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Trelleborg Interim / Quarterly Report 2011

Apr 20, 2011

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First quarter 2011

President and CEO Peter Nilsson

"Demand in most of our segments was highly favorable in the first quarter of 2011. Organic sales growth was 19 percent.

Operating margins improved as a result of increased sales volumes and a more efficient structure. The EBITDA margin, excluding items affecting comparability, rose to 12.1 percent.

Cost increases for raw materials have been satisfactorily offset through, for example, higher sales volumes. Prices of raw materials are expected to remain volatile and rising.

The level of activity was high during the quarter, with several acquisitions and divestments. Accordingly, Trelleborg has further focused its operations on prioritized areas and selected customer segments."

Continuing operations:

  • Net sales during the first quarter of 2011 rose to SEK 7,226 M (6,556). Organic sales grew 19 percent (12).
  • Operating profit was SEK 645 M (488). Items affecting comparability amounted to an expense of SEK 9 M (expense: 27). Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability amounted to SEK 654 M (515).
  • The EBITDA margin excluding items affecting comparability rose to 12.1 percent (11.7).
  • Net profit was SEK 423 M (308) and earnings per share increased to SEK 1.55 (1.10). Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability were SEK 1.55 (1.20).
  • Operating cash flow was a negative SEK 182 M (78). Free cash flow was a negative SEK 528 M (neg. 276).

The Group in total:

The divestment of the roofing operation generated a positive earnings effect after tax of SEK 262 M, which is included in total Group net profit of SEK 685 M.

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,226 6,556 27,866 27,196
Operating profit 645 488 2,193 2,036
Net profit 423 308 1,399 1,284
Earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.10 5.10 4.65

Market outlook for the second quarter of 2011

Market outlook for the second quarter of 2011. In total, demand is expected to remain in line with or somewhat better than the first quarter of 2011, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Key ratios Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,226 6,556 27,866 27,196
Operating profit 645 488 2,193 2,036
Profit before tax 602 419 2,001 1,818
Net profit 423 308 1,399 1,284
- equity holders of the parent 417 301 1,379 1,263
- non-controlling interest 6 7 20 21
Earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.10 5.10 4.65

The Group January – March 2011

Organic sales increased 19 percent (12)

Net sales. The Trelleborg Group's net sales in the first quarter of 2011 amounted to SEK 7,226 M (6,556), up 10 percent (3). Organic sales rose 19 percent (12). Exchange-rate effects were a negative 10 percent (neg. 9) and effects from structural changes were 1 percent (0).

Change in net sales, continuing operations Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
% 2011 2010
Organic sales +19 +12
Structural changes +1 0
Exchange-rate effects -10 -9
Total +10 +3

The Group's sales to the general industry, light vehicles, transport, aerospace and agricultural segments were significantly higher than in the first quarter of 2010. Sales in the offshore oil/gas and infrastructure segments were on a par with the year-earlier period.

Compared with the fourth quarter of 2010, sales to the general industry, light vehicles and agricultural segments were significantly higher. Sales to the transport and aerospace segments were higher and sales to the offshore oil/gas and infrastructure segments were lower than in the fourth quarter of 2010.

With the aim of strengthening Trelleborg's positions, efforts in the emerging markets of Brazil and China were intensified during the quarter.

Earnings. Operating profit for the quarter increased to SEK 645 M (488). Exchange-rate fluctuations arising from the translation of the earnings of foreign Group companies had a negative impact on operating profit of approximately SEK 58 M compared with the corresponding period in 2010.

Financial net expense was SEK 43 M (expense: 69), corresponding to an average interest rate of 2.7 percent (3.3).

Profit before tax increased to SEK 602 M (419).

Net profit was SEK 423 M (308). The tax rate was 30 percent (26). The tax rate for the Group as a whole was 21 percent. The low tax rate was due to tax-exempt capital gains on discontinued operations.

Earnings per share were SEK 1.55 (1.10).

Operating profit increased to SEK 645 M (488)

EBITDA margin rose to 12.1 percent (11.7)

Operating profit, excluding items affecting comparability, rose to SEK 654 M (515). Items affecting comparability pertaining to restructuring costs for previously announced and ongoing measures had a negative impact of SEK 9 M (27) on earnings. Earnings per share were SEK 1.55 (1.20). The operating margin was 9.0 percent (7.8). Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose to SEK 874 M (771). The EBITDA margin was 12.1 percent (11.7).

