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Serneke Group

Earnings Release May 3, 2017

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CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH AND INCREASED PROFITABILITY

January–March 2017

  • Income amounted to SEK 1,138 million (701), an increase of 62 percent
  • Operating profit amounted to SEK 47 million (negative 6) and the operating margin was 4.1 percent (negative 0.9)
  • Profit for the period amounted to SEK 33 million (negative 5)
  • The equity/assets ratio was 42.4 percent (42.7)
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 140 million (negative 59)
  • Order bookings amounted to SEK 2,069 million (1,245)
  • Order backlog amounted to SEK 7,995 million (5,666)
  • Serneke and Pareto have signed an agreement to sell the project company Campus Eskilstuna to Hemsö at an underlying property value of approximately SEK 800 million.
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,138 701 4,415 3,978
Operating profit 47 -6 464 411
Operating margin, % 4.1 -0.9 10.5 10.3
Profit/loss for the period 33 -5 432 394
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.44 -0.30 22.52 22.40
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.41 -0.28 21.58 21.22
Equity per share after dilution, SEK 65.44 25.50 65.44 79.12
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.4 25.7 42.4 42.7
Net debt -218 287 -218 -37
Net debt/equity ratio, % -14.2 64.1 -14.2 -2.5
Order bookings 2,069 1,245 6,363 5,539
Order backlog 7,995 5,666 7,995 7,041

CEO STATEMENT

Strong first quarter with several positive messages

Serneke began 2017 with continued profitable growth and several positive indications confirming the Group's long-term strategic focus.

During the period, income increased by 62 percent to SEK 1,138 million (701) and operating profit was SEK 47 million (negative 6). The Group continues to grow with improved profitability, as confirmed by a successively higher operating margin, which amounted to 4.1 percent for the first quarter. Order intake during the period was SEK 2,069 million (1,245), an increase of 66 percent. With strong financial position, good cash and bank balances and an equity/assets ratio of 42 percent at the end of the quarter, we have good prospects to continue developing our offering and gaining additional market share.

Ola Serneke, President and CEO

We are not seeing any downturn in the market, and all business areas are still experiencing good demand. The total order book for external customers currently amounts to just under SEK 8 billion, which means that we are seeing a stable and positive foundation for good development in contracting activities. Contracting has long been focused on competing with market leaders for larger, more complex projects. With more commitment and hard work, we have now positioned ourselves as a clear challenger. Continued strong order intake and improved profitability confirm that we are competitive and have an offering that is appreciated in the market.

In our property division, the business areas Project Development and Property Management are characterized by a will to develop and create value – even when necessary to question, and develop new strategies, in order to fulfill the potential. While other projects are more straightforward in their design, they all share in contributing to and utilizing the overall experience throughout the Group. Our ability to continue to grow organically is a highlight. By attracting new competent employees and motivating existing employees to continue contributing to our growth journey, we create the conditions for combining continued controlled growth with improved profitability. Our success is based on our nearly 900 employees, all of whom are driven by developing and participating in building the next-generation of construction companies.

To actively select market

Serneke chose early on to target a market position where customers base their choice of construction supplier on competence and organization in addition to price. Business Area Construction – the backbone of the Group – now shows rising profitability for the fourth quarter in a row, reinforcing our view that we have the right strategy. Early on, we chose which market and which competitors Serneke should focus on. The design of the organization with its employees, processes and routines is based on our conviction to offer an alternative to market leaders. Our strong order intake shows that our offering is attractive. More importantly, perhaps, is that we can now start being more selective and fine-tune the character of our order book. Long-term and mutually-beneficial collaboration with professional clients is a priority, providing stability and predictability in our continued growth. Business Area Civil Engineering will follow the same development as Construction. However, as Civil Engineering was established later, it is still in an early phase of its developmental curve. After a comprehensive program of measures primarily to create stable and transparent processes, this business area's order intake and improved profit also show, despite a typically weak quarter, that it is heading in the right direction.

Property management is also development

Reinvesting profits from the contracting business into properties is, and has long been, a strategic prerequisite for achieving the Group's long-term goal of an operating margin of 8 percent. With the combined knowledge of the entire Group, we become more refined in our selection and we have the strength of being able to rely on our own production capacity. Business Area Project Development focuses on development for the purposes of selling property projects – sometimes early on and completely, as in the case most recently with Mälardalen University in the first quarter 2017. Other examples of this are Gamlestadens resecentrum (Travel Center) and Regionens Hus. Other times, we sell the projects in stages or develop them with partners, as in the case of Karlastaden where we have an urban development joint venture with NREP. Regardless of the

timing of the sale, Project Development aims to divest all or part of the projects before they go into production. The strength lies in driving development from land to completed development rights and finding partnerships with long-term partners that strengthen and complement our offering. We would rather spend a little more time exploring new things and finding a new angle for a project than incurring high costs where everything is completed. Development is also central to Business Area Property Management. We do not aim to acquire highly developed, often expensive, properties with low development potential. The acquisition of Säve flygplats, with the ensuing complementary acquisitions, successfully demonstrates what we intend to accomplish. Active management of existing tenants, combined with the development of vacant areas for new tenants, has increased income and thereby increased the value of our asset. In parallel with the development of existing premises, we will also work actively and long-term to free up potential in large areas that are still untapped.

Employees and business culture make the difference

Serneke Group is characterized by a strong corporate culture in which values such as commitment, innovation and courage are held with respect and honesty. Recruiting and retaining employees who share our values is central to our ability to continue to develop. During the first quarter, we have had continued good opportunities to attract new employees, which means that we now see organic growth as a priority over acquisitions. As a means of spurring and creating participation, we have continually offered our employees an opportunity to participate via an employee share ownership initiative. This is an option that fully reflects our corporate culture and contributes to creating team spirit and cohesion. We, therefore, hope that the Annual General Meeting will also this year will resolve to allow all employees to participate in the form of a convertible debenture loan.

So far, 2017 is off to a promising start and we have an intense and exciting year ahead of us. Säve and Karlastaden, which are our largest development projects, have an interesting time ahead with several business opportunities that we hope to get in place during the year. Construction and Civil Engineering are experiencing a very strong market without signs of slowdown. The challenge for the Group is still to remain on course and continue to further develop the strengths that have taken us to where we are today.

Ola Serneke, President and CEO

Presentation of the Interim Report January–March 2017

On May 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (CET), Serneke Group will comment on this Interim Report in a conference call with an online presentation for investors, analysts and the media. The presentation will be in Swedish and can be followed live via webcast at www.serneke.group. Presentation materials for the presentation will be available on the website one hour before the webcast begins.

