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Nederman Holding

Quarterly Report Apr 20, 2016

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Interim report January–March 2016

Improved cash flow in the quarter

  • Incoming orders amounted to SEK 738.8m (780.7), which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 4.7%, compared to the same quarter last year.
  • Net sales amounted to SEK 724.7m (727.2), which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 1.2%, compared to the same quarter last year.
  • The operating profit was SEK 30.8m (38.1), giving an operating margin of 4.3% (5.2).
  • The net profit was SEK 20.1m (23.9).
  • Earnings per share were SEK 1.72 (2.04).

CEO's comments

"Orders received in the first quarter amounted to SEK 739 million, corresponding to an organic growth of -4.7%. It is primarily the deferment of major projects in the Americas and a slower than anticipated start in some EMEA countries that have contributed to this decrease.

Development in the Americas shows a positive sales trend for products and smaller systems while we booked fewer larger projects than expected in the first quarter. The number of tendered projects, however, remains at a good level.

The order intake in APAC developed strongly the first quarter with all countries contributing positively. The incentives for investments in environmental improving equipment remain, albeit in the short term, we see a gap between authorities' incentive to mitigate environmental issues and actual investments made in the industry. We are willing to invest in Asia but can conclude that profitability in our business segments is not satisfactory. We will, in addition to already taken actions, further evaluate our way of working in the region and adapt our offering according to market conditions.

Cash flow in the quarter has improved compared to same period last year. Mainly due to lower levels of working capital."

Sven Kristensson, CEO

Key figures, Group

1 Jan – 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
Net Sales 724.7 727.2 3,198.0 3,195.5
Adjusted EBITDA 42.9 50.5 311.0 303.5
Adjusted EBITDA margin, % 5.9 6.9 9.7 9.5
Operating profit 30.8 38.1 242.0 234.7
Operating margin, % 4.3 5.2 7.6 7.3
Adjusted operating profit 30.8 38.1 263.1 255.8
Adjusted operating margin, % 4.3 5.2 8.2 8.0
Profit/loss before tax 28.4 34.8 214.9 208.5
Net profit/loss 20.1 23.9 152.8 149.0
Earnings per share, SEK 1.72 2.04 13.07 12.74
Return on shareholders´ equity, % 9.5 12.5 19.5 18.1
Return on operating capital, % 8.3 11.4 19.0 17.8
Net debt 635.6 633.3
Net debt/equity ratio, % 75.9 74.3
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 2.0 2.1
Interest cover ratio 8.9 9.3

Development per operating segment

EMEA

Order intake and sales developed slightly weaker during the first quarter of 2016 compared with the corresponding quarter of 2015. The lower volume is partly explained by Easter this year falling in March.

Two medium-sized orders were booked in the quarter. One order involves a foundry application in Denmark and the other an aluminium smelter in Poland.

The operating margin declined slightly compared to the comparable quarter last year. The fall is due to a less favourable product mix and lower sales volume. Costs were also lower than in the first quarter of 2015 as a result of the efficiency improvement program that has been implemented.

Market conditions are expected to remain unchanged with weak demand for large systems. Basic business continues to perform well in the German market, which showed a further positive development in the quarter despite the fact that no large projects booked.

In the Nordic region, the UK/Ireland and the Netherlands, order intake is somewhat weaker than the corresponding period in 2015.

In Belgium and France, orders grew in comparison with the first quarter of 2015. Thanks to the order for an aluminium smelter, Poland also had a positive development in order intake in the quarter.

SEK million 2016 1 Jan- 31 March
2015
Organic
growth, %
Full year
2015
April
March
12 months
Incoming orders 335.0 353.2 -4.7 % 1,431.5 1,413.3
Net Sales 322.5 335.7 -3.8 % 1,455.8 1,442.6
Depreciation -5.6 -5.5 -21.6 -21.7
Adjusted operating profit 23.7 29.2 168.6 163.1
Adjusted operating margin, % 7.3 8.7 11.6 11.3

Incoming orders amounted to SEK 335.0m, which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 4.7%, compared to the same quarter last year.

Incoming orders amounted to SEK 322.5m, which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 3.8%, compared to the same quarter last year.

Asia Pacific

The APAC operating segment posted a good performance during the first quarter of 2016 with an order intake that grew organically by 16.0 per cent compared with the comparative period in 2015.

The Chinese market is characterised by a continued focus on environmental technology and air purification. In India, the strong economic growth is stimulating industrial investments from both local and international companies.

