Quarterly Report • May 3, 2022
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January March
The past quarter has once again seen fluctuating business conditions. Our focus is always on customers and on minimizing the impact of pandemicrelated shortages of components, materials and personnel, as well as taking into account a range of geopolitical effects following the invasion of Ukraine. However, this is resulting in temporarily higher costs and lower production efficiency.

Christer Wahlquist, President and CEO, Nolato AB
Adjusted for currency, the Group's net sales increased by 1% in the first quarter to SEK 2,879 million, with an EBITA margin of 9.3%. Volumes and profitability were adversely affected by the aforementioned factors, partly as a result of some customers closing or reducing production capacity periodically. In addition, Integrated Solutions saw lower endcustomer VHP sales as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nolato therefore expects the business area's sales for the second quarter to be around 20% lower than in the first quarter of this year, but with a comparable margin.
After years of development work, since spring 2017 we have produced significant volumes of VHP products for a customer as a singlesource partner. This segment has gradually grown in size and become increasingly important to our customer's overall offering. As is normal, this customer is now undertaking a general assessment of its future sourcing strategy for new products in the VHP segment. Nolato has an excellent relationship with the customer in question and expects to also deliver significant volumes for the new products.
Overall, as a global strategic partner for a large number of customers, we can look ahead with confidence, despite a range of external challenges. We have continually advanced our market positions and have good financial flexibility. This enables us to invest in further expansion, both organically and through acquisitions, to further bolster our global offering over time.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million unless otherwise specified | Note | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Net sales | 1 | 2,879 | 2,645 | 11,844 | 11,610 |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 386 | 414 | 1,777 | 1,805 | |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 267 | 308 | 1,328 | 1,369 | |
| EBITA margin, % | 9.3 | 11.6 | 11.2 | 11.8 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 | 258 | 299 | 1,292 | 1,333 |
| Profit after financial income and expense | 2 | 251 | 286 | 1,366 | 1,401 |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 | |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Basic adjusted earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.43 |
| Diluted adjusted earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.42 |
| Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and disposals | – 41 | 71 | 334 | 446 | |
| Net investments affecting cash flow, excl. acquisitions and disposals | 130 | 178 | 734 | 782 | |
| Cash conversion, % | — | — | 27 | 35 | |
| Return on capital employed, % | 21.6 | 20.2 | 21.6 | 22.8 | |
| Return on shareholders' equity, % | 25.8 | 23.8 | 25.8 | 28.0 | |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 50 | 44 | 50 | 47 | |
| Net financial liabilities, excluding pension & lease liabilities | – 101 | – 258 | – 101 | – 51 |
See definitions of IFRS measures and alternative performance measures on page 20.
Including positive nonrecurring items of SEK 50 million in operating profit and SEK 115 million in profit after financial items for full year 2021, which in total impacted the profit after tax by SEK 165 million.
This document is a translation from Swedish. In the event of any difference between this version and the Swedish original, the latter shall prevail.
Consolidated sales totaled SEK 2,879 million (2,645). This was an increase of 1%, adjusted for currency. Net sales were adversely affected by the restricted supply of components, which has forced some customers to close or reduce production capacity periodically, as well as by a shortage of raw materials and labor as a result of the pandemic.
Medical Solutions sales amounted to SEK 1,088 million (1,006); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 1%. The rise in sales was mainly due to the passing on of price increases in materials. The surgery segment saw good growth in the quarter. In vitro diagnostics (IVD) volumes were low in the quarter due to Covidrelated inventory adjustments.
Integrated Solutions sales totaled SEK 1,140 million (1,045). This was a decrease of 1%, adjusted for currency. Volumes in the quarter were lower than previously expected, which was mainly related to the restricted supply of electronic components in Vaporiser Heating Products (VHP), which affected deliveries in the quarter. Since March, endcustomer demand has been adversely affected by the escalation of the situation in Eastern Europe. Nolato therefore expects the business area's sales for the second quarter to be around 20% lower than in the first quarter of this year, but with a comparable margin. The EMC business is continuing to perform well.
Industrial Solutions sales amounted to SEK 653 million (595); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 5%. Volumes were lower than in the same quarter last year, but the passing on of price increases in materials has an effect on sales. A shortage of components, particularly in the automotive sector, and in other areas more recently, is adversely affecting volumes, although demand is believed to remain good.

• Business areas' share of sales


The Group's operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 267 million (308).
Operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 106 million (121) for Medical Solutions, SEK 123 million (125) for Integrated Solutions and SEK 40 million (66) for Industrial Solutions.
The EBITA margin for Medical Solutions decreased to 9.7% (12.0). The combination of a change in the sales mix, with a greater share from the surgery segment and a lower share from IVD, along with higher material costs, is resulting in a lower margin, although the higher material costs have largely been offset. Investments in capacity made in 2021 are still not being fully used and are consequently having a negative impact on the margin. For Integrated Solutions, the margin was 10.8% (12.0). The EBITA margin for Industrial Solutions was 6.1% (11.1). Supply chain disruptions, leading to lower volumes and low production efficiency, adversely affected the margin. Overall, the Group's EBITA margin was 9.3% (11.6).
Operating profit (EBIT) decreased to SEK 258 million (299).
Profit after net financial income/expense was SEK 251 million (286). Profit after tax was SEK 201 million (226). Diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.75 (0.84). Adjusted earnings per share after dilution, but excluding amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions, amounted to SEK 0.77 (0.87). The effective tax rate was 19.9% (21.0).
Return on capital employed was 21.6% for the last 12months (22.8% for the 2021 calendar year). Return on equity was 25.8% for the last 12 months (28.0% for the 2021 calendar year).
Operating profit (EBITA)


• Business areas' share of operating profit (EBITA)

• Adjusted diluted earnings per share

| Sales | Sales | EBITA | EBITA | EBITA marg. | EBITA marg. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Q1/2022 | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | Q1/2021 | Q1/2022 | Q1/2021 |
| Medical Solutions | 1,088 | 1,006 | 106 | 121 | 9.7% | 12.0% |
| Integrated Solutions | 1,140 | 1,045 | 123 | 125 | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| Industrial Solutions | 653 | 595 | 40 | 66 | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| IntraGroup adj., Parent Co | – 2 | – 1 | – 2 | – 4 | — | — |
| Group total | 2,879 | 2,645 | 267 | 308 | 9.3% | 11.6% |
Operating profit (EBITA): Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions.
| Sales and profit Q1 (SEK million) | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,088 | 1,006 |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 106 | 121 |
| EBITA margin (%) | 9.7 | 12.0 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 99 | 114 |
Medical Solutions sales amounted to SEK 1,088 million (1,006); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 1%. The rise in sales was mainly due to the passing on of price increases in materials. The surgery segment saw good growth in the quarter. In vitro diagnostics (IVD) volumes were low in the quarter due to Covidrelated inventory adjustments.
