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NCC Group

Quarterly Report Jul 18, 2014

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Interim report January 1 – June 30, 2014

April 1 – June 30, 2014

  • Orders received: SEK 17,303 M (17,798)
  • Net sales: SEK 13,479 M (13,535)
  • Profit after financial items: SEK 576 M (457)
  • Profit after tax for the period: SEK 451 M (365)
  • Earnings per share: SEK 4.14 (3.35)

January 1 – June 30, 2014

  • Orders received: SEK 30,527 M (29,474)
  • Net sales: SEK 23,311 M (23,620)
  • Profit after financial items: SEK 336 M (181)
  • Profit after tax for the period: SEK 264 M (145)
  • Earnings per share: SEK 2.43 (1.35)
2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Orders received 17,303
17,303
17,798 30,527
30,527
29,474 58,032 56,979
Net sales 13,479
13,479
13,535 23,311
23,311
23,620 57,514 57,823
Operating profit/loss 677
677
526 515
515
309 2,885 2,679
Profit/loss after financial items 576 457 336 181 2,555 2,400
Net profit/loss for the period 451 365 264 145 2,108 1,989
Profit/loss per share after dilution, SEK 4.14 3.35 2.43 1.35 19.49 18.40
Cashflow before financing -1,267
-1,267
-1,402 -2,227
-2,227
-2,351 1,786 1,661
Return on shareholders´ equity after tax, % 27 26
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.2
1.2
1.4 1.2
1.2
1.4 1.2 0.7
Net indebtedness 8,760
8,760
9,722 8,760
8,760
9,722 8,760 5,656

CONTENTS

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

Comments from CEO Peter Wågström

After a varied start to 2014, the trend for the second quarter was generally positive. Market conditions improved in several of NCC's markets. Orders received were favorable and our order backlog is at the highest level ever. Housing sales were strong and a high level of activity prevailed in our industrial and commercial property development businesses. NCC's profit after financial items rose to SEK 576 M (457) for the second quarter and amounted to SEK 336 M (181) for the first six months of the year.

CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS ON THE RIGHT TRACK

Last year, the Norwegian operation had an adverse impact on earnings, but we can now see that the measures implemented have begun to generate results. Although earnings and margins improved in all Construction units for the quarter, there is more work to do. Orders received were at a high level, primarily in Sweden and Denmark. The order backlog in the construction operations grew by SEK 3.7 billion in the quarter.

FAVORABLE ASPHALT SALES AND IMPROVED ROAD SERVICES

There was a high level of activity in our industrial business during the quarter. The sales volumes of aggregates and asphalt rose compared with the year-earlier period. Results improved primarily due to higher earnings in the asphalt operations but also due to improved earnings from road services. Higher volumes and lower production costs were behind the improved results from the asphalt operations.

HOUSING STARTS FORM THE BASIS

Strong housing sales facilitate continued housing starts. At the close of the quarter, we had 32 percent more housing units to be completed during 2015, compared with the corresponding date in the preceding year for completion during 2014. We have a total of 7,600 housing units under construction.

RESTORATION OF PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Our portfolio of commercial properties was reduced in 2013 following the sale and completion of several projects. We have now been focusing on replacing a number of these projects with new ones. During the second quarter, three projects were started and we now have 16 ongoing projects. A decision was also made to commence construction of Phase 2 of the Torsplan office project in Stockholm in the third quarter. We sold two projects during the quarter and one project after the end of the quarter.

PROFIT/LOSS AFTER FINANCIAL ITEMS, SEK M

RIGHT BUSINESS

Focusing on the right business in a difficult market generated results in 2013. Although we now see a better market, we need to continue focusing on operational efficiency, make the "right" deals and take the "right" risks. We must leverage the opportunities that arise, but we will only grow if this can be done profitably.

Peter Wågström, President and CEO Solna, July 18, 2014

Group performance

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received were favorable and amounted to SEK 17,303 M (17,798). Orders received were higher in NCC's Construction units in Sweden and Denmark due to more housing and non-residential projects. Orders received were lower in NCC's Construction units in Norway and Finland, as well as in NCC Housing and NCC Roads. In the year-earlier period, NCC Construction Finland received an order for SEK 1 billion, with no such corresponding order this year. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 127 M on orders received compared with the yearearlier period. The Group's order backlog rose SEK 5,859 M to SEK 56,657 M, compared with the preceding quarter. Changes in exchange rates increased the order backlog by SEK 828 M during the quarter.

NET SALES

Net sales were in line with the year-earlier period and totaled SEK 13,479 M (13,535). Lower sales in NCC's Construction units in Sweden and Norway, as well as in NCC Property Development were offset by higher sales in the other business areas. Lower net sales were due to a lower opening order backlog in NCC Construction Sweden, and also because a large proportion of the major projects are in the preliminary production phases. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 112 M on sales compared with the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit was higher than the year-earlier period and totaled SEK 677 M (526). All business areas reported higher sales, with the exception of NCC Property Development. Earnings in NCC Construction Denmark increased due to higher production and results in NCC Construction Finland also improved on account of lower expenditure. Earnings in NCC Roads were positively impacted by higher margins in the asphalt and road service operations. Higher revenues from housing sales to private customers had a positive impact on earnings for NCC Housing. In the year-earlier period, impairment losses on a number of other building projects had a negative impact of SEK 150 M on NCC Construction Norway's earnings.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities improved year-on-year to negative SEK 1,267 M (neg: 1,402). The improvement was due to better results, higher sales of housing projects, as well as less investment in property projects. Cash flow from other changes in working capital was lower compared with the year-earlier period due to the lower percentage of interest-free financing.

SEASONAL EFFECTS

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

Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) at June 30 amounted to SEK 8,760 M (9,722), refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness. At March 31, 2014, net indebtedness was SEK 6,572 M. 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 33 (32) months at the end of the quarter. NCC's unutilized committed lines of credit at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 4.0 billion (3.8), with an average remaining maturity of 29 (39) months.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received amounted to SEK 30,527 M (29,474). The year-on-year increase was mainly attributable to improved orders received in NCC Construction Sweden, as well as in NCC Roads and NCC Housing. Changes in exchange rates increased orders received by SEK 18 M compared with the year-earlier period. The order backlog increased and amounted to SEK 56,657 M at the end of the period. Changes in exchange rates increased the order backlog by SEK 971 M.

NET SALES

Net sales amounted to SEK 23,311 M (23,620). The change was due to lower sales in NCC Construction Sweden and NCC Construction Norway. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact of SEK 71 M on sales compared with the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

NCC's operating profit amounted to SEK 515 M (309). The improvement was primarily attributable to higher earnings in NCC Construction Norway, NCC Roads and NCC

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Housing. At the same time, lower earnings from projects recognized in profit resulted in lower earnings for NCC Property Development. In the year-earlier period, earnings in NCC Construction Norway were negatively impacted by an impairment loss of SEK 199 M on a number of projects, while changed pension regulations had a positive impact of SEK 65 M. Net financial items amounted to an expense of SEK 178 M (neg: 128) deteriorated due to higher financial costs resulting from a higher interest-rate situation in Russia.

