Quarterly Report • Feb 15, 2017
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| SUMMARY OF THE GROUP'S EARNINGS | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREND, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | Change % | 2016 | 2015 | Change % |
| Revenue | 1 508 | 1 447 | 4 | 5 937 | 5 761 | 3 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) |
103 | 138 | -25 | 594 | 726 | -18 |
| EBIT | 74 | 109 | -32 | 481 | 616 | -22 |
| Profit after financial items | 72 | 109 | -34 | 446 | 594 | -25 |
| Profit after tax, continuing operations | 66 | 76 | -14 | 342 | 430 | -21 |
| Profit after tax, discontinued operations | 0 | 1 | n/a | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Profit after tax | 66 | 77 | -15 | 342 | 430 | -21 |
| Earnings per share, continuing operations, SEK | 1,83 | 2,14 | -15 | 9,32 | 11,77 | -21 |
| Earnings per share, discontinued operations, SEK | 0,00 | 0,03 | n/a | 0,00 | 0,00 | n/a |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 1,83 | 2,17 | -16 | 9,32 | 11,77 | -21 |
| EBITA margin, % | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | ||
| EBIT margin, % | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
The amounts in the table above pertain to continuing operations, except for Profit after tax and Earnings per share. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 18.
1) During the first quarter of 2015, the last two stores in Denmark were discontinued and the Danish store operation is presented in the 2015-2016 financial reports according to the rules on discontinued operations in IFRS 5. The Danish store operation was previously included in the MECA segment. All amounts pertain to continuing operations except cash flow and net debt.
2016 was an eventful year for Mekonomen Group and for me who was entrusted to take over as acting CEO in October. During the year important decisions were taken and several initiatives were started in order to strengthen the Group for the future. We decided to establish a new automated central warehouse for our operations in Sweden, we divested the Danish operation and launched the booking service, "pris direkt". These are some examples of events during the year. However, the year has mostly been characterised by the weak development in Mekonomen Sweden.
In the fourth quarter, the sales in the Group increased by 4 per cent. The sales remained favourable in MECA and Sørensen og Balchen while the sales was weak in Mekonomen Sweden and Mekonomen Norway. The result in the Group was negatively impacted by the development in Mekonomen Sweden and by non-recurring costs related to divestment of the Danish operation and recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts had been installed. EBIT amounted to SEK 74 (109) M in the fourth quarter, including non-recurring effects totalling SEK 31 (21) M. Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 208 (195) M.
In the quarter we have seen a continued pressure on gross margin, especially in Norway, mainly driven by increased share of our sales to affiliated workshops and large customers, as well as price competition in Norway. We expect this trend will continue going forward.
MECA was negatively affected by Denmark and Opus Equipment in the quarter. Excluding these operations MECA reported an operating profit in line with same period last year.
As previously announced, the Danish operation was divested 28 December. MECA's operating profit was impacted by the non-recurring cost of SEK 25 M related to the divestment and by the operating loss in Denmark until 28 December. Opus Equipment, included in MECA, has had a negative development in the quarter. Measures are taken to restore profitability in Opus Equipment.
Sørensen og Balchen has in 2016 generated its best result ever, with a favourable sales development of accessories and with good cost control.
Focus during the quarter has been the efforts to re-generate sales growth in Mekonomen Sweden. During the quarter, a more decentralised sales organisation was reinstated in Mekonomen Sweden, where the store managers are given more opportunities to run their own local business. The measures have not yet been completed.
The store data system has been stabilised in the 30 stores where it has been installed and we estimate that the system has not affected the sales negatively from the end of the quarter. All initial issues are not yet solved and we will evaluate the next step during the first quarter. Continued implementation in 2017 will only occur if we over a longer period of time have at least the same growth and profit in these 30 stores, as in other stores in Mekonomen Sweden.
The sales to affiliated workshops presented a strong growth in the quarter, which is the part of our business that we regard as strategically most important for growth. Also, the sales of spare parts under our own ProMeister brand had a positive development in the quarter.
We assess that the market was stable during the fourth quarter. Provided that scrapping or export of cars do not increase, we see potential for an increasing overall market in 2017, mainly driven by a strong sales of new cars in recent years and a growing car fleet in Norway and Sweden. Compared to last year we have not seen same strong chill effect this January, with some negative effect on sales of cold related products.
Focus in 2017 is to drive growth in all our Group companies, where turning the development in Mekonomen Sweden has the highest priority. During the year we will strengthen our customer offering, partly by launching new categories within ProMeister and launching of the next generation spare part catalogue and e-commerce platform. We also continue to focus on development of the offering to our affiliated workshops. The project to establish a new Swedish automated central warehouse is proceeding as planned.
Although the main focus is to increase sales, it is important that it is done with good cost control. As a consequence we will expand the previously communicated cost and efficiency program from SEK 25 M to SEK 45 M on an annual basis, with full effect from the third quarter 2017. We will also have more focus on streamlining and optimising our local inventories in the stores to further strengthen the cash flow.
With the strength of our different concepts and with the power of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among our employees I look forward in 2017 to us continuing to be first choice for the workshops and the car owners.
Pehr Oscarson Acting President and CEO
Mekonomen Group makes carlife easier and more affordable for our customers. We offer a broad and easily accessible range of affordable and innovative solutions and products for consumers and companies. We are the leading car service chain in the Nordic region with a proprietary wholesale operation, about 340 stores and more than 2,000 affiliated workshops operating under the Group's brands.
With clear and innovative concepts, high quality and an efficient logistics chain, Mekonomen Group offers solutions to consumers and companies for an easier and more affordable carlife.
Approximately 160 suppliers account for 75 per cent of the supply of goods. Mekonomen Group's three brands MECA, Mekonomen and BilXtra are responsible for their own wholesale operations. The approximately 340 stores deliver to more than 2,000 affiliated workshops and to other workshops and consumers. The Group also has about 30 proprietary workshops.
| TOTAL REVENUE DISTRIBUTION CONTINUING OPERATIONS, SEK M |
Oct - Dec 2016 |
Oct - Dec 2015 |
Change % | Jan - Dec 2016 |
Jan - Dec 2015 |
Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, external by segment | ||||||
| MECA | 528 | 489 | 8 | 2 039 | 1 871 | 9 |
| Mekonomen Sweden | 470 | 493 | -5 | 1 891 | 1 925 | -2 |
| Mekonomen Norway | 210 | 191 | 10 | 836 | 814 | 3 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 182 | 159 | 15 | 725 | 729 | 0 |
| Other segments | 76 | 83 | -8 | 295 | 285 | 3 |
| Total net sales Group | 1 466 | 1 415 | 4 | 5 786 | 5 624 | 3 |
| Other operating revenue | 42 | 32 | 34 | 151 | 137 | 10 |
| GROUP REVENUE | 1 508 | 1 447 | 4 | 5 937 | 5 761 | 3 |
| GROWTH | MECA | Mekonomen | Mekonomen | Sørensen | Group | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PER CENT | Sweden | Norway | og Balchen | |||||||
| 2016 | Q4 | Jan - Dec | Q4 | Jan - Dec | Q4 | Jan - Dec | Q4 | Jan - Dec | Q4 | Jan - Dec |
| Underlying increase | 2,9 | 9,5 | -6,2 | -2,5 | -0,4 | 4,7 | 4,0 | 1,5 | -0,5 | 3,5 |
| Currency effect | 3,6 | -1,4 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 8,4 | -2,8 | 8,8 | -2,8 | 3,3 | -1,2 |
| Effect, workdays | 1,5 | 0,8 | 1,5 | 0,8 | 1,7 | 0,8 | 1,8 | 0,8 | 1,4 | 0,7 |
| Nominal increase | 8,0 | 9,0 | -4,8 | -1,8 | 9,7 | 2,6 | 14,6 | -0,5 | 4,2 | 3,0 |
| SALES IN COMPARABLE UNITS | Group | |||||||||
| PER CENT | Fourth quarter 2016 | Jan - Dec 2016 | ||||||||
| Sales growth in comparable units | 1,4 | 3,9 |
Revenue for continuing operations rose 4 per cent to SEK 1,508 M (1,447). Adjusted for positive currency effects of SEK 48 M, revenue increased 1 per cent. The number of workdays was one more in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, but unchanged in Finland during the quarter compared with the preceding year. Calculated on comparable workdays and adjusted for currency effects, revenue decreased 1 per cent. Sales in comparable units rose 1 per cent.