Viewing the region as a whole, economic growth is relatively weak and low raw material prices continue to affect orders with long decision-making processes and delays, especially in regard to major projects.

During the quarter, the first breakthrough in the growing market for air purification for installations for the incineration of waste came in the form of an order in Indonesia.

Increasing demand is also being seen in a number of countries for systems for handling sensitive explosive dust that is being driven by increasing awareness in the aftermath of a number of notorious accidents.

Otherwise, the market is characterised by fierce price competition from both international and local companies.

In China, demand from the automobile industry continues to be good. Orders within systems for handling fumes from welding robots were won during the quarter. Efforts to expand the market for air purification in smaller district heating plants have continued during the quarter.

Indonesia showed strong growth in the quarter within both orders received and sales.

India also showed strong growth in regard to orders received and sales. Demand was particularly strong within the automobile industry and the related after-market.

Cost reductions continued in Australia and Thailand in order to adapt the organisation to the weak market.

SEK million 2016 1 Jan- 31 March
2015
Organic
growth, %
Full year
2015
April
March
12 months
Incoming orders 91.2 82.5 16.0 % 360.2 368.9
Net Sales 72.2 67.6 11.5 % 362.6 367.2
Depreciation -1.1 -1.6 -5.3 -4.8
Adjusted operating profit -13.2 -6.5 -5.7 -12.4
Adjusted operating margin, % -18.3 -9.6 -1.6 -3.4

Incoming orders over the quarter amounted to SEK 91.2m, which is an increase of 16.0 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, compared to the same quarter last year.

Net sales over the quarter amounted to SEK 72.2m, which is an increase of 11.5 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, compared to the same quarter last year.

Americas

Americas reported a weak performance in the first quarter of 2016. Order intake fell organically by 9.8 percent, mainly as a result of prolonged decision-making on large projects.

The US market has been characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty since the fourth quarter of 2015, but at large the business environment remains satisfactory. Sales of small and medium-sized systems have held up well in the quarter, while the decision-making process on large projects shows a tendency to be more long drawn out than was the case previously.

The regulations of the US EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) continue to have a positive impact on the need for Nederman's products and solutions.

During the quarter, Nederman has continued expansion of its sales network in the USA. Training of the company's dealers and improvements in the project sales organisation were also carried out during the quarter.

Canada reported a significantly improved performance in the first quarter of 2016 compared with the same quarter of 2015 with growth in both order intake and sales. The Canadian market continues to be hampered by weak investment interest in the wake of low raw material prices. Despite this, there is reason for cautious optimism regarding development for the rest of the year.

In Brazil, the trend was strong in the first quarter, with significant growth in terms of both sales and order intake. Given the uncertain political situation and a challenging economic situation for the country, it is difficult in the current situation to assess the development trend for the coming quarters.

In Mexico, the rebuilding of Nederman's sales organization is continuing as planned.

1 Jan- 31 March Organic Full year April
March
SEK million 2016 2015 growth, % 2015 12 months
Incoming orders 312.6 345.0 -9.8 % 1,380.1 1,347.7
Net Sales 330.0 323.9 -1.3 % 1,379.6 1,385.7
Depreciation -3.7 -3.0 -12.8 -13.5
Adjusted operating profit 34.4 37.2 163.8 161.0
Adjusted operating margin, % 10.4 11.5 11.9 11.6

Incoming orders over the quarter amounted to SEK 312.6m, which is a decrease of 9.8 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, compared to the same quarter last year.

Net sales over the quarter amounted to SEK 330.0m, which is a decrease of 1.3 per cent adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions, compared to the same quarter last year.

Outlook

The assessment made about EMEA in our last report still applies and means that we continue to expect limited growth in the market.

In Americas, Nederman has noted a strong quarter in both Brazil and Canada. However, the belief that there are risks in these commodity-dominated economies still holds.

The situation with reduced demand from certain segments during the last quarter of 2015 has largely stabilized in the first quarter in 2016. Despite the somewhat more protracted decision-making processes regarding large investments, we believe that there is still good demand in the USA.

APAC shows a strong trend in order intake compared with the same quarter of 2015. Despite this, the situation is difficult to assess and the market continues to be affected by political instability and lower economic activity in the region. The need for environmental investments is unchanged but it will take time before it is converted into actual investment in the industry.

