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Tele2 Interim / Quarterly Report 2018

Apr 23, 2018

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Interim Report first Quarter 2018

Q1 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Net sales growth of 5 percent, like-for-like1)
  • Mobile end-user service revenue growth of 4 percent and EBITDA growth of 6 percent, like-for-like1)
  • Adjusted for two non-cash one-off items, mobile end-user service revenue grew 5 percent and EBITDA grew 9 percent
  • Rolling 12 months operating cash flow2) growth of 26 percent
  • Kazakhstan reached the EBITDA margin target level of 30 percent earlier than expected
  • Updated financial framework for the combined company, post the proposed merger with Com Hem, aiming for:
  • Net debt to EBITDA target range of 2.5–3.0x
  • Ordinary dividend of at least 80 percent of equity free cash flow
  • Extraordinary dividends and/or share repurchases to maintain target leverage

Key Financial Data

Q1
SEK million 2018 2017 %
Net sales 6,221 5,945 5
Net sales, like-for-like1) 6,221 5,950 5
Mobile end-user service revenue 3,372 3,263 3
Mobile end-user service revenue, like-for-like1) 3,372 3,256 4
EBITDA 1,628 1,523 7
EBITDA, like-for-like1) 1,628 1,529 6
EBIT 952 782 22
EBIT excluding items affecting comparability (Note 3) 1,022 887 15
Net profit 590 495 19
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 1.16 1.06 9
Operating cash flow, rolling 12 months2) 4,570 3,636 26

Net sales Q1 2018 6,221 SEK million

EBITDA Q1 2018 1,628 SEK million

1) Like-for-like (LFL) is a non-IFRS measurement calculated at constant currency. Figures have not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

2) Operating cash flow (OCF) is a non-IFRS measurement defined by Tele2 as EBITDA less CAPEX, with CAPEX as reported in the CAPEX segment split on page 20.

Continuing operations

Figures presented in this report refer to Q1 2018 and continuing operations unless otherwise stated. Figures shown in parentheses refer to the comparable periods in 2017. Tele2 Netherlands is reported as a discontinued operation, with comparative figures represented. Discontinued operations also include the former operations in Austria, Italy and Russia. See Note 11.

CEO Word, Q1 2018

The first quarter of 2018 marks the beginning of a year of major transformation for the Tele2 Group. Alongside the preparations for the merger with Com Hem, our business momentum, adjusted for the two non-cash one-offs we are reporting this quarter, continued with mobile enduser service revenue growth of 5 percent, and EBITDA growth of 9 percent, flowing through to a 26 percent growth in rolling 12 months operating cash flow (OCF). Looking forward to the merger with Com Hem, we are today announcing an updated shareholder remuneration and leverage policy, which we believe is highly attractive to all shareholders of the combined company.

In Sweden we are increasingly seeing the benefits of a converged full-range product offering, as our Large Enterprise business is now joined by customers that neither Tele2 nor TDC Sweden could have won on a stand-alone basis. Following a turnaround in customer momentum in 2017, we are seeing the first signs of gradually stabilizing B2B revenue. Behind the headwinds of Roam Like at Home (RLAH) and a SEK 46 million non-cash write-down of a receivable this quarter, the Swedish business as a whole was resilient with an underlying mobile end-user service revenue growth of 1 percent and EBITDA growth of around 3 percent. In the consumer segment, the underlying mobile end-user service revenue growth was 3 percent.

Our Baltic business produced another quarter of excellent momentum with mobile end-user service revenue growth of 8 percent, like-for-like, with great progress in both the consumer and B2B segments, as we have successfully responded to the rising demand for high-quality, postpaid mobile data products. Despite a competitive Estonian market, and RLAH, Baltic EBITDA grew by 8 percent, like-for-like.

On a rolling 12 month basis our Baltic Sea Challenger businesses grew operating cash flow by a solid 9 percent.

In the investment markets, our consolidated footprint performed excellently. Kazakhstan continues its relentless growth on the back of strong demand for mobile data and a well-executed monetization strategy. Mobile end-user service revenue grew 21 percent in local currency. This has enabled us to reach our EBITDA margin ambition of 30 percent one year earlier than planned, and as expected we received a second repayment of the shareholder loan in the quarter. Croatia has also accelerated its growth rate into the double digits, on the back of superior product value to both mobile broadband (MBB) and smartphone customers, with improved flow through to EBITDA as we are now benefitting from a reduction in spectrum fees.

In the Netherlands, we are preparing for the merger with T-Mobile to create a stronger competitive force in a market where we faced intensified competition in the quarter, both from MVNOs and, as expected, from FMC bundles. Our products remain competitive and we are continuing to grow our mobile customer base, although at a lower rate than in previous quarters.

Preparations for the two transformative transactions in Sweden and Netherlands are well underway. The regulatory approval processes are on track – we are in the pre-notification phase with "The first quarter of 2018 marks the beginning of a year of major transformation for the Tele2 Group."

constructive dialogues with the EC, and look forward to filing the formal merger notifications during the second quarter.

Looking forward to the merger ahead, we will be combining two highly cash generative businesses with clear synergies to create a leading connectivity provider in the Baltic Sea region. Since announcing a preliminary financial framework for the combined company in January, we have engaged with shareholders and spent more time analyzing the best financial framework for Enlarged Tele2. As a result, I am pleased to announce today an updated shareholder remuneration and leverage policy based on at least 80 percent payout of equity free cash flow as ordinary dividend, combined with extraordinary capital distribution to maintain a net debt to EBITDA target range of 2.5–3.0x. With this policy Enlarged Tele2 is expected to distribute in excess of 100 percent of equity free cash flow to shareholders, through a combination of dividends and share repurchases. The policy has the full support of the Boards of both Tele2 and Com Hem and I believe it will set the foundation for a leading shareholder remuneration and value creation for all shareholders of the combined company, and stronger than what could be expected for holders of Com Hem or Tele2 on a stand-alone basis.

To conclude, I am excited about the potential for Tele2 and what we can offer our customers and shareholders going forward. I am also proud that alongside the transformation agenda the Tele2 team has continued to deliver solid business momentum in this first quarter, as we pursue our mission to liberate people to live a more connected life. This mission, and the strategic choices that support it, will continue to deliver sustainable and long-term value creation for our shareholders, customers and employees.

Allison Kirkby President and CEO

Financial overview

Tele2's financial performance is driven by a consistent focus on developing mobile services on own infrastructure, complemented in certain countries by fixed broadband services and B2B offerings. In addition, the Group concentrates on maximizing the return from legacy fixed line services.

Net customer intake amounted to –28,000 (–42,000) customers in Q1 2018. The customer net intake in mobile services amounted to 0 (–15,000). The fixed broadband customer base decreased by –6,000 (–6,000), with declines in both Sweden and Germany. In line with the market trend, the number of fixed telephony customers fell by –22,000 (–21,000). On March 31, 2018, the total customer base amounted to 15,319,000 (14,969,000).

Net sales in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 6,221 (5,945) million. The increase in net sales is mainly explained by strong mobile end-user service revenue growth in the Baltics, Kazakhstan and Croatia as well as more equipment sales across the footprint.

Mobile end-user service revenue in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 3,372 (3,263) million. The increase compared to last year is primarily related to customer and ASPU growth in the Baltics, Kazakhstan and Croatia. Sweden was negatively impacted by SEK –46 million related to a write-down of a current receivable (Note 2), whereas Croatia had a positive effect of SEK 18 million related to a non-recurring prepaid revenue adjustment.

EBITDA in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 1,628 (1,523) million, which is equivalent to an EBITDA margin of 26 (26) percent. The increase in EBITDA compared to last year is explained by higher profit levels in the Baltics, Kazakhstan and Croatia, driven by top line growth. Sweden was negatively impacted by SEK –46 million related to a write-down of a current receivable (Note 2), whereas Croatia had a positive effect of SEK 18 million related to a non-recurring prepaid revenue adjustment.

EBIT in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 952 (782) million and SEK 1,022 (887) million excluding items affecting comparability. EBIT was negatively affected by items affecting comparability totaling SEK –70 (–105) million, consisting of acquisition costs related to the Com Hem merger and integration costs for TDC in Sweden (Note 3).

Profit before tax in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 800 (678) million. The improvement compared to last year is explained by a higher EBIT.

Net profit in Q1 2018 was SEK 590 (495) million. Reported tax for Q1 2018 amounted to SEK –210 (–183) million. Tax payments affecting cash flow amounted to SEK –145 (–106) million during the quarter.

CAPEX in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 412 (384) million, as higher investments in Sweden and Other were partly offset by lower investment levels in Kazakhstan.

Free cash flow from total operations in Q1 2018 amounted to SEK 68 (178) million. This included a change in working capital of SEK –440 (–469) million.

Net debt amounted to SEK 10,585 (10,544) million and economic net debt amounted to SEK 9,792 (10,310) million on March 31, 2018 and March 31, 2017 respectively, or 1.53 times 12 months rolling EBITDA. Tele2's available liquidity amounted to SEK 10,724 (10,795) million.

Net sales and Mobile end-user service revenue

EBITDA/EBITDA margin

SEK million Q1 2018 Q1 2017 FY 2017
Mobile
Net customer intake (thousands) –15 428
Net sales 5,239 4,916 20,718
EBITDA 1,462 1,372 5,822
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability (Note 3) 992 887 3,852
CAPEX 230 261 1,357
Fixed broadband
Net customer intake (thousands) –6 –6 –21
Net sales 310 354 1,348
EBITDA 38 45 174
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability (Note 3) –26 –22 –91
CAPEX 44 32 159
Fixed telephony
Net customer intake (thousands) –22 –21 –70
Net sales 120 146 546
EBITDA 48 55 225
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability (Note 3) 45 52 216
CAPEX 3 1 12
Other operations
Net sales 552 529 2,172
EBITDA 80 51 208
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability (Note 3) 11 –30 –134
CAPEX 135 90 408
Total
Net customer intake (thousands) –28 –42 336
Net sales 6,221 5,945 24,784
EBITDA 1,628 1,523 6,429
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability (Note 3) 1,022 887 3,843
EBIT 952 782 3,586
CAPEX 412 384 1,936
EBT 800 678 2,956
Net profit 590 495 2,695
Cash flow from operating activities, total operations 908 1,025 5,732
Cash flow from operating activities, continuing operations 823 976 5,404
Free cash flow, total operations 68 178 2,519
Free cash flow, continuing operations 373 404 3,148

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Net sales per service area, Q1 2018 Net sales per country, Q1 2018

Sweden 62% Kazakhstan 11%
Lithuania 9% Croatia 7%
Latvia 5% Germany 2%
Estonia 3% Other 1%

Financial guidance

Tele2 AB reiterates the following guidance for 2018 for continuing operations in constant currencies:

  • Mobile end-user service revenue growth of mid-single digits
  • EBITDA between SEK 6.5 and 6.8 billion
  • CAPEX between SEK 2.1 and 2.4 billion (excluding spectrum investments)

Dividend

For the financial year 2017, the Board of Tele2 AB has decided to recommend an ordinary dividend payment of SEK 4.00 per ordinary A and B share to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2018.