Revenue for continuing operations rose 3 per cent to SEK 5,937 M (5,761). Excluding the acquisition of Opus Equipment for the period January-June 2016, revenue increased 2 per cent. Adjusted for negative currency effects of SEK 69 M, revenue increased 4 per cent. The number of workdays was two days more in Sweden, Norway and Finland and three days more in Denmark during the full year compared with the previous year. Calculated on comparable workdays and adjusted for currency effects, revenue increased 4 per cent. Sales in comparable units rose 4 per cent.
Operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets, EBITA
EBITA for continuing operations amounted to SEK 103 M (138) and the EBITA margin amounted to 7 per cent (10). Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 31 M (21), of which SEK 25 M (0) are related to divestment of the Danish operation and SEK 6 M (0) are related to recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts have been installed. MECA's export business to Denmark, excluding the divestment, has affected EBITA negatively by SEK 12 M (neg: 11). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 4 M (pos: 6) on EBITA.
EBIT for continuing operations amounted to SEK 74 M (109) and the EBIT margin amounted to 5 per cent (8). Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 31 M (21), of which SEK 25 M (0) are related to divestment of the Danish operation and SEK 6 M (0) are related to recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts have been installed. MECA's export business to Denmark, excluding the divestment, has affected EBIT negatively by SEK 12 M (neg: 11). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 4 M (pos: 6) on EBIT.
| SPECIFICATION OF IMPACT OF NON-RECURRING EFFECTS | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON EBIT, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Gross profit | -34 | -11 | -42 | -11 |
| Operating costs (excluding depreciation/amortisation and impairment) | 5 | -10 | -13 | -11 |
| Impairment of tangible fixed assets | -2 | - | -3 | - |
| EBIT | -31 | -21 | -58 | -22 |
Profit after financial items for continuing operations amounted to SEK 72 M (109). Net interest expense amounted to SEK 5 M (expense: 6) and other financial items to an income of SEK 3 M (income: 6). Profit after tax for continuing operations amounted to SEK 66 M (76), for discontinued operations SEK 0 M (1) and totalled SEK 66 M (77). In Norway, corporate tax was reduced from 27 to 25 per cent as of 2016, which had a positive impact of SEK 2 M on tax expense for the period. Estimated deductible tax pertaining to Denmark amounts to SEK 76 M (54), of which SEK 10 M (neg: 6) had a positive effect on the tax expense for the quarter and full-year. Earnings per share for continuing operations, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 1.83 (2.14), for discontinued operations to SEK 0.00 (0.03), and totalled SEK 1.83 (2.17).
EBITA for continuing operations amounted to SEK 594 M (726) and the EBITA margin amounted to 10 per cent (13). Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 58 M (neg: 22). MECA's export business to Denmark, excluding the divestment, has affected EBITA negatively by SEK 27 M (neg: 31). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 3 M (0) on EBITA.
EBIT for continuing operations amounted to SEK 481 M (616) and the EBIT margin amounted to 8 per cent (11). Earnings were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 58 M (neg: 22). MECA's export business to Denmark, excluding the divestment, has affected EBIT negatively by SEK 27 M (neg: 31). Currency effects in the balance sheet had a positive impact of SEK 3 M (0) on EBIT.
Profit after financial items for continuing operations amounted to SEK 446 M (594). Net interest expense amounted to SEK 23 M (expense: 27) and other financial items to an expense of SEK 12 M (income: 5). Other financial items were negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 1 M (pos: 7). Profit after tax for continuing operations amounted to SEK 342 M (430), for discontinued operations to SEK 0 M (0) and totalled SEK 342 M (430). In Norway corporate tax was reduced from 27 to 25 per cent as of 2016, which had a positive impact of SEK 7 M on tax expense for the full-year. Earning per share for continuing operations, before and after dilution amounted to SEK 9.32 (11.77), for discontinued operations to SEK 0.00 (0.00), and totalled SEK 9.32 (11.77).
Cash flow from operating activities rose, mainly due to decreased restricted working capital, to SEK 208 M (195) for the fourth quarter, of which discontinued operations comprised a negative SEK 9 M (pos: 13) and for the full year to SEK 544 M (439), of which discontinued operations comprised a negative SEK 17 M (neg: 134). Tax paid amounted to SEK -1 M (2) for the fourth quarter and to SEK 153 M (189) for the full year. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 291 M (295) at the end of the year. The equity/assets ratio was 43 per cent (40). Long-term interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 1,338 M (1,469). Current interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 404 M (461).
Net debt amounted to SEK 1,437 M (1,626). Net debt declined SEK 190 M compared to last year and SEK 184 M during the fourth quarter. It is primarily positive cash flow from operating activities that has reduced net debt during the year. The items that increased net debt are mainly the share dividend of SEK 259 M, of which SEK 251 M were dividends to the Parent Company's shareholders, which was paid out during the second quarter, as well as investments and acquisitions. During the fourth quarter, loans were amortised by SEK 34 M and by SEK 136 M during the full-year.
During the fourth quarter, investments in fixed assets amounted to SEK 43 M (33) and to SEK 111 M (103) during the full-year. Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets in continuing operations amounted to SEK 18 M (13) for the fourth quarter and to SEK 62 M (57) for the full-year.
In order to achieve a more efficient logistics structure, Mekonomen Group will centralise its central warehouse structure in Sweden. In July 2016, Mekonomen Group signed an agreement with TGW Logistics Group to expand the existing central warehouse in Strängnäs with a fully automated section. The expansion is intended to create a Group-wide, flexible and cost-efficient platform for the supply chain in the Group. The estimated investment during the period 2016-2018 is SEK 190 M with full EBIT effect from savings of SEK 50 M annually from 2020. Capital tied-up is expected to decline SEK 80 M with full effect as of 2020.
During the fourth quarter, company and business acquisitions amounted to SEK 3 M (13) and to SEK 31 (68) for the full-year, of which SEK 14 M (0) pertained to estimated supplementary purchase consideration for the full-year. Acquired assets totalled SEK 5 M (79) and assumed liabilities to SEK 0 M (38) for the full-year. In addition to goodwill, which amounted to SEK 5 M (16), intangible surplus values of SEK 21 M (12) were identified relating to customer relations. Deferred tax liabilities attributable to acquired intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 0 M (1). Acquired minority shares amounted to SEK 1 M (9) in the fourth quarter and to SEK 14 M (17) for the full-year. Divested minority shares amounted to SEK 0 M (9) in the fourth quarter and the full-year. Divested businesses amounted to SEK 25 M (0) in the fourth quarter and SEK 29 M (9) for the full-year.
Mekonomen Sweden acquired minority shares in two stores at a lower value. Meko Service Nordic acquired two workshops in Helsingborg, Sweden. Sørensen og Balchen has started up a store in Trysil, Norway.
Mekonomen Sweden acquired minority shares in nine stores and Meko Service Nordic acquired minority shares in three workshops, all for a minor amount. Mekonomen Sweden also acquired a partnership store in Halmstad and started up a store in Älmhult. Mekonomen Norway acquired one workshop in Drammen, Norway. MECA acquired a store in Höör, Sweden, two partnership stores in Tomelilla and Charlottenberg in Sweden, established Opus Equipment in Norway, and acquired a customer portfolio for oil sales to industrial customers in Norway. Sørensen og Balchen started up a store in Stord, Norway. Meko Service Nordic acquired one workshop in Mölndal, Sweden.
Opus Equipment AB, which was acquired on 1 July 2015, had in relation to the comparative period an impact of SEK 54 M on consolidated net sales during the full-year, and a negative EBIT-effect of SEK 4 M for the full-year. Other acquisitions had only a marginal effect on consolidated sales and earnings.
At the end of the period, the total number of stores in the chains for continuing operations was 342 (342), of which 261 (257) were proprietary stores. The number of affiliated workshops totalled 2,021 (2,126). See the distribution in the table on page 17.
At the end of the period, the number of employees in continuing operations was 2,290 (2,348) and the average number of employees during the period was 2,287 (2,290). See the distribution in the table on page 18.
