Annual Report • Jan 27, 2015
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| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Orders received | 18,469 18,469 |
14,363 | 61,379 61,379 |
56,979 |
| Net sales | 18,760 18,760 |
21,073 | 56,867 56,867 |
57,823 |
| Operating profit/loss | 1,101 1,101 |
1,547 | 2,604 2,604 |
2,679 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,017 1,017 |
1,472 | 2,234 2,234 |
2,400 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 878 878 |
1,231 | 1,838 1,838 |
1,989 |
| Profit/loss per share after dilution, SEK | 8.13 8.13 |
11.39 | 17.01 17.01 |
18.40 |
| Cashflow before financing | 3,428 3,428 |
4,240 | 574 574 |
1,661 |
| Return on shareholders´ equity after tax, % | 22 | 26 | ||
| Debt/equity ratio, times | 0.8 0.8 |
0.7 | 0.8 0.8 |
0.7 |
| Net indebtedness | 6,836 6,836 |
5,656 | 6,836 6,836 |
5,656 |
Comments by CEO 2 Group performance 3 NCC's Construction units 5 NCC Roads 7 NCC Housing 8 NCC Property Development 10 Accounts, Group 12 Notes, Group 15 Accounts, Parent Company 19 Notes, Parent Company 20 Reporting by geographical market and quarterly review 23 Key figures 24 NCC in brief 25
I am satisfied with the Group's performance during the fourth quarter. Orders received were high and we have a healthy order book as we enter 2015. We were also successful in completing, selling and starting considerably more housing units in the quarter. Cash flow was healthy and profit after financial items for the fourth quarter was SEK 1,017 M (1,472). Earnings in 2013 were the best ever for NCC with several major property projects being recognized in profit in the forth quarter of 2013, while only one property project was recognized in profit in the corresponding quarter of 2014.
Profit after tax for the full-year totaled SEK 1,829 M (1,988) and the return on shareholders' equity after tax was 22 percent, which is above our target of 20 percent.
The construction operations are moving in the right direction. Net sales rose slightly in the quarter, orders received were nearly 40 percent higher and the year-end order backlog was a full SEK 38,562 M. Although slight improvements were also shown in earnings and the operating margin, more can be achieved here.
Thanks to mild weather, we were able to continue activities in our industrial operations longer than normal and our road services, which had a negative impact on earnings for the year-earlier period, contributed to the improved earnings shown during the final quarter of this year. Sales of aggregates and asphalt in 2014 matched the preceding year's level.
During the quarter, we succeeded in completing and delivering 1,728 (1,454) housing units to private customers, sold 2,253 (1,393) housing units to private customers and investors and started 2,040 (1,326) new housing units. A fantastic result.
Earnings and margins tracked the year-earlier period, while the full-year earnings and margin clearly outperformed the preceding year. We also have an excellent foundation for 2015, since at year-end we had 18 percent more housing units to be completed in 2015 than the number reported at year-end 2103 for completion during 2014.
Fewer property projects were recognized in profit in our commercial property development operations, particularly compared with 2013, which was somewhat of a record year with several major completed projects. Earnings and sales
PROFIT/LOSS AFTER FINANCIAL ITEMS, SEK M
declined year-on-year for both the quarter and the fullyear. However, I am pleased that we were able to add several new and major projects to the portfolio during the year, such as Torsplan 2 in Stockholm and the SCA building in Mölndal.
I can state that NCC has an excellent starting point for 2015. With a high order backlog in the construction operations, better activity in our aggregates and asphalt production and a new higher level in our housing development business, the prerequisites are favorable for a continued positive trend.
Peter Wågström, President and CEO Solna, January 27, 2015
Orders received totaled SEK 18,469 M (14,363) and were higher in NCC's Construction units in Denmark, Norway and Sweden – in Denmark, through an increased number of refurbishment projects and in Norway through two major civil-engineering projects. In Sweden, higher orders received were achieved in all segments: civil engineering, housing and other buildings. Orders received in the housing segment declined in NCC Construction Finland. Orders received for NCC Housing rose due to more startups of housing units for private customers in Norway and Germany, and for the investor market. Orders received by NCC Roads were lower, mainly in the asphalt operations but also in Road Services. Exchange-rate effects had a positive year-on-year impact of SEK 111 M on orders received. The Group's order backlog rose SEK 168 M compared with the preceding quarter to SEK 54,777 M. Changes in exchange rates reduced the order backlog by SEK 662 M during the quarter.
Net sales declined year-on-year to SEK 18,760 M (21,073). NCC Property Development, NCC Housing and NCC Construction Norway reported lower net sales. Only one project was recognized in profit in NCC Property Development compared with eight projects in the yearearlier period. Sales were higher in NCC's Construction units in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Net sales were higher in the housing segment for NCC Construction Sweden and in the civil-engineering and housing segments for NCC Construction Denmark, while the decline in NCC Construction Norway was due to the other buildings segment. Sales in NCC Roads rose thanks to a protracted season. Changes in exchange rates had a positive year-onyear impact of SEK 271 M on sales.
NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 1,101 M (1,547). The decline was mainly due to fewer property projects being recognized in profit in NCC Property Development. This year, only one project was recognized in the fourth quarter compared with eight projects in the year-earlier period. At the same time, higher production in NCC Construction Sweden and NCC Construction Denmark had a positive impact on earnings. Earnings for NCC Roads were higher as a result of improved earnings in the road services segment, which had a good performance in Sweden.
Cash flow from operating activities totaled SEK 3,603 M (4,523). During the quarter, cash flow was positive from both housing and property projects but also from other changes in working capital where the main reason was a decline in capital tied-up in accounts receivable. Payment from sales of property projects declined compared with the fourth quarter of 2013.
NCC Roads' operations and certain operations in NCC's Construction units are impacted by seasonal variations due to cold weather. The first quarter is normally weaker than the rest of the year.
ORDER BACKLOG
Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) on December 31 amounted to SEK 6,836 M (5,656), refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness. At September 30, 2014, net indebtedness was SEK 9,823 M (9,893). The average maturity period for interest-bearing liabilities, excluding loans in Finnish housing companies and Swedish tenant-owner associations, as well as pension commitments according to IAS 19, was 34 (36) months at the end of the quarter. In December 2014, the Group's syndicated loan facility was refinanced, with the volume increased from EUR 325 M to EUR 400 M and the maturity period extended from two to five years, with two one-year extension options. Accordingly, unutilized committed lines of credit amounted to SEK 4,774 M (3,869) and the remaining average maturity period on unutilized lines of credit has been extended to 52 (33) months.
Orders received rose to SEK 61,379 M (56,979) and were higher in NCC's Construction units in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. NCC Housing reported an increase in orders received, while NCC Construction Finland and NCC Roads noted declines. NCC Roads registered more infrastructure projects in the year-earlier period. Exchange-rate effects had a positive year-on-year impact of SEK 445 M on orders received. The order backlog increased and was SEK 54,777 M at year-end. Changes in exchange rates increased the order backlog by SEK 211 M.
Net sales totaled SEK 56,867 M (57,823). The decline was due to lower sales in NCC Construction units in Sweden, Norway and Finland, and in NCC Property Development. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 626 M on sales.
NCC's operating profit totaled SEK 2,604 M (2,679). All business areas reported higher earnings year-on-year, with the exception of NCC Property Development, which reported fewer and lower earnings from profit-recognized
projects. The greatest earnings improvement was attributable to NCC Housing, which recognized more housing units in profit during the year. In 2013, earnings in NCC were negatively impacted by an impairment loss of SEK 199 M on a number of projects in NCC Construction Norway, while changed pension regulations had a positive impact of SEK 65 M. Net financial items amounted to an expense of SEK 370 M (expense: 279). An increase in financial expenses caused by higher interest rates in Russia was the main reason for the decline in net financial items. The effective tax rate was 18 percent (17).
Cash flow from operating activities declined year-on-year, which was primarily due to lower interest-free financing. Cash flow from property and housing projects matched the preceding year. Higher sales of housing projects during the year facilitated more starts, thus increasing investments by the same rate. During the year, lower sales of property projects were offset by lower investments.
Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) at December 31 amounted to SEK 6,836 M (5,656); refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness.
