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Munters Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2009

Jul 22, 2009

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Interim report January-June 2009

July 22, 2009

Second quarter

  • □ Order intake amounted to SEK 1,716 M (1,686), down 16% adjusted1
  • □ Net sales amounted to SEK 1,694 M (1,548), down 9% adjusted1
  • □ EBIT before nonrecurring costs amounted to SEK 86 M (127), down 38% adjusted1 ,corresponding to an EBIT margin of 5,1% (8,2)
  • □ The decline in earnings was primarily attributable to sharp volume decline within HumiCool and investments in increased overhead costs within MCS. Nonrecurring costs amounted to SEK 24 M 1 Pro forma, adjusted for currency fluctuations, acquisitions and divestments.
  • □ Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 202 M (13)
  • □ Net earnings after tax amounted to SEK 27 M (49)
  • □ Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0,36 (0,66)

Six-month period

  • □ Order intake amounted to SEK 3,440 M (3,272), down 13% adjusted1
  • □ Net sales amounted to SEK 3,397 M (3,092), down 8% adjusted1
  • □ EBIT before nonrecurring costs amounted to SEK 125 M (257), down 49% adjusted1 ,corresponding to an EBIT margin of 3,7% (8,3)
  • □ Nonrecurring costs amounted to SEK 57 M
  • □ Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 189 M (neg:30) for the six-month period
  • □ Net earnings after tax amounted to SEK 5 M (107)
  • □ Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0,07 (1,44)
2009 2008 Change Adjusted
change1
Order intake, SEK M 3,440 3,272 5% -13%
Net sales, SEK M 3,397 3,092 10% -8%
EBIT before nonrecurring costs,
SEK M
125 257 -51% -49%
EBIT, SEK M 68 204 -67%
EBIT margin, percent 2.0 6.6 -70%
Net earnings, SEK M 5 107 -95%
Earnings per share, SEK 0.07 1.44 -95%

Order intake, SEK M 1,716 1,686 2% -16% Net sales, SEK M 1,694 1,548 9% -9%

SEK M 86 127 -32% -38%

EBIT, SEK M 62 95 -35% EBIT margin, percent 3.7 6.1 -39% Net earnings, SEK M 27 49 -45% Earnings per share, SEK 0.36 0.66 -45%

EBIT before nonrecurring costs,

1 Pro forma, adjusted for currency fluctuations, acquisitions and divestments.

Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient air-treatment solutions and restoration services based on expertise in humidity and climate control technologies. Customers are served in a wide range of segments, the most important being the insurance, food, pharma and electronics industries.

Manufacturing and sales are carried out through the Group's own companies in more than 30 countries. The Group has about 4 000 employees and net sales of about SEK 6.5 billion. The Munters share is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information, see www.munters.com.

5 107 $-95%$
.07 1.44 $-95%$
ations, acquisitions and divestments.

Adjusted

2009 2008 Change change1

Second quarter

Order intake

During the second quarter, order intake increased to SEK 1,716 M (1,686). Pro forma intake, adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments, declined by 16%.

Within the Dehumidification Division, a further weakening of demand was noted in Europe. Within the HumiCool Division, order intake decreased sharply in all business areas, compared with the preceding year. For parts of the division a stabilization seems to have occurred. MCS noted stable demand.

The order backlog rose by 6%, compared with the preceding year, and totaled SEK 1,392 M (1,311) at the end of the quarter. Adjusted1 , this was a decline of 14%.

Net sales

Consolidated net sales increased to SEK 1,694 M (1,548). Adjusted1 , this was a decline of 9%. The weaker SEK, compared with the year-earlier period, had a positive impact of slightly less than 17%.

Pro forma, adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments.

Earnings

Consolidated EBIT amounted to SEK 62 M (95), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 3.7% (6.1). The sharp downturn and the associated low capacity utilization within HumiCool continued to negatively affect earnings. Reductions in materials costs and overhead costs partially offset this trend. Despite a volume decline and a disadvantageous product mix, Dehumidification succeeded in defending and improving its gross margin. Lower materials costs and overhead costs also contributed in this case. In MCS, the gross margin was stable. The decline in earnings, compared with the preceding year, was attributable to the buildup of overhead costs that took place with the objective of changing the division's business model.

Nonrecurring costs of SEK 24 M were charged against earnings in the quarter with the objective of reducing costs and adapting production capacity, including the sale of the MCS business in Italy.

2004 and later years in accordance with IFRS.

Consolidated earnings after net financial items amounted to SEK 42 M (77). Net profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 27 M (49). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.36 (0.66).

Cash flow

Operating cash flow totaled SEK 202 M (13). Cash flow from operations was strong in relation to profitability, mainly as a result of focusing on reductions in accounts receivable in all divisions.

Third-quarter prospects

Demand is expected to be low while not declining further; impact on result from the low capacity utilization is expected to be offset by cost reductions already initiated.

