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Trelleborg Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Apr 27, 2017

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Interim report January-March 2017

  • Net sales for the first quarter of 2017 rose 36 percent to SEK 8,298 M (6,095), the highest on record for the Group in a single quarter. Organic sales increased 3 percent. Excluding project deliveries, the corresponding increase was 8 percent.
  • Effects of structural changes made a positive contribution of 30 percent to net sales, with the acquisition of CGS accounting for the main part of this increase.
  • EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, rose 37 percent to SEK 1,154 M (841), which was the Group's highest figure on record for a single quarter and equivalent to an EBIT margin of 13.9 percent (13.8).
  • During the quarter, a compounding operation was divested in Lesina in the Czech Republic, generating a capital gain of SEK 472 M. The item is recognized in items affecting comparability.
  • In addition to the capital gain, items affecting comparability included restructuring expenses of SEK 106 M as previously communicated.
  • Earnings per share for continuing operations excluding items affecting comparability totaled SEK 3.12 (2.23), up 40 percent.
  • Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 417 M (228), up 83 percent. The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12 month period was 96 percent (76).
  • During the quarter, Trelleborg received a part payment totaling SEK 480 M relating to a receivable for the divestment of Vibracoustic, which is the component linked to Vibracoustic's 2016 sales performance. The proceeds did not impact net debt since the amount was previously recognized as a receivable.
SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 8,298 6,095 36 29,348 27,145
Organic sales, % 3 -
4
-
5
EBITA, excluding items affecting comparability 1,227 869 41 4,058 3,700
EBITA margin, % 14.8 14.3 13.8 13.6
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability 1,154 841 37 3,809 3,496
EBIT margin, % 13.9 13.8 13.0 12.9
Items affecting comparability 1) 366 -115 418 90 -391
EBIT 1,520 726 109 3,899 3,105
Profit before tax 1,469 679 116 3,686 2,896
Net profit, discontinuing operations 2) - - 4,369 4,369
Net profit, Group 1,229 529 132 7,285 6,585
Earnings per share, SEK
Continuing operations, excl comp items 3.12 2.23 40 10.12 9.23
Continuing operations 4.53 1.95 132 10.76 8.18
Group 4.53 1.95 132 26.88 24.30
Operating cash flow 3) 417 228 83 3,649 3,460

2 ) Relates to Vibracoustic.

3 ) Continuing operations.

Positive market trend

"Trelleborg noted a satisfactory first quarter with sales increasing 36 percent, of which acquisitions contributed with 30 percentage points. Organic sales increased by 3 percent. Excluding project transactions, comprising mainly oil and gas-related operations which remain depressed, organic sales rose 8 percent.

General industry improved in all regions and we noted healthy levels of activity in several of our market segments, particularly in Asia. Our tire sales to the agricultural sector and industrial and construction vehicles performed well, despite the temporary negative impact on margins in parts of our business due to the rapid and relatively steep hike in prices for raw materials. We are working intensively to compensate for the higher raw material prices, which is deemed to have a full impact particularly in the second half of the year.

Our oil and gas operation is still experiencing a weak market, and we cannot see any improvement on the horizon in the near future. We are working actively to adapt the oil and gas business to the lower level of activity and the cost base is continuing to shrink. From a Group perspective, this operation has only has a minor impact on our quarterly earnings.

Our cost and capital efficiency programs are continuing to deliver favorable results and recently acquired operations are being integrated and developed in a generally satisfactory manner. Efforts to generate growth via organic initiatives – supplemented with bolt-on acquisitions – are ongoing. During the quarter, we acquired a seal operation in the U.S., thereby strengthening our offering in this attractive niche.

We also divested a compounding operation in the Czech Republic, the majority of sales from which were to external customers, which is to be considered outside our core business. The received net purchase price of approximately SEK 650 million was used to reduce net debt. The divestment generated a capital gain of SEK 472 million.

During the quarter, we have appointed new managers in two of our business areas. We work continuously with succession planning to ensure a stable supply of managers and I view the fact that we were able to fill these positions through internal recruitment as a sign of strength.

We have also a continued strong focus on making it easy for customers to do business with us. To ensure success in this regard, we have to be innovative and be at the leading edge in the application of new technology in our interaction with customers. We are working particularly intensively with digitalization, and this will lead to a number of major changes in how we do business with customers for many years to come.

In summary, we saw signs of a general improvement in the demand situation in several of our segments during the quarter. For the second quarter, our overall assessment is that demand will be in line with, or slightly higher, than the first quarter of the year. We are continuing to carefully monitor economic developments and maintain a high level of preparedness to manage fluctuating market conditions."

Peter Nilsson, President and CEO

Market outlook for the second quarter of 2017

Demand is expected to be in line with, or slightly higher, than the first quarter of 2017, adjusted for seasonal variations.

Market outlook from the interim report published on February 1, 2017, relating to the first quarter of 2017 Demand is expected to be slightly improved compared with the fourth quarter of 2016, adjusted for seasonal variations.

First quarter 2017

Net sales

SEK M, growth Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 8,298 6,095 29,348 27,145
Change total, % 36 -
4
9
Organic sales, % 3 -
4
-
5
Structural change, % 30 2 15
Currency effects, % 3 -
2
-
1

Net sales for the first quarter of 2017 amounted to SEK 8,298 M (6,095). Organic sales increased by 3 percent during the quarter, impacted by improved demand in most market segments. Effects from structural changes contributed a positive 30 percent, with the acquisition of CGS accounting for the main part of this increase. Exchange rate effects accounted for a positive 3 percent contribution to sales compared with the year-earlier period.

Excluding project deliveries1): The Group's organic sales increased 8 percent year on year. Organic sales in Western Europe rose 5 percent compared with the year-earlier period. In the rest of Europe, organic sales increased by 14 percent. Organic sales rose by 5 percent in North America, while an increase of 16 percent was noted in South & Central America. Asia and other markets also reported an upswing of 16 percent in organic sales.

1) Project deliveries refer to the whole of Trelleborg Offshore & Construction and minor parts of Trelleborg Industrial Solutions' operations.

