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Trelleborg Earnings Release 2011

Oct 26, 2011

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Third quarter 2011

President and CEO Peter Nilsson

"We continue to focus on selected segments and markets. We are gradually modifying Trelleborg's global presence and concentrating further on selected niches.

Demand remained favorable during the quarter, with growth being particularly robust in Asia. Measured in terms of operating profit this was the best third quarter so far in the Group's history. Margins continued to improve. The debt/equity ratio and net debt declined.

There is a prevailing sense of uncertainty in the market and we are carefully monitoring developments. We have today a higher level of preparedness to address a downturn in the market. We are continuing to invest to improve the long-term structure. New projects have been launched within the framework of the previously announced structural projects for 2011."

Continuing operations:

  • Net sales during the third quarter of 2011 rose to SEK 7,191 M (6,601). Organic sales increased 11 percent.
  • Operating profit totaled SEK 621 M (505). Items affecting comparability amounted to an expense of SEK 80 M (expense: 54). Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability was SEK 701 M (559).
  • The EBITDA margin, excluding items affecting comparability, was 13.0 percent (12.3).
  • Net profit was SEK 420 M (327) and earnings per share increased to SEK 1.55 (1.20). Excluding items affecting comparability, earnings per share were SEK 1.75 (1.35).
  • Operating cash flow was SEK 644 M (391). Free cash flow was SEK 447 M (205).
  • The debt/equity ratio was 52 percent (59) and the net debt in relation to EBITDA was 2.1 (2.5).

The Group in total:

Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 7,191 M (6,865). Operating profit increased to SEK 621 M (545).

Key ratios, continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010
Net sales 7,191 6,601 22,000 20,344
Operating profit 621 505 1,972 1,636
Net profit 420 327 1,312 1,050
Earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.20 4.80 3.80

Market outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011

Market outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011. Demand is expected to be in line with or somewhat lower than the third quarter of 2011, adjusted for seasonal variations.

The Group, July – September 2011

Key ratios, continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Net sales 7,191 6,601 22,000 20,344 28,852 27,196
Operating profit 621 505 1,972 1,636 2,372 2,036
Profit before tax 567 449 1,826 1,461 2,183 1,818
Net profit 420 327 1,312 1,050 1,546 1,284
- equity holders of the parent 413 323 1,297 1,034 1,526 1,263
- non-controlling interest 7 4 15 16 20 21
Earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.20 4.80 3.80 5.65 4.65

Organic sales increased 11 percent (16)

Operating profit rose to SEK 621 M (505)

Net sales. The Trelleborg Group's net sales for the third quarter of 2011 for continuing operations totaled SEK 7,191 M (6,601), up 9 percent (11). Organic sales increased 11 percent (16).

Exchange-rate effects were a negative 5 percent (neg: 5), while structural changes represented a positive 3 percent (0).

Change in net sales, continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep
% 2011 2010
Organic sales +11 +16
Structural changes +3 0
Exchange-rate effects -5 -5
Total +9 +11

The Group's sales to the segments general industry, light vehicles, transport, aerospace, agriculture and infrastructure segments exceeded the level recorded in the third quarter of 2010. Sales in the offshore oil/gas segment were lower than in the year-earlier period.

Adjusted for seasonal effects, sales to the segments general industry, light vehicles, transport, aerospace, agriculture and infrastructure segments were on a par with the second quarter of 2011. Sales to the offshore oil/gas segment were lower.

Earnings. Operating profit for the quarter increased to SEK 621 M (505). Exchange-rate fluctuations arising from the translation of earnings of foreign Group companies had a negative impact on operating profit of approximately SEK 29 M compared with the corresponding period in 2010.

The financial net expense was SEK 54 M (expense: 56), corresponding to an average interest rate of 3.0 percent (3.0).

Profit before tax increased to SEK 567 M (449).

Net profit was SEK 420 M (327). The tax rate was 26 percent (27). Earnings per share were SEK 1.55 (1.20).

The EBITDA margin was 13.0 percent (12.3)

Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, increased to SEK 701 M (559). Items affecting comparability pertaining to restructuring costs for the previously announced framework for structural projects for 2011 had an adverse impact of SEK 80 M (54) on earnings. The operating margin was 9.7 percent (8.4). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased to SEK 934 M (817). The EBITDA margin was 13.0 percent (12.3). Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, were SEK 1.75 (1.35).

Operating key ratios, continuing operations
excl. items affecting comparability Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Operating profit 701 559 2,106 1,768 2,624 2,286
Earnings per share, SEK 1.75 1.35 5.15 4.20 6.30 5.35
Operating margin (ROS), % 9.7 8.4 9.5 8.6 9.1 8.4
EBITDA, % 13.0 12.3 12.6 12.5 12.2 12.1

Earnings were positively impacted by the gradual, but not yet full, recovery of earlier cost increases for raw materials compared with the second quarter of 2011.