Operating key ratios Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Operating profit 654 515 2,425 2,286
Earnings per share, SEK 1.55 1.20 5.70 5.35
Operating margin (ROS), % 9.0 7.8 8.7 8.4
EBITDA, % 12.1 11.7 12.2 12.1

Operating margins improved compared with the year-earlier period due to higher sales volumes and more efficient resource utilization.

Increased raw materials costs had a negative impact, mainly in the Trelleborg Automotive business area. Prices for raw materials are expected to remain volatile and rising. At the same time as the supply of certain materials is limited.

Return on shareholders' equity was 12.7 percent (11.9)

Return. The return on shareholders' equity, excluding items affecting comparability, for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 12.7 percent (full-year 2010: 11.9), while the return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 12.8 percent (full year 2010: 11.9) for the same period.

Continuing
operations
Excl. items affecting
comparability
Apr 2010 - Full year Apr 2010 - Full year
% Mar 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Return on capital employed 11.7 10.8 12.8 11.9
Return on shareholders' equity 11.2 10.4 12.7 11.9

Free cash flow was a negative SEK 528 M (neg. 276)

Cash flow. Operating cash flow for the period was negative in the amount of SEK 182 M (pos: 78). Despite continued efficient management of working capital, the higher volumes resulted in an increase in working capital, which was partly offset by improved generation of earnings. Although the investment level was relatively low, it is expected to rise during the year. Free cash flow was a negative SEK 528 M (neg. 276).

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Operating cash flow -182 78 1,930 2,190
Utilization of restructuring provisions -37 -65 -386 -414
Dividend - non-controlling interest - - -3 -3
Financial items -205 -227 -284 -306
Paid tax -104 -62 -336 -294
Free cash flow -528 -276 921 1,173

Debt/equity ratio was 51 percent (69)

Net debt. Net debt fell SEK 21 M compared with the preceding quarter to SEK 6,388 M. Negative free cash flow was offset by the effects of a stronger SEK.

The debt/equity ratio was 51 percent (69). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 2.0 (3.7).

Change in net debt Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Net debt, opening balance -6,409 -8,369 -8,369
Net cash flow for the period -430 -402 950
Additional payment, disposals 139 - 77
Disposals - - 57
Exchange rate differences 312 366 876
Net debt, closing balance -6,388 -8,405 -6,409
Debt/equity ratio, % 51 69 53
Net Debt/EBITDA, R12 2.0 3.7 2.1

Refinancing of longterm loan

Stengthened long-term financing. Trelleborg strengthened its long-term financing through an agreement for a new syndicated multicurrency revolving credit facility.

The credit facilities are for EUR 750 M and USD 625 M, respectively, corresponding to a total of SEK 10.6 billion. The new credit facilities, which mature in March 2016, replace and refinance Trelleborg's existing revolving credit facility from 2005. A total of 16 financial institutions from ten countries are participating in the new credit facilities.

Trelleborg and Freudenberg intend to form a global leader within antivibration solutions

Three acquisitions and one divestment finalized

Letter of Intent concerning formation of joint venture in antivibration

Global leader in antivibration. 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. Total annual sales are estimated at 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, which accounts for about 75 percent of sales in Trelleborg Automotive and has annual sales of approximately SEK 6,300 M and some 5,200 employees. Trelleborg Automotive's operations outside the antivibration area are not affected.

Due diligence and the contractual process are ongoing and some issues remain to be solved. The transaction is conditional upon the fulfillment of certain conditions and approval by relevant competition authorities. The joint venture is expected to be formed during 2011.

Structural changes January-March 2011

Acquisition of PPL Polyurethane Products. Trelleborg Engineered Systems acquired PPL Polyurethane Products with annual sales of approximately SEK 90 M and about 90 employees. The company, which is based in the UK, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of polyurethane-based solutions and products, with a focus on the offshore oil/gas and infrastructure segments.

