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Studsvik Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Apr 29, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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FIRST QUARTER – 2021

  • Sales in the first quarter increased in local currencies by 10 per cent and amounted to SEK 162.8 (152.9) million.
  • The operating profit was SEK 8.0 (3.5) million and the operating margin 4.9 (2.3) per cent.
  • The free cash flow was SEK 9.9 (24.1) million.
Quarter Full year
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Sales. SEK million 162.8 152.9 721.9
Operating profit, SEK million 8.0 3.5 46.0
Operating margin, % 4.9 2.3 6.4
Profit after tax, SEK million 2.3 –0.5 35.2
Free cash flow, SEK million 9.9 24.1 64.9
Net debt, SEK million 17.5 56.0 24.8
Net debt/equity ratio, % 5.3 17.4 7.9
Profit per share after tax, SEK 0.28 –0.06 4.28
Equity per share, SEK 39.97 39.25 38.13

THE GROUP

SALES

Sales in the first quarter in local currencies were 10 per cent higher than the previous year and amounted to SEK 162.8 (152.9) million. The increased sales are mainly due to improved demand in Decommissioning and Radiation Protection Services and good capacity utilization in Fuel and Materials Technology.

PROFIT

Operating profit for the first quarter was SEK 8.0 (3.5) million and the operating margin improved to 4.9 (2.3) per cent. The improvement is mainly attributable to Decommissioning and Radiation Protection Services. A planned maintenance outage at the Studsvik site reduced earnings by SEK 5 million. Net financial income was SEK –1.0 (0.5) million and profit after tax increased to SEK 2.3 (–0.5) million.

CASH FLOW AND FINANCING

The free cash flow was SEK 9.9 (24.1) million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 83.1 (68.0) million and the unutilized portion of the overdraft facility was SEK 45.4 (24.0) million.

INVESTMENTS

Capital expenditure investments increased to SEK 9.9 (4.9) million. The investments for the quarter are primarily related to investments in Fuel and Materials Technology.

FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY

The interest-bearing net debt has is SEK 17.5 (56.0) million. The net debt/equity ratio at the close of the quarter was 5.3 (17.4) per cent. The equity-assets ratio was 42.5 (40.0) per cent.

PERSONNEL

TThe average number of employees decreased to 508 (529). The decrease primarily relates to Waste Management Technology

Operating profit

MSEK

Free cash flow

BUSINESS AREAS

DECOMMISSIONING AND RADIATION PROTECTION SERVICES

Sales in the quarter were SEK 68.8 (59.5) million, which in local currencies meant an increase of 22 per cent.

The operating profit was SEK 6.4 (1.3) million and the operating margin increased to 9.3 (2.2) per cent. The improved performance is due to good demand from both German and Swiss customers. In the German market it is mainly decommissioning projects that drive growth.

FUEL- AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Sales in the first quarter increased to SEK 55.3 (47.1) million. In local currencies this was an increase of 17 per cent. The growth is mainly attributable to good capacity utilization. Operating profit for the quarter amounted to SEK 2.6 (3.2) million. During the quarter a planned maintenance operation was carried out, which reduced earnings by SEK 5 million. The operating margin in the quarter was 4.7 (6.8) per cent.

The order book amounts to about SEK 1 billion. Deliveries will take place in stages during the period 2021–2027 with the majority in 2021-2025. Deliveries to Elekta will be resumed in the second half of this year.

SCANDPOWER

Sales in the quarter decreased to SEK 26.1 (29.7) million. In local currencies this meant that sales decreased by 7 per cent. Development in the American domestic market was positive, even though software sales were somewhat lower than the previous year. New markets, for example in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, are being addressed.

The operating profit deteriorated to SEK 2.2 (3.4) million and the operating margin to 8.4 (11.4 ) per cent.

A new Business Area President, Robert Whittle, took up his position in mid-April.

WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Sales in the quarter decreased to SEK 8.0 (12.4) million. During the quarter license negotiations continued with some major customers in Europe and North America. It is mainly the inDRUM technology that can generate license business this year. Operating profit was SEK –1.6 (–1.9) million.

The agreement with UK Nuclear Waste Management (LLWR) expires at the end of June and the partnership will then be discontinued. The profit share for the partnership was SEK 0.0 (1.4) million for the quarter.

