Earnings Release • Jul 16, 2021
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Interim report January-June 2021
Semcon Interim report January-June 2021
Our strategic shift continued to be successful during the second quarter. Sales increased both organically and through acquisitions by a total of 11 per cent, at the same time as profitability was historically high, cash flow was stable and net cash was nearly SEK 200 million. The IT company Squeed was consolidated as of May and we are pleased to welcome our new colleagues. Demand is high and we are growing within our priority areas.
Having previously focused on margin-strengthening measures, I can see that we are now on a stable, high level of profitability that provides scope for an increased focus on growth. Operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 40 million and the margin was 8.9 per cent. The improvement compared with the yearearlier period was partly due to restructuring costs, but also the strategic shift and productivity improvements. For the rolling twelve months, the operating margin was an historically high 10.2 per cent, which is in line with the financial objective. Sales for the quarter amounted to SEK 445 million and organic growth was 9 per cent.
The Squeed acquisition in the quarter strengthens the Engineering & Digital Services (EDS) business area's digital position and adds more than SEK 100 million in annual sales, as well as customers in new industries, such as e-commerce, finance & insurance and media. The business contributes valuable leading-edge expertise in areas that include full-stack development and cloud services, and the integration work is proceeding to plan. During the quarter, growth in life science remained strong (+39 per cent). We see major potential in several long-term business opportunities in the energy sector and are pleased to have concluded a new framework agreement with Vattenfall for the production of smart and sustainable energy. The framework agreement applies from 2021 to 2024, with the option of a two-year extension.
The Product Information business area continued to report high profitability and the operating margin for the second quarter was 13.8 per cent. Organic growth was 13 per cent, driven by such factors as high demand for
digital learning. We anticipate that this growth will continue in pace with even higher priority being assigned to sustainable digital aftermarket transactions by our customers. Semcon is one of the market's largest suppliers of digital aftermarket information and there is good potential to grow this business even further. The proportion of long-term managed service contracts remains at a high level and our skills centre in Hungary is successfully contributing to multi-site transactions with high productivity.
Sustainability is a natural part of Semcon and through smart products and production solutions, as well as digitalised aftermarket services, we contribute to improvements that yield, for example, reduced climate impact. The increased focus in the world around us on the transition to sustainable innovation generates major opportunities for our business and for a future-proof world.
We have now accelerated our climate action agenda and have committed to several sustainability initiatives, including the Science Based Targets Initiative. I am proud that we are further raising our ambition in relation to these key topics. I look forward to working together with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other partners to do all that we can, both within Semcon and through the development of the market's most sustainable solutions.
Semcon's shareholders resolved on 2 July to pay a dividend of SEK 3 per share, corresponding to 53 per cent of the 2020 earnings per share after dilution. Even after the dividend and the acquisition of Squeed, we have a strong balance sheet and good position for further growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions that strengthen our offering and broaden our industry mix.
There is a high level of energy in the operations and I expect our growth journey to continue during the third quarter. Demand for our services is expected to be high and it will be an inspiring autumn. But first, we have the summer to look forward to.
Göteborg, 16 July 2021 Markus Granlund, President and CEO
Net sales amounted to SEK 445 million (400), entailing growth of 11 per cent. Organic growth amounted to 9 per cent. Sales to life science customers and the public sector, among others, displayed continued strong growth. The quarter included one extra working day compared with last year.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 40 million (3), yielding an operating margin of 8.9 per cent (0.7). Both business areas reported improved earnings as a result of a changed industrial mix, high productivity and lower costs. In the preceding year, second-quarter earnings were charged with restructuring costs of SEK -37 million, while the government subsidies received reduced costs by SEK 26 million. Net financial items amounted to SEK -1 million (-1), yielding profit before tax of SEK 39 million (1). Tax expense for the quarter amounted to SEK -9 million (-). Profit after tax was SEK 30 million (1) and earnings per share after dilution totalled SEK 1.69 (0.06).
Net sales amounted to SEK 864 million (892), entailing growth of -3 per cent. Organic growth amounted to -3 per cent. It was primarily sales to automotive customers that decreased during the first quarter due to the strategic restructuring that was implemented in the preceding year. Sales to life science
customers increased by 37 per cent during the period and to the public sector/other by 54 per cent. The period included the same number of working days as last year.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 86 million (53), yielding an operating margin of 9.9 per cent (5.9). In the preceding year, the period's earnings were charged with restructuring costs of SEK -37 million, while the government subsidies received reduced costs by SEK 26 million. Net financial items amounted to SEK -2 million (-3), yielding profit before tax of SEK 83 million (50). Tax expense for the period amounted to SEK -19 million (-12). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 64 million (39) and earnings per share after dilution totalled SEK 3.65 (2.20).
