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SAAB Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Oct 23, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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SAAB BUILDS FOR LONG-TERM GROWTH

The defence market is characterised by fierce competition and the market conditions are challenging as defence spending has decreased for a number of years. However, there is an ongoing discussion, particularly within the EU, about increasing defence spending, but no decisions have been made. In order to address this, we are strengthening Saab's competitiveness by continuously improving our offering. Our investments in research and development are made to create long-term growth in several areas.

During the first nine months this year, two large product launches have taken place; a new generation of the weapon system Carl-Gustaf M4 during the third quarter, and a new generation of the Giraffe AMB and Arthur radars during the second quarter. These are important areas where Saab is worldleading and focus ahead will be on market and sales.

The development of Gripen E for Sweden progresses according to plan and budget. In August, the Swedish government decided to move forward with Gripen E, also without a partnering country.

Brazil negotiations on track

The negotiations with Brazil regarding Gripen NG (Gripen E/F) move forward according to plan and the ambition is to reach an agreement in the near future. In July, Saab and the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to partner in joint programme management for the development and production of Gripen for Brazil. This is thought to further strengthen Gripen's position in the market.

On 22 July, the acquisition of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB (TKMS, now Saab Kockums) was closed. Now we focus on efficiently integrating the business, meanwhile the work with deliveries to the Swedish customer has begun.

Current market conditions and status in procurement processes had a negative impact on order bookings; this is mainly seen within business area Dynamics.

Financial highlights

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 10,199 25,029 -59 2,073 2,993 49,809
Order backlog 54,910 42,407 29 59,870
Sales 16,102 16,471 -2 5,130 4,723 23,750
Gross income 4,226 4,475 -6 1,330 1,264 6,328
Gross margin, % 26.2 27.2 25.9 26.8 26.6
EBITDA 1,536 1,557 -1 477 515 2,367
EBITDA margin, % 9.5 9.5 9.3 10.9 10.0
Operating income (EBIT) 901 811 11 258 266 1,345
Operating margin, % 5.6 4.9 5.0 5.6 5.7
Net income 582 455 28 170 192 742
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 5.40 4.34 1.57 1.78 6.98
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 5.36 4.21 1.55 1.73 6.79
Return on equity, % ¹⁾ 7.6 8.8 6.3
Free cash flow -2,100 -2,013 -710 -940 -1,460
Free cash flow per share after dilution, SEK -19.59 -18.44 -6.64 -8.61 -13.38

1) The return on equity is measured over a rolling 12-month period.

2) As of 1 January, free cash flow is reported for the Group. It was preciously named operating cash flow.

Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11). See note 13. Where applicable, comparative numbers for 2013 for some business areas have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14. The latter has no impact on the Group as a whole.

During the third quarter, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered overhaul of the submarine HMS Halland. This was included in the Letter of Intent regarding the Swedish defence's underwater capability totalling more than SEK 11 billion, communicated on 9 June this year.

Sales amounted to MSEK 16,102 (16,471). During the quarter, sales increased compared to the same period last year, mainly due to increased sales within Security and Defence Solutions, where the acquisition of Saab Kockums contributed.

Reported operating income amounted to MSEK 901 (811) with an operating margin of 5.6 per cent (4.9). The operating income adjusted for nonrecurring items* amounted to MSEK 901 (1,042) with an operating margin of 5.6 per cent (6.3).

The announced efficiency measures progress according to plan and the number of full time equivalents and external consultants has decreased by approximately 860 since the beginning of 2013.

Outlook unchanged

Despite a market that is difficult to predict and expenses for the Gripen campaign for Brazil and for terminating the Gripen campaign for Switzerland during the third quarter, the outlook for 2014 remains unchanged.

The operational cash flow was negative as a result of high activity in large projects while we are also investing in development for future growth. Our estimate that the operational cash flow will be positive during the second half-year remains.

Earnings per share after dilution amounted to SEK 5.36 (4.21).

*The operating income 2013 includes a non-recurring item of MSEK 231 related to a lost legal dispute.

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2014

Håkan Buskhe, CEO

OUTLOOK STATEMENT 2014:

  • In 2014, we estimate that sales will be in line with 2013.
  • The operating margin in 2014, excluding material non-recurring items, is expected to be somewhat higher than the operating margin in 2013, excluding material non-recurring items.

Excluding material non-recurring items, the operating margin was 6.6 per cent in 2013.

Major orders, 3rd quarter

Development and serial deliveries
of vehicle simulators 142
Overhaul of the submarine
HMS Halland 130

Defence/Civil A total of 70 per cent

MSEK

(87) of order bookings was attributable to defence-related operations during the first nine months.

Market

A total of 64 per cent (33) of order bookings was related to markets outside Sweden during the first nine months.

Large orders Orders where the total

order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 35 per cent (71) of total order bookings during the first nine months.

Order backlog duration:

  • 2014: SEK 6.9 billion
  • 2015: SEK 14.4 billion
  • 2016: SEK 8.4 billion
  • 2017: SEK 5.0 billion
  • After 2017: SEK 20.2 billion

Sales, MSEK

Jan-Sep 2011 Jan-Sep 2012 Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2014

Orders

Third quarter 2014

Major orders received during the third quarter 2014 included an order from FMV to overhaul the submarine HMS Halland.

A five-year framework contract regarding the weapon system Carl-Gustaf was signed with U.S. SOCOM (Special Operations Command). The total value of the framework contract amounts to approximately SEK 1.3 billion and in connection with the award of the contract, U.S. SOCOM issued an initial order with a value of MSEK 99.

During the quarter, Saab received a contract from the Norwegian army for development and serial deliveries of the new generation GAMER vehicle simulators (a dual-simulator training system). The total order amounts to MSEK 142.

January–September 2014

Major orders received during the first nine months 2014, in addition to the above mentioned, included orders from FMV regarding construction and production plans for the next generation submarines and to conduct a mid-life update of two Gotland-class submarines. These orders are part of a Letter of Intent between Saab and FMV regarding the Swedish armed forces' underwater capability. The Letter of Intent refers to the period 2015-2024 and comprises potential orders of approximately SEK 11.2 billion.

Saab also entered into an agreement with FMV to provide advanced aerial target services to the Swedish Armed Forces. FMV also ordered support and maintenance of Gripen for the Swedish Armed Forces throughout 2014. The order comprises support and maintenance operations and ensures the continued operation of Gripen in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Thailand.

In June an order was received for the maintenance and capital expenditure works for the electronic security system for a 300 bed Correctional Centre in Southern Queensland, Australia.

The Finnish Defence Forces ordered military training systems, including support for seven years, starting 2014. A three-year contract for support and service of weapon simulators was signed with the UK Ministry of Defence.

Brazil ordered RBS 70 VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence System) for the army. The order included deliveries of man-portable launchers, missiles and associated equipment.

For a list of major orders received during the first nine months of 2014, see note 3, page 24.

During the first nine months of 2014, index and price changes had a positive effect on order bookings of MSEK 294 compared to MSEK 9 during the same period in 2013.

The order backlog at the end of the period amounted to MSEK 54,910 compared to MSEK 59 870 at the beginning of the year.

Order bookings by region

Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, %
3,661 16,712 -78
2,615 2,155 21
432 346 25
1,485 2,159 -31
1,166 2,517 -54
333 327 2
507 813 -38
10,199 25,029 -59

Sales

Third quarter 2014

Sales during the third quarter 2014 amounted to MSEK 5,130 (4,723); an increase of 9 per cent. Acquisitions had a positive effect of 2 per cent on sales and currency effects had a positive effect of 1 per cent.

January–September 2014

During the first nine months 2014, sales declined 2 per cent compared to the same period 2013. Acquisitions and currency effects had no material impact on sales.

Sales in markets outside Sweden amounted to MSEK 9,149 (9,419), or 57 per cent (57), of total sales. 78 per cent (80) of sales were related to the defence market.

Sales per region

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, %
Sweden 6,953 7,052 -1
EU excluding Sweden 2,570 2,727 -6
Rest of Europe 382 347 10
Americas 1,987 2,005 -1
Asia 2,888 2,919 -1
Africa 430 614 -30
Australia, etc. 892 807 11
Total 16,102 16,471 -2

Sales per market segment

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, %
Air 7,176 7,447 -4
Land 3,607 4,259 -15
Naval 2,050 1,651 24
Civil Security 1,597 1,447 10
Commercial Aeronautics 1,321 1,139 16
Other 351 528 -34
Total 16,102 16,471 -2

Gross margin, %

Jan-Sep 2011 Jan-Sep 2012 Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2014

Operating margin, %

Jan-Sep 2011 Jan-Sep 2012 Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2014

Earnings per share after dilution, SEK

Jan-Sep 2011 Jan-Sep 2012 Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2014

Income

Third quarter 2014 The gross margin during the third quarter amounted to 25.9 per cent (26.8). The operating income

amounted to MSEK 258 (266) with an operating margin of 5.0 per cent (5.6). TKMS (Saab Kockums) was acquired in July 2014. At that time the business had a declining order

backlog, low activity level and poor profitability. The takeover, and hence new business conditions, had a positive impact on the operating income in the third quarter of MSEK 86.

January-September 2014

The gross margin in the first nine months amounted to 26.2 per cent (27.2). Total depreciation and amortisation amounted to MSEK 642 (769). Depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to MSEK 291 (284) while depreciation of the leasing fleet amounted to MSEK 7 (23).

Internally funded expenditures in research and development (R&D) amounted to MSEK 951 (943), of which a total of MSEK 119 (11) was capitalised. The internally funded investments within the radar and sensor technology development focus continued during the period, and capitalisation was at a higher level than during the same period in 2013 as orders were received within this area.

Amortisation of intangible fixed assets amounted to MSEK 344 (462), of which amortisation of capitalised development expenditures amounted to MSEK 239 (340).

The share of income in associated companies amounted to MSEK -3 (15).

The operating income amounted to MSEK 901 (811) with an operating margin of 5.6 per cent (4.9). The second quarter 2013 was negatively impacted by a non-recurring item amounting to MSEK 231 related to a lost legal dispute. The operating income adjusted for non-recurring items amounted to MSEK 901 (1,042) and the operating margin was 5.6 per cent (6.3).

During the first nine months 2014 and 2013, reversal of risk provisions related to Saab's leasing fleet of turbo prop aircraft (SAL), contributed positively to the operating income.

The implementation of the efficiency measures that were initiated during 2013 progressed as planned.

Financial net

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013
Financial net related to pensions -42 -53
Net interest items 8 23
Currency losses/gains 2 -22
Other financial items -86 -140
Total -118 -192

The financial net related to pensions is the financial cost for net pension liabilities recognised in the balance sheet; see note 10, page 28, for more information regarding defined-benefit pension plans. Net interest items refer to return on liquid assets and short-term investments as well as interest

expenses on short-term and long-term interest-bearing liabilities. Currency gains/losses reported in financial net are related to hedges of the tender portfolio, which are

valued at fair value.

Other net financial items consist of cost attributable to the programme for sales of accounts receivables, unrealised results from market valuation of short-term investments, project interest and other currency effects, for example changes related to liquid assets in currencies other than SEK. In the second quarter 2013, a non-recurring item of MSEK 83, related to a lost legal dispute, was reported in financial net.

