Quarterly Report • Jul 15, 2020
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | April-June | April-June | Jan-June | Jan-June |
| Net sales | 683.9 | 732.8 | 1,275.4 | 1,385.7 |
| Gross profit | 208.8 | 230.2 | 360.4 | 404.8 |
| Gross margin | 30.5% | 31.4% | 28.3% | 29.2% |
| Operating profit before depreciation | 7.5 | 31.5 | -25.1 | 25.3 |
| Operating margin before depreciation | 1.1% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.8% |
| Operating profit | -42.9 | 1.0 | -119.2 | -32.5 |
| Operating margin | -6.3% | 0.1% | -9.3% | -2.3% |
In this report, operations are recognized including the effects of IFRS 16. Some revenue has been reclassified from interest income to commission income in Qliro AB, and commission income is now included in consolidated net sales. The comparative figures have been adjusted by SEK 8.9 million for the quarter and by SEK 22.0 million for the half-year.
Qliro Group is working to split the group into three separately listed companies as soon as possible. The goal is to make this happen before the end of the year. We have increased the amount of information on the subsidiaries in this report to make it easier to analyze their operations.
During the quarter, Qliro AB grew its business volume, loan book, number of merchants and its income adjusted for non-recurring items. This strengthened the company's market position and business progressed as planned. The company increased the provisions for future credit losses in accordance with IFRS 9 because of COVID-19 but did not experience any impaired ability to pay from its consumers.
Qliro AB is well prepared for a stock exchange listing, which will lay the foundation for the company's future growth.
CDON doubled sales from external merchants for the second quarter in a row. This was driven by a fast digitalization of retail and the successful positioning of the marketplace as a significant sales channel for other e-merchants. CDON Marketplace now comprises the core operations and its gross profit grew by 87 percent and represented three-fourths of total gross profit.
CDON has a scalable business model with a strong cash flow. The company has exceeded expectations and is ready to continue its successful development outside Qliro Group.
Nelly succeeded in maintaining its sales level in the Nordics despite a strong downturn in the total fashion market. Despite the drop in total income, Nelly successfully generated an operating profit by boosting efficiency, focusing on the Nordics, reducing marketing costs, and lowering return rates. The company was also able to greatly reduce its inventory, resulting in a strong cash flow.
Nelly has increased its market share and strengthened its position in a very weak market. The company is prepared to be an independent future Nelly Group.
As previously communicated, the group is being unbundled and the previous financial targets for the subsidiaries have been removed. The main plan is, as before, to list Qliro AB separately, distribute CDON to Qliro Group's shareholders and to retain Nelly as the only continuing operation in Qliro Group, which then is expected to change its name to Nelly Group.
Mathias Pedersen President and CEO Stockholm, July 15, 2020
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | April-June | April-June | Δ | Jan-June | Jan-June | Δ |
| Interest income | 57.4 | 49.0 | 17% | 115.4 | 92.0 | 25% |
| Interest expense | -8.7 | -6.4 | 37% | -17.5 | -12.6 | 39% |
| Net interest income | 48.7 | 42.6 | 14% | 97.9 | 79.4 | 23% |
| Net commission income | 36.8 | 42.8 | -14% | 82.1 | 91.5 | -10% |
| Other operating income | 0.9 | 0.6 | 46% | 2.8 | 1.2 | 139% |
| Total operating income | 86.4 | 86.1 | 0% | 182.8 | 172.1 | 6% |
| of which Payment Solutions | 71.6 | 78.4 | -9% | 154.1 | 158.6 | -3% |
| of which personal loans, Digital Banking Services | 14.9 | 7.7 | 93% | 28.7 | 13.4 | 114% |
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization, and impairment |
-62.1 | -52.9 | 17% | -125.4 | -110.7 | 13% |
| Depreciation, amortization, and impairment | -36.8 | -15.8 | 133% | -58.9 | -27.6 | 114% |
| Total operating expenses | -98.8 | -68.7 | 44% | -184.3 | -138.3 | 33% |
| Operating profit before credit losses | -12.4 | 17.4 | -1.4 | 33.8 | ||
| Net credit losses | -23.4 | -17.2 | 36% | -53.0 | -31.0 | 71% |
| Operating profit | -35.8 | 0.3 | -54.4 | 2.8 | ||
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment |
1.0 | 16.0 | -94% | 4.5 | 30.3 | -85% |
| Net lending to the public (loan book) | 2,151 | 1,671 | 29% | 2,151 | 1,671 | 29% |
| of which Payment Solutions | 1,300 | 1,144 | 14% | 1,300 | 1,144 | 14% |
| of which personal loans, Digital Banking Services | 851 | 527 | 61% | 851 | 527 | 61% |
| External financing | 2,225 | 1,601 | 39% | 2,225 | 1,601 | 39% |
| of which deposits from the public | 1,850 | 1,165 | 59% | 1,850 | 1,165 | 59% |
| of which secured credit facility | 275 | 436 | -37% | 275 | 436 | -37% |
| of which bond loans | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| Payment Solutions | ||||||
| Processed business volume | 1,462 | 1,342 | 9% | 2,694 | 2,431 | 11% |
| Orders, thousands | 1,710 | 1,254 | 36% | 3,103 | 2,482 | 25% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 855 | 1,070 | -20% | 868 | 980 | -11% |
Qliro AB offers payment solutions to merchants while utilizing their transaction volume and customer relationships to offer financial services to consumers. It is a credit market company under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI).
Qliro AB's payment solution (so called check-out) ensures that connected e-merchants can give their customers a better buying experience, secure payments, and related financial services. The company offers financing for consumers when they buy goods and services online with payment via invoice or installments (pay-afterdelivery or PAD). It also offers savings accounts and personal loans to individuals with good financial standing. The company has just over 2.2 million active customers.
Qliro AB conducts data-driven credit assessments to lend money to consumers with good credit ratings. Credit assessments are largely automated and based on internal and external data that is analyzed in real time. Business is conducted in the Nordics, which is an attractive market for lending with good access to individual financial information and established credit recovery processes.
Qliro AB reports in two complementary business areas: Payment Solutions (check-out and PAD) and Digital Banking Services (savings accounts, private loans and related services).
Qliro AB reported two non-recurring effects during the quarter. The non-recurring effect within Payment Solutions amounted to SEK 8.4 million and arose since the company brought forward the date for recognizing commissions to connected merchants so that it coincides with the date for recognizing income from the consumers. This non-recurring effect impacted net interest by SEK 3.4 million and net commission income by SEK 5.0 million. In addition, assets worth SEK 15.6 million were impaired since they were no longer in use. To
simplify analysis of the company, the income statement and key ratios are adjusted for these non-recurring effects in Note 3 on page 22.
Qliro AB is established as one of two major payments providers for larger e-merchants in its markets. The company strengthened its market position during the quarter and operations continued to progress as planned.
Qliro AB increased the total loan book by 29 percent to SEK 2.2 billion by the end of the quarter. The growth and composition of the loan book is the most important driver of future revenue and earnings. Payment Solutions' loan book has relatively higher interest rates and shorter maturities while Digital Banking Services' loan book generates interest income for a longer period.
Total operating income increased to SEK 86.4 (86.1) million despite a non-recurring effect in Payment Solutions of SEK 8.4 million. Adjusted for this previously announced non-recurring effect, total operating income increased by 10 percent.
Qliro AB drives growth in Payment Solutions by offering deferred payment for purchases (pay-after-delivery PAD). This grows a loan book that generates income, which is shared with the merchants. As new merchants connect to the platform, business volume increases, driving growth in the loan book that will generate interest income over time. It is not uncommon that it takes several quarters from that a merchant signs the contract, becomes connected and thereafter generates substantial income.
Qliro AB has strengthened its position as a leading supplier of payment services to major Nordic online merchants. At the end of June, 45 major Nordic online merchants were connected compared with 41 one quarter ago and 38 one year ago. New collaborations include Inet and CAIA Cosmetics.
Business volume increased by 9 percent to SEK 1.5 billion. Total external volume (excluding CDON and Nelly) increased by 17 percent and represented 51 (47) percent of total business volume. Business volume increased by 21 percent in June compared with June 2019 mostly due to the connection of new merchants at the end of May. Payment Solutions' loan book increased by 14 percent to SEK 1.3 billion and comprised invoices and installments.