Result

SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
EBITA, excluding items affecting comparability 1,227 869 41 4,058 3,700
EBITA margin, % 14.8 14.3 13.8 13.6
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability 1,154 841 37 3,809 3,496
EBIT margin, % 13.9 13.8 13.0 12.9
Items affecting comparability 1) 366 -115 418 90 -391
EBIT 1,520 726 109 3,899 3,105
Financial income and expenses -51 -47 -
9
-213 -209
Profit before tax 1,469 679 116 3,686 2,896
Taxes -240 -150 -60 -770 -680
Net profit, discontinuing operations 2) - - 4,369 4,369
Net profit, Group 1,229 529 132 7,285 6,585
1) Of which capital gain from the divestment of a compounding operation in Lesina Czech Republic is included with SEK M 472, and restructuring expenses of SEK M -106.

2) Relates to Vibracoustic.

EBITA, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 1,227 M (869), corresponding to a margin of 14.8 percent (14.3).

EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,154 M (841) for the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 37 percent. The total exchange rate effects on EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 19 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period. The EBIT margin, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 13.9 percent (13.8).

The integration of operations acquired continued during the quarter. The acquired operations performed well and contributed positively to the Group's earnings. However, ongoing integration activities gave rise to temporary costs. EBIT was charged with amortization of surplus values totaling SEK 73 M, an increase of SEK 45 M compared with the yearearlier period, primarily related to completed acquisitions and

principally in Trelleborg Wheel Systems.

The quarter was charged with items affecting comparability amounting to income of SEK 366 M (expense: 115), of which the capital gain from the divestment of the compounding operation in the Czech Republic amounted to income of SEK 472 M and restructuring expenses to SEK 106 M.

EBIT for the quarter, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,520 M (726), up 109 percent.

The net financial expense was SEK 51 M (expense: 47), corresponding to an interest rate of 1.7 percent (2.9).

Items affecting comparability in the year-earlier period for net profit in discontinuing operations related to Vibracoustic.

Net profit for the Group totaled SEK 1,229 M (529). Excluding items affecting comparability, the tax rate for the quarter was 23 percent (24), impacted by positive nonrecurring items.

Return on capital employed

% R12 2017 R12 2016 12M 2016
Excluding items affecting comparability 11.0 14.2 11.3
Including items affecting comparability 11.3 12.7 10.0

Capital employed for continuing operations increased year on year to SEK 38,029 M (22,860), impacted by completed

acquisitions. The return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 11.0 percent (14.2).

Cash flow

SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
EBITDA, operating profit before depreciation 1,478 1,045 41 4,998 4,565
Capital expenditure -169 -194 13 -1,123 -1,148
Sold non-current assets 1 9 29 37
Change in w
orking capital
-891 -632 -250 9
Dividend from associated companies 0 - 2 2
Non cash-flow
affecting items
-
2
0 -
7
-
5
Operating cash flow 417 228 83 3,649 3,460
Cash impact from items affecting comparability -57 -63 -320 -326
Financial items -80 -96 -157 -173
Paid tax -199 -102 -690 -593
Free cash flow 81 -33 345 2,482 2,368
Acquisitions -74 -180 -13,274 -13,380
Discontinuing operations 649 - 6,814 6,165
Dividend - equity holders of the parent company - - -1,084 -1,084
Sum net cash flow 656 -213 408 -5,062 -5,931

Operating cash flow during the first quarter amounted to SEK 417 M (228). A higher EBITDA and a slightly lower rate of capital expenditure year on year had a positive impact on cash flow while the change in working capital was more negative than in the year-earlier period. The cash conversion ratio for

the most recent 12-month period was 96 percent (76).

Free cash flow amounted to SEK 81 M (neg: 33). The divestment of the compounding operation in the Czech Republic is recognized under divested operations and amounted to SEK 649 M. The net cash flow amounted to a negative SEK 656 M (neg: 213).

Net debt

Change in net debt, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 12M 2016
Net debt, opening balance -12,125 -6,282 -6,282
Net cash flow
for the period
656 -213 -5,931
Exchange rate differences 140 57 -597
Receivable related to the divestment of Vibracoustic - - 685
Net debt, closing balance -11,329 -6,438 -12,125
Debt/equity ratio, % 43 34 48
Net debit/EBITDA
Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability 2.3 1.6 2.7
Continuing operations, including items affecting comparability 2.2 1.7 2.9
Proforma continuing operations, incl. items affecting comparability and acquisitions 1) 2.3
Total Group 1.2 1.5 1.4

1) The proforma calculation is based on available information with a certain degree of uncertainty as regards differences in accounting principles and methodology. Excludes capital gain on compounding operation in Czech Republic .

Since the beginning of the year, net debt has decreased by SEK 796 M, affected by net cash flow for the year and positive exchange rate differences.

During the quarter, Trelleborg received a part payment totaling SEK 480 M relating to a receivable for the divestment of Vibracoustic, which is the component linked to

Vibracoustic's 2016 sales performance. The proceeds did not impact net debt since the amount was previously recognized as a receivable.

The debt/equity ratio at the end of the period was 43 percent (34).

Net debt in relation to EBITDA, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 2.3 (1.6). The ratio for the Group as a whole, including the capital gain generated in connection with the divestment of Vibracoustic and the compounding operation in the Czech Republic, was 1.2 (1.5). According to a pro forma calculation, as presented in the table above, the underlying net debt in relation to EBITDA was approximately 2.3.

Return on equity

% R12 2017 R12 2016 12M 2016
Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability 12.1 12.1 11.4
Continuing operations, including items affecting comparability 12.8 10.9 10.1
Total Group 1) 32.1 12.8 30.1
1
) R12 2017 and 12M
2016 include the capital gain from the disposal of Vibracoustic.

Shareholders' equity for the Group at the close of the period amounted to SEK 26,309 M (25,137 at January 1, 2017). Equity per share amounted to SEK 97 (71), up 37 percent. The equity/assets ratio was 54 percent (56). The total return on

shareholders' equity for the Group was 32.1 percent (12.8), affected by the capital gain generated by the divestment of Vibracoustic and the compounding operation in the Czech Republic.

Earnings per share

Earnings per share, SEK Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Continuing operations 4.53 1.95 10.76 8.18
Discontinuing operations 0.00 0.00 16.12 16.12
Group, total 4.53 1.95 26.88 24.30
Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability 3.12 2.23 10.12 9.23

Earnings per share for continuing operations excluding items affecting comparability during the first quarter totaled SEK 3.12 (2.23).

For the Group in total, earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.53 (1.95).