In 2013, Saab invested in the Indian company Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company Limited. A combination of negative currency effects and share price development resulted in a value decline of MSEK 19 during the first quarter of 2014, which is recognised in financial net.

Tax

Current and deferred taxes amounted to MSEK -201 (-164), equivalent to an effective tax rate of 26 per cent (26).

Return on capital employed and on equity

The pre-tax return on capital employed was 9.7 per cent (10.2) and the after-tax return on equity was 7.6 per cent (8.8), both measured over a rolling 12-month period.

Events in the 3rd quarter

  • Saab and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner in joint programme management for the F-X2 project, pursuant to the selection of the Gripen NG as Brazil's next generation fighter jet.
  • The acquisition of TKMS was closed on 22 July.
  • Saab announced changes to its business area structure to further develop and strengthen Saab's organisation. At the same time changes are being made within the Group Management. All changes will be effective as of 1 January 2015.

Free cash flow, MSEK

Jan-Sep 2011 Jan-Sep 2012 Jan-Sep 2013 Jan-Sep 2014

Financial position and liquidity

At the end of September 2014 the net liquidity amounted to MSEK -2,994; a decrease of MSEK -3,807 during 2014 compared to year-end 2013.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK -1,751. Provisions for pensions, excluding special employers' contribution, as of 30 September 2014 amounted to MSEK 2,385, compared to MSEK 1,389 at year-end 2013, and had a negative impact of MSEK 996 on net liquidity. The increase in provisions was mainly due to the decrease in the discount rate used in the valuation of pension obligations from 4.00 per cent to 3.00 per cent during the period, which was partly mitigated by a strong return on plan assets.

For more information about Saab's defined benefit plans, see note 10, page 28.

During the first nine months, net liquidity was negatively impacted by net investments amounting to approximately MSEK 349, by dividend to shareholders of MSEK 479 and repurchase of own shares of MSEK 252.

Currency exchange rate differences in liquid assets and unrealised results from financial investments had a positive impact on net liquidity of MSEK 20.

In 2009, Saab changed its view on the application of accounting principles for development costs. As a result of this more conservative view, development costs are capitalised at a later stage in all projects and all capitalised development costs are amortised over a maximum period of ten years. Capitalised development costs have been reduced from MSEK 3,628 at the end of 2008 to MSEK 1,229 at the end of September 2014.

Inventories increased during the first nine months 2014 due to higher activity levels in projects where milestone deliveries will be made later this year. Inventories are recognised after deducting utilised advances.

Capital expenditures

Gross capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment, amounted to MSEK 541 (383).

Investments in intangible assets amounted to MSEK 154 (43), of which MSEK 119 (11) was related to capitalised development costs and MSEK 35 (32) to other intangible assets.

Cash flow

As of 2014, operational cash flow is recognised by business area unlike before when free cash flow was reported by business area and termed operating cash flow.

Cash flow from operating activities excluding taxes and other financial items amounted to MSEK -1,354 (-839), see note 8, page 27.

During the second quarter 2013, payments of MSEK 314 related to a lost legal dispute were made. Saab has an established programme to sell accounts receivable to strengthen its financial position and increase financial flexibility. As of 30 September 2014, net receivables of MSEK 528 were sold, compared to MSEK 555 at 31 December 2013. This had a negative impact on cash flow from operating activities during 2014 of MSEK 27.

The operational cash flow amounted to MSEK -1,950 (-1,187). It is defined as cash flow from operating activities, excluding taxes and other financial items, acquisitions and divestments of intangible assets, tangible assets and lease assets. The lower level of operational cash flow in the first nine months 2014 compared to 2013 is mainly attributable to timing differences in invoicing, milestone deliveries and payments.

Free cash flow amounted to MSEK -2,100 (-2,013). For more detailed information about the free cash flow, see note 8, pages 26-27.

Financial positon key indicators and liquidity

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 30 Sep 2013 Change 31 Dec 2013
Net liquidity / debt ¹⁾ -2,994 193 -3,187 813
Intangible fixed assets 6,547 6,451 96 6,340
Goodwill 4,942 4,587 355 4,605
Capitalised development costs 1,229 1,435 -206 1,338
Other intangible fixed assets 376 429 -53 397
Tangible fixed assets, etc ²⁾ 3,975 3,757 218 3,763
Inventories 5,777 4,974 803 4,563
Accounts receivable 2,883 2,530 353 3,295
Other receivables 3,779 2,841 938 3,727
Accrued revenues ³⁾ 3,280 2,409 871 3,074
Advance payments from customers 963 817 146 818
Equity/assets ratio, (%) 40.1 44.6 44.0
Return on equity, (%) ⁴⁾ 7.6 8.8 6.3
Equity per share, SEK ⁵⁾ 103.41 110.94 -7.53 114.04

1) The Group's net liquidity refers to liquid assets, short-term investments and interest-bearing receivables less interest-bearing liabilities and provisions for pensions excluding provisions for pensions attributable to special employers' contribution. For a detailed break-down of interest-bearing receivables and interest-bearing liabilities, see note 6, page 24.

2) Including tangible fixed assets, lease assets, biological assets and investment properties.

3) Amounts due from customers relate to long-term customer contracts according to the percentage of completion method.

4) The return on equity is measured over a rolling 12-month period.

5) Number of shares excluding treasury shares; 2014 sep: 105 377 052; 2013 sep: 106 270 662; 2013 dec: 106 414 144.

Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11).

BUSINESS AREA AERONAUTICS

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 1,041 11,411 -91 50 172 29,677
Order backlog 30,624 17,843 72 34,113
Sales 4,531 4,873 -7 1,323 1,391 6,869
EBITDA 326 464 -30 60 153 603
EBITDA margin, % 7.2 9.5 4.5 11.0 8.8
Operating income (EBIT) 282 354 -20 46 117 456
Operating margin, % 6.2 7.3 3.5 8.4 6.6
Operational cash flow -321 -417 8 -125 -227
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 79/21 84/16 75/25 83/17 83/17
No. of FTE's 3,257 3,143 4 3,210

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3.

Orders

  • Order bookings in the first nine months 2014 included an order from FMV regarding support and maintenance of Gripen.
  • During 2013, several orders were received concerning the Gripen E programme, of which SEK 10.3 billion was attributable to the business area during the first nine months.

Sales, income and margin

  • Sales decreased during the first nine months 2014 compared to 2013, as 2013 included sales of previously incurred cost.
  • The increased international interest in Gripen C/D and E resulted in somewhat higher marketing costs during the third quarter 2014. The quarter also included expenses related to the termination of the Gripen campaign for Switzerland.

Cash flow

Operational cash flow was negative due to timing differences in project execution and milestone payments from customers.

BUSINESS AREA DYNAMICS

cent (30) during the first nine months.

Large orders Orders where the total order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 69 per cent (95) of total order bookings during

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 1,257 1,708 -26 408 349 3,345
Order backlog 3,769 4,088 -8 4,548
Sales 2,045 2,383 -14 599 535 3,566
EBITDA 84 219 -62 -11 -22 428
EBITDA margin, % 4.1 9.2 -1.8 -4.1 12.0
Operating income/loss (EBIT) 38 176 -78 -26 -37 366
Operating margin, % 1.9 7.4 -4.3 -6.9 10.3
Operational cash flow -177 416 -144 -29 461
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 84/16 86/14 81/19 78/22 88/12
No. of FTE's 1,477 1,594 -7 1,523

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14.

Orders

  • Market conditions remain challenging, and this is reflected in low order bookings.
  • During the period, an order for RBS 70 VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) was received from the Brazilian army. FMV ordered ten ROV systems. They also placed an order for design plans for a New Lightweight Torpedo (NLT), which is to be delivered in 2015.
  • A five-year framework contract regarding the weapon system Carl-Gustaf was signed with U.S. SOCOM (Special Operations Command). The total value of the framework contract amounts to approximately SEK 1.3 billion and in connection with the award of the contract, U.S. SOCOM issued an initial order with a value of MSEK 99.

Sales, income and margin

  • Sales decreased during the first nine months 2014, compared to the same period 2013, following low order bookings in 2013 and 2014.
  • Low sales and a changed product mix resulted in an operating loss during the third quarter 2014.

Cash flow

Operational cash flow was negative during the first nine months 2014, as a result of lower sales and timing differences in deliveries and milestone payments.

Personnel

The number of FTE's decreased in the first nine months 2014, as a result of the efficiency measures implemented in 2013 which included downsizing, mainly at the production unit in Karlskoga, Sweden.

Large orders Orders where the total

order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 0 per cent (35) of total order bookings during the first nine months.

Market Sales related to markets outside Sweden accounted for 83 per cent (84) during the first nine months.

BUSINESS AREA ELECTRONIC DEFENCE SYSTEMS

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 1,956 5,373 -64 369 763 7,587
Order backlog 7,907 8,392 -6 9,171
Sales 3,268 3,147 4 1,062 950 4,560
EBITDA 420 312 35 196 143 373
EBITDA margin, % 12.9 9.9 18.5 15.1 8.2
Operating income/loss (EBIT) 110 -44 95 25 -115
Operating margin, % 3.4 -1.4 8.9 2.6 -2.5
Operational cash flow -784 -108 -366 -319 116
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 97/3 97/3 98/2 96/4 97/3
No. of FTE's 2,546 2,558 - 2,588

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14.

Orders

  • The market remains challenging. Order bookings for the first nine months 2014 included orders for the weapon locating system Arthur.
  • During 2013, several orders were received concerning the Gripen E programme, of which SEK 3.2 billion was attributable to the business area during the first nine months.

Sales, income and margin

The operating income for the period was strengthened as a result of the efficiency measures implemented in 2013 and 2014, lower development cost and successful project execution.

Cash flow

The operational cash flow was negative due to continued investments in development, tangible assets and due to timing differences in milestone payments and deliveries.

Personnel

The number of FTE's decreased, compared to the year-end 2013, as a result of the ongoing efficiency measures.

BUSINESS AREA SECURITY AND DEFENCE SOLUTIONS

order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 24 per cent (66) of total order bookings during the first nine months.

Large orders Orders where the total

Market

Sales related to markets outside Sweden accounted for 72 per cent (74) during the first nine months.

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 3,900 2,929 33 827 1,171 4,736
Order backlog 6,494 5,430 20 5,571
Sales 3,763 3,445 9 1,367 1,060 5,095
EBITDA 210 175 20 101 73 328
EBITDA margin, % 5.6 5.1 7.4 6.9 6.4
Operating income (EBIT) 134 89 51 71 44 213
Operating margin, % 3.6 2.6 5.2 4.2 4.2
Operational cash flow -325 -92 -119 -32 122
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 65/35 65/35 68/32 66/34 67/33
No. of FTE's 3,318 2,898 14 2,843

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14.

Orders

Order bookings increased during the first nine months 2014, compared to the same period 2013, partly due to several orders for military training systems and FMV placed orders for construction and production plans for the next generation submarine and to conduct a mid-life update of two Gotland-class submarines, and overhaul of the submarine HMS Halland.