Updated financial leverage target and shareholder remuneration framework for Tele2, post the proposed merger with Com Hem

The Board of Directors of Tele2 has, in agreement with the Board of Directors of Com Hem, decided to update the preliminary financial framework announced in January.

The new financial leverage target and shareholder remuneration framework are as follows:

  • Enlarged Tele2 will seek to operate within a net debt/EBITDA range of between 2.5–3.0x and maintain investment grade credit metrics
  • Enlarged Tele2's policy will aim to maintain target leverage by distributing capital to shareholders through:
  • An ordinary dividend of at least 80 percent of equity free cash flow; and
  • Extraordinary dividends and/or share repurchases, based on remaining equity free cash flow, proceeds from asset sales and re-leveraging of EBITDA growth

Based on this policy, Enlarged Tele2 is expected to distribute in excess of 100 percent of equity free cash flow to shareholders, through a combination of dividends and share repurchases.

Overview by country

Like-for-like figures

Mobile end-user service revenue

SEK million 2018
Q1
2017
Q1
Growth
Sweden 1,864 1,926 –3%
Lithuania 302 272 11%
Latvia 179 158 14%
Estonia 104 113 –8%
Kazakhstan 542 448 21%
Croatia 260 217 20%
Germany 78 91 –14%
Other 43 32 33%
Total 3,372 3,256 4%

BALTIC SEA CHALLENGERS

Sweden

Net customer intake improved versus last year to –14,000 (–53,000) due to strong sales in the large enterprise segment. Growth in postpaid largely offset the expected continued decline in prepaid and MBB.

An adjustment of SEK –46 million was made to mobile end-user service revenue and EBITDA in the mobile segment following a writedown of a current receivable relating to revenue for premium voice and SMS services (Note 2). The adjustment had no cash flow effect.

The underlying growth in mobile end-user service revenue was 1 percent, mainly driven by Comviq postpaid, however the mentioned write-down and the negative effect of RLAH resulted in a 3 percent reported decline.

Likewise, the EBITDA contribution from Sweden grew on an underlying basis by 3 percent but declined by 6 percent on a reported basis following a SEK –51 million negative impact from RLAH and the SEK –46 million write-down. The EBITDA margin of 26 (28) percent was affected by high equipment sales in the quarter.

Sweden Consumer

In the consumer market there was intense price competition in the price fighter segment, while the main brand segment was less eventful. Comviq ended its double-data campaign running since August 2017 and replaced it with an updated portfolio with larger data bundles instead.

Consumer mobile end-user service revenue was flat, but grew by 3 percent on an underlying basis adjusted for RLAH and the write-down.

Data consumption increased gradually and in line with expectations, driven partly by Comviq's double data campaign, to 6.6 (4.1) GB per month.

Sweden B2B

The B2B market continued to be competitive affecting both fixed and mobile service revenue.

Net sales growth recovered to nearly flat driven by 18 percent growth in equipment revenue, offset by 8 percent decline in service revenue, explained by the mentioned write-down and continued price competition in the Large Enterprise segment.

The positive momentum in customer growth continued and contract wins in the first quarter included new contracts with ICA Gruppen, SCB, the Swedish Tax Agency and Siemens as well as prolonged and extended contracts with Visma, SJ and PostNord.

Synergies from the TDC integration have reached the target level of SEK 300 million on an annualized run-rate basis.

EBITDA

SEK million 2018
Q1
2017
Q1
Growth
Sweden 1,020 1,088 –6%
Lithuania 177 154 15%
Latvia 103 92 12%
Estonia 35 46 –24%
Kazakhstan 210 110 90%
Croatia 52 25 107%
Germany 60 64 –7%
Other –29 –52 44%
Total 1,628 1,529 6%

Lithuania

The market competition was focused around bonus data offerings and promotions of selected handset bundles. In February Tele2 launched a new MBB concept focusing on internet mobility as a value add to customers.

The net customer intake of 16,000 (–6,000) was mainly attributable to more postpaid and MBB customers, related to the new MBB marketing concept.

Mobile end-user service revenue grew by 11 percent in local currency, mainly driven by increased postpaid residential and B2B customer base and as well as higher ASPU.

EBITDA grew by 15 percent in local currency due to higher revenue and an unchanged margin of 33 (33) percent.

Tele2 Lithuania was recognized as the Best Employer in the Baltics based on AON Hewitt research, and was recognized as a technology leader by business daily Verslo Žinios for a second year in a row.

Latvia

The market competition was largely focused around B2B and a price-oriented family offering, with high telemarketing intensity.

Net customer intake of –10,000 (–3,000) was mainly attributable to seasonal prepaid churn, while the postpaid subscriber base grew, driven by both voice and MBB segments.

Mobile end-user service revenue grew by 14 percent in local currency, driven by an ASPU increase, which was mainly related to sales of larger bundles and MBB offers.

The EBITDA margin increased to 35 (34) percent, driven mainly by mobile end-user service revenue and good cost management.

Estonia

Advertised price plans were largely unchanged, however aggressive competition in the market and high win-back rates continued to cause significant price discounting. The customer base was negatively affected by Starman-branded MBB customers moving away from Tele2's network following the acquisition of Starman by Elisa.

Increased equipment sales resulted in overall revenue growth. However, mobile end-user service revenue declined by 8 percent in local currency due to the competitive environment and lower pricing.

This also had a negative effect on EBITDA, and the margin declined to 19 (27) percent.

In connection with new management joining Tele2 Estonia at the start of Q2, a broad range of measures has been initiated, including an overview of our cost base, marketing practices and product offerings.

INVESTMENT MARKETS

Kazakhstan

The pricing environment was largely sustained in the quarter, with competition mainly in the form of temporary campaigns and zerorated features for social networks and video streaming services. New price plans were launched in the quarter for both the Tele2 and Altel brands, aiming to support further ASPU growth. Average monthly data consumption grew to 8 GB per customer in the quarter.

Mobile end-user service revenue grew by 21 percent in local currency, driven by an increase in the customer base and a rising ASPU due to a gradually improving price and product mix over the past 12 months, as well as increased usage.

The EBITDA margin reached the mid-term target of 30 (19) percent, a year ahead of plan, driven by higher service revenue and improved operational efficiency.

CAPEX was below budget in Q1 but is expected to increase in coming quarters.

Croatia

Competition was largely focused on convergent offers and short-term promotions with extra mobile data both on main and sub-brands. Tele2 continued building on its fearless identity and its unique position offering unlimited data on both smartphones and mobile broadband. During Q1, Tele2 insourced 6 additional stores from partners and now has 12 own stores in 9 Croatian cities.

The net customer intake improved on the back of a better gross intake driven by pre to postpaid migration, and lower prepaid churn. Helped by this and by higher ASPU, mobile end-user service revenue growth accelerated to around 11 percent on an underlying basis. In addition, a one-time positive revenue adjustment of SEK 18 million was reported in the quarter relating to a prepaid product.

EBITDA of SEK 52 million included the mentioned SEK 18 million adjustment and a reduction in spectrum fees resulted in a saving of SEK 15 million in the quarter.

CASH GENERATOR

Germany

The decline of the customer and revenue base continued, although slower than anticipated which is due to focused, customer-value driven retention campaigns that have reduced the churn rate. Mobile end-user service revenue declined by 14 percent.

The EBITDA margin was 43 (39) percent in the quarter, as the revenue decline was compensated by lower termination rates and reductions of costs for customer service and bad debt. The focus on value retaining campaigns and the cost discipline resulted in a cash flow significantly above what was expected in the quarter.

Other items

Risks and uncertainty factors

Tele2's operations are affected by a number of external factors. The risk factors considered to be most significant to Tele2's future development are insufficient spectrum availability, changes in regulatory legislation, market dynamics, failure to deliver on strategic transformation initiatives, operations in Kazakhstan, failure of network IT and infrastructure, data protection and cyber security, instability in partnerships and Joint Ventures, unstable geopolitical conditions, and financial risks such as currency risk, interest risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, risks related to tax matters and impairment of assets. Additionally, there is a risk that Tele2 may not be able to obtain sufficient funding for its operations. Please refer to Tele2's annual report for 2017 (Administration report and Note 2) for a detailed description of Tele2's risk exposure and risk management.

The Supreme Court of the Netherlands as the final instance found in 2016 that mobile contracts that are bundled with a free or discounted device are to be treated as consumer credit or installment purchases. Accordingly, such contracts are subject to the Dutch consumer credit law. Contracts that do not comply with the new consumer credit regulations can be rescinded. As of May 1, 2017, the indirect sales partner of Tele2 Netherlands is the customer's contracting party for the sale of the handset, and Tele2 is the offeror of the handset credit. As a consequence, sales of handsets by indirect sales partners are not reported as revenue by Tele2. In addition, the consumer credit regulations may potentially have an adverse effect on sales of subscriptions bundled with handsets in the market going forward.

On April 25, 2017, the European Commission initiated an investigation on the premises of Tele2 in Kista about possible anti-competitive cooperation between operators in the mobile market and/or possible abuse of collective dominant position. Similar investigations were simultaneously initiated towards other Swedish mobile network operators.

Tele2 AB (publ) Annual General Meeting 2018

The 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 21 May 2018 at 3.00 p.m. CEST at Hotel Rival, Mariatorget 3 in Stockholm. Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting shall

  • be entered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden on Tuesday 15 May 2018, and
  • give notice of their attendance no later than Tuesday 15 May 2018. Notice to attend is to be made on the company's website at www.tele2.com, by telephone to +46 (0) 771 246 400 or by mail to Computershare AB "AGM Tele2", P.O. Box 610, SE–182 16 Danderyd, Sweden

Auditors' review report

This interim report has not been subject to specific review by the company's auditors.

Other

Tele2 will release its financial and operating results for the period ending June 30, 2018 on July 18, 2018.

The Board of Directors and CEO declare that the interim report provides a fair overview of the parent company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, April 23, 2018 Tele2 AB

Mike Parton Chairman

Sofia Arhall Bergendorff Anders Björkman Georgi Ganev
Cynthia Gordon Irina Hemmers Eamonn O'Hare
Allison Kirkby
President and CEO

Q1 2018 PRESENTATION

Tele2 will host a presentation, with the possibility to join through a conference call, for the global financial community at 10:00 am CEST (09:00 am BST/04:00 am EDT) on Monday, April 23, 2018. The presentation will be held in English and also made available as a webcast on Tele2's website: www.tele2.com.

Dial-in information

To ensure that you are connected to the conference call, please dial in a few minutes before the start of the conference call to register your attendance.

