Quarterly Report • Oct 26, 2017
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Interim report January 1 – September 30, 2017
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group, SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Orders received | 12,782 | 12,578 | 40,695 | 40,239 | 56,962 | 56,506 |
| Order backlog | 52,220 | 47,219 | 52,220 | 47,219 | 52,220 | 47,940 |
| Net sales | 13,102 | 13,572 | 38,290 | 36,415 | 54,809 | 52,934 |
| Operating profit/loss | 390 | 503 | 1,240 | 792 | 1,901 | 1,453 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 365 | 471 | 1,169 | 711 | 1,799 | 1,341 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 303 | 387 | 975 | 584 | 1,507 | 1,116 |
| Net profit/loss for the period after tax for | ||||||
| continuing and discontinued operations * | 303 | 387 | 975 | 7,482 | 1,476 | 7,983 |
| Profit/loss per share after dilution, SEK * | 2.78 | 3.54 | 8.98 | 69.16 | 13.62 | 73.81 |
| Cashflow before financing | 443 | -106 | 117 | -2,533 | 2,638 | -11 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 |
| Net cash +/net indebtedness - | -884 | -2,756 | -884 | -2,756 | -884 | -222 |
For definitions of key figures, see www.ncc.group/ Investor-relations/ Financial-data/ Financial-definitions
* In this report, Bonava is reported as a discontinued operation according to IFRS 5 (see accounting policies on page 16 and Note 4) and is included in NCC's income statement up to June 7, 2016. Earnings from the discontinued operation comprise Bonava's profit for the period January 1 to June. 7, 2016 plus the difference between Bonava's market capitalization on the listing date and Bonava's shareholders' equity on the spinoff date.
NCC's earnings for the third quarter were disappointing mainly because of the impairment of an infrastructure project in Norway and lower sales in the construction operations. Profit after financial items was SEK 365 M (471) for the third quarter and SEK 1,169 M (711) for the January-September period.
Orders received were lower in Denmark and Finland in the early part of the year, resulting in weaker sales in the third quarter. New projects were secured in these markets during the quarter but these will not have any effect on the business area until next year. Sales in Norway also declined. Sales in Sweden were unchanged in the quarter and the order backlog is high. The business area's operating margins were higher than in the preceding year but were nonetheless below our strategic targets.
NCC Infrastructure increased its sales for the quarter and for the January to September period. Operating profit was negative for the quarter primarily as a result of a project impairment of SEK 150 M relating to the Björnegård Tunnel. In addition to the impairment, the effect of weak orders received in Norway resulted in a deterioration in earnings. The Swedish operations of the business area performed well in terms of growth and profitability. Lower orders received and weaker profitability in the Norwegian operations will affect earnings for the business area over the next few quarters.
While the business area's earnings for the quarter were good, they did not quite reach the level set in the yearearlier period. With respect to the January to September period, the business area performed better than in the preceding year.
The quarterly results in NCC Property Development are volatile and are determined by which projects are recognized in revenue and handed over to customers. Only a minor logistics project was recognized in revenue in the third quarter. At present, the business area has no projects to recognize in revenue in the fourth quarter. If no project is divested and recognized in revenue, the quarterly result will be negative.
The outlook for NCC's markets is largely favorable and we noted a healthy level of orders received in the quarter and in several previous quarters. This has meant that we have a high order backlog to work up. Our focus now is to ensure that we leverage this in the form of higher sales and improved margins in our construction and civil engineering operations.
Peter Wågström, President and CEO Solna, October 26, 2017
Net sales and result after financial items
January-September 2017 period
Orders received amounted to SEK 12,782 M (12,578) in the third quarter and to SEK 40,695 M (40,239) for the January-September period. In the third quarter, orders received by NCC Infrastructure were higher due to a healthy inflow of orders in the Swedish market. Changes in exchange rates increased orders received by SEK 350 M in the January to September period compared with the year-earlier period.
The Group's order backlog totaled SEK 52,220 M (47,219). Changes in exchange rates reduced the value of the order backlog by SEK 96 M.
Net sales amounted to SEK 13,102 M (13,572) in the third quarter and to SEK 38,290 M (36,415) for the January-September period. The decrease during the quarter was due to NCC Building, which reported lower sales in Finland, Norway and Denmark, and NCC Property Development, which recognized a major property project in profit in the year-earlier period. NCC Infrastructure and NCC Industry reported an increase in sales. Changes in exchange rates increased sales by SEK 395 M in the January to September period compared with the year-earlier period.
NCC's operating profit was SEK 390 M (503) in the third quarter and SEK 1,240 M (792) for the report period. Operating profit in the quarter was charged with a project impairment in Norway totaling SEK 150 M (290). The improvement during the January to September period was mainly attributable to NCC Property Development, which reported higher profit from property sales. NCC Building's operating profit improved due to lower impairment losses on projects. NCC Infrastructure's operating profit deteriorated primarily due to a project impairment in the Norwegian operations. NCC Industry noted an improvement in operating profit as a result of high activity in Sweden, which improved operating profit in the aggregates and foundation engineering operations.
Net financial items amounted to an expense of SEK 70 M (expense: 81). A lower loan volume and lower interest rate on loans had a positive impact on financial net.
Equity/assets ratio and return on equity Net indebtedness (excl. pension debt)/EBITDA
Cash flow from operating activities totaled SEK 676 M (neg: 1,599) for the January to September period. Cash flow was positively impacted by earnings from operations and the profit recognition and handover of five projects in Property Development. Other changes in working capital were of a slightly more negative nature this year. Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 2,515 M (1,708).
The Group's net indebtedness at September 30 amounted to SEK 884 M (debt: 2,756). The year-on-year improvement was mainly attributable to lower opening net indebtedness and improved cash flow during 2017.
The Group's total assets amounted to SEK 27,584 M (26,062) at September 30.
The average maturity period for interest-bearing liabilities, excluding pension debt according to IAS 19, was 33 months (38) at the end of the quarter. At the same date, NCC's unutilized committed lines of credit totaled SEK 3.4 billion (4.2), with an average remaining maturity of 46 (46) months.