Earnings were negatively impacted by production disruptions at Trelleborg Engineered Systems.

Return on shareholders' equity was 13.6 percent (11.9)

Return. The return on shareholders' equity, excluding items affecting comparability, for the past twelve-month period was 13.6 percent (full-year 2010: 11.9), while the return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 13.8 percent for the same period (full-year 2010: 11.9).

Continuing
operations
Excl. items affecting
comparability
Jan - Sep Full year Jan - Sep
Full year
% 2011 2010 2011 2010
Return on capital employed, ROCE 12.6 10.8 13.8 11.9
Return on shareholders' equity 12.1 10.4 13.6 11.9

Free cash flow totaled SEK 447 M (205)

Cash flow. Operating cash flow exceeded the level recorded in the yearearlier period and was SEK 644 M (391), primarily due to a combination of an improved operating profit and continued effective management of working capital. The capital investment level was higher than in the corresponding period in the preceding year, SEK 298 M (177). Free cash flow was SEK 447 M (205).

Continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Operating cash flow 644 391 929 1,261 1,858 2,190
Utilization of restructuring provisions -75 -99 -200 -303 -311 -414
Dividend - non-controlling interest - - -2 -1 -4 -3
Financial items -17 -25 -241 -279 -268 -306
Paid tax -105 -62 -337 -188 -443 -294
Free cash flow 447 205 149 490 832 1,173

Debt/equity ratio was 52 percent (59)

Net debt. Compared with the preceding quarter, net debt declined SEK 78 M to SEK -6,992 M (-7,097). The positive trend in the net cash flow was partly offset by negative exchange-rate differences.

The debt/equity ratio was 52 percent (59). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 2.1 (2.5).

Change in net debt Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 2010
Net debt, opening balance -7,070 -7,958 -6,409 -8,369 -8,369
Net cash flow for the period 425 309 -515 335 950
Additional payment, disposals - - 98 77 77
Disposals - - - 57 57
Exchange rate differences -347 552 -166 803 876
Net debt, closing balance -6,992 -7,097 -6,992 -7,097 -6,409
Debt/equity ratio, % 52 59 53
Net Debt/EBITDA, R12 2.1 2.5 2.1

The Group, January – September 2011

Net sales totaled
SEK 22,000 M
(20 344)
Net sales. The Trelleborg Group's net sales for continuing operations for the
first nine months of 2011 totaled SEK 22,000 M (20,344), up 8 percent
compared with 2010. Organic sales increased 14 percent (16). Exchange
rates had a negative impact of 8 percent while structural changes
represented a positive impact of 2 percent.
Operating profit
amounted to
SEK 1,972 M (1,636)
Earnings. Operating profit for the first nine months of 2011 amounted to
SEK 1,972 M (1,636). Items affecting comparability amounted to an expense
of SEK 134 M (expense: 132). Profit before tax totaled SEK 1,826 M (1,461).
Net profit was SEK 1,312 M (1,050). Earnings per share were SEK 4.80
(3.80).
Operating cash flow
was SEK 929 M
(1,261)
Cash flow. Operating cash flow during the first nine months of 2011
gradually improved and amounted to SEK 929 M (1,261). The capital
investment level was SEK 669 M (445).
Shareholders' equity
was SEK 13,327 M
(11,834)
Capital employed and shareholders' equity. At the end of the period,
capital employed totaled SEK 20,052 M, compared with SEK 18,150 M the
year-earlier period.
Shareholders' equity at the close of the period amounted to
SEK 13,327 M (11,834), excluding non-controlling interests. Shareholders'
equity per share totaled SEK 49.15 (43.65). The equity/asset ratio was 45
percent (44).

Due diligence and contractual process for joint venture progressing as planned

One acquisition and one divestment completed

Continued restructuring Important events during the period

Information on planned joint venture in antivibration operations

Due diligence and contractual process are progressing as planned. Due diligence and contractual process are progressing ahead of the establishment of the new antivibration company. An agreement on the formation of the new company is expected to be signed during the fourth quarter of 2011. The transaction is conditional upon the fulfillment of certain conditions and approval by relevant competition authorities.

Background: On January 17, Trelleborg and Freudenberg signed a letter of intent to form a 50/50 joint-venture company for antivibration solutions for light and heavy vehicles. The companies' customer portfolios complement each other favorably, while Trelleborg's broad geographical presence is complemented by Freudenberg's product portfolio. In total, this means that the company will be able to offer automakers worldwide the market's best geographical coverage and the broadest portfolio in antivibration solutions.

The new company will comprise Trelleborg Automotive's operations in antivibration solutions and Freudenberg's corresponding activities, Vibracoustic. At year-end 2010, the combined annual sales were approximately SEK 12 billion, with 8,100 employees in 17 countries.

