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Trelleborg — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Jul 22, 2021
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INTERIM REPORT APRIL–JUNE 2021
CONTINUED STRONG PERFORMANCE
- ◼ Organic sales increased 31 percent in the quarter compared with the preceding year, which was strongly impacted by the pandemic. Net sales during the quarter increased 23 percent, despite negatively impacted by exchange rate effects, and amounted to SEK 8,637 M (7,031).
- ◼ EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, increased by 58 percent to SEK 1,387 M (878), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 16.1 percent (12.5). Earnings were the best to date for a single quarter.
- ◼ Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 1,279 M (1,403). The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 112 percent (121).
- ◼ Items affecting comparability for the quarter were a negative SEK 43 M (neg: 61) and pertained to restructuring costs.
- ◼ Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 3.74 (2.28). For the Group as a whole, earnings per share were SEK 3.66 (2.11).
| SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | ||||||
| Net sales | 8,637 | 7,031 | 23 | 16,856 | 15,513 | 9 |
| Organic sales, % | 31 | -20 | 17 | -14 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,387 | 878 | 58 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 33 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 16.1 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 13.2 | ||
| Restructuring costs | -43 | -61 | -88 | -97 | ||
| Capital gain on real estates | - | - | 144 | - | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -43 | -61 | 56 | -97 | ||
| EBIT | 1,344 | 817 | 65 | 2,793 | 1,954 | 43 |
| Profit before tax, continuing operations | 1,286 | 741 | 74 | 2,703 | 1,822 | 48 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 12 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 49 | -67 |
| Net profit, Group | 992 | 572 | 73 | 2,096 | 1,399 | 50 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Continuing operations | 3.61 | 2.07 | 74 | 7.67 | 4.98 | 54 |
| Discontinuing operations | 0.05 | 0.04 | 25 | 0.06 | 0.18 | -67 |
| Group Continuing operations, excluding items affecting |
3.66 | 2.11 | 73 | 7.73 | 5.16 | 50 |
| comparability | 3.74 | 2.28 | 64 | 7.51 | 5.32 | 41 |
| Operating cash flow | 1,279 | 1,403 | -9 | 2,241 | 2,135 | 5 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 112 | 121 | 112 | 121 |
◼ The key figures in this report relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.
As a result of the reorganization in March 2021, comparative figures have been restated. For further information about Group's key figures, including discontinued operations, see pages 17-18.
CONTINUED STRONG PERFORMANCE
"The second quarter was characterized by a continued strong performance. Organic sales increased 31 percent compared with the preceding year, which was strongly impacted by the pandemic. Compared with the second quarter of 2019, a period that was unaffected by the pandemic, organic sales increased 6 percent, and all three business areas contributed growth.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, increased 58 percent, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 16.1 percent (12.5). Earnings were the company's best to date for a single quarter. Operating cash flow remained strong. The earnings improvement was enabled by higher volumes in all business areas, in combination with continued good cost control and effective price discipline.
In Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, most market segments and geographic markets reported an upturn in demand, which was particularly notable in the automotive industry and construction-related segments. It was also gratifying that sales growth was noted for the aerospace industry compared with both the previous quarter and a year earlier.
Organic sales in Trelleborg Sealing Solutions to general industry and the automotive industry grew significantly in all regions. Sales to the aerospace industry improved compared with the preceding quarter but remained lower year on year. However, clear signals from our customers in this segment indicate that the bottom has been reached and growth is expected to occur from the current levels going forward.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems also reported strong organic sales growth compared with the year-earlier period. Marked sales growth for tires for agricultural machinery was noted in most geographic markets. Sales of tires for materials handling and construction vehicles also displayed a significant upturn compared with the preceding quarter and the year-earlier period. However, the margin was negatively affected by the rapid and strong price rise for raw materials and partly by the sales mix. Price adjustments to customers were implemented and will gradually offset the higher raw materials prices.
As we look toward the second half of the year, we do so with confidence. Order intake during the quarter was at a record level in many of our businesses and the order books are well filled. The level of activity is high in most of our manufacturing units and price adjustments have already been implemented to address the rising raw materials prices. In the few segments in which we are still waiting for growth, such as the aerospace industry, the market conditions are looking more promising for the remainder of the year.
However, the situation remains strained in several stages of the supplier chain, which, combined with continued development of the pandemic, represents a certain risk. If the situation escalates, it could restrict sales growth in the short to medium term, but as it stands today, it is expected that it will be possible to manage the situation satisfactorily.
