Earnings Release • Jan 27, 2023
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| SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | Change, % | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | ||||||
| Net sales | 8,113 | 6,016 | 35 | 30,095 | 23,789 | 27 |
| Organic sales, % | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,239 | 928 | 34 | 5,066 | 3,903 | 30 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 15.3 | 15.4 | 16.8 | 16.4 | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -115 | -128 | -241 | -83 | ||
| EBIT | 1,124 | 800 | 41 | 4,825 | 3,820 | 26 |
| Profit before tax, continuing operations | 1,048 | 766 | 37 | 4,595 | 3,680 | 25 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 431 | 240 | 80 | 1,828 | 1,007 | 82 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,196 | 752 | 59 | 5,257 | 3,716 | 41 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Continuing operations | 2.98 | 1.89 | 58 | 13.01 | 10.00 | 30 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.68 | 0.89 | 89 | 6.93 | 3.72 | 86 |
| Group | 4.66 | 2.78 | 68 | 19.94 | 13.72 | 45 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting | ||||||
| comparability | 3.40 | 2.28 | 49 | 13.80 | 10.26 | 35 |
| Operating cash flow | 1,678 | 936 | 79 | 3,732 | 3,298 | 13 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 74 | 85 | 74 | 85 |
Demand is expected to be lower than in the fourth quarter of 2022, adjusted for seasonal variations. The geopolitical situation entails a heightened degree of uncertainty. For further information, refer to page 14.
Market outlook from the interim report published on October 26, 2022, relating to the fourth quarter of 2022 Demand is expected to be slightly lower than in the third quarter of 2022, adjusted for seasonal variations. The geopolitical situation entails a heightened degree of uncertainty. For further information, refer to page 14.
The Board of Directors proposes a cash dividend of SEK 6.00 per share (5.50).
"We end the record year of 2022 by reporting yet another strong quarter. It is with confidence and great enthusiasm that we continue to improve Trelleborg. The aim to increase sales and further raise profitability stands firm. We will continue to invest in our polymer solutions for fast-growing segments in the aerospace industry, healthcare & medical and other selected industrial niches through a combination of acquisitions and focused organic initiatives.
Sales in the fourth quarter increased by a full 35 percent, with organic sales increasing 15 percent. Acquisitions contributed 8 percent. EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, increased 34 percent, corresponding to an operating margin of 15.3 percent. Both sales and earnings were by far the best to date for a fourth quarter.
Organic sales for Trelleborg Industrial Solutions grew in most market segments and geographies, with healthy profitability. However, we noted a fall-off in order intake in primarily construction-related segments in the latter part of the year compared with previous quarters. Meanwhile, we have a strong order book that provides security for the year ahead.
Organic sales for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions were also favorable in most market segments and geographies. Here we also noted a slowdown in order intake in some segments, such as general industry, compared with the first few quarters of the year. In parallel, order intake and deliveries to aerospace, automotive and healthcare & medical continued to grow substantially.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems recorded good organic sales growth in all tire categories and most geographies during the quarter, which was primarily underpinned by solid deliveries to OE manufacturers. In contrast, we noted falling sales to the aftermarket. Profitability increased as a result of effective cost control and price adjustments to counter rising costs.
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics has been part of the Group since the end of October. The acquisition significantly improves Trelleborg Sealing Solutions' position in the North American market while strengthening us globally in a number of attractive niches. The acquisition will initially slightly dilute the EBIT margin, but as we realize the synergies we have identified, the business area will – in the not-too-distant future – once again reach the high margin levels we have enjoyed for more than a decade.
In the near term, we will receive more than SEK 20 billion from previously announced divestments, which opens up several options to develop the Group further. Our strong balance sheet has enabled us to once again recommend that the Annual General Meeting raise the ordinary dividend. In parallel we have repurchased own shares on the stock exchange for more than SEK 3 billion.
At the time of writing, there are several macroeconomic signs that we are approaching a cooler period compared with the strong growth seen in 2021/2022. Our committed employees are ready to meet the challenges in whatever form these may take, and I am convinced that Trelleborg is heading for yet another successful year. Our general assessment in the current situation is that demand in the first quarter will be lower than in the fourth quarter."
Peter Nilsson, President and CEO
| SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | Change, % | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | ||||||
| Net sales | 8,113 | 6,016 | 35 | 30,095 | 23,789 | 27 |
| Change total, % | 35 | 11 | 27 | 11 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Structural change, % | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Currency effects, % | 12 | 1 | 10 | -5 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,239 | 928 | 34 | 5,066 | 3,903 | 30 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 15.3 | 15.4 | 16.8 | 16.4 | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -115 | -128 | -241 | -83 | ||
| EBIT | 1,124 | 800 | 41 | 4,825 | 3,820 | 26 |
| Financial income and expenses | -76 | -34 | -124 | -230 | -140 | -64 |
| Profit before tax | 1,048 | 766 | 37 | 4,595 | 3,680 | 25 |
| Taxes | -283 | -254 | -11 | -1,166 | -971 | -20 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 765 | 512 | 49 | 3,429 | 2,709 | 27 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 431 | 240 | 80 | 1,828 | 1,007 | 82 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,196 | 752 | 59 | 5,257 | 3,716 | 41 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Continuing operations | 2.98 | 1.89 | 58 | 13.01 | 10.00 | 30 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.68 | 0.89 | 89 | 6.93 | 3.72 | 86 |
| Group Continuing operations, excluding items affecting |
4.66 | 2.78 | 68 | 19.94 | 13.72 | 45 |
| comparability | 3.40 | 2.28 | 49 | 13.80 | 10.26 | 35 |
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 amounted to SEK 8,113 M (6,016), up 35 percent. Organic sales increased 15 percent compared with the year-earlier period. The net effect of currency movements increased sales by 12 percent, while acquisitions contributed 8 percent compared with the yearearlier period.
Sales per market. In Europe, organic sales increased by 13 percent compared with the preceding year. Organic sales in North and South America rose 18 percent. In Asia and other markets, organic sales increased by 14 percent compared with the preceding year.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 1,239 M (928), up 34 percent. The margin was 15.3 percent (15.4).
The total exchange rate effect on EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, from the translation of foreign subsidiaries, had a positive impact of SEK 75 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.
Items affecting comparability for the quarter totaled SEK -115 M (-128) and pertained to restructuring costs.
EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,124 M (800) for the quarter.
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, with annual sales of around SEK 2,250 M, was consolidated as of October 27, 2022, and was therefore included in the accounts for two months of the fourth quarter. Depreciation after completion of the purchase price allocation (PPA) totaled SEK 37 M for the quarter. The corresponding total depreciation for full-year 2023 is estimated at approximately SEK 220 M. Refer to page 21.
The net financial expense for continuing operations was SEK -76 M (-34). Net financial items were impacted primarily by higher interest expenses linked to the acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. The acquisition was financed primarily by a short-term loan that will be repaid when the proceeds are received from the ongoing sale of the Group's tire operation.
Net profit was SEK 765 M (512). The tax rate for the quarter amounted to 27 percent (33). The underlying tax rate for continuing operations is expected to remain at 26 percent.
Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 3.40 (2.28), up 49 percent. For the Group as a whole, including discontinuing operations, earnings per share were SEK 4.66 (2.78), up 68 percent.
