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Trelleborg — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Oct 27, 2020
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Interim report July–September 2020
Earnings and cash flow level with previousyear
- ◼ Organic sales declined 7 percent and continued to be impacted by the market development as a result of COVID-19. Net sales for the quarter declined 12 percent to SEK 7,743 M (8,828).
- ◼ EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 999 M (1,036), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 12.9 percent (11.7).
- ◼ Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 1,391 M (1,412). The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 121 percent (82).
- ◼ Items affecting comparability for the quarter were a negative SEK 80 M (neg: 127) and pertained in their entirety to restructuring costs.
- ◼ Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 2.31 (2.83). For the Group, earnings per share were SEK 2.41 (2.44).
| SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | ||||||
| Net sales | 7,743 | 8,828 | -12 | 24,718 | 27,570 | -10 |
| Organic sales, % | -7 | -1 | -11 | 0 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 999 | 1,036 | -4 | 3,176 | 3,652 | -13 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 12.9 | 11.7 | 12.9 | 13.2 | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -80 | -127 | -231 | -265 | ||
| EBIT | 919 | 909 | 1 | 2,945 | 3,387 | -13 |
| Profit before tax | 849 | 850 | 0 | 2,730 | 3,097 | -12 |
| Net profit, Group | 652 | 662 | -2 | 2,051 | 2,320 | -12 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 2.31 | 2.83 | -18 | 7.99 | 9.44 | -15 |
| Group1 | 2.41 | 2.44 | -1 | 7.57 | 8.56 | -12 |
| Operating cash flow | 1,391 | 1,412 | -1 | 3,519 | 2,642 | 33 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 121 | 82 | ||||
| Core Businesses | ||||||
| Net sales | 6,895 | 7,842 | -12 | 21,906 | 24,571 | -11 |
| Organic sales, % | -8 | -1 | -12 | 1 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 942 | 1,045 | -10 | 2,987 | 3,652 | -18 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 13.7 | 13.3 | 13.6 | 14.9 | ||
| Businesses Under Development | ||||||
| Net sales | 862 | 1,019 | -15 | 2,864 | 3,112 | -8 |
| Organic sales, % | -3 | 1 | -1 | -3 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 57 | -9 | 733 | 189 | 0 | |
| EBIT-margin, % | 6.6 | -0.9 | 6.6 | 0.0 |
1 Q3 2020 affected by a non-recurring item of SEK +0.32 attributable to a change in the law in the US regarding deferred tax.
Earnings and cash flow level with previousyear
"During the third quarter, sales declined 12 percent, of which organic sales declined 7 percent. Exchange rate effects had a negative impact on sales of 5 percentage points. EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, declined 4 percent, corresponding to an operating margin of 12.9 percent (11.7). The operating margin for our core businesses amounted to 13.7 (13.3). Operating cash flow, in relation to operating profit, was strengthened significantly.
Hard work and good ability to adapt the operations to the prevailing situation were the factors behind the margin improvement during the third quarter. The stable level of earnings, given the circumstances, was achieved through a strong focus on operational excellence, which includes strict cost control and good price discipline at all levels of the Group.
In parallel with this daily work, we continued to improve our long-term structure, which will lead to further efficiency and stability over time. Focused measures were implemented in those areas of the Group where demand has been particularly affected by the prevailing situation, such as in the aerospace segment.
During this period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued to prepare both processes and legal structures for units in the Businesses Under Development reporting segment. The structural work has largely been completed, which gives us possibilities to act swiftly if certain conditions arise. Discussions with external stakeholders were limited during the summer as a result of the restrictions related to the pandemic. At the end of the quarter, several discussions on structural alternatives had been resumed.
Within Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, sales to most market segments continued to recover. Deliveries to the automotive industry made a strong recovery and sales of our marine solutions grew somewhat.
Sales in Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to the aerospace industry continued to note a very negative trend under the influence of the ongoing pandemic and deliveries to this segment halved compared with the year-earlier period. Sales to both general industry and the automotive segment improved, compared with the sharp fall during the second quarter. China stood out, in particular, with a positive trend.
Sales in Trelleborg Wheel Systems made a strong recovery and displayed slightly positive growth overall. This was primarily driven by deliveries of agricultural tires, both to OE manufacturers and aftermarket sales. Sales of tires for material handling and construction vehicles remained weaker compared with the year-earlier period.
Organic sales in Businesses Under Development declined, although the trend was more positive compared with the preceding quarter. This was mainly attributable to the favorable development in our offshore oil & gas operation.
During the quarter, demand improved gradually in most market segments, which was probably due to a combination of an underlying improvement and some pent-up demand caused by the lockdowns during earlier quarters. However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding developments moving forward and further consequences of the ongoing pandemic remain.
We see today that new local restrictions are being imposed as the spread of the infection continues. We foresee a tougher climate during the fourth quarter of the year, not least in the oil & gas segment, and a recovery in the aerospace segment will not occur until further into the future. We continue to adapt to the constantly changing conditions and we are doing this well. However, our general assessment in the current situation is that demand for the fourth quarter will be on a par with the third quarter."
Peter Nilsson, President and CEO
MARKET OUTLOOK FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2020
Demand is expected to be on a par with the third quarter of 2020, adjusted for seasonal variations. Uncertainty regarding demand for the coming quarters remains considerable.
Market outlook from the interim report published on July 20, 2020, relating to the third quarter of 2020 Demand was expected to be slightly better than in the second quarter of 2020, adjusted for seasonal variations.
DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors has resolved not to pay a dividend during 2020.
NET SALES AND RESULT
| SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,743 | 8,828 | -12 | 24,718 | 27,570 | -10 |
| Change total, % | -12 | 6 | -10 | 7 | ||
| Organic sales, % | -7 | -1 | -11 | 0 | ||
| Structural change, % | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 999 | 1,036 | -4 | 3,176 | 3,652 | -13 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 12.9 | 11.7 | 12.9 | 13.2 | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -80 | -127 | -231 | -265 | ||
| EBIT | 919 | 909 | 1 | 2,945 | 3,387 | -13 |
| Financial income and expenses | -70 | -59 | -19 | -215 | -290 | 26 |
| Profit before tax | 849 | 850 | 0 | 2,730 | 3,097 | -12 |
| Taxes | -197 | -188 | -5 | -679 | -777 | 13 |
| Net profit, Group | 652 | 662 | -2 | 2,051 | 2,320 | -12 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 2.31 | 2.83 | -18 | 7.99 | 9.44 | -15 |
| Group | 2.41 | 2.44 | -1 | 7.57 | 8.56 | -12 |
Net sales for the Group during the third quarter of 2020 amounted to SEK 7,743 M (8,828). Organic sales declined 7 percent compared with the preceding year. Exchange rate effects were negative 5 percent compared with the year-earlier period.