As usual, we continue to adapt to changed conditions. Our general assessment at present is that demand for the third quarter will be on a par with the high level of demand in the second quarter, adjusted for seasonal variations."
Peter Nilsson, President and CEO
MARKET OUTLOOK FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2021
Demand is expected to be on a par with the second quarter of 2021, adjusted for seasonal variations. Uncertainty regarding the pandemic's impact on the coming quarters remains.
Market outlook from the interim report published on April 22, 2021, relating to the second quarter of 2021 Demand is expected to be better than in the first quarter of 2021, adjusted for seasonal variations.
NET SALES AND RESULT¹
| SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | ||||||
| Net sales | 8,637 | 7,031 | 23 | 16,856 | 15,513 | 9 |
| Change total, % | 23 | -18 | 9 | -10 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 31 | -20 | 17 | -14 | ||
| Structural change, % | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -8 | 0 | -8 | 2 | ||
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,387 | 878 | 58 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 33 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 16.1 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 13.2 | ||
| Restructuring costs | -43 | -61 | -88 | -97 | ||
| Capital gain on real estates | - | - | 144 | - | ||
| Items affecting comparability | -43 | -61 | 56 | -97 | ||
| EBIT | 1,344 | 817 | 65 | 2,793 | 1,954 | 43 |
| Financial income and expenses | -58 | -76 | 24 | -90 | -132 | 32 |
| Profit before tax | 1,286 | 741 | 74 | 2,703 | 1,822 | 48 |
| Taxes | -306 | -181 | -69 | -623 | -472 | -32 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 980 | 560 | 75 | 2,080 | 1,350 | 54 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 12 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 49 | -67 |
| Net profit, Group | 992 | 572 | 73 | 2,096 | 1,399 | 50 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | ||||||
| Continuing operations | 3.61 | 2.07 | 74 | 7.67 | 4.98 | 54 |
| Discontinuing operations | 0.05 | 0.04 | 25 | 0.06 | 0.18 | -67 |
| Group | 3.66 | 2.11 | 73 | 7.73 | 5.16 | 50 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability |
3.74 | 2.28 | 64 | 7.51 | 5.32 | 41 |
Net sales during the second quarter of 2021 amounted to SEK 8,637 M (7,031). Organic sales increased 31 percent compared with the year-earlier period. Exchange rate effects were negative 8 percent compared with the year-earlier period.
Sales per market. In Europe, organic sales increased by 32 percent compared with the preceding year. Organic sales in North America rose 18 percent. In South and Central America, the organic sales increase was 76 percent, and in Asia and other markets, organic sales increased by 39 percent compared with the preceding year.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 1,387 M (878), corresponding to a margin of 16.1 percent (12.5).
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 were a negative SEK 43 M (neg: 61) and pertained to restructuring costs.
EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,344 M (817) for the quarter.
The net financial expense was SEK 58 M (expense: 76). The lower financial expenses are due to reduced net debt in 2021 compared with the preceding year. Net interest income in relation to net debt for the Group amounted to 1.9 percent (2.2).
Net profit was SEK 980 M (560). The tax rate for the quarter, excluding items affecting comparability, amounted to 24 percent (23).
Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 3.74 (2.28). For the Group in total, earnings per share were SEK 3.66 (2.11).
¹ The key figures in this report relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Continuing operations pertains to the business areas Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Trelleborg Wheel Systems and Group Activities.
CASH FLOW AND NET DEBT
| SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,387 | 878 | 58 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 33 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | 338 | 380 | -11 | 680 | 731 | -7 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | 87 | 94 | -7 | 173 | 187 | -7 |
| EBITDA | 1,812 | 1,352 | 34 | 3,590 | 2,969 | 21 |
| Capital expenditure | -233 | -218 | -7 | -473 | -557 | 15 |
| Sold non-current assets | 10 | 27 | -63 | 88 | 131 | -33 |
| Amortization of lease liabilities | -102 | -102 | 0 | -201 | -202 | 0 |
| Change in working capital | -79 | 345 | -796 | -176 | ||
| Dividend from associated companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Non cash-flow affecting items | -129 | -1 | 33 | -30 | ||
| Operating cash flow, continuing operations | 1,279 | 1,403 | -9 | 2,241 | 2,135 | 5 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 112 | 121 | 112 | 121 | ||
| Operating cash flow, discontinuing operations | 51 | 37 | 38 | 141 | -7 | 2,114 |
| Operating cash flow, Group | 1,330 | 1,440 | -8 | 2,382 | 2,128 | 12 |
| SEK M | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | 12M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net debt, opening balance | -10,026 | -14,914 | -14,914 |
| Operating cash flow | 2,382 | 2,128 | 5,332 |
| Cash impact from items affecting comparability | -21 | -181 | -325 |
| Financial items | -121 | -156 | -319 |
| Paid tax | -420 | -437 | -772 |
| Free cash flow | 1,820 | 1,354 | 3,916 |
| Acquisitions | -174 | 3 | 3 |
| Disposed operations | 143 | 147 | 147 |
| Capital increase associated companies | -20 | - | - |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | -1,355 | - | - |
| Sum net cash flow | 414 | 1,504 | 4,066 |
| Exchange rate differences | -245 | -38 | 732 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 1 | -8 | 56 | 141 |
| Pension liability 1 | 16 | -7 | -51 |
| Net debt, closing balance | -9,849 | -13,399 | -10,026 |
| Of which: | |||
| Pension liability 2 | -590 | -610 | -603 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 2 | -2,122 | -2,268 | -2,049 |
| Net debt, excluding effect of lease and pension liability | -7,137 | -10,521 | -7,374 |
| Debt/equity ratio, % | 32 | 45 | 35 |
| Net debt/EBITDA 3 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
1Pertains to non-cash items.