1 The key figures in this report relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Continuing operations pertains to the business areas Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Group Activities.
| SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | Change, % | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,239 | 928 | 34 | 5,066 | 3,903 | 30 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | 302 | 246 | 23 | 1,093 | 973 | 12 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | 113 | 63 | 79 | 316 | 231 | 37 |
| EBITDA | 1,654 | 1,237 | 34 | 6,475 | 5,107 | 27 |
| Capital expenditure | -533 | -410 | -30 | -1,298 | -1,045 | -24 |
| Sold non-current assets | 20 | 5 | 300 | 51 | 114 | -55 |
| Amortization of lease liabilities | -87 | -76 | -14 | -322 | -303 | -6 |
| Change in working capital | 624 | 183 | -1,157 | -551 | ||
| Dividend from associated companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Non cash-flow affecting items | 0 | -3 | -17 | -25 | ||
| Operating cash flow, continuing operations | 1,678 | 936 | 79 | 3,732 | 3,298 | 13 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 74 | 85 | 74 | 85 | ||
| Operating cash flow, discontinuing operations | 755 | 82 | 821 | 1,472 | 1,271 | 16 |
| Operating cash flow, Group | 2,433 | 1,018 | 139 | 5,204 | 4,569 | 14 |
| SEK M | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Net debt Group, opening balance | -8,367 | -10,026 |
| Operating cash flow | 5,204 | 4,569 |
| Cash impact from items affecting comparability | -306 | -98 |
| Financial items | -150 | -199 |
| Paid tax | -1,443 | -962 |
| Free cash flow | 3,305 | 3,310 |
| Acquisitions | -11,199 | -573 |
| Disposed operations | 149 | 616 |
| Capital increase associated companies | -17 | -29 |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | -1,481 | -1,355 |
| Repurchase own shares | -3,079 | - |
| Sum net cash flow | -12,322 | 1,969 |
| Exchange rate differences | -518 | -446 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 1 | 146 | 70 |
| Pension liability 1 | 164 | 66 |
| Net debt Group, closing balance | -20,897 | -8,367 |
| Of which: | ||
| Pension liability | -438 | -548 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 | -2,215 | -2,102 |
| Net debt, excluding effect of lease and pension liability | -18,244 | -5,717 |
| Debt/equity ratio, % | 56 | 25 |
| Net debt/EBITDA 2 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 Pertains to non-cash items. |
2 EBITDA including items affecting comparability.
Operating cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,678 M (936). Cash flow was positively affected by the higher earnings generation as well as efficient working capital management. The rate of investment was higher than in the preceding year and amounted to SEK 533 M (410). The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 74 percent (85).
Free cash flow for the full year was SEK 3,305 M (3,310). Net cash flow amounted to SEK -12,322 M (1,969). Net cash flow for the period was impacted by effects from acquisitions of SEK -11,199 M (-573), linked primarily to Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, effects from divested operations of SEK 149 M (616), dividends to shareholders of the Parent Company of SEK -1,481 M (-1,355), and the repurchase of own shares of SEK -3,079 M (–).
Net debt at year-end totaled SEK -20,897 M (-8,367) and was impacted by the net cash flow of SEK -12,322 M, negative exchange rate differences of SEK -518 M, and non-cash adjustments of lease and pension liabilities totaling SEK 310 M.
The debt/equity ratio was 56 percent (25). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 2.4 (1.2).
Proceeds from ongoing divestments of the Group's tire and printing blanket operations will exceed current net debt.
| % | R12 2022 | R12 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed, continuing operations | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 15.3 | 14.9 |
| Return on equity, Group | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 15.6 | 12.5 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 14.9 | 12.0 |
Capital employed within continuing operations increased year on year and amounted to SEK 41,309 M (26,557) at the end of the quarter, impacted by higher working capital attributable to increased sales, acquisitions and exchange rate effects.
The capital employed for assets held for sale amounted to SEK 17,935 M (15,689) and pertained to the Group's tire and printing blanket operations. A large share of the increase was driven by exchange rate effects and higher working capital. The incoming proceeds will be similarly impacted, which is why capital gains reported earlier remain.
Return on capital employed for the most recent 12-month period, excluding items affecting comparability, was 15.9 percent (15.1). Return on capital employed, including items affecting comparability (restructuring costs and nonrecurring items), for the corresponding period was 15.3 percent (14.9).
Shareholders' equity for the Group at the close of the period amounted to SEK 37,488 M (32,998), positively impacted by earnings for the period, translation effects, a dividend to shareholders of the Parent Company and the repurchase of own shares. At the end of the year, 13,691,970 Series B shares in Trelleborg had been repurchased, corresponding to 5.1 percent of the number of shares outstanding at a value of SEK 3,079 M.
Equity per share amounted to SEK 146 (122). The equity/assets ratio was 49 percent (59). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group for the most recent 12-month period, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled 15.6 percent (12.5). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group, including items affecting comparability, amounted to 14.9 percent (12.0) for the corresponding period.



EBIT excl. items aff. comparability, SEK M / EBIT %, R12



Net sales in full-year 2022 amounted to SEK 30,095 M (23,789), a total increase of 27 percent year on year. Organic sales grew 14 percent compared with the year-earlier period. The net effect of currency movements increased sales by 10 percent, while structural changes contributed 3 percent year on year.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 5,066 M (3,903), corresponding to a margin of 16.8 percent (16.4). Items affecting comparability totaled SEK -241 M (-83) and pertained to restructuring costs of SEK -381 M (-260) and capital gains from the sale of assets totaling SEK 140 M (177). EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 4,825 M (3,820).
Financial income and expenses amounted to a net of SEK -230 M (-140). Net financial items were impacted primarily by higher interest expenses linked to the acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. The acquisition was financed primarily by a short-term loan that will be repaid when the proceeds are received from the ongoing divestment of the Group's tire operation.
In addition, net financial items in continuing operations were impacted by lower internal interest income from Group companies in discontinuing operations, which resulted in a corresponding positive trend for discontinuing operations. For the Group in its entirety, this effect was eliminated.
Profit before tax totaled SEK 4,595 M (3,680). The tax rate was 25 percent (26). Net profit totaled SEK 3,429 M (2,709).
Net profit for discontinuing operations totaled SEK 1,828 M (1,007). Net profit for the Group totaled SEK 5,257 M (3,716).
Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 13.80 (10.26). For the Group as a whole, earnings per share were SEK 19.94 (13.72).
Lower climate impact. The Group's CO2 intensity (CO2/SEK M) decreased to 7.2 tons (9.8) during full-year 2022. The change was driven by a higher proportion of fossil-free electricity and somewhat lower energy consumption. Sequentially, CO2 emissions increased in the quarter compared to the third quarter, mainly as a result of seasonally higher energy consumption, but also due to completed acquisitions. Total CO2 emissions decreased by 10 percent for full-year 2022 compared with the preceding year.
The proportion of renewable and fossil-free electricity in the quarter increased from 28 percent to 34 percent, driven primarily by increased usage of renewable electricity in the US, Germany, and Poland.
Social engagement. Trelleborg participates actively in the local communities where the Group operates. The focus is on promoting education and physical activity among children and young people. In Lithuania, for example, Trelleborg participated in a number of activities aimed at children and young people for the purpose of increasing their awareness regarding sustainability, recycling, and circularity.




Trelleborg Industrial Solutions is a leading supplier of polymer-based critical solutions in selected industrial application areas and infrastructure projects.
| Net sales | 3,691 | 2,831 | 30 | 13,998 | 10,953 | 28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change total, % | 30 | 9 | 28 | 7 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 18 | 8 | 18 | 10 | ||
| Structural change, % | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Currency effects, % | 11 | 0 | 8 | -4 | ||
| EBIT | 483 | 366 | 32 | 1,928 | 1,360 | 42 |
| EBIT, % | 13.1 | 12.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 12,857 | 11,062 | 12,857 | 11,062 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 15.6 | 12.6 | 24 | 15.6 | 12.6 | 24 |
Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19
Organic sales for the quarter rose by 18 percent year on year, positively influenced by higher volumes and price adjustments. Sales were good in Asia and increased significantly in Europe and North America. Sales to the construction-related market segment were slightly positive during the quarter, though the trend was weaker in Europe. Deliveries to the aerospace and automotive industries were at highly favorable levels. Sales to the marine segment were strong, driven by larger project transactions.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased year on year, primarily as a result of higher volumes and good capacity to adapt prices to match increased costs. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 25 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier quarter.
Organic sales for the full year increased 18 percent year on year. The sales trend was strong in all major geographic regions. All market segments reported double-digit organic sales growth. The order book remained strong at the end of the year, although with a slightly lower order intake during the fourth quarter.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased year on year, and both sales and EBIT reached their highest level to date. Generally effective cost control and active price adjustments for customers offset increasing costs during the year. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 82 M on EBIT compared with the preceding year.

Net sales per geographic market and per industry are based on full-year 2022.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of polymer-based sealing solutions and components deployed in general industry, automotive and aerospace.
| Net sales | 4,303 | 3,106 | 39 | 15,662 | 12,480 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change total, % | 39 | 16 | 25 | 15 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 12 | 14 | 10 | 19 | ||
| Structural change, % | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Currency effects, % | 13 | 1 | 10 | -4 | ||
| EBIT | 850 | 656 | 30 | 3,491 | 2,865 | 22 |
| EBIT, % | 19.8 | 21.1 | 22.3 | 23.0 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 28,140 | 15,102 | 28,140 | 15,102 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 18.6 | 20.1 | -7 | 18.6 | 20.1 | -7 |
Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19
Organic sales for the quarter rose by 12 percent year on year primarily as an adaptation of prices to increased costs, but also from a certain amount of volume growth. Acquisitions contributed to a 14-percent increase in sales. Sales to general industry increased slightly, while deliveries to the aerospace industry continued their very strong performance in all geographic regions. Sales to the automotive industry were favorable, and developed better than the underlying market. Sales to healthcare & medical performed well.
