Quarterly Report • Feb 5, 2020
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | ||
| Net sales | 919.2 | 1,047.0 | 2,938.6 | 3,257.7 |
| Gross profit | 209.1 | 247.5 | 803.4 | 782.5 |
| Gross margin | 22.7% | 23.6% | 27.3% | 24.0% |
| Operating profit before depreciation | -18.5 | 35.1 | 4.7 | 19.0 |
| Operating margin before depreciation | -2.0% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Operating profit | -48.3 | 16.3 | -94.3 | -52.2 |
| Operating margin | -5.3% | 1.6% | -3.2% | -1.6% |
1Operations are recognized excluding the effects of IFRS 16. Some income 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 are adjusted with SEK 9.3 million for the quarter and SEK 31.7 million for the year. Lekmer and HSNG are recognized as discontinued operations in the consolidated comparative figures for 2018.
Our strategy since June 2018 is to split the group into three separate companies. As previously announced, this is expected to occur in the first half of the year. As we now enter the final phase, we want to describe how the split up is planned and the strategy for the group's continued operations. The plan is to list the subsidiary Qliro AB. The process of distributing CDON shares to Qliro Group's shareholders has also been initiated. According to this plan, Nelly will remain in the group. The goal is to give the companies the opportunity to focus fully on their own operations and thereby strengthen their competitiveness.
As previously announced, we plan to list Qliro AB on Nasdaq Stockholm's main list. Qliro AB is currently wellestablished as a provider of financial services to e-merchants and consumers in the Nordics. Today, the company has a relationship with 2.1 million consumers in the Nordics. The company has a well-functioning engine for deepening relationships with consumers by gradually offering more comprehensive financial services.
Given the company's strong position, our assessment is that an initial public offering provides a good basis for future opportunities, including access to the capital market. To enable continued rapid growth, a new share issue is planned in connection with the IPO. Following the listing, Qliro Group will remain a co-owner for a limited period to facilitate a successful IPO.
Qliro AB's loan book grew 39 percent to over SEK 2 billion. Total operating income rose by 8 percent to SEK 88 million. Initiatives for continued growth and credit losses impacted operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment, which amounted to SEK -14 million.
In recent years, digital marketplaces have become an increasingly dominant channel for e-commerce. We are therefore proud that CDON has established itself as the leading Nordic marketplace, with nearly 1.8 million customers. CDON has proven its ability to grow the marketplace. The model is scalable with limited capital requirements.
CDON had a positive operating profit before depreciation of SEK 23 (20) million in the quarter and SEK 15 (-19) million for the year. This means that CDON met its financial targets for growth for the quarter and the year and met the previously announced estimate of positive operating profit before depreciation for the full year. In addition, inventory levels decreased by 41 percent. For full year 2020, the assessment is that the gross merchandise value of the external merchants will increase significantly faster than the target and that the operating margin target will be met.
The company has in many aspects exceeded our expectations and is ready for growth outside the Qliro Group. We are therefore preparing to distribute CDON's shares (trough a so-called Lex Asea procedure) to our shareholders and to list the share on First North.
Nelly is a "digital native" with one of the strongest fashion brands for young women in the Nordics. More than 40 percent of its sales are from own brands and the customer base shows strong loyalty.
Unfortunately, financial performance has not been satisfactory. For the quarter, Nelly's sales decreased by 1 percent, gross profit amounted to SEK 75 million and operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment decreased to SEK -13 (19) million. The company reduced overstock from previous quarters through clearance sales, which reduced the inventory by 20 percent during the quarter. This had a negative impact on the product margin, however.
We are, of course, not satisfied and are taking active measures. Nelly is focusing its operations on the Nordic market, and outside the Nordics we will reduce our own sales efforts and drive sales through other channels, such as Zalando. We will also continue to reduce inventory levels and will reduce the administrative organization with about 25 full-time employees. These measures will take us back to profitable growth. Our
assessment for 2020 is that net sales will increase, but not in line with the target and that the operating margin before depreciation, amortization and impairment will be 2-4 percent.
Qliro Group will remain listed and will run the remaining business, which in the current plan will be Nelly. In connection with this, Qliro Group plans to change its name to Nelly Group. Following a listing of Qliro AB, the group will continue to own a shareholding in Qliro AB for a limited period to facilitate a successful IPO.
In parallel with these preparations, discussions are ongoing with stakeholders about possible divestments or structural deals that could affect which company ultimately remains in the group.
In connection with the split of the Group, my assignment for Qliro Group is completed so I will be leaving the Group after four intensive years. All three subsidiaries are now well positioned with strong boards and management groups. I look forward to following their progress in the coming years.
Marcus Lindqvist President and CEO Stockholm, February 5, 2020
Financial targets
Credit Quality. Qliro AB shall maintain a strong asset quality as the business continues to grow. For the financial year 2020, Qliro AB:s target is a net loan loss level below 1.25 percent of managed PAD volumes (total payment volume with Qliro AB:s own payment methods invoice, and fixed and flexible part payments) and below 2.5 percent of average lending volumes for personal loans.
Profit before tax. Qliro AB has a strong focus on continued fast growth in payment solutions and financial services for consumers. In 2019, the company entered into many new partnerships with merchants which are expected to contribute with significant volumes and income in the years ahead. In the near term, the positive impact on operating profit is however limited as the new merchants are onboarded and volumes gradually build up. As a result, Qliro AB expects a negative profit before tax for the full-year in 2020, mainly related to the first half of the year, until the full effect from new partnerships are materialized.
Financial targets
For full year 2020, the assessment is that the gross merchandise value of the external merchants will continue to increase significantly faster than the target and that the operating margin target will be met.
Financial targets
Our assessment for full year 2020 is that net sales will increase, but not in line with the target and that the operating margin before depreciation, amortization and impairment will be 2-4 percent. Growth is somewhat hampered by the transition to the Nordic region, which together with adaptation of the organization is expected to make a positive contribution to profitability.
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Δ | 2019 | 2018 | Δ |
| Interest income | 56.7 | 44.4 | 28% | 198.9 | 153.1 | 30% |
| Interest expense | -8.5 | -5.4 | 56% | -28.6 | -17.4 | 64% |
| Net interest income | 48.3 | 39.0 | 24% | 170.2 | 135.7 | 25% |
| Net fee and commission income | 38.2 | 40.9 | -7% | 172.1 | 157.4 | 9% |
| Other operating income | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6% | 2.9 | 2.1 | 39% |
| Total operating income | 87.5 | 80.8 | 8% | 345.2 | 295.2 | 17% |
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment |
-70.0 | -61.1 | 15% | -238.6 | -216.4 | 10% |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -19.9 | -10.5 | 91% | -63.2 | -38.1 | 66% |
| Total operating expenses | -89.9 | -71.5 | 26% | -301.8 | -254.5 | 19% |
| Operating profit before credit losses | -2.4 | 9.3 | 43.4 | 40.7 | 7% | |
| Net credit losses | -31.8 | -16.9 | 88% | -73.4 | -57.3 | 28% |
| Operating profit | -34.2 | -7.6 | -30.0 | -16.6 | ||
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment |
-14.3 | 2.8 | 33.1 | 21.5 | ||
| Net loans to the public (loan book) | 2,070 | 1,493 | 39% | 2,070 | 1,493 | 39% |
| of which Payment Services | 1,343 | 1,176 | 14% | 1,343 | 1,176 | 14% |
| of which personal loans, Digital Banking Services | 727 | 317 | 130% | 727 | 317 | 130% |
| External financing | 2,211 | 1,426 | 55% | 2,211 | 1,426 | 55% |
| of which deposits from the public1 | 1,819 | 968 | 88% | 1,819 | 968 | 88% |
| of which secured credit facility | 292 | 458 | -36% | 292 | 458 | -36% |
| of which bond loans | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 | ||
| Payment Services | ||||||
| Business volume handled, pay after delivery (PAD) | 1,633 | 1,593 | 2% | 5,325 | 4,940 | 8% |
| No. of orders, thousands | 1,746 | 1,748 | 0% | 5,462 | 5,084 | 7% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 935 | 912 | 3% | 975 | 972 | 0% |
| 1 Of which accrued interest was SEK 0.0 (2.7) million |
The subsidiary Qliro AB (previously called Qliro Financial Services) provides digital financial services to merchants and consumers. It is a credit market company under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI). The strategy is to offer a payment solution to merchants while utilizing transaction volumes and customer relationships to offer digital financial services to consumers. The payment solution ensures that the company's about 40 connected e-merchants offer their customers a great buying experience, secure payments and financial services.
