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Nelly Group — Earnings Release 2012
Feb 8, 2013
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31% sales growth for the full year
The results are burdened by non-recurring items in the fourth quarter
CDON Group AB (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm's Mid Cap market: CDON) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year.
Fourth Quarter
- Net sales up 19.5% year on year to SEK 1,572.8 (1,316.4) million
- Gross profit of SEK 98.0 (229.5) million with a gross margin of 6.2%; when excluding non-recurring items of SEK -106.0 million the gross margin was 13.0%**
- Operating profit of SEK -110.7 (71.3) million and operating margin of -7.0%; when excluding non-recurring items of SEK -112.2 million the operating margin was 0.1%**
- Net income of SEK -90.4 (48.4) million
- Basic earnings per share of SEK -1.38 (0.73)
Full year
- Net sales up 31.1% year on year to SEK 4,461.7 (3,403.7) million and organic growth of 35.9%*
- Gross profit of SEK 471.2 (587.3) million with a gross margin of 10.6%; when excluding non-recurring items of SEK -160.5 million the gross margin was 14.2%**
- Operating profit of SEK -173.9 (129.2) million and operating margin of -3.9%; when excluding non-recurring items of SEK -170.5 million the operating margin was -0.1%**
- Net income of SEK -151.7 (83.0) million
- Basic earnings per share of SEK -2.25 (1.26)
* Excluding Tretti AB for the period Jan-May 2012 ** There are non-recurring items of SEK -112.2 million in the Group's result for the fourth quarter mainly attributed to value adjustments of Nelly's inventories and thereto related balance sheet items. The result for the full year also included further non-recurring costs of SEK -58.3 million, whereof SEK -54.5 million affected gross profit.
CEO's statement
Paul Fischbein, President and CEO of CDON Group commented: "CDON Group's total sales reached new record levels both during the fourth quarter and the full year 2012. The revenue grew by 19% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and by 31% for the full year, which affirms the Group's strong underlying business.
E-commerce continued to take shares from traditional retail during 2012, and we see a continued strong demand in all of our four segments. Two of our core assets, CDON.com and Gymgrossisten, continued their impressive sales growth whilst also delivering solid operating profits.
In the fourth quarter Nelly strengthened its market position with a sales growth of 22%. When completing the year-end closure within Nelly, negative non-recurring items of SEK 112 million were identified affecting the result in the fourth quarter. Nelly has a fundamentally strong business with high growth and a leading market position. The company has expanded intensely under entrepreneurial forms, and as a consequence, the company's former administrative procedures, financial management and controls had not been properly dimensioned for the fast growth. Since a few months, a large proportion of Nelly's management has been replaced and major improvement initiatives have been launched. These measures will provide the company with future stability and growth capacity.
Despite this being a challenging year for our fashion segment, we enter the future with confidence. Our stores have strong market positions, they are poised for growth and they deliver underlying profits."
Forward-looking statement
CDON Group operates in a sector with high market growth and the Group's companies are well positioned to capitalise on this momentum. The Group's strategy is to, in a balanced way, continue to deliver sales growth and increased market shares. This growth is mainly expected to be generated from our three main assets; CDON.com, Nelly.com & Gymgrossisten.com. In order to facilitate these higher sales volumes, another key strategic focus is to further enhance the efficiency of the Group's logistics. One step in this new strategic direction was the acquisition of the warehouse operations in Falkenberg, Sweden. The expected outcome of this strategic effort is to secure a retained high customer satisfaction in combination with future best in class cost effectiveness.
Significant events during and after the fourth quarter and full year 2012
Warehouse relocation for Nelly.com
In order to effectively facilitate the continued expansion of the Fashion segment, Nelly.com relocated its warehouse from Borås to Business Linc's facilities in Falkenberg during the first six months of 2012. Nelly.com's operations and sales volumes were severely affected by the move up until the end of November 2012.
CDON Group acquired Business Linc's logistical operations in Falkenberg, Sweden
On 28 September 2012, CDON Group announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Business Linc BL AB´s operations in Falkenberg, Sweden, through an asset deal. The acquisition of the logistical operations was an important step towards strengthening the Group´s value chain and deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. CDON Group took over the operations on 1 October 2012, which were integrated into the newly formed company CDON Group Logistics AB.
Overdraft facility
In the fourth quarter, CDON Group increased its overdraft facility with SEK 200.0 million, where after the Group´s total overdraft facility amounted to SEK 320.0 million. After the fourth quarter the overdraft facility was reduced by SEK 50.0 million. The overdraft facility was unutilised at the balance date.
Management changes
During the year, changes were made to the Group's board of executive and non-executive directors. On 8 May 2012, the AGM appointed Lars-Johan Jarnheimer as Chairman of the Board of directors. Lars-Johan replaced Hans-Holger Albrecht who had declined re-election. On 16 July 2012, CDON Group announced the appointment of Magnus Månsson as new CEO of Nelly.com and Head of the Group's fashion segment. Magnus assumed his position on 22 October 2012. On 21 August 2012, CDON Group announced the appointment of Nicolas Adlercreutz as CFO. Nicolas assumed his position on 7 February 2013. On 4 September 2012, CDON Group announced the appointment of Patrick Illerstig as Head of Business Development. Patrik assumed his position on 1 October 2012. On 20 December 2012, CDON Group announced the appointment of Birgitta Elfversson as Head of Logistics and CEO of the newly formed subsidiary CDON Group Logistics AB; she will assume her position on 1 April 2013. The latter two positions are new additions to the Group's executive management team.
