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NNIT Earnings Release 2016

Jan 25, 2017

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Company announcement 1/2017 Søborg/Copenhagen, January 25, 2017

Financial report for 2016 and Annual General Meeting 2017

NNIT delivers organic revenue growth of 6.3% and an operating profit margin of 10.6% in 2016.

Performance highlights for 2016

  • Revenue increased by 6.3% to DKK 2,765m in reported currencies and by 6.4% in constant currencies. Revenue increased by 18.8% from customers outside the Novo Nordisk Group while revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group declined by 5.9%
  • Operating profit margin was 10.6% in reported currencies and 10.1% in constant currencies compared to 10.3% as reported in 2015
  • Operating profit increased by 8.8% to DKK 293m in reported currencies driven by improved results in IT Operation Services
  • Net profit increased by 1.5% to DKK 216m as the improvement in operating profit was partly countered by a loss on currency hedges, a negative value adjustment of the Novo Nordisk shares used to hedge NNIT's long term incentive program before 2015 and an increase in the effective tax rate
  • Free cash flow was DKK 188m which is DKK 22m below 2015 due to investments in a new data center
  • Order backlog for 2017 at the beginning of Q1 2017 increased by DKK 73m to DKK 2,093m which is a growth of 3.6% compared to the order backlog for 2016 at the beginning of Q1 2016
  • Outlook for 2017 in constant currencies:
  • Revenue is forecasted to grow 1-5% in constant currencies. The revenue growth outlook is below NNIT's long-term target of at least 5% due to a decline in the backlog from the Novo Nordisk Group
  • Operating profit margin is forecasted to be around 10% in constant currencies
  • The expected level of investments in 2017 is 12-14% of total revenue as the majority of investment related to an additional data center will impact 2017

Per Kogut, CEO at NNIT comments: "The 2016 results confirm the robustness of NNIT's operating model showing a 10.6% profit margin in this highly competitive market. I find it particularly reassuring that we are able to counter a declining revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group by growing our business with other customers by 18.8%. Generating 6.3% growth is in line with guidance and strategy and well above the market average."

Financial Overview

DKK million Q4 2016
(reported)
Q4 2016
(constant)*
Q4 2015* Pct./pp
Change
(reported)
Pct./pp
Change
(constant)
Revenue 769 769 723 6.4% 6.4%
Gross margin 21.1% 20.7% 21.9% -0.8pp -1.2pp
Operating profit 9
7
9
3
9
3
4.7% 0.8%
Operating profit margin 12.6% 12.1% 12.8% -0.2pp -0.7pp
Net profit 7
2
n.a. 6
8
6.0% n.a.
Investments 5
5
n.a. 3
0
84.4% n.a.
Free cash flow 7
0
n.a. 8
8
-20.6% n.a.
*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2015

*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2015

DKK million 2016
(reported)
2016
(constant)*
2015* Pct./pp
Change
(reported)
Pct./pp
Change
(constant)
Revenue 2,765 2,767 2,600 6.3% 6.4%
Gross margin 19.6% 19.2% 19.9% -0.3pp -0.7pp
Operating profit 293 280 269 8.8% 4.0%
Operating profit margin 10.6% 10.1% 10.3% 0.2pp -0.2pp
Net profit 216 n.a. 212 1.5% n.a.
Investments 168 n.a. 136 23.3% n.a.
Free cash flow 188 n.a. 211 -10.7% n.a.

*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2015

Guidance 2017

The order backlog for 2017 at the beginning of Q1 2017 increased by DKK 73m, or by 3.6%, to DKK 2,093m compared to the order backlog for 2016 at the beginning of Q1 2016. Order backlog from the Novo Nordisk Group was 1.4% lower while the order backlog from other customers was 8.4% higher.

The guidance for the 2017 revenue growth is 1-5% in constant currencies due to lower expected revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group. Due to the expected drop in revenue from higher margin projects in the Novo Nordisk Group and price reductions on existing customer contracts, the operating profit margin in constant currencies is expected to be around 10% compared to 10.6% in 2016. The long-term target for revenue growth of at least 5% is maintained as lower revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group is expected to be offset by revenue growth from other customer groups. Further, the long-term operating profit margin target of at least 10% is maintained as a positive impact from the operational excellence program in IT Operation Services is expected from 2018 and onwards.

Guidance for 2017 Long-term targets
Revenue growth
In constant currencies*
1-5% -
as reported** Around 0.1pp higher > 5%
Operating profit margin
In constant currencies*
Around 10% -
as reported** No impact > 10%
Investments / Revenue*** 12-14%

*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2016

**Based on exchange rates as of January 18, 2017 as illustrated under key currency assumptions on page 24

***Investments including new customer and data center investments are in 2017 expected to be between 12-14% of total revenue of which around 7 percentage-points relates to the data center investment of around DKK 200m in 2017. The total data center investment is expected to be around DKK 250m in the period 2016 to 2018

About NNIT

NNIT A/S is one of Denmark's leading IT service providers and consultancies. NNIT A/S offers a wide range of IT services and solutions to its customers, primarily in the life sciences sector in Denmark and internationally and to customers in the public, enterprise and finance sectors in Denmark. As of December 31, 2016 NNIT A/S had 2,809 employees.

For more information please visit www.nnit.com.

Conference call details

NNIT will host a teleconference January 25, 2017 at 10:30 CET about the financial report for the full year of 2016. Please visit the NNIT webpage at www.nnit.com to access the teleconference, which can be found under 'Investors – Downloads'. Presentation material will be available on the website approximately one hour prior to the start of the presentation.

Conference call details

Webcast link: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/cyfd9vnf Participant telephone Numbers: Confirmation code 8846618 Participants, Local - Copenhagen, Denmark: +45 32 71 16 60

Participants, Local - London, United Kingdom: +44(0) 20 3427 0503 Participants, Local - Stockholm, Sweden: +46(0) 8 5033 6539 Participants, Local - Paris, France: +33(0) 1 70 48 01 66 Participants, Local - Frankfurt, Germany: +49(0) 69 2222 10628

Financial Calendar 2017

March 8, 2017 Annual General Meeting
March 9, 2017 ex dividend date
March 10, 2017 Dividend record date
March 13, 2017 Dividend pay and value date
May 18, 2017 Interim report for the first three months of 2017
August 16, 2017 Interim report for the first six months of 2017
October 26, 2017 Interim report for the first nine months of 2017

Forward-looking statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Words such as 'believe', 'expect', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'strategy', 'prospect', 'foresee', 'estimate', 'project', 'anticipate', 'can', 'intend', 'outlook', 'guidance', 'target' and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that may result in considerable deviations from the outlook set forth. Furthermore, some of these expectations are based on assumptions regarding future events which may prove incorrect.

