations thanks to strong growth.

USA

INTERNATIONAL

2017 20162) 20162) R 122)
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Revenue 224 318 1,149 1,055
Real growth, % –32 –9 –17 –23
Organic growth, % 2 –9 0 3
Operating income (EBITA)1) 10 16 77 71
Operating margin, % 4.6 5.1 6.7 6.7

1) Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related costs and revenue, and items affecting comparability. 2) The general cargo operations were divested as of July 1, 2016. The comparative figures have not been adjusted.

Revenue and operating income – Segment International January – March 2017

Revenue for Segment International amounted to SEK 224 million compared to SEK 318 million for the corresponding period the previous year and real growth was –32 percent (–9). The lower revenue and the negative real growth are mainly explained by the fact that the comparative figures include revenue relating to the general cargo operations, which were divested on July 1, 2016.

Due to macroeconomic factors, demand for high-value crossborder transportation of bank notes and precious metals was relatively low in the first quarter of the year. Demand for cross-border transportation, where the value per transport is lower than the above-mentioned category, has, on the other hand, been higher than the corresponding quarter in 2016. The organic growth for the segment as a whole amounted to 2 percent (–9).

The operating income (EBITA) amounted to SEK 10 million (16) and the operating margin was 4.6 percent (5.1). High-value transports normally generate a higher operating margin than low-value ones as the market for low-value transports is more fragmented and exposed to more competition. Profitability for services performed has therefore been lower in the first quarter of this year compared to the corresponding period in 2016.

Cash flow

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

2017 2016 2016 R 12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year
Operating income (EBITA)1) 462 376 1,890 1,976
Depreciation 293 271 1,105 1,127
Change in accounts receivable 35 –14 –53 –4
Change in other working capital and other items –226 –320 192 286
Cash flow from operating activities before investments 564 313 3,134 3,385
Investments in fixed assets, net –249 –217 –1,120 –1,153
Cash flow from operating activities 315 96 2,013 2,232
Financial items paid and received –20 –22 –117 –115
Income tax paid –65 –53 –326 –339
Free cash flow 230 22 1,570 1,778
Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability 0 0 138 138
Acquisition of operations2) –34 –1 –201 –234
Acquisition-related costs / revenue, paid / received3) –30 –7 –17 –41
Dividend paid –527 –527
Change in interest-bearing net debt excl. liquid funds 19 43 –168 –192
Change in commercial papers issued and other long-term borrowing –38 –50 –816 –804
Cash flow for the period 147 7 –20 120
Liquid funds at beginning of period 663 654 654 653
Exchange rate differences in liquid funds –4 –9 28 34
Liquid funds at end of period 806 653 663 806
KEY RATIOS
Cash flow from operating activities as a % of operating income (EBITA) 68 26 107 113
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.0
Investments as a % of total revenue 5.8 5.4 6.7 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 up until December 2016, the cash flow effect of acquisition-related transaction costs.

3) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. As from 2017 this item includes acquisition-related transaction costs. For 2016, this item includes an escrow repayment for the acquisition of Cardtronics' cash handling operations in the UK in 2015.

Cash flow

January – March 2017

Operating cash flow of SEK 315 million (96) represented 68 percent (26) of operating income (EBITA). Similar to previous years, the effect on cash flow of the changes in other working capital and other items was negative in the first quarter because large payments for items such as employee related expenses and insurance premiums are made during this period. The cash flow effect of changes in working capital is normally positive during the latter part of the year.

Net investments in fixed assets during the period amounted to SEK 249 million (217), which can be compared to depreciation of fixed assets of SEK 293 million (271). Investments of SEK 132 million (101) were made during the period in vehicles, safety equipment and SafePoint. In addition, investments of SEK 74 million (66) were made in buildings, machinery and similar equipment.

Capital employed and financing

CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND FINANCING

2017 2016 2016
SEK m Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Operating capital employed 4,799 4,477 4,615
Goodwill 5,647 5,286 5,626
Acquisition-related intangible assets 267 326 261
Other capital employed 37 96 74
Capital employed 10,750 10,186 10,576
Net debt 3,930 4,395 3,929
Shareholders' equity 6,820 5,791 6,647
Key ratios
Return on capital employed, % 18 17 18
Return on equity, % 19 19 19
Equity ratio, % 45 41 45
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.57 1.31

Capital employed

Capital employed amounted to SEK 10,750 million (10,576 as of December 31, 2016). Return on capital employed amounted to 18 percent (18 as of December 31, 2016).

Equity and financing

Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 6,820 million (6,647 as of December 31, 2016). The return on shareholders' equity was 19 percent (19 of December 31, 2016) and the equity ratio was 45 percent (45 as of December 31, 2016). Shareholders' equity was positively affected by net income for the period, but was also reduced due to a stronger SEK, which decreased the value of the Group's net assets in foreign currencies.

The dividend proposal for the 2017 Annual General Meeting is SEK 602 million.

Net debt amounted to SEK 3,930 million (3,929 as of December 31, 2016). The net debt/EBITDA ratio amounted to SEK 1.27 on March 31, 2017 (1.31 as of December 31, 2016).