The part of Trelleborg Automotive that will be included in the joint venture relates to the antivibration business for light and heavy vehicles. At year-end 2010, this accounted for about 75 percent of sales at Trelleborg Automotive and had annual sales of approximately SEK 6,300 M and some 5,200 employees. Trelleborg Automotive's operations outside the antivibration area are not affected.

Structural changes, July – September 2011

Acquisition of Bloch. Trelleborg Engineered Systems completed its acquisition of Bloch, a high-end industrial hose solution provider with annual sales of about SEK 70 M and approximately 20 employees. Through this acquisition, Trelleborg Engineered Systems will broaden and strengthen its offering in industrial hoses and create a platform for future growth. The agreement encompasses the acquisition of 60 percent of the business with an option to acquire the remainder.

Divestment of gas spring operation. Trelleborg Automotive completed the divestment of its gas spring operation. The divestment is a step in the Trelleborg Group's strategy of focusing on selected segments. The operation is a niche player with a strong local presence in France. The buyer is the French company Defta.

Activities within the previously announced framework for structural projects for 2011 continue. Within this framework, new projects have been launched at Trelleborg Engineered Systems.

Other

Nominations Committee for 2012 AGM

Nominations Committee. At Trelleborg AB's Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2011, the Chairman of the Board was assigned the task of asking five representatives of the company's largest shareholders to form a Nominations Committee that will prepare proposals regarding Board members to be presented to the 2012 Annual General Meeting for resolution. The following persons were asked to participate in the Nominations Committee and agreed:

  • Rolf Kjellman, Henry and Gerda Dunker Foundation
  • Henrik Didner, Didner & Gerge Funds
  • Peter Rönnström, Lannebo Funds
  • Thomas Eriksson, Swedbank Robur Funds.
  • Johan Held, AFA Insurance.

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Trelleborg on April 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Shareholders wishing to submit proposals regarding candidates for the Board of Trelleborg may address these by e-mail to [email protected] or directly to the Chairman of the Board Anders Narvinger or any of the above-mentioned members of the Nominations Committee.

Risk management

Risks/risk management at Trelleborg. Trelleborg focuses continuously on identifying, evaluating and managing risks arising in systems and processes. Trelleborg applies an Enterprise Risk Management process (ERM) with the overall aim of ensuring that risks are managed systematically and efficiently.

The principal risks and uncertainties currently faced by the Group relate to the economy's effect on demand, supply and price movements of raw materials and components, structural programs and financial business environment risks.

For further information regarding the Group's risks, risk exposure and risk management, refer to the Trelleborg Annual Report and www.trelleborg.com.

The Group's market outlook

Market outlook for the fourth quarter of 2011. Demand is expected to be in line with or somewhat lower than the third quarter of 2011, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Outlook as presented in the interim report of July 20, 2011: Market outlook for the third quarter of 2011. In total, demand is expected to remain in line with the second quarter of 2011, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Trelleborg, October 26, 2011 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)

This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable rules of the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act, Interim Reports. Unless otherwise stated, the accounting policies applied by the Group and Parent Company correspond to the accounting policies applied in the preparation of the most recent annual report.

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

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Continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Excluding items affecting comparability
Net sales 2,341 2,376 7,333 7,435 9,951 10,053
Operating profit 166 215 570 636 784 850
Operating margin (ROS), % 7.1 9.1 7.8 8.6 7.9 8.5
EBITDA margin, % 10.6 12.5 11.0 12.1 11.1 11.8
Operating cash flow 176 160 157 286 595 724
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 131 172 517 551 685 719
ROS, % 5.6 7.2 7.1 7.4 6.9 7.2

Trelleborg Engineered Systems

Additional key ratios on pages 14 - 17

Market trend. In the third quarter, demand for components for general industry was higher than the level reported in the year-earlier period. Activity in the infrastructure segment increased gradually. Inquiries in the

offshore oil/gas segment remained at a high level but lead times increased due to the global financial turbulence.

Net sales. Net sales declined 1 percent during the quarter compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales increased 1 percent, effects of structural changes represented a positive 2 percent and exchange-rate effects were a negative 4 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit and operating margin during the quarter declined from the year-earlier period as a result of lower project sales and production disruptions in a facility in the offshore oil/gas segment and continued start-up costs in Brazil.

Despite a sustained high level of activity in the segment offshore oil/gas, sales and earnings were, and will continue to be, impacted by longer lead times and production disruptions.

Cash flow was impacted by a high level of capital investments and expansion in such countries as Brazil.

Other. Investments in the operation in Brazil aimed at expanding presence and production capacity are proceeding according to schedule.

During the period, new projects have been launched within the framework of the previously announced 2011 structural projects.

The business area acquired a high-end industrial hose solution company (see page 5).

Continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Excluding items affecting comparability
Net sales 2,243 2,061 6,829 6,449 8,940 8,560
Operating profit 122 95 345 407 467 529
Operating margin (ROS), % 5.3 4.4 4.9 6.1 5.1 6.0
EBITDA margin, % 8.7 9.1 8.2 10.6 8.6 10.4
Operating cash flow 143 -29 149 403 386 640
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 87 94 285 385 352 452
ROS, % 3.8 4.3 4.1 5.8 3.8 5.1

Trelleborg Automotive

Additional key ratios on pages 14 - 17

Market trend. During the quarter, global production of light vehicles increased somewhat compared with the corresponding period in 2010. All regions displayed positive development and contributed to this global increase. This was particularly true for Japan, which is making a strong recovery from the effects of the earthquake disaster earlier this year.

Net sales. Net sales during the quarter rose 9 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales increased 16 percent, effects of structural changes represented a negative 2 percent and exchange-rate effects had a negative impact of 5 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. The operating profit and operating margin were sequentially affected positively by volume increases, efficiency enhancements and more effective measures to offset earlier cost increases for raw materials.

Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 143 M.

Other. The business area continued to perform favorably compared with the underlying market.

Due diligence and contractual process are progressing ahead of the establishment of the new antivibration company (refer to page 5).

The divestment of the gas spring operation was completed during the period (refer to page 5) as part of the Group's strategy to focus on its core business.

Continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Excluding items affecting comparability
Net sales 1,705 1,477 5,073 4,349 6,507 5,783
Operating profit 386 238 1,079 660 1,295 876
Operating margin (ROS), % 22.7 16.1 21.3 15.2 19.9 15.1
EBITDA margin, % 25.5 19.8 24.0 18.7 22.7 18.5
Operating cash flow 417 309 908 678 1,115 885
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 376 229 1,059 646 1,267 854
ROS, % 22.1 15.5 20.9 14.9 19.5 14.8

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Additional key ratios on pages 14 - 17

Market trend. Demand was strong in all major market segments and geographic areas.

Net sales. Net sales for the quarter rose 16 percent compared with the yearearlier period. Organic sales increased 14 percent, effects of structural changes represented a positive 7 percent and changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of 5 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit improved significantly compared with the year-earlier period as a result of a particularly favorable product mix for the quarter and excellent capacity utilization, which is expected to return to a more normal level during the fourth quarter 2011.

Operating cash flow remained strong due to favorable earnings generation and continued efficient management of working capital.

Other. Expansion in China and India is progressing as planned. The center of excellence for certain production processes and industrial niche segments in Bangalore, India, will go on stream during the fourth quarter of 2011.

The integration of Silcotech, acquired during the second quarter 2011, is progressing as planned. Silcotech is active in the area of precision seals for use in, for example, the medical technology sector.

Continuing operations Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Excluding items affecting comparability
Net sales 953 732 2,909 2,252 3,647 2,990
Operating profit 98 77 302 212 353 263
Operating margin (ROS), % 10.3 10.5 10.4 9.4 9.7 8.8
EBITDA margin, % 12.9 13.8 12.7 12.6 12.2 12.0
Operating cash flow 8 24 -34 82 135 251
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 98 76 302 204 345 247
ROS, % 10.3 10.4 10.4 9.0 9.5 8.3

Trelleborg Wheel Systems

Additional key ratios on pages 14 - 17

Market trend. Demand, both from OEMs and for the aftermarket, improved significantly compared with the year-earlier period.

Net sales. Net sales during the quarter rose 30 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales increased 24 percent, structural changes represented a positive 12 percent and changes in exchange rates had a negative impact of 6 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit increased significantly compared with the third quarter of 2010. The operating margin was impacted by a changed product mix. Earlier increases in raw material prices were offset, but not fully.

Operating cash flow for the quarter was weak, primarily due to seasonal effects, but also as a result of a strong increase in sales and a higher level of tied-up capital in, for example, China, where further expansion is planned.

Other. Integration of the operation acquired during the first quarter of 2011 primarily for agricultural tires, located in Xingtai in eastern China, is progressing according to plan.