CASH FLOW

During the first half of the year, cash flow from operating activities improved year-on-year due to higher earnings, an increase in the sale of housing and property projects, as well as less investment in property projects. The interestfree financing was lower than in the preceding year.

NET INDEBTEDNESS

Net indebtedness (interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing receivables) at June 30 amounted to SEK 8,760 M (9,722), refer also to Note 5, Specification of net indebtedness.

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Net indebtedness, opening balance -6,572
-6,572
-7,250
-7,250
-5,656 -6,467 -9,722 -6,467
Cash flow before financing -1,267 -1,402 -2,227 -2,351 1,786 1,661
Acquisition/Sale of treasury shares -28 -28 -28
Change of provisions for pensions -275 19 -231 183 -175 268
Paid dividend -647 -1,080 -647 -1,080 -647 -1,080
Other changes in net indebtedness 19 21 -2 -10
Net indebtedness, closing balance -8,760
-8,760
-9,722
-9,722
-8,760 -9,722 -8,760 -5,656

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received Order backlog
2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013 2014 2013 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec. Jun. 30 30 Jun. 30 Dec. 31
NCC Construction Sweden 7,758 6,893 12,693 10,428 22,612 20,348 19,562 17,570 16,211
NCC Construction Denmark 1,803 859 2,624 2,988 4,565 4,929 5,384 4,443 4,447
NCC Construction Finland 2,229 2,717 3,409 3,806 6,094 6,491 6,082 6,404 5,630
NCC Construction Norway 1,038 2,013 2,808 3,771 6,135 7,098 6,287 7,235 6,364
NCC Roads 3,082 3,555 6,127 5,527 12,911 12,311 7,894 5,507 4,598
NCC Housing 3,030 3,252 5,598 5,046 11,473 10,921 16,572 14,357 14,200
Total 18,941
18,941
19,289
19,289
33,259 31,566 63,790 62,097 61,780 55,516 51,450
Other items and eliminations -1,638 -1,491 -2,732 -2,092 -5,758 -5,118 -5,123 -3,437 -3,812
Group 17,303
17,303
17,798
17,798
30,527 29,474 58,032 56,979 56,657 52,079 47,638
of which
proprietary housing projects to private customers 2,567 2,830 5,087 4,432 9,685 9,029 14,506 12,640 12,300
proprietary property development projects 1,143 1,768 1,251 1,980 1,579 2,309 2,675 3,214 2,374

NET SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS

Net sales Operating profit
2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun.Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden 5,145 5,592 9,340 10,251 20,618 21,530 146 145 195 202 630 637
NCC Construction Denmark 963 806 1,846 1,566 3,826 3,546 65 47 116 86 238 208
NCC Construction Finland 1,790 1,752 3,140 3,175 6,646 6,680 41 25 68 44 151 127
NCC Construction Norway 1,587 1,780 3,085 3,484 7,010 7,408 24 -115 28 -101 133 3
NCC Roads 3,271 3,185 4,489 4,341 12,147 11,999 255 230 -134 -238 510 406
NCC Housing 2,032 1,524 3,375 2,854 9,550 9,030 156 45 202 107 700 605
NCC Property Development 579 656 1,317 1,264 4,864 4,811 40 152 90 230 573 713
Total 15,367
15,367
15,296
15,296
26,591 26,934 64,660 65,003 727 530 563 329 2,934 2,700
Other items and eliminations -1,887 -1,761 -3,279 -3,314 -7,145 -7,180 -50 -5 -48 -20 -49 -21
Group 13,479
13,479
13,535
13,535
23,311 23,620 57,515 57,823 677 526 515 309 2,885 2,679

NCC's Construction units

MARKET PERFORMANCE

During the second quarter, the market in Sweden improved, primarily in housing and other buildings. In Denmark, growth is primarily in the metropolitan regions of Copenhagen and Aarhus. In Norway, infrastructure investments are generating an expanding civil-engineering market. The Finnish market is challenging. In general, NCC expects that the Nordic construction market will grow slightly in 2014 and the strongest trend is expected in the Norwegian and Swedish markets.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received by all of NCC's Construction units totaled SEK 12,829 M (12,482). Orders received increased in the housing and other buildings segments, primarily in Sweden and Denmark. Orders received were slightly lower in Finland. Orders received in the civil-engineering segment were lower as a result of a decline in orders received in NCC Construction Norway. In the year-earlier period, an order for a major bridge project in Norway was secured for SEK 739 M. The total order backlog increased SEK 3,719 M to SEK 37,314 M during the quarter.

NET SALES

In total, sales for NCC's Construction units declined to SEK 9,485 M (9,931). Net sales were lower for NCC's Construction units in Sweden and Norway, while they were higher in Denmark and Finland. In Sweden, several new major projects are in the preliminary phases, entailing low net sales.

OPERATING RESULT

Operating profit for all of NCC's Construction units totaled SEK 277 M (103). The greatest earnings improvement was reported by NCC Construction Norway, which reported impairment losses of SEK 150 M on projects in the yearearlier period, which had a negative impact on earnings. Earnings in NCC Construction Denmark increased due to higher production, and results in NCC Construction Finland also improved due to lower expenditure.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG

Orders received for the Construction units increased yearon-year and totaled SEK 21,534 M (20,993). The increase was due to higher orders received in the Housing segment, primarily in Sweden and Denmark.

NET SALES

Sales in the Construction units totaled SEK 17,411 M (18,475). The change was primarily attributable to lower production in Sweden and Norway.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit totaled SEK 406 M (231). Margins improved in all Construction units. In the year-earlier period, earnings for NCC Construction Norway were negatively impacted by impairment losses of SEK 199 M on projects, and positively impacted by changed pension ordinance in the amount of SEK 65 M.

2014 2013 2014 2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
NCC Construction Sweden
Orders received 7,758 6,893 12,693 10,428 22,612 20,348
Order backlog 19,562 17,570 19,562 17,570 19,562 16,211
Net sales 5,145 5,592 9,340 10,251 20,618 21,530
Operating profit/loss 146 145 195 202 630 637
Operating margin, % 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.0 3.1 3.0
NCC Construction Denmark
Orders received 1,803 859 2,624 2,988 4,565 4,929
Order backlog 5,384 4,443 5,384 4,443 5,384 4,447
Net sales 963 806 1,846 1,566 3,826 3,546
Operating profit/loss 65 47 116 86 238 208
Operating margin, % 6.8 5.8 6.3 5.5 6.2 5.9
NCC Construction Finland
Orders received 2,229 2,717 3,409 3,806 6,094 6,491
Order backlog 6,082 6,404 6,082 6,404 6,082 5,630
Net sales 1,790 1,752 3,140 3,175 6,646 6,680
Operating profit/loss 41 25 68 44 151 127
Operating margin, % 2.3 1.4 2.2 1.4 2.3 1.9
NCC Construction Norway
Orders received 1,038 2,013 2,808 3,771 6,135 7,098
Order backlog 6,287 7,235 6,287 7,235 6,287 6,364
Net sales 1,587 1,780 3,085 3,484 7,010 7,408
Operating profit/loss 24 -115 28 -101 133 3
Operating margin, % 1.5 -6.4 0.9 -2.9 1.9 0.0
Total Construction
Orders received 12,829 12,482 21,534 20,993 39,407 38,866
Order backlog 37,314 35,652 37,314 35,652 37,314 32,653
Net sales 9,485 9,931 17,411 18,475 38,099 39,163
Operating profit/loss 277 103 406 231 1,151 976
Operating margin, % 2.9 1.0 2.3 1.2 3.0 2.5