Capital employed at September 30 amounted to SEK 9,395 M (9,551), with the decline primarily due to an increase in the number of property projects recognized in profit. The return on capital employed was 20 percent (18) in the third quarter.
| 2017 | 2016 | Oct. -16 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net indebtedness, SEK M | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Net indebtedness, opening balance | -222 | -4,552 | -2,756 | -4,552 |
| - Cash flow from operating activities | 676 | -1,599 | 3,446 | 1,170 |
| - Cash flow from investing activities | -559 | -933 | -808 | -1,181 |
| Cash flow before financing | 117 | -2,533 | 2,638 | -11 |
| Acquisition/Sale of treasury shares | -4 | 60 | -4 | 60 |
| Change of provisions for pensions | -440 | -1,009 | -102 | -670 |
| Dividend costs | -72 | -4 | -76 | |
| Currency exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents 1) | -10 | 13 | -8 | 15 |
| Paid dividend | -324 | -648 | -324 | |
| Dividend Bonava | 5,336 | 5,336 | ||
| Net cash + /net indebtedness - closing balance | -884 | -2,756 | -884 | -222 |
The Nordic construction market is showing high growth. The forecast rate of growth has been adjusted upwards to 7 percent for 2017 and 4 percent for 2018. Major projects in the Nordic region are attracting international interest and competition. In the urban growth markets, the battle for competencies is intensive. GDP in the Nordic region is being adjusted upward and is expected to grow by approximately 2.4 percent annually in 2017 and 2018.
Infrastructure initiatives are market drivers in Norway and Sweden. The Norwegian market is expected to grow by 10-15 percent annually up to 2018, while the Swedish market is expected to grow 7 percent in 2017 and 3 percent in 2018. The civil engineering market in Finland is expected to decline by 2 percent in 2017 with zero growth forecast for 2018. Denmark will have negative growth in 2017.
The growth expectations for new production in the Nordic region have been adjusted upward again for 2017 in the wake of the strong economic situation. The Swedish construction market is expected to grow by a full 12 percent in 2017 (new builds: 22 percent). Growth of 5 percent is expected in 2018. The Norwegian market is expected to grow by 6 percent in 2017 and the growth will mainly occur in the Oslo region. In Finland, the market will grow by 10 percent in 2017. In 2018, a reduction in new housing production will coincide with a reduction in public-sector spending, and new production is expected to decline by 1.5 percent. In Denmark, a 10-percent increase in new production of housing will contribute to estimated growth of just over 2 percent in 2017 to increase to 5 percent in 2018
A strong civil engineering market in 2017 is driving growth in demand for asphalt and stone materials in the Nordic region, with a normalization expected thereafter. The market for stone materials is expected to grow, primarily driven by infrastructure and housing projects in Sweden and Norway, while lower growth is expected in Finland and Denmark. Within asphalt, the most significant market growth in 2017 is anticipated in Finland, with the figure expected to approach 10 percent. The Swedish market is also expected to grow considerably, driven by major projects in metropolitan areas. In Norway, the impact of growth from large-scale infrastructure projects will become increasingly apparent during 2017 and 2018. The Danish market will show weak growth until 2018. The market for foundation engineering companies will expand in 2017 with growth exceeding 5 percent and a distinct internationalization among competitors.
The property markets of Stockholm and Gothenburg are experiencing high levels of activity, with low vacancy rates and rising rents. In the Stockholm Central Business District (CBD), the yield is about to rise from a very low level, while it continues to decline or remains unchanged in CBDs in other markets in the Nordic region. In Helsinki, private investments are forecast to rise in space-efficient offices in prime locations. In the Danish market, marginally rising yield requirements and an increase in new investments are expected during 2017. The Oslo market is growing in 2017 as a result of continued demand for attractive offices, and the market is better than in other regions of Norway with slightly increasing rent levels.
January-September 2017 period Product mix
Orders received by NCC Building declined in the third quarter and amounted to SEK 5,583 M (6,528) and to SEK 18,391 M (19,753) for the January to September period. In the third quarter, orders received for the Swedish operations declined, while mainly Denmark and even Norway increased somewhat. A high order backlog in Sweden has meant that NCC has been restrictive in relation to bidding on new tenders. In Finland, the market is challenging. The product mix in orders received continued to display a trend of an increased share of refurbishment projects.
The order backlog increased during the year and amounted to SEK 30,403 M at the end of the period.
Net sales declined in the third quarter and amounted to SEK 5,346 M (6,033) and to SEK 17,167 M (18,271) for the January-September period. The decrease during the quarter and for the January-September period was due to lower sales in Norway, Finland and Denmark. Sales in the Swedish operations, which are the largest in the business area, increased for the January-September period and were at the same level for the quarter.
NCC Building's net sales consist mainly of housing production, followed by refurbishment. In terms of sales, Sweden is the largest market and the Swedish operations have a high order backlog to work up moving forward.
Operating profit was SEK 116 M (1) in the third quarter and SEK 316 M (221) for the January-September period. The higher earnings for the quarter were the effect of lower impairment losses on projects. Earnings for the January-September period were also higher year on year primarily as a result of lower impairment losses on projects.
Offices 8 (9)%
Offices 7 (11)% Residential 34 (35)% Industry/Logistics 3 (2)%
Retail 2 (1)% Health Care 7 (14)% Educational 8 (9)% Public Buildings 8 (4)% Other 7 (7)%
Refurbishment/Conversion 24 (17)%
Net sales
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Building, SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Orders received | 5,583 | 6,528 | 18,391 | 19,753 | 27,377 | 28,738 |
| Order backlog | 30,403 | 27,513 | 30,403 | 27,513 | 30,403 | 29,159 |
| Net sales | 5,346 | 6,033 | 17,167 | 18,271 | 24,576 | 25,681 |
| Operating profit/loss | 116 | 1 | 316 | 221 | 584 | 489 |
| Financial target: | ||||||
| Operating margin, % 1) | 2.2 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
1) Target: operating margin ≥ 3.5%
January-September 2017 period Product mix
Orders received by NCC Infrastructure increased to SEK 5,158 M (3,968) in the third quarter and to SEK 14,669 M (13,374) in January-September period. The Civil Engineering division and the Infraservices division both reported stronger orders received for the quarter. An increase was also noted primarily in the Swedish operations, which secured the Lund-Arlöv project – order value SEK 1 billion – in the railways segment. Major projects were secured primarily in the railways, energy and water treatment segments in the third quarter.
The order backlog rose SEK 2,369 M in the January-September period to SEK 18,792 M at the end of the period.
Sales amounted to SEK 4,472 M (3,986) in the third quarter and to SEK 12,415 M (11,602) for the January-September period. The increase in the third quarter derived from higher sales in the Infraservices division.
NCC Infrastructure's net sales largely comprise earth and groundworks and roads.
The operating result was lower year on year at a loss of SEK 65 M (profit: 3) in the third quarter and a loss of SEK 22 M (profit: 85) for the January-September period. The weak quarterly result was mainly due to a SEK 150 M impairment of the Björnegård Tunnel project. In addition to this impairment, the weaker result for the period was mainly attributable to the completion of projects with lower profitability.