Acquisitions

Consolidated
as of
Segment Acquired
share1)
%
Annual
revenue
SEK m
Number
of
employ
ees
Purchase
price
SEK m
Goodwill
SEK m
Acquisition
related
intangible
assets
SEK m
Other
acquired
net assets
SEK m
Opening balance
January 1, 2017
5,626 261
Acquisition of
Cobelguard CIT NV4)
January 30 Europe 100 1142) 170 343) 715) 21 –58
Total acquisitions
January–March 2017
71 21 –58
Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets
–15
Translation differences –50 –0
Closing balance
March 31, 2017
5,647 267

1) Refers to shares of votes. For asset deals no share of votes is stated.

2) Annual revenue in 2016 translated to SEK million at the acquisition date.

3) Purchase price in a cash/debt free basis (Enterprise value) amounted to around SEK 114 million at the acquisition date.

4)The acquisition analysis is preliminary and subject to final adjustment no later than one year from the acquisition date.

5) Goodwill arising in connection with the acquisition is primarily attributable to geographic expansion. Any impairment is not tax deductible.

Acquisitions in January–March 2017

In January Loomis acquired all of the shares in the Belgian company Cobelguard CIT NV. Cobelguard provides national cash handling services and is based in Ghent, Belgium. The enterprise value amounted to around EUR 12 million, equivalent to around SEK 114 million. In addition to the purchase price paid of SEK 34 million, the sellers have the right to a deferred consideration maximized at EUR 5 million depending on future financial development. Cobelguard has around 170 employees and annual revenue in 2016 was around EUR 12 million. The acquired operations are reported in Segment Europe and were consolidated in Loomis' accounts as of the date the transaction was completed, January 30, 2017. The purchase price, excluding any deferred consideration, was paid on closing. As a result of restructuring and integration costs, the acquisition is expected to have a marginally negative impact on Loomis' earnings per share for 2017.

Significant events and number of full-time employees

Significant events during the period

The Board of Directors of Loomis AB has decided to propose that a resolution be passed at the 2017 Annual General Meeting regarding an incentive scheme (Incentive Scheme 2017). Similar to Incentive Scheme 2016, the proposed incentive scheme will involve two thirds of the variable remuneration being paid out in cash in the year after it is earned. The remaining one third will be allotted to participants in the form of Class B shares at the beginning of 2019. The allotment of shares is contingent upon the employee still being employed by the Loomis Group on the last day of February 2019, 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 individual will retain the right to receive bonus shares. The principles for performance measurement and other general principles that already apply to existing Incentive Schemes will still apply. Loomis AB will not issue any new shares or similar instruments in connection with this Incentive Scheme. To enable Loomis to allot these shares, it is proposed 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 participants. The Incentive Scheme will enable around 350 key individuals within the Loomis Group to become shareholders in Loomis AB over time. This will increase employee commitment to Loomis' development for the benefit of all shareholders.

Number of full-time employees

The average number of full-time employees for the rolling twelve-month period was 22,200 around (22,000 for the full year 2016).

Risks and uncertainties

Operational risks

Operational risks are risks associated with the day-to-day operations and the services the Company offers to its customers. These risks could 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 so 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 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 losses on investments.

Financial risk

In its operations, Loomis is exposed to risk associated with financial instruments such as liquid funds, accounts receivable, accounts payable and loans. The risks associated with these instruments are primarily:

  • Interest rate risk associated with liquid funds and loans • Exchange rate risks associated with transactions and
  • translation of shareholders' equity
  • Financing risks relating to the Company's capital requirements
  • Liquidity risk associated with short-term solvency
  • Credit risk pertaining to financial and commercial activities
  • Capital risk pertaining to the capital structure
  • Price risk associated with changes in raw material prices (primarily fuel)

Factors of uncertainty

The economic trend in the first quarter of 2017 impacted certain geographic areas negatively, and it cannot be ruled out that revenue and income may be impacted during the remainder of 2017. Changes in general economic conditions can have various effects on the cash handling services market. These include the ratio of cash purchases to credit card purchases, changes in consumption levels, the risk of robbery and bad debt losses, as well as the staff turnover rate.

Seasonal variations

Loomis' earnings fluctuate across the seasons and this 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 summer vacation period, July and August, and during the holiday season at the end of the year, i.e. in November and December.

Parent Company

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF INCOME

2017 2016 2016
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar1) Full year
Revenue 131 109 443
Operating income (EBIT) 94 77 279
Income after financial items 152 163 443
Net income for the period 125 131 513

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET

2017 2016 2016
SEK m Mar 31 Mar 311) Dec 31
Fixed assets 9,504 9,524 9,564
Current assets 1,133 1,133 814
Total assets 10,637 10,657 10,378
Shareholders' equity2) 5,037 5,037 4,889
Liabilities 5,600 5,621 5,490
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 10,637 10,657 10,378

1) Comparative figures have been restated due to a chang in accounting principle, RFR 2 IAS 21. The restatement effect on net income for the first quarter of 2016 was SEK 73 million. Total shareholders' equity was not affected by the changed accounting principle as it only involved a reclassification within non-restricted equity. For further information, please refer to the 2016 Annual report page 98.

2) The number of Class B treasury shares was 53,797.

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 quarter was 18 (23).

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 Parent Company's revenue mainly consists of license fees and other revenue from subsidiaries.

Other significant events

For critical estimates and assessments as well as contingent liabilities, please refer to pages 67–68 and 93 of the 2016 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 IFRS Interpretations Committee (formerly IFRIC).