Dial-in numbers

SE: +46 (0) 8 5065 3942 UK: +44 (0) 330 336 9411 US: +1 646 828 8143

Erik Strandin Pers Head of Investor Relations Telephone: +46 (0) 733 41 41 88

Tele2 AB

Company registration nr: 556410-8917 Skeppsbron 18 P.O. Box 2094 SE-103 13 Stockholm Sweden Tel + 46 (0) 8 5620 0060 www.tele2.com

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.tele2.com

CONTACTS APPENDICES

Income statement Comprehensive income Balance sheet Cash flow statement Change in equity Number of customers Net sales Mobile net sales split EBITDA EBIT CAPEX Five-year summary Parent company Notes

TELE2'S MISSION IS TO FEARLESSLY LIBERATE PEOPLE TO LIVE A MORE CONNECTED LIFE. We believe the connected life is a better life, and so our aim is to make connectivity increasingly accessible to our customers, no matter where or when they need it. Ever since Jan Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough challenger to the former government monopolies and other established providers. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services, content services and global IoT solutions. Every day our 17 million customers across eight countries enjoy a fast and wireless experience through our award winning networks. Tele2 has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm since 1996. In 2017, Tele2 had net sales of SEK 25 billion and reported an EBITDA of SEK 6.4 billion. For definitions of measures, please see the last pages of the Annual Report 2017. Follow @Tele2group on Twitter for the latest updates.

Income statement

SEK million Note 2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net sales 6,221 5,945 24,784
Cost of services provided 3 –3,676 –3,600 –14,624
Gross profit 2,545 2,345 10,160
Selling expenses 3 –1,000 –998 –4,231
Administrative expenses 3 –578 –581 –2,394
Result from shares in joint ventures and associated companies 14
Other operating income 58 30 134
Other operating expenses 3 –87 –14 –83
Operating profit, EBIT 952 782 3,586
Interest income/expenses 6 –69 –73 –292
Other financial items 4 –83 –31 –338
Profit after financial items, EBT 800 678 2,956
Income tax 5 –210 –183 –261
NET PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 590 495 2,695
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Net loss from discontinued operations 11 –249 –119 –2,137
NET PROFIT 341 376 558
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company 332 418 396
Non-controlling interests 9 –42 162
NET PROFIT 341 376 558
Earnings per share (SEK) 10 0.66 0.82 0.79
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 10 0.66 0.82 0.78
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company 581 537 2,533
Non-controlling interests 9 –42 162
NET PROFIT 590 495 2,695
Earnings per share (SEK) 10 1.16 1.06 5.09
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 10 1.16 1.06 5.08

Comprehensive income

SEK million 2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
NET PROFIT 341 376 558
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
COMPONENTS NOT TO BE RECLASSIFIED TO NET PROFIT
Pensions, actuarial gains/losses –29
Pensions, actuarial gains/losses, tax effect 6
Components not to be reclassified to net profit –23
COMPONENTS THAT MAY BE RECLASSIFIED TO NET PROFIT
Exchange rate differences
Translation differences in foreign operations 843 79 236
Tax effect on above –113 –30 18
Reversed cumulative translation differences from divested companies 530
Translation differences 730 49 784
Hedge of net investments in foreign operations –153 7 –98
Tax effect on above 34 –2 21
Hedge of net investments –119 5 –77
Exchange rate differences 611 54 707
Cash flow hedges
Profit/loss arising on changes in fair value of hedging instruments –9 –2 –18
Reclassified cumulative loss to income statement 18 18 72
Tax effect on cash flow hedges –2 –3 –12
Cash flow hedges 7 13 42
Components that may be reclassified to net profit 618 67 749
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX 618 67 726
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 959 443 1,284
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company 958 502 1,105
Non-controlling interests 1 –59 179
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 959 443 1,284

Balance sheet

SEK million
Note
Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2017
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill 5,647 7,594 5,517
Other intangible assets 4,104 5,703 4,106
Intangible assets 9,751 13,297 9,623
Tangible assets 8,626 14,312 8,577
Financial assets
6
737 1,407 794
Contract costs 347 596 380
Deferred tax assets
5
1,728 1,647 1,722
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 21,189 31,259 21,096
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 852 930 687
Current receivables 6,816 8,333 6,928
Current investments 3 7 3
Cash and cash equivalents
7
441 752 802
CURRENT ASSETS 8,112 10,022 8,420
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
11
10,446 10,155
ASSETS 39,747 41,281 39,671
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company 18,221 19,298 17,299
Non-controlling interests –98 –337 –99
EQUITY
10
18,123 18,961 17,200
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities
6
9,671 10,568 11,513
Non-interest-bearing liabilities
5
1,256 1,091 1,249
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 10,927 11,659 12,762
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities
6
2,419 2,197 796
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 6,354 8,464 6,905
CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,773 10,661 7,701
LIABILITIES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
11
1,924 2,008
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 39,747 41,281 39,671

Cash flow statement

(Total operations)

SEK million Note 2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating profit from continuing operations 952 782 3,586 952 778 1,132 894 782 640
Operating loss from discontinued operations 11 –248 –113 –2,118 –248 –1,657 –114 –234 –113 –382
Operating profit/loss 704 669 1,468 704 –879 1,018 660 669 258
Adjustments for non-cash items in operating profit/loss 3, 11 877 939 5,158 877 2,436 866 917 939 965
Financial items paid/received –88 –8 –286 –88 –133 –145 –8 –87
Taxes paid –145 –106 –485 –145 –126 –120 –133 –106 –86
Cash flow from operations before changes in
working capital
1,348 1,494 5,855 1,348 1,298 1,764 1,299 1,494 1,050
Changes in working capital –440 –469 –123 –440 –224 195 375 –469 287
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 908 1,025 5,732 908 1,074 1,959 1,674 1,025 1,337
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CAPEX paid 8 –840 –847 –3,213 –840 –843 –669 –854 –847 –943
Free cash flow 68 178 2,519 68 231 1,290 820 178 394
Acquisition and sale of shares and participations 11 –3 661 –3 669 –8 –2,910
Other financial assets 16 20 4 16 1
Cash flow from investing activities –843 –831 –2,532 –843 –174 –669 –858 –831 –3,852
CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES 65 194 3,200 65 900 1,290 816 194 –2,515
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change of loans, net 6 –448 287 –46 –448 –1,196 –526 1,389 287 –1,317
Dividends paid 10 –2,629 –2,629
New share issues 2,910
Cash flow from financing activities –448 287 –2,675 –448 –1,196 –526 –1,240 287 1,593
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS –383 481 525 –383 –296 764 –424 481 –922
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 802 257 257 802 1,068 318 752 257 1,172
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash
equivalents
22 14 20 22 30 –14 –10 14 7
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE
PERIOD
7 441 752 802 441 802 1,068 318 752 257

Change in equity

Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2017
Attributable to Attributable to Attributable to
SEK million Note equity
holders of
the parent
company
non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
equity
holders of
the parent
company
non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
equity
holders of
the parent
company
non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Equity, January 1 17,013 –99 16,914 18,474 –278 18,196 18,474 –278 18,196
Change in accounting principles, IFRS 9 –42 –42
Change in accounting principles, IFRS 15 12 286 286 311 311 311 311
Adjusted equity, January 1 17,257 –99 17,158 18,785 –278 18,507 18,785 –278 18,507
Net profit/loss for the period
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
332
626
9
–8
341
618
418
84
–42
–17
376
67
396
709
162
17
558
726
Total comprehensive income for the period 958 1 959 502 –59 443 1,105 179 1,284
OTHER CHANGES IN EQUITY
Share-based payments 10 5 5 4 4 27 27
Share-based payments, tax effect 10 1 1 2 2 6 6
New share issues 10 7 7 7 7
Taxes on new share issue costs 10 –2 –2 –2 –2
Dividends 10 –2,629 –2,629
EQUITY, END OF THE PERIOD 18,221 –98 18,123 19,298 –337 18,961 17,299 –99 17,200

Number of customers

Number of
customers
Net intake
by thousands
Note
2018
Mar 31
2017
Mar 31
2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 3,820 3,851 –14 –53 –70 –14 –40 13 10 –53 –41
Fixed broadband 48 59 –3 –3 –11 –3 –2 –3 –3 –3 –3
Fixed telephony 117 153 –13 –10 –33 –13 –8 –7 –8 –10 –7
Other operations 1 2 –1 –1
3,986 4,065 –30 –66 –115 –30 –50 2 –1 –66 –51
Lithuania
Mobile 1,808 1,767 16 –6 19 16 –3 20 8 –6 –16
1,808 1,767 16 –6 19 16 –3 20 8 –6 –16
Latvia
Mobile 942 942 –10 –3 7 –10 –16 14 12 –3 –23
942 942 –10 –3 7 –10 –16 14 12 –3 –23
Estonia
Mobile 459 474 –5 –5 –15 –5 –5 –5 –5 –4
Fixed telephony –1
459 474 –5 –5 –15 –5 –5 –5 –5 –5
Kazakhstan
Mobile 6,929 6,514 15 74 474 15 100 61 239 74 56
6,929 6,514 15 74 474 15 100 61 239 74 56
Croatia
Mobile 844 788 3 –13 40 3 –43 62 34 –13 –70
844 788 3 –13 40 3 –43 62 34 –13 –70
Germany
Mobile 137 160 –5 –9 –27 –5 –5 –6 –7 –9 –9
Fixed broadband 32 42 –3 –3 –10 –3 –2 –3 –2 –3 –2
Fixed telephony 182 217 –9 –11 –37 –9 –8 –8 –10 –11 –9
351 419 –17 –23 –74 –17 –15 –17 –19 –23 –20
TOTAL
Mobile 14,939 14,496 –15 428 –12 159 296 –15 –107
Fixed broadband 80 101 –6 –6 –21 –6 –4 –6 –5 –6 –5
Fixed telephony 299 370 –22 –21 –70 –22 –16 –15 –18 –21 –17
Other operations 1 2 –1 –1
TOTAL NUMBER OF
CUSTOMERS AND
NET INTAKE
15,319 14,969 –28 –42 336 –28 –32 137 273 –42 –129
Acquired companies
11
200
TOTAL NUMBER OF
CUSTOMERS AND
NET CHANGE
15,319 14,969 –28 –42 336 –28 –32 137 273 –42 71

Net sales

SEK million
Note
2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 2
3,001
2,949 12,037 3,001 3,238 2,907 2,943 2,949 3,125
Fixed broadband 285 327 1,244 285 295 308 314 327 280
Fixed telephony 80 99 372 80 86 90 97 99 111
Other operations 509 489 1,995 509 515 482 509 489 447
3,875 3,864 15,648 3,875 4,134 3,787 3,863 3,864 3,963
Lithuania
Mobile 532 439 1,957 532 529 510 479 439 490
532 439 1,957 532 529 510 479 439 490
Latvia
Mobile 296 257 1,178 296 337 305 279 257 273
296 257 1,178 296 337 305 279 257 273
Estonia
Mobile 174 155 698 174 187 174 182 155 174
Fixed broadband 3 3
Fixed telephony 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1
Other operations 11 10 42 11 10 11 11 10 15
189 166 743 189 198 185 194 166 190
Kazakhstan
Mobile 695 649 2,727 695 712 653 713 649 702
695 649 2,727 695 712 653 713 649 702
Croatia
Mobile 433 359 1,694 433 462 463 410 359 445
433 359 1,694 433 462 463 410 359 445
Germany
Mobile 78 87 337 78 83 82 85 87 94
Fixed broadband 22 27 104 22 24 27 26 27 30
Fixed telephony 39 46 171 39 41 41 43 46 51
139 160 612 139 148 150 154 160 175
Other
Mobile 43 32 147 43 37 38 40 32 24
Other operations 32 30 135 32 37 36 32 30 36
75 62 282 75 74 74 72 62 60
TOTAL
Mobile 2
5,252
4,927 20,775 5,252 5,585 5,132 5,131 4,927 5,327
Fixed broadband 310 354 1,348 310 319 335 340 354 310
Fixed telephony 120 146 546 120 128 131 141 146 163
Other operations 552 529 2,172 552 562 529 552 529 498
6,234 5,956 24,841 6,234 6,594 6,127 6,164 5,956 6,298
Internal sales, elimination 2
–13
–11 –57 –13 –19 –16 –11 –11 –13
TOTAL 6,221 5,945 24,784 6,221 6,575 6,111 6,153 5,945 6,285