Please also refer to the overview of risk factors in the 'risk management' section on page 29-31 in the Annual Report 2016.

Contacts for further information

Investor relations: Media relations: Jesper Vesterbæk Wagener Helga Heyn Head of Investor Relations NNIT Communications Tel: +45 3075 5392 Tel: +45 3077 8141 [email protected] [email protected]

Financial figures and highlights

DKK million, reported currencies Q4
2016
Q4
2015
2016 2015 12M
change
Financial performance
Revenue
Life Sciences 431.2 479.4 1,597.0 1,649.7 -3.2%
Hereof Novo Nordisk Group 328.7 391.9 1,238.4 1,315.8 -5.9%
Hereof other Life Sciences 102.5 87.5 358.6 334.0 7.4%
Enterprise 170.5 97.9 545.6 384.7 41.8%
Public 103.5 92.1 385.3 375.1 2.7%
Finance 63.8 53.5 236.7 190.8 24.1%
Revenue by customer group 768.9 722.9 2,764.6 2,600.3 6.3%
IT Operation Services 515.6 490.7 1,823.7 1,740.4 4.8%
IT Solution Services 253.2 232.2 940.9 859.9 9.4%
Revenue by business area 768.9 722.9 2,764.6 2,600.3 6.3%
EBITDA 135.3 129.3 437.3 410.3 6.6%
Depreciations and amortizations 38.4 36.8 144.4 141.2 2.2%
Operating profit (EBIT) 96.8 92.5 292.9 269.1 8.8%
Net financials -2.1 -0.5 -12.6 3.1 n/a
Net profit 72.2 68.2 215.7 212.4 1.5%
Investments in tangible and intangible assets 55.4 30.0 167.7 136.0 23.3%
Total assets 1,590.5 1,335.8 1,590.5 1,335.8 19.1%
Equity 846.5 740.8 846.5 740.8 14.3%
Dividends paid 0.0 0.0 145.5 83.7 73.8%
Free cash flow 70.1 88.3 188.4 210.8 -10.7%
Earnings per share
Earnings per share (DKK)
Diluted earnings per share (DKK)
2.98
2.90
2.81
2.74
8.89
8.67
8.76
8.54
1.5%
1.5%
Employees
Average number of full-time employees
2,809 2,535 2,677 2,494 7.3%
Financial ratios
Gross profit margin 21.1% 21.9% 19.6% 19.9% -0.3pp
EBITDA margin 17.6% 17.9% 15.8% 15.8% 0pp
Operating profit margin 12.6% 12.8% 10.6% 10.3% 0.2pp
Effective tax rate 23.7% 25.9% 23.0% 22.0% 1.1pp
Investments/Revenue 7.2% 4.2% 6.1% 5.2% 0.8pp
Return on equity1 27.2% 29.8% 27.2% 29.8% -2.6pp
Solvency ratio 53.2% 55.5% 53.2% 55.5% -2.2pp
Long-term financial metrics
Revenue growth 6.4% 5.0% 6.3% 7.9% -1.6pp
Operating profit margin 12.6% 12.8% 10.6% 10.3% 0.2pp
Return on invested capital (ROIC)1, 2 37.6% 38.3% 37.6% 38.3% -0.7pp
Cash to earnings1 87.3% 99.2% 87.3% 99.2% -11.9pp
Cash to earnings (three-year average)1 n.a. n.a. 86.6% 93.2% -6.6pp
Additional numbers3
Order entry backlog for the current year 2,092.9 2,019.8 2,092.9 2,019.8 3.6%
Order entry backlog for the following years 2+34 1,964.5 2,166.8 1,964.5 2,166.8 -9.3%

1) Financial metrics are moving annual total (MAT), i.e. annualized. Cash to earnings (three-year-average) is calculated using the past 36 months

2) Net profit/Average invested capital.

3) Backlog represents anticipated revenue from contracts or orders executed but not yet completed or performed in full, and the revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future.

4) Year 2+3 represents 2017 and 2018 in the 2016 column and 2016 and 2017 in the 2015 column etc.

Highlights

Below are the key highlights for Q4 2016 and the order backlog for 2017 at the beginning of Q1 2017.

Sales

The order backlog for 2017 at the beginning of Q1 2017 increased by DKK 73m to DKK 2,093m which is a growth of 3.6% compared to the order backlog for 2016 at the beginning of Q1 2016. The increase is primarily due to contract wins with new customers as well as expansion of contracts with existing customers in the enterprise and finance customer groups.

At the beginning of Q1 2017 the order backlog for 2018 and 2019 was 9.3% lower than the order backlog for 2017 and 2018 at the beginning of Q1 2016. The backlog growth is impacted by the expiry of several large outsourcing contracts which have not yet been renegotiated or retendered, especially with the Novo Nordisk Group. All renewals of these contracts will increase the order backlog.

Key wins in Q4 2016:

  • New application support contract with PANDORA representing a high double-digit DKKm amount over a 4.5-year-period (press release December 29, 2016)
  • New consultancy agreement with an international customer in the life sciences customer group representing a minor double-digit DKKm amount in 2017
  • Extension and expansion of contracts with current customers
  • o Application outsourcing contract extension with Lundbeck representing a high double-digit DKKm amount over a 4-year-period (press release December 21, 2016)
  • o Operation outsourcing contract extension with the Novo Nordisk Group representing a mid-size double-digit DKKm amount over a 5-year-period
  • o Various operation projects with a high degree of hardware content with the Novo Nordisk Group representing a mid-size double-digit DKKm amount in 2017
  • o Operation outsourcing contract expansion with a customer in the finance customer group representing a low double-digit DKKm amount over a 5 year-period

Changes to NNIT Executive Management

Executive Vice President, Head of IT Operation Services, Jess Julin Ibsen has decided to leave NNIT (company announcement 14/2016 December 12, 2016). He has been replaced by Senior Vice President Ricco Larsen, who joins NNIT Group Management. Ricco Larsen comes from a position as Corporate Vice President, Head of Global Operations at NNIT

Financial expectations and results 2016

Realized 2016 Q3 2016
guidance
Q2 2016
guidance
Q1 2016
guidance
Annual report
2015
guidance
Long-term
targets
Revenue growth
In constant currencies* 6.4% 5-8% 5-8% 5-8% At least 5% -
as reported 0.1pp lower Around 0.1pp
lower
Around 0.1pp
lower
Around 0.3pp
lower
Around 0.0pp
lower
> 5%
Operating profit margin
In constant currencies* 10.1% 10-11% 10-11% 10-11% 10-11% -
as reported 0.5pp higher Around 0.5pp
higher
Around 0.5pp
higher
Around 0.6pp
higher
Around 0.3pp
higher
> 10%
Investments / Revenue 6.1% Around 6% 6-7% 7-8% 5-6%

*Constant currencies measured using average 2015 exchange rates.