Cash flow from current activities was SEK 95 million (168). Investments in hardware, licenses, office supplies and equipment amounted to SEK 4 million (4). The Group's cash and cash equivalents, after the acquisition of Squeed, amounted to SEK 230 million (158). In addition, the Group had non-utilised credit of SEK 250 million (250) as of 30 June. Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 775 million (643) and the equity/assets ratio was 59 per cent (55). The Group's net cash, excluding lease liabilities, amounted to SEK 198 million (158).
Semcon Interim report January-June 2021 3
• Semcon acquired the IT company Squeed, with 95 employees and SEK 105 million in sales (2020). Squeed's strong position in software development and agile change management complements Semcon's digital offering, adds new sectors and broadens the Group's customer portfolio.
• Sandvik's Stationary Crushing & Screening division selected Semcon to conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of digitalisation of product information and training courses. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of the service chain.
• Semcon signed a new framework agreement with Vattenfall to continue support for the company's production of reliable, smart and sustainable energy for the future. The framework agreement applies from 2021 to 2024, with the option of a two-year extension, and applies to the purchase of technical consulting for Vattenfall's operations.
• Semcon has accelerated its climate action agenda and has committed to several sustainability initiatives, as well as the ambition, in line with the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. The initiatives are the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, Science Based Targets (SBTi), the UN Race to Zero, and the UN Global Compact. For SBTi, Semcon has committed to the highest level of ambition, 1.5 °C.
• Semcon and Biometria, a key stakeholder in Swedish forestry, have embarked upon a new
| Total sales growth (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Acquisition and divestment | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Currency effects | -2.2 | -1.9 |
| Organic growth | -2.6 | -12.7 |
| Total | -3.2 | -12.4 |
| No. of working days in Sweden | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||||
| Q1 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | |||
| Q2 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | |||
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | |||
| Q4 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | |||
| Total | 249 | 250 | 251 | 252 | |||
The change in one working day represents around SEK 7 million in net sales and impacts operating profit by about SEK 6 million.
partnership to make digital training courses in the forest industry more effective. Semcon's contribution to the project includes a new learning platform and cutting-edge expertise in the fields of system integration and pedagogy.
• Semcon's CEO Markus Granlund has assumed responsibility for the Engineering & Digital Services (EDS) business area, while former Business Area President Daniel Rundgren is focusing on growth and acquisitions in EDS. Markus will continue in his role as President and CEO of Semcon.
• Semcon is developing new training solutions for the public transport operator Stagecoach in the UK. This is in line with Semcon's aim to grow its business within product information solutions for the rail industry.
• The Board has resolved on new financial objectives for Semcon. Read more on page 6.
• Semcon is a partner in a new research project funded by Vinnova that aims to devise analysis methods and processes for continuous development of safe connected and automated vehicles.
• Semcon is a partner to Eezer Initiativet, which develops unique motorcycle ambulances to reduce maternal mortality in East and Central Africa. Semcon's contribution to the project is part of the Group's CSR programme.
Net sales for the Parent Company amounted to SEK 18 million (20) and relate to payment for intra-Group services. Profit/loss before tax amounted to SEK -6 million (38).
The number of employees on 30 June was 2,016 (2,060) and the number of employees in active service was 1,949 (1,989). In the respective business areas the head count is as follows: Engineering & Digital Services 1,213 (1,296) and Product Information 803 (764). The reduction in Engineering & Digital Services compared to last year was primarily attributable to the divestment of the Indian operations in the fourth quarter 2020.
Semcon follows the IFRS standards adopted by the EU and its interpretations of these (IFRIC). This interim report has been drawn up in accordance with IAS 34. The new standards that came into force as of 1 January 2021 have had no material effect on the Group's accounts during the year. In general, the same accounting policies and methods of calculation have been used in this interim report as in the latest Annual Report.
During the period, Semcon has acquired Squeed AB with operations in Göteborg, Stockholm and Oslo. Squeed has 95 employees and 2020 net sales amounted to SEK 105 million. Semcon expects the acquisition to have a positive impact on earnings per share in 2021. For further information, see Note 2.
The Group and parent company's significant risks and uncertainties include business risks in the form of high exposure towards a single industry or customer. An economic downturn or disruptions to financial markets can have a negative effect on the Group's services. In general terms acquisitions and divestments incur increased risks. This also includes financial risks mainly concerning currency
risks. Semcon's Annual Report 2020, pages 46-47 and 65-67, include a detailed description of the Group and parent company's risk exposure and risk management. The global outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in greater uncertainty in terms of the above risks and uncertainties.