Acquisition of Watts Tyre Group. Trelleborg Wheel System has acquired UK based Watts Tyre Group, with annual sales of approximately SEK 300 M and about 230 employees. Watts Tyre Group is one of the major global players in industrial tires. The acquisition strengthens Trelleborg's worldleading position in industrial tires, through geographic expansion and an increased presence in the aftermarket.

Acquisition of specialty tire operations in China. Trelleborg Wheel System has expanded in the Chinese market for specialty tires, primarily agricultural tires, through the acquisition of an operation in eastern China. The acquisition also strengthens Trelleborg's competitiveness in other markets by broadening the range and enabling more cost-efficient production. The acquisition comprises an existing facility that was owned by a Chinese subsidiary of US Group Main Industrial Tire.

Divestment of roofing operations. The divestment of the roofing operation generated a net earnings effect of SEK 262 M, which was included in total Group net profit of SEK 685 M and recognized in discontinued operations.

The divestment was part of Trelleborg's strategy to focus on selected segments. The operation is geographically restricted and Sweden and Denmark account for most of its sales. The buyer is Axcel, a Nordic venture capital company. The divested business has annual sales of approximately SEK 900 M and about 230 employees.

Two acquisition agreements and one divestment agreement

Acquisition of offshore oil/gas business in Brazil. Trelleborg Engineered Systems is strengthening its presence in offshore oil/gas through the acquisition of an operation from a subsidiary of Veyance Technologies. The operation focuses on specially designed oil hoses for surface and deep-sea applications. The acquisition was completed on April 12, 2011.

Trelleborg Engineered Systems is also investing in specialized production of printing blankets in Brazil, thus creating a platform for growth in the graphics industry.

Acquisition of Silcotech Group. Trelleborg Sealing Solution is strengthening its position in precision seals through the acquisition of the operations of the Silcotech Group, with total sales of approximately SEK 200 M and about 150 employees. The operation focuses on precision seals and liquid silicone components, primarily for the pharmaceutical industry and medical technology sector, but also for certain critical electronic applications. The acquisition was completed on April 1, 2011.

Divestment of brake hose operations. Trelleborg is continuing its focus on selected segments through the divestment of brake hose operations for light vehicles. The operation was formerly part of the Trelleborg Automotive business area. This is the only operation that Trelleborg has in this product area and it is a local business in Brazil. The buyer is the French company Flexitech. The divested operation has annual sales of approximately SEK 140 M and slightly more than 200 employees. The divestment was completed on April 5, 2011.

Other

Carolina Dybeck Happe has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer of the Trelleborg Group, commencing April 26, 2011. She succeeds Bo Jacobsson, who has been the Trelleborg Group's CFO since 2002. To ensure a smooth transition, Bo Jacobsson will remain with Trelleborg until June 2011, after which he will retire.

Carolina Dybeck Happe has worked at Assa Abloy since 2002, most recently as CFO for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), based in London, and was formerly CFO for Central Europe, based in Germany. Prior to that, Carolina was CFO of Establish and held a number of different positions in EF, where she was based in Russia, Poland, Switzerland and the US.

Risk management

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

The principal risks and uncertainties currently faced by the Group relate to effects of the economic trend on demand, supply and price movements for 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 second quarter of 2011. Overall, demand is expected to remain in line with or somewhat better than the first quarter of 2011, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Outlook from the Year-end Report published on February 15, 2011: Market outlook for the first quarter of 2011. Overall, demand is expected to remain in line with or slightly better than the fourth quarter of 2010, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Trelleborg, April 20, 2011 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)

This report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and applicable rules in the Annual Accounts Act. The interim report for the Parent Company was 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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Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excl. items affecting
comparability
Net sales 2,396 2,430 10,019 10,053
Operating profit 178 158 870 850
Operating margin (ROS), % 7.4 6.5 8.7 8.5
EBITDA margin, % 10.8 10.1 12.0 11.8
Operating cash flow -62 -71 733 724
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 180 144 755 719
ROS, % 7.5 5.9 7.5 7.2

Trelleborg Engineered Systems

Additional key ratios on pages 15 - 18

Market trend. During the period, demand for components for general industry was significantly higher compared with the same period last year.

In the project-related segments of infrastructure and offshore oil/gas, activity and order bookings increased gradually.