To participate, please dial: From Sweden: 08-5664 2694 From the UK: +44 20 3008 9808

Group development

ORDER BOOKINGS AND ORDER BACKLOG

Order bookings during the first quarter of the year amounted to SEK 2,069 million (1,245), an increase of 66 percent compared with the same period last year. The Group is experiencing continued high demand in the market, and strong order intake provides a stable platform for continued growth. Order intake for the first quarter of 2017 consisted primarily of housing projects in the urban areas. The metropolitan areas, Stockholm and Gothenburg, continue to be the Group's most important markets.

The order book continues to increase steadily and now amounts to the highest level in the Group's history.

Order bookings Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Construction 1,830 1,231 5,029
Civil Engineering 239 14 510
Group 2,069 1,245 5,539
Order backlog Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Construction 7,580 5,523 6,753
Civil Engineering 415 143 288
Group 7,995 5,666 7,041

NEW ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PERIOD JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Listed below are the Group's new assignments for more than SEK 100 million:

Assignment Location Client Order value
(SEK million)
Anticipated start of
construction
Campus Eskilstuna Eskilstuna Mälardalen University 643 Second quarter 2017
New production apartments Stockholm Familjebostäder 310 First quarter 2017
New production
apartments/terraced houses
Borås Mjöbäcks Entreprenad &
Cernera Fastigheter
130 First quarter 2017
Boiler house for combined heating
and power (CHP) plant
Borås Borås Energi och Miljö AB 159 Second quarter 2017
New production
apartments/terraced houses
Stockholm Skandia Fastigheter 320 Second quarter 2017

INCOME AND PROFIT

The operations of the Serneke Group are organized into four business areas: Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Development and Property Management.

GROUP

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,138 701 4,415 3,978
Operating profit 47 -6 464 411
Net financial items -7 -2 -22 -17
Earnings after financial items 40 -8 442 394
Profit/loss for the period 33 -5 432 394

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Consolidated income during the first quarter of 2017 amounted to SEK 1,138 million, , an increase of 62 percent compared with SEK 701 million for the corresponding quarter the previous year. Operating profit increased to SEK 47 million (negative 6), a sharp improvement compared with the corresponding quarter the previous year, due to improved operating profit in all four business areas. During the quarter, changes in value of investment properties affected operating income positively by SEK 19 million (0), of which SEK 9 million refers to changes in existing investment properties and SEK 10 million to changes in value in the reclassification of project- and development properties to investment properties. Net financial items amounted to negative SEK 7 million (negative 2) and the Group reported a tax expense of SEK 7 million (positive 3), mainly due to changes in deferred tax. Tax income in the quarter previous year relates to capitalized tax loss carryforwards.

The Group can report a very strong first quarter, a quarter which is usually a weaker period due to seasonal variations where the cold climate shifts part of production. The good market conditions have remained and contribute to the Group's continued strong growth and increased profitability.

INCOME

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Construction 1,003 648 3,584 3,229
Civil Engineering 123 79 499 455
Project development 50 2 421 373
Property 12 1 26 15
Group-wide 8 18 89 99
Elimination -58 -47 -204 -193
Total 1,138 701 4,415 3,978

OPERATING PROFIT

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Construction 41 14 113 86
Civil Engineering -4 -8 -32 -36
Project development 0 -8 342 334
Property 11 0 48 37
Group-wide -1 -4 -7 -10
Total 47 -6 464 411
Net financial items -7 -2 -22 -17
Profit/loss before tax 40 -8 442 394

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

Serneke's operations largely lack clear seasonal effects. The contracting operations (Business Areas Construction and Civil Engineering) normally experience lower activity in the first quarter of the year due to fewer production days and, to a greater extent than normal, the effects of weather during the winter months. Profits are also affected by public holidays falling within a certain interim period, leading to fewer production days.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Total assets 3,605 1,745 3,437
Total equity 1,530 448 1,469
Net debt -218 287 -37
Cash and cash equivalents 698 9 571
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.4 25.7 42.7

At March 31, 2017, the equity/assets ratio was 42.4 percent (42.7). At the end of the period, the Group's cash and cash equivalents, including unutilized credit facilities, amounted to SEK 898 million (771).

Shareholders' equity has increased during the period and amounted to SEK 1,530 million on March 31, 2017, compared with SEK 1,469 million at December 31, 2016. Of this increase, profit for the period amounted to SEK 33 million and conversion of convertible debentures SEK 28 million.

At March 31, 2017, net borrowing amounted to SEK 218 million (37). The net debt/equity ratio was a negative 14.2 percent (negative 2.5) and the average interest rate was 4.61 percent (4.49). Unutilized committed credit facilities amounted to SEK 200 million (200) at the end of the quarter. The bank overdraft with Nordea carries a covenant, which means that the Group shall have an equity/assets ratio of 25 percent.

INVESTMENTS AND DIVESTMENTS

Investments in machinery and equipment in the period January–March 2017 amounted to SEK 8 million (3).

CASH FLOW

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 140 million (negative 59). The change is mainly due to the tying up of capital, which improved compared with the corresponding quarter the previous year.

Cash flow from investments amounted to negative SEK 29 million (negative 3). The main reason for the change is an improvement in working capital, which has improved compared to the first quarter last year.

Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 16 million (60) and mainly relates to changes in borrowing.

Cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 127 million (negative 2).

EMPLOYEES

The Group had an average 878 employees in the period January–March 2017, compared with 713 in the corresponding period last year.

Business areas

BUSINESS AREA CONSTRUCTION

All the Group's construction-related operations are conducted within Business Area Construction. The business area performs works for both external customers, as well as with Business Areas Project Development and Property Management.

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,003 648 3,584 3,229
Operating profit 41 14 113 86
Operating margin, % 4.1 2.2 3.2 2.7
Order bookings 1,830 1,231 5,628 5,029
Order backlog 7,580 5,523 7,580 6,753
Average number of employees 659 544 708 593

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Income for Business Area Construction amounted to SEK 1,003 million (648), an increase of 55 percent, and operating profit amounted to SEK 41 million (14), which corresponds to an increase of 193 percent. The operating margin for the Group was 4.1 percent (2.2). The improvement in earnings and margin compared with the corresponding quarter in 2016 is mainly explained by a larger number of major projects being in full production with better project margins.