Total operating income for Payment Solutions amounted to SEK 71.6 (78.4) million. Adjusted for non-recurring effects, the segment's total operating income increased by 2 percent. Net interest decreased by 2 percent to SEK 34 million. Adjusted for the non-recurring effect, net interest increased by 7 percent, driven by the growing lending and business volume. Net commission income decreased by 14 percent to SEK 37 million. Adjusted for the non-recurring effect, net commission income decreased by 1 percent. Net commission income was impacted positively by growing business volume but negatively by the fee restrictions imposed in Finland during the year.
Qliro AB is constantly developing its payment solution to meet consumer and merchant demand and legal requirements. On July 1, 2020, new regulations were introduced in Sweden that regulate how credit alternatives are shown at check-out. The company has adapted its offering to continue to provide a smooth experience for consumers and merchants.
Qliro AB drives growth in Digital Banking Services through cost-effective marketing to consumers that use the payment solution. Over 95 percent of the borrowers had a previous relationship with the company.
Digital Banking Services' loan book increased by 61 percent to SEK 851 million and comprised personal loans to consumers with an average maturity of approximately eight years. Growth in the second quarter was lower than earlier periods and was due to stricter lending and lower demand resulting from COVID-19.
Digital Banking Services increased its total operating income, mainly consisting of net interest, by 93 percent to SEK 14.9 (7.7) million. This was driven by lending growth and margin improvements compared with the same period last year. Digital Banking Services was not impacted by the non-recurring effect on operating income.
Deposits from the public (savings accounts) increased by 59 percent, which is a cost-effective source for financing. In total, interest expenses increased due to the bond loan.
Qliro AB is continually expanding its offering of financial services, partly in partnership with others in the financial sector. In February, a new digital platform for partner offers was launched through the website and the app. The company's recently launched app makes it easier to manage payments, loans, and savings. It has been one of the most downloaded financial apps in 2020 in Sweden. The number of logins to the app increased by 34 percent to 3.5 million in the first half of 2020.
In the quarter, an insurance advice service was launched in partnership with Insurely. It is a step toward a digital insurance advice service that helps people keep track of their insurance needs.
Qliro AB's total operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization, and impairment increased by 17 percent, mainly driven by increased volume, commercial investments, IT development, and recruitment to strengthen Qliro AB prior to its listing.
Toward the end of the first quarter, some cost savings were introduced due to the market situation. This decreased operating expenses by SEK 1.3 million compared with the first quarter of 2020. As the company benefits from e-commerce volume and existing relationships with consumers, marketing costs are limited.
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment increased to SEK 36.8 (15.8) million. As previously announced, assets worth SEK 15.6 million were impaired since they are no longer in use. The impairment comprises technology development for the lending product, infrastructure for data storage, app solutions, etc. The impairment does not affect Qliro AB's capital adequacy. Depreciation also increased as several parts of the technology platform went live.
Net credit losses increased by 36 percent to SEK 23.4 (17.2) million, of which SEK 17.8 million was attributable to Payment Solutions and SEK 5.6 million to Digital Banking Services. Credit losses were impacted negatively by approximately SEK 2.4 million due to increased provisions made after assumptions about a more unfavorable economy resulting from the IFRS 9 accounting standard. Credit losses in Payment Solutions increased somewhat in relation to business volume, amounting to 1.2 percent, partially due to the increased provisions mentioned above. Credit losses in Digital Banking Services decreased in relation to lending, amounting to 2.6 percent of the average lending volume for the quarter. So far, the company has not experienced any deterioration in its customers' solvency.
Operating profit amounted to SEK -35.8 (0.3) million. Adjusted for non-recurring effects in the quarter, operating profit amounted to SEK -11.8 (0.3) million.
Qliro AB's own funds amounted to SEK 332 million, its total risk exposure amounted to SEK 1,833 million, and its Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio amounted to 15.8 percent of the risk exposure as of June 30, 2020. During the year, the capital adequacy requirement for Qliro AB was reduced mostly due to the approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority to use the alternative standardized approach to calculate the capital adequacy requirement for operating risks and following reductions in the countercyclical buffer requirements in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark in connection with COVID-19. Qliro AB's total capital requirement was estimated at SEK 219 million at the end of the period, compared with SEK 328 million at the end of the previous year.
In addition to equity, lending to the public was financed by SEK 275 (436) million through a secured loan facility, by SEK 1,850 (1,165) million in deposits from the public (savings accounts) in Sweden and Germany, and by SEK 100 (0) million through a bond loan. Of the deposits from the public, 99.7 percent were protected by the deposit guarantee in Sweden. Financing through the loan facility is done in various currencies to match the lending.

| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | April-June | April-June | Δ | Jan-June | Jan-June | Δ |
| CDON Marketplace | ||||||
| Gross merchandise value, external merchants1 | 421.7 | 204.8 | 106% | 729.6 | 358.8 | 103% |
| Net sales | 45.6 | 24.2 | 89% | 76.6 | 44.3 | 73% |
| Gross profit | 43.4 | 23.2 | 87% | 72.9 | 42.5 | 71% |
| CDON Retail | ||||||
| Gross merchandise value1 | 151.2 | 193.5 | -22% | 304.4 | 434.0 | -30% |
| Net sales | 151.2 | 193.5 | -22% | 304.4 | 434.0 | -30% |
| Gross profit | 14.5 | 18.3 | -21% | 28.8 | 42.8 | -33% |
| Total gross merchandise value1 | 572.9 | 398.4 | 44% | 1,034.0 | 792.8 | 30% |
| Net sales | 196.8 | 217.7 | -10% | 381.0 | 478.3 | -20% |
| Gross profit | 57.8 | 41.6 | 39% | 101.7 | 85.3 | 19% |
| Gross margin, % | 29.4% | 19.1% | 10.3 pp | 26.7% | 17.8% | 8.9 pp |
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment |
2.5 | -2.6 | 1.9 | -8.3 | ||
| Operating margin before depreciation, amortization, and impairment, % |
1.3% | -1.2% | 2.5 pp | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2 pp |
| Operating profit | -4.2 | -7.4 | -19.5 | -17.7 | ||
| Operating margin, % | -2.2% | -3.4% | 1.3 pp | -5.1% | -3.7% | -1.4 pp |
| Investments | -5.4 | -7.4 | -28% | -11.2 | -14.5 | -23% |
| Opening inventory balance | 61.6 | 131.8 | -53% | 103.7 | 176.7 | -41% |
| Closing inventory balance | 40.9 | 107.3 | -62% | 40.9 | 107.3 | -62% |
| Active customers, last 12 months, thousands | 1,988 | 1,744 | 14% | 1,988 | 1,744 | 14% |
| Visits, thousands | 29,735 | 20,167 | 47% | 53,082 | 42,742 | 24% |
| Orders, thousands | 883 | 620 | 42% | 1,594 | 1,307 | 22% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 639 | 632 | 1% | 637 | 597 | 7% |
1Gross merchandise value refers to total sales of goods and services excluding returns and sales tax.
CDON continues to strengthen its position as the leading Nordic online marketplace. Consumers turn to CDON to compare and shop on a common site with millions of products, competitive prices, easy payments, and fast delivery. Merchants connect to CDON Marketplace to reach new customers and increase sales. This business is supplemented by CDON Retail with sales from its own inventories and dropshipment in selected categories.
CDON's vision is to be a hub for e-commerce in the Nordics, both for local e-merchants and for major international players who want to drive sales in the region. The number of products and merchants has increased rapidly in recent years. During the last quarter, the number of connected merchants increased by 131 to 1,248. The vision is driven by the idea that the more e-merchants connect, the more products will be available for consumers under better terms in a positive spiral that drives continued growth.
CDON reports in two business areas: CDON Marketplace (external merchants) and CDON Retail (own inventory and dropshipment). CDON Retail is one of the e-merchants on CDON Marketplace.
CDON increased its number of orders by 42 percent, customers by 14 percent, and visits by 47 percent during the quarter, driven by fast digitalization and successful positioning of CDON. Total gross merchandise value increased by 44 percent to SEK 573 million.