Operating profit (EBITA) for Medical Solutions was SEK 106 million (121). The EBITA margin for Medical Solutions decreased to 9.7% (12.0). The combination of a change in the sales mix, with a greater share from the surgery segment and a lower share from IVD, along with higher material costs, is resulting in a lower margin, although the higher material costs have largely been offset. Investments in capacity made in 2021 are still not being
fully used and are consequently having a negative impact on the margin.
Medical Solutions sales



| Sales and profit Q1 (SEK million) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,140 | 1,045 |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 123 | 125 |
| EBITA margin (%) | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 123 | 125 |
Integrated Solutions sales amounted to SEK 1,140 million (1,045); adjusted for currency, sales decreased by 1%. Volumes in the quarter were lower than previously expected, which was mainly related to the restricted supply of electronic components in Vaporiser Heating Products (VHP), which affected deliveries in the quarter. Since March, endcustomer demand has been adversely affected by the escalation of the situation in Eastern Europe. Nolato therefore expects the business area's sales for the second quarter to be around 20% lower than in the first quarter of this year, but with a comparable margin. The EMC business is continuing to perform well.
Operating profit (EBITA) for Integrated Solutions was SEK 123 million (125).
The EBITA margin for Integrated Solutions was 10.8% (12.0).
2022 2021 Integrated Solutions sales

• Integrated Solutions operating profit (EBITA) & EBITA margin %

| Sales and profit Q1 (SEK million) | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 653 | 595 |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 40 | 66 |
| EBITA margin (%) | 6.1 | 11.1 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 38 | 64 |
Industrial Solutions sales amounted to SEK 653 million (595); adjusted for currency, sales increased by 5%. Volumes were lower than in the same quarter last year, but the passing on of price increases in materials has an effect on sales. A shortage of components, particularly in the automotive sector, and in other areas more recently, is adversely affecting volumes, although demand is believed to remain good.
Operating profit (EBITA) was SEK 40 million (66).
The EBITA margin for Industrial Solutions was 6.1% (11.1). Supply chain disruptions, leading to lower volumes and low production efficiency, adversely affected the margin.
Industrial Solutions sales

• Industrial Solutions operating profit (EBITA) & EBITA margin %

Cash flow after investments was SEK –41 million (71) in the first quarter. The decrease in cash flow was due to lower earnings and increased working capital requirements, although it has been partially offset by lower investments.
Net investment affecting cash flow decreased to SEK 130 million (178). Cash conversion for the last 12 months was 27% (35% for the 2021 calendar year).
Interestbearing assets decreased to SEK 1,408 million (1,563), and interestbearing financial liabilities to credit institutions declined to SEK 1,509 million (1,821). Net financial liabilities consequently totaled SEK −101 million (–258). Positive cash flow in the last 12 months has reduced net financial liabilities. There are also interestbearing pension liabilities of SEK 249 million (275) and interestbearing lease liabilities of SEK 304 million (357). Shareholders' equity rose to SEK 5,010 million (4,025). The equity/assets ratio increased to 50% (44). Adjusted for the proposed dividend of SEK 512 million, the equity/assets ratio is 47%.
Cash flow after investments

Excluding acquisitions and disposals

| SEK million | 31/03/2022 | 31/03/2021 | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interestbearing liabilities, credit institutions | – 1,509 | – 1,821 | – 1,499 |
| Cash and bank | 1,408 | 1,563 | 1,448 |
| Net financial liabilities | – 101 | – 258 | – 51 |
| Interestbearing pension liabilities | – 249 | – 275 | – 247 |
| Net financial liabilities, incl. pension liabilities | – 350 | – 533 | – 298 |
| Lease liabilities | – 304 | – 357 | – 295 |
| Net financial liabilities, including pension & lease liabilities | – 654 | – 890 | – 593 |
| Working capital | 668 | 447 | 480 |
| As a percentage of sales (average) (%) | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Capital employed | 7,074 | 6,479 | 6,809 |
| Return on capital employed (average) (%) | 21.6 | 20.2 | 22.8 |
| Shareholders' equity | 5,010 | 4,025 | 4,768 |
| Return on shareholders' equity (average) (%) | 25.8 | 23.8 | 28.0 |
| Q1 | Q1 | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Note | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Net sales | 1 | 2,879 | 2,645 | 11,610 |
| Gross profit excl. depreciation/amortization | 525 | 529 | 2,250 | |
| As a percentage of net sales | 18.2 | 20.0 | 19.4 | |
| Costs | – 139 | – 115 | – 445 | |
| As a percentage of net sales | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 386 | 414 | 1,805 | |
| As a percentage of net sales | 13.4 | 15.7 | 15.5 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | – 119 | – 106 | – 436 | |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 267 | 308 | 1,369 | |
| As a percentage of net sales | 9.3 | 11.6 | 11.8 | |
| Amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions | – 9 | – 9 | – 36 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 | 258 | 299 | 1,333 |
| Financial income and expense | 2 | – 7 | – 13 | 68 |
| Profit after financial income and expense | 2 | 251 | 286 | 1,401 |
| Tax | – 50 | – 60 | – 241 | |
| As a percentage of profit after financial income and expense | 19.9 | 21.0 | 17.2 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,160 |
The average number of fulltime equivalent employees during the period was 7,377 (7,195). The increase in the number of fulltime equivalent employees was mainly due to the fullyear effect of the acquisition in the US.
The Group and parent company's business risks and risk management, as well as the management of financial risks, are described on pages 59–61 and in Note 30 on pages 89–92 of the 2021 annual accounts.
No events of material significance occurred in the period that materially affect or change these descriptions of the Group and parent company's risks and their management.