Sales, income and margin

  • TKMS (Saab Kockums) was acquired in July 2014. At that time the business had a declining order backlog, low activity level and poor profitability. The takeover, and hence new business conditions, had a positive impact on the operating income in the third quarter of MSEK 86.
  • The acquisition of Saab Kockums had a positive contribution to sales of MSEK 180 during the first nine months.
  • Profitability in the traffic management operations remained negatively affected by a challenging market situation.

Cash flow

The operational cash flow was negative, mainly due to timing differences between activity and milestone payments.

Personnel

The number of FTE's increased in the first nine months 2014, compared to year-end 2013. The deconsolidation of Saab Grintek Technologies (Pty) Ltd as of 31 March 2014 resulted in a decrease of 265 FTE's, while the acquisition of Saab Kockums increased the number of FTE's by 893 at the end of the period.

Large orders Orders where the total order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 42 per cent (17) of total order bookings during the first nine months.

Market Sales related to markets outside Sweden accounted for 77 per cent (78) during the first

nine months.

BUSINESS AREA SUPPORT AND SERVICES

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 2,085 3,637 -43 339 414 4,602
Order backlog 6,338 6,867 -8 6,683
Sales 2,531 2,604 -3 794 802 3,772
EBITDA 266 359 -26 48 110 517
EBITDA margin, % 10.5 13.8 6.0 13.7 13.7
Operating income (EBIT) 252 345 -27 43 105 498
Operating margin, % 10.0 13.2 5.4 13.1 13.2
Operational cash flow -90 -185 -171 -40 -149
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 76/24 78/22 73/27 80/20 79/21
No. of FTE's 1,798 1,858 -3 1,840

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14.

Orders

  • During the first nine months 2014, an order was received from FMV regarding support and maintenance of Gripen in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Thailand. FMV also ordered advanced aerial target services for the Swedish Armed Forces.
  • During 2013, an order was received concerning the Gripen E programme, of which SEK 1.3 billion was attributable to the business area during the first nine months.

Sales, income and margin

  • Sales decreased slightly during the first nine months 2014, compared to the same period 2013, due to fewer large orders. Meanwhile, sales attributable to small orders increased.
  • The operating margin was negatively impacted by a change in product mix during the first nine months 2014.

Cash flow

Operational cash flow was negative during the first nine months 2014 due to timing differences in project execution and milestone payments.

Personnel

The number of FTE's decreased during the first nine months 2014, compared to year-end 2013, as a result of the efficiency measures initiated in 2013.

BUSINESS AREA COMBITECH

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Full Year 2013
Order bookings 1,188 1,209 -2 325 387 1,740
Order backlog 446 505 -12 540
Sales 1,283 1,184 8 375 337 1,684
EBITDA 64 101 -37 11 19 157
EBITDA margin, % 5.0 8.5 2.9 5.6 9.3
Operating income (EBIT) 58 94 -38 9 17 148
Operating margin, % 4.5 7.9 2.4 5.0 8.8
Operational cash flow 32 142 -3 -14 162
Defence/Civil (% of sales) 57/43 59/41 56/44 62/38 59/41
No. of FTE's 1,370 1,345 2 1,345

For a description of the business area activities, see note 3. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been restated following organisational and structural changes, see note 14.

Sales

Sales increased during the first nine months 2014, compared to the same period 2013, as a result of increased sales to both Saab and external customers.

Income and margin

The operating margin was at a lower level during the first nine months 2014, compared to the same period 2013, mainly due to a lower utilisation of consultants in the beginning of the year.

Cash flow

The operational cash flow was at a lower level in the first nine months 2014 compared to the same period 2013, as working capital increased as a result of higher sales.

Market Sales related to markets outside Sweden accounted for 8 per cent (8) during the first nine months.

Large orders Orders where the total order value exceeded MSEK 100 represented 35 per cent (65) of total order bookings during the first nine months.

Market Sales related to markets outside Sweden accounted for 36 per cent (34) during the first

nine months.

Owners

According to SIS Ägarservice, Saab's largest shareholders as of 30 September 2014 were:

Investor AB Wallenberg foundations Swedbank Robur funds AFA Insurance Unionen SHB funds Nordea funds SEB funds Första AP-fonden Norges Bank Investment Mgt

Personnel

30 Sep 2014 1 Jan 2014
Number of
employees 14,700 14,140
FTE's 14,562 14,122

As of 30 September 2014, the Group had 14,700 employees, compared to 14,140 at the beginning of the year. The number of full time equivalents (FTE's) at the end of the period was 14,562 compared to 14,122 at the beginning of the year. The acquisition of Saab Kockums increased the number of FTE's by 893. The deconsolidation of operations in the South African subsidiary Saab Grintek Technologies (Pty) Ltd reduced the number of FTE's by 265.

Corporate

Corporate reported operating income of MSEK 27 (-203) in the first nine months.

During the same period 2014 and 2013 reversal of risk provisions, attributable to the remaining risks related to Saab's lease fleet of turboprop aircraft, contributed positively to the operating income.

In 1997, Saab discontinued the manufacturing of turboprop aircraft. As of 30 September, Saab had a lease fleet consisting of 13 (49) turboprop Saab 340. Of the fleet, 9 (35) are financed through US leverage leases. Rents from these leases are insured through The Swedish Export Credits Guarantee Board, EKN. 4 (14) aircraft are financed internally and recognised as assets in the balance sheet. Provisions in the balance sheet related to the leasing portfolio are deemed sufficient for the remaining risks. Saab estimates that the leasing portfolio will be phased out by 2015.

During the third quarter, sales of a Group company, whose assets were mainly related to property, had a positive impact on the operating income.

During the second quarter 2013, a payment amounting to MSEK 314 related to a lost legal dispute was made. MSEK 231 of the payment was reported in operating income and MSEK 83 related to interest cost in financial net.

Acquisitions and divestments 2014

During the first quarter, Saab's subsidiary Saab South Africa (Pty) Ltd deconsolidated its stake in the South African subsidiary Saab Grintek Technologies (Pty) Ltd. The deconsolidation of the operations resulted in a capital gain before taxes of MZAR 20 (approx. MSEK 12), which was reported in the business area Security and Defence Solutions. See Saab's interim report for January-March 2014 for further information.

In July, Saab announced the closing of the acquisition of the Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB (TKMS, now Saab Kockums). The purchase price amounted to MSEK 340 and existing funds were used to finance the acquisition. TKMS (Saab Kockums) designs, builds and maintains naval systems such as submarines and surface vessels. The company had, at the time of the acquisition, approximately 850 employees. The acquisition is in line with Saab's ambition to increase its capabilities in the naval domain. This move further strengthens Saab's status as a comprehensive supplier of military systems. For more information about the acquisition, see note 9, page 27.

No other significant acquisitions or divestments were made during the period January-September 2014.

Share repurchase

Saab held 3,773,292 treasury shares as of 30 September 2014, compared to 2,736,200 at year-end 2013. The Annual General Meeting on 8 April 2014 authorised the Board of Directors to repurchase up to 10 per cent of Saab's shares to hedge the Share Matching Plan and Performance Share Plan. On 5 June 2014, the Board of Directors decided to use the authorisation and 1,340,000 shares were purchased during the third quarter 2014 at a total cost of MSEK 252.

Risks and uncertainties

Saab's operations primarily involve the development, production and supply of technologically advanced hardware and software to customers around the world.

Projects generally entail significant investments, long periods of time and technological development or refinement of the product. In addition to customer and supplier relations, international operations involve joint ventures and collaborations with other industries in addition to the establishment of operations abroad.

Operations entail not insignificant risk taking in various respects. The key risk areas are political, operational and financial risks. Various policies and instructions govern the management of significant risks. Saab conducts significant development projects and manages the associated risks.

For a general description of the risk areas, see pages 51-54 of the Annual Report 2013.

Nomination committee

The members have been appointed based on the shareholder structure on 31 August 2014 in accordance with a resolution by the Saab Annual General Meeting. Members of the Saab Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2015 are; Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman of the Board of Saab AB, Petra Hedengran, Investor AB, Peter Wallenberg Jr, Knut and Alice Wallenberg's Foundation, Tomas Hedberg, Swedbank Robur Funds, and Anders Algotsson, AFA Insurance.

The Nomination Committee is assigned to prepare proposals regarding Chairman of the Annual General Meeting, Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, Auditor and remuneration to the Board and the Auditor.

The Annual General Meeting of Saab AB will be held on Wednesday, 15 April, 2015.

Saab Kockums

On 22 July, Saab announced the closing of the acquisition of the Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The acquisition further strengthens Saab's status as a comprehensive supplier of naval systems. The company became a business unit within Saab's business area Security and Defence Solutions and named Saab Kockums.

Other significant events January–September 2014

  • On 8 April 2014, Saab held its Annual General Meeting of shareholders in Stockholm, Sweden. In accordance with the nomination committee's proposal Håkan Buskhe, Johan Forssell, Sten Jakobsson, Sara Mazur, Per-Arne Sandström, Cecilia Stegö Chilò, Lena Treschow Torell, Marcus Wallenberg, and Joakim Westh were re-elected to the Board of Directors. Marcus Wallenberg was re-elected Chairman of the Board. At the statutory Board meeting following the annual General meeting, Sten Jakobsson was re-elected Vice Chairman of the Board.
  • The Swiss people voted "no" to the proposed financing of the Gripen procurement in a referendum held in May.
  • In June, Saab announced that the Board of Directors made the decision to repurchase own shares of series B in order to ensure delivery of shares to participants in Saab's long-term Share Matching Plan and Performance Share Plan.
  • In June, Saab issued bonds of MSEK 600 with maturity on 19 December 2019 under the existing Medium Term Note programme.
  • In July, Saab and the European Defence Agency (EDA) signed a framework agreement for potential orders of Carl-Gustaf ammunition to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Poland. It is a five-year framework agreement with a possible renewal of two more years. The framework agreement includes potential orders of approximately MSEK 460.
  • Saab and Embraer announced in July the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to partner in joint programme management for the F-X2 Project, pursuant to the selection of the Gripen NG as Brazil's next generation fighter jet. Under this agreement, Embraer will perform a leading role in the overall programme performance as well as undertake an extensive share of work in the production and delivery of both the single and two-seat versions of the Gripen NG aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force.
  • On 22 July, Saab announced the closing of the acquisition of the Swedish shipyard ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The acquisition further strengthens Saab's status as a comprehensive supplier of military systems. The company became a business unit within Saab's business area Security and Defence Solutions and named Saab Kockums. Operations are conducted mainly in Malmö, Karlskrona and Muskö, Sweden. For more information about the acquisition, see note 9, page 27.
  • Saab announced changes to its business area structure to further develop and strengthen the organisation. At the same time changes are being made within the Group Management. All changes will be effective as of 1 January 2015.

For information regarding large orders received between January and September 2014, see page 2 and the comments regarding Business Areas on pages 5 to 7 and also note 3 on page 24.

Significant events after the conclusion of the period

  • A contract for civil marine traffic services system in Hong Kong was received from the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The order value is MSEK 360.
  • In October, Saab issued bonds of MSEK 400 with maturity on 19 December 2019 under the existing Medium Term Note programme.
  • As part of Saab's existing framework agreement with FMV regarding Gripen E, an order was received for role equipment, along with support and maintenance equipment. The order value amounts to approximately SEK 5.8 billion and delivery will begin in 2016.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs.