The company's total net sales decreased by 10 percent to SEK 196.8 (217.7) million. CDON Marketplace increased its net sales by 89 percent, driven by increased commission income, while CDON Retail's net sales declined since sales from its own inventory decreased. The total gross profit increased by 39 percent to SEK 57.8 (41.6) million.
CDON Marketplace is the company's core business. This segment is growing rapidly and provides three-fourths of the company's total gross profit.
CDON drives growth in CDON Marketplace by connecting new merchants and growing existing merchants. The external merchants increased their sales by 106 percent. This helped increase net sales by 89 percent to SEK 45.6 million. Gross profit increased by 87 percent to SEK 43.4 million.
Cdiscount, the second largest marketplace in France, was launched in Sweden via CDON during the quarter. Cdiscount will initially place about 50,000 of its own products in the consumer electronics, housewares, baby, and toys categories for sale on CDON's marketplace. Cdiscount quickly became one of the biggest merchants on CDON's marketplace.
CDON Retail acts as one of the merchants on CDON Marketplace and offers products and services from its own inventory or via dropshipment. CDON Retail complements the marketplace in selected categories to ensure that it has a complete and attractive offer.
In recent years, CDON Retail has switched from having a broad own product range to instead focusing on products that complement the marketplace in selected categories. For example, the segment reduced its own consumer electronics sales. This product category has instead been built up by specialized external merchants. This transition impacted net sales that decreased by 22 percent to SEK 151.2 (193.5) million. Gross profit decreased to SEK 14.5 (18.3) million.
CDON has a modern and flexible technology platform and highly automated processes. The company increased its marketing investment by SEK 7 million during the quarter, which helped the marketplace grow and will help with future brand recognition.
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment was SEK 2.5 (-2.6) million. The company has launched new functions in the technology platform, which increased depreciation. Due to the transition to external merchants, inventory levels were 62 percent lower at the end of the quarter compared with the previous year. This lowers the operations' inventory risk and demonstrates the business model's scalability.
CDON continuously rolls out new services to merchants to drive sales and improve the marketplace. During the quarter, CDON initiated mediation of business loans to connected external merchants. Since CDON has already conducted credit assessments of all retailers on the marketplace, lead times between loan application and cash in hand is only 24 hours. Business loans are provided by Froda, a lender that specializes in loans to businesses.
CDON has established itself as the leading Nordic marketplace with a proven scalable model, strong cash flow and limited capital requirements. In many respects, the company has exceeded expectations and is ripe for growth outside Qliro Group.
| NELLY MAINTAINED SALES IN THE NORDICS AND SECURED A POSITIVE RESULT |
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | April-June | April-June | Δ | Jan-June | Jan-June | Δ |
| Net sales | 393.4 | 424.3 | -7% | 698.6 | 726.6 | -4% |
| of which Nordics | 375.1 | 379.9 | -1% | 661.1 | 648.8 | 2% |
| of which outside Nordics | 18.3 | 44.3 | -59% | 37.6 | 77.8 | -52% |
| Cost of goods sold | -215.6 | -209.9 | 3% | -394.5 | -367.3 | 7% |
| Product result | 177.8 | 214.4 | -17% | 304.1 | 359.4 | -15% |
| Product margin, % | 45.2% | 50.5% | -5.3 pp | 43.5% | 49.5% | -5.9 pp |
| Direct sales costs | -84.9 | -97.1 | -13% | -162.7 | -173.3 | -6% |
| Direct sales costs, % | -21.6% | -22.9% | 1.3 pp | -23.3% | -23.8% | 0.6 pp |
| Gross profit | 92,9 | 117.3 | -21% | 141,4 | 186.1 | -24% |
| Gross margin, % | 23.6% | 27.6% | -4.0 pp | 20.2% | 25.6% | -5.4 pp |
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment |
25.6 | 32.1 | -20% | 5.4 | 28.9 | |
| Operating margin before depreciation, amortization, | ||||||
| and impairment, % | 6.5% | 7.6% | -1.1 pp | 0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2pp |
| Operating profit | 18.8 | 23.0 | -18% | -8.3 | 10.8 | |
| Operating margin, % | 4.8% | 5.4% | -0.6 pp | -1.2% | 1.5% | -2.7 pp |
| Investments (CAPEX) | -1.0 | -2.9 | -64% | -2.4 | -9.3 | -74% |
| Opening inventory balance | 283.4 | 287.1 | -1% | 245.9 | 241.6 | 2% |
| Closing inventory balance | 169.9 | 254.0 | -33% | 169.9 | 254.0 | -33% |
| No. of active customers, thousands | 1,244 | 1,327 | -6% | 1,244 | 1,327 | -6% |
| Visits, thousands | 33,307 | 32,686 | 2% | 60,749 | 60,993 | 0% |
| Orders, thousands | 788 | 865 | -9% | 1,395 | 1,512 | -8% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 686 | 752 | -9% | 698 | 735 | -5% |
| Percentage of own brands | 41% | 45% | -4 | 40% | 45% | -5 |
| Return rate, last 12 months | 36% | 39% | -3 | 36% | 39% | -3 |
Nelly offers fashion for young women through Nelly.com and for men through NLY MAN. Nelly is one of the most well-known fashion brands online among women ages 18 to 29 in the Nordics. All marketing and sales are done digitally. At its core are its own brands, complemented by a well-composed portfolio of external brands. Nelly's target audience is highly engaged, and its brand is one of the most popular among young Nordic women. Starting this quarter, Nelly reports more data from its income statement to simplify analysis.
In a very weak market, Nelly prioritized to secure sales and profitability. Sales were flat in the Nordics. The Swedish Trade Federation reports that fashion sales in traditional retail and their e-commerce businesses fell sharply during the spring. As previously announced, the company is focusing on the home markets and in line with this, sales decreased significantly outside the Nordics.
Despite the drop in total income, Nelly successfully generated an operating profit by increased efficiency, focus on the Nordics, reduced marketing costs, and lower return rates. The company has also successfully reduced inventory by 33 percent compared with the previous year. This improved cash flows.
The product result was hampered by very low sales in the seasonally crucial product categories party dresses and swimwear, actions to reduce inventory, and a high general campaign level on the weak market. The product margin decreased to 45.2 (50.5) percent. The company's focus on costs helped decrease direct sales costs by 13 percent. The gross margin decreased to 23.6 (27.6) percent and operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment decreased to SEK 25.6 (32.1) million. The company estimates that operating profit was impacted negatively by approximately SEK 5 million as a direct consequence of COVID-19.
Nelly reduced its administrative organization by about 25 positions. A program of shortened work hours was also initiated that covers the administrative organization in Borås, where hours are being reduced by 20 percent over three months. Marketing costs were reduced by SEK 10 million and employee expenses by SEK 4 million.
On January 2, it was announced that Kristina Lukes had been appointed the new CEO of Nelly. She has extensive international experience in fast-moving consumer goods, most recently from Paulig. Kristina started at the end of March.
On February 3, it was announced that Nelly focused its operations on the Nordics, took steps to reduce inventories, and eliminated about 25 positions in the administrative organization.
On February 4, it was announced that Qliro Group would be unbundled according to the previously announced plan. The plan was to list Qliro AB on NASDAQ. A process was also initiated to distribute shares in CDON to Qliro Group's shareholders and admit the company's shares for trading on the First North exchange. Under this plan, Nelly would remain in the Group. It was also announced that CEO Marcus Lindqvist would leave his position, which he did on June 1.
On February 4, new financial targets for Qliro AB were announced. Financial developments for all three subsidiaries in 2020 were also commented on.
On March 6, Qliro Group held an Extraordinary General Meeting that resolved that the Group would change its name from Qliro Group to Nelly Group and that a share warrant program would be introduced in the subsidiary Qliro AB. Both resolutions were conditional on Qliro AB being listed in the first half of 2020, which did not happen.
On March 20, Qliro Group commented on the effect of COVID-19 and announced that the Group held off on the separate listing of its subsidiary Qliro AB. Up until that date, Qliro Group's total sales had not been negatively affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. The Board's aim to split up the Group remained unchanged.
On April 29, Qliro AB received approval to change its approach to calculating the capital requirement for operating risk, which strengthened the company's capital situation.