Nolato does not experience any significant seasonal variations. However, in the third quarter sales within Industrial Solutions, and to a certain degree Medical Solutions, can be negatively affected by the fact that the holiday period falls in this quarter both for Nolato and its customers.
Nolato would like to invite analysts, investors and the media to a capital markets day at the Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen on June 1. A buffet lunch will be served from 12 p.m. and presentations will be held between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The presentations will be held in English. The full program for the day will be sent to attendees in the first half of May. Registration is required, and can be done now by emailing [email protected]
• Webcast conference call on 3 May: In connection with the interim report, Nolato will hold a webcast conference call in English at 2.30 p.m. CET. Nolato will be represented by President and CEO Christer Wahlquist and CFO PerOla Holmström, who will present the interim report and answer questions. Information regarding telephone numbers and website is available at https://financialhearings.com/ event/43262. The presentation will be available at www.nolato.com/ir after publication of the interim report. The webcast will be available at the same address after the live broadcast.
The situation that has arisen and escalated in Eastern Europe since February 2022, and its impact on global geopolitics, is, of course, also having an effect on Nolato's business and its customers. It is not currently possible to foresee the extent of this or how long it is likely to continue, nor is it possible to quantify its effects on the Group. Since the end of the reporting period, the President of the Industrial Solutions business area, Johan Arvidsson, has given notice of his resignation. No other significant events have occurred since the end of the period, but, owing to Covid19, Nolato is operating in an environment that, at the time of this report's publication, is affecting the Group in various ways.
Nolato AB (publ), with Swedish corporate identity number 5560804592, is the Parent Company of the Nolato Group.
Nolato's Class B shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Large Cap segment, where they are included in the Industrials sector.
There were 15,822 shareholders at 31 March. The largest shareholders are the Jorlén family, the Boström family and the family Hamrin with 9% each and Capital Group and Lannebo Funds with 7% of capital each.
For the parent company, which has no operating activities, sales amounted to SEK 19 million (20). Profit after financial income and expense amounted to SEK –10 million (42), owing mainly to deteriorated net financial items.
Contingent liabilities totaled SEK 311 million (381).
Nolato's consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU.
The interim report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Publication of this interim report is subject to the Swedish Securities Market Act.
The consolidated accounts have been prepared according to the same principles as in the most recent annual accounts, as set out in the Annual Report 2021.
IASB and the IFRS Interpretations Committee have issued new standards and statements that apply to financial years starting January 1, 2022, or later. There are no plans for the early application of new or amended standards for future application. None of the standards or interpretations published by IASB are expected to have a material impact on the Group or Parent Company's financial statements.
The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Torekov, 3 May 2022 Nolato AB (publ) Christer Wahlquist, President and CEO Prior to publication this information constituted inside information that Nolato AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the above contact persons, at 2 p.m. CET on 3 May 2022.
This report has not been audited by the Company's auditors.

Nolato is a global, advanced hightech cooperation partner and manufacturer of polymer products and systems for leading customers in welldefined market areas such as medical technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, telecom, automotive, hygiene and other selected industrial sectors.
With its many years of experience, indepth materials and processes expertise, early involvement in customer projects, advanced project management and detailed knowledge of each customer's specific requirements, Nolato is an effective and innovative partner.
Our business model is based on three decentralised business areas, which with their own decisionmaking and shared ambitions endeavour to fulfil our vision and financial targets.
The sharing of experience between our business areas, leadingedge technology, wideranging development and design knowhow, advanced project management and efficient production allow us to establish longterm, innovative cooperation with our customers and partners and generate added value for both them and our shareholders.
Our shared values of being professional, well organised and responsible are reflected in everything we do.
Nolato is a Swedish group with operations in Europe, Asia and North America.
We develop and manufacture products in polymer materials such as plastic, silicone and TPE for leading customers within medical technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, telecom, automotive, hygiene and other selected industrial sectors.
Nolato's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Large Cap segment, where they are included in the Industrials sector.
| Consolidated income statement (summary) | |
|---|---|
| ----------------------------------------- | -- |
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Note | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Net sales | 1 | 2,879 | 2,645 | 11,844 | 11,610 |
| Cost of goods sold | – 2,471 | – 2,221 | – 10,043 | – 9,793 | |
| Gross profit | 408 | 424 | 1,801 | 1,817 | |
| Other operating income | 1 | 2 | 69 | 70 | |
| Selling expenses | – 50 | – 42 | – 186 | – 178 | |
| Administrative expenses | – 94 | – 85 | – 366 | – 357 | |
| Other operating expenses | – 7 | — | – 26 | – 19 | |
| – 150 | – 125 | – 509 | – 484 | ||
| 258 | 299 | 1,292 | 1,333 | ||
| Operating profit | 2 | ||||
| Financial income and expense | 2 | – 7 | – 13 | 74 | 68 |
| Profit after financial income and expense | 2 | 251 | 286 | 1,366 | 1,401 |
| Tax | – 50 | – 60 | – 231 | – 241 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 | |
| All earnings are attrib. to the Parent Co.'s shareholders | |||||
| Depreciation/amortization regarding noncurrent assets | 128 | 115 | 485 | 472 | |
| Basic earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Diluted earnings per share, SEK | 3 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period, before dilution | 269,377,080 | 267,442,080 | 269,377,080 | 269,377,080 | |
| Number of shares at the end of the period, after dilution | 269,377,080 | 268,163,910 | 269,377,080 | 269,379,505 | |
| Average number of shares, before dilution | 269,377,080 | 267,442,080 | 268,878,580 | 268,491,580 | |
| Average number of shares, after dilution | 269,377,080 | 268,048,830 | 269,068,181 | 268,779,516 |
At the end of the period, the Group had one incentive programme: Incentive Programme 2019/2024. For more information please see Note 3 Earnings per share on page 14.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that cannot be transferred to profit for the period | ||||
| Revaluations of defined benefit pension plans | — | — | 41 | 41 |
| Tax attributable to items that cannot be transf. to profit for the period | — | — | – 6 | – 6 |
| — | — | 35 | 35 | |
| Items that have been converted or can be conv. into profit for the period | ||||
| Translation diff. for the period on translation of foreign operations | 54 | 106 | 143 | 195 |
| Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges for the period | – 16 | – 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Tax attributable to changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges | 3 | 2 | – 1 | – 2 |
| 41 | 100 | 143 | 202 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 41 | 100 | 178 | 237 |
| Total comp. income for the period attrib. to the Parent Co.'s shareholders | 242 | 326 | 1,313 | 1,397 |
Financial instruments are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, pursuant to measurement hierarchy Level 2.