As of June 30, JCE Group owned 25.9% (25.9) of Semcon's shares, Nordea Investment Funds 11.7% (11.3), Northern Trust Company 7.7 (7.0), BNY Mellon 4.2% (5.0) and Avanza Pension 2.7% (3.4). Foreign ownership was 44.6% (42.1) and the number of shareholders was 4,835 (5,001) The number of ordinary shares at the end of the period was 18,112,534 (18,112,534), all with the quotient value of SEK 1 and equal voting rights. Semcon owned 636,071 (754,416) of the company's shares on June 30. The change in holding is attributable to the allocation of shares within the framework of the Performance-based share savings scheme 2017 and part-payment of the Squeed acquisition using own shares. For more information about this scheme, see note 9 in Semcon's 2020 Annual Report and for more information about the acquisition of Squeed, see note 2 in this report. Semcon is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, small cap under the SEMC ticker. For more information about Semcon's ownership structure and share price development visit www.semcon.com.
After the end of the period, Semcon's shareholders resolved at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 2 July on payment of a dividend of SEK 3 per share, corresponding to 53 per cent of the earnings per share after dilution for 2020. The dividend amount totalled SEK 52.4 million.
| Jan-Jun | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Total sales growth (%) | -3.2 | -7.0 | -12.4 |
| Organic sales growth (%) | -2.6 | -6.5 | -12.7 |
| EBITDA margin (%) | 12.6 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| EBITA margin (%) | 10.1 | 6.1 | 8.2 |
| Operating margin (%) | 9.9 | 5.9 | 8.0 |
| Profit margin (%) | 9.6 | 5.6 | 7.7 |
| Return on shareholders' equity (%) | 17.8 | 16.4 | 15.2 |
| Return on operating capital (%) | 26.4 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Return on capital employed (%) | 19.8 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Equity/assets ratio (%) | 58.7 | 55.2 | 59.9 |
| Number of employees at the end of the period | 2,016 | 2,060 | 1,821 |
| Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Key figures for the Semcon share | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) | 3.68 | 2.23 | 5.75 |
| Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) | 3.65 | 2.20 | 5.70 |
| Shareholders' equity per share before dilution (SEK) | 44.36 | 37.03 | 40.15 |
| Shareholders' equity per share after dilution (SEK) | 42.80 | 35.48 | 38.53 |
| Share price/Shareholders' equity per share (times) | 2.79 | 1.41 | 2.05 |
| Cash flow per share (SEK) | 5.22 | 9.29 | 13.69 |
| Share price at the end of the period (SEK) | 119.60 | 50.00 | 79.00 |
| Market cap at the end of the period (mSEK) | 2,166 | 906 | 1,431 |
| Number of shares at the end of the period with | |||
| the quotient value of SEK 1 (000) | 18,113 | 18,113 | 18,113 |
| Number of own shares at the end of the period (000) | 636 | 754 | 731 |
| Average number of shares (000) | 18,113 | 18,113 | 18,113 |
The Board also adopted a new dividend policy and guideline for the net debt/EBITDA ratio.
• Approximately half of profit after tax over time is to be distributed to shareholders.
• Based on the premise of a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility, the net debt/EBITDA ratio should not exceed approximately 1.5x.
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | ||
| Net sales (mSEK) | 285.6 | 256.7 | 545.8 | 594.0 | 1,051.7 | |
| Total sales growth (%) | 11.3 | -24.5 | -8.1 | -13.8 | -20.4 | |
| Organic growth (%) | 6.7 | -21.8 | -7.3 | -10.4 | -18.5 | |
| Operating result (mSEK) | 25.5 | -15.7 | 51.5 | 15.3 | 55.9 | |
| Operating margin (%) | 8.9 | -6.1 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 5.3 | |
| No. of employees | 1,213 | 1,296 | 1,213 | 1,296 | 1,039 |
The business area's net sales amounted to SEK 546 million (594), entailing growth of -8 per cent for the period January-June, while growth for the second quarter amounted to 11 per cent. Organic growth for the period January-June amounted to -7 per cent. Sales to life science customers demonstrated continued highly favourable growth, amounting to 39 per cent in the second quarter and 35 per cent for the period. It was primarily sales to automotive and industrial customers that decreased during the first quarter due to the strategic restructuring that was implemented in the preceding year. Operating profit amounted to SEK 52 million (15), yielding an operating margin of 9.4 per cent (2.6). A changed industrial mix, higher productivity and lower costs contributed to the earnings improvement. The acquisition of Squeed also contributed to the improvement in earnings. In the preceding year, second-quarter earnings were charged with restructuring costs of SEK -35 million, while the government subsidies received reduced costs by SEK 16 million.