Mobile net sales split

2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million
Note
Jan 1–Mar 31 Jan 1–Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Sweden, mobile
End-user service revenue
2
1,864 1,926 7,745 1,864 1,934 1,950 1,935 1,926 1,926
Operator revenue 190 203 841 190 200 222 216 203 212
Equipment revenue 798 667 2,849 798 956 584 642 667 836
Other revenue 148 153 599 148 146 151 149 153 150
Internal sales 1 3 1 2 1 1
3,001 2,949 12,037 3,001 3,238 2,907 2,943 2,949 3,125
Lithuania, mobile
End-user service revenue 302 259 1,119 302 292 286 282 259 261
Operator revenue 55 52 223 55 57 59 55 52 57
Equipment revenue 170 123 595 170 174 160 138 123 169
Internal sales 5 5 20 5 6 5 4 5 3
532 439 1,957 532 529 510 479 439 490
Latvia, mobile
End-user service revenue 179 150 672 179 178 177 167 150 156
Operator revenue 47 49 213 47 55 56 53 49 47
Equipment revenue 66 54 271 66 95 66 56 54 62
Internal sales 4 4 22 4 9 6 3 4 8
296 257 1,178 296 337 305 279 257 273
Estonia, mobile
End-user service revenue 104 108 452 104 116 116 112 108 111
Operator revenue 19 18 79 19 20 21 20 18 21
Equipment revenue 50 28 162 50 50 35 49 28 41
Internal sales 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 1 1
174 155 698 174 187 174 182 155 174
Kazakhstan, mobile
End-user service revenue 542 495 2,102 542 554 506 547 495 470
Operator revenue 146 148 601 146 151 142 160 148 160
Equipment revenue 7 6 24 7 7 5 6 6 72
695 649 2,727 695 712 653 713 649 702
Croatia, mobile
End-user service revenue 260 206 903 260 233 240 224 206 214
Operator revenue 44 46 245 44 50 89 60 46 58
Equipment revenue 127 106 539 127 178 131 124 106 173
Internal sales 2 1 7 2 1 3 2 1
433 359 1,694 433 462 463 410 359 445
Germany, mobile
End-user service revenue 78 87 337 78 83 82 85 87 94
78 87 337 78 83 82 85 87 94
Other, mobile
End-user service revenue 43 32 147 43 37 38 40 32 24
43 32 147 43 37 38 40 32 24
TOTAL, MOBILE
End-user service revenue
2
3,372 3,263 13,477 3,372 3,427 3,395 3,392 3,263 3,256
Operator revenue 501 516 2,202 501 533 589 564 516 555
Equipment revenue 1,218 984 4,440 1,218 1,460 981 1,015 984 1,353
Other revenue 148 153 599 148 146 151 149 153 150
Internal sales 13 11 57 13 19 16 11 11 13
TOTAL, MOBILE 5,252 4,927 20,775 5,252 5,585 5,132 5,131 4,927 5,327

EBITDA

SEK million
Note
2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Sweden
Mobile
2
878 953 3,824 878 962 982 927 953 870
Fixed broadband 32 39 144 32 27 46 32 39 52
Fixed telephony 23 25 108 23 26 26 31 25 22
Other operations 87 71 259 87 64 71 53 71 84
1,020 1,088 4,335 1,020 1,079 1,125 1,043 1,088 1,028
Lithuania
Mobile 177 147 651 177 159 174 171 147 138
177 147 651 177 159 174 171 147 138
Latvia
Mobile 103 88 417 103 116 118 95 88 89
103 88 417 103 116 118 95 88 89
Estonia
Mobile 30 41 170 30 44 44 41 41 44
Fixed broadband 1 1
Fixed telephony 1 1
Other operations 4 3 14 4 4 4 3 3 6
35 44 185 35 48 49 44 44 50
Kazakhstan
Mobile 210 122 649 210 198 169 160 122 92
210 122 649 210 198 169 160 122 92
Croatia
Mobile
3
52 24 93 52 –55 85 39 24 31
52 24 93 52 –55 85 39 24 31
Germany
Mobile 30 26 119 30 38 30 25 26 29
Fixed broadband 5 6 30 5 8 9 7 6 8
Fixed telephony 25 30 116 25 29 28 29 30 40
60 62 265 60 75 67 61 62 77
Other
Mobile –18 –29 –101 –18 –34 –20 –18 –29 –27
Other operations –11 –23 –65 –11 –47 17 –12 –23 1
–29 –52 –166 –29 –81 –3 –30 –52 –26
TOTAL
Mobile
2–3
1,462 1,372 5,822 1,462 1,428 1,582 1,440 1,372 1,266
Fixed broadband 38 45 174 38 35 55 39 45 60
Fixed telephony 48 55 225 48 55 55 60 55 62
Other operations 80 51 208 80 21 92 44 51 91
TOTAL 1,628 1,523 6,429 1,628 1,539 1,784 1,583 1,523 1,479

EBIT

2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million
Note
Jan 1–Mar 31 Jan 1–Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Sweden
Mobile
2
637 710 2,842 637 699 742 691 710 640
Fixed broadband –33 –27 –118 –33 –41 –20 –30 –27 –2
Fixed telephony 21 22 100 21 25 24 29 22 19
Other operations 20 4 –32 20 –11 –6 –19 4 41
645 709 2,792 645 672 740 671 709 698
Lithuania
Mobile 137 115 513 137 123 139 136 115 105
137 115 513 137 123 139 136 115 105
Latvia
Mobile 69 54 288 69 81 86 67 54 52
69 54 288 69 81 86 67 54 52
Estonia
Mobile –1 16 61 –1 17 15 13 16 17
Fixed broadband 2 2
Fixed telephony 1 1
Other operations 2 1 7 2 2 2 2 1 5
3 17 69 3 19 18 15 17 22
Kazakhstan
Mobile 113 –6 138 113 33 67 44 –6 –56
113 –6 138 113 33 67 44 –6 –56
Croatia
Mobile
3
27 3 2 27 –80 63 16 3 11
27 3 2 27 –80 63 16 3 11
Germany
Mobile 30 25 114 30 36 30 23 25 24
Fixed broadband 5 5 27 5 9 7 6 5 6
Fixed telephony 24 30 115 24 28 28 29 30 40
59 60 256 59 73 65 58 60 70
Other
Mobile –20 –30 –106 –20 –35 –22 –19 –30 –28
Other operations –11 –35 –109 –11 –57 11 –28 –35 –7
–31 –65 –215 –31 –92 –11 –47 –65 –35
TOTAL
Mobile
2–3
992 887 3,852 992 874 1,120 971 887 765
Fixed broadband –26 –22 –91 –26 –32 –13 –24 –22 4
Fixed telephony 45 52 216 45 53 53 58 52 59
Other operations 11 –30 –134 11 –66 7 –45 –30 39
1,022 887 3,843 1,022 829 1,167 960 887 867
Items affecting comparability
3
–70 –105 –257 –70 –51 –35 –66 –105 –227
TOTAL 952 782 3,586 952 778 1,132 894 782 640

CAPEX

SEK million
Note
2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Sweden
Mobile 110 62 456 110 169 106 119 62 203
Fixed broadband 44 32 159 44 54 31 42 32 38
Fixed telephony 3 1 12 3 6 2 3 1 3
Other operations 35 27 119 35 35 25 32 27 105
192 122 746 192 264 164 196 122 349
Lithuania
Mobile 22 29 114 22 37 25 23 29 25
22 29 114 22 37 25 23 29 25
Latvia
Mobile 24 17 83 24 27 19 20 17 17
24 17 83 24 27 19 20 17 17
Estonia
Mobile 17 14 83 17 27 22 20 14 14
17 14 83 17 27 22 20 14 14
Kazakhstan
Mobile 39 129 501 39 148 56 168 129 195
39 129 501 39 148 56 168 129 195
Croatia
Mobile 11 7 90 11 36 22 25 7 30
11 7 90 11 36 22 25 7 30
Germany
Mobile 1
1
Other
Mobile 7 3 30 7 12 8 7 3
Other operations 100 63 289 100 111 61 54 63 132
107 66 319 107 123 69 61 66 132
TOTAL
Mobile 230 261 1,357 230 456 258 382 261 485
Fixed broadband 44 32 159 44 54 31 42 32 38
Fixed telephony 3 1 12 3 6 2 3 1 3
Other operations 135 90 408 135 146 86 86 90 237
TOTAL 8
412
384 1,936 412 662 377 513 384 763

Five-year summary

SEK million Note 2018
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Jan 1–Mar 31
2017
Full year
2016
Full year
2015
Full year
20142)
Full year
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net sales 6,221 5,945 24,784 20,949 19,384 19,307
Numbers of customers (by thousands) 15,319 14,969 15,347 15,011 12,938 12,081
EBITDA 1,628 1,523 6,429 5,384 5,084 4,822
Operating profit, EBIT 952 782 3,586 2,504 2,744 3,164
Profit after financial items, EBT 800 678 2,956 2,493 2,330 3,177
Net profit 590 495 2,695 1,587 1,565 2,420
Key ratios
EBITDA margin, % 26.2 25.6 25.9 25.7 26.2 25.0
EBIT margin, % 15.3 13.2 14.5 12.0 14.2 16.4
Value per share (SEK)
Net profit 10 1.16 1.06 5.09 4.17 3.42 5.29
Net profit after dilution 10 1.16 1.06 5.08 4.17 3.40 5.26
TOTAL OPERATIONS
Equity 18,123 18,961 17,200 18,507 18,296 22,682
Total assets 39,747 41,281 39,671 41,021 36,769 39,848
Cash flow from operating activities 908 1,025 5,732 5,017 3,529 4,578
Free cash flow 68 178 2,519 1,217 –486 432
Available liquidity 10,724 10,795 10,737 10,042 7,890 8,224
Net debt 6 10,585 10,544 10,474 10,628 9,878 8,135
Economic net debt 6 9,792 10,310 9,770 10,437 9,878 8,135
Net investments in intangible and tangible assets, CAPEX 599 627 2,964 3,831 4,240 3,976
Key ratios
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 0.58 0.56 0.61 0.57 0.54 0.36
Equity/assets ratio, % 46 46 43 45 50 57
ROCE, return on capital employed, % 10 9.8 8.9 5.2 –4.9 13.3 10.1
Average interest rate, % 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.7 4.1 4.7
Value per share (SEK)
Net profit/loss 10 0.66 0.82 0.79 –4.59 6.17 4.83
Net profit/loss after dilution 10 0.66 0.82 0.78 –4.59 6.13 4.80
Equity 10 36.24 38.42 34.42 41.55 39.93 49.55
Cash flow from operating activities 10 1.81 2.40 11.40 11.10 7.70 10.00
Dividend, ordinary 10 4.001) 5.23 5.35 4.85
Extraordinary dividend 10.00
Market price at closing day 100.15 85.55 100.80 73.05 84.75 94.95