| SEK million | 31/03/2022 | 31/03/2021 | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Noncurrent assets | |||
| Intangible noncurrent assets | 2,266 | 2,185 | 2,234 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,935 | 2,528 | 2,868 |
| Noncurrent financial assets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other noncurrent receivables | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Deferred tax assets | 71 | 53 | 69 |
| Total fixed assets | 5,276 | 4,770 | 5,175 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories* | 1,288 | 948 | 1,340 |
| Accounts receivable | 1,481 | 1,432 | 1,574 |
| 2) Other current assets * |
531 | 478 | 518 |
| Cash and bank | 1,408 | 1,563 | 1,448 |
| Total current assets* | 4,708 | 4,421 | 4,880 |
| Total assets* | 9,984 | 9,191 | 10,055 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 5,010 | 4,025 | 4,768 |
| 1) Longterm liabilities and provisions |
1,935 | 1,688 | 1,921 |
| 1) Deferred tax liabilities |
254 | 216 | 254 |
| 1) 3) Current liabilities and provisions * |
2,785 | 3,262 | 3,112 |
| Total liabilities and provisions* | 4,974 | 5,166 | 5,287 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities* | 9,984 | 9,191 | 10,055 |
| 1) Interestbearing/noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions: |
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| Interestbearing liabilities and provisions | 2,062 | 2,453 | 2,041 |
| Noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions* | 2,912 | 2,713 | 3,246 |
| Total liabilities and provisions* | 4,974 | 5,166 | 5,287 |
* As of March 31, 2021, inventories have been reclassified by SEK −306 million and other receivables by SEK +70 million, net SEK −236 million of total assets, which have since also reduced noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions. As of December 31, 2020, inventories have been reclassified by SEK −284 million and other receivables by SEK +82 million, net SEK −202 million of total assets, which have since also reduced noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions.
Financial instruments are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position,
pursuant to measurement hierarchy Level 2.
2) Derivative assets are included in other current assets at
3) Derivative liabilities are included in current liabilities and provisions at
| — | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 51 | 5 |
| Q1 | Q1 | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Shareholders' equity at the beginning of the period | 4,768 | 3,699 | 3,699 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 242 | 326 | 1,397 |
| Dividends | — | — | – 428 |
| Share warrants included in incentive programmes | — | — | 3 |
| Exercise of warrants included in incentive programmes | — | — | 97 |
| Shareholders' equity at the end of period attrib. to Parent Co's shareholders | 5,010 | 4,025 | 4,768 |
At the end of the period, the Group had one incentive programme: Incentive Programme 2019/2024. In Incentive Programme 2019/2024, Series 2020/2023 has redemptions from 01/05/2023 to 15/12/2023 and Series 2021/2024 has redemptions from 01/05/2024 to 15/12/2024. The subscription price is SEK 92.88 for Series 2020/2023 and for Series 2021/2024 it is SEK 140.20. The programme has been taken into account in calculating the number of shares after dilution. Upon full subscription, the programme provide a maximum of 544,500 new class B shares.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital | 305 | 380 | 1,327 | 1,402 |
| Changes in working capital | – 216 | – 131 | – 259 | – 174 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 89 | 249 | 1,068 | 1,228 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | – 130 | – 178 | – 734 | – 782 |
| Cash flow before financing activities | – 41 | 71 | 334 | 446 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | – 42 | – 61 | – 615 | – 634 |
| Cash flow for the period | – 83 | 10 | – 281 | – 188 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,448 | 1,487 | — | 1,487 |
| Exchange rate difference in liquid assets | 43 | 66 | — | 149 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,408 | 1,563 | — | 1,448 |
| Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Full year 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med. | Integr. | Indust. | Med. | Integr. | Indust. | Med. | Integr. | Indust. | ||||
| SEK million | Sum | Sol. | Sol. | Sol. | Sum | Sol. | Sol. | Sol. | Sum | Sol. | Sol. | Sol. |
| Sweden | 242 | 34 | 8 | 200 | 261 | 34 | 5 | 222 | 914 | 117 | 29 | 768 |
| Other Europe | 1,663 | 521 | 780 | 362 | 1,305 | 540 | 488 | 277 | 5,839 | 1,998 | 2,638 | 1,203 |
| North America | 571 | 460 | 42 | 69 | 465 | 361 | 37 | 67 | 2,083 | 1,668 | 154 | 261 |
| Asia | 367 | 40 | 308 | 19 | 564 | 39 | 500 | 25 | 2,588 | 153 | 2,352 | 83 |
| Rest of world | 38 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 51 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 193 | 131 | 53 | 9 |
| Elimination internal sales | – 2 | – 1 | – 7 | |||||||||
| Tot. revenues fr. customer contracts | 2,879 | 1,088 | 1,140 | 653 | 2,645 | 1,006 | 1,045 | 595 | 11,610 | 4,067 | 5,226 | 2,324 |
The above table essentially covers products transferred at a specific date.