Work is continuing with full focus on industry diversification and growth in prioritised areas.
The business area's approximately 1,200 employees combine digital excellence with advanced engineering skills to develop products, services and production processes. We take responsibility for the whole product development cycle and create user experiences that make a difference – for people and our planet. Our main offerings are: Digital Services, Product Development, Production Development, Strategic Design & Innovation, Project Management, Quality and Validation.
Engineering & Digital Services has offices in Sweden, Norway, the UK and Brazil. Operations mainly focus on the automotive/mobility, industry, energy, and life science sectors. Customers include ABB, AB Volvo, Alstom, AstraZeneca, Autoliv, CEVT, Fortum, Geely, Getinge, Husqvarna, MAN, Metso, Powercell, Rolls-Royce Marine, Saab, Scania, Siemens, Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), Vattenfall and Volvo Cars.
• High demand for digital aftermarket solutions, organic growth of 13 per cent
• Continued high level of profitability, successful multi-site operations
• Functional sourcing and solution-based deliveries account for more than 75 per cent of sales
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Net sales (mSEK) | 160.2 | 144.8 | 319.7 | 300.0 | 578.5 |
| Total sales growth (%) | 10.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 10.9 | 8.0 |
| Organic growth (%) | 12.8 | -2.5 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Operating result (mSEK) | 22.1 | 22.2 | 48.5 | 46.8 | 88.8 |
| Operating margin (%) | 13.8 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.6 | 15.4 |
| No. of employees | 803 | 764 | 803 | 764 | 782 |
The business area's net sales amounted to SEK 320 million (300) and sales growth was 7 per cent for the period January-June. Growth was favourable in Sweden, among other countries, while sales in the UK declined during the first quarter. A few major projects of a non-recurring nature contributed to high sales in the preceding year in the first quarter. Organic growth for the business area amounted to 13 per cent during the second quarter, driven by such factors as high demand for digital learning.
Operating profit amounted to SEK 49 million (47), yielding an operating margin of 15.2 per cent (15.6). Increased sales and continued high productivity contributed to the earnings improvement. In the preceding year, the period's earnings were charged with restructuring costs of SEK -2 million, while government subsidies received reduced costs by SEK 8 million.
Part of the business area's strategy is focused on a high proportion of functional sourcing and a high level of resource efficiency through deliveries involving networking teams from several countries.
The business area's approximately 800 employees provide complete product information solutions, with the primary focus on customers' aftermarket business. The business area's offerings supports the use and management of products and systems throughout the product life cycle: from sales and marketing to installation, maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, as well as training service staff.
Product Information has offices in Sweden, the UK, Hungary, Germany and China. Operations mainly focus on the engineering, automotive/mobility, telecom & IT, energy and medtech sectors. Customers include ABB, AGCO, Alstom, Baxter, Lynk & Co, ESAB, Jaguar Land Rover, Saab, Siemens, London Electric Vehicle Company, Logisnext and Volvo Cars.
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | Note | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Net sales | 1 | 445.2 | 400.1 | 863.6 | 891.7 | 1,627.0 |
| Purchase of goods and services | -65.3 | -57.5 | -127.6 | -144.1 | -265.1 | |
| Other external operating expenses | -24.5 | -21.6 | -45.1 | -46.9 | -93.2 | |
| Staff costs | -304.1 | -305.6 | -581.7 | -621.8 | -1,087.2 | |
| Operating profit before depreciation/amortisation | 51.3 | 15.7 | 109.2 | 78.9 | 181.5 | |
| Amortisation of intangible assets | -0.8 | -0.8 | -1.6 | -1.6 | -3.3 | |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | -2.4 | -2.4 | -4.6 | -4.7 | -9.1 | |
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | -8.4 | -9.7 | -17.4 | -19.6 | -39.1 | |
| Operating profit | 39.7 | 2.8 | 85.6 | 53.0 | 130.0 | |
| Net financial items | -1.2 | -1.4 | -2.4 | -2.8 | -5.2 | |
| Profit before tax | 38.5 | 1.4 | 83.2 | 50.2 | 124.8 | |