Quarter 1

Sales and incoming orders

Incoming orders amounted to SEK 738.8m (780.7), which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 4.7 per cent, compared to the same quarter last year.

Net sales amounted to SEK 724.7m (727.2), which adjusted for currency effects and acquisitions is a decrease of 1.2 per cent, compared to the same quarter last year.

Earnings

The Operating profit for the first quarter was SEK 30.8m (38.1), giving an operating margin of 4.3 per cent (5.2).

The profit before tax was SEK 28.4m (34.8). The net profit was SEK 20.1m (23.9), giving earnings per share of SEK 1.72 (2.04).

Cash flow and capital expenditure

Cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK -4.2 million (-37.3). Compared with the corresponding period last year, cash flow was primarily affected positively by changes in working capital and that the investment level was lower. Operating profit contributed slightly less than the same period last year.

Capital expenditure during the quarter amounted to SEK 8.6 million (21.1).

Other financial information

Liquidity: At the end of the period, the Group had SEK 258.1m in cash and cash equivalents as well as SEK 109.4m in available but unutilised overdraft facilities. In addition, there was a credit facility of SEK 350.0m, which is a part of Nederman's loan agreement with SEB and a further loan facility of SEK 268.8m within Nederman's loan agreement with SHB.

The equity in the Group as of 31 March 2016 amounted to SEK 852.5m (791.4). The total number of shares outstanding was 11,681,340 at the end of the quarter.

The equity/assets ratio for the Group was 33.3 per cent as of 31 March 2016 (31.8). The Net debt/equity ratio, calculated as net debt in relation to equity was 74.3 per cent (75.0).

Number of employees

The average number of employees during the quarter was 1,815 (1,808). The number of employees at the end of the quarter was 1,869 (1,897).

Risks and uncertainties

The Nederman Group and the parent company are exposed to a number of risks, mainly due to purchasing and selling of products in foreign currencies. The risks and uncertainties are described in detail in the Directors' Report on page 44 and in note 24 of the 2015 Annual Report. No circumstances have arisen to change the assessment of identified risks.

Nominations committee

According to guidelines adopted by the AGM, a nominations committee has been appointed comprising Göran Espelund (chairman), Lannebo Fonder, Anders Mörck, Investment AB Latour, Sophia Pettersson, Ernström & Co and the Chairman of the board Jan Svensson ahead of the AGM in 2016. For questions concerning the work of the nominations committee, please contact: [email protected].

Accounting policies

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with Swedish Annual Accounts Act chapter 9 and RFR 2. The same accounting policies and valuation principles, except for amendments mentioned below, as described in the annual report 2015, pages 52-56 applies both to the Group and the parent company.

Changes that will come into effect in 2016 and beyond

IFRS 15, effective for fiscal years beginning no earlier than 1 January 2018, will not have any material impact on reporting of consolidated income, although the Group will be affected by extended disclosure requirements.

IFRS 9, effective for fiscal years beginning no earlier than 1 January 2018, will not have any material impact on the consolidated reporting of financial instruments.

IFRS 16 replacing IAS 17 from 1 January 2019. So far there is no information when the EU will approve the standard, so no decision has been made about when or how the standard will be applied. Any evaluation of the impact of the standard has not yet begun.

The Board and CEO confirm that the interim report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company and the Group's operations, position and earnings and describes the material risks and uncertainty factors faced by the Parent Company and the Group.

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

Helsingborg, 20 April 2016

Jan Svensson Chairman

Fabian Hielte Ylva Hammargren Gunnar Gremlin Member of the board Member of the board Member of the board

Per Borgvall Susanne Pahlén Åklundh Sven Kristensson Member of the board Member of the board Chief Executive Officer

Jonas Svensson Employee representative

Consolidated income statement

1 Jan- 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 MarchMach 12 months
Net Sales 724.7 727.2 3,198.0 3,195.5
Cost of goods sold -475.6 -470.5 -2,070.4 -2,075.5
Gross profit 249.1 256.7 1,127.6 1,120.0
Selling expenses -159.8 -161.9 -640.7 -638.6
Administrative expenses -54.4 -51.0 -212.0 -215.4
Research and development expenses -2.0 -1.5 -6.4 -6.9
Acquisition costs - - -1.1 -1.1
Restructuring and integration costs - - -20.0 -20.0
Other operating income/expenses -2.1 -4.2 -5.4 -3.3
Operating profit 30.8 38.1 242.0 234.7
Financial income 2.7 4.3 2.9 1.3
Financial expenses -5.1 -7.6 -30.0 -27.5
Net financial income/expenses -2.4 -3.3 -27.1 -26.2
Result before taxes 28.4 34.8 214.9 208.5
Taxes -8.3 -10.9 -62.1 -59.5
Net result 20.1 23.9 152.8 149.0
Net result attributable to:
The parent company's shareholders 20.1 23.9 152.8 149.0
Earnings per share
before dilution (SEK) 1.72 2.05 13.08 12.76
after dilution (SEK) 1.71 2.04 13.03 12.71