Revenue increased by 6.4% in constant currencies in line with the latest guidance in October 2016 of "5-8%" and meets the guidance of 'at least 5%' provided at the release of the Annual Report 2015 in January 2016. Revenue in reported currencies was 0.1pp lower due to depreciation of key currencies.

Operating profit margin of 10.1% in constant currencies was at the low end of the guidance of "10-11%" provided in October 2016 and the guidance range provided in January 2016 mainly due to a reduction in higher margin projects from the Novo Nordisk Group and severance payments. In reported currencies the operating profit margin was 0.5pp higher, positively impacted by currency tailwind.

Investments divided by revenue were 6.1% in line with the latest guidance from October 2016 and above the guidance provided in January 2016 following the decision to invest in a new data center.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of NNIT A/S will be held on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 2 pm at NNIT headquarters, Oestmarken 3A, 2860 Soeborg, Denmark.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors Jesper Brandgaard has informed that he is not seeking reelection. The Board of Directors intends to propose re-election of John Beck, Anne Broeng, Carsten Dilling, Eivind Kolding and Rene Stockner and election of Novo A/S' CFO Peter Haahr as new member of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors further intends to propose election of Carsten Dilling as new Chairman and election of Peter Haahr as new Deputy Chairman.

The Board of Directors intends to propose re-election of PricewaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab as the Company's accountant. Furthermore the Board of Directors intends to propose i) that the shareholders authorize the company to acquire treasury shares of up to 10 percent of the company's share capital. Further, the Board of Directors intends to propose ii) to amend the remuneration principles, and iii) that general meetings can be conducted in English and/or Danish while documents prepared for general meetings going forward shall be in English only.

Performance overview

DKK million
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2015 Change
(reported)
Revenue 768.9 722.9 6.4%
Cost of goods sold 606.4 564.6 7.4%
Gross profit 162.5 158.3 2.6%
Gross profit margin 21.1% 21.9% -0.8pp
Sales and marketing costs 36.7 35.2 4.3%
Administrative expenses 29.0 30.6 -5.5%
Operating profit 96.8 92.5 4.7%
Operating profit margin 12.6% 12.8% -0.2pp
Net financials -2.1 -0.5 n.a.
Profit before tax 94.7 92.0 2.9%
Tax 22.5 23.8 -5.8%
Effective tax rate 23.7% 25.9% -2.2pp
Net profit 72.2 68.2 6.0%
DKK million
(reported currencies)
2016 2015 Change
(reported)
Revenue 2,764.6 2,600.3 6.3%
Cost of goods sold 2,223.0 2,083.0 6.7%
Gross profit 541.6 517.3 4.7%
Gross profit margin 19.6% 19.9% -0.3pp
Sales and marketing costs 134.8 129.6 4.0%
Administrative expenses 113.9 118.6 -3.9%
Operating profit 292.9 269.1 8.8%
Operating profit margin 10.6% 10.3% 0.2pp
Net financials -12.6 3.1 n.a.
Profit before tax 280.3 272.2 3.0%
Tax 64.6 59.8 8.0%
Effective tax rate 23.0% 22.0% 1.1pp
Net profit 215.7 212.4 1.5%

Revenue in reported currencies increased by 6.4% in Q4 2016 (6.4% in constant currencies) and 6.3% in full year 2016 (6.4% in constant currencies). Operating profit margin in reported currencies was 12.6% in Q4 2016 (12.1% in constant currencies) and 10.6% in full year 2016 (10.1% in constant currencies) compared to 12.8% in Q4 2015 and 10.3% in full year 2015.

For a detailed performance overview in both reported and constant currencies please see note 7 on page 25. Comparisons in this financial report are hereafter in reported currencies only as NNIT's major currencies have only depreciated a little giving operating profit growth a tailwind of 0.5pp and revenue growth a slight headwind of 0.1pp compared to the same periods last year.

Revenue increased by 6.4% in Q4 2016 and by 6.3% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. The increase in 2016 was primarily driven by a 42% growth in the enterprise customer group and a 24% growth in the finance customer group. Revenue from other life sciences customers increased by 7.4% while the revenue from Novo Nordisk Group declined by 5.9% in 2016. The public customer group increased by 2.7% in 2016.

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Cost of goods sold increased by 7.4% in Q4 2016 and 6.7% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. This led to a gross profit margin of 21.1% in Q4 2016 (21.9% in Q4 2015) and 19.6% in 2016 (19.9% in 2015). The increase in cost of goods sold in Q4 was driven by severance payment and a reduction in the level of higher margin projects from the Novo Nordisk Group. Cost of goods sold in 2016 was negatively impacted by a provision for loss on a project in the public customer group (IT Solution Services), a settlement with another customer in the public customer group (IT Operation Services see note 4), severance payments and an increase in costs of hardware for infrastructure projects. This impact is partly offset by cost savings related to full-year effect of the efficiency measures introduced in IT Operation Services in 2015.

Sales and marketing costs increased by 4.3% in Q4 2016 and 4.0% in 2016 mainly due to a strengthening of the sales force especially within international life sciences, to support future growth and due to severance payment in Q1 2016 in connection with the organizational changes announced in the Q4 2015 report.

Administrative expenses decreased by 5.5% in Q4 and 3.9% in 2016 primarily due to cost saving initiatives and vacancies.

Operating profit in Q4 2016 increased by 4.7% to DKK 96.8m corresponding to an operating profit margin of 12.6% compared to 12.8% in Q4 2015. This led to an increase in operating profit of 8.8% in 2016 to DKK 292.9m corresponding to an operating profit margin of 10.6% compared to 10.3% in 2015. Savings on administrative expenses, cost savings related to the efficiency measures introduced in IT Operation Services in 2015 and currency tailwind all contributed to the operating profit improvement. This is partly countered by a provision for loss on a project in the public customer group (IT Solution Services), a reversal of revenue and a settlement with another customer in the public customer group (IT Operation Services) as well as severance payments.