2Net debt including, as of 2019, lease liability in accordance with IFRS 16 and pension liability.
3 EBITDA including items affecting comparability.
Operating cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 1,279 M (1,403). Cash flow was positively affected by the higher earnings generation. Working capital increased in relation to the year-earlier period, driven by higher sales. Investments were in line with the preceding year. The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 112 percent (121).
Free cash flow for the first six months of the year amounted to SEK 1,820 M (1,354). Net cash flow amounted to SEK 414 M (1,504). Net cash flow for the year was impacted by effects from acquisitions of negative SEK 174 M (pos: 3), effects from divested operations of positive SEK 143 M (pos: 147), capital contributions to associated companies of negative SEK 20 M (-), and a dividend to shareholders of the Parent Company of negative SEK 1,355 M (-).
Net debt at the end of the second quarter amounted to SEK 9,849 M (13,399) and was impacted by the year's net cash flow of SEK 414 M, negative exchange rate differences of SEK 245 M and non-cash adjustments of lease and pension liabilities totaling SEK 8 M.
The debt/equity ratio was 32 percent (45). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.5 (2.4).
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND RETURN ON EQUITY
| % | R12 2021 | R12 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed, continuing operations | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 12.1 | 9.4 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| Return on equity, Group | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 11.4 | -1.5 |
Capital employed declined year on year and amounted to SEK 39,390 M (41,735) at the end of the quarter, impacted by exchange rate effects, reduced working capital and the net of investments and depreciation/amortization for the year.
The return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 12.1 percent (9.4).
The return on capital employed, including items affecting comparability (restructuring costs and non-recurring items), was 11.7 percent (6.9).
Shareholders' equity for the Group at the close of the period amounted to SEK 30,380 M (29,622), positively impacted by net profit for the year and translation effects, and negatively by the dividend to shareholders.
Equity per share amounted to SEK 112 (109). The equity/assets ratio was 57 percent (50). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled 11.6 percent (9.8).
KEY FIGURES AND TRENDS


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


Earnings per share, excl items affecting comparability, SEK
JANUARY–JUNE 2021
Net sales for the first half of 2021 amounted to SEK 16,856 M (15,513), a total increase of 9 percent year-on-year. The organic sales growth was 17 percent.
EBIT for the first half of 2021, including items affecting comparability, was SEK 2,793 M (1,954).
The net financial expense was SEK 90 M (expense: 132), corresponding to an average interest rate of 2.1 percent (2.1). Profit before tax totaled SEK 2,703 M (1,822).
Net profit for the Group amounted to SEK 2,096 M (1,399). Total earnings per share for the Group were SEK 7.73 (5.16). Trelleborg's Businesses Under Development reporting
segment was discontinued during the first quarter, since its operations have been largely divested or are intended to be divested during 2021.
The various parts of the reporting segment were reported as of the interim report for the first quarter of 2021 either as Assets held for sale, within Trelleborg Industrial Solutions or in the Group Activities item.
The press release regarding this split was published on March 26, 2021.
The press release on the restated key figures was published on April 12, 2021.