On May 4, Mathias Pedersen was appointed CEO (previously CFO) and David Granath was appointed CFO. They have both worked at Qliro Group since 2016 and entered their new positions on June 1.
On May 19, Mathias Pedersen announced that he would leave his position as CEO of Qliro Group in November to take on a different position.
On June 11, it was announced that the company had been informed that its two biggest shareholders, Kinnevik and Rite Ventures, had entered an agreement for Rite Ventures to acquire 36,021,945 shares in Qliro Group, corresponding to 23.2 percent of Qliro Group shares, from Kinnevik. The transaction was conditional on approval from the Financial Supervisory Authority, which is expected in the third quarter of 2020. After the transaction, Rite Ventures will be Qliro Group's biggest shareholder with 29.9% of the shares.
On July 3, it was announced that Qliro Group's subsidiary Qliro AB would recognize two negative non-recurring effects totaling SEK 24 million in the second quarter. The first effect referred to amortization of intangible assets since they are no longer in use. The second non-recurring effect was due to an improvement in accounting regarding when compensation to connected merchants is booked so that it coincides with recognition of income from consumers. None of the non-recurring effects impacted cash flow.
On July 14, it was announced that Qliro Group removed the financial targets and previous guidance for 2020 for its subsidiaries. The Group's goal is to complete the planned split-up during 2020, where Qliro AB, CDON and Nelly will become separately listed companies, and in addition limit the central management costs. Qliro AB's previous targets had been set based on a planned IPO with a capital infusion and before COVID-19 affected the size of the credit loss provisions. CDON's previous growth target has been reached and sales from the company's external merchants are growing significantly faster. Nelly's previous targets were set based on a plan for continued expansion outside the Nordics. Since then, the company has shifted focus to the Nordics and has been impacted by COVID-19.
Consolidated figures and tables include the effects of IFRS 16. To better reflect the business, certain revenues previously reported as interest income since the fourth quarter of 2019 have been reclassified to commission income in Qliro AB. In connection with this, commission income in the consolidated financial statements was reclassified from other operating income to net sales. The comparative figures for 2019 have therefore been adjusted by SEK 8.9 million for the quarter and by SEK 22.0 million for the half-year.
Net sales decreased by SEK 6.7 percent to SEK 683.9 (732.8) million in the quarter, of which SEK 386.8 (395.1) million in Sweden, SEK 278.9 (293.3) million in other Nordics and SEK 18.3 (44.3) million in the rest of the world. Sales decreased by 8.0 percent to SEK 1,275.4 (1,385.7) million for the half-year, of which SEK 729.3 (755.7) million in Sweden, SEK 508.6 (552.2) million in other Nordics and SEK 37.6 (77.8) million in the rest of the world. Exchange rate fluctuations had a negative effect of 3 percent for the quarter and 2 percent for the half-year.
The gross margin amounted to 30.5 (31.4) percent for the quarter and 28.3 (29.2) percent for the first half of the year. The gross margin increased for CDON and decreased for Nelly.
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment was SEK 7.5 (31.5) million for the quarter and SEK -25.1 (25.3) million for the first six months.
Consolidated central costs increased to SEK 21.7 (14.8) million for the quarter and SEK 37.1 (28.4) million for the first six months. During the second quarter, costs of SEK 4 million were recognized for changes in management and project costs of SEK 10 million for continued unbundling of the group. Central costs (excluding projects) were reduced over the past year and amounted at the end of the half-year to approximately SEK 30 million on an annual basis.
Operating profit was SEK -42.9 (1.0) million for the quarter and SEK -119.2 (-32.5) million for the first six months. This was impacted by non-recurring effects of SEK 24 million in Qliro AB during the second quarter. To facilitate analysis of the company, the income statement and key ratios are adjusted for these non-recurring effects on page 23.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -1.5 (-1.8) million for the quarter and SEK -1.6 (-11.8) million for the first six months. Profit before tax was SEK -44.4 (0.2) million for the quarter and SEK -120.8 (-44.2) million for the first six months. Recognized tax expense was SEK 0.6 (0.2) million for the quarter and SEK 0.4 (0.3) million for the first six months.
Profit after tax was SEK -43.8 (0.4) million for the quarter and SEK -120.4 (-43.9) million for the first six months. Basic and diluted earnings per share totaled SEK -0.29 (0.00) for the quarter and SEK -0.80 (-0.29) for the halfyear.
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 2.6 (23.6) million for the quarter and SEK -30.4 (17.4) million for the half-year. CDON and Nelly reduced their inventories during the quarter.
Consolidated cash flow from operations after changes in working capital amounted to SEK 196.3 (62.7) million for the quarter and SEK -218.0 (-96.2) million for the half-year. Investments in non-current assets amounted to SEK 24.1 (40.1) million for the quarter and SEK 53.1 (74.0) million for the half-year. The investments were made mainly in technology platforms for Qliro AB and CDON.
Cash flow from financing activities totaled SEK -33.2 (-7.0) million for the quarter and SEK 61.0 (-269.6) million for the half-year. During the first half of 2020, loans of SEK 75 million were raised in the e-commerce business. In the first quarter of 2019, Qliro Group repaid a bond loan of SEK 250 million.
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 312.6 (270.4) million at the end of the quarter. In e-commerce operations, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 248.5 (211.7) million and net cash to
SEK 172.5 million. Total assets amounted to SEK 3,700.6 (3,244.6) million at the end of the quarter. Equity amounted to SEK 764.7 (954.5) million.
The Qliro Group AB parent company reported sales of SEK 0.8 (2.1) million for the quarter and SEK 1.8 (5.0) million for the first half of the year. Profit before tax was SEK 50.1 (-13.0) million for the quarter and SEK 37.1 (-29.9) million for the first six months. This was impacted positively by a dividend from CDON in the second quarter. Cash and cash equivalents in the parent company amounted to SEK 53.5 (43.3) million at the end of the quarter.
As of June 30, Qliro Group had 154,994,779 shares issued, of which 149,774,779 were common shares and 5,220,000 were C shares The C shares are held by Qliro Group and may not be represented at General Meetings.
Qliro Group's operations have been affected in several ways by the ongoing Copvid-19 pandemic. Future effects of Covid-19 are difficult to predict, which has increased uncertainty in future outlooks.
Qliro AB has become more restrictive in its lending as a result of Covid-19. Growth in Digital Banking Services has been limited by tightened lending and lower demand. In Payment Solutions, some e-merchants have had reduced and others increased volumes and the effect in the long run is too early to estimate. In addition, reserves for credit losses increased by SEK 2.4 million following assumptions about a worse future economy in accordance with the accounting standard IFRS 9. The company has not experienced any impaired ability to pay from its consumers.
Nelly's market conditions have been affected by Covid-19, among other things through low demand for seasonally important product categories such as party dresses and bikinis. The company has taken cost-saving measures, including short-term work, which has entailed certain subsidies from the state. In total, the negative effect of Covid-19 is estimated at approximately SEK 5 million on operating profit during the second quarter.
CDON offers a large number of products in part to a target group that has increased its digital commerce as an effect of Covid-19. This has contributed to the number of customers and visitors to CDON increasing during the quarter.
Qliro Group and its subsidiary Qliro AB (credit market company under FI's supervision) constitute a consolidated situation as Qliro AB accounts for more than half of the Group's total assets. Certain rules for the credit market company therefore also apply to the parent company, such as the capital adequacy regulations.
This interim report was prepared in accordance with IFRS using the same accounting policies and bases of calculation as the most recent annual report and with application of IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
IFRS 16 has been applied since January 1, 2019. For lessees, IFRS 16 means that all leases (as defined) are recognized as assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and that associated depreciation and interest expenses are recognized in the income statement, with some exceptions. The transition to IFRS 16 at the start of 2019 resulted in assets and liabilities increasing by SEK 101 million. The current year and historical comparative figures are presented with IFRS 16 included.
