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SkiStar

Interim / Quarterly Report Mar 21, 2023

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Continued growth and a very strong profit for the important second quarter

SKISTAR HALF-YEAR REPORT SEPTEMBER 2022-FEBRUARY 2023

SUMMARY, SEK MILLION 3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Revenue 2,350 2,178 2,527 2,333 4,092
Operating income 2,366 2,195 2,547 2,353 4,118
Profit/loss before tax 926 920 451 573 866
Profit/loss after tax 731 752 340 438 665
Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK 9.32 9.57 4.35 5.61 8.50
Cash flow from operating activities 988 1,237 1,153 1,586 1,238
Operating margin, % 39 43 19 26 21
Equity/assets ratio, % 39 37 39 37 42
Equity/assets ratio, % excluding IFRS 16 51 48 51 48 57

SECOND QUARTER

  • Net sales for the second quarter increased by SEK 172 million (8 percent) to SEK 2,350 (2,178) million compared with the same period of the previous year.
  • Profit before tax for the second quarter improved by SEK 6 million (1 percent) to SEK 926 (920) million compared with the same period of the previous year.
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 9.32 (9.57).

FIRST SIX MONTHS

  • Net sales for the first six months of the year increased by SEK 195 million (8 percent) to SEK 2,527 (2,333) million compared with the same period of the previous year.
  • Profit before tax for the first six months of the year decreased by SEK 122 million (21 percent) to SEK 451 (573) million compared with the same period of the previous year.
  • Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 4.35 (5.61), a decline of 22 percent.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING AND AFTER THE PERIOD

  • The profit before tax for the second quarter is the best in the company's history, driven by the growth in turnover.
  • Martin Almgren has been appointed CFO to succeed Anders Örnulf. His start date has been changed from the previously reported 23 May 2023 to 3 April 2023.
  • SkiStar and the other current owners of Trysilguidene AS, which runs the ski school business in Trysil, have agreed that SkiStar will acquire the other owners' shares (65 percent) in the company. With the share transfer, SkiStar will, as of 1 September 2023, own 100 percent of Trysilguidene.

Further information is available from: Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO tel +46 (0)280 841 60

COMMENT FROM THE CEO

Continued growth and a very strong profit for the important second quarter

The winter season got off to an early start at the end of November thanks to cold temperatures, which created great conditions for cost-effective snow production. In combination with a lot of natural snow, we have had excellent snow conditions and have been able to offer very good skiing. We are, therefore, looking forward to a terrific spring.

Now, as we summarise two-thirds of the winter season and SkiStar's second important quarter for the 2022/23 financial year, we see continued growth in the core business operation with a record turnover of SEK 2.5 billion (+8%) after the first six months of the year, despite the economic situation and challenging times. We can also report a very good second quarter, which is so important for this year's earnings: a profit before tax of SEK 926 million, SEK 6 million better than the previous year, which is thus the best in the company's history.

It shows that the interest in alpine skiing is still great and that the trend of holidaying at home in the Scandinavian mountains is continuing this winter as well. During the week commencing the 13 February, we had more students than ever in the ski school in Sälen, our biggest destination, something which guarantees a boost to the number of future skiers. During the period, we have also entered into an agreement to acquire Trysilguidene, the ski school operation in Trysil. By fully integrating this business into SkiStar, we have the opportunity to work with our entire product and service range at all our five mountain destinations.

Within our retail operations, we continue to see strong demand, especially for our own brand EQPE where we report record sales for the entire business area, an increase of 21 percent compared with the previous year. The growth primarily comes from online sales, 45 percent, but also from an increase in sales in our physical stores.

I am very proud that our guest surveys show that 8 out of 10 guests have had a very good overall impression of their stay with us during the season. This has contributed to the guests having a memorable alpine experience despite the weather challenges, especially in Åre during the week commencing the 27 February. It is also a very positive development that our foreign visitors are back, not only Danish and Swedish guests, who are so important for the Norwegian destinations,

but also German, Dutch and British guests as well.

We continue to focus on sustainability. Once again, we have invested in facilitating sustainable travel to our destinations by installing temporary charging stations for electric cars in Sveg during the winter school holiday weeks in conjunction with Audi and Jämtkraft. We have helped people to be more active through for example our collaboration with the Swedish Ski Association's World Snow Day, where nearly 800 children aged 10-11 visited Stockholm Hammarbybacken and Sälen to try out the joy of being active and skiing.

Many peoples favourite period in the mountains are about to start, the magical March-April and early spring, with Easter in focus. The booking situation for the winter season is at a slightly better level than in the last interim report, that is, -10 percent compared with the same period of the previous year. The reason for this, just like in the previous report, is mainly because more people book later than usual and closer to their stay. In addition, we see that interest in renting out privately owned cabins is increasing among individuals compared to previous years, although a new trend is do this independently of the resorts.

We continue to invest in the future of the alpine resorts and are investing close to SEK 600 million for the 2023/24 financial year with a focus on winter operations with more modern lift systems, better slopes and more efficient snow production. Investments are also being made in summer activities and business development. When we come to the end of the winter season, after the Easter Holidays, the recharge commences for the coming summer/autumn season, a period which is also an important part of our investment in SkiStar as an all year round mountain tourism company.

For the midsummer holiday, we are introducing several new attractions in, among other places, Vemdalen, Sälen and Trysil, so that more people can enjoy an active and relaxing holiday at our destinations.

Despite a recession with associated high inflation, I look forward with confidence to the future where an active holiday in the Scandinavian mountain world is still high on the list of priorities for many.

Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO

still great and that the trend of holidaying at home in the Scandinavian mountains is continuing this winter as well.

REVENUE AND EARNINGS

Second Quarter

Consolidated revenue for the second quarter amounted to SEK 2,366 (2,195) million, an increase of 8 percent compared with the previous year. The increase was mainly due to increased revenue in the Operation of Hotels and Property Development and Exploitation segments, as well as in retail operations. Changes in the NOK/SEK exchange rate had a positive effect of SEK 23 million on revenue. Consolidated operating profit for the second quarter amounted to SEK 932 (936) million. The operating profit is in line with the previous year, despite the impact of higher costs in the business which mainly derive from underlying inflation, continued increased repairs and maintenance work at our resorts and increased depreciation as a result of expanded investment activity.

Changes in the NOK/SEK exchange rate had a positive effect of SEK 7 million on operating profit for the quarter. Profit from investments in associates and joint ventures increased to SEK 26 (22) million. Net financial items for the quarter improved by SEK 10 million to SEK -6 (-16) million. Changes in the value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 12 (9) million. Interest expenses amounted to SEK -23 (-16) million, including lease-related interest of SEK -10 (-10) million under IFRS 16.