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3,4

Q1 - 20 Q2 - 20 Q3 - 20 Q4 - 20 Q1 - 21

0 2 4 6 8 10 Q1 - 20 Q2 - 20 Q3 - 20 Q4 - 20 Q1 - 21 OPERATING PROFIT MSEK 0,5 8,3 7,3 6,4 1,3

11,1

4,4

2,2

OPERATING PROFIT

OPERATING PROFIT MSEK

PARENT COMPANY

Operations in the parent company consist of coordination of the Group. Sales in the quarter were SEK 2.6 (3.2) million. The operating profit for the first quarter amounted to SEK –3.1 (–2.7) million.

Profit after financial items was SEK 6.1 (10.6) million. Net financial income includes revaluation of intra-group loans of SEK 8.1 (12.2) million. Cash and cash equivalents including current investments amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million and interest-bearing liabilities to SEK 98.6 (124.0) million.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

An overall analysis of the Group's risks and how they are dealt with is given in the Annual Report, which is available on the company's website. .

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Studsvik applies the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) approved by the EU. This interim report was prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. For the parent company, the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities and the Annual Accounts Act are applied. The accounting policies applied are in line with what is stated in the Annual Report for 2020, with the exception of new standards and revisions of standards and interpretations to be applied to the financial year starting on January 1, 2021 and that were not already applied when preparing the 2020 Annual Report.

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

Nyköping, April 29, 2021

Camilla Hoflund President/CEO

Time Schedule for Financial Information

Annual General Meeting June 23, 2021

Interim report January-June 2021 July 21, 2021

Interim report January-September 2021 October 21, 2021

For further information, please contact

Claes Engvall, Chief Financial Officer, tel +46 72 231 04 58 or Camilla Hoflund, President and Chief Executive Officer, tel +46 155 22 10 66.

The interim report will be presented at a conference call to be held in English, on April 29 at 2:00 pm. Further information for those interested in participating is available at www.studsvik.com.

This information is information that Studsvik AB is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons above, on April 29, 2021, at 12:30.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Net sales 162.8 152.9 721.9
Cost of services sold –125.8 –116.4 –526.9
Gross profit 37.0 36.5 195.0
Selling and marketing expenses –8.8 –10.5 –56.1
Administrative expenses –19.6 –21.0 –89.2
Research and development costs –2.0 –2.3 –8.3
Share in earnings from associated companies 0.3 1.4 3.4
Other operating income 2.0 2.3 5.4
Other operating expenses –0.9 –2.9 –4.2
Operating profit 8.0 3.5 46.0
Financial income 0.2 1.7 1.3
Financial expenses –1.2 –1.2 –6.0
Profit/loss before tax 7.0 4.0 41.3
Income tax –4.7 –4.5 –6.1
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD 2.3 –0.5 35.2
Other comprehensive income
Items that may later be reversed in the income statement
Translation differences on foreign subsidiaries 12.7 20.4 –24.6
Cash flow hedging –0.1 0.1
Income tax on items recognized in other comprehensive income 0.0 0.0
Other comprehensive income for the period. net after tax 12.7 20.3 –24.5
Total profit/loss and other comprehensive income for the period 15.0 19.8 10.7
Income for the period attributable to
Parent company's shareholders 2.3 –0.5 35.2
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income attributable to
Parent company's shareholders 14.9 19.8 10.8
Non-controlling interests 0.1 0.0 –0.1
Earnings per share calculated on income attributable to the parent compa
ny's shareholders during the period. SEK
0.28 –0.06 4.28
Earnings per share (There is no dilution effect) 0.28 –0.06 4.28

GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Amounts in SEK million March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 December 31,
2020
ASSETS
Intangible assets 190.6 208.4 184.5
Property, plant and equipment 138.2 142.8 134.6
Other non-current assets 166.8 186.9 162.0
Total non-current assets 495.6 538.1 481.1
Inventories 2.1 2.1 2.1
Trade receivables 105.6 114.8 116.9
Other current receivables 86.9 83.4 85.2
Cash and cash equivalents 83.1 68.0 75.2
Total current assets 277.7 268.3 279.4
TOTAL ASSETS 773.3 806.4 760.5
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders 328.1 322.2 313.1
Non-controlling interests 0.4 0.4 0.3
Total equity 328.5 322.6 313.4
Borrowing 44.0 46.0 44.5
Provisions and other non-current liabilities 132.5 155.6 137.1
Total non-current liabilities 176.5 201.6 181.6
Trade and other payables 211.7 204.2 210.0
Borrowing 56.6 78.0 55.5
Total current liabilities 268.3 282.2 265.5
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 773.3 806.4 760.5

