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New Wave Group AB Interim / Quarterly Report 2011

Nov 11, 2011

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Interim report for New Wave Group AB (publ) JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2011

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1 JULY 30 SEPTEMBER, 2011

  • Sales turnover amounted to SEK 1,101 million, which was 7% better than last year in local currencies and 4% better in SEK (SEK 1,061 million).
  • Acquired unit Ahead contributed by SEK 33 million in turnover and SEK -2 million in profi t before tax.
  • Operating profi t amounted to SEK 106.2 million (SEK 84.7 million).
  • Profi t after tax amounted to SEK 73.4 million (SEK 55.5 million).
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.10 (SEK 0.83).
  • Cash fl ow from operating activities amounted to SEK -100.0 million (SEK -41.5 million).
  • Equity ratio amounted 41.3% (42.4%).
  • Net debt to equity ratio amounted 93.9% (87.9%).

1 JANUARY-30 SEPTEMBER, 2011

  • Sales turnover amounted to SEK 3,049 million, which was 6 % higher than last year in local currencies and slightly higher than last year in SEK (SEK 3,041 million).
  • Acquired unit Ahead contributed by SEK 33 million in turnover and SEK -2 million in profi t before tax.
  • Operating profi t amounted to SEK 196.6 million (SEK 189.5 million).
  • Non-recurring items amounted to SEK -30.5 million before tax.
  • Profi t after tax amounted to SEK 116.4 million (SEK 122.5 million).
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.73 (SEK 1.84).
  • Cash fl ow from operating activities amounted to SEK -216.4 million (SEK 141.4 million).

Turnover (SEK million)

Profi t before tax (SEK million)

VIEWS ON 2011

For 2011 we expect a higher sales turnover and a somewhat better result than the 2010 outcome.

Incoming deliveries will be moved forward since the Chinese New Year comes early this year, which means that our stock levels will be higher than normal at the end of the fi nancial year.

CEO Comments

Th e third quarter turned out more or less as we had expected. European promo sales are strong, except in Southern Europe where we are facing a very tough market.

We were expecting retail to be a bit more diffi cult before we entered this quarter, but what worries me right now is not the economic situation but the weather. We need snow and cold weather to get the sports trading business started! On the other hand, it doesn't really matter anyway since you have to work more long-term, but I'm in more need of an accurate weatherman than a macro economist.

I am very pleased that our stock value is back to normal and that we can provide better service for our customers.

We have good control of costs and gross profi t, so even if the economic situation and the weather are both proving hard to assess I feel carefully optimistic in regards to the rest of the year.

Torsten Jansson

Comments

SUMMARY OF THE QUARTER

The Group's turnover increased by 7% in local currencies during the quarter. Ahead contributed by 3%. The promo business in Sweden and the Nordic countries and the Sports & Leisure business in the Nordic countries and Europe are the ones showing good development. Southern Europe and the American promo business are not developing as well. Gifts & Home Furnishings decreased their sales turnover due to the weak Swedish retail market. In total, the promo sales channel has had a stronger development than the retail sales channel.

On 29 July, New Wave Group acquired the entire operation and all assets of the American cap and apparel company Ahead for USD 23.8 million. The acquisition was executed by a newly formed subsidiary operating under New Wave Holding USA Inc. and by New Wave Licensing SA who acquired the trademark. The majority of the acquisition is financed in USD. The company was consolidated as of the acquisition date and has contributed with SEK 33 million in turnover and SEK -2 million profit before tax (incl. acquisition costs).

Gross profit margin was higher than previous year's, due to the Group obtaining more merchandise and having a better warehouse structure. The mix of customers and markets has also had a positive effect.

The Group's costs have increased compared to last year, which is mainly related to the quarter's acquisition as well as increased sales and marketing efforts.

Profit after tax amounted to SEK 73.4 million which is SEK 17.9 million higher than last year (SEK 55.5 million) and mainly due to better sales and better gross profit margin.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -100.0 million (SEK -41.5 million). The planned andseasonal build-up of inventory is mainly what has decreased cash flow. Stock-in-trade amounted to SEK 2,034 million as of 30 September, of which SEK 68 million refer to Ahead. Net debt amounted to SEK 1,903 million (SEK 1,594 million) and the net debt-to-equity ratio to 93.9% (87.9%).

JULY-SEPTEMBER

Sales

Sales amounted to SEK 1,101 million (SEK 1,061 million), which is 4% better than last year. Exchange rates affected sales negatively by SEK 39 million and sales in local currencies increased by 7%. Ahead contributed by SEK 33 million or 3%.

Operating segment Promo increased by 4%. Mainly Sweden and the Nordic countries have had a positive development. Sports & Leisure increased sales by 7%, mainly related to Ahead, but the Nordic and European areas have also had a strong development. Gifts & Home Interior decreased sales by 6%, where the retail sales channel is decreasing in mainly the Swedish market.

Sales increased by 6% in Sweden. The U.S. increased by 3%, which is attributable to the acquisition of Ahead. The region was negatively affected when converting to SEK. Sales in local currencies decreased by about 2%. The other Nordic countries increased by 1%, where the Norwegian and Danish markets have good growth in local currencies. We see improvements in most of the countries in the Mid European and Southern European regions and both regions are showing growth in local currencies. The growth is mainly attributable to increased retail sales.

Gross Profit

Gross profit margin amounted to 46.4% (45.2%), which is mainly attributable to a better stock situation as well as a mix of customers and countries.

Other Operating Income and Other Operating Expenses

Other operating income decreased by SEK 1.1 million to SEK 11.5 million (SEK 12.6 million). Other operating income is mainly attributable to the operation's exchange gains and results should be compared to the line "Other operating expenses" in which, primarily, the company's foreign exchange losses are reported. Other operating expenses decreased by SEK 3.5 million to SEK -6.7 million (SEK -10.2 million). The net of above items amounted to SEK 4.8 million (SEK 2.4 million).

Expenses and Depreciation

External expenses increased by SEK 9.1 million to SEK -231.4 million (SEK -222.3 million). The increase is attributable to the acquisition of Ahead, as well as increased marketing efforts.

Personnel costs amounted to SEK -165.2 million, which is SEK 4.1 million higher than last year (SEK -161.1 million). The cost increase is mainly due to Ahead.

Exchange rates had a positive effect on costs by SEK 13 million.

Depreciations amounted to SEK -12.7 million (SEK -14.2 million).

The operating margin increased and amounted to 9.6% (8.0%), which is mainly due to increased sales as well as improved gross profit margin.

Net Financial Items and Taxes

Net financial items amounted to SEK -13.8 million (SEK -7.7 million). The increase is due to higher net debt. The net debt has increased by SEK 311.5 million in the quarter. The net investment for acquisitions is responsible for SEK 148.0 million and the rest is mainly an increase of stock-in-trade. It is the Group's policy to have short fixed-interest agreements resulting in quick effects on the Group's net interest as the short-term interest rate changes.

Tax expense in absolute numbers amounted to SEK -19.0 million (SEK -21.5 million) and the tax rate amounted to 20.6% (27.9%). The lower tax rate is due to changes in deferred tax assets and is attributable to previous quarter's non-recurring items of SEK 23.5 million.

Result

Profit after tax amounted to SEK 73.4 million (SEK 55.5 million) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.10 (SEK 0.83). The profit increase is related to improved sales and better gross profit margin.

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER

Sales

Sales amounted to SEK 3,049 million (SEK 3,041 million), which is a slight improvement from last year. Exchange rates affected sales negatively by SEK 174 million and sales in local currencies increased by 6%, of which Ahead accounted for 1% (SEK 33 million).

The operating segment promo increased by 2% with better activity in Sweden and the other Nordic countries. Sports & Leisure increased sales by 1%, with Ahead having a 3% positive effect. Gifts & Home Furnishings decreased sales by 6%. The operating segment increased sales in the promo sales channel but are decreasing in the retail sales channel, mainly in the Swedish market.

Sales increased by 4% in Sweden. The U.S. decreased by 8% and sales have been negatively effected when converted to SEK. Ahead had a 5% positive effect. The other Nordic countries increased by 1% and the increase is in all markets. We see improvements in most of the countries in the Mid European and Southern European regions and both regions are growing in local currencies, but currency exchange rates have had a negative effect on the sales figures.

Gross Profit

Gross profit margin amounted to 47.3% (46.6%), which is mainly attributable to a better stock situation as well as a mix of customers and countries.