Launches
One of the Group's strategic focus areas is the broadening of CDON.com's customer offering in order to become a complete e-commerce shopping mall for consumer products. During the year, several steps were taken in broadening of the assortment, which further consolidated the store's leading market position in the Nordic region. On 13 July 2012, CDON.com announced the launch of Tretti.com's assortment of white goods, household appliances and outdoor products on CDON.com. On 11 September 2012, CDON.com announced the launch of Sports & Leisure products as a new category at CDON.com. On 27 November 2012, CDON Group announced the launch of Nelly.coms and Heppo.coms range of fashion products and shoes on CDON.com.
Furthermore, on 10 April 2012, CDON Group announced the launch of a local version of Nelly.com in the UK as part of the company's international expansion.
Arbitration for compulsory redemption of outstanding shares of Tretti AB completed
On 25 January 2012, CDON Group announced that the arbitration process relating to the compulsory redemption of the outstanding shares in Tretti AB had been completed.
| (SEK Million) | 2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
Change (%) | 2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 1,572.8 | 1,316.4 | 19.5% | 4,461.7 | 3,403.7 | 31.1% |
| Gross profit | 98.0 | 229.5 | -57.3% | 471.2 | 587.3 | -19.8% |
| Gross margin (%) | 6.2% | 17.4% | 10.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Operating profit | -110.7 | 71.3 | - | -173.9 | 129.2 | - |
| Operating margin (%) | -7.0% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 3.8% | ||
| Net interest & other | -8.1 | -5.4 | -27.3 | -18.2 | ||
| financial items | ||||||
| Income before tax | -118.8 | 65.9 | - | -201.2 | 111.0 | - |
| Net income | -90.4 | 48.4 | - | -151.7 | 83.0 | - |
| Basic earnings per | -1.38 | 0.73 | - | -2.25 | 1.26 | - |
| share (SEK) | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per | -1.38 | 0.70 | - | -2.25 | 1.26 | - |
| share (SEK) | ||||||
| Total assets | 1,682.8 | 1,625.3 | 3.5% | 1,682.8 | 1,625.3 | 3.5% |
Financial summary
The Group's net sales increased by 19% to SEK 1,572.8 (1,316.4) million in the fourth quarter and by 31% to SEK 4,461.7 (3,403.7) million for the full year.
Operating profit in the fourth quarter was negatively affected by non-recurring items of SEK 112 million in the subsidiary NLY Scandinavia ("Nelly.com"). These items were identified upon completing the year-end closure and the controls associated to it.
Group summary
Group net sales were up 19% year on year in the quarter and 31% for the full year. The Group's sites attracted 77.8 million visits during the quarter and generated 2.5 million orders during the period. A total of 244.3 million visits and 7.1 million orders were registered during 2012.
The Group's gross margin was 6.2% (17.4%) in the quarter and 10.6% (17.3%) for the full year. Excluding nonrecurring costs of SEK -106.0 million, the gross margin was 13.0% in the fourth quarter and excluding nonrecurring costs of SEK -160.5 million the gross margin was 14.2% for the full year.
Sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 30% year on year to SEK 202.3 (155.3) million in the quarter and by 39% to SEK 638.0 (458.8) million for the full year, which mainly reflected the continued increased sales volumes from all segments.
The Group therefore reported an operating profit of SEK 1.5 (71.3) million with an operating margin of 0.1% (5.4%) in the quarter excluding non-recurring costs, and SEK -110.7 (71.3) million including non-recurring costs with an operating margin of -7.0% (5.4%). The Group's operating profit excluding non-recurring costs for the
full year was SEK -3.4 (149.0) million with an operating margin of -0.1% (4.4%) and SEK -173.9 (129.2) million with an operating margin of -3.9% (3.8%) when including non-recurring costs.
The Group´s net interest and other financial items amounted to SEK -8.1 (-5.4) million in the fourth quarter and SEK -27.3 (-18.2) million for the full year, which primarily reflected interest costs related to the Group's convertible bond, the revolving credit facility and overdraft facility.
Group pre-tax losses amounted to SEK -118.8 (65.9) million in the fourth quarter and SEK -201.2 (111.0) million for the full year. The Group reported a tax income of SEK 28.4 (-17.5) million in the fourth quarter and SEK 49.4 (-28.0) million for the full year. Group consolidated net income therefore totaled SEK -90.4 (48.4) million in the quarter and SEK -151.7 (83.0) million for the full year.
Development per segment
Entertainment
| (SEK Million) | 2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
Change (%) | 2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 912.7 | 772.1 | 18.2% | 2,386.0 | 1,928.9 | 23.7% |
| Operating profit | 46.8 | 50.5 | -7.3% | 102.3 | 102.3 | 0.0% |
| Operating margin (%) | 5.1% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% |
The Entertainment segment comprises the online stores CDON.com, BookPlus.fi and Lekmer.com. The segment's sales were up 18% year-on-year for the quarter and up 24% for the full year. The segment accounted for 58% (59%) of total Group sales in the fourth quarter and 53% (57%) of total Group sales for the full year.