Sales per market for the Group's core businesses¹:
Organic sales for the Group's core operations declined 8 percent compared with the third quarter of 2019. Organic sales declined 9 percent in Western Europe and increased 8 percent in the rest of Europe. In the North American market, organic sales declined by 15 percent. In South and Central America, organic sales declined by 19 percent and increased by 4 percent for Asia and other markets.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 999 M (1,036), corresponding to a margin of 12.9 percent (11.7).
The total exchange rate effect on EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 59 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.
Items affecting comparability for the quarter amounted to negative SEK 80 M (neg: 127) and pertained in their entirety to restructuring costs. Restructuring measures were initiated during the second quarter to address the impact of COVID-19.
EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 919 M (909) for the quarter.
The net financial expense was SEK 70 M (expense: 59). The preceding year's net financial expense was impacted by positive exchange rate differences. Net interest in relation to net debt amounted to 2.4 percent (2.1).
Net profit for the Group was SEK 652 M (662). The tax rate for the quarter for the Group was 23 percent (22).
Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, for the third quarter totaled SEK 2.31 (2.83). For the Group in total, earnings per share were SEK 2.41 (2.44).
¹ Core businesses pertains to the business areas Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems.
CASH FLOW AND NET DEBT
| SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA, operating profit before depreciation | 1,451 | 1,526 | -5 | 4,598 | 5,081 | -10 |
| Capital expenditure | -236 | -458 | 48 | -830 | -1,126 | 26 |
| Sold non-current assets | 2 | -6 | 142 | 9 | ||
| Amortization of lease liabilities | -101 | -100 | -311 | -290 | ||
| Change in working capital | 282 | 451 | -38 | -1,026 | ||
| Dividend from associated companies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Non cash-flow affecting items | -8 | -1 | -43 | -7 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 1,391 | 1,412 | -1 | 3,519 | 2,642 | 33 |
| SEK M | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net debt, opening balance | -14,914 | -10,499 | -10,499 |
| Operating cash flow | 3,519 | 2,642 | 4,167 |
| Cash impact from items affecting comparability | -205 | -226 | -353 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | - | 10 |
| Financial items | -226 | -289 | -377 |
| Paid tax | -569 | -678 | -763 |
| Free cash flow | 2,519 | 1,449 | 2,684 |
| Acquisitions | 3 | -2,241 | -3,066 |
| Disposed operations | 147 | - | - |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | - | -1,288 | -1,288 |
| Sum net cash flow | 2,669 | -2,080 | -1,670 |
| Exchange rate differences | 53 | -672 | -370 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 1 | 117 | -2,435 | -2,224 |
| Pension liability | -54 | -174 | -151 |
| Net debt, closing balance | -12,129 | -15,860 | -14,914 |
| Of which: | |||
| Pension liability 2 | -658 | -713 | -600 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 2 | -2,184 | -2,435 | -2,353 |
| Net debt, excluding effect of lease and pension liability | -9,287 | -12,712 | -11,961 |
| Debt/equity ratio, % | 40 | 49 | 51 |
| Net debt/EBITDA 3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
1Pertains to non-cash items.
2Net debt including, as of 2019, lease liability in accordance with IFRS 16 and pension liability.
3 EBITDA excluding items affecting comparability.
Operating cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,391 M (1,412). Reduced investments compared with the preceding year did not fully offset the somewhat poorer trend in working capital compared with the year-earlier period. The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 121 percent (82).
Free cash flow for the first nine months of the year amounted to SEK 2,519 M (1,449). Net cash flow amounted to SEK 2,669 M (neg: 2,080). Net cash flow for the year was impacted by effects from acquisitions of SEK 3 M (neg: 2,241) and effects from divested operations of SEK 147 M (-). The preceding year's net cash flow was also impact by a dividend to shareholders of SEK 1,288 M. No dividend has been paid in 2020, in accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting.
Net debt at the end of the third quarter amounted to SEK 12,129 M (15,860) and was impacted by the year's net cash flow of SEK 2,669 M, positive exchange rate differences of SEK 53 M and non-cash adjustments of lease and pension liabilities totaling SEK 63 M.
The debt/equity ratio was 40 percent (49). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 2.2 (2.6).
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND RETURN ON EQUITY
| % | R12 2020 | R12 2019 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed | |||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 9.2 | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Group | 1.1 | 9.3 | 2.0 |
| Return on equity | |||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 9.0 | 10.5 | 10.9 |
| Group | -1.5 | 9.5 | -0.7 |
Capital employed, declined year on year and amounted to SEK 43,147 M (49,033), mainly impacted by lower working capital, net of completed acquisitions, impairments made at the end of 2019, and translation effects.
The return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 9.2 percent (10.0).
Shareholders' equity for the Group at the close of the period amounted to SEK 30,255 M (32,491), negatively impacted by exchange rate effects.
Equity per share amounted to SEK 112 (120). The equity/assets ratio was 51 percent (54). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled 9.0 percent (10.5).
EBIT excl. items affecting comparability, SEK M / EBIT %, R12
JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2020
Net sales for the first nine months of 2020 amounted to SEK 24,718 M (27,570), a decline of 10 percent year on year.
EBIT for the first nine months was SEK 2,945 M (3,387). The net financial expense was SEK 215 M (expense: 290).
Net interest in relation to net debt amounted to 2.2 percent (2.3).
COVID-19
Coronavirus impact on Trelleborg. As a result of COVID-19, organic sales continued to be affected by the negative market trend during the third quarter of 2020. The Group's various measures to offset this development entailed that the earnings trend and cash flow remained relatively stable during the quarter despite the downturn in sales.
The measures that have been implemented and continue to be implemented address both costs and cash flow, and comprise focused cost-savings in the form of, for example, shortened working hours, redundancies, lower production levels and reduced investments, as well as an intensified focus on working capital. Permanent personnel cutbacks were initiated during the second quarter in the particularly affected segments. All units have initiated local action plans that address their unique situation. Trelleborg prioritizes its employees' well-being
Profit before tax totaled SEK 2,730 M (3,097).
Net profit for the Group amounted to SEK 2,051 M (2,320). Total earnings per share for the Group were SEK 7.57 (8.56).
and safety with comprehensive routines and measures to prevent the spread of infection, while customer needs are also in focus.