For the first three months of the year, the Group recognized decreased provision of impaired trade receivables of SEK 1 million. Impairment losses are recognized in the cost of goods sold.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | ||||
| Medical Solutions | 99 | 114 | 415 | 430 |
| Integrated Solutions | 123 | 125 | 668 | 670 |
| Industrial Solutions | 38 | 64 | 174 | 200 |
| Group adjustments, Parent Company | – 2 | – 4 | 35 | 33 |
| Consolidated operating profit (EBIT) | 258 | 299 | 1,292 | 1,333 |
| Financial income and expense (not distributed by business areas) | – 7 | – 13 | 74 | 68 |
| Consolidated profit before tax | 251 | 286 | 1,366 | 1,401 |
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK 50 million in operating profit and SEK 115 million in financial income and expense for the full year 2021. The nonrecurring items have been recognised at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 |
| Average number of shares, before dilution | 269,377,080 | 267,442,080 | 268,878,580 | 268,491,580 |
| Basic earnings per share (SEK) | 0.75 | 0.85 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 165 | – 165 |
| Profit after tax excl. nonrecurring items | 201 | 226 | 970 | 995 |
| Basic earnings per share excl. nonrecurring items (SEK) | 0.75 | 0.85 | 3.61 | 3.71 |
| Dilutive shares from Series 2018/2021 incentive programme with | ||||
| exercise price SEK 50.20 per share; total 1,935,000 warrants | — | 606,750 | 189,116 | 287,451 |
| Dilutive shares from Series 2020/2023 incentive programme with | ||||
| exercise price SEK 92.88 per share; total 287,500 warrants | — | — | 485 | 485 |
| Average number of shares, after dilution | 269,377,080 | 268,048,830 | 269,068,181 | 268,779,516 |
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 0.75 | 0.84 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Diluted earnings per share excl. nonrecurring items (SEK) | 0.75 | 0.84 | 3.61 | 3.70 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period, before dilution | 269,377,080 | 267,442,080 | 269,377,080 | 269,377,080 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period, after dilution | 269,377,080 | 268,163,910 | 269,377,080 | 269,379,505 |
At the end of the period, the Group had one incentive programme: Incentive Programme 2019/2024. In Incentive Programme 2019/2024, Series 2020/2023 has redemptions from 01/05/2023 to 15/12/2023 and Series 2021/2024 has redemptions from 01/05/2024 to 15/12/2024. The subscription price is SEK 92.88 for Series 2020/2023 and for Series 2021/2024 it is SEK 140.20. The programme has been taken into account in calculating the number of shares after dilution. Upon full subscription, the programme provide a maximum of 544,500 new class B shares.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 |
| Adjusted earnings: | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions | 9 | 9 | 36 | 36 |
| Tax on amortization | – 2 | – 2 | – 7 | – 7 |
| Adjusted earnings | 208 | 233 | 1,164 | 1,189 |
| Average number of shares, before dilution | 269,377,080 | 267,442,080 | 268,878,580 | 268,491,580 |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share (SEK) | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.43 |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 165 | – 165 |
| Adjusted earnings after tax, excl. nonrecurring items | 208 | 233 | 999 | 1,024 |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share excl. nonrecurring items (SEK) | 0.77 | 0.87 | 3.72 | 3.81 |
| Average number of shares, after dilution | 269,377,080 | 268,048,830 | 269,068,181 | 268,779,516 |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.42 |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share excl. nonrecurring items (SEK) | 0.77 | 0.87 | 3.71 | 3.81 |
| IFRS measures | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBIT) (SEK million) | 1,333 | 1,048 | 887 | 941 | 749 |
| Basic earnings per share (SEK) | 4.32 | 3.03 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 2.17 |
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 4.32 | 3.02 | 2.66 | 2.74 | 2.17 |
| Alternative performance measures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (SEK million) | 11,610 | 9,359 | 7,919 | 8,102 | 6,720 |
| Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) | 1,369 | 1,066 | 895 | 949 | 763 |
| EBITA margin (%) | 11.8 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Profit after financial income and expense (SEK million) | 1,401 | 1,014 | 857 | 921 | 731 |
| Profit after tax (SEK million) | 1,160 | 806 | 703 | 722 | 572 |
| Cash flow after investments, excl. acq. and disposals (SEK million) | 446 | 905 | 800 | 593 | 496 |
| Cash conversion (%) | 35 | 87 | 88 | 60 | 66 |
| Return on capital employed (%) | 22.8 | 20.7 | 23.1 | 29.7 | 26.6 |
| Return on shareholders' equity (%) | 28.0 | 23.9 | 25.5 | 30.4 | 29.4 |
| Net financial liabilities (–) / financial assets (+), excl. pension & lease liabilities (SEK million) |
– 51 | – 298 | 666 | 341 | 31 |
| Equity/assets ratio (%) | 47 | 43 | 48 | 50 | 45 |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share (SEK) | 4.43 | 3.08 | 2.68 | 2.77 | 2.22 |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 4.42 | 3.08 | 2.68 | 2.76 | 2.22 |
| Dividend per share (2021 proposal) (SEK) | 1.90 | 1.60 | — | 1.40 | 1.25 |
| Average number of employees | 8,669 | 6,721 | 5,941 | 6,449 | 7,249 |
Including any nonrecurring items.
| IFRS measures | Note | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBIT) (SEK million) | 2 | 2022 | 258 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2021 | 299 | 377 | 331 | 326 | 1,333 | |
| 2020 | 225 | 267 | 282 | 274 | 1,048 | ||
| Basic earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 2022 | 0.75 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2021 | 0.85 | 1.09 | 0.96 | 1.43 | 4.32 | |
| 2020 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 3.03 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 2022 | 0.75 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2021 | 0.84 | 1.08 | 0.95 | 1.43 | 4.32 | |
| 2020 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 3.02 | ||
| Alternative performance measures | Note | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | |
| Net sales (SEK million) | 1 | 2022 | 2,879 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | 2,645 | 2,786 | 3,033 | 3,146 | 11,610 | |
| 2020 | 2,065 | 2,307 | 2,500 | 2,487 | 9,359 | ||
| Operating profit (EBITDA) (SEK million) | 2022 | 386 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 414 | 492 | 450 | 449 | 1,805 | ||
| 2020 | 319 | 360 | 388 | 389 | 1,456 | ||
| Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) | 2022 | 267 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 308 | 386 | 339 | 336 | 1,369 | ||