Earnings per share, continuing operations excl. items affecting

Significant events during the quarter

Nomination Committee's proposals ahead of the 2017

AGM. The Nomination Committee, comprising representatives of the major shareholders who together control approximately 64 percent of the votes in Trelleborg AB, and the Chairman of the Board have decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting the following:

  • Re-election of Board members: Hans Biörck, Gunilla Fransson, Johan Malmquist, Sören Mellstig, Peter Nilsson, Anne Mette Olesen, Susanne Pahlén Åklundh and Bo Risberg. - Re-election of Sören Mellstig as Chairman of the Board. - Election of auditing firm Deloitte AB as the company's new auditor.

Jan Carlson is not available for re-election. He will therefore resign his seat on the Board in conjunction with the 2017 Annual General Meeting after three years of commendable work. The Nomination Committee's proposal to the 2017 Annual General Meeting is that the number of Board members revert to the number prior to the 2014 Annual General Meeting, that is, eight members.

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Trelleborg, Sweden, on April 27, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. CET.

Press releases were published on January 25, 2017, and on January 31, 2017.

Acquisition of seal operation. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the privately owned U.S.-based Carolina Seal Inc. The business specializes in the distribution of polymer seals such as O-Rings, hydraulic seals and specialty kitting. The company's largest market segment is in transportation equipment, and primarily within the fast-growing sub-segment for transportation of chemicals.

The business has its office and warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has annual sales of approximately SEK 50 M. This bolt-on acquisition is part of Trelleborg's strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments.

Press releases were published on January 23, 2017 and on February 2, 2017.

The transaction was consolidated on February 1, 2017.

New Business Area President for Trelleborg Wheel

Systems. Paolo Pompei was appointed as the new Business Area President of Trelleborg Wheel Systems as of April 1, 2017. He succeeds Maurizio Vischi, who is retiring. Like his predecessor, Paolo will be a member of Trelleborg Group Management.

Paolo Pompei, born in 1971, has worked at Trelleborg Wheel Systems in various management positions since 1999, and for the past number of years has been in charge of the global operations of agricultural tires.

Maurizio Vischi has been Business Area President of Trelleborg Wheel Systems since 2001 and he has been part of the business area for more than 15 years.

The press release was published on March 7, 2017.

New Business Area President for Trelleborg Industrial

Solutions. Jean-Paul Mindermann was appointed as the new Business Area President of Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, starting preliminarily on July 1, 2017. He succeeds Mikael Fryklund, who is leaving Trelleborg and will assume the position as President and CEO of Hexpol. Like his predecessor, Jean-Paul will be a member of Trelleborg Group Management.

Jean-Paul Mindermann, born in 1965, has been in charge of the global operations of industrial and construction tires since joining Trelleborg Wheel Systems in connection to Trelleborg's acquisition of Watts Tyre Group in 2011. His previous experience includes being the chairman of Premia Group and various management positions within Watts of Lydney Group and Airboss.

Mikael Fryklund has been Business Area President of Trelleborg Industrial Solutions since its creation in 2012, and has been part of Trelleborg for the past 15 years in various positions.

The press release was published on March 17, 2017.

Divestment of compounding operation Trelleborg signed an agreement and finalized the divestment of its compounding operation in Lesina, in the Czech Republic. In the financial reports, the operation has been recognized as part of Group items. The buyer is Hexpol AB (publ).

The divested operation develops, produces and supplies polymer compounds. The majority of its sales are to external customers while a minor share is to a small number of Trelleborg facilities in Europe.

The divested operation had annual external sales of approximately SEK 300 M in 2016 and profitability in line with the level for Trelleborg.

The press release was published on March 31, 2017. The operation was deconsolidated on March 31, 2017.

Risk management

Trelleborg serves a broad range of customers in a variety of market segments and niches. Sales are made to approximately 150 countries worldwide and the Group has manufacturing operations at 120 production units in around 50 countries. Although the business is diversified, deploying several business models and operating a number of production units, and has an effective underlying spread of financial risks, a number of risks remain.

Trelleborg has identified nine major risks in five areas. These include 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 and the information published in this interim report.

This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the applicable rules of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. 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. 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.

New and amended standards applied from January 1, 2017

New and amended standards are not considered to have had a material impact on the Group's or Parent Company's earnings or financial position.

This report was not subject to special review by the company's auditor.

Trelleborg, April 27, 2017 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)

Trelleborg Coated Systems is a leading global supplier of unique customer solutions for polymer-coated fabrics deployed in several industrial applications.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 674 631 7 2,569 2,526
Change total, % 7 -
8
-
1
Organic sales, % 2 -
7
-
2
Structural change, % - - -
Currency effects, % 5 -
1
1
EBIT 72 76 -
5
319 323
EBIT, % 10.7 12.1 12.4 12.8

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

Organic sales for the quarter increased by 2 percent year on year. Organic sales of coated fabrics increased compared with the year-earlier period, with stronger sales in North America offsetting a weaker trend in both Asia and Europe. Demand from the aerospace industry developed well at the same time as general industry demonstrated a stable trend. Slightly higher organic sales were noted for printing blankets, with stronger sales in Asia counterbalancing a softer sales trend in Europe and North America.

EBIT and EBIT margin declined compared with the corresponding period in 2016, affected mainly by production disturbances in one of the business area's units in North America. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 6 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.

EBIT excl. items affecting comparability, SEK M / EBIT %,

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions is a leading supplier of polymer-based critical solutions in such industrial application areas as selected hose and sealing systems and antivibration solutions for rail vehicles, vessels and industrial equipment.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 1,428 1,209 18 5,143 4,924
Change total, % 18 -
4
2
Organic sales, % 3 -
2
-
1
Structural change, % 14 0 4
Currency effects, % 1 -
2
-
1
EBIT 160 118 36 567 525
EBIT, % 11.2 9.8 11.0 10.7

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

1 ) Certain operations previously reported in the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area have, January 1, 2017 been transferred to the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area. The previous year's key ratios have been adjusted. Total turnover moved from Trelleborg Industrial Solutions amounted to SEK 269 M for the full year 2016 and for EBIT SEK 16 M .

Organic sales for the quarter increased 3 percent year on year. The sales trend was mixed among the various market segments and geographic markets. Deliveries of antivibration solutions noted highly favorable development at the same time as sales were negatively impacted by fewer oil/gas related transactions. Deliveries to the infrastructure construction market segment increased. Europe and North America both reported higher organic sales in contrast to the trend in Asia, which was negative.