Trelleborg has a strong financial base, with good liquidity and long-term confirmed financing in place. The only financial covenant on the Group's syndicated loan facilities is based on the net debt/equity ratio, excluding the impact of IFRS 16 and pension liabilities, which must not exceed 150 percent. The Group's net debt/equity ratio, by this definition, amounted to 31 percent at the end of the quarter.
Uncertainty regarding the demand trend for the next quarters remains considerable. Contingency plans are in place and activated to manage different scenarios.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
New Chief Financial Officer at Trelleborg Group. Fredrik Nilsson was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer for the Trelleborg Group and will assume this position during the first quarter of 2021. He will succeed Ulf Berghult, who has decided to leave his position to take up work outside the Group. Ulf will complete the 2020 year-end report before leaving Trelleborg for his new assignment.
Fredrik Nilsson served most recently as the CFO of AAK. He has worked at AAK for nearly 14 years, holding the position of CFO for the past seven years. Prior to his time at AAK, Fredrik worked at Sandvik for just over six years.
Ulf Berghult has been Chief Financial Officer of Trelleborg since 2012.
The press release was published on July 17, 2020.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PERIOD
Nomination Committee for the 2021 Annual General Meeting. According to a previous resolution by the Annual General Meeting of Trelleborg AB, the Chairman of the Board is assigned the task of annually asking the five largest shareholders, in terms of votes registered on August 31, to appoint one member each to the Nomination Committee prior to the next Annual General Meeting.
The following have agreed to participate in the Nomination Committee prior to 2021 Annual General Meeting:
RISK MANAGEMENT
Trelleborg serves a broad range of customers in a variety of market segments and niches. The business has a wide geographic spread. The Group has operations in about 50 countries, sales are conducted in just over 150 countries worldwide and manufacturing operations are carried out at more than 100 production sites. The business is diversified, which provides Trelleborg with an effective underlying risk spread.
Demand for the Group's products and solutions largely moves in line with fluctuations in global industrial production.
Ragnar Lindqvist, Dunker Foundations Anna Sundberg, Handelsbanken Funds Peter Lagerlöf, Lannebo Funds Henrik Didner, Didner & Gerge Funds Johan Sjöström, AP2 The Annual General Meeting will be held in Trelleborg, Sweden, on April 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. CET.
The press release was published on October 2, 2020.
Trelleborg focuses on maintaining an exposure to its market segments that has a good balance between early and late cyclical industry, meaning general as well as capital-intensive industry, the demands from which often balance each other out. Seasonal effects occur in the various market segments, particularly in the agricultural segment, which normally experiences higher demand for tires for agricultural machines during the first half of the year. For the Group, demand is usually higher in the first half of the year than in the second half of the year.
Long-term risks. Trelleborg has identified the relevant areas based on strategic risks, operational risks, regulatory compliance risks and financial risks that may result in damage or loss with substantial impact on the entire Group and therefore justify management of the risk exposure at Group level.
For information regarding the Group's risks, risk exposure and risk management, refer to the latest Trelleborg Annual Report, www.trelleborg.com.
Short-term risks. COVID-19 and the measures taken by various countries to prevent the spread of the virus have impacted the Group. In addition to the known effects, the macroeconomic uncertainty is causing a reduction in economic activity and the long-term impact on the Group's operations is currently unknown. The scope and length of this pandemic are uncertain, but are expected to affect Trelleborg further. The most important risks resulting from the current uncertain situation relating to COVID-19 are:
- ◼ Supply chain: The Group's access to components and the ability to transport finished products to customers could be affected. However, in general, the Group is not currently experiencing any major disruptions to its supply chain.
- ◼ Earnings and profitability: Trelleborg's revenue could be affected by individual countries' decisions on extraordinary measures and customer behavior resulting from COVID-19.
- ◼ Capital employed: The Group initiated an extended review of working capital, with particular focus on accounts receivable and inventory. Inventory was lower at the end of the third quarter of 2020 compared with the situation at yearend and overdue accounts receivable declined compared with the level at year-end. Depending on the effect of COVID-19 in terms of both scope and time, impairments of consolidated goodwill and other intangible assets may occur.
- ◼ Financing and liquidity: The Group has guaranteed longterm financing in place and healthy liquidity.
Trelleborg, October 27, 2020 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)
REVIEW REPORT
Introduction
We have reviewed the interim report for Trelleborg AB (publ) for the period January 1–September 30, 2020. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.
Trelleborg, October 27, 2020
Deloitte AB
Hans Warén Maria Ekelund Auditor in charge
Authorized Public Accountant Authorized Public Accountant
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions is a leading supplier of polymer-based critical solutions in selected industrial application areas and infrastructure projects.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,354 | 2,722 | -14 | 7,258 | 8,090 | -10 |
| Change total, % | -14 | 14 | -10 | 12 | ||
| Organic sales, % | -9 | 6 | -12 | 5 | ||
| Structural change, % | - | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -5 | 4 | -1 | 4 | ||
| EBIT | 262 | 289 | -9 | 673 | 900 | -25 |
| EBIT, % | 11.1 | 10.6 | 9.3 | 11.1 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter declined 9 percent year on year. Sales to the infrastructure construction and construction-related market segments were lower compared with the preceding year. Deliveries to the automotive industry made a strong recovery and closed slightly under the level for the year-earlier quarter, mainly driven by the robust trend in China. Sales of marine solutions increased somewhat during the quarter.
EBIT decreased year on year, mainly due to lower volumes. The EBIT margin increased somewhat as a result of strict cost control and measures to offset the effects of COVID-19. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 17 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier quarter.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of polymer-based critical sealing solutions and components deployed in general industry, automotive and aerospace.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,512 | 2,982 | -16 | 8,219 | 9,190 | -11 |
| Change total, % | -16 | 7 | -11 | 9 | ||
| Organic sales, % | -13 | -2 | -12 | 0 | ||
| Structural change, % | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -5 | 4 | -1 | 5 | ||
| EBIT | 454 | 668 | -32 | 1,625 | 2,103 | -23 |
| EBIT, % | 18.1 | 22.4 | 19.8 | 22.9 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter declined by 13 percent year on year. Sales to the aerospace industry were very negatively impacted by the ongoing pandemic and deliveries were halved compared with the year-earlier quarter. Sales to general industry declined in both Europe and North America, but noted healthy growth in Asia. Deliveries to the automotive industry partly recovered, with an increase in sales in Asia but with levels remaining lower in other regions.