Reporting period

Order intake

During the period, the Group's order intake increased by 5% to SEK 3,440 M (3,272). Adjusted1 , this corresponded to a decline of 13%.

Net sales

Consolidated net sales increased by 10% to SEK 3,397 M (3,092). Adjusted1 , this was a decline of 8%.

Earnings

Consolidated EBIT declined to SEK 68 M (204). The operating margin amounted to 2.0% (6.6). The six-month results were affected by nonrecurring costs of SEK 57 M intended to reduce costs and adapt production capacity.

Consolidated EBIT after financial items amounted to SEK 26 M (168). The net profit for the six-month period amounted to SEK 5 M (107) after an effective tax rate of 80% (36). The reason for the high effective tax rate was that profits for the period were generated in countries with high nominal tax rates, while losses were generated in countries with low nominal tax rates. A review of the Group's tax situation is underway. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.07 (1.44).

Investments

The Group's investments in tangible fixed assets during the period amounted to SEK 73 M (84), of which SEK 36 M (26) related to investments in MCS equipment. Depreciation and impairment amounted to SEK 93 M (81).

Financial position

The equity ratio increased to slightly more than 31% (28 at the start of the year). Interest-bearing assets totaled SEK 367 M (490 at the start of the year), while interest-bearing provisions and liabilities amounted to SEK 1,598 M (1,880 at the start of the year). Net debt was reduced by SEK 159 M during the year to SEK 1,231 M. Credit facilities were amortized by SEK 267 M during the period. The Group has unutilized credit facilities totaling SEK 830 M. Munters' bank loans consist of syndicated credit facilities and individual bank loans to subsidiaries. The syndicated credit facilities amounted to SEK 2,000 M and extend to 2012.

Personnel

At the end of the period, the number of permanent employees was 3,955, a decrease of 180 persons since the start of the year as a result of personnel reductions and divestment of business. Temporary personnel are used in many of Munters' operations, which has been reduced in addition to permanent employees.

In addition to the sale of MCS Italy, the action program of SEK 24 M that was expensed in the second quarter will result on full implementation in further personnel reductions of about 125 persons and generate annual savings of SEK 97 M, compared to current level of expenses.

1 Pro forma, adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments.

Divisional performance

Dehumidification Division

Second quarter Jan-Jun
SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008
Order intake 636 528 1,232 1,014
Change 21% 22%
Adjusted change1 -12% -10%
Net sales 598 478 1,186 911
Change 25% 30%
Adjusted change1 -7% -2%
EBITA ex one-time costs 70 61 97 98
Adjusted Margin 11.8% 12.7% 8.2% 10.7%
EBITA 66 45 80 78
EBITA Margin 11.0% 9.5% 6.8% 8.6%
  • □ Further decline in order intake and sales in Europe
  • □ Continued recession-driven decline in the more profitable industrial segment in the US
  • □ Cost reductions and productivity increases maintained earnings
  • □ Restructuring costs of SEK 4 M

Second quarter

In the Dehumidification Division, the negative trend from the first quarter continued and intensified with the result that the division reported negative sales growth for the quarter. The entire sales decline was attributable to the division's European operations, where order intake declined by 25%1 .

Despite the volume decline and the unfavorable mix between the Comfort and Industrial segments, the division was very successful in maintaining both its gross margin and operating profit. This was achieved through reductions of material costs, direct costs and overhead costs that had already been initiated. The investments made in the MEP2 program during 2008 also began to produce the intended effects, particularly in the plant in Tobo.

Cash flow during the quarter was very strong depending on a sharp reduction in outstanding accounts receivable.

The restructuring costs charged against earnings in the first quarter were supplemented with an additional SEK 4 M in the second quarter to offset continued declining demand.

1 Pro forma, adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments.

Third-quarter prospects

Demand is expected to be stable, compared with the second quarter, although the shift in mix will continue. Cost reductions in progress are expected to have a positive effect on thirdquarter earnings.

HumiCool Division

Second quarter Jan-Jun
SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008
Order intake 401 525 814 961
Change -24% -15%
Adjusted change1 -36% -30%
Net sales 421 433 811 883
Change -3% -8%
Adjusted change1 -20% -25%
EBITA ex one-time costs 34 54 39 118
Adjusted Margin 8.0% 12.5% 4.9% 13.3%
EBITA 31 44 20 96
EBITA Margin 7.3% 10.2% 2.5% 10.8%
  • □ Demand within the AgHort and Mist Elimination business areas remained at a low level
  • □ Significantly lower order intake within HVAC
  • □ Continued pressure on margins as a result of excess capacity in several plants
  • □ Sharp reduction of overhead costs and reduction of material costs
  • □ Restructuring costs of SEK 3 M

Second quarter

The demand within AgHort and Mist Elimination remained at the same low level set during the first quarter, and did not weaken further. Within HVAC, order intake declined sharply due to unwillingness at the distributor level to build inventories for the winter season. The financial crisis affects mainly AgHort and Mist Elimination due to lower levels of investments.