To adapt segment reporting to the changed internal organisation and governance, a new segment structure was implemented in 2016. As of the first quarter of 2016, the Group is managed and reported in four segments; MECA, Mekonomen Sweden, Mekonomen Norway and Sørensen og Balchen. Reporting according to this new segment distribution has taken place since the first quarter of 2016. Comparative figures have been restated. For further information, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9 and for the comparative figures 2015, which have been restated, refer to the table "Quarterly data, continuing operations, segment" on page 16.
| MECA | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | Change % | 2016 | 2015 | Change % |
| Net sales, external | 528 | 489 | 8 | 2 039 | 1 871 | 9 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and | ||||||
| impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) | 16 | 52 | -69 | 217 | 258 | -16 |
| EBIT | 13 | 49 | -75 | 205 | 245 | -16 |
| EBITA margin, % | 3 | 11 | 10 | 14 | ||
| EBIT margin, % | 2 | 10 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Number of stores/of which own | 85 / 75 | 85 / 72 | ||||
| Number of Mekonomen Service Centres | - | 102 | ||||
| Number of MekoPartner | - | 39 | ||||
| Number of MECA Car Service | 711 | 676 |
The MECA segment mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Sweden and Norway, the export business to Denmark, until 28 December 2016, and the delivery and service of workshop equipment in Opus Equipment. As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 18.
A strong sales increase to MECA Car Service workshops was a key factor behind MECA's sales growth during the quarter.
The Danish operation, divested to T. Hansen Gruppen on 28 December, has had a negative impact on MECA's EBIT of SEK 37 M (neg: 11) in the quarter, where of SEK 25 M is a non-recurring effect of the divestment (of which gross profit has been negatively affected by SEK 28 M, other costs positively by SEK 5 M and impairment of tangible fixed assets negatively by SEK 2 M) and SEK 12 M (neg: 11) is operating loss. For the full year Denmark has had a negative impact on MECA's EBIT of SEK 52 M (neg: 31). Net sales for the export business to Denmark amounted to SEK 16 M (20) for the quarter and SEK 67 M (54) for the full year.
In the comparative period, MECA's EBIT were negatively impacted by non-recurring costs of SEK 2 M for the quarter, of which SEK 2 M pertained to gross profit, and SEK 3 M for the full year, of which SEK 2 M pertained to gross profit.
During the quarter, MECA has had a negative impact on the gross margin, due to a higher proportion of sales to major customers. Opus Equipment has had a negative development in the quarter. In Norway, oil sales to industrial customers developed further during the fourth quarter. The competition has intensified in the Norwegian market.
The currency effect on net sales against the NOK was a positive SEK 18 M for the quarter and a negative SEK 26 M for the full year. In the fourth quarter, the number of workdays was one day more in Sweden and Norway, compared with the preceding year, and two days more in Sweden and Norway for the full year. Underlying net sales rose 3 per cent in the fourth quarter and 10 per cent for the full year. MECA's EBIT totalled SEK 13 M (49) for the fourth quarter and the EBIT margin amounted to 2 per cent (10).
| MEKONOMEN SWEDEN | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | Change % | 2016 | 2015 | Change % |
| Net sales, external | 470 | 493 | -5 | 1 891 | 1 925 | -2 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and | ||||||
| impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) | 42 | 53 | -22 | 190 | 289 | -34 |
| EBIT | 40 | 53 | -23 | 187 | 287 | -35 |
| EBITA margin, % | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | ||
| EBIT margin, % | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | ||
| Number of stores/of which own | 132 / 112 | 134 / 113 | ||||
| Number of Mekonomen Service Centres | 427 | 439 | ||||
| Number of MekoPartner | 127 | 125 |
The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden.
Since the organisational change which was implemented at the end of 2015 led to a negative effect on sales and higher personnel costs, a more decentralised organisation has been re-established in Mekonomen Sweden during the fourth quarter. The measures have not yet been completed. The new store data system, which has had a negative impact on sales and earnings earlier in the year, has step-by-step been adapted and improved and the assessment is that the system did not impact sales negatively from the end of the quarter, in the 30 stores where it has been implemented. EBIT and gross profit in the fourth quarter have been negatively affected by non-recurring costs of SEK 5 M related to recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts have been installed. In the comparative period, Mekonomen Sweden's gross profit was negatively impacted by non-recurring costs of SEK 6 M and EBIT was negatively impacted by additional non-recurring costs of SEK 10 M.
The underlying net sales declined 6 per cent in the fourth quarter and declined 3 per cent for the full year. In the fourth quarter, the number of workdays was one day more in Sweden compared with the previous year and two days more for the full year. EBIT totalled SEK 40 M (53) for the fourth quarter and the EBIT margin was 8 per cent (10).
| MEKONOMEN NORWAY | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | Change % | 2016 | 2015 | Change % |
| Net sales, external | 210 | 191 | 10 | 836 | 814 | 3 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and | ||||||
| impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) | 28 | 25 | 8 | 132 | 151 | -12 |
| EBIT | 28 | 25 | 9 | 132 | 151 | -12 |
| EBITA margin, % | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | ||
| EBIT margin, % | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | ||
| Number of stores/of which own | 45 / 32 | 45 / 32 | ||||
| Number of Mekonomen Service Centres | 339 | 345 | ||||
| Number of MekoPartner | 93 | 97 |
The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway.
The key driver of Mekonomen Norway's growth during the year was sales to Mekonomen Service Centres, but during the fourth quarter the growth was more evenly distributed between other workshops and Mekonomen Service Centres. Intensified competition has had a negative effect on the gross margin in the quarter. EBIT and gross profit in the fourth quarter have been negatively affected by non-recurring costs of SEK 1 M related to recall of Volvo cars in which defective driving belts have been installed. In the comparative period, Mekonomen Norway's gross profit was negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 1 M.
Underlying net sales was unchanged in the fourth quarter and rose 5 per cent for the full year. The currency effect on net sales against the NOK was a positive SEK 16 M in the fourth quarter and a negative SEK 23 M for the full year. In the fourth quarter, the number of workdays was one day more in Norway compared with the previous year and two days more for the full year. EBIT amounted to SEK 28 M (25) for the fourth quarter and the EBIT margin was 13 per cent (13).
| SØRENSEN OG BALCHEN | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | Change % | 2016 | 2015 | Change % |
| Net sales, external | 182 | 159 | 15 | 725 | 729 | 0 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and | ||||||
| impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) | 29 | 26 | 11 | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| EBIT | 29 | 26 | 11 | 117 | 116 | 1 |
| EBITA margin, % | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | ||
| EBIT margin, % | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | ||
| Number of stores/of which own | 72 / 37 | 70 / 35 | ||||
| Number of BilXtra | 255 | 246 |
The Sørensen og Balchen segment mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Norway.
Sørensen og Balchen reported a favourable trend in sales of accessories in the quarter, although which in combination with intensified competition, had a negative effect on the gross margin. Sørensen og Balchen has had good cost control. The underlying net sales rose 4 per cent in the fourth quarter and 1 per cent for the full year. The currency effect in net sales against the NOK was positive SEK 14 M in the fourth quarter and negative SEK 20 M for the full year. The number of workdays during the quarter was one more in Norway compared with the preceding year and two days more in the full year. EBIT totalled SEK 29 M (26) for the fourth quarter and the EBIT margin was 16 per cent (16).
| GROWTH PER CUSTOMER GROUP | October - December 2016 | January - December 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS, | Affiliated | Consumers | Other | Affiliated | Consumers | Other |
| PER CENT | workshops | workshops | workshops | workshops | ||
| Nominal growth | 10,9 | 2,5 | -0,9 | 8,6 | 0,4 | -0,2 |
| Currency adjusted growth | 7,2 | -0,8 | -4,3 | 9,8 | 1,5 | 1,0 |
Mekonomen has no actual seasonal effects in its operations. However, the number of workdays affects sales and profits.
| WORKDAYS | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-year | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY COUNTRY | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Sweden | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 253 | 251 | 249 |
| Norway | 61 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 253 | 251 | 250 |
| Denmark | 61 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 58 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 253 | 250 | 250 |
| Finland | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 253 | 251 | 250 |
The company conducted a review and assessment of operating and financial risks and uncertainties in accordance with the 2015 Annual Report and found that no significant risks have occurred since then. For the effect of exchange-rate fluctuations on profit before tax, refer to page 31 of the 2015 Annual Report. For a full presentation of the risks affecting the Group, refer to the 2015 Annual Report.