1) Proposed dividend 2) 2014 is not recalculated for IFRS 15

Parent company

Income statement

2018 2017 2017
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
Net sales 13 15 59
Selling expenses –26 –31 –123
Other operating expenses –25
Operating loss, EBIT –38 –16 –64
Dividend from group company 7,000 7,000
Exchange rate difference on financial items –58 –2 –42
Net interest expenses and other financial items –69 –68 –246
Profit/loss after financial items, EBT –165 6,914 6,648
Appropriations, group contribution 348
Tax on profit/loss 36 19 1
NET PROFIT/LOSS –129 6,933 6,997

Balance sheet

SEK million
Note
Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Financial assets 13,606 13,608
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 13,606 13,608
CURRENT ASSETS
Current receivables 12,506 13,065
CURRENT ASSETS 12,506 13,065
ASSETS 26,112 26,673
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Restricted equity
10
5,619 5,619
Unrestricted equity
10
10,353 10,470
EQUITY 15,972 16,089
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities
6
8,388 9,830
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,388 9,830
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities
6
1,662 656
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 90 98
CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,752 754
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 26,112 26,673

Notes

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND DEFINITIONS

The interim report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Reporting for legal entities and other statements issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting are presented either in the Notes or elsewhere in the interim report.

On January 1, 2018 Tele2 changed the accounting principles for revenues from contracts with customers, by applying IFRS 15, with retrospective application. Description of the changes, as a result of applying IFRS 15, and the effects on the full year 2017 are found in the 2017 Annual Report, Note 35. The effects per quarter and on segment reporting are stated in Note 12.

On January 1, 2018 Tele2 changed the accounting principles for financial instruments, by applying IFRS 9. Tele2 has chosen to apply the reliefs in the standard and not restate prior periods. Description of the changes as a result of applying IFRS 9 and the effects on the opening balance January 1, 2018 are found in the 2017 Annual Report, Note 35.

The other amendments to IFRSs applicable from January 1, 2018 had no significant affects to Tele2's financial reports for Q1 2018.

In all other respects, Tele2 has presented this interim report in accordance with the accounting principles and calculation methods used in the 2017 Annual Report. The description of these principles and definitions, including non-IFRS measures, is found in the 2017 Annual Report, Note 1, Note 35 and pages 80 to 81.

NOTE 2 NET SALES

In Q1 2018, mobile end-user service revenue in Sweden was negatively affected by SEK 46 million as a result of the revaluation of a receivable relating to revenues for premium voice and SMS services provided in the period June 2016 to December 2017. The revaluation had no cash flow effect.

Internal sales within the Tele2 Group are stated below:

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
Sweden, mobile 1 3
Lithuania, mobile 5 5 20
Latvia, mobile 4 4 22
Estonia, mobile 1 1 5
Croatia, mobile 2 1 7
Total internal sales 13 11 57

NOTE 3 OPERATING EXPENSES EBITDA

Tele2 Croatia has as part of its ordinary course of business entered into factoring agreements with Croatian banks, whereby Tele2 assigns to the banks some of its accounts receivables relating to third party distribution of prepaid vouchers. One of the third-party distributors, Tisak, is part of the Croatian Agrokor Group that currently is facing liquidity and solvency problems. Since the banks have not been able to collect payment for assigned and due accounts receivables from Tisak, they have instead requested payment from Tele2. In Q4 2017, a provision for doubtful receivables was recorded affecting the EBITDA in Croatia negatively by SEK 89 million related to this factoring dispute and receivables on Tisak. The collection process is still ongoing with a number of different activities in process.

Bridge from EBITDA to EBIT

2018 2017 2017
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
EBITDA 1,628 1,523 6,429
Acquisition costs –49 –20
Integration costs –21 –81 –159
Challenger program –24 –78
Total items affecting comparability –70 –105 –257
Depreciation/amortization and impairment –620 –636 –2,586
Result from shares in joint ventures and
associated companies
14
EBIT 952 782 3,586

Items affecting comparability in segment reporting

Acquisition costs

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
Com Hem, Sweden –49 –20
Total acquisition costs –49 –20
of which:
-other operating expenses
–49 –20

Integration costs

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
TDC, Sweden –21 –74 –144
Altel, Kazakhstan –7 –15
Total integration costs –21 –81 –159
of which:
-cost of service provided –1 –30 –40
-selling expenses –23 –23
-administrative expenses –20 –28 –96
of which:
-redundancy costs –4 –57 –62
-other employee and consultancy costs –6 –10 –63
-exit of contracts and other costs –11 –14 –34

Challenger program: restructuring costs

2018 2017 2017
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
Costs of service provided –2 –7
Selling expenses –1 –1
Administrative expenses –21 –70
Total Challenger program costs –24 –78
of which:
-redundancy costs –6 –31
-other employee and consultancy costs –17 –46
-exit of contracts and other costs –1 –1

The Challenger program ended on December 31, 2017. For additional information, please refer to the 2017 Annual Report, Note 6.

NOTE 4 OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS

Other financial items in the income statement consist of the following items.

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
Change in fair value, earn out Kazakhstan –72 –38 –332
Exchange rate differences 6 10 9
EUR net investment hedge, interest component –1 –3
Other financial expenses –17 –2 –12
Total other financial items –83 –31 –338

The previous put option obligation in Kazakhstan was in 2016 replaced with an earn-out obligation representing 18 percent economic interest in the jointly owned company in Kazakhstan. To cover for the estimated earn-out obligation, that is based on fair value, the earn-out obligation was on March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 valued at SEK 504 (432) million and reported as a financial liability with fair value changes reported as financial items in the income statement. The change in fair value on March 31, 2018 is related to a continuation of the positive trend in the Kazakhstan operation. The fair value estimate is sensitive to changes in key assumptions supporting the expected future cash flows for the jointly owned company in Kazakhstan. A deviation from the current assumptions regarding the fair value would impact the earn-out liability.

NOTE 5 TAXES

The difference between recorded tax expense for the Group and the tax expense based on tax rate in Sweden of 22 percent, consists of the below listed components.

2018 2017 2017
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
Profit before tax 800 678 2,956
Tax expense/income
Theoretic tax according to tax rate
in Sweden
–176 –22.0% –149 –22.0% –650 –22.0%
Tax effect of
Change in fair value, earn-out
Kazakhstan
–16 –2.0% –8 –1.2% –73 –2.4%
Valuation tax loss-carry forwards 2 0.2% 19 2.8% 560 18.9%
Change of not valued tax loss
carry forwards 3 0.4% –17 –2.5% 56 1.9%
Other –23 –2.9% –28 –4.1% –154 –5.2%
Tax expense and effective
tax rate –210 –26.3% –183 –27.0% –261 –8.8%

In Q4 2017, taxes were positively affected by a reassessment of the previously not recognized deferred tax assets relating to loss carry forwards and temporary differences in Kazakhstan of SEK 478 million.

In Q1 and Q3 2017, taxes were positively affected by a valuation of deferred tax assets in Germany of SEK 19 million and SEK 62 million respectively.

In Q2 2017, the Administrative Court in Stockholm rejected Tele2 Sweden's claims for a deduction of interest expenses on intra-group loans related to the years 2013 and 2014 according to interest limitation rules introduced in 2013. Tele2 has appealed the Administrative Court's rulings. The decision did not have any effect on Tele2's results since the amounts were already reserved. As of March 31, 2018 the reserved amount was SEK 319 million related to interest expense deductions made in the years 2013 and onwards.

NOTE 6 FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Net debt and economic net debt

SEK million Mar 31,
2018
Mar 31,
2017
Dec 31,
2017
Dec 31,
2016
Dec 31,
2015
Dec 31,
2014
Interest-bearing non-current and
current liabilities
12,090 12,765 12,309 12,431 10,991 9,190
Excluding equipment financing –1 –50 –8 –70
Excluding provisions –1,057 –1,411 –1,004 –1,399 –926 –807
Cash & cash equivalents, current
investments and restricted funds
–446 –760 –806 –279 –139 –189
Derivatives –1 –17 –55 –48 –47
Net debt for assets classified as
held for sale
–12
Net debt 10,585 10,544 10,474 10,628 9,878 8,135
Excluding:
-liabilities to Kazakhtelecom –29 –26 –26 –24
-loan guaranteed by
Kazakhtelecom
–260 –70 –246 –67
-liability for earn-out obligation
Kazakhstan
–504 –138 –432 –100
Economic net debt 9,792 10,310 9,770 10,437 9,878 8,135

Financing

Interest-bearing liabilities
Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
SEK million Current Non-current Current Non-current
Bonds SEK, Sweden 1,499 7,036 8,534
Commercial papers, Sweden 500
Financial institutions 126 1,523 39 1,473
1,625 8,559 539 10,007
Provisions 94 963 73 931
Other liabilities 700 149 184 575
2,419 9,671 796 11,513
Total interest-bearing liabilities 12,090 12,309

On January 10, 2018 Tele2 announced the merger plan with Com Hem, Sweden. Tele2 has obtained committed financing for the merger in the form of a bridge facility from a group of three banks with conditions to drawdown that are usual and customary for this type of facility. Please refer to Note 11.

At present, Tele2 has a credit facility with a syndicate of banks. The facility has a tenor of five years with two one-year extension options. In Q1 2017, the facility was extended with one year to 2022 and in Q1 2018 with additionally one year to 2023. The facility amounts to EUR 760 million. In 2016, Tele2 entered into a six-year loan agreement with European Investment Bank (EIB) amounting to EUR 125 million. On March 31, 2018 both facilities were unutilized. On April 6, 2018, the EIB facility was utilized by EUR 125 million.

At the time of the acquisition of Tele2 Kazakhstan the company had an existing interest free liability to the former owner Kazakhtelecom. On March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 the reported debt amounted to SEK 29 (26) million and the nominal value to SEK 306 (289) million.

Transfer of right of payment of receivables

In Q1 2016 and onwards, Tele2 Sweden started to transfer the right for payment of certain operating receivables to financial institutions. The receiving payment obtained from financial institutions, in relation to the transfer of right of payment of receivables for sold handsets and other equipment, has been netted against the receivables in the balance sheet and resulted in a positive effect on cash flow. During 2018, the right of payment transferred to third parties without recourse or remaining credit exposure for Tele2 corresponded to SEK 302 (Q1 2017: 417, and full year 2017: 1,327) million.