Exchange losses amounted to SEK -2 (-12) million and exchange gains amounted to SEK 6 (1) million. The Group's profit/loss before tax amounted to SEK 926 (920) million, an increase of SEK 6 million, or 1 percent. Revenue from the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment amounted to SEK 2,003 (2,015) million, with an operating profit/loss of SEK 825 (865) million. Revenue from Property Development and Exploitation amounted to SEK 113 (17) million, with an operating profit/loss of SEK 34 (30)

million. The increased revenue is mainly attributable to the completion of stage one of four in the property exploitation project at Fjellnest in Hemsedal. Profit from exploitation activities related to plot and land sales and the sale of shares in tenant-owner associations and Vacation Club for the quarter amounted to SEK 0 (2) million. Other Property Development and Exploitation activities are primarily related to the rental of accommodation to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment and shares from associates that rent out accommodation. Revenue from the Operation of Hotels segment for the second quarter amounted to SEK 250 (164) million, with an operating profit of SEK 64 (33) million.

First Six Months

The Group's revenue for the period amounted to SEK 2,547 (2,353) million, an increase of 8 percent compared with the first six months of the previous year. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK rate had a positive effect of SEK 24 million on revenue. The Group's operating profit for the period amounted to SEK 481 (602) million. Changes in the NOK/SEK and EUR/SEK exchange rates had a positive effect of SEK 5 million on operating profit for the period. Profit from investments in associates and joint ventures increased by SEK 2 million to SEK 19 (21) million.

Net financial items for the six month period decreased by SEK 1 million to SEK -30 (-29) million. The change in the value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 4 (21) million. Interest expenses amounted to SEK -45 (-42) million, including lease-related interest of SEK -20 (-18) million under IFRS 16. Exchange losses amounted to SEK -7 (-24) million and exchange gains amounted to SEK 16 (15) million.

The Group's profit before tax for the period was SEK 450 (573) million, a decline of SEK 122 million, or 21 percent. Revenue from the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment for the period amounted to SEK 2,140 (2,135) million, with an operating profit/loss of SEK 458 (567) million. Revenue from Property Development and Exploitation for the period amounted to SEK 118 (50) million, with an operating profit/loss of SEK 16 (22) million. Profit from exploitation activities related to plot and land sales and the sale of shares in housing associations and Vacation Club for the period amounted to SEK 30 (10) million. Other activities within Property Development and Exploitation relate primarily to the rental of accommodation to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment.

Revenue from the Operation of Hotels segment for the period amounted to SEK 289 (194) million, with an operating profit/loss of SEK -6 (1) million. The main explanation for the increase in revenue is linked to pandemic restrictions in Norway during the previous year and the six month effect of additional resorts, such as SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället. Increased costs in the segment mainly consist of six months of operation in Skistar Lodge Hundfjället compared with the previous year's operation for three months, but also of increased costs for repairs and maintenance as well as depreciation.

Seasonal effects

SkiStar's operations are subject to significant seasonal variations. Most revenue and earnings are generated in the second and third quarters. The number of days off during Christmas and New Year, and whether Easter falls early or late, also bring variations in earnings. Over half of the revenue is paid in advance.

QUARTERLY VALUES, SEK MILLION

2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3
Revenue 2,350 177 224 1,536 2,178 155 184 1,023 1,328 154 162 580
Operating profit/loss 932 -451 -265 547 936 -334 19 126 444 -292 -127 15

FINANCIAL POSITION, TAXES AND INVESTMENTS ETC.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital was SEK 1,153 (1,586) million for the six-month period. The decline in cash flow from the operating activities compared with the previous year is primarily linked to a reduced change in working capital where the previous year's operating receivables decreased significantly through, among other things, a received refund in relation to the sale of shares in the subsidiary St. Johanner Bergbahnen Beteiligungs GmbH of EUR 15 million. The reason for the decline in cash flow from operating activities is also partly due to a slightly decreased operating profit.

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -422 (-358) million. The increased outflow from the previous year was mainly related to a higher rate of investment. Acquisitions of subsidiaries have generated a cash flow item of SEK -16 million. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -493 (-449) million. The change was mainly due to a higher dividend payment.

Liquidity and financing

The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 256 (811) million at the end of February. Unused credit facilities amounted to SEK 770 (770) million. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 3,376 (3,455) million, a decrease of SEK 79 million from the same period of the previous year. The average interest rate during the period was 3.21 (2.34) percent. Net financial liabilities amounted to SEK 3,069 (2,594) million at the end of February, an increase of SEK 475 million compared with the previous year (financial net debt excluding IFRS 16 amounted to SEK 1,157 (668). The equity/assets ratio increased to 39 (37) percent. The equity/assets ratio excluding IFRS 16 was 51 (48) percent.

Tax

Tax for the period amounted to SEK 110 (135) million and was largely attributable to current tax.

Investments

Investments for the period amounted to SEK 426 (361) million (gross) and SEK 422 (358) million (net). The difference between gross and net is the divestment of financial assets and property, plant and equipment. Depreciation and amortisation for the same period amounted to SEK -227 (-206) million.

Personnel

The average number of employees was 1,829 (1,697), an increase of 132 full-time employees from the previous year. Personnel costs amounted to SEK 502 million (SEK 449 million). The increase was largely due to full operation of the hotels for six months and the Norwegian destinations being able to open again without the impact of pandemic restrictions.

Related-party transactions

Ekhaga Utveckling AB*, which is the main owner of SkiStar with 47 percent of the votes and 24 percent of the capital as of 28 February 2023, is also the main owner of Peab with which SkiStar has a business relationship. During the six-month period, purchases were made from Peab amounting to SEK 23 (38) million. The outstanding liability to Peab was SEK 2 (7) million. Sales to Peab amounted to SEK 0 (1) million and the outstanding receivable was SEK 0 (0) million.

Purchases from associates during the first six months of the year amounted to SEK 127 (70) million and sales to associates amounted to SEK 4 (4) million. Purchases from associates mostly relate to rental of hotel properties from the Skiab Invest Group. Net receivables from associates totalled SEK 23 (22) million, SEK 22 (21) million of which related to loans to associates. Current lease liability to associates under IFRS16 amounted to SEK 1,457 (1,464) million and right-of-use assets amounted to SEK 1,414 (1,429) million.

In addition to the Group's related-party transactions, the Parent Company carries out transactions with subsidiaries. Disclosures of related-party transactions and a description of their nature can be found in note 35 of the 2021/22 Annual Report.