BUSINESS AREA
TRELLEBORG INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
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 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,866 | 2,461 | 16 | 5,482 | 5,209 | 5 |
| Change total, % | 16 | -14 | 5 | -8 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 23 | -18 | 12 | -13 | ||
| Structural change, % | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -8 | 0 | -8 | 1 | ||
| EBIT | 368 | 215 | 71 | 683 | 432 | 58 |
| EBIT, % | 12.8 | 8.7 | 12.5 | 8.3 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 10,895 | 11,419 | 10,895 | 11,419 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 12.5 | 8.9 | 40 | 12.5 | 8.9 | 40 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter increased by 23 percent year on year. Most market segments and geographic markets reported an upturn in demand, which was particularly notable in the automotive industry and construction-related segments. Minor growth in deliveries was also noted for the aerospace industry, although from low levels. Sales to train manufacturers and other rail and mass transit applications remained negative year on year, but are expected to gradually improve during the second half of the year.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased year on year, due primarily to higher volumes and continued effective cost discipline. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 14 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier quarter.

Net sales per market segment and per geographic market are based on full-year 2020, adjusted for the new reporting structure. Historically, the percentages have not fluctuated significantly between the quarters and, accordingly, the full-year values for 2020 are a good approximation.
BUSINESS AREA
TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS
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 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,155 | 2,498 | 26 | 6,288 | 5,707 | 10 |
| Change total, % | 26 | -19 | 10 | -8 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 37 | -22 | 20 | -12 | ||
| Structural change, % | - | 2 | - | 2 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -11 | 1 | -10 | 2 | ||
| EBIT | 755 | 465 | 62 | 1,489 | 1,171 | 27 |
| EBIT, % | 24.0 | 18.6 | 23.7 | 20.5 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 14,157 | 14,895 | 14,157 | 14,895 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 17.5 | 16.2 | 8 | 17.5 | 16.2 | 8 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter increased by 37 percent year on year. Organic sales to general industry and the automotive industry grew significantly in all regions. Deliveries to healthcare & medical increased to a lesser extent, but the geographic trend was mixed. Sales to the aerospace industry improved compared with the preceding quarter, but remained negative year on year.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased year on year, due primarily to higher volumes, combined with strict cost control. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 33 M on EBIT compared with the year-earlier quarter.

Net sales per market segment and per geographic market are based on full-year 2020. Historically, the percentages have not fluctuated significantly between the quarters and, accordingly, the full-year values for 2020 are a good approximation.
BUSINESS AREA
TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYSTEMS
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 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | Change, % | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,557 | 2,046 | 25 | 4,954 | 4,505 | 10 |
| Change total, % | 25 | -19 | 10 | -14 | ||
| Organic sales, % | 32 | -18 | 18 | -15 | ||
| Structural change, % | - | 0 | - | 0 | ||
| Currency effects, % | -7 | -1 | -8 | 1 | ||
| EBIT | 342 | 256 | 34 | 701 | 553 | 27 |
| EBIT, % | 13.4 | 12.5 | 14.1 | 12.3 | ||
| Capital employed, closing balance | 13,744 | 14,747 | 13,744 | 14,747 | ||
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 8.6 | 5.2 | 65 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 65 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter increased by 32 percent year on year. Strong demand for tires for agricultural machinery was noted in most geographic markets and measures to increase the rate of production were implemented. Sales of tires for materials handling and construction vehicles displayed a significant upturn compared with the preceding quarter and the year-earlier period.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased as a result of higher sales volumes, structural measures implemented earlier and effective cost control. The margin was negatively affected by the rapid and strong price rise for raw materials and by the sales mix. Price adjustments to customers are expected to gradually improve profitability during the second half of the year. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a negative impact of SEK 16 M on EBIT.

Net sales per market segment and per geographic market are based on full-year 2020. Historically, the percentages have not fluctuated significantly between the quarters and, accordingly, the full-year values for 2020 are a good approximation.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
Norwegian offshore oil & gas operation divested.
Trelleborg signed an agreement and finalized the divestment of its oil & gas operation in Norway. In the financial statements, the operation is recognized among Assets held for sale. It had annual sales of approximately SEK 310 M in 2020. The transaction does not have any material impact on the Group's net profit. The buyer is the current management together with a local partner.
The company was deconsolidated as of June 1, 2021.
The press release about the divestment was published on April 29, 2021.
The press release about the finalization of the divestment was published on June 1, 2021.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PERIOD
No significant events were reported after the close of the period.
OTHER
NEWS IN PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS

Hoses in more dimensions. The Performer Ceramic hose range is being extended to offer more dimensions. The ceramic-lined rubber hoses are used in abrasive industrial applications, such as in cement production, steel mills and the mining industry and last up to ten times longer, are up to 60 percent lighter and five times more flexible than other ceramic hoses in the market.