The negative adjusted sales growth figure was -20% in the second quarter, which was an improvement compared with -29% in the first quarter. Mist Elimination's sales were significantly higher than in the very weak first quarter. Pressures on gross margins and thus profitability continued within the HumiCool Division, primarily due to the sharp volume decline. As with Dehumidification, HumiCool succeeded during the quarter in reducing material costs and overhead costs, primarily within AgHort.

The MEP2 program's investments began to produce the intended effects during the quarter, particularly in Mist Elimination.

Restructuring costs of SEK 3 M were charged against earnings during the quarter for continued adjustment of costs to current demand.

Third-quarter prospects

HVAC is difficult to assess, since the distributor level is waiting to receive orders instead of building inventory. AgHort and Mist Elimination showed no weakening of demand between the first and second quarters, which may possibly be an indication of stabilization at this level. Sales of PreCooler will decline during the third quarter, thus negatively affecting earnings in the division.

The cost reductions now in progress are expected to have a positive effect on earnings in the third quarter.

Moisture Control Services (MCS) Division

Second quarter Jan-Jun
SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008
Order intake 687 643 1,410 1,315
Change 7% 7%
Adjusted change1 -1% -1%
Net sales 682 645 1,419 1,314
Change 6% 8%
Adjusted change1 -2% 0%
EBITA ex one-time costs -1 21 15 61
Adjusted Margin -0.2% 3.2% 1.1% 4.7%
EBITA -18 14 -6 50
EBITA Margin -2.6% 2.2% -0.4% 3.8%
  • □ Stable demand
  • □ Sale of MCS Italy completed
  • □ Gross margin affected by mix shift and continued price pressure
  • □ Restructuring costs of SEK 17 M, including costs for sale of MCS Italy

Second quarter

Demand within the MCS Division was stable. Order intake in Australia was strong following the extensive fire damage in the state of Victoria. As in the first quarter, activity was low in the construction sectors in the US and Dutch markets, with the result that leasing operations declined in volume. Heavy rain in Sweden increased order intake toward the end of the quarter. In other respects, a seasonal decline was noted within water damage restoration.

During the quarter, MCS completed the sale of the MCS business in Italy. The purchaser was Saccomandi S.r.l, which thus took over assets and existing personnel of 37 persons. Of the decline in earnings before nonrecurring cost of SEK 22 M that MCS reported in the second quarter, MCS Italy accounted for about SEK 7 M. For the period from January to June, MCS Italy accounted for SEK 19 M of the division's total decline in earnings before nonrecurring costs of SEK 46 M.

The mergers of the France/Belgium and UK/Ireland business units were completed during the quarter.

The gross margin for the quarter was stable. As in the previous quarter, price pressure from contractors had a negative impact on margins.

Establishment of MCS's new business model has been in progress since 2008 and has resulted in investments in increased overhead costs. Until the effects in the form of increased sales and higher gross margins are realized, these costs will have a negative impact on profitability in the division. The new business model based on Field.Link (Mobile IT), centralized administration and planning of site visits is intended to significantly increase the efficiency of operations. Implementation proceeded according to plan during the quarter with one result being that an additional 14 service depots were closed.

Restructuring costs of SEK 17 M for the sale of MCS Italy and for reduction of overhead costs were charged against earnings for the quarter.

Operating profit for the division excluding nonrecurring costs and excluding MCS Italy amounted to SEK 7 M, corresponding to a margin of 1.0%. For January to June, the corresponding figures were SEK 31 M or 2.2%.

Third-quarter prospects

Order intake and sales are expected to remain stable in the third quarter. Increased productivity and reduced costs will be prioritized.

1 Pro forma, adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments.

SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Munters' exposure to risk can be divided primarily into two categories: operational risks and financial risks. Operational risks are those due to weather, dependence on key personnel and key customers, and geographically dispersed operations involving small operational units. Financial risks consist mainly of currency, interest and financing risks.

Demand for the company's products is affected by general economic trends. A weakening in the trend can result in lower sales, which will also reduce capacity utilization in manufacturing in the short term. The continuing trend in the global economy is an uncertainty factor for the earnings trend for 2009-2010. Munters' acquisition frequency may result in integration-related risks. In addition, it is estimated that the financial risks, primarily interest-rate risks, currency risks and refinancing risks, have increased somewhat in the current and past year.

A more detailed description of the Group's and Parent Company's other risk exposure and risk management activities is available in the "Risk management" section on pages 32-33 and note 3 of the Munters Annual Report for 2008, which is available at www.munters.com .