EBIT and the EBIT margin declined due to lower sales volumes and under-utilization in parts of the business area as a result of the drastic decline in, for example, the aerospace industry. Measures to adapt capacity in these exposed market segments are in progress and will mainly have an effect from next year. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 33 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier period.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems is a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for off-highway vehicles and specialty applications.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,075 | 2,188 | -5 | 6,580 | 7,447 | -12 |
| Change total, % | -5 | -2 | -12 | 3 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 1 | -7 | -11 | -3 | ||
| Structural change, % | -1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -5 | 4 | -1 | 4 | ||
| EBIT | 272 | 148 | 84 | 825 | 816 | 1 |
| EBIT, % | 13.1 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 11.0 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter rose by 1 percent year on year, which was mainly attributable to a recovery in the agricultural market. Organic sales of tires for agricultural machinery increased in most markets during the quarter, except in North America. Organic sales of tires for material handling and construction vehicles declined in all regions compared with the preceding year.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased as a result of strict price and cost discipline and measures to offset the effects of COVID-19, and because the comparison period was characterized by a lower rate of production aimed at adjusting inventory levels. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 16 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier period.
The reporting segment Businesses Under Development comprises areas where improvement in position and profitability must occur; the operations of printing blankets, offshore oil & gas, technical rubber products, as well as bicycle tires.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | Change, % | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 862 | 1,019 | -15 | 2,864 | 3,112 | -8 |
| Change total, % | -15 | 4 | -8 | 1 | ||
| Organic sales, % | -3 | 1 | -1 | -3 | ||
| Structural change, % | -6 | 0 | -5 | 0 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -6 | 3 | -2 | 4 | ||
| EBIT | 57 | -9 | 733 | 189 | 0 | |
| EBIT, % | 6.6 | -0.9 | 6.6 | 0.0 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter declined 3 percent year on year. Sales in offshore oil & gas continued to perform well, while there was a downturn in deliveries of printing blankets in most markets. The technical rubber products business recovered compared with the preceding quarter, but organic development remained negative compared with the year-earlier quarter.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased as a result of higher sales volumes in offshore oil & gas, but also due to improvements in the operations in the Czech Republic and generally good cost control in all operations. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 3 M on EBIT compared with the yearearlier quarter.
NOTES
This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the applicable rules of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34.16A appear in addition to the financial statements and their accompanying notes also in other parts of the interim report. The Parent Company applies recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board and Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, Interim Reports. 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.
Condensed Income Statements
| Income Statements, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,743 | 8,828 | 24,718 | 27,570 | 33,736 | 36,588 |
| Cost of goods sold | -5,322 | -6,070 | -16,905 | -18,682 | -23,093 | -24,870 |
| Gross profit | 2,421 | 2,758 | 7,813 | 8,888 | 10,643 | 11,718 |
| Selling expenses | -647 | -787 | -2,098 | -2,402 | -2,898 | -3,202 |
| Administrative expenses | -624 | -750 | -2,101 | -2,294 | -2,927 | -3,120 |
| Research and development costs | -127 | -152 | -430 | -459 | -588 | -617 |
| Other operating income/expenses | -24 | -36 | -10 | -87 | -48 | -125 |
| Profit from associated companies | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 999 | 1,036 | 3,176 | 3,652 | 4,182 | 4,658 |
| Items affecting comparability | -80 | -127 | -231 | -265 | -3,662 | -3,696 |
| EBIT | 919 | 909 | 2,945 | 3,387 | 520 | 962 |
| Financial income and expenses | -70 | -59 | -215 | -290 | -306 | -381 |
| Profit before tax | 849 | 850 | 2,730 | 3,097 | 214 | 581 |
| Tax | -197 | -188 | -679 | -777 | -682 | -780 |
| Total net profit | 652 | 662 | 2,051 | 2,320 | -468 | -199 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 652 | 662 | 2,051 | 2,320 | -468 | -199 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹ | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group, Excluding items affecting comparability | 2.31 | 2.83 | 7.99 | 9.44 | 10.44 | 11.89 |
| Group, total | 2.41 | 2.44 | 7.57 | 8.56 | -1.72 | -0.73 |
| ¹ No dilution effects arose. |
Number of shares
| End of period | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 |
| Statements of comprehensive income, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total net profit | 652 | 662 | 2,051 | 2,320 | -468 | -199 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | ||||||
| Reassessment of net pension obligation Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive |
-47 | -98 | -54 | -174 | -31 | -151 |
| income | 10 | 22 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 32 |
| Total | -37 | -76 | -44 | -136 | -27 | -119 |
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 0 | -41 | -111 | -165 | -44 | -98 |
| Hedging of net investment | 3 | -244 | 18 | -725 | 353 | -390 |
| Translation difference Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive |
-352 | 864 | -911 | 2,404 | -2,075 | 1,240 |
| income | 1 | 8 | 25 | 90 | 12 | 77 |
| Total | -348 | 587 | -979 | 1,604 | -1,754 | 829 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -385 | 511 | -1,023 | 1,468 | -1,781 | 710 |
| Total comprehensive income | 267 | 1,173 | 1,028 | 3,788 | -2,249 | 511 |
| EBIT specification, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excluding items affecting comparability: | ||||||
| EBITDA | 1,451 | 1,526 | 4,598 | 5,081 | 6,122 | 6,605 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | -361 | -394 | -1,140 | -1,160 | -1,565 | -1,585 |
| EBITA | 1,090 | 1,132 | 3,458 | 3,921 | 4,557 | 5,020 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | -91 | -96 | -282 | -269 | -375 | -362 |
| EBIT | 999 | 1,036 | 3,176 | 3,652 | 4,182 | 4,658 |
| Items affecting comparability | -80 | -127 | -231 | -265 | -3,662 | -3,696 |
| EBIT | 919 | 909 | 2,945 | 3,387 | 520 | 962 |
Condensed Balance Sheets
| Balance Sheets, SEK M | Sep 30 2020 |
Sep 30 2019 |
Dec 31 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment | 12,543 | 13,801 | 13,306 |
| Goodwill | 18,937 | 21,448 | 19,198 |
| Other intangible assets | 5,018 | 5,782 | 5,289 |
| Participations in associated companies | 105 | 98 | 108 |
| Financial non-current assets | 87 | 60 | 46 |
| Deferred tax assets | 954 | 819 | 941 |
| Total non-current assets | 37,644 | 42,008 | 38,888 |
| Inventories | 5,674 | 6,863 | 6,361 |
| Current operating receivables | 7,034 | 8,005 | 7,071 |