| 2020 | 227 | 269 | 287 | 283 | 1,066 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 2022 | 9.3 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 11.6 | 13.9 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 11.8 | ||
| 2020 | 11.0 | 11.7 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | ||
| Profit after financial income and exp. (SEK million) | 2 | 2022 | 251 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2021 | 286 | 360 | 322 | 433 | 1,401 | |
| 2020 | 221 | 257 | 267 | 269 | 1,014 | ||
| Profit after tax (SEK million) | 2022 | 201 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 226 | 291 | 257 | 386 | 1,160 | ||
| 2020 | 177 | 207 | 211 | 211 | 806 | ||
| Cash flow from operating activities (SEK million) | 2022 | 89 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 249 | 500 | 361 | 118 | 1,228 | ||
| 2020 | – 3 | 748 | 76 | 343 | 1,164 | ||
| Cash fl. from operations per share bef. dilution (SEK) | 2022 | 0.33 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 0.93 | 1.86 | 1.34 | 0.44 | 4.58 | ||
| 2020 | – 0.01 | 2.82 | 0.29 | 1.28 | 4.37 | ||
| Cash flow after investments, excluding acquisitions | 2022 | – 41 | — | — | — | — |
and disposals (SEK million)
Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and
disposals per share before dilution (SEK)
| Adjusted basic earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 2022 | 0.77 | — | — | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2021 | 0.87 | 1.11 | 0.98 | 1.46 | 4.43 | |
| 2020 | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 3.08 | ||
| Shareholders' equity per share, before dilution (SEK) | 2022 | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | ||
| 2020 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Return on total capital (%) | 2022 | 14.8 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 14.0 | 14.6 | 14.3 | 15.7 | 15.7 | ||
| 2020 | 15.7 | 15.8 | 14.8 | 14.3 | 14.3 | ||
2020 – 73 685 82 211 905 2021 71 346 116 – 87 446
2021 0.27 1.29 0.43 – 0.32 1.66 2022 – 0.15 — — — —
2020 – 0.27 2.58 0.31 0.79 3.40
| Alternative performance measures | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed (%) | 2022 | 21.6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 20.2 | 21.0 | 20.6 | 22.8 | 22.8 | |
| 2020 | 23.2 | 23.4 | 21.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 | |
| Return on operating capital (%) | 2022 | 25.3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 28.0 | 28.5 | 26.8 | 27.1 | 27.1 | |
| 2020 | 31.2 | 33.1 | 30.9 | 29.2 | 29.2 | |
| Return on shareholders' equity (%) | 2022 | 25.8 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 23.8 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 28.0 | 28.0 | |
| 2020 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 25.0 | 23.9 | 23.9 | |
| Closing share price Nolato B (Nasdaq Stockholm) | 2022 | 70.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 77.80 | 84.20 | 104.70 | 107.90 | 107.90 | |
| 2020 | 44.94 | 62.80 | 87.30 | 83.20 | 83.20 |
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK 50 million in operating profit and profit after tax in Q22021 and SEK 115 million in profit after financial income and expense and profit after tax in Q42021.
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK −17 million in operaƟng profit in Q3 2020 and tax effects of SEK +3 million, which impacted profit aŌer tax by SEK −14 million.
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK −14 million in operaƟng profit in Q1 2020 and tax effects of SEK +3 million, which impacted profit aŌer tax by SEK −11 million.
| Alternative performance measures | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (SEK million) | Note | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | |
| Medical Solutions | 1 | 2022 | 1,088 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | 1,006 | 1,021 | 977 | 1,063 | 4,067 | |
| 2020 | 642 | 700 | 796 | 951 | 3,089 | ||
| Integrated Solutions | 1 | 2022 | 1,140 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | 1,045 | 1,186 | 1,519 | 1,476 | 5,226 | |
| 2020 | 854 | 1,149 | 1,158 | 907 | 4,068 | ||
| Industrial Solutions | 1 | 2022 | 653 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | 595 | 580 | 540 | 609 | 2,324 | |
| 2020 | 570 | 459 | 547 | 629 | 2,205 | ||
| Group adjustments, Parent Company | 1 | 2022 | – 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | – 1 | – 1 | – 3 | – 2 | – 7 | |
| 2020 | – 1 | – 1 | – 1 | — | – 3 | ||
| Group total | 1 | 2022 | 2,879 | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 2021 | 2,645 | 2,786 | 3,033 | 3,146 | 11,610 | |
| 2020 | 2,065 | 2,307 | 2,500 | 2,487 | 9,359 |
| Alternative performance measures | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | ||
| Medical Solutions | 2022 | 106 | — | — | — | — | |
| EBITA margin (%) | 9.7 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021 | 121 | 124 | 100 | 112 | 457 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 12.0 | 12.1 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 11.2 | ||
| 2020 | 87 | 100 | 103 | 112 | 402 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 13.6 | 14.3 | 12.9 | 11.8 | 13.0 | ||
| Integrated Solutions | 2022 | 123 | — | — | — | — | |
| EBITA margin (%) | 10.8 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021 | 125 | 154 | 200 | 192 | 671 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 12.0 | 13.0 | 13.2 | 13.0 | 12.8 | ||
| 2020 | 111 | 166 | 160 | 111 | 548 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 13.0 | 14.4 | 13.8 | 12.2 | 13.5 | ||
| Industrial Solutions | 2022 | 40 | — | — | — | — | |
| EBITA margin (%) | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021 | 66 | 62 | 42 | 38 | 208 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 11.1 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 9.0 | ||
| 2020 | 47 | 11 | 48 | 62 | 168 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 8.2 | 2.4 | 8.8 | 9.9 | 7.6 | ||
| Group adjustments, Parent Company | 2022 | – 2 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | – 4 | 46 | – 3 | – 6 | 33 | ||
| 2020 | – 18 | – 8 | – 24 | – 2 | – 52 | ||
| Group total | 2022 | 267 | — | — | — | — | |
| EBITA margin (%) | 9.3 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021 | 308 | 386 | 339 | 336 | 1,369 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 11.6 | 13.9 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 11.8 | ||
| 2020 | 227 | 269 | 287 | 283 | 1,066 | ||
| EBITA margin (%) | 11.0 | 11.7 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK 50 million in operating profit in Q2 2021. The nonrecurring item has been recognized at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK −17 million in operaƟng profit in Q3 2020. The nonrecurring item has been recognized at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK −14 million in operaƟng profit in Q1 2020. The nonrecurring item has been recognized at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.