The Parent Company's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management. As of 1 April 2016 all employees except for Group Management were transferred from the Parent Company to a central company that administers all Group-wide functions for Mekonomen Group. The Parent Company's earnings after net financial items were a negative SEK 8 M (neg: 12) for the fourth quarter and a negative SEK 57 M (neg: 53) for the full year, excluding write-down of shares in subsidiaries of negative SEK 28 M (neg: 35) for the fourth quarter and for the full year and excluding the share dividend from subsidiaries of SEK 0 M (68) for the fourth quarter and SEK 47 M (489) for the full year.
The average number of employees was 7 (15). During the fourth quarter, Mekonomen AB sold goods and services to Group companies for a total of SEK 9 M (11) and for SEK 35 M (37) in the full year.
As of 1 January 2016, disclosures previously reported under "Others" are now distributed between "Other segments" and "Other items" and more units have been added to "Other segments" from the now discontinued Mekonomen Nordic segment. Comparative figures have been restated. For further information, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9 and for the comparative figures from 2014-2015, which have been restated, refer to the table "Quarterly data, continuing operations, segment" page 16.
"Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. These include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, our joint venture in Poland (InterMeko Europa), the affiliated company Automotive Web Solutions AB, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions that also include Mekonomen AB (publ). EBIT for "Other segments" amounted to negative SEK 16 M (neg: 26) for the fourth quarter and a negative SEK 84 M (neg: 106) for the full-year. EBIT was negatively impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 13 M (1). The 2016 effect pertains to non-recurring costs for persons who have been part of group management, mainly the former CEO in an amount of SEK 11 M for the full year, nothing in the quarter.
"Other items" includes acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions. Current acquisition-related items pertain to amortisation of acquired intangible assets for the acquisitions of MECA and Sørensen og Balchen totalling an expense of SEK 19 M (expense: 19) for the fourth quarter and an expense of SEK 77 M (expense: 77) for the full-year.
Board members Caroline Berg and Mia Brunell Livfors have declared their seats available and during the Extra General Meeting on the 10 January 2017 Joseph M. Holsten and John S. Quinn were elected as new Board members in accordance with the proposal by LKQ. John S. Quinn was elected as Deputy Chairman.
No other significant events occurred after the end of the reporting period.
Mekonomen Group applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. This year-end report was prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The same accounting policies and measurement methods were applied as in the most recent Annual Report. This year-end report consists of pages 1-23 and should be read in its entirety.
New standards or interpretations that became effective on 1 January 2016 have not had any material effect on Mekonomen Group's financial statements for the interim period.
The Parent Company prepares its accounts in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 and applies the same accounting policies and measurement methods as in the most recent Annual Report, except that exchange-rate differences pertaining to net investment in foreign operations as of 1 January 2016 have been recognised in profit or loss instead of in comprehensive income, in accordance with the changes in RFR 2. Comparative figures have been restated.
In an effort to streamline Mekonomen Group's reporting structure, Mekonomen Sweden and Mekonomen Norway report directly to the President and CEO as of 2016. This has led to the removal of one organisational unit, Mekonomen Nordic. As of the first quarter of 2016, the Group is now managed and reported in four segments; MECA, Mekonomen Sweden, Mekonomen Norway and Sørensen og Balchen. Reporting according to the new segment structure has taken place since the first quarter of 2016. Comparative figures have been restated.
The MECA segment remains unchanged and mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Sweden and Norway and the export business to Denmark, until 28 December 2016, and the delivery and service of workshop equipment in Opus Equipment. As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden. The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway. The Sørensen og Balchen segment remains unchanged and mainly includes wholesale and store operations in Norway.
"Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. These include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, our joint venture in Poland (InterMeko Europa), the affiliated company Automotive Web Solutions AB, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions that also include Mekonomen AB (publ). The units reported in "Other segments" cannot produce the quantitative thresholds to be considered reportable, and the benefits of reporting these segments separately are considered limited for users of the financial statements. Mekonomen AB's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management functions.
"Other items" includes acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions.
As of 1 January 2016, disclosures previously reported under "Others" are now distributed between "Other segments" and "Other items," and Mekonomen Finland, Mekonomen Iceland, Marinshopen and central administrative functions from the former Mekonomen Nordic segments have been added to "Other segments." Comparative figures have been restated.
| Information | Period | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Interim report | January - March 2017 | 10 May 2017 |
| Interim report | January - June 2017 | 28 July 2017 |
| Interim report | January - September 2017 | 7 November 2017 |
| Year-end report | January - December 2017 | 9 February 2018 |
The 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 April 2017 in Stockholm. The Annual Report will be published and available on Mekonomen's website not later than 4 April 2017.
The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 7.00 (7.00). As record date for the dividend, the Board proposes 27 April 2017. If the Annual General Meeting resolves to approve the proposal, the dividend will be paid on 3 May 2017. The final day for trading the company's shares including the right to dividends is 25 April 2017.
In accordance with the guidelines established at the Annual General Meeting on 12 April 2016, Mekonomen has established a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee shall prepare and submit proposals to the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2017 pertaining to the election of the Chairman at the Annual General Meeting, the number of Board members and deputy members, the election of Chairman of the Board and other members to the Board of Directors of the company, Board fees, as well as any remuneration for committee work, the election of and fees to be paid to auditors, and guidelines for the appointment of the Nomination Committee.
As LKQ Corporation is the largest shareholder in Mekonomen, after the purchase of Axel Johnson AB's 26.5 per cent of the total number of shares in Mekonomen, John S. Quinn, LKQ Corporation, has been appointed member of the Nomination Committee.
Caroline Berg, Axel Johnson AB Group, has left her position in the Nomination Committee, where she has also been Chairman.
The Nomination Committee prior to the 2017 Annual General Meeting therefore comprises John S. Quinn, LKQ Corporation, Jonathan Schönbäck, Handelsbanken Fonder, Mats Gustafsson, Lannebo Fonder and Arne Lööw, Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund. John S. Quinn has, according to the guidelines, been appointed Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Mekonomen's Chairman of the Board, Kenneth Bengtsson, has been co-opted to the Nomination Committee.
Stockholm, 15 February 2017 Mekonomen AB (publ), Corp. No Reg: 556392-1971
Pehr Oscarson Acting President and CEO
This year-end report has not been audited.
For further information, please contact: Pehr Oscarson, Acting President and CEO, Mekonomen AB, tel +46 (0)8-464 00 00 Per Hedblom, CFO Mekonomen AB, tel: +46 (0)8-464 00 00
This information is information that Mekonomen AB (publ) is obliged to make public persuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act.
The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 07:30 a.m CET on 15 February 2017.
The year-end report will be published in Swedish and English. The Swedish version represents the original version and has been translated into English.
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATEMENT, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Continuing operations: | ||||
| Net sales | 1 466 | 1 415 | 5 786 | 5 624 |
| Other operating revenue | 42 | 32 | 151 | 137 |
| Total revenue | 1 508 | 1 447 | 5 937 | 5 761 |
| Goods for resale | -703 | -648 | -2 686 | -2 529 |
| Other external costs | -323 | -305 | -1 229 | -1 167 |
| Personnel expenses | -361 | -343 | -1 366 | -1 282 |
| Operating profit before depreciation/ amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets (EBITDA) |
121 | 151 | 656 | 784 |
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets |
-18 | -13 | -62 | -57 |
| Operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets (EBITA) |
103 | 138 | 594 | 726 |
| Amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets |
-29 | -28 | -113 | -110 |
| EBIT | 74 | 109 | 481 | 616 |
| Interest income | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Interest expenses | -7 | -8 | -28 | -33 |
| Other financial items | 3 | 6 | -12 | 5 |
| Profit after financial items | 72 | 109 | 446 | 594 |
| Tax | -6 | -32 | -105 | -164 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS |
66 | 76 | 342 | 430 |
| Discontinued operations: | ||||
| Earnings for the period from discontinued operations1) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD | 66 | 77 | 342 | 430 |
| Profit for the period attributable to: | ||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 66 | 78 | 335 | 423 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | -1 | 7 | 8 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD | 66 | 77 | 342 | 430 |
| Earnings per share, before and after dilution, SEK |
||||
| - Earnings from continuing operations | 1,83 | 2,14 | 9,32 | 11,77 |
| - Earnings from discontinued operations | 0,00 | 0,03 | 0,00 | 0,00 |
| Profit for the period | 1,83 | 2,17 | 9,32 | 11,77 |
1) The comparative period's gain for discontinued operations totalling SEK 1 M in the fourth quarter pertains to tax income. For further information about discontinued operations,
see page 18.