| Current tax assets | 1,006 | 1,117 | 1,041 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 129 | 81 | 286 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,782 | 2,587 | 2,694 |
| Total current assets | 21,625 | 18,653 | 17,453 |
| Total assets | 59,269 | 60,661 | 56,341 |
| Share capital | 2,620 | 2,620 | 2,620 |
| Other capital contributions | 226 | 226 | 226 |
| Other reserves | 1,982 | 3,727 | 2,961 |
| Profit brought forward | 23,367 | 23,598 | 23,608 |
| Net profit for the year | 2,051 | 2,320 | -199 |
| Total | 30,246 | 32,491 | 29,216 |
| Non-controlling interests | 9 | - | 10 |
| Equity | 30,255 | 32,491 | 29,226 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilites | 13,798 | 13,217 | 13,063 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 324 | 242 | 188 |
| Pension obligations | 661 | 731 | 604 |
| Other provisions | 153 | 222 | 202 |
| Deferred tax liabilites | 978 | 1,093 | 1,075 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 15,914 | 15,505 | 15,132 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 5,630 | 4,602 | 4,234 |
| Current tax liabilites | 1,380 | 1,228 | 1,234 |
| Other current liabilites | 5,672 | 6,499 | 6,122 |
| Other provisions | 418 | 336 | 393 |
| Total current liabilities | 13,100 | 12,665 | 11,983 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 59,269 | 60,661 | 56,341 |
| Specification of changes in equity, SEK M | Sep 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Opening balance, January 1 | 29,226 | 30,126 | 30,126 |
| Non-recurring item relating to IFRS 16 | 1 | -135 | -133 |
| Total net profit | 2,051 | 2,320 | -199 |
| Other comprehensive income | -1,023 | 1,468 | 710 |
| Dividend | - | -1,288 | -1,288 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | - | 10 |
| Closing balance | 30,255 | 32,491 | 29,226 |
| Specification of capital employed, SEK M | Sep 30 2020 |
Sep 30 2019 |
Dec 31 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 59,269 | 60,661 | 56,341 |
| Less: | |||
| Interest-bearing receivables | 194 | 122 | 308 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,782 | 2,587 | 2,694 |
| Tax assets | 1,960 | 1,936 | 1,982 |
| Operating liabilities | 6,186 | 6,983 | 6,648 |
| Capital employed | 43,147 | 49,033 | 44,709 |
Cash-flow statements
| Cash flow statements, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||||
| EBIT incl part in associated companies Adjustments for items not included in cash flow from operating activities: |
919 | 909 | 2,945 | 3,387 | 520 | 962 |
| Depreciation, property, plant and equipment | 362 | 393 | 1,132 | 1,155 | 1,556 | 1,579 |
| Amortization, intangible assets | 91 | 97 | 282 | 269 | 385 | 372 |
| Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment | -1 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 449 | 452 |
| Impairment losses, intangible assets | 1 | - | 4 | 2 | 2,711 | 2,709 |
| Dividend from associated companies Participations in associated companies and other non cash |
1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| flow affecting items | -5 | -4 | -37 | -10 | -23 | 4 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | - |
| Interest received and other financial items | 5 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 43 | 45 |
| Interest paid and other financial items | -75 | -56 | -250 | -315 | -357 | -422 |
| Taxes paid Cash flow from operating activities before changes in | -132 | -172 | -569 | -678 | -654 | -763 |
| working capital | 1,166 | 1,188 | 3,540 | 3,851 | 4,628 | 4,939 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||||
| Change in inventories | 429 | 71 | 414 | -235 | 727 | 78 |
| Change in operating receivables | -231 | 523 | -268 | -597 | 464 | 135 |
| Change in operating liabilities | 84 | -143 | -184 | -194 | -461 | -471 |
| Change in items affecting comparability | 30 | 26 | -11 | 31 | 140 | 182 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,478 | 1,665 | 3,491 | 2,856 | 5,498 | 4,863 |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Acquisitions | - | -1,133 | 3 | -2,241 | -822 | -3,066 |
| Disposed/discontinuing operations | - | - | 147 | - | 147 | - |
| Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment | -216 | -412 | -751 | -1,007 | -1,376 | -1,632 |
| Capital expenditure, intangible assets | -20 | -46 | -79 | -119 | -125 | -165 |
| Sale of non-current assets | 27 | -6 | 173 | 9 | 185 | 21 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -209 | -1,597 | -507 | -3,358 | -1,991 | -4,842 |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Change in interest-bearing investments | 131 | 138 | 113 | -2 | -98 | -213 |
| Change in interest-bearing liabilities | 117 | -304 | -457 | -741 | -324 | -608 |
| New/utilized loans | 0 | 773 | 4,620 | 3,265 | 4,359 | 3,004 |
| Amortized loans | -112 | -456 | -2,050 | -649 | -2,050 | -649 |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | - | 0 | - | -1,288 | - | -1,288 |
| Dividend - non-controlling interest | 0 | - | 0 | - | 10 | 10 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 136 | 151 | 2,226 | 585 | 1,897 | 256 |
| Cash flow for the period | 1,405 | 219 | 5,210 | 83 | 5,404 | 277 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| At beginning of the period | 6,413 | 2,299 | 2,694 | 2,341 | 2,587 | 2,341 |
| Exchange rate differences | -36 | 69 | -122 | 163 | -209 | 76 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 7,782 | 2,587 | 7,782 | 2,587 | 7,782 | 2,694 |
| Change in liabilities from financing activities, SEK M | Non-cash changes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2019 |
Transfer between long term and short term loans |
Cash changes |
Acqui sitions |
Translation differences |
Fair value changes |
Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 |
Pension liabilities |
Sep 30 2020 |
|
| Long-term loans | 11,016 | -1,758 | 2,789 | - | -94 | - | - | - | 11,953 |
| Current loans | 3,368 | 1,758 | -252 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 4,874 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 95 | - | -63 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 32 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 465 | - | -57 | - | -21 | - | - | - | 387 |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,353 | - | -315 | - | -53 | - | 197 | - | 2,182 |
| Pension liabilities | 602 | - | 10 | - | -5 | - | - | 54 | 661 |
| Total | 17,899 | - | 2,112 | - | -173 | - | 197 | 54 | 20,089 |
Key figures
Trelleborg employs a number of alternative key figures related to financial position: return on equity and capital employed, net debt, debt/equity ratio and equity/assets ratio. The Group deems the key figures useful for the readers of its financial reports as a complement for assessing the possibility of dividends, implementing strategic investments and considering the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. In addition, Trelleborg uses the cash-flow measurements of operating cash flow and free cash flow to provide an indication of the funds the operations generate to be able to implement strategic investments, make amortizations and pay returns to the shareholders. Trelleborg also uses the result measurements of EBITDA, EBITA and EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, which are measurements the Group considers relevant for investors who want to understand earnings generation before items affecting comparability. The Group defines the key figures as set out below.