EBIT increased with contributions from acquisitions and healthy volume growth. However, the EBIT margin was diluted as a result of these acquisitions, as well as of acquisitions and integrations costs. The margin in the business area, excluding these acquisitions, remained on a par with the year-earlier quarter. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 58 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier quarter.
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, with annual sales of around SEK 2,250 M, was consolidated as of October 27, 2022, and was therefore included in the accounts for two months of the fourth quarter. Depreciation after completion of the purchase price allocation (PPA) totaled SEK 37 M for the quarter. The corresponding total depreciation for full-year 2023 is estimated at approximately SEK 220 M. Refer to page 21. Initially, the
EBIT margin in the business area will be diluted somewhat. The acquisition will generate significant synergies which will be gradually implemented over the next two to three years. After realized synergies, the margin is estimated to return to previous levels.
Organic sales for the full year increased 10 percent year on year. Acquisitions contributed a 5-percent increase in sales. Sales to all geographic regions were positive. North America performed the most favorably, while sales in Asia were limited by Covid restrictions in China for most of the year as well as a virulent outbreak of the virus at the end of the year when restrictions were eased. Sales to all industries performed positively, where deliveries to the aerospace industry and healthcare & medical stood out with highly robust growth.
EBIT increased as the result of volume growth, price adjustments in relation to customers and completed acquisitions. The EBIT margin declined, due primarily to completed acquisitions. The effect of rising purchasing prices for energy and input goods, as well as general inflation, was balanced out by price adjustments for customers and efficiency improvements. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 221 M compared to the preceding year.

Net sales per geographic market and per industry are based on full-year 2022.
An agreement was signed during the fourth quarter of 2021 to divest the Group's printing blanket operation to Continental. The buyer has received the necessary approvals from all the relevant authorities. A few formalities remain, and the transaction is expected to be finalized within the coming months.
In March 2022, an agreement was signed to divest Trelleborg Wheel Systems to Yokohama Rubber Company. Closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. The divestment is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2023, most likely in the first few months of the year.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | Change, % | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3 741 | 3 070 | 22 | 14 615 | 11 961 | 22 |
| Change total, % | 22 | 11 | 22 | 4 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 8 | 24 | 18 | 17 | ||
| Structural change, % | - | -12 | -6 | -7 | ||
| Currency effects, % | 14 | -1 | 10 | -6 | ||
| EBIT 1 | 642 | 334 | 92 | 2 435 | 1 401 | 74 |
| EBIT, % | 17,2 | 10,9 | 16,7 | 11,7 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance 2 | 17 942 | 15 712 | 17 942 | 15 712 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 14,2 | 9,0 | 58 | 14,2 | 9,0 | 58 |
1 EBIT was positively impacted by SEK 167 M in Q4 2022 and SEK 490 M in 12M 2022 since depreciation was stopped on assets held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5, mainly attributable to Trelleborg Wheel Systems.
2 Capital employed includes the impact of SEK 518 M from depreciation that was stopped on assets held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5.
| Of which Trelleborg Wheel Systems, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | Change, % | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,401 | 2,753 | 24 | 13,277 | 10,076 | 32 |
| Change total, % | 24 | 26 | 32 | 15 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 10 | 25 | 20 | 19 | ||
| Structural change, % | - | - | - | - | ||
| Currency effects, % | 14 | 1 | 12 | -4 | ||
| EBIT | 428 | 275 | 56 | 1,768 | 1,214 | 46 |
| EBIT, % | 12.6 | 10.0 | 13.3 | 12.0 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 15,965 | 14,374 | 15,965 | 14,374 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 11.4 | 8.7 | 31 | 11.4 | 8.7 | 31 |
Organic sales for the quarter rose by 10 percent year on year. The sales of agricultural tires to OE manufacturers increased considerably in the majority of geographical markets. Sales to North American customers performed particularly well. In contrast, deliveries to aftermarket customers decreased significantly, primarily in Europe and Asia. Performance in sales of tires for material handling vehicles and off-highway vehicles reflected the same trend, meaning higher sales levels to OE manufacturers and lower sales levels to aftermarket customers.
EBIT and the EBIT margin improved, primarily as a result of price adjustments and increased sales to OE manufacturers. This offset the increased costs of raw materials and energy. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had no impact on EBIT compared with the yearearlier quarter.
Organic sales for the full year increased 20 percent year on year. Sales increased in all major regions, particularly North and South America. The organic sales trend in tires for agricultural machinery, material handling vehicles and offhighway vehicles was positive in all cases.
EBIT and the EBIT margin improved, primarily as a result of price adjustments and increased sales to OE manufacturers. This offset the increased costs of raw materials and energy. The positive trend was particularly noticeable in North and South America. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 11 M on EBIT compared to the preceding year.
Meeting. According to a previous resolution by the Annual General Meeting of Trelleborg AB, the Chairman of the Board is assigned the task of annually asking the five largest shareholders, in terms of votes registered on August 31, to appoint one member each to the Nomination Committee prior to the next Annual General Meeting.
The following have agreed to participate in the Nomination Committee prior to 2023 Annual General Meeting:
Ragnar Lindqvist, Dunker Foundations
Per Trygg, Lannebo Funds
Anna Sundberg, Handelsbanken Funds
Johan Sjöström, Second Swedish National Pension Fund Ulrik Grönvall, Swedbank Robur Funds
The Annual General Meeting will be held in Trelleborg, Sweden, on April 27, 2023.
Shareholders wishing to submit proposals regarding candidates for the Board of Trelleborg may address these by email to [email protected] no later than January 31, 2023.
The press release was published on October 5, 2022.
Acquisition of sewer and drainage pipe rehabilitation market leader. Trelleborg signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of an operation within sewer and drainage pipe rehabilitation, specializing in the manufacture of machinery, robotics and liners, used in trenchless pipe repairs. The operation is part of the German-based privately owned company Innovative Sewer Technologies. The acquisition complements Trelleborg's current trenchless pipe repair offerings with new technology and materials.
The operation has its head office and manufacturing in Bochum, Germany, with sales offices in Europe and North America, and a network of independent distributors. Sales amounted to approximately SEK 200 M in 2021.
The business was consolidated as of November 30, 2022. Press releases were published on October 11 and December 1, 2022.
Acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. Trelleborg finalized the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics for USD 950 million on a cash and debt-free basis. If a tax asset of approximately USD 90 million is taken into account, the purchase price amounts to approximately USD 860 million. Trelleborg has secured committed financing. The seller is an affiliate of the global investment firm KKR.
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics is a strong and wellestablished company in North America operating in several fast-growing industries such as medical equipment, water management and food & beverage, as well as in several industrial applications. The company is a leading manufacturer of polymer and thermoplastic components and a system provider for technically demanding applications.
The company was founded in 1945 and has annual sales of approximately SEK 2,250 M with good profitability and strong sales growth. The company has its headquarters and innovation center outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, and has a total of eight manufacturing facilities globally, of which four are in the US and the remainder in Mexico, England, the Czech Republic and China.
The business was consolidated as of October 27, 2022.
Press releases were published on August 2 and October 27, 2022.
Acquisition in aerospace. Trelleborg finalized the acquisition of the German-based company MG Silikon GmbH, an entity within Saint-Gobain Group. The company specializes in sealing solutions for aerospace and industrial applications.
The company has its head office and manufacturing in Lindau, Germany, and has annual sales of approximately SEK 120 M.
The business was consolidated as of October 31, 2022. Press releases were published on July 22 and October 31, 2022.