The product categories Consumer Electronics and Toys showed continued strong growth and increased their share of segment sales in the quarter, while the product category Media continued to have a slightly negative development compared to the same period last year. CDON.com continued to strengthen its customer offering by expanding its product range. The range expansion continued in the fourth quarter as assortments from Nelly.com and Heppo.com were added. Previously, the assortments from Bookplus.fi, which is now fully integrated as a book department at CDON.fi, Lekmer.com and Tretti.com had been added to CDON.com, thus further consolidating its position as the leading online shopping mall in the Nordic region.
The segment's operating profit declined slightly in the fourth quarter but was unchanged for the full year. The shift from Media to Consumer Electronics went as planned during the quarter, which is reflected in a lower gross margin and operating margin for each period compared to equivalent periods last year.
| Fashion | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (SEK Million) | 2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
Change (%) | 2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
Change (%) |
| Net sales | 327.3 | 275.1 | 19.0% | 942.9 | 728.2 | 29.5% |
| Operating profit | -141.3 | 13.5 | - | -267.6 | 19.8 | - |
| Operating margin (%) | -43.2% | 4.9% | -28.4% | 2.7% |
The Fashion segment comprises the online stores Nelly.com, Heppo.com and Members.com. The segment's sales were up 19% year on year for the quarter and 30% for the full year. The segment accounted for 21% (21%) of total Group sales in the fourth quarter and 21% (21%) of total Group sales for the full year.
Segment growth in the fourth quarter was mainly due to an increase in market shares for Nelly.com in the Nordic markets. Despite the warehouse relocation, which affected Nelly.com's growth during most of the year, the store reported a sales growth of 22% in the fourth quarter and 28% for the full year compared to last year,
thus further consolidating its market leading position. During June 2012, Heppo.nl was test-launched in the Netherlands. After a period of evaluation, Heppo.nl was closed in January 2013.
Segment profitability was negatively impacted by non-recurring items of SEK 112.2 million in the fourth quarter and SEK 170.5 million for the full year in Nelly.com. The non-recurring items are mainly related to the warehouse relocation performed during 2012, write-down of overstock, as well as write-downs and adjustments of balance sheet items and inventory discrepancies, of which approximately SEK 40 million are attributable to 2011 or earlier.
Sports & Health
| (SEK Million) | 2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
Change (%) | 2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 128.9 | 97.1 | 32.7% | 496.4 | 377.1 | 31.6% |
| Operating profit | 12.4 | 10.3 | 20.4% | 47.3 | 39.7 | 19.1% |
| Operating margin (%) | 9.6% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 10.5% |
The Sports & Health segment comprises the online stores Gymgrossisten.com (Fitnesstukku.fi in Finland, Bodystore.dk in Denmark and Bodystore.de in Germany) which mainly sells supplements as well as the Swedish site Bodystore.com which is an online health food store. The segment's sales were up 33% year-on-year for the quarter and 32% for the full year. The segment accounted for 8% (7%) of total Group sales in the fourth quarter and 11% (11%) of total Group sales for the full year.
Sales growth in the periods is a result of a broader product assortment and a continued positive sales trend in all markets. The stores in the new markets Germany and Denmark developed according to plan.
The on-going extension of private label brands has resulted in a growing assortment and a larger proportion of private label sales in all markets, which affects the gross margin positively.
The segment's operating profit increased by 20% in the fourth quarter. The operating margin was somewhat moderated as a result of continued investments in the new markets as well as investments in the regulatory operations.
Home & Garden
| (SEK Million) | 2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
Change (%) | 2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 197.5 | 172.1 | 14.8% | 631.6 | 369.5 | 70.9% |
| Operating profit | -3.1 | 1.2 | - | -13.7 | 5.3 | - |
| Operating margin (%) | -1.6% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.4% |
* 2011 figures for the Home & Garden segment comprise Room21 from February 2011 and Tretti from June 2011
The Home & Garden segment comprises the online stores Tretti.com and Room21.com. The segment's sales were up 15% year-on-year for the quarter. The segment accounted for 13% (13%) of total Group sales for the quarter and 14% (11%) of total Group sales for the full year.
The positive sales development for Tretti.com is a result of range expansion and a strong sales growth in the Norwegian market. Room21.com has also broadened its product range and reported high growth in all Nordic markets.
Starting 1 January 2013, the majority of Tretti.com's organization has been relocated to Malmö from Stockholm in order to realise Group synergies with CDON.com, as the companies' business models are increasingly similar.
The change creates opportunities for strengthening the stores' competitiveness, growth prospects and profitability. Room21.com continued to add new suppliers of quality furniture and fittings.
The segment's operating losses in the fourth quarter were primarily due to market investments in the positioning of Room21 and costs associated with Tretti.com's relocation to Malmö. However, Tretti reported a positive underlying operating profit for the fourth quarter.
CDON Group Logistics
On 1 October 2012, CDON Group acquired the logistics operations of the company Business Linc BL AB in Falkenberg. The acquisition of the logistics operations is part of the Group's efforts to strengthen the value chain and deliver high customer satisfaction. Business Linc was the logistics partner for four of the Group's stores and following the acquisition CDON Group now operates the logistics of eight of the Group's ten stores in-house.
Immediately after the acquisition, focus was put on ensuring higher levels of service and a positive customer experience. After the fourth quarter, a comprehensive improvement program has been launched, and is expected to have positive quality and cost effects in 2013.