Qliro AB offers deferred payment for online purchases as part of its payment services, which drives growth in the invoicing, partial payments and installments products. Thus, the loan book is built-up that generates returns, which are shared with the merchants. Growth within personal loans is driven by digital marketing to existing customers. Over 95 percent of the borrowers had a relationship with Qliro AB and many applied through the app. The company is gradually expanding its offering of financial services to consumers, partly in partnership with other financial players.
Qliro AB conducts data-driven credit scoring to lend money to consumers with high credit worthiness. Credit assessments are automated and based on a combination of internal and external data that are 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's loan book grew by 39 percent to SEK 2.1 billion with the fastest growth within personal loans. The growth and composition of the loan book is the most important driver of future revenue and earnings. SEK 1,343 million referred to the e-commerce payment service and related invoicing, partial payments and installments (the segment called Payment Solutions in Qliro AB's communication with pay-after-delivery products and the checkout solution) and SEK 727 million to personal loans (the segment called Digital Banking Services).
Business volume increased by 2 percent to SEK 1.6 billion in the quarter. Volume from CDON decreased slightly due to the phaseout of sales from own stock.
In 2019, agreements were entered with more new merchants than during the entire 2016-2018 period. They will be connected step by step to the platform and will generate significant volume and revenue in the coming years. The process of connecting merchants is taking longer than initially anticipated. As the new merchants are connected, business volume will increase, driving growth in the loan book which, in turn, will generate interest income and profits.
Merchants that are not part of the Qliro Group accounted for about half of e-commerce volume. This proportion is expected to increase.
As of this report, Qliro AB has reclassified some items in the income statement, mainly relating to items previously reported as interest income that are now reported as commission income. The comparative figures are also adjusted. The purpose is to better reflect how the company runs its business.
Driven by a growing volume of business and lending, net interest income increased by 24 percent to SEK 48 (39) million. This comprised of interest income of SEK 57 (44) million and interest expenses of SEK 8 (5) million. The increase in net interest income was a result of growing business volume and lending. The new bond loan gave the company greater financial flexibility but increased interest expenses.
Total operating income rose by 8 percent to SEK 88 million, whereof SEK 76 million referred Payment Solutions and SEK 12 million to Digital Banking Services.
Operating expenses excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment increased by 15 percent, mainly driven by commercial investments, IT development and recruitment to strengthen Qliro AB prior to its listing. During the quarter, costs of approximately SEK 4 million arose from the IPO process and organizational changes.
The offer to merchants has been broadened into new attractive segments, such as a solution for e-merchants who also have brick and mortar stores, as well as subscription services and digital goods.
Offerings to consumers will be expanded through a digital financial services platform that is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2020. On Qliro AB's website and in its app, companies with strong customer offers will be able to distribute their services. The first partner is Insurely, which gives consumers an overview of insurance policies.
As the company benefits from e-commerce volume and existing relationships with consumers, marketing costs are limited. Operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment was SEK -14.3 (2.8) million.
Depreciation, amortization and impairment increased by SEK 9 million to SEK 20 million as more parts of the technology platform became operational.
Net credit losses increased by SEK 15 million to SEK 32 million, whereof SEK 25 million referred to Payment Solutions and SEK 6 million to Digital Banking Services.
Credit losses within the segment Payment Solutions were affected by negative one-off effects totaling SEK 6 million resulting from the sale of a Finnish portfolio with overdue loans.
Qliro AB's capital base was SEK 384 million, the total risk exposure amount was SEK 2,154 million and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 15.5 percent of the risk exposure amount as of December 31, 2019. In addition to equity, lending to the public was financed by SEK 292 (458) million through a secured loan facility, by SEK 1,819 (968) million in deposits from the public (savings accounts) in Sweden and by SEK 100 (0) million through a bond loan. Of the deposits from the public, 99.6 percent were protected by the deposit guarantee in Sweden. Deposits from the public had a remaining average agreed maturity of approximately 187 days as of December 31, 2019. Financing through the loan facility is done in various currencies to match the lending.

| 2019 | 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Δ | 2019 | 2018 | Δ |
| Gross merchandise value, external merchants | 399.5 | 228.5 | 75% | 958.1 | 589.2 | 63% |
| Total gross merchandise value1 | 785.2 | 760.6 | 3% | 1,977.2 | 2,082.0 | -5% |
| Net sales | 421.6 | 558.0 | -24% | 1,111.7 | 1,560.2 | -29% |
| Gross profit | 82.0 | 83.6 | -2% | 209.5 | 206.6 | 1% |
| Gross margin, % | 19.5% | 15.0% | 4.5% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 5.6% |
| Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment |
23.2 | 19.7 | 18% | 14.7 | -18.7 | |
| Operating margin before depreciation, amortization and impairment, % |
5.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% |
| Operating profit | 17.1 | 16.8 | 1% | -1.7 | -30.4 | |
| Operating margin, % | 4.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% | -2.0% | 1.8% |
| Investments | -7.6 | -5.8 | 31% | -28.5 | -22.7 | |
| Opening inventory balance | 86.5 | 158.9 | -46% | 176.7 | 254.5 | -31% |
| Closing inventory balance | 103.7 | 176.7 | -41% | 103.7 | 176.7 | -41% |
| Active customers, past twelve months, thousands | 1,771 | 1,775 | 0% | 1,771 | 1,775 | 0% |
| Visits, thousands | 33,381 | 34,618 | -4% | 96,194 | 95,640 | 1% |
| No. of orders, thousands | 1,127 | 1,219 | -8% | 3,072 | 3,333 | -8% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 671 | 610 | 10% | 627 | 616 | 2% |
1Total of own and external merchants' sales.
CDON has established its position as the leading Nordic online marketplace. Consumers turn to CDON to compare and shop on a common site with millions of products, low prices, easy payments and fast delivery. Merchants join CDON to take advantage of its market position, traffic and tools to drive sales. This is supplemented by sales from its own inventory in selected categories.