CHANGES IN EQUITY

Amounts in SEK million Share
capital
Other
contributed
capital
Reserves Retained
earnings
Equity
attribu
table to
the parent
company's
shareholders
Non-control
ling interest
Total equity
Equity at December 31, 2019 8.2 225.3 38.4 30.6 302.4 0.4 302.8
Changes January 1 – March 31, 2020
Comprehensive income for the period 20.3 –0.5 19.8 0.0 19.8
Equity at March 31, 2020 8.2 225.3 58.7 30.1 322.2 0.4 322.6
Changes April 1 – December 31, 2020
Comprehensive income for the period –44.9 35.7 –9.1 –0.1 –9.2
Equity at December 31, 2020 8.2 225.3 13.8 65.8 313.1 0.3 313.4
Changes January 1 – March 31, 2021
Comprehensive income for the period 12.7 2.3 15.0 0.1 15.1
Equity at March 31, 2021 8.2 225.3 26.5 68.1 328.1 0.4 328.5

GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Cash flow from operating activities
Operating profit 8.0 3.5 46.0
Adjustment for non-cash items 2.7 3.4 24.6
Financial items, net –1.2 –1.1 –5.1
Income tax paid –2.1 –2.5 –7.6
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 7.4 3.3 57.9
Change in working capital 15.1 21.1 25.7
Cash flow from operating activities 22.5 24.4 83.6
Investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment –9.9 –4.9 –23.0
Disposal of non-current assets 0.1
Dividend from associated companies 4.6 12.9
Other cash flow from investing activities –2.8 –8.6
Cash flow from investment activities –12.6 –0.3 –18.7
Free cash flow 9.9 24.1 64.9
Financing activities
Change in borrowing –0.3 0.5 –26.9
Cash flow from financing activities –0.3 0.5 –26.9
Changes in cash and cash equivalents 9.6 24.6 38.0
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 75.2 40.2 40.2
Translation difference –1.7 3.2 –3.0
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 83.1 68.0 75.2

FINANCIAL RATIOS FOR THE GROUP

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Margins
Operating margin, % 4.9 2.3 6.4
Profit margin, % 4.3 2.6 5.7
Return on investment
Return on capital employed, % 11.6 5.2 11.3
Return on equity, % 11.9 –1.8 11.4
Capital structure
Capital employed 429.1 446.6 413.4
Equity 328.5 322.6 313.4
Net debt 17.5 56.0 24.8
Net debt/equity ratio, % 5.3 17.4 7.9
Equity/assets ratio, % 42.5 40.0 41.2
Employees
Average number of employees 508 529 516
Net sales per employee 1.3 1.2 1.4

Data per share

Quarter Full year
Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Number of shares at the end of the period
Average number of shares
8,218,611
8,218,611
8,218,611
8,218,611
8,218,611
8,218,611
Earnings per share before and after dilution Profit/loss for the period 0.28 –0.06 4.28
Equity per share, SEK 39.97 39.25 38.13

NET SALES PER GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Sweden 28.3 27.0 110.8
Europe 113.7 100.7 461.9
North America 8.5 22.2 89.1
Asia 12.3 3.0 60.1
Other
Total 162.8 152.9 721.9

QUARTERLY REVIEW

2019 2020 2021
Amounts in SEK million Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Net sales 139.9 160.3 151.2 202.6 152.9 167.8 187.7 213.5 162.8
Operating expenses –158.5 –168.4 –155.3 –182.2 –149.4 –158.2 –164.6 –203.7 –154.8
Operating profit –18.6 –8.1 –4.1 20.4 3.5 9.6 23.1 9.8 8.0
Financial items, net –4.7 –1.1 –0.2 –6.4 0.5 –1.8 –1.3 –2.1 –1.0
Profit/loss after financial items –23.3 –9.2 –4.3 14.0 4.0 7.8 21.8 7.7 7.0