For further description and calculation of key figures, see https://www.trelleborg.com/en/investors/financial--definitions.
| SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,354 | 2,722 | 7,258 | 8,090 | 10,053 | 10,885 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 2,512 | 2,982 | 8,219 | 9,190 | 11,171 | 12,142 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,075 | 2,188 | 6,580 | 7,447 | 8,761 | 9,628 |
| Eliminations | -46 | -50 | -151 | -156 | -198 | -203 |
| Core Businesses | 6,895 | 7,842 | 21,906 | 24,571 | 29,787 | 32,452 |
| Businesses Under Development | 862 | 1,019 | 2,864 | 3,112 | 4,035 | 4,283 |
| Eliminations | -14 | -33 | -52 | -113 | -86 | -147 |
| Group | 7,743 | 8,828 | 24,718 | 27,570 | 33,736 | 36,588 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 262 | 289 | 673 | 900 | 988 | 1,215 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 454 | 668 | 1,625 | 2,103 | 2,251 | 2,729 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 272 | 148 | 825 | 816 | 922 | 913 |
| Group items | -46 | -60 | -136 | -167 | -198 | -229 |
| Core Businesses | 942 | 1,045 | 2,987 | 3,652 | 3,963 | 4,628 |
| Businesses Under Development | 57 | -9 | 189 | 0 | 219 | 30 |
| Group | 999 | 1,036 | 3,176 | 3,652 | 4,182 | 4,658 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 11.1 | 10.6 | 9.3 | 11.1 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 18.1 | 22.4 | 19.8 | 22.9 | 20.2 | 22.5 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 13.1 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 11.0 | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Core Businesses | 13.7 | 13.3 | 13.6 | 14.9 | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Businesses Under Development | 6.6 | -0.9 | 6.6 | 0.0 | 5.4 | 0.7 |
| Group | 12.9 | 11.7 | 12.9 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Net sales per market, share and organic growth, % | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe (47%) | -10 | -1 | -13 | 0 |
| Other Europe (9%) | 6 | 0 | -4 | -2 |
| North America (24%) | -17 | 0 | -15 | 2 |
| South and Central America (4%) | 5 | -11 | 6 | -11 |
| Asia and other markets (16%) | 4 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Total (100% refer to share 2019) | -7 | -1 | -11 | 0 |
| Net sales per market Core Businesses, organic growth, % | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe | -9 | -3 | -14 | 0 |
| Other Europe | 8 | 1 | -1 | -3 |
| North America | -15 | -2 | -15 | 2 |
| South and Central America | -19 | 12 | -15 | 9 |
| Asia and other markets | 4 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| Total | -8 | -1 | -12 | 1 |
TRELLEBORG AB – THIRD QUARTER 2020
| Bridge net sales | Q3 2019, SEK M |
Organic sales, % |
Structural change, % |
Currency effects, % |
Q3 2020, SEK M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,722 | -9 | - | -5 | 2,354 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 2,982 | -13 | 2 | -5 | 2,512 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,188 | 1 | -1 | -5 | 2,075 |
| Eliminations | -50 | - | - | - | -46 |
| Core Businesses | 7,842 | -8 | 1 | -5 | 6,895 |
| Businesses Under Development | 1,019 | -3 | -6 | -6 | 862 |
| Eliminations | -33 | - | - | - | -14 |
| Group | 8,828 | -7 | 0 | -5 | 7,743 |
| Exchange rate differences impacting EBIT excluding items affecting comparability ¹, SEK M | Q3 2020 | 9M 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | -17 | -12 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | -33 | -7 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | -16 | -20 |
| Eliminations | 4 | 4 |
| Core Businesses | -62 | -35 |
| Businesses Under Development | 3 | 0 |
| Group | -59 | -35 |
¹ Impact on EBIT excluding items affecting comparability in translation of foreign subsidiaries.
| SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,354 | 2,309 | 2,595 | 2,795 | 2,722 | 2,740 | 2,628 | 2,524 | 2,378 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 2,512 | 2,498 | 3,209 | 2,952 | 2,982 | 3,090 | 3,118 | 2,622 | 2,787 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,075 | 2,046 | 2,459 | 2,181 | 2,188 | 2,536 | 2,723 | 2,271 | 2,243 |
| Eliminations | -46 | -34 | -71 | -47 | -50 | -52 | -54 | -43 | -51 |
| Core Businesses | 6,895 | 6,819 | 8,192 | 7,881 | 7,842 | 8,314 | 8,415 | 7,374 | 7,357 |
| Businesses Under Development | 862 | 888 | 1,114 | 1,171 | 1,019 | 1,086 | 1,007 | 1,012 | 976 |
| Eliminations | -14 | -18 | -20 | -34 | -33 | -39 | -41 | -44 | -33 |
| Group | 7,743 | 7,689 | 9,286 | 9,018 | 8,828 | 9,361 | 9,381 | 8,342 | 8,300 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 262 | 202 | 209 | 315 | 289 | 327 | 284 | 252 | 223 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 454 | 465 | 706 | 626 | 668 | 711 | 724 | 535 | 647 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 272 | 256 | 297 | 97 | 148 | 319 | 349 | 247 | 273 |
| Group items | -46 | -34 | -56 | -62 | -60 | -47 | -60 | -19 | 0 |
| Core Businesses | 942 | 889 | 1,156 | 976 | 1,045 | 1,310 | 1,297 | 1,015 | 1,143 |
| Businesses Under Development | 57 | 53 | 79 | 30 | -9 | 11 | -2 | -38 | -10 |
| Group | 999 | 942 | 1,235 | 1,006 | 1,036 | 1,321 | 1,295 | 977 | 1,133 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 11.1 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 11.3 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 10.8 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 18.1 | 18.6 | 22.0 | 21.2 | 22.4 | 23.0 | 23.2 | 20.4 | 23.2 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 13.1 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Core Businesses | 13.7 | 13.0 | 14.1 | 12.4 | 13.3 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 13.8 | 15.5 |