It has been a very strong quarter, both in terms of sales and earnings. Margins have continued to strengthen even if fluctuations between quarters may vary due to the closure of projects. The positive margin trend continues and the longterm goal of an operating margin of 5 percent remains. This will be achieved in a market with continued good demand and through selective selection of projects together with stable clients.

Order intake in the period January–March 2017 has continued to be strong. Business Area Construction is adhering to its strategic plan and competes with market leaders on major projects, which had produced effects on both order intake and order stock. New assignments in the fourth quarter were mainly in the housing sector but also in municipal services and retail. In terms of size, the construction of Campus Eskilstuna is the largest assignment at SEK 643 million, followed by the construction of apartments in Stockholm at SEK 310 million, the construction of apartments and terraced houses in Stockholm at SEK 320 million, and the construction of apartments and terraced houses in Borås at SEK 130 million.

Order intake in the period January–March 2017 amounted to SEK 1,830 million (1,231), and at the end of the period total order backlog amounted to SEK 7,580 million (5,523).

BUSINESS AREA CIVIL ENGINEERING

All the Group's civil engineering and infrastructure-related operations are conducted within Business Area Civil Engineering. The business area operates in local markets with both national and regional infrastructure projects and maintenance services. The business area performs works for both external customers, as well as the Group's other business areas.

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 123 79 499 455
Operating profit -4 -8 -32 -36
Operating margin, % -3.3 -10.1 -6.4 -7.9
Order bookings 239 14 735 510
Order backlog 415 143 415 288
Average number of employees 125 110 133 118

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Income for Business Area Civil Engineering amounted to SEK 123 million (79), an increase of 56 percent compared with the first quarter of 2016. The increase in income is due to more major projects being in production compared with the corresponding period the previous year. During the quarter, operating income amounted to negative SEK 4 million (negative 8), which is insufficient but nevertheless shows that the action program has begun to take effect with better control and governance in the projects. There is a clear trend that existing projects show better profitability than those completed in the previous year.

The organization that is being built is well-equipped for controlled growth with a focus on improved profitability. Increasing growth is necessary to achieve a critical volume and thereby coverage for total overhead costs.

Order intake in the period January–March 2017 was strong, and the strategic focus on major orders has begun to yield results, as the business area has won several procurement projects for larger projects. New assignments during the first quarter are primarily within municipal operations and with the Swedish Transport Administration. The size of the largest assignment is the construction of a boiler house for a CHP plant in Borås with an order value of SEK 159 million.

Order intake in the period January–March 2017 amounted to SEK 239 million (14) and at the end of the period, total order backlog amounted to SEK 415 million (143).

BUSINESS AREA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Business Area Project Development includes Serneke's development of housing and commercial properties. Project development is performed through wholly owned projects or in collaboration with third parties through associates.

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 50 2 421 373
Operating profit 0 -8 342 334
Operating margin, % 0.0 -400.0 81.2 89.5
Average number of employees 26 16 30 20

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Income for Business Area Project Development amounted to SEK 50 million (2) and operating profit to SEK 0 million (negative SEK 8 million). The increase in income is attributable to project income mainly for housing projects of SEK 30 million compared with the previous year as there were no ongoing projects. There has also been an intra-Company sale to Business Area Property Management that positively affected income by SEK 20 million. Operating profit for the period has been positively affected by ongoing projects and partly by the intra-Company sale, which positively impacted earnings of SEK 10 million. The business area's expenses have increased compared with the previous year because of a growing organization that has been built up both in terms of competence and the number of individuals to handle future projects.

JV Karlastaden

In June 2016, Serneke disposed 50 percent of the Karlastaden project and, therefore, became partner in a joint venture with private equity firm NREP, with an ownership of 50 percent each. Serneke recognizes its holdings as a participation in joint ventures in the consolidated balance sheet.

Karlastaden will contain some 2,000 homes and 70,000 square meters of commercial space. The area will also be the site of the Nordic region's tallest residential building, Karlatornet. The project is entering an intensive phase in which the detailed development plan has undergone the review process during the first quarter and is expected to go through around midyear. Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2017. The estimated project value is approximately SEK 13 billion over a five-year period. Via the joint venture company, sales of development rights will begin in 2017.

The Group's share of JV Karlastaden

Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016
Ownership share % 50 50
Share of equity 331 330
Share in profit of associates and joint ventures 0 0
Balance sheet JV Mar 31 Income statement JV Jan–Mar
SEK million 2017 SEK million 2017
Assets Rental income 0
Property 394 Profit for the year 0
Other assets 38
Total assets 432
Equity and liabilities

Shareholders' equity 33 Interest-bearing liabilities 347 Other liabilities 52

Total equity and liabilities 432

Income statement JV Jan-Mar
SEK million 2017
Rental income
Profit for the year

SUMMARY OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

Estimated areas are explained by new detailed development plans not yet being adopted

Estimated
PROJECT MUNICIPALITY area
(m2 GFA)
Type Planning phase Type of asset Share of
equity (%)
Utby 20:1 (part) Ale 8,130 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Ingared 5:274 and
5:240 (part)
Alingsås 1,483 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100%
Jägaren 10 Alingsås 2,720 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Björnflokan 5 Borås 17,000 Housing Planning in progress Development rights on own
balance sheet
100%
Karlastaden Gothenburg 238,799 Housing/
Commercial
Planning in progress Joint venture 50%
Gårdsten 7:1, 45:1
(part) and 10:10
(part)
Gothenburg 26,500 Housing/
Commercial
Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Gårdsten 45:24 Gothenburg 82,100 Industry/
warehousing
Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100%
Lorensberg 706:32 Gothenburg 25,000 Housing/
Commercial
Pre-planning Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Oceanhamnen,
Kvarter 3A
Helsingborg 4,750 Housing Detailed development
plan
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Jäntan 2 Landskrona 18,500 Housing/
Commercial
Pre-planning Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Tomaten 1 (part) Landskrona 8,000 Housing Detailed development
plan
Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Vägeröd 1:69 Lysekil 20,000 Housing Planning in progress Agreed development rights not
yet taken into possession
100%
Törnskogen 4:14 and
4:15
Sollentuna 8,396 Housing Planning in progress Development rights on own
balance sheet
100%
Fjällbacka 136:2 and
136:3
Tanum 2,500 Housing Planning in progress Associates 6%
Koholmen 1:89 Tjörn 300 Housing Detailed development
plan
Development rights on own
balance sheet
100%

464,178

Serneke's share of the project portfolio amounts to SEK 1,642 million, which is based on an external valuation made in the third quarter of 2016. Of this amount, SEK 146 million represents the value of development rights on the Group's own balance sheet, agreed development rights of which the Company has yet to take possession are estimated at about SEK 644 million and development rights held through joint ventures or associates are estimated at approximately SEK 852 million.