Proposal for new Chairman of the Board. After fourteen years on the Board, five of which as Chairman, the Chairman of the Board of Trelleborg, Hans Biörck, notified the Nomination Committee that he would not be standing for re-election at Trelleborg AB's 2023 Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee therefore resolved to propose current Board member Johan Malmquist as the company's new Chairman of the Board at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
Johan Malmquist has been a Board member of the Group since 2016. His current assignments include Chairman of the Board of Arjo AB and Getinge AB and Board member of the Dunker Foundations. If the Annual General Meeting resolves to elect Johan Malmquist, he will step down from his assignment in the Dunker Foundations. Johan Malmquist's previous roles include President and CEO of Getinge AB and various senior positions at Electrolux AB.
The press release was published on November 21, 2022.
Trelleborg signed an agreement to acquire an operation specializing in automotive boots for the fast-growing Indian light vehicles market. The operation is part of the India-based privately owned company Injectoplast. The acquisition means that Trelleborg further strengthens its globally leading market position in automotive boots.
The company has its head office and manufacturing in Kanpur, in the north of India, close to a light vehicle manufacturing cluster, and has annual sales of approximately SEK 70 M.
The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2023.
The press release was published on November 25, 2022.
Nasdaq Stockholm Disciplinary Committee. The Disciplinary Committee of Nasdaq resolved to order Trelleborg AB to pay a fine of four annual fees, equivalent to an amount of SEK 9.6 M as a result of the company's information disclosure procedures in connection with rumors involving the divestment of the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area in December 2021.
The Disciplinary Committee was of the opinion that Trelleborg, during the Christmas weekend, should have acted more swiftly in disclosing information to Nasdaq Stockholm and that Trelleborg, on the matter, had breached the rules regarding the disclosure of information to the market in article 17 of MAR.
Trelleborg had argued that the matter had been handled
correctly and had explained that only early discussions with external partners had taken place in December 2021 but that these discussions were not sufficiently precise to inform the market.
The press release was published on November 30, 2022.
Key financial figures for Minnesota Rubber & Plastics. Trelleborg confirmed the key financial figures for the newlyacquired Minnesota Rubber & Plastics.
The press release was published on December 5, 2022.
Shareholding notification. At the close of business in the stock market on December 14, 2022, Trelleborg had during 2022 acquired a total of 13,559,211 Series B treasury shares, corresponding to 5.002 percent of the total number of shares and 2.57 percent of the total number of votes in the company.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 25,272,178 shares of Series B for a total maximum amount of SEK 5,000 M, which Trelleborg announced on April 27, 2022.
The press release was published on December 15, 2022.
Capital Markets Day 2023. Trelleborg announced its Capital Markets Day for March 21, 2023, an event for institutional investors, analysts, and the media.
The press release was published on December 21, 2022.
In a press release, Trelleborg clarified that it expects to finalize the divestment in the first half of 2023, likely in the first months of the year.
The press release was published on December 27, 2022.
The buyer of Trelleborg's printing blanket operation has received the necessary approvals from all of the relevant authorities. A few formalities remain, and the transaction is expected to be finalized within the coming months.
More PureFab™ seals. Trelleborg launched two additionals to its Isolast® PureFab™ material range, which were developed for sealing applications for the semiconductor industry. Microchips are manufactured in semiconductor fabrication plans – giant cleanrooms – whose production equipment relies on critical sealing that can stand up to the particular harsh conditions of fab processing.
Easier chemical transportations. Trelleborg has gathered its sealing expertise and offering in chemical transportation under the name of Tran-SECURE™. Pumps, valves and seals used in filling and emptying tanks in conjunction with chemical transportation are crucial in preventing leaks of hazardous substances into the environment. The Tran-SECURE™ Fluid Sealing Management Program provides full accessibility and ensures regulatory compliance of its components.
More than just a hose. Trelleborg's service center in Lyon, France, has been approved as a cleanroom for hoses, which means that hoses for food production undergo a strict cleansing protocol with fully traceable and certified hoses. This creates savings for food producers by eliminating the initial cleansing step for them, and the hoses are fully ready for use.
Longer service life. The MountFinder Pro app has been updated with an even larger product database. With the mobile phone's built-in accelerometer and measurement sensor, the vibration levels in different machines can be measured directly, and it becomes easier to identify the best Trelleborg antivibration mount required for a specific application.
Safer in Panama. Starting in October 2023, NeoPanamax vessels will be able to use Trelleborg's SafePilot P3 Navigation System for Panama Canal transits. It facilitates high-accuracy navigation solution, enabling more efficient operations in constrained waterways.
The SafePilot technology platform is part of SmartPort, the collective term for Trelleborg's various solutions in marine systems, which includes products for berthing, docking and mooring.
Trelleborg serves a broad range of customers in a variety of industries and niches. The business has a wide geographic spread. The Group has operations in about 50 countries, sales are conducted in just over 150 countries worldwide and manufacturing operations are carried out at more than 100 production sites. The business is diversified, which provides Trelleborg with an effective underlying risk spread.
Demand for the Group's products and solutions largely moves in line with fluctuations in global industrial production. Trelleborg focuses on maintaining an exposure to industries that jointly have a good balance between early and late cyclical industry, meaning general as well as capital-intensive industry, the demands from which often balance each other out. Seasonal effects occur in the various industries, with demand in the first half of the year tending to be slightly higher than in the second half of the year.
Long-term risks. Trelleborg has identified the relevant areas based on strategic risks, operational risks, regulatory compliance risks and financial risks that may result in damage or loss with substantial impact on the entire Group and therefore justify management of the risk exposure at Group level.
For information regarding the Group's risks, risk exposure and risk management, refer to the latest Trelleborg Annual Report, www.trelleborg.com.
Short-term risks. The strong demand during 2021 brought challenges in the supply chain, but also rising costs for raw
materials, freight and energy, as well as staff shortages in some regions. These challenges remained in 2022 on account of the volatile geopolitical situation, combined with increased inflationary pressure. Measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus in some countries may still impact the supply chain. Trelleborg has continuously managed its supply chain and has activated action plans to limit the disruptions in the supply of raw materials.
The effects of the geopolitical situation and the continued existence of the coronavirus, and the uncertainties associated with these, will persist in the forthcoming quarter.
Ukraine. Trelleborg's exposure to Russia and Ukraine is limited. During 2021, revenues from Russia and Ukraine accounted for less than 2 percent of the Group's total revenues, the majority being sales of agricultural tires. Furthermore, Trelleborg has no manufacturing sites in Russia or Ukraine. Hence, the ongoing war has very limited direct financial effects on Trelleborg. As of December 31, 2022, there was no significant impact on any balance sheet items. A provision of SEK 90 M was recorded during the first quarter of 2022, which fully covered the Group's fixed assets and working capital attributable to Russia and Ukraine.
Given the uncertainties surrounding the ongoing war, it is very difficult to predict potential indirect effects on Trelleborg.
This report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.
Trelleborg, January 27, 2023 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)
This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the applicable rules of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34.16A appear in addition to the financial statements and their accompanying notes also in other parts of the interim report. The Parent Company applies recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board and Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Interim Reports.
Accounting policies and calculation methods applied in this report are unchanged compared with those applied in the preparation of the annual and consolidated accounts for 2021. No new or revised IFRSs or interpretative statements applied as of January 1, 2022 had any material impact on the consolidated financial statements. For a more detailed description of the accounting policies applied for the Group and Parent Company in this interim report, refer to the 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report.
Comparative figures have been restated on account of the transfer of the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to discontinuing operations and the transfer of a small operation from the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area to Group activities.