FINANCIAL DATA PER SEGMENT

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
DECOMMISSIONING & RADIATION PROTECTION SERVICES
External sales revenue 68.8 59.5 293.2
Operating profit 6.4 1.3 17.4
Assets 228.9 239.5 217.4
Liabilities 197.9 221.5 191.3
Investments 1.5 0.1 1.8
Average number of employees 321 330 329
FUEL- AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
External sales revenue 55.3 47.1 224.3
Operating profit 2.6 3.2 34.0
Assets 180.2 188.6 194.2
Liabilities 148.7 161.1 158.7
Investments 6.4 2.7 15.4
Average number of employees 115 109 111
SCANDPOWER
External sales revenue 26.1 29.7 125.6
Operating profit 2.2 3.4 17.2
Assets 165.3 171.8 161.9
Liabilities 52.9 60.4 54.5
Investments 0.1 0.1 0.7
Average number of employees 36 34 36
WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
External sales revenue 8.0 12.4 65.3
Operating profit –1.6 –1.9 –1.5
Assets 139.9 160.5 129.5
Liabilities 132.7 146.6 120.1
Investments 0.2 1.8 3.6
Average number of employees 17 37 22
OTHER
External sales revenue 10.5 11.1 39.8
Operating profit –1.6 –2.5 –21.1
Assets 370.7 410.7 354.4
Liabilities 224.3 258.9 219.4
Investments 1.7 0.2 1.5
Average number of employees 19 19 18
ELIMINATION
External sales revenue –5.9 –6.9 –26.3
Operating profit
Assets –311.7 –364.7 –296.9
Liabilities –311.7 –364.7 –296.9
Investments
Average number of employees
GROUP
External sales revenue 162.8 152.9 721.9
Operating profit 8.0 3.5 46.0
Assets 773.3 806.4 760.5
Liabilities 444.8 483.8 447.1
Investments 9.9 4.9 23.0
Average number of employees 508 529 516

DATA PER SEGMENT CONT. – SALES PER GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
DECOMMISSIONING AND RADIATION PROTECTION SERVICES
Sweden
Europe 68.8 59.3 293.2
North America
Asia
Other
Total 68.8 59.3 293.2
FUEL- AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Sweden 14.7 12.5 61.9
Europe 27.8 26.0 110.8
North America 2.2 7.3 17.3
Asia 10.3 0.8 32.1
Other
Total 55.0 46.6 222.1
SCANDPOWER
Sweden 2.0 2.6 6.7
Europe 14.5 10.5 35.9
North America 5.4 13.3 65.6
Asia 1.6 0.9 7.4
Other
Total 23.5 27.3 115.6
WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Sweden 4.1 4.3 15.4
Europe 2.6 4.9 22.0
North America 0.9 1.6 6.2
Asia 0.4 1.3 20.6
Other
Total 8.0 12.1 64.2
OTHER
Sweden 7.5 7.6 26.8
Europe
North America
Asia
Other
Total 7.5 7.6 26.8
THE GROUP
Sweden 28.3 27.0 110.8
Europe 113.7 100.7 461.9
North America 8.5 22.2 89.1
Asia 12.3 3.0 60.1
Other
Total 162.8 152.9 721.9

PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

Quarter Full year
Amounts in SEK million Q1 2021 Q1 2020 2020
Net sales 2.6 3.2 11.1
Cost of services sold
Gross profit 2.6 3.2 11.1
Other operating income and costs –5.7 –5.9 –32.3
Operating profit –3.1 –2.7 –21.2
Result from participations in Group companies 168.3
Net financial items 9.2 13.3 –10.1
Profit/loss before tax 6.1 10.6 137.0
Income tax –1.2 –2.0 0.5
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD 4.9 8.6 137.5

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

Amounts in SEK million March 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2020
ASSETS
Intangible assets 0.0 0.3 0.0
Financial non-current assets 548.0 580.6 541.5
Total non-current assets 548.0 580.9 541.5
Current assets 170.7 9.4 170.2
Cash and cash equivalents
Total current assets 170.7 9.4 170.2
TOTAL ASSETS 718.7 590.3 711.7
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 254.0 120.3 249.2
Non-current liabilities 118.1 133.5 117.6
Current liabilities 346.6 336.5 344.9
Total liabilities 464.7 470.0 462.5
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 718.7 590.3 711.7