At 31 March 2017, the total book value of the project development portfolio amounted to SEK 238 million, which is recognized as project and development properties in the balance sheet. The holding of the Karlastaden project is recognized as a joint venture in participations in associated companies and joint ventures on the balance sheet, and the value of the share amounted to SEK 331 million at March 31, 2017. Of the total project development portfolio of an estimated 464,178 square meters of gross floor area, options on development rights, that is, agreed development rights of which the Company has yet to take possession, accounted for 24 percent. The options pertain to properties located in different parts of the country, and agreements have been signed with various parties. The options can be exercised when the detailed development plan for the relevant property gains legal force or a building permit is granted. Only then is access gained and payment made.

BUSINESS AREA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Business Area Property Management manages and develops properties for long-term capital appreciation. Commercial properties are managed. The business area is working actively to acquire properties with development potential and generate growth by investing, developing, streamlining and rationalizing property management. Investment properties are managed through wholly owned companies or in collaboration with third parties through associates.

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 12 1 26 15
Earnings from property management -5 -3 -21 -9
Changes in value of properties 9 0 61 42
Share in profit of associates and joint ventures 7 3 8 4
Operating profit 11 0 48 37
Average number of employees 13 0 16 3

JANUARY–MARCH 2017

In the period January–March 2017, income for Business Area Property Management amounted to SEK 12 million (1). The increase in income is primarily due to increased rental income for completed acquisitions of Säve flygplats and surrounding properties.

In the period January–March 2017, earnings from property management amounted to negative SEK 5 million (negative 3), including a non-recurring expense of SEK 10 million relating to a provision for guaranteed net operating earnings for the associate Änglagården burdening the quarter. Adjusted for the provision for guaranteed net operating earnings, Property generated a positive operating profit.

The properties are valued internally in connection with each quarterly report by means of a ten-year cash flow model for all properties. Once a year, an external valuation of all properties is conducted to quality- assure the internal valuation. The latest external valuation was made in the third quarter of 2016 and the internal property valuation made for the first quarter has resulted in a net change of value of SEK 1 million. Remaining change relates to adjustment of acquisition analysis, which resulted in a positive effect for the Group of SEK 8 million. This effect has been recognized as a change in value.

The quarter's share in profit of associates amounted to SEK 7 million (3) and is entirely attributable to the associate Änglagården Holding AB, which manages Priority Serneke Arena. Of the share in profit, the total amount of SEK 7 million is attributable to property management profit.

The business area has a new organization since the fourth quarter of 2016, including a new business area manager appointed in December of the same year. A property manager was recruited to the organization, who entered his position in January 2017. The organization currently has two branches, one for property development and one for management.

At March 31, 2017, the total book value of the investment properties amounted to SEK 350 million, compared with SEK 13 million in March 2016.

SUMMARY OF PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS OF MARCH 31, 2017

Investment properties Lettable area
(m2)
Project Property Municipality Land area
(m2)
Housing Commercial Letting ratio,
(%)
Ownership
share
(%)
Consinum Kinna 24:133 Land 39,866 0 4,722 45 75
Serneke
Industrifastigheter
Krattan 1 Alingsås 7,250 0 2,429 11 100
Säve Flygplats Property Åseby Gothenburg 2,100,225 0 22,871 72 100
Änglagården Kviberg
741:191
Gothenburg 20,248 0 44,769 98 40
Härbärget Åseby 9:1 Gothenburg 17,470 0 6,345 55 100
HB Nolvik Nolvik 9:1 Gothenburg 15,470 0 15,470 0 100
Tallhyddan Sörhaga 2:1 Alingsås 5,100 0 350 0 100
Conpol Golczewo Poland 46,686 0 0 0 100
Operating
properties
Project Property Municipality Land area
(m2)
Housing Commercial Letting ratio,
(%)
Ownership
share
(%)
Alingsås Plåtmekano
AB
Bulten 7 Alingsås 7,419 0 1,074 100 100
Nyberg Gruppens
Fastighets AB
Bulten 13 Alingsås 18,449 0 2,800 100 100
7H Bil AB Kinna
24:191
Land 6,529 0 2,502 100 30

Säve flygplats

The development of the Säve flygplats area is ongoing after the acquisition, which took place in May 2016. New tenants have established themselves and talks are being held with a number of stakeholders regarding establishment in the area. A further acquisition of a property adjacent to the airport area was made during the last quarter of 2016. The property contains a building in which there are hotel, restaurant and conference operations. From the acquisition date of the properties in Säve through the first quarter of 2017, rental income increased by 49 percent. The development is in its infancy with a very positive outlook.

Through an acquisition of Cityflygplatsen i Göteborg AB, Serneke assumed overall responsibility for the operation of Säve flygplats on February 1, 2017. A name change was made immediately after the acquisition, to Säve Flygplats Drift AB. Säve flygplats has a certificate to operate as an uncontrolled airport, which means that the air traffic control services have been discontinued. Well-developed processes ensure that operations continue safely without the air traffic control services.

Änglagården Holding

Business Area Property owns 40 percent of Änglagården Holding AB, which, in turn, owns Prioritet Serneke Arena. Other shareholders are Prioritet Finans, which holds 50 percent, and Lommen Holding, which holds 10 percent.

The Group's share of
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
Mar 31
2017
Dec 31
2016
Ownership as a percentage 40 40
Share in associated companies* 98 91
Share in profit of associates and joint
ventures
7 3
Of which:
Earnings from property management 7 18
Change in value of property - -15

*) The Group's participation in the associate Änglagården Holding is calculated based on shareholders' equity less the preferential dividend right of SEK 77 million (90) which applies to the other shareholders. The closing value is subsequently reduced by an internal profit of SEK 19 million (12).

Balance Sheet
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
Mar 31
2017
Income statement
Änglagården Holding AB
SEK million
Jan–Mar
2017
Assets Rental income 14
Property 888 Profit for the year 18
Other assets 226
Total assets 1,114
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 370
Interest-bearing liabilities 482
Other liabilities 262

Total equity and liabilities 1,114

Jan–Mar

Other investment properties

Within the business area, some smaller properties are managed whereby warehouses, garages and industrial premises are leased to municipal and private operations through wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Parent Company

The operations of Serneke Group AB (publ) consist mainly of Group Management and Group-wide services. Sales for the period January–March 2017 amounted to SEK 26 million (16). Operating profit for the same period amounted to SEK 0 million (loss: 3).