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| -9,823 -9,823 |
-9,893 -9,893 |
-5,656 | -6,467 |
| 3,428 | 4,240 | 574 | 1,661 |
| -28 | |||
| 206 | 29 | -460 | 268 |
| -647 | -1,294 | -1,080 | |
| -32 | -10 | ||
| -6,836 -6,836 |
-5,656 -5,656 |
-6,836 | -5,656 |
| Orders received | Order backlog | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. | Dec. 31 31 | Dec. 31 |
| NCC Construction Sweden | 6,974 | 5,205 | 24,899 | 20,348 | 20,321 | 16,211 |
| NCC Construction Denmark | 1,752 | 1,370 | 5,587 | 4,929 | 6,056 | 4,447 |
| NCC Construction Finland | 1,558 | 1,945 | 5,799 | 6,491 | 4,927 | 5,630 |
| NCC Construction Norway | 3,790 | 1,626 | 7,653 | 7,098 | 7,258 | 6,364 |
| NCC Roads | 2,108 | 3,001 | 10,526 | 12,311 | 4,608 | 4,598 |
| NCC Housing | 3,842 | 3,247 | 12,480 | 10,921 | 16,575 | 14,200 |
| Total | 20,023 20,023 |
16,395 16,395 |
66,944 | 62,097 | 59,744 | 51,450 |
| Other items and eliminations | -1,554 | -2,032 | -5,565 | -5,118 | -4,967 | -3,812 |
| Group | 18,469 18,469 |
14,363 14,363 |
61,379 | 56,979 | 54,777 | 47,637 |
| of which | ||||||
| proprietary housing projects to private customers | 3,278 | 2,681 | 11,295 | 9,029 | 15,026 | 12,300 |
| proprietary property development projects | 130 | 203 | 1,996 | 2,309 | 1,847 | 2,374 |
ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG
| Net sales | Operating profit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. | ||||
| NCC Construction Sweden | 6,594 | 6,332 | 20,788 | 21,530 | 263 | 243 | 640 | 637 |
| NCC Construction Denmark | 1,390 | 1,196 | 4,330 | 3,546 | 99 | 67 | 281 | 208 |
| NCC Construction Finland | 1,817 | 1,808 | 6,621 | 6,680 | 41 | 45 | 148 | 127 |
| NCC Construction Norway | 1,989 | 2,253 | 6,733 | 7,408 | 44 | 77 | 146 | 3 |
| NCC Roads | 3,620 | 3,416 | 12,153 | 11,999 | 186 | 106 | 459 | 406 |
| NCC Housing | 4,524 | 4,670 | 10,135 | 9,030 | 480 | 483 | 918 | 605 |
| NCC Property Development | 1,164 | 3,443 | 3,125 | 4,811 | 43 | 475 | 169 | 713 |
| Total | 21,099 21,099 |
23,118 23,118 |
63,885 | 65,003 | 1,155 | 1,496 | 2,761 | 2,700 |
| Other items and eliminations | -2,339 | -2,044 | -7,019 | -7,180 | -55 | 51 | -157 | -21 |
| Group | 18,760 18,760 |
21,073 21,073 |
56,867 | 57,823 | 1,101 | 1,547 | 2,604 | 2,679 |
Demand in the Swedish construction market improved in all segments. In Norway, infrastructure investments are contributing to an expanding civil-engineering market. The Finnish market remained weak. In Denmark, growth is primarily arising in the metropolitan regions of Copenhagen and Aarhus in the housing and other buildings segments, in both new builds and refurbishment. NCC expects that the Nordic construction market will grow slightly in 2015 and that the strongest development will occur in the Norwegian and Swedish markets. In Finland, the market is expected to remain weak in 2015.
Orders received by NCC's Construction units rose to SEK 14,074 M (10,146). All of NCC's Construction units, except NCC Construction Finland, reported year-on-year growth in orders received. The largest growth was the improvement shown in NCC Construction Norway, due to such factors as two major civil-engineering projects, the Bjørnegård Tunnel (SEK 1.3 billion) and the E134 highway Gvammen – Aarhus (SEK 1.1 billion), as well as in NCC Construction Sweden with higher orders received in all segments. Orders received in NCC Construction Denmark rose due to several refurbishment projects. The total order backlog increased SEK 2,108 M during the quarter to SEK 38,562 M.
Sales for NCC's Construction units totaled SEK 11,790 M (11,589). Net sales rose for NCC Construction Sweden thanks to the high worked-up rate in the housing segment. NCC Construction Denmark reported higher net sales as a result of a higher production in the civil-engineering and housing segments. NCC Construction Norway had lower sales, due to a lower worked-up rate in the other buildings segment.
Operating profit for NCC's Construction units totaled SEK 446 M (432). The greatest earnings improvements were noted by NCC Construction Denmark and NCC Construction Sweden thanks to increases in project margins and higher production. The lower earnings of NCC Construction Norway derived from reduced production and a lower project margin for the quarter.
Orders received for NCC Construction units were higher year-on-year and totaled SEK 43,938 M (38,866), primarily because of the increase reported in the fourth quarter. This derived from higher orders received in the housing segment, primarily in Sweden and Denmark.
NCC's Construction units had combined sales of SEK 38,472 M (39,163). The change was primarily due to lower production in Sweden and Norway.
Operating profit totaled SEK 1,215 M (976) overall. Operating margins rose in all NCC's Construction units. In 2013, earnings for NCC Construction Norway were negatively affected by impairment losses of SEK 199 M, while a changed pension ordinance had a positive impact of SEK 65 M.
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. | Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. |
| NCC Construction Sweden | ||||
| Orders received | 6,974 | 5,205 | 24,899 | 20,348 |
| Order backlog | 20,321 | 16,211 | 20,321 | 16,211 |
| Net sales | 6,594 | 6,332 | 20,788 | 21,530 |
| Operating profit/loss | 263 | 243 | 640 | 637 |
| Operating margin, % | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| NCC Construction Denmark | ||||
| Orders received | 1,752 | 1,370 | 5,587 | 4,929 |
| Order backlog | 6,056 | 4,447 | 6,056 | 4,447 |
| Net sales | 1,390 | 1,196 | 4,330 | 3,546 |
| Operating profit/loss | 99 | 67 | 281 | 208 |
| Operating margin, % | 7.1 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| NCC Construction Finland | ||||
| Orders received | 1,558 | 1,945 | 5,799 | 6,491 |
| Order backlog | 4,927 | 5,630 | 4,927 | 5,630 |
| Net sales | 1,817 | 1,808 | 6,621 | 6,680 |
| Operating profit/loss | 41 | 45 | 148 | 127 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| NCC Construction Norway | ||||
| Orders received | 3,790 | 1,626 | 7,653 | 7,098 |
| Order backlog | 7,258 | 6,364 | 7,258 | 6,364 |
| Net sales | 1,989 | 2,253 | 6,733 | 7,408 |
| Operating profit/loss | 44 | 77 | 146 | 3 |
| Operating margin, % | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Total Construction | ||||
| Orders received | 14,074 | 10,146 | 43,938 | 38,866 |
| Order backlog | 38,562 | 32,653 | 38,562 | 32,653 |
| Net sales | 11,790 | 11,589 | 38,472 | 39,163 |
| Operating profit/loss | 446 | 432 | 1,215 | 976 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
NCC CONSTRUCTION DENMARK
SEK M 2014 Oct.-Dec. 2013 Oct.-Dec. 2014 Jan.-Dec. 2013 Jan.-Dec. 2014 Dec. 31 2013 Dec. 31 Civil engineering 6,299 3,137 15,620 14,344 12,541 10,817 Residential 4,132 3,400 13,007 8,964 12,100 8,609 Non-residential 3,791 3,794 15,344 15,715 13,501 13,415 Other items and eliminations -148 -185 -34 -157 420 -188 Total 14,074 10,146 14,074 10,146 43,938 38,866 38,562 32,653 Orders received Order backlog
Demand for asphalt was favorable during the quarter in all markets except St. Petersburg. Demand for aggregates was also healthy, primarily in Sweden and Norway. For 2015, NCC believes that an increase in construction, primarily residential construction, will boost demand for aggregates. The asphalt market also has the potential for growth in 2015. Demand in road services is stable but the market is characterized by intense competition.
Net sales increased year-on-year to SEK 3,620 M (3,416). Net sales were higher in the asphalt operations in Finland and Norway, partly due to a protracted season. However, asphalt volumes were lower in St. Petersburg and Denmark. The volumes of aggregates sold were higher year-on-year because of healthy sales in Sweden.
Earnings for the quarter were higher year-on-year and totaled SEK 186 M (106). Earnings for road services improved, primarily as a result of favorable performance in Sweden. In the year-earlier period, a number of road services projects in Sweden resulted in charges against results. In terms of volumes and sales, the aggregates operations reported a better quarter year-on-year, but somewhat lower margins due to cost increases in the Danish operations.