Net sales
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Infrastructure, SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Orders received | 5,158 | 3,968 | 14,669 | 13,374 | 19,959 | 18,664 |
| Order backlog | 18,792 | 16,712 | 18,792 | 16,712 | 18,792 | 16,423 |
| Net sales | 4,472 | 3,986 | 12,415 | 11,602 | 17,820 | 17,007 |
| Operating profit/loss | -65 | 3 | -22 | 85 | 55 | 162 |
| Financial target: | ||||||
| Operating margin, % 1) | -1.5 | 0.1 | -0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
1) Target: operating margin ≥ 3.5%
January-September 2017 period Product mix
Net sales increased year-on-year to SEK 4,051 M (3,594) in the third quarter and SEK 8,554 (7,520) in the January-September period. Sold volumes of stone materials were higher in all markets during the period. The volume of asphalt sold was slightly lower than in the year-earlier period, with higher volumes in Finland and Denmark, Sweden and Norway at the year-earlier level and lower volumes in St. Petersburg. Sales of foundation engineering were higher year on year, mainly due to high activity in the Swedish market.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 409 M (442) in the third quarter and SEK 435 M (407) for the January-September period. Earnings for the January-September period improved in stone materials and foundation engineering, but were lower in the asphalt operations. Earnings from stone materials operations improved primarily as a result of high construction activity in Sweden and improved earnings in the recycling operations. Earnings for foundation engineering improved, driven by high activity in the Swedish market. Profit from asphalt operations declined due to lower activity and intensified competition in Norway and Denmark.
Capital employed has increased seasonally, and as a result of higher sales, by SEK 0.85 billion since year-end and amounted to SEK 4.8 billion.
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Industry, SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Orders received | 2,584 | 2,760 | 9,445 | 8,452 | 12,246 | 11,252 |
| Order backlog | 3,781 | 3,338 | 3,781 | 3,338 | 3,781 | 2,883 |
| Net sales | 4,051 | 3,594 | 8,554 | 7,520 | 11,795 | 10,760 |
| Operating profit/loss | 409 | 442 | 435 | 407 | 561 | 533 |
| Capital employed | 4,825 | 4,442 | 4,825 | 4,442 | 4,825 | 3,975 |
| Stone materials, tons 1) | 8,364 | 7,563 | 22,476 | 20,585 | 30,001 | 28,110 |
| Asphalt, tons 1) | 2,560 | 2,563 | 4,712 | 4,759 | 6,303 | 6,350 |
| Financial targets: | ||||||
| Operating margin, % 2) | 10.1 | 12.3 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Return on capital employed, % 3) | 12.7 | 13.5 |
1) Sold volume
2) Target: operating margin ≥ 4%
3) Target: return on capital employed ≥ 10%
Net sales amounted to SEK 168 M (781) in the third quarter and to SEK 2,525 M (1,331) for the January-September period. A logistics project – Önskebrunnen in Upplands Bro, Sweden – was recognized in profit in the third quarter. During the year-earlier period, two projects were recognized in profit; the Hyllie office project in Malmö, Sweden, and the retail park in Matinkylä in Espoo, Finland.
Operating loss amounted to SEK 9 M (profit: 32) in the third quarter and to profit of SEK 650 M (126) for the January-September period.
Four projects were started this year, one in the first quarter (the Laajasalo retail project in Helsinki, Finland), and three more in the second quarter (NCC's new head office, the development of the Järva Krog property block and a logistics project in Gothenburg).
Leasing in the January-September period totaled 40,500 square meters (47,200), of which 1,800 square meters (10,300) in the third quarter.
At the end of the third quarter, 18 projects (18) were either ongoing or completed but not yet recognized in profit. Costs incurred in all projects totaled SEK 2.0 billion (3.2), corresponding to a completion rate of 43 (70) percent. The leasing rate was 53 (71) percent. Operating profit for the January-September period amounted to SEK 40 M (57) and to SEK 12 M (14) in the third quarter.
The decline in capital employed in the January-September period was the result of profit recognition of large completed projects in Sweden and Finland. Capital employed rose SEK 0.1 billion to SEK 3.8 billion in the third quarter.
Net sales
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Property Development, SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Net sales | 168 | 781 | 2,525 | 1,331 | 4,017 | 2,823 |
| Operating profit/loss | -9 | 32 | 650 | 126 | 852 | 327 |
| Capital employed | 3,836 | 5,013 | 3,836 | 5,013 | 3,836 | 4,450 |
| Financial targets: | ||||||
| Operating margin, % 1) | -5.1 | 4.1 | 25.7 | 9.5 | 21.2 | 11.6 |
| Return on capital employed, % 2) | 21.1 | 7.0 |
1) Target: operating margin ≥ 10%
2) Target: return on capital employed ≥ 10%
Property development projects as of 2017-09-30 1)
| Sold, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estimated | Comple | Lettable | Letting | |||
| recognition in | tion | area | ratio, | |||
| Project | Type | Location | profit | ratio, % | (sqm) | % |
| Frederiks Plads 1 | Office | Århus | 39 | 5,200 | 0 | |
| Total Denmark | 39 | 5,200 | 0 | |||
| Fredriksberg 1 | Office | Helsinki | 44 | 9,000 | 17 | |
| Laajasalo | Retail | Helsinki | 20 | 8,700 | 84 | |
| Suurpelto 1 | Retail | Espoo | 84 | 4,500 | 99 | |
| Total Finland | 43 | 22,200 | 60 | |||
| Lysaker PP11 | Office | Bærum | 34 | 6,400 | 78 | |
| Valle 1 | Office | Oslo | 18 | 6,300 | 0 | |
| Total Norway | 27 | 12,700 | 42 | |||
| K11 | Office | Solna | 14 | 12,700 | 0 | |
| K12 | Office | Solna | 20 | 21,700 | 95 | |
| Arendal 3 | Logistics | Gothenburg | Q2 2018 | 18 | 6,800 | 76 |
| Multihuset | Other | Malmö | 18 | 19,700 | 52 | |
| Mölndal Galleria | Retail | Mölndal | 2) | 76 | 12,900 | 59 |
| Total Sweden | 30 | 73,800 | 59 | |||
| Total | 33 | 113,900 | 55 |
| Project | Type | Location | Sold, estimated recognition in profit |
Lettable area (sqm) |
Letting ratio, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Vallensbæk 4.1 | Office | Vallensbæk | 6,100 | 14 | |
| Kolding Retailpark | Retail | Kolding | 4,000 | 54 | |
| Roskildevej | Retail | Taastrup | 4,000 | 100 | |
| Viborg Retail II+III | Retail | Viborg | 900 | 0 | |
| Zenit 2 | Office | Århus | 3,600 | 70 | |
| Total Denmark | 18,600 | 48 | |||
| Alberga E | Office | Espoo | 5,800 | 33 | |
| Total Finland | 5,800 | 33 | |||
| Stavanger Business Park 1 | Office | Stavanger | 9,200 | 44 | |
| Total Norway | 9,200 | 44 | |||
| Total | 33,600 | 43 |
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 four previously sold and revenue recognized property projects, a maximum of approximately 30 MSEK.