Related party transactions

Related party transactions in the Serneke Group are normally attributed to contracting assignments, financing and purchasing of consulting services. Remuneration approved by the Annual General Meeting for Board work is not reported as related party transaction. The main objective is to generate more transactions, primarily in the form of construction projects. These vary depending on the level of activity in the project operations.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS JANUARY–MARCH 2017

Adapta SEK
million
Ola Serneke Invest AB SEK
million
Glimstedt SEK
million
Purchases from
Purchases from Adapta 3 Sales to Ola Serneke Invest AB 0 Glimstedt 0
Sales to Adapta 108

All transactions have been made on market terms.

Transactions with Adapta are considered to constitute related party transactions since the principal owner, Ludwig Mattsson, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group. The transactions consist mainly of construction income and rental of Serneke's headquarters. Transactions with Ola Serneke Invest AB are considered to be related party transactions, as Ola Serneke is the principal owner, CEO and a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. The transactions consist primarily of disposals of tangible fixed assets. Transactions with Glimstedt are considered to constitute related party transactions, as one of the partners, Anders Wennergren, is a member of the Board of Serneke Group AB. These transactions consist primarily of consulting fees.

Significant risks and uncertainties

All business operations are associated with risk. Risks that are well-managed can lead to opportunities and create value, while risks that are not managed properly can result in damage and losses. Controlled risk taking is essential for good profitability. Serneke works with risk management from both a Group perspective and an operational perspective. The capacity to identify, assess, manage and follow up risks is an important part of the governance and control of Serneke's business operations.

Below are some significant risks.

External risks

o Political decisions, such as amended tax regulations, conditions of tenure, changed regulations on housing construction, infrastructure investments and municipal planning, could change the conditions of the market and of Serneke's operations.

Operational risks

  • o Project risks; Serneke operates in an industry in which various risks prevail involving both clients and suppliers. Largescale and complicated disputes can be costly, time and resource intensive and may disrupt normal operations.
  • o The transaction for the sale of 50 percent of the Karlastaden project includes operational risks. The purchase consideration is calculated based on the assumption that the development rights above ground will amount to a certain number of square meters multiplied by a pre-determined price per square meter. The purchase consideration will be adjusted in the event that the potential number of square meters in accordance with the final details of the development rights diverges from the Company's assumption. In addition, the purchase consideration may be adjusted in the event that the development rights are resold at a price lower than that agreed between the parties in determining the purchase consideration. In accordance with the agreement, Serneke shall also be responsible for all property registration expenses and for certain other obligations and services involved in advancing the project, including decontamination, demolition and development measures. Serneke has estimated what the final cost is

expected to be. The agreement is conditional on the approval of a detailed development plan within a given period of time and that the approved detailed development plan is essentially consistent with the proposed plan currently being considered by the City of Gothenburg. In the event that Serneke's expenses and commitments become more expensive than expected, no detailed development plan is adopted, the detailed development plan is significantly delayed or deviates significantly from what was expected, this could have a negative effect on Serneke's operations, performance and financial position.

Financial risks

  • o Interest rate risks; interest rate risks, changes in interest rates could have a negative effect on performance and financial position.
  • o Liquidity; liquidity risk is the risk of being unable to meet payment obligations.
  • o Financing; Financing risk is the risk that financing cannot be secured or renewed on maturity, or can only be obtained or renewed at significantly increased expense, which could have a significant negative impact on the Company's operations and financial position.
  • o Credit risks; Credit risks, credit risk refers to the risk that the Company's customers and suppliers and sub-contractors are unable to meet their obligations
  • o Risks in the financial reporting; Serneke's financial reporting based on the Group's accounting policies, which include estimates and assessments made of various balance sheet items' value, and of when and how income is reported. For certain areas, there is a significant risk of material adjustments to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in future periods, which could, in turn, affect important key indicators.

For further information on risks and uncertainties, see the published Annual Report for 2016 at sernekegroup.se.

Other significant events during the report period

Eskilstuna Campus

At the end of 2016, it was announced that Serneke, in cooperation with Pareto, had secured the contract to develop and build the new campus in Eskilstuna for Mälardalen University. The long-term owner and manager of the property will be Hemsö Fastighets AB, which is now acquiring all of the shares in the project company. The sale is being conducted at an underlying property value of about SEK 800 million and also means that Hemsö will responsible for the financing of the project during the construction period. The lease agreement with the university will run for 20 years.

The transaction will be completed pending final approval from the municipality of Eskilstuna and Mälardalen University, and the transaction will be recognized when the final terms of the agreement are met. No profit is being recognized in the first quarter of 2017.

The investment bank Pareto, which has been involved in the development of the Campus Eskilstuna project since 2015, has been responsible for financing and the sale.

Events after the reporting period

Serneke has carried out a corporate acquisition of development rights for approximately 40,000 square meters, as well as a small construction operation. The developments are geographically located mainly in Trollhättan, Vänersborg and Strömstad. Serneke's ambition is for several of the developments to enter into production in 2017 and 2018. Serneke will recognize the acquisition as of the first week of May. The acquisition strengthens Serneke's project portfolio and further increases its ability to continuously deliver a good return.

Press releases in the first quarter of 2017

January 4 Land owned by Serneke in Poland to be part of a special economic zone January 30 Serneke to build 195 apartments in Älvsjöstaden January 31 New number of shares and votes in Serneke Group AB February 1 Serneke continues construction of Trädgårdsstaden in Borås February 22 Serneke to construct boiler house for combined power and heating (CHP) plant in Borås February 28 Year-end Report, January–December 2016 February 28 2016 was another good year for Serneke March 14 Serneke and Pareto sell Campus Eskilstuna to Hemsö March 16 Serneke Civil Engineering rebuilds stretch of road in Skåne March 27 Serneke builds apartments and terraced houses for Skandia Fastigheter in Sundbyberg March 31 New number of shares and votes in Serneke Group AB

The Serneke share (SRNKE)

Serneke Group AB has two share series, Series A and B. On November 24, 2016, the company's Series B shares were introduced on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. Serneke had over 5,000 shareholders at March 31, 2017 and the closing price on March 31, 2017 was SEK 104.