| Depreciation/writedowns/amortization (SEK million) | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions | 2022 | 69 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 249 | |
| 2020 | 41 | 41 | 48 | 63 | 193 | |
| Integrated Solutions | 2022 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 62 | |
| 2020 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 63 | |
| Industrial Solutions | 2022 | 43 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 39 | 38 | 41 | 42 | 160 | |
| 2020 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 151 | |
| Group adjustments, Parent Company | 2022 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
| Group total | 2022 | 128 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 115 | 115 | 119 | 123 | 472 | |
| 2020 | 94 | 93 | 106 | 115 | 408 |
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFRS measures | Note | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Basic earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 4.22 | 4.32 |
| Alternative performance measures | |||||
| Net sales (SEK million) | 1 | 2,879 | 2,645 | 11,844 | 11,610 |
| Sales growth (%) | 9 | 28 | 19 | 24 | |
| Percentage of sales outside Sweden (%) | 92 | 90 | 92 | 92 | |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) (SEK million) | 386 | 414 | 1,777 | 1,805 | |
| 1) Operating profit (EBITA) (SEK million) |
267 | 308 | 1,328 | 1,369 | |
| 1) EBITA margin (%) |
9.3 | 11.6 | 11.2 | 11.8 | |
| Profit after financial income and expense (SEK million) | 2 | 251 | 286 | 1,366 | 1,401 |
| 1) Profit margin (%) |
8.7 | 10.8 | 11.5 | 12.1 | |
| Profit after tax (SEK million) | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 | |
| 1) Return on total capital (%) |
14.8 | 14.0 | 14.8 | 15.7 | |
| 1) Return on capital employed (%) |
21.6 | 20.2 | 21.6 | 22.8 | |
| 1) Return on operating capital (%) |
25.3 | 28.0 | 25.3 | 27.1 | |
| 1) Return on shareholders' equity (%) |
25.8 | 23.8 | 25.8 | 28.0 | |
| Equity/assets ratio (%) | 50 | 44 | 50 | 47 | |
| Debt/equity (%) | 41 | 61 | 41 | 43 | |
| Interest coverage ratio (times) | 23 | 27 | 33 | 34 | |
| Net investments affecting cash flow, excl. acq. and disposals (SEK million) | 130 | 178 | 734 | 782 | |
| Cash flow after investments, excl. acq. and disposals (SEK million) | – 41 | 71 | 334 | 446 | |
| 1) Cash conversion (%) |
— | — | 27 | 35 | |
| Net financial liabilities/assets, excl. pension & lease liabilities (SEK million) | – 101 | – 258 | – 101 | – 51 | |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.43 |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share (SEK) | 3 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 4.33 | 4.42 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, before dilution (SEK) | 0.33 | 0.93 | 3.97 | 4.58 | |
| Cash flow from operations per share, after dilution (SEK) | 0.33 | 0.93 | 3.97 | 4.57 | |
| Cash flow after investments excluding acquisitions and disposals, per | |||||
| share, before dilution (SEK) | – 0.15 | 0.27 | 1.24 | 1.66 | |
| Cash flow after investments excluding acquisitions and disposals, per | |||||
| share, after dilution (SEK) | – 0.15 | 0.26 | 1.24 | 1.66 | |
| Shareholders' equity per share, before dilution (SEK) | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | |
| Shareholders' equity per share, after dilution (SEK) | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | |
| Average number of employees | 7,377 | 7,195 | 8,669 |
See definitions of IFRS measures and alternative performance measures on page 20.
1) KPIs calculated as specified on pages 21 and 22.
Including positive nonrecurring items of SEK 50 million in operating profit and SEK 115 million in profit after financial items for full year 2021, which in total impacted the profit after tax by SEK 165 million.
Earnings for the period that are attributable to the parent company's owners divided by the average number of outstanding shares.
Earnings before financial income and expense and taxes.
Nolato presents certain financial measures in this report that are not defined according to IFRS. Nolato considers that these measures provide valuable supplementary information for investors and company management, as they enable an assessment of trends and the company's performance. Since not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable to measures used by other companies. These financial measures should not therefore be regarded as substitutes for measures defined according to IFRS.
Profit after tax, excluding amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions, divided by the average number of shares.
The average basic number of shares comprises the parent company's weighted average number of outstanding shares during the period. After dilution, a weighted average of the shares that may be issued under the ongoing share warrant programme is added, if they are inthemoney, but only insofar as the average listed share price for the period exceeds the subscription price of the warrants.
Cash flow after investments, excl. acquisitions and disposals, divided by operating profit (EBIT). Cash flow and operating profit have been adjusted by nonrecurring items, if any.
Cash flow after investing activities excl. acquisitions and disposals, divided by the average number of shares.
Cash flow from operating activities, divided by the average number of shares.
Interestbearing liabilities and provisions divided by
Equity/assets ratio Operating profit (EBITA) as a percentage of net sales.
Shareholders' equity as a percentage of total capital in the balance sheet.
Profit after financial income and expense, plus financial expenses, divided by financial expenses.
Interestbearing liabilities from credit institutions less interestbearing assets.
Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and amortization of intangible assets arising from acquisitions.
Earnings before financial income and expense, taxes and depreciation/amortization.
Profit after financial income and expense as a percentage of net sales.
Profit after financial income and expense, plus financial expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed consists of total capital less noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions.
Operating profit as a percentage of average operating capital. Operating capital consists of total capital less noninterestbearing liabilities and provisions, less interestbearing assets.
EBITA margin Return on total capital Profit after tax as a percentage of average shareholders' equity.
Profit after financial income and expense, plus financial expenses as a percentage of average total capital in the balance sheet.
Some of the items reported relate to future events and actual outcomes may differ materially. In addition to those factors explicitly commented on, other factors may also materially affect the actual outcome, such as economic conditions, exchange rates and interest rate levels, political risks, competition and pricing, product development, commercialisation and technical difficulties, supply problems and customer credit losses.
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million unless otherwise specified | Note | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Operating profit (EBITDA) | 386 | 414 | 1,777 | 1,805 | |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 50 | – 50 | |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBITDA) | 386 | 414 | 1,727 | 1,755 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 | 258 | 299 | 1,292 | 1,333 |
| Reversal of amortization of intangible assets arising | |||||
| in connection with acquisitions | 9 | 9 | 36 | 36 | |
| Operating profit (EBITA) | 267 | 308 | 1,328 | 1,369 | |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 50 | – 50 | |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBITA) | 267 | 308 | 1,278 | 1,319 | |
| EBITA margin (%) | 9.3 | 11.6 | 11.2 | 11.8 | |
| Adjusted EBITA margin (%) | 9.3 | 11.6 | 10.8 | 11.4 | |
| Profit after financial income and expense | 2 | 251 | 286 | 1,366 | 1,401 |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 165 | – 165 | |
| Adjusted profit after financial income and expense | 251 | 286 | 1,201 | 1,236 | |
| Profit margin (%) | 8.7 | 10.8 | 11.5 | 12.1 | |
| Adjusted profit margin (%) | 8.7 | 10.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 | |
| Profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 1,135 | 1,160 | |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 165 | – 165 | |
| Tax on nonrecurring items | — | — | — | — | |
| Adjusted profit after tax | 201 | 226 | 970 | 995 | |
| Cash flow after investments, excluding acquisitions and disposals | — | — | 334 | 446 | |
| Nonrecurring items (affecting cash flow) | — | — | — | — | |
| Adjusted cash flow after investments, excluding acq. and disp. | — | — | 334 | 446 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 2 | — | — | 1,292 | 1,333 |
| Nonrecurring items | — | — | – 50 | – 50 | |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) | — | — | 1,242 | 1,283 | |
| Cash conversion (%) | — | — | 27 | 35 |
Including a nonrecurring item of SEK 50 million in operating profit and SEK 115 million in profit after financial items for the full year 2021, which in total impacted the profit after tax by SEK 165 million. The nonrecurring items have been recognised at Group level and has therefore not affected the earnings of the business areas.