Short facts

  • Saab's series B share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Large Cap. Ticker: SAAB B.
  • Saab has 14,700 employees
  • Local presence in 33 countries
  • Customers in more than 100 countries

Vision

It is a human right to feel safe.

Mission

To make people safe by pushing intellectual and technological boundaries.

Business concept

Saab constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet changing customer needs. Saab serves the global market of governments, authorities and corporations with products, services and solutions for defence, aviation and civil security.

ORGANISATION

Saab's operations are divided into six business areas for control and reporting purposes: Aeronautics, Dynamics, Electronic Defence Systems, Security and Defence Solutions, Support and Services and the independent business area Combitech. In addition, Corporate comprises Group staff and departments as well as secondary operations. It also includes the leasing fleet of Saab 340.

To ensure presence in local key markets, Saab also has six market areas: Nordic & Baltic, Europe & Greater Middle East, Americas, India, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific.

REVENUE MODEL

Saab's earnings are primarily generated by long-term customer contracts, service assignments and sale of goods. Margins vary depending on the nature of the project.

Long-term customer contracts entail the development and manufacture of complex systems. These account for nearly 60 per cent of sales. Long-term contracts are continually recognised in revenue, meaning that income and expenses are recognised as the project is completed. Cash flows for these contracts depend on the timing of advance payments and milestone payments during the order and execution period.

Service assignments, which account for around 25 per cent of Saab's sales, are comprised of consulting and support services. Examples include training and ongoing maintenance associated with previous deliveries.

The third part of Saab's sales model is the sale of products and spare parts that Saab manufactures and stocks or purchases on behalf of customers.

SAAB'S STRATEGY

Saab's strategy is built on four priority areas. Our aim is to create longterm value by accomplishing these strategic priorities. Saab shall also maintain a solid balance sheet, focus on capital efficiency and generate strong cash flow.

Profitable growth

Local presence on prioritised markets enables us to strengthen the relationship with our customers. We focus on markets where we have a strong market position and on product areas with good growth opportunities.

Performance

We have a long tradition of integrating high-tech systems and we reconsider and develop our tools, methods, and work procedures continuously. This enables us to offer high performance and cost efficient solutions.

Portfolio

The portfolio is focused on areas with significant competitive advantages and growth potential. Investments are made in product innovation, development of prioritised products and system integration expertise. Acquisition of businesses shall strengthen key areas and add to our local presence.

People

Saab shall be an employer of choice in the global market. We are focusing on securing and developing the right skills for current and future needs. Motivated, driven and high performing employees are the backbone of our offering, efficiency and growth.

Sales

The organic sales growth should average 5 per cent annually over a business cycle.

Operating margin

The operating margin (EBIT) should be at least 10 per cent per year – the target is formulated as an average over a business cycle.

Equity/assets ratio

The equity/assets ratio should be over 30 per cent.

Dividend

The long-term dividend objective is to distribute 20–40 per cent of net income to shareholders over a business cycle.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

MSEK Note Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Rolling 12 Months Full Year 2013
Sales 3 16,102 16,471 23,381 23,750
Cost of goods sold -11,876 -11,996 -17,302 -17,422
Gross income 4,226 4,475 6,079 6,328
Gross margin, % 26.2 27.2 26.0 26.6
Other operating income 169 121 252 204
Marketing expenses -1,515 -1,517 -2,080 -2,082
Administrative expenses -881 -773 -1,219 -1,111
Research and development costs -1,071 -1,272 -1,561 -1,762
Other operating expenses -24 -238 -43 -257
Share in income of associated companies -3 15 7 25
Operating income (EBIT) ¹⁾ 3 901 811 1,435 1,345
Operating margin, % 5.6 4.9 6.1 5.7
Financial income 51 47 66 62
Financial expenses -169 -239 -358 -428
Net financial items -118 -192 -292 -366
Income before taxes 783 619 1,143 979
Taxes -201 -164 -274 -237
Net income for the period 582 455 869 742
of which Parent Company's shareholders' interest 574 460 855 741
of which non-controlling interest 8 -5 14 1
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK ²⁾ 5.40 4.34 8.04 6.98
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK ³⁾ 5.36 4.21 7.94 6.79
1) Includes depreciation/amortisation and write-downs -642 -769 -920 -1,047
of which depreciation of leasing aircraft -7 -23 -9 -25
2) Average number of shares before dilution 106,354,716 106,052,675 106,351,638 106,125,107
3) Average number of shares after dilution. 107,175,504 109,150,344 107,690,095 109,150,344

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11).

As of 2014, the dilution of number of shares is calculated based on the effects of all potential shares (Share Matching Plan and Performance Share Plan) that give rise to a dilution effect. Previously, a simplified method was used where the dilution effect was calculated based on all treasury shares.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Rolling 12 Months Full Year 2013
Net income for the period 582 455 869 742
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reversed in the income statement:
Revaluation of net pension obligations -1,047 1,187 -979 1,255
Tax attributable to revaluation of net pension obligations 230 -261 206 -285
Total -817 926 -773 970
Items that may be reversed in the income statement:
Translation differences 343 -160 371 -132
Net gain/loss on available-for-sale financial assets 17 -116 133 -
Net gain/loss on cash flow hedges -848 -81 -1,022 -255
Tax attributable to net gain/loss on cash flow hedges 186 20 225 59
Total -302 -337 -293 -328
Other comprehensive income/loss for the period -1,119 589 -1,066 642
Net comprehensive income/loss for the period -537 1,044 -197 1,384
of which Parent Company's shareholders' interest -548 1,064 -213 1,399
of which non-controlling interest 11 -20 16 -15

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

MSEK Note 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
ASSETS
Fixed assets:
Intangible fixed assets 5 6,547 6,340 6,451
Tangible fixed assets 3,603 3,239 3,222
Lease assets 44 197 197
Biological assets 297 296 305
Investment properties 31 31 33
Shares in associated companies and joint ventures 479 367 763
Financial investments 295 295 317
Long-term receivables 10 123 122 98
Deferred tax assets 644 239 232
Total fixed assets 12,063 11,126 11,618
Current assets:
Inventories 5,777 4,563 4,974
Derivatives 229 396 461
Tax receivables 112 62 165
Accounts receivable 2,883 3,295 2,530
Other receivables 3,779 3,727 2,841
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,244 854 989
Short-term investments 333 2,002 1,679
Liquid assets 8 947 1,764 1,369
Total current assets 15,304 16,663 15,008
TOTAL ASSETS 27,367 27,789 26,626
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders' equity:
Parent Company's shareholders' interest 10,897 12,136 11,790
Non-controlling interest 83 91 87
Total shareholders' equity 10,980 12,227 11,877
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 6 1,694 1,095 102
Other liabilities 154 179 213
Provisions for pensions 10 2,926 1,680 1,703
Other provisions 1,426 1,043 1,117
Deferred tax liabilities 87 501 406
Total long-term liabilities 6,287 4,498 3,541
Current liabilities:
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 6 419 718 1,970
Advance payments from customers 963 818 817
Accounts payable 1,480 1,918 1,372
Derivatives 815 316 252
Tax liabilities 29 61 139
Other liabilities 741 839 719
Accrued expenses and deferred income 5,138 5,735 5,495
Provisions 515 659 444
Total current liabilities 10,100 11,064 11,208
Total liabilities 16,387 15,562 14,749
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 27,367 27,789 26,626

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11).

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

MSEK Capital
stock
Other
capital
contri
butions
Net result
of cash
flow
hedges
Translation
reserve
Available-for
sale and
revaluation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total parent
company's
shareholders'
interest
Non
controlling
interest
Total
shareholders'
equity
Opening balance, 1 January 2013 1,746 543 531 -226 11 8,563 11,168 112 11,280
Net comprehensive income/loss for the
period January-September 2013
Transactions with shareholders:
-55 -151 -116 1,386 1,064 -20 1,044
Share matching plan 35 35 35
Dividend -477 -477 -477
Acquisition and sale of non-controlling
interest
-5 -5
Closing balance, 30 September 2013 1,746 543 476 -377 -105 9,507 11,790 87 11,877
Net comprehensive income/loss for the
period October-December 2013
-130 24 116 325 335 5 340
Transactions with shareholders:
Share matching plan
11 11 11
Dividend - - -1 -1
Closing balance, 31 December 2013 1,746 543 346 -353 11 9,843 12,136 91 12,227
Opening balance, 1 January 2014
Net comprehensive income/loss for the
1,746 543 346 -353 11 9,843 12,136 91 12,227
period January-September 2014
Transactions with shareholders:
-663 341 17 -243 -548 11 -537
Repurchase of shares -252 -252 -252
Share matching plan 37 37 37
Dividend
Acquisition and sale of non-controlling
-479 -479 - -479
interest 3 3 -19 -16
Closing balance, 30 September 2014 1,746 543 -317 -12 28 8,909 10,897 83 10,980

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

MSEK Note Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Full Year 2013
Operating activities:
Income after financial items 783 619 979
Adjustments for items not affecting cash flows 669 702 1,224
Income tax paid -385 -431 -368
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 1,067 890 1,835
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Increase(-)/Decrease(+) in inventories -1,134 -586 -147
Increase(-)/Decrease(+) in current receivables 409 179 -1,346
Increase(+)/Decrease(-) in advance payments from customers 135 276 278
Increase(+)/Decrease(-) in other current liabilities -1,890 -1,913 -1,005
Increase(+)/Decrease(-) in provisions -338 -215 -277
Cash flow from operating activities -1,751 -1,369 -662
Investing activities:
Investments in intangible fixed assets -35 -32 -44
Capitalised development costs -119 -11 -24
Investments in tangible fixed assets -541 -383 -543
Sales and disposals of tangible fixed assets 6 7 46
Sales and disposals of lease assets 93 71 81
Sale of and Investments in short-term investments 8 1,663 2,254 1,936
Dividend from joint ventures - - 430
Sale of other financial assets 27 4 10
Investments in other financial assets -1 -251 -248
Investments in operations and associated companies, net effect on liquidity 9 162 -47 -68
Sale of subsidiaries and associated companies, net effect on liquidity 86 - -
Cash flow from investing activities 1,341 1,612 1,576
Financing activities:
Repayments of loans -314 - -1,100
Raising of loans 600 16 845
Repurchase of shares -252 - -
Dividend paid to Parent Company's shareholders -479 -477 -477
Dividend paid to non-controlling interest - - -1
Cash flow from financing activities -445 -461 -733
Cash flow for the period -855 -218 181
Liquid assets at the beginning of the period 1,764 1,616 1,616
Exchange rate difference in liquid assets 38 -29 -33
Liquid assets at end of period 8 947 1,369 1,764

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11).

QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENT

MSEK Q3 2014 Q2 2014 Q1 2014 Q4 2013 Q3 2013 Q2 2013 Q1 2013 Q4 2012
Sales 5,130 5,692 5,280 7,279 4,723 5,886 5,862 7,306
Cost of goods sold -3,800 -4,157 -3,919 -5,426 -3,459 -4,287 -4,250 -5,031
Gross income 1,330 1,535 1,361 1,853 1,264 1,599 1,612 2,275
Gross margin, % 25.9 27.0 25.8 25.5 26.8 27.2 27.5 31.1
Other operating income 77 47 45 83 63 29 29 6
Marketing expenses -511 -520 -484 -565 -471 -533 -513 -640
Administrative expenses -300 -301 -280 -338 -219 -291 -263 -368
Research and development costs -322 -385 -364 -490 -380 -434 -458 -638
Other operating expenses -10 -7 -7 -19 9 -238 -9 -7
Share of income in associated companies -6 4 -1 10 - 17 -2 27
Operating income (EBIT) ¹⁾ 258 373 270 534 266 149 396 655
Operating margin, % 5.0 6.6 5.1 7.3 5.6 2.5 6.8 9.0
Share of income in associated companies - - - - -1 - 1 -
Financial income 19 10 22 15 16 13 18 31
Financial expenses -48 -64 -57 -189 -27 -151 -61 -55
Net financial items -29 -54 -35 -174 -12 -138 -42 -24
Income before taxes 229 319 235 360 254 11 354 631
Taxes -59 -83 -59 -73 -62 -10 -92 -81
Net income for the period 170 236 176 287 192 1 262 550
of which Parent Company's shareholders' interest 166 233 175 281 189 2 269 549
of which non-controlling interest 4 3 1 6 3 -1 -7 1
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK ²⁾ 1.57 2.19 1.64 2.64 1.78 0.02 2.54 5.19
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK ³⁾ 1.55 2.17 1.63 2.57 1.73 0.02 2.46 5.03
1) includes depreciation/amortisation and write-downs -221 -211 -210 -278 -256 -256 -257 -279
of which depreciation of leasing aircraft -2 -1 -4 -2 -7 -7 -9 -10
2) average number of shares before dilution 106,060,673 106,549,332 106,454,142 106,342,403 106,196,870 106,028,640 105,932,515 105,868,651
3) average number of shares after dilution 106,888,805 107,422,230 107,299,002 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11). 2012 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for pensions (IAS 19).

As of 2014, the dilution of shares is calculated based on the effects of all potential shares (Share Matching Plan and Performance Share Plan) that give rise to a dilution effect. Previously, a

simplified method was used where the dilution effect was calculated based on all treasury shares.

QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

MSEK Q3 2014 Q2 2014 Q1 2014 Q4 2013 Q3 2013 Q2 2013 Q1 2013 Q4 2012
Net income for the period 170 236 176 287 192 1 262 550
Other comprehensive income/loss:
Items that will not be reversed in the income statement:
Revaluation of net pension obligations -324 -42 -681 68 101 647 439 23
Tax attributable to revaluation of net pension obligations 71 9 150 -24 -22 -142 -97 -22
Total -253 -33 -531 44 79 505 342 1
Items that may be reversed in the income statement:
Translation differences 169 148 26 28 -122 42 -80 -18
Net gain/loss on available-for-sale financial assets -77 94 - 116 -53 -63 - -
Net gain/loss on cash flow hedges -517 -251 -80 -174 196 -300 23 -118
Tax attributable to net gain/loss on cash flow hedges 114 53 19 39 -44 68 -4 61
Total -311 44 -35 9 -23 -253 -61 -75
Other comprehensive income/loss for the period -564 11 -566 53 56 252 281 -74
Net comprehensive income/loss for the period -394 247 -390 340 248 253 543 476
of which Parent Company's shareholders' interest -398 237 -387 335 242 262 560 481
of which non-controlling interest 4 10 -3 5 6 -9 -17 -5

KEY RATIOS BY QUARTER

MSEK Q3 2014 Q2 2014 Q1 2014 Q4 2013 Q3 2013 Q2 2013 Q1 2013 Q4 2012
Equity/assets ratio, (%) 40.1 42.7 44.4 44.0 44.6 42.4 41.5 39.0
Return on capital employed, % ¹⁾
Return on equity, % ¹⁾
9.7
7.6
9.8
7.7
8.3
5.5
9.1
6.3
10.2
8.8
10.5
8.7
14.2
13.3
14.6
12.8
Equity per share, SEK ²⁾ 103.41 108.20 110.47 114.04 110.94 108.69 110.81 105.43
Free cash flow, MSEK
Free cash flow per share after dilution, SEK ³⁾
-710
-6.64
-1,074
-10.00
-316
-2.95
553
5.07
-940
-8.61
-748
-6.85
-325
-2.98
264
2.42
1) Measured over a rolling 12-month period
2) Number of shares excluding treasury shares 105,377,052 106,604,525 106,494,139 106,414,144 106,270,662 106,123,078 105,934,201 105,930,829
3) Average number of shares after dilution 106,888,805 107,422,230 107,299,002 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344 109,150,344

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11). 2012 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for pensions (IAS 19).

As of 2014, the dilution of shares is calculated based on the effects of all potential shares (Share Matching Plan and Performance Share Plan) that give rise to a dilution effect. Previously, a simplified method was used where the dilution effect was calculated based on all treasury shares.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION PER BUSINESS AREA

MSEK Q3 2014 Operating
margin
Q2 2014 Operating
margin
Q1 2014 Operating
margin
Q4 2013 Operating
margin
Sales
Aeronautics 1,323 1,631 1,577 1,996
Dynamics 599 730 716 1,183
Electronic Defence Systems 1,062 1,232 974 1,413
Security and Defence Solutions 1,367 1,240 1,156 1,650
Support and Services 794 898 839 1,168
Combitech 375 461 447 500
Corporate - - 1 -
Internal sales -390 -500 -430 -631
Total 5,130 5,692 5,280 7,279
Operating income/loss
Aeronautics 46 3.5% 118 7.2% 118 7.5% 102 5.1%
Dynamics -26 -4.3% 36 4.9% 28 3.9% 190 16.1%
Electronic Defence Systems 95 8.9% 51 4.1% -36 -3.7% -71 -5.0%
Security and Defence Solutions 71 5.2% 75 6.0% -12 -1.0% 124 7.5%
Support and Services 43 5.4% 122 13.6% 87 10.4% 153 13.1%
Combitech 9 2.4% 24 5.2% 25 5.6% 54 10.8%
Corporate 20 -53 60 -18
Total 258 5.0% 373 6.6% 270 5.1% 534 7.3%
MSEK Q3 2013 Operating
margin
Q2 2013 Operating
margin
Q1 2013 Operating
margin
Q4 2012 Operating
margin
Sales
Aeronautics 1,391 1,717 1,765 1,678
Dynamics 535 971 877 1,512
Electronic Defence Systems 950 1,046 1,151 1,182
Security and Defence Solutions 1,060 1,288 1,097 2,019
Support and Services 802 931 871 1,091
Combitech 337 424 423 439
Corporate - - - -
Internal sales -352 -491 -322 -615
Total 4,723 5,886 5,862 7,306
Operating income/loss
Aeronautics 117 8.4% 121 7.0% 116 6.6% 125 7.4%
Dynamics -36 -6.7% 128 13.2% 84 9.6% 233 15.4%
Electronic Defence Systems 25 2.6% -57 -5.4% -12 -1.0% -106 -9.0%
Security and Defence Solutions 44 4.2% 67 5.2% -22 -2.0% 209 10.4%
Support and Services 105 13.1% 138 14.8% 102 11.7% 215 19.7%
Combitech 17 5.0% 33 7.8% 44 10.4% 44 10.0%
Corporate -6 -281 84 -65
Total 266 5.6% 149 2.5% 396 6.8% 655 9.0%

2013 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for joint arrangements (IFRS 11) and to the structural change described in note 14.

2012 has been restated according to the changed accounting principles for pensions (IAS 19).

MULTI-YEAR OVERVIEW

MSEK 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Order bookings 49,809 20,683 18,907 26,278 18,428
Order backlog at 31 December 59,870 34,151 37,172 41,459 39,389
Sales 23,750 24,010 23,498 24,434 24,647
Sales in Sweden, % 41 36 37 38 31
Sales in EU excluding Sweden, % 17 19 19 19 23
Sales in Americas, % 13 12 8 9 8
Sales in Rest of the world, % 30 33 36 34 38
Operating income (EBIT) 1,345 2,050 2,941 975 1,374
Operating margin, % 5.7 8.5 12.5 4.0 5.6
EBITDA 2,367 3,186 4,088 2,187 2,598
EBITDA margin, % 10.0 13.3 17.4 9.0 10.5
Income after financial items 979 2,003 2,783 776 976
Net income for the year 742 1,560 2,217 454 699
Total assets 27,789 28,938 31,799 29,278 30,430
Free cash flow -1,460 -396 2,477 4,349 1,447
Return on capital employed, % 9.1 14.6 22.2 7.9 10.3
Return on equity, % 6.3 12.8 18.1 4.1 7.0
Equity/assets ratio, % 44.0 39.0 41.1 39.1 35.1
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK ²⁾ ⁴⁾ 6.98 15.00 21.19 4.12 6.45
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK ³⁾ ⁴⁾ 6.79 14.52 20.38 3.97 6.28
Dividend per share, SEK 4.50 4.50 4.50 3.50 2.25
Equity per share, SEK ¹⁾ 114.04 105.43 122.94 107.66 99.91
Number of employees at year-end 14,140 13,968 13,068 12,536 13,159

1) Number of shares excluding treasury shares as of 31 December 2013: 106,414,144; 2012: 105,930,829; 2011: 105,331,958; 2010: 104,717,729; 2009: 105,511,124.

2) Average number of shares 2013: 106,125,107; 2012: 105,632,911; 2011: 104,982,315; 2010: 105,217,786; 2009: 106,335,553.

3) Average number of shares 2009-2013: 109,150,344.

4) Net income for the year less non-controlling interest divided by the average number of shares.

KEY RATIOS AND TARGETS

Long-term target Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Full Year 2013
Organic sales growth, % 5 -2 -2 -2
Operating margin, % 10 5.6 4.9 5.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 30 40.1 44.8 44.0

PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Full Year 2013
Sales 11,175 11,555 16,521
Cost of goods sold -8,326 -8,686 -12,556
Gross income 2,849 2,869 3,965
Gross margin, % 25.5 24.8 24.0
Operating income and expenses -2,291 -2,443 -3,303
Operating income (EBIT) 558 426 662
Operating margin, % 5.0 3.7 4.0
Financial income and expenses 217 514 707
Income after financial items 775 940 1,369
Appropriations - - -284
Income before taxes 775 940 1,085
Taxes -192 -127 -200
Net income for the period 583 813 885

Parent company

Sales and income

The Parent Company includes units within the business areas Aeronautics, Electronic Defence Systems, Security and Defence Solutions, and Support and Services. Group staff and Group support are included as well. The business areas Dynamics and Combitech are subsidiaries to Saab AB and are not a part of the Parent Company.

The Parent Company's sales in the first nine months 2014 amounted to MSEK 11,175 (11,555). Operating income was MSEK 558 (426).

Net financial income and expenses was MSEK 217 (514). After appropriations of MSEK 0 (0) and taxes of MSEK -192 (-127), net income for the period amounted to MSEK 583 (813).

Liquidity, financing, capital expenditures and number of employees

The Parent Company's net debt amounted to MSEK 3,622 at 30 September 2014 compared to MSEK 984 at 31 December 2013.