Other Operating Income and Other Operating Expenses

Other operating income increased by SEK 9.7 million to SEK 32.5 million (SEK 22.8 million). Other operating income is mainly attributable to operating exchange gains and results should be compared to the line "Other operating expenses" in which primarily the company's foreign exchange losses are reported. Other operating expenses increased by SEK 4.5 million to SEK -20.1 million (SEK -15.6 million). The net of above items amounted to SEK 12.4 million (SEK 7.2 million). The increase is mainly attributable to increased expenses associated with implemented marketing activities.

Expenses and Depreciation

External expenses increased by SEK 21.2 million to SEK -714.5 million (SEK -693.3 million). The increase is mainly attributable to the financial irregularities and incorrectly reported balance sheet items from the second quarter in one of New Wave Group's German subsidiaries, which had a negative effect of about SEK 23.5 million. In addition to this non-recurring item, costs have been affected by SEK 8.8 million regarding acquired units.

Personnel costs amounted to SEK -506.6 million, which is SEK 6.8 million higher than last year (SEK -499.8 million). The increase is mainly due to costs for liquidation of the operation for cut crystal in Orrefors Kosta Boda, which amounted to SEK 7.0 million. The acquired unit Ahead also affects the numbers by SEK 5.4 million.

Exchange rates had a positive effect on costs by SEK 64 million.

Depreciations amounted to SEK -37.0 million (SEK -44.2 million).

Operating margin amounted to 6.4% (6.2%). Excluding above mentioned non-recurring item, the operating margin amounted to 7.4%.

Net Financial Items and Taxes

Net financial items amounted to SEK -34.9 million (SEK -19.4 million). The increase is due to higher interest rates as well as higher net debt. During the year's first nine months, the net debt has increased by SEK 496 million, of which net investments regarding acquisitions amounts to SEK 148 million. It is the Group's policy to have short fixed-interest agreements resulting in quick effects on the Group's net interest as the short-term interest rate changes.

Tax expense in absolute numbers amounted to SEK -45.3 million (SEK -47.6 million) and the tax rate amounted to 28.0% (28.0%).

Result

Profit after tax amounted to SEK 116.4 million (SEK 122.5 million) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.73 (SEK 1.84). The lower result is related to the non-recurring item, which amounted to SEK -21.7 million after tax.

REPORTING OF OPERATING SEGMENTS

New Wave Group AB divides its operations into three operating segments: Promo, Sports & Leisure and Gifts & Home Furnishings. The Group monitors the segments' and trademarks' sales as well as profit (EBITDA). The business segments are based on the Group's operational management.

Corporate Promo

July-September sales increased by SEK 16 million and amounted to SEK 398 million (SEK 382 million). Profit (EBITDA) increased to SEK 49.6 million (SEK 32.4 million). The growth is due to improved promo markets, mainly in Sweden and the other Nordic countries. The profit increase is related to the sales increase as well as improved operating margins.

January-September sales increased by 2% to SEK 1,291 million (SEK 1,263 million) and the profit (EBITDA) improved by SEK 25.6 million to SEK 149.0 million (SEK 123.4 million). The higher turnover is due to an improved promo market in most of our markets. The improved result is related to higher sales and cost savings.

Sports & Leisure

July-September sales increased by 7% and amounted to SEK 538 million (SEK 503 million). The result (EBITDA) amounted to SEK 78.7 million, which was SEK 1.3 million better than last year (SEK 77.4 million). The improved turnover is due to the acquisition of Ahead, which has contributed by SEK 33 million, as well as the good development in Sweden, the other Nordic countries and Mid Europe. The segment was negatively affected by currency changes when converting to SEK, as well as a weakend U.S. market. EBITDA was on par with last year where Ahead affected by SEK -2 million.

The operating segment increased sales by 1% during the year's first nine months to SEK 1,295 million (SEK 1,287 million) and the result (EBITDA) decreased by SEK 6.9 million to SEK 141.0 million (SEK 147.9 million). The turnover increase is due to the acquisition of Ahead with sales of SEK 33 million in the period. The segment was negatively affected by currency conversion to SEK and most of the markets are showing signs of growth in local currencies. The lower result is related to lower gross margin in the retail sales channel and higher sales and marketing costs. Ahead affected by SEK -2 million.

Gifts & Home Furnishings

July-September sales decreased by 6% and amounted to SEK 165 million (SEK 175 million). The result (EBITDA) amounted to SEK -9.4 million, which was SEK 1.5 million better than last year (SEK -10.9 million). The turnover decrease is mainly due to Orrefors Kosta Boda's decreased retail sales. The profit increase is mainly related to cost savings and improved operating margins.

January-September sales decreased by 6% to SEK 463 million (SEK 491 million) and the profit (EBITDA) decreased by SEK -18.8 million to SEK -56.4 million (SEK -37.6 million). The decrease is mainly related to Orrefors Kosta Boda's decreased retail sales. The result decrease is related to decreased turnover, but also lower margins as well as liquidation costs of SEK 7.0 million regarding Orrefors Kosta Boda's cut crystal.

GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION

Table of turnover in the regions Sweden, the U.S., Other Nordic Countries, Mid Europe, Southern Europe and Other Countries can be found on page 16.

During July-September sales increased by 6% in Sweden. The increase is attributable to the promo sales channel. The U.S. operation increased sales by 3%, with Ahead having a 12% effect. Currency changes had a negative effect when converting to SEK. Sales in local currency decreased by 2%. The decrease is mainly due to a poor development in the promo sales channel. The other Nordic countries increased du to improved sales in Norway and Denmark. In Europe, several countries are increasing or are on par with last year.

January-September sales increased by 4% in Sweden. The promo sales channel is responsible for the growth. U.S. sales decreased by 8% in SEK. Acquired unit Ahead had a 5% positive effect on the region. Currency changes had a negative effect and the region had a weak growth in local currency. All remaining Nordic countries are showing signs of growth. Most of the Mid European countries are increasing or are on par with last year, but were negatively affected by currency changes when converting to SEK.

ACQUISITIONS

On 29 July, New Wave Group acquired the entire operation and all assets of the American cap and apparel company Ahead for USD 23.8 million. The acquisition was executed by a newly formed subsidiary operating under New Wave Holding USA Inc. and by New Wave Licensing SA who acquired the trademark. The majority of the acquisition is financed in USD.

Ahead was founded in 1995 and has been very successful in the golf segment with high graphic quality on caps, but also matching garments. With their head office in New Bedford, MA., Ahead sells products in four categories; men's wear, headgear, the golf collection "Heavey Metal™" and the women's collection "Kate Lord™ Collection" which contains headgear, women's wear and accessories. For more information, go to www. aheadweb.com.

Ahead is mostly known for their collection of caps with embroidered logos and their strong position on the market makes them an excellent complement to New Wave's business portfolio. The company is also known for revolutionizing the development of caps in the golf collective.

Ahead currently has about 217 employees and their 2010 turnover was close to USD 32 million with an operating profit of USD 2.7 million. The activity was consolidated from the acquisition date and has contributed by SEK 33 million in turnover and SEK -2 million in result before tax. If the acquisition of Ahead had been executed at the beginning of the year, the pro forma revenues would have been SEK 167 million more and the result before tax SEK 6 million higher.

The acquisition cost estimate is preliminary as final determination of the net assets under the agreement shall be 31 October, 2011.

A distribution of acquired net assets is reported below, where the trademark is valued based on future earning capacity.

Preliminary acquisition analysis:

MUSD MSEK
Purchase amount 23.8 151.1
Acquisition costs 0.2 1.0
Total purchase amount 24.0 152.1
Acquired assets. net 23.8 151.1
Expensed acquisition costs 0.2 1.0

Cash flow impact analysis

Net cash impact -23.5 -148.0
Paid purchase amount -24.0 -151.1
Net acquired cash balance 0.5 3.1
Acquired assets, Booked Real Acquired assets
net value at value net
SEK million Ahead adjustment (real value)
Trademark 12.7 12.7
Land and buildings 30.9 30.9
Equipment 15.4 15.4
Stock 66.6 66.6
Accounts receivable 36.3 36.3
Other assets 6.4 6.4
Debts -15.2 -15.2
Deferred tax -2.0 -2.0
140.4 10.7 151.1
Total Deferred tax Net
Trademark 12.7 -2.0 10.7

ESTABLISHMENTS

New Wave Group has together with a Finnish and a Swedish partner established a co-owned company to take over distributionrights for Craft in Russia.