| Income Statements, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 8,113 | 6,016 | 30,095 | 23,789 |
| Cost of goods sold | -5,267 | -3,966 | -19,341 | -15,232 |
| Gross profit | 2,846 | 2,050 | 10,754 | 8,557 |
| Selling expenses | -610 | -473 | -2,242 | -1,890 |
| Administrative expenses | -815 | -624 | -2,808 | -2,328 |
| Research and development costs | -175 | -111 | -554 | -432 |
| Other operating income | 72 | 136 | 295 | 265 |
| Other operating expenses | -80 | -50 | -384 | -269 |
| Profit from associated companies | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,239 | 928 | 5,066 | 3,903 |
| Items affecting comparability | -115 | -128 | -241 | -83 |
| EBIT | 1,124 | 800 | 4,825 | 3,820 |
| Financial income and expenses | -76 | -34 | -230 | -140 |
| Profit before tax | 1,048 | 766 | 4,595 | 3,680 |
| Tax | -283 | -254 | -1,166 | -971 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 765 | 512 | 3,429 | 2,709 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 431 | 240 | 1,828 | 1,007 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,196 | 752 | 5,257 | 3,716 |
| 752 | ||||
| - equity holders of the parent company | 1,197 | 5,260 | 3,717 | |
| - non-controlling interest | -1 | 0 | -3 | -1 |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹ | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Continuing operations | 2.98 | 1.89 | 13.01 | 10.00 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.68 | 0.89 | 6.93 | 3.72 |
| Group | 4.66 | 2.78 | 19.94 | 13.72 |
| Group, excluding items affecting comparability | 5.10 | 3.29 | 20.81 | 14.24 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability | 3.40 | 2.28 | 13.80 | 10.26 |
| ¹ No dilution effects arose. | ||||
| Number of shares | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| End of period | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 |
| of which, in treasury | 13,691,970 | - | 13,691,970 | - |
| Average number | 257,803,579 | 271,071,783 | 263,885,220 | 271,071,783 |
| Statements of comprehensive income, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,196 | 752 | 5,257 | 3,716 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
| Reassessment of net pension obligation | 30 | 39 | 145 | 66 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | -8 | -5 | -32 | -10 |
| Total | 22 | 34 | 113 | 56 |
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
| Cash flow hedges | 42 | 56 | 408 | 121 |
| Hedging of net investment | -142 | -59 | -966 | -303 |
| Translation difference | -328 | 470 | 3,774 | 1,758 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | 21 | 20 | 112 | 52 |
| Total | -407 | 487 | 3,328 | 1,628 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -385 | 521 | 3,441 | 1,684 |
| Total comprehensive income | 811 | 1,273 | 8,698 | 5,400 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| - equity holders of the parent company | 814 | 1,273 | 8,701 | 5,401 |
| - non-controlling interest | -3 | 0 | -3 | -1 |
| EBIT specification, continuing operations, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Excluding items affecting comparability: | ||||
| EBITDA | 1,654 | 1,237 | 6,475 | 5,107 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | -302 | -246 | -1,093 | -973 |
| EBITA | 1,352 | 991 | 5,382 | 4,134 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | -113 | -63 | -316 | -231 |
| EBIT | 1,239 | 928 | 5,066 | 3,903 |
Items affecting comparability -115 -128 -241 -83 EBIT 1,124 800 4,825 3,820
| Balance Sheets, SEK M | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 7,589 | 10,000 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,507 | 1,864 |
| Goodwill | 20,818 | 18,792 |
| Other intangible assets | 5,744 | 4,390 |
| Participations in associated companies | 61 | 60 |
| Financial non-current assets | 456 | 42 |
| Deferred tax assets | 543 | 594 |
| Total non-current assets | 36,718 | 35,742 |
| Inventories | 5,463 | 6,395 |
| Current operating receivables | 6,620 | 7,093 |
| Current tax assets | 1,068 | 1,013 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 429 | 114 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,924 | 3,460 |
| Total current assets | 17,504 | 18,075 |
| Assets held for sale | 22,844 | 1,823 |
| Total assets | 77,066 | 55,640 |
| Share capital | 2,620 | 2,620 |
| Other capital contributions | 226 | 226 |
| Other reserves | 5,339 | 2,011 |
| Profit brought forward | 24,037 | 24,416 |
| Net profit for the year | 5,260 | 3,717 |
| Total | 37,482 | 32,990 |
| Non-controlling interests | 6 | 8 |
| Equity | 37,488 | 32,998 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilites | 9,029 | 9,666 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 86 | 202 |
| Pension obligations | 352 | 525 |
| Other provisions | 288 | 152 |
| Deferred tax liabilites | 910 | 926 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 10,665 | 11,471 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 16,124 | 1,738 |
| Current tax liabilites | 1,360 | 1,309 |
| Other current liabilites | 6,045 | 7,162 |
| Other provisions | 361 | 380 |
| Total current liabilities | 23,890 | 10,589 |
| Liabilites held for sale | 5,023 | 582 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 77,066 | 55,640 |
| Attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company | Non-controlling interests |
Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other capital Share Capital contributions |
Other reserves Profit brought forward |
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| Dec 31 2022 |
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| Opening balance, January 1 |
2,620 | 2,620 | 226 | 226 | 2,011 | 382 | 28,133 | 25,717 | 8 | 8 | 32,998 | 28,953 | |
| Net profit/loss for the year Other comprehensive |
5,260 | 3,717 | -3 | -1 | 5,257 | 3,716 | |||||||
| income Repurchase own shares |
3,328 | 1,629 | 113 -3,079 |
54 - |
1 - |
1 - |
3,442 -3,079 |
1,684 - |
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| Dividend Impact from IAS 29 1 |
-1,481 351 |
-1,355 - |
- - |
- - |
-1,481 351 |
-1,355 - |
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| Closing balance | 2,620 | 2,620 | 226 | 226 | 5,339 | 2,011 | 29,297 | 28,133 | 6 | 8 | 37,488 | 32,998 |
| affected equity, | |
|---|---|
| Number of shares | SEK M |
| Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
| 2022 | 2022 |
| Opening repurchased own shares - |
- |
| Purchases for the year 13,691,970 |
-3,079 |
| Cancellations for the year - |
- |
| Closing repurchased own shares 13,691,970 |
-3,079 |
For treasury shares, all rights are void until such time as these shares are re-issued. Repurchased shares include the cost of own shares held by the Parent Company. The number of own shares is calculated using the cash/settlement approach.
| Operating activities EBIT incl part in associated companies 1,124 800 4,825 3,820 Adjustments for items not included in cash flow from operating activities: Depreciation, property, plant and equipment 209 168 760 664 Depreciation, right-of-use assets 87 76 323 309 Amortization, intangible assets 113 63 316 231 Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment 7 38 10 45 Impairment losses, intangible assets 0 14 14 - Dividend from associated companies 1 0 1 1 Participations in associated companies and other non cash-flow affecting items -6 0 -15 -23 Capital gain in divested operations -140 - - - Interest received 201 103 254 123 Interest paid -206 -129 -390 -271 Other financial items 38 6 31 8 Taxes paid -234 -189 -984 -787 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 1,334 950 4,991 4,134 Cash flow from changes in working capital Change in inventories 99 -219 -694 -762 Change in operating receivables 780 527 -461 -522 Change in operating liabilities -211 -85 81 802 Cash flow from operating activities 2,002 1,173 3,917 3,652 Investing activities Acquisitions -10,935 -392 -11,199 -573 Disposed/discontinuing operations 149 - - - Capital increase associated companies -9 -16 -29 - Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment -496 -388 -1,186 -951 Capital expenditure, intangible assets -37 -22 -112 -94 Sale of non-current assets 27 5 57 114 Cash flow from investing activities -11,450 -797 -12,307 -1,533 Financing activities New/utilized loans 11,714 441 16,706 1,813 Amortized loans -9,389 -583 -12,403 -6,913 Amortized leased liabilities -87 -76 -322 -303 Repurchase own share -384 -3,079 - - Dividend - equity holders of the parent company -1,481 -1,355 - - Cash flow from financing activities 1,854 -218 -579 -6,758 Total cash flow, continuing operations -7,594 158 -8,969 -4,639 Total cash flow, discontinuing operations 9,250 -382 10,121 2,239 Cash flow for the period, Group 1,656 -224 1,152 -2,400 Cash and cash equivalents At beginning of the period 2,746 3,577 3,496 5,756 Cash classified as assets held for sale -328 72 -835 -36 Exchange rate differences -150 35 111 140 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,924 3,460 3,924 3,460 |
Cash flow statements, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Change in liabilities from financing activities, SEK M
| Change in liabilities from financing activities, SEK M | Non-cash changes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2021 |
Transfer between non current and current loans |
Cash changes |
Acqui sitions |
Translation differences |
Fair value changes |
Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 |
Pension liabilities |
Dec 31 2022 |
|
| Non-current loans | 7,964 | -1,263 | 418 | - | 553 | - | - | - | 7,672 |
| Current loans | 1,098 | 1,263 | 13,708 | - | -588 | - | - | - | 15,481 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 2 | - | -1 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 264 | - | -358 | - | 419 | - | - | - | 325 |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,102 | - | -375 | - | 193 | - | 295 | - | 2,215 |
| Pension obligations | 549 | - | 33 | - | 41 | - | - | -165 | 458 |
| Total | 11,979 | - | 13,425 | - | 618 | - | 295 | -165 | 26,152 |
Trelleborg employs a number of alternative performance measures related to financial position, including return on equity and capital employed, net debt, debt/equity ratio and equity/assets ratio. The Group deems the key figures useful for the readers of its financial reports as a complement for assessing the possibility of dividends, implementing strategic investments and considering the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. In addition, Trelleborg uses the cash-flow measurements of operating cash flow and free cash flow to provide an indication of the funds the operations generate to be able to implement strategic investments, make amortizations and pay returns to the shareholders. Trelleborg uses the performance metrics of EBITDA, EBITA and EBIT excluding items affecting comparability, which the Group considers to be relevant for investors seeking to understand its earnings generation before items affecting comparability.