2) 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.
An account of the risks to which NCC may be exposed is presented in the 2016 Annual Report (pages 51–53). This description remains relevant.
Related parties are the Nordstjernan Group (including the associated company Bonava), NCC's subsidiaries, associated companies and joint arrangements. Related-party transactions were of a production nature. Related-company sales in the third quarter amounted to SEK 601 M (504) and purchases to SEK 6 M (251). Related-company sales in the interim period amounted to SEK 2,291 M (2,483) and purchases to SEK 162 M (515).
NCC Industry's operations and certain operations in NCC Building and NCC Infrastructure are impacted by seasonal variations due to cold weather. Earnings in the first quarter are normally weaker than the rest of the year.
NCC's Annual General Meeting resolved to approve a dividend of SEK 8.00 per share, divided into two payments. The first payment of SEK 3.00 was made in April and the second payment of SEK 5.00 will take place in November. The record date is November 6 and the amount is expected to be paid by Euroclear Sweden AB on November 9.
NCC AB holds 353,323 Series B treasury shares to meet its obligations pursuant to long-term incentive programs.
NEW BUSINESS AREA MANAGER FOR NCC INFRASTRUCTURE Göran Landgren, former Business Area Manager at NCC, has been appointed Interim Business Area Manager for NCC Infrastructure as of September 25. In parallel, Svante Hagman, the current Business Area Manager, will transition to another role in the Group.
NCC has been awarded the assignment to build a police station in Stockholm's Rinkeby district on behalf of Familjebostäder. The project involves the redevelopment of a residential building into a police station. The assignment is a turnkey contract and the order value is SEK 520 M.
NCC, in consortium with the Spanish firm OHL, has been awarded an assignment to construct a new section of railway between Lund and Arlöv in Skåne, Sweden, for the Swedish Transport Administration. The order value totals approximately SEK 2 billion, of which half accrues to NCC. The contract includes an option valued at an additional SEK 1 billion.
NCC has signed an agreement for extensive refurbishment, rebuilding and extension of the Falkoner Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Falkoner Center features a hotel, conference center and retail. The order is worth slightly more than SEK 640 M and refurbishment is expected to be complete in June 2019.
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Solna, October 26, 2017
Peter Wågström President and CEO
NCC AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No. 556034-5174
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of NCC AB (publ) as of September 30, 2017 and the nine-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.
Stockholm, October 26, 2017
PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
Authorized Public Accountant Authorized Public Accountant Auditor in Charge
Håkan Malmström Ann-Christine Hägglund
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| CONTINUING OPERATIONS | |||||||
| Net sales | 13,102 | 13,572 | 38,290 | 36,415 | 54,809 | 52,934 | |
| Production costs | Note 2 | -12,167 | -12,546 | -35,043 | -33,452 | -50,075 | -48,484 |
| Gross profit | 935 | 1,026 | 3,247 | 2,963 | 4,734 | 4,450 | |
| Selling and administrative expenses | Note 2 | -550 | -542 | -2,017 | -2,089 | -2,840 | -2,912 |
| Other operating income/expenses | 5 | 19 | 10 | -82 | 7 | -85 | |
| Operating profit/loss | 390 | 503 | 1,240 | 792 | 1,901 | 1,453 | |
| Financial income | 5 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 26 | |
| Financial expense 1) | -30 | -40 | -98 | -103 | -133 | -138 | |
| Net financial items | -25 | -32 | -70 | -81 | -101 | -112 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 365 | 471 | 1169 | 711 | 1,799 | 1,341 | |
| Tax | -62 | -84 | -194 | -127 | -293 | -225 | |
| Net profit/ loss for the period from continuing operations | 303 | 387 | 975 | 584 | 1,507 | 1,116 | |
| DISCONTINUED OPERATION | |||||||
| Discontinued operation, net after tax | 6,898 | -31 | 6,867 | ||||
| Net profit/loss for the period from discontinued operation | Note 4 | 6,898 | -31 | 6,867 | |||
| CONTINUING AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | |||||||
| Net profit/loss for the period from continuing and discontinued operations | 303 | 387 | 975 | 7,482 | 1,476 | 7,983 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| NCC´s shareholders | 301 | 383 | 971 | 7,478 | 1,473 | 7,980 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 303 | 387 | 975 | 7,482 | 1,476 | 7,983 | |
| Earnings per share | |||||||
| Before dilution | |||||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 2.78 | 3.54 | 8.98 | 69.16 | 13.62 | 73.81 | |
| After dilution | |||||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 2.78 | 3.54 | 8.98 | 69.16 | 13.62 | 73.81 | |
| Earnings per share from continuing operations | |||||||
| Before dilution | |||||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 2.78 | 3.54 | 8.98 | 5.36 | 13.91 | 10.30 | |
| After dilution | |||||||
| Net profit/loss for the period, SEK | 2.78 | 3.54 | 8.98 | 5.36 | 13.91 | 10.30 | |
| 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 and after dilution during the period | 108.1 | 108.2 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | |
| Number of shares outstanding before dilution at the end of the period | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 |
1) Whereof interest expenses for the period Oct.16 -Sep.17, amounting to SEK 113 M and for the period Jan.- Dec. 2016 amounting to SEK 118 M. For information about discontinued operations, refer to note 4.