CAPITAL TIED UP

Capital tied up in stock has increased by SEK 439 million since the turn of the year and by SEK 411 million since 30 September, 2010. Total stock value amounted to SEK 2,034 million (SEK 1,623 million), of which Ahead contributed by SEK 68 million. The increase is planned as our inventories during some periods have been too low in some segments historically and we therefore have not been able to achieve the required customer service level. The increase is also seasonal as incoming deliveries for our biggest quarter in terms of sales, the fourth quarter, are taking place. Inventory turnover rate amounted to 1.2 (1.3).

2011-09 2010-09
Raw materials 68.9 68.7
Work in progress 22.0 29.6
Goods in transit 99.8 100.6
Merchandise on stock 1 843.5 1 424.1
Total 2 034.2 1 623.0

Obsolescence as of 30 September, 2011 amounted to SEK 71 million (SEK 70 million) and is 3.9% (4.9%) of merchandise on stock.

Accounts receivable increased by SEK 64 million to SEK 857 million (SEK 793 million). Ahead affected by SEK 31 million. Capital tied up in accounts receivable has been affected by the turbulence in Greece, which has resulted in the Group starting negotiations with customers and agents in those countries which are considered especially effected by this turbulence and increased risk. The negotiations are about conditions for deliveries and credits, as well as collateral for market presence and risk management.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND IMPAIRMENT TESTING

The breakdown of intangible assets between segments is based on each respective company's/trademark's situation at the time of acquisition and assigned to the operating segment which it is considered to belong to. New Wave Group monitors cash-generating units on segment level. Goodwill is based on local currency and raises currency conversion effects in the consolidated financial statement. The goodwill value is tested on a daily basis to ensure that the value does not deviate negatively from book value, but can be tested more often if there are indications that the value has decreased. Impairment of operating segments containing goodwill and trademarks is based on calculation of value in use. This value is based on cash flow forecast for the next five years and a terminal session. Operating segments' cash flows are influenced by commercial factors such as market growth, competitiveness, cost development, levels of investment and working capital. When discounting financial factors such as interest rates, borrowing costs, market risk, beta values and tax rates are added.

Assumptions made in a test are the Board's best assessment of the economic conditions expected to prevail over the forecast period, based on the current situation. Current market conditions and the economic situation make a forecast for future periods difficult to make. Furthermore, the fourth quarter has historically speaking been the most important quarter for the Group in terms of earnings and is an important indicator of how the market is developing. The first five years, 2011-2015, are based upon the Board's established internal forecasts and for the following terminal period an average growth rate of 3% has been used. Sensitivity analyses have been carried out across all operating segments.

In calculating the present value of expected future cash flows, a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 12% before tax is used. Discounted cash flows are compared with book value per cash-generating unit/operating segment. After completing the analysis it is the Board's assessment that there currently is no write-down requirement.

INVESTMENTS, FINANCING AND LIQUIDITY

The Group's cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -100.0 million (SEK -41.5 million) in the quarter in the quarter. The planned andseasonal build-up of inventory is mainly what has decreased cash flow. The Group's cash net investments were SEK -161.3 million (SEK -19.0 million).

Compared to the same period last year, net debt increased by SEK 309 million and amounted to SEK 1,903 million (SEK 1,594 million), of which SEK 148 million are related to the acquisition.

Net debt increased by SEK 496 million during the period January-September, which is related to the acquisition of Ahead as well as increased working capital, mainly in inventories. The corresponding nine month period last year had a decrease of SEK 147 million. Net debt to equity ratio increased and amounted to 93.9% (87.9%), while net debt to working capital decreased and amounted to 81.0% (82.1%).

The equity ratio decreased by 1.1 percentages and amounted to 41.3% (42.4%), which is due to acquisitions and an increase in working capital.

The Group's credit agreement has a credit limit of SEK 2,200 million and is valid until 15 September, 2013. The credit agreement means that commitments (covenants) must be fulfilled in order to maintain the credit limit. The interest rate is based on each respective currency's base rate and a fixed margin.

Based on this forecast, it is the management's assessment that the Group will meet these covenants with sufficient margin. It is the Group's policy to have short fixedinterest agreements resulting in quick effects on the Group's net interest as the shortterm interest rate changes.

PERSONNEL AND ORGANISATION

As of 30 September, 2011 the number of employees amounted to 2,387 (2,174) persons, of which 50% were women and 50% were men. Out of the total number of employees, 682 (554) work in production. The production contained within the New Wave Group is attributable to Ahead (embroidery), Cutter & Buck (embroidery), Orrefors Kosta Boda, Seger, Dahetra and Toppoint. Acquired units affect with 217 employees, of which 133 are in production.

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS IN NEW WAVE GROUP AB

New Wave Group has two outstanding share option programs.

A program for senior executives was introduced in June 2009. The option program consists of 1,000,000 options, expires in June 2012 and has an exercise price of SEK 26.10. The option subscription premium was SEK 0.21 per option.

A program for the Board was introduced in July 2008. The option program consists of 200,000 options, expires in June 2013 and has an exercise price of SEK 85.40. The option subscription premium was SEK 0.88 per option.

Acquired premiums for the above mentioned programs have been based on market value.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There are lease agreements with related companies. Affiliates of the CEO have bought merchandise. The parent company has purchased consultancy services from a member of the Board. All transactions have occurred in accordance with market conditions.

VIEWS ON 2011

For 2011 we expect a higher sales turnover and a somewhat better result than the 2010 outcome.

Incoming deliveries will be moved forward since the Chinese New Year comes early this year, which means that our stock levels will be higher than normal at the end of the financial year.

THE PARENT COMPANY

Total income January-September amounted to SEK 111.5 million (SEK 122.3 million). Profit before tax amounted to SEK -75.0 million (SEK -10.0 million). Net borrowing amounted to SEK 1,959 million (SEK 1,576 million), of which SEK 1,782 million (SEK 1,360 million) refers to financing of subsidiaries. Net investments amounted to SEK -213.1 million (SEK -48.4 million). The balance sheet total amounted to SEK≈3,705 million (SEK 3,258 million) and equity, including 73.7% untaxed reserves, to SEK 1,229 million (SEK 1,196 million). The result has been negatively affected by SEK 103 million regarding impairment of fixed assets. This is attributable to capital contribution in subsidiaries regarding previous years' losses. These assets are not considered to add further value to the subsidiaries and have thus burdened the result.

RISKS AND RISK CONTROL

New Wave Group's international operations mean that it is continuously exposed to different financial risks. These risks are currency, borrowings and interest rate risks, as well as liquidity and credit risks. In order to minimise the affect these risks may have on its result, the Group has drawn up a financial policy. For a more detailed description of how the Group handles risks, please refer to the Annual Report 2010; www.nwg.se.

It is the Group's policy to have short fixed-interest agreements resulting in quick effects on the Group's net interest as the short-term interest rate changes.

The Group's accounted exposures are in all material aspects unchanged.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

This report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Report and the Annual Report Law. The interim report for the parent company has been prepared according to Annual Report Law as well as the Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council's standards 2 - Accounting for legal entity. Applied accounting principles are in accordance with the Annual Report for 2010.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The nomination committee for the board election at the 2012 annual shareholders meeting is:

  • Arne Lööw, representative of Fjärde AP-fonden and the committee's chairman
  • Torsten Jansson, CEO and representative of Torsten Jansson Förvaltnings AB
  • Kenneth Andersen, representative of Home Capital

For more information about the Nomination Committee and its work, please go to www.nwg.se/investor-relations.html

CALENDAR

  • 9 February, 2012 Year End Report 2011
  • 26 April, 2012 (new date, previously 19 April) Interim Report for the first quarter
  • 15 May, 2012 Annual General Meeting 2012
  • 22 August, 2012 Interim report for the second quarter
  • 13 November, 2012 Interim report for the third quarter

The Board and CEO assure that the Interim Report gives a true and fair view of the company and the Group's operations, position and result and describes the material risks and uncertainties that the company and the Group face.

Göteborg on 11 November, 2011 New Wave Group AB (publ)

Anders Dahlvig Christina Bellander Göran Härstedt Chairman of the board Board Member Board Member

Board Member Board Member MD and CEO

Helle Kruse Nielsen Mats Årjes Torsten Jansson

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: CEO Torsten Jansson Telephone: +46 31 712 89 01 E-mail: [email protected]

deputy CEO Rolf Karp Telephone: +46 31 712 89 05 E-mail: [email protected]

CFO Lars Jönsson Telephone: +46 31 712 89 12 E-mail: [email protected]

Th e information in this report is that which New Wave Group is required to disclose under the Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or the Financial Trading Act. It was released for publication at 7 am (CET) on 11 November, 2011.