Financial statements

Income Statements

Group Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,191 6,601 22,000 20,344 28,852 27,196
Cost of goods sold -5,239 -4,848 -16,125 -14,852 -21,170 -19,897
Gross profit 1,952 1,753 5,875 5,492 7,682 7,299
Selling expenses -547 -511 -1,642 -1,576 -2,190 -2,124
Administrative expenses -638 -576 -1,884 -1,792 -2,582 -2,490
Research and development costs -141 -140 -425 -434 -568 -577
Other operating income/expenses -8 -24 40 -64 18 -86
Profit from part. in assoc. companies 3 3 8 10 12 14
Operating profit 621 505 1,972 1,636 2,372 2,036
Financial income and expenses -54 -56 -146 -175 -189 -218
Profit before tax 567 449 1,826 1,461 2,183 1,818
Tax -147 -122 -514 -411 -637 -534
Net profit 420 327 1,312 1,050 1,546 1,284
Discontinued operations
Net sales - 264 44 1,389 237 1,582
Operating profit - 40 258 -107 281 -84
Profit before tax - 38 258 -109 281 -86
Net profit - 28 260 -129 288 -101
Group, total
Net sales 7,191 6,865 22,044 21,733 29,089 28,778
Operating profit 621 545 2,230 1,529 2,653 1,952
Profit before tax 567 487 2,084 1,352 2,464 1,732
Total net profit 420 355 1,572 921 1,834 1,183
of which attributable to:
- equity holders of the parent 413 351 1,557 905 1,814 1,162
- non-controlling interest 7 4 15 16 20 21
Earnings per share Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations 1.55 1.20 4.80 3.80 5.65 4.65
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.10 0.95 -0.45 1.05 -0.35
Group, total 1.55 1.30 5.75 3.35 6.70 4.30
Number of shares
End of period 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783
Average number 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783 271,071,783

Statements of comprehensive income

Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Total net profit 420 355 1,572 921 1,834 1,183
Other comprehensive income
Cash flow hedges -76 13 -74 -13 -37 24
Hedging of net investment -318 511 -262 805 -175 892
Translation difference 564 -1,287 400 -1,793 303 -1,890
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income
114 -128 99 -198 62 -235
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 284 -891 163 -1,199 153 -1,209
Total comprehensive income 704 -536 1,735 -278 1,987 -26
Total profit for the period
- equity holders of the parent 698 -529 1,722 -288 1,967 -43
- non-controlling interest 6 -7 13 10 20 17

Published on October 26, 2011 11 (21)

Group Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Property, plant and equipment 5,838 5,580 5,609
Intangible assets 10,615 10,152 9,980
Financial assets 1,335 1,286 1,297
Total non-current assets 17,788 17,018 16,886
Inventories 4,183 3,434 3,433
Current operating receivables 6,647 6,103 5,597
Current interest-bearing receivables 70 274 100
Cash and cash equivalents 1,053 578 832
Total current assets 11,953 10,389 9,962
Assets held for sale - - 466
Total assets 29,741 27,407 27,314
Equity holders of the parent 13,327 11,834 12,079
Non-controlling interest 161 112 117
Total equity 13,488 11,946 12,196
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 5,950 4,706 4,343
Other non-current liabilities 1,197 1,208 1,138
Total non-current liabilities 7,147 5,914 5,481
Interest-bearing current liabilities 2,384 3,361 3,162
Other current liabilities 6,722 6,186 6,345
Total current liabilities 9,106 9,547 9,507
Liabilites held for sale - - 130
Total equity and liabilities 29,741 27,407 27,314
Specification of changes in equity Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Opening balance, January 1 12,079 12,267 12,267
Adjustment opening balance - -9 -9
Total comprehensive income 1,722 -288 -43
Dividend -474 -136 -136
Closing balance 13,327 11,834 12,079
Attributable to non-controlling interest
Opening balance, January 1 117 94 94
Adjustment opening balance - 9 9
Total comprehensive income 13 10 17
Acquisition 33 - -
Dividend -2 -1 -3
Closing balance 161 112 117
Sum total equity, closing balance 13,488 11,946 12,196

Cash flow statements

Group Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Operating activities
Operating profit 621 505 1,972 1,636 2,372 2,036
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow:
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment 204 205 594 641 798 845
Amortization, intangible assets 28 38 84 111 118 145
Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment 7 8 8 9 37 38
Impairment losses, intangible assets 0 6 -3 15 2 20
Provision for restructuring costs 74 55 126 131 215 220
Other, non cash-flow affecting items 11 -7 -27 -2 -19 6
945 810 2,754 2,541 3,523 3,310
Interest received and other financial items 3 6 7 10 11 14
Interest paid and other financial items -20 -31 -248 -289 -279 -320
Taxes paid -105 -62 -337 -188 -443 -294
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working
capital 823 723 2,176 2,074 2,812 2,710
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Change in inventories -163 -121 -623 -399 -695 -471
Change in operating receivables 275 -67 -593 -951 -360 -718
Change in operating liabilities -125 -81 33 469 402 838
Utilization of restructuring provisions -75 -99 -200 -303 -311 -414
Cash flow from operating activities 735 355 793 890 1,848 1,945
Investing activities
Acquisitions -73 -18 -746 -27 -884 -165
Disposals 51 122 556 8 626 78
Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment -290 -177 -648 -438 -986 -776
Capital expenditure in intangible assets -8 - -21 -7 -60 -46
Sale of non-current assets 10 27 27 46 34 53
Cash flow from investing activities -310 -46 -832 -418 -1,270 -856
Financing activities
Change in interest-bearing investments -316 513 -132 502 78 712
Change in interest-bearing liabilities 109 -991 877 -816 306 -1,387
Dividend - equity holders of the parent - - -474 -136 -474 -136
Dividend - non-controlling interest - - -2 -1 -4 -3
Cash flow from financing activities -207 -478 269 -451 -94 -814
Cash flow for the period 218 -169 230 21 484 275
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of the period 824 800 832 591 578 591
Reclassification to assets held for sale - - - - -6 -6
Exchange rate differences 11 -53 -9 -34 -3 -28
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,053 578 1,053 578 1,053 832