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit for the period | 66 | 77 | 342 | 430 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Components that will not be reclassified to earnings for the year: |
||||
| - Actuarial gains and losses | 0 | 2 | -1 | 2 |
| Components that may later be reclassified to earnings for the year: |
||||
| - Exchange-rate differences from translation of foreign subsidiaries 1) |
-17 | -36 | 105 | -88 |
| - Cash-flow hedges 2) | 1 | 1 | -4 | -1 |
| Other comprehensive income/loss, net after tax |
-16 | -34 | 100 | -87 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD |
49 | 44 | 442 | 343 |
| Comprehensive income/loss for the period attributable to: |
||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 49 | 44 | 434 | 336 |
| Minority owners | 0 | -1 | 8 | 7 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD |
49 | 44 | 442 | 343 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to Parent Company shareholders derived from: |
||||
| Continuing operations | 50 | 46 | 431 | 337 |
| Discontinued operations | -1 | -1 | 3 | -1 |
1) As at 31 December 2016, the accumulated translation reserve pertaining to Denmark was a negative SEK 14 M. The translation reserve pertaining to Denmark will be reclassified in shareholders' equity via the income statement in the current amount at the time when the Danish company is liquidated. For further information about
discontinued operations, see page 18.
2) Holding of financial interest-rate derivatives for hedging purposes, valued according to level 2 defined in IFRS 13.
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| ASSETS1) | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 2 757 | 2 734 | 2 813 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 181 | 182 | 201 |
| Financial fixed assets | 46 | 51 | 65 |
| Deferred tax assets | 77 | 55 | 55 |
| Goods for resale | 1 279 | 1 226 | 1 223 |
| Current receivables | 821 | 818 | 769 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 291 | 295 | 258 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 5 452 | 5 361 | 5 384 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES1) | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 2 324 | 2 155 | 2 080 |
| Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing | 1 338 | 1 469 | 1 404 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 163 | 169 | 168 |
| Long-term liabilities, non-interest-bearing | 24 | 8 | 3 |
| Current liabilities, interest-bearing | 404 | 461 | 495 |
| Current liabilities, non-interest-bearing | 1 199 | 1 099 | 1 234 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 5 452 | 5 361 | 5 384 |
1) The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities are measured at either fair value or a reasonable approximation of fair value.
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the year | 2 155 | 2 080 | 2 240 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 442 | 343 | 100 |
| Acquisition/divestment of non-controlling interests | -14 | -7 | 2 |
| Dividend to shareholders | -259 | -261 | -262 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AT THE END OF THE PERIOD | 2 324 | 2 155 | 2 080 |
| of which, non-controlling interests | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH-FLOW | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATEMENT, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Cash flow from operating activities before | |||||
| changes in working capital, excluding tax paid | 143 | 160 | 642 | 782 | |
| Tax paid | 1 | -2 | -153 | -189 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
144 | 158 | 489 | 594 | |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital: | |||||
| Changes in inventory | -30 | -9 | -40 | -19 | |
| Changes in receivables | 103 | 72 | 33 | -11 | |
| Changes in liabilities | -9 | -26 | 61 | -124 | |
| Increase (–)/decrease (+) restricted | |||||
| working capital | 64 | 37 | 54 | -154 | |
| Cash-flow from operating activities | 208 | 195 | 544 | 439 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -23 | -49 | -94 | -146 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -76 | -95 | -466 | -245 | |
| CASH FLOW FOR THE PERIOD | 108 | 51 | -16 | 48 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE | |||||
| BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD | 182 | 256 | 295 | 258 | |
| Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents |
0 | -12 | 12 | -11 | |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD |
291 | 295 | 291 | 295 |
The Parent Company, for the benefit of subsidiaries and in conjunction with the agreement with TGW Logistics Group, provided a guarantee of approximately SEK 129 M (EUR 13.5 M) to companies within TGW Logistics Group. The Parent Company has also provided a rental guarantee for the benefit of subsidiaries totalling SEK 282 M during the fourth quarter.
The financial instruments measured at fair value in the balance sheet are shown below. This was done by dividing the values into three levels, which is described in the 2015 Annual Report, Note 11. All of Mekonomen's financial instruments are included in Level 2.
The main methods and assumptions used to determine the fair value of the financial instruments shown in the table below are described in the 2015 Annual Report, Note 11. The financial instruments contained in the interim report are the same as those in the 2015 annual accounts.
| CONSOLIDATED DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE IN | 31 December | 31 December |
| THE BALANCE SHEET, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | ||
| Derivatives: Currency swaps | - | - |
| Interest-rate swaps | - | - |
| TOTAL | - | - |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | ||
| Derivatives: Currency swaps | - | - |
| Interest-rate swaps | 7 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 7 | 3 |
| GROUP'S FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BY MEASUREMENT CATEGORY, 31 December 2016 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Derivative instruments |
Loan and accounts receivable |
Other financial liabilities |
Total carrying amount |
Fair value | Non-financial assets & liabilities |
Balance sheet summary |
||
| FINANCIAL ASSETS | |||||||||
| Financial fixed assets | - | 44 | - | 44 | 44 | 2 | 46 | ||
| Accounts receivable | - | 485 | - | 485 | 485 | - | 485 | ||
| Other current receivables | - | - | - | - | - | 335 | 335 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 291 | - | 291 | 291 | - | 291 | ||
| TOTAL | - | 820 | - | 820 | 820 | 337 | 1 158 | ||
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | |||||||||
| Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing | 7 | - | 1 331 | 1 338 | 1 338 | - | 1 338 | ||
| Current liabilities, interest-bearing | - | - | 404 | 404 | 404 | - | 404 | ||
| Accounts payable | - | - | 612 | 612 | 612 | - | 612 | ||
| Other current liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | 588 | 588 | ||
| TOTAL | 7 | - | 2 346 | 2 353 | 2 353 | 588 | 2 941 |
| QUARTERLY DATA, CONTINUING | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATIONS, SEGMENT | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| NET SALES, SEK M 1) | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 2 039 | 528 | 477 | 534 | 500 | 1 871 | 489 | 466 | 473 | 444 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 1 891 | 470 | 456 | 503 | 462 | 1 925 | 493 | 468 | 515 | 449 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 836 | 210 | 209 | 223 | 194 | 814 | 191 | 195 | 224 | 204 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 725 | 182 | 179 | 192 | 172 | 729 | 159 | 179 | 201 | 191 |
| Other segments 5) | 295 | 76 | 71 | 85 | 63 | 285 | 83 | 66 | 77 | 60 |
| GROUP | 5 786 | 1 466 | 1 392 | 1 537 | 1 391 | 5 624 | 1 415 | 1 374 | 1 489 | 1 346 |
| EBITA, SEK M | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 217 | 16 | 53 | 85 | 62 | 258 | 52 | 54 | 80 | 71 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 190 | 42 | 56 | 40 | 53 | 289 | 53 | 78 | 92 | 65 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 132 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 27 | 151 | 25 | 39 | 51 | 36 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 117 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 117 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 25 |
| Other segments 5) | -63 | -11 | -20 | -15 | -17 | -87 | -20 | -5 | -35 | -28 |
| GROUP | 594 | 103 | 154 | 189 | 149 | 726 | 138 | 196 | 224 | 169 |
| EBIT, SEK M | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 205 | 13 | 50 | 82 | 60 | 245 | 49 | 51 | 77 | 68 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 187 | 40 | 55 | 39 | 52 | 287 | 53 | 77 | 92 | 65 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 132 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 27 | 151 | 25 | 39 | 51 | 35 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 117 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 116 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 25 |
| Other segments 5) | -84 | -16 | -25 | -19 | -23 | -106 | -26 | -9 | -39 | -32 |
| Other items 6) | -77 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -77 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 |
| GROUP | 481 | 74 | 125 | 161 | 121 | 616 | 109 | 168 | 197 | 142 |
| INVESTMENTS, SEK M 7) | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 16 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 30 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other segments 5) | 57 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 50 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| GROUP | 111 | 44 | 20 | 28 | 20 | 103 | 33 | 19 | 24 | 28 |
| EBITA MARGIN, % | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 10 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 10 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 17 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
| GROUP | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
| EBIT MARGIN, % | ||||||||||
| MECA 2) | 10 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 15 |
| Mekonomen Sweden 3) | 10 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Mekonomen Norway 4) | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 17 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
| GROUP | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
1) Net sales for each segment are from external customers.
2) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, refer to page 18.
3) The Mekonomen Sweden segment mainly includes wholesale, store and fleet operations in Sweden. Mekonomen Sweden was previously included in the Mekonomen Nordic segment. For further information about the new segment structure, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9. Items were reallocated in Mekonomen Sweden, representing higher net sales of SEK 4 M for Q4 2015 and SEK 51 M for full-year 2015, and a positive EBIT effect of SEK 2 M for Q4 2015 and SEK 28 M for full-year 2015, compared with the figures previously presented for Mekonomen Sweden under the Mekonomen Nordic segment
4) The Mekonomen Norway segment mainly includes store and fleet operations in Norway. Mekonomen Norway was previously included in the Mekonomen Nordic segment. For further information about the new segment structure, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9. Items were reallocated to Mekonomen Norway, representing higher net sales of SEK 4 M for Q4 2015 and SEK 11 M for full-year 2015, and a negative EBIT effect of SEK 9 M for Q4 2015 and negative effect of SEK 1 M for full-year 2015, compared with the figures previously presented for Mekonomen Norway under the Mekonomen Nordic segment.
5) "Other segments" includes business operations and operating segments that are not reported separately. "Other segments" also includes units that were previously included in Mekonomen Nordic but are not included in Mekonomen Sweden or Mekonomen Norway. The comparative figures have been restated. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9.
6) "Other items" include acquisition-related items attributable to Mekonomen AB's direct acquisitions. Current acquisition-related items pertain to amortisation of acquired intangible assets related to the acquisitions of MECA and Sørensen og Balchen. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9.
7) Investments do not include company and business combinations.
| QUARTERLY DATA | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING ACTIVITIES, | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||
| SEK M | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | FY | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Revenue | 5 937 | 1 508 | 1 432 | 1 573 | 1 424 | 5 761 | 1 447 | 1 405 | 1 527 | 1 382 | 5 390 | 1 373 | 1 340 | 1 387 | 1 290 |
| EBITA | 594 | 103 | 154 | 189 | 149 | 726 | 138 | 196 | 224 | 169 | 763 | 184 | 214 | 210 | 156 |
| EBIT | 481 | 74 | 125 | 161 | 121 | 616 | 109 | 168 | 197 | 142 | 639 | 145 | 186 | 182 | 126 |
| Net financial items | -35 | -2 | -13 | -9 | -11 | -22 | 0 | -15 | -9 | 2 | -19 | -3 | -12 | -1 | -4 |
| Profit aft net fin items | 446 | 72 | 112 | 152 | 110 | 594 | 109 | 154 | 188 | 144 | 620 | 142 | 174 | 181 | 123 |
| Tax | -105 | -6 | -31 | -40 | -27 | -164 | -32 | -42 | -50 | -39 | -153 | -40 | -38 | -44 | -31 |
| Profit for the period | 342 | 66 | 82 | 112 | 83 | 430 | 76 | 111 | 138 | 105 | 466 | 102 | 135 | 137 | 92 |
| EBITA margin, % | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
| EBIT margin, % | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Earn. p share, cont. | |||||||||||||||
| operations, SEK | 9,32 | 1,83 | 2,20 | 3,02 | 2,28 | 11,77 | 2,14 | 3,01 | 3,74 | 2,88 | 12,80 | 2,87 | 3,69 | 3,74 | 2,50 |
| Earn. p share, | |||||||||||||||
| discont. oper., SEK | 0,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | 0,03 | 0,00 | -0,02 | -0,01 | -9,46 | -7,55 | -0,49 | -0,75 | -0,67 |
| Earn. p share, SEK | 9,32 | 1,83 | 2,20 | 3,02 | 2,28 | 11,77 | 2,17 | 3,01 | 3,72 | 2,87 | 3,34 | -4,68 | 3,20 | 2,99 | 1,83 |
| Shareh. equity per | |||||||||||||||
| share, SEK | 64,4 | 64,4 | 63,0 | 59,3 | 62,5 | 59,7 | 59,7 | 58,4 | 56,9 | 61,0 | 57,5 | 57,5 | 65,0 | 60,9 | 64,6 |
| Cash fl p share, SEK1) | 15,1 | 5,8 | 2,2 | 6,4 | 0,8 | 12,2 | 5,4 | 4,3 | 3,8 | -1,3 | 11,5 | 5,0 | 3,2 | 5,4 | -2,0 |
| Return on equity, %2) | 15,1 | 15,1 | 15,9 | 17,6 | 18,7 | 20,0 | 20,0 | 20,9 | 21,9 | 21,3 | 20,6 | 20,6 | 18,3 | 17,2 | 16,6 |
| Share pr, end of per. | 171,5 | 171,5 | 167,0 | 182,0 | 201,0 | 173,0 | 173,0 | 194,0 | 202,5 | 227,5 | 204,0 | 204,0 | 156,5 | 171,5 | 178,5 |
1) The key figures are calculated including discontinued operations for each quarter.
2) The key figures for return on shareholders' equity are calculated on a rolling 12-month basis for continuing operations for each quarter. For further information
| about discontinued operations, refer to page 18. | ||
|---|---|---|
| KEY FIGURES | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Return on shareholders' equity, %1) | - | - | 15,1 | 20,0 |
| Return on total capital, %1) | - | - | 8,7 | 11,5 |
| Return on capital employed, %1) | - | - | 11,6 | 15,2 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | - | - | 42,6 | 40,2 |
| Net debt, SEK M | 1 437 | 1 626 | 1 437 | 1 626 |
| Net debt/EBITDA, number of times | - | - | 2,19 | 2,07 |
| Gross margin, continuing operations, % | 52,0 | 54,2 | 53,6 | 55,0 |
| EBITA margin, continuing operations, % | 8,0 | 10,4 | 11,0 | 13,6 |
| EBIT margin, continuing operations, % | 6,8 | 9,5 | 10,0 | 12,6 |
| EBITDA margin, continuing operations, % | 4,9 | 7,5 | 8,1 | 10,7 |
| Earnings per share, continuing operations, SEK | 1,83 | 2,14 | 9,32 | 11,77 |
| Earnings per share, discontinued operations, SEK |
0,00 | 0,03 | 0,00 | 0,00 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 1,83 | 2,17 | 9,32 | 11,77 |
| Shareholders' equity per share, SEK | - | - | 64,4 | 59,7 |
| Cash flow per share, SEK | 5,8 | 5,4 | 15,1 | 12,2 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| Average number of shares during the period | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
1) The key figures for return on equity/total capital/capital employed pertain to continuing operations.
The balance sheet was not recalculated for discontinued operations. For further information about discontinued operations, see page 18.
| NUMBER OF STORES AND | MECA1) | Sweden | Mekonomen | Mekonomen Norway |
Sørensen og Balchen |
Other | Group total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKSHOPS | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December | ||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Number of stores | ||||||||||||
| Proprietary stores | 75 | 72 | 112 | 113 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 261 | 257 |
| Partner stores | 10 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 81 | 85 |
| Total | 85 | 85 | 132 | 134 | 45 | 45 | 72 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 342 | 342 |
| Number of workshops1) | ||||||||||||
| Mekonomen Service Centres | - | 102 | 427 | 439 | 339 | 345 | - | - | 43 | 37 | 809 | 923 |
| MekoPartner | - | 39 | 127 | 125 | 93 | 97 | - | - | - | - | 220 | 261 |
| Speedy | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26 | 20 | 26 | 20 |
| BilXtra | - | - | - | - | - | - | 255 | 246 | - | - | 255 | 246 |
| MECA Car Service | 711 | 676 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 711 | 676 |
| Total | 711 | 817 | 554 | 564 | 432 | 442 | 255 | 246 | 69 | 57 | 2 021 | 2 126 |
1) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and the stores are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued business see page 18. The workshops in Denmark are not included in the segment MECA as of 28 December, since the Danish operation was divested at this date.
| AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, CONTINUING OPERATIONS | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | |
| MECA 1) | 751 | 699 |
| Mekonomen Sweden | 706 | 771 |
| Mekonomen Norway | 263 | 261 |
| Sørensen og Balchen | 257 | 273 |
| Other 2) | 310 | 286 |
| Total | 2 287 | 2 290 |
1) As of 1 January 2015, the store operations in Denmark have been presented as discontinued operations and are not therefore included in the MECA segment. For further information about discontinued operations, see below.