For seasonal reasons, capital employed declined during the quarter to SEK 3.6 billion at year-end.
Net sales increased slightly year-on-year and totaled SEK 12,153 M (11,999). The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales in the aggregates operations. The volumes of aggregates rose year-on-year mainly as a result of strong performance in Sweden and Norway in the fourth quarter.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 459 M (406).The increase was mainly attributable to higher earnings in road services. Despite higher sales, earnings from aggregates declined due to higher costs in Denmark and costs for the development of recycling operations. The asphalt operations reported another strong year with a margin that matched the year-earlier period.
Capital employed totaled SEK 3.6 billion.
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| NCC Roads | ||||
| Orders received | 2,108 | 3,001 | 10,526 | 12,311 |
| Order backlog 1) | 4,608 | 4,598 | 4,608 | 4,598 |
| Net sales | 3,620 | 3,416 | 12,153 | 11,999 |
| Operating profit/loss | 186 | 106 | 459 | 406 |
| Operating margin, % | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Capital employed | 3,619 | 3,557 | ||
| Aggregates, tons | 7,650 7,650 |
7,287 | 28,272 28,272 |
27,395 |
| Asphalt and paving, tons 2) | 1,572 1,572 |
1,610 | 6,216 6,216 |
6,257 |
1) During the year the order backlog has been adjusted with 1,3 billion SEK for multi-year contracts from previous years. Previously, orders received on these contracts have been reported at the same time as net sales.
2) Sold volume.
In Sweden and Germany, demand was healthy with rising prices. In Finland, demand was weaker but small and affordable housing units are in demand in the investor market and among private customers. In Norway, housing prices are increasing slightly but declining oil prices are impacting the economy. The weaker economic situation in Russia has not yet impacted demand for housing units in St. Petersburg, which has a stable labor market with low unemployment. Demand for housing remains favorable in Copenhagen. For 2015, NCC expects generally healthy demand in the housing market, primarily in Sweden and Germany. In Finland, demand is expected to be weak in 2015.
A total of 1,479 (1,112) housing units were sold to private customers and 774 (281) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers increased primarily in Sweden and Germany. Germany and Sweden, where demand is high, accounted for most starts of new housing units. Construction started on a total of 1,266 (1,079) housing units to private customers and 774 (247) housing units to the investor market. Housing starts for the investor market rose in Sweden, Finland and Germany. Despite a slightly cautious housing market in Finland, there is interest among investors.
Net sales were marginally lower year-on-year, due to a lower average price per housing unit, mainly to the investor market but also to private customers. Land sales contributed to net sales. During the quarter, 1,728 (1,454) housing units for private customers and 708 (511) units for the investor market were recognized in profit.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 480 M (483). Lower sales were offset by slightly higher margins, lower costs and earnings from sales of land.
Capital employed declined by SEK 0.9 billion to SEK 10.5 billion, primarily due to the lower value of properties held for future development and fewer housing units in production.
HOUSING SALES AND CONSTRUCTION STARTS A total of 4,575 (3,747) housing units were sold to private customers and 1,472 (1,129) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers rose the most in Sweden and St. Petersburg, but also in Germany and Latvia, while sales in Estonia, Norway and Denmark were on par with the year-earlier period. However, sales declined in Finland. During the year, construction started on a total of 4,503 (3,715) housing units for private customers and 1,445 (1,095) units for the investor market. Higher sales facilitated an increase in housing starts for private customers.
Net sales were higher than in the year-earlier period because of an increase in the number of profit-recognized housing units delivered to private customers. During the year, 3,661 (2,951) housing units for private customers and 1,393 (903) units for the investor market were recognized in profit.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 918 M (605). Earnings were higher than in the year-earlier period as a result of an increase in the number of profit-recognized housing units for private customers, a higher margin on units for the investor market and sales of land. During the year, NCC continued its work on reallocating the land portfolio and sold land in non-priority areas for SEK 650 M, which made a positive contribution to earnings of SEK 85 M. In the preceding year, the sale, as well as impairment, of land had a negative effect on earnings of SEK 62 M.
Capital employed totaled SEK 10.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of SEK 0.7 billion, due to more housing units in production, which was partly offset by lower capital tied-up in St. Petersburg due to exchange-rate effects in ruble.
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. | Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. | |
| NCC Housing | |||||
| Orders received | 3,842 | 3,247 | 12,480 | 10,921 | |
| Order backlog | 16,575 | 14,200 | 16,575 | 14,200 | |
| Net sales | 4,524 | 4,670 | 10,135 | 9,030 | |
| Operating profit/loss | 480 | 483 | 918 | 605 | |
| Operating margin, % | 10.6 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 6.7 | |
| Capital employed | 10,508 | 9,856 |
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. | ||||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Building rights, end of period | 31,300 | 33,200 | 31,300 | 33,200 |
| Of which development rights not in the balance sheet | 9,800 | 13,200 | 9,800 | 13,200 |
| Housing development to private customers | ||||
| Housing starts, during the period | 1,266 | 1,079 | 4,503 | 3,715 |
| Housing units sold, during the period | 1,479 | 1,112 | 4,575 | 3,747 |
| Housing units under construction, end of period | 5,952 | 4,831 | 5,952 | 4,831 |
| Sales rate units under construction, end of period % Completion rate units under construction, end of |
58 | 47 | 58 | 47 |
| period % | 45 | 49 | 45 | 49 |
| Profit-recognized housing units, during the period Completed, not profit recognized housing units, |
1,728 | 1,454 | 3,661 | 2,951 |
| end of period 1) | 438 | 717 | 438 | 717 |
| Housing units for sale (ongoing and completed), at end of period |
2,812 | 2,884 | 2,812 | 2,884 |
| Housing development to the investor market | ||||
| Housing starts, during the period | 774 | 247 | 1,445 | 1,095 |
| Housing units sold, during the period | 774 | 281 | 1,472 | 1,129 |
| Housing units under construction, end of period 2) | 1,735 | 1,552 | 1,735 | 1,552 |
| Sales rate units under construction, end of period % | 100 | 98 | 100 | 98 |
| Completion rate units under construction, end of | ||||
| period % | 65 | 38 | 65 | 38 |
| Profit-recognized housing units, during the period | 708 | 511 | 1,393 | 903 |
| Completed, not profit recognized housing units, | ||||
| end of period 3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1) Of the completed, not profit recognized housing units by the end of the period 124 (375) where sold.
2) Of the total number of housing units under construction to the investor market, 1,735 (1,552), 767 (636) has already been profit-recognized and 968 (916) remains to be profit-recognized.
3) Of the completed, not profit recognized housing units to the investor market by the end of the period 0 (0) where sold.
A complete table per country is available on ncc.se.
The diagram shows the estimated completion schedule for housing units for private customers and units for the investor market that have not yet been recognized in profit. The curve shows the proportion of sold units. Sold units are recognized in profit at the time of delivery.
In Sweden, demand in the leasing market is favorable, vacancy rates low and interest from investors high. In Copenhagen, there is downward pressure on rent levels because of high vacancy rates in the portfolio of old office units. Vacancies are stable in Oslo since few new office projects were completed in 2014. In Helsinki, transaction volumes were high but demand was weak in the leasing market. The transaction volume in NCC's markets improved in 2014 and volumes for 2015 are expected to be on par with 2014.
During the quarter, one project sale was recognized in profit: the Tavestehus Center in Finland. For information on future profit recognition of projects, refer to the table on the following page. Leases were signed for 11,400 square meters (35,900) during the quarter.
A new project was started during the quarter: the Brunna 1 logistics project in Sweden with a leasing rate of 26 percent.
At the end of the quarter, 17 (17) projects were either ongoing or completed but not yet recognized in profit. The costs incurred in all projects amounted to SEK 3.0 billion (3.0), corresponding to a completion rate of 56 (60) percent. The leasing rate was 63 (74) percent.
Net sales declined year-on-year and totaled SEK 1,164 M (3,443). The profit-recognized project in Finland accounted for the largest portion of sales. Eight projects were recognized in profit in the year-earlier period.
Operating profit was SEK 43 M (475). During the quarter, one project, generating a weak result, was recognized in profit and additional costs incurred in a previously profitrecognized project in Finland were charged against earnings. Earnings from sales of land, as well as earnings from earlier sales, also contributed to earnings. The operating net for the quarter was SEK 22 M (11).