EBIT increased year on year, mainly because of higher volumes and completed acquisitions. The EBIT margin increased year on year, primarily as a result of a favorable

sales mix and restructuring measures carried out earlier. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 3 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.

During the quarter, Jean-Paul Mindermann was appointed new Business Area President, starting preliminarily on July 1, 2017. Refer to page 7.

A new manufacturing facility for pipe seal products and solutions was officially inaugurated in Lithuania during the quarter. The facility replaces a smaller facility in the same area.

Trelleborg Offshore & Construction is a leading global project supplier of polymer-based critical solutions deployed in highly demanding offshore oil & gas and infrastructure construction environments.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 754 902 -16 3,319 3,467
Change total, % -16 -
9
-20
Organic sales, % -17 -13 -23
Structural change, % - 7 5
Currency effects, % 1 -
3
-
2
EBIT 3 23 -87 88 108
EBIT, % 0.4 2.6 2.7 3.1

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

Organic sales for the quarter declined by 17 percent year on year. The decline was mainly the result of fewer project transactions in the oil/gas segment as well as in the infrastructure construction segment.

EBIT and EBIT margin decreased compared with the corresponding period in 2016, due mainly to fewer project deliveries of major project orders in the majority of market segments. The business area's efforts to continuously adapt the operation in oil/gas to the prevailing market situation with

significantly lower sales volumes softened the effect on EBIT. The market situation remains challenging and the

assessment is that it will remain turbulent moving forward. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 2 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier period.

A new facility for the production of a range of polyurethane products was officially inaugurated in the U.K. during the quarter, replacing four smaller facilities.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of polymer-based critical sealing solutions deployed in demanding general industry, light vehicle and aerospace environments.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 2,623 2,184 20 9,210 8,771
Change total, % 20 -
4
2
Organic sales, % 9 -
3
-
1
Structural change, % 8 - 3
Currency effects, % 3 -
1
0
EBIT 618 501 23 2,036 1,919
EBIT, % 23.6 22.9 22.1 21.9

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

1 ) Certain operations previously reported in the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area have, January 1, 2017 been transferred to the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area. The previous year's key ratios have been adjusted. Total turnover moved to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions amounted to SEK 212 M for the full year 2016 and for EBIT SEK 16 M .

Organic sales for the quarter increased by 9 percent year on year. The organic sales trend reflects higher sales in all geographic regions, with a particularly favorable performance in Asia. Deliveries to general industry were healthy in all major geographic markets. Sales to the aerospace and automotive industries developed well.

EBIT and EBIT margin increased compared with the corresponding period in 2016, primarily due to the higher

sales, despite implemented acquisitions with initially lower margins. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 10 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.

During the quarter, a U.S. seal operation in the fastgrowing sub-segment for transportation of chemicals was acquired. Refer to page 7.

EBIT excl. items affecting comparability, SEK M / EBIT %,

Trelleborg Wheel Systems is a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for agricultural and forestry machines, materials handling and construction vehicles and two-wheeled vehicles.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 Change, % R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 2,328 1,144 103 7,538 6,354
Change total, % 103 2 47
Organic sales, % 8 3 1
Structural change, % 91 1 47
Currency effects, % 4 -
2
-
1
EBIT 283 156 81 847 720
EBIT, % 12.1 13.6 11.2 11.3

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

Organic sales for the quarter increased 8 percent year on year. Structural growth contributed 91 percent in total, of which the CGS acquisition accounted for the majority. Organic sales of agricultural tires increased during the quarter. Organic sales to OEMs of agricultural machinery performed positively in all regions, with a particularly strong sales trend in Asia and South America. Organic aftermarket sales also increased in all regions, and are estimated to have outperformed the underlying market.

Organic sales of tires for materials handling vehicles and construction vehicles increased year on year. Sales to all regions, except for South America, increased.

EBIT increased sharply on account of the acquisition of

CGS and higher organic sales. The EBIT margin was negatively impacted by a sharp and rapid increase in the price of raw materials. Adjustments made to sales prices were unable to fully offset this due to the time delay. The business area continues to maintain preparedness to adjust the price level and the assessment is, assuming current raw material prices, that these will be fully offset mainly in the second half of the year. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 3 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.

During the quarter, Paolo Pompei was appointed new Business Area President as of 1 April, 2017. Refer to page 7.

EBIT excl. items affecting comparability, SEK M / EBIT %,

Rubena Savatech is a leading supplier of engineered polymer solutions to the general and automotive industries.

The business, which was acquired as part of CGS, will be recognized separately from Trelleborg's business areas during a transition period, before being gradually integrated into Trelleborg Industrial Solutions and Trelleborg Coated Systems business areas.

Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M Q1 2017 1)
12M 2016
Net sales 497 1,063
EBIT 61 112
EBIT, % 12.3 10.5

Additional key ratios on pages 18 - 19

1) Key ratios refer to the period of June to December

Demand for niche products for the automotive industry and general industry was favorable in the quarter, at the same time as the volume of publicly awarded projects remained subdued. Sales increased in part due to customer inventory levels returning to a normal state. The order level for the second quarter is satisfactory. Capacity utilization for a number of product lines is high and investment projects to increase manufacturing capacity are being implemented.

EBIT and EBIT margin noted satisfactory development following the seasonally weak fourth quarter, despite a slightly negative impact from higher raw material prices. Measures to compensate for this are ongoing.

Integration activities with the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions and Trelleborg Coated Systems business areas are progressing according to plan, and several integration and collaboration projects are ongoing.