Parent Company

Net sales for the Parent Company totalled SEK 1,702 (1,655) million during the financial year. Net investments amounted to SEK 217 (238) million.

Outlook for 2022/23

SkiStars booking situation is -10%, measured in terms of booked overnight stays through SkiStar's accommodation agency, compared with the previous year, which is three percentage points better than the previous interim report. The reason for this, just like in the previous report, is mainly because more people book later than usual and closer to their stay. This year's calendar provides two holiday weeks both before and after the Easter holidays. Good access to snow at all of our resorts offer a positive outlook for the remaining part of the winter season.

Looking ahead to 2023/24

Agreed operating investments for the next business year amount to SEK 598 million. An important part of this investment relates to a completely new six-seater lift in Hemsedal, the Lodge Express. A major initiative to modernise and wind-proof SkiStar Åre is in progress and continues according to plan. In addition, the investments include extensive replacement investments and modernisations, as well as business development (including summer activities).

*) The former ownership group 'Mats och Fredrik Paulsson incl company and family' has been divided up so that the holding through the company is referred to as 'Ekhaga Utveckling AB' in SkiStar's list of owners, while the private holding is listed as 'Mats and Fredrik Paulsson and families'. No change in the total share ownership has occurred.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship are an integral part of SkiStar's strategy, business model, governance and culture. SkiStar's strategic framework is built on three foundations: safe & secure, sustainability and employees & culture. These foundations permeate everything we do and are a cornerstone of our business. SkiStar's sustainability focus areas are Activity & Recreation, Ecosystem & Impact and Dialogue & Interaction.

News during the Quarter and the First Six Months

Activity & Recreation

• SkiStar wants to create opportunities to allow more people to discover the joy of an active life. This is why we offer free SkiPasses for children and young people up to the age of 15 in all municipalities where SkiStar operates. The number of free SkiPasses distributed amounted to 1,703 (2,067) as of 28 February 2023, corresponding to a value of SEK 11.2 (12.5) million.

• During World Snow Day on 16 January, SkiStar offered all municipal residents at its destinations a free SkiPass and ski rental for the day. 586 people participated, an increase of 44 percent compared with the previous year.

• Together with 'Alla på snö' (World Snow Day) SkiStar welcomed 750 children aged 10-11 to Stockholm Hammarbybacken, as well as about fifty from Malung who visited Tandådalen, Sälen, to try alpine skiing. SkiStar would like more people to be active and an important part is that is that as many children and young people as possible are given the opportunity to try both skis and snowboards.

Ecosystem & Impact

• During the winter school holiday, SkiStar set up mobile rapid charging stations in partnership with Jämtkraft and Audi, to make things easier for guests travelling by electric car to the mountains. The mobile rapid charging stations, which this time were set up in Sveg, were made full use of by school holiday travellers on their way to and from the mountains. During the winter school holidays, over 700 cars used these chargers, resulting in an output of 15,500 kWh.

• During the quarter, SkiStar began a long-term collaboration with Söderberg and Partners and Ecogain with a focus on biodiversity.

• During the first six months of the year, water consumption in our operations amounted to just under 4 (5) million m3, a reduction compared to the previous year. During the snowmaking period, the company has focused on water and energy efficiency.

Dialogue & Interaction

• During the quarter, we conducted increased dialogues with suppliers to accelerate SkiStar's electrification journey.

About the sustainability section of this Half-Year Report

This is a quarterly follow-up of SkiStar's sustainability work. The starting point is SkiStar's annual sustainability report. The sustainability section has not been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6, Section 1, of the Annual Accounts Act or the GRI guidelines and does not therefore address all issues. An overview of the sustainability initiatives is published annually in the sustainability report. Read more at: https:// www.skistar.com/en/corporate/sustainability/.

OTHER INFORMATION

The SkiStar share

The number of shareholders was 61,406 on 28 February 2023, which is an increase of 4,089 (7 percent) since 31 August 2022. SkiStar's class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. The number of shares was 78,376,056, of which 74,728,056 are class B shares. The closing price of the SkiStar share was SEK 118.30 on 28 February 2023.

Regulatory press releases during the quarter and after the end of the period

  • 08/12/2022 Anders Örnulf is leaving as CFO for SkiStar
  • 10/12/2022 Bulletin from Annual General Meeting of SkiStar AB
  • 12/12/2022 Invitation to conference call with web presentation of SkiStar AB's Interim Report for Q1, 2022/23.
  • 19/12/2022 SkiStar Interim Report September 2022-November 2022.
  • 13/02/2023 Additional employee representative appointed to SkiStar's Board of Directors.
  • 14/02/2023 SkiStar appoints Martin Almgren as new CFO.
  • 14/03/2023 Invitation to conference call with web presentation of SkiStar AB's Half-Year Report for 2022/23.

The press releases are available in full at www.skistar.com/en/corporate.

Earlier start date for new CFO

As previously mentioned, Martin Almgren has been appointed SkiStar's CFO to succeed Anders Ömulf. His start date has been changed from 23 May 2023 to 3 April 2023.

Risks and uncertainties

The risks and uncertainties described below apply to both the parent company and group. Like all companies and business operations, SkiStar is exposed to various risks related to the business. For SkiStar, it is important to identify the risks that may prevent the company from achieving defined targets and to determine whether the risks are in line with risk propensity. Where necessary, measures are taken to avoid, minimise or monitor identified risks. The purpose of risk management is to continuously assess and manage the risks that arise in the operations and to ensure that it forms the basis for successful sustainability work. SkiStar's risk process, ownership, governance and management are discussed and evaluated in the company's audit committee and board of directors. The most relevant risk factors and how they are managed are described in the annual and sustainability report and are grouped within sustainability risks, operational risks and financial risks. For a further description of risks and uncertainties, please refer to the administration report and note 32 in the Annual and sustainability report for 2021/22.