New in Africa. Trelleborg's first African production facility was completed in Morocco. It will manufacture automotive boots for local customers. This investment establishes Trelleborg's automotive boots as a truly global business as they are now manufactured on four continents.

Turcon® VL Seal® II. A new generation of aircraft seals was launched for hydraulic sealing of actuators in flight controls and landing gear, as well as in landing gear shock
absorbers. These seals are combined with O-Rings compounds, suitable for use in all hydraulic fluids and service parameters.
60 years of manufacturing. Trelleborg celebrated 60 years in Malta, where 25 million O-Rings and engineered seals are now produced each week for a global customer base, including many of the world's leading light vehicle manufacturers.

New industrial tires. The nextgeneration forklift tires, the XP800 range, was launched. The tires have an extra wide tread and a unique profile for minimized vibrations, enhanced handling and excellent stability in indoor applications. At the same time, the lateral block design with deep lugs optimizes traction in
outdoor areas. Its extra deep tread increases tire longevity.
SUSTAINABILITY

Polymers of the future. A new development group – Polymers for tomorrow – was formed within Trelleborg. It will analyze new, interesting materials
research and development. This group, comprising members from the business areas and the Group, will monitor potential strategic collaborations for bio-based materials, recycled materials and completely new polymer solutions in accordance with the principles of circularity.
Trelleborg's longstanding Safety@Work program aims to create a shared safety culture and to prevent occupational accidents and injuries at all of the Group's production units. With the aim of intensifying the positive trend, the program was relaunched under the theme "Team up for Safety," with local initiatives and workshops that further deepen risk awareness and preventive efforts.
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. 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. The Coronavirus pandemic and the measures taken by various countries to prevent the spread of the virus have impacted the Group. 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 the pandemic are:
- ◼ Supply chain: The Group's access to components and the ability to transport finished products to customers could be affected.
- ◼ Earnings and profitability: Trelleborg's revenue could be affected by individual countries' decisions on extraordinary measures and customer behavior resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.
This report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ASSURANCE
This interim report provides a fair overview of the operations, position and results of the Parent Company and the Group, and describes material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies that are included in the Group.
Trelleborg, July 22, 2021 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)
Hans Biörck Gunilla Fransson Monica Gimre Chairman of the Board Board member Board member
Jan Ståhlberg Board member
Employee representative Employee representative Employee representative
Board member Board member and Board member President/CEO
Maria Eriksson Jimmy Faltin Lars Pettersson
Johan Malmquist Peter Nilsson Anne Mette Olesen
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.
In addition, IASB has published amendments to standards effective from January 1, 2021 or later. These amended standards have not had any material impact on Trelleborg's financial statements.
Condensed Income Statements
| Income Statements, SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 8,637 | 7,031 | 16,856 | 15,513 | 31,601 | 30,258 |
| Cost of goods sold | -5,762 | -4,780 | -11,174 | -10,426 | -21,030 | -20,282 |
| Gross profit | 2,875 | 2,251 | 5,682 | 5,087 | 10,571 | 9,976 |
| Selling expenses | -658 | -588 | -1,296 | -1,343 | -2,530 | -2,577 |
| Administrative expenses | -684 | -633 | -1,382 | -1,387 | -2,675 | -2,680 |
| Research and development costs | -130 | -129 | -262 | -280 | -525 | -543 |
| Other operating income/expenses | -15 | -21 | -6 | -26 | -59 | -79 |
| Profit from associated companies | -1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,387 | 878 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 4,781 | 4,095 |
| Items affecting comparability | -43 | -61 | 56 | -97 | -165 | -318 |
| EBIT | 1,344 | 817 | 2,793 | 1,954 | 4,616 | 3,777 |
| Financial income and expenses | -58 | -76 | -90 | -132 | -224 | -266 |
| Profit before tax | 1,286 | 741 | 2,703 | 1,822 | 4,392 | 3,511 |
| Tax | -306 | -181 | -623 | -472 | -1,005 | -854 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 980 | 560 | 2,080 | 1,350 | 3,387 | 2,657 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 12 | 12 | 16 | 49 | 21 | 54 |
| Net profit, Group | 992 | 572 | 2,096 | 1,399 | 3,408 | 2,711 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 992 | 572 | 2,096 | 1,399 | 3,409 | 2,712 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹ | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