Gross capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment amounted to MSEK 445 (294). Investments in intangible assets amounted to MSEK 32 (32). At the end of the period, the Parent Company had 8,654 employees, compared to 8,825 at the beginning of the year.

A major part of the Group's operations are included in the Parent Company. Separate notes to the Parent Company's financial statements and a separate description of risks and uncertainties for the Parent Company have therefore not been included in this interim report.

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

MSEK
Note
30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
ASSETS
Fixed assets:
Intangible fixed assets 1,171 1,392 1,439
Tangible fixed assets 2,540 2,279 2,246
Financial fixed assets 8,043 7,695 8,215
Total fixed assets 11,754 11,366 11,900
Current assets
Inventories, etc. 4,381 3,653 3,770
Current receivables 7,285 6,738 5,560
Short term investments 327 1,990 1,672
Liquid assets 163 1,268 902
Total current assets 12,156 13,649 11,904
TOTAL ASSETS 23,910 25,015 23,804
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity:
Restricted equity 2,989 2,989 2,996
Unrestricted equity 4,880 4,992 4,899
Total shareholders' equity 7,869 7,981 7,895
Provisions and liabilities:
Untaxed reserves 1,560 1,560 1,276
Provisions 1,438 1,051 997
Liabilities
6
13,043 14,423 13,636
Total provisions and liabilities 16,041 17,034 15,909
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 23,910 25,015 23,804

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 Corporate information

Saab AB (publ.), corporate identity no. 556036-0793, with registered office in Linköping, Sweden. The company's head office is located at Gustavslundsvägen 42, Bromma, with the mailing address P.O. Box 12062, SE-102 22 Stockholm, Sweden, and the telephone number +46-8-463 00 00. Saab is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm since 1998 and on the large cap list as of October 2006. The company's operations, including subsidiaries and associated companies, are described in the annual report 2013.

NOTE 2 Accounting principles

The consolidated accounts for the first nine months 2014 are prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company's accounts have been prepared according to the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Reporting by Legal Entities. The Group's accounting principles are described on pages 70-77 in the annual report 2013.

The Group and the Parent Company apply the same accounting principles and methods of computation as described in the annual report 2013 except for joint venture accounting (see note 13 for further information).

The interim report is abbreviated and does not contain all the information and disclosures available in the annual report and as such should be read together with the annual report 2013.

NOTE 3 Segment reporting

Saab is a leading high-technology company, with its main operations in defence, aviation and civil security. Operations are primarily focused on well-defined areas in defence electronics and missile systems as well as military and commercial aviation. Saab is also active in technical services and maintenance. Saab has a strong position in Sweden and the main part of sales is generated in Europe. In addition Saab has a local presence in South Africa, Australia, the US and other selected countries globally. Saab's operating and management structure is divided into six business areas which also represent operating segments; Aeronautics, Dynamics, Electronic Defence Systems, Security and Defence Solutions, Support and Services, and the independent business area Combitech. Comparative numbers for 2013 have been adjusted due to a new structure, see note 14 for more information.

Aeronautics

Aeronautics engages in advanced development of military and civil aviation technology. The product portfolio includes the Gripen fighter and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Aeronautics also manufactures aircraft components for Saab's own aircraft as well as for passenger aircraft produced by others.

Dynamics

Dynamics offers a highly competitive product range comprising ground combat weapons, missile systems, torpedoes, unmanned underwater vehicles and signature management systems for armed forces as well as niche products for the civil and the defence market, such as unmanned underwater vehicles for the off-shore industry.

Electronic Defence Systems

These operations are based on Saab's close interaction with customers requiring efficient solutions for surveillance and for threat detection, location and protection. This has created a unique competence in the area of radar and electronic warfare, and a product portfolio covering airborne, land-based and naval radar, electronic support measures and self-protection systems. Moreover, avionics for increased flight mission efficiency and flight safety is supplied to civil and military customers.

Security and Defence Solutions

The operations comprise combat management systems for the navy, air force and army, and also design, construction and maintenance of submarines. The portfolio in addition includes systems for training and simulation, security systems, solutions for secure communication as well as systems for maritime and air traffic management.

Support and Services

Support and Services offers reliable, cost-efficient service and support for all of Saab's markets. This primarily includes integrated support solutions, technical maintenance and logistics, and products, solutions and services for military and civil missions in locations with limited infrastructure.

Combitech

Combitech, an independent company within the Saab Group, is one of Sweden's largest technology consulting firms. Combitech combines technological excellence with deep industry knowledge, comprehensive understanding and a particular focus on environment and security.

Order bookings per business area

Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Change, Q3 Q3 Full Year
MSEK 2014 2013 % 2014 2013 2013
Aeronautics 1,041 11,411 -91 50 172 29,677
Dynamics 1,257 1,708 -26 408 349 3,345
Electronic Defence
Systems
1,956 5,373 -64 369 763 7,587
Security and Defence
Solutions
3,900 2,929 33 827 1,171 4,736
Support and Services 2,085 3,637 -43 339 414 4,602
Combitech 1,188 1,209 -2 325 387 1,740
Internal -1,228 -1,238 -1 -245 -263 -1,878
Total 10,199 25,029 -59 2,073 2,993 49,809

Order backlog per business area

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Aeronautics 30,624 34,113 17,843
Dynamics 3,769 4,548 4,088
Electronic Defence Systems 7,907 9,171 8,392
Security and Defence Solutions 6,494 5,571 5,430
Support and Services 6,338 6,683 6,867
Combitech 446 540 505
Internal -668 -756 -718
Total 54,910 59,870 42,407

NOTE 3 Continued

Large orders received (approx. values MSEK) Country Order value
Construction and production plans for the next
generation submarines Sweden 467
Military training systems Finland 360
Aerial target services Sweden 300
Support and service of weapon simulators UK 220
Military training systems UK 200
Support and maintenance of Gripen Sweden 174
Security systems for correctional centre Australia 166
Development and serial deliveries of vehicle simulators Norway 142
Overhaul of the submarine HMS Halland Sweden 130

Sales per business area

MSEK Jan-Sep 2014 Jan-Sep 2013 Change, % Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Rolling 12 Months Full Year 2013
Aeronautics 4,531 4,873 -7 1,323 1,391 6,527 6,869
of which external sales 4,399 4,762 -8 1,276 1,361 6,340 6,703
of which internal sales 132 111 19 47 30 187 166
Dynamics 2,045 2,383 -14 599 535 3,228 3,566
of which external sales 1,952 2,303 -15 578 518 3,079 3,430
of which internal sales 93 80 16 21 17 149 136
Electronic Defence Systems 3,268 3,147 4 1,062 950 4,681 4,560
of which external sales 2,975 2,830 5 982 861 4,195 4,050
of which internal sales 293 317 -8 80 89 486 510
Security and Defence Solutions 3,763 3,445 9 1,367 1,060 5,413 5,095
of which external sales 3,673 3,369 9 1,348 1,044 5,295 4,991
of which internal sales 90 76 18 19 16 118 104
Support and Sercvices 2,531 2,604 -3 794 802 3,699 3,772
of which external sales 2,392 2,490 -4 749 756 3,473 3,571
of which internal sales 139 114 22 45 46 226 201
Combitech 1,283 1,184 8 375 337 1,783 1,684
of which external sales 726 672 8 216 195 979 925
of which internal sales 557 512 9 159 142 804 759
Corporate/eliminations -1,319 -1,165 -390 -352 -1,950 -1,796
of which external sales -15 45 -19 -12 20 80
of which internal sales -1,304 -1,210 -371 -340 -1,970 -1,876
Total 16,102 16,471 -2 5,130 4,723 23,381 23,750
MSEK Jan-Sep
2014
% of
sales
Jan-Sep
2013
% of
sales
Full Year
2013
% of
sales
Sweden 6,953 43 7,052 43 9,814 41
Rest of EU 2,570 16 2,727 17 3,933 17
Rest of Europe 382 2 347 2 621 3
Total Europe 9,905 62 10,126 61 14,368 60
North America 1,615 10 1,789 11 2,611 11
Latin America 372 2 216 1 376 2
Asia 2,888 18 2,919 18 4,311 18
Africa 430 3 614 4 930 4
Australia, etc. 892 6 807 5 1,154 5
Total 16,102 100 16,471 100 23,750 100

Sales per geographical market Information on large customers

In the first nine months 2014, Saab had one customer that accounted for 10 per cent or more of the Group's sales: the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). FMV is a customer of all business areas, and total sales amounted to MSEK 5,263 (5,465).

Seasonal variation

A major part of Saab's business is related to large projects where the revenue is recognised by using the percentage of completion method. The costs incurred in these projects are normally lower during the third quarter compared to the other quarters. The fourth quarter is also usually affected by a higher number of deliveries, mainly within Dynamics.

Operating income per business area

MSEK Jan-Sep
2014
% of
sales
Jan-Sep
2013
% of
sales
12 Months Rolling Full Year
2013
Aeronautics 282 6.2 354 7.3 384 456
Dynamics 38 1.9 176 7.4 228 366
Electronic Defence
Systems 110 3.4 -44 -1.4 39 -115
Security and Defence
Solutions 134 3.6 89 2.6 258 213
Support and Services 252 10.0 345 13.2 405 498
Combitech 58 4.5 94 7.9 112 148
The business area's
total operating income 874 5.4 1,014 6.2 1,426 1,566
Corporate 27 -203 9 -221
Total 901 5.6 811 4.9 1,435 1,345

Depreciation/amortisation and write-downs per business area

Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Change, Q3 Q3 Rolling Full Year
MSEK 2014 2013 % 2014 2013 12 Months 2013
Aeronautics 44 110 -60 14 36 81 147
Dynamics 46 43 7 15 15 65 62
Electronic Defence
Systems 310 356 -13 101 118 442 488
Security and
Defence Solutions 76 86 -12 30 29 105 115
Support and
Services 14 14 - 5 5 19 19
Combitech 6 7 -14 2 2 8 9
Corporate – lease
aircraft 7 23 -70 2 7 9 25
Corporate – other 139 130 7 52 44 191 182
Total 642 769 -17 221 256 920 1,047

Operational cash flow per business area

Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Q3 Q3 Rolling Full Year
MSEK 2014 2013 2014 2013 12 Months 2013
Aeronautics -321 -417 8 -125 -131 -227
Dynamics -177 416 -144 -29 -132 461
Electronic Defence Systems
Security and Defence
-784 -108 -366 -319 -560 116
Solutions -325 -92 -119 -32 -111 122
Support and Services -90 -185 -171 -40 -54 -149
Combitech 32 142 -3 -14 52 162
Corporate -285 -943 -58 -228 -466 -1,124
Total -1,950 -1,187 -853 -787 -1,402 -639

Capital employed per business area

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Aeronautics 2,333 2,447 2,396
Dynamics 2,178 2,007 1,927
Electronic Defence Systems 4,774 4,294 4,284
Security and Defence Solutions 4,283 3,994 4,256
Support and Services 2,160 2,479 2,511
Combitech 513 505 452
Corporate -727 -261 -409
Total 15,514 15,465 15,417

Full time equivalents (FTE's) per business area

Number at end of period 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Aeronautics 3,257 3,210 3,143
Dynamics 1,477 1,523 1,594
Electronic Defence Systems 2,546 2,588 2,558
Security and Defence Solutions 3,318 2,843 2,898
Support and Services 1,798 1,840 1,858
Combitech 1,370 1,345 1,345
Corporate 796 773 707
Total 14,562 14,122 14,103

NOTE 4 Dividend to Parent Company's shareholders

At the Annual General Meeting 2014 on 8 April, it was decided that the Parent Company's shareholders should receive a dividend of SEK 4.50 per share, totalling MSEK 479, which was paid on 16 April 2014.