New Wave Group AB (publ) (org. nr. 556350 - 0916)

New Wave Group AB (publ) (org. nr. 556350 - 0916) Auditor's report of review of financial information in interim report prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and Annual Accounts Act chapter 9 (1995:1554).

Introduction

We have carried out a review of the financial information in summary (interim report) for New Wave Group AB (publ) as of 30 September, 2011 and the nine month period which ended per this date. The Board and the CEO are responsible for establishing and presenting this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

The review's focus and scope

We have reviewed this report in accordance with Standard on Review Engagements SÖG 2410 Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Standards on Auditing in Sweden, RS, and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Group and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Parent Company.

Göteborg on 11 November, 2011 Ernst & Young AB

Sven-Arne Gårdh

Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated income statements

3 months 3 months 9 months 9 months 12 months 12 months
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec Jan–Dec
SEK million 2011 2010 2011 2010 2010 2009
Income 1 100.9 1 060.7 3 049.4 3 041.3 4 243.4 4 087.0
Goods for resale -590.2 -581.2 -1 606.8 -1 622.8 -2 243.5 -2 185.3
Gross profit 510.7 479.5 1 442.6 1 418.5 1 999.9 1 901.7
Other operating income* 11.5 12.6 32.5 22.8 32.2 68.9
External costs -231.4 -222.3 -714.5 -693.3 -946.2 -949.1
Personnel costs -165.2 -161.1 -506.6 -499.8 -679.2 -751.5
Depreciation of tangible and
intangible fixed assets -12.7 -14.2 -37.0 -44.2 -58.4 -70.6
Other operating costs -6.7 -10.2 -20.1 -15.6 -21.6 -27.6
Share of associated companies result 0.0 0.4 -0.3 1.1 0.9 0.6
Operating profit 106.2 84.7 196.6 189.5 327.6 172.4
Financial income 1.1 0.6 3.7 3.1 5.1 6.2
Financial costs -14.9 -8.3 -38.6 -22.5 -32.4 -52.4
Net financial items -13.8 -7.7 -34.9 -19.4 -27.3 -46.2
Profit before tax 92.4 77.0 161.7 170.1 300.3 126.2
Tax on profit for the period -19.0 -21.5 -45.3 -47.6 -78.8 -38.4
Profit/loss for the period 73.4 55.5 116.4 122.5 221.5 87.8
Other comprehensive income
Translation difference 29.9 -100.8 36.5 -90.8 -65.8 -90.0
Cash flow hedge 18.2 -16.7 8.7 -11.4 -4.8 -13.6
Income tax related to components of
other comprehensive income -4.8 4.4 -2.3 3.0 1.3 3.6
Total other comprehensive income net after tax for the period 43.3 -113.1 42.9 -99.2 -69.3 -100.0
Total comprehensive income for the period 116.7 -57.6 159.3 23.3 152.2 -12.2
Profit/loss attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 73.1 55.0 115.1 121.9 219.8 85.8
Non-controlling (minority) interest 0.3 0.5 1.3 0.6 1.7 2.0
73.4 55.5 116.4 122.5 221.5 87.8
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 116.0 -56.6 157.5 24.0 151.3 -12.6
Non-controlling (minority) interest 0.7 -1.0 1.8 -0.7 0.9 0.4
116.7 -57.6 159.3 23.3 152.2 -12.2
Profit per share
Profit per share before dilution 1.10 0.83 1.73 1.84 3.31 1.29
Profit per share after dilution 1.09 0.82 1.71 1.81 3.26 1.27
Weighted number of shares before dilution 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543
Weighted number of shares after dilution 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543

* Rate of exchange profit and capital gain

Consolidated cash flow statements

3 months 3 months 9 months 9 months 12 months 12 months
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec Jan–Dec
SEK million 2011 2010 2011 2010 2010 2009
Current operation
Profit/loss before financial items 106.2 84.7 196.6 189.5 327.6 172.4
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow 21.8 39.6 53.5 64.9 77.0 52.3
Received interest 1.1 0.7 3.7 3.1 5.1 6.2
Paid interest -14.9 -8.3 -38.6 -22.5 -32.4 -52.4
Paid income tax -1.6 -1.2 -50.7 -17.0 -45.2 -39.6
Cash flow from current operations 112.6 115.5 164.5 218.0 332.1 138.9
before changes in working capital
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase/decrease of stock -155.1 -104.5 -357.6 -64.2 -36.7 526.1
Increase/decrease of current receivables -86.5 5.3 10.1 -68.6 -37.0 119.2
Increase/decrease of short-term liabilities 29.0 -57.8 -33.4 56.2 85.2 22.1
Changes in working capital -212.6 -157.0 -380.9 -76.6 11.5 667.4
Cash flow from operations -100.0 -41.5 -216.4 141.4 343.6 806.3
Investing activities
Investments in tangible assets -11.3 -20.7 -44.6 -47.1 -61.2 -61.9
Sales of tangible assets 0.0 1.8 0.3 3.1 3.1 40.7
Investments in intangible assets -1.7 0.0 -12.1 0.0 -2.0 0.0
Acquisition of subsidiaries* -148.0 0.0 -148.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Reayment of purchase amount * 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 2.4 0.0
Sales of financial assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0
Acquisition of financial assets -0.3 -0.1 -3.6 -0.1 0.0 -1.8
Cash flow from investing activities -161.3 -19.0 -208.0 -41.7 -57.6 -23.0
Cash flow after investing activities -261.3 -60.5 -424.4 99.7 286.0 783.3
Financial activities
Option premium 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Loan raised 339.1 53.9 508.6 53.9 53.9 0.0
Raised long-term receivables 0.0 -6.8 0.0 -7.1 -0.1 0.0
Repayment of long-term receivables 0.7 3.8 4.6 5.3 0.0 2.5
Amortization of loan 0.0 0.0 0.0 -148.4 -278.4 -875.6
Dividend paid to the parent company's shareholders 0.0 0.0 -66.3 -16.6 -16.6 -11.9
Cash flow from financial activities 339.8 50.9 446.9 -112.9 -241.2 -884.8
Cash flow for the period 78.5 -9.6 22.5 -13.2 44.8 -101.5
Opening cash balance 64.2 80.1 121.7 80.4 80.4 191.2
Currency translation 3.3 -7.3 1.8 -4.0 -3.5 -9.3
Closing cash balance 146.0 63.2 146.0 63.2 121.7 80.4
Liquid assets
Cash at bank and in hand 146.0 63.2 146.0 63.2 121.7 80.4
*The item includes:
Goodwill - - - 2.4 2.4 -
Trademarks -12.7 - -12.7 - - -
Working capital -94.1 - -94.1 - - -
Fixed assets -44.3 - -44.3 - - -
Liquid assets 3.1 - 3.1 - - -
Effect on the cash flow -148.0 0.0 -148.0 2.4 2.4 0.0

Consolidated balance sheets

Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2011 2010 2010 2009
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 1 172.9 1 136.7 1 141.7 1 205.4
Property. plant and equipment 374.3 338.1 333.9 379.6
Shares in associated companies 55.3 51.9 51.7 50.9
Long-term receivables 40.2 16.0 14.4 14.3
Deferred tax assets 107.5 109.1 101.8 109.2
Total fixed assets 1 750.2 1 651.8 1 643.5 1 759.4
Stock 2 034.2 1 623.0 1 594.7 1 624.8
Tax receivables 35.3 26.5 46.6 65.3
Accounts receivables 828.3 793.4 787.9 735.3
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 69.1 70.5 72.3 73.4
Other receivables 44.2 52.9 51.9 63.7
Liquid assets 146.0 63.2 121.7 80.4
Total current assets 3 157.1 2 629.5 2 675.1 2 642.9
TOTAL ASSETS 4 907.3 4 281.3 4 318.6 4 402.3
EQUITY
Share capital 199.1 199.1 199.1 199.1
Other capital contributed 219.4 219.4 219.4 219.4
Reserves 80.0 8.2 37.6 106.1
Retained earnings including profit/loss for the period 1 501.1 1 362.3 1 452.2 1 249.0
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 1 999.6 1 789.0 1 908.3 1 773.6
Non-controlling (minority) interest 26.4 24.8 24.7 33.5
Total equity 2 026.0 1 813.8 1 933.0 1 807.1
LIABILITIES
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 2 027.9 1 644.4 1 492.4 1 796.2
Pension obligations 9.1 7.9 8.1 8.2
Other provisions 10.9 15.8 16.0 16.8
Deferred tax liabilities 151.6 161.5 148.2 170.6
Total long-term liabilities 2 199.5 1 829.6 1 664.7 1 991.8
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 20.6 12.9 35.9 25.0
Accounts payable 307.1 302.7 305.6 261.8
Current tax liabilities 65.7 51.1 66.4 35.9
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 232.6 197.5 204.2 196.5
Other liabilities 55.8 73.7 108.8 84.2
Total short-term liabilities 681.8 637.9 720.9 603.4
Total liabilies 2 881.3 2 467.5 2 385.6 2 595.2
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4 907.3 4 281.3 4 318.6 4 402.3
Memorandum items
Assets pledged 2 893.9 2 835.0 2 714.3 2 256.9
Contingent liabilities 32.8 39.8 39.8 8.3