Financial statements in summary

Income Statements

SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales 8,298 6,095 29,348 27,145
Cost of goods sold -5,565 -3,984 -19,660 -18,079
Gross profit 2,733 2,111 9,688 9,066
Selling expenses -657 -524 -2,435 -2,302
Administrative expenses -778 -658 -3,075 -2,955
Research and development costs -129 -100 -462 -433
Other operating income/expenses -18 12 81 111
Profit from associated companies 3 0 12 9
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability 1,154 841 3,809 3,496
Items affecting comparability 1) 366 -115 90 -391
EBIT 1,520 726 3,899 3,105
Financial income and expenses -51 -47 -213 -209
Profit before tax 1,469 679 3,686 2,896
Tax -240 -150 -770 -680
Net profit in continuing operations 1,229 529 2,916 2,216
Net profit in discontinuing operations 2) - - 4,369 4,369
Total net profit 1,229 529 7,285 6,585
- equity holders of the parent company 1,229 529 7,285 6,585
1) Of which capital gain from the divestment of a compounding operation in Lesina is included with SEK M 472, and restructuring expenses of SEK M -106.
2) Relates to Vibracoustic.
Earnings per share, SEK Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Continuing operations 4.53 1.95 10.76 8.18
Discontinuing operations 0.00 0.00 16.12 16.12
Group, total 4.53 1.95 26.88 24.30
Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability 3.12 2.23 10.12 9.23
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

SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Total net profit 1,229 529 7,285 6,585
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement
Reassessment of net pension obligation - - -46 -46
- - -46 -46
Items that may be reclassified to the income statement
Cash flow
hedges
23 35 153 165
Hedging of net investment 39 5 -468 -502
Translation difference -102 -95 1,545 1,552
Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income -14 4 81 99
Other comprehensive income relating to discontinuing operations -
3
29 -286 -254
-57 -22 1,025 1,060
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -57 -22 979 1,014
Total comprehensive income 1,172 507 8,264 7,599

EBIT specification

SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
EBITDA, excluding items affecting comparability 1,478 1,045 4,998 4,565
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment -251 -176 -941 -866
EBITA, excluding items affecting comparability 1,227 869 4,058 3,700
Amortization, intangible assets -73 -28 -249 -204
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability 1,154 841 3,809 3,496
Items affecting comparability 366 -115 90 -391
EBIT 1,520 726 3,899 3,105

Balance Sheets

Group Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2017 2016 2016
Property, plant and equipment 9,181 6,335 9,435
Intangible assets 23,049 12,328 23,203
Other financial assets 905 897 1,289
Total non-current assets 33,135 19,560 33,927
Inventories 5,114 3,788 5,060
Current operating receivables 7,901 6,069 6,710
Current interest-bearing receivables 520 389 778
Cash and cash equivalents 2,230 1,547 1,879
Total current assets 15,765 11,793 14,427
Assets held for sale 1) - 2,712 -
Total assets 48,900 34,065 48,354
Total equity 26,309 19,129 25,137
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 9,480 5,201 9,852
Other non-current liabilities 1,800 1,277 1,832
Total non-current liabilities 11,280 6,478 11,684
Interest-bearing current liabilities 4,602 3,324 5,282
Other current liabilities 6,709 5,134 6,251
Total current liabilities 11,311 8,458 11,533
Total equity and liabilities 48,900 34,065 48,354
1) Vibracoustic
Specification of changes in equity Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2017 2016 2016
Opening balance, January 1 25,137 18,622 18,622
Total comprehensive income 1,172 507 7,599
Dividend - - -1,084
Closing balance 26,309 19,129 25,137
Specification of capital employed Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2017 2016 2016
Total assets 48,900 34,065 48,354
Less:
Interest-bearing receivables 2) 544 559 1,137
Cash and cash equivalents 2,230 1,547 1,879
Tax assets 1,649 1,340 1,570
Operating liabilities 6,529 5,048 6,180
Capital employed 37,948 25,571 37,588
of w
hich discontinuing operations
-81 2,711 -82
Capital employed excluding discontinuing operations 38,029 22,860 37,670

2) Including receivable relating to disposal of Vibracoustic.

Cash flow statements

Group, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Operating activities
EBIT incl part in associated companies 1,520 726 3,899 3,105
Adjustments for items not included in cash flow
from operating activities:
Depreciation, property, plant and equipment 251 176 943 868
Amortization, intangible assets 73 28 248 203
Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment 0 51 3 54
Impairment losses, intangible assets 25 - 25 -
Dividend from associated companies 0 - 2 2
Part in associated companies and other non cash-flow
affecting items
-
2
0 -
7
-
5
Cash-flow
effects from items affecting comparability
-472 - -468 4
Interest received and other financial items 11 9 42 40
Interest paid and other financial items -91 -105 -199 -213
Taxes paid -199 -102 -690 -593
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital 1,116 783 3,798 3,465
Cash flow
from changes in w
orking capital:
Change in inventories -146 -74 -77 -
5
Change in operating receivables -1,175 -639 511 1,047
Change in operating liabilities 430 81 -684 -1,033
Change in items affecting comparability 24 1 28 5
Cash flow from operating activities 249 152 3,576 3,479
Investing activities
Acquisitions -74 -180 -13,274 -13,380
Discontinuing operations 649 - 6,814 6,165
Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment -161 -181 -1,054 -1,074
Capital expenditure, intangible assets -
8
-13 -69 -74
Sale of non-current assets 1 9 29 37
Cash flow from investing activities 407 -365 -7,554 -8,326
Financing activities
Change in interest-bearing investments 699 79 297 -323
Change in interest-bearing liabilities -1,024 -868 5,301 5,457
Dividend - equity holders of the parent company - 0 -1,084 -1,084
Cash flow from financing activities -325 -789 4,514 4,050
Cash flow for the period 331 -1,002 536 -797
Cash and cash equivalents:
At beginning of the period 1,879 2,552 1,547 2,552
Exchange rate differences 20 -
3
147 124
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,230 1,547 2,230 1,879
SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Net sales
Trelleborg Coated Systems 674 631 2,569 2,526
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 1,428 1,209 5,143 4,924
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 754 902 3,319 3,467
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 2,623 2,184 9,210 8,771
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 2,328 1,144 7,538 6,354
Rubena Savatech 497 - 1,560 1,063
Group items 91 107 323 339
Eliminations -97 -82 -314 -299
Total 8,298 6,095 29,348 27,145
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Coated Systems 72 76 319 323
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 160 118 567 525
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 3 23 88 108
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 618 501 2,036 1,919
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 283 156 847 720
Rubena Savatech 61 - 173 112
Group items -43 -33 -221 -211
Total 1,154 841 3,809 3,496
EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Coated Systems 10.7 12.1 12.4 12.8
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 11.2 9.8 11.0 10.7
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 0.4 2.6 2.7 3.1
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 23.6 22.9 22.1 21.9
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.1 13.6 11.2 11.3
Rubena Savatech 12.3 - 11.1 10.5
Total 13.9 13.8 13.0 12.9

1) Certain operations previously reported in the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area have, January 1, 2017 been transferred to the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area. The previous year's key ratios have been adjusted for this internal allocation. Total turnover moved from Trelleborg Industrial Solutions amounted to SEK 269 M for the full year 2016 and for EBIT SEK 16 M .