| Businesses Under Development | 6.6 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | -0.9 | 1.1 | -0.3 | -3.8 | -1.1 |
| Group | 12.9 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 11.2 | 11.7 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 11.7 | 13.6 |
TRELLEBORG AB – THIRD QUARTER 2020
| Condensed Income Statements, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,743 | 7,689 | 9,286 | 9,018 | 8,828 | 9,361 | 9,381 | 8,342 | 8,300 |
| Cost of goods sold | -5,322 | -5,299 | -6,284 | -6,188 | -6,071 | -6,291 | -6,320 | -5,799 | -5,664 |
| Gross profit | 2,421 | 2,390 | 3,002 | 2,830 | 2,757 | 3,070 | 3,061 | 2,543 | 2,636 |
| Selling expenses | -647 | -632 | -819 | -800 | -786 | -816 | -800 | -674 | -651 |
| Administrative expenses | -624 | -677 | -800 | -826 | -750 | -766 | -778 | -930 | -815 |
| Research and development costs | -127 | -140 | -163 | -158 | -152 | -155 | -152 | -143 | -143 |
| Other operating income/costs | -24 | 2 | 12 | -38 | -36 | -14 | -37 | 183 | 105 |
| Profit from associated companies | 0 | -1 | 3 | -2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 999 | 942 | 1,235 | 1,006 | 1,036 | 1,321 | 1,295 | 977 | 1,133 |
| Items affecting comparability | -80 | -105 | -46 | -3,431 | -127 | -118 | -20 | -98 | -28 |
| EBIT | 919 | 837 | 1,189 | -2,425 | 909 | 1,203 | 1,275 | 879 | 1,105 |
| Financial income and expenses | -70 | -84 | -61 | -91 | -59 | -111 | -120 | -78 | -72 |
| Profit before tax | 849 | 753 | 1,128 | -2,516 | 850 | 1,092 | 1,155 | 801 | 1,033 |
| Tax | -197 | -181 | -301 | -3 | -188 | -286 | -303 | -200 | -251 |
| Net profit | 652 | 572 | 827 | -2,519 | 662 | 806 | 852 | 601 | 782 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 652 | 572 | 827 | -2,519 | 662 | 806 | 852 | 601 | 782 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Group Key Figures | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 | Q1 2019 | Q4 2018 | Q3 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales, SEK M | 7,743 | 7,689 | 9,286 | 9,018 | 8,828 | 9,361 | 9,381 | 8,342 | 8,300 |
| Organic sales, % | -7 | -19 | -5 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,451 | 1,441 | 1,706 | 1,524 | 1,526 | 1,800 | 1,755 | 1,272 | 1,467 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 18.7 | 18.8 | 18.3 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 19.2 | 18.7 | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,090 | 1,038 | 1,330 | 1,099 | 1,132 | 1,407 | 1,382 | 1,055 | 1,210 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 14.1 | 13.5 | 14.3 | 12.2 | 12.8 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 12.7 | 14.6 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 999 | 942 | 1,235 | 1,006 | 1,036 | 1,321 | 1,295 | 977 | 1,133 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, % | 12.9 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 11.2 | 11.7 | 14.1 | 13.8 | 11.7 | 13.6 |
| Items affecting comparability, SEK M | -80 | -105 | -46 | -3,431 | -127 | -118 | -20 | -98 | -28 |
| EBIT, SEK M | 919 | 837 | 1,189 | -2,425 | 909 | 1,203 | 1,275 | 879 | 1,105 |
| Earnings per share, excl items affecting comparability, SEK | 2.31 | 2.47 | 3.21 | 2.45 | 2.83 | 3.36 | 3.25 | 2.55 | 2.98 |
| Earnings per share, Group, SEK | 2.41 | 2.11 | 3.05 | -9.29 | 2.44 | 2.98 | 3.14 | 2.22 | 2.88 |
| Operating cash flow, excl items affecting comp., SEK M | 1,391 | 1,440 | 688 | 1,525 | 1,412 | 1,051 | 179 | 1,159 | 854 |
| Cash conversion ratio, excl items affecting comp., R12, % | 121 | 120 | 102 | 89 | 82 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 77 |
| Free cash flow, SEK M | 1,165 | 1,127 | 227 | 1,235 | 1,101 | 630 | -282 | 773 | 567 |
| Capital employed, closing balance, SEK M | 43,147 | 44,135 | 47,544 | 44,709 | 49,033 | 47,210 | 46,678 | 41,118 | 41,261 |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 9.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Net debt, closing balance, SEK M | -12,129 | -13,399 | -15,644 | -14,914 | -15,860 | -15,307 | -15,766 | -10,499 | -11,233 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Debt/equity ratio % | 40 | 45 | 50 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 52 | 35 | 38 |
| Return on equity, % | -1.5 | -1.5 | -0.7 | -0.7 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 57 |
Acquisitions
Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities
2020
No acquisitions were carried out in 2020.
Certain adjustments were made to acquisition analyses attributable to acquisitions made in 2019.
| Acquisitions, SEK M | 9M 2020 Adjustments to Acquisitions 2019 |
9M 2019 Acquired 2019 Adjustments to Acquisitions 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Developed technology ¹ | 6 | 4 |
| Trademarks ² | - | 4 |
| Customer relationships ³ | -8 | 626 |
| Other intangible assets | - | 0 |
| Property, plant and equipment | - | 213 |
| Deferred tax assets | - | 8 |
| Shares in associated companies | - | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | - | 5 |
| Inventories | -1 | 168 |
| Operating receivables | -2 | 258 |
| Current tax asset | 1 | 2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | 598 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -6 | 9 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | - | -1,578 |
| Post employment benefits | - | -1 |
| Provision obligations | - | 0 |
| Current tax liability | -2 | -36 |
| Operating liabilities | -2 | -223 |
| Net assets | -14 | 57 |
| Goodwill | 11 | 1,208 |
| Total purchase price | -3 | 1,265 |
| Cash and other net debt in acquired operations | - | 976 |
| Impact shown in cash flow statement | -3 | 2,241 |
¹ Excess value of developed technology is amortized over 10-12 years.
² Trademarks have an indefinite useful life, no amortization takes place.
³ Excess value of customer relationships are amortized over 10-12 years.