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some statements in this report are forward-looking, and the actual outcomes may be materially different. In addition to the factors explicitly discussed, other factors could have a material impact on actual outcomes, such as general business conditions, fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates, political risks, the impact of competing products and their pricing, product development, commercial and technological difficulties, interruptions in supply and major customer-related bad debts.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

There are no significant contractual relationships or transactions between Munters and its related parties, apart from the remuneration of senior executives.

PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company's earnings after financial items during the period amounted to a loss of SEK 2 M (profit: 47). There were no external net sales (in common with the year-earlier period). Cash and cash equivalents at the close of the period amounted to SEK 61 M (0) and net debt amounted to SEK 1,337 M (1,354). Capital expenditure totaled SEK 3 M (6). The number of employees at the end of the period was 31 (30).

FUTURE INFORMATION DATES

October 28 Interim report, January - September
February 9, 2010 Year-End report 2009
April 22, 2010 Interim report, January – March 2010

PRESS AND ANALYST CONFERENCE

Munters will hold a telephone conference for the media, analysts and investors on Wednesday, July 22 between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Telephone: Sweden +46 8 5352 6440 UK +44 20 7138 0825 US +1 212 444 0481 Code: 2354817

AUDITOR'S REVIEW REPORT

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditor.

The undersigned give their assurance that this six-month report provides a true and fair view of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, their financial position and earnings, and describes the material risks and uncertainties to which the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group are exposed.

Kista, July 22, 2009

Anders Ilstam Kenneth Eriksson Bengt Kjell
Chairman of the Board of Directors Board member Board member
Eva-Lotta Kraft Sören Mellstig Pia Nordquist
Board member Board member Board member
Jan Svensson Kjell Wiberg Kjell Åkesson
Board member Board member Board member

Lars Engström

President and Chief Executive Officer Board member

Munters AB (publ) discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Swedish Securities Exchange Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on July 22, 2009 at 1:00 pm (CET).

For further information, please contact:

Lars Engström, Chief Executive Officer Tel: +46 8 626 63 03, [email protected]

Martin Lindqvist, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +46 8 626 63 06, [email protected]

Munters AB (publ)

Corp. Reg. No. 556041-0606 P O Box 1188, SE-164 26 Kista, Sweden Tel: +46 8 626 63 00, Fax +46 8 754 68 96 [email protected]

Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008 2008/2009 2008
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 12 months
Order intake 1,716 1,686 3,440 3,272 6,683 6,515
Statement of comprehensive income
Net sales 1,694 1,548 3,397 3,092 6,875 6,570
Cost of goods sold -1,257 -1,150 -2,574 -2,279 -5,149 -4,854
Gross earnings 437 398 823 813 1,726 1,716
Gross margin 25.8% 25.7% 24.2% 26.3% 25.1% 26.1%
Other operating income -1 0 4 7 8 11
Selling expenses -196 -160 -401 -327 -838 -764
Administrative expenses -154 -121 -310 -243 -580 -513
Research and development costs -22 -21 -46 -41 -90 -85
Other operating expenses -2 -1 -2 -5 0 -3
EBIT - Earnings before interest and tax 62 95 68 204 226 362
EBIT margin 3.7% 6.1% 2.0% 6.6% 3.3% 5.5%
Financial income and expenses -20 -18 -42 -36 -83 -77
Earnings after financial items 42 77 26 168 143 285
Taxes -15 -28 -21 -61 -80 -120
Net earnings 27 49 5 107 63 165
Other comprehensive income
Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans 0 1 0 -1 -43 -44
Cash flow hedges -6 2 -4 -1 -4 -1
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations -24 15 29 -44 210 137
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income 2 -2 1 0 14 13
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -28 16 26 -46 177 105
Total comprehensive income for the period -1 65 31 61 240 270
Net earnings
Attributable to equity holders of the parent 27 48 5 106 62 163
Attributable to minority interest 0 1 0 1 1 2
Total comprehensive income 27 49 5 107 63 165
Attributable to equity holders of the parent -1 64 31 60 239 268
Attributable to minority interest 0 1 0 1 1 2
-1 65 31 61 240 270
Earnings per share
Earnings per share, SEK 0.36 0.66 0.07 1.44 0.84 2.21
Earnings per share - after dilution, SEK 0.36 0.66 0.07 1.44 0.84 2.21
Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008 2008/2009 2008
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
Segment information 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 12 months
Order intake by division
Dehumidification Division 636 528 1,233 1,014 2,352 2,133
MCS Division 687 643 1,410 1,315 2,865 2,770
HumiCool Division 401 525 814 961 1,497 1,644
Eliminations -8 -10 -17 -18 -31 -32
Order intake 1,716 1,686 3,440 3,272 6,683 6,515
Net sales by division
Dehumidification Division 598 478 1,186 911 2,326 2,051
MCS Division 682 645 1,419 1,314 2,914 2,809
HumiCool Division 421 433 811 883 1,671 1,743
Eliminations -7 -8 -19 -16 -36 -33
Net sales 1,694 1,548 3,397 3,092 6,875 6,570
Operating earnings by division
Dehumidification Division 66 45 80 78 203 201
operating margin 11.0% 9.5% 6.8% 8.6% 8.7% 9.8%
MCS Division -18 14 -6 50 -8 48
operating margin -2.6% 2.2% -0.4% 3.8% -0.3% 1.7%
HumiCool Division 31 44 20 96 79 155
operating margin 7.3% 10.2% 2.5% 10.8% 4.7% 8.9%
Central, eliminations etc. -13 -6 -19 -16 -36 -33
EBIT before amortizations, interest and tax 66 97 75 208 238 371
Amortizations on acquisition related intangible assets -4 -2 -7 -4 -12 -9
EBIT - Earnings before interest and tax 62 95 68 204 226 362
Dehumidification HumiCool MCS Eliminations Total
Earnings by segment 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun
3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months
External net sales 592 682 420 1,694
Internal net sales 6 0 1 -7 0
Net sales 598 682 421 -7 1,694
Operating earnings 66 31 -18 -1 78
Amortization of surplus values -2 -2 -4
Undistributed costs -12
EBIT - Earnings before interest and tax 64 29 -18 -1 62
Financial items, net -20
Taxes -15
Net earnings 27
Dehumidification HumiCool MCS Eliminations Total
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun
3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months
External net sales 472 432 644 1,548
Internal net sales 6 1 1 -8 0
Net sales 478 433 645 -8 1,548
Operating earnings 45 44 14 2 105
Amortization of surplus values -1 -1 -2
Undistributed costs -8
EBIT - Earnings before interest and tax 44 43 14 2 95
Financial items, net -18
Taxes -28
Net earnings 49
Amounts in SEK M 2009 2009 2008 2008
30 Jun 31 Mar 31 Dec 30 Jun
Statement of financial position
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Buildings and land 206 218 209 185
Plant and machinery 140 151 149 139
Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings 295 299 294 261
Construction in progress 17 20 12 7
658 688 664 592
Intangible assets
Patent, trademarks and similar rights 140 143 142 107
Goodwill 974 1,006 978 804
1,114 1,149 1,120 911
Other fixed assets
Participation in associated companies 2 2 2 2
Other long-term receivables 29 26 21 19
Deferred tax assets 160 154 126 86
191 182 149 107
1,963 2,019 1,933 1,610
Current assets
Inventory etc. 569 617 589 622
Accounts receivable 1,080 1,248 1,354 1,182
Other receivables 255 269 248 192
Cash and cash equivalents 367 352 490 242
2,271 2,486 2,681 2,238
Total assets 4,234 4,505 4,614 3,848
Equity and liabilities
Equity and liabilities 1,316 1,317 1,285 1,076
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,395 1,580 1,653 1,332
Provisions 213 222 210 163
Deferred tax liabilities 84 95 87 69
Other liabilities 7 11 11 8
1,699 1,908 1,961 1,572
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 15 6 41 60
Advances from customers 87 85 107 89
Accounts payable 478 507 537 460
Provisions 86 78 68 73
Other liabilities 553 604 615 518
1,219 1,280 1,368 1,200
Total equity and liabilities 4,234 4,505 4,614 3,848

Statement of changes in equity

Total equity
Translation of attributable to
Share foreign Retained equity holders of Minority
capital operations earnings the parent interest Total equity
Balance at 1January 2008 131 -38 1,102 1,195 7 1,202
Changes in equity 2008
Dividend -185 -185 -2 -187
Total comprehensive income for the year 137 131 268 2 270
Balance at 31 December 2008 131 99 1,048 1,278 7 1,285
Changes in equity 2009
Total comprehensive income for the period 29 2 31 0 31
Balance at 30 June 2009 131 128 1,050 1,309 7 1,316
Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008 2008/2009 2008
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 12 months
Statement of cash flows
Operating activities
Earnings after financial items 42 77 26 168 143 285
Reversal of depreciation etc. 47 38 93 81 179 167
Other earnings not affecting cash flow 19 4 15 0 31 16
Taxes paid -64 -46 -90 -99 -172 -181
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 44 73 44 150 181 287
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Changes in inventory 35 -35 27 -100 170 43
Changes in accounts receivable 148 26 298 78 347 127
Changes in other receivables 19 -3 -16 -19 -14 -17
Changes in accounts payable -18 42 -63 -28 -94 -59
Changes in other liabilities 10 -48 -26 -26 -53 -53
Sum of changes in working capital 194 -18 220 -95 356 41
Cash flow from operating activities 238 55 264 55 537 328
Investing activities
Acquisitions and divestments of businesses 3 -21 0 -21 -63 -84
Investments in intangible assets -2 -2 -4 -3 -13 -12
Investments in tangible assets -35 -41 -73 -84 -134 -145
Sales of tangible assets 1 1 1 2 4 5
Change in other financial assets
Cash flow from financing activities
0
-33
0
-63
1
-75
0
-106
2
-204
1
-235
Financing activities
Changes in loans -137 192 -267 208 -199 276
Dividend paid - -185 - -185 -4 -189
Cash flow from financing activities -137 7 -267 23 -203 87
Cash flow for the period 68 -1 -78 -28 130 180
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Exchange-differences in cash and cash equivalents
352
-53
242
1
490
-45
276
-6
242
-5
276
34
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 367 242 367 242 367 490
Operating cash flow 202 13 189 -30 396 177
Key figures
More key figures are disclosed in the quarterly review
Capital turnover rate, times (4 quarters) - - 2.4 2.5 2.4 2.4
Return on capital employed, % 2.0 3.6 7.9 20.8 7.9 13.6
Return on equity, % 2.0 4.3 5.1 26.1 5.1 13.8
Return on total capital, % (4 quarters) - - 5.4 14.1 5.4 9.2
Interest coverage ratio, times 3.6 5.5 1.7 5.9 2.7 4.4
Net debt structure
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities - - 15 60 15 41
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities - - 1,395 1,332 1,395 1,653
Defined-benefit pension plans - - 188 142 188 186
Interest-bearing liabilities - - -367 -242 -367 -490
Net debt - - 1,231 1,292 1,231 1,390