The sales of approximately 1,000 affiliated external merchants increased by 75 percent and the total gross merchandise value of the marketplace grew by 3 percent in the quarter. Commission income increased by 39 percent, which helped boost the gross margin by as much as 4.5 percentage points to 19.5 percent.
For several years, CDON has invested in its technology platform and process automation. The company made efficiency gains and reduced the number of employees, which led to a reduction in employee costs of 16 percent in the quarter and 21 percent for the year.
CDON achieved a positive operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment of SEK 23 (20) million for the quarter and SEK 15 (-19) million for the year. This means that CDON met its financial targets for growth for the quarter and the year and the previously published estimate of positive operating profit before depreciation for the full year.
The company increased profitability, lowered inventory levels, strengthened cash flow and reduced working capital requirements. Inventory levels were 41 percent lower at the end of 2019 compared to the previous year. The new business model is thus both profitable and scalable.
In consumer electronics and media, the company is phasing out sales from its own inventory. This contributed to a decrease in net sales, which consists of own sales and commission income from external merchant sales, of 24 percent to SEK 422 million in the quarter. Phaseout of media products contributed to an increase in average shopping basket and a decrease in number of orders and visits.
The marketplace expanded through the growth of existing and new merchants, both large and small. Together, external merchant sales and drop shipment accounted for 60 percent of the total gross merchandise value. For full year 2020, the assessment is that the gross merchandise value of the external merchants will continue to increase significantly faster than the target and that the operating margin target will be met.
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Δ | 2019 | 2018 | Δ |
| Net sales | 399.4 | 402.9 | -1% | 1,456.0 | 1,391.0 | 5% |
| Gross profit | 75.0 | 107.3 | -30% | 336.7 | 370.5 | -9% |
| Gross margin, % | 18.8% | 26.6% | -7.8% | 23.1% | 26.6% | -3.5% |
| Operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment |
-13.2 | 19.2 | 13.2 | 56.8 | -77% | |
| Operating margin before depreciation, amortization and impairment, % |
-3.3% | 4.8% | -8.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% | -3.2% |
| Operating profit | -16.8 | 13.9 | -5.8 | 36.2 | ||
| Operating margin, % | -4.2% | 3.5% | -7.7% | -0.4% | 2.6% | -3.0% |
| Investments | -1.7 | -3.9 | -12.8 | -7.5 | ||
| Opening inventory balance | 308.1 | 296.0 | 4% | 241.6 | 193.0 | 25% |
| Closing inventory balance | 245.9 | 241.6 | 2% | 245.9 | 241.6 | 2% |
| Active customers, past twelve months, thousands | 1,298 | 1,354 | -4% | 1,298 | 1,354 | -4% |
| Visits, thousands | 32,137 | 31,288 | 3% | 118,414 | 116,230 | 2% |
| Orders before returns, thousands | 810 | 866 | -6% | 2,946 | 3,072 | -4% |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 712 | 698 | 2% | 736 | 693 | 6% |
| Percentage of own brand sales | 41% | 43% | -2 | 43% | 45% | -2 |
| Return ratio, past twelve months | 38% | 39% | -1 | 38% | 39% | -1 |
| Product margin | 43% | 48% | -5 | 47% | 49% | -2 |
| Fulfillment and distribution costs | 21% | 18% | 3 | 21% | 19% | 2 |
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 aged 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 approximately 300 external brands. Nelly has attracted a very enthusiastic target audience. For example, Nelly is the most popular fashion brand among Swedish women aged 20-24.
Nelly's sales decreased by 1 percent in a generally weak market. To manage its overstock from previous quarters, Nelly ran several major campaigns, which led to a reduction of the stock levels by 20 percent during the quarter.
The number of customers and orders declined, while the average shopping basket increased by 2 percent. The product margin was hampered by the effects of the weak Swedish currency on purchasing costs and by clearance sales to reduce inventory. The product margin decreased to 43 (48) percent. Lower sales and a lower product margin resulted in gross profit decreasing to SEK 75 million. The gross margin was 18.8 (26.6) percent and operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment amounted to SEK -13 (19) million. Nelly benefitted from its digitalized return process and the return rate declined slightly during the quarter. It is now easier for customers to manage returns and buy replacement products, and the products come back in stock for resale faster.
Nelly is initiating an action program to ensure that the company has the right foundation for profitable growth. Nelly is focusing its operations on the Nordic market. Outside the Nordics, the company intends to reduce its own sales efforts and increasingly drive sales through other channels, such as Zalando. The program also includes measures to continue reduce inventory levels and reduce the administrative organization with about 25 positions. This will have a slightly negative effect on overall growth during the year, but a positive effect on profitability. In April, Kristina Lukas takes over as new CEO with focus on profitable growth.
An important initiative is the relocation of the warehouse from Falkenberg to Borås in 2021. This coming investment is in line with the ambition to improve customer experience, logistics and scalability. The company continues to evaluate how logistics will be implemented, such as the degree of automation that provides the best balance of customer experience, quality and cost.
On October 10, 2019, it was announced that the Finnish Supreme Administrative Court rejected CDON Alandia's application for a leave to appeal a tax process in Finland. This means that the Helsinki Administrative Court's decision of May 2018 gained legal force.
On October 15 Anna Ullman Sersé announced her intention to leave her position as Nelly's CEO. Marcus Lindqvist, CEO of Qliro Group, took a more active role in the company as working chairman of the board.
On October 21, Qliro Group started the process of listing Qliro AB on Nasdaq Stockholm's main list in the first half of 2020. This also means that Qliro AB was no longer being run to meet the previously communicated financial target 2019, which was thus removed.
On October 25, Qliro AB published a prospectus for listing SEK 100 million in subordinated Tier 2 bonds with Nasdaq Stockholm. The bonds have a variable interest rate of Stibor 3 months +6.75 percent per annum, maturing on September 4, 2029, with the first opportunity for redemption in September 2024.
On December 17, it was announced that Nelly was expected to achieve a positive operating result before depreciation for the full year, but a negative result for the fourth quarter. It was determined that Nelly's inventory levels were high, so clearance sales were conducted, while at the same time costs to sell increased in a declining clothing market. It was reiterated that Qliro Group's fourth quarter results were also affected by the cost of preparing the subsidiary Qliro AB for listing.
On January 2, it was announced that Kristina Lukes will become the new CEO of Nelly. Kristina has extensive international experience in development and change management for fast-moving consumer goods. Most recently she worked for Paulig. Kristina is expected to start in her new position in April.
On February 3, it was announced that Nelly would focus its operations on the Nordics, take steps to further reduce inventory and decrease the administrative organization with about 25 positions to have the right foundation for profitable growth.
On February 4, it was announced that Qliro Group will be split up during the first half of the year in accordance with the previously announced plan. The plan is to list Qliro AB on Nasdaq's main list. The process of distributing CDON to Qliro Group shareholder and listing the share for trading at First North has been initiated. This means that Nelly will remain in the Group. It was also announced that Marcus Lindqvist, CEO of Qliro Group since 2016, has thereby fulfilled his mandate and will leave his position during the first half of the year.
On February 4, new financial targets for Qliro AB were announced prior to the planned listing. Financial developments for all three subsidiaries in 2020 were also commented on.