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

1 Jan – 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
Net profit/loss 20.1 23.9 152.8 149.0
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified
to the income statement
Revaluation of defined-benefit
pension plans
-1.3 0.4 1.8 0.1
Income taxes 0.3 - -0.5 -0.2
-1.0 0.4 1.3 -0.1
Items that may be reclassified to
the income statement
Exchange differences arising on
translation of foreign operations
-5.8 33.7 -7.1 -46.6
Cash flow hedge 1.8 - 1.4 3.2
Income taxes -0.4 - -0.3 -0.7
-4.4 33.7 -6.0 -44.1
Other comprehensive income for
the period, net after tax
-5.4 34.1 -4.7 -44.2
Total comprehensive income for the period 14.7 58.0 148.1 104.8
Total comprehensive income
attributable to:
The parent company's shareholders 14.7 58.0 148.1 104.8

Consolidated statement of financial position

31 March 31 March 31 Dec
SEK million NOTES 2016 2015 2015
Assets
Goodwill 682.8 671.1 688.6
Other intangible assets 103.7 89.4 102.4
Other intangible assets 257.5 264.8 262.8
Long-term receivables 5.1 6.3 5.1
Deferred tax assets 80.1 95.0 76.3
Total fixed assets 1,129.2 1,126.6 1,135.2
Inventories 353.2 355.9 330.7
Accounts receivable 1 519.8 529.1 538.8
Other receivables 1 299.8 172.2 299.7
Cash and cash equivalents 1 258.1 306.0 261.4
Total current assets 1,430.9 1,363.2 1,430.6
Total: 2,560.1 2,489.8 2,565.8
Equity 852.5 791.4 837.1
Liabilities
Long-term interest bearing liabilities 1 782.1 757.7 788.2
Other long-term liabilities 1.2 1.5 1.2
Provision for pensions 109.0 110.3 107.7
Other provisions 8.3 12.0 8.2
Deferred tax liabilities 28.8 17.9 29.8
Total long-term liabilities 929.4 899.4 935.1
Current interest bearing liabilities 1 0.3 31.4 1.1
Accounts payable 1 338.6 344.9 362.1
Other current liabilities 1 399.7 383.3 384.3
Provisions 39.6 39.4 46.1
Total current liabilities 778.2 799.0 793.6
Total liabilities 1,707.6 1,698.4 1,728.7
Total equity and liabilities 2,560.1 2,489.8 2,565.8

Consolidated statement of changes in equity in summary

SEK million 31 March
2016
31 March
2015
31 Dec
2015
Opening balance on 1 January 837.1 733.3 733.3
Net profit 20.1 23.9 152.8
Other comprehensive income
Change in translation reserve -5.8 33.7 -7.1
Cash flow hedges, net of tax 1.4 - 1.1
Revaluation of defined-benefit pension plans, net of tax -1.0 0.4 1.3
Total other comprehensive income for the period -5.4 34.1 -4.7
Total comprehensive income for the period 14.7 58.0 148.1
Transactions with owners
Dividend paid - - -46.7
Share-based payments 0.7 0.2 2.4
Closing balance at the end of period 852.5 791.4 837.1

Consolidated cash flow statements

1 Jan – 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
Operating profit/loss 30.8 38.1 242.0 234.7
Adjustment for:
Depreciation of fixed assets 12.1 12.4 47.9 47.6
Other adjustments -6.0 -3.2 1.4 -1.4
Interest received and paid -2.6 -7.0 -25.7 -21.3
Taxes paid -10.2 -14.4 -60.8 -56.6
Cash flow from operating activities before 24.1 25.9 204.8 203.0
changes in working capital
Cash flow from changes in working capital -18.1 -35.2 -124.1 -107.0
Cash flow from operating activities 6.0 -9.3 80.7 96.0
Net investment in fixed assets -9.3 -20.2 -63.6 -52.7
Acquired units - - -43.2 -43.2
Cash flow before financing activities -3.3 -29.5 -26.1 0.1
Dividend paid - - -46.7 -46.7
Cash flow from financing activities -0.9 -7.8 4.4 11.3
Cash flow for the period -4.2 -37.3 -68.4 -35.3
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 261.4 325.0 325.0 261.4
Translation differences 0.9 18.3 4.8 -12.6
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 258.1 306.0 261.4 213.5