Net sales per market, share and organic growth, % Q1 2017 Q1 2016 12M 2016
Western Europe (47%) 3 -
4
-
5
Other Europe (9%) 11 5 7
North America (23%) 4 -12 -
7
South and Central America (4%) -22 13 -13
Asia and other markets (17%) 7 1 -
3
Total (100% refer to share 2016) 3 -
4
-
5
Net sales per market excl. project related 1), organic growth, % Q1 2017 Q1 2016 12M 2016
Western Europe 5 -
3
-
2
Other Europe 14 6 6
North America 5 -
4
-
7
South and Central America 16 2 8
Asia and other markets 16 0 11

1) Project deliveries refer to the whole of Trelleborg Offshore & Construction and minor parts of Trelleborg Industrial Solutions' operations.

SEK M Q1 2017 Q4 2016 Q3 2016 Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q1 2015
Net sales
Trelleborg Coated Systems 674 671 596 628 631 602 602 672 683
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 1,428 1,326 1,139 1,250 1,209 1,136 1,152 1,281 1,265
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 754 893 837 835 902 1,149 1,019 1,174 989
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 2,623 2,216 2,195 2,176 2,184 1,981 2,125 2,209 2,281
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 2,328 1,883 1,855 1,472 1,144 1,020 1,037 1,136 1,122
Rubena Savatech 497 447 450 166 - - - - -
Group items 91 61 73 98 107 111 118 149 127
Eliminations -97 -63 -73 -81 -82 -72 -78 -90 -97
Total 8,298 7,434 7,072 6,544 6,095 5,927 5,975 6,531 6,370
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Coated Systems 72 87 74 86 76 74 66 87 90
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 160 153 111 143 118 137 117 146 134
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 3 17 42 26 23 77 46 68 8
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 618 436 470 512 501 405 470 504 532
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 283 174 204 186 156 95 132 125 116
Rubena Savatech 61 31 55 26 - - - - -
Group items -43 -57 -41 -80 -33 -83 -33 -47 -47
Total 1,154 841 915 899 841 705 798 883 833
EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability
Trelleborg Coated Systems 10.7 12.9 12.4 13.7 12.1 12.3 11.0 12.9 13.2
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1) 11.2 11.5 9.7 11.4 9.8 12.1 10.1 11.4 10.6
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 0.4 1.9 5.1 3.1 2.6 6.6 4.6 5.8 0.8
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 1) 23.6 19.7 21.4 23.5 22.9 20.5 22.1 22.8 23.3
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 12.1 9.2 11.0 12.6 13.6 9.3 12.7 11.0 10.3
Rubena Savatech 12.3 7.0 12.1 15.6 - - - - -
Total 13.9 11.3 12.9 13.7 13.8 11.9 13.4 13.5 13.1
Items affecting comparability 366 -118 -51 -107 -115 -90 -109 -23 -35
EBIT 1,520 723 864 792 726 615 689 860 798
Q1 2016, Organic Structural Currency Q1 2017,
Bridge net sales SEK M, % SEK M sales, % change, % effects, % SEK M
Trelleborg Coated Systems 631 2 - 5 674
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 1,209 3 14 1 1,428
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 902 -17 - 1 754
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 2,184 9 8 3 2,623
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 1,144 8 91 4 2,328
Rubena Savatech - - 100 - 497
Group items/eliminations 25 - - - -
6
Total 6,095 3 30 3 8,298
Exchange rate differences impacting EBIT excluding items
affecting comparability 1), SEK M Q1 2017
Trelleborg Coated Systems 6
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 3
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction -2
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 10
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 3
Rubena Savatech -
Group items -1
Total 19
1
) Impact on EBIT excluding items affecting comparability in translation of foreign

subsidiaries.

Published on April 27, 2017 19 (27)

Income Statements, SEK M Q1 2017 Q4 2016 Q3 2016 Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q1 2015
Net sales 8,298 7,434 7,072 6,544 6,095 5,927 5,975 6,531 6,370
Cost of goods sold -5,565 -5,077 -4,749 -4,269 -3,984 -3,956 -3,983 -4,332 -4,251
Gross profit 2,733 2,357 2,323 2,275 2,111 1,971 1,992 2,199 2,119
Selling expenses -657 -629 -591 -558 -524 -480 -502 -537 -525
Administrative expenses -778 -828 -757 -712 -658 -724 -651 -694 -662
Research and development costs -129 -128 -100 -105 -100 -101 -91 -95 -96
Other operating income/costs -18 66 36 -
3
12 38 50 9 -
3
Profit from associated companies 3 3 4 2 0 1 0 1 0
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability 1,154 841 915 899 841 705 798 883 833
Items affecting comparability 366 -118 -51 -107 -115 -90 -109 -23 -35
EBIT 1,520 723 864 792 726 615 689 860 798
Financial income and expenses -51 -53 -46 -63 -47 -43 -34 -41 -35
Profit before tax 1,469 670 818 729 679 572 655 819 763
Tax -240 -151 -187 -192 -150 -132 -170 -200 -211
Net profit in continuing operations 1,229 519 631 537 529 440 485 619 552
Net profit in discontinuing operations - - - 4,369 - 104 131 137 137
Total net profit 1,229 519 631 4,906 529 544 616 756 689
- equity holders of the parent company 1,229 519 631 4,906 529 544 616 755 688
- non-controlling interest - - - - - 0 0 1 1
Earnings per share, SEK Q1 2017 Q4 2016 Q3 2016 Q2 2016 Q1 2016 Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q1 2015
Continuing operations 4.53 1.92 2.33 1.98 1.95 1.62 1.80 2.28 2.03
Discontinuing operations 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.12 0.00 0.38 0.48 0.50 0.51
Group, total 4.53 1.92 2.33 18.10 1.95 2.00 2.28 2.78 2.54
Continuing operations, excluding items affecting
comparability 3.12 2.23 2.46 2.31 2.23 1.84 2.07 2.35 2.13

Acquisitions

Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities

First quarter 2017

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the privately owned U.S.-based Carolina Seal Inc during the quarter. The business specializes in the distribution of polymer seals such as O-rings, hydraulic seals and specialty kitting. The largest market segment is in transportation equipment, including the fast-growing sub-segment for transportation of chemicals.