| Continuing operations | 3.61 | 2.07 | 7.67 | 4.98 | 12.50 | 9.81 |
| Discontinuing operations | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| Group | 3.66 | 2.11 | 7.73 | 5.16 | 12.57 | 10.00 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability ¹ No dilution effects arose. |
3.74 | 2.28 | 7.51 | 5.32 | 12.63 | 10.44 |
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 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
| Net profit, Group | 992 | 572 | 2,096 | 1,399 | 3,408 | 2,711 |
| 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 |
0 | -7 | 16 | -7 | -28 | -51 |
| income | 0 | - | -3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 0 | -7 | 13 | -7 | -25 | -45 |
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 27 | 16 | 56 | -111 | 118 | -49 |
| Hedging of net investment | 107 | 680 | -135 | 15 | 429 | 579 |
| Translation difference Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive |
-407 | -2,400 | 769 | -559 | -1,679 | -3,007 |
| income | -7 | -3 | -13 | 24 | -134 | -97 |
| Total | -280 | -1,707 | 677 | -631 | -1,266 | -2,574 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | -280 | -1,714 | 690 | -638 | -1,291 | -2,619 |
| Total comprehensive income | 712 | -1,142 | 2,786 | 761 | 2,117 | 92 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||
| - equity holders of the parent company | 712 | -1,142 | 2,786 | 761 | 2,118 | 93 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 |
| EBIT specification, continuing operations, SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
| 1,812 | 1,352 | 3,590 | 2,969 | 6,503 | 5,882 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -338 | -380 | -680 | -731 | -1,371 | -1,422 |
| 1,474 | 972 | 2,910 | 2,238 | 5,132 | 4,460 |
| -87 | -94 | -173 | -187 | -351 | -365 |
| 1,387 | 878 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 4,781 | 4,095 |
| -43 | -61 | 56 | -97 | -165 | -318 |
| 1,344 | 817 | 2,793 | 1,954 | 4,616 | 3,777 |
Condensed Balance Sheets
| Balance Sheets, SEK M | Jun 30 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11,201 | 12,819 | 11,928 |
| Goodwill | 18,159 | 19,103 | 17,867 |
| Other intangible assets | 4,372 | 5,129 | 4,675 |
| Participations in associated companies | 50 | 106 | 104 |
| Financial non-current assets | 10 | 45 | 62 |
| Deferred tax assets | 576 | 993 | 742 |
| Total non-current assets | 34,368 | 38,195 | 35,378 |
| Inventories | 5,352 | 6,190 | 5,263 |
| Current operating receivables | 7,222 | 6,671 | 6,250 |
| Current tax assets | 914 | 1,061 | 884 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 55 | 305 | 233 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,904 | 6,413 | 5,756 |
| Total current assets | 16,447 | 20,640 | 18,386 |
| Assets held for sale | 2,631 | - | - |
| Total assets | 53,446 | 58,835 | 53,764 |
| Share capital | 2,620 | 2,620 | 2,620 |
| Other capital contributions | 226 | 226 | 226 |
| Other reserves | 1,059 | 2,330 | 382 |
| Profit brought forward | 24,371 | 23,038 | 23,005 |
| Net profit for the year | 2,096 | 1,399 | 2,712 |
| Total | 30,372 | 29,613 | 28,945 |
| Non-controlling interests | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Equity | 30,380 | 29,622 | 28,953 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilites | 8,887 | 14,724 | 10,718 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 206 | 332 | 272 |
| Pension obligations | 578 | 614 | 619 |
| Other provisions | 142 | 168 | 149 |
| Deferred tax liabilites | 830 | 1,088 | 899 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 10,643 | 16,926 | 12,657 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 3,405 | 4,785 | 4,706 |
| Current tax liabilites | 1,294 | 1,265 | 1,138 |
| Other current liabilites | 6,640 | 5,840 | 5,987 |
| Other provisions | 320 | 397 | 323 |
| Total current liabilities | 11,659 | 12,287 | 12,154 |
| Liabilites held for sale | 764 | - | - |
| Total equity and liabilities | 53,446 | 58,835 | 53,764 |
| Specification of changes in equity, SEK M | Jun 30 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Opening balance, January 1 | 28,953 | 28,861 | 28,861 |
| Adjustment, IFRS 16 Leasing | -4 | - | - |
| Total net profit | 2,096 | 1,399 | 2,711 |
| Other comprehensive income | 690 | -638 | -2,619 |
| Dividend | -1,355 | - | - |
| Closing balance | 30,380 | 29,622 | 28,953 |
| Specification of capital employed, SEK M | Jun 30 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 |
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Total assets, Group total | 53,446 | 58,835 | 53,764 |
| Less: | |||
| Interest-bearing receivables | 323 | 327 | 275 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,904 | 6,413 | 5,756 |
| Tax assets | 1,490 | 2,054 | 1,626 |
| Operating liabilities | 7,548 | 6,341 | 6,408 |
| Capital employed | 41,181 | 43,700 | 39,699 |
| Of which discontinuing operations | 1,791 | 1,965 | 1,831 |
| Continuing operations | 39,390 | 41,735 | 37,868 |
Condensed Cash-flow Statements