Serneke's ten larg est shareholders, March 31, 2017

Name Shares of Shares of Total number Percentage Percentage of
Series A Series B of shares shares, % votes, %
Ola Serneke Invest AB 3,710,000 2,229,887 5,939,887 25.6 55.0
Lommen Holding AB 540,000 3,457,803 3,997,803 17.2 12.4
Christer Larsson i 380,000 497,000 877,000 3.8 6.0
Trollhättan AB
Ledge Ing AB 330,000 450,000 780,000 3.4 5.3
Vision Group i väst AB 250,000 536,000 786,000 3.4 4.3
AB Stratio 150,000 75,000 225,000 1.0 2.2
Carnegie Fonder 0 956,126 956,126 4.1 1.3
Ernström Finans 0 850,000 850,000 3.6 1.2
Cliens funds 0 812,756 812,756 3.5 1.1
Svolder Aktiebolag 0 702,125 702,125 3.0 1.0
Total, ten largest 5,360,000 10,556,697 15,916,697 68.5 89.8
Other shareholders 0 7,325,255 7,325,255 31.5 10.2
Total 5,360,000 17,881,952 23,241,952 100.0 100.0

Source: Euroclear and Serneke

Share series, number of shares and votes, March 31, 2017

Class of shares Shares Votes
Series A shares 5,360,000 5,360,000.0
Series B shares 17,881,952 1,788,195.2
Total 23,241,952 7,148,195.2

Incentive program

At the General Meeting of April 13, 2015, the Company decided to issue convertible debentures with a nominal value of SEK 49.5 million. The convertible debentures are valid up to and including April 28, 2017, carry 4.0 percent annual interest and have a conversion price of SEK 49.50. During the term of the convertibles, holders are entitled to request conversion into new Series B shares. Upon conversion, a maximum of 1,000,000 Series B shares may be added and share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 100,000.

The Annual General Meeting of June 29, 2016, resolved to issue convertibles with a nominal value of approximately SEK 15.9 million. The convertibles are valid up to and including August 26, 2019, carry 1.6 percent annual interest and have a conversion price of SEK 120. Upon conversion, a maximum of 132,350 Series B shares may be added and share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 13,235. During the term of the convertibles, holders are entitled, on certain occasions, to request conversion into new Series B shares. At March 31, 2017, a total of 994,349 convertibles were converted to B shares and 138,001 convertibles remained.

Financial calendar

Annual General Meeting 2017. Gothenburg May 3, 2017
Interim Report January 1–June 30, 201 July 18, 2017
Interim Report January 1–September 30, 2017 October 27, 2017

This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that this Interim Report provides a fair overview of the Parent Company and Group's operations, position and performance and describes significant risks and uncertainties facing the Company.

Gothenburg, May 3, 2017 Serneke Group AB (publ)

Board

Ulf Ivarsson Chairman

Mari Broman Member

Ludwig Mattsson Member

Ola Serneke CEO

Anders Wennergren Member

Kristina Willgård Member

For further information:

Michael Berglin, Deputy CEO Camilla Heyman, CFO Anders Antonsson, Investor Relations
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +46 738 101817 Phone: +46 706276979 Phone: +46 709 994970

This information is such that Serneke Group AB (publ) is obliged to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on May 3, 2017, at 17:45 a.m.

QUARTERLY DATA AND MULTI-YEAR REVIEW

Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul-Sep Apr–Jun Jan–Mar Oct–Dec Jul-Sep Apr–Jun
SEK million 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015
Income
Construction 1,003 1,089 683 809 648 701 558 714
Civil Engineering 123 162 121 93 79 117 111 101
Project development 50 37 11 323 2 363 165 5
Property 12 8 4 2 1 1 0 1
Group-wide 8 27 34 20 18 3 28 17
Elimination -58 -57 -51 -38 -47 -175 -47 -67
Total 1,138 1,266 802 1,209 701 1,010 815 771
Operating profit
Construction 41 40 19 13 14 14 22 19
Civil Engineering -4 -9 -7 -12 -8 -16 2 0
Project development 0 5 -6 343 -8 172 -7 -1
Property 11 10 46 -19 0 -1 2 -1
Group-wide -1 -12 13 -7 -4 -47 -7 -12
Total 47 34 65 318 -6 122 12 5
Operating margin, % 4.1 2.7 8.1 26.3 -0.9 12.1 1.5 0.5
Profit after net financial
items
40 29 60 313 -8 119 8 0
Profit/loss for the period 33 26 52 321 -5 138 13 -1
Balance sheet
Fixed assets 1,212 1,160 1,032 986 340 408 223 213
Current assets 2,393 2,277 1,826 1,520 1,405 1,244 1,224 1,287
Total assets 3,605 3,437 2,858 2,506 1,745 1,652 1,447 1,500
Shareholders' equity 1,530 1,469 822 769 448 453 316 266
Non-current liabilities 725 764 919 662 403 398 225 308
Current liabilities 1,350 1,204 1,117 1,075 894 801 906 926
Total equity and
liabilities 3,605 3,437 2,858 2,506 1,745 1,652 1,447 1,500
Orders
Order bookings 2,069 1,650 920 1,724 1,245 1,988 702 724
Order backlog 7,995 7,041 6,629 6,480 5,666 5,125 3,953 3,852
Employees
Average number of
employees
878 847 800 759 713 665 640 601

IFRS-based key indicators

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,138 701 4,415 3,978
Earnings per share, SEK, before dilution 1.44 -0.30 22.52 22.40
Earnings per share, SEK, after dilution 1.41 -0.28 21.58 21.22
Weighted average number of shares before dilution 22,932,219 16,565,785 19,182,238 17,590,630
Weighted average number of shares after dilution 23,379,953 17,565,785 20,021,443 18,567,901

Other key indicators

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Operating profit 47 -6 464 411
Growth, % 62.3 37.2 33.9 28.0
Order bookings 2,069 1,245 6,363 5,539
Order backlog 7,995 5,666 7,995 7,041
Organic growth, % 62.3 37.2 33.9 28.0
Operating margin, % 4.1 -0.9 10.5 10.3
Cash flow before financing 111 -62 17 -156
Cash flow from operations per share, before dilution 6.10 -3.56 12.72 2.56
Cash flow from operations per share, after dilution 5.99 -3.36 12.19 2.42
Equity per share, SEK, before dilution 65.83 27.04 65.83 64.67
Equity per share, SEK, after dilution 65.44 25.50 65.44 62.83
Working capital 1,043 511 1,043 1,073
Capital employed 2,022 726 2,022 1,985
Return on capital employed, % 34.6 19.9 34.6 31.8
Return on equity after taxes, % 43.7 40.5 43.7 41.0
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.4 25.7 42.4 42.7
Net debt -218 287 -218 -37
Net debt/equity ratio, % -14.2 64.1 -14.2 -2.5