Group review

Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Net sales 7,191 6,601 22,000 20,344 28,852 27,196
EBITDA 934 817 2,781 2,543 3,542 3,304
Operating profit 701 559 2,106 1,768 2,624 2,286
Net profit 479 365 1,410 1,148 1,736 1,474
Net sales Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 2,341 2,376 7,333 7,435 9,951 10,053
Trelleborg Automotive 2,243 2,061 6,829 6,449 8,940 8,560
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1,705 1,477 5,073 4,349 6,507 5,783
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 953 732 2,909 2,252 3,647 2,990
Eliminations -51 -45 -144 -141 -193 -190
Total 7,191 6,601 22,000 20,344 28,852 27,196
EBITDA Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 248 297 808 895 1,103 1,190
Trelleborg Automotive 197 191 571 693 784 906
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 434 292 1,215 812 1,474 1,071
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 123 101 370 283 447 360
Group items -68 -64 -183 -140 -266 -223
Total excl. items affecting comparability 934 817 2,781 2,543 3,542 3,304
Items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems -29 -44 -47 -85 -94 -132
Trelleborg Automotive -34 -2 -59 -23 -91 -55
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions -10 -8 -19 -12 -20 -13
Trelleborg Wheel Systems - -1 - -8 -8 -16
Group items -1 - -1 -3 -2 -4
Total items affecting comparability -74 -55 -126 -131 -215 -220
Total incl. items affecting comparability 860 762 2,655 2,412 3,327 3,084
EBITDA Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
% 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.6 12.5 11.0 12.1 11.1 11.8
Trelleborg Automotive 8.7 9.1 8.2 10.6 8.6 10.4
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 25.5 19.8 24.0 18.7 22.7 18.5
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.9 13.8 12.7 12.6 12.2 12.0
Total excl. items affecting comparability 13.0 12.3 12.6 12.5 12.2 12.1
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 9.4 10.7 10.4 10.9 10.1 10.5
Trelleborg Automotive 7.1 9.0 7.4 10.2 7.6 9.8
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 24.9 19.2 23.6 18.4 22.4 18.3
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.9 13.6 12.7 12.2 12.0 11.5
Total incl. items affecting comparability 11.9 11.5 12.0 11.8 11.5 11.3

TRELLEBORG AB INTERIM REPORT JULY – SEPTEMBER 2011

Operating profit Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 166 215 570 636 784 850
Trelleborg Automotive 122 95 345 407 467 529
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 386 238 1,079 660 1,295 876
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 98 77 302 212 353 263
Group items -71 -66 -190 -147 -275 -232
Total excl. items affecting comparability 701 559 2,106 1,768 2,624 2,286
Items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems -35 -43 -53 -85 -99 -131
Trelleborg Automotive -35 -1 -60 -22 -115 -77
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions -10 -9 -20 -14 -28 -22
Trelleborg Wheel Systems - -1 - -8 -8 -16
Group items - - -1 -3 -2 -4
Total items affecting comparability -80 -54 -134 -132 -252 -250
Total incl. items affecting comparability 621 505 1,972 1,636 2,372 2,036
Operating margin, (ROS) Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
% 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 7.1 9.1 7.8 8.6 7.9 8.5
Trelleborg Automotive 5.3 4.4 4.9 6.1 5.1 6.0
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 22.7 16.1 21.3 15.2 19.9 15.1
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 10.3 10.5 10.4 9.4 9.7 8.8
Total excl. items affecting comparability 9.7 8.4 9.5 8.6 9.1 8.4
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 5.6 7.2 7.1 7.4 6.9 7.2
Trelleborg Automotive 3.8 4.3 4.1 5.8 3.8 5.1
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 22.1 15.5 20.9 14.9 19.5 14.8
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 10.3 10.4 10.4 9.0 9.5 8.3
Total incl. items affecting comparability 8.6 7.6 8.9 8.0 8.2 7.4
Capital employed Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 6,898 6,265 6,062
Trelleborg Automotive 3,840 3,855 3,713
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 7,237 6,466 6,545
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 2,347 1,823 1,712
Group items -126 -17 -32
Provision for restructuring costs and legal costs -144 -242 -215
Total 20,052 18,150 17,785
Return on capital employed, (ROCE) Oct 2010 - Oct 2009 - Full year
% Sep 2011 Sep 2010 2010
Continuing operations excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 12.1 12.6 13.2
Trelleborg Automotive 12.2 12.4 13.1
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 19.1 11.2 12.9
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 17.0 13.7 14.1
Total excluding items affecting comparability 13.8 11.0 11.9
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.6 9.1 11.3
Trelleborg Automotive 9.4 11.7 11.4
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 18.7 10.3 12.6
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 16.7 13.2 13.3
Total including items affecting comparability 12.6 9.4 10.8
Cash flow report Capital Sold non Change in Total cash flow
EBITDA 1) expenditure current assets working capital Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 -
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 855 925 -242 -152 9 11 -465 -498 157 286 595
Trelleborg Automotive 558 716 -229 -156 9 2 -189 -159 149 403 386
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1,231 824 -106 -68 6 16 -223 -94 908 678 1,115
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 378 290 -78 -65 2 2 -336 -145 -34 82 135
Group items -268 -214 -14 -4 1 15 30 15 -251 -188 -373
Operating cash flow 2,754 2,541 -669 -445 27 46 -1,183 -881 929 1,261 1,858
Utilization of restructuring provisions -200 -303 -311
Dividend - non-controlling interest -2 -1 -4
Financial items -241 -279 -268
Paid tax -337 -188 -443
Free cash flow 149 490 832
Acquisitions -746 -27 -884
Disposals 556 8 626
Dividend - equity holders of the parent -474 -136 -474
Sum net cash flow -515 335 100