During the quarter, capital employed increased SEK 0.3 billion to SEK 4.8 billion, mainly due to increased production in ongoing projects.
A total of seven (11) projects were recognized in profit; five in Finland and two in Denmark. Leases were signed for 71,100 square meters (120,100) during the period.
Net sales totaled SEK 3,125 M (4,811). Most of the net sales during the year derived from profit-recognized projects.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 169 M (713). Seven projects were recognized in profit during the year. In the year-earlier period, eleven projects were recognized in profit and generated better margins. Earnings from previous sales and sales of land also contributed to earnings. The operating net for the year was SEK 68 M (68).
CAPITAL EMPLOYED
Capital employed rose SEK 0.8 billion to SEK 4.8 billion.
QUARTERLY DATA
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. | Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. |
| NCC Property Development | ||||
| Net sales | 1,164 | 3,443 | 3,125 | 4,811 |
| Operating profit/loss | 43 | 475 | 169 | 713 |
| Capital employed | 4,784 | 3,991 |
| Sold, estimated | Comple | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recognition in | tion | Leasable | Letting | |||
| Project | Type | Location | profit | ratio, % | area, m² | ratio, % |
| CH Vallensbæk 3 | Office | Vallensbæk | Q3 2015 | 65 | 8,811 | 51 |
| CH Zenit 4.1 | Office | Aarhus | 96 | 2,780 | 42 | |
| CH Zenit 4.2 | Office | Aarhus | 89 | 3,490 | 41 | |
| Gladsaxe Company house | Office | Copenhagen | Q1 2015 | 88 | 14,870 | 69 |
| Kolding Retailpark | Retail | Kolding | 91 | 4,642 | 71 | |
| Roskildevej | Retail | Taastrup | 99 | 4,001 | 51 | |
| Viborg Retail II + III 2) | Retail | Viborg | 89 | 1,633 | 46 | |
| Total Denmark | 85 85 |
40,227 40,227 |
58 | |||
| Aitio 1 Vivaldi | Office | Helsinki | 100 | 6,155 | 84 | |
| Alberga D | Office | Espoo | 50 | 5,306 | 7 | |
| Matinkylä 3) | Office | Espoo | 54 | 12,636 | 34 | |
| Total Finland | 64 64 |
24,098 24,098 |
40 | |||
| Lysaker Polaris 1 | Office | Oslo | 68 | 19,783 | 100 | |
| Stavanger Business Park 1 | Office | Stavanger | 89 | 9,228 | 100 | |
| Total Norway | 74 74 |
29,011 29,011 |
100 | |||
| Brunna 1 | Logistic | Upplands-Bro | 5 | 10,813 | 26 | |
| Hyllie | Office | Malmö | 29 | 7,331 | 55 | |
| The SCA House | Office | Mölndal | Q4 2016 | 21 | 24,400 | 100 |
| Torsplan 2 | Office | Stockholm | 35 | 22,439 | 2 | |
| Ullevi park 4 | Office | Gothenburg | Q4 2015 | 66 | 20,302 | 100 |
| Total Sweden | 37 37 |
85,285 85,285 |
59 | |||
| Total | 56 56 |
178,621 178,621 |
63 |
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT DECEMBER 31, 2014 1)
1) The table refers to ongoing or completed property projects that have not yet been recognized as revenue. In addition to these projects, NCC also focuses on rental (rental guarantees / additional purchase) in seven previously sold and revenue recognized property projects.
2) During 2014, 1,523 square meters have been sold to existing tenants and recognized as revenue with no impact on earnings. The part stated in the table remains to be revenue recognized.
3) The project covers approximately 25,000 square meters of leasable area and is implemented together with Citycon, a Finnish listed real estate company, in a jointly owned company. The data in the table refer to NCC's share of the project.
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Net sales | 18,760 | 21,073 | 56,867 | 57,823 | |
| Production costs | Note 2,3 | -16,761 | -18,674 | -51,176 | -52,027 |
| Gross profit | 1,999 1,999 |
2,400 2,400 |
5,691 | 5,796 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | Note 2 | -923 | -852 | -3,117 | -3,130 |
| Other operating income/expenses | Note 3 | 24 | -1 | 31 | 14 |
| Operating profit/loss | 1,101 1,101 |
1,547 1,547 |
2,604 | 2,679 | |
| Financial income | 12 | 38 | 46 | 75 | |
| Financial expense | -96 | -113 | -416 | -354 | |
| Net financial items | -84 -84 |
-75 -75 |
-370 | -279 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,017 1,017 |
1,472 1,472 |
2,234 | 2,400 | |
| Tax on net profit/loss for the period | -140 | -241 | -396 | -411 | |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 878 878 |
1,231 1,231 |
1,838 | 1,989 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| NCC´s shareholders | 877 | 1,229 | 1,835 | 1,986 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 878 878 |
1,231 1,231 |
1,838 | 1,989 | |
| Earnings per share | |||||
| Before dilution | |||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 8.13 | 11.39 | 17.01 | 18.40 | |
| After dilution | |||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 8.13 | 11.39 | 17.01 | 18.40 | |
| Number of shares, millions | |||||
| Total number of issued shares | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding before | |||||
| dilution during the period | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.9 | |
| Average number of shares after dilution | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.9 | |
| Number of shares outstanding before dilution at the end of the period | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 |
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec.Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 878 878 |
1,231 1,231 |
1,838 | 1,989 | |
| Items that have been recycled or should be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | |||||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | 23 | 61 | 138 | ||
| Change in hedging/fair value reserve | -36 | -28 | -85 | -18 | |
| Cash flow hedges | -21 | -10 | -60 | 19 | |
| Income tax relating to items that have been or should be recycled | |||||
| to net profit/loss for the period | 12 | 8 | 32 | ||
| -22 | 31 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | |||||
| Revaluation of defined benefit pension plans | 194 | 36 | -497 | 187 | |
| Income tax relating to items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | -43 | -9 | 109 | -41 | |
| 151 | 27 | -388 | 146 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 129 | 58 | -364 | 147 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,007 1,007 |
1,289 1,289 |
1,474 | 2,136 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| NCC´s shareholders | 1,006 | 1,286 | 1,471 | 2,133 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,007 1,007 |
1,289 1,289 |
1,474 | 2,136 |
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Dec. 31 Dec. 31 |
Dec. 31 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill | 1,865 | 1,802 | |
| Other intangible assets | 389 | 267 | |
| Owner-occupied properties | 774 | 704 | |
| Machinery and equipment | 2,487 | 2,502 | |
| Other long-term holdings of securities | 208 | 141 | |
| Long-term receivables | Note 5 | 434 | 247 |
| Deferred tax assets | 237 | 249 | |
| Total fixed assets | Note 7 | 6,395 6,395 |
5,910 5,910 |
| Current assets | |||
| Property projects | Note 4 | 5,059 | 5,251 |
| Housing projects | Note 4 | 13,246 | 12,625 |
| Materials and inventories | 746 | 673 | |
| Tax receivables | 35 | 92 | |
| Accounts receivable | 7,178 | 7,377 | |
| Worked-up, non-invoiced revenues | 1,066 | 918 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 1,415 | 1,325 | |
| Other receivables | Note 5 | 1,013 | 932 |
| Short-term investments1) | Note 5 | 242 | 143 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | Note 5 | 2,592 | 3,548 |
| Total current assets | Note 7 | 32,592 32,592 |
32,883 32,883 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 38,987 38,987 |
38,793 38,793 |
|
| EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 867 | 867 | |
| Other capital contributions | 1,844 | 1,844 | |
| Reserves | -182 | -206 | |
| Profit/loss brought forward, including current-year profit/loss | 6,318 | 6,152 | |
| Shareholders´ equity | 8,847 8,847 |
8,658 8,658 |
|
| Non-controlling interests | 20 | 17 | |
| Total shareholders´ equity | 8,867 8,867 |
8,675 8,675 |
|
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Long-term liabilities Long-term interest-bearing liabilities |
Note 5 | 6,957 | 7,029 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 548 | 299 | |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | Note 5 | 585 | 125 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 268 | 414 | |
| Other provisions | 2,017 | 2,070 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | Note 7 | 10,376 10,376 |
9,937 9,937 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | Note 5 | 2,526 | 2,515 |
| Accounts payable | 3,960 | 4,096 | |
| Tax liabilities | 117 | 58 | |
| Invoiced revenues not worked-up | 4,408 | 4,264 | |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 3,952 | 3,888 | |
| Other current liabilities | 4,782 | 5,360 | |
| Total current liabilities | Note 7 | 19,745 19,745 |
20,181 20,181 |
| Total liabilities | 30,120 30,120 |
30,118 30,118 |
|
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 38,987 38,987 |
38,793 38,793 |
|
| ASSETS PLEDGED | 1,510 1,510 |
1,482 | |
| CONTINGENT LIABLITIES | 2,037 2,037 |
2,261 |
1) Includes short-term investments with maturities exceeding three months at the acquisition date, see also cash-flow statement.
| Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | |||||
| Shareholders´ Non-controlling | shareholders´ Shareholders´ Non-controlling | shareholders´ | ||||
| SEK M | equity | interests | equity | equity | interests | equity |
| Opening balance, January 1st | 8,658 8,658 |
17 17 |
8,675 | 7,634 | 15 | 7,649 |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,471 | 3 | 1,474 | 2,132 | 3 | 2,135 |
| Transactions with non-controlling interests | ||||||
| Acqusition of non-controlling interests | -7 | -7 | ||||
| Dividends | -1,294 | -1 | -1,295 | -1,080 | -1 | -1,081 |
| Acquisition/sale of treasury shares | -28 | -28 | ||||
| Performance based incentive program | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Closing balance | 8,847 8,847 |
20 20 |
8,867 | 8,658 | 17 | 8,675 |
If previous accounting policies for pensions under IAS 19 had been applied, the equity would have been SEK 1,639 M higher and net debt SEK 585 M lower at December 31st 2014.
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,017 | 1,472 | 2,234 | 2,400 |
| Adjustments for items not included in cash flow | 421 | 197 | 406 | 359 |
| Taxes paid | -11 | -38 | -367 | -438 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working | ||||
| capital | 1,427 1,427 |
1,631 1,631 |
2,273 | 2,321 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||
| Divestment of property projects | 939 | 3,150 | 2,400 | 4,170 |
| Gross investments in property projects | -458 | -1,546 | -2,255 | -3,890 |
| Divestment of housing projects | 3,830 | 3,605 | 8,951 | 7,067 |
| Gross investments in housing projects | -2,770 | -2,405 | -9,712 | -7,912 |
| Other changes in working capital | 634 | 88 | -313 | 775 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | 2,176 2,176 |
2,893 2,893 |
-928 | 211 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 3,603 3,603 |
4,523 4,523 |
1,345 | 2,532 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Sale of building and land | 22 | 6 | 25 | 9 |
| Increase (-) from investing activities | -197 | -289 | -796 | -880 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -175 -175 |
-283 -283 |
-771 | -870 |
| CASH FLOW BEFORE FINANCING | 3,428 3,428 |
4,240 4,240 |
574 | 1,661 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,610 | -2,118 | -1,515 | -741 |
| CASH FLOW DURING THE PERIOD | 1,818 1,818 |
2,122 2,122 |
-941 | 920 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 789 | 1,422 | 3,548 | 2,634 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | -14 | 4 | -14 | -6 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 2,592 2,592 |
3,548 3,548 |
2,592 2,592 |
3,548 3,548 |
| Short-term investments due later than three months | 242 | 143 | 242 | 143 |
| Total liquid assets | 2,833 2,833 |
3,691 3,691 |
2,833 | 3,691 |
This year-end report has been compiled pursuant to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, and prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations of prevailing accounting standards issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), as approved by the EU.
The dividend to shareholders will be recognized in connection with the Annual General Meeting's resolution and entered as a liability until payment.
As of January 1, 2014, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements has applied, which is a new standard for recognition of joint ventures and joint operations. The new standard entails that joint ventures will be recognized according to the equity method instead of the previous proportional method. However, the proportional method will continue to be applied for joint operations. Since the new standard is expected to have a marginal impact on NCC's financial statements, NCC will not be restating comparative figures for 2013. Other new standards or amended standards applied from January 1, 2014 include IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 12, Disclosures of Interest in Other Entities, amended IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements, amended IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, amended IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Classification, amended IAS 36 Impairment Losses, as well as amended IAS 39 Financial Instruments. These amendments are expected to have no impact or minor degrees of impact on NCC's financial statements.
In other respects, the year-end report has been prepared pursuant to the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2013 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 60- 67).
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Other intangible assets | -15 | -12 | -44 | -36 |
| Owner-occupied properties | -7 | -8 | -26 | -26 |
| Machinery and equipment | -165 | -178 | -638 | -641 |
| Total depreciation | -187 -187 |
-198 -198 |
-708 | -703 |
| SEK M Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Housing projects Property projects |
2013 2014 2014 |
2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. | |
| -23 | ||
| -2 -4 |
-2 | |
| Owner-occupied properties | 7 | |
| Total impairment expenses 1 |
-1 -5 |
-17 |
Impairment losses in housing projects and property projects are recognized in operation profit/loss.
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Dec. 31 31 |
Dec. 31 |
| Properties held for future development | 2,064 | 2,224 |
| Ongoing property projects | 2,256 | 1,996 |
| Completed property projects | 740 | 1,031 |
| Total property projects | 5,059 5,059 |
5,251 |
| Properties held for future development | 4,872 | 4,865 |
| Capitalized developing costs | 1,177 | 1,321 |
| Ongoing proprietary housing projects | 6,234 | 5,303 |
| Unsold completed housing units | 964 | 1,136 |
| Total housing projects | 13,246 13,246 |
12,625 |
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Dec. 31 31 |
Dec. 31 |
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables | 235 | 230 |
| Current interest-bearing receivables | 406 | 237 |
| Cash and bank balances | 2,592 | 3,548 |
| Total interest-bearing receivables, cash and cash equivalents | 3,232 3,232 |
4,014 4,014 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 6,957 | 7,029 |
| Pensions and similar obligations | 585 | 125 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 2,526 | 2,515 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 10,068 | 9,670 |
| Net indebtedness | 6,836 6,836 |
5,656 |
| whereof net debt in ongoing projects in Swedish tenant-owners' | ||
| associations and Finnish housing companies | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 2,056 | 1,750 |
| Cash and bank balances | 93 | 36 |
| Net indebtedness | 1,963 | 1,714 |
| SEK M | NCC Construction | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC | NCC | NCC Property |
Segment | Other items and eliminations1) |
||||||
| January - December 2014 | Sweden Denmark | Finland Norway | Roads | Housing | Development | total | Group | |||
| Net sales, external | 18,408 | 3,488 | 4,227 | 6,181 | 11,370 | 10,134 | 3,058 | 56,867 | 56,867 | |
| Net sales, internal | 2,379 | 842 | 2,394 | 552 | 783 | 1 | 68 | 7,019 | -7,019 | |
| Net sales, total | 20,788 | 4,330 | 6,621 | 6,733 | 12,153 | 10,135 | 3,125 | 63,885 | -7,019 | 56,867 |
| Operating profit | 640 | 281 | 148 | 146 | 459 | 918 | 169 | 2,761 | -157 | 2,604 |
| Net financial items | -370 | |||||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 2,234 | |||||||||
| NCC Construction | ||||||||||
| NCC | Other items | |||||||||
| NCC | NCC | Property | Segment | and | ||||||
| October - December 2014 | Sweden Denmark | Finland Norway | Roads | Housing | Development | total | eliminations 2) | Group | ||
| Net sales, external | 5,707 | 1,186 | 1,176 | 1,809 | 3,212 | 4,524 | 1,147 | 18,760 | 18,760 | |
| Net sales, internal | 887 | 204 | 641 | 180 | 409 | 17 | 2,339 | -2,339 | ||
| Net sales, total | 6,594 | 1,390 | 1,817 | 1,989 | 3,620 | 4,524 | 1,164 | 21,099 | -2,339 | 18,760 |
| Operating profit | 263 | 99 | 41 | 44 | 186 | 480 | 43 | 1,155 | -55 | 1,101 |
| Net financial items | -84 | |||||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,017 | |||||||||
| NCC Construction | ||||||||||
| NCC | Other items | |||||||||
| NCC | NCC | Property | Segment | and | ||||||
| January - December 2013 | Sweden Denmark | Finland Norway | Roads | Housing | Development | total | eliminations1) | Group | ||
| Net sales, external | 19,129 | 2,857 | 4,134 | 6,752 | 11,177 | 9,026 | 4,746 | 57,821 | 2 | 57,823 |
| Net sales, internal | 2,401 | 688 | 2,546 | 656 | 822 | 4 | 65 | 7,182 | -7,182 | |
| Net sales, total | 21,530 | 3,546 | 6,680 | 7,408 | 11,999 | 9,030 | 4,811 | 65,003 | -7,180 | 57,823 |
| Operating profit | 637 | 208 | 127 | 3 | 406 | 605 | 713 | 2,700 | -21 | 2,679 |
| Net financial items | -279 | |||||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 2,400 | |||||||||
| NCC Construction | ||||||||||
| NCC | Other items | |||||||||
| NCC | NCC | Property | Segment | and | ||||||
| October - December 2013 | Sweden Denmark | Finland Norway | Roads | Housing | Development | total | eliminations 2) | Group | ||
| Net sales, external | 5,685 | 914 | 1,174 | 2,075 | 3,131 | 4,669 | 3,426 | 21,072 | 2 | 21,073 |
| Net sales, internal | 647 | 282 | 634 | 179 | 286 | 2 | 17 | 2,046 | -2,046 | |
| Net sales, total | 6,332 | 1,196 | 1,808 | 2,253 | 3,416 | 4,670 | 3,443 | 23,118 | -2,044 | 21,073 |
| Operating profit | 243 | 67 | 45 | 77 | 106 | 483 | 475 | 1,496 | 51 | 1,547 |
| Net financial items | -75 | |||||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,472 |
1) The figures for the full year include among others NCC's head office, results from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an expense of SEK 231 M (expense: 215). Eliminations of internal profits amount to an expense of SEK 18 M (income: 66) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions) amount to an income of SEK 93 M (income: 127).