| Tax | -8.8 | -0.3 | -19.1 | -11.5 | -25.0 | |
| Profit after tax | 29.7 | 1.1 | 64.1 | 38.7 | 99.8 | |
| Profit attributable to: | ||||||
| Parent company's shareholders | 29.7 | 1.1 | 64.1 | 38.7 | 99.8 | |
| Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) | 1.70 | 0.06 | 3.68 | 2.23 | 5.75 | |
| Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) | 1.69 | 0.06 | 3.65 | 2.20 | 5.70 | |
| No. of working days in period | 59 | 58 | 121 | 121 | 250 |
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Profit after tax | 29.7 | 1.1 | 64.1 | 38.7 | 99.8 |
| Items that can be reclassified as profit or loss | |||||
| Translation differences for the period | 2.1 | -9.5 | 7.2 | -16.6 | -23.2 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 2.1 | -9.5 | 7.2 | -16.6 | -23.2 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 31.8 | -8.4 | 71.3 | 22.1 | 76.6 |
| 30 Jun | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|
| Total assets | 1,320.0 | 1,164.4 | 1,164.1 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -70.5 | -55.0 | -51.0 | |
| Accounts payable | -48.1 | -40.4 | -49.0 | |
| Other non interest-bearing liabilities | -294.6 | -298.9 | -251.7 | |
| Total capital employed | 906.8 | 770.1 | 812.4 | |
| Average capital employed | 822.8 | 747.3 | 783.3 |
| 30 Jun | 31 Dec | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 229.7 | 157.6 | 199.1 |
| Contingent considerations | -31.7 | - | - |
| Net cash | 198.0 | 157.6 | 199.1 |
| 31 Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| 697.8 | 620.1 | 620.1 | |
| 71.3 | 22.1 | 76.6 | |
| 5.0 | - | - | |
| 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | |
| 775.3 | 642.7 | 697.8 | |
| 30 Jun |
| Assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets, goodwill | 451.1 | 369.1 | 367.3 |
| Other intangible assets | 6.7 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 23.2 | 26.8 | 23.6 |
| Right-of-use assets | 99.8 | 129.2 | 115.5 |
| Financial assets | 6.2 | 2.8 | 10.2 |
| Accounts receivable | 291.1 | 271.6 | 273.9 |
| Accrued non-invoiced income | 169.9 | 160.7 | 124.1 |
| Other current assets | 42.3 | 37.6 | 42.4 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 229.7 | 157.6 | 199.1 |
| Total assets | 1,320.0 | 1,164.4 | 1,164.1 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 775.3 | 642.7 | 697.8 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 68.5 | 94.2 | 82.8 |
| Non-current contingent considerations | 18.8 | - | - |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 70.5 | 55.0 | 51.0 |
| Accounts payable | 48.1 | 40.4 | 49.0 |
| Current lease liabilities | 31.3 | 33.2 | 31.8 |
| Current contingent considerations | 12.9 | - | - |
| Non-accrued invoiced income | 14.2 | 19.0 | 24.2 |
| Other non interest-bearing current liabilities | 280.4 | 279.9 | 227.5 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 1,320.0 | 1,164.4 | 1,164.1 |
mSEK 2021 2020 2020
30 Jun 31 Dec
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | Note | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Cash flow from current activities | ||||||
| before change in working capital | 47.3 | 16.8 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 146.0 | |
| Change in working capital | -21.7 | 88.5 | -1.6 | 111.0 | 101.9 | |
| Cash flow from current activities | 25.6 | 105.3 | 94.5 | 168.2 | 247.9 | |
| Investments | -1.8 | -1.4 | -3.5 | -3.7 | -6.8 | |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | 2 | -47.2 | -1.1 | -47.2 | -43.1 | -48.1 |
| Investment in associated companies | - | - | - | - | -11.3 | |
| Divestment of subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | 3.1 | |
| Divestment of fixed assets | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -49.0 | -2.4 | -50.7 | -46.7 | -62.9 | |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -8.1 | -9.2 | -16.5 | -18.4 | -37.3 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -8.1 | -9.2 | -16.5 | -18.4 | -37.3 | |
| Cash flow for the period | -31.5 | 93.7 | 27.3 | 103.1 | 147.7 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period | 259.1 | 65.1 | 199.1 | 63.0 | 63.0 | |
| Translation differences | 2.1 | -1.2 | 3.3 | -8.5 | -11.6 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 229.7 | 157.6 | 229.7 | 157.6 | 199.1 |
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Opening balance | 259.1 | 65.1 | 199.1 | 63.0 | 63.0 |
| Cash flow from current activities | 25.6 | 105.3 | 94.5 | 168.2 | 247.9 |