Net financials in Q4 2016 were negative DKK 2.1m which is a decrease of DKK 1.6m compared to Q4 2015. Net financials decreased by DKK 15.7m in 2016 compared to 2015. Net financials were adversely affected by a negative net value adjustment of the Novo Nordisk shareholdings used to hedge NNIT's long-term incentive program and corresponding liability from prior years of DKK 5.4m compared to a gain of DKK 4.1m in 2015. This is equivalent to a net negative impact of DKK 9.5m, whereas the net impact in Q4 2016 was DKK 1.9m negative. Furthermore, net financials were adversely impacted by a loss on cash flow hedges of DKK 3.4m in 2016 compared to a gain of DKK 6.8m in 2015 equivalent to a net negative impact of DKK 10.2m. In Q4 2016 there was a gain on cash flow hedges of DKK 1.9m which is an improvement of DKK 1.1m. The impact was partly offset by an improvement of the loss on foreign exchange and lower bank charges, which in 2015 were impacted by the establishment of a credit facility and costs in relation to becoming a listed company etc. The gain on cash flow hedges in Q4 2016 was due to appreciating currencies whereas operating profits were impacted in the opposite direction by currency changes.

The effective tax rate in Q4 2016 was 23.7% representing a decrease of 2.2pp compared to Q4 2015. The effective tax rate in 2016 was 23.0% representing an increase of 1.0pp compared to 2015. The increase is caused by changes in the level of non-taxable adjustments from unrealized losses on Novo Nordisk shares in 2016 compared to gains on this item in 2015.

Net profit in Q4 2016 was DKK 72.2m corresponding to an increase of 6.0% compared to Q4 2015. The increase was positively impacted by the increase in operating profit but

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countered by the decrease in net financials and a higher effective tax rate. Net profit in 2016 was DKK 215.7m corresponding to an increase of 1.5% compared to 2015 mainly impacted by the negative development in net financials as explained above.

Revenue

Revenue distribution:

DKKm
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2015 Pct Change
(reported)
Life Sciences 431.2 479.4 -10.1%
Hereof Novo Nordisk Group 328.7 391.9 -16.1%
Hereof other Life Sciences 102.5 87.5 17.1%
Enterprise 170.5 97.9 74.1%
Public 103.5 92.1 12.4%
Finance 63.8 53.5 19.1%
Total 768.9 722.9 6.4%
DKKm
(reported currencies)
2016 2015 Pct Change
(reported)
Life Sciences 1,597.0 1,649.7 -3.2%
Hereof Novo Nordisk Group 1,238.4 1,315.8 -5.9%
Hereof other Life Sciences 358.6 334.0 7.4%
Enterprise 545.6 384.7 41.8%
Public 385.3 375.1 2.7%
Finance 236.7 190.8 24.1%
Total 2,764.6 2,600.3 6.3%

Revenue growth in Q4 2016 (6.4%) and in full year 2016 (6.3%) was primarily driven by double digit percentage growth in the enterprise and finance customer groups. Revenue in life sciences (including the Novo Nordisk Group and other life sciences customers) declined due to a decline of 16.1% in Q4 2016 and 5.9% in full year 2016 from the Novo Nordisk Group, whereas other life sciences customers experienced a growth of 17.1% in Q4 2016 and 7.4% growth in full year 2016 compared to the same periods last year. In 2016, the public customer group experienced a growth of 2.7% driven by a strong Q4 2016 growth of 12.4%.

The share of NNIT's revenue from customers outside the Novo Nordisk Group reached 55% in 2016 compared to 49% in the same period last year, and is in line with the strategy of becoming less dependent on Novo Nordisk.

Life sciences:

Revenue in Q4 2016 decreased by DKK 48.2m corresponding to a decrease of 10.1% compared to Q4 2015. The decrease was due to a decline in revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group of 16.1% as a consequence of a reduction of additional projects. Revenue growth from the non-Novo Nordisk Group life sciences customers was 17.1% in Q4 2016, reflecting that new orders from previous quarters are now starting to drive life sciences growth outside the Novo Nordisk Group.

In 2016, revenue from the life sciences customer group decreased by DKK 52.7m, corresponding to 3.2% due to a decline in revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group while other life sciences customers increased by 7.4%. Revenue decline from the Novo Nordisk Group was 5.9% mainly due to a reduction of project activity not included in the core service contracts.

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Enterprise:

Revenue in Q4 2016 increased by DKK 72.6m and DKK 160.9m in full year 2016 corresponding to an increase of 74% in Q4 2016 and 42% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. Revenue growth was driven by increased revenue from existing operations customers as well as revenue from new significant customers, which included PANDORA and Widex.

Public:

Revenue in Q4 2016 increased by DKK 11.4m and DKK 10.2m in full year 2016 corresponding to an increase of 12.4% in Q4 2016 and 2.7% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. The growth was impacted by a reversal of revenue in 2016 related to a settlement with a customer in the public customer group within IT Operation Services and price reductions in certain outsourcing contracts, which were offset by an increase in project activity.

Finance:

Revenue in Q4 2016 increased by DKK 10.3m and DKK 45.9m in full year 2016 corresponding to an increase of 19% in Q4 2016 and 24% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. In 2016, the increase was primarily due to the expansion of several existing customer contracts and contract wins with new customers such as Enettet and the insurance companies Købstædernes Forsikring and Popermo Forsikring. The data center service contract with Danske Bank only had limited impact in 2016, but will start to generate revenue in Q1 2017.

Order backlog

At the beginning of 2017, NNIT's order backlog for 2017 increased by DKK 73m to DKK 2,093m which is a growth of 3.6% compared to the order backlog for 2016 at the same time last year. The increase was primarily due to contract wins with new customers and expansion of contracts with existing customers in the enterprise and finance customer groups while the backlog for the Novo Nordisk Group is 1.4% lower than last year due to a continued low project activity level.

The order entry backlog for 2018 and 2019 at the beginning of 2017 was 9.3% lower than the corresponding backlog for 2017 and 2018 at the same time last year. The decline in the order entry backlog is due to the expiry of several large infrastructure agreements in 2018 and 2019 in all customer groups for which renegotiations or retendering have not yet been initiated. All renewals or replacements of these contracts will increase the order backlog.

Employees, end-of-period

At the end of Q4 2016, the number of employees increased by 272 FTE corresponding to 10.7% compared to the same period last year. The increase was in Czech Republic (119 FTEs), China (77 FTEs) and the Philippines (30 FTEs) in-line with the long-term offshoring strategy. Denmark grew by 43 FTEs and Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and United States combined grew by 3 FTEs.

Balance sheet

Total assets at December 31, 2016 increased by DKK 254.7m to DKK 1,590.5m compared to DKK 1.335.8m at December 31, 2015 primarily due to an increase in trade receivables, work in progress, other receivables and cash and cash equivalents partly countered by a decrease in shares.

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to DKK 173.9m at December 31, 2016, an increase of DKK 42.9m relative to December 31, 2015. The increase was due to net profits from operating activities countered by the payment of ordinary dividend for 2015 (DKK 97.0m) and interim dividend for 2016 (DKK 48.5m).