2) "Other segments" include Mekonomen's wholesale and store operations in Finland, Mekonomen's store operations in Iceland, Marinshopen, Meko Service Nordic with the BilLivet and Speedy workshop operations, the Car Share operations, Mekonomen car leasing service, Lasingoo Norway and Group-wide functions including Mekonomen AB (publ). Mekonomen AB's operations mainly comprise Group Management and finance management. As of 1 January 2016, "Other segments" includes units that were previously included in Mekonomen Nordic, but not included in Mekonomen Sweden or Mekonomen Norway. The comparative figures have been restated. For further information about the new segment division, refer to "Accounting policies" on page 9.
In December 2014, a decision was made regarding extensive structural changes and repositioning of the Group's Danish operations. All of the stores, which are also local warehouses, as well as the Danish head office have been closed. The franchise workshops were retained and these now receive deliveries of spare parts directly from regional and central warehouses, which has made logistics more efficient without intermediaries in the distribution chain.
In March 2015, the last two stores in Denmark were discontinued and from the first quarter of 2015, the Danish store operations have been presented according to the rules on discontinued operations in IFRS 5. All comparative periods have been restated. The Danish store operations were previously included in the MECA segment.
In the consolidated income statement, earnings generated by the discontinued store operations are recognised as an item under "Discontinued operations." This means that the discontinued operations have been excluded from all profit/loss items in the consolidated income statement and that only net earnings from the discontinued operations have been presented in the line item "Earnings/loss from discontinued operations." Cash flow from discontinued operations is included in the consolidated cash-flow statement and recognised separately below. The consolidated balance sheet has not been restated.
As at 31 December 2016, the accumulated translation reserve pertaining to Denmark was a negative SEK 14 M. The translation reserve pertaining to Denmark will be reclassified in shareholders' equity via profit or loss in the current amount on the date when the Danish company is liquidated.
| PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, SEK M |
Oct - Dec 2016 |
Oct - Dec 2015 |
Jan - Dec 2016 |
Jan - Dec 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | -36 |
| Profit from discontinued operations - before tax |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations - after tax |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other comprehensive income/loss: | ||||
| Exchange-rate differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries |
-1 | -2 | 3 | -1 |
| Comprehensive income/loss from discontinued operations |
-1 | -1 | 3 | -1 |
Separate financial information pertaining to the discontinued operations in Denmark is presented below.
| CONDENSED CASH FLOW FROM | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -9 | 13 | -17 | -134 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | 0 | 2 | 5 | 29 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow from discontinued operations | -9 | 15 | -12 | -105 |
| CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT FOR | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARENT COMPANY, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Operating revenue | 20 | 59 | 84 | 78 |
| Operating expenses | -28 | -75 | -122 | -130 |
| EBIT | -8 | -17 | -38 | -52 |
| Net financial items 1) | -27 | 37 | 0 | 453 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | -35 | 20 | -38 | 401 |
| Appropriations | 156 | 226 | 156 | 226 |
| Tax | -10 | -45 | 0 | -37 |
| PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD | 111 | 201 | 118 | 589 |
1) Net financial items include dividends on participations in subsidiaries totalling SEK 0 M (68) for the fourth quarter and SEK 47 M (489) for the full-year, and an impairment loss on participations in subsidiaries of SEK 28 M (neg: 35) for the quarter and the full-year. Of the impairment loss on participations in subsidiaries SEK 28 M (neg: 26) relates to subsidiaries in Denmark during the quarter and full-year. From 1 January 2016, net financial items include exchange rate difference related to net investments in foreign operations of negative SEK 1 M (neg: 2) in the fourth quarter and negatively SEK 4 (neg: 3) for the full-year. Comparative figures have been restated.
| STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR THE PARENT COMPANY, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit for the period | 111 | 201 | 118 | 589 |
| Other comprehensive income net after tax 1) | - | - | - | - |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
| FOR THE PERIOD | 111 | 201 | 118 | 589 |
1) Due to deletion of the exception in RFR 2 for recognition of exchange-rate differences pertaining to net investment in foreign operations, as of 1 January 2016, exchange-rate differences are presented in profit or loss rather than other comprehensive income. The comparative figures have been restated.
| CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE PARENT COMPANY, | 31 December | 31 December |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Fixed assets | 3 190 | 3 147 |
| Current receivables in Group companies | 1 242 | 1 583 |
| Other current receivables | 77 | 67 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 163 | 210 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 4 673 | 5 007 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Shareholders' equity | 2 642 | 2 775 |
| Untaxed reserves | 210 | 175 |
| Provisions | 2 | 2 |
| Long-term liabilities | 1 324 | 1 460 |
| Current liabilities in Group companies | 69 | 117 |
| Other current liabilities | 426 | 478 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 4 673 | 5 007 |
| SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE | 31 December | 31 December |
|---|---|---|
| PARENT COMPANY, SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the year | 2 775 | 2 437 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 118 | 589 |
| Dividend to shareholders | -251 | -251 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AT THE END OF THE PERIOD | 2 642 | 2 775 |
From the January-June 2016 interim report, Mekonomen applies the new Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures issued by the ESMA*. Alternative performance measures are financial measures of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that are not defined or specified in IFRS. Mekonomen believes that these measures provide valuable supplementary information to company management, investors and other stakeholders in evaluating the company's performance. These alternative performance measures are not always comparable with the measure used by other companies since not all companies calculate these measures in the same way. Accordingly, the measures are to be viewed as a supplement to the measures defined according to IFRS. For definitions of key figures, refer to page 22. For relevant reconciliation of the alternative performance measures that cannot be directly read in or derived from the financial statements, refer to the tables below. *The European Securities and Markets Authority.
RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
| RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit from continuing operations for the period | 342 | 430 |
| - Minus non-controlling interests' share of profit for the period | -7 | -8 |
| Profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests' share | 335 | 423 |
| - Divided by SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT | ||
| COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS, average over the past five quarters 1) | 2 218 | 2 108 |
| RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, % | 15,1 | 20,0 |
| 1) SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY'S |
2016 2015 |
2014 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS, SEK M | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2 324 | 2 276 | 2 139 | 2 257 | 2 155 | 2 111 | 2 053 | 2 204 | 2 080 | 2 344 | 2 192 | 2 331 |
| - Minus Non-controlling interests' share of shareholders' equity |
-14 | -13 | -10 | -13 | -12 | -13 | -10 | -14 | -14 | -10 | -7 | -14 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS |
2 311 | 2 263 | 2 129 | 2 244 | 2 143 | 2 098 | 2 043 | 2 190 | 2 066 | 2 334 | 2 185 | 2 318 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY'S |
||||||||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS, average over the past five quarters |
2 218 | 2 175 | 2 132 | 2 144 | 2 108 | 2 146 | 2 164 | 2 219 | 2 226 | 2 254 | 2 221 | 2 243 |
| RETURN ON TOTAL CAPITAL | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit after financial items | 446 | 594 |
| - Plus Interest expenses | 28 | 33 |
| Profit after financial items plus interest expenses | 475 | 627 |
| - Divided by TOTAL ASSETS, average over the past five quarters 2) | 5 430 | 5 438 |
| RETURN ON TOTAL CAPITAL, % | 8,7 | 11,5 |
| 2) TOTAL ASSETS | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Total assets | 5 452 | 5 466 | 5 481 | 5 387 | 5 361 | 5 426 | 5 392 | 5 627 | 5 384 | 5 631 | 5 580 | 5 634 |
| TOTAL ASSETS, average over the past five quarters |
5 430 | 5 424 | 5 410 | 5 439 | 5 438 | 5 492 | 5 523 | 5 571 | 5 535 | 5 545 | 5 526 | 5 543 |
| RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit after financial items | 446 | 594 |
| - Plus Interest expenses | 28 | 33 |
| Profit after financial items plus interest expenses | 475 | 627 |
| - Divided by CAPITAL EMPLOYED, average over the past five quarters 3) | 4 107 | 4 134 |
| RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED, % | 11,6 | 15,2 |
| 3) CAPITAL EMPLOYED | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Total assets | 5 452 | 5 466 | 5 481 | 5 387 | 5 361 | 5 426 | 5 392 | 5 627 | 5 384 | 5 631 | 5 580 | 5 634 |
| - Minus Deferred tax liabilities | -163 | -142 | -148 | -158 | -169 | -149 | -156 | -160 | -168 | -189 | -201 | -208 |
| - Minus Long-term liabilities, non-interest-bearing |
-24 | -25 | -25 | -9 | -8 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| - Minus Current liabilities, non-interest-bearing | -1 199 | -1 205 | -1 154 | -1 087 | -1 099 | -1 131 | -1 068 | -1 167 | -1 234 | -1 129 | -1 055 | -1 056 |