Classification and fair values

Tele2's financial assets consist mainly of receivables from end customers, other operators and resellers as well as cash and cash equivalents. Tele2's financial liabilities consist mainly of loans, bonds and accounts payables. Classification of financial assets and liabilities including their fair value is presented below. During 2018, no transfers were made between the different levels in the fair value hierarchy and no significant changes were made to valuation techniques, inputs used or assumptions except for the adoption from January 1, 2018, of an expected credit loss model for financial assets triggered by IFRS 9.

Assets and liabilities
at fair value through
profit/loss
Derivative
instruments
designated
for hedge
accounting
Other
instru
ments
(level 3)
Assets at
amortized
cost
Financial
liabilities
at amor
tized cost
Total
reported
value Fair value
1 603 604 604
2,133 2,133 2,133
1 2,892 2,893 2,893
3 3 3
441 441 441
2,115 2,115 2,115
1 1 8,187 8,189 8,189
10,247
185 516 148 849 882
1,740 1,740 1,740
1,365 1,365 1,365
882 882 882
185 516 14,319 15,020 15,116
Mar 31, 2018
10,184
10,184
Dec 31, 2017
Assets and liabilities
at fair value through
profit/loss
SEK million Derivative
instruments
designated
for hedge
accounting
Other
instru
ments
(level 3)
Assets at
amortized
cost
Financial
liabilities
at amor
tized cost
Total
reported
value Fair value
Other financial assets 1 658 659 659
Accounts receivables 2,224 2,224 2,224
Other current receivables 17 2,902 2,919 2,919
Current investments 3 3 3
Cash and cash equivalents 802 802 802
Assets classified as held for
sale
2,079 2,079 2,079
Total financial assets 17 1 8,668 8,686 8,686
Liabilities to financial
institutions and similar
liabilities
10,546 10,546 10,629
Other interest-bearing
liabilities
156 456 147 759 790
Accounts payable 2,093 2,093 2,093
Other current liabilities 1,405 1,405 1,405
Liabilities directly
associated with assets
classified as held for sale
967 967 967
Total financial liabilities 156 456 15,158 15,770 15,884

Changes in financial assets and liabilities valued at fair value through profit/loss in level 3 is presented below.

Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
SEK million Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
As of January 1 1 456 1 124
Changes in fair value, earn-out
Kazakhstan
72 332
Other contingent considerations:
-paid –12 –8
-other changes 8
As of the end of the period 1 516 1 456

In Q4 2017, a liability was reported for the long-term incentive program (IoTP) for Tele2 employees that have a direct impact on the value creation of Tele2's IoT business (internet-of-things). The estimated fair value amounted on March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to SEK 3 (3) million. The program is built on transferrable synthetic options, refer to Note 10 for further information. The fair value of the liability is determined with support from an independent valuation institute.

In Q2 2017, the deferred consideration to the former owner of TDC Sweden was settled.

In 2016, a liability was reported for contingent deferred consideration to the former owners of Kombridge, Sweden. In Q1 2018, SEK 12 million of the consideration was settled. The estimated fair value of the deferred consideration amounted on March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to SEK 9 (21) million. The fair value was calculated based on expected future cash flows at which a maximum turnout has been assumed.

Asianet, the former non-controlling shareholder of Tele2 Kazakhstan, has right to 18 percent of the economic interest in the jointly owned company with Kazakhtelecom in Kazakhstan. The estimated fair value of the deferred consideration amounted on March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 to SEK 504 (432) million. The fair value was calculated based on expected future cash flows of the jointly owned company, please refer to Note 4.

NOTE 7 RELATED PARTIES

Tele2's share of cash and cash equivalents in joint operations, for which Tele2 has limited disposal rights was included in the Group's cash and cash equivalents and amounted at each closing date to the sums stated below.

SEK million 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31
Cash and cash equivalents
in joint operations
46 67 15 16 17 60

Kazakhtelecom has 49 percent of the voting rights in the combined company in Kazakhstan. Tele2 and Kazakhtelecom sell and purchase telecommunication services to and from each other. Business relations and pricing between the parties are based on commercial terms and conditions. Apart from transactions with joint operations and previously described transactions, no other significant related party transactions were carried out during 2017. Other related parties are presented in Note 37 of the 2017 Annual Report.

NOTE 8 CAPEX Bridge from CAPEX to paid CAPEX

Paid CAPEX –840 –847 –3,213
Received payment of sold non-current assets 9 9 12
This year's unpaid CAPEX and paid CAPEX from
previous year
–250 –229 –261
CAPEX, total operations –599 –627 –2,964
CAPEX, discontinued operations –187 –243 –1,028
CAPEX, continued operations –412 –384 –1,936
SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year

NOTE 9 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS

SEK million Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Asset dismantling obligation 157 149
Total contingent liabilities* 157 149

* including discontinued operations

Contingent assets

In May 2016, the Stockholm District Court ordered Telia to pay damages to Tele2 concerning Telia's abuse of its dominant position on wholesale ADSL-services. The judgement was appealed by both parties and the Court of Appeal has on December 21, 2017 passed its judgement in the case and thereby rejected Tele2´s damage claim and obliged Tele2 to cover Telia´s costs for trial (approximately SEK 24 million). Tele2 has appealed the Court of Appeal´s judgement. Due to the uncertainty in the final outcome Tele2 has not recognized any revenues or costs relating to the case.

Contingent liabilities

Tele2 has obligations to dismantle assets and restore premises within fixed telephony and fixed broadband in the Netherlands. Tele2 assesses such dismantling as unlikely and consequently only reported this obligation as contingent liabilities.

Additional information about other contractual commitments is provided in Note 29 in the 2017 Annual Report.

NOTE 10 EQUITY, NUMBER OF SHARES AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Number of shares

Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Number of shares
Outstanding 502,755,553 502,755,553
In own custody 4,144,459 4,144,459
Outstanding 502,755,553 502,755,553
In own custody 4,144,459 4,144,459
Weighted average 502,755,553 502,614,759
After dilution 505,603,843 505,931,001
Weighted average, after dilution 505,907,485 505,637,139

Changes of number of shares during previous year are stated in Note 24 in the 2017 Annual Report.

Outstanding share rights

Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017
Number of outstanding share rights
LTI 2017–2020 1,369,574 1,373,574
LTI 2016–2019 1,063,076 1,065,265
LTI 2015–2018 456,482 736,609
Total outstanding share rights 2,889,132 3,175,448
of which will be settled in cash 40,842

All outstanding long-term incentive programs (LTI 2015, LTI 2016 and LTI 2017) are based on the same structure and additional information regarding the objective, conditions and requirements related to the LTI programs is stated in Note 33 of the 2017 Annual Report. During the first three months 2018, the total cost before tax for the long-term incentive programs (LTI) amounted to SEK 8 (9) million.

LTI 2015

The exercise of the share rights in LTI 2015 was conditional upon the fulfilment of certain retention and performance-based conditions, measured from April 1, 2015 until March 31, 2018. The outcome of these performance conditions was in accordance with below and the outstanding share rights of 449,138 will be exchanged for shares in Tele2 and 7,344 share rights will be exchanged for cash during Q2 2018.

Retention and performance
based conditions
Minimum
hurdle (20%)
Stretch target
(100%)
Performance
outcome
Allotment
Series A Total Shareholder Return
Tele2 (TSR)
≥ 0% 36.7% 100%
Series B Average normalized Return
on Capital Employed (ROCE)
9% 12% 4.7% 0%
Series C Total Shareholder Return
Tele2 (TSR) compared to a
peer group
> 0% ≥ 10% 34.2% 100%

Outstanding synthetic options

At the Annual General Meeting held on May 9, 2017, the shareholders approved a long-term incentive program (IoTP) for Tele2 employees that have a direct impact on the value creation of Tele2's IoT business (internet-of-things). The program is built on transferrable synthetic options. Additional information is stated in Note 33 of the 2017 Annual Report. During the first three months 2018, the total cost before tax for the IoTP incentive program amounted positively to SEK 1 (-) million.

Dividend

Tele2's Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of SEK 4.00 per share in respect of the financial year 2017 to be approved at the Annual General Meeting in May 2018. This corresponds to a total of SEK 2,011 million.

ROCE, return on capital employed

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2016
Full year
2015
Full year
20141)
Full year
EBIT, total operation 704 669 1,468 –1,312 3,973 3,102
Financial income, total
operation
Return
10
714
5
674
47 18 9 26
Annualized return 2,856 2,696 1,515 –1,294 3,982 3,128
in relation to
Total assets 29,301 41,412 29,516 41,152 36,769 36,015
Non-interest bearing
liabilities
–7,610 –9,555 –8,154 –10,083 –7,482 –7,227
Provisions for asset
dismantling
–824 –1,176 –795 –1,160 –771 –634
Capital employed for assets
classified as held for sale
8,745 8,360 3,098
Capital employed, closing
balance
29,612 30,681 28,927 29,909 28,516 31,252
Capital employed, average 29,270 30,295 29,418 29,213 29,884 30,893
ROCE, % 9.8 8.9 5.1 –4.4 13.3 10.1

1) 2014 is not recalculated for IFRS 15

NOTE 11 BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS Acquisitions and divestments of shares and participations affecting cash flow were as follows:

2018 2017
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year
Acquisitions
Mobile payment, Lithuania –7
TDC, Sweden –8
Kombridge, Sweden –4
Altlorenscheuerhof, Luxembourg repayment capital contribution 1
Total acquisition of shares and participations –3 –15
Divestments
Tele2 Austria 676
Total sale of shares and participations 676
TOTAL CASH FLOW EFFECT –3 661

ACQUISITIONS

Com Hem, Sweden

On January 10, 2018 Tele2 announced the merger plan with Com Hem in Sweden through a statutory merger in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, creating a leading integrated connectivity provider. The merger will, if approved by the shareholders, be implemented by Tele2 absorbing Com Hem. Com Hem's shareholders will receive as merger consideration SEK 37.02 in cash plus 1.0374 B shares in Tele2 for each share in Com Hem outstanding as at completion of the merger. Hence, Com Hem's shareholders will receive approximately 26.9 percent economic ownership in Tele2 and a total cash consideration of SEK 6.6 billion. The completion of the merger is subject to, inter alia, approval by the shareholders of each of Tele2 and Com Hem at their respective Extraordinary General Meetings, which are currently expected to be held in second half of 2018 as well as approval from the relevant competition authorities. The merger is expected to be completed during second half of 2018.

Additional information about acquisitions made in 2017 is provided in Note 15 in the 2017 Annual Report.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Tele2 Netherlands

On December 15, 2017 Tele2 announced that Tele2 and Deutsche Telekom have agreed to combine Tele2 Netherlands and T-Mobile Netherlands. Tele2 will hold a 25 percent share in the combined company and receive a cash payment of EUR 190 million upon closing. The combined company will be a stronger customer champion in the market and enable technology investments to the benefits of the Dutch population.

The establishment of the combined company is subject to regulatory approval by the relevant competition authorities. The transaction is therefore expected to close in the second half of 2018. As a part of the agreement, there is a break fee amounting to EUR 25 million that Tele2 will receive, in case the transaction should not be approved by the relevant authorities.