2) The quarter includes among others NCC's head office, results from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an expense of SEK 68 M (expense: 72). Furthermore elimination of internal profits are included, an income of SEK 9 M (income: 87) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions), an income of SEK 4 M (income: 37).
In the tables below, disclosures are made concerning how fair value has been determined for the financial instruments that are continuously measured at fair value in NCC's balance sheet. When determining fair value, assets have been divided into the following three levels. No transfers have been made between the levels during the period.
In level 1, measurement is in accordance with prices quoted on an active market for the same instruments. Derivatives in level 2 comprise currency-forward contracts, cross-currency swaps and interest-rate swaps used for hedging purposes. Fair-value measurement for currencyforward contracts and cross-currency swaps is based on published forward rates in an active market. The measurement of interest-rate swaps is based on forward interest rates prepared based on observable yield curves. NCC has no financial instruments in level 3.
| SEK M | Dec. 31 2014 2014 |
Dec. 31 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Total | |
| Financial assets measured at fair value through profit | ||||||
| and loss | ||||||
| Securities held for trading | 115 | 115 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Derivative instruments | 417 | 417 | 93 | 93 | ||
| Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting | 27 | 27 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Total assets | 115 115 |
444 444 |
559 | 21 | 107 | 128 |
| Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit | ||||||
| and loss | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | 118 | 118 | 28 | 28 | ||
| Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting | 141 | 141 | 67 | 67 | ||
| Total liabilities | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 95 | 95 |
In the following table, disclosures are made concerning fair value for the financial instruments that are not recognized at fair value in NCC's balance sheet.
| SEK M | Dec. 31 2014 2014 |
Dec. 31 2013 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | ||
| amount | value | amount | value | ||
| Long-term holdings of securities held to maturity | 115 | 119 | 108 | 112 | |
| Short-term investments held to maturity | 127 | 128 | 122 | 122 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 6,957 | 7,059 | 7,029 | 7,140 | |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 2,526 | 2,531 | 2,515 | 2,517 |
For financial instruments recognized at amortized cost – accounts receivables, other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and other interest-free liabilities –fair value is deemed to match the carrying amount.
NCC has binding netting arrangements (ISDA agreements) with all counterparties for derivative trading, whereby NCC can offset receivables and liabilities should a counterparty become insolvent or in another event. The following table sets out the gross financial assets and liabilities recognized and the amounts available for offsetting.
| SEK M | Dec. 31 2014 Dec. 31 2014 |
Dec. 31 2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial | Financial | Financial | Financial | |
| assets | liabilities | assets | liabilities | |
| Recognized gross amount | 444 | 259 | 107 | 95 |
| Amounts included in an offset agreement | -179 | -179 | -61 | -61 |
| Net amount after offset agreement | 265 | 80 | 46 | 34 |
Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 1,463 M (3,243). After financial items, a loss of SEK 213 M (profit: 352) was reported. Profit recognition of projects during the quarter generated lower earnings than in the year-earlier period. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are completed.
Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 19,614 M (23,357). Profit after financial items totaled SEK 1,338 M (1,723). The decrease is mainly explained by lower dividends from subsidiaries and impairment losses from participations in Group companies. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are completed.
The average number of employees was 6,610 (7,173).
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Net sales | 1,463 | 3,243 | 19,614 | 23,357 | |
| Production costs | -1,402 | -2,540 | -17,728 | -21,341 | |
| Gross profit | 61 | 703 | 1,886 | 2,016 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | -298 | -392 | -1,304 | -1,464 | |
| Operating profit | -237 -237 |
311 311 |
582 | 553 | |
| Result from financial investment | |||||
| Result from participations in Group companies | 82 | 95 | 962 | 1,308 | |
| Result from participations in associated companies | 22 | -3 | 22 | -2 | |
| Result from other financial fixed assets | 1 | 1 | |||
| Result from financial current assets | 12 | 30 | 89 | 124 | |
| Interest expense and similar items | -93 | -81 | -318 | -260 | |
| Result after financial items | -213 -213 |
352 352 |
1,338 | 1,723 | |
| Appropriations | 684 | 672 | 684 | 672 | |
| Tax on net profit for the period | -113 | -175 | -245 | -240 | |
| Net profit for the period | 357 357 |
848 848 |
1,777 | 2,155 |
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. |
Oct.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. |
Jan.-Dec. |
| Net profit for the period | 357 | 848 | 1,777 | 2,155 | |
| Total comprehensive income during the year | 357 357 |
848 848 |
1,777 | 2,155 |
| 2014 2014 |
2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Dec. 31 Dec. 31 |
Dec. 31 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 175 | 75 | |
| Total intangible fixed assets | 175 | 75 | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 103 | 91 | |
| Financial fixed assets | 6,422 | 6,624 | |
| Total fixed assets | 6,700 6,700 |
6,790 6,790 |
|
| Housing projects | 225 | 505 | |
| Materials and inventories | 59 | 52 | |
| Current receivables | 5,791 | 5,822 | |
| Short term investments | 6,400 | 7,100 | |
| Cash and bank balances | 1,938 | 705 | |
| Total current assets | 14,412 14,412 |
14,184 14,184 |
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| TOTAL ASSETS | 21,112 21,112 |
20,974 20,974 |
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| SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Shareholders´ equity | 7,931 | 7,432 | |
| Untaxed reserves | 348 | 392 | |
| Provisions | 617 | 688 | |
| Long term liabilities | 2,790 | 2,571 | |
| Current liabilities | 9,425 | 9,891 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 21,112 21,112 |
20,974 20,974 |
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| Contingent liabilities | 23,833 23,833 |
23,017 23,017 |
The Parent Company has prepared its year-end report pursuant to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.
The year-end report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2013 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 60-67).
An account of the risks to which NCC may be exposed is presented in the 2013 Annual Report (pages 46-48). This description remains relevant.
Significant risks and uncertainties for the Parent Company are identical to those of the Group.
The companies related to the Parent Company are the Nordstjernan Group, the Axel Johnson Group, the FastPartner Group, NCC's subsidiaries, as well as associated companies and joint ventures. The Parent Company's related-party transactions were of a production character. Related-company sales during the October-December quarter amounted to SEK 9 M (6) and purchases to SEK 216 M (124). For full-year 2014, sales amounted to SEK 17 M (15) and purchases to SEK 494 M (441). The transactions were conducted on normal market terms.
REPURCHASE OF SHARES
NCC AB holds 592,500 Series B treasury shares to meet its obligations pursuant to long-term incentive programs.
NEW BUSINESS AREA MANAGER FOR NCC ROADS Jyri Salonen has been appointed new Business Area Manager for NCC Roads and a member of Executive Group Management effective February 1, 2015. Jyri Salonen was most recently Division Manager at NCC Road Services, a position he held since January 2014 after four years as Business Unit Manager for NCC Roads in Finland. Salonen was employed by NCC Roads in Finland as the Financial manager in 2008. He previously worked in the international oil industry at ExxonMobil and at Esso in Finland. The current Business Area Manager of NCC Roads, Göran Landgren, will remain at NCC at Group level involved in special initiatives and projects. Göran Landgren will report to President and CEO Peter Wågström.