Continuing operations are recognized in this report (including historical comparative figures) unless otherwise stated. Lekmer and HSNG are recognized as discontinued operations. Consolidated figures and tables include the effects of IFRS 16.
To better reflect the business, certain revenues previously reported as interest income have been reclassified as commission income in Qliro AB. In connection with this, commission income in the consolidated financial statements has been reclassified from other operating income to net sales. The comparative figures are adjusted with SEK 9.3 million for the quarter and SEK 31.7 million for the year.
Net sales decreased by 12.2 per cent to SEK 919.2 (1,047.0) million during the quarter, of which SEK 518.4 (570.4) million in Sweden, SEK 363.0 (434.1) million in the other Nordics and SEK 37.8 (42.5) million in the rest of the world. Net sales decreased by 9.8 percent to SEK 2,938.6 (3,257.7) million for the year. Exchange rate fluctuations had a positive effect of 0.4 percent for the quarter and 0.9 percent for the year.
The gross margin amounted to 22.7 (23.6) percent for the quarter and 27.3 (24.0) percent for the year. The gross margin increased for CDON and decreased for Nelly.
Operating profit before depreciation, amortization and impairment was SEK -10.9 (35.1) million for the quarter and SEK 34.7 (19.0) million for the year. Operating profit was SEK -47.8 (16.3) million for the quarter and SEK -92.7 (-52.2) million for the year.
Net financial items amounted to SEK -0.5 (-2.7) million for the quarter and SEK -12.9 (-32.3) million for the year. During the second quarter of 2018, an interest expense of SEK 13 million (paid in 2017 or earlier) was recognized due to the tax ruling of the Helsinki Administrative Court (see page 12).
Profit before tax amounted to SEK -48.3 (13.6) million for the quarter and SEK -105.5 (-84.5) million for the year. Recognized tax expense amounted to SEK 5.0 (8.4) million for the quarter and SEK 4.7 (51.5) million for the year. In the second quarter of 2018, a tax expense of SEK 57 million (paid in 2017 or earlier) was recognized due to the tax case referred to above.
Profit after tax amounted to SEK -53.3 (5.1) million for the quarter and SEK -110.2 (-136.0) million for the year. Profit after tax for the sum of continuing and discontinued operations was SEK -53.3 (5.1) million for the quarter and SEK -110.2 (2.6) million for the year. Earnings per share for the sum of continuing and discontinued operations before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.36 (0.03) for the quarter and SEK -0.74 (0.02) for the year.
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK -7.1 (41.0) million for the quarter and SEK 28.8 (-28.0) million for the year. CDON reduced its inventory during the fourth quarter and compared with the same period last year.
Consolidated cash flow from operations after changes in working capital amounted to SEK 283.8 (145.6) million for the quarter and SEK 183.6 (-234.0) million for the year. Investments in fixed assets amounted to SEK -36.5 (-29.8) million for the quarter SEK -138.9 (-90.9) million for the year. The investments were made mainly in technology platforms for Qliro AB and CDON.
Cash flow from divestment of operations amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million for the quarter and SEK 0.0 (387.2) million for the year. Last year, this consisted mainly of payment for HSNG in the first quarter and the final payment for Lekmer in the second quarter.
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -7.1 (0.0) million for the quarter and SEK -183.6 (0.0) million for the year. During the third quarter, Qliro AB raised a bond loan of SEK 100 million and during the first quarter, Qliro Group repaid a bond loan of SEK 250 million.
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 553.9 (691.8) million at year-end. Cash and cash equivalents from e-commerce operations amounted to SEK 313.7 (670.0) million. In 2019, the Parent Company, which is recognized in the e-commerce business, invested SEK 138 million in Qliro AB and repaid the bond loan (see the paragraph above).
Total assets amounted to SEK 4,010.0 (3,440.2) at the end of the year. The divestments of Lekmer in 2017 and HSNG in 2018 decreased consolidated assets compared with the previous year, which was offset by Qliro AB's increased lending to the public. Equity amounted to SEK 888.5 (994.5) million.
Qliro Group divested Lekmer AB in the third quarter of 2017 and Health and Sports Nutrition Group HSNG AB in the first quarter of 2018. These companies are recognized as discontinued operations in the Group. Continuing operations are recognized in this report (including historical comparative figures in income statements and cash flow reports) unless otherwise stated.
HSNG was valued at SEK 360 million on a debt-free basis with normalized working capital. Earnings from the divestment excluding transaction expenses was SEK 140.6 million in the first quarter of 2018.
Earnings after tax for discontinued operations amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million for the quarter and SEK 0.0 (138.6) million for the year.
The Qliro Group AB parent company reported sales of SEK 1.0 (4.1) million for the quarter and SEK 7.4 (18.0) million for the year. Profit before tax was SEK -24.4 (11.5) million for the quarter and SEK -66.6 (217.0) million for the year, which was impacted by the sale of HSNG in 2018. The parent company's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 8.3 (431.0) million at year-end, after repayment of bond loans of SEK 250 million and investments in Qliro AB of SEK 138 million.
As of September 30, Qliro Group had 154,994,779 issued shares, of which 149,774,779 ordinary shares and 5,220,000 C shares. The C shares are held by Qliro Group and may not be represented at General Meetings.
Qliro Group and its subsidiary Qliro AB (credit market company under FI's supervision) have constituted a consolidated situation since the third quarter of 2018 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. The consolidated situation (parent company and subsidiary Qliro AB) was well-capitalized as of December 31, 2019.
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 9 and IFRS 15 were applied from January 1, 2018 and IFRS 16 from January 1, 2019.
IFRS 9 primarily affects Qliro Group through Qliro AB's credit loss reserves. According to IFRS 9, reserves for credit losses shall be made directly when a credit is issued, instead of as previously when there is an indication of increased credit risk. From January 1, 2018, reserves for projected credit losses will be made directly at the time of lending with the effect recognized in earnings. Due to the transition to IFRS 9 on January 1, 2018, the reserves increased by SEK 24 million, which affected the balance sheet items equity and lending to the public, but not the income statement. Most of the additional reserves stemmed from credits where at year-end there was no indication of impaired payment ability, and for which no provision had been made in accordance with previous accounting rules.
IFRS 15 has not led to any significant changes in revenue recognition since Qliro Group already recognizes revenue in a manner that complies with the requirements. In accordance with IFRS 15, Qliro Group has increased its reporting of information about the composition of net sales.
IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 as of 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. Qliro Group is applying the simplified approach over a transitional period. The transition to IFRS 16 at the start of 2019 resulted in assets and liabilities increasing by SEK 101 million.
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 2018 annual report contains a more comprehensive description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Group in the Management Report and under Note 21.
Like other companies in the sector, CDON previously distributed orders to customers in Finland from Åland. In January 2016, Qliro Group announced that the Finnish Tax Administration decided to charge an additional tax on CDON AB's Åland subsidiary CDON Alandia Ab for the 2012 tax year. In May 2018, The Helsinki Administrative Court upheld parts of the decision, resulting in Qliro Group recognizing a tax expense of SEK 57 million and an interest expense of SEK 13 million in the second quarter of 2018. The entire amount had been paid to Finnish authorities in 2017 or earlier.