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which is to be applied for financial years starting on January 1, 2018 or later, regulates revenue recognition and replaces IAS 18 Revenue and IAS 11 Construction Contracts. The Group is currently evaluating the effect of the new standard on the Group's financial statements. The new rule's quantitative impact on the financial statements cannot be determined at this time. The initial assessment is, however, that the standard will not give rise to any material changes in terms of the timing of the Group's revenue recognition. This assessment is based on the overall nature of the contracts that currently exist. The Group will be affected by the expanded disclosure requirements, whereby information is to be provided on the nature, timing of settlement and uncertainty associated with revenue recognition as well as cash flows relating to the Company's customer contracts. A Group-wide project to complete the analysis and implementation of IFRS 15 is under way.

In January 2016, IASB published a new lease standard which will replace IAS 17 Leases and related interpretations IFRIC 4, SIC-15 and SIC-27. The standard is applicable for financial years beginning on January 1, 2019 or later. Loomis does not plan to earlyadopt IFRS 16. At this time it is not possible to quantify the effects in detail of the introduction of IFRS 16 but the new lease standard will impact Loomis' financial statements as the Group has operating leases. As Loomis reports operating income as EBITA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes and Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, acquisition-related costs and revenue, and items affecting comparability), the effect on operating income will be limited compared with if operating income had not included depreciation (i.e. EBITDA). The effect on the balance sheet is expected to be more substantial as both assets and liabilities will increase. The leases that will have the greatest impact on the financial statements are leases for premises and for SafePoint.

This interim report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim report is on pages 1-31 and pages 1–15 are thus an integrated part of this financial report. 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 60–66 of the 2016 Annual Report.

The Parent Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The most important accounting principles applying to the Parent Company can be found in Note 36 on page 98 of the 2016 Annual Report.

Outlook for 2017

The Company is not providing any forecast information for 2017.

Stockholm, May 4, 2017

Patrik Andersson President and CEO

Board member

This interim report has not been subject to a review by the Company's auditors.

STATEMENT OF INCOME

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Revenue, continuing operations 4,163 3,966 16,485 15,391 16,682
Revenue, acquisitions 116 66 315 706 365
Total revenue 4,279 4,032 16,800 16,097 17,047
Production expenses –3,172 –3,087 –12,493 –12,163 –12,578
Gross income 1,106 944 4,307 3,934 4,469
Selling and administration expenses –645 –569 –2,417 –2,231 –2,493
Operating income (EBITA)1) 462 376 1,890 1,703 1,976
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets –15 –16 –62 –62 –61
Acquisition-related costs and revenue –152) –52) –56 –79 –66
Items affecting comparability 813) 124) 81
Operating income (EBIT) 432 355 1,852 1,575 1,930
Net financial items –27 –28 –117 –114 –117
Income before taxes 405 327 1,735 1,461 1,813
Income tax –115 –88 –477 –392 –504
Net income for the period5) 290 239 1,258 1,069 1,309
KEY RATIOS
Real growth, % 3 7 5 7 4
Organic growth, % 3 5 5 2 4
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 9.3 11.2 10.6 11.6
Tax rate, % 28 27 27 27 28
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK6) 3.85 3.17 16.73 14.21 17.40
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.85 3.17 16.73 14.21 17.40

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–March 2017, refer to transaction costs of SEK –2 million (–3), restructuring costs of SEK –7 million (0) and integration costs of SEK –6 million (–2). Transaction costs for the period January–March 2017 amount to SEK –1 million for acquisitions in progress, to SEK –1 million for completed acquisitions and to SEK 0 million for discontinued acquisitions.

3) Items affecting comparability of SEK 81 million relates to a reported capital gain from the divestment of the general cargo operations.

4) Items affecting comparability of SEK 12 million relates to a reversal of part of the provision of SEK 59 million which was made in 2007 attributable to overtime compensation in Spain. 5) Net income for the period is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.

6) For further information please refer to page 22.

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Net income for the period 290 239 1,258 1,069 1,309
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to the statement of income
Actuarial gains and losses after tax –28 –87 –183 46 –124
Items that may be reclassified to the statement of income
Exchange rate differences –89 –264 402 507 577
Hedging of net investments, net of tax 27 73 –159 –198 –204
Other comprehensive income and expenses for
the period, net after tax –90 –278 61 355 249
Total comprehensive income for the period1) 199 –39 1,319 1,424 1,558

1) Total comprehensive income is entirely attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.

BALANCE SHEET

2017 2016 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 5,647 5,286 5,626 5,437
Acquisition-related intangible assets 267 326 261 349
Other intangible assets 109 113 114 118
Tangible fixed assets 4,693 4,138 4,709 4,305
Non-interest-bearing financial fixed assets 467 519 454 572
Interest-bearing financial fixed assets1) 81 77 80 78
Total fixed assets 11,263 10,458 11,245 10,860
Current assets
Non-interest-bearing current assets2) 3,049 2,906 2,907 2,816
Interest-bearing financial current assets1) 22 98 54 84
Liquid funds 806 653 663 654
Total current assets 3,877 3,657 3,624 3,555
TOTAL ASSETS 15,140 14,115 14,869 14,415
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity3) 6,820 5,791 6,647 5,843
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities 4,042 5,120 3,972 5,168
Non-interest-bearing provisions 738 737 729 806
Total long-term liabilities 4,781 5,857 4,701 5,974
Current liabilities
Tax liabilities 178 145 122 141
Non-interest-bearing current liabilities 2,564 2,220 2,645 2,384
Interest-bearing current liabilities 796 103 754 73
Total current liabilities 3,539 2,467 3,521 2,598
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 15,140 14,115 14,869 14,415
KEY RATIOS
Return of shareholders' equity, % 19 19 19 18
Return of capital employed, % 18 17 18 17
Equity ratio, % 45 41 45 41
Net debt 3,930 4,395 3,929 4,425
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.57 1.31 1.60

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) Funds in the cash processing operations are reported net in the item "Non-interest-bearing current assets". For more information, please refer to page 85 and Note 23 in the Annual report 2016.