The operating profit of CDON Group Logistics AB was SEK -18.9 million and is included in the accounts of the Group's central businesses.
Birgitta Elfversson has been appointed new Head of Logistics, as well as CEO of the newly formed subsidiary CDON Group Logistics AB. Birgitta, who will assume her position on 1 April 2013 will lead the efforts to ensure a long-term cost-effective logistics solution that also allows for market leading service levels for CDON Group's customers.
Financial position
Group total assets grew by 3.5% year on year to SEK 1,682.8 (1,625.3) million. At the end of the third quarter 2012, the Group's total assets amounted to SEK 1,482.3 million.
Inventory levels increased year on year to SEK 609.7 (459.1) million in the period, compared to SEK 682.9 million at the end of the third quarter 2012. The increase, compared to the same period last year, was mainly related to the higher overall sales volumes and the changed product mix within the Entertainment segment with a higher share of consumer electronics.
The Group reported a SEK 149.2 (231.6) million change in working capital in the quarter and SEK -142.1 (71.6) million for the full year. Capital employed decreased by SEK 86.0 million, to SEK 654.3 million in the quarter.
Group cash flow to investing activities amounted to SEK -17.6 (-22.3) million in the quarter and SEK -50.3 (-345.8) million for the full year.
Group cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million in the quarter and SEK 0.0 (136.2) million for the full year.
The Group's total interest-bearing loans amounted to SEK 373.0 (364.8) million at the end of the period compared to SEK 370.9 million at the end of the third quarter 2012.
The Group's available overdraft facility increased during the fourth quarter by SEK 200.0 million to SEK 320.0 million, of which SEK 0.0 million was utilized at the end of the period. After the end of the period, the Group's total overdraft facility has been reduced to SEK 270.0 million.
The Group's cash and cash equivalents increased by SEK 117.1 (281.9) million to SEK 126.1 (417.4) million at the end of the quarter, compared to SEK 9.0 million at the end of the third quarter 2012. The Group therefore had a net debt position (defined as long term interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents) of SEK 246.8 (-52.6) million at the end of the reporting period, compared to SEK 361.8 million at the end of the third quarter 2012.
Parent company
The CDON Group parent company reported sales of SEK 13.7 (14.1) million in the fourth quarter and SEK 54.0 (42.4) million for the full year. The parent company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 87.7 (356.3) million at the end of the period.
The parent company invested SEK 108.9 (43.4) million in non-current assets during the quarter and SEK 109.3 (403.6) for the full year. Investments during the fourth quarter mainly represent a shareholder contribution to NLY Scandinavia AB.
Accounting policies
This report has been prepared in accordance with 'IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting' and the 'Annual Accounts Act'. The interim report for the parent company has been prepared in accordance with the 'Annual Accounts Act'. The accounting policies in the Group's consolidated financial statements and the parent company's financial statements have been prepared according to the same accounting policies and calculation methods as the 2011 annual accounts.
Risks and uncertainties
Several factors could affect CDON Group's earnings and operations, most of which can be managed through internal procedures but some of which are controlled by external factors. Risks and uncertainties include IT and control systems, suppliers, seasonal variations and currencies, new market entries, changes in market conditions, and changes in e-commerce spending behaviour. The parent company and the Group are also subject to interest rate risks. The 2011 Annual Report contains a more comprehensive description of the risks and uncertainty factors affecting the Group in the Management Report and in Note 20.
Related party transaction
Related party transactions for the parent company and the group in the period are of the same character and approximate amounts as the transactions described in the 2011 Annual Report.
Other information
Annual General Meeting of shareholders 2013
CDON Group's 2013 Annual General Meeting of shareholders will be held on 14 May 2013 in Stockholm. Shareholders that would like to have matters addressed at the Annual General Meeting shall send a request in writing to [email protected] or to the Company Secretary, CDON Group AB (publ), Box 385, SE-201 23 Malmö, Sweden. To be certain that a matter can be included in the notice of the Annual General Meeting, the request must have been received at least seven weeks before the Annual General Meeting. Further details on how and when to give notice to attend will be published in advance of the Annual General Meeting.
Dividend
The Board of Directors will propose to the 2013 Annual General Meeting of shareholders that no dividend is to be paid to shareholders for the financial year ended 31 December 2012, and that retained earnings for the year be carried forward into the accounts for 2013.
Nomination Committee for the 2013 Annual General Meeting of shareholders
In accordance with the resolution of the 2012 Annual General Meeting, Cristina Stenbeck has convened a Nomination Committee consisting of members representing the largest shareholders in CDON Group. The Nomination Committee is comprised of Cristina Stenbeck on behalf of Investment AB Kinnevik; Ryan Schaper on behalf of Point Lobos Capital LLC; Frank Larsson on behalf of Handelsbanken Fonder AB; and Jan Särlvik on behalf of Nordea Investment Funds. The members of the Committee appointed Cristina Stenbeck as the Committee Chairman at their first meeting.
Annual Report
The 2012 Annual Report & Accounts will be made available at www.cdongroup.com and at the Company's head office at Bergsgatan 20, Malmö, Sweden, at least three weeks before the Annual General Meeting.
First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
CDON Group's results for the first quarter 2013 will be published on 17 April 2013.