Several factors affect, or may come to affect, directly or indirectly, the operations of the Qliro Group. These factors can be divided into industry and market risks, operational risks, financial risks, and legal risks. In addition to these risks, there are specific risks for Qliro AB. Industry and market risks include market developments in e-commerce, seasonal variations, risks related to fashion trends, the economic situation and consumer purchasing power. Operational risks include interruptions or deficiencies in IT and control systems, supplier relationships, inventories, and distribution. Financial risks include currency risk, credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. Legal risks include legislation, regulation and compliance, disputes, and intellectual
property rights. The most prominent risks for Qliro AB include financial risks (see above), business risk/strategic risk and operational risks.
The 2019 annual report contains a more comprehensive description of the risks and uncertainty factors affecting the Group in the Management Report and under Note 21. The long-term effects of COVID-19 are difficult to predict, which has increased the uncertainty in future outlooks.
Like other companies in the industry, CDON previously distributed orders to customers in Finland from Åland. As communicated previously, the Finnish authorities have been investigating CDON Alandia for suspected tax fraud for several years. Proceedings had earlier been initiated at Åland district court in Finland against three persons who were members of CDON Alandia Ab's board in 2008–2013 and against two former employees of the Group. The Åland District Court rejected all charges and handed down an acquittal on February 25, 2020. On April 30, 2020, the Finnish prosecutor appealed parts of the Åland district court's judgement to the Åbo court of appeal. However, the appeal only concerns four (of the previous five) defendants and the alleged period of the offence has been limited by the prosecutor. If those prosecuted are convicted in a court of appeal trial, they may be liable to pay damages to the Finnish authorities. If those prosecuted are ordered to pay damages, under certain circumstances they may make a claim to Qliro Group, CDON or CDON Alandia for compensation for any damages. No such claim has been made, and Qliro Group has not made any provisions for such claims.
Transactions with related parties are presently of the same character as described in the 2019 annual report.
Qliro Group's interim report for the third quarter will be presented on October 21.
On May 12, Qliro Group AB held its Annual General Meeting in Stockholm, at which all proposals from the Board and the Nomination Committee were approved. The Annual General Meeting re-elected Board members Christoffer Häggblom, Daniel Mytnik, Jessica Pedroni Thorell, Andreas Bernström, and Lennart Jacobsen. Christoffer Häggblom was also re-elected as Chairman of the Board. KPMG AB was re-elected as auditor.
At the AGM on May 12, it was resolved that no dividend be paid to shareholders for the 2019 financial year and the company's retained earnings were carried forward into the 2020 accounts.
The Board and CEO give their assurance that the half-year report provides a fair summary of the Group and parent company's operations, position, and earnings, and describes significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by the parent company and Group companies.
Stockholm, July 15, 2020
Chairman Member Member
Christoffer Häggblom Daniel Mytnik Jessica Pedroni Thorell
Andreas Bernström Lennart Jacobsen Mathias Pedersen Member Member CEO
This report was not subject to review by the Group's auditor.
Qliro Group AB (publ.) Registered office: Stockholm Corporate ID number: 556035-6940 Postal address: Box 195 25, 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Sveavägen 151, SE-113 46 Stockholm
Analysts, investors, and the media are invited to a conference call today at 10 a.m. To participate in the conference call, please dial: Sweden: 08 5033 6546 UK: +44 (0)330 336 9401 US: +1 929 477 0338 The pin code to access this call is 419929. The presentation material and webcast will be published at www.qlirogroup.com.
Niclas Lilja, Head of Investor Relations Telephone: 0736511363 [email protected]
Qliro Group operates CDON.COM, the leading Nordic online marketplace, the fashion brand Nelly and fintech company Qliro AB, offering financial services to merchants and consumers. In 2019 the Group had sales of SEK 2.9 billion. Qliro Group's shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap segment under the ticker symbol QLRO.
This information is information that Qliro Group AB is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was released for publication through the agency of the above-mentioned contacts at 8:00 a.m. CET on July 15, 2020.
| Consolidated income statement | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun |
| Net sales | 683.9 | 732.8 | 1,275.4 | 1,385.7 |
| Cost of goods and services | -475.1 | -502.6 | -915.1 | -980.9 |
| Gross profit | 208.8 | 230.2 | 360.4 | 404.8 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -247.2 | -218.5 | -468.8 | -424.1 |
| Other operating income and expenses, net | -4.5 | -10.8 | -10.8 | -13.2 |
| Operating profit or loss | -42.9 | 1.0 | -119.2 | -32.5 |
| Net interest & other financial items | -1.5 | -0.8 | -1.6 | -11.8 |
| Net profit or loss before tax | -44.4 | 0.2 | -120.8 | -44.2 |
| Tax | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Net profit or loss | -43.8 | 0.4 | -120.4 | -43.9 |
| Net profit or loss for discontinued operations | -2.7 | - | -2.7 | - |
| Total net profit or loss for continued and discontinued operations | -46.5 | 0.4 | -123.1 | -43.9 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | -46.5 | 0.4 | -123.1 | -43.9 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - |
| Net income for the period | -46.5 | 0.4 | -123.1 | -43.9 |
| Basic earnings per share (excluding discontinued operations) before and after dilution, SEK | -0.29 | 0.00 | -0.80 | -0.29 |
| Basic earnings per share (including discontinued operations) before and after dilution, SEK | -0.31 | 0.00 | -0.82 | -0.29 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | ||||
| Translation difference for the period | -1.6 | 0.2 | -2.4 | 2.7 |
| Total comprehensive income for period | -48.0 | 0.6 | -125.5 | -41.2 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| Parent company shareholders | -48.0 | 0.6 | -125.5 | -41.2 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -48.0 | 0.6 | -125.5 | -41.2 |
| Shares outstanding at period's end, million | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 |
| Shares outstanding at period's end, diluted, million | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 |
| Average number of shares, basic, million | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 |
| Average number of shares, diluted, million | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 | 149.8 |
3,700.6 3,244.6 4,010.0
| Consolidated Statement of financial position | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 30 jun | 30 jun | 31 dec |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 64.5 | 64.7 | 64.4 |
| Other intangible assets | 249.3 | 258.2 | 269.6 |
| Total intangible assets | 313.7 | 322.9 | 333.9 |
| Tangible assets | 21.7 | 29.9 | 28.1 |
| Leased assets | 73.0 | 94.0 | 81.4 |
| Deferred tax asset | 111.0 | 118.2 | 111.0 |
| Total non-current assets | 519.4 | 565.0 | 554.5 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 210.8 | 361.3 | 349.6 |
| Loans to the public | 2,150.9 | 1,671.2 | 2,070.4 |
| Current interest-bearing investments | 350.0 | 202.0 | 255.0 |
| Current non-interest bearing receivables | 156.9 | 174.7 | 226.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 312.6 | 270.4 | 553.9 |
| Total current assets | 3,181.1 | 2,679.6 | 3,455.6 |
| Total assets | 3,700.6 | 3,244.6 | 4,010.0 |
| Equity | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of the parent | 764.7 | 954.5 | 888.5 |
| Total equity | 764.7 | 954.5 | 888.5 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Non interest bearing | |||
| Other provisions | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Interest bearing | |||
| Loan Facility | 275.4 | 435.7 | 292.4 |
| Bond | 100.0 | - | 100.0 |
| Leased liabilities | 43.5 | 65.9 | 53.6 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 419.3 | 502.6 | 446.6 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Interest bearing | 75.0 | ||
| Credit Facility | - | - | |
| Deposits from the public Leased liabilities |
1,849.7 | 1,164.9 | 1,819.1 |
| 30.6 | 30.1 | 29.1 | |
| Non interest bearing | |||