| CAPITAL EMPLOYED | 4 066 | 4 094 | 4 155 | 4 133 | 4 086 | 4 143 | 4 165 | 4 297 | 3 980 | 4 312 | 4 323 | 4 369 |
| CAPITAL EMPLOYED average over the past five quarters |
4 107 | 4 122 | 4 136 | 4 165 | 4 134 | 4 180 | 4 216 | 4 256 | 4 232 | 4 275 | 4 261 | 4 272 |
| GROSS MARGIN | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Net sales | 1 466 | 1 415 | 5 786 | 5 624 |
| - Minus Goods for resale | -703 | -648 | -2 686 | -2 529 |
| Total | 763 | 767 | 3 100 | 3 095 |
| - Divided by Net sales | 1 466 | 1 415 | 5 786 | 5 624 |
| GROSS MARGIN, % | 52,0 | 54,2 | 53,6 | 55,0 |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Profit for the period | 66 | 77 | 342 | 430 |
| - Minus Non-controlling interests' share | 0 | 1 | -7 | -8 |
| Profit for the period attributable to | ||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 66 | 78 | 335 | 423 |
| - Divided by Average number of shares 4) | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE, SEK | 1,83 | 2,17 | 9,32 | 11,77 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PER SHARE | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2 324 | 2 155 |
| - Minus Non-controlling interests' share | -14 | -12 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY'S | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS | 2 311 | 2 143 |
| - Divided by Average number of shares 4) | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY PER SHARE, SEK | 64,4 | 59,7 |
| CASH FLOW PER SHARE | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 208 | 195 | 544 | 439 |
| - Divided by Average number of shares 4) | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| CASH FLOW PER SHARE, SEK | 5,8 | 5,4 | 15,1 | 12,2 |
| 4) AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES | Oct - Dec | Oct - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Number of shares at the end of the period | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| - Multiplied by number of days that the Number of shares at the end of the period remained unchanged during the period |
92 | 92 | 366 | 365 |
| Number of shares at a different time during the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| - Multiplied by number of days that the Number of shares at a different time has existed during the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| - Total divided by number of days during the period | 92 | 92 | 366 | 365 |
| AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 | 35 901 487 |
| NET DEBT | 31 December | 31 December | 31 December |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Long-term liabilities, interest-bearing | 1 338 | 1 469 | 1 404 |
| - Minus interest-bearing long-term liabilities and provisions for | |||
| pensions, leasing, derivatives and similar obligations | -11 | -7 | -8 |
| Current liabilities, interest-bearing | 404 | 461 | 495 |
| - Minus interest-bearing current liabilities and provisions for | |||
| pensions, leasing, derivatives and similar obligations | -2 | -2 | -5 |
| - Minus Cash and cash equivalents | -291 | -295 | -258 |
| NET DEBT | 1 437 | 1 626 | 1 629 |
| FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Return on shareholders' equity |
Profit for the period, excluding non-controlling interests, as a percentage of average shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders Average shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders is calculated as shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders at the end of the period plus the shareholders' equity for the four immediately preceding quarters attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders at the end of the period divided by five. |
|
| Return on capital employed |
Profit after net financial items plus interest expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. Average capital employed is calculated as capital employed at the end of the period plus the capital employed for the four immediately preceding quarters divided by five. |
|
| Return on total capital | Profit after net financial items plus interest expenses as a percentage of average total assets. Average total assets is calculated as total assets at the end of the period plus the total assets for the four immediately preceding quarters at the end of the period divided by five. |
|
| Gross margin | Net sales less costs for goods for resale, as a percentage of net sales. | |
| Gross profit | Revenue less costs for goods for resale. | |
| Operating costs | Operating costs consists of other external costs, personnel expenses and depreciation/amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets. |
|
| EBIT margin | EBIT after depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of total revenue. | |
| EBITA | EBIT after depreciation according to plan but before amortisation and impairment of intangible fixed assets. | |
| EBITA margin | EBITA as a percentage of total revenue. | |
| EBITDA | EBIT before depreciation/amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible fixed assets. | |
| EBITDA margin | EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. | |
| Shareholders' equity per share |
Shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests, in relation to the number of shares at the end of the period. | |
| Cash flow per share | Cash flow from operating activities in relation to the average number of shares. Average number of shares is calculated as the average number of shares at the end of the period multiplied by the number of days that this number existed during the period plus any other number of shares during the period multiplied by the number of days that this or these numbers existed during the period, with the total divided by number of days during the period. |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash funds held at financial institutions and current liquid investments with a term from the date of acquisition of less than three months, which are exposed to only an insignificant risk of fluctuations in value. Cash and cash equivalents are recognised at nominal amounts. |
|
| Net debt | Current and long-term interest-bearing liabilities for borrowing, meaning excluding pensions, leasing, derivatives and similar obligations, less cash and cash equivalents. |
|
| Earnings per share | Profit for the period excluding non-controlling interests, in relation to the average number of shares. Average number of shares is calculated as the average number of shares at the end of the period multiplied by the number of days that this number existed during the period plus any other number of shares during the period multiplied by the number of days that this or these numbers existed during the period, with the total divided by number of days during the period. |
|
| Equity/assets ratio | Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interest as a percentage of total assets. | |
| Capital employed | Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions including deferred tax liabilities. |
| Proprietary stores | Stores with operations in subsidiaries, directly or indirectly majority owned, by Mekonomen AB. |
|---|---|
| Partner stores | Stores that are not proprietary, but conduct business under the Group's brands/store concepts. |
| Proprietary workshops | Workshops with operations in subsidiaries, directly or indirectly majority owned, by Mekonomen AB. |
| Affiliated workshops | Workshops that are not proprietary, but conduct business under the Group's brands/workshop concepts (Mekonomen Service Centre, MekoPartner, MECA Car Service, BilXtra and Speedy). |
| Concept workshops | Affiliated workshops. |
| Sales to customer group Affiliated workshops |
Sales to affiliated workshops and sales to proprietary workshops. |
| Sales to customer group Other workshops |
Sales to company customers that are not affiliated to any of Mekonomen Group's concepts, including sales in Fleet operations. |
| Sales to customer group Consumer |
Cash sales from proprietary stores to other customer groups than Affiliated workshops and Other workshops, and the Group's e-commerce sales to consumer. |
| Underlying net sales |
Sales adjusted for the number of comparable working days and currency effects. |
| Comparable units | Stores, majority-owned workshops and Internet sales that have been in operation for the past 12-month period and throughout the entire preceding comparative period. |
| Sales in comparable units |
Sales in comparable units comprise external sales (in local currency) in majority-owned stores, wholesale sales to partner stores, external sales in majority-owned workshops and Internet sales. |
| ProMeister | Mekonomen Group's proprietary brand for high-quality spare parts with five-year guarantees. |
| Lasingoo | The car portal that Mekonomen Group owns together with industry players that simplifies the workshop selection and booking processes for car owners. |
| Fleet operations | Mekonomen Group's offering to business customers comprising service and repairs of cars, sales of spare parts, tyres, accessories and tyre storage. |
| Spare parts | Parts that are necessary for a car to function. |
| Accessories | Products that are not necessary for a car to function, but enhance the experience or extend use of the car, for example, car-care products, roof boxes, car seats for children, etc. |
| MECA+ | MECA's service concept which meets the customers' high demands on quality, accessibility and comfort, with an extended offer of services and integrated solutions. |
| Currency effects in the balance sheet |
Impact of currency with respect to realised and unrealised revaluation of foreign current non-interest-bearing receivables and liabilities. |
| Currency transaction effects | Impact of currency with respect to internal sales from Mekonomen Grossist AB, as well as from MECA Car Parts AB to each country. |
| Currency translation effects | Impact of currency from translation of earnings from foreign subsidiaries to SEK. |
| Other operating revenue | Mainly comprises rental income, marketing subsidies and exchange-rate gains in Mekonomen Group. |
Postal address: Box 19542 SE-104 32 Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting address: Solnavägen 4, 10th floor, Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: +46 8 464 00 00 E-mail: [email protected] www.mekonomen.com
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