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Operating Revenue 2,349,867 2,177,645 2,527,019 2,332,559 4,092,252
Income Other income 16,374 17,726 20,393 20,519 25,541
Total operating income 2,366,241 2,195,371 2,547,411 2,353,078 4,117,794
Operating Goods for resale -517,730 -494,770 -595,956 -554,350 -980,227
Expenses Other external expenses -397,966 -382,987 -662,085 -575,334 -1,029,920
Personnel costs -330,884 -311,944 -502,117 -449,329 -854,126
Cost of sold interests in accommodation/exploitation
asset
-97,556 -1,948 -97,921 -3,105 -21,034
Share in profit/loss of joint ventures/associates 26,364 21,990 19,357 21,253 65,095
Depreciation/amortisation of tangible and intangible
fixed assets
-116,865 -105,345 -227,901 -205,514 -429,390
Reversal of previous write-down - 15,688 - 15,688 15,688
Operating profit/loss 931,604 936,054 480,789 602,388 883,879
Net financial items -5,897 -16,171 -29,867 -29,346 -18,211
Profit/loss before tax 925,708 919,883 450,922 573,042 865,669
Tax -195,003 -167,464 -110,423 -135,498 -201,116
Profit/loss for the period 730,705 752,419 340,499 437,543 664,553
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Other Comprehensive Income
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges for the
period
- 977 - 2,662 2,662
Deferred tax on cash flow hedges - -215 - -586 -586
Exchange differences on translation of foreign opera
tions for the period
-34,511 33,104 -51,226 36,908 49,098
Other comprehensive income for the period -34,511 33,866 -51,226 38,984 51,174
Total comprehensive income for the period 696,194 786,285 289,273 476,527 715,727
Profit/loss for the period attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent 730,603 750,417 340,658 439,418 666,525
Non-controlling interests 102 2,002 -160 -1,875 -1,972
Profit/loss for the period 730,705 752,419 340,499 437,543 664,553
Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent 696,181 782,683 289,573 476,532 715,811
Non-controlling interests 13 3,602 -300 -4 -85
Total comprehensive income for the period 696,194 786,285 289,273 476,527 715,727
Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK 9.32 9.62 4.35 5.61 8.50
Number of shares outstandig at the end of the period 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056
Average number of shares outstanding 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

ASSETS, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2022 31 Aug 2022 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2022 31 Aug 2022
Non-current assets Intangible assets 187,231 193,664 197,669 Equity Share capital 19,594 19,594 19,594
Property, plant and equipment 4,455,689 3,898,953 4,239,491 Other contributed capital 397,573 397,573 397,573
Right of use assets 1,862,275 1,897,936 1,927,954 Reserves -79,080 -40,118 -27,995
Investments in joint ventures/associates 872,952 784,434 854,263 Retained earnings, including profit/loss for the period 3,073,534 2,740,849 2,968,005
Other investments and securities held as non-current assets 40,929 33,861 32,173 Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent 3,411,621 3,117,898 3,357,177
Derivatives 62,325 7,803 58,069 Non-controlling interests 1,828 2,209 2,128
Other non-current receivables 38,902 59,508 50,555 Total equity 3,413,449 3,120,106 3,359,306
Total non-current assets 7,520,303 6,868,356 7,360,174
Non-current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions 1,266,792 1,118,974 1,300,825
Current assets Inventories 394,701 289,247 295,904 Provisions for pensions 17,955 15,263 17,335
394,701 289,247 295,904 Long-term lease liabilities 1,784,402 1,829,518 1,865,743
Deferred tax liabilities 199,264 153,096 196,266
Trade receivables 111,452 151,309 37,830 Total non-current liabilities 3,268,413 3,116,852 3,380,169
Tax receivables 119,856 110,416 76,210
Other current receivables 151,649 67,849 74,365 Current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions 161,353 363,997 316,647
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 182,491 145,777 104,430 Trade payables 338,148 316,105 223,159
565,449 483,154 292,836 Tax liabilities 237,622 173,075 132,532
Short-term lease liabilities 145,355 126,967 124,745
Cash & cash equivalents 255,905 811,016 24,610 Other current liabilities 705,058 760,468 267,369
Total current assets 1,216,055 1,583,418 613,349 Accrued expenses and deferred income 466,960 474,204 169,598
TOTAL ASSETS 8,736,358 8,451,773 7,973,524 Total current liabilities 2,054,496 2,214,816 1,234,049
Total liabilities 5,322,909 5,331,668 4,614,218
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,736,358 8,451,773 7,973,524

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT

SEK Share capital Other contribu
ted capital
Translation
reserves
Hedging
reserves
Retained earnings
and profit for the
year
Total Non-controlling
interests
Totalt
equity
Opening equity, 1 Sep 2021 19,594 397,573 -62,402 -1,997 2,405,537 2,758,305 15,720 2,774,026
Profit/loss for the period 439,418 439,418 -1,875 437,543
Other comprehensive income for the period 35,087 2,076 37,163 1,821 38,984
Comprehensive income for the period 35,087 2,076 439,418 476,581 -53 476,527
Transactions with non-controlling interests 13,458 13,458 -13,458
Sale of subsidiaries -12,882 -12,882 -12,882
Dividend -117,564 -117,564 -117,564
Closing equity, 28 Feb 2022 19,594 397,573 -40,197 79 2,740,849 3,117,898 2,209 3,120,106
Opening equity, 1 Sep 2022 19,594 397,573 -28,074 79 2,968,005 3,357,177 2,128 3,359,306
Profit/loss for the period 340,658 340,658 -160 340,499
Other comprehensive income for the period -51,006 -79 -51,085 -141 -51,226
Comprehensive income for the period -51,006 -79 340,658 289,573 -300 289,273
Dividend -235,129 -235,129 -235,129
Closing equity, 28 Feb 2023 19,594 397,573 -79,080 3,073,534 3,411,621 1,828 3,413,449

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Operating activities Profit/loss after financial items 925,708 925,872 450,922 579,030 865,669
Adjustment for non-cash items 39,308 61,453 191,705 150,484 247,824
965,016 987,325 642,627 729,514 1,113,493
Tax paid -19,942 -20,941 -41,071 -40,187 -76,418
Changes in working capital 42,737 270,413 551,260 896,743 200,519
Cash flow from operating activities 987,811 1,236,797 1,152,816 1,586,070 1,237,594
Investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -154,663 -204,913 -393,070 -334,173 -763,192
Acquisition of subsidiaries -13,822 480 -15,969 -9,443 -34,260
Sale of property, plant and equipment 2,770 1,405 3,757 3,294 4,639
Other investing activities -8,168 -8,585 -17,203 -17,797 -6,944
Cash flow from investing activities -173,883 -211,613 -422,485 -358,119 -799,757
Financing activities Proceeds from borrowings 47,442 26,386 256,988 321,524 856,382
Repayment of borrowings -349,998 -201,233 -432,649 -601,995 -1,014,932
Repayment of lease liabilities -44,418 -26,002 -82,468 -51,088 -165,419
Dividend paid -235,128 -117,564 -235,128 -117,564 -117,564
Cash flow from financing activities -582,102 -318,413 -493,257 -449,123 -441,533
Cash flow for the period 231,825 706,771 237,074 778,828 -3,697
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of year 29,327 98,937 24,610 26,556 26,556
Exchange differences -5,248 5,308 -5,779 5,632 1,751
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period 255,905 811,016 255,905 811,016 24,610