Net sales

In Q1 2017, net sales in Netherlands was positively affected by a SEK 53 million revaluation of handset receivables.

EBITDA

In Q4 2017, the EBITDA for fixed broadband in Netherlands was positively affected by SEK 97 million, as well as interest income of SEK 23 million reported as financial items, related to a finally resolved dispute with KPN concerning retroactive fees for collocation of broadband equipment.

In Q2 2017, the EBITDA for fixed broadband in Netherlands was negatively affected by SEK 64 million related to the provision for the ongoing dispute with KPN concerning retroactive price adjustment for rented copper lines.

In Q1 2017, the EBITDA in Netherlands was positively affected in total by SEK 95 million of which mobile by SEK 77 million, as a result mainly of the revaluation of handset receivables as stated above and fixed broadband by SEK 18 million as a result of a settlement of a dispute.

In Q4 2016, a provision for a dispute was recorded in Netherlands affecting the EBITDA for mobile negatively by SEK 36 million.

EBIT

In Q4 2017, the profit/loss on disposal of operation in Netherlands was negatively affected by SEK 71 million related to sales costs.

In Q4 2017, a goodwill impairment loss of SEK 1,194 million was recognized (as cost of service provided) related to the cash generating unit Netherlands. The impairment was based on a valuation of Tele2's share in the combined Tele2 and T-Mobile operations, a merger which was announced in December 2017. In the latest assessment of the standalone plan, the investments needed to reach a sustainable operation were deemed to be more challenging than previously expected. This was not fully balanced by the incremental value created by the announced merger with T-Mobile.

Income statement

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Net sales 1,537 1,707 6,622 1,537 1,551 1,650 1,714 1,707 1,699
Impairment of goodwill –1,194 –1,194 –26
Cost of services provided –1,115 –1,144 –4,699 –1,115 –1,082 –1,185 –1,288 –1,144 –1,268
Gross profit/loss 422 563 729 422 –725 465 426 563 405
Selling expenses –440 –448 –1,760 –440 –436 –413 –463 –448 –521
Administrative expenses –226 –209 –802 –226 –191 –204 –198 –209 –253
Other operating income 1 3 1 1 2
Other operating expenses –2 –1 –4 –2 –1 –1 –1 –1 –6
Operating profit, EBIT –245 –95 –1,834 –245 –1,352 –153 –234 –95 –375
Interest income/costs –1 8 –1 22 –1 –13 –1
Profit after financial items, EBT –246 –95 –1,826 –246 –1,330 –154 –247 –95 –376
Income tax from the operation –6 –27 –7 –9 –5 –6 –4
NET LOSS FROM THE OPERATION –246 –101 –1,853 –246 –1,337 –163 –252 –101 –380
Profit/loss on disposal of operation including sales costs and cumulative
exchange rate gain –3 –18 –284 –3 –305 39 –18 –7
-of which Netherlands –3 –71 –3 –71
-of which Austria –234 –234
-of which Russia, sold 2013 –18 –17 1 –18 –7
-of which Italy, sold 2007 38 38
NET LOSS –249 –119 –2,137 –249 –1,642 –124 –252 –119 –387
Earnings per share (SEK) –0.50 –0.24 –4.30 –0.50 –3.32 –0.24 –0.50 –0.24 –0.95
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) –0.50 –0.24 –4.30 –0.50 –3.32 –0.24 –0.50 –0.24 –0.95
Total operating profit/loss, EBIT
Operating profit from the operation –245 –95 –1,834 –245 –1,352 –153 –234 –95 –375
Profit/loss on disposal of operation including sales costs and cumulative
exchange rate gain –3 –18 –284 –3 –305 39 –18 –7
Total operating loss –248 –113 –2,118 –248 –1,657 –114 –234 –113 –382

Balance sheet

Assets held for sale refer to the Dutch operation.

SEK million 2018
Mar 31
2017
Dec 31
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill 1,017 973
Other intangible assets 1,300 1,271
Intangible assets 2,317 2,244
Tangible assets 5,205 5,027
Financial assets 612 550
Contract costs 191 191
Deferred tax assets 109 105
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 8,434 8,117
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 160 130
Current receivables 1,852 1,908
CURRENT ASSETS 2,012 2,038
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE 10,446 10,155
LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 265 251
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 265 251
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 1,659 1,757
CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,659 1,757
LIABILITIES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS
CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
1,924 2,008

Cash flow statement

SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating loss –248 –113 –2,118 –248 –1,657 –114 –234 –113 –382
Adjustments for non-cash items in operating loss 263 300 2,529 263 1,709 237 283 300 357
Financial items paid 23 –1 –14 23 –13 –1 –1
Taxes paid 7 7 –8
Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital 38 186 404 38 59 123 36 186 –34
Changes in working capital 47 –137 –76 47 –167 150 78 –137 –41
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 85 49 328 85 –108 273 114 49 –75
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CAPEX paid –390 –275 –957 –390 –197 –219 –266 –275 –309
Free cash flow –305 –226 –629 –305 –305 54 –152 –226 –384
Sale of shares1) 676 676
Other financial assets 16 20 4 16
Cash flow from investing activities –390 –259 –261 –390 479 –219 –262 –259 –309
CASH FLOW AFTER INVESTING ACTIVITIES –305 –210 67 –305 371 54 –148 –210 –384
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Changes of loans, net –3 –12 –2 –3 –4 –3 –4
Cash flow from financing activities –3 –12 –2 –3 –4 –3 –4
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS –305 –213 55 –305 369 51 –152 –213 –388

1) refer to the Austrian operation divested in 2017

Additional information

Numbers of customers
Net intake
Thousands 2018
Mar 31
2017
Mar 31
2017
Dec 31
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Mobile 1,243 1,062 1,213 30 43 57 51 16 55
Fixed broadband 325 345 329 –4 –3 –6 –7 –5 –1
Fixed telephony 31 40 33 –2 –2 –3 –2 –2 –3
Netherlands 1,599 1,447 1,575 24 38 48 42 9 51
Mobile 8 1 1 2
Fixed broadband 92 –1 –1 –2 –2 –2
Fixed telephony 113 –1 –4 –2 –4 –3
Austria 213 –1 –4 –4 –4 –5
Mobile 1,243 1,070 1,213 30 44 58 51 18 55
Fixed broadband 325 437 329 –4 –4 –7 –9 –7 –3
Fixed telephony 31 153 33 –2 –3 –7 –4 –6 –6
Numbers of customers and net intake 1,599 1,660 1,575 24 37 44 38 5 46
Divested companies –204
-of which Austria –204
Numbers of customers and net intake 1,599 1,660 1,575 24 –167 44 38 5 46
Net sales
SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Mobile 889 719 2,956 889 811 702 724 719 655
Fixed broadband 492 526 2,040 492 495 492 527 526 549
Fixed telephony 45 57 196 45 34 50 55 57 63
Other operations 122 128 503 122 121 126 128 128 140
Netherlands 1,548 1,430 5,695 1,548 1,461 1,370 1,434 1,430 1,407
Mobile 4 16 2 5 5 4 4
Fixed broadband 185 608 65 176 182 185 196
Fixed telephony 30 104 9 37 28 30 33
Other operations 66 230 20 71 73 66 63
Austria 285 958 96 289 288 285 296
Mobile 889 723 2,972 889 813 707 729 723 659
Fixed broadband 492 711 2,648 492 560 668 709 711 745
Fixed telephony 45 87 300 45 43 87 83 87 96
Other operations 122 194 733 122 141 197 201 194 203
1,548 1,715 6,653 1,548 1,557 1,659 1,722 1,715 1,703
Internal sales, elimination –11 –8 –31 –11 –6 –9 –8 –8 –4
-of which Netherlands, mobile –11 –6 –22 –11 –5 –6 –5 –6
-of which Netherlands, other operations –1 –1 –3
-of which Austria, mobile –2 –8 –1 –2 –3 –2 –1
Net sales 1,537 1,707 6,622 1,537 1,551 1,650 1,714 1,707 1,699
Mobile net sales split
SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
End-user service revenue 555 419 1,935 555 540 502 474 419 403
Operator revenue 31 55 178 31 30 32 61 55 52
Equipment revenue 292 239 821 292 236 162 184 239 200
Internal sales 11 6 22 11 5 6 5 6 -
Netherlands 889 719 2,956 889 811 702 724 719 655
End-user service revenue 2 7 1 3 1 2 2
Operator revenue 1 1 1
Equipment revenue –1 1
Internal sales 2 8 1 2 3 2 1
Austria 4 16 2 5 5 4 4
End-user service revenue 555 421 1,942 555 541 505 475 421 405
Operator revenue 31 55 179 31 30 33 61 55 53
Equipment revenue 292 239 821 292 236 161 185 239 200
Internal sales 11 8 30 11 6 8 8 8 1
Mobile net sales 889 723 2,972 889 813 707 729 723 659
EBITDA
2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Mobile –86 –42 –257 –86 –68 –55 –92 –42 –224
Fixed broadband 67 122 443 67 188 87 46 122 123
Fixed telephony 3 8 11 3 –8 4 7 8 10
Other operations 49 63 229 49 48 59 59 63 71
Netherlands 33 151 426 33 160 95 20 151 –20
Mobile –11 –38 –5 –14 –8 –11 –18
Fixed broadband 46 149 18 42 43 46 50
Fixed telephony 16 59 5 24 14 16 17
Other operations 1 4 2 5 –4 1 2
Austria 52 174 20 57 45 52 51
Other operations –13 –13 –73 –13 –16 –31 –13 –13 –31
-of which Netherlands –13 –11 –64 –13 –15 –26 –12 –11 –27
-of which Austria –2 –9 –1 –5 –1 –2 –4
Other –13 –13 –73 –13 –16 –31 –13 –13 –31
Mobile –86 –53 –295 –86 –73 –69 –100 –53 –242
Fixed broadband 67 168 592 67 206 129 89 168 173
Fixed telephony 3 24 70 3 –3 28 21 24 27
Other operations 36 51 160 36 34 33 42 51 42
EBITDA 20 190 527 20 164 121 52 190
EBIT
2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Mobile –189 –140 –710 –189 –225 –152 –193 –140 –361
Fixed broadband –83 –24 –147 –83 36 –55 –104 –24 –18
Fixed telephony –2 3 –9 –2 –13 –1 2 3 5
Other operations 31 44 157 31 31 40 42 44 54
–243 –117 –709 –243 –171 –168 –253 –117 –320
Impairment of goodwill –1,194 –1,194 –26
Challenger program –4 5 –1 –4 –19
Other items affecting comparability –2 –2
Netherlands –245 –121 –1,903 –245 –1,360 –168 –254 –121 –365
Mobile –14 –48 –5 –18 –11 –14 –22
Fixed broadband 30 96 11 28 27 30 28
Fixed telephony 13 51 4 22 12 13 14
Other operations –2 –6 1 2 –7 –2 –1
27 93 11 34 21 27 19
Challenger program –1 –1 –9
Austria 27 92 11 34 20 27 10
Other operations –1 –23 –3 –19 –1 –20
-of which Netherlands –1 –20 –3 –16 –1 –17
-of which Austria –3 –3 –3
Other –1 –23 –3 –19 –1 –20
Mobile –189 –154 –758 –189 –230 –170 –204 –154 –383
Fixed broadband –83 6 –51 –83 47 –27 –77 6 10
Fixed telephony –2 16 42 –2 –9 21 14 16 19
Other operations 31 41 128 31 29 23 35 41 33
–243 –91 –639 –243 –163 –153 –232 –91 –321
Impairment of goodwill –1,194 –1,194 –26
Challenger program –4 –1 5 –2 –4 –28
Other items affecting comparability –2 –2
EBIT from the operation –245 –95 –1,834 –245 –1,352 –153 –234 –95 –375
Bridge from EBITDA to EBIT
2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
Q4
20 190 527 20 164 121 52 190
–1,194 –1,194 –26
–4 –1 5 –2 –4 –28
–2 –2
–2 –4 –1,195 –2 –1,189 –2 –4 –54
–263 –281 –1,166 –263 –327 –274 –284 –281 –321
–263 –258 –1,091 –263 –319 –253 –261 –258 –290
–23 –75 –8 –21 –23 –23 –31
–245 –95 –1,834 –245 –1,352 –153 –234 –95 –375
Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
CAPEX
2018 2017 2017 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million Jan 1-Mar 31 Jan 1-Mar 31 Full year Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Mobile 132 158 679 132 244 107 170 158 209
Fixed broadband 36 47 195 36 68 32 48 47 64
Fixed telephony 13 12 58 13 21 10 15 12 3
Other operations 12 14 63 12 23 10 16 14 13
Netherlands 193 231 995 193 356 159 249 231 289
Mobile 2 –1 1 2 1
Fixed broadband 9 34 2 14 9 9 16
Fixed telephony 1 4 2 1 1 1
Other operations 2 6 2 2 2 2
Austria 12 46 1 19 14 12 20
Other operations –6 –13 –6 –3 –4 –6 6
-of which Netherlands –6 –13 –6 –4 –4 –5
-of which Austria 1 –1 6
Other –6 –13 –6 –3 –4 –6 6
Mobile 132 158 681 132 243 108 172 158 210
Fixed broadband 36 56 229 36 70 46 57 56 80
Fixed telephony 13 13 62 13 21 12 16 13 4
Other operations 6 16 56 6 20 8 12 16 21
CAPEX 187 243 1,028 187 354 174 257 243 315
Bridge from CAPEX to paid CAPEX
SEK million 2018
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Jan 1-Mar 31
2017
Full year
2018
Q1
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
CAPEX –187 –243 –1,028 –187 –354 –174 –257 –243 –315
This year unpaid CAPEX and paid CAPEX from previous year –203 –32 67 –203 153 –45 –9 –32 6
-of which Netherlands –203 –32 64 –203 154 –45 –13 –32 6
-of which Austria 3 –1 4
Received payment of sold non-current assets 4 4
-of which Austria 4 4
Paid CAPEX –390 –275 –957 –390 –197 –219 –266 –275 –309