In addition, certain adjustments have been made to acquisition analyses attributable to acquisitions carried out in 2016.

First quarter 2016

Through the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, Trelleborg signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of 100 percent of Loggers Rubbertechniek B.V., a privately owned engineering company based in the Netherlands, which offers specially developed antivibration solutions, mainly for marine applications.

Acquisitions Whereof acquired 2017 Whereof adj. to acquisitions 2016
SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2017 Q1 2016
Book Adjustment to Book Adjustment to Book Adjustment to
value fair value Fair value value fair value Fair value value fair value Fair value
Trademarks 1) -101 -101
Customer relationships 2) 30 30 33 33 58 58
Other intangible assets 1 1
Property, plant and equipment 2 2 1 1
Deferred tax assets -
2
-
2
Shares in associated companies -21 -21
Interest-bearing receivables 10 10
Inventories 8 8 13 13
Operating receivables 8 8 26 26
Current tax asset 2 2
Cash and cash equivalents 3 3
Deferred tax liabilities 13 -
8
5 -21 -21
Interest-bearing liabilities -13 -13
Post employment benefits - -
1
-
1
- -
Operating liabilities -
3
-
3
-18 -18
Net assets 18 30 48 -
6
-76 -82 -
4
58 54
Goodw
ill
31 80 123
Total purchase price 79 -
2
177
Cash and other net debt in acquired
operations -
3
3
Impact shown in cash flow statement 76 -
2
180
1) The majority have an indefinite useful life, no amortization takes place.

1) The majority have an indefinite useful life, no amortization takes place.

2) Excess value of customer relationships are amortized over 12-14 years.

The above goodwill for 2017 is attributable to acquired non-separable customer relationships and synergy effects expected after the acquisition. The fair value of acquired, identifiable, intangible assets is provisional pending final measurement of these assets.

The Group´s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value

At March 31, 2017 Derivatives valued at
fair value in profit and
Derivatives used for
hedging purposes
SEK M loss
Carrying M
easure
Carrying M
easure
amount ment level amount ment level Total
Accounts receivable and other receivables 4 2 21 2 25
Current interest-bearing receivables 65 2 13 2 78
Total assets 69 34 103
Other non-current liabilities - 111 2 111
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 18 2 - 18
Accounts payable and other liabilities 9 2 70 2 79
Interest-bearing current liabilities 37 2 60 2 97
Total liabilities 64 241 305
At March 31, 2016 Derivatives valued at
fair value in profit and
loss
Derivatives used for
hedging purposes
SEK M Carrying
amount
M
easure
ment level
Carrying
amount
M
easure
ment level
Total
Other financial non-current assets 1 2 3 2 4
Accounts receivable and other receivables 1 2 27 2 28
Current interest-bearing receivables 50 2 185 2 235
Total assets 52 215 267
Other non-current liabilities - 181 2 181
Interest-bearing current liabilities 111 2 9 2 120
Accounts payable and other liabilities 8 2 109 2 117
Total liabilities 119 299 418

Valuation techniques used to derive Level 2 fair values

Level 2 derivatives comprise forw ard foreign contracts and interest rate sw aps and are used mainly for hedging purposes but also for proprietary trading. These forw ard foreign exchange contracts have been fair valued using forw ard exchange rates that are quoted in an active market. Interest rate sw aps are fair valued using forw ard interest rated extracted from observable yield curves. The effects of discounting are generally insignificant for Level 2 derivatives.

Disclosure of fair value for debt and other financial instruments

The majority of the Group's loans carry a variable interest rate, meaning that the carrying amount of the total loan liability is considered to represent a good estimation of the fair value due to the short maturity. For other financial instruments the recognized amounts are also deemed to correspond to their fair value.

The outstanding receivable of approximately SEK 224 M, related to Vibracoustic's realized sales development in 2017, has been classified in accordance w ith level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to inputs derived from unobservable market data, including the counterparty's credit risk.

Parent Company

Income statements, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Administrative expenses -71 -61 -323 -313
Other operating income 63 41 499 477
Other operating expenses -19 -18 -310 -309
EBIT -27 -38 -134 -145
Financial income and expenses 357 -108 192 -273
Profit before tax 330 -146 58 -418
Appropriations - - 450 450
Tax 33 31 36 34
Net profit 363 -115 544 66
Statements of comprehensive income, SEK M Q1 2017 Q1 2016 R12 2017 12M 2016
Net profit 363 -115 544 66
Total comprehensive income 363 -115 544 66
Balance sheets Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31
SEK M 2017 2016 2016
Property, plant and equipment 16 18 16
Intangible assets 2 3 2
Financial assets 35,554 35,790 35,533
Total non-current assets 35,572 35,811 35,551
Current receivables 63 102 130
Interest-bearing receivables 1 1 556
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0
Total current assets 64 103 686
Total assets 35,636 35,914 36,237
Shareholders' equity 10,674 11,198 10,311
Total equity 10,674 11,198 10,311
Untaxed reserves - - -
Interest-bearing non-current liabilities 4,379 4,374 4,374
Other non-current liabilities 21 16 24
Total non-current liabilities 4,400 4,390 4,398
Interest-bearing current liabilities 20,306 20,077 21,374
Other current liabilities 256 249 154
Total current liabilities 20,562 20,326 21,528
Total equity and liabilities 35,636 35,914 36,237

Financial definitions

Trelleborg uses the following alternative performance measures relating to its financial position, return on shareholders' equity and capital employed, net debt, debt/equity ratio and equity/assets ratio. The Group believes that these performance measures can be utilized by users of the financial statements as a supplement in assessing the possibility of dividends, making strategic investments and assessing the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. Trelleborg also uses the cash flow metrics of operating cash flow and free cash flow to provide an indication of the funds generated by the operations in order to conduct strategic investments, carry out amortizations and generate a return for its 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. The Group defines its key figures as follows.

Capital employed Total assets less interest-bearing financial assets and non-interest-bearing operating liabilities (including pension liabilities) and excluding tax assets and tax liabilities.1)

Cash conversion ratio Operating cash flow as a percentage of EBIT.