In July 2018, CDON Alandia submitted a leave to appeal and subsequently filed an appeal against the administrative court's decision to the Finnish Supreme Administrative Court, which in October 2019 announced that the application for a leave to appeal had been rejected and that the Helsinki Administrative Court's order was final and nonappealable. This means that the tax expense for the 2012 tax year remains in place but does not entail any additional cost or cash flow effects for Qliro Group.
As communicated previously, the Finnish authorities have been investigating CDON Alandia for several years regarding suspected tax fraud. 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 trial at the Åland District Court were held in January 2020 and the decision will be announced on February 25, 2020. If those prosecuted are convicted, 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 2018 annual report.
Qliro Group's interim report for the first quarter will be presented on April 21.
In accordance with the Nomination Committee Rules adopted at the 2019 AGM, a representative for the largest shareholder, Kinnevik, convened a nomination committee to prepare proposals for Qliro Group's 2020 AGM. The Nomination Committee consists of Samuel Sjöström, appointed by Kinnevik, Christoffer Häggblom appointed by Rite Ventures and Thomas Krishan, who represents his own holdings. The Nomination Committee has appointed Samuel Sjöström as chairman.
Shareholders who wish to propose members for Qliro Group's board of directors may submit written proposals to Qliro Group AB (publ), attn: Company Secretary, Box 195 25, 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden.
Qliro Group AB will hold its Annual General Meeting in Stockholm on May 12, 2020. Shareholders wishing to have a matter addressed at the AGM should send a written request to [email protected], or to Qliro Group AB (publ), attn: Company Secretary, Box 195 25, 104 32 Stockholm, Sweden. To be certain that a matter can be included in the notice of the AGM, the request must be received no later than seven weeks prior to the meeting. Information on how and when to give notice to attend is published in advance of the AGM. The annual report for 2019 will be available on www.qlirogroup.com and the head office at Sveavägen 151 in Stockholm from April 9.
Stockholm, February 5, 2020
Chairman Director Director Director
Christoffer Häggblom Daniel Mytnik Erika Söderberg Johnson Jessica Pedroni Thorell
Andreas Bernström Lennart Jacobsen Marcus Lindqvist Director Director CEO
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, 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 6573 UK: +44 330 336 9104 US: +1 929 477 0630 The pin code to access this call is 639334. The presentation material and webcast will be published at www.qlirogroup.com.
Niclas Lilja, Head of Investor Relations Telephone: 0736511363 [email protected]
Qliro Group is a Nordic e-commerce group that 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 MidCap segment under the ticker symbol QLRO.
This information is information that Qliro Group AB is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for publication through the agency of the above-mentioned contacts at 8:00 a.m. on February 5, 2020.
| Consolidated income statement | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 919.2 | 1,047.0 | 2,938.6 | 3,257.7 |
| Cost of goods and services | -710.1 | -799.4 | -2,135.2 | -2,475.2 |
| Gross profit | 209.1 | 247.5 | 803.4 | 782.5 |
| Sales and administration expenses | -252.4 | -233.3 | -872.7 | -835.4 |
| Other operating income and expenses, net | -4.5 | 2.1 | -23.4 | 0.8 |
| Operating profit or loss | -47.8 | 16.3 | -92.7 | -52.2 |
| Net interest & other financial items | -0.5 | -2.7 | -12.9 | -32.3 |
| Net profit or loss before tax | -48.3 | 13.6 | -105.5 | -84.5 |
| Tax | -5.0 | -8.4 | -4.7 | -51.5 |
| Net profit or loss for continued operations | -53.3 | 5.1 | -110.2 | -136.0 |
| Net profit or loss for discontinued operations | - | - | - | 138.6 |
| Total net profit or loss for continued and discontinued operations | -53.3 | 5.1 | -110.2 | 2.6 |
| Attributable to: | ||||
| Equity holders of the parent | -53.3 | 5.1 | -110.2 | 2.6 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - |
| Net income for the period | -53.3 | 5.1 | -110.2 | 2.6 |
| Basic earnings per share excluding discontinued operations before dilution, SEK | -0.36 | 0.03 | -0.74 | -0.91 |
| Basic earnings per share including discontinued operations before dilution, SEK | -0.36 | 0.03 | -0.74 | 0.02 |
| Basic earnings per share excluding discontinued operations after dilution, SEK1 | -0.36 | 0.03 | -0.74 | -0.91 |
| Basic earnings per share including discontinued operations after dilution, SEK | -0.36 | 0.03 | -0.74 | 0.02 |
1Diluted earnings per share are adjusted and shows basic earnings per share
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | ||||
| Translation difference for the period | -1.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Total comprehensive income for period | -54.6 | 5.4 | -108.7 | 5.9 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| Parent company shareholders | -54.6 | 5.4 | -108.7 | 5.9 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -54.6 | 5.4 | -108.7 | 5.9 |
| Shares outstanding at period's end, million | 149.8 | 149.7 | 149.8 | 149.7 |
| Shares outstanding at period's end, diluted, million | 149.8 | 150.4 | 149.8 | 150.4 |
| Average number of shares, basic, million | 149.8 | 149.7 | 149.8 | 149.7 |
| Average number of shares, diluted, million | 149.8 | 150.4 | 149.8 | 150.4 |
| SEK million 31 dec 31 dec Non-current assets Goodwill 64.4 64.0 Other intangible assets 269.6 233.2 Total intangible assets 333.9 297.2 Tangible assets 28.1 24.6 Financial assets 25.1 - Leased assets 81.4 - Deferred tax asset 111.0 113.1 Total non-current assets 459.9 554.5 Current assets Inventories 349.6 418.4 Loans to the public 2,070.4 1,492.9 Current interest-bearing investments 255.0 172.1 Current non-interest bearing receivables 226.8 205.1 Cash and cash equivalents 553.9 691.8 Total current assets 3,455.6 2,980.2 Total assets 4,010.0 3,440.2 Equity Equity attributable to owners of the parent 888.5 994.5 Total equity 888.5 994.5 Non-current liabilities Non interest bearing Other provisions 0.7 1.6 Interest bearing Loan Facility 292.4 457.9 Bond 100.0 250.0 Financial leasing liabilities 0.4 - Leased liabilities 53.6 - Total non-current liabilities 446.6 710.0 Current liabilities Deposits from the public 1,819.1 966.3 Financial leasing liabilities 0.5 2.2 Leased liabilities 28.6 - Current non-interest bearing liabilities 826.7 767.1 Total current liabilities 2,674.9 1,735.6 |
Consolidated Statement of financial position | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total equity and liabilities | 4,010.0 | 3,440.2 |
The carrying amounts are considered to be reasonable approximations of fair value for all financial assets and financial
| Statement of changes in equity | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Opening balance | 994.5 | 1,009.6 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | -108.7 | 5.9 |
| Effects of long term incentive program | 2.7 | -2.5 |
| Tax effect when changing accounting principle (IFRS 9) | - | -18.5 |
| Closing balance | 888.5 | 994.5 |
liabilities
3,244.6 2,985.6
| Consolidated statement of cash flow | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | -7.1 | 41.0 | 28.8 | -28.0 |
| Changes in working capital1 | 290.8 | 104.5 | 154.8 | -206.0 |
| Cash flow from operations | 283.8 | 145.6 | 183.6 | -234.0 |
| Investments in non-current assets | -36.5 | -29.8 | -138.9 | -90.9 |
| Divested operations | - | - | - | 387.2 |
| Cash flow to/from investing activities | -36.5 | -29.8 | -138.9 | 296.4 |
| Redeemption of / Issued unsecured bond2 | - | - | -156.0 | - |
| Amortization of leasing debt | -7.1 | - | -27.6 | - |
| Cash flow to/from financing activities | -7.1 | - | -183.6 | - |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents for the period from continued operations | 240.1 | 115.7 | -138.9 | 62.4 |
| Cash flow from discontinued operations | ||||
| Cash flow from operations | - | - | - | 13.9 |
| Cash flow from investing activites | - | - | - | -0.6 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents for the period from discontinued operations | - | - | - | 13.3 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents for the period | ||||
| 240.1 | 115.7 | -138.9 | 75.7 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's start | 313.9 | 577.2 | 691.8 | 631.1 |
| Translation difference, cash and cash equivalents | -0.2 | -1.0 | 0.9 | -0.2 |
| Less cash from discontinued operations | - | - | - | -14.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at period's end | 553.9 | 691.8 | 553.9 | 691.8 |
1 Utilised credit facilities within Qliro AB are reported as changes in working capital
2 Early redemption of all outstanding bonds at 102.4 percent of the nominal amount 250 SEK million. Qliro Group AB's wholly owned subsidiary Qliro AB has issued subordinated Tier 2 bonds of SEK 100 million.