The Group's operating segments

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
OPERATION OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
External revenue 2,000,550 2,001,688 2,136,605 2,122,505 3,642,902
Internal revenue 104,087 18,067 142,496 22,856 60,309
Capital gains 2,779 12,797 3,500 12,763 15,901
Total operating income 2,107,415 2,032,552 2,282,600 2,158,124 3,719,112
External operating expenses -1,094,333 -1,074,540 -1,533,981 -1,426,639 -2,578,913
Costs from other segments -122,670 -35,842 -166,930 -48,234 -103,552
Capital losses -2,428 -12,349 -2,428 -12,349 -12,349
Share in profit/loss of joint ventures/associates 225 144 -1,731 75 -7,259
Depreciation -62,802 -43,916 -119,730 -104,061 -227,011
Operating profit/loss 825,407 866,048 457,801 566,917 790,028
Intangible assets 186,933 193,664 186,933 193,664 196,716
Property, plant and equipment 3,365,112 3,097,290 3,365,112 3,097,290 3,162,290
Financial assets 97,112 60,693 97,112 60,693 103,760
Operating loans 956,001 965,280 956,001 965,280 1,125,310
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & EXPLOITATION
External revenue 6,420 6,213 9,912 7,621 18,527
Exploitation revenue 107,217 9,893 108,537 13,464 70,149
Internal revenue 37,201 18,691 48,336 26,396 46,157
Capital gains -960 752 2,421 272
Total operating income 149,879 35,549 166,785 49,903 135,106
External operating expenses -19,687 -16,906 -36,764 -30,723 -61,749
Costs from other segments -18,606 -870 -23,838 -1,008 -3,029
Costs of sold exploitation assets -97,556 -1,948 -97,921 -3,105 -13,835
Capital losses 220 -265 -278 -987 -8,825
Profit/loss from investments in joint ventures and
associates
26,219 21,846 21,168 21,178 71,804
Depreciation -6,918 -7,053 -13,566 -12,825 -27,379
Operating profit/loss 33,551 30,354 15,586 22,433 92,094
Property, plant and equipment 853,075 801,664 853,075 801,664 868,724
Financial assets 855,671 817,185 855,671 817,185 833,247
Operating loans 455,644 517,691 455,644 517,691 492,162
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
OPERATION OF HOTELS
External revenue 250,236 162,823 288,858 193,823 368,755
Internal revenue 17,631 581 25,581 583 2,485
Capital gains 1,208 1,208 1,208
Total revenue 267,866 164,612 314,439 194,889 372,448
External operating expenses -176,849 -128,380 -277,563 -189,166 -377,450
Costs from other segments -17,643 -508 -25,645 -512 -2,370
Capital losses -1,208 -1,208 -1,208
Depreciation -8,939 -1,295 -17,619 -3,015 -15,175
Operating profit/loss 64,436 33,221 -6,387 987 -23,756
Intangible assets 841 841 953
Property, plant and equipment 237,503 43,775 237,503 43,775 208,476
Operating loans 16,500 16,500
Internal revenue 158,918 -37,339 216,413 -49,835 -108,951
Internal costs 158,918 37,339 216,413 49,835 108,951
Consolidated revenue 2,366,242 2,195,374 2,547,411 2,353,081 4,117,715
Consolidated costs -1,442,849 -1,265,871 -2,080,411 -1,762,823 -3,259,349
Consolidated operating profit/loss 923,393 929,504 467,000 590,257 858,366
Consolidated intangible assets 187,231 193,664 187,231 193,664 197,669
Consolidated property, plant and equipment 4,455,690 3,898,954 4,455,690 3,898,954 4,239,491
Consolidated financial assets 952,783 877,803 952,783 877,879 937,007
Consolidated operating loans 1,428,145 1,482,971 1,428,145 1,482,971 1,617,472

In the segment report, all leasing contract are reported as operational leasing.

RECONCILIATION BETWEEN SEGMENT REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

SEK THOUSAND 3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Operating profit according to segment report 923,393 929,504 467,000 590,257 858,366
Reversal of leasing cost attibuted to IFRS 16 46,496 43,947 90,856 82,059 169,099
Depreciations attributable to IFRS 16 -38,285 -34,669 -77,067 -67,202 -140,860
Reversal of lease depreciation in connection with sale of subsidiaries -2,726 -2,726 -2,726
Operating profit according to consolidated comprehensive income 931,604 936,054 480,789 602,388 883,879

Condensed income statement - parent company

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Operating income Revenue 1,546,973 1,542,347 1,701,653 1,654,989 2,875,348
Other operating income 5,075 3,581 7,203 5,702 13,601
Total operating income 1,552,048 1,545,928 1,708,855 1,660,691 2,888,949
Operating expenses Goods for resale -348,607 -349,425 -409,873 -396,334 -707,820
Other external expenses -369,257 -297,145 -615,903 -475,522 -868,957
Personnel costs -214,692 -210,255 -324,948 -292,212 -564,967
Cost of sold interests in accommodation/
exploitation
- - - - -7,250
Depreciation/amortisation of assets -45,606 -39,961 -89,114 -79,755 -169,831
Operating profit/loss 573,886 649,142 269,018 416,868 570,124
Net financial items 8,617 2,145 6,310 631 20,174
Profit/loss after net financial items 582,503 651,287 275,329 417,499 590,298
Appropriations -15,340
Profit/loss before tax 582,503 651,287 275,329 417,499 574,959
Tax -124,391 -132,175 -60,530 -85,230 -120,372
Profit/loss for the period 458,112 519,112 214,798 332,269 454,587
3 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified to profit
or loss
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges
for the period
- 977 - 2,662 2,662
Deferred tax on cash flow hedges - -215 - -586 -586
Other comprehensive income for the
year
762 2,076 2,076
Total comprehensive income for the year 458,112 519,874 214,798 334,345 456,663