Financial instruments – classification and valuation
A description of how fair value is calculated is provided below and in Accounting policies in the latest Annual Report.
| At September 30, 2020, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Assets in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 105 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 138 |
| Financial non-current assets | 2 | 45 | 3 | - | 47 | |
| Accounts receivable | 5,430 | - | - | 5,430 | ||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 19 | - | - | 19 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,781 | - | - | 7,781 | ||
| Total | 13,232 | 150 | 33 | 13,415 |
| Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 172 | 2 | 507 | 2 | 679 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 11,925 | 29 | 3 | - | 11,954 | |
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 4,840 | 34 | 3 | - | 4,874 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,184 | - | - | 2,184 | ||
| Accounts payable | 2,593 | - | - | 2,593 | ||
| Total | 21,542 | 235 | 507 | 22,284 |
Measurement techniques used to calculate fair value of level 2 assets
Level 2 derivatives comprise currency futures and interest swaps and are primarily used for hedging purposes, but also for trading. Measurement of the fair value of currency futures is based on the published forward rates in an active market and on the discounted contractual cash flows. Measurement of interest swaps is based on forward interest rates prepared on the basis of observable Swedish interest curves and discounting of the contractual cash flows.
Measurement techniques used to calculate fair value of level 3 assets
Interest-bearing non-current and current liabilities include earnouts according to contract in an amount of SEK 29 M (61) and SEK 34 M (19), respectively. An assessment of the most probable outcome was made and the present value of this calculated. A financial interest-bearing receivable of SEK 45 M is recognized at fair value. The carrying amount is a good approximation of the fair value.
Disclosure on fair value of borrowings and other financial instruments
Financial interest-bearing liabilities, except for financial derivatives that adjust loans and earnouts according to contracts, are recognized at amortized cost. Changes in interest-rate levels and credit margins create differences between fair value and amortized cost. Measurement at fair value would increase the Group's non-current loans by SEK 72 M. No remeasurement was made for current loans because the carrying amount is regarded as a good estimate of the fair value due to their short term.
| At September 30, 2019, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Assets in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 41 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 77 |
| Financial non-current assets | 2 | - | - | 2 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 6,393 | - | - | 6,393 | ||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 7 | - | - | 7 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,587 | - | - | 2,587 | ||
| Total | 8,989 | 41 | 36 | 9,066 |
| Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 165 | 2 | 300 | 2 | 465 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 13,069 | 61 | 3 | - | 13,130 | |
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 4,496 | 19 | 3 | - | 4,515 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,435 | - | - | 2,435 | ||
| Accounts payable | 3,260 | - | - | 3,260 | ||
| Total | 23,260 | 245 | 300 | 23,805 |
Parent Company
| Condensed Income statements, SEK M | Q3 2020 | Q3 2019 | 9M 2020 | 9M 2019 | R12 2020 | 12M 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 57 | 150 | 323 | 392 | 481 | 550 |
| Administrative expenses | -35 | -67 | -167 | -218 | -280 | -331 |
| Other operating income | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Other operating expenses | -31 | -29 | -90 | -83 | -317 | -310 |
| EBIT | -7 | 54 | 70 | 92 | -110 | -88 |
| Financial income and expenses | 34 | -389 | 335 | -79 | 79 | -335 |
| Profit before tax | 27 | -335 | 405 | 13 | -31 | -423 |
| Appropriations | - | - | - | - | 71 | 71 |
| Tax | -28 | -44 | -31 | -37 | 0 | -6 |
| Net profit | -1 | -379 | 374 | -24 | 40 | -358 |
| Condensed Balance sheets, SEK M | Sep 30 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Intangible assets | 23 | 20 | 25 |
| Financial assets | 36,008 | 35,950 | 35,748 |
| Total non-current assets | 36,043 | 35,983 | 35,786 |
| Current receivables | 7 | 300 | 123 |
| Current tax asset | 0 | 0 | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 276 | 262 | 333 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | - | - | - |
| Total current assets | 283 | 562 | 456 |
| Total assets | 36,326 | 36,545 | 36,242 |
| Equity | 7,923 | 7,882 | 7,549 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 92 | 85 | 91 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 45 | 62 | 50 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 137 | 147 | 141 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 28,149 | 28,355 | 28,365 |
| Current tax liabilities | 2 | - | 1 |
| Other current liabilities | 115 | 161 | 186 |
| Total current liabilities | 28,266 | 28,516 | 28,552 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 36,326 | 36,545 | 36,242 |
Other
Related parties. No material changes occurred for the Group or the Parent Company in relations or transactions with related parties, compared with what is described in Note 12 of the 2019 Annual Report.
ABOUT TRELLEBORG
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions. We 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.
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. Trelleborg should be best at developing polymer-based solutions that optimize and accelerate customers' applications and processes. Local presence, global reach. Trelleborg leverages global strength and capabilities, while acting as a local partner to customers.
Application expertise. Trelleborg should be best at understanding customers' applications, thereby adding the most value.
Customer integration. Trelleborg makes it easy to do business with the Group and integrates in close partnerships with its customers.
Business accelerator. Powered by these core capabilities, the aim is always to improve, accelerate and grow customers' businesses. Trelleborg grows with its customers.
Trelleborg's market segments:
| Business area/Segment distribution | General industry |
Oil & gas | Transport equipment |
Agriculture | Infrastructure construction |
Aerospace | Capital intensive industry |
Light Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 50% | 3% | 13% | 22% | 6% | 44% | 6% | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 45% | 2% | 10% | 4% | 17% | 33% | 22% | |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 41% | 59% | 100% | |||||
| Core Businesses | 33% | 2% | 21% | 19% | 7% | 8% | 57% | 10% |
| Businesses Under Development | 55% | 24% | 8% | 1% | 33% | 12% | ||
| Group | 36% | 4% | 19% | 17% | 6% | 7% | 53% | 11% |
Net sales per market segment and business area based on annual accounts 2019. Historically, these percentages have not changed substantially between the quarters, the full year figures of 2019 will therefore give a good approximation.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 27, 2020
A telephone conference will be held on October 27, at 10:30 a.m. CET. To participate in the telephone conference, call +46 8 505 583 75 (Sweden), +44 333 3009 271 (UK) or +1 833 526 8397 (US). Code: "Trelleborg". The conference will also be streamed in real-time on the Internet. Visit our website www.trelleborg.com for the Internet link and presentation material.
FINANCIAL CALENDER
Year-end report 2020 February 10, 2021 2020 Annual Report Week beginning March 15, 2021 Interim report January-March 2021 April 22, 2021 Annual General Meeting 2021 (Trelleborg) April 22, 2021 Interim report April-June 2021 July 22, 2021 Interim report July-September 2021 October 27, 2021
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This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations of the management of Trelleborg. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those implied in the 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.
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