Equity at December 31, 2016 amounted to DKK 846.5m, an increase of DKK 105.7m compared to December 31, 2015. The improvement was due to net profits offset by the payment of ordinary dividend for 2015 (DKK 97.0m) and interim dividend for 2016 (DKK 48.5m).

Investments

Investments amounted to DKK 55.4m in Q4 2016 (DKK 167.7m in 2016) compared to DKK 30.0m in Q4 2015 (DKK 136.0m in 2015). The increase in investments was mainly related to investments in a new data center in Ejby, Denmark and timing of hardware purchases in connection with outsourcing contracts. The bulk of the total investment in a new data center is expected to be in 2017.

Free cash flow

The free cash flow for Q4 2016 amounted to DKK 70.1m, a drop of DKK 18.0m lower than in Q4 2015. Free cash flow was DKK 188.4m in 2016 which was DKK 22.5m lower than in 2015. The drop in the free cash flow in both Q4 and 2016 was primarily related to a higher level of investments, increased trade receivables and work in progress

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partly countered by an increase in prepayments received from customers and a lower payment of income taxes in 2016.

Business areas

IT Operation Services

DKK million
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2015 Change
Revenue
Novo Nordisk Group 225.9 270.9 -16.6%
Non-Novo Nordisk Group 289.7 219.8 31.8%
Total 515.6 490.7 5.1%
Costs 447.9 430.7 4.0%
Operating profit 67.7 60.0 12.9%
Operating profit margin 13.1% 12.2% 0.9pp
DKK million
(reported currencies)
2016 2015 Change
Revenue
Novo Nordisk Group 841.4 889.9 -5.4%
Non-Novo Nordisk Group 982.3 850.5 15.5%
Total 1,823.7 1,740.4 4.8%
Costs 1,616.9 1,568.2 3.1%
Operating profit 206.8 172.2 20.1%
Operating profit margin 11.3% 9.9% 1.4pp

IT Operation Services revenue increased by 5.1% in Q4 2016 and 4.8% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. The increase was primarily driven by new and existing large customers outside the Novo Nordisk Group. Revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group fell by 17% in Q4 2016 compared to Q4 2015 due to a reduction in project activities.

Operating profit in Q4 2016 and 2016 showed a strong growth of 13% and 20%, respectively, representing an operating profit of DKK 67.7m and DKK 206.8m, respectively. Operating profit margin in Q4 2016 was 13.1% corresponding to an increase of 0.9pp compared to Q4 2015 and 11.3% in 2016 compared to 9.9% in 2015.

The increase was driven by a positive effect on cost savings and efficiency-improving measures introduced in 2015 combined with stable operations that were partly offset by a reversal of revenue and a settlement with a customer in the public customer group and severance payments.

IT Solution Services

DKK million
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2015 Change
Revenue
Novo Nordisk Group 102.7 121.0 -15.1%
Non-Novo Nordisk Group 150.5 111.2 35.3%
Total 253.2 232.2 9.1%
Costs 224.1 199.7 12.2%
Operating profit 29.1 32.5 -10.5%
Operating profit margin 11.5% 14.0% -2.5pp
DKK million
(reported currencies)
2016 2015 Change
Revenue
Novo Nordisk Group 397.0 425.9 -6.8%
Non-Novo Nordisk Group 543.9 434.0 25.3%
Total 940.9 859.9 9.4%
Costs 854.8 763.0 12.0%
Operating profit 86.1 96.9 -11.2%
Operating profit margin 9.1% 11.3% -2.1pp

IT Solution Services revenue increased by 9.1% in Q4 2016 and 9.4% in 2016 compared to the same periods last year. This increase was driven by revenue from customers outside the Novo Nordisk Group increasing 35% in Q4 2016, whereas revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group in Q4 2016 fell by 15% compared to 2015, which is partly due to a drop in project activities.

Despite the strong revenue growth operating profit in Q4 2016 decreased by 11% compared to Q4 2015 mainly due to a reduction in higher margin project activities from the Novo Nordisk Group. Operating profit in 2016 was down by 11% compared to 2015 primarily due a provision for loss on a project in the public customer group, a lower level of higher margin project activities from the Novo Nordisk Group and severance payments. Operating profit margin in Q4 2016 was 11.5% corresponding to a decrease of 2.5pp compared to Q4 2015 and 9.1% in 2016 compared to 11.3% in 2015, a decrease of 2.1pp due to the above mentioned reasons.

Events after balance sheet date

There have been no events after the balance sheet date which would have a significant impact on an assessment of NNIT's financial position at December 31, 2016.

Outlook for 2017

The order backlog for 2017 at the beginning of Q1 2017 increased by DKK 73m, or by 3.6%, to DKK 2,093m compared to the order backlog for 2016 at the beginning of Q1 2016. Order backlog from the Novo Nordisk Group was 1.4% lower while the order backlog from other customers was 8.4% higher.

The guidance for the 2017 revenue growth is 1-5% in constant currencies due to lower expected revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group. Due to the expected drop in revenue from higher margin projects in the Novo Nordisk Group and price reductions on existing customer contracts, the operating profit margin in constant currencies is expected to be around 10% compared to 10.6% in 2016. The long-term target for revenue growth of at least 5% is maintained as lower revenue from the Novo Nordisk Group is expected to be offset by revenue growth from other customer groups. Further, the long-term operating profit margin target of at least 10% is maintained as a positive impact from the operational excellence program in IT Operation Services is expected from 2018 and onwards.

The present outlook is based on a number of key assumptions, including that relevant macroeconomic trends will not significantly change business conditions for NNIT during 2016, that business performance, customer and competitor actions will remain stable and that currency exchange rates, especially the Chinese yuan, Euro, Czech koruna, Philippine peso, US dollar and the Swiss franc, will remain at current levels versus Danish kroner (as of January 18, 2017). To mitigate volatility in exchange rates NNIT has entered into hedge contracts as illustrated in the notes on page 23 which also shows the sensitivity in operating profit from changes in key currencies.

Guidance for 2017 Long-term targets
Revenue growth
In constant currencies*
1-5% -
as reported** Around 0.1pp higher > 5%
Operating profit margin
In constant currencies*
Around 10% -
as reported** No impact > 10%
Investments / Revenue*** 12-14%

The current expectations summarized:

*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2016

**Based on exchange rates as of January 18, 2017 as illustrated under key currency assumptions on page 24

***Investments including new customer and data center investments are in 2017 expected to be between 12-14% of total revenue of which around 7 percentage-points relates to the data center investment of around DKK 200m in 2017. The total data center investment is expected to be around DKK 250m in the period 2016 to 2018

Management statement

The Board of Directors and Executive Management have approved the Annual Report 2016 of NNIT A/S (NNIT A/S, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") – including the audited consolidated financial statements. The Board of Directors and Executive Management also approved this financial statement containing condensed financial information for 2016.

The consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report 2016 are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and further requirements in the Danish Financial Statements Act.

This financial statement is prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements in the IFRS, the accounting policies as applied in the audited consolidated financial statements of 2016.

In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the overall presentation of this financial statement is adequate. Furthermore, in our opinion, this company announcement of the financial statement for 2016 includes a true and fair account of the development in the operations and financial circumstances of the results for the year and of the financial position of the Group as well as, together with the Annual Report 2016, a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group in accordance with Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.

Soeborg, January 25, 2017

Executive management

Per Kogut
CEO
Carsten Krogsgaard Thomsen
CFO
Board of Directors
Jesper Brandgaard
Chairman
Carsten Dilling
Deputy Chairman
Anne Broeng
Eivind Kolding John Beck René Stockner
Anders Vidstrup Alex Steninge Jacobsen

Consolidated financial statements

Income statement and Statement of comprehensive income

Note Q4 2016 Q4 2015 12M 2016 12M 2015
DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000
Income statement 1
Revenue 2 768,868 722,908 2,764,592 2,600,287
Cost of goods sold 606,373 564,587 2,223,006 2,083,027
Gross profit 162,495 158,321 541,586 517,260
Sales and marketing costs 36,688 35,178 134,794 129,604
Administrative expenses 28,959 30,630 113,889 118,551
Operating profit 96,848 92,513 292,903 269,105
Financial income 291 6,805 6,922 28,756
Financial expenses 2,431 7,310 19,550 25,628
Profit before income taxes 94,708 92,008 280,275 272,233
Income taxes 22,458 23,828 64,575 59,792
Net profit for the period 72,250 68,180 215,700 212,441
Earnings per share DKK DKK DKK DKK
Earnings per share 2.98 2.81 8.89 8.76
Diluted earnings per share 2.90 2.74 8.67 8.54

Statement of comprehensive income

DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000
Net profit for the period 72,250 68,180 215,700 212,441
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the Income statement:
Remeasurement related to pension obligations 260 791 -1,015 -293
Tax on other comprehensive income 220 2,013 -338 343
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to the Income statement,
when specific
conditions are met:
Currency revaluation related to subsidiaries (net) 3,062 -701 820 2,168
Recycled to financial items -8,476 600 -3,362 3,754
Unrealized value adjustments 7,126 -4,770 5,942 -7,655
Cash flow hedges -1,350 -4,170 2,580 -3,901
Tax on other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges -619 980 -626 916
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 1,573 -1,087 1,421 -767
Total comprehensive income 73,823 67,093 217,121 211,674

Balance sheet

Assets

Note Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31,2015
DKK '000 DKK '000
Intangible assets 33,307 27,571
Tangible assets 412,920 402,186
Deferred tax 52,390 43,939
Deposits 28,730 28,313
Total non-current assets 527,347 502,009
Inventories 2,797 1,730
Trade receivables 3 604,567 489,465
Work in progress 3 136,370 84,443
Other receivables and pre-payments 126,183 76,771
Shares 18,200 49,315
Derivative financial instruments 1,140 1,022
Cash and cash equivalents 173,912 131,026
Total current assets 1,063,169 833,772
Total assets 1,590,516 1,335,781

Equity and liabilities

DKK '000 DKK '000
Share capital 250,000 250,000
Treasury shares -7,500 -7,500
Retained earnings 542,833 395,969
Other reserves 7,785 5,349
Proposed dividends 53,350 97,000
Total equity 846,468 740,818
Deferred tax 0 46
Employee benefit obligation 34,251 39,054
Provisions 11,395 8,339
Total non-current liabilities 45,646 47,439
Prepayments received 3 186,507 60,499
Trade payables 59,282 72,978
Employee cost payable 258,386 267,518
Tax payables 29,913 11,338
Other current liabilities 3 140,946 105,738
Derivative financial instruments 2,098 5,330
Employee benefit obligation 7,577 18,629
Provisions 13,693 5,494
Total current liabilities 698,402 547,524
Total equity and liabilities 1,590,516 1,335,781
Contingent liabilities and legal proceedings 4
Currency hedging 5

Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31,2015

Statement of cash flow

Q4 2016 Q4 2015 12M 2016 12M 2015
DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000 DKK '000
Net profit for the period 72,250 68,179 215,700 212,441
Reversal of non-cash items 94,576 75,118 270,666 235,180
Interest received 51 932 102 1,015
Interest paid -1,308 -5,199 -3,569 -5,711
Income taxes paid -14,837 -55,8520 -51,415 -75,767
Cash flow before change in working capital 150,732 83,1780 431,484 367,158
Changes in working capital -22,056 31,1700 -68,667 -14,018
Cash flow from operating activities 128,676 114,3480 362,817 353,140
Capitalization of intangible assets -13,575 0 -13,575 0
Purchase of tangible assets -41,828 -29,749 -154,120 -136,041
Change in trade payables related to investments -4,329 2,827 -10,454 -4,651
Sale of tangible assets 0 0 2,236 0
Dividends received 0 0 721 671
Sale/(purchase) of shares (net) 1,236 3,573 1,236 3,573
Payment of deposits -96 88 -475 -5,851
Cash flow from investing activities -58,592 -23,2610 -174,431 -142,299
Dividends paid 0 0 -145,500 -83,713
Purchase of treasury shares 0 0 0 -93,750
Cash flow from financing activities 0 0 -145,500 -177,463
Net cash flow 70,084 91,087 42,886 33,378
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 103,828 42,7660 131,026 97,648
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 173,912 , 133,8530 173,912 131,026
Additional information1
:
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
Undrawn committed credit facilities
173,912
400,000
133,853
400,0000
173,912
400,000
131,026
400,000
Financial resources at the end of the period 573,912 533,8530 573,912 531,026
Cash flow from operating activities 128,676 114,348 362,817 353,140
Cash flow from investing activities -58,592 -23,261 -174,431 -142,299
Free cash flow 70,084 91,087 188,386 210,841

1 Additional non-IFRS measures. 'Financial resources at the end of the period' is defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period and undrawn committed credit facilities. Free cash flow is defined as 'cash flow from operating activities' less 'cash flow from investing activities'.