Quarterly overview - consolidated earnings, share data and cash flow

Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2007
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Order intake 1,716 1,724 1,661 1,582 1,686 1,586 1,518 1,674 1,688 1,527
Income statement
Net sales 1,694 1,703 1,881 1,597 1,548 1,545 1,737 1,597 1,524 1,404
Operating expenses -1,632 -1,697 -1,805 -1,515 -1,453 -1,437 -1,566 -1,448 -1,405 -1,277
EBIT 62 6 76 82 95 108 171 149 119 127
EBIT margin 3.7% 0.4% 4.0% 5.1% 6.1% 7.0% 9.8% 9.3% 7.8% 9.0%
Financial income and expense -20 -22 -21 -20 -18 -17 -12 -13 -9 -6
Earnings after financial items 42 -16 55 62 77 91 159 136 110 121
Taxes -15 -6 -37 -22 -28 -33 -58 -49 -40 -43
Net earnings 27 -22 18 40 49 58 101 87 70 78
Depreciations and amortizations 47 46 47 39 38 43 41 40 38 37
Share data1
Earnings per share, SEK 0.36 -0.29 0.24 0.53 0.66 0.78 1.34 1.16 0.95 1.04
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 0.36 -0.29 0.24 0.53 0.66 0.78 1.34 1.16 0.95 1.04
Average number of shares outstanding, thousand 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,898 73,887 73,863 73,791
No of shares outstanding at period-end, thousand 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933 73,933
Number of treasury shares, thousand 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,067
Equity per share, SEK 17.71 17.72 17.28 15.99 14.48 16.11 16.16 14.51 14.36 22.13
Equity per share after dilution, SEK 17.71 17.72 17.28 15.99 14.48 16.11 16.16 14.51 14.36 22.13
Stock price at period-end, SEK 37.20 23.50 38.40 48.50 57.25 68.50 76.75 93.00 107.50 100.67
Market cap at period-end, SEK M2 2,790 1,763 2,880 3,638 4,294 5,138 5,756 6,975 8,063 7,550
Statement of cash flows
From operating activities 238 26 193 80 55 0 210 42 60 83
From investing activities -33 -42 -93 -36 -63 -43 -49 -128 -305 -40
From financing activities -137 -130 112 -48 7 16 -194 105 320 -33
Cash flow for the period 68 -146 212 -4 -1 -27 -33 19 75 10
Operating cash flow 202 -13 158 49 13 -43 161 -25 8 45