Income statement for the parent company in summary

1 Jan – 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
Operating result -16.6 -20.4 -68.1 -64.3
Result from investments in subsidiaries - -0.3 174.3 174.6
Other financial items -1.2 -2.1 5.2 6.1
Profit/loss after financial items -17.8 -22.8 111.4 116.4
Appropriations - - 82.7 82.7
Profit/loss before taxes -17.8 -22.8 194.1 199.1
Taxes - - 1.0 1.0
Net profit/loss -17.8 -22.8 195.1 200.1

Statement of comprehensive income for the parent company

1 Jan – 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
Net profit/loss -17.8 -22.8 195.1 200.1
Other comprehensive income - - - -
Items that will not be reclassified to the
income statement
- - - -
Items that may be reclassified to the
income statement
- - - -
Other comprehensive income for the
period, net after tax
- - - -
Total comprehensive income for the
period
-17.8 -22.8 195.1 200.1

Balance sheet for the parent company in summary

31 March 31 March 31 Dec
SEK million 2016 2015 2015
Assets
Total fixed assets 1,460.2 1,394.4 1,472.1
Total current assets 446.8 266.5 354.1
Total: 1,907.0 1,660.9 1,826.2
Shareholder's equity 698.4 542.1 715.5
Liabilities
Total long-term liabilities 781.1 755.8 787.2
Total current liabilities 427.5 363.0 323.5
Total liabilities 1,208.6 1,118.8 1,110.7
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 1,907.0 1,660.9 1,826.2

Statements of changes in shareholders' equity in summary

SEK million 31 March
2016
31 March
2015
31 Dec
2015
Opening balance on 1 January 715.5 564.7 564.7
Net profit/loss -17.8 -22.8 195.1
Other comprehensive income
Total other comprehensive income for the period - - -
Total comprehensive income for the period -17.8 -22.8 195.1
Transactions with owners
Dividend paid - - -46.7
Share-based payments 0.7 0.2 2.4
Closing balance at the end of period 698.4 542.1 715.5

Related parties

SEK million 2016
Subsidiaries
Net Sales 6.9
Financial income and expenses 1.5
Receivables on 31 March 850.1
Liabilities on 31 March 401.9

NOTE 1 Fair value and reported value in the statement of financial position

March 31, 2016
SEK million Measured at
fair value
through
profit and
loss
Derivatives
used for
hedge
accounting
Financial
assets and
liabilities not
recorded at
fair value
Total book
value
Trade receivables - 519.8 519.8
Foreign exchange forward contracts entered *) 3.9 - 3.9
Other current receivables - 218.8 218.8
Liquid assets - 258.1 258.1
Total other receivables 3.9 996.7 1,000.6
Financial leasing liabilities - 0.8 0.8
Bank loans - 781.6 781.6
Accounts payable - 338.6 338.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts entered *) 0.3 - 0.3
Other current liabilities - 358.4 358.4
Total other liabilities 0.3 1,479.4 1,479.7

*) The Group holds financial instruments in the form of currency futures that are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet. The fair value of currency futures is determined by discounting the difference between the contracted forward rate and the forward rate that can be subscribed on the closing date for the remaining contracted period. Discounting is made using market rates. The fair value for all contracts has been determined from directly or indirectly observable market data, i.e. level 2 according to IFRS 7. For other financial instruments, the fair value and the book value are materially consistent. For further information, refer to note 24 in the 2015 Annual Report.

Operating segment reporting

Expenses that have not been allocated refer mainly to costs relating to the parent company, Nederman Holding AB, which includes the central head office functions.