| Current non-interest bearing liabilities | 561.2 | 592.5 | 826.7 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,516.5 | 1,787.5 | 2,674.9 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 3,700.6 | 3,244.6 | 4,010.0 |
The carrying amounts are considered to be reasonable approximations of fair value for all financial assets and financial liabilities
| Statement of changes in equity | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-dec |
| Opening balance | 888.5 | 994.5 | 994.5 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | -125.5 | -41.2 | -108.7 |
| Effects of long term incentive program | 1.7 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Closing balance | 764.7 | 954.5 | 888.5 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flow | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 2.6 | 23.6 | -30.4 | 17.4 |
| Changes in working capital1 | 196.3 | 62.7 | -218.0 | -96.2 |
| Cash flow from operations | 198.9 | 86.3 | -248.5 | -78.8 |
| Investments in non-current assets | -24.1 | -40.1 | -53.1 | -74.0 |
| Cash flow to/from investing activities | -24.1 | -40.1 | -53.1 | -74.0 |
| Redeemption of / Issued unsecured bond | - | - | - | -256.0 |
| Amortization of leasing debt | -7.1 | -7.0 | -14.0 | -13.6 |
| Utilised credit facilities | -26.1 | - | 75.0 | - |
| Cash flow to/from financing activities | -33.2 | -7.0 | 61.0 | -269.6 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents for the period | 141.6 | 39.2 | -240.7 | -422.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's start | 170.9 | 231.1 | 553.9 | 691.8 |
| Translation difference, cash and cash equivalents | 0.1 | 0.2 | -0.6 | 1.1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's end | 312.6 | 270.4 | 312.6 | 270.4 |
1 Utilised credit facilities within Qliro AB are reported as changes in working capital
| Net Sales by segment | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q 2 | Q1 | Jan-Jun | Q 4 | Q 3 | Q 2 | Q 1 | Jan-Jun | Full year |
| CDON | 196.8 | 184.2 | 381.0 | 421.6 | 211.9 | 217.7 | 260.6 | 478.3 | 1,111.7 |
| Nelly | 393.4 | 305.3 | 698.6 | 399.4 | 329.9 | 424.3 | 302.4 | 726.6 | 1,456.0 |
| Qliro AB | 95.7 | 104.7 | 200.4 | 97.4 | 93.0 | 92.1 | 92.2 | 184.4 | 374.7 |
| Group central operations and adjustment1 | -1.9 | -2.7 | -4.6 | 0.8 | -1.0 | -1.3 | -2.3 | -3.6 | -3.7 |
| Qliro Group Consolidated Total | 683.9 | 591.5 | 1,275.4 | 919.2 | 633.8 | 732.8 | 652.9 | 1,385.7 | 2,938.6 |
| Operating profit by segment | 683.9 2020 |
591.5 2020 |
1,275.4 2020 |
919.2 2019 |
633.8 2019 |
732.8 2019 |
652.9 2019 |
1,385.7 2019 |
2,938.6 2019 |
| SEK million | Q 2 | Q 1 | Jan-Jun | Q 4 | Q 3 | Q 2 | Q 1 | Jan-Jun | Full year |
| CDON | -4.2 | -15.2 | -19.5 | 17.2 | -0.7 | -7.4 | -10.3 | -17.7 | -1.3 |
| Nelly | 18.8 | -27.1 | -8.3 | -16.6 | 0.7 | 23.0 | -12.2 | 10.8 | -5.2 |
| Qliro AB | -35.8 | -18.6 | -54.4 | -34.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | -29.6 |
| Group central operations and adjustment1 | -21.7 | -15.4 | -37.1 | -14.4 | -13.9 | -14.8 | -13.5 | -28.4 | -56.6 |
| Qliro Group Consolidated Total | -42.9 | -76.4 | -119.2 | -47.8 | -12.4 | 1.0 | -33.5 | -32.5 | -92.7 |
| Inventories by segment | -42.9 2020 |
-76.4 2020 |
-119.2 | -47.8 2019 |
-12.4 2019 |
1.0 2019 |
-33.5 2019 |
-32.5 | -92.7 |
| SEK million | 30-Jun | 31-Mar | 31-Dec | 30-Sep | 30-Jun | 31-Mar | |||
| CDON | 40.9 | 61.6 | 103.7 | 86.5 | 107.3 | 131.8 | |||
| Nelly | 169.9 | 283.4 | 245.9 | 308.1 | 254.0 | 287.1 | |||
| Total e-commerce | 210.8 | 345.1 | 349.6 | 394.7 | 361.3 | 418.9 |
210.8 345.1 349.6 394.7 361.3 418.9
1 Group adjustments between Qliro and internal clients, related to differences in phasing of costs/revenues.
| Parent company income statement | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Gross profit | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Administration expenses | -18.2 | -15.4 | -31.4 | -27.5 | -56.4 |
| Operating profit or loss | -17.4 | -13.2 | -29.7 | -22.5 | -49.0 |
| Profit or loss from shares in subsidiaries 1 | 69.0 | - | 69.0 | - | - |
| Net interest & other financial items | -1.4 | 0.2 | -2.2 | -7.4 | -7.7 |
| Profit or loss after financial items | 50.1 | -13.0 | 37.1 | -29.9 | -56.7 |
| Group contribution received | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| Group contribution paid | - | - | - | - | -10.0 |
| Profit or loss before tax | 50.1 | -13.0 | 37.1 | -29.9 | -66.6 |
| Tax | - | 2.7 | - | 6.4 | -15.0 |
| Net income or net loss for the period | 50.1 | -10.3 | 37.1 | -23.5 | -81.6 |
| Parent company statement of comprehensive income |
| SEK million | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit or loss for period | 50.1 | -10.3 | 37.1 | -23.5 | -81.6 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for period | 50.1 | -10.3 | 37.1 | -23.5 | -81.6 |
1Profit/loss from shares in subsidiaries consists primarily of a dividend from CDON
| Parent company statement of financial position SEK million |
2020 30 jun |
2019 30 jun |
2019 31 dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Equipment | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Shares and participating interests in group companies | 1,084.9 | 1,009.9 | 1,068.9 |
| Deferred tax asset | 94.7 | 109.6 | 94.7 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,179.7 | 1,120.0 | 1,163.9 |
| Current assets | |||
| Current non-interest-bearing receivables | 5.7 | 10.1 | 3.6 |
| Receivables from group companies | 0.2 | 0.5 | 5.8 |
| Total current receivables | 5.8 | 10.6 | 9.4 |
| Cash and bank | 53.5 | 43.3 | 8.3 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 53.5 | 43.3 | 8.3 |
| Total current assets | 59.4 | 53.9 | 17.7 |
| Total assets | 1,239.1 | 1,174.0 | 1,181.5 |
| Equity | |||
| Restricted equity | 155.8 | 155.8 | 155.8 |
| Unrestricted equity | 992.0 | 1,009.9 | 953.2 |
| Total equity | 1,147.8 | 1,165.7 | 1,109.0 |
| Provisions | |||
| Other provisions | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Total provisions | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Short term interest bearing loans | 75.0 | - | - |
| Short-term interest bearing loans, group companies | - | - | 50.2 |
| Liabilities to group companies | 0.2 | 0.2 | 10.9 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 15.6 | 7.1 | 10.7 |
| Total current liabilities | 90.8 | 7.3 | 71.9 |
| Total liabilities | 91.3 | 8.2 | 72.5 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,239.1 | 1,174.0 | 1,181.5 |
| Key ratios | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q 2 | Q 1 | Jan-Jun | Q 4 | Q 3 | Q 2 | Q 1 | Jan-Jun | Full year | |
| Qliro AB | |||||||||
| Business volume handled, Payment Solutions | 1,462 | 1,231 | 2,694 | 1,633 | 1,261 | 1,342 | 1,089 | 2,431 | 5,325 |
| No. of orders, thousand | 1,710 | 1,393 | 3,103 | 1,746 | 1,234 | 1,254 | 1,227 | 2,482 | 5,462 |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 855 | 884 | 868 | 935 | 1,022 | 1,070 | 887 | 980 | 975 |
| CDON | |||||||||
| No. of active customers, thousand | 1,988 | 1,827 | 1,988 | 1,771 | 1,747 | 1,744 | 1,761 | 1,744 | 1,771 |
| No. of visits, thousand | 29,375 | 23,346 | 53,082 | 33,381 | 20,071 | 20,167 | 22,574 | 42,742 | 96,194 |
| No. of orders, thousand | 883 | 711 | 1,594 | 1,127 | 638 | 620 | 687 | 1,307 | 3,072 |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 639 | 635 | 637 | 671 | 612 | 632 | 566 | 597 | 627 |
| Nelly | |||||||||
| No. of active customers, thousand | 1,244 | 1,278 | 1,244 | 1,298 | 1,317 | 1,327 | 1,351 | 1,327 | 1,298 |
| No. of visits, thousand | 33,307 | 27,442 | 60,749 | 32,137 | 25,284 | 32,686 | 28,307 | 60,993 | 118,414 |
| No. of orders, thousand | 788 | 607 | 1,395 | 810 | 624 | 865 | 647 | 1,512 | 2,946 |
| Average shopping basket, SEK1 | 686 | 714 | 698 | 712 | 772 | 752 | 711 | 735 | 736 |
| Qliro AB | |||||||||
| Net debt, SEK million4 | 1,811.2 | 1,713.2 | 1,811.2 | 1,716.0 | 1,452.1 | 1,340.0 | 1,161.7 | 1,340.0 | 1,716.0 |
| E-commerce | |||||||||
| Net cash, SEK million4 | -172.5 | -67.4 | -172.5 | -312.1 | -117.9 | -209.7 | -202.2 | -209.7 | -312.1 |
| Group | |||||||||
| Net debt, SEK million4 | 1,638.6 | 1,644.9 | 1,638.6 | 1,403.9 | 1,334.2 | 1,130.2 | 959.5 | 1,130.2 | 1,403.9 |
| Basic earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK2 | -0.29 | -0.51 | -0.80 | -0.36 | -0.09 | 0.00 | -0.30 | -0.29 | -0.74 |
| Equity per share, SEK3 | 5.11 | 5.43 | 5.11 | 5.93 | 6.30 | 6.38 | 6.37 | 6.38 | 5.93 |
Key ratios have been adjusted to enable historical comparisons for continued operations
1Calculation method based on order value
2 Basic Earnings per share before and after dilution for the period apr-jun 2020 and jan-jun 2020 have been calculated on the average number of outstanding shares for the periods. The weighted average number of shares before and after dilution for the period apr-jun and jan-jun is 149,774,779.