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Retained Non
Other earnings controlling
capital incl. profit/loss (minority)
SEK million Share capital contributed Reserves for the period Total interest Total equity
Opening balance 2010-01-01 199.1 219.4 106.1 1 249.0 1 773.6 33.5 1 807.1
Profit for the period 219.8 219.8 1.7 221.5
Other comprehensive income
Translation difference -65.0 -65.0 -0.8 -65.8
Cash flow hedge -4.8 -4.8 -4.8
Income tax related to components of other comprehensive income 1.3 1.3 1.3
Transactions with shareholders
Dividend -16.6 -16.6 -16.6
Change in non-controlling (minority) interest 0.0 0.0 -9.7 -9.7
Balance at year end 2010-12-31 199.1 219.4 37.6 1 452.2 1 908.3 24.7 1 933.0
Retained Non
Other earnings controlling
capital incl. profit/loss (minority) Total equity
SEK million Share capital contributed Reserves for the period Total interest kapital
Opening balance 2011-01-01 199.1 219.4 37.6 1 452.2 1 908.3 24.7 1 933.0
Profit for the period 115.1 115.1 1.3 116.4
Other comprehensive income
Translation difference 36.0 36.0 0.5 36.5
Cash flow hedge 8.7 8.7 8.7
Income tax related to components of other comprehensive income -2.3 -2.3 -2.3
Transactions with shareholders
Dividend -66.3 -66.3 -66.3
Change in non-controlling (minority) interest 0.1 0.1 -0.1 0.0
Balance at end of period 2011-09-30 199.1 219.4 80.0 1 501.1 1 999.6 26.4 2 026.0
9 months 9 months Full Year Full Year
Accumulated translation differences in equity 2011 2010 2010 2009
Accumulated translation differences in equity opening balance 49.9 115.7 115.7 205.7
Translation differences in foreign subsidiaries for the period 36.5 -90.8 -65.8 -90.0
Accumulated translation differences at end of period 86.4 24.9 49.9 115.7

Financial highlights - Group

9 months 9 months 12 months 12 months
Jan–Dec
Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec
2011 2010 2010 2009
Sales growth. % 0.3 1.2 3.8 -11.2
Number of employees 2 387 2 174 2 196 2 203
Gross margin. % 47.3 46.6 47.1 46.5
Operating margin before depreciation. % 7.7 7.7 9.1 5.9
Operating margin. % 6.5 6.2 7.7 4.2
Profit margin. % 5.3 5.6 7.1 3.1
Net margin. % 3.7 4.0 5.3 2.1
Return on equity. % 7.8 9.2 12.1 4.9
Return on capital employed. % 7.1 7.2 9.4 4.3
Equity ratio. % 41.3 42.4 44.8 41.0
Net debt - Equity ratio. % 93.9 87.9 72.8 96.3
Net debt - working capital ratio. % 81.0 82.1 75.3 87.7
Net debt. SEK million 1 902.6 1 594.1 1 406.6 1 740.8
Interest coverage ratio. times 5.2 8.6 10.4 3.4
Capital turnover. times 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.8
Stock turnover. times 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.1
Cash flow before investments. SEK million -216.4 141.4 343.6 806.3
Net investments. SEK million -208.0 -41.7 -57.6 -23.0
Cash flow after investments. SEK million -424.4 99.7 286.0 783.3
Shareholders' equity per share. SEK 30.54 27.34 29.14 27.24
Shareholders' equity per share after dilution. SEK 30.08 26.93 28.70 26.83
Share price as at December 31. SEK - - 40.40 27.50
Dividend/share. SEK - - 1.00 0.25
P/E-ratio - - 12.03 20.54
P/S-ratio - - 0.63 0.45
Share price/Shareholders' equity - - 1.39 1.01

Definitions

Return on equity Net profit according to income statement in percent of average adjusted equity.

Return on capital employed

Profit after net financial items plus financial costs in percent of average capital employed.

Gross margin Income with deductions for goods for resale in percent of income.

Capital turnover Income divided by the average balance sheet total.

Net margin Net profit as a percentage of the period´s income.

Net debt - Equity ratio

Interest bearing liabilities less interest bearing assets as a percentage of equity.

Interest coverage ratio

Profit after net financial items plus financial costs divided by financial costs.

Operating margin

Operating profit after depreciation as a percentage of the period´s income.

Equity/assets ratio

Equity including non-controlling (minority) interest as a percentage of balance sheet total.

Capital employed

Balance sheet total less non-interest bearing liabilities and non-interest bearing provisions.

Profit margin

Profit after net financial items as a percentage of the period´s income.

Stock turnover

Cost of sold goods divided by average stock.

Income statements – Parent Company

9 months 9 months 12 months 12 months
Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec Jan–Dec
SEK million 2011 2010 2010 2009
Income 95.5 106.4 137.2 139.0
Other operating income* 16.0 15.9 19.2 17.7
Total income 111.5 122.3 156.4 156.7
External expenses -72.7 -77.4 -101.8 -109.0
Personnel costs -17.1 -17.3 -23.7 -25.3
Depreciation of tangible and intangible fixed assets -2.2 -0.7 -0.9 -4.1
Other operating costs** -15.0 -12.8 -16.7 -17.1
Operating profit/loss 4.5 14.1 13.3 1.2
Net income from shares in Group companies 14.5 41.0 230.5 197.7
Write-down of financial fixed assets -103.2 -79.1 -122.4 -20.6
Financial income 54.7 39.5 54.6 84.1
Financial expenses -45.5 -25.5 -36.1 -53.4
Net financial items -79.5 -24.1 126.6 207.8
Profit/loss before appropriations and income tax -75.0 -10.0 139.9 209.0
Appropriations 0.0 0.0 -19.3 -0.2
Tax on net profit/loss for the period -7.9 -7.4 -3.6 -10.3
Profit for the period -82.9 -17.4 117.0 198.5

Total comprehensive income for the period correspond with profit for the period

* Rate of exchange profit and capital gain

** Rate of exchange loss

Cash Flow Analysis – Parent Company

9 month 9 month 12 month 12 month
Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec Jan–Dec
SEK million 2011 2010 2010 2009
Current operations
Operating profit before financial items 4.5 14.1 13.3 1.2
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow 2.7 2.4 -3.9 20.6
Received dividends 1.9 41.1 118.7 194.9
Interest received 54.7 39.4 54.6 84.1
Interest paid -45.5 -25.5 -36.1 -53.4
Tax paid 8.9 25.7 -3.7 9.2
Cash flow from current operations
before changes in working capital 27.2 97.2 142.9 256.6
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Decrease/increase in stock -2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Decrease/increase in short-term receivables -204.8 102.5 151.3 330.8
Decrease/increase on short-term liabilities -52.6 -100.1 -33.3 -19.5
Changes in working capital -259.6 2.4 118.0 311.3
Cash flow from operations -232.4 99.6 260.9 567.9
Investing activities
Shareholders contribution to subsidiaries -76.5 -44.9 -28.8 -10.4
Intragroup company aquisition 0.0 -0.1 0.0 -87.0
Intragroup sales of group companies 12.6 3.4 3.4 115.1
Aquisition of tangible assets -3.8 -0.2 -0.2 -0.1
Aquisition of intangible assets -5.6 -0.2 -0.5 0.0
Aquisition shares -1.0 0.0 0.0 -1.1
Repayment of purchase amount 0.0 2.4 2.4 0.0
Loan given to subsidiaries -138.8 -8.8 0.0 0.0
Repayment of loan from subsidiaries 0.0 0.0 0.0 312.6
Cash-flow from investing activities -213.1 -48.4 -23.7 329.1
Cash flow after investing activities -445.5 51.2 237.2 897.0
Financial activities
Loan raised 513.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
Amortization of loan 0.0 -34.6 -220.6 -849.1
Raised long-term receivables -1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
Dividend paid to shareholders of the parent company -66.3 -16.6 -16.6 -11.9
Received/paid Group contribution 0.0 0.0 0.0 -36.0
Cash-flow from financial activities 445.5 -51.2 -237.2 -897.0
Cash flow for the period 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Liquid assets at the beginning of the year 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Liquid assets at the end of the period 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Balance sheets – Parent Company