ORDERS RECEIVED BY PROJECT SIZE FOR NCC'S CONSTRUCTION UNITS IN QUARTER 2

NCC CONSTRUCTION FINLAND

NCC CONSTRUCTION NORWAY

ORDER BACKLOG BY PROJECT SIZE FOR NCC'S CONSTRUCTION UNITS AT JUNE 30, 2014

ORDERS RECEIVED AND ORDER BACKLOG BY SEGMENT

Orders received Order backlog
2014 2013 2014 2013 Jul. 13 - 2013 2014 2013 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec. Jun. 30 Jun. 30 Dec. 31
Civil engineering 3,175 5,106 6,490 7,621 13,213 14,344 11,262 12,193 10,817
Residential 3,991 2,996 5,998 4,340 10,622 8,964 10,343 8,445 8,609
Non-residential 5,698 4,376 9,061 9,038 15,738 15,715 15,316 15,005 13,415
Other items and eliminations -35 3 -16 -6 -167 -157 393 9 -188
Total 12,829
12,829
12,482
12,482
21,534 20,993 39,407 38,866 37,314 35,652 32,653

8%

NCC Roads

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Demand for aggregates, asphalt and road services was higher year-on-year due to the mild winter, thus facilitating a high level of activity already at the beginning of the quarter. Demand for aggregates declined somewhat at the end of the quarter. Demand for asphalt rose year-on-year primarily in Sweden and Finland. A higher level of activity in the construction market forms the basis for higher demand for aggregates in 2014. The asphalt market also has the potential for growth in 2014. While demand in road services is stable, the market is characterized by intense competition.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

NET SALES

Net sales were in line with the year-earlier period and totaled SEK 3,271 M (3,185). Although the volume of aggregates and asphalt sold was slightly higher year-onyear, sales were also impacted by lower prices for bitumen.

OPERATING RESULTS

Earnings for the quarter were higher year-on-year and totaled SEK 255 M (230). The increase was due to higher earnings from the asphalt operations and improved earnings from road services. Higher volumes of asphalt, primarily in Sweden, and more efficient production generated higher earnings from the asphalt operations.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed increased seasonally to SEK 4.3 billion during the quarter due to a higher level of activity.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

NET SALES

Sales increased to SEK 4,489 M (4,341) due to higher volumes. The mild winter resulted in higher volumes of aggregates and asphalt. Sales for road services were in line with the year-earlier period.

OPERATING RESULTS

Earnings in the period improved year-on-year, primarily due to the trend in the first quarter. Higher sales of aggregates and asphalt, with better margins, had a positive impact. The operating loss was SEK 134 M (loss: 238).

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose SEK 0.8 billion to SEK 4.3 billion compared with year-end 2013.

QUARTERLY DATA

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
NCC Roads
Orders received 3,082 3,555 6,127 5,527 12,911 12,311
Order backlog 7,894 5,507 7,894 5,507 7,894 4,598
Net sales 3,271 3,185 4,489 4,341 12,147 11,999
Operating profit/loss 255 230 -134 -238 510 406
Operating margin, % 7.8 7.1 -3.0 -5.5 4.2 3.4
Capital employed 4,313 3,777 4,313 3,557
Aggregates, tons 1) 8,273
8,273
8,223 12,910
12,910
12,294 28,011 27,395
Asphalt and paving, tons 1) 1,930
1,930
1,842 2,063
2,063
1,919 6,401 6,257
1) Sold volume

NCC Housing

MARKET PERFORMANCE

The market trend remained generally positive in NCC's housing markets. In Germany, prices and demand increased. Low interest rates and an improved labor market in Sweden resulted in healthy demand and an increase in prices. In Denmark, prices increased in Copenhagen and demand was supported by relocations to the city. The economies in Latvia and Estonia are growing and the housing market is recovering. The Russian economy weakened and there is concern about how developments in the Ukraine will impact the Russian economy, however, demand in the housing market in St. Petersburg is favorable. In Finland, households are cautious in terms of investments due to a low increase in real wages and higher unemployment. Although the Norwegian economy is recovering from a decline in 2013 and early 2014, the housing market remains cautious.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

HOUSING SALES AND CONSTRUCTION STARTS

A total of 1,175 (929) housing units were sold to private customers and 294 (319) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers increased primarily in St. Petersburg, Sweden and Finland. Construction on the majority of the new housing units also started in these markets. Construction started on a total of 1,274 (1,461) housing units for private customers and 294 (319) housing units for the investor market. Construction starts for the investor market declined in Finland, while there were more starts in Germany and Sweden.

NET SALES

Net sales were higher than in the year-earlier period due to an increase in the number of housing units delivered to private customers and recognized in profit. A total of 757 (544) housing units for private customers and 40 (243) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit during the quarter. The average price per housing unit was higher than in the year-earlier period, mainly due to higher volumes in Denmark.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit amounted to SEK 156 M (45). NCC Housing's earnings were higher year-on-year, mainly due to higher sales volumes and margins from the sale of housing units to private customers, but also due to better results from the sale of land. Restructuring costs in Sweden totaling SEK 20 M had an impact on results in the year-earlier period.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose SEK 0.3 billion to SEK 11.2 billion, primarily due to more housing units in production.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

HOUSING SALES AND CONSTRUCTION STARTS

A total of 2,090 (1,692) housing units were sold to private customers and 432 (399) to the investor market. Housing sales to private customers rose the most in St. Petersburg, but also in Sweden, the Baltic countries and Denmark, while the sale in Germany was on par with the year-earlier period. Sales declined in Finland and Norway. During the first half of the year, construction started on a total of 2,353 (1,936) housing units for private customers and 405 (399) housing units for the investor market. Higher sales in Sweden and St. Petersburg facilitated an increase in housing starts for private customers.

NET SALES

Net sales were higher than in the year-earlier period due to an increase in the number of housing units that were delivered to private customers and recognized in profit. During the period, 1,386 (987) housing units for private customers and 178 (392) housing units for the investor market were recognized in profit.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit amounted to SEK 202 M (107). Earnings were higher year-on-year mainly due to higher sales volumes and margins from the sale of housing units for private customers but also due to better results from the sale of land. Restructuring costs in Sweden totaling SEK 20 M had an impact on results in the year-earlier period.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed totaled SEK 11.2 billion, an increase of SEK 1.3 billion compared with the year-end 2013, resulting from land acquisition and more housing units in production.