4Net debt /net cash adjusted for IFRS 16 3 Calculated on present number of common shares, which per june 2020 amounts to 149,774,779
| Net debt (+) / Net cash (-) | Interest-bearing liabilities, less interest-bearing current and non-current assets and cash and cash equivalents |
|---|---|
| Earnings per share | Earnings for the year attributable to parent company shareholders for the period divided by the average number of shares for the period |
| Equity per share | Equity attributable to parent company shareholders divided by the number of shares at the end of the period |
| Number of active customers | The number of customers who have made a purchase at least once in the past 12 months |
| Number of visits | Gross number of visits to the Group's online stores |
| Average shopping basket | (Online sales + shipping revenue)/number of orders placed |
| Capital base | Total of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital for capital adequacy purposes |
| Risk exposure amount (REA) | The total risk-weighted exposure amount is the total of credit risks, currency risks and operational risks |
| Minimum capital requirement | Institutions must meet the following own funds requirements: |
| i) Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% |
|
| ii) Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% |
|
| iii) Total capital ratio of 8% under Article 92 of the Capital Requirements Regulation |
|
| Combined buffer requirement | Common Equity Tier 1 capital to meet the requirement for the capital conservation and countercyclical |
| capital buffer and the buffer for systemically important institutions under Article 128 of the Capital | |
| Requirements Directive | |
| Capital ratio | The own funds expressed as a percentage of the total risk-weighted exposure amount under Article 92 |
| of the Capital Requirements Regulation |
Certain key ratios stated in this report are not defined according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), for example IFRS. These alternative performance measures are considered useful to investors because they form the basis for assessing operational performance, along with the comparable GAAP ratios. Alternative performance measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Alternative performance measures may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies.
| Q2 2020 | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| central | |||||
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | operations1 | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -4.2 | 18.8 | -35.8 | -21.7 | -42.9 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -6.8 | -6.8 | -36.8 | 0.0 | -50.3 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | 2.5 | 25.6 | 1.0 | -21.6 | 7.5 |
| Q2 2019 | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | central operations1 |
Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -7.4 | 23.0 | 0.3 | -14.8 | 1.0 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -4.9 | -9.1 | -15.8 | -0.8 | -30.5 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | -2.6 | 32.1 | 16.0 | -14.1 | 31.5 |
| Jan-Jun 2020 | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| central | |||||
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | operations1 | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -19.5 | -8.3 | -54.4 | -37.1 | -119.2 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -21.4 | -13.7 | -58.9 | -0.1 | -94.1 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | 1.9 | 5.4 | 4.5 | -37.0 | -25.1 |
| Jan-Jun 2019 | Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| central | |||||
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | operations1 | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -17.7 | 10.8 | 2.8 | -28.4 | -32.5 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -9.4 | -18.1 | -27.6 | -2.7 | -57.8 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | -8.3 | 28.9 | 30.3 | -25.7 | 25.3 |
1Includes group adjustments
Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34.16A are on page 12.
The Group is divided into three segments. CDON is the leading Nordic online marketplace. Nelly offers online fashion. Qliro AB offers financial services to merchants and consumers.
The Group's segments operate mainly in the Nordics. Net sales are recognized below by geographical area as the countries have different business conditions. The geographical breakdown into Sweden, other Nordics and rest of the world reflects where income is generated in the Group.
Net sales in CDON and Nelly are mainly online sales. Qliro AB's net sales comprise interest income (gross) and commission fee income. Sales are recognized by country of sale, that is, the country in which the recipient is located.
Sales by geographic area
| Q2 2020 SEK million |
CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | Group central operations1 |
Group consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 119.9 | 191.9 | 76.9 | -1.9 | 386.8 |
| Other nordics | 76.9 | 183.2 | 18.8 | - | 278.9 |
| Nordics | 196.8 | 375.1 | 95.7 | -1.9 | 665.7 |
| Rest of the world | - | 18.3 | - | - | 18.3 |
| Total | 196.8 | 393.4 | 95.7 | -1.9 | 683.9 |
| Q2 2019 | Group | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | central | consolidated | |
| SEK million | operations1 | total | |||
| Sweden | 127.3 | 199.5 | 69.7 | -1.3 | 395.1 |
| Other nordics | 90.4 | 180.5 | 22.5 | - | 293.3 |
| Nordics | 217.7 | 379.9 | 92.1 | -1.3 | 688.5 |
| Rest of the world | - | 44.3 | - | - | 44.3 |
| Total | 217.7 | 424.3 | 92.1 | -1.3 | 732.8 |
| Jan-Jun 2020 | Group | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | central | consolidated | |
| Miljoner kronor | operations1 | total | |||
| Sweden | 230.0 | 342.0 | 161.9 | -4.6 | 729.3 |
| Other nordics | 151.1 | 319.1 | 38.5 | - | 508.6 |
| Nordics | 381.0 | 661.1 | 200.4 | -4.6 | 1,237.9 |
| Rest of the world | - | 37.6 | - | - | 37.6 |
| Total | 381.0 | 698.6 | 200.4 | -4.6 | 1,275.4 |
| Jan-Jun 2019 | CDON | Nelly | Qliro AB | Group central |
Group consolidated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miljoner kronor | operations1 | total | |||
| Sweden | 279.5 | 340.3 | 139.5 | -3.6 | 755.7 |
| Other nordics | 198.8 | 308.5 | 44.9 | - | 552.2 |
| Nordics | 478.3 | 648.8 | 184.4 | -3.6 | 1,307.9 |
| Rest of the world | - | 77.8 | - | - | 77.8 |
| Total | 478.3 | 726.6 | 184.4 | -3.6 | 1,385.7 |
1Includes group adjustments
Qliro AB's income statement and key ratios adjusted for the quarter's non-recurring effects.
During the quarter, Payment Solutions was impacted by a non-recurring effect of SEK 8.4 million that arose since as from this quarter the company brought forward the date for recognizing commissions to connected merchants so that it coincides with the date for recognizing income from the consumers. This non-recurring effect impacted net interest by SEK 3.4 million and net commission income by SEK 5.0 million. In addition, assets worth SEK 15.6 million were impaired since they are no longer in use. To facilitate analysis of the company, the income statement and key ratios are adjusted for these non-recurring effects below.