1 Jan- 31 March Full year April-March
SEK million 2016 2015 2015 12 months
EMEA
Incoming orders 335.0 353.2 1,431.5 1,413.3
Net Sales 322.5 335.7 1,455.8 1,442.6
Depreciation -5.6 -5.5 -21.6 -21.7
Adjusted operating profit 23.7 29.2 168.6 163.1
Adjusted operating margin, % 7.3 8.7 11.6 11.3
Asia Pacific 91.2 82.5 360.2 368.9
Incoming orders
Net Sales
72.2 67.6 362.6 367.2
Depreciation -1.1 -1.6 -5.3 -4.8
Adjusted operating profit -13.2 -6.5 -5.7 -12.4
Adjusted operating margin, % -18.3 -9.6 -1.6 -3.4
Americas
Incoming orders 312.6 345.0 1,380.1 1,347.7
Net Sales 330.0 323.9 1,379.6 1,385.7
Depreciation -3.7 -3.0 -12.8 -13.5
Adjusted operating profit 34.4 37.2 163.8 161.0
Adjusted operating margin, % 10.4 11.5 11.9 11.6
Not allocated
Depreciation -1.7 -2.3 -8.2 -7.6
Adjusted operating profit /loss -14.1 -21.8 -63.6 -55.9
Group
Incoming orders 738.8 780.7 3,171.8 3,129.9
Net Sales 724.7 727.2 3,198.0 3,195.5
Depreciation -12.1 -12.4 -47.9 -47.6
Adjusted operating profit 30.8 38.1 263.1 255.8
Acquisition costs - - -1.1 -1.1
Restructuring costs - - -20.0 -20.0
Operating profit 30.8 38.1 242.0 234.7
Result before tax 28.4 34.8 214.9 208.5
Net result 20.1 23.9 152.8 149.0

Invitation to telephone conference

A telephone conference regarding the report will be held, in English, today, Wednesday 20 April, at 5.30 p.m. Nederman's President and CEO, Sven Kristensson and CFO, Stefan Fristedt will present the report and answer questions.

To participate in the conference please call +46 (0)8 566 426 65. The conference will also be streamed over the internet.

Visit our website: www.nederman.se/telekonf for an internet link and presentation.

Dates for the publication of financial information

Interim report Q2 12 July 2016 Interim report Q3 19 October 2016

This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations of Nederman's management. Although the management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in exchange rates and other factors.

Nederman is required to disclose the information provided herein according to the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Instrument Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 20 April 2016 at 16.00.

Further information can be obtained from

Sven Kristensson, CEO Stefan Fristedt, CFO Telephone +46 (0)42-18 87 00 Telephone +46 (0)42-18 87 00 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

For further information, see Nederman's website www.nedermangroup.com

Nederman Holding AB (publ), Box 602, SE-251 06 Helsingborg, Sweden Telephone +46 (0)42-18 87 00 Co. Reg. No. 556576-4205

Facts about Nederman

Nederman is one of the world's leading companies supplying products and systems in the environmental technology sector focusing on industrial air filtration and recycling. The company's solutions are contributing to reducing the environmental effects from industrial production, to creating safe and clean working environments and to boosting production efficiency.

Nederman's offering encompasses everything from the design stage through to installation, commissioning and servicing. Sales are carried out via subsidiaries in 25 countries and agents and distributors in over 30 countries. Nederman develops and produces in its own manufacturing and assembly units in Europe, North America and Asia.

The Group is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap list; it has about 1,900 employees and a turnover of about SEK 3 billion.

Interim report January-March 2016 – www.nedermangroup.com16

Definitions

Adjusted EBITDA Equity/asset ratio Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation, excluding acquisition and restructuring costs.

Adjusted EBITDA margin Interest coverage ratio

Adjusted operating margin Net debt

Adjusted operating profit Net debt/equity ratio Operating profit excluding acquisition and restructuring

Annual average Operating capital Average of year-beginning and year-end balance. Shareholders' equity plus net debt.

Earnings per share (after dilution) Operating margin Net profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders plus average number of convertibles and options divided by average number of shares outstanding, as calculated in accordance with IAS 33.

Earnings per share (before dilution) Operating profit Net profit attributable to Parent Company shareholders divided by average number of shares outstanding.

EBITDA Return on equity Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation. Net profit for the period divided by average

EBITDA margin Return on operating capital

Equity divided by total assets (balance sheet total).

Adjusted EBITDA as percentage of net sales. Pre-tax profit with return of financial costs in relation to

Adjusted operating profit as percentage of net sales. Interest bearing liabilities (including pensions) minus cash

Net debt divided by shareholders' equity.

Operating profit as percentage of net sales.

Operating profit after depreciation and impairment.

shareholders'

EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted operating profit as a percentage of average operating

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