SEK million 30 Sep 30 Sep 31 Dec 31 Dec
ASSETS 2011 2010 2010 2009
Fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets 5.2 0.6 0.7 0.6
Tangible fixed assets 2.8 0.5 0.4 0.8
Financial assets
Shares in Group companies 1 373.3 1 414.6 1 400.0 1 449.6
Shares in associated companies 53.2 52.2 52.2 52.3
Receivables on Group companies 752.3 624.4 598.1 659.9
Other long-term receivables 2.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Total financial assets 2 180.8 2 091.7 2 050.8 2 162.3
Total fixed assets 2 188.8 2 092.8 2 051.9 2 163.7
Current assets
Short-term receivables
Stock 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
Accounts receivable 3.8 4.1 4.3 0.4
Receivables on Group companies 1 492.5 1 147.0 1 275.7 1 282.1
Tax receivables 0.0 0.0 14.4 26.1
Other receivables 10.9 6.7 16.0 15.0
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 6.5 7.6 12.8 17.3
Total short-term receivables 1 515.9 1 165.4 1 323.2 1 340.9
Cash at bank and in hand 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total current assets 1 515.9 1 165.4 1 323.2 1 340.9
TOTAL ASSETS 3 704.7 3 258.2 3 375.1 3 504.6
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity
Restricted shareholders' equity
Share capital 199.1 199.1 199.1 199.1
Restricted reserves 249.4 249.4 249.4 249.4
448.5 448.5 448.5 448.5
Unrestricted shareholders' equity
Retained profits 776.2 692.6 725.5 510.7
Share premium reserve 48.0 48.0 48.0 48.0
Profit/loss for the period -82.9 -17.4 117.0 198.5
741.3 723.2 890.5 757.2
Total shareholders' equity 1 189.8 1 171.7 1 339.0 1 205.7
Untaxed reserves 53.0 33.6 53.0 33.6
Long-term liabilities
Overdraft facilities 1 959.0 1 576.1 1 430.2 1 686.9
Total long-term liabilities 1 959.0 1 576.1 1 430.2 1 686.9
Short-term liabilities
Accounts payable 32.1 53.9 44.9 37.3
Liabilities to Group companies 462.4 411.5 501.2 534.3
Current tax liabilities 2.5 7.0 0.0 0.0
Other liabilities 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.7
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 5.1 3.8 6.1 6.1
Total short-term liabilities 502.9 476.8 552.9 578.4
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3 704.7 3 258.2 3 375.1 3 504.6
Memorandum items
Assets pledged 1 126.1 1 453.2 1 110.4 1 488.5
Contingent liabilities 394.4 368.0 467.1 299.9

Changes in equity – Parent Company

Restricted Retained Share premium Profit/loss
SEK million Share capital reserves profits reserve for the period Total equity
Opening balance 2010-01-01 199.1 249.4 510.7 48.0 198.5 1 205.7
Transfer according to General meeting 198.5 -198.5 0.0
Group contribution 32.9 32.9
Profit/loss for the period 117.0 117.0
Total change in net assets excluding 0.0 0.0 32.9 0.0 117.0 149.9
transactions with shareholders
Dividend -16.6 -16.6
Balance at year end 2010-12-31 199.1 249.4 725.5 48.0 117.0 1 339.0

Group contribution SEK 32.9 million relates to obtained Group contribution SEK 44.6 million with estimated tax effect SEK 11.7 million attributable to Group contribution.

SEK million Share capital Restricted
reserves
Retained
profits
Share premium
reserve
Profit/loss
for the period
Total equity
Opening balance 2011-01-01 199.1 249.4 725.5 48.0 117.0 1 339.0
Transfer according to General meeting 117.0 -117.0 0.0
Profit/loss for the period -82.9 -82.9
Total change in net assets excluding 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -82.9 -82.9
transactions with shareholders
Dividend -66.3 -66.3
Balance at end of period 2011-09-30 199.1 249.4 776.2 48.0 -82.9 1 189.8

Sales and result per operating segment

3 month 3 month 9 month 9 month 12 month 12 month
Jul–Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Dec Jan–Dec
Corporate Promo 2011 2010 2011 2010 2010 2009
Income 397.6 382.0 1 291.2 1 262.7 1 818.6 1 805.1
Result EBITDA 49.6 32.4 149.0 123.4 209.6 171.9
Sports & Leisure
Income 538.3 503.4 1 294.9 1 287.2 1 702.8 1 587.1
Result EBITDA 78.7 77.4 141.0 147.9 220.1 124.5
Gifts & Home furnishing
Income 165.0 175.3 463.3 491.4 722.0 694.8
Result EBITDA -9.4 -10.9 -56.4 -37.6 -43.7 -53.4
Total income 1 100.9 1 060.7 3 049.4 3 041.3 4 243.4 4 087.0
Total result EBITDA 118.9 98.9 233.6 233.7 386.0 243.0
Total result EBITDA 118.9 98.9 233.6 233.7 386.0 243.0
Depreciation -12.7 -14.2 -37.0 -44.2 -58.4 -70.6
Net financial items -13.8 -7.7 -34.9 -19.4 -27.3 -46.2
Profit before tax 92.4 77.0 161.7 170.1 300.3 126.2

Assets/Liabilities per operating segment

Total Fixed Deferred Total
SEK million assets assets * tax assets Investments Depreciation Liabilities
September 30 2011
Corporate Promo 2 327.6 556.8 55.2 -52.6 -20.4 1 882.5
Sports & Leisure 1 874.8 785.5 28.6 -143.6 -9.7 562.3
Gifts & Home furnishing 704.9 204.9 23.7 -9.8 -6.9 436.5
Total 4 907.3 1 547.2 107.5 -206.0 -37.0 2 881.3
September 30 2010
Corporate Promo 1 947.4 537.7 58.5 -30.8 -22.9 1 500.1
Sports & Leisure 1 535.8 744.1 33.1 -5.3 -13.9 507.0
Gifts & Home furnishing 798.1 193.0 17.5 -5.6 -7.4 460.4
Total 4 281.3 1 474.8 109.1 -41.7 -44.2 2 467.5
December 31 2010
Corporate Promo 1 986.3 561.3 39.0 -38.2 -26.7 1 481.2
Sports & Leisure 1 457.2 749.5 35.7 -9.4 -19.1 457.6
Gifts & Home furnishing 875.1 164.8 27.1 -10.0 -12.6 446.8
Total 4 318.6 1 475.6 101.8 -57.6 -58.4 2 385.6

Sales per area

3 months 3 months
Jul–Sep Part of Jul–Sep Part of Change Change
2011 turnover 2010 turnover SEK million %
Sweden 323 29% 304 29% 19 6%
USA 273 25% 265 25% 8 3%
Nordic countries excluding Sweden 172 16% 171 16% 1 1%
Mid-Europe 185 17% 182 17% 3 2%
Southern Europe 98 9% 96 9% 2 2%
Other countries 50 4% 43 4% 7 16%
Total 1 101 100% 1 061 100% 40 4%
9 months 9 months
Jan–Sep Part of Jan–Sep Part of Change Change
2011 turnover 2010 turnover SEK million %
Sweden 923 30% 885 29% 38 4%
USA 644 21% 697 23% -53 -8%
Nordic countries excluding Sweden 496 16% 490 16% 6 1%
Mid-Europe 559 19% 555 19% 4 1%
Southern Europe 314 10% 310 10% 4 1%
Other countries 113 4% 104 3% 9 9%
Total 3 049 100% 3 041 100% 8 0%
12 months 12 months
Jan–Dec Part of Jan–Dec Part of Change Change
2010 turnover 2009 turnover SEK million %
Sweden 1 288 31% 1 215 30% 73 6%
USA 893 21% 789 19% 104 13%
Nordic countries excluding Sweden 651 15% 625 15% 26 4%
Mid-Europe 798 19% 804 20% -6 -1%
Southern Europe 468 11% 502 12% -34 -7%
Other countries 145 3% 152 4% -7 -5%
Total 4 243 100% 4 087 100% 156 4%