08 February 2013
Lars-Johan Jarnheimer Chairman of the Board
Lars Nilsson
Henrik Persson
Mia Brunell Livfors
Mengmeng Du
Florian Seubert
Paul Fischbein, President & CEO
CDON Group AB (publ.) Bergsgatan 20 Box 385 SE-201 23 Malmö Corporate ID number: 556035-6940
The company will host a conference call today at 15.00 Stockholm time, 14.00 London time and 09.00 New York time.
| To participate in the conference call, please dial: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden: | +46 (0)8 505 137 93 | |||||
| International: | +44 (0) 20 336 453 81 | |||||
| US: | +1 212 444 04 12 |
The access pin code for the conference call is 6468601. To listen to the conference call online, please go to www.cdongroup.com.
For additional information, please visit www.cdongroup.com or contact:
Paul Fischbein, President & Chief Executive Officer Phone: +46 (0) 10 703 20 00
Press, Investor and analysts enquiries: Fredrik Bengtsson, Head of Communications Phone: +46 (0) 700 80 75 04 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
About CDON Group
CDON Group is the leading e-commerce group in the Nordic region. Established in 1999, the Group has continuously expanded its product portfolio and is now a leading e-commerce player in the Entertainment (CDON.COM, BookPlus.fi and Lekmer.com), Fashion (Nelly.com, Heppo.com and Members.com), Sports & Health (Gymgrossisten.com and Bodystore.com) and Home & Garden (Tretti.com and Room21.com) segments. CDON Group's ten online stores attract approximately 244 million site visits and more than two million unique customers during 2012.
The information in this announcement is that which CDON Group AB is required to disclose under the Securities Markets Act. This information was released for publication at 13:00 CET 8 February 2013.
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME STATEMENT (SEK million) | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 1,572.8 | 1,316.4 | 4,461.7 | 3,403.7 |
| Cost of goods and services | -1,474.8 | -1,086.9 | -3,990.5 | -2,816.4 |
| Gross profit | 98.0 | 229.5 | 471.2 | 587.3 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -202.3 | -155.3 | -638.0 | -458.8 |
| Other operating income and expenses, net | -6.4 | -2.9 | -7.1 | 0.7 |
| Operating profit | -110.7 | 71.3 | -173.9 | 129.2 |
| Net interest & other financial items | -8.1 | -5.4 | -27.3 | -18.2 |
| Profit before tax | -118.8 | 65.9 | -201.2 | 111.0 |
| Tax | 28.4 | -17.5 | 49.4 | -28.0 |
| Net income for the period | -90.4 | 48.4 | -151.7 | 83.0 |
| EBITDA | ||||
| -106.0 | 74.6 | -158.1 | 139.7 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | -91.5 | 48.2 | -149.6 | 83.3 |
| Non-controlling interests | 1.1 | 0.2 | -2.2 | -0.3 |
| Net income for the period | -90.4 | 48.4 | -151.7 | 83.0 |
| Basic earnings per share (SEK)* | -1.38 | 0.73 | -2.25 | 1.26 |
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK)* | -1.38 | 0.70 | -2.25 | 1.26 |
* B as ic earnings per s hare fo r all perio ds has been c alc ulated o n the average number o f o uts tanding s hares fo r the perio ds , amo unting to 66,342,124. D iluted earnings per s hare fo r all perio ds has been c alc ulated o n the average number o f o uts tanding s hares after dilutio n fo r the perio ds , amo unting to 72,921,071.
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONDENSED (SEK million) | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Profit for the period | -90.4 | 48.4 | -151.7 | 83.0 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Translation difference for the period | -2.5 | -1.2 | -1.2 | -3.3 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -2.5 | -1.2 | -1.2 | -3.3 |
| Total comprehensive income for period | -92.9 | 47.2 | -152.9 | 79.8 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| Parent company shareholders | -94.0 | 47.0 | -150.7 | 87.6 |
| Non-controlling interests | 1.1 | 0.2 | -2.2 | -0.6 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -92.9 | 47.2 | -152.9 | 87.0 |
| Shares outstanding at period's end | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares outstanding at period's end, incl convertible | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 |
| Average number of shares, basic | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 | 66,342,124 |
| Average number of shares, diluted | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 | 72,921,071 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| POSITION CONDENSED (SEK million) | 31-Dec | 31-Dec |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Goodw ill | 461.8 | 447.0 |
| Other intangible assets | 156.5 | 138.0 |
| Total intangible assets | 618.3 | 584.9 |
| Financial non-current assets | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Tangible non-current assets | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Deferred tax asset | 44.4 | 6.0 |
| Total non-current assets | 678.5 | 603.3 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 609.7 | 459.1 |
| Current interest-bearing receivables | ||
| Current non-interest-bearing receivables | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total receivables | 268.5 268.5 |
145.6 145.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 126.1 | 417.4 |
| Total current assets | 1,004.3 | 1,022.1 |
| Total assets | 1,682.8 | 1,625.3 |
| Equity | ||
| Equity attributable to ow ners of the parent | 267.1 | 415.8 |
| Non-controlling interest | -0.7 | 1.4 |
| Total equity | 266.4 | 417.3 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Non interest bearing Deferred tax liability |
||
| 30.9 | 40.8 | |
| Other provisions | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Interest bearing | ||
| Long term loans | 0.0 | 150.0 |
| Convertible bond | 223.0 | 214.8 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 259.8 | 410.4 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short term interest bearing loans | 150.0 | 0.0 |
| Current interest-bearing liabilities | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Current non-interest-bearing liabilities | 991.6 | 782.6 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,156.6 | 797.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,682.8 | 1,625.3 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONDENSED (SEK million) | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -15.8 | 73.1 | -97.5 | 124.3 |
| Changes in w orking capital | 149.2 | 231.6 | -142.1 | 71.6 |
| Cash flow from operations | 133.4 | 304.7 | -239.6 | 195.9 |
| Investments in subsidiaries | -3.0 | -13.8 | -7.9 | -323.9 |
| Investments in other non-current assets | -14.6 | -8.4 | -42.5 | -21.9 |
| Other cash flow from investing activities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cash flow to/from investing activities | -17.6 | -22.3 | -50.3 | -345.8 |
| Shareholder dividends and share buy-backs | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Acquisition of shares from non controlling interest | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -13.8 |
| Other cash flow from/to financing activities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 150.0 |
| Cash flow to/from financing activities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 136.2 |
| Change and cash equivalents for the period | 115.8 | 282.4 | -289.9 | -13.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's start | 9.0 | 135.5 | 417.4 | 431.3 |
| Translation difference, cash and cash equivalents | 1.4 | -0.5 | -1.4 | -0.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's end | 126.1 | 417.4 | 126.1 | 417.4 |
* Investments in subsidiaries Jan-Dec 2012 comprises SEK 4,889 thousand acquisition of Rum21 AB and SEK 3,000 thousand acquisition of Business Linc BL AB's operations.
| STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| CONDENSED (SEK million) | 31-Dec | 31-Dec |
| Opening balance | 417.3 | 346.5 |
| Profit for the period | -151.7 | 83.0 |
| Other comprehensive income | -1.2 | -0.2 |
| Effects of long term incentive program | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| New share issue | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Repurchased ow n shares | -0.6 | -0.4 |
| Acquisition of non-controlling interests w ith a change in control | - | 1.5 |
| Acquisition of shares from non-controlling interests w ithout a change in control | - | -13.8 |
| Effect of change in tax rate on convertible | 1.2 | - |
| Closing balance | 266.4 | 417.3 |
SEGMENT REPORTING
| NET SALES (SEK million) |
2011 Jan-Mar |
2011 Apr-Jun |
2011 Jul-Sep |
2011 Oct-Dec |
2011 Full year |
2012 Jan-Mar |
2012 Apr-Jun |
2012 Jul-Sep |
2012 Oct-Dec |
2012 Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment | 361.2 | 365.8 | 429.8 | 772.1 | 1,928.9 | 484.3 | 464.1 | 525.0 | 912.7 | 2,386.0 |
| Fashion | 111.5 | 184.4 | 157.2 | 275.1 | 728.2 | 196.4 | 225.9 | 193.3 | 327.3 | 942.9 |
| Sport & Health | 96.7 | 90.0 | 93.4 | 97.1 | 377.1 | 127.6 | 116.4 | 123.5 | 128.9 | 496.4 |
| Home & Garden | 2.4 | 48.9 | 146.0 | 172.1 | 369.5 | 146.3 | 146.1 | 141.6 | 197.5 | 631.6 |
| Total operational business areas | 571.8 | 689.1 | 826.4 | 1,316.4 | 3,403.8 | 954.6 | 952.5 | 983.4 | 1,566.4 | 4,456.9 |
| Group central operations | 8.0 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 14.1 | 42.4 | 13.4 | 14.5 | 12.4 | 60.7 | 101.1 |
| Eliminations | -8.0 | -11.6 | -8.6 | -14.1 | -42.4 | -13.7 | -14.9 | -13.4 | -54.3 | -96.2 |
| CONSOLIDATED TOTAL | 571.8 | 689.1 | 826.4 | 1,316.4 | 3,403.7 | 954.3 | 952.1 | 982.5 | 1,572.8 | 4,461.7 |
| Intersegment sales | ||||||||||
| Entertainment | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Fashion | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sport & Health | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Home & Garden | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Group central operations | 7.9 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 14.1 | 42.3 | 13.4 | 14.5 | 12.4 | 53.2 | 93.6 |
| Total | 8.0 | 11.6 | 8.6 | 14.1 | 42.4 | 13.7 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 54.3 | 96.2 |
| OPERATING PROFIT | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 Apr-Jun |
2012 Jul-Sep |
2012 | 2012 |
| (SEK million) | Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec | Full year | Jan-Mar | Oct-Dec | Full year | ||
| Entertainment | 18.2 | 9.9 | 23.7 | 50.5 | 102.3 | 24.1 | 11.8 | 19.6 | 46.8 | 102.3 |
| Fashion | -4.4 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 13.5 | 19.8 | -38.5 | -57.5 | -30.3 | -141.3 | -267.6 |
| Sport & Health | 10.8 | 9.6 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 39.7 | 13.3 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 12.4 | 47.3 |
| Home & Garden | 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 5.3 | -5.9 | -3.4 | -1.3 | -3.1 | -13.7 |
| Total operational business areas | 24.8 | 28.4 | 38.4 | 75.5 | 167.1 | -7.0 | -38.2 | -1.3 | -85.2 | -131.6 |
| Group central operations | -4.6 | -9.3 | -19.8 | -4.1 | -37.8 | -5.1 | -5.3 | -6.3 | -25.5 | -42.2 |
| CONSOLIDATED TOTAL | 20.1 | 19.1 | 18.7 | 71.3 | 129.2 | -12.1 | -43.5 | -7.6 | -110.7 | -173.9 |
| PROFIT BEFORE TAX (SEK million) |
2011 Jan-Mar |
2011 Apr-Jun |
2011 Jul-Sep |
2011 Oct-Dec |
2011 Full year |
2012 Jan-Mar |
2012 Apr-Jun |
2012 Jul-Sep |
2012 Oct-Dec |
2012 Full year |
| Entertainment | 17.9 | 10.1 | 24.2 | 48.6 | 100.8 | 23.6 | 11.7 | 17.9 | 46.1 | 99.3 |
| Fashion | -5.3 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 11.2 | 15.5 | -40.5 | -58.8 | -33.8 | -144.1 | -277.1 |
| Sport & Health | 10.8 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 10.5 | 39.7 | 13.4 | 11.0 | 9.1 | 13.2 | 46.7 |
| Home & Garden | 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 5.2 | -6.0 | -3.4 | -1.4 | -3.2 | -14.1 |
| Total operational business areas | 23.5 | 28.8 | 37.5 | 71.5 | 161.3 | -9.4 | -39.5 | -8.1 | -88.0 | -145.1 |
| Group central operations | -6.8 | -13.6 | -24.2 | -5.6 | -50.2 | -8.1 | -8.9 | -8.3 | -30.7 | -56.0 |
| PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT CONDENSED (SEK million) |