| Net investments | -1.8 | -1.3 | -3.5 | -3.6 | -6.6 |
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | -47.2 | -1.1 | -47.2 | -43.1 | -48.1 |
| Contingent considerations | -31.7 | - | -31.7 | - | - |
| Investment in associated companies | - | - | - | - | -11.3 |
| Divestment of subsidiaries | - | - | - | - | 3.1 |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -8.1 | -9.2 | -16.5 | -18.4 | -37.3 |
| Translation differences | 2.1 | -1.2 | 3.3 | -8.5 | -11.6 |
| Closing balance | 198.0 | 157.6 | 198.0 | 157.6 | 199.1 |
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2019 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | 2020 | Q1 | Q2 | |
| Revenue (mSEK) Engineering & Digital |
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| Services | 348.8 | 340.1 | 287.4 | 350.2 1,326.5 | 337.3 | 256.7 | 207.1 | 250.6 | 1,051.7 | 260.2 | 285.6 | |
| Product Information | 134.5 | 136.0 | 124.1 | 141.2 | 535.8 | 155.2 | 144.8 | 127.2 | 151.3 | 578.5 | 159.5 | 160.2 |
| Group items/ | ||||||||||||
| eliminations | -0.1 | -0.1 | -1.3 | -2.6 | -4.1 | -1.2 | -1.1 | 0.2 | -1.1 | -3.2 | -1.3 | -0.6 |
| Total | 483.2 | 476.0 | 410.2 | 488.8 1,858.2 | 491.3 | 400.4 | 334.5 | 400.8 | 1,627.0 | 418.4 | 445.2 | |
| Operating profit (mSEK) Engineering & Digital |
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| Services | 34.1 | 12.5 | 22.6 | 38.1 | 107.3 | 31.0 | -15.7 | 10.0 | 30.6 | 55.9 | 26.0 | 25.5 |
| Product Information | 13.0 | 9.1 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 50.4 | 24.6 | 22.2 | 19.5 | 22.5 | 88.8 | 26.4 | 22.1 |
| Group items/ | ||||||||||||
| eliminations | -3.2 | -4.5 | -4.2 | -4.0 | -15.9 | -5.4 | -3.7 | -1.1 | -4.5 | -14.7 | -6.5 | -7.9 |
| Total | 43.9 | 17.1 | 31.8 | 49.0 | 141.8 | 50.2 | 2.8 | 28.4 | 48.6 | 130.0 | 45.9 | 39.7 |
| Operating margin (%) Engineering & Digital |
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| Services | 9.8 | 3.7 | 7.9 | 10.9 | 8.1 | 9.2 | -6.1 | 4.8 | 12.2 | 5.3 | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| Product Information | 9.7 | 6.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 15.9 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 14.9 | 15.4 | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Total | 9.1 | 3.6 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 0.7 | 8.5 | 12.1 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 8.9 |
| Number of employees | ||||||||||||
| Engineering & Digital | ||||||||||||
| Services | 1,421 | 1,440 | 1,498 | 1,528 | 1,528 | 1,489 | 1,296 | 1,253 | 1,039 | 1,039 | 1,108 | 1,213 |
| Product Information | 722 | 728 | 737 | 734 | 734 | 778 | 764 | 763 | 782 | 782 | 790 | 803 |
| Total | 2,143 | 2,168 | 2,235 | 2,262 | 2,262 | 2,267 | 2,060 | 2,016 | 1,821 | 1,821 | 1,898 | 2,016 |
| Number of working days | 63 | 58 | 66 | 62 | 249 | 63 | 58 | 66 | 63 | 250 | 62 | 59 |
Profit for the period after tax (RTM) divided by the average shareholders' equity.
Operating profit (RTM) divided by the average operating capital.
Profit before tax plus financial costs (RTM) divided by the average capital employed.
Operating profit before amortisation as a percentage of net sales.
Operating profit before amortisation/depreciation as a percentage of net sales.
Shareholders' equity divided by the number of shares at end of the period excluding shares held as own shares by the parent company.
Shareholders' equity divided by the number of shares at end of the period adjusted for the dilution effect on potential shares.
Cash flow from current activities divided
by the weighted average number of outstanding shares adjusted for the dilution effect on potential shares.
Cash and cash equivalents and interestbearing receivables with deductions for interest-bearing provisions and liabilities, excluding lease liabilities.
Change in sales during the period expressed as a percentage of sales during the year-earlier period.
Capital employed minus cash and cash equivalents.
Year-on-year increase in net sales adjusted for currency effects, acquisitions and divestments.
Profit/loss after tax attributable to the parent company's owners divided by the average number of outstanding ordinary shares excluding shares held as own shares by the parent company.
Profit/loss after tax attributable to the parent company's owners divided by the average number of outstanding shares adjusted for the dilution effect of potential shares.
Rolling twelve months.
Operating margin (EBIT) Operating result as a percentage of net sales.