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 303 | 387 | 975 | 7,482 | 1,476 | 7,983 | |
| Items that have been recycled or should be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | |||||||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | 6 | 57 | -1 | 172 | -8 | 165 | |
| Change in hedging/fair value reserve | -2 | 1 | -2 | -38 | 3 | -34 | |
| Cash flow hedges | 27 | 16 | -14 | 72 | 18 | 103 | |
| Income tax relating to items that have been or should be recycled to net profit/loss | -7 | ||||||
| for the period | -6 | -3 | 3 | -4 | -15 | ||
| 26 | 71 | -13 | 199 | 8 | 219 | ||
| Items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | |||||||
| Revaluation of defined benefit pension plans | -88 | -352 | -392 | -991 | 9 | -590 | |
| Income tax relating to items that cannot be recycled to net profit/loss for the period | 19 | 87 | 86 | 218 | -2 | 130 | |
| -69 | -265 | -306 | -773 | 7 | -460 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | -43 | -194 | -319 | -575 | 15 | -241 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 260 | 193 | 656 | 6,907 | 1,490 | 7,742 | |
| Attributable to: | |||||||
| NCC´s shareholders | 258 | 188 | 652 | 6,903 | 1,487 | 7,739 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total comprehensive income | 260 | 193 | 656 | 6,907 | 1,490 | 7,742 |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Sep. 30 | Sep. 30 | Dec. 31 |
| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed assets | |||
| Goodwill | 1,844 | 1,863 | 1,851 |
| Other intangible assets | 338 | 293 | 275 |
| Owner-occupied properties | 844 | 784 | 814 |
| Machinery and equipment | 2,637 | 2,494 | 2,569 |
| Long-term holdings of securities | 129 | 122 | 125 |
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables | 536 | 282 | 361 |
| Other long-term receivables | 58 | 64 | 62 |
| Deferred tax assets | 110 | 62 | 97 |
| Total fixed assets | 6,497 | 5,964 | 6,154 |
| Current assets | |||
| Properties held for future development | 1,725 | 2,029 | 1,780 |
| Ongoing property projects | 850 | 1,968 | 1,440 |
| Completed property projects | 714 | 811 | 808 |
| Housing properties held for future development | 53 | 16 | |
| Materials and inventories | 773 | 772 | 713 |
| Tax receivables | 416 | 350 | 42 |
| Accounts receivable | 9,605 | 8,184 | 7,682 |
| Worked-up, non-invoiced revenues | 2,772 | 2,576 | 1,737 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 1,092 | 1,035 | 1,061 |
| Current interest-bearing receivables | 110 | 70 | 152 |
| Other receivables | 515 | 543 | 446 |
| Short-term investments 1) | 101 | 208 | 190 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,414 | 1,500 | 3,093 |
| Total current assets | 21,087 | 20,099 | 19,161 |
| Total assets | 27,584 | 26,062 | 25,315 |
| EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 867 | 867 | 867 |
| Other capital contributions | 1,844 | 1,844 | 1,844 |
| Reserves | -143 | -145 | -125 |
| Profit/loss brought forward, including current-year profit/loss | 2,771 | 2,155 | 2,967 |
| Shareholders´ equity | 5,339 | 4,722 | 5,553 |
| Non-controlling interests | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Total shareholders´ equity | 5,350 | 4,735 | 5,566 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Long-term liabilities | |||
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 1,704 | 2,919 | 2,288 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 23 | 93 | 54 |
| Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | 1,448 | 1,347 | 1,008 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 658 | 686 | 407 |
| Other provisions | 1,707 | 1,602 | 1,686 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 5,540 | 6,647 | 5,443 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 893 | 550 | 723 |
| Accounts payable | 4,868 | 4,374 | 4,427 |
| Tax liabilities | 36 | 115 | |
| Invoiced revenues not worked-up | 6,570 | 5,334 | 4,355 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 2,772 | 2,889 | 3,205 |
| Provisions | 7 | 26 | 21 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,548 | 1,507 | 1,460 |
| Total current liabilities | 16,694 | 14,680 | 14,306 |
| Total liabilities | 22,234 | 21,327 | 19,749 |
1) Includes short-term investments with maturities exceeding three months, see also cash-flow statement.
| Sep. 30, 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Total | |||||
| Shareholders´ | Non-controlling | shareholders' | Shareholders' | Non-controlling | shareholders' | |
| SEK M | equity | interests | equity | equity | interests | equity |
| Opening balance, January 1st | 5,553 | 13 | 5,566 | 9,691 | 23 | 9,714 |
| Total comprehensive income | 652 | 4 | 656 | 6,903 | 4 | 6,907 |
| Sale/Acqusition of non-controlling interests | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Dividend | -864 | -6 | -870 | -324 | -14 | -338 |
| Dividend, Bonava | -11,563 | -11,563 | ||||
| Listing costs | -56 | -56 | ||||
| Sale/Acqusition of treasury shares | -4 | -4 | 60 | 60 | ||
| Performance based incentive program | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Closing balance | 5,339 | 11 | 5,350 | 4,722 | 13 | 4,735 |
If the principles for accounting for pensions, IAS19, applied before 1 January 2013, had been used, the equity would have been SEK 2,291 M higher and net indebtedness SEK 1,448 M lower at September 30 2017.
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Profit / loss after financial items, continuing operations | 365 | 471 | 1,169 | 711 | 1,799 | 1,341 |
| Profit / loss after financial items, discontinued operations | 6,934 | -31 | 6,902 | |||
| Adjustments for items not included in cash flow | 210 | -9 | 645 | -6,609 | 918 | -6,336 |
| Taxes paid | -71 | -65 | -305 | -301 | -405 | -401 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working | 503 | 397 | 1,510 | 734 | 2,282 | 1,506 |
| capital | ||||||
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||||
| Divestment of property projects | 64 | 686 | 1,524 | 1,000 | 2,642 | 2,118 |
| Gross investments in property projects | -332 | -341 | -837 | -1,263 | -1,185 | -1,612 |
| Divestment of housing projects | 2,522 | 26 | 2,548 | |||
| Gross investments in housing projects | -3,157 | 3 | -3,154 | |||
| Other changes in working capital | 441 | -788 | -1,521 | -1,436 | -322 | -237 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | 173 | -444 | -834 | -2,333 | 1,164 | -336 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 676 | -46 | 676 | -1,599 | 3,446 | 1,170 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| 1) Acquisition/Sale of subsidiaries and other holdings |
-69 | 24 | -73 | -476 | -93 | -496 |
| Acquisition/Sale of tangible fixed assets | -152 | -67 | -443 | -395 | -662 | -613 |
| Acquisition/Sale of other fixed assets | -12 | -16 | -43 | -62 | -53 | -72 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -233 | -59 | -559 | -933 | -808 | -1,181 |
| Cash flow before financing | 443 | -106 | 117 | -2,533 | 2,638 | -11 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Cash flow from financing activities 2) | -184 | -708 | -786 | -158 | -1,715 | -1,087 |
| Cash flow during the period | 259 | -813 | -669 | -2,690 | 922 | -1,099 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,146 | 2,307 | 3,093 | 4,177 | 1,500 | 4,177 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 9 | 6 | -10 | 13 | -8 | 15 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 2,414 | 1,500 | 2,414 | 1,500 | 2,414 | 3,093 |
| Short-term investments due later than three months | 101 | 208 | 101 | 208 | 101 | 190 |
| Total liquid assets at end of period | 2,515 | 1,708 | 2,515 | 1,708 | 2,515 | 3,283 |
For information about Bonava's impact on the Group's cash flow in each section, see note 4 Dicontinued operations.
1) Bonava's cash and cash equivalents are included with SEK -658 M for the Jan-Dec 2016.