2012 Oct-Dec |
2011 Oct-Dec |
2012 Jan-Dec |
2011 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | 13.7 | 14.1 | 54.0 | 42.4 |
| Gross profit | 13.7 | 14.1 | 54.0 | 42.4 |
| Administration expenses | -19.8 | -20.5 | -76.9 | -61.9 |
| Operating profit | -6.2 | -6.4 | -22.8 | -19.6 |
| Net interest & other financial items | -5.1 | -1.5 | -13.7 | -12.6 |
| Group contribution received | 148.2 | 124.0 | 148.2 | 124.0 |
| Group contribution paid | -120.4 | -16.0 | -120.4 | -16.0 |
| Change in excess depreciation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Profit before tax | 16.6 | 100.1 | -8.7 | 75.8 |
| Tax | -4.4 | -26.4 | 2.3 | -20.1 |
| Net income for the period | 12.2 | 73.7 | -6.4 | 55.7 |
| PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONDENSED (SEK million) | ||||
| Profit for period | 12.2 | 73.7 | -6.4 | 55.7 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total comprehensive income for period | 12.2 | 73.7 | -6.4 | 55.7 |
| PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| CONDENSED (SEK million) | 31-Dec | 31-Dec |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Shares and participating interests | 818.2 | 683.9 |
| Equipment | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total non-current assets | 818.3 | 683.9 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current interest-bearing receivables | ||
| Current non-interest-bearing receivables | 370.0 | 17.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 156.1 | 131.5 |
| Total current assets | 87.7 | 356.3 |
| Total assets | 613.8 | 505.5 |
| 1,432.0 | 1,189.4 | |
| Equity | ||
| Restricted equity | 134.4 | 133.9 |
| Unrestricted equity | 266.9 | 271.8 |
| Total equity | 401.3 | 405.7 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Convertible bonds | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 223.0 0.0 |
214.8 150.0 |
| Deferred tax liability | 6.0 | 9.3 |
| Provisions | 1.0 | 4.9 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 229.9 | 378.9 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short term interest bearing loans | 150.0 | 0.0 |
| Other interest-bearing liabilities | 360.3 | 344.7 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 290.6 | 60.0 |
| Total current liabilities | 800.8 | 404.8 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,432.0 | 1,189.4 |
KEY RATIOS
| 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RATIOS | Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec | Full year | Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec | Full year |
| GROUP | ||||||||||
| Sales grow th (%) | 21.7 | 50.6 | 60.9 | 71.2 | 54.0 | 66.9 | 38.2 | 18.9 | 19.5 | 31.1 |
| Change in operating expenses (%) | 27.8 | 65.3 | 66.8 | 49.7 | 59.6 | 63.4 | 39.3 | 31.0 | 30.3 | 39.1 |
| Operating margin (%) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 3.8 | -1.3 | -4.6 | -0.8 | -7.0 | -3.9 |
| Gross profit margin (%) | 19.2 | 18.3 | 14.7 | 17.4 | 17.3 | 14.2 | 11.4 | 13.1 | 6.2 | 10.6 |
| Return on capital employed (%) | 27.0 | 20.6 | 15.8 | 18.7 | 18.7 | 13.1 | 4.4 | 1.1 | -23.3 | -23.3 |
| Return on equity (%) | 35.4 | 24.1 | 17.5 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 15.0 | 3.2 | -2.6 | -41.3 | -41.3 |
| Equity/assets ratio (%) | 38.4 | 29.2 | 28.9 | 25.7 | 25.7 | 28.1 | 25.9 | 23.9 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Net debt (SEK million) | -52.2 | 187.1 | 227.3 | -52.6 | -52.6 | 196.1 | 258.4 | 361.8 | 246.8 | 246.8 |
| Cash flow s from operations (SEK million) | -161.9 | 80.4 | -28.4 | 304.7 | 194.7 | -234.5 | -46.0 | -92.4 | 133.4 | -239.6 |
| Earnings per share (SEK)* | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.73 | 1.26 | -0.18 | -0.54 | -0.16 | -1.38 | -2.25 |
| Equity per share (SEK)* | 5.43 | 5.68 | 5.86 | 6.29 | 6.29 | 6.09 | 5.53 | 5.34 | 4.02 | 4.02 |
| Depreciation/Net sales (%) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Capital Expenditure/Net sales (%) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| No. of visits (thousand) | 34,092 | 35,611 | 41,289 | 60,765 | 171,758 | 58,679 | 54,532 | 53,332 | 77,802 | 244,344 |
| No. of orders (thousand) | 1,250 | 1,235 | 1,358 | 2,151 | 5,996 | 1,579 | 1,437 | 1,553 | 2,527 | 7,096 |
| Average shopping basket (SEK) | 438 | 536 | 588 | 587 | 546 | 581 | 643 | 611 | 590 | 603 |