| Cash flow statements, SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||||
| EBIT incl part in associated companies | 1,344 | 817 | 2,793 | 1,954 | 4,616 | 3,777 |
| Adjustments for items not included in cash flow from | ||||||
| operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation, property, plant and equipment | 339 | 357 | 673 | 722 | 1,355 | 1,404 |
| Amortization, intangible assets | 87 | 94 | 173 | 187 | 351 | 365 |
| Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment | 7 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 65 | 57 |
| Impairment losses, intangible assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dividend from associated companies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Participations in associated companies and other non cash | ||||||
| flow affecting items | 0 | 7 | -2 | -21 | 13 | -6 |
| Interest received and other financial items | -11 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 62 | 68 |
| Interest paid and other financial items | -27 | -88 | -126 | -162 | -327 | -363 |
| Taxes paid | -246 | -167 | -448 | -435 | -800 | -787 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
1,493 | 1,052 | 3,091 | 2,271 | 5,337 | 4,517 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | ||||||
| Change in inventories | -313 | 78 | -472 | -26 | 5 | 451 |
| Change in operating receivables | -288 | 615 | -1,469 | -61 | -1,557 | -149 |
| Change in operating liabilities | 522 | -348 | 1,145 | -89 | 1,668 | 434 |
| Change in items affecting comparability Cash flow from operating activities |
-16 | 2 | -5 | -33 | 46 | 18 |
| 1,398 | 1,399 | 2,290 | 2,062 | 5,499 | 5,271 | |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Acquisitions | -17 | 6 | -174 | 3 | -174 | 3 |
| Disposed/discontinuing operations | - | - | - | 27 | - | 27 |
| Capital increase associated companies | -12 | - | -20 | - | -20 | - |
| Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment | -203 | -199 | -418 | -501 | -920 | -1,003 |
| Capital expenditure, intangible assets | -30 | -19 | -55 | -56 | -109 | -110 |
| Sale of non-current assets | 10 | 27 | 88 | 131 | 107 | 150 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -252 | -185 | -579 | -396 | -1,116 | -933 |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Change in interest-bearing investments | 26 | -108 | 189 | -32 | 252 | 31 |
| Change in interest-bearing liabilities | 34 | -107 | -362 | -646 | -258 | -542 |
| New/utilized loans | 0 | 2,245 | 0 | 4,640 | -1,520 | 3,120 |
| Amortized loans | -1,626 | -854 | -3,111 | -1,938 | -4,910 | -3,737 |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | -1,355 | 0 | -1,355 | - | -1,355 | - |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -2,921 | 1,176 | -4,639 | 2,024 | -7,791 | -1,128 |
| Total cash flow, continuing operations | -1,775 | 2,390 | -2,928 | 3,690 | -3,408 | 3,210 |
| Total cash flow, discontinuing operations | -56 | 70 | 152 | 115 | 128 | 91 |
| Cash flow for the period, Group | -1,831 | 2,460 | -2,776 | 3,805 | -3,280 | 3,301 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||
| At beginning of the period | 4,894 | 4,102 | 5,756 | 2,694 | 6,413 | 2,694 |
| Exchange rate differences | -14 | -149 | 69 | -86 | -84 | -239 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 3,049 | 6,413 | 3,049 | 6,413 | 3,049 | 5,756 |
| Change in liabilities from financing activities, SEK M | Non-cash changes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2020 |
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 |
Jun 30 2021 |
||
| Long-term loans | 9,015 | -1,251 | -684 | - | 115 | - | - | - | 7,195 | |
| Current loans | 4,128 | 1,251 | -2,427 | - | 10 | - | - | - | 2,962 | |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 23 | - | -20 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 3 | |
| Other current financial liabilities | 209 | - | -266 | - | 138 | - | - | - | 81 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,049 | - | -196 | - | 50 | - | 219 | - | 2,122 | |
| Pension obligations | 618 | - | 3 | - | -1 | - | - | -15 | 605 | |
| Total | 16,042 | - | -3,590 | - | 312 | - | 219 | -15 | 12,968 |
Key figures
Trelleborg employs a number of alternative performance measures related to financial position, including return on equity and capital employed, net debt, debt/equity ratio and equity/assets ratio. The Group deems the key figures useful for the readers of its financial reports as a complement for assessing the possibility of dividends, implementing strategic investments, and considering the Group's ability to meet its financial commitments. In addition, Trelleborg uses the cash-flow measurements of operating cash flow and free cash flow to provide an indication of the funds the operations generate to be able to implement strategic investments, make amortizations and pay returns to the shareholders. Trelleborg uses the performance metrics of EBITDA, EBITA and EBIT excluding items affecting comparability, which the Group considers to be relevant for investors seeking to understand its earnings generation before items affecting comparability.