3) Shareholders' equity in its entirety is attributable to the owners of the Parent Company.

CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Opening balance 6,647 5,843 5,843 4,907 5,791
Actuarial gains and losses after tax –28 –87 –183 46 –124
Exchange rate differences –89 –264 402 507 577
Hedging of net investments, net of tax 27 73 –159 –198 –204
Total other comprehensive income –90 –278 61 355 249
Net income for the period 290 239 1,258 1,069 1,309
Total comprehensive income 199 –39 1,319 1,424 1,558
Dividend paid to Parent Company's shareholders –527 –451 –527
Share-related remuneration –26 –13 11 0 –2
Revaluation of option liability with non-controlling interests1) –37
Closing balance 6,820 5,791 6,647 5,843 6,820
1) Refers to Loomis Turkey.

NUMBER OF SHARES AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

Votes No. of shares No. of votes Quota value SEK m
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

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

2017 2016 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
Securities and guarantees 3,221 2,716 3,262 2,617
Other contingent liabilities 14 7 14 13
Total contingent liabilities 3,235 2,723 3,276 2,630

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, PARENT COMPANY

2017 2016 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
Guaranteed committed bank facilities 1,255 1,393 1,802 1,196
Other contingent liabilities 1,808 1,156 1,298 1,173
Total contingent liabilities 3,063 2,548 3,100 2,369

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Income before taxes 405 327 1,735 1,461 1,813
Items not affecting cash flow, items affecting comparability
and acquisition-related costs1)
300 291 1,117 1,119 1,125
Income tax paid –65 –53 –326 –341 –339
Change in accounts receivable 35 –14 –53 –170 –4
Change in other operating capital employed and other items –226 –320 192 48 286
Cash flow from operations 449 232 2,665 2,118 2,882
Cash flow from investment activities –283 –217 –1,175 –1,658 –1,241
Cash flow from financing activities –18 –7 –1,510 –386 –1,521
Cash flow for the period 147 7 –20 74 120
Liquid funds at beginning of the period 663 654 654 566 653
Translation differences in liquid funds –4 –9 28 14 34
Liquid funds at end of period 806 653 663 654 806

1) Adjusted for the divestment of operations which is reported in investment activities.

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Operating income (EBITA) 462 376 1,890 1,703 1,976
Depreciation 293 271 1,105 1,061 1,127
Change in accounts receivable 35 –14 –53 –170 –4
Change in other operating capital employed and other items –226 –320 192 48 286
Cash flow from operating activities before investments 564 313 3,134 2,642 3,385
Investments in fixed assets, net –249 –217 –1,120 –1,379 –1,153
Cash flow from operating activities 315 96 2,013 1,264 2,232
Financial items paid and received –20 –22 –117 –118 –115
Income tax paid –65 –53 –326 –341 –339
Free cash flow 230 22 1,570 805 1,778
Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability 0 0 138 –14 138
Acquisition of operations1) –34 –1 –201 –279 –234
Acquisition-related costs and revenue, paid and received2) –30 –7 –17 –52 –41
Dividend paid –527 –451 –527
Change in interest-bearing net debt excluding liquid funds 19 43 –168 –258 –192
Issuance of bonds3) 549
Change in commercial papers issued and other long-term borrowing –38 –50 –816 –225 –804
Cash flow for the period 147 7 –20 74 120
KEY RATIOS
Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) 68 26 107 74 113
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.0
Investments as a % of total revenue 5.8 5.4 6.7 8.6 6.8

1) Acquisition of operations includes up until December 2016, the cash flow effect of acquisition-related transaction costs.

2) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. As from 2017 this item includes acquisition-related transaction costs. For 2016, this item includes an escrow repayment for the acquisition of Cardtronics' cash handling operations in the UK in 2015.

3) Bond issue according to Loomis' MTN program.

SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME

Europe USA International Other1) Eliminations Total
SEK m Jan–Mar 2017 Jan–Mar 2017 Jan–Mar 2017 Jan–Mar 2017 Jan–Mar 2017 Jan–Mar 2017
Revenue, continuing operations 1,989 1,966 224 –17 4,163
Revenue, acquisitions 116 116
Total revenue 2,105 1,966 224 –17 4,279
Production expenses –1,563 –1,446 –188 25 –3,172
Gross income 542 520 36 8 1,106
Selling and administrative expenses –302 –272 –25 –37 –8 –645
Operating income (EBITA) 240 248 10 –37 462
Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets
–7 –4 –4 –15
Acquisition-related costs –13 0 –2 –15
Operating income (EBIT) 220 244 6 –38 432

1) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.

SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME

Europe USA International Other1) Eliminations Total
Jan–Mar 2016 Jan–Mar 2016 Jan–Mar 2016 Jan–Mar 2016 Jan–Mar 2016 Jan–Mar 2016
1,934 1,730 318 –17 3,966
40 26 66
1,974 1,757 318 –17 4,032
–1,513 –1,326 –272 25 –3,087
460 430 46 8 944
–262 –234 –30 –36 –8 –569
199 197 16 –36 376
–7 –4 –5 –16
–2 –1 –2 –5
189 192 11 –38 355

1) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.

SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Europe
Revenue 2,105 1,974 8,384 8,332 8,516
Real growth, % 6 3 3 4 4
Organic growth, % 1 1 0 1 0
Operating income (EBITA) 240 199 1,119 1,055 1,161
Operating margin (EBITA), % 11.4 10.1 13.4 12.7 13.6
USA
Revenue 1,966 1,757 7,325 6,428 7,534
Real growth, % 6 16 12 7 10
Organic growth, % 6 14 11 6 9
Operating income (EBITA) 248 197 842 692 893
Operating margin (EBITA), % 12.6 11.2 11.5 10.8 11.9
International1)
Revenue 224 318 1,149 1,419 1,055
Real growth, % –32 –9 –17 n/a –23
Organic growth, % 2 –9 0 n/a 3
Operating income (EBITA) 10 16 77 87 71
Operating margin (EBITA), % 4.6 5.1 6.7 6.1 6.7
Other 2)
Revenue
Operating income (EBITA) –37 –36 –149 –131 –149
Eliminations
Revenue –17 –17 –58 –82 –58
Operating income (EBITA)
Group total
Revenue 4,279 4,032 16,800 16,097 17,047
Real growth, % 3 7 5 7 4
Organic growth, % 3 5 5 2 4
Operating income (EBITA) 462 376 1,890 1,703 1,976
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 9.3 11.2 10.6 11.6

1) As of July 1, 2016, the general cargo operations were divested. The comparative figures have not been adjusted.

2) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.

ORGANIC AND REAL GROWTH

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
SEK m Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Previous year's revenue 4,032 3,842 16,097 13,510 16,287
Organic growth1) 116 201 731 306 646
Acquired revenue 116 66 315 706 365
Divestments –115 –257 –372
Real growth 117 267 789 1,012 639
Change in foreign currency 130 –77 –86 1,575 121
Revenue for the period 4,279 4,032 16,800 16,097 17,047

1) For definition of organic growth, see page 29.

KEY RATIOS

2017 2016 2016 2015 R12
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Full year Full year
Real growth, % 3 7 5 7 4
Organic growth, % 3 5 5 2 4
Total growth,% 6 5 4 19 5
Gross margin,% 25.9 23.4 25.6 24.4 26.2
Selling and administration expenses in % of total revenue –15.1 –14.1 –14.4 –13.9 –14.6
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 9.3 11.2 10.6 11.6
Tax rate, % 28 27 27 27 28
Net margin, % 6.8 5.9 7.5 6.6 7.7
Return of shareholders' equity, % 19 19 19 18 19
Return of capital employed, % 18 17 18 17 18
Equity ratio, % 45 41 45 41 45
Net debt (SEK m) 3,930 4,395 3,929 4,425 3,930
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.57 1.31 1.60 1.27
Cash flow from operating activities as % of operating income (EBITA) 68 26 107 74 113
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.0
Investments as a % of total revenue 5.8 5.4 6.7 8.6 6.8
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK1) 3.85 3.17 16.73 14.21 17.40
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.85 3.17 16.73 14.21 17.40
Shareholders' equity per share after dilution, SEK 90.66 76.98 88.36 77.67 90.66
Cash flow from operating activities per share after dilution, SEK 5.97 3.08 35.43 28.15 38.32
Dividend per share, SEK 7.00 6.00 7.00
Number of outstanding shares (millions) 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2
Average number of outstanding shares (millions)1) 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2

1) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032. The number of treasury shares amount to 53,797.

STATEMENT OF INCOME – BY QUARTER

2017 2016 2015
SEK m Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar
Revenue, continuing operations 4,163 4,305 4,126 4,088 3,966 4,082 4,118 3,794 3,396
Revenue, acquisitions 116 115 75 59 66 62 49 150 446
Total revenue 4,279 4,421 4,200 4,147 4,032 4,144 4,167 3,944 3,842
Production expenses –3,172 –3,210 –3,075 –3,121 –3,087 –3,077 –3,134 –3,001 –2,952
Gross income 1,106 1,211 1,126 1,026 944 1,067 1,033 943 891
Selling and administration expenses –645 –668 –598 –582 –569 –588 –550 –547 –546
Operating income (EBITA) 462 543 528 444 376 479 483 397 345
Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets
–15 –15 –15 –16 –16 –16 –17 –14 –14
Acquisition-related costs and revenue1) –15 –15 –32 –3 –5 –18 –9 –30 –22
Items affecting comparability 812) 123)
Operating income (EBIT) 432 512 561 424 355 445 469 352 308
Net financial items –27 –35 –28 –26 –28 –30 –24 –32 –27
Income before taxes 405 477 533 398 327 415 445 320 281
Income tax –115 –135 –141 –112 –88 –116 –116 –84 –76
Net income for the period 290 342 391 286 239 299 329 236 205
KEY RATIOS
Real growth, % 3 4 2 8 7 5 4 6 17
Organic growth, % 3 4 3 6 5 3 3 1 2
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 12.3 12.6 10.7 9.3 11.6 11.6 10.1 9.0
Tax rate, % 28 28 27 28 27 28 26 26 27
Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) 3.85 4.55 5.20 3.81 3.17 3.97 4.37 3.14 2.73

1) Acquisition-related costs and revenue for the period January–March 2017, refer to transaction costs of SEK –2 million (–3), restructuring costs of SEK –7 million (0) and integration costs of SEK –6 million (–2). Transaction costs for the period January–March 2017 amount to SEK –1 million for acquisitions in progress, to SEK –1 million for completed acquisitions and to SEK 0 million for discontinued acquisitions.