| Entertainment | ||||||||||
| No. of visits (thousand) | 18,864 | 16,061 | 18,991 | 27,519 | 81,436 | 22,305 | 19,565 | 21,830 | 35,472 | 99,172 |
| No. of orders (thousand) | 935 | 818 | 954 | 1,494 | 4,201 | 1,048 | 868 | 1,039 | 1,748 | 4,702 |
| Average shopping basket (SEK) | 363 | 424 | 429 | 484 | 433 | 436 | 508 | 482 | 491 | 480 |
| Fashion | ||||||||||
| No. of visits (thousand) | 12,848 | 16,814 | 17,892 | 27,426 | 74,980 | 30,292 | 29,292 | 25,663 | 35,077 | 120,324 |
| No. of orders (thousand) | 173 | 271 | 224 | 445 | 1,113 | 296 | 356 | 292 | 514 | 1,459 |
| Average shopping basket (SEK) | 643 | 657 | 686 | 608 | 641 | 644 | 628 | 641 | 606 | 626 |
| Sport & Health | ||||||||||
| No. of visits (thousand) | 2,380 | 2,036 | 2,207 | 2,863 | 9,486 | 3,497 | 2,979 | 3,000 | 3,477 | 12,953 |
| No. of orders (thousand) | 142 | 132 | 129 | 142 | 545 | 180 | 158 | 164 | 173 | 676 |
| Average shopping basket (SEK) | 681 | 679 | 723 | 688 | 692 | 703 | 733 | 745 | 737 | 729 |
| Home & Garden | ||||||||||
| No. of visits (thousand) | 170 | 699 | 2,199 | 2,958 | 5,856 | 2,585 | 2,696 | 2,839 | 3,775 | 11,896 |
| No. of orders (thousand) | 2 | 14 | 51 | 71 | 136 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 91 | 259 |
| Average shopping basket (SEK) | 2,056 | 3,377 | 2,781 | 2,450 | 2,696 | 2,574 | 2,625 | 2,380 | 2,120 | 2,383 |
* Earnings per share for the periods Jan-Dec 2011 and Jan-Dec 2012 have been calculated on the average number of outstanding shares for the periods, amounting to 66,342,124.
| Definitions | |
|---|---|
| Equity/assets ratio | Equity plus non-controlling interests as a percentage of total assets. |
| Net debt (+) / Net cash (-) | Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing current and non-current assets and cash and cash equivalents. |
| No. of visits | Gross number of visits to the Groups online stores. |
| Return on equity | Net income for the last four quarters as a percentage of average equity for the last four quarters. |
| Return on capital employed | Operating income for the last four quarters as a percentage of average of total non-current assets, cash and cash equivalents, and net |
| w orking capital reduced for provisions, for the last four quarters | |
| Earnings per share | Earnings for the year attributable to the parent company's shareholders divided by average number of shares. |
| Equity per share | Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders divided by average number of shares. |
| Capital Expenditure/Net Sales | Investments in tangible non-current assets divided by Net sales for the period. |
NOTES
Note 1
On 28 September 2012, CDON Group announced that it had signed a deal to acquire Business Linc BL AB´s operations. Business Linc is a third-party logistics company w ith focus on the e-commerce market. The company operates approximately 50,000 sq. m. of w arehousing space in Falkenberg. The acquisition is structured as an asset deal and all approximately 340 personnel w ill be offered employment in CDON Group. External customers outside CDON Group w ill be phased out.
The acquisition of the logistics operations is an important step tow ards strengthening the Group´s value chain and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. CDON Group completed the acquisition on 1 October and at 31 December SEK 3 million of the purchase price had been paid.
Accrued goodw ill in 2012 consists of strategic advantages and synergies. All part of recognised goodw ill is expected to be deductible.
| PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION FOR BUSINESS LINC BL AB'S OPERATIONS |
Recognised values |
|---|---|
| Tangible non-current assets | 5.7 |
| Trade creditors and other short term debts | -6.4 |
| Net identifiable assets and liabilities | -0.7 |
| Goodw ill on acquisition | 15.7 |
| Consideration transferred | 15.0 |
| Deferred purchase price | -7.0 |
| Provision, contingent consideration | -5.0 |
| Net cash flow | 3.0 |
Contingent consideration
The acquisition agreement states that a contingent consideration is to be paid to the former ow ners of the operation based on certain conditions, including the transfer to CDON Group of existing rental contracts w ith unchanged terms for the operations.