| Alternative performance measures | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million unless otherwise specified | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Profit after financial income and exp., rolling 12 months | 1,367 | 1,401 | 1,238 | 1,183 | 1,078 | ||||
| Financial expense, rolling 12 months | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 41 | ||||
| Adj. profit after financial inc. and exp., rolling 12 months | 1,410 | 1,444 | 1,282 | 1,227 | 1,119 | ||||
| Total capital, at the end of period | 9,984 | 10,056 | 9,542 | 8,784 | 9,191 | 8,482 | 8,899 | 6,638 | 6,630 |
| Average total capital, last 5 quarters | 9,511 | 9,211 | 8,980 | 8,399 | 7,968 | ||||
| Return on total capital (%) | 14.8 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 14.6 | 14.0 | ||||
| Adj. profit after financial inc. and exp., rolling 12 months | 1,410 | 1,444 | 1,282 | 1,227 | 1,119 | ||||
| Capital employed, at the end of period | 7,074 | 6,809 | 6,318 | 5,984 | 6,479 | 6,116 | 6,167 | 4,514 | 4,480 |
| Average capital employed, last 5 quarters | 6,533 | 6,341 | 6,213 | 5,852 | 5,551 | ||||
| Return on capital employed (%) | 21.6 | 22.8 | 20.6 | 21.0 | 20.2 | ||||
| Operating profit (EBIT), rolling 12 months | 1,293 | 1,333 | 1,281 | 1,232 | 1,122 | ||||
| Capital employed, at the end of period | 7,074 | 6,809 | 6,318 | 5,984 | 6,479 | 6,116 | 6,167 | 4,514 | 4,480 |
| Cash and bank, at the end of period | – 1,407 | – 1,448 | – 1,400 | – 1,248 | – 1,563 | – 1,487 | – 1,438 | – 1,906 | – 1,333 |
| Operating capital, at the end of period | 5,667 | 5,361 | 4,918 | 4,736 | 4,916 | 4,629 | 4,729 | 2,608 | 3,147 |
| Average operating capital, latest 5 quarters | 5,120 | 4,912 | 4,786 | 4,324 | 4,006 | ||||
| Return on operating capital (%) | 25.3 | 27.1 | 26.8 | 28.5 | 28.0 | ||||
| Profit after tax, rolling 12 months | 1,135 | 1,160 | 985 | 939 | 855 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity, at the end of period | 5,010 | 4,768 | 4,280 | 3,951 | 4,025 | 3,699 | 3,653 | 3,353 | 3,220 |
| Average shareholders' equity, latest 5 quarters | 4,407 | 4,145 | 3,922 | 3,736 | 3,590 | ||||
| Return on shareholders' equity (%) | 25.8 | 28.0 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 23.8 |
| Q1 | Q1 | Rolling | Full year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | 2022 | 2021 12 months | 2021 | |
| Net sales | 19 | 20 | 68 | 69 |
| Selling expenses | – 2 | – 2 | – 8 | – 8 |
| Administrative expenses | – 14 | – 13 | – 58 | – 57 |
| Other operating income | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| Other operating expenses | – 17 | – 11 | – 44 | – 38 |
| Operating profit | – 13 | – 1 | – 36 | – 24 |
| Profit from participations in Group companies | — | — | 690 | 690 |
| Financial income | 22 | 49 | 47 | 74 |
| Financial expenses | – 19 | – 6 | – 66 | – 53 |
| Profit after financial income and expense | – 10 | 42 | 635 | 687 |
| Appropriations | — | — | 255 | 255 |
| Tax | 9 | 7 | – 78 | – 80 |
| Profit after tax | – 1 | 49 | 812 | 862 |
| Depreciation/amortization | — | — | — | — |
| SEK million | 31/03/2022 | 31/03/2021 | 31/12/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | — | 1 | — |
| Property, plant and equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Financial assets | 3,863 | 3,634 | 3,821 |
| Total fixed assets | 3,864 | 3,636 | 3,822 |
| Other receivables | 1,125 | 742 | 1,104 |
| Cash and bank | — | 375 | 60 |
| Total current assets | 1,125 | 1,117 | 1,164 |
| Total assets | 4,989 | 4,753 | 4,986 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 3,106 | 2,622 | 3,107 |
| Untaxed reserves | 285 | 269 | 285 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 8 | 2 | 17 |
| Other provisions | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Longterm liabilities | 1,302 | 709 | 1,275 |
| Current liabilities | 282 | 1,144 | 296 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 4,989 | 4,753 | 4,986 |
| Transactions with related parties | Period | Services sold |
Services bought |
Interest income |
expenses | Interest Result from shares in |
Rec fr rel part on bal |
Liab to rel part on bal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK million | Group com | sheet date | sheet date | |||||
| Subsidiary | Q1 2022 | 19 | – 7 | 22 | — | — | 2,969 | 214 |
| Subsidiary | Q1 2021 | 20 | – 6 | 18 | — | — | 2,370 | 364 |
None of the company's Board members or senior executives currently have, or have previously had, any direct or indirect involvement in any business transaction with the company which is, or was, of an unusual character in terms of its conditions. Nor has the Group issued any loans, pledged any guarantees or entered into any surety arrangements for any of the company's Board members or senior executives.
Nolato AB, Nolatovägen 32, SE269 78 Torekov, Sweden
• Tel. +46 431 442290 • Fax +46 431 442291
• Corp. id. number 5560804592
• Email [email protected] • Website www.nolato.com
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