Operating result plus amortisation of intangible assets.
Operating result plus amortisation/ depreciation of intangible assets, tangible assets and right-of-use assets.
Net debt divided by EBITDA (RTM). Excluding impact of IFRS 16, meaning net debt excluding lease liability and EBITDA adjusted so the total lease cost is charged to EBITDA.
Shareholders' equity as a percentage of the balance sheet total.
The balance sheet total minus non interest-bearing provisions and liabilities.
Profit before tax as a percentage of net sales.
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Net sales | 9.0 | 9.4 | 17.9 | 19.9 | 37.4 |
| Other external operating expenses | -3.0 | -3.4 | -5.6 | -6.2 | -10.8 |
| Staff costs | -9.1 | -7.1 | -17.8 | -16.6 | -32.1 |
| Operating loss | -3.1 | -1.1 | -5.5 | -2.9 | -5.5 |
| Net financial items* | -0.3 | 40.7 | -0.4 | 41.2 | 41.7 |
| Profit/loss after net financial items | -3.4 | 39.6 | -5.9 | 38.3 | 36.2 |
| Appropriations** | - | - | - | - | -0.2 |
| Profit/loss before tax | -3.4 | 39.6 | -5.9 | 38.3 | 36.0 |
| Tax | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Profit/loss for the period | -2.8 | 40.1 | -4.7 | 39.1 | 36.5 |
| * of which translation differences | -0.2 | -1.8 | - | -1.7 | -1.5 |
| of which dividend | - | 42.0 | - | 42.0 | 42.0 |
| ** of which group contribution paid | - | - | - | - | -0.2 |
| Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Profit/loss for the period | -2.8 | 40.1 | -4.7 | 39.1 | 36.5 | |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | -2.8 | 40.1 | -4.7 | 39.1 | 36.5 |
| 30 Jun | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| mSEK | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Assets | |||
| Financial fixed assets | 227.9 | 235.8 | 235.5 |
| Current assets | 130.2 | 196.8 | 157.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 163.8 | 116.9 | 153.4 |
| Total assets | 521.9 | 549.5 | 546.1 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 387.4 | 389.7 | 387.1 |
| Untaxed reserves | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
| Non interest-bearing current liabilitities | 77.9 | 103.2 | 102.4 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 521.9 | 549.5 | 546.1 |
| mSEK | Engineering & Digital Services |
Product Information | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-Jun | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Distribution per country | ||||||
| Sweden | 224.5 | 194.8 | 102.9 | 92.5 | 327.4 | 287.3 |
| Norway | 33.7 | 31.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 34.0 | 31.5 |
| UK | 3.9 | 8.4 | 16.5 | 15.9 | 20.4 | 24.3 |
| Brazil | 21.1 | 15.4 | - | - | 21.1 | 15.4 |
| Germany | 0.7 | 0.6 | 13.9 | 15.6 | 14.6 | 16.2 |
| Other | 1.7 | 6.1 | 26.6 | 20.7 | 28.3 | 26.8 |
| Eliminations | - | - | - | - | -0.6 | -1.1 |
| Total | 285.6 | 256.7 | 160.2 | 144.8 | 445.2 | 400.4 |
| Distribution per industry | ||||||
| Automotive/mobility | 95.3 | 93.4 | 41.4 | 36.9 | 136.7 | 130.3 |
| Industry | 73.7 | 83.5 | 54,8 | 50.4 | 128.5 | 133.9 |
| Life Science | 55.4 | 39.8 | 4,6 | 2.5 | 60.0 | 42.3 |
| Telecom & IT | 6.2 | 2.9 | 37,1 | 36.0 | 43.3 | 38.9 |
| Energy | 25.9 | 25.8 | 3,8 | 3.9 | 29.7 | 29.7 |
| Public sector & other | 29.1 | 11.3 | 18,5 | 15.1 | 47.6 | 26.4 |
| Eliminations | - | - | - | - | -0.6 | -1.1 |
| Total | 285.6 | 256.7 | 160,2 | 144.8 | 445.2 | 400.4 |
| mSEK | Engineering & Digital Services |
Product Information | Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Jun | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Distribution per country | ||||||
| Sweden | 423.0 | 451.9 | 203.7 | 181.4 | 626.7 | 633.3 |
| Norway | 71.6 | 61.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 72.3 | 61.5 |
| UK | 8.0 | 22.6 | 34.1 | 40.6 | 42.1 | 63.2 |
| Brazil | 39.7 | 43.6 | - | - | 39.7 | 43.6 |
| Germany | 1.5 | 1.1 | 29.6 | 31.9 | 31.1 | 33.0 |
| Other | 2.0 | 13.4 | 51.6 | 46.0 | 53.6 | 59.4 |
| Eliminations | - | - | - | - | -1.9 | -2.3 |
| Total | 545.8 | 594.0 | 319.7 | 300.0 | 863.6 | 891.7 |
| Distribution per industry | ||||||
| Automotive/mobility | 184.3 | 238.3 | 84.2 | 88.3 | 268.5 | 326.6 |
| Industry | 151.0 | 188.1 | 111.5 | 104.4 | 262.5 | 292.5 |
| Life Science | 106.7 | 78.8 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 116.1 | 84.9 |
| Telecom & IT | 8.0 | 6.6 | 74.0 | 70.3 | 82.0 | 76.9 |
| Energy | 53.2 | 55.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 60.7 | 63.8 |
| Public sector & other | 42.6 | 26.7 | 33.1 | 22.6 | 75.7 | 49.3 |
| Eliminations | - | - | - | - | -1.9 | -2.3 |
| Total | 545.8 | 594.0 | 319.7 | 300.0 | 863.6 | 891.7 |
In May, Semcon acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Squeed AB, with its registered office in Göteborg, Sweden. Squeed has a strong position in software development and agile change management which complements Semcon's digital offering, adds new sectors and broadens the Group's customer portfolio.