Condensed balance sheet - parent company

ASSETS, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2022 31 Aug 2022 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES, SEK THOUSANDS 28 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2022 31 Aug 2022
Non-current assets Intangible assets 73 819 75 339 76 087 Equity
Property, plant and equipment 2,290,204 1,902,638 2,159,606 -Restricted equity Share capital 19,594 19,594 19,594
Statutory reserve 25,750 25,750 25,750
Financial assets Investments in Group companies 267,924 211,375 245,473 Development fund 5,625 4,309 5,625
Investments in joint ventures/associates 2,770 2,812 2,770 50,969 49,653 50,969
Derivatinstrument 26,202 19,091 17,392
Other investment and securities held as non-current-assets 35,415 2,651 29,883 -Non-restricted equity Share premium reserve 4,242 4,242 4,242
Other non-current receivables 14,473 25,979 26,699 Retained earnings 1,003,872 785,730 784,414
Receivables from Group companies 186,750 201,750 192,750 Profit/loss for the year 214,798 332,269 454,587
Total non-current assets 2,897,556 2,441,634 2,750,659 1,222,913 1,122,241 1,243,243
Total equity 1,273,882 1,171,894 1,294,213
Current assets
-Inventories Goods for resale 220,271 136,570 138,696 Non-current liabilities
220,271 136,570 138,696 -Non-current interest-bearing
liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 474,485 486,485 480,485
-Current receivables Trade receivables -Provisions Provisions for pensions 17,955 15,263 17,335
Receivables from Group companies 43,632
471,264
31,062
506,443
12,973
466,959
-Non-current non-interest-be Deferred tax liabilities 161,605 149,804 159,863
Tax receivables 97,289 92,881 61,599 aring liabilities Total non-current liabilities
Other current receivables 126,823 44,704 34,408 654,045 651,552 657,683
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 144,946 114,768 91,155 -Current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions
883,955 789,858 667,095 Liabilities to Group companies 12,000
1,153,688
12,000
1,145,183
124,818
957,434
-Cash and cash equivalents Cash and bank balances 218,320 781,382 785 Trade payables 201,206 188,246 148,008
Total current assets 1,322,546 1,707,810 806,576 Other current liabilities 620,095 665,167 269,755
Accrued expenses and deferred income 305,187 315,401 105,325
TOTAL ASSETS 4,220,102 4,149,443 3,557,235 Total current liabilities 2,292,176 2,325,998 1,605,340
Total liabilities 2,946,221 2,977,550 2,263,023
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 4,220,102 4,149,443 3,557,235

Intra-group receivables and liabilities are largely attributable to the overdraft facility.

The Group's key performance indicators and data per share

6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2021/22
Revenue*, SEK thousand 2,527,019 2,332,559 1,481,610 2,051,967 1,627,756 4,092,252
Operating income*, SEK thousand 2,547,411 2,353,078 1,495,605 2,059,550 1,634,307 4,117,794
Profit/loss before tax, SEK thousand 450,922 573,041 139,006 487,721 484,477 865,668
Profit/loss after tax, SEK thousand 340,499 437,543 114,273 397,189 410,475 664,552
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK
thousand
1,152,816 1,586,070 751,127 1,215,002 1,160,456 1,237,594
Total cash flow, SEK thousand 237,074 778,828 394,168 43,072 79,021 -3,697
Return on:
-capital employed, % 7 10 3 11 13 14
-equity, % 10 15 4 15 17 22
-total assets, % 6 8 3 9 10 12
Gross margin, % 28 34 22 34 39 32
Operating margin, % 19 26 10 25 31 21
Net margin, % 18 24 9 24 30 21
Equity/assets ratio, % 39 37 41 43 49 42

*) With effect from Q2,2020/21, all payments from SkiStar's customers for accommodation are recognised as revenue and the Company's payments to accommodation owners are recognised as an operating expense on the line 'Goods for resale'. The Company previously reported the difference between revenue from rental activities and payments to accommodation owners as net commission income under revenue. The comparative figures in this report have been restated. However, the comparative figures for 2018/19 and earlier have not been restated.

2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3
Revenue*, SEK thousand 2,349,867 177,151 224,048 1,535,645 2,177,645 154,914 183,826 1,023,345
Operating income*, SEK thousand 2,366,241 181,170 226,739 1,537,977 2,195,371 157,707 239,264 1,024,255
Profit/loss before tax, SEK thousand 925,708 -474,786 -268,684 561,312 919,883 -346,842 -4,986 112,154
Profit/loss after tax, SEK thousand 730,705 -390,206 -211,932 438,942 752,419 -314,876 80,206 39,153
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK thou
sand
987,811 165,005 -56,176 -288,947 1,236,797 349,273 40,615 -93,241
Total cash flow, SEK thousand 231,825 5,247 -194,428 -588,097 706,771 72,057 -13,851 -386,437
Gross margin, % 44 neg neg 43 47 neg 42 22
Operating margin, % 39 neg neg 36 43 neg 6 12
Net margin, % 39 neg neg 36 42 neg neg 11
Full Year
DATA PER SHARE 1) 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2021/22
Share price, SEK 118,30 141,20 126,40 95,00 107,50 137,40
Average number of shares 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056
Earnings, SEK 4.35 5.61 1.58 5.01 5.22 8.50
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK 14.71 20.24 9.58 15.50 14.81 15.79
Share price/cash flow, times 8.0 7.0 13.2 6.1 7.3 8.7
Equity, SEK 44 40 34 34 33 43
Price/equity, % 272 355 371 276 330 321
2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q 3 Q 2 Q 1 Q 4 Q 3
Average number of shares 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056 78,376,056
Earnings SEK 9.32 -4.98 -2.70 5.60 5.61 3.97 0.87 0.60
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK 12.60 2.11 -0.72 -3.73 15.78 4.46 0.52 -1.19
Equity, SEK 44 38 43 45 40 31 35 34

1) Recalculated with respect to the 2:1 split carried out on 17 January 2019 as resolved at the annual general meeting on 15 December 2018. Number of shares for previous periods have been adjusted.