1) Excluding other non cash-flow affecting items

Acquisitions

The acquisition of a high-end industrial hose solution company was completed during the quarter. The acquisition is not considered to have significant impact on the Group's sales and result. Refer to page 5 for further information.

Key ratios per quarter

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK M 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,191 7,583 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967
Operating profit 621 706 645 400 505 643 488 166 338
Profit for the period 420 469 423 234 327 415 308 19 202
Operating cash flow 644 467 -182 929 391 792 78 845 851
Items aff. comparability in operating profit -80 -45 -9 -118 -54 -51 -27 -218 -30
Operating profit, excl. items aff. comp. 701 751 654 518 559 694 515 384 368
EBITDA, %, excl. items aff. comparability 13.0 12.8 12.1 11.0 12.3 13.2 11.7 10.5 10.6

Net sales by business area

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK M 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 2,341 2,596 2,396 2,618 2,376 2,629 2,430 2,495 2,477
Trelleborg Automotive 2,243 2,295 2,291 2,111 2,061 2,268 2,120 1,957 1,800
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1,705 1,735 1,633 1,434 1,477 1,522 1,350 1,164 1,104
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 953 1,006 950 738 732 795 725 629 630
Eliminations -51 -49 -44 -49 -45 -27 -69 -60 -44
Total 7,191 7,583 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967

EBITDA % by business area

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
% 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.6 11.6 10.8 11.2 12.5 13.4 10.1 10.6 11.3
Trelleborg Automotive 8.7 7.9 8.2 9.9 9.1 11.7 10.8 10.1 8.9
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 25.5 24.4 21.9 18.1 19.8 19.7 16.3 15.0 13.5
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.9 13.1 12.1 10.4 13.8 10.3 13.8 11.3 11.9
Total 13.0 12.8 12.1 11.0 12.3 13.2 11.7 10.5 10.6

Operating profit by business area

Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK M 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 166 226 178 214 215 263 158 178 192
Trelleborg Automotive 122 108 115 122 95 175 137 101 65
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 386 378 315 216 238 251 171 123 94
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 98 108 96 51 77 59 76 46 52
Group items -71 -69 -50 -85 -66 -54 -27 -64 -35
Total 701 751 654 518 559 694 515 384 368