2) Of the total determined dividend of 864 MSEK, 324 M has been paid per 30 September 2017. The balance will be paid in November 2017.
| Net profit for the period | -38 | 134 | 927 | 922 | 1,309 | 1,306 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax on net profit for the period | 11 | -10 | -81 | -8 | -184 | -110 | |
| Appropriations | 527 | 814 | 287 | ||||
| Result after financial items | -49 | 144 | 481 | 930 | 679 | 1,129 | |
| Interest expense and similar items | -4 | -21 | -14 | -75 | -48 | -109 | |
| Result from financial current assets | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | |
| Result from other financial fixed assets | 11 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Result from participations in associated companies | 14 | 30 | 30 | ||||
| Result from participations in Group companies | -11 | 142 | 618 | 881 | 559 | 823 | |
| Result from financial investment | |||||||
| Operating profit | -46 | 8 | -138 | 88 | 148 | 374 | |
| Impairment losses | -88 | -88 | |||||
| Selling and administrative expenses | -101 | -254 | -271 | -972 | -543 | -1,244 | |
| Gross profit | 55 | 262 | 133 | 1,148 | 690 | 1,706 | |
| Production costs | -5,220 | -15,613 | -3,554 | -19,167 | |||
| Net sales | 55 | 5,482 | 133 | 16,761 | 4,244 | 20,873 | |
| SEK M | Note 1 | Jul. -Sep. | Jul. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Jan. -Sep. | Sep. 17 | Jan. -Dec. |
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 |
The commission relationship between NCC AB and NCC Sverige AB was discontinued on January 1, 2017. Assets, liabilities, revenues and costs are currently recognized in both NCC Sverige AB and NCC AB. Accordingly, the employees' employment was transferred from NCC AB to NCC Sverige AB Appropriations pertaining to the operations no longer conducted in the Parent Company were reversed to NCC AB during the first quarter. The Parent Company currently consists primarily of head office functions plus a branch in Norway. Net sales pertain to charges to Group companies. The average number of employees was 68 (6,215).
The first dividend to shareholders of SEK 3 per share was paid in April. The second dividend of SEK 5 per share will be paid in November. Dividends from subsidiaries have been received in an amount of SEK 629 M.
In 2016, NCC Sverige AB was included in the Parent Company, when it conducted operations on a commission basis on behalf of NCC AB. The projects were recognized in profit on completion.
| 2017 | 2016 | 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Note 1 | Sep. 30 | Sep. 30 | Dec. 31 |
| ASSETS | ||||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Intangible fixed assets | 38 | 112 | 108 | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 5 | 86 | 86 | |
| Financial fixed assets | 4,422 | 4,385 | 4,595 | |
| Total fixed assets | 4,464 | 4,583 | 4,789 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Materials and inventories | 42 | 57 | ||
| Current receivables | 251 | 3,631 | 4,338 | |
| Cash and bank balances | 700 | 3 | 2 | |
| Treasury balances | 1,770 | 6,282 | 5,833 | |
| Total current assets | 2,721 | 9,958 | 10,231 | |
| Total assets | 7,186 | 14,541 | 15,020 | |
| SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| Shareholders´ equity | 3,801 | 3,299 | 3,677 | |
| Untaxed reserves | 441 | 527 | ||
| Provisions | 9 | 448 | 569 | |
| Long term liabilities | 2,048 | 2,568 | 2,072 | |
| Current liabilities | 1,327 | 7,785 | 8,175 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 7,186 | 14,541 | 15,020 |
Group 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.
The interim report has been prepared pursuant to the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as the 2016 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 64–70).
During 2016, the operations of Bonava were recognized in accordance with IFRS 5, Fixed assets held for sale and discontinued operations. Accordingly, inter-company volumes from Bonava have not been eliminated from the income statement, nor have inter-company gains between Building and Bonava. Neither are internal volumes from Bonava eliminated from the order backlog and orders received.
Bonava's net after-tax profit is recognized on one line in the income statement.
Bonava's profit after net financial items is recognized separately in the cash flow statement, following which Bonava as a whole is included.
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers – NCC has conducted an analysis of the potential impact of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers for material revenue streams per business area and country. The central areas in the analysis of contracts are primarily the identification of performance obligations and whether revenues are to be recognized over time, meaning percentage of completion, or recognized in their entirety at a specific time.
The analysis has not yet been completed but based on the work performed to date the preliminary conclusions is that for most revenue streams IFRS 15 will not entail any
change compared to current recognition. However, some work remains to be done for certain revenue streams for which analyses are ongoing. The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter and any effects and quantification of them will be determined in the same period. NCC intends to apply the new standard retrospectively.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - IFRS 9 introduces new rules on areas including the recognition and measurement of financial instruments, impairment of financial instruments and hedge accounting.
The new rules on recognition and measurement are not expected to impact the consolidated financial statements since the regulations do not entail any changes to measurement.
The preliminary assessment regarding impairment is that reserves for expected customer losses will change, although this has not yet been quantified. Considering that the Group's customers have high credit ratings and that confirmed customer losses have historically been low, the assessment is that the rules on impairment will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The changed rules on hedge accounting are also not deemed to entail any material impact. The Group is also working on analyzing the additional information that could be required in order to meet the disclosure requirements of IFRS 7. The standard will be applied retrospectively and with the exemption rules.
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 2016 Annual Report (Note 1, pages 64–70).
| SEK M | 2017 Jul. -Sep. |
2016 Jul. -Sep. |
2017 Jan. -Sep. |
2016 Jan. -Sep. |
Jul.-16 Sep. 17 |
2016 Sep. 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other intangible assets | -17 | -17 | -49 | -50 | -81 | -82 |
| Owner-occupied properties | -8 | -6 | -22 | -17 | -29 | -24 |
| Machinery and equipment | -152 | -155 | -469 | -456 | -633 | -620 |
| Total depreciation 1) | -177 | -178 | -540 | -523 | -742 | -726 |
1) Excluding impairments. Impairments for the period Oct. -16 - Sep. -17 amounts to SEK 17 M and for the period Jan. - Dec. 2016 to SEK 97 M.