2014 2013 2014 2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
NCC Housing
Orders received 3,030 3,252 5,598 5,046 11,473 10,921
Order backlog 16,572 14,357 16,572 14,357 16,572 14,200
Net sales 2,032 1,524 3,375 2,854 9,550 9,030
Operating profit/loss 156 45 202 107 700 605
Operating margin, % 7.7 3.0 6.0 3.7 7.3 6.7
Capital employed 11,181 10,619 11,181 9,856

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Group
Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Dec.
2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Building rights, end of period 32,800 33,600 32,800 33,600 33,200
Of which development rights on options 11,400 11,400 11,400 11,400 13,200
Housing development to private customers
Housing starts, during the period 1,274 1,461 2,353 1,936 3,715
Housing units sold, during the period 1,175 929 2,090 1,692 3,747
Housing units under construction, end of
period 6,014 5,444 6,014 5,444 4,831
Sales rate units under construction, end of
period % 54 47 54 47 47
Completion rate units under construction,
end of period % 50 50 50 50 49
Profit-recognized housing units, during the
period 757 544 1,386 987 2,951
Completed, not profit recognized housing
units, end of period 1) 501 292 501 292 717
Housing units for sale (ongoing and
completed), at end of period 3,150 3,169 3,150 3,169 2,884
Housing development to the investor market
Housing starts, during the period 294 319 405 399 1,095
Housing units sold, during the period 294 319 432 399 1,129
Housing units under construction, end of
period2) 1,600 1,436 1,600 1,436 1,552
Sales rate units under construction, end of
period % 100 98 100 98 98
Completion rate units under construction,
end of period % 50 40 50 40 38
Profit-recognized housing units, during the
period
Completed, not profit recognized housing
40 243 178 392 903
units, end of period 3)
0 34 0 34 0

1) Of the completed, not profit recognized housing units by the end of the period 112 (40) where sold.

2) Of the total number of housing units under construction to the investor market, 1,600 (1,436), 457

(739) has already been profit-recognized and 1,143 (697) remains to be profit-recognized.

A complete table per market is available on NCC:s web site, ncc.se.

The diagram shows the estimated completion schedule for housing units to private customers and units to 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.

NCC Property Development

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Conditions in the Nordic property market are favorable, with the exception of Finland. Vacancies in central parts of Oslo and Stockholm are low, while they are somewhat higher in Copenhagen and Helsinki, particularly outside the central areas. Demand in the leasing market is good, except for Finland where demand in the office rental market is weaker. Demand for properties outside the inner city is increasing in Sweden. NCC expects a generally positive trend in the property market in 2014.

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

PROPERTY PROJECTS

During the quarter, one project sale was recognized in profit, the Lielathi Center commercial project in Finland. Leases were signed for 33,200 square meters (46,900) during the period.

Three new projects were started during the quarter: the CH Vallensbaek 3 office project in Denmark, the Alberga D office project in Finland, and the SCA building in Sweden. A decision was also made to commence construction on Phase 2 of the Torsplan office and commercial project in Stockholm in the third quarter.

Two sales completed during the quarter will be recognized in profit in future quarters: The SCA office building project and the Ullevi Park 4 project in Sweden. For information on future profit recognition of projects, refer to the table on the following page. After the end of the quarter, the CH Vallensbaek 3 project was sold and the preliminary date of occupancy is in the second quarter of 2015.

At the end of the quarter, 16 (24) projects were either ongoing or completed but not yet recognized in profit. The costs incurred in all projects totaled SEK 3.0 billion (4.1), corresponding to a completion rate of 58 (57) percent. The leasing rate was 73 (72) percent. Operating net for the quarter amounted to SEK 15 M (11).

NET SALES

Net sales were lower year-on-year and the project that was recognized in profit in Finland accounted for the largest portion of sales. One project was recognized in profit in the year-earlier period.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit was SEK 40 M (152). During the quarter, one (one) project was recognized in profit in Finland, with a low margin resulting from the weak market. A small land sale, as well as earnings from previous sales also contributed to the results. One office project in central Gothenburg was recognized in profit in the year-earlier period.

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

During the quarter, capital employed increased SEK 0.5 billion to SEK 4.1 billion, mainly due to increased production in ongoing projects.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

PROPERTY PROJECTS

A total of five (three) projects were recognized in profit: four in Finland and one in Denmark. Leases were signed for 51,100 square meters (68,300) during the period.

NET SALES

Net sales were in line with the year-earlier period and totaled SEK 1,317 M (1,264). Most of the net sales in the period derived from the projects recognized in profit during the first quarter.

OPERATING RESULTS

Operating profit was lower than in the year-earlier period and amounted to SEK 90 M (230). Five projects were recognized in profit during the period. Three projects were recognized in profit in the year-earlier period, with better margins. Earnings from previous sales, and land sale also contributed to the results. Operating net for the period amounted to SEK 33 M (24).

CAPITAL EMPLOYED

Capital employed rose SEK 0.1 billion to SEK 4.1 billion.

QUARTERLY DATA

2014 2013 2014 2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
NCC Property Development
Net sales 579 656 1,317 1,264 4,864 4,811
Operating profit/loss 40 152 90 230 573 713
Capital employed 4,118 5,552 4,118 3,991
Sold, estimated
recognition in Completion Leasable Letting
Project Type Location profit ratio, % 2
area, m
ratio, %
CH Vallensbaek 3 Office Vallensbæk 21 8 811 51
CH Zenit 4.1 Office Aarhus 96 2 780 42
CH Zenit 4.2 Office Aarhus 60 3 490 39
Gladsaxe Company house Office Copenhagen Q1 2015 65 14 847 69
Kolding Retailpark II Retail Kolding 84 4 672 70
Portlandsilos Office Copenhagen Q3 2014 94 12 816 50
Roskildevej Retail Taastrup 97 4 001 51
Viborg Retail II + III Retail Viborg 94 3 156 71
Total Denmark 75
75
54 573
54 573
56
Aitio 1 Vivaldi Office Helsinki 94 6 245 71
Alberga D Office Espoo 25 5 306 6
Matinkylä 2) Office Espoo 34 12 765 24
Tavastehus Centrum Retail Hämeenlinna Q4 2014 91 26 168 90
Total Finland 67
67
50 484
484
59
Lysaker Polaris 1 Office Oslo 57 19 522 72
Stavanger Business Park 1 Office Stavanger 88 9 228 100
Total Norway 66
66
28 750
28 750
80
The SCA House Office Mölndal Q4 2016 0 24 400 100
Ullevi park 4 Office Gothenburg Q4 2015 45 20 302 100
Total Sweden 24
24
44 702
44 702
100
Total 58
58
178 509509
178 509
73

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT JUNE 30, 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 five previously sold and revenue recognized property projects.