| Net Sales by segment | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q4 | Q3 | Q 2 | Q 1 Full year | Q 4 | Q 3 | Q 2 | Q 1 Full year | ||
| CDON | 421.6 | 211.9 | 217.7 | 260.6 1,111.7 | 558.0 | 286.3 | 337.5 | 378.4 1,560.2 | ||
| Nelly | 399.4 | 329.9 | 424.3 | 302.4 1,456.0 | 402.9 | 308.9 | 403.2 | 276.0 1,391.0 | ||
| Qliro | 97.4 | 93.0 | 92.1 | 92.2 | 374.7 | 86.3 | 80.1 | 74.7 | 71.8 | 312.9 |
| Group central operations and adjustment 1 | 0.8 | -1.0 | -1.3 | -2.3 | -3.7 | -0.2 | -1.7 | -1.9 | -2.7 | -6.4 |
| Qliro Group Consolidated Total | 919.2 | 633.8 | 732.8 | 652.9 2,938.6 1,047.0 | 673.6 | 813.5 | 723.6 3,257.7 |
| Operating profit by segment SEK million |
919.2 2019 Q4 |
633.8 2019 Q 3 |
732.8 2019 Q 2 |
2019 | 652.9 2,938.6 1,047.0 2019 Q 1 Full year |
2018 Q 4 |
673.6 2018 Q 3 |
813.5 2018 Q 2 |
723.7 3,257.7 2018 |
2018 Q 1 Full year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDON | 17.2 | -0.7 | -7.4 | -10.3 | -1.3 | 16.8 | -8.9 | -14.7 | -23.6 | -30.4 |
| Nelly | -16.6 | 0.7 | 23.0 | -12.2 | -5.2 | 13.9 | 18.7 | 23.6 | -20.0 | 36.2 |
| Qliro | -34.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | -29.6 | -7.2 | 0.4 | -3.7 | -4.8 | -15.4 |
| Group central operations and adjustment 1 | -14.4 | -13.9 | -14.8 | -13.5 | -56.6 | -7.2 | -9.5 | -15.5 | -10.4 | -42.6 |
| Qliro Group Consolidated Total | -47.8 | -12.4 | 1.0 | -33.5 | -92.7 | 16.3 | 0.7 | -10.3 | -58.8 | -52.2 |
| -47.8 | -12.4 | 1.0 | -33.5 | -92.7 16.3 |
0.7 | -10.3 | -58.8 | -52.2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventories by segment | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | |
| SEK million | 30-Dec | 30-Sep | 30-Jun 31-Mar | 31-Dec | 30-Sep | 30-Jun 31-Mar | |||
| CDON | 103.7 | 86.5 | 107.3 | 131.8 | 176.7 | 158.9 | 176.4 | 190.8 | |
| Nelly | 245.9 | 308.1 | 254.0 | 287.1 | 241.6 | 296.0 | 220.1 | 257.3 | |
| Total e-commerce | 349.6 | 394.7 | 361.3 | 418.9 | 418.4 | 454.9 | 396.5 | 448.1 |
349.6 349.6 349.6 418.4 418.4 418.4
1 Group adjustments between Qliro and internal clients, related to differences in phasing of costs/revenues.
| Parent company income statement | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Oct-Dec | Oct-Dec | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Net sales | 1.0 | 4.1 | 7.4 | 18.0 |
| Gross profit | 1.0 | 4.1 | 7.4 | 18.0 |
| Administration expenses | -15.2 | -21.7 | -56.4 | -55.7 |
| Operating profit or loss | -14.3 | -17.5 | -49.0 | -37.7 |
| Profit or loss from shares in subsidiaries | - | - | - | 237.7 |
| Net interest & other financial items | -0.2 | -2.8 | -7.7 | -14.8 |
| Profit or loss after financial items | -14.4 | -20.3 | -56.7 | 185.2 |
| Group contribution received | 0.0 | 34.1 | 0.0 | 34.1 |
| Group contribution paid | -10.0 | -2.3 | -10.0 | -2.3 |
| Profit or loss before tax | -24.4 | 11.5 | -66.6 | 217.0 |
| Tax | -24.0 | 5.7 | -15.0 | 3.3 |
| Net income or net loss for the period | -48.4 | 17.0 | -81.6 | 220.3 |
| Parent company statement of comprehensive income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | ||||
| Profit or loss for period | -48.4 | 17.0 | -81.6 | 220.3 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive income for period | -48.4 | 17.0 | -81.6 | 220.3 |
| Parent company statement of financial position | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 31-dec | 31/dec |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Equipment | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Shares and participating interests in group companies | 1,068.9 | 929.9 |
| Deferred tax asset | 94.7 | 109.6 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,163.9 | 1,040.3 |
| Current assets | ||
| Current non-interest-bearing receivables | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Receivables from group companies | 5.8 | 14.4 |
| Total current receivables | 9.4 | 19.0 |
| Cash and bank | 8.3 | 431.0 |
| Total cash and cash equivalents | 8.3 | 431.0 |
| Total current assets | 17.7 | 450.0 |
| Total assets | 1,181.5 | 1,490.3 |
| Equity | ||
| Restricted equity | 155.8 | 310.8 |
| Unrestricted equity | 953.2 | 877.1 |
| Total equity | 1,109.0 | 1,187.9 |
| Provisions | ||
| Other provisions | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Total provisions | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Bond | - | 250.0 |
| Total non-current liabilities | - | 250.0 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Liabilities to group companies | 61.1 | 43.7 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities | 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Total current liabilities | 71.9 | 50.8 |
| Total liabilities | 72.5 | 302.4 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 1,181.5 | 1,490.3 |
| Key ratios | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | Q3 | Q 2 | Q 1 Full year | Q 4 | Q 3 | Q 2 | Q 1 Full year | |||
| CDON | ||||||||||
| No. of active customers, thousand | 1,771 | 1,747 | 1,744 | 1,761 | 1,771 | 1,775 | 1,814 | 1,804 | 1,800 | 1,775 |
| No. of visits, thousand | 33,381 | 20,071 | 20,167 | 22,574 | 96,194 | 34,618 | 19,415 | 19,657 | 21,951 | 95,640 |
| No. of orders, thousand | 638 | 620 | 687 | 3,072 | 1,219 | 653 | 682 | 778 | 3,333 | |
| Average shopping basket, SEK | 671 | 612 | 632 | 566 | 627 | 610 | 599 | 651 | 608 | 616 |
| Nelly | ||||||||||
| No. of active customers, thousand | 1,298 | 1,317 | 1,327 | 1,351 | 1,298 | 1,354 | 1,353 | 1,313 | 1,265 | 1,354 |
| No. of visits, thousand No. of orders, thousand |
25,284 | 32,686 | 28,307 118,414 | 31,288 | 24,993 | 31,776 | 28,172 116,230 | |||
| 624 | 865 | 647 | 2,946 | 866 | 648 | 889 | 670 | 3,072 | ||
| Average shopping basket, SEK1 | 712 | 772 | 752 | 711 | 736 | 698 | 735 | 697 | 642 | 693 |
| Qliro | ||||||||||
| Net debt, SEK million | 1,716.8 | 1,452.9 | 1,341.4 | 1,163.8 | 1,716.8 | 1,207.8 | 949.6 | 894.9 | 757.9 | 1,207.8 |
| Group | ||||||||||
| Net debt, SEK million | 1,403.2 | 1,333.5 | 1,129.7 | 959.2 | 1,403.2 | 787.8 | 648.7 | 506.1 | 434.3 | 787.8 |
| Basic earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK2 | -0.36 | -0.09 | 0.00 | -0.29 | -0.74 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.58 | -0.33 | -0.90 |
| Equity per share, SEK3 | 5.93 | 6.30 | 6.38 | 6.37 | 5.93 | 6.64 | 6.58 | 6.58 | 7.24 | 6.64 |
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 periods Oct-Dec 2019 and Jan-Dec 2019 have been calculated on the average number of outstanding shares for the periods. The weighted average number of shares before and after dilution fot the periods Oct-Dec and Jan-Dec is 149,774,779.