For further description and calculation of key figures, see https://www.trelleborg.com/en/investors/financial-definitions.
| SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | |||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 3,691 | 2,831 | 13,998 | 10,953 | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 4,303 | 3,106 | 15,662 | 12,480 | |
| Group activities | 169 | 137 | 650 | 600 | |
| Eliminations | -50 | -58 | -215 | -244 | |
| Continuing operations | 8,113 | 6,016 | 30,095 | 23,789 | |
| Discontinuing operations | 3,741 | 3,070 | 14,615 | 11,961 | |
| Eliminations | -20 | -13 | -73 | -127 | |
| Group | 11,834 | 9,073 | 44,637 | 35,623 | |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 483 | 366 | 1,928 | 1,360 | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 850 | 656 | 3,491 | 2,865 | |
| Group activities | -94 | -94 | -353 | -322 | |
| Continuing operations | 1,239 | 928 | 5,066 | 3,903 | |
| Discontinuing operations | 642 | 334 | 2,435 | 1,401 | |
| Group | 1,881 | 1,262 | 7,501 | 5,304 | |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 13.1 | 12.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 19.8 | 21.1 | 22.3 | 23.0 | |
| Continuing operations | 15.3 | 15.4 | 16.8 | 16.4 | |
| Discontinuing operations | 17.2 | 10.9 | 16.7 | 11.7 | |
| Group | 15.9 | 13.9 | 16.8 | 14.9 | |
| Net sales per market continuing operations, organic growth, % | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 | |
| Europe (46) | 13 | 7 | 10 | 14 | |
| North- and South America (33) | 18 | 16 | 21 | 10 | |
| Asia and rest of the world (21) | 14 | 8 | 11 | 22 | |
| Total (100% refer to share 2022) | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | |
| Bridge net sales | |||||
| Q4 2021, SEK M |
Organic sales, % |
Structural change, % |
Currency effects, % |
Q4 2022, SEK M |
|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,831 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 3,691 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,106 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 4,303 |
| Group activities | 79 | 119 | |||
| Continuing operations | 6,016 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 8,113 |
| Exchange rate differences impacting EBIT excluding items affecting comparability ¹, SEK M | Q4 2022 | 12M 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 25 | 82 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 58 | 221 |
| Group activities | -8 | -24 |
| Continuing operations | 75 | 279 |
¹ Impact on EBIT excluding items affecting comparability in translation of foreign subsidiaries.
| Specification of capital employed, SEK M | Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Working capital | 5,591 | 3,610 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 7,589 | 5,934 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,507 | 1,445 |
| Intangible assets | 26,561 | 15,558 |
| Participations in joint ventures/associated companies | 61 | 10 |
| Continuing operations | 41,309 | 26,557 |
| Discontinuing operations | 17,935 | 15,689 |
| Group | 59,244 | 42,246 |
| SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 3,691 | 3,472 | 3,512 | 3,323 | 2,831 | 2,708 | 2,833 | 2,581 | 2,587 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 4,303 | 3,970 | 3,725 | 3,664 | 3,106 | 3,086 | 3,155 | 3,133 | 2,673 |
| Group activities | 169 | 141 | 171 | 169 | 137 | 134 | 170 | 159 | 190 |
| Eliminations | -50 | -47 | -57 | -61 | -58 | -56 | -79 | -51 | -41 |
| Continuing operations | 8,113 | 7,536 | 7,351 | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,872 | 6,079 | 5,822 | 5,409 |
| Discontinuing operations | 3,741 | 3,491 | 3,677 | 3,706 | 3,070 | 2,806 | 3,090 | 2,995 | 2,754 |
| Eliminations | -20 | -16 | -19 | -18 | -13 | -30 | -40 | -44 | -45 |
| Group | 11,834 | 11,011 | 11,009 | 10,783 | 9,073 | 8,648 | 9,129 | 8,773 | 8,118 |
| Organic sales, % | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 3 | -4 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 12 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 37 | 6 | -4 |
| Continuing operations | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 5 | -3 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 483 | 476 | 528 | 441 | 366 | 326 | 360 | 308 | 385 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 850 | 884 | 879 | 878 | 656 | 720 | 755 | 734 | 512 |
| Group activities | -94 | -82 | -88 | -89 | -94 | -89 | -79 | -60 | -52 |
| Continuing operations | 1,239 | 1,278 | 1,319 | 1,230 | 928 | 957 | 1,036 | 982 | 845 |
| Discontinuing operations | 642 | 514 | 694 | 585 | 334 | 288 | 381 | 398 | 261 |
| Group | 1,881 | 1,792 | 2,013 | 1,815 | 1,262 | 1,245 | 1,417 | 1,380 | 1,106 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 13.1 | 13.7 | 15.0 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 14.9 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 19.8 | 22.3 | 23.6 | 24.0 | 21.1 | 23.3 | 24.0 | 23.4 | 19.1 |
| Continuing operations | 15.3 | 17.0 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 15.4 | 16.3 | 17.0 | 16.9 | 15.6 |
| Discontinuing operations | 17.2 | 14.7 | 18.9 | 15.8 | 10.9 | 10.3 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 9.5 |
| Group | 15.9 | 16.3 | 18.3 | 16.8 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 15.7 | 13.6 |
| Condensed Income Statements, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 8,113 | 7,536 | 7,351 | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,872 | 6,079 | 5,822 | 5,409 |
| Cost of goods sold | -5,267 | -4,835 | -4,706 | -4,533 | -3,966 | -3,761 | -3,842 | -3,663 | -3,403 |
| Gross profit | 2,846 | 2,701 | 2,645 | 2,562 | 2,050 | 2,111 | 2,237 | 2,159 | 2,006 |
| Selling expenses | -610 | -563 | -546 | -523 | -473 | -506 | -464 | -447 | -419 |
| Administrative expenses | -815 | -687 | -650 | -656 | -624 | -522 | -583 | -599 | -593 |
| Research and development costs | -175 | -132 | -125 | -122 | -111 | -109 | -104 | -108 | -112 |
| Other operating income | 72 | 136 | 73 | 14 | 136 | 53 | 36 | 40 | 144 |
| Other operating costs | -80 | -177 | -80 | -47 | -50 | -69 | -87 | -63 | -181 |
| Profit from associated companies | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,239 | 1,278 | 1,319 | 1,230 | 928 | 957 | 1,036 | 982 | 845 |
| Items affecting comparability | -115 | -68 | -33 | -25 | -128 | -20 | -40 | 105 | -107 |
| EBIT | 1,124 | 1,210 | 1,286 | 1,205 | 800 | 937 | 996 | 1,087 | 738 |
| Financial income and expenses | -76 | -69 | -40 | -45 | -34 | -34 | -37 | -35 | -51 |
| Profit before tax | 1,048 | 1,141 | 1,246 | 1,160 | 766 | 903 | 959 | 1,052 | 687 |
| Tax | -283 | -279 | -304 | -300 | -254 | -230 | -245 | -242 | -190 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 765 | 862 | 942 | 860 | 512 | 673 | 714 | 810 | 497 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 431 | 380 | 574 | 443 | 240 | 195 | 278 | 294 | 163 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,196 | 1,242 | 1,516 | 1,303 | 752 | 868 | 992 | 1,104 | 660 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 1,197 | 1,243 | 1,517 | 1,303 | 752 | 869 | 992 | 1,104 | 661 |
| - non-controlling interest | -1 | -1 | -1 | - | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Continuing operations | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK M | 8,113 | 7,536 | 7,351 | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,872 | 6,079 | 5,822 | 5,409 |
| Organic sales, % | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 5 | -3 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,654 | 1,621 | 1,652 | 1,548 | 1,237 | 1,256 | 1,334 | 1,280 | 1,161 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 20.4 | 21.5 | 22.4 | 21.8 | 20.6 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 21.5 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,352 | 1,349 | 1,387 | 1,294 | 991 | 1,013 | 1,093 | 1,037 | 902 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 16.7 | 17.9 | 18.8 | 18.2 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 17.8 | 16.7 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,239 | 1,278 | 1,319 | 1,230 | 928 | 957 | 1,036 | 982 | 845 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, % | 15.3 | 17.0 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 15.4 | 16.3 | 17.0 | 16.9 | 15.6 |
| Items affecting comparability, SEK M | -115 | -68 | -33 | -25 | -128 | -20 | -40 | 105 | -107 |