Reconciliation of alternative performance measures

SEK THOUSANDS 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED Q 2 Q 2 Q 2 Q 2 Q 2
Profit after financial items 450,922 573,041 139,006 487,720 484,477
Finance income 17,664 16,412 19,737 15,851 19,296
Finance costs -47,532 -45,758 -31,654 -35,709 -41,884
Net financial items -29,867 -29,346 -11,917 -19,859 -22,587
Profit after financial items, plus finance costs 498,453 618,799 170,660 523,430 526,361
2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19
CAPITAL EMPLOYED Q 2 Aug 2022 Q 2 Aug 2021 Q 2 Aug 2020 Q 2 Aug 2019 Q 2 Aug 2018
Assets 8,736,358 7,973,524 8,451,773 6,873,998 6,529,361 6,023,251 6,220,915 5,065,776 5,164,666 4,870,568
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 202,351 196,266 153,096 142,008 200,954 225,206 238,159 226,546 195,630 221,113
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 1,747,788 792,657 1,723,852 767,365 1,079,891 562,156 1,201,710 478,637 1,262,903 537,253
Total non-interest-bearing liabilities 1,950,139 988,924 1,876,949 909,373 1,280,845 787,361 1,439,870 705,182 1,458,533 758,366
Capital employed 6,786,219 6,984,601 6,574,825 5,964,625 5,248,515 5,235,889 4,781,046 4,360,594 3,706,133 4,112,202
Average capital employed 6,885,410 6,269,725 5,242,202 4,570,820 3,909,167
Return on capital employed 7% 10% 3% 11% 13%
RETURN ON EQUITY
Equity 3,413,449 3,359,306 3,120,106 2,774,026 2,670,820 2,560,524 2,693,152 2,602,064 2,549,392 2,421,089
Average equity 3,386,377 2,947,066 2,615,672 2,647,608 2,485,240
Profit after tax 340,499 437,542 114,273 397,188 410,475
Return on equity 10% 15% 4% 15% 17%
RETURN ON TOTAL ASSETS
Total assets 8,736,358 7,973,524 8,451,773 6,873,998 6,529,361 6,023,251 6,220,915 5,065,776 5,164,666 4,870,568
Average total assets 8,354,941 7,662,886 6,276,306 5,643,346 5,017,617
Return on total assets 6% 8% 3% 9% 10%

Figures for 2018/19 and earlier have not been adjusted for IFRS 16, as the Company decided to use the simplified transition approach. The first year of IFRS 16 was the financial year 2019/20.

Conducting skiing operations requires large capital investments and a stable financial base is therefore important. SkiStar uses these alternative key performance indicators as part its monitoring of the financial base.

Reconciliation of alternative performance measures

SEK THOUSANDS 28 February 31 August
FINANCING AND INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES 2023 2022 2022
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities to credit institutions 1,266,792 1,118,974 1,300,825
Long-term leasing liabilities 1,784,402 1,829,518 1,865,743
Provisions for pensions 17,955 15,263 17,335
Current interest-bearing liabilities to credti institutions 161,353 363,997 316,647
Short-term lease liabilities 145,355 126,967 124,745
Net interest-bearing liabilities 3,375,858 3,454,719 3,625,295
Other non-current receivables 38,902 59,508 50,555
Non-interest-bearing part of non-current receivables -714 -11,300 -1,572
Interest-bearing current receivables 13,195 1,915 1,265
Cash and cash equivalents 255,905 811,016 24,610
Interest-bearing receivables 307,287 861,139 74,858
Financial net debt (interest-bearing receivables - net interest-bearing lia
bilities)
3,068,570 2,593,580 3,550,437
28 February 31 August
EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO EXCLUDING IFRS 16 2023 2022 2022
Equity 3,474,656 3,171,996 3,416,618
Total assets 6,874,083 6,553,837 6,045,569
Equity/assets ratio, % excluding IFRS 16 51 48 57

NOTES

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

PLEDGED ASSETS, SEK THOUSAND 28 Feb 2023 28 Feb 2022 31 Aug 2022
Group 3,112,434 2,942,335 2,992,995
Parent Company 535,344 532,650 534,722
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES, SEK THOUSAND
Group 828,941 686,414 473,864
Parent Company 1,808,939 1,720,987 1,510,353

Accounting principles

This Half-Year Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company's accounts were prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The accounting policies and methods of calculation applied for the Group and Parent Company are the same as those applied in preparing the most recent annual accounts and consolidated financial statements.

Preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires Company management to make accounting estimates and judgements, as well as to make assumptions that affect the application of the accounting policies and the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. The actual outcome may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Certain statements contained in this report are forward-looking and reflect the current assessments of the Company and Board of Directors as regards future circumstances. None of the new IFRS standards, amended standards and interpretations applicable from 1 September 2022 have had a material impact on the fiancial reporting of the Group or the Parent Company. No new or changed standards have been applied prematurely.

NOTES, continuation

Segment reporting

Operations are monitored and presented by SkiStar in the segments Operation of Mountain Resorts, Property Development and Exploitation and Operation of Hotels. Operation of Mountain Resorts comprises the operation of mountain resorts and the sale of all products and services in this area, such as SkiPass, accommodation, activities, articles in ski shops etc. The focus is on sales and efficient operation. Earnings are charged with the segment's own costs as well as internal rents, mainly for guest accommodation rented from Property Development and Exploitation. The segment's non-current assets are mainly property, plant and equipment used directly in the operations, such as pistes and lifts, or used or rented out for activities that complement the segment, such as ski shops, equipment hire and restaurants. Property Development and Exploitation comprises the management of assets that can be exploited or used in the segment or leased to the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment. Segment revenue consists of the sale of land and other properties, the sale of weekly shares in Vacation Club, and the renting of accommodation, both through the segment and associated companies, to guests in the Operation of Mountain Resorts segment. The segment's assets consist of land and other properties, as well as shares in tenant-owner associations and associated companies focusing on hotels and the renting of cabins and apartments close to the Group's skiing areas. Operation of Hotels includes activities related to hotels conducted under the SkiStar brand and under SkiStar's management. SkiStar's operation of hotels is conducted as a tenant of the hotel properties in question. Operation of Hotels includes revenue from accommodation, restaurants and other goods and services provided in connection with the hotels. The hotels included in the new segment are SkiStarLodge Experium Lindvallen, Sälen, SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället, Sälen, SkiStar Lodge Suites, Hemsedal, SkiStar Lodge Alpin, Hemsedal, Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil, Radisson Blu Mountain Resort & Residences, Trysil and Ski Lodge Skalspasset, Vemdalen. From 1 January 2023 is also included Hovde Hotell, Vemdalen, after a completed acquisition, which means that SkiStar conducts this hotel business in its own property.