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

Discontinuing operations Profit from discontinuing operations is recognized net in the consolidated income statement under the item "Net profit in discontinuing operations".

Earnings per share Net profit for the period, attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company, divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

EBIT Operating profit including items affecting comparability.

EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability Operating profit excluding items affecting comparability.

EBIT margin excluding items affecting comparability, % EBIT excluding items affecting comparability as a percentage of net sales.

EBITA Operating profit excluding amortization and impairment of intangible assets and excluding items affecting comparability.

EBITA margin, % EBITA as a percentage of net sales.

EBITDA Operating profit excluding depreciation and impairment of PPE and amortization and impairment of intangible assets and excluding items affecting comparability.

Equity/assets ratio, % Total equity divided by total assets.

Equity method Shares in associated companies and joint ventures are recognized according to the equity method, in which the initial participation is adjusted to reflect the Group's participation in the profit of the company and any dividends.

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

Items affecting comparability The total of the restructuring costs approved by the Board of Directors and major nonrecurring items.

Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets and cash and cash equivalents1) .

Net debt/EBITDA Net debt divided by EBITDA.

Operating cash flow EBITDA excluding other non-cash items, investments, sold non-current assets and changes in working capital. In the key figure, cash flow from items affecting comparability is excluded.

Organic growth The sales growth in comparable exchange rates that is generated by the Group itself on its own merits and in the existing structure.

Pro forma Pro forma calculations include total Group consolidation from the most recent 12-month period plus acquisitions and divestments in order to reflect current continuing operations.

Return on capital employed, % EBIT divided by the average capital employed.

Return on shareholders' equity, % Profit for the period, attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company as a percentage of average shareholders' equity, excluding noncontrolling interests.

1) The remaining receivable for the divestment of Vibracoustic is recognized as a financial receivable and thus impacts the Group's net debt.

Glossary

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) A company that manufactures an end-product that can be sold on the open market. The product often consists of a combination of proprietarily manufactured and purchased components from suppliers that are assembled by the OEM company to make the final product.

Plastics can be divided into two main groups: Thermoplastics are non-cross-linked plastics that are solid at room temperature but become soft and moldable when heated, and Hard plastics are cross-linked plastics that disintegrate upon heating and do not regain their properties.

Polymer The word is derived from the Greek "poly," meaning "many" and "meros" meaning "parts." Polymers are made up of many small molecules – monomers – that are linked in long chains. Examples of polymers are plastics and rubber.

Polymer technology The technology relating to manufacturing processes for polymers in combination with their unique properties.

Seasonal effects

The various market segments are subject to seasonal effects. Demand for the Group is normally higher in the first six months of the year than in the last six months.

About Trelleborg

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Our innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way.

Business concept

Trelleborg's business concept is to seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments.

Core strategy

Trelleborg's strategy is to secure leading positions in selected segments. This means that Trelleborg seeks segments, niches and product categories that – by virtue of the Group's market insights, core competencies and offering of advanced products and solutions – provide market leadership. In this manner, long-term shareholder value and added value are generated for customers. Trelleborg works with the strategy, both Groupwide and in the business areas, supported by four strategic cornerstones that – individually and in combination – underpin the strategy. The strategic cornerstones are: geographic balance, portfolio optimization, structural improvements and excellence.

Value drivers

Polymer engineering. Within our selected segments, we have pioneered applied polymer-engineering and materials technology for more than a century.

Local presence, global reach. Wherever we conduct business, our teams act both as a local partner and leverage our global strength and capabilities.

Application expertise. We have leading-edge technology and in-depth understanding of the challenges our customers must overcome to seal, damp and protect their critical applications. Customer integration. We always make it easy to do business with us, by integrating closely with markets and customers through multiple channels.

Business accelerator. We work as a proactive and long-term business partner, delivering solutions based on market foresight, contributing to better business for our customers.

Trelleborg's market segments:

General
industry
Capital
intensive
industry
Light
Vehicles
Transport Infrastructure
Business area/Segment distribution Oil & gas equipment Agriculture construction Aerospace
Trelleborg Coated Systems 80% 2% 16% 18% 2%
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions 56% 3% 19% 12% 34% 10%
Trelleborg Offshore & Construction 51% 49% 100%
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions 47% 2% 7% 3% 15% 27% 26%
Trelleborg Wheel Systems 43% 57% 100%
Rubena Savatech 89% 4% 4% 7%
Total 36% 7% 17% 16% 8% 6% 54% 10%

Net sales per market segment and business area based on Annual accounts 2016, including a proforma calculation on acquisitions carried out in 2016.

The Trelleborg Group's operations

Continuing operations

Refers to operations within Trelleborg's five business areas: Trelleborg Coated Systems, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems, as well as the Rubena Savatech operation. In addition, it includes central staff functions.

Discontinuing operations

Refers generally to operations that have been discontinued or are in the process of being divested. The joint venture Vibracoustic's historical comparative figures are included here, for example.

Group in total

The above parts consolidated sum up to the Trelleborg Group in total.

Invitation to a telephone conference on April 27 at 3:00 p.m. CET

A telephone conference will be held on April 27 at 3:00 p.m. CET. To participate in the telephone conference, call +46 8 566 42 695 (Sweden), +44 20 3008 9809 (U.K.) or +1 855 831 5944 (U.S.). Code: "Trelleborg". The conference will also be broadcast on the Internet in real time. Visit our website www.trelleborg.com for the Internet link and presentation materials.

Financial calendar 2017

Annual General Meeting 2017 (Trelleborg) April 27
Interim report April-June 2017 July 20
Interim Report July-September 2017 October 27
Year-end report 2017 February 2, 2018

For further information

Investors/analysts

Christofer Sjögren, VP Investor Relations Phone: +46 (0)410 - 670 68 Mobile: +46 (0)708 - 66 51 40 E-mail: [email protected]

Media

Karin Larsson, VP Media Relations Phone: +46 (0)410 - 670 15 Mobile: +46 (0)733 - 74 70 15 E-mail: [email protected]

For information about the Trelleborg Group, Annual Reports, the stakeholder magazine T-TIME and other information, please visit the Group's website: www.trelleborg.com.

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 and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 1:00 p.m. CET on April 27, 2017.

This is a translation of the company's Interim Report in Swedish.