2) Items affecting comparability of SEK 81 million relates to a reported capital gain from the divestment of the general cargo operations.

3) Items affecting comparability of SEK 12 million relates to a reversal of part of the provision of SEK 59 million which was made in 2007 attributable to overtime compensation in Spain.

BALANCE SHEET – BY QUARTER

2017 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 5,647 5,626 5,474 5,459 5,286 5,437 5,439 5,232 5,386
Acquisition-related intangible assets 267 261 282 318 326 349 356 375 393
Other intangible assets 109 114 115 118 113 118 115 117 124
Tangible fixed assets 4,693 4,709 4,582 4,294 4,138 4,305 4,148 3,995 3,965
Non interest-bearing financial fixed assets 467 454 653 559 519 572 594 596 638
Interest-bearing financial fixed assets 81 80 96 88 77 78 69 69 69
Total fixed assets 11,263 11,245 11,202 10,836 10,458 10,860 10,720 10,385 10,576
Current assets
Non interest-bearing current assets 3,049 2,907 2,954 2,987 2,906 2,816 2,962 2,886 2,850
Interest-bearing financial current assets 22 54 26 32 98 84 66 78 20
Liquid funds 806 663 507 700 653 654 621 808 686
Total current assets 3,877 3,624 3,487 3,719 3,657 3,555 3,648 3,772 3,556
TOTAL ASSETS 15,140 14,869 14,690 14,555 14,115 14,415 14,368 14,157 14,132
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity 6,820 6,647 5,926 5,633 5,791 5,843 5,495 5,154 5,485
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing long-term liabilities 4,042 3,972 5,141 5,499 5,120 5,168 5,519 5,057 4,002
Non interest-bearing provisions 738 729 768 752 737 806 783 806 810
Total long-term liabilities 4,781 4,701 5,910 6,251 5,857 5,974 6,302 5,863 4,811
Current liabilities
Tax liabilities 178 122 117 136 145 141 99 135 125
Non interest-bearing current liabilities 2,564 2,645 2,464 2,397 2,220 2,384 2,395 2,295 2,335
Interest-bearing current liabilities 796 754 273 138 103 73 78 709 1,375
Total current liabilities 3,539 3,521 2,854 2,672 2,467 2,598 2,572 3,140 3,836
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND LIABILITIES
15,140 14,869 14,690 14,555 14,115 14,415 14,368 14,157 14,132
KEY RATIOS
Return of shareholders' equity, % 19 19 21 20 19 18 19 19 18
Return of capital employed, % 18 18 17 17 17 17 16 15 15
Equity ratio, % 45 45 40 39 41 41 38 36 39
Net debt 3,930 3,929 4,784 4,817 4,395 4,425 4,842 4,811 4,602
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.31 1.65 1.68 1.57 1.60 1.83 1.91 1.91

CASH FLOW – BY QUARTER

2017 2016 2015
SEK m Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar
Additional information
Operating income (EBITA) 462 543 528 444 376 479 483 397 345
Depreciation 293 286 278 269 271 264 273 266 259
Change in accounts receivable 35 78 –74 –43 –14 53 –101 –141 19
Change in other operating capital employed and
other items
–226 261 87 164 –320 53 70 69 –144
Cash flow from operating activities
before investments
564 1,168 818 834 313 850 725 589 479
Investments in fixed assets, net –249 –301 –282 –321 –217 –465 –346 –383 –184
Cash flow from operating activities 315 867 536 513 96 384 379 206 295
Financial items paid and received –20 –49 –23 –24 –22 –39 –22 –26 –30
Income tax paid –65 –57 –99 –118 –53 –80 –112 –77 –71
Free cash flow 230 762 414 372 22 265 245 102 193
Cash flow effect of items affecting comparability 0 1 138 0 0 –2 –2 –9 –1
Acquisition of operations1) –34 –23 –175 –2 –1 –15 –239 –4 –21
Acquisition-related costs / revenue,
paid /received2)
–30 –11 4 –3 –7 –20 –12 –14 –6
Dividend paid –527 –451
Change in interest-bearing net debt
excl. liquid funds
19 –189 –55 33 43 14 –27 –7 –238
Issuance of bonds3) 549
Change in commercial papers issued
and other long-term borrowing
–38 –394 –530 158 –50 –745 –149 519 150
Cash flow for the period 147 146 –204 31 7 46 –185 136 77
KEY RATIOS
Cash flow from operating activities as % of
operating income (EBITA)
68 160 102 116 26 80 78 52 85
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.2 0.8 1.8 1.3 1.4 0.7
Investments as a % of total revenue 5.8 6.8 6.7 7.7 5.4 11.2 8.3 9.7 4.8

1) Acquisition of operations includes up until December 2016, the cash flow effect of acquisition-related transaction costs.