NOTE 12 IFRS 15 REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

On January 1, 2018 Tele2 changed the accounting principles for revenues from contracts with customers, by applying IFRS 15, with retrospective application. Description of the changes as a result of applying IFRS 15 and the effects on the full year 2017 are found in the 2017 Annual Report, Note 35. The impairment loss in Netherlands reported in Q3 2016, has been adjusted due to the positive effect on the booked value of Tele2 Netherlands following the adoption of IFRS 15. Incremental costs incurred when obtaining a contract with a customer are capitalized, these costs are typically retailer commissions or sales bonuses. The asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average customer life period, assessed at portfolio level. Amortization is recognized as an operational cost, in order for this cost to be reflected in the operational business.

Amortization periods are the following:
Consumer contracts 3–24 months
Business contracts 3–72 months

The effects per quarter and on segment reporting are stated below.

Balance sheet

2018
Jan 1
2018
Jan 1
2017
Dec 31
2017
Dec 31
2017
Dec 31
2017
Jan 1
2017
Jan 1
2016
Dec 31
SEK million Restated Change
IFRS 9
Restated Change
IFRS 15
Reported Restated Change
IFRS 15
Reported
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill 5,517 5,517 5,517 7,598 –131 7,729
Other intangible assets 4,106 4,106 4,106 5,821 5,821
Intangible assets 9,623 9,623 9,623 13,419 –131 13,550
Tangible assets 8,577 8,577 8,577 14,376 14,376
Receivable from sold equipment 642 –7 649 20 629 879 31 848
Other financial assets 145 145 145 476 476
Financial assets 787 –7 794 20 774 1,355 31 1,324
Contract costs 380 380 380 617 617
Deferred tax assets 1,722 1,722 1,722 1,692 –10 1,702
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 21,089 –7 21,096 400 20,696 31,459 507 30,952
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 687 687 687 655 655
Receivable from sold equipment 1,759 –21 1,780 31 1,749 2,945 54 2,891
Accounts receivable 2,236 12 2,224 2,224 2,584 2,584
Other current receivables 1,194 33 1,161 1,161 924 924
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,763 1,763 –4 1,767 2,176 –17 2,193
Current receivables 6,952 24 6,928 27 6,901 8,629 37 8,592
Current investments 3 3 3 21 21
Cash and cash equivalents 802 802 802 257 257
CURRENT ASSETS 8,444 24 8,420 27 8,393 9,562 37 9,525
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE 10,108 –47 10,155 104 10,051
ASSETS 39,641 –30 39,671 531 39,140 41,021 544 40,477
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company 17,257 –42 17,299 286 17,013 18,785 311 18,474
Non-controlling interests
EQUITY
–99
17,158

–42
–99
17,200

286
–99
16,914
–278
18,507

311
–278
18,196
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities 11,513 11,513 11,513 9,030 9,030
Deferred tax liability
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,250
12,763
1
1
1,249
12,762
49
49
1,200
12,713
1,114
10,144
48
48
1,066
10,096
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing liabilities
796 796 796 3,401 3,401
Other current liabilities
Accrued expenses and deferred income
3,631
3,285
11
3,620
3,285

71
3,620
3,214
4,608
4,361

185
4,608
4,176
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 6,916 11 6,905 71 6,834 8,969 185 8,784
CURRENT LIABILITIES 7,712 11 7,701 71 7,630 12,370 185 12,185
LIABILITIES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ASSETS
CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE
2,008 2,008 125 1,883
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 39,641 –30 39,671 531 39,140 41,021 544 40,477

Income statement

SEK million 2017
Full year
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Net sales –240 –67 –41 –61 –71 –55
Cost of services provided 262 71 58 62 71 64
Gross profit 22 4 17 1 9
Selling expenses 8 –6 5 –7 9
EBIT 22 12 11 6 –7 18
Income tax 1 –1 2
NET PROFIT/LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 23 11 11 6 –5 18
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Net profit/loss from discontinued operations –52 –41 –8 –1 –2 1
NET PROFIT/LOSS –29 –30 3 5 –7 19
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company –29 –30 3 5 –7 19
Earnings per share (SEK) –0.06 –0.06 0.02 –0.02 0.04
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) –0.06 –0.06 0.02 –0.02 0.04
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO
Equity holders of the parent company 23 11 11 6 –5 18
Earnings per share (SEK) 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.01 –0.01 0.04
Earnings per share, after dilution (SEK) 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.01 –0.01 0.04

Cash flow statement

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Changes in working capital 12 9 –3 –4 10 –20
Cash flow from operations before changes in working capital –12 –9 3 4 –10 20
Adjustments for non-cash items in operating profit 20 20 1
Operating profit/loss –32 –29 3 4 –10 19
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
SEK million 2017
Full year
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4

Segments and additional information

Net sales
SEK million 2017
Full year
2017
Q4
2017
Q3
2017
Q2
2017
Q1
2016
Q4
Mobile –248 –77 –47 –56 –68 –68
Fixed broadband –3 –1 1 –3 1
Sweden –251 –78 –46 –59 –68 –67
Lithuania, mobile –12 –1 3 –5 –9 3
Latvia, mobile 4 5 –1 2
Estonia, mobile 6 2 1 1 2 1
Croatia, mobile 13 5 1 3 4 6
TOTAL
Mobile –237 –66 –42 –58 –71 –56
Fixed broadband –3 –1 1 –3 1
Net sales –240 –67 –41 –61 –71 –55
Mobile –256 –24 –24 –60 –148 –174
Fixed broadband –13 –5 –3 –5 –5
Netherlands –269 –29 –27 –60 –153 –179
Fixed broadband 3 1 1 1 1
Other operations –1 1
Austria 3 2 1 1
Mobile net sales split
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million Full year Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
End-user service revenue 13 –7 11 5 4 –2
Equipment revenue –261 –70 –58 –61 –72 –66
Sweden –248 –77 –47 –56 –68 –68
End-user service revenue 15 11 3 1 –1
Equipment revenue –27 –12 –6 –9 4
Lithuania –12 –1 3 –5 –9 3
End-user service revenue –14 –3 –4 –3 –4 –3
Equipment revenue 18 8 4 2 4 5
Latvia 4 5 –1 2
End-user service revenue –6 –2 –2 –1 –1 –1
Equipment revenue 12 4 3 2 3 2
Estonia 6 2 1 1 2 1
End-user service revenue –34 –9 –9 –8 –8 –8
Equipment revenue 47 14 10 11 12 14
Croatia 13 5 1 3 4 6
TOTAL
End-user service revenue –26 –10 –1 –6 –9 –15
Equipment revenue –211 –56 –41 –52 –62 –41
Mobile net sales –237 –66 –42 –58 –71 –56
End-user service revenue –126 –30 –29 –35 –32 –35
Equipment revenue –130 6 5 –25 –116 –139
Netherlands –256 –24 –24 –60 –148 –174
EBITDA and EBIT
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016
SEK million Full year Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
Mobile 15 1 7 5 2 1
Fixed broadband –10 –1 –2 –6 –1 1
Fixed telephony –1 –1 –1
Other operations 2 2 4 –4 –1
Sweden 6 2 4 3 –3
Lithuania, mobile –16 –3 1 –5 –9 11
Latvia, mobile 3 5 –1 –1 1
Estonia, mobile 7 1 2 2 2 1
Croatia, mobile 26 7 5 9 5 9
Germany, mobile –4 –2 –2 –4
TOTAL
Mobile 31 11 14 8 –2 19
Fixed broadband –10 –1 –2 –6 –1 1
Fixed telephony –1 –1 –1
Other operations 2 2 4 –4 –1
EBITDA and EBIT 22 12 11 6 –7 18
Mobile –14 –17 –4 1 6 7
Fixed broadband –10 –3 –2 1 –6 –4
Netherlands, EBITDA –24 –20 –6 2 3
Impairment of goodwill –1
Netherlands, EBIT –24 –20 –6 2 2
Mobile –1 –1
Fixed broadband –7 –2 –2 –3 –1
Other operations –2 –1 –1
Austria, EBITDA –10 –1 –2 –4 –3 –1
Sale of operations, loss –20 –20
Austria, EBIT –30 –21 –2 –4 –3 –1