Net sales. Net sales during the quarter declined 1 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales accounted for an increase of 6 percent, exchange-rate effects for a negative 8 percent and the effects of structural changes for an increase of 1 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit and the operating margin improved compared with the year-earlier period, primarily due to structural measures implemented.

Cash flow was somewhat stronger during the quarter compared with the year-earlier period, mainly due to improved generation of earnings.

Other. As part of Trelleborg's strategy to focus on selected segments, the business area acquired PPL Polyurethane Products during the period and divested the roofing operation (see page 5).

Through the acquisition of an offshore oil/gas operation in Brazil and the decision to invest in specialized production of printing blankets in Brazil, Trelleborg has strengthened its presence in South America (see page 6).

Trelleborg Automotive

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excl. items affecting
comparability
Net sales 2,291 2,120 8,731 8,560
Operating profit 115 137 507 529
Operating margin (ROS), % 4.9 6.3 5.6 6.0
EBITDA margin, % 8.2 10.8 9.7 10.4
Operating cash flow -124 104 412 640
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 107 136 423 452
ROS, % 4.5 6.3 4.7 5.1

Additional key ratios on pages 15 - 18

Market trend. During the quarter, global production of light vehicles increased compared with the same period in 2010. Production in all geographic regions was higher than in the first quarter of 2010, with the largest percentage increase in North America.

Net sales. Net sales during the quarter increased 8 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales increased 18 percent, exchange-rate effects were negative 10 percent and structural changes 0 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit declined somewhat compared with the year-earlier period, primarily due to higher costs for raw materials that have not yet been fully price-adjusted in relation to the customer.

Operating cash flow was charged mainly with tied-up working capital driven by volume increases.

Other. Trelleborg and Freudenberg signed a letter of intent to form a 50/50 joint-venture company in antivibration solutions for light and heavy vehicles. The process is proceeding according to plan. The formation of the new company is expected to occur in 2011 (see page 5).

The business area secured a number of orders for new car platforms, thus creating a solid, long-term base for the future.

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excl. items affecting
comparability
Net sales 1,633 1,350 6,066 5,783
Operating profit 315 171 1,020 876
Operating margin (ROS), % 19.3 12.7 16.8 15.1
EBITDA margin, % 21.9 16.3 19.9 18.5
Operating cash flow 161 132 914 885
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 312 166 1,000 854
ROS, % 19.1 12.3 16.5 14.8

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

Additional key ratios on pages 15 - 18

Market trend. Demand increased significantly in all of the major market segments and geographical areas compared with the first quarter of 2010.

Net sales. During the quarter, net sales rose 21 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Organic sales grew 29 percent, exchange-rate effects were negative 11 percent and effects of structural changes were 3 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit improved significantly compared with the year-earlier period due to increased volumes and improved productivity.

Operating cash flow remained strong, relative to increased sales, particularly due to improved earnings generation and continued efficient management of working capital.

Other. After the period, the business area strengthened its position in precision seals through the acquisition of the operations of the Silcotech Group (see page 6). After the period, 52 percent of Silcotechs operation in Huizhou in southern China was acquired.

Expansion continued in for example China and India. The expansion of the operation in China has been completed during the quarter. The new operation in Bangalore will be inaugurated by the end of 2011.

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excl. items affecting
comparability
Net sales 950 725 3,215 2,990
Operating profit 96 76 283 263
Operating margin (ROS), % 10.1 10.5 8.8 8.8
EBITDA margin, % 12.1 13.8 11.6 12.0
Operating cash flow -153 -39 137 251
Including items affecting comparability
Operating profit 96 72 271 247
ROS, % 10.1 9.9 8.4 8.3

Trelleborg Wheel Systems

Additional key ratios on pages 15 - 18

Market trend. Demand in agriculture and transport was significantly higher compared with the first quarter of 2010, for OEM as well as for aftermarket.

The recovery in agriculture on the European market was good, particularly in the segment for extra large tires. Demand for industrial tires increased significantly compared with the year-earlier period.

Net sales. Net sales for the quarter rose 31 percent compared with the yearearlier period. Organic sales increased 36 percent, exchange-rate effects were negative 12 percent and structural changes 7 percent.