| July - September 2017 | NCC Building |
NCC Infrastructure |
NCC Industry |
NCC Property Development |
Total segments |
Other and eliminations 1) |
Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, external | 5,097 | 4,397 | 3,454 | 152 | 13,101 | 1 | 13,102 |
| Net sales, internal | 249 | 75 | 597 | 15 | 936 | -936 | |
| Net sales, total | 5,346 | 4,472 | 4,051 | 168 | 14,037 | -935 | 13,102 |
| Operating profit | 116 | -65 | 409 | -9 | 452 | -62 | 390 |
| Net financial items | -25 | ||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 365 |
| NCC | NCC | NCC | NCC Property | Total | Other and | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July- September 2016 | Building | Infrastructure | Industry | Development | segments | eliminations 1) | Group |
| Net sales, external | 5,750 | 3,821 | 3,237 | 764 | 13,572 | 13,572 | |
| Net sales, internal | 283 | 165 | 357 | 17 | 822 | -822 | |
| Net sales, total | 6,033 | 3,986 | 3,594 | 781 | 14,394 | -822 | 13,572 |
| Operating profit | 1 | 3 | 442 | 32 | 478 | 25 | 503 |
| Net financial items | -32 | ||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 471 |
| NCC | NCC | NCC | NCC Property | Total | Other and | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - September 2017 | Building | Infrastructure | Industry | Development | segments | eliminations 2) | Group |
| Net sales, external | 16,525 | 12,097 | 7,188 | 2,475 | 38,286 | 4 | 38,290 |
| Net sales, internal | 642 | 318 | 1,366 | 50 | 2,376 | -2,376 | |
| Net sales, total | 17,167 | 12,415 | 8,554 | 2,525 | 40,662 | -2,372 | 38,290 |
| Operating profit | 316 | -22 | 435 | 650 | 1,379 | -139 | 1,240 |
| Net financial items | -70 | ||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 1,169 |
| NCC NCC NCC |
NCC Property | Total | Other and | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - September 2016 | Building | Infrastructure | Industry | Development | segments | eliminations 2) | Group |
| Net sales, external | 17,346 | 11,257 | 6,531 | 1,281 | 36,415 | 36,415 | |
| Net sales, internal | 925 | 345 | 989 | 50 | 2,308 | -2,308 | |
| Net sales, total | 18,271 | 11,602 | 7,520 | 1,331 | 38,723 | -2,308 | 36,414 |
| Operating profit | 221 | 85 | 407 | 125 | 838 | -46 | 792 |
| Net financial items | -81 | ||||||
| Profit/loss after financial items | 711 |
1) The figures for the quarter include among others NCC's head office, results from small subsidiaries and associated companies and remaining parts of NCC International Projects, totalling an income of SEK 12 M (income: 54) whereof SEK 88 MSEK relates to discontinued development of implementation of a common HR-system. Further, the figures for the quarter includes eliminations of internal profits amounting to an expense of SEK 10 M (expense: 1) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions) amounting to an expence of SEK 64 M (expense: 28).
2) The figures for the period 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 58 M (expense: 143), whereof SEK 88 M relates to discontinued development and implementation of a commom HR system. Further, the figures for the quarter includes eliminations of internal profits amounting to an income of SEK 32 M (income: 100) and other Group adjustments, mainly consisting of differences of accounting policy between the segments and the Group (including pensions) amounting to an expense of SEK 113 M (expense: 4).
In June 2016, NCC spun off the shares in Bonava to the shareholders. The first day of trading on Nasdaq Stockholm was June 9, 2016, and the final prices paid were SEK 106.50 per Series B share and SEK 107.50
per Series A share, resulting in market capitalization of some SEK 11.5 billion. This generated a capital gain on the spinoff of Bonava of SEK 6,724 M.
| 2016 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-7 Jun | Jan-Dec | |
| Net sales | 3,243 | 3,243 |
| Production costs | -2,710 | -2,710 |
| Selling and administrative expenses | -231 | -231 |
| Operating profit/loss | 303 | 303 |
| Net financial items | -124 | -124 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 179 | 179 |
| Tax | -36 | -36 |
| Net profit/loss for the period from discontinued operation | 143 | 143 |
| Capital gain from disposal of discontinued operation | 6,755 | 6,724 |
| Net profit from discontinued operation after tax | 6,898 | 6,867 |
| Comprehensive income for operation available for distribution | 4 | 4 |
| Earnings per share | 1.32 | 1.32 |
| 2016 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Below the effects on cashflow from discontinued operations are stated: | Jan-7 Jun | Jan-Dec |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 105 | 105 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -708 | -708 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -81 | -81 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 754 | 754 |
| Cash flow during the period from discontinued operations | 70 | 70 |
NCC Industry AS acquired the Franzefoss Group's asphalt operations in the Oslo region on September 1, 2017. NCC is a leading asphalt producer in Norway and the acquisition resulted in a strengthened position in
the growing Oslo market. The acquisition is not deemed to have any material impact on earnings or financial position for the third quarter.
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 three levels. No transfers were made between the levels during the period.
In level 1, measurement complies with prices quoted on an active market for the same instruments. Derivatives in level 2 comprise currency forward contracts, crosscurrency swaps, interest-rate swaps, oil forward contracts, as well as electricity forward contracts used for hedging purposes. The measurement to fair value of currency-forward contracts, cross-currency swaps, oil forward contracts and electricity forward contracts is based on accepted models with observable input data such as interest rates, exchange rates and commodity prices. The measurement of interestrate swaps is based on forward interest rates based on observable yield curves. NCC has no financial instruments in level 3.
| SEK M | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 71 | 71 | 116 | 116 | 99 | 99 | |||
| Derivative instruments | 3 | 3 | 22 | 22 | 70 | 70 | |||
| Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 36 | 36 | |||
| Total assets | 71 | 18 | 89 | 116 | 35 | 151 | 99 | 106 | 205 |
| Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit | |||||||||
| and loss | |||||||||
| Derivative instruments | 20 | 20 | 92 | 92 | 14 | 14 | |||
| Derivative instruments used for hedge accounting | 33 | 33 | 72 | 72 | 35 | 35 | |||
| Total liabilities | 0 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 164 | 164 | 0 | 49 | 49 |
In the tables below, disclosures are made concerning fair value for the financial instruments that are not recognized at fair value in NCC's balance sheet.
| SEK M | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | Carrying | Fair | ||
| amount | value | amount | value | amount | value | ||
| Long-term interest-bearing receivables held to maturity | 132 | 132 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | |
| Short-term investments held to maturity | 30 | 30 | 92 | 93 | 91 | 92 | |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 1,704 | 1,716 | 2,919 | 2,942 | 2,288 | 2,311 | |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 893 | 901 | 550 | 556 | 723 | 726 |
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 does not materially deviate from the carrying amount.
| SEK M | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Sep. 30 | Sep. 30 | Dec. 31 |
| Assets pledged | 406 | 341 | 377 |
| Contingent liabilities and guarantee obligations 1) | 703 | 2,934 | 768 |
| Parent company | |||
| Contingent liabilities and guarantee obligations 1) | 20,500 | 13,575 | 11,882 |
1) Since sureties for former wholly owned subsidiaries of NCC AB in the Bonava Group have not been eliminated, sureties still remaining as outstanding in NCC AB on behalf of Bonava companies have been included in this item. The remaining volume, which includes collateral for agreements concerning future development and has beneficiaries in the form of municipalities and private-sector companies, will continue to be managed during 2017. As a result of agreements between NCC AB and Bonava AB, however, NCC AB will be indemnified by Bonava AB for all undertakings. NCC AB has also received collateral from credit insurance companies for undertakings that remain outstanding pertaining to Bonava´s wholly owned companies.