Fixed assets and deferred tax assets per area

30 Sep 2011 30 Sep 2010 31 Dec 2010 31 Dec 2009
Fixed Deferred Fixed Deferred Fixed Deferred Fixed Deferred
assets * tax assets assets * tax assets assets * tax assets assets * tax assets
Sweden 500 15 495 15 494 14 506 10
USA 719 36 665 34 673 47 718 31
Nordic countries excl Sweden 26 3 27 16 26 3 28 2
Mid-Europe 191 48 192 33 186 35 225 37
Southern Europe 105 6 89 11 90 3 99 29
Other countries 6 0 7 0 7 0 9 0
Total 1 547 108 1 475 109 1 476 102 1 585 109

* Not including fixed assets classified as financial fixed assets.

Quarterly consolidated income statements

SEK million 2011 2010 2009
Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Income 927.6 1 020.9 1 100.9 915.3 1 065.3 1 060.7 1202.1 979.5 1 022.9 1 002.2 1082.4
Goods for resale -493.9 -522.7 -590.2 -477.9 -563.7 -581.2 -620.7 -528.1 -519.3 -555.5 -582.4
Gross profit 433.7 498.2 510.7 437.4 501.6 479.5 581.4 451.4 503.6 446.7 500.0
Gross profit % 46.8 48.8 46.4 47.8 47.1 45.2 48.4 46.1 49.2 44.6 46.2
Other operating income 12.6 8.4 11.5 5.1 5.1 12.6 9.4 22.9 22.0 2.1 21.9
External costs -241.5 -241.6 -231.4 -240.4 -230.6 -222.3 -252.9 -267.7 -220.1 -226.5 -234.8
Personnel costs -168.2 -173.2 -165.2 -167.0 -171.7 -161.1 -179.4 -231.2 -182.8 -166.6 -170.9
Depreciations -11.1 -13.2 -12.7 -14.9 -15.1 -14.2 -14.2 -18.5 -19.0 -17.1 -16.0
Other operating costs -7.9 -5.5 -6.7 -3.9 -1.5 -10.2 -6.0 -14.7 -8.7 -1.8 -2.4
Share of associated companies result 0.1 -0.4 0.0 0.6 0.1 0.4 -0.2 0.5 0.4 0.9 -1.2
Operating profit/loss 17.7 72.7 106.2 16.9 87.9 84.7 138.1 -57.3 95.4 37.7 96.6
Financial income 1.6 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.5 0.6 2.0 4.3 0.7 0.0 1.2
Financial costs -11.5 -12.2 -14.9 -7.6 -6.6 -8.3 -9.9 -19.8 -13.5 -11.4 -7.7
Profit before tax 7.8 61.5 92.4 10.3 82.8 77.0 130.2 -72.8 82.6 26.3 90.1
Tax -2.1 -24.2 -19.0 -2.7 -23.4 -21.5 -31.2 19.5 -22.1 -7.0 -28.8
Profit/loss for the period 5.7 37.3 73.4 7.6 59.4 55.5 99.0 -53.3 60.5 19.3 61.3
Other comprehensive income
Translation difference -48.1 54.7 29.9 -29.0 39.0 -100.8 25.0 13.1 -27.3 -106.1 30.3
Cash flow hedge -7.8 -1.7 18.2 1.6 3.7 -16.7 6.6 10.2 -11.7 -17.5 5.4
Income tax related to components of
other comprehensive income 2.1 0.4 -4.8 -0.4 -1.0 4.4 -1.7 -2.7 3.1 4.6 -1.4
Total other comprehensive income net after
tax for the period -53.8 53.4 43.3 -27.8 41.7 -113.1 29.9 20.6 -35.9 -119.0 34.3
Total comprehensive income for the period -48.1 90.7 116.7 -20.2 101.1 -57.6 128.9 -32.7 24.6 -99.7 95.6
Profit/loss attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 5.2 36.8 73.1 7.5 59.4 55.0 97.9 -53.6 60.6 19.2 59.6
Non-controlling (minority) interest 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.5 1.1 0.3 -0.1 0.1 1.7
5.7 37.3 73.4 7.6 59.4 55.5 99.0 -53.3 60.5 19.3 61.3
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company -48.0 89.5 116.0 -19.8 100.4 -56.6 127.3 -33.3 25.3 -98.1 93.5
Non-controlling (minority) interest -0.1 1.2 0.7 -0.4 0.7 -1.0 1.6 0.6 -0.7 -1.6 2.1
-48.1 90.7 116.7 -20.2 101.1 -57.6 128.9 -32.7 24.6 -99.7 95.6
Profit per share (SEK)
Profit per share before dilution 0.08 0.55 1.10 0.11 0.90 0.83 1.47 -0.81 0.91 0.29 0.90
Profit per share after dilution 0.08 0.55 1.09 0.11 0.88 0.82 1.45 -0.81 0.91 0.29 0.89
Weighted number of shares before dilution 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543
Weighted number of shares after dilution 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 67 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 67 343 543
SEK million 2008 2007 2006
Quarter Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
Q2
Q3 Q4
Income 1 015.0 1 245.4 1 117.3 1 226.5 760.4 977.5 1124.7 1331.4 755.3 896.7 799.6 1078.9
Goods for resale -532.3 -626.8 -549.8 -662.9 -399.5 -508.3 -591.8 -696.5 -407.7 -468.8 -424.0 -539.1
Gross profit 482.7 618.6 567.5 563.6 360.9 469.2 532.9 634.9 347.6 427.9 375.6 539.8
Gross profit % 47.6 49.7 50.8 46.0 47.5 48.0 47.4
47.7
46.0 47.7 47.0 50.0
Other operating income 6.2 6.4 23.2 20.7 2.3 18.6 6.8
10.0
1.8
5.5
5.7 10.1
External costs -277.4 -270.6 -259.9 -297.7 -189.7 -204.7 -252.6 -274.3 -199.9 -184.4 -186.2 -222.9
Personnel costs -178.6 -186.9 -167.5 -198.0 -134.1 -150.2 -163.2 -199.7 -129.4 -132.3 -116.8 -143.7
Depreciations -12.5 -16.7 -16.5 -18.5 -10.7 -10.1 -16.4 -16.7 -9.4
-9.3
-10.2 -11.2
Other operating costs -4.8 -2.0 -4.0 -9.6 -2.0 -2.9 0.3
-2.7
-0.8
-3.7
-5.3 -3.8
Share of associated companies result 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0
-0.1 0.2
Operating profit/loss 15.6 148.8 142.8 61.6 26.7 119.9 107.8 151.5 9.9
103.7
62.7 168.5
Financial income 2.6 2.6 2.6 4.6 1.4 2.0 4.1 7.5 2.0
4.2
1.7 1.5
Financial costs -34.7 -38.9 -41.8 -33.0 -16.3 -21.4 -31.3 -36.9 -14.8 -18.8 -16.5 -13.9
Profit before tax -16.5 112.5 103.6 33.2 11.8 100.5 80.6
122.1
-2.9
89.1
47.9 156.1
Tax 1.5 -26.7 -28.9 -30.8 -3.1 -26.5 -23.2 -30.9 0.8
-23.4
-10.7 -29.8
Profit/loss for the period -15.0 85.8 74.7 2.4 8.7 74.0 57.4 91.2 -2.1
65.7
37.2 126.3
Profit per share (SEK)
Profit per share before dilution -0.23 1.22 1.19 -0.01 0.13 1.12 0.84
1.37
-0.04
1.03
0.54 1.91
Profit per share after dilution -0.22 1.17 1.15 -0.01 0.13 1.09 0.84
1.27
-0.04
1.00
0.52 1.96
Weighted number of shares before dilution 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 66 343 543 64 517 776 64 517 776 66 343 543 66 343 543
Weighted number of shares after dilution 68 996 793 69 496 793 68 446 793 66 343 543 67 843 543 67 843 543 66 448 692 68 843 543 66 003 728 66 040 365 67 719 546 66 553 928