2) The project covers approximately 25,000 square meters of leasable area and isimplemented 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.

Consolidated income statement

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Note 1 Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 13,479 13,535 23,311 23,620 57,514 57,823
Production costs Note 2,3 -12,018 -12,174 -21,256 -21,704 -51,579 -52,027
Gross profit 1,460
1,460
1,361
1,361
2,054 1,915 5,935 5,796
Selling and administrative expenses Note 2 -787 -836 -1,542 -1,609 -3,063 -3,130
Other operating income/expenses Note 3 4 1 3 2 15 14
Operating profit/loss 677
677
526
526
515 309 2,885 2,679
Financial income 10 9 23 29 69 75
Financial expense -112 -77 -202 -157 -399 -354
Net financial items -102
-102
-69
-69
-178 -128 -330 -279
Profit/loss after financial items 576
576
457
457
336 181 2,555 2,400
Tax on net profit/loss for the period -125 -93 -72 -36 -447 -411
Net profit/loss for the period 451
451
365
365
264 145 2,108 1,989
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 447 362 262 146 2,102 1,986
Non-controlling interests 4 3 2 -1 6 3
Net profit/loss for the period 451
451
365
365
264 145 2,108 1,989
Earnings per share
Before dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 4.14 3.35 2.43 1.35 19.49 18.40
After dilution
Net profit/loss for the period, SEK 4.14 3.35 2.43 1.35 19.49 18.40
Number of shares, millions
Total number of issued shares 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4 108.4
Average number of shares outstanding before
dillution during the period 107.8 107.9 107.8 108.0 107.8 107.9
Average number of shares after dilution 107.8 107.9 107.8 108.0 107.8 107.9
Number of shares outstanding before dilution at the end of the period 107.8 107.8 107.8 107.8 107.8 107.8

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Note 1 Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Net profit/loss for the period 451
451
365
365
264 145 2,108 1,989
Items that have been recycled or should be recycled to net profit/loss for the period
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 81 117 103 2 101
Change in hedging/fair value reserve -37 -62 -48 -18 -48 -18
Cash flow hedges -4 28 -22 33 -36 19
Income tax relating to items that have been or should be recycled
to net profit/loss for the period 9 7 16 -3 19
50 90 50 15 36 1
Items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period
Revaluation of defined benefit pension plans -277 -12 -246 77 -136 187
Income tax relating to items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period 61 3 54 -17 30 -41
-216
-216
-9
-9
-192 60 -106 146
Other comprehensive income -168
-168
81
81
-142 76 -70 147
Total comprehensive income 284
284
447
447
121 220 2,038 2,135
Attributable to:
NCC´s shareholders 280 444 119 221 2,031 2,132
Non-controlling interests 4 3 2 -1 6 3
Total comprehensive income 284
284
447
447
121 220 2,038 2,135

Consolidated balance sheet

2014
2014
2013 2013
SEK M Note 1 Jun. 30 30
0
Jun. 30 Dec. 31
ASSETS
Fixed assets
Goodwill 1 856 1 821 1 802
Other intangible assets 317 243 267
Owner-occupied properties 735 679 704
Machinery and equipment 2 545 2 427 2 502
Other long-term holdings of securities 249 141 141
Long-term receivables Note 5 257 210 247
Deferred tax assets 198 273 249
Total fixed assets Note 7 6 157 5 795 5 910
Current assets
Property projects Note 4 5 115 6 242 5 251
Housing projects Note 4 14 523 12 996 12 625
Materials and inventories 805 802 673
Tax receivables 219 183 92
Accounts receivable 8 006 7 839 7 377
Worked-up, non-invoiced revenues 1 680 1 419 918
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1 604 1 443 1 325
Other receivables Note 5 780 1 382 932
Short-term investments1) Note 5 244 165 143
Cash and cash equivalents Note 5 1 180 1 198 3 548
Total current assets Note 7 34 156 33 669 32 883
TOTAL ASSETS 40 313
313
39 464
39 464
38 793
EQUITY
Share capital 867 867 867
Other capital contributions 1 844 1 844 1 844
Reserves -156 -193 -206
Profit/loss brought forward, including current-year profit/loss 4 926 4 224 6 152
Shareholders´ equity 7 482
482
6 741 8 658
Non-controlling interests 19 6 741
14
17
Total shareholders´ equity 7 500
500
6 755
6 755
8 675
LIABILITIES
Long-term liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 7 336 7 455 7 029
Other long-term liabilities 379 782 299
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations Note 5 356 210 125
Deferred tax liabilities 303 282 414
Other provisions 1 959 2 238 2 070
Total long-term liabilities Note 7 10 333 10 968 9 937
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities Note 5 2 863 3 713 2 515
Accounts payable 4 145 4 883 4 096
Tax liabilities 45 81 58
Invoiced revenues not worked-up 4 988 4 723 4 264
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 3 462 3 687 3 888
Other current liabilities 6 977 4 654 5 360
Total current liabilities Note 7 22 480 21 741 20 181
Total liabilities 32 813
813
32 709
32 709
30 118
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 40 313
313
39 464
39 464
38 793
ASSETS PLEDGED 1 713
713
1 434 1 482
CONTINGENT LIABLITIES 3 331
331
2 374 2 261

1) Includes short-term investments with maturities exceeding three months at the acquisition date, see also cash-flow statement.

Jun. 30, 2014 Jun. 30, 2013
Total Total
Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´ Shareholders´ Non-controlling shareholders´
SEK M equity interests equity equity interests equity
Opening balance, January 1
balance,
1
8,658
8,658
17 8,675 7,634 15 7,649
Total comprehensive income 119 2 121 221 -1 220
Transactions with non-controlling interests -1 -1
Acqusition of non-controlling interests -7 -7
Dividends 1) -1,294 -1,294 -1,080 -1,080
Acquisition/sale of treasury shares -28 -28
Performance based incentive program -1 -1 2 2
Closing balance 7,482
7,482
19
19
7,500 6,741 14 6,756

Condensed changes in shareholders' equity, Group

1) The reported amount is the dividend resolved by the Shareholders Annual General Meeting. Regarding the dividend for 2014, in accordance with the decision of the Shareholders Annual General Meeting, SEK 647 M has been paid in April, and the rest will be paid in October.

If previous accounting policies for pensions under IAS 19 had been applied, the equity would have been SEK 1,257 M higher and net debt SEK 356 M lower at June 30th 2014.