1 Historical data for the share are adjusted for the share split, redemption and bonus issue performed in Q2 2007.

2 The market cap is calculated on total number of issued shares, including treasury shares.

Quarterly overview - Consolidated financial position and key figures

Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2007
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Statement of financial position
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 658 688 664 619 592 577 600 581 575 550
Intangible assets 1,114 1,149 1,120 965 911 876 904 879 843 609
Other fixed assets 191 182 149 115 107 107 83 101 99 79
1,963 2,019 1,933 1,699 1,610 1,560 1,587 1,561 1,517 1,238
Current assets
Inventory etc. 569 617 589 668 622 577 536 614 581 498
Accounts receivable 1,080 1,248 1,354 1,174 1,182 1,197 1,292 1,172 1,096 1,077
Other receivables 255 269 248 231 192 179 171 182 162 181
Cash and cash equivalent 367 352 490 251 242 242 276 307 291 216
2,271 2,486 2,681 2,324 2,238 2,195 2,275 2,275 2,130 1,972
Total assets 4,234 4,505 4,614 4,023 3,848 3,755 3,862 3,836 3,647 3,210
Equity and liabilities
Equity 1,316 1,317 1,285 1,188 1,076 1,198 1,202 1,077 1,066 1,640
Long-term liabilities 304 328 308 245 240 239 215 234 222 215
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,410 1,586 1,694 1,418 1,392 1,214 1,200 1,401 1,282 268
Accounts payable 478 507 537 437 460 414 496 445 426 416
Other current liabilities 726 767 790 735 680 690 749 679 651 671
Total equity and liabilities 4,234 4,505 4,614 4,023 3,848 3,755 3,862 3,836 3,647 3,210
Key figures
Equity ratio, % 31.1 29.2 27.8 29.5 28.0 31.8 31.1 28.1 29.2 51.1
Net debt, SEK M 1,231 1,423 1,390 1,311 1,292 1,119 1,068 1,245 1,138 209
Net debt ratio, times 0.94 1.08 1.08 1.10 1.20 0.93 0.89 1.16 1.07 0.13
Interest coverage ratio, times 3.6 0.2 3.1 3.6 5.5 6.3 8.9 8.9 11.1 22.2
Investments in tangible assets, SEK M 35 38 32 29 41 43 42 56 53 34
No of permanent employees at period-end 3,955 4,072 4,135 4,047 4,086 4,102 4,043 3,982 3,915 3,669

Definitions of the financial key figures can be found on page 85 in the Annual Report 2008.

Financial overview Group - 5 years

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2 Q2
Sales and earnings
Net sales, SEK M 1,694 1,548 1,524 1,456 1,192
EBIT, SEK M 62 95 119 129 74
EBIT margin, % 3.7 6.1 7.8 8.8 6.2
Net earnings, SEK M 27 49 70 79 43
Earnings per share, SEK 0.36 0.66 0.95 1.06 0.57
Business and financial ratios
Return on equity, % 2.0 4.3 5.2 5.5 3.3
Return on capital employed, % 2.0 3.6 4.8 7.1 4.1

Quarterly overview - Divisions

Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2007
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Order intake
Dehumidification Division 636 596 608 511 528 487 460 541 556 444
MCS Division 687 722 745 710 643 672 673 690 634 633
HumiCool Division 401 413 314 369 525 436 395 460 518 465
Eliminations -8 -7 -6 -8 -10 -9 -10 -17 -20 -15
Order intake 1,716 1,724 1,661 1,582 1,686 1,586 1,518 1,674 1,688 1,527
Net sales
Dehumidification Division 598 588 645 495 478 433 534 504 527 371
MCS Division 682 736 809 686 645 669 739 666 605 614
HumiCool Division 421 389 435 425 433 451 476 446 414 429
Eliminations -7 -10 -8 -9 -8 -8 -12 -19 -22 -10
Net sales 1,694 1,703 1,881 1,597 1,548 1,545 1,737 1,597 1,524 1,404
Operating activities
Dehumidification Division 66 14 75 48 45 33 72 55 69 38
operating margin 11.0% 2.4% 11.7% 9.6% 9.5% 7.6% 13.5% 11.0% 13.1% 10.2%
MCS Division -18 12 -9 7 14 36 39 42 10 38
operating margin -2.6% 1.6% -1.1% 1.0% 2.2% 5.3% 5.3% 6.3% 1.7% 6.2%
HumiCool Division 31 -11 23 36 44 51 73 64 55 59
operating margin 7.3% -2.8% 5.5% 8.5% 10.2% 11.4% 15.3% 14.3% 13.3% 13.8%
Group overheads, eliminations etc. -17 -9 -13 -9 -8 -12 -13 -12 -15 -8
Earnings before interest and tax 62 6 76 82 95 108 171 149 119 127
EBIT margin 3.7% 0.4% 4.0% 5.1% 6.1% 7.0% 9.8% 9.3% 7.8% 9.0%
Operating capital
Dehumidification Division - Assets 798 883 855 703 675 649 672 654 665 562
Dehumidification Division - Liabilities -260 -267 -265 -179 -195 -173 -191 -177 -177 -178
MCS Division - Assets 881 976 1,028 1,001 963 977 1,040 995 896 902
MCS Division - Liabilities -128 -151 -174 -121 -107 -106 -145 -110 -106 -97
HumiCool Division - Assets 691 759 787 821 818 767 764 760 729 688
HumiCool Division - Liabilities -179 -178 -206 -239 -251 -225 -267 -266 -237 -236
Central, eliminations 80 82 79 59 52 65 69 77 49 30
Operating capital 1,883 2,104 2,104 2,045 1,955 1,954 1,942 1,933 1,819 1,671
Permanent employees
Dehumidification Division 1,238 1,293 1,301 1,173 1,196 1,184 1,180 1,151 1,126 913
MCS Division 1,889 1,959 1,944 1,942 1,952 1,938 1,918 1,903 1,916 1,906
HumiCool Division 805 795 866 908 914 959 924 911 855 832
Central 23 25 24 24 24 21 21 17 18 18
Number of permanent employees 3,955 4,072 4,135 4,047 4,086 4,102 4,043 3,982 3,915 3,669

Operating capital consists of accounts receivable (external and internal), inventory, accounts payable, advances from customers and fixed assets excluding goodwill.