| EBIT, SEK M | 1,124 | 1,210 | 1,286 | 1,205 | 800 | 937 | 996 | 1,087 | 738 |
| Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability SEK |
3.40 | 3.52 | 3.63 | 3.25 | 2.28 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.13 |
| Operating cash flow, excl items affecting comp., SEK M | 1,678 | 928 | 798 | 328 | 937 | 1,014 | 864 | 484 | 1,291 |
| Cash conversion ratio, excl items affecting comp., R12, % | 74 | 63 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 96 | 101 | 121 | 128 |
| Capital employed, closing balance, SEK M | 41,309 | 31,862 | 30,247 | 27,786 | 26,557 | 25,945 | 25,659 | 25,975 | 24,239 |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 15.3 | 15.7 | 15.5 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 13.5 | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| Group total | Q4 2022 | Q3 2022 | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 |
| Earnings per share, excl items affecting comparability, SEK | 5.10 | 5.00 | 5.81 | 4.90 | 3.29 | 3.32 | 3.81 | 3.82 | 2.90 |
| Earnings per share, Group, SEK | 4.66 | 4.79 | 5.68 | 4.81 | 2.78 | 3.21 | 3.65 | 4.08 | 2.43 |
| Free cash flow, SEK M | 1,823 | 499 | 583 | 400 | 654 | 836 | 1,095 | 725 | 1,397 |
| Net debt, closing balance, SEK M | -20,897 | -12,038 | -10,959 | -8,040 | -8,367 | -9,118 | -9,849 | -9,880 | -10,026 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Debt/equity ratio % | 56 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 35 |
Return on equity R12, % 14.9 14.0 13.5 11.9 12.0 11.8 11.4 9.7 9.4 Equity/assets ratio, % 49 56 57 61 59 58 57 56 54
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Trelleborg finalized, through the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics – a strong and well-established company in North America operating in several fast-growing industries such as medical equipment, water management and food & beverage, as well as in several industrial applications.
Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities.
| Acquisition of Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, SEK M | 12M 2022 |
|---|---|
| Acquired 2022 | |
| Trademarks 1 | 28 |
| Customer relationships 2 | 3,290 |
| Other intangible assets | - |
| Property, plant and equipment | 625 |
| Right-of-use assets | 10 |
| Deferred tax assets | - |
| Shares in associated companies | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 378 |
| Inventories | 334 |
| Operating receivables | 535 |
| Current tax asset | 2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 140 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -1 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | -2,834 |
| Post employment benefits | - |
| Provision obligations | -63 |
| Current tax liability | -4 |
| Operating liabilities | -350 |
| Net assets | 2,090 |
| Goodwill | 6,216 |
| Total purchase price | 8,306 |
| Cash and other net debt in acquired operations | 2,316 |
| Impact shown in cash flow statement | 10,622 |
¹ Excess value of trademarks are amortized over 1-10 years.
³ Excess value of customer relationships are amortized over 16 years.
Trademarks, SEK 28 M; customer relations, SEK 3,290 M; and goodwill, SEK 6,216 M. Depreciation of these assets for 2022 totaled SEK 37 M, and the total depreciation for 2023 is estimated at approximately SEK 220 M.
Goodwill pertains primarily to synergy effects that are expected after the acquisition.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of an operation specializing in drainage pipe rehabilitation. The acquisition pertained primarily to the acquisition of assets and liabilities.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Trelleborg finalized, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, the acquisition of MG Silikon GmbH, a business unit in Saint-Gobain Group. The company specializes in sealing solutions for aerospace and industrial applications.
During the third quarter of 2022, Trelleborg finalized, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, the acquisition of assets in the privately owned UK company Parklane Textiles Ltd., a sub-supplier to Trelleborg that develops and manufactures reinforcement materials used in polymer-coated fabrics.
In the second quarter of 2022, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the US-based company EirMed, LLC. The company specializes in technical precision injection-molded plastic components. The products are mainly applied in medical devices, such as those used for in-vitro diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and orthopedics.
Certain minor adjustments were made to purchase price allocations attributable to acquisitions made in 2021.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of a division of the US-based, privately owned company Alpha Engineered Composites. The division is active in polymer-coated fabrics used in niche applications, for example, in transportation equipment and the aerospace industry, as well as in engineered industrial products.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Trelleborg finalized, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, the acquisition of the office and industrial premises the Group had previously leased in Kalmar, Sweden.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the privately owned US-based VB Seals Inc. The company specializes in the distribution of polymer seals such as O-rings, hydraulic seals, diaphragms and specialty kitting primarily for OE manufacturers in several industries, including agriculture.
In the first quarter of 2021, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the Dutch company Gutteling Group BV. The company develops and sells composite hoses to the chemical industry and is market leader in hoses for LNG ship-to-ship transfer.
The acquisition of Alpha Engineered Compositions was an acquisition of assets and liabilities, while the other acquisitions finalized in 2021 pertained to 100 percent of the shares in the respective companies.
Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities.
| Other acquisitions, SEK M | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired 2022 | Acquired 2021 | |
| Customer relationships 1 | 131 | 94 |
| Other intangible assets | - | 7 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 40 | 223 |
| Right-of-use assets | 53 | 18 |
| Deferred tax assets | 3 | 0 |
| Shares in associated companies | - | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 18 | 19 |
| Inventories | 112 | 62 |
| Operating receivables | 97 | 55 |
| Current tax asset | -1 | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 43 | 26 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -16 | -12 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | -262 | -82 |
| Post employment benefits | -9 | - |
| Provision obligations | -1 | - |
| Current tax liability | 0 | -1 |
| Operating liabilities | -96 | -37 |
| Net assets | 112 | 373 |
| Goodwill | 255 | 162 |
| Total purchase price | 367 | 535 |
| Cash and other net debt in acquired operations | 210 | 38 |
| Impact shown in cash flow statement | 577 | 573 |
1 Excess value of customer relationships are amortized over 10 years.
The goodwill recognized above for 2022 was primarily attributable to synergy effects expected after the acquisition. The fair value of acquired identifiable, intangible assets is preliminary pending final measurement of these assets.
As of the first quarter of 2021, the Group's printing blanket operation was reported as assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinuing operations. An agreement was signed during the fourth quarter of 2021 to divest the operation to Continental. The buyer has received the necessary approvals from all of the relevant authorities. A few formalities remain, and the transaction is expected to be finalized within the coming months.
In March 2022, an agreement was signed to divest the business area Trelleborg Wheel Systems to Yokohama Rubber Company. Closing of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. The divestment is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2023, most likely in the first few months of the year.
The capital employed for assets held for sale amounted to SEK 17,935 M (15,689). A large share of the increase was driven by exchange rate effects and higher working capital. The purchase considerations were positively impacted in the corresponding manner, which is why capital gains reported earlier remain.