NCC has been commissioned by the Norwegian Road Administration to construct the Bjørnegård Tunnel on the E16 expressway between Sandvika and Wøyen in Norway. The order amounts to approximately SEK 1.3 billion.
NCC has been commissioned to construct a new tunnel along the E134 highway between Gvammen and Aarhus in Telemark, Norway. The construction period will be four and a half years and the contract is worth SEK 1.1 billion.
NCC is to build environmentally compatible offices for Uppsala University, which will gather all administration in a single location. The client is Akademiska Hus AB, Region Uppsala. The order is worth SEK 570 M.
NCC has been commissioned by MKB Fastighets AB to develop two new blocks of rental apartments in the Limhamn city district in Malmö. The transaction, whereby NCC will sell land to MKB and then build some 300 rental apartments, is valued at SEK 528 M.
NCC is to conduct the energy renovation of Sorgenfrivang II, a municipal housing area outside Copenhagen. The contract, valued at SEK 480 M, is the largest renovation assignment to date for NCC in Denmark.
MAJOR PROPERTY SALES IN THE QUARTER NCC has sold 120 apartments for SEK 225 M to the Bewag pension fund, a German investor, for the development of housing properties in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf area in Berlin.
NCC has sold a housing project with 77 apartments in Bonn, Germany, for SEK 150 M to the Industria Wohnen pension fund.
The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 12.00 (12.00) per share, divided into two payments. The proposed record dates are March 26, 2015 for the first payment of SEK 6.00 and October 27, 2015 for the second payment of SEK 6.00.
NCC's Annual General Meeting will be held at Vinterträdgården, Grand Hôtel, Royal's entrance hall on Stallgatan 6 in Stockholm, on March 24, 2015. The Meeting will open at 4:30 p.m. A notice convening the Annual General Meeting will be published in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar, and will be posted on NCC's website www.ncc.se on February 17. Confirmation of the notice convening the Annual General Meeting will be announced in Dagens Nyheter and Svenska Dagbladet on the same date. Motions for resolution by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) from the Board and the Nomination Committee will be available on the website, where it will also be possible to register for the Meeting.
Ahead of the 2015 AGM, NCC's Nomination Committee comprises Viveca Ax:son Johnson (Chairman of the Board of Nordstjernan AB), Marianne Nilsson (Executive Vice President of Swedbank Robur AB), and Johan Strandberg (Analyst at SEB Fonder), with Viveca Ax:son Johnson as Chairman. Tomas Billing, Chairman of the NCC Board of Directors, is a co-opted member of the Nomination Committee but has no voting right.
The Nomination Committee proposes that the Board of Directors, to the extent it is elected by the AGM, will comprise seven ordinary members with no deputy members. The Nomination Committee proposes reelection of the current members: Tomas Billing (member since 1999, Chairman since 2001), Carina Edblad (member since 2014), Olof Johansson (member since 2012), Sven-Olof Johansson (member since 2012), Viveca Ax:son Johnson (member since 2014), Ulla Litzén (member since 2008) and Christoph Vitzthum (member since 2010). The Nomination Committee proposes reelection of Tomas Billing as Chairman.
The Nomination Committee proposes that director fees be paid in a total amount of SEK 4,100,000, distributed so that the Chairman of the Board receives SEK 1,100,000 and each other non-executive member receives SEK 500,000. The Nomination Committee's proposal in this respect is equivalent to a raise of 15 percent in the fee paid to the Chairman and a raise of 5 percent in the fees paid to Board members. No fees are payable for work on committees. The Nomination Committee has evaluated the work of the Board of Directors and of the Chairman of the Board, as well as the level of fees paid in comparable companies. Based on this evaluation, the Nomination Committee has concluded that the proposed adjustment adequately reflects the market level.
The Nomination Committee's other proposals will be presented in the notice convening the AGM.
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS IN ST. PETERSBURG TRANSFERRED TO NCC HOUSING The operations that are currently performed by NCC Construction Finland and NCC Housing in St. Petersburg are being merged into a single unit. The new unit will be part of NCC Housing.
The organizational changes apply from January 27, 2015. Financial reporting is being changed effective January 1, 2015. In 2014, the construction operations in St. Petersburg accounted for 6 percent of NCC Construction Finland's sales.
NCC's policy for hedging its exchange-rate risk, as described in the 2013 Annual Report, Note 39, is that assets are to be financed in local currency. The Board of Directors has granted an exemption from this policy according to which the President, subject to a predetermined limit, can decide not to hedge rubledenominated assets in Russia.
| Annual General Meeting | March 24, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Interim report, Jan.-Mar. 2015 | April 29, 2015 |
| Interim report, Jan.-Jun. 2015 | July 17, 2015 |
| Interim report, Jan.-Sep. 2015 | November 6, 2015 |
Solna, January 27, 2015
Peter Wågström President and CEO
This report is unaudited.
| January - December | Average numbers | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orders received | Order backlog | Net sales | EBIT | of employees | Capital employed | |||||||
| SEK M SEK M |
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 201 3 |
| Sweden | 32,023 | 27,560 | 26,429 | 22,366 | 26,831 | 30,547 | 1,252 | 1,648 | 9,517 | 9,988 | 8,348 | 7,382 |
| Denmark | 8,077 | 7,683 | 8,153 | 5,995 | 7,576 | 5,671 | 428 | 239 | 2,086 | 2,114 | 3,557 | 3,847 |
| Finland | 5,736 | 7,381 | 5,343 | 6,514 | 9,230 | 8,181 | 277 | 267 | 2,557 | 2,786 | 3,296 | 3,039 |
| Norway | 9,789 | 9,691 | 8,857 | 7,641 | 8,989 | 10,172 | 175 | 198 | 2,348 | 2,418 | 3,938 | 3,453 |
| Germany | 3,899 | 3,255 | 4,227 | 3,256 | 3,170 | 2,508 | 328 | 229 | 715 | 686 | 1,268 | 877 |
| St. Petersburg | 1,697 | 1,290 | 1,659 | 1,800 | 913 | 633 | 148 | 108 | 402 | 356 | 852 | 779 |
| The Baltic countries | 160 | 118 | 110 | 89 | 157 | 111 | -4 | -11 | 28 | 12 | 491 | 527 |
The Baltic Construction units are reported by Construction Finland
| 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. | |||||||||
| Financial statements, SEK M | |||||||||
| Net sales | 18,760 | 14,796 | 13,479 | 9,832 | 21,073 | 13,129 | 13,535 | 10,084 | 19,069 |
| Operating profit/loss | 1,101 | 989 | 677 | -162 | 1,547 | 823 | 526 | -217 | 1,332 |
| Profit/loss after net financial items | 1,017 | 881 | 576 | -239 | 1,472 | 748 | 457 | -276 | 1,258 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 877 | 695 | 447 | -185 | 1,229 | 611 | 362 | -215 | 1,127 |
| Cash flow, SEK M | |||||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | 3,603 | -447 | -1,048 | -763 | 4,523 | -43 | -1,191 | -758 | 3,248 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -175 | -180 | -219 | -197 | -283 | -185 | -211 | -192 | -267 |
| Cash flow before financing | 3,428 | -627 | -1,267 | -960 | 4,240 | -227 | -1,402 | -950 | 2,981 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,610 | 244 | -211 | 61 | -2,118 | 460 | 812 | 105 | -1,454 |
| Net debt | 6,836 | 9,823 | 8,760 | 6,572 | 5,656 | 9,893 | 9,722 | 7,250 | 6,467 |
| Order status, SEK M | |||||||||
| Orders received | 18,469 | 12,383 | 17,303 | 13,223 | 14,363 | 12,160 | 17,798 | 11,675 | 15,423 |
| Order backlog | 54,777 | 54,609 | 56,657 | 50,798 | 47,638 | 51,065 | 52,079 | 46,917 | 45,833 |
| Personnel | |||||||||
| Average number of employees | 17,669 | 17,093 | 16,489 | 15,245 | 18,360 | 17,274 | 16,706 | 15,861 | 18,175 |
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | 20125) | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. | |||||||||
| Profitability ratios | |||||||||
| Return on shareholders equity, % 1) | 22 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| Return on capital employed, % 1) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
| Financial ratios at period-end | |||||||||
| Interest-coverage ratio, % 1) | 6.4 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
| Interest bearing liabilities/total assets, % | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 15 |
| Net debt, SEK M | 6,836 | 5,656 | 6,836 | 5,656 | 6,467 | 6,061 | 3,960 | 431 | 1,784 |
| Debt/equity ratio, times | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Capital employed at period end, SEK M | 18,935 | 18,345 | 18,935 | 18,345 | 17,285 | 18,241 | 13,739 | 12,390 | 12,217 |
| Capital employed, average | 18,531 | 18,005 | 18,531 | 18,005 | 15,755 | 16,632 | 13,101 | 12,033 | 15,389 |
| Capital turnover rate, times1) | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Share of risk-bearing capital, % | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
| Average interest rate, % 3) | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Average period of fixed interest, years 3) | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Average interest rate, % 4) | 1.8 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.3 | |
| Average period of fixed interest, years 4) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |
| Per share data | |||||||||
| Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK | 8.13 | 11.39 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 | 12.08 | 14.05 | 15.26 |
| Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK | 8.13 | 11.39 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 | 12.08 | 14.05 | 15.26 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, before dilution, SEK | 33.41 | 41.94 | 12.47 | 23.46 | -0.24 | -0.24 | -14.27 | 22.35 | 59.39 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, after dilution, SEK | 31.78 | 39.32 | 5.32 | 15.40 | -8.61 | -8.61 | -22.17 | 17.84 | 54.96 |
| P/E ratio 1) | 15 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| Dividend, ordinary, SEK 6) | 12.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 6.00 | ||
| Dividend yield, % | 4.9 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 5.1 | ||
| Shareholders' equity before dilution, SEK | 82.04 | 80.24 | 82.04 | 80.24 | 70.58 | 82.97 | 76.41 | 74.81 | 68.91 |
| Shareholders' equity after dilution, SEK | 82.04 | 80.24 | 82.04 | 80.24 | 70.58 | 82.97 | 76.41 | 74.80 | 68.90 |
| Share price/shareholders' equity, % | 301 | 262 | 301 | 262 | 193 | 164 | 158 | 198 | 172 |
| Share price at period-end, NCC B, SEK | 246.80 | 209.90 | 246.80 | 209.90 | 136.20 | 136.20 | 121.00 | 147.80 | 118.25 |
| Number of shares, millions | |||||||||
| Total number of issued shares 2) | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 |
| Treasury shares at period-end | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total number of shares outstanding at period-end before dilution | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 108.0 | 108.0 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 |
| Average number of shares outstanding before dilution during the period | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 107.9 | 108.2 | 108.2 | 108.4 | 108.4 | 108.4 |
| Market capitalization before dilution, SEK M | 26,574 | 22,625 | 26,574 | 22,625 | 14,706 | 14,706 | 13,136 | 16,005 | 12,809 |
| Financial objectives and dividend | 2014 | 2013 | 20125) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 20093) | 20083) | 20083) |
| Financial objectives and dividend | 2014 | 2013 | 20125) | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 20093) | 20083) | 20083) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on shareholders equity, % 4) | 22 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 27 |
| Debt/equity ratio, times 5) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Dividend, ordinary, SEK | 12.00 | 12.00 | 10,00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
1) Calculations are based on a 12 month average. 2) All shares issued by NCC are common shares.
3) Excluding liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' associations and Finnish housing companies and pensions obligations in accordance with IAS 19
4) Liabilities pertaining to Swedish tenant-owners' association and Finnish housing companies.
5) The amounts are adjusted for change in accounting policy regarding IAS 19.
6) For 2014; Dividend motioned by the Board of Directors.
For definitions of key figuers, see p. 26 and Annual Report 2013, p. 113.
NCC's vision is to re-shape our industry, providing superior sustainable solutions.
BUSINESS CONCEPT – RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE NCC develops and builds future environments for working, living and communication. Supported by its values, NCC and its customers jointly identify needsbased, cost-effective and high-quality solutions that generate added value for all of NCC's stakeholders and contribute to sustainable social development.
NCC's overriding objective is to create value for its customers and shareholders. NCC aims to be a leading player in the markets in which it is active, to offer sustainable solutions and to be the customer's first choice.
NCC aims to generate a healthy return to shareholders under financial stability. The return on equity after tax shall amount to 20 percent. The level for the return target is based on the margins that the various parts of the Group are expected to generate on a sustainable basis, and on capital requirements in relation to the prevailing business focus.
To ensure that the return target is not reached by taking financial risks, net indebtedness, defined as interestbearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing receivables, must never exceed 1.5 times shareholders' equity during any given quarter.
NCC's dividend policy is to distribute at least half of aftertax profit for the year to the shareholders. The aim of the policy is to generate a healthy return for NCC's shareholders and to provide NCC with the potential to invest in its operations and thus ensure that future growth can be created while maintaining financial stability.
NCC conducts integrated construction and development operations in the Nordic region, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and St. Petersburg. The company has three businesses: industrial, construction and civil engineering, as well as development. Both operational and financial synergies exist between the businesses. The company's operations are organized in seven business areas.
NCC aims to achieve profitable growth and be a leading player in the markets in which it is active. Being a leading player entails being among the top three companies in the industry in terms of profitability and volume. Three markets and areas are prioritized: growth in Norway in all business areas, establishing a presence in the civil engineering market in Finland and expansion of the housing development business in all markets. Growth targets have been established for NCC's various operations during the strategy period.
| NCC AB | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and civil engineering | Industrial | Development | ||||
| NCC Construction Sweden |
NCC NCC NCC Construction Construction Finland Denmark |
Construction Norway |
NCC Roads |
NCC Housing |
NCC Property Development |
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| Finland Estonia Latvia S:t Petersburg |
Sweden Denmark Finland Norway S:t Petersburg |
Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Germany Estonia Latvia S:t Petersburg |
Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Estonia Latvia |
Chief Financial Officer Ann-Sofie Danielsson Tel. +46 (0)70-674 07 20
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications Ann Lindell Saeby Tel. +46 (0)76-899 98 48
Investor Relations Manager Johan Bergman Tel. +46 (0)70-354 80 35
An information meeting with integrated Internet and telephone conference will be held on January 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15 in Stockholm. The presentation will be held in English. To participate in this teleconference, call 08 (0)8-519 993 55 (SE), +44 203 194 05 50 (UK) or +1 855 269 26 05 (US), five minutes prior to the start of the conference. State "NCC.
In its capacity as issuer, NCC AB is releasing the information in this year-end report pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was distributed to the media for publication on Tuesday January 27, at 8:00 a.m.
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GLOSSARY
Construction costs: The cost of constructing a building, including building accessories, utility-connection fees, other contractor-related costs and VAT. Construction costs do not include the cost of land.
Required yield: The yield required by purchasers in connection with acquisitions of property and housing projects. Operating revenue less operating and maintenance expenses divided by the investment value, also called yield.
Proprietary project: When NCC, for its own development purposes, acquires land, designs a project, conducts construction work and then sells the project. Pertains to both housing projects and commercial property projects.
Leasing rate: The percentage of anticipated rental revenues that corresponds to signed leases (also called leasing rate based on revenues).
Return on equity: Net profit for the year according to the income statement excluding non-controlling interests, as a percentage of average shareholders' equity.
Return on capital employed: Profit after financial items including results from participations in associated companies following the reversal of interest expense in relation to average capital employed.
Dividend yield: The dividend as a percentage of the market price at year-end.
Net indebtedness: Interest-bearing liabilities and provisions less financial assets including cash and cash equivalents.
Net sales: The net sales of construction operations are recognized in accordance with the percentage-ofcompletion principle. These revenues are recognized in pace with the gradual completion of construction projects within the company. For NCC Housing, net sales are recognized when the housing unit is transferred to the end customer. Property sales are recognized on the date on which significant risks and benefits are transferred to the buyer, which normally coincides with the transfer of ownership. In the Parent Company, net sales correspond to recognized sales from completed projects.
Orders received: Value of received projects and changes in existing projects during the period concerned. Proprietary projects for sale, if a decision to initiate the assignment has been taken, are also included among assignments received, as are finished properties included in inventory.
Order backlog: Period-end value of the remaining nonworked-up project revenues for projects received, including proprietary projects for sale that have not been completed.
Capital employed: Total assets less interest-free liabilities including deferred tax liabilities. Average capital employed is calculated as the average of the balances per quarter.
Rounding-off differences may arise in all tables.
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