Amounts in SEK M 2009 2008 2009 2008 2008/2009 2008
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jul-Jun Jan-Dec
MUNTERS AB 3 months 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 12 months
Income statement
Net sales 14 12 27 24 54 51
Cost of goods sold - - - - - -
Gross earnings 14 12 27 24 54 51
Other operating income 1 1 1 2 1 2
Selling expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0
Administrative expenses -34 -26 -55 -50 -104 -99
Other operating expenses 0 0 0 0 1 1
EBIT - Earnings before interest and tax -19 -13 -27 -24 -48 -45
Financial income and expenses 19 24 25 71 224 270
Earnings after financial items 0 11 -2 47 176 225
Transfer to allocation reserve - - - - -4 -4
Income taxes 4 2 4 11 7 14
Net earnings 4 13 2 58 179 235
2009 2009 2008 2008
30 Jun 31 Mar 31 Dec 30 Jun
Balance sheet
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Equipment, tools, fixtures and fittings 6 9 24 23
6 9 24 23
Intangible assets
Patent, licenses and similar rights 18 18 18 18
18 18 18 18
Financial assets
Participations in subsidiaries 800 800 791 716
Receivables from subsidiaries 1,576 1,744 1,785 1,432
2,376 2,544 2,576 2,148
2,400 2,571 2,618 2,189
Current assets
Receivables from subsidiaries 44 31 36 85
Other receivables 41 52 56 21
Cash and cash equivalents 61 88 227 0
146 171 319 106
Total equity and liability 2,546 2,742 2,937 2,295
121 140 236 140
Other liabilities 16 26 34 37
Accounts payable 5 7 5 6
Liabilities to subsidiaries 100 107 197 97
Current liabilities
1,398 1,579 1,676 1,354
Provisions 39 39 39 38
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,359 1,540 1,637 1,316
Long-term liabilities
Untaxed reserves 19 19 19 15
Equity and liabilities
Equity
1,008 1,004 1,006 786
Total assets 2,546 2,742 2,937 2,295

Notes

Note 1: Accounting principles

The consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2009 have been prepared, as were the annual accounts for 2008, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The parent company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2.2, Accounting for legal entities.

This quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. In this document, the term "IFRS" includes the application of both IAS and IFRS, and the interpretations of these standards published by the IASB's Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) and its International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).

The Group uses the same accounting principles as described in its 2008 Annual Report, with the following exceptions motivated by new or revised standards, interpretations and improvements adopted by the EU and that are to be applied as of January 1, 2009. This report deals only with the changes that have had an effect on the Group.

New or revised standards

IFRS 8: Operating Segments

This standard requires information concerning the Group's operating segments and replaces the requirement to define the Group's primary and secondary segments. Implementation of this standard has not had any effect on the Group's financial position. The implementation of IFRS 8 has not resulted in any segments other than those reported as primary under IAS 14 and that were reported in the 2008 Annual Report. Munters reports its three divisions Dehumidification, HumiCool and MCS as operating segments. Information about the segments is shown in the sections Segment information and Quarterly overview – Divisions, and in Note 2.

Amended IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements

The standard divides changes in shareholders' equity into changes due to transactions with owners and other changes. The presentation of changes in equity will only contain details relating to shareholder transactions. In addition, the standard introduces the concept of the "Statement of comprehensive income," which shows all revenue and costs, items previously reported under the statement of shareholders' equity and the statement of recognized income and expense, either as a separate presentation or as two integrated presentations. The Group has elected to present its statement of comprehensive income as a separate presentation.

Note 2: Operating segments

As of January 1, 2009, the Group has implemented IFRS 8 Operating Segments. This standard requires that information be reported based on the perspective of company management, which means it is presented in the way in which it is used in the company's internal reporting. Reportable segments are identified based on the internal reporting to the highest-ranking Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). Munters has identified its Group Management as its CODM. The Group is organized in divisions. Munters has identified the three divisions as reportable operating segments, which is the same as previously. The divisions are consolidated based on the same principles as is the Group as a whole. Transactions between the divisions are based on market terms. Central controlling and reporting concepts include: order intake, net sales, operating earnings and operating capital.

This document is a translation of the Swedish version. In the event of any discrepancies between this translation and the Swedish version, the Swedish version shall prevail.