Consolidated cash-flow statement, condensed

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit/loss after financial items 576 457 336 181 2,555 2,400
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow -236 -341 -186 -32 205 359
Taxes paid -124 -170 -268 -289 -417 -438
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working
capital 215
215
-54
-54
-118 -140 2,344 2,321
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Divestment of property projects 382 404 995 877 4,288 4,170
Gross investments in property projects -549 -997 -996 -1,709 -3,176 -3,890
Divestment of housing projects 1,793 1,310 3,046 2,251 7,861 7,067
Gross investments in housing projects -2,132 -1,947 -4,369 -3,521 -8,760 -7,912
Other changes in working capital -756 95 -369 293 113 775
Cash flow from changes in working capital -1,263
-1,263
-1,137
-1,137
-1,693 -1,809 326 211
Cash flow from operating activities -1,048
-1,048
-1,191
-1,191
-1,811 -1,949 2,670 2,532
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of building and land 4 1 4 2 11 9
Increase (-) from investing activities -223 -212 -420 -405 -895 -880
Cash flow from investing activities -219
-219
-211
-211
-416 -403 -884 -870
CASH FLOW BEFORE FINANCING -1,267
-1,267
-1,402
-1,402
-2,227 -2,351 1,786 1,661
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash flow from financing activities -211 812 -149 918 -1,808 -741
CASH FLOW DURING THE PERIOD -1,477
-1,477
-589
-589
-2,376 -1,434 -22 920
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,645 1,781 3,548 2,634 1,198 2,634
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 12 7 8 -2 4 -6
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 1,180
1,180
1,198
1,198
1,180
1,180
1,198
1,198
1,180 3,548
Short-term investments due later than three months 244 165 244 165 244 143
Total liquid assets 1,424
1,424
1,364
1,364
1,424 1,364 1,424 3,691

NOTES

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report has been compiled pursuant to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The interim report has been 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. Dividend to shareholders will be reported in connection with the Annual General Meeting's resolution and entered as a liability until payment.

From 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 have no or minor impact on NCC's financial statements.

In other respects, the interim report has been prepared pursuant to the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2013 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 60- 67).

NOTE 2. DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Other intangible assets -8 -9 -16 -15 -37 -36
Owner-occupied properties -6 -6 -12 -12 -26 -26
Machinery and equipment -162 -159 -313 -305 -649 -641
Total depreciation -177
-177
-173
-173
-340 -332 -711 -703

NOTE 3. IMPAIRMENT LOSSES AND REVERSED IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun.
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun.
Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Housing projects -23 -23
Property projects -2 -2
Owner-occupied properties 7 7
Total impairment expenses 0 0 0 0 -17 -17

Impairment losses in housing projects and property projects are recognized in operation profit/loss.

NOTE 4. SPECIFICATION OF PROPERTY PROJECTS AND HOUSING PROJECTS

2014
2014
2013 2013
SEK M Jun. 30
30
Jun. 30 Dec. 31
Properties held for future development 2,070 2,267 2,224
Ongoing property projects 2,380 3,030 1,996
Completed property projects 665 945 1,031
Total property projects 5,115
5,115
6,242
6,242
5,251
Properties held for future development 5,349 5,245 4,865
Capitalized developing costs 1,329 1,306 1,321
Ongoing proprietary housing projects 6,546 5,693 5,303
Unsold completed housing units 1,299 751 1,136
Total housing projects 14,523
14,523
12,996
12,996
12,625

NOTE 5. SPECIFICATION OF NET INDEBTEDNESS

2014
2014
2013 2013
SEK M Jun. 30
Jun. 30
Jun. 30 Dec. 31
Long-term interest-bearing receivables 289 216 230
Current interest-bearing receivables 325 242 237
Cash and bank balances 1,180 1,198 3,548
Total interest-bearing receivables, cash and cash equivalents 1,795
1,795
1,656
1,656
4,014
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 7,336 7,455 7,029
Pensions and similar obligations 356 210 125
Current interest-bearing liabilities 2,863 3,713 2,515
Total interest-bearing liabilities 10,555 11,378 9,670
Net indebtedness 8,760
8,760
2
9,722
9,722
5,656
whereof net debt in ongoing projects in Swedish tenant-owners'
associations and Finnish housing companies
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,151 2,640 1,750
Cash and bank balances 164 109 36
Net indebtedness 1,987 2,531 1,714

NOTE 6. SEGMENT REPORTING

SEK M NCC Construction
NCC Other items
NCC NCC Property Segment and
January - June 2014 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Roads Housing Development total eliminations1) Group
Net sales, external 8 366 1 391 1 798 2 843 4 255 3 375 1 283 23 311 23 311
Net sales, internal 973 455 1 342 242 234 34 3 279 -3 279
Net sales, total 9 340 1 846 3 140 3 085 4 489 3 375 1 317 26 591 -3 279 23 311
Operating profit 195 116 68 28 -134 202 90 563 -48 515
Net financial items -178
Profit/loss after financial items 336
NCC Construction
NCC Other items
NCC NCC Property Segment and
April - June 2014 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Roads Housing Development total eliminations 2) Group
Net sales, external 4 616 725 1 004 1 463 3 079 2 032 562 13 479 13 479
Net sales, internal 529 238 787 124 192 17 1 887 -1 887
Net sales, total 5 145 963 1 790 1 587 3 271 2 032 579 15 367 -1 887 13 479
Operating profit 146 65 41 24 255 156 40 727 -50 677
Net financial items -102
Profit/loss after financial items 576
NCC Construction
NCC Other items
NCC NCC Property Segment and
January - June 2013 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Roads Housing Development total eliminations1) Group
Net sales, external 9 014 1 310 1 942 3 187 4 081 2 853 1 233 23 620 23 620
Net sales, internal 1 237 255 1 232 297 260 1 31 3 314 -3 314
Net sales, total 10 251 1 566 3 175 3 484 4 341 2 854 1 264 26 933 -3 314 23 620
Operating profit 202 86 44 -101 -238 107 230 329 -20 309
Net financial items -128
Profit/loss after financial items 181
NCC Construction
NCC Other items
NCC NCC Property Segment and
April - June 2013 Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Roads Housing Development total eliminations 2) Group
Net sales, external 4 940 687 1 150 1 627 2 971 1 524 638 13 535 13 535
Net sales, internal 653 120 602 154 214 1 18 1 761 -1 761
Net sales, total 5 592 806 1 752 1 780 3 185 1 524 656 15 296 -1 761 13 535
Operating profit 145 47 25 -115 230 45 152 530 -5 526
Net financial items -69
Profit/loss after financial items 457

1) The figures for the half 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 34 M (expense: 47). Eliminations of internal profits amount to an expense of SEK 14 M (income: 2) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions) amount to an expense of SEK 1 M (income: 25).

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 29 M (expense: 14). Furthermore elimination of internal profits are included, an expense of SEK 14 M (expense: 7) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions), an expense of SEK 8 M (income: 16).

NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the tables below, disclosures are made concerning how fair value was determined for the financial instruments that are continuously measured at fair value in NCC's balance sheet. When determining fair value, assets were divided into the following three levels. No transfers were 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 Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit
and loss
Securities held for trading 168 168 21 21 21 21
Derivative instruments 57 57 52 52 93 93
Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting 13 13 16 16 14 14
Total assets 168 70 238 21 68 89 21 107 128
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit
and loss
Derivative instruments 135 135 56 56 28 28
Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting 92 92 53 53 67 67
Total liabilities 0 227 227 0 109 109 0 95 95
SEK M Jun. 30, 2014
2014
Jun. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
amount value amount value amount value
Long-term holdings of securities held to maturity 169 172 109 112 108 112
Short-term investments held to maturity 76 77 144 145 122 122
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 7,336 7,446 7,455 7,487 7,029 7,140
Current interest-bearing liabilities 2,863 2,864 3,713 3,713 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, the fair value is deemed to agree with the carrying amount.