3 Calculated on present number of common shares, which per Dec 2019 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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Equity per share | Equity attributable to parent company shareholders divided by the number of shares at the end of the period |
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| 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 | ||||
| Own funds | Total of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital for capital adequacy purposes | ||||
| Risk exposure amount | 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% |
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| ii) Tier 1 capital ratio of 6% |
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| iii) Total capital ratio of 8% under Article 92 of the Capital Requirements Regulation |
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| 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.
| Q4 2019 | Adjust | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Central | ment | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | 17.2 | -16.6 | -34.0 | -16.8 | 2.4 | -47.8 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -7.3 | -7.5 | -22.0 | -0.1 | 0.0 | -36.9 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | -9.2 | -11.9 | -16.7 | 2.4 | -10.9 | |
| Q4 2018 | Adjust |
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Central | ment | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and taxes | 16.8 | 13.9 | -7.2 | 0.0 | -7.2 | 16.3 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -2.9 | -5.3 | -10.5 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -18.8 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | 19.7 | 19.2 | 3.2 | 0.2 | -7.2 | 35.1 |
| Jan-Dec 2019 | Adjust | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Central | ment | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -1.3 | -5.2 | -29.6 | -58.8 | 2.2 | -92.7 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -21.1 | -34.2 | -69.2 | -2.9 | 0.0 | -127.3 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | 19.8 | 29.0 | 39.5 | -55.9 | 2.2 | 34.7 |
| Jan-Dec 2018 | Adjust | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Central | ment | Group |
| Earnings before interest and taxes | -30.4 | 36.2 | -15.4 | -41.2 | -1.4 | -52.2 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment | -11.7 | -20.6 | -38.1 | -0.7 | 0.0 | -71.2 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment | -18.7 | 56.8 | 22.7 | -40.5 | -1.4 | 19.0 |
1Non-GAAP financial measures are shown for continued operations
Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34.16A are on page 12.
On January 30, 2018, Qliro Group AB sold Health and Sports Nutrition Group HSNG AB to Orkla. HSNG AB was valued at SEK 360 million on a debt-free basis with normalized working capital. On June 30, 2017, Qliro Group AB completed the sale of Lekmer AB to Babyshop Sthlm Holding AB. The purchase price was paid on two occasions: in December 2017 and April 2018.
The table below shows the effect of the sale of Health and Sports Nutrition HSNG AB and Lekmer AB. These companies are recognized as discontinued operations in the Group.
Discontinued operations
| Group SEK million |
2019 Q 4 |
2018 Q 4 |
2019 Jan-Dec |
2018 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | - | - | - | 70.4 |
| Expenses | - | - | - | -69.4 |
| Profit/loss before tax | - | - | - | 1.0 |
| Tax | - | - | - | -0.3 |
| Profit/loss after tax but before capital gains from sale of operations | - | - | - | 0.7 |
| Result from sales of shares incl. cost for disposal | - | - | - | 137.9 |
| Profit/loss from discontinued operations after tax | - | - | - | 138.6 |
| Group SEK million |
2019 Q 4 |
2018 Q 4 |
2019 Jan-Dec |
2018 Jan-Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net cash flow from discontinued operations | ||||
| Cash flow from operations | - | - | - | 13.9 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | - | - | - | -0.6 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | - | - | - | - |
| Net cash flow from discontinued operations | - | - | - | 13.3 |
| Group | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q 4 | Q 4 | Jan-Dec | Jan-Dec |
| Divested assets and liabilities | ||||
| Intangible assets | - | - | - | -212.8 |
| Tangible assets | - | - | - | -3.0 |
| Deferred tax receivable | - | - | - | - |
| Inventories | - | - | - | -96.1 |
| Current non-interest bearing receivables | - | - | - | -50.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | - | - | -14.7 |
| Deferred tax liability | - | - | - | 10.8 |
| Current non-interest bearing liabilities | - | - | - | 139.3 |
| Net assets and liabilities | - | - | - | -227.4 |
| Received purchase price | - | - | - | 387.2 |
| Accrued purchase price | - | - | - | - |
| Less cash from discontinued operations | - | - | - | -14.7 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | - | - | - | 372.5 |
The Group is divided into three segments. CDON is the leading Nordic online marketplace. Nelly is a digital fashion house offering fashion to women through Nelly.com and to men via NLY MAN. 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). Sales are recognized by country of sale, that is, the country in which the recipient is located.