Quarterly consolidated cash flow statements

SEK million
Quarter
2011
Q1
Q2 Q3 2010
Q1
Q2 Q3 Q4 2009
Q1
Q2 Q3 Q4 2008
Q1
Q2 Q3 Q4
Current operation
Profit/loss before financial items 17.7 72.8 106.1 16.9 87.9 84.7 138.1 -57.3 95.4 37.7 96.6 15.6 148.8 142.8 61.7
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow** 16.3 15.3 21.9 15.3 10.0 39.6 12.1 12.3 -9.1 -2.3 3.0 28.8 19.4 -10.6 -8.5
Received interest 1.6 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.4 0.7 2.0 4.3 0.7 0.0 1.2 2.6 2.6 2.6 4.6
Paid interest -11.5 -12.2 -14.9 -7.6 -6.6 -8.3 -9.9 -19.8 -13.5 -11.4 -7.7 -34.7 -38.9 -41.8 -33.0
Paid income tax -46.7 -14.9 -1.6 -5.5 -10.3 -1.2 -28.2 -19.9 -8.2 10.2 -21.7 -18.7 -16.9 -30.4 -32.9
Cash flow from current operations -22.6 62.0 112.6 20.1 82.4 115.5 114.1 -80.4 65.3 34.2 71.4 -6.4 115.0 62.6 -8.1
before changes in working capital
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase/decrease of stock -124.7 -77.8 -155.1 15.7 24.6 -104.5 27.5 -65.5 199.3 147.3 245.0 -118.4 -82.4 -162.3 168.9
Increase/decrease of current receivables** 51.2 45.4 -86.5 10.0 -83.9 5.3 31.6 7.2 47.3 12.5 100.6 108.7 -168.3 26.2 186.4
Increase/decrease of short-term liabilities -46.5 -3.4 29.0 19.6 94.4 -57.8 29.0 0 61.5 -52.7 13.3 -172.6 107.4 -31.0 -293.7
Changes in working capital -120.0 -35.8 -212.6 45.3 35.1 -157.0 88.1 -58.3 308.1 107.1 358.9 -182.3 -143.3 -167.1 61.6
Cash flow from operations -142.6 26.2 -100.0 65.4 117.5 -41.5 202.2 -138.7 373.4 141.3 430.3 -188.7 -28.3 -104.5 53.5
Investing activities
Investments in tangible assets -23.2 -10.1 -11.3 -16.0 -10.4 -20.8 -14.0 -4.4 -17.9 -37.7 -1.9 -1.3 -20.4 -24.3 -15.3
Sales of tangible assets 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.8 0.0 2.1 17.8 0.0 20.8 0.0 1.7 8.0 -1.2
Investments in intangible assets 0.0 -10.4 -1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 -2.0 -3.3 0.0 3.3 0.0 -0.3 0.3 -5.7 5.6
Acquisition of subsidiaries* 0.0 0.0 -148.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.7 -2.4 2.4
Reayment of purchase amount * 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Sales of financial assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Acquisition of financial assets -3.9 0.6 -0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.7 -0.2 -0.9 0.0 -14.2 -1.7 2.2 2.1
Cash flow from investing activities -27.1 -19.6 -161.3 -16.0 -6.7 -19.0 -15.9 -6.3 -0.3 -35.3 18.9 -15.8 -20.8 -22.2 -6.4
Cash flow after investing activities -169.7 6.6 -261.3 49.4 110.8 -60.5 186.3 -145.0 373.1 106.0 449.2 -204.5 -49.1 -126.7 47.1
Financial activities
Option premium 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 0.0
Loan raised 133.5 36.0 339.1 0.0 0.0 53.9 0.0 26.2 0.0 0.0 15.9 137.7 125.9 213.2 -35.8
Raised long-term receivables 0.0 -0.3 0.0 -0.3 0.0 -6.8 5.9 -0.5 0.0 -0.6 -0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.8
Repayment of long-term receivables 4.2 0.0 0.7 1.5 0.0 3.8 -4.2 0.5 1.7 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2
Amortization of loan 0.0 0.0 0.0 -58.2 -90.2 0.0 -130.0 0.0 -339.4 -139.2 -439.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Dividend paid to the parent company's
shareholders 0.0 -66.3 0.0 0.0 -16.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 -11.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 -66.3 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from financial activities 137.7 -30.6 339.8 -57.0 -106.8 50.9 -128.3 26.2 -349.4 -138.0 -423.6 137.7 59.6 215.3 -35.4
Cash flow for the period -32.0 -24.0 78.5 -7.6 4.0 -9.6 58.0 -118.8 23.7 -32.0 25.6 -66.8 10.5 88.6 11.7
Opening cash balance 121.7 86.1 64.2 80.4 72.4 80.1 63.2 191.2 77.9 95.2 51.3 115.5 41.1 52.3 155.5
Currency translation -3.6 2.1 3.3 -0.4 3.7 -7.3 0.5 5.5 -6.4 -11.9 3.5 -7.6 0.7 14.6 24.0
Closing cash balance 86.1 64.2 146.0 72.4 80.1 63.2 121.7 77.9 95.2 51.3 80.4 41.1 52.3 155.5 191.2
*The item includes:
Goodwill - - - - 2.4 - - - - - - - - - -
Trademarks - - -12.7 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Working capital - - -94.1 - - - - - - - - - -0.7 -2.4 2.4
Fixed assets - - -44.3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Liquid assets - - 3.1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Effect on the cash flow 0.0 0.0 -148.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.7 -2.4 2.4

** The change of current receivables for Q4 2009 have been affected with its share of the annual translation difference

New Wave Groups's share

The share capital in New Wave amounted to SEK 199 030 629 distributed among a total of 66 343 543 shares. Each with a nominal quota value of SEK 3.00. The shares carry identical rights to the Company's assets and profits. Each Series A share is entitled to ten votes and each Series B share is entitled to one vote. New Wave's Series B shares are listed at OMX Stockholm Mid Cap.

Dividend policy

The Board's aim is that the dividend will account for at least 30 % of the Group's profit after taxes over a trade cycle.

Shareholders

The number of shareholders amounted to 15 156 (15 068) on September 30, 2011. Institutional investors accounted for 41 % of the capital and 11 % of the votes. At the same time the ten largest shareholders held 58 % of the capital and 89 % of the votes. Non-Swedish shareholders accounted for 12 % of the capital and 3 % of the votes.

New Wave Group's ten major shareholders 2011-09-30

Shareholder Number of shares Number of votes Capital % Votes %
Torsten Jansson genom bolag 22 351 380 208 720 500 33,7% 82,6%
Fjärde AP-Fonden 3 859 355 3 859 355 5,8% 1,5%
Avanza Pension 2 999 925 2 999 925 4,5% 1,2%
Länsförsäkringar Småbolagsfond 1 886 289 1 886 289 2,8% 0,7%
Handelsbanken fonder 1 744 227 1 744 227 2,6% 0,7%
AMF 1 366 000 1 366 000 2,1% 0,5%
Home Capital 1 194 337 1 194 337 1,8% 0,5%
Tangent 1 177 130 1 177 130 1,8% 0,5%
City Bank New York 960 095 960 095 1,4% 0,4%
SEB fonder 939 670 939 670 1,4% 0,4%
38 478 408 224 847 528 58,0% 89,0%
Shareholder distribution in New Wave Group 2011-09-30 Number of shares Number of votes Capital % Votes %
Sweden 58 284 508 244 653 628 87,9% 96,8%
Shareholders outside Sweden excl. USA 6 322 588 6 322 588 9,5% 2,5%
USA 1 736 447 1 736 447 2,6% 0,7%
Total 66 343 543 252 712 663 100,0% 100,0%

Brands per operating segment

Corporate Promo
Sports and Leisure
Gifts and Home furnishing

New Wave Group in brief

New Wave Group is a growth company creating, acquiring and developing promo, sports, gift and interior design trademarks and products. The Group shall achieve synergies by coordinating design, purchasing, marketing, logistics and distribution of the assortment. The Group shall offer its products to the promo market and the retail market in order to achieve good risk diversification.

New Wave Group AB (publ) Org nr 556350-0916 Orrekulla Industrigata 61. SE-425 36 Hisings Kärra Phone +46 (0)31 712 89 00 Fax +46 (0)31 712 89 99 [email protected] www.nwg.se