Operating profit and cash flow. Operating profit increased compared with the first quarter of 2010, mainly as a result of a favorable volume trend. The result was negatively affected as increased raw materials prices have not yet fully been compensated.

Cash flow was weaker during the quarter compared with the year-earlier period, mainly due to increased tied-up working capital driven by higher sales volumes.

Other. During the quarter, the business area completed the acquisition of Watts Tyre Group. In addition, the business area expanded into the Chinese market for special tires, primarily agricultural tires, through the finalization of the acquisition of operations in a Chinese subsidiary of the US company Main Industrial Tire (see page 5).

Financial statements

Income Statements
Group Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,226 6,556 27,866 27,196
Cost of goods sold -5,325 -4,809 -20,413 -19,897
Gross profit 1,901 1,747 7,453 7,299
Selling expenses -543 -523 -2,144 -2,124
Administrative expenses -597 -590 -2,497 -2,490
Research and development costs -146 -145 -578 -577
Other operating income/expense 27 -4 -55 -86
Profit from part. in assoc. companies 3 3 14 14
Operating profit 645 488 2,193 2,036
Financial income and expenses -43 -69 -192 -218
Profit before tax 602 419 2,001 1,818
Tax -179 -111 -602 -534
Net profit 423 308 1,399 1,284
Discontinued operations
Net sales 44 498 1,128 1,582
Operating profit 260 13 163 -84
Profit before tax 260 12 162 -86
Net profit 262 -16 177 -101
Group, total
Net sales 7,270 7,054 28,994 28,778
Operating profit 905 501 2,356 1,952
Profit before tax 862 431 2,163 1,732
Total net profit 685 292 1,576 1,183
of which attributable to:
- equity holders of the parent 679 285 1,556 1,162
- non-controlling interest 6 7 20 21
Earnings per share Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations 1.55 1.10 5.10 4.65
Discontinued operations 0.95 -0.05 0.65 -0.35
Group, total 2.50 1.05 5.75 4.30
Number of shares
End of period 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

Statements of comprehensive income

Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Total net profit 685 292 1,576 1,183
Other comprehensive income
Cash flow hedges 39 1 62 24
Hedging of net investment 232 386 738 892
Translation difference -546 -714 -1,722 -1,890
Income tax relating to components of
other comprehensive income -64 -102 -197 -235
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -339 -429 -1,119 -1,209
Total comprehensive income 346 -137 457 -26
Total profit for the period
- equity holders of the parent 346 -147 450 -43
- non-controlling interest 0 10 7 17
Balance Sheets
Group Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Property, plant and equipment 5,518 6,284 5,609
Intangible assets 9,873 10,812 9,980
Financial assets 1,343 1,438 1,297
Total non-current assets 16,734 18,534 16,886
Inventories 3,665 3,533 3,433
Current operating receivables 6,271 6,396 5,597
Current interest-bearing receivables 94 110 100
Cash and cash equivalents 704 558 832
Total current assets 10,734 10,597 9,962
Assets held for sale - - 466
Total assets 27,468 29,131 27,314
Equity holders of the parent 12,425 12,111 12,079
Non-controlling interest 118 113 117
Total equity 12,543 12,224 12,196
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 4,674 5,754 4,343
Other non-current liabilities 1,092 1,380 1,138
Total non-current liabilities 5,766 7,134 5,481
Interest-bearing current liabilities 2,751 3,326 3,162
Other current liabilities 6,408 6,447 6,345
Total current liabilities 9,159 9,773 9,507
Liabilites held for sale - - 130
Total equity and liabilities 27,468 29,131 27,314
Specification of changes in equity Mar 31 Mar 31 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 346 -147 -43
Dividend - - -136
Closing balance 12,425 12,111 12,079
Attributable to non-controlling interest
Opening balance, January 1 117 94 94
Adjustment opening balance - 9 9
Total comprehensive income 0 10 17
Acquisition 1 - -
Dividend - - -3
Closing balance 118 113 117
Sum total equity, closing balance 12,543 12,224 12,196
Group Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Operating activities
Operating profit 645 488 2,193 2,036
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow:
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment 192 217 820 845
Depreciation, intangible assets 28 37 136 145
Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment - - 38 38
Impairment losses, intangible assets - 2 18 20
Provision for restructuring costs 9 27 202 220
Undistributed result from part. in assoc. companies -4 -4 6 6
870 767 3,413 3,310
Interest received and other financial items - 2 12 14
Interest paid and other financial items -205 -229 -296 -320
Taxes paid -104 -62 -336 -294
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital 561 478 2,793 2,710
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Change in inventories -292 -163 -600 -471
Change in operating receivables -699 -669 -748 -718
Change in operating liabilities 95 243 690 838
Utilization of restructuring provisions -37 -65 -386 -414
Cash flow from operating activities -372 -176 1,749 1,945
Investing activities
Acquisitions -329 -1 -493 -165
Disposals 427 -125 630 78
Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment -155 -101 -830 -776
Capital expenditure in intangible assets -6 -7 -45 -46
Sale of non-current assets 5 8 50 53
Cash flow from investing activities -58 -226 -688 -856
Financing activities
Change in interest-bearing investments 307 319 700 712
Change in interest-bearing liabilities 32 46 -1,401 -1,387
Dividend - equity holders of the parent - - -136 -136
Dividend - non-controlling interest - - -3 -3
Cash flow from financing activities 339 365 -840 -814
Cash flow for the period -91 -37 221 275
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of the period 832 591 558 591
Reclassification to assets held for sale - - -6 -6
Exchange rate differences -37 4 -69 -28
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 704 558 704 832