NOTE 5 Intangible fixed assets

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Goodwill 4,942 4,605 4,587
Capitalised development costs 1,229 1,338 1,435
Other intangible assets 376 397 429
Total 6,547 6,340 6,451

NOTE 6 Net liquidity

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Assets:
Liquid assets 947 1,764 1,369
Short-term investments 333 2,002 1,679
Total liquid investments 1,280 3,766 3,048
Short-term interest-bearing receivables 5 34 37
Liquid assets related to joint ventures - - 430
Long-term interest-bearing receivables 78 75 76
Long-term receivables attributable to
pensions 36 36 -
Long-term interest-bearing financial
investments
141 141 141
Total interest-bearing assets 1,540 4,052 3,732
Liabilities:
Liabilities to credit institutions 1,760 1,001 1,101
Liabilities to associated companies and
joint ventures 223 244 675
Other interest-bearing liabilities 130 569 296
Provisions for pensions ¹⁾ 2,421 1,425 1,467
Total interest-bearing liabilities 4,534 3,239 3,539
Net liquidity / debt -2,994 813 193

1) Excluding provisions for pensions attributable to special employers' contribution.

NOTE 6 Continued

Committed credit lines Parent Company
MSEK Facilities Drawings Available
Revolving credit facility (Maturity 2016) 4,000 - 4,000
Overdraft facility (Maturity 2014) 92 - 92
Total 4,092 - 4,092
MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
Long-term liabilities to credit institutions 1,600 1,000 -
Short-term liabilities to credit institutions 160 - 1,100
Total 1,760 1,000 1,100

In December 2009 Saab established a Medium Term Note programme (MTN) of SEK 3 billion in order to enable the issuance of long-term loans on the capital market. Under the terms of this programme Saab has issued bonds and Floating Rate Notes (FRN) of MSEK 1,600.

NOTE 7 Financial instruments

Classification and categorisation of financial assets and liabilities*

30 Sep 2014 Fair value
through
profit and
loss for
trading
Fair value
through
other
comprehen
sive income
as available
for sale
Designated
as at fair
value
through
profit and
loss
Held-to
maturity
investments
Loans
receivable
and
accounts
receivable
Financial
liabilities
Derivatives
identified as
cash flow
hedges
Derivatives
identified as
fair value
hedges
Total
financial
assets and
liabilities
Measured
at fair value
Financial assets:
Financial investments - 111 43 141 - - - - 295 296
Long-term receivables - - - - 123 - - - 123 123
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts 6 - - - - - 200 6 212 212
Currency options 15 - - - - - - - 15 15
Interest rate swaps - - - - - - - - - -
Electricity derivatives 2 - - - - - - - 2 2
Total derivatives 23 - - - - - 200 6 229 229
Accounts receivable and other receivables - - - - 7,311 - - - 7,311 7,311
Short-term investments - - 333 - - - - - 333 333
Liquid assets - - - - 947 - - - 947 947
Total financial assets 23 111 376 141 8,381 - 200 6 9,238 9,239
Financial liabilities:
Interest-bearing liabilities - - - - - 2,113 - - 2,113 2,148
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts 27 - - - - - 695 2 724 724
Currency options 31 - - - - - - - 31 31
Interest rate swaps 8 - - - - - 47 - 55 55
Electricity derivatives 2 - - - - - 3 - 5 5
Total derivatives 68 - - - - - 745 2 815 815
Other liabilities - - - - - 4,730 - - 4,730 4,730
Total financial liabilities 68 - - - - 6,843 745 2 7,658 7,693

* Derivatives with positive values are recognised as assets and derivatives with negative values are recognised as liabilities. Derivatives with a legal right of offset amount to MSEK 183.

Valuation methods for financial assets and liabilities

The fair value of listed financial assets is determined using market prices. Saab also applies various valuation methods to determine the fair value of financial assets that are traded on an inactive market or are unlisted holdings. These valuation methods are based on the valuation of similar instruments, discounted cash flows or customary valuation methods such as Black-Scholes.

The following instruments were valued at fair value according to listed (unadjusted) prices on an active market on the closing date (Level 1):

  • Bonds and interest-bearing securities
  • Electricity derivatives
  • Shares and participations

The following instruments were valued at fair value according to accepted valuation models based on observable market data (Level 2):

  • Forward exchange contracts: Future payment flows in each currency are discounted by current market rates to the valuation day and valued to SEK at period-end exchange rates.
  • Options: The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used in the market valuation of all options.
  • Interest rate swaps: Future variable interest rates are calculated with the help of current forward rates. These implicit interest payments are discounted to the valuation date using current market rates. The market value of interest rate swaps is obtained by contrasting the discounted variable interest payments with the discounted present value of fixed interest payments.

Unlisted shares and participations: Valued according to accepted principles; e.g. for venture capital firms (Level 3).

NOTE 7 Continued

There has been no change between levels in 2014. As of 30 September 2014, the Group had the following financial assets and liabilities at fair value:

Assets at fair value

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Bonds and interest-bearing
securities
333 333 - -
Forward exchange contracts 212 - 212 -
Currency options 15 - 15 -
Interest rate swaps - - - -
Electricity derivatives 2 2 - -
Shares and participations 154 111 - 43
Total 716 446 227 43

Liabilities at fair value

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Forward exchange contracts 724 - 724 -
Currency options 31 - 31 -
Interest rate swaps 55 - 55 -
Electricity derivatives 5 5 - -
Total 815 5 810 -

NOTE 8 Supplemental information on Statement of cash flows

Liquid assets

MSEK 30 Sep 2014 31 Dec 2013 30 Sep 2013
The following components are
included in liquid assets:
Cash and bank balances 947 651 649
Bank deposits - 1,113 720
Total according to balance sheet
Total according to statement of
947 1,764 1,369
cash flows 947 1,764 1,369

Free cash flow vs. statement of cash flows

MSEK Jan-Sep
2014
Jan-Sep
2013
Full Year
2013
Free cash flow -2,100 -2,013 -1,460
Investing activities – interest-bearing:
Short-term investments 1,663 2,254 1,936
Other financial investments and receivables 27 2 8
Dividend from joint ventures - - 430
Financing activities:
Repayments of loans -314 - -1,100
Raising of loans 600 16 845
Repurchase of shares -252 - -
Dividend paid to the Parent Company's
shareholders -479 -477 -477
Dividend paid to non-controlling interest - - -1
Cash flow for the period -855 -218 181

Specification of free cash flow

MSEK Saab excl.
Acquisitions/
divestments
Acquisitions
and
divestments
Total Group
Jan-Sep 2014
Total Group
Jan-Sep 2013
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital ¹⁾ 1,464 - 1,464 1,420
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Inventories -1,134 - -1,134 -586
Receivables 409 - 409 179
Advance payments from customers 135 - 135 276
Other current liabilities -1,890 - -1,890 -1,913
Provisions -338 - -338 -215
Change in working capital -2,818 - -2,818 -2,259
Cash flow from operating activities ²⁾ -1,354 - -1,354 -839
Investing activities:
Investments in intangible fixed assets -154 - -154 -43
Investments in tangible fixed assets -541 - -541 -383
Sales and disposals of tangible fixed assets 6 - 6 7
Sales and disposals of lease assets 93 - 93 71
Cash flow from investing activities ³⁾ -596 - -596 -348
Operational cash flow -1,950 - -1,950 -1,187
Taxes and other financial items -397 - -397 -530
Sale of and investments in shares etc. -1 - -1 -249
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and associated companies - 162 162 -47
Sale of subsidiaries and associated companies - 86 86 -
Free cash flow -2,348 248 -2,100 -2,013

1) Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital excluding taxes and other financial items.

2) Cash flow from operating activities excluding taxes and other financial items.

3) Cash flow from investing activities excluding change in short-term investments and other interest-bearing financial assets and excluding sale of and investment in financial assets, investments in operations and associated companies and sale of subsidiaries and associated companies.

NOTE 9 Business combinations

On June 29, Saab announced an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB (Saab Kockums), which designs, builds and maintains military naval systems such as submarines and surface vessels. TKMS had approximately 850 employees at the time of the acquisition. The acquisition was closed on 22 July at a purchase price MSEK 340.

The acquisition is in line with Saab's ambition to increase its capabilities in the naval domain, and further strengthens Saab's status as a comprehensive supplier of military systems. TKMS has a unique offering and strong presence in Sweden concerning submarines and warships. Saab also sees potential to expand TKMS' current market position through opportunities in the export market.

Preliminary Purchase Analysis

MSEK customers, the likelihood of an outflow of resources is estimated as
Purchase price remote and, as a result, no value is recognised.
Purchase price paid 22 July 340 NOTE 12 Transactions with related parties
Total consideration 340
Effect on liquid assets
Purchase price paid 22 July
Less: Liquid assets in the acquired company
Effect on liquid assets (positive (-) / negative (+))
340
-540
-200
Saab has signed an agreement about the sale of Saab Grintek
Technologies Ltd. The transaction involves related parties to the company
and has been carried through on commercial bases.
No other significant transactions have occurred during the period.
Related parties with which the Group has transactions are described in
Fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities in TKMS at the the annual report 2013, note 43.
date of the acquisition was: NOTE 13 Effects of amended accounting principles regarding
joint ventures
Intangible fixed assets 41
Tangible fixed assets 157 The Group has a 50 per cent holding in the joint venture Gripen
Financial fixed assets 12 International KB. Group holdings were reported using the proportional
Deferred tax assets 284 method through 2013; however, application of IFRS 11, Joint
Current assets 407 Arrangements, requires that holdings be reported using the equity
Liquid assets 540 method as of 2014. The Group's remaining holdings in joint ventures are
Total assets 1,441 of an insignificant amount.
Effects of application of IFRS 11 on shares in joint ventures at the end
Provision for pensions 186 of the third quarter of 2013 are reported in accordance with the equity
Other provisions 613 method as shown below. The change has not had a significant effect on
Other liabilities 530 the Group's income statement. For information about the other quarters
Total liabilities 1,329 and the opening balance 2013, please see the annual report 2013,
note 22.
Total identifiable net assets at fair value 112
Goodwill 228 End of third quarter 2013
Purchase consideration 340 30 Sep 2013 Adjustment
30 Sep 2013

Goodwill related to the acquisition amounts to MSEK 228, and comprises the value of the workforce and expected synergy effects achieved by merging Saab Group's and TKMS' operations. No part of acquired goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

As of the acquisition date, Saab Kockums has contributed MSEK 180 to Group sales and MSEK 81 to income before tax. Saab Kockums' total sales for the period 1 January to 30 September 2014 amounts to MSEK 816 and income before tax to MSEK 30.