NOTE 8. OFFSETTING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

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 Jun. 30, 2014
Jun.
2014
Jun. 30, 2013 Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial Financial
assets liabilities assets liabilities assets liabilities
Recognized gross amount 70 227 68 109 107 95
Amounts included in an offset agreement -61 -61 -40 -40 -61 -61
Net amount after offset agreement 9 166 28 69 46 34

Parent Company

MOST RECENT QUARTER, APRIL – JUNE 2014

Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 6,370 M (6,756). Profit after financial items totaled SEK 331 M (58). Earnings increased mainly from housing projects recognized in profit. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are completed.

INTERIM PERIOD, JANUARY – JUNE 2014

Invoicing for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 12,254 M (13,380). Profit after financial items totaled SEK 1,178 M (1,255). Higher results from projects recognized in profit were offset by lower dividends from subsidiaries. In the Parent Company, profit is recognized when projects are completed.

The average number of employees was 5,953 (6,131).

Parent Company income statement

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Note 1 Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Net sales 6,370 6,756 12,254 13,380 22,231 23,357
Production costs -5,704 -6,321 -11,121 -12,418 -20,044 -21,341
Gross profit 666
666
436
436
1,133 962 2,187 2,016
Selling and administrative expenses -376 -397 -729 -787 -1,406 -1,464
Operating profit 290 39 404 175 782 553
Result from financial investment
Result from participations in Group companies 101 77 880 1,138 1,049 1,308
Result from participations in associated companies -3 -2 -2
Result from financial current assets 27 37 58 72 110 124
Interest expense and similar items -83 -94 -164 -130 -294 -260
Result after financial items 331 58 1,178 1,255 1,645 1,723
Appropriations 672 672
Tax on net profit for the period -85 -15 -37 -11 -266 -240
Net profit for the period 246 43 1,142 1,245 2,051 2,155

Parent Company statement of comprehensive income

2014
2014
2013 2014
2014
2013 Jul. 13- 2013
SEK M Note 1 Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jan.-Jun. Jun. 14 Jan.-Dec.
Net profit for the period 246 43 1,142 1,245 2,051 2,155
Total comprehensive income during the year 246 43 1,142 1,245 2,051 2,155

Parent Company balance sheet, condensed

2014
2014
2013 2013
SEK M Note 1 Jun. 30
30
Jun. 30 Dec. 31
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 120 67 75
Total intangible fixed assets 120 67 75
Tangible fixed assets 89 107 91
Financial fixed assets 6,465 6,560 6,624
Total fixed assets 6,674
6,674
6,735
6,735
6,790
Housing projects 351 258 505
Materials and inventories 51 34 52
Current receivables 5,101 4,832 5,822
Short term investments 7,300 6,850 7,100
Cash and bank balances 929 1,188 705
Total current assets 13,732
13,732
13,161
13,161
14,184
TOTAL ASSETS 20,405
20,405
19,895
19,895
20,974
SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders´ equity 7,278 6,516 7,432
Untaxed reserves 392 739 392
Provisions 603 757 688
Long term liabilities 2,774 2,691 2,571
Current liabilities 9,358 9,193 9,891
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 20,406
20,406
19,895
19,895
20,974
Contingent liabilities 26,147
26,147
22,600
22,600
23,017

Notes to the Parent Company's income statement and balance sheet

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Parent Company has prepared its interim 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 interim 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).

Significant risks and uncertainties

GROUP

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.

PARENT COMPANY

Significant risks and uncertainties for the Parent Company are identical to those of the Group.

Related-party transactions

The companies related to the Parent Company are the Nordstjernan Group, the Axel Johnson Group, the FastPartner Group and NCC's subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures. The Parent Company's related-party transactions were of a production character. Related-company sales during the April-June quarter amounted to SEK 5 M (4) and purchases to SEK 99 M (104). For the January-June interim period, sales amounted to SEK 6 M (6) and purchases to SEK 191 M (225). The transactions were conducted on normal market terms.

Information to shareholders

REPURCHASE OF SHARES

NCC AB holds 592,500 Series B treasury shares to meet its obligations pursuant to LTI 2012 and LTI 2013.

Other significant events

DIVIDEND

NCC's Annual General Meeting on April 2, 2014 resolved to pay a dividend of SEK 12.00 (10.00) per share to shareholders for the 2013 fiscal year, distributed in two payments. SEK 6.00 was paid to shareholders on April 10, 2014 and SEK 6.00 is to be paid on October 31, 2014, with October 28, 2014 as the record date. This corresponds to a total dividend payment of SEK 1,294 M, calculated on the number of shares outstanding on June 30, 2014. The total dividend amount reduced shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2014.

MAJOR ORDERS IN THE QUARTER

NCC was commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration to expand the Svealandsbanan railway line with double tracks on the Strängnäs-Härad section. The order is valued at SEK 975 M.

NCC received a construction contract in Aarhus in Denmark valued at SEK 725 M. Inspired by the Dutch Packhus design, NCC in Denmark will be constructing a new, large rental apartment building area, Havneholmen, in three phases in Aarhus harbor.

NCC was commissioned to conduct earthworks, civil engineering and construction work in connection with the expansion of the Södra Cell Värö mill. The client is Södra Cell AB and the order is worth in excess of SEK 500 M.

NCC received a contract from Finlands Universitetsfastigheter AB to build premises for medical research and education for the University of Tampere in Finland. The project is valued at SEK 430 M.

MAJOR PROPERTY SALES IN THE QUARTER

NCC sold an office property on Skånegatan 1-3 close to Ullevi in Gothenburg for SEK 860 M to Vasakronan AB. NCC sold an office property in Mölndal to Stena Fastigheter for SEK 868 M. The property has been fully leased to SCA.

NCC sold a housing project with 180 apartments in Potsdam in Germany to the Industria Wohnen investment company. The transaction is worth SEK 321 M.

Events after the end of the quarter

NCC sold Vallensbæk Company House III, an office project close to Copenhagen, for SEK 195 M to the Danish PKA pension fund.

Reporting occasions in 2014

Interim report, Jan.-Sep. 2014 October 24, 2014
Year-end report 2014 January 27, 2014

Signatures

Solna, July 18, 2014

The Board of Directors and the CEO provide their assurance that the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, position and results and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.

Tomas Billing Chairman of the Board Viveca Ax:son Johnson Board member

Carina Edblad Board member

Ulla Litzén Board member

Olof Johansson Board member

Sven-Olof Johansson Board member

Christoph Vitzthum Board member

Karl-Johan Andersson Board member Employee representative

Lars Bergqvist Board member Employee representative

Karl G Sivertsson Board member Employee representative

Peter Wågström President and CEO

This report is unaudited.