Cash flow statements

Group review
Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Net sales 7,226 6,556 27,866 27,196
EBITDA 874 771 3,407 3,304
Operating profit 654 515 2,425 2,286
Net profit 429 329 1,574 1,474
Net sales Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 2,396 2,430 10,019 10,053
Trelleborg Automotive 2,291 2,120 8,731 8,560
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1,633 1,350 6,066 5,783
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 950 725 3,215 2,990
Eliminations -44 -69 -165 -190
Total 7,226 6,556 27,866 27,196
EBITDA Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 259 245 1,204 1,190
Trelleborg Automotive 191 232 865 906
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 357 220 1,208 1,071
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 115 100 375 360
Group items -48 -26 -245 -223
Total excl. items affecting comparability 874 771 3,407 3,304
Items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 2 -14 -116 -132
Trelleborg Automotive -8 -1 -62 -55
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions -3 -5 -11 -13
Trelleborg Wheel Systems - -4 -12 -16
Group items - -3 -1 -4
Total items affecting comparability -9 -27 -202 -220
Total incl. items affecting comparability 865 744 3,205 3,084
EBITDA Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
% 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
% 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.8 10.1 12.0 11.8
Trelleborg Automotive 8.2 10.8 9.7 10.4
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 21.9 16.3 19.9 18.5
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.1 13.8 11.6 12.0
Total excl. items affecting comparability 12.1 11.7 12.2 12.1
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.9 9.5 10.9 10.5
Trelleborg Automotive 7.9 10.8 9.0 9.8
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 21.7 15.9 19.7 18.3
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.1 13.1 11.3 11.5
Total incl. items affecting comparability 11.9 11.3 11.4 11.3