| 2017 | 2016 | Oct. 16- | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 20123) | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul.-Sep. | Jul.-Sep. | Sep. 17 Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. Jan.-Dec. | ||||||
| Profitability ratios | |||||||||
| Return on shareholders equity, % 1) 4) | 28 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 |
| Return on shareholders equity, % 1) 5) | 28 | 120 | 28 | 118 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 |
| Return on capital employed, % 1) 4) | 20 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| Return on capital employed, % 1) 5) | 20 | 62 | 20 | 63 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| Financial ratios at period-end | |||||||||
| EBITDA % 4) | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| EBITDA % 5) | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 17.0 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Interest-coverage ratio, % 1) 4) | 14.5 | 8.4 | 14.5 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Interest-coverage ratio, % 1) 5) | 14.3 | 28.6 | 14.3 | 31.1 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Equity/asset ratio, % | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 |
| Interest bearing liabilities/total assets, % | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
| Net cash +/ net debt -, SEK M | -884 | -2,756 | -884 | -222 | -4,552 | -6,836 | -5,656 | -6,467 | -6,061 |
| Debt/equity ratio, times | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Capital employed at period end, SEK M | 9,395 | 9,551 | 9,395 | 9,585 | 19,093 | 18,935 | 18,345 | 17,285 | 18,241 |
| Capital employed, average | 9,424 | 15,401 | 9,424 | 13,474 | 18,672 | 18,531 | 18,005 | 15,755 | 16,632 |
| Capital turnover rate, times1) | 5.8 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Share of risk-bearing capital, % | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 |
| Closing interest rate, % | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Average period of fixed interest, years | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Per share data Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK 4) |
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| Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK 4) | 2.78 | 3.54 | 13.91 | 11.61 | 19.59 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 |
| 2.78 | 3.54 | 13.91 | 11.61 | 19.59 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 | |
| Profit/loss after tax, before dilution, SEK 5) | 2.78 | 3.54 | 13.62 | 73.81 | 19.59 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 |
| Profit/loss after tax, after dilution, SEK 5) | 2.78 | 3.54 | 13.62 | 73.81 | 19.59 | 17.01 | 18.40 | 17.62 | 17.51 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, after dilution, SEK | 6.25 | -0.43 | 31.88 | 10.88 | 37.65 | 12.47 | 23.46 | -0.24 | -0.24 |
| Cash flow before financing, after dilution, SEK | 4.09 | -0.97 | 24.40 | -0.05 | 30.88 | 5.32 | 15.40 | -8.61 | -8.61 |
| P/E ratio 1) 4) | 14 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| P/E ratio 1) 5) | 14 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Dividend, ordinary, SEK | 8.00 | 3.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | |||
| Dividend yield, % | 3.5 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 7.3 | |||
| Shareholders' equity before dilution, SEK | 49.40 | 43.69 | 49.40 | 51.39 | 89.85 | 82.04 | 80.24 | 70.58 | 82.97 |
| Shareholders' equity after dilution, SEK | 49.40 | 43.69 | 49.40 | 51.39 | 89.85 | 82.04 | 80.24 | 70.58 | 82.97 |
| Share price/shareholders' equity, % | 391 | 514 | 391 | 439 | 293 | 301 | 262 | 193 | 164 |
| Share price at period-end, NCC B, SEK | 193.20 | 224.80 | 193.20 | 225.40 | 263.00 | 246.80 | 209.90 | 136.20 | 136.20 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Total number of shares outstanding at period-end before dilution | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 107.9 | 107.8 | 107.8 | 108.0 | 108.0 |
| Average number of shares outstanding before dilution during the period | 108.1 | 108.2 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 107.9 | 107.8 | 107.9 | 108.2 | 108.2 |
| Market capitalization before dilution, SEK M 6) | 20,917 | 24,295 | 20,917 | 24,325 | 28,369 | 26,574 | 22,625 | 14,706 | 14,706 |
| Personnel | |||||||||
| Average number of employees | 16,795 | 14,205 | 16,795 | 16,793 | 17,872 | 17,669 | 18,360 | 18,175 | 18,175 |
| 1) Calculations are based on the rolling 12 month period. |
2) All shares issued by NCC are common shares.
3) The amounts are adjusted for change in accounting policy regarding IAS 19.
4) When calculating the key figure the profit arising from the dividend of Bonava, SEK -31 M has been excluded.
5) When calculating the key figure the profit arising from the dividend of Bonava, SEK -31 M has been included.
6) M arket value December 2016 excludes NCC´s housing business, Bonava. Including Bonava the maket value amounts to SEK 39 563 M .
For definitions of key figures, see www.ncc.group/investor-relations/financial-data/financial-definitions.
NCC is one of the leading Nordic construction and property development companies. With the Nordic region as its home market, NCC is active throughout the value chain – developing and building commercial properties and constructing housing, offices, industrial facilities and public buildings, roads, civil engineering structures and other types of infrastructure. NCC also offers input materials used in construction and accounts for paving and road services. NCC creates future environments for working, living and communication based on responsible construction operations that result in sustainable interaction between people and the environment.
Vision We will renew our industry providing superior sustainable solutions.
The company's values and Code of Conduct function as the backbone for the way NCC works and operates. They also jointly serve as a compass for how employees are to conduct themselves and act in everyday situations, and provide guidance when decisions have to be made.
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 needs-based, cost-effective and high-quality solutions that generate added value for all of NCC's stakeholders and contribute to sustainable social development.
NCC conducts integrated construction and development operations in the Nordic region. The company has three businesses – Industrial, Construction and civil engineering and Development – and as of January 1, 2016 is organized in four business areas
NCC Building NCC Infrastructure NCC Industry NCC Property Development
Chief Financial Officer Mattias Lundgren Tel. +46 70 228 88 81
IR Manager Johan Bergman Tel. +46 8 585 523 53, +46 70 354 80 35
An information meeting with an integrated Internet and telephone conference will be held on October 26 at 9:30 a.m. CET at Tändstickspalatset, Västra Trädgårdsgatan 15 in Stockholm. The presentation will be held in English. To participate in this teleconference, call +46 8 519 993 55 (SE), +44 203 194 05 50 (UK), +1 855 269 26 05 (US) or +49 211 971 900 86 (DE) five minutes prior to the start of the conference. State "NCC."
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Vallgatan 3 SE-170 67 Solna
NCC AB SE-170 80 Solna, Sweden
+46 8 585 510 00
.www.ncc.se
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