2) Refers to acquisition-related restructuring and integration costs. As from 2017 this item includes acquisition-related transaction costs. For the period July–September 2016, this item includes an escrow repayment for the acquisition of Cardtronics' cash handling operations in the UK in 2015.

3) Bond issue according to Loomis' MTN program.

SEGMENT OVERVIEW STATEMENT OF INCOME – BY QUARTER

2017 2016
2015
SEK m Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar
Europe
Revenue 2,105 2,214 2,162 2,035 1,974 2,113 2,179 2,058 1,983
Real growth, % 6 4 2 2 3 4 3 3 6
Organic growth, % 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0
Operating income (EBITA) 240 324 335 262 199 295 312 251 198
Operating margin (EBITA), % 11.4 14.6 15.5 12.9 10.1 14.0 14.3 12.2 10.0
USA
Revenue 1,966 1,968 1,826 1,774 1,757 1,708 1,637 1,566 1,516
Real growth, % 6 9 10 14 16 11 7 5 4
Organic growth, % 6 8 9 13 14 10 7 5 4
Operating income (EBITA) 248 239 208 199 197 200 175 160 156
Operating margin (EBITA), % 12.6 12.1 11.4 11.2 11.2 11.7 10.7 10.2 10.3
International2)
Revenue 224 252 231 348 318 342 372 340 365
Real growth, % –32 –30 –38 6 –9 –12 1 n/a n/a
Organic growth, % 2 6 –2 6 –9 –12 1 n/a n/a
Operating income (EBITA) 10 20 22 19 16 23 26 16 22
Operating margin (EBITA), % 4.6 8.1 9.3 5.5 5.1 6.8 6.9 4.7 6.0
Other 3)
Revenue
Operating income (EBITA) –37 –40 –36 –36 –36 –40 –30 –30 –31
Eliminations
Revenue –17 –13 –19 –10 –17 –19 –21 –21 –21
Operating income (EBITA)
Group total
Revenue 4,279 4,421 4,200 4,147 4,032 4,144 4,167 3,944 3,842
Real growth, % 3 4 2 8 7 5 4 6 17
Organic growth, % 3 4 3 6 5 3 3 1 2
Operating income (EBITA) 462 543 528 444 376 479 483 397 345
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 12.3 12.6 10.7 9.3 11.6 11.6 10.1 9.0

1) As of July 1, 2016, the general cargo operations were divested. The comparative figures have not been adjusted.

2) Segment Other consists of the Parent Company's costs and certain other group-wide costs.

SEGMENT OVERVIEW BALANCE SHEET – BY QUARTER

2017 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31
Europe
Assets 5,898 5,701 5,780 5,330 5,266 5,441 5,551 5,132 5,125
Liabilities 2,337 2,365 2,540 2,159 2,012 2,055 2,207 2,135 2,195
USA
Assets 6,652 6,719 6,482 6,371 5,996 6,117 5,938 5,730 5,776
Liabilities 568 733 574 622 459 626 553 542 544
International1)
Assets 1,278 1,241 1,242 1,460 1,427 1,424 1,478 1,642 1,691
Liabilities 253 216 236 398 353 311 388 388 413
Other 2)
Assets 1,312 1,208 1,186 1,394 1,426 1,433 1,401 1,653 1,540
Liabilities 5,162 4,908 5,414 5,743 5,500 5,580 5,725 5,938 5,495
Shareholder's equity 6,820 6,647 5,926 5,633 5,791 5,843 5,495 5,154 5,485
Group total
Assets 15,140 14,869 14,690 14,555 14,115 14,415 14,368 14,157 14,132
Liabilities 8,320 8,222 8,764 8,922 8,324 8,572 8,873 9,003 8,647
Shareholder's equity 6,820 6,647 5,926 5,633 5,791 5,843 5,495 5,154 5,485

1) As of July 1, 2016, the general cargo operations were divested. The comparative figures have not been adjusted.

2) Segment Other consists mainly of Group assets and liabilities that cannot be divided by segment.

QUARTERLY DATA

2017 2016 2015
SEK m Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar
Cash flow
Operations 449 1,051 692 690 232 708 577 463 370
Investment activities –283 –323 –311 –324 –217 –480 –585 –387 –205
Financing activities –18 –582 –585 –335 –7 –182 –176 61 –88
Cash flow for the period 147 146 –204 31 7 46 –185 136 77
Capital employed and financing
Operating capital employed 4,799 4,615 4,806 4,526 4,477 4,352 4,317 4,145 4,051
Goodwill 5,647 5,626 5,474 5,459 5,286 5,437 5,439 5,232 5,386
Acquisition-related intangible assets 267 261 282 318 326 349 356 375 393
Other capital employed 37 74 148 146 96 130 225 213 257
Capital employed 10,750 10,576 10,710 10,450 10,186 10,268 10,336 9,965 10,087
Net debt 3,930 3,929 4,784 4,817 4,395 4,425 4,842 4,811 4,602
Shareholders' equity 6,820 6,647 5,926 5,633 5,791 5,843 5,495 5,154 5,485
Key ratios
Return of shareholders' equity, % 19 19 21 20 19 18 19 19 18
Return of capital employed, % 18 18 17 17 17 17 16 15 15
Equity ratio, % 45 45 40 39 41 41 38 36 39
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.31 1.65 1.68 1.57 1.60 1.83 1.91 1.91