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Summary of Consolidated Income Statement

Summary of Consolidated Income Statement

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 1,138 701 4,415 3,978
Production and administration expenses -1,091 -691 -4,138 -3,738
Gross profit 47 10 277 240
Sales and administration expenses -26 -19 -104 –97
Change in value of investment properties 19 - 61 42
Revaluation of joint ventures - - 226 226
Share in profit of associates and joint ventures 7 3 4 0
Operating profit 47 -6 464 411
Net financial items -7 -2 -22 -17
Earnings after financial items 40 -8 442 394
Tax -7 3 -10 0
Profit/loss for the period 33 -5 432 394
Attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 33 -5 432 394
Non-controlling interests 0 0 0 0
Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.44 -0.30 22.52 22.40
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.41 -0.28 21.58 21.22
Average number of shares before dilution 22,932,219 16,565,785 19,182,238 17,590,630
Average number of shares after dilution 23,379,953 17,565,785 20,021,443 18,567,901

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Profit/loss for the period 33 -5 432 394
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income 33 -5 432 394

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Assets
Fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets 23 23 23
Investment properties 350 13 329
Other tangible fixed assets 78 76 75
Investments in associates/joint ventures 435 97 424
Deferred tax assets 42 39 48
Non-current interest-bearing receivables 54 21 30
Other non-current receivables 230 71 231
Total non-current assets 1,212 340 1,160
Current assets
Project and development properties 238 646 242
Inventories 2 4 2
Accounts receivable 595 445 589
Accrued but not invoiced income 234 193 252
Other current receivables 626 108 621
Cash and bank balances 698 9 571
Total current assets 2,393 1,405 2,277
Total assets 3,605 1,745 3,437
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 1,530 448 1,469
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 365 109 436
Other non-current liabilities 224 190 208
Other provisions 136 104 120
Total long-term liabilities 725 403 764
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 169 208 128
Current tax liabilities 6 9 10
Accounts payable 578 359 541
Invoiced but not accrued income 263 200 172
Other current liabilities 334 118 353
Total current liabilities 1,350 894 1,204
Total equity and liabilities 3,605 1,745 3,437

Summary of changes in consolidated shareholders' equity

SEK million Mar 31
2017
Mar 31
2016
Dec 31
2016
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Balance at beginning of period 1,469 453 453
New share issue - - 598
Conversion, convertible debenture loans 27 - 23
Convertible debentures – equity portion 1 - 1
Comprehensive income for the period 33 -5 394
Balance at end of period 1,530 448 1,469

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Operating activities
Cash flow before change in working capital 28 -8 25 -11
Change in working capital 112 -51 219 56
Cash flow from operating activities 140 -59 244 45
Investment activities
Acquisitions of investment properties - - -175 -175
Acquisitions of businesses - - -10 -10
Increase/decrease in investing activities -29 -3 -42 -16
Cash flow from investment activities -29 -3 -227 -201
Cash flow before financing 111 -62 17 -156
Financing activities
Convertible loan - - 16 16
Newly raised borrowings - - 547 547
New share issue - - 598 598
Amortization of liabilities - - -427 -427
Increase/decrease in financing activities 16 60 -62 -18
Cash flow from financing activities 16 60 671 716
Cash flow for the period 127 -2 688 560
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 571 11 9 11
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 698 9 698 571

Parent Company condensed Income Statement

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income 26 16 98 88
Sales and administration expenses -26 -19 -104 –97
Operating profit 0 -3 -6 -9
Net financial items -6 -2 -13 -9
Earnings after financial items -6 -5 -19 -18
Appropriations 0 0 -39 -39
Profit/loss before tax -6 -5 -58 -57
Tax 1 1 9 9
Profit/loss for the period -5 -4 -49 -48

Parent Company statement of comprehensive income

Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
SEK million 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Profit/loss for the period -5 -4 -49 -48
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0
Total comprehensive income -5 -4 -49 -48

Parent Company condensed consolidated balance sheet

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK million 2017 2016 2016
Assets
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 5 9 6
Investments in Group companies 84 33 75
Deferred tax assets 55 38 54
Other non-current receivables 2 1 1
Total non-current assets 145 81 136
Current assets
Project and development properties
Other current receivables
3
697
3
562
3
721
Cash and bank balances 638 4 476
Total current assets 1,338 569 1,200
Total assets 1,483 650 1,336
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 707 106 683
Non-current liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 312 56 312
Total long-term liabilities 312 56 312
Current liabilities
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1 62 27
Accounts payable 14 9 15
Other current liabilities 449 417 299
Total current liabilities 464 488 341
Total equity and liabilities 1,483 650 1,336

NOTES

NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as interpretations of current International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) standards as adopted by the EU. The Parent Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2. New standards and interpretations have not had any material impact on the consolidated accounts. From June 2016, ESMA's guidelines on alternative key ratios are applied.

During the period, the Group acquired and sold assets through companies that were not deemed to be corporate acquisitions/disposals of business. IFRS lacks specific guidance for such transactions. The Group has therefore, in adopting an accounting policy that provides a fair picture of these transactions and reflects their implications, sought guidance in other standards addressing similar transactions, in accordance with IAS 8. Against this background, the Group has chosen to apply the relevant parts of the standard for business combinations, IFRS 3, in accounting for acquisitions and sales of assets through companies.

In addition, the Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the Annual Report for 2016. For detailed information regarding accounting policies, see Serneke's 2016 Annual Report, see www.serneke.group.

NOTE 2 – FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the balance sheet are classified according to one of three levels based on the information used to establish the fair value. The Group only holds financial assets and liabilities valued in level 3, which is why levels 1 and 2 have been omitted in the table below. No transfers have been made between the levels during the periods. A more detailed description of the levels can be found in Note 4 of the 2016 Annual Report.

Level 1 - Valuation is made according to prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 – Financial instruments for which the fair value is established based on valuation models that are based on observable data for the asset or liability other than quoted prices included in Level 1.

Level 3 – Financial instruments for which fair value is established based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on non-observable data.