TRELLEBORG AB INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2011

Operating margin, (ROS) Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
% 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 7.4 6.5 8.7 8.5
Trelleborg Automotive 4.9 6.3 5.6 6.0
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 19.3 12.7 16.8 15.1
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 10.1 10.5 8.8 8.8
Total excl. items affecting comparability 9.0 7.8 8.7 8.4
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 7.5 5.9 7.5 7.2
Trelleborg Automotive 4.5 6.3 4.7 5.1
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 19.1 12.3 16.5 14.8
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 10.1 9.9 8.4 8.3
Total incl. items affecting comparability 8.9 7.4 7.8 7.4
Capital employed Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 6,259 6,436 6,062
Trelleborg Automotive 3,839 4,110 3,713
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 6,554 6,894 6,545
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 2,150 1,897 1,712
Group items -170 53 -32
Provision for restructing costs and legal costs -185 -365 -215
Total 18,447 19,025 17,785
Capital employed Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 6,259 6,436 6,062
Trelleborg Automotive 3,839 4,110 3,713
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 6,554 6,894 6,545
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 2,150 1,897 1,712
Group items -170 53 -32
Provision for restructing costs and legal costs -185 -365 -215
Total 18,447 19,025 17,785
Return on capital employed, (ROCE) Apr 2010 - Apr 2009 - Full year
% Mar 2011 Mar 2010 2010
Continuing operations excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 13.6 10.1 13.2
Trelleborg Automotive 12.8 7.3 13.1
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 15.2 5.6 12.9
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 14.9 13.2 14.1
Total excluding items affecting comparability 12.8 7.4 11.9
Including items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 11.9 7.6 11.3
Trelleborg Automotive 10.9 7.0 11.4
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 15.0 3.5 12.6
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 14.3 12.3 13.3
Total including items affecting comparability 11.7 5.7 10.8
Cash flow report Capital Sold non Change in Total cash flow
EBITDA 1) expenditure current assets working capital Jan - Mar Jan - Mar
SEK M 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 267 254 -42 -45 3 1 -290 -281 -62 -71
Trelleborg Automotive 197 236 -77 -31 0 0 -244 -101 -124 104
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 362 224 -20 -12 2 0 -183 -80 161 132
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 118 103 -16 -19 0 1 -255 -124 -153 -39
Group items -74 -50 -6 -1 0 6 76 -3 -4 -48
Operating cash flow 870 767 -161 -108 5 8 -896 -589 -182 78
Utilization of restructuring provisions -37 -65
Financial items -205 -227
Paid tax -104 -62
Free cash flow -528 -276
Acquisitions -329 -1
Disposals 427 -125
Sum net cash flow -430 -402

1) Excluding undistributed result from associated companies and allocated group expenses

Acquisitions

The acquisitions of Watts Tyre Group, PPL Polyurethane Products and an operation in industrial tires in China were completed during the quarter. The acquisitions are not considered of material importance to the Group. See also page 5.

Key ratios per quarter

Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK M 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967 6,232 6,385
Operating profit 645 400 505 643 488 166 338 153 77
Profit for the period 423 234 327 415 308 19 202 62 120
Operating cash flow -182 929 391 792 78 845 851 899 445
Items aff. comparability in operating profit -9 -118 -54 -51 -27 -218 -30 -92 -14
Operating profit, excl. items aff. comp. 654 518 559 694 515 384 368 245 91
EBITDA, %, excl. items aff. comparability 12.1 11.0 12.3 13.2 11.7 10.5 10.6 8.3 5.8

Net sales by business area

Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK M 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 2,396 2,618 2,376 2,629 2,430 2,495 2,477 2,597 2,680
Trelleborg Automotive 2,291 2,111 2,061 2,268 2,120 1,957 1,800 1,759 1,515
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1,633 1,434 1,477 1,522 1,350 1,164 1,104 1,129 1,276
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 950 738 732 795 725 629 630 782 950
Eliminations -44 -49 -45 -27 -69 -60 -44 -35 -36
Total 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967 6,232 6,385

EBITDA % by business area

Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
% 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 10.8 11.2 12.5 13.4 10.1 10.6 11.3 9.3 7.6
Trelleborg Automotive 8.2 9.9 9.1 11.7 10.8 10.1 8.9 6.5 neg
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 21.9 18.1 19.8 19.7 16.3 15.0 13.5 6.8 7.7
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.1 10.4 13.8 10.3 13.8 11.3 11.9 13.8 13.5
Total 12.1 11.0 12.3 13.2 11.7 10.5 10.6 8.3 5.8

Operating profit by business area

Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK M 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations excluding items
affecting comparability
Trelleborg Engineered Systems 178 214 215 263 158 178 192 153 113
Trelleborg Automotive 115 122 95 175 137 101 65 11 -143
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 315 216 238 251 171 123 94 22 41
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 96 51 77 59 76 46 52 83 102
Group items -50 -85 -66 -54 -27 -64 -35 -24 -22
Total 654 518 559 694 515 384 368 245 91