Transaction costs of MSEK 5 have been expensed and are included in administrative expenses. These costs are included in cash flow from operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

No other significant acquisitions were made or announced during the period January to September 2014.

NOTE 10 Defined-benefit plans

Saab has defined-benefit pension plans where post-employment compensation is based on a percentage of the recipient's salary. According to IAS 19, the estimated value of the defined-benefit obligation amounted to MSEK 7,778 at 30 September 2014 compared to MSEK 6,338 at 30 September 2013 and the value of the plan assets amounted to MSEK 5,393 at 30 September 2014 compared to MSEK 4,871 at 30 September 2013. Provisions for pensions attributable to special employers' contribution amounted to MSEK 505 at 30 September 2014 and to MSEK 236 at 30 September 2013. Total provisions for pensions amount to MSEK 2,890, of which MSEK 36 is reported as long-term receivables.

NOTE 11 Contingent liabilities

No additional significant commitments have arisen during the period. With regard to the Group's performance guarantees for commitments to customers, the likelihood of an outflow of resources is estimated as remote and, as a result, no value is recognised.

NOTE 12 Transactions with related parties

NOTE 13 Effects of amended accounting principles regarding joint ventures

End of third quarter 2013

MSEK Actual IFRS 11 Restated
Fixed assets 11,167 -8 11,159
Shares in joint ventures - 459 459
Current assets 15,351 -343 15,008
Total assets 26,518 108 26,626
Total equity 11,877 - 11,877
Long-term liabilities 3,541 - 3,541
Current liabilities 11,100 108 11,208
Total liabilities 14,641 108 14,749
Total equity and liabilities 26,518 108 26,626

NOTE 14 Restated accounting 2013 regarding new structure

Saab has implemented a new structure where the operations within Security and Defence Solutions which were related to Airborne Surveillance have been moved to corresponding operations within either Electronic Defence Systems or Support and Services. The reorganisation was carried through as of 1 January 2014. Additionally, a development project in Dynamics was moved to Corporate and a part of Security Defence Solutions' operations in Finland was moved to Combitech as of 1 January 2014.

MSEK Jan-Mar
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Mar
restated
Aeronautics 10,833 - 10,833
Dynamics 753 - 753
EDS 3,693 - 3,693
SDS 1,620 -695 925
S&S 2,066 659 2,725
Combitech 387 37 424
Internal -487 -1 -488
Total 18,865 - 18,865
MSEK Jan-Jun
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Jun
restated
Aeronautics 11,239 - 11,239
Dynamics 1,364 -5 1,359
EDS 4,633 -23 4,610
SDS 2,464 -706 1,758
S&S 2,563 660 3,223
Combitech 749 73 822
Internal -976 1 -975
Total 22,036 - 22,036
MSEK 30 Jun
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
30 Jun
restated
Aeronautics 19,061 - 19,061
Dynamics 4,282 -5 4,277
EDS 8,044 589 8,633
SDS 6,804 -1,393 5,411
S&S 6,586 722 7,308
Combitech 376 81 457
Internal -816 6 -810
Total 44,337 - 44,337

MSEK Actual structural change restated Aeronautics 20,373 - 20,373 Dynamics 4,633 -1 4,632 EDS 8,043 721 8,764 SDS 7,485 -1,586 5,899 S&S 6,906 809 7,715 Combitech 423 57 480 Internal -804 - -804 Total 47,059 - 47,059

31 Mar Adjustment 31 Mar

30 Sep Adjustment 30 Sep

MSEK Jan-Sep
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Sep
restated
Aeronautics 11,411 - 11,411
Dynamics 1,713 -5 1,708
EDS 5,393 -20 5,373
SDS 3,638 -709 2,929
S&S 2,979 658 3,637
Combitech 1,133 76 1,209
Internal -1,238 - -1,238
Total 25,029 - 25,029
MSEK Actual structural change restated
Aeronautics 17,843 - 17,843
Dynamics 4,092 -4 4,088
EDS 7,849 543 8,392
SDS 6,672 -1,242 5,430
S&S 6,241 626 6,867
Combitech 438 67 505
Internal -728 10 -718
Total 42,407 - 42,407
MSEK Jan-Dec
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Dec
restated
Aeronautics 29,677 - 29,677
Dynamics 3,350 -5 3,345
EDS 7,620 -33 7,587
SDS 5,429 -693 4,736
S&S 3,942 660 4,602
Combitech 1,634 106 1,740
Internal -1,843 -35 -1,878
Total 49,809 - 49,809
MSEK 31 Dec
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
31 Dec
restated
Aeronautics 34,113 - 34,113
Dynamics 4,549 -1 4,548
EDS 8,764 407 9,171
SDS 6,529 -958 5,571
S&S 6,186 497 6,683
Combitech 483 57 540
Internal -754 -2 -756
Total 59,870 - 59,870

Order bookings 2013 Order backlog 2013

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MSEK Jan-Mar
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Mar
restated
Aeronautics 1,765 - 1,765
Dynamics 877 - 877
EDS 1,038 113 1,151
SDS 1,271 -174 1,097
S&S 822 49 871
Combitech 410 13 423
Corporate/Internal -321 -1 -322
Total 5,862 - 5,862
MSEK Jan-Jun
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Jun
restated
Aeronautics 3,482 - 3,482
Dynamics 1,848 - 1,848
EDS 1,969 228 2,197
SDS 2,774 -389 2,385
S&S 1,660 142 1,802
Combitech 820 27 847
Corporate/Internal -805 -8 -813
Total 11,748 - 11,748
MSEK Jan-Sep
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Sep
restated
Aeronautics 4,873 - 4,873
Dynamics 2,384 -1 2,383
EDS 2,869 278 3,147
SDS 3,963 -518 3,445
S&S 2,392 212 2,604
Combitech 1,142 42 1,184
Corporate/Internal -1,152 -13 -1,165
Total 16,471 - 16,471
MSEK Jan-Dec
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Dec
restated
Aeronautics 6,869 - 6,869
Dynamics 3,572 -6 3,566
EDS 4,161 399 4,560
SDS 5,891 -796 5,095
S&S 3,419 353 3,772
Combitech 1,598 86 1,684
Corporate/Internal -1,760 -36 -1,796
Total 23,750 - 23,750

Sales 2013 EBITDA 2013

MSEK Jan-Mar
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Mar
restated
Aeronautics 153 - 153
Dynamics 83 12 95
EDS 78 33 111
SDS 54 -47 7
S&S 93 14 107
Combitech 46 - 46
Corporate 137 -12 125
Total 644 - 644
MSEK Jan-Jun
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Jun
restated
Aeronautics 311 - 311
Dynamics 215 26 241
EDS 113 56 169
SDS 206 -104 102
S&S 204 45 249
Combitech 79 3 82
Corporate -86 -26 -112
Total 1,042 - 1,042
MSEK Jan-Sep
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Sep
restated
Aeronautics 464 - 464
Dynamics 184 35 219
EDS 255 57 312
SDS 318 -143 175
S&S 279 80 359
Combitech 95 6 101
Corporate -38 -35 -73
Total 1,557 - 1,557
MSEK Jan-Dec
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Dec
restated
Aeronautics 603 - 603
Dynamics 386 42 428
EDS 287 86 373
SDS 556 -228 328
S&S 383 134 517
Combitech 148 9 157
Corporate 4 -43 -39
Total 2,367 - 2,367

Operating income/loss (EBIT) 2013

MSEK Jan-Mar
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Mar
restated
Aeronautics 116 - 116
Dynamics 72 12 84
EDS -45 33 -12
SDS 22 -44 -22
S&S 88 14 102
Combitech 44 - 44
Corporate 99 -15 84
Total 396 - 396
MSEK Jan-Jun
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Jun
restated
Aeronautics 237 - 237
Dynamics 187 26 213
EDS -125 56 -69
SDS 142 -97 45
S&S 195 45 240
Combitech 75 2 77
Corporate -166 -32 -198
Total 545 - 545
MSEK Jan-Sep
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Sep
restated
Aeronautics 354 - 354
Dynamics 141 35 176
EDS -101 57 -44
SDS 222 -133 89
S&S 265 80 345
Combitech 89 5 94
Corporate -159 -44 -203
Total 811 - 811
MSEK Jan-Dec
Actual
Adjustment
structural change
Jan-Dec
restated
Aeronautics 456 - 456
Dynamics 324 42 366
EDS -201 86 -115
SDS 428 -215 213
S&S 364 134 498
Combitech 140 8 148
Corporate -166 -55 -221
Total 1,345 - 1,345

NOTE 15 Definitions

Capital employed

Total capital less non-interest-bearing liabilities.

Earnings per share

Net income for the period attributable to Parent Company shareholders' interest, divided by the average number of shares before and after full dilution. There is no dilution impact if the result is negative.

EBITDA

Operating income before depreciation/amortisation and write-downs less depreciation/amortisation and write-downs of lease aircraft.

EBITDA margin

Operating income before depreciation/amortisation and write-downs less depreciation/amortisation and write-downs of lease aircraft as a percentage of sales revenue.

Equity/assets ratio

Equity in relation to total assets.

Equity per share

Equity attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders divided by the number of shares, excluding treasury shares, at the end of the period.

Gross margin

Gross income as a percentage of sales revenue.

Net liquidity/net debt

Liquid assets, short-term investments and interest-bearing receivables less interest-bearing liabilities and provisions for pensions excluding provisions for pensions attributable to special employers' contribution.

Free cash flow per share

Free cash flow divided by the average number of shares after dilution.

Operating margin

Operating income (EBIT) as a percentage of sales revenue.

Return on capital employed

Operating income plus financial income as a percentage of average capital employed (measured over a rolling 12-month period).

Return on equity

Net income for the period as a percentage of average equity (measured over a rolling 12-month period).

GLOSSARY

EDA

European Defence Agency

EKN The Swedish Export Credits Guarantee Board

FMV Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

FRN Floating Rate Note

FTE

Full Time Equivalent, corresponds to one employee working full time for one year

IAS

International Accounting Standards

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards

MTN Medium Term Note, bonds with a duration of 1-15 years

RBS Missile system

ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle

SAL Saab Aircraft Leasing, relates to Saab's leasing fleet of turboprop aircraft

TKMS ThysssenKrupp Marine Systems AB, now renamed Saab Kockums

VSHORAD Very Short Range Air Defence System

U.S. SOCOM U.S. Special Operations Command

Linköping, 23 October 2014

Håkan Buskhe President and CEO

REVIEW REPORT

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information of Saab AB for the period from 1 January to 30 September 2014. The board of directors and the president are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial information based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 Review of Interim report performed by the Independent auditor of the entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts act for the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts act for the parent company.

Stockholm 23 October 2014 PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Håkan Malmström Authorised Public Accountant Auditor in charge

Anna-Clara af Ekenstam Authorised Public Accountant

Saab AB is disclosing the information here in pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication at 7:30 (CET) on 23 October 2014.

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YEAR-END REPORT 2014 PUBLISHED 10 FEBRUARY 2015

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 15 APRIL 2015

INTERIM REPORT JANUARIY–MARCH 2015 PUBLISHED 24 APRIL 2015

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