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE PER SEGMENT, SEK MILLION

DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE PER SEGMENT AND COUNTRY,

SEK MILLION

3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
3 MONTHS
1 Dec-28 Feb
6 MONTHS
1 Sep-28 Feb
FULL YEAR
1 Sep-31 Aug
2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22 REVENUE PER COUNTRY 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
OPERATION OF MOUNTAIN RESPORTS Sweden
- Operation of Mountain Resorts 1,411 1,541 1,506 1,540 2,755
SkiPass 1,011 1,017 1,015 1,023 1,731 - Property Development and 113 15 119 18 88
Accommodation 516 514 529 528 920 Exploitation
Ski rental 136 130 139 131 224 - Operation of Hotels 90 43 103 44 85
Ski school/Activities 37 36 37 36 61 Norway
Sporting goods outlets 148 134 219 182 289 - Operation of Mountain Resorts
- Property Development and
601 528
1
643 561
3
862
Restaurants 10 27 9 31 73 Exploitation
Property services 62 54 78 67 127 - Operation of Hotels
Austria
136 34
16
157 148
20
282
20
Other 91 94 123 125 211
Total Operation of Mountain Resorts 2,011 2,006 2,149 2,121 3,637 Group total 2,350 2,177 2,527 2,333 4,092
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
AND EXPLOITATION
Total Property Development and
Exploitation
113 16 119 21 88
OPERATION OF HOTELS
Accommodation 157 130 172 146 262
Property 7 3 9 4 12
Restaurants 62 22 78 32 72
Other 1 2 10 21
Total Operation of Hotels 227 157 259 192 367
Group total 2,350 2,177 2,527 2,333 4,092

DEFINITIONS

The financial key figures are used in Swedish listed companies and by analysts. The alternative performance measures are used by management to monitor and control operations and by analysts. See pages 16-17 for comparative reconciliation of alternative performance measures.

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Average interest expenses Interest expenses divided by average interest-bearing liabilities.

Cash flow per share

Cash flow before changes in working capital divided by the average number of shares.

Earnings per share

Profit/loss for the year attributable to shareholders of the Parent divided by the average number of shares.

Equity per share

Equity divided by the average number of shares for the reporting period.

Equity/Assets ratio

Equity as a percentage of total assets.

Equity/Assets ratio excluding IFRS 16 - Leasing

Equity excluding effects of IFRS 16 as a percentage of total assets excluding assets of IFRS 16.

Gross Margin

Operating profit/loss before depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of revenue.

Interest-bearing liabilities

Current and non-current liabilities to credit institutions, provisions for pensions and items in other current liabilities that are interest-bearing.

Net financial debt

Interest-bearing receivables less interest-bearing liabilities.

Net margin

Profit/loss before tax as a percentage of revenue.

Operating margin

Operating profit/loss after depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of revenue.

Operating profitperating profit/loss

Revenue less cost of goods for resale, personnel costs, other operating expenses, depreciation, profit/loss from joint ventures/associates and negative goodwill.

Return on average equity

Profit/loss after tax in relation to average equity.

Return on capital employed

Profit/loss after net financial items plus finance costs as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed is defined as assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities.

Return on total assets

Profit/loss after net financial items plus finance costs as a percentage of average total assets.

OTHER DEFINITIONS

ALF

Norske Alpinanlegg og fjelldestinasjoner (Norwegian Ski Lift Association).

Booking volume

A comparison of the number of booked overnight stays between two defined periods.

Financial Year

SkiStar's financial year covers the period 1 September to 31 August. First quarter (Q 1) September – November Second quarter (Q 2) December – February Third quarter (Q 3) March – May Fourth quarter (Q 4) June – August

Occupancy Rate

Accommodation bookings as a percentage of the beds mediated by SkiStar at 100% capacity in the period beginning the third week in December and ending the third week in April.

Overnight stay One booked night in a cabin, apartment or hotel room.

Skier Days One day's skiing with a SkiPass.

SkiPass Card providing access to ski lifts.

SLAO Svenska Skidanläggningars Organisation (Swedish Ski Lift Organisation).

Presentation of the report

SkiStar will present this report via webcast on 21 March 2023, 10:00 a.m. CET. Find the dial-in information and link to the webcast on www.skistar.com/en/corporate.

Financial information

Financial year 2022/23

The interim reports and the year-end report will be published as follows;

  • Interim Report Q3, 1 September 2022-31 May 2023, 20 June 2023, at 07.00 a.m. CET.
  • Year-End Report, Q4, 1 September 2022-31 August 2023, 3 October 2023, at 07.00 a.m. CET.

Financial year 2023/24

The interim reports and the year-end report for the financial year will be published as follows;

  • Interim Report Q1, 1 September 2023-30 November 2023, 19 December 2023, at 07.00 a.m. CET.
  • Half-Year Report, Q2, 1 September 2023-29 February 2024, 20 March 2024, at 07.00 a.m. CET.
  • Interim Report Q3, 1 September 2023-31 May 2024, 20 June 2024, at 07.00 a.m. CET.
  • Year-End Report, Q4, 1 September 2023-31 August 2024, 1 October 2024, at 07.00 a.m. CET.

This Half-Year Report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.

The Board of Directors and the CEO assure that this Half-Year Report provides a true and fair view of the parent company's and the group's operations, financial position and performance, and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the parent company and the other group companies.

Sälen, 21 March 2023

Anders Sundström Chairman

Lena Apler Board member

Gunilla Rudebjer Board member

Sara Karlsson

Fredrik Paulsson Board member

Stefan Sjöstrand CEO

Patrik Svärd Employee representative

Board member

Anders Svensson Board member

Vegard Søraunet Board member

This information is information that SkiStar AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 21 March 2023, 07.15 a.m. CET.

SKISTAR IN BRIEF

The mountain tourism company SkiStar AB (publ) is listed on the Mid Cap list of the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The Group owns and operates alpine ski resorts in Sälen, Vemdalen, Åre and Stockholm (Hammarbybacken) in Sweden and in Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway. Our vision is to create memorable mountain experiences with a focus on alpine skiing in the winter and active holidays in the summer. Sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship are an integral part of SkiStar's strategy, business model, governance and culture. For more information, see www.skistar.com/en/corporate.

Business concept

As the leading tour operator for Scandinavia, SkiStar's business concept is to create memorable mountain experiences, develop sustainable destinations and offer accommodation, activities, products and services of the highest quality with our guests in focus.

Business model

Our operations are divided into three segments: Operation of Mountain Resorts, Property Development & Exploitation and Operation of Hotels, as well as a number of central functions.

Shareholder benefits

Shareholders owning at least 200 shares in SkiStar receive a 15-percent discount on SkiStar's offering at all destinations and on their online purchases at skistar.com and skistarshop.com. Read more about booking with a shareholder discount and the full terms and conditions at https://www.skistar.com/en/ corporate/investors/shareholder-discount/.

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SkiStar Member is SkiStar's customer club. At the end of the 2021/22 financial year, SkiStar Member had 1.5 million registered members.

SKISTAR AB (PUBL) SE-780 91 SÄLEN Reg. No: 556093-6949 Tel: +46 280 880 50 E-mail: [email protected] www.skistar.com

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