Income Statements

Group Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK M 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,191 7,583 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967
Cost of goods sold -5,239 -5,561 -5,325 -5,045 -4,848 -5,195 -4,809 -4,599 -4,425
Gross profit 1,952 2,022 1,901 1,807 1,753 1,992 1,747 1,586 1,542
Selling expenses -547 -552 -543 -548 -511 -542 -523 -562 -505
Administrative expenses -638 -649 -597 -698 -576 -626 -590 -622 -547
Research and development costs -141 -138 -146 -143 -140 -149 -145 -140 -137
Other operating income/costs -8 21 27 -22 -24 -36 -4 -100 -17
Profit from part. in assoc. companies 3 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 2
Operating profit 621 706 645 400 505 643 488 166 338
Financial income and expenses -54 -49 -43 -43 -56 -50 -69 -70 -85
Profit before tax 567 657 602 357 449 593 419 96 253
Tax -147 -188 -179 -123 -122 -178 -111 -77 -51
Net profit 420 469 423 234 327 415 308 19 202
Discontinued operations
Net sales - - 44 193 264 627 498 570 592
Operating profit - -2 260 23 40 -160 13 31 33
Profit before tax - -2 260 23 38 -159 12 32 35
Net profit - -2 262 28 28 -141 -16 73 14
Group, total
Net sales 7,191 7,583 7,270 7,045 6,865 7,814 7,054 6,755 6,559
Operating profit 621 704 905 423 545 483 501 197 371
Profit before tax 567 655 862 380 487 434 431 128 288
Total net profit 420 467 685 262 355 274 292 92 216
- equity holders of the parent 413 465 679 257 351 269 285 87 213
- non-controlling interest 7 2 6 5 4 5 7 5 3
Earnings per share Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
SEK 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009
Continuing operations 1.55 1.70 1.55 0.85 1.20 1.50 1.10 0.05 0.75
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.95 0.10 0.10 -0.50 -0.05 0.30 0.05
Group, total 1.55 1.70 2.50 0.95 1.30 1.00 1.05 0.35 0.80

Parent Company

Income Statements

Parent company Jul - Sep Jul - Sep Jan - Sep Jan - Sep Oct 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 Sep 2011 2010
Administrative expenses -72 -80 -221 -238 -321 -338
Other operating income 177 166 198 193 249 244
Operating profit 105 86 -23 -45 -72 -94
Financial income and expenses -239 153 327 980 174 827
Profit before tax -134 239 304 935 102 733
Tax 34 6 157 90 203 136
Net profit -100 245 461 1,025 305 869

Statements of comprehensive income

Net profit -100 245 461 1,025 305 869
Other comprehensive income
Fair value -17 0 -19 7 -30 -4
Group contributions received - - - - 1,366 1,366
Group contributions paid - - - - -180 -180
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive
income
5 0 5 -2 -304 -311
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -12 0 -14 5 852 871
Total comprehensive income -112 245 447 1,030 1,157 1,740
Sep 30 Sep 30 Dec 31
2011 2010 2010
24 27 26
5 10 9
34,870 34,631 34,362
34,899 34,668 34,397
61 44 52
162 - -
32 943 1,078
- 2 5
255 989 1,135
35,154 35,657 35,532
12,582 11,887 12,609
12,582 11,887 12,609
32 52 52
17 3 14
49 55 66
22,453 23,631 22,768
70 84 89
22,523 23,715 22,857
35,154 35,657 35,532

Financial definitions

Return on shareholders' equity, %

Net profit for the period, attributable to equity holders of the parent as a percentage of average shareholders' equity, excluding non-controlling interests.

Return on capital employed (ROCE), %

Operating profit divided by the average capital employed.

EBITDA

Operating profit excluding depreciation and amortization of PPE and intangible assets.

EBITDA margin, %

EBITDA excluding profit from participation in associated companies as a percentage of net sales.

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow, cash flow from financial items, taxes and the effect of restructuring measures on cash flow.

Net debt

Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash equivalents.

Operating cash flow

EBITDA excluding undistributed participation in the earnings of associated companies, investments, sold non-current assets and changes in working capital. Excluding cash flow pertaining to restructuring.

Operating cash flow/operating profit, %

Operating cash flow as a percentage of operating profit.

Earnings per share

Profit for the period, attributable to equity holders of the parent divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

Operating margin (ROS), %

Operating profit excluding profit from participation in associated companies as a percentage of net sales.

Operating profit Operating profit according to profit and loss.

Debt/equity ratio, % Net debt divided by total equity.

Net debt/EBITDA

Net debt in relation to EBITDA.

Equity/assets ratio, %

Total equity in relation to total assets.

Capital employed

Total assets less interest-bearing financial assets, noninterest-bearing operating liabilities (including pension liabilities). Excluding tax assets/tax liabilities.

Invitation to a presentation and a telephone conference on October 26 at 10:30 a.m.

A presentation and telephone conference will be held on October 26 at 10:30 a.m. The presentation will be held at Operaterrassen in Stockholm, Sweden. To participate in the telephone conference, call +46 (0)8 506 853 31 or +44 (0)20 7108 6205 or +1866 676 58 69. Code: "Trelleborg". The conference will also be broadcast on the Internet in real time. Visit our website at: www.trelleborg.com/sv/Investerare/Presentationer for the Internet link and presentation materials.

Calendar

Capital Markets Day (Stockholm) November 30, 2011 Year-end report 2011 February 15, 2012 Interim report January-March April 19, 2012 Annual General Meeting (Trelleborg) April 19, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Interim report April-June July 19, 2012

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This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations of the management of Trelleborg. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in exchange rates and other factors.

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