Statement of changes in equity

DKK '000 Other reserves
December 31, 2016 Share
capital
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Currency
revaluation
Cash flow
hedges
Tax Total other
reserves
Proposed
dividends
Total
Balance at the beginning of the period 250,000 -7,500 395,969 5,964 -3,901 3,286 5,349 97,000 740,818
Net profit for the period 0 0 215,700 0 0 0 0 0 215,700
Other comprehensive income for the period 0 0 -1,015 820 2,580 -964 2,436 0 1,421
Total comprehensive income for the period 0 214,685 820 2,580 -964 2,436 0 217,121
Transactions with owners:
Share-based payments 0 0 30,212 0 0 0 0 0 30,212
Deferred tax on share-based payments 0 0 3,817 0 0 0 0 0 3,817
Dividends paid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -145,500 -145,500
Interim dividend for 2016 0 0 -48,500 0 0 0 0 48,500 0
Proposed dividend for 2016 0 0 -53,350 0 0 0 0 53,350 0
Total dividends for 2016 0 0 -101,850 0 0 0 0 101,850 0
Balance at the end of the period 250,000 -7,500 596,183 6,784 -1,321 2,322 7,785 0 846,468
DKK '000 Other reserves
Share Treasury Retained Currency Cash flow Tax Total other Proposed
December 31, 2015 capital shares earnings revaluation hedges reserves dividends Total
Balance at the beginning of the period 250,000 0 344,716 3,796 0 2,027 5,823 83,713 684,252
Net profit for the period 0 0 212,441 0 0 0 0 0 212,441
Other comprehensive income for the period 0 0 -293 2,168 -3,901 1,259 -474 0 -767
Total comprehensive income for the period 0 0 212,148 2,168 -3,901 1,259 -474 0 211,674
Transactions with owners:
Purchase of treasury shares 0 -7,500 -86,250 0 0 0 0 0 -93,750
Share-based payments 0 0 20,290 0 0 0 0 0 20,290
Deferred tax on share-based payments 0 0 2,065 0 0 0 0 0 2,065
Dividends paid 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -83,713 -83,713
Proposed dividend for 2015 0 0 -97,000 0 0 0 0 97,000 0
Balance at the end of the period 250,000 -7,500 395,969 5,964 -3,901 3,286 5,349 97,000 740,818

Notes Note 1 Accounting policies

The Board of Directors and Executive Management have approved the Annual Report 2016 of NNIT A/S including the audited consolidated financial statements. The Board of Directors and Executive Management also approved this financial statement containing condensed financial information for 2016.

This financial statement is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and further reguirements in the Danish Financial Statements Act. The accounting policies used in this financial statement are consistent with those used in the audited consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report 2016.

Note 2

Quarterly numbers

Quarterly numbers

2016 2015
DKK '000 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Revenue 768,868 674,456 658,647 662,621 722,909 632,988 629,056 615,334
Cost of goods sold 606,373 543,780 540,713 532,140 564,588 505,796 518,107 494,536
Gross profit 162,495 130,676 117,934 130,481 158,321 127,192 110,949 120,798
Sales and marketing costs 36,688 31,582 33,592 32,932 35,178 32,288 32,239 29,899
Administrative expenses 28,959 29,350 27,847 27,733 30,630 32,550 27,814 27,556
Operating profit 96,848 69,744 56,495 69,816 92,513 62,354 50,896 63,343
Net financials -2,140 -2,710 -3,477 -4,301 -505 -819 -5,767 10,219
Profit before income taxes 94,708 67,034 53,018 65,515 92,008 61,535 45,129 73,562
Income taxes 22,458 16,110 11,763 14,244 23,828 11,048 9,468 15,448
Net profit for the period 72,250 50,924 41,255 51,271 68,180 50,487 35,662 58,114

Segment disclosures

Segment disclosures

2016 2015
DKK '000 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Revenue by business area
Operations 515,641 447,079 422,336 438,626 490,704 426,268 415,852 407,580
hereof Novo Nordisk Group 225,914 203,005 199,843 212,635 270,895 215,950 206,402 196,630
hereof non-Novo Nordisk Group 289,727 244,074 222,493 225,991 219,809 210,318 209,450 210,950
Solutions 253,227 227,377 236,311 223,995 232,205 206,720 213,204 207,754
hereof Novo Nordisk Group 102,748 95,259 100,915 98,076 120,989 103,804 101,141 99,954
hereof non-Novo Nordisk Group 150,479 132,118 135,396 125,919 111,216 102,916 112,063 107,800
Total revenue 768,868 674,456 658,647 662,621 722,909 632,988 629,056 615,334
Revenue by customer group
Life Sciences 431,165 386,848 386,459 392,550 479,402 400,071 392,108 378,159
hereof Novo Nordisk Group 328,662 298,264 300,758 310,711 391,884 319,754 307,543 296,584
Public 103,455 90,370 90,768 100,695 92,057 89,485 92,425 101,146
Enterprise 170,469 144,661 120,931 109,559 97,903 97,067 99,313 90,386
Finance 63,779 52,577 60,489 59,817 53,547 46,365 45,210 45,643
Total revenue 768,868 674,456 658,647 662,621 722,909 632,988 629,056 615,334
Operating profit by business area
Operations 67,727 53,137 32,999 52,968 59,968 44,531 27,428 40,304
Solutions 29,121 16,607 23,496 16,848 32,545 17,823 23,468 23,038
Total operating profit 96,848 69,744 56,495 69,816 92,513 62,354 50,896 63,342
Ammortization, depreciation and impairment losses
Operations 37,696 34,689 34,374 34,758 36,413 34,611 34,122 33,737
Solutions 708 737 721 679 411 654 621 648
Total ammortization, depreciation and impairment losses 38,404 35,426 35,095 35,437 36,824 35,265 34,744 34,385

The Danish operations generated 91.0% of NNIT's revenue in 2016 and 90.5% in 2015 based on the location of customer purchase orders. As a consequence of the predominantly Danish revenue, we will not disclose a geographical revenue split.

Note 3

Related party transactions

DKK'000 Dec 31,
2016
Dec 31,
2015
Assets
Receivables from related parties 238,208 241,814
Work in progress related parties 37,579 18,829
Liabilities
Liabilities to related parties 799 8,535

Prepayments from related parties 95,103 20,514

Note 4

Contingent liabilities and legal proceedings

Contingent liabilities

None

Legal proceedings

In 2014, a customer in our public customer group initiated arbitration proceedings related to the delivery of a supply and logistics IT system. The parties disagree on whether the system was defective, who was responsible for the delay of the system and thus on the justification of the termination. In June 2014, the customer initiated arbitration proceedings in Copenhagen, Denmark. NNIT estimates that an arbitration award would either reduce or increase operating profit in the range of DKK -87 Million

to DKK 55 Million. The arbitration proceedings are still in their preparatory stages and NNIT cannot reliably predict the outcome of or the timeframe for the resolution of the arbitration dispute. NNIT expects a ruling by the arbitration tribunal at the beginning of 2018 at the earliest. NNIT has made a provision for the future arbitration outcome based on currently available information.