RECONCILIATIONS OF KEY RATIOS

Return on capital employed

Amounts in SEK million March 2021 March 2020 Full year
2020
Profit/loss after financial items 7.0 4.0 41.3
Financial costs according to the income statement 1.2 1.2 6.0
Total 8.2 5.2 47.3
Balance sheet total 806.4 808.2 808.2
Provisions and other long-term liabilities –155.6 –155.9 –155.9
Trade and other payables –204.2 –226.4 –226.4
Opening capital employed 446.6 425.9 425.9
Balance sheet total 773.3 806.4 760.5
Provisions and other long-term liabilities –132.5 –155.6 –137.1
Trade and other payables –211.7 –204.2 –210.0
Closing capital employed 429.1 446.6 413.4
Average capital employed 433.5 427.7 419.7
Return on capital employed 11.6 5.2 11.3

Return on equity

Amounts in SEK million March 2021 March 2020 Full year
2020
Net profit/loss for the year 2.3 –0.5 35.2
Total 2.3 –0.5 35.2
Opening equity 322.6 302.8 302.8
Closing equity 328.5 322.6 313.4
Return on equity 11.9 –1.8 11.4

Net debt

Amounts in SEK million March 31,
2021
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2020
Current borrowing 56.6 78.0 55.5
Non-current borrowing 44.0 46.0 44.5
Total liabilities 100.6 124.0 100.0
Cash and cash equivalents 83.1 68.0 75.2
Net debt 17.5 56.0 24.8

DEFINITIONS OF KEY FIGURES AND RATIOS

Some key figures and ratios used by company management and analysts to assess the Group's development have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). The company management considers that these key figures and ratios make it easier for investors to analyze the Group's development.

Equity

The total of non-restricted and restricted equity at the end of the year. Average equity has been calculated as an average of the four last quarters.

Equity per share

Equity divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.

Free cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities (after change in operating profit) minus cash flow from investing activities.

Sales revenue per employee

Sales revenue divided by average number of employees. For quarterly reports net sales are estimated on a full year basis.

Investments

Total of the acquisition of businesses/subsidiaries and acquisition of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.

Average number of employees

Average number of employees at the end of each month.

Net debt

Total long-term and short-term borrowing less cash and cash equivalents.

Net debt/equity ratio

Interest-bearing net debt divided by equity including non-controlling interests.

Earnings per share

Profit/loss for the year divided by the average number of shares. The average number of shares has been calculated as a weighted average of all shares in issue for the year.

Return on equity

Profit/loss for the period for the last four quarters as a percentage of average equity.

Return on capital employed

Profit/loss for the period after financial items, with financial expenses,fair value losses and foreign exchange losses added back, for the four last quarters as a percentage of average capital employed.

Operating margin

Operating profit after amortization as a percentage of net sales.

Equity-assets ratio

Equity including non-controlling interests as a percentage of the balance sheet total.

Capital employed

Balance sheet total less non-interest-bearing liabilities. Average capital employed has been calculated as an average of the four last quarters.

Profit margin

Profit before tax as a percentage of net sales.

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS, MARCH 31, 2021

Number of shares Share, %
Karinen Family 1,769,552 21.5%
Briban Invest AB 1,343,362 16.4%
Peter Gyllenhammar AB 1,200,000 14.6%
Avanza Pensionsförsäkring AB 482,120 5.9%
Girell Family 365,000 4.4%
Caceis Bank, Switzerland Branch 363,879 4.4%
Malte Edenius 247,000 3.0%
Leif Lundin 205,000 2.5%
Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB 132,457 1.6%
Per Lindstedt 96,440 1.2%
Total 10 largest shareholders 6,204,810 75.5%
Other shareholders 2,013,801 24.5%
Total amount shares 8,218,611 100.0%

THE STUDSVIK SHARE

FACTS ABOUT STUDSVIK

Studsvik offers a range of advanced technical services to the global nuclear power industry. Studsvik's business focus areas are fuel and materials technology, reactor analysis software, decontamination and radiation protection as well as technical platforms for handling, conditioning and volume reduction of radioactive waste. The company has more than 70 years' experience of nuclear technology and radiological services. Studsvik has 510 employees in 7 countries and the company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Studsvik AB (publ) • 611 82 Nyköping • Tel +46 155-22 10 00 • www.studsvik.se