Squeed's net sales for the January–June 2021 period amounted to SEK 58.7 million and operating profit to SEK 8.1 million. Consolidation takes place from May and net sales for the holding period amounted to SEK 20.3 million and operating profit to SEK 3.2 million.
The purchase price for 100 per cent of the shares, on a cash and debt-free basis and before adjustment for normalised working capital, initially amounted to SEK 61 million, of
which SEK 56 million was paid in cash and SEK 5 million was paid in the form of 42,585 shares in Semcon. In addition, earn-outs may amount to a maximum of SEK 39 million if the operating profit exceeds certain benchmark levels during 2021-2023. The cash portion of the purchase price was financed using available funds in Semcon. The share portion was met using existing holdings of own shares. The purchase price, including earn-outs, was measured at fair value at the date of transfer.
External acquisition-related costs are recognised in operating profit and total SEK 0.5 million. Semcon expects the acquisition to have a positive impact on earnings per share in 2021.
| Tangible fixed assets | 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Financial assets | 0.2 |
| Current assets | 25.7 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 28.9 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -0.7 |
| Current liabilities | -23.4 |
| Net assets and liabilities | 31.0 |
| Intangible assets, goodwill | 82.9 |
| Contingent considerations | -32.8 |
| Consideration own shares | -5.0 |
| Total purchase price | 76.1 |
| Less cash and cash equivalents in acquired companies | -28.9 |
| Impact on consolidated cash and cash equivalents | 47.2 |
* based on preliminary acquisition analyses.
mSEK
The analysis of the acquisition of Squeed found that the purchase price was larger than the carrying amount of net assets, and therefore gave rise to goodwill. In the acquisition of a consultancy firm, the main item acquired consists of human capital in the form of employee expertise, which is why the acquired companies' intangible assets have been assigned to goodwill.
The Board and the president certify that the Interim report provides an accurate picture of the parent company's and Group's activites, position and earnings and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and Group companies.
Göteborg 16 July, 2021
| Markus Granlund | Eva Elmstedt | Carl Backman |
|---|---|---|
| President and CEO | Chair of the Board | Board member |
| Carsten Browall | Jeanette Reuterskiöld | Karl Thedéen |
| Board member | Board member | Board member |
| Lars-Ove Jansson | Maria Svedinger Andersson | Mats Sällberg |
| Employee representative | Employee representative | Employee representative |
To turn technology into excellent user experiences.
Interim report January-September 2021 Year-end report 2021
19 October 2021, at 08.00 9 February 2022, at 08.00
Contact persons
Markus Granlund, President and CEO Semcon AB, +46 31-721 03 06 Björn Strömberg, CFO Semcon AB, +46 31-721 03 06 Contact information Semcon AB (publ) 417 80 Göteborg, Sweden Visiting address: Lindholmsallén 2 417 80 Göteborg, Sweden Phone: +46 31-721 00 00 www.semcon.com
Göteborg 16 July, 2021 Semcon AB (publ) Co.reg.no 556539-9549 Markus Granlund, President and CEO
This report has not been subject to a review by the company's auditors.
This is a translation of the Swedish original of the Interim report January-June 2021. In the event of inconsistency or discrepancy, the Swedish version shall prevail.
This information is such information as Semcon AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08.00 a.m. CEST on 16 July 2021.
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