Note 5

Currency hedging

NNIT's objective is at any time to limit the company's financial risks.

NNIT is exposed to exchange rate risks in the countries where NNIT has its main activities. The majority part of NNIT's sales in DKK and EUR, implying limited foreign exchange risk, due to the parent company's functional currency being DKK and Denmark's fixed-rate policy towards EUR. NNIT's foreign exchange risk therefore primarily stems from transactions carried out in the currencies of other countries in which NNIT mainly operates: primarily the Chinese yuan, and, to a lesser extent, the Czech koruna, the Philippine peso, the Swiss franc and the British pound.

At present NNIT's sales in Chinese yuan, Czech koruna, Philippine peso and Swiss franc are not sufficiently to balance these currency risks. To manage foreign exchange rate risks, NNIT has historically entered into hedging contracts to hedge major foreign currency balances in Chinese yuan, Czech koruna, Philippine peso and US Dollar 14 months ahead. Since the US Dollar exposure at the beginning of 2016 changed to become slightly positive, it was decided to discontinue hedging of US Dollar in the beginning of 2016.

Cumulative profit on derivative financial instruments regarding future cash flow per December 31, 2016 is recognized in Equity (Other comprehensive income) with an amount of DKK 2.6m before tax (DKK 2.0m after tax).

Note 6

Currency sensitivity and development

Currency sensitivities

Estimated annual impact on NNIT's operating profit of a 10%
increase in the outlined currencies against DKK*
Hedging period
(months)
CNY DKK -18 million 14
EUR DKK 23 million -
CZK DKK -8 million 14
PHP DKK -4 million -
CHF DKK -2 million -
USD DKK -0 million

Hedging gains and losses do not impact operating profit as they are recognized under net financials. For further details on hedging, please see note 5 above.

* The above sensitivities address hypothetical situations and are provided for illustrative purposes only. The sensitivities assume the business develops consistent with the current 2017 business plan.

DKK per 100 2015 average
exchange rates
2016 average
exchange rates
YTD 2017 average
exchange rates at
January 18, 2017
Current exchange
rates at January
18, 2017
CNY 107.04 101.29 101.92 101.96
EUR 745.86 744.52 743.47 743.61
CZK 27.35 27.54 27.51 27.52
PHP 14.77 14.17 14.18 13.97
CHF 698.88 683.13 693.71 694.57
USD 672.69 673.27 704.28 697.31

Key currency assumptions

Currency development

NNIT has a net cost exposure in the Chinese yuan, the Philippine peso and the Swiss franc and therefore the depreciating of these currencies versus Danish kroner in 2016 had a positive impact on reported operating profit.

NNIT has hedged 90% of its net exposure in Chinese yuan (CNY hedged with CNH (CNY offshore)) and Czech koruna (CZK) for the coming 14 months.

Note 7

Performance in constant and reported currencies Performance overview

DKK million
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2016
(constant*)
Q4 2015 Change
(reported)
Change
(constant)
Revenue 768.9 769.3 722.9 6.4% 6.4%
Cost of goods sold 606.4 610.1 564.6 7.4% 8.1%
Gross profit 162.5 159.2 158.3 2.6% 0.6%
Gross profit margin 21.1% 20.7% 21.9% -0.8pp -1.2pp
Sales and marketing costs 36.7 36.9 35.2 4.3% 4.9%
Administrative expenses 29.0 29.1 30.6 -5.5% -5.0%
Operating profit 96.8 93.2 92.5 4.7% 0.8%
Operating profit margin 12.6% 12.1% 12.8% -0.2pp -0.7pp
Net financials -2.1 n.a. -0.5 n.a. n.a.
Profit before tax 94.7 n.a. 92.0 2.9% n.a.
Tax 22.5 n.a. 23.8 -5.8% n.a.
Effective tax rate 23.7% n.a. 25.9% -2.2pp n.a.
Net profit 72.2 n.a. 68.2 6.0% n.a.
DKK million
(reported currencies)
2016 2016
(constant*)
2015 Change
(reported)
Change
(constant)
Revenue 2,764.6 2,767.3 2,600.3 6.3% 6.4%
Cost of goods sold 2,223.0 2,237.2 2,083.0 6.7% 7.4%
Gross profit 541.6 530.1 517.3 4.7% 2.5%
Gross profit margin 19.6% 19.2% 19.9% -0.3pp -0.7pp
Sales and marketing costs 134.8 135.5 129.6 4.0% 4.6%
Administrative expenses 113.9 114.7 118.6 -3.9% -3.2%
Operating profit 292.9 279.8 269.1 8.8% 4.0%
Operating profit margin 10.6% 10.1% 10.3% 0.2pp -0.2pp
Net financials -12.6 n.a. 3.1 n.a. n.a.
Profit before tax 280.3 n.a. 272.2 3.0% n.a.
Tax 64.6 n.a. 59.8 8.0% n.a.
Effective tax rate 23.0% n.a. 22.0% 1.1pp n.a.
Net profit 215.7 n.a. 212.4 1.5% n.a.

* Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2015.

Revenue distribution

DKKm
(reported currencies)
Q4 2016 Q4 2016
(constant*)
Q4 2015 Pct Change
(reported)
Pct Change
(constant)
Life Sciences 431.2 431.3 479.4 -10.1% -10.0%
Hereof Novo Nordisk Group 328.7 328.7 391.9 -16.1% -16.1%
Hereof other Life Sciences 102.5 102.6 87.5 17.1% 17.2%
Enterprise 170.5 170.7 97.9 74.1% 74.4%
Public 103.5 103.5 92.1 12.4% 12.4%
Finance 63.8 63.8 53.5 19.1% 19.1%
Total 768.9 769.3 722.9 6.4% 6.4%
DKKm
(reported currencies)
2016 2016
(constant*)
2015 Pct Change
(reported)
Pct Change
(constant)
Life Sciences 1,597.022 1,599.1 1,649.7 -3.2% -3.1%
Hereof Novo Nordisk Group 1,238.395 1,239.4 1,315.8 -5.9% -5.8%
Hereof other Life Sciences 358.627 359.7 334.0 7.4% 7.7%
Enterprise 545.620 546.3 384.7 41.8% 42.0%
Public 385.288 385.3 375.1 2.7% 2.7%
Finance 236.662 236.7 190.8 24.1% 24.1%
Total 2,764.6 2,767.3 2,600.3 6.3% 6.4%

*Constant currencies measured using average exchange rates for 2015.

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