KEY RATIOS – BY QUARTER

2017 2016 2015
Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Oct–Dec Jul–Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar
Real growth, % 3 4 2 8 7 5 4 6 17
Organic growth, % 3 4 3 6 5 3 3 1 2
Total growth, % 6 7 1 5 5 12 16 19 34
Gross margin,% 25.9 27.4 26.8 24.7 23.4 25.7 24.8 23.9 23.2
Selling and administration expenses in %
of total revenue
–15.1 –15.1 –14.2 –14.0 –14.1 –14.2 –13.2 –13.9 –14.2
Operating margin (EBITA), % 10.8 12.3 12.6 10.7 9.3 11.6 11.6 10.1 9.0
Tax rate, % 28 28 27 28 27 28 26 26 27
Net margin, % 6.8 7.7 9.3 6.9 5.9 7.2 7.9 6.0 5.3
Return of shareholders' equity, % 19 19 21 20 19 18 19 19 18
Return of capital employed, % 18 18 17 17 17 17 16 15 15
Equity ratio, % 45 45 40 39 41 41 38 36 39
Net debt (SEK m) 3,930 3,929 4,784 4,817 4,395 4,425 4,842 4,811 4,602
Net debt/EBITDA 1.27 1.31 1.65 1.68 1.57 1.60 1.83 1.91 1.91
Cash flow from operating activities as %
of operating income (EBITA)
68 160 102 116 26 80 78 52 85
Investments in relation to depreciation 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.2 0.8 1.8 1.3 1.4 0.7
Investments as a % of total revenue 5.8 6.8 6.7 7.7 5.4 11.2 8.3 9.7 4.8
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK1) 3.85 4.55 5.20 3.81 3.17 3.97 4.37 3.14 2.73
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 3.85 4.55 5.20 3.81 3.17 3.97 4.37 3.14 2.73
Shareholders' equity per share after dilution,
SEK
90.66 88.36 78.77 74.88 76.98 77.67 73.04 68.51 72.92
Cash flow from operations per share after dilu
tion, SEK
5.97 13.97 9.20 9.17 3.08 9.42 7.66 6.15 4.91
Dividend per share, SEK 7.00 6.00
Number of outstanding shares (millions) 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2
Average number of outstanding shares
(millions)1)
75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2 75.2

1) The number of outstanding shares, which constitutes the basis for calculation of earnings per share before dilution, is 75,226,032. The number of treasury shares amount to 53,797.

Definitions

Use of key ratios not defined in IFRS

The Loomis Group's accounts are prepared in accordance with IFRS. See page 15 for more information on accounting principles. Only a few key ratios are defined in IFRS. As of the second quarter 2016, Loomis is applying the Alternative Performance Measures issued by ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority). Briefly, an alternative key ratio is a financial measurement of historical or future earnings development, financial position or cash flow, not defined or specified in IFRS. To assist Group Management and other stakeholders in their analysis of the

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, Acquisition-related 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.

Calculation for:

Jan–Mar 2017: 290/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.85 Jan–Mar 2016: 239/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.17

Earnings per share after dilution

Calculation for:

Jan –Mar 2017: 290/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.85 Jan –Mar 2016: 239/75,226,032 x 1,000,000 = 3.17

Group's performance, Loomis is reporting certain key ratios not defined by IFRS. Group Management believes that this information will facilitate an analysis of the Group's performance. This data supplements the IFRS information and does not replace the key ratios defined in IFRS. Loomis' definitions of measurements not defined in IFRS may differ from definitions used by other companies. All of Loomis' definitions are included below. Key ratio calculations that cannot be checked against items in the statement of income and balance sheet can be found on page 22.

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 (April 2016 up to and including March 2017).

n/a

Not applicable.

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

Managing cash in society.

Financial targets

  • 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.

Operations

Loomis offers secure and effective comprehensive solutions for the distribution, handling, storage and recycling of cash and other valuables. Loomis' customers are banks, retailers and other companies. Loomis operates through an international network of around 400 branches in more than 20 countries. Loomis employs around 24,000 people and had revenue in 2016 of SEK 16.8 billion. Loomis is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large-Cap list.

Information meeting

An information meeting will be held on May 5, 2017 at 09:30 a.m. (CEST). This meeting will be held at Sveavägen 20, 9th floor, Stockholm.

To listen to the meeting proceedings by telephone (and to participate in the question and answer session), please call: UK: 08444933800 (LocalCall) or +44 (0) 1452 555566 (International) USA: 16315107498 (LocalCall) Sweden: +46 8 50336434 (LocalCall)

Provide conference ID number: Loomis, 1077283.

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 May 19, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. CEST on number: UK: 08443386600 (LocalCall) or +44 (0) 1452550000 (International), USA: 1 (866) 247-4222, Sweden: +46 8 50635742 (LocalCall).

Conference ID number: Loomis, 1077283.

Future reporting and meetings

Interim report January – June July 27, 2017
Interim report January – September November 8, 2017
Full-year report January – December January 30, 2018

Loomis´ Annual General Meeting will be held on May 4, 2017 in Stockholm.

For further information

Patrik Andersson, President and CEO +46 76 111 34 00, e-mail: [email protected] Anders Haker, CFO +46 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

This information is information that Loomis AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 3.00 p.m. CEST on May 4, 2017.

Loomis AB (publ.) Corporate Identity Number 556620-8095, PO Box 702, SE-101 33 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone: +46 8-522 920 00, Fax: +46 8-522 920 10 www.loomis.com