Income Statements

Group Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK M 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations
Net sales 7,226 6,852 6,601 7,187 6,556 6,185 5,967 6,232 6,385
Cost of goods sold -5,325 -5,045 -4,848 -5,195 -4,809 -4,599 -4,425 -4,734 -4,905
Gross profit 1,901 1,807 1,753 1,992 1,747 1,586 1,542 1,498 1,480
Selling expenses -543 -548 -511 -542 -523 -562 -505 -551 -599
Administrative expenses -597 -698 -576 -626 -590 -622 -547 -605 -654
Research and development costs -146 -143 -140 -149 -145 -140 -137 -137 -152
Other operating income/costs 27 -22 -24 -36 -4 -100 -17 -52 1
Profit from part. in assoc. companies 3 4 3 4 3 4 2 0 1
Operating profit 645 400 505 643 488 166 338 153 77
Financial income and expenses -43 -43 -56 -50 -69 -70 -85 -104 -131
Profit before tax 602 357 449 593 419 96 253 49 -54
Tax -179 -123 -122 -178 -111 -77 -51 13 174
Net profit 423 234 327 415 308 19 202 62 120
Discontinued operations
Net sales 44 193 264 627 498 570 592 636 492
Operating profit 260 23 40 -160 13 31 33 6 -31
Profit before tax 260 23 38 -159 12 32 35 -3 -39
Net profit 262 28 28 -141 -16 73 14 -16 -55
Group, total
Net sales 7,270 7,045 6,865 7,814 7,054 6,755 6,559 6,868 6,877
Operating profit 905 423 545 483 501 197 371 159 46
Pofit before tax 862 380 487 434 431 128 288 46 -93
Total net profit 685 262 355 274 292 92 216 46 65
- equity holders of the parent 679 257 351 269 285 87 213 44 65
- non-controlling interest 6 5 4 5 7 5 3 2 0
Earnings per share Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
SEK 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009
Continuing operations 1.55 0.85 1.20 1.50 1.10 0.05 0.75 0.25 0.60
Discontinued operations 0.95 0.10 0.10 -0.50 -0.05 0.30 0.05 -0.05 -0.25
Group, total 2.50 0.95 1.30 1.00 1.05 0.35 0.80 0.20 0.35

Parent Company

Income Statements
Parent company Jan - Mar Jan - Mar Apr 2010 - Full year
SEK M 2011 2010 Mar 2011 2010
Administrative expenses -66 -71 -333 -338
Other operating income 9 17 236 244
Operating profit -57 -54 -97 -94
Financial income and expenses 129 -97 1,053 827
Profit before tax 72 -151 956 733
Tax 53 38 151 136
Net profit 125 -113 1,107 869

Statements of comprehensive income

Net profit 125 -113 1,107 869
Other comprehensive income
Fair value -9 -4 -9 -4
Group contributions received - - 1,366 1,366
Group contributions paid - - -180 -180
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income
2 1 -310 -311
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -7 -3 867 871
Total comprehensive income 118 -116 1,974 1,740
Balance Sheets
Parent company Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2011 2010 2010
Property, plant and equipment 25 28 26
Intangible assets 8 9 9
Financial assets 34,523 34,289 34,362
Total non-current assets 34,556 34,326 34,397
Current operating receivables 67 32 52
Current tax assets 55 - -
Current interest-bearing receivables 844 1,534 1,078
Cash and cash equivalents 0 2 5
Total current assets 966 1,568 1,135
Total assets 35,522 35,894 35,532
Shareholders' equity 12,727 10,889 12,609
Total equity 12,727 10,889 12,609
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 51 51 52
Other non-current liabilities 17 3 14
Total non-current liabilities 68 54 66
Interest-bearing current liabilities 22,651 24,860 22,768
Other current liabilities 76 91 89
Total current liabilities 22,727 24,951 22,857
Total equity and liabilities 35,522 35,894 35,532

Financial definitions

Return on shareholders' equity, %

Profit for the period, attributable to equity holders of the parent as a percentage of average shareholders' equity, excluding minority interests.

Return on capital employed (ROCE), %

EBIT 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 and changes in working capital but 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 participation in the earnings of 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.

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Calendar 2011

Annual General Meeting (Trelleborg) April 20, 5:00 p.m. Interim Report April – June 2011 July 20 Interim Report July – September 2011 October 25 Capital Markets Day (Stockholm) November 30

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Media

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