Group
SEK million
Dec 31
2016
Dec 31
2015
Financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets* 1 1
Total financial assets 1 1
Financial liabilities
Other short- and long-term liabilities 31 31
Of which, additional purchase considerations** 31 31
Total financial liabilities 31 31

* In the fair value calculation of available-for-sale financial assets at level 3, the market price method has been applied.

** In the fair value calculation of the additional purchase considerations at level 3, project estimates, budgets and forecasts have been applied.

For the Group's other financial assets and financial liabilities, the reported values are assessed as corresponding to the actual values. No significant changes in valuation models, assumptions or inputs were made during the period.

NOTE 3 PLEDGED ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Group pledges collateral for external loans. The Group's contingent liabilities arise primarily in connection with different property disposals, whereby various operational guarantees may occur, as well as performance guarantees for future contracts. Serneke Group AB (publ) has also entered into a guarantee undertaking, which means that the co-owners in Prioritet Serneke Arena are jointly responsible for the correct fulfillment of interest and repayment of the associate's liabilities to credit institutions in the event that the associate is unable to pay.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet:

Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Group 2017 2016 2016
Pledged assets 1,007 413 920
Contingent liabilities/contingent liabilities 298 219 243
Parent Company
Pledged assets 219 110 222
Contingent liabilities/contingent liabilities 605 401 519

Financial definitions

Key indicators Definition Purpose
INCOME Within the construction operations, income is reported in
accordance with the percentage-of-completion method.
This income is recognized in pace with construction
projects within the Company being completed. For project
development, income and gains on disposals of land and
development rights are recognized at the point in time at
which the material risks and benefits are transferred to the
buyer, which normally coincides with the transfer of
ownership, as well as other income, such as rental income.
In the Parent Company, income corresponds to invoiced
sales of Group-wide services and rental income.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's earnings capacity.
Growth Income for the period less income for the previous period
divided by income for the previous period.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to increase its earnings.
Organic growth Income for the period, adjusted for acquired growth, less
income for the previous period, adjusted for acquired
growth, divided by income for the previous period,
adjusted for acquired growth.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to increase its income
without acquiring operating companies.
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Apr–Mar Jan–Dec
Calculation of organic growth 2017 2016 2016/2017 2016
Income current period 1,138 701 4,415 3,978
Income corresponding period previous
period
701 511 3,297 3,107
Income change 437 190 1,118 871
Adjustment for structural effect 0 0 0 0
Total organic growth 437 190 1,118 871
Total organic growth (%) 62.3% 37.2% 33.9% 28.0%
Order bookings The value of new projects and changes in existing projects
during the period.
current period. In Serneke's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the
Group's sales by Business Area Construction
and Business Area Civil Engineering for the
Order backlog The value of the Company's undelivered orders at the end
of the period.
Engineering in future periods. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's income through Business Area
Construction and Business Area Civil
Operating margin Operating profit divided by income. Company's profitability. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Working capital Current assets less current liabilities. competitors. In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's tied-up capital in relation to its
Capital employed Consolidated total assets less deferred tax assets less non
interest-bearing liabilities including deferred tax liabilities.
For the business areas, the net of Group-internal
receivables and liabilities is also deducted.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
total capital placed at the Company's
disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of capital employed 2017 2016 2016
Total assets 3,605 1,745 3,437
Deferred tax assets -42 -39 -48
Less non-interest-bearing liabilities including
deferred tax liabilities
-1,541 -980 -1,404
Capital employed 2,022 726 1,985
Return on capital
employed
Profit after net financial items plus financial expenses
divided by average capital employed for the period.
Accumulated interim periods are based on rolling 12-
month earnings.
In the Company's view, the key indicator
allows investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to generate a return on
the total capital placed at the Company's
disposal by shareholders and creditors.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of average capital employed 2017 2016 2016
March 31, 2017 (2,022) March 31, 2016 (726) / 2 1,374
March 31, 2016 (726) March 31, 2015 (633) / 2 680
December 31, 2016 (1,985) + December 31, 2015 (670) / 2 1,328
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of return on capital employed 2017 2016 2016
Earnings after financial items 442 119 394
Plus financial expenses
Average capital employed
34
1,374
16
680
28
1,328
Return on capital employed 34.6% 19.9% 31.8%
Return on equity Profit for the period as a percentage of average
shareholders' equity. Accumulated interim periods are
based on rolling 12-month earnings.
In the Company's view, the key indicator allows
investors, who so wish, to assess the
Company's capacity to generate a return on
the capital shareholders have placed at the
Company's disposal.
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of average shareholders' equity 2017 2016 2016
March 31, 2017 (1,530) March 31, 2016 (448) / 2 989
March 31, 2016 (448) March 31, 2015 (267) / 2 358
December 31, 2016 (1,469) + December 31, 2015 (453) / 2 961
Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
Calculation of return on shareholders' equity 2017 2016 2016
Profit/loss for the period 432 145 394
Average shareholders' equity 989 358 961
Return on equity 43.7% 40.5% 41.0%
Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity less minority interests as a
percentage of total assets.
The equity/assets ratio shows the proportion
of total assets represented by shareholders'
equity and has been included to allow
investors to be able to assess the Company's
capital structure.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less liquid assets less
interest-bearing receivables.
Net debt is a measure deemed relevant for
creditors and credit rating agencies.
Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing net debt divided by shareholders'
equity.
Net debt/equity ratio is a measure deemed
relevant for creditors and credit rating
agencies.
Equity per share Total equity according to the balance sheet divided by
the number of shares outstanding on the closing date.
The Company believes that key ratios give
investors a better understanding of historical
return per share at the closing date.
Cash flow from
operations per share
Cash flow from operating activities divided by the
average number of shares during the period.
It is the Company's view that the key indicator
gives investors a better understanding of the
operations' cash flow in relation to the number
of shares, adjusted for changes in the number
of shares during the period.
Earnings per share Profit for the period divided by the average number of
shares during the period.
It is the Company's view that the key indicator
gives investors a better understanding of profit
per share.

Serneke in brief

Serneke is a rapidly growing corporate group active in construction, civil engineering, projectdevelopment and property management with around 880 employees. Through novel thinking, we drive development and create more effective and more innovative solutions for responsible construction. The business has a good mix of public and commercial assignments, providing strength over economic cycles.

Serneke's annual reports and other financial information are available under the tab Investors at www.serneke.group.

Serneke Group AB (publ)

Headquarters: Kvarnbergsgatan 2 Gothenburg Phone: +46 31 712 97 00 | [email protected]

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