The tables below show the condensed income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for the Group's assets and liabilities held for sale / Discontinuing operations.
| Assets and Liabilities held for sale, SEK M 1 | Dec 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 14,852 | 1,108 |
| Current assets | 7,992 | 715 |
| Total assets | 22,844 | 1,823 |
| Non-current liabilities | 1,168 | 207 |
| Current liabilities | 3,855 | 375 |
| Total liabilities | 5,023 | 582 |
1The figures for 2021 pertain to the Group's printing blanket operations and Trelleborg Wheel Systems has been added for 2022.
| Cash-flow statement for discontinuing operations, SEK M | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,495 | 1,348 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -429 | 271 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 9,055 | 620 |
| Total cash flow from discontinuing operations | 2,239 |
| Income statement for discontinuing operations, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,741 | 3,070 | 14,615 | 11,961 |
| Operating expenses | -3,108 | -2,780 | -12,212 | -10,653 |
| EBIT | 633 | 290 | 2,403 | 1,308 |
| Financial items | -81 | -15 | -33 | -63 |
| Profit before tax | 552 | 275 | 2,370 | 1,245 |
| Income tax | -121 | -35 | -542 | -238 |
| Net profit | 431 | 240 | 1,828 | 1,007 |
A description of how fair value is calculated is provided below and in Accounting policies in the latest Annual Report.
| At December 31, 2022, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes, measured at fair value |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured | Carrying | Measurement | Carrying | Measurement | ||
| at amortized cost | amount | level | amount | level | Total | |
| Assets in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 418 | 2 | 323 | 2 | 741 |
| Financial non-current assets | 101 | 47 | 3 | - | 148 | |
| Accounts receivable | 5,124 | - | - | 5,124 | ||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 12 | - | - | 12 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,924 | - | - | 3,924 | ||
| Total | 9,161 | 465 | 323 | 9,949 |
| Liabilities | Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes, measured at fair value |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | ||
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | |||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 60 | 2 | 238 | 2 | 298 | |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 7,673 | - | - | 7,673 | |||
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 15,510 | 49 | 3 | - | 15,559 | ||
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 1,674 | - | - | 1,674 | |||
| Accounts payable | 2,598 | - | - | 2,598 | |||
| Total | 27,455 | 109 | 238 | 27,802 |
Level 2 derivatives comprise currency futures and interest swaps and are primarily used for hedging purposes, but also for trading. Measurement of the fair value of currency futures is based on the published forward rates in an active market and on the discounted contractual cash flows. Measurement of interest swaps is based on forward interest rates prepared on the basis of observable Swedish interest curves and discounting of the contractual cash flows.
A financial interest-bearing receivable of SEK 47 M is recognized at fair value. Interest-bearing current liabilities include additional purchase payments according to contract of SEK 49 M (59). An assessment of the most likely outcome has been determined. The present value of this amount has been calculated.
Financial interest-bearing liabilities, except for financial derivatives that adjust loans and earnouts according to contract, are recognized at amortized cost. Changes in interest-rate levels and credit margins create differences between fair value and amortized cost. Measurement at fair value would decrease the Group's non-current loans by SEK 49 M. No remeasurement was made for current loans because the carrying amount is regarded as a good estimate of the fair value due to their short term.
| At December 31, 2021, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes, measured at fair value |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Assets in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 101 | 2 | 46 | 2 | 147 |
| Financial non-current assets | 35 | - | - | 35 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 5,594 | - | - | 5,594 | ||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 7 | - | - | 7 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,460 | - | - | 3,460 | ||
| Total | 9,096 | 101 | 46 | 9,243 |
| Liabilities | Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes, measured at fair value |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| measured at | Carrying | Measurement | Carrying | Measurement | ||
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | amortized cost | amount | level | amount | level | Total |
| Derivative instruments | - | 39 | 2 | 335 | 2 | 374 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 7,966 | - | - | 7,966 | ||
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 1,112 | 59 | 3 | - | 1,171 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,076 | - | - | 2,076 | ||
| Accounts payable | 4,002 | - | - | 4,002 | ||
| Total | 15,156 | 98 | 335 | 15,589 |
| Condensed Income statements, SEK M | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 12M 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 220 | 157 | 645 | 465 |
| Administrative expenses | -221 | -167 | -415 | -359 |
| Other operating income | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Other operating expenses | -258 | -211 | -351 | -294 |
| EBIT | -255 | -220 | -114 | -185 |
| Financial income and expenses | 5,138 | -23 | 8,088 | 4,386 |
| Profit before tax | 4,883 | -243 | 7,974 | 4,201 |
| Appropriations | 94 | 180 | 94 | 180 |
| Tax | -85 | 1 | -106 | 5 |
| Net profit | 4,892 | -62 | 7,962 | 4,386 |
| Condensed Balance sheets, SEK M | Dec 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 11 |
| Intangible assets | 13 | 18 |
| Financial assets | 42,020 | 36,928 |
| Total non-current assets | 42,044 | 36,957 |
| Current receivables | 179 | 182 |
| Current tax asset | 1 | 3 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 96 | 181 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 1 |
| Total current assets | 276 | 367 |
| Total assets | 42,320 | 37,324 |
| Equity | 14,458 | 11,056 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 0 | 0 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 64 | 60 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 64 | 60 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 27,631 | 26,046 |
| Current tax liabilities | - | - |
| Other current liabilities | 167 | 162 |
| Total current liabilities | 27,798 | 26,208 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 42,320 | 37,324 |
Related parties. No material changes occurred for the Group or the Parent Company in relations or transactions with related parties, compared with what is described in Note 12 of the 2021 Annual Report.
The Trelleborg Group is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions. The Group had sales of approximately SEK 30 billion in 2022 and operations in some 50 countries.
With Trelleborg's material expertise and industry insight into cutting-edge areas with rigorous requirements, such as the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as healthcare & medical, the Group is creating the sustainable industrial solutions of today, shaped by such trends as electrification, digitization, industrial automation and new sustainable materials. The Group's polymer-based solutions are often critical to the functionality of the customers' advanced end products.
The engineered solutions are based on unique sealing and damping properties of polymers such as rubber and plastic. The solutions save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, eliminate noise and vibrations, and dramatically extend the lifecycles of machines and medical devices as well as skyscraper facades.
The Trelleborg Group has set ambitious science-based climate targets for its own operations, aiming for net zero emissions by 2035. Resource efficiency and circularity are becoming part of Trelleborg's DNA.
Better platform than ever. Trelleborg's way of achieving results – a strongly decentralized organization built on local responsibility and personal dedication – form the basis of the Group's model for profitability and business success.
Despite the turbulence in its operating environment, Trelleborg delivered a strong financial performance in recent years. Trelleborg's financial capacity is healthy.
Accelerated growth. A number of industries have been identified as growing more than the industrial average in the years ahead – Trelleborg is therefore placing additional focus on developing its business in these segments.
The fast-growing industries will act as a driving force for other areas at Trelleborg, which through innovations, differentiation and greater global reach is expected to grow in the upper range of the industrial average.
There will be a greater focus on company acquisitions that strengthen Trelleborg in attractive industries.
Goal: Sustainability leader in the industry Trelleborg is working systematically to increase the share of bio-based and recycled raw materials in everything it develops, and has committed to setting a Science Based Target.
Bespoke strategy for each business A common feature shared by all parts of Trelleborg is its engineered polymers with completely unique sealing and damping properties. The longstanding customer relationships are all built on close innovation collaboration with renowned industrial players.
Trelleborg's operational businesses are different and therefore have bespoke strategies to achieve leading positions in their markets.
New horizons for Trelleborg The technological development and climate transition in society worldwide favor the Group, and Trelleborg is involved in developing the industrial solutions of today.
The Group has strengthened its financial targets and is ready for the new reality.
| Business area/Industry | General industry | Light Vehicles | Healthcare & Medical |
Aerospace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 85% | 7% | 3% | 5% |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 52% | 22% | 13% | 13% |
| Continuing operations | 67% | 16% | 8% | 9% |
Net sales per industry and business area based on full-year 2022.
A combined webcast and telephone conference will be held on January 27 at 10:30 am CET.
To follow the webcast, please use the following link or visit www.trelleborg.com
To participate via telephone, please register here. After registration, you will receive a telephone number and a conference ID to log into the conference. There will be an opportunity to ask questions verbally via the telephone conference.
The webcast will be available on Trelleborg's website following the presentation.
Annual report 2022 March 16, 2023 Capital Markets Day March 21, 2023 Interim report January-March 2023 April 27, 2023 Annual General Meeting 2023 April 27, 2023 Interim report April-June 2023 July 19, 2023 Interim report July-September 2023 October 26, 2023 Year-end report 2023 February 1, 2024
Investors/analysts Media Christofer Sjögren, VP Investor Relations Karin Larsson, VP Communications Phone: +46 (0)410 - 670 68 Phone: +46 (0)410 - 670 15 Mobile: +46 (0)708 - 66 51 40 Mobile: +46 (0)733 - 74 70 15 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
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Trelleborg AB (publ) Corp. Reg. No. 556006-3421 PO Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden. Phone: +46 (0)410-670 00 www.trelleborg.com
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 forwardlooking 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.
This information is information that Trelleborg AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was issued, by the contact person above, for publication on January 27, 2023, at 7:45 am CET.
This is a translation of the company's Interim Report in Swedish.
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