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Δ | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Δ |
| Interest income | 60.8 | 49.0 | 24% | 118.8 | 92.0 | 29% |
| Interest expense | -8.7 | -6.4 | 37% | -17.5 | -12.6 | 39% |
| Net interest income | 52.1 | 42.6 | 22% | 101.3 | 79.4 | 28% |
| Net commission income | 41.8 | 42.8 | -2% | 87.1 | 91.5 | -5% |
| Other operating income | 0.9 | 0.6 | 46% | 2.8 | 1.2 | 139% |
| Total operating income | 94.8 | 86.1 | 10% | 191.2 | 172.1 | 11% |
| of which Payment Solutions | 80.0 | 78.4 | 2% | 162.5 | 155.1 | 5% |
| of which personal loans, Digital Banking Services | 14.9 | 7.7 | 93% | 28.7 | 16.8 | 71% |
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment |
-62.1 | -52.9 | 17% | -125.4 | -110.7 | 13% |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -21.2 | -15.8 | 34% | -43.3 | -27.6 | 57% |
| Total operating expenses | -83.2 | -68.7 | 21% | -168.7 | -138.3 | 22% |
| Operating profit before credit losses | 11.6 | 17.4 | 22.6 | 33.8 | ||
| Net credit losses | -23.4 | -17.2 | 36% | -53.0 | -31.0 | 71% |
| Operating profit | -11.8 | 0.3 | -30.4 | 2.8 | ||
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization, and impairment |
9.4 | 16.0 | -42% | 12.9 | 30.3 | -57% |
| Net lending to the public (loan book) | 2,151 | 1,671 | 29% | 2,151 | 1,671 | 29% |
| of which Payment Solutions | 1,300 | 1,144 | 14% | 1,300 | 1,144 | 14% |
| of which personal loans, Digital Banking Services | 851 | 527 | 61% | 851 | 527 | 61% |
| External financing | 2,225 | 1,601 | 39% | 2,225 | 1,601 | 39% |
| of which deposits from the public | 1,850 | 1,165 | -76% | 1,850 | 1,165 | -76% |
| of which secured credit facility | 275 | 436 | 325% | 275 | 436 | 325% |
| of which bond loans | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| Payment Solutions | ||||||
| Processed business volume | 1,462 | 1,342 | 9% | 2,694 | 2,431 | 11% |
| Orders, thousands | 1,710 | 1,254 | 36% | 3,103 | 2,482 | 25% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 855 | 1,070 | -20% | 868 | 980 | -11% |
Qliro AB (556962-2441) is a credit market institution and wholly owned subsidiary of Qliro Group AB (556035- 6940). Qliro AB and Qliro Group AB are included in a consolidated situation. All information is presented as of June 30, 2020 in accordance with Regulation (EU) 575/2013 and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) regulations and general guidelines (FFFS 2014:12). All amounts are stated in millions of Swedish kronor.
| Own funds | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 290.1 | 500.1 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | - | - |
| Tier 2 capital | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Total capital | 331.7 | 541.6 |
| Risk exposure amount | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Credit risk according to standardized approach, of which | 1,726.0 | 1,982.7 |
| exposure to households | 1,547.1 | 1,547.1 |
| exposure to corporates | 32.7 | 36.8 |
| exposures in default | 118.3 | 118.3 |
| exposure to institutions | 12.8 | 23.5 |
| exposure covered bonds | - | - |
| exposure equity | 0.1 | 241.7 |
| other exposures | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Market risk | - | - |
| Operational risk according to alternative standardised approach | 107.3 | 122.4 |
| Total risk exposure amount | 1,833.3 | 2,105.2 |
| Capital requirement | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Pillar 1 requirement (Total minimum capital requirement) | 146.7 | 168.4 |
| Pillar 2 requirement, incl. capital planning buffer | 25.5 | 52.7 |
| Combined buffer requirement | 46.8 | 53.6 |
| Total capital requirements, excl. combined buffer requirement | 172.2 | 221.1 |
| Total capital requirements, incl. combined buffer requirement | 219.0 | 274.7 |
| Total capital requirement ratio, incl. combined buffer requirement | 11.9% | 13.0% |
| Capital adequacy analysis | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio | 15.8% | 23.8% |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 15.8% | 23.8% |
| Total capital ratio | 18.1% | 25.7% |
| Leverage ratio | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| Combined buffer requirement | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| of which: capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| of which: countercyclical buffer requirement | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Capital planning buffer | 0.0% | 0.8% |
Qliro AB's net lending to the public amounted to SEK 2,151 (1,671) million at the end of the quarter. The lending was financed by the amount of SEK 275 (436) million via a secured contracted credit facility and SEK 1,850 (1,165) million through deposits from the public (savings accounts) in Sweden and Germany, of which 99.7 percent are protected by the deposit insurance scheme in Sweden. Deposits from the public were divided into 58 percent on demand with variable rate and 42 percent fixed interest rate with a duration of 235 days as of June 30, 2020 (initially 6-month fixed rate and 1-year fixed rate). 22 percent of the deposit from the public is invested in liquid financial assets and placed in Nordic banks.
Qliro AB's total liquidity as of June 30, 2020 amounted to SEK 414 million, consisting of:
The consolidated situation had additional SEK 53.5 million placed in Nordic banks as of June 30, 2020.
In addition to the financial investments, Qliro AB had as of June 30, 2020 SEK 525 million in back up liquidity via undrawn funding in a secured committed credit facility.
As of June 30, 2020, the liquidity coverage ratio amounted to 614 percent for Qliro AB and 667 percent for the consolidated situation, to be compared with the regulatory requirement of 100 percent. The liquidity coverage ratio measures a liquidity buffer of SEK 350 million for both Qliro AB and the consolidated situation, related to net outflows of SEK 57.0 million for Qliro AB and SEK 52.4 million for the consolidated situation over a thirtyday period under stressed market conditions.
*Capital market investments consist of Swedish municipal bonds. Average rating of the capital market investments was AA+ with an average maturity of 69 days.
Disclosure of information regarding capital in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1423/2013 Annex IV.
| Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments and reserves | 50.1 | 155.0 | |
| 1 | Capital Instruments and the related shared premium accounts | 434.8 | 893.9 |
| 2 | Retained earnings | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Accumulated other comprehensive income (and other reserves) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 5a | Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable charge or dividend | 484.8 | 1,048.9 |
| 6 | Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital before regulatory adjustment | 484.8 | 1,048.9 |
| Regulatory adjustments | |||
| 7 | Additional value adjustments | -0.3 | -0.3 |
| 8 | Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) | -168.1 | -168.1 |
| 10 | Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability excluding those arising from temporary differences |
-26.3 | -120.9 |
| Exposure amount of the following items which qualify for a RW of 1250 %, where the | |||
| 20a | institution opts for the deduction alternative | 0.0 | -259.5 |
| 20b | of which: qualifying holdings outside the financial sector | 0.0 | -259.5 |
| 20c | of which: securitisation positions | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 20d | of which: free deliveries | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 28 | Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) | -194.7 | -548.8 |
| 29 | Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital | 290.1 | 500.1 |
| 45 | Tier 1 capital (T1 = CET1 + AT1) | 290.1 | 500.1 |
| Tier 2 (T2) capital | |||
| Instruments and provisions | |||
| 46 | Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts | 41.5 | 0.0 |
| 48 | Qualifying own funds instruments included in consolidated T2 capital issued by subsidiaries and held by third party |
0.0 | 41.5 |
| 51 | Tier 2 (T2) capital before regulatory adjustments | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Regulatory adjustments | |||
| 57 | Total regulatory adjustments to Tier 2 (T2) capital | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 58 | Tier 2 (T2) capital | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| 59 | Total capital (TC= T1 + T2) | 331.7 | 541.6 |
| 60 | Total risk weighted assets | 1,833.3 | 2,105.2 |
| Capital ratios and buffers | |||
| 61 | Common Equity Tier 1 (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount) | 15.8% | 23.8% |
| 62 | Tier 1 (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount) | 15.8% | 23.8% |
| 63 | Total capital (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount) | 18.1% | 25.7% |
| Institution specific buffer requirement (CET1 requirement in accordance with article | |||
| 64 | 92(1)(a) plus capital conservation and countercyclical buffer requirements) | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| 65 | of which: capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| 66 | of which: countercyclical buffer requirement | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 68 | Common Equity Tier 1 available to meet buffers (as a percentage of REA) | 8.8% | 16.7% |
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