Reporting by geographical market

January - June

January - June 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 16,687 13,248 26,322 24,230 11,798 12,438 368 330 8,276 8,528 7,360 8,887
Denmark 3,862 4,363 7,939 5,838 2,816 2,470 47 35 2,040 2,048 4,133 3,779
Finland 2,879 3,944 6,838 7,509 3,658 3,440 51 37 2,619 2,789 3,093 3,086
Norway 4,196 5,607 8,588 9,100 4,037 4,603 -7 -73 2,428 2,304 3,801 3,751
Germany 1,510 1,690 4,322 3,673 569 500 4 -15 711 672 1,312 1,055
St. Petersburg 1,314 498 2,560 1,572 371 121 55 -14 396 353 1,295 782
The Baltic countries 80 124 110 157 62 47 -2 0 14 12 485 531

The Baltic Construction units are reported by Construction Finland

Quarterly review

2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012
Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun. Jan.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Jul.-Sep. Apr.-Jun.
Financial statements, SEK M
Net sales 13,479 9,832 21,073 13,129 13,535 10,084 19,069 13,765 13,733
Operating profit/loss 677 -162 1,547 823 526 -217 1,332 814 512
Profit/loss after net financial items 576 -239 1,472 748 457 -276 1,258 742 451
Profit/loss for the period 447 -185 1,229 611 362 -215 1,127 569 343
Cash flow, SEK M
Cash flow from operating activities -1,048 -763 4,523 -43 -1,191 -758 3,248 -245 -1,928
Cash flow from investing activities -219 -197 -283 -185 -211 -192 -267 -247 -251
Cash flow before financing -1,267 -960 4,240 -227 -1,402 -950 2,981 -492 -2,179
Cash flow from financing activities -211 61 -2,118 460 812 105 -1,454 476 2,046
Net debt 8,760 6,572 5,656 9,893 9,722 7,250 6,467 9,430 8,979
Order status, SEK M
Orders received 17,303 13,223 14,363 13,142 17,798 11,675 15,423 13,160 15,453
Order backlog 56,657 50,798 47,638 51,065 52,079 46,917 45,833 48,548 49,116
Personnel
Average number of employees 16,489 15,245 18,360 17,274 16,706 15,861 18,175 17,950 16,844

Summary of key figures

Jul. 13- Jul. 12-5)
20125)
2014
2013
2013
2012
2011
2010
Apr.-Jun. Apr.-Jun.
Jun. 14
Jun. 13 Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec.
Profitability ratios
Return on shareholders equity, % 1)
27
27
27
27
26
28
23
20
17
Return on capital employed, % 1)
16
14
16
14
15
17
15
19
16
Financial ratios at period-end
Interest-coverage ratio, % 1)
7.4
7.1
7.4
7.1
7.8
7.5
7.0
7.4
6.9
Equity/asset ratio, %
19
17
19
17
22
20
23
25
26
Interest bearing liabilities/total assets, %
26
29
26
29
25
26
24
17
14
Net debt, SEK M
8,760
9,722
8,760
9,722
5,656
6,467
6,061
3,960
431
Debt/equity ratio, times
1.2
1.4
1.2
1.4
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.5
0.1
Capital employed at period end, SEK M
18,056
18,133
18,056
18,133
18,345
17,285
18,241
13,739
12,390
Capital employed, average 1)
18,402
17,344
18,402
17,344
18,005
15,755
16,632
13,101
12,033
Capital turnover rate, times1)
3.1
3.3
3.1
3.3
3.2
3.6
3.4
4.0
4.1
Share of risk-bearing capital, %
19
18
19
18
23
21
25
27
28
Average interest rate, % 3)
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.3
3.6
3.6
4.2
4.6
Average period of fixed interest, years 3)
1.1
0.9
1.1
0.9
1.2
1.1
1.1
0.8
1.5
Average interest rate, % 4)
2.4
2.6
2.4
2.6
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
0.1
Per share data
Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK
4.14
3.35
19.49
17.04
18.40
17.62
17.51
12.08
14.05
Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK
4.14
3.35
19.49
17.04
18.40
17.62
17.51
12.08
14.05
Cash flow from operating activities, before dilution, SEK
-9.71
-11.04
24.76
9.76
23.46
-0.24
-0.24
-14.27
22.35
Cash flow from operating activities, after dilution, SEK
-11.74
-12.99
16.56
1.27
15.40
-8.61
-8.61
-22.17
17.84
P/E ratio 1)
12
9
12
9
11
8
8
10
11
Dividend, ordinary, SEK
12.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Dividend yield, %
5.7
7.3
7.3
8.3
6.8
Shareholders' equity before dilution, SEK
69.37
62.47
69.37
62.47
80.24
70.58
82.97
76.41
74.81
Shareholders' equity after dilution, SEK
69.37
62.47
69.37
62.47
80.24
70.58
82.97
76.41
74.80
Share price/shareholders' equity, %
332
244
332
244
262
193
164
158
198
Share price at period-end, NCC B, SEK
230.10
152.60
230.10
152.60
209.90
136.20
136.20
121.00
147.80
Number of shares, millions
Total number of issued shares2)
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
0.6
0.4
0.4
0.0
0.0
Total number of shares outstanding at period-end before dilution
107.8
107.8
107.8
107.8
107.8
108.0
108.0
108.4
108.4
Average number of shares outstanding before dilution during the period
107.8
107.9
107.8
107.9
107.9
108.2
108.2
108.4
108.4
Market capitalization before dilution, SEK M
24,796
16,647
24,796
16,647
22,625
14,706
14,706
13,136
16,005
20127)
20093)
20083)
Financial objectives and dividend
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Return on shareholders equity, % 4)
18
26
28
23
17
20
25
27
Debt/equity ratio, times 5)
0.1
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.5
0.1
0.5
0.5
6.00
Dividend, ordinary, SEK
12.00
10,00
10.00
10.00
10.00
6.00
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.

For definitions of key figuers, see p. 26 and Annual Report 2013, p. 113.

NCC in brief

VISION

NCC's vision is to renew our industry and provide 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.

OBJECTIVE

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.

FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES AND DIVIDEND POLICY

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.

ORGANIZATION

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. These businesses generate both operational and financial synergies. The company's operations are organized in seven business areas.

STRATEGY 2012–2015

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.

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Contact information

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)8-585 523 53, +46 (0)70-354 80 35

Information meeting

An information meeting with integrated Internet and telephone conference will be held on July 18 at 12:00 noon at Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15 in Stockholm. The presentation will be held in English. To participate in this teleconference, call +46 (0)8-519 993 55 (SE), +44 203194 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 interim report pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528). The information was distributed to the media for publication on Friday July 18, at 8:00 a.m.

Definitioner

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).

FINANCIAL KEY FIGURES

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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