Sales by geographic area
| Q4 2019 SEK million |
CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Group central operations |
Elimina tions |
Group adjust ment |
Group consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 246.6 | 192.7 | 78.2 | - | -1.6 | 2.4 | 518.4 |
| Other nordics | 174.9 | 168.9 | 19.2 | - | - | - | 363.0 |
| Nordics | 421.6 | 361.7 | 97.4 | - | -1.6 | 2.4 | 881.4 |
| Rest of the world1 | - | 37.8 | - | - | - | - | 37.8 |
| Total | 421.6 | 399.4 | 97.4 | - | -1.6 | 2.4 | 919.2 |
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Group central operations |
Elimina tions |
Group adjust ment |
Group consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 318.7 | 185.3 | 66.7 | - | -1.8 | 1.6 | 570.4 |
| Other nordics | 239.3 | 175.2 | 19.6 | - | - | - | 434.1 |
| Nordics | 558.0 | 360.4 | 86.3 | - | -1.8 | 1.6 | 1,004.5 |
| Rest of the world1 | - | 42.5 | - | - | - | - | 42.5 |
| Total | 558.0 | 402.9 | 86.3 | - | -1.8 | 1.6 | 1,047.0 |
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Group central operations |
Elimina tions |
Group adjust ment |
Group consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 652.8 | 687.2 | 291.6 | - | -5.4 | 1.7 | 1,627.9 |
| Other nordics | 458.9 | 619.3 | 83.1 | - | - | - | 1,161.3 |
| Nordics | 1,111.7 | 1,306.5 | 374.7 | - | -5.4 | 1.7 | 2,789.1 |
| Rest of the world1 | - | 149.5 | - | - | - | - | 149.5 |
| Total | 1,111.7 | 1,456.0 | 374.7 | - | -5.4 | 1.7 | 2,938.6 |
| SEK million | CDON | Nelly | Qliro | Group central operations |
Elimina tions |
Group adjust ment |
Group consolidated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 915.7 | 661.7 | 234.8 | 1.8 | -6.8 | -1.4 | 1,805.7 |
| Other nordics | 644.6 | 568.9 | 78.1 | - | - | - | 1,291.6 |
| Nordics | 1,560.2 | 1,230.6 | 312.9 | 1.8 | -6.8 | -1.4 | 3,097.3 |
| Rest of the world1 | - | 160.4 | - | - | - | - | 160.4 |
| Total | 1,560.2 | 1,391.0 | 312.9 | 1.8 | -6.8 | -1.4 | 3,257.7 |
1,560.2 1,391.0 312.9 1.8 -6.8 -1.4 3,257.7
1 Includes mainly sales in Europe
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 December 31, 2019 in accordance with Regulation (EU) 575/2013 and the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) regulations and general guidelines (FFFS 2019:6). All amounts are stated in 24millions of Swedish kronor.
| Own funds | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital | 334.5 | 510.8 |
| Additional Tier 1 capital | - | - |
| Tier 2 capital | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| Total capital | 383.9 | 560.3 |
| Risk exposure amount | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Credit risk according to standardized approach, of which | 1,722.1 | 1,967.6 |
| exposure to households | 1,490.2 | 1,490.2 |
| exposure to corporates | 51.2 | 63.8 |
| exposures in default | 112.7 | 112.7 |
| exposure to institutions | 48.0 | 49.7 |
| exposure covered bonds | - | - |
| exposure equity | 0.1 | 230.9 |
| other exposures | 19.9 | 20.3 |
| Market risk | - | 15.7 |
| Operational risk according to basic indicator approach | 431.8 | 463.8 |
| Total risk exposure amount | 2 153.9 | 2 447.1 |
| Capital requirement | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar 1 requirement (Total minimum capital requirement) | 172.3 | 195.8 | |
| Pillar 2 requirement, incl. capital planning buffer | 52.9 | 72.0 | |
| Combined buffer requirement | 103.2 | 117.9 | |
| Total capital requirements, excl. combined buffer requirement | 225.2 | 267.8 | |
| Total capital requirements, incl. combined buffer requirement | 328.4 | 385.7 | |
| Total capital requirement ratio, incl. combined buffer | |||
| requirement | 15.2% | 15.8% |
| Capital adequacy analysis | Qliro AB | Consolidated situation |
|---|---|---|
| Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Tier 1 capital ratio | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Total capital ratio | 17.8% | 22.9% |
| Leverage ratio | 12.5% | 17.5% |
| Combined buffer requirement | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| of which: capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| of which: countercyclical buffer requirement | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Capital planning buffer | 0.9% | 1.3% |
Funding
Qliro AB's net lending to the public amounted to SEK 2,070 (1,493) million at the end of the quarter. The lending was financed by the amount of SEK 292 (458) million via a secured contracted credit facility and SEK 1,819 (968) million through deposits from the public (savings accounts) in Sweden, of which 99.6 percent are protected by the deposit insurance scheme in Sweden. Deposits from the public were divided into 71 percent on demand with variable rate and 29 percent fixed interest rate with a duration of 187 days as of December 31, 2019 (initially 1-year fixed rate). 27 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 December 31, 2019 amounted to SEK 495 million, consisting of:
The consolidated situation had additional SEK 8 million placed in Nordic banks as of December 31, 2019.
In addition to the financial investments, Qliro AB had as of December 31, 2019 SEK 508 million in back up liquidity via undrawn funding in a secured committed credit facility.
As of December 31, 2019, the liquidity coverage ratio amounted to 374 percent for Qliro AB and 355 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 225 million for both Qliro AB and the consolidated situation, related to net outflows of SEK 60.1 million for Qliro AB and SEK 63.3 million for the consolidated situation over a thirty-day period under stressed market conditions.
*Capital market investments consist of Swedish municipal bonds and commercial papers. Average rating of the capital market investments was AAA with an average maturity of 53 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 | |||
| 1 | Capital Instruments and the related shared premium accounts | 50.1 | 155.0 |
| 2 | Retained earnings | 477.9 | 898.3 |
| 3 5a |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (and other reserves) Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable charge or dividend* |
- - |
- - |
| 6 | Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital before regulatory adjustment | 528.0 | 1 053.3 |
| Regulatory adjustments | |||
| 7 | Additional value adjustments | -0.3 | -0.3 |
| 8 | Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) | -178.5 | -178.5 |
| 10 | Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability excluding those arising from temporary differences |
-14.7 | -109.4 |
| 20a | Exposure amount of the following items which qualify for a RW of 1250 %, where the institution opts for the deduction alternative |
- | -254.3 |
| 20b | of which: qualifying holdings outside the financial sector | - | -254.3 |
| 21 | Deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences | - | - |
| 28 | Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) | -193.5 | -542.4 |
| 29 | Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital | 334.5 | 510.8 |
| 45 | Tier 1 capital (T1 = CET1 + AT1) | 334.5 | 510.8 |
| Tier 2 (T2) capital | |||
| Instruments and provisions | |||
| 46 | Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts | 49.5 | - |
| 48 | Qualifying own funds instruments included in consolidated T2 capital issued by subsidiaries and held by third party |
- | 49.5 |
| 51 | Tier 2 (T2) capital before regulatory adjustments | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| Regulatory adjustments | |||
| 57 | Total regulatory adjustments to Tier 2 (T2) capital | - | - |
| 58 | Tier 2 (T2) capital | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| 59 | Total capital (TC= T1 + T2) | 383.9 | 560.3 |
| 60 | Total risk weighted assets | 2 153.9 | 2 447.1 |
| Capital ratios and buffers | |||
| 61 | Common Equity Tier 1 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| 62 | Tier 1 | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| 63 | Total capital | 17.8% | 22.9% |
| 64 | Institution specific buffer requirement (CET1 requirement in accordance with article 92(1)(a) plus capital conservation and countercyclical buffer requirements) |
9.3% | 9.3% |
| 65 | of which: capital conservation buffer requirement | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| 66 | of which: countercyclical buffer requirement | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| 68 | Common Equity Tier 1 available to meet buffers (as a percentage of REA) | 6.2% | 11.6% |
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