For further description and calculation of key figures, see https://www.trelleborg.com/en/investors/financial-definitions.
| SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,866 | 2,461 | 5,482 | 5,209 | 10,608 | 10,335 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,155 | 2,498 | 6,288 | 5,707 | 11,473 | 10,892 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,557 | 2,046 | 4,954 | 4,505 | 9,214 | 8,765 |
| Group Activities | 132 | 45 | 252 | 157 | 500 | 405 |
| Eliminations | -73 | -19 | -120 | -65 | -194 | -139 |
| Continuing operations | 8,637 | 7,031 | 16,856 | 15,513 | 31,601 | 30,258 |
| Discontinuing operations | 532 | 680 | 1,130 | 1,515 | 2,311 | 2,696 |
| Eliminations | -40 | -21 | -84 | -52 | -150 | -118 |
| Group | 9,129 | 7,690 | 17,902 | 16,976 | 33,762 | 32,836 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 368 | 215 | 683 | 432 | 1,348 | 1,097 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 755 | 465 | 1,489 | 1,171 | 2,455 | 2,137 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 342 | 256 | 701 | 553 | 1,198 | 1,050 |
| Group Activities | -78 | -58 | -136 | -105 | -220 | -189 |
| Continuing operations | 1,387 | 878 | 2,737 | 2,051 | 4,781 | 4,095 |
| Discontinuing operations | 30 | 64 | 60 | 126 | 121 | 187 |
| Group | 1,417 | 942 | 2,797 | 2,177 | 4,902 | 4,282 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 12.8 | 8.7 | 12.5 | 8.3 | 12.7 | 10.6 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 24.0 | 18.6 | 23.7 | 20.5 | 21.4 | 19.6 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 13.4 | 12.5 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Continuing operations | 16.1 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 15.1 | 13.5 |
| Discontinuing operations | 5.7 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 8.3 | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Group | 15.5 | 12.3 | 15.6 | 12.8 | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Net sales per market continuing operations, organic growth, % | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe (47) | 31 | -22 | 16 | -16 |
| Other Europe (9) | 43 | -15 | 21 | -6 |
| North America (24) | 18 | -24 | 2 | -15 |
| South and Central America (3) | 76 | -23 | 47 | -6 |
| Asia and other markets (17) | 39 | -7 | 35 | -9 |
| Total (100% refer to share 2020) | 31 | -20 | 17 | -14 |
| Bridge net sales | Q2 2020, SEK M Organic sales, % |
Structural change, % |
Currency effects, % |
Q2 2021, SEK M |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,461 | 23 | 1 | -8 | 2,866 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 2,498 | 37 | - | -11 | 3,155 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,046 | 32 | - | -7 | 2,557 |
| Group Activities | 26 | 59 | |||
| Continuing operations | 7,031 | 31 | 0 | -8 | 8,637 |
| Exchange rate differences impacting EBIT excluding items affecting comparability ¹, SEK M | Q2 2021 | 6M 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | -14 | -31 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | -33 | -85 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | -16 | -51 |
| Group activities | 4 | 9 |
| Continuing operations | -59 | -158 |
¹ Impact on EBIT excluding items affecting comparability in translation of foreign subsidiaries.
| SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,866 | 2,616 | 2,622 | 2,504 | 2,461 | 2,748 | 2,963 | 2,858 | 2,864 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,155 | 3,133 | 2,672 | 2,513 | 2,498 | 3,209 | 2,952 | 2,982 | 3,090 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 2,557 | 2,397 | 2,185 | 2,075 | 2,046 | 2,459 | 2,182 | 2,188 | 2,536 |
| Group activities | 132 | 120 | 155 | 93 | 45 | 112 | 104 | 121 | 140 |
| Eliminations | -73 | -47 | -41 | -33 | -19 | -46 | -39 | -42 | -43 |
| Continuing operations | 8,637 | 8,219 | 7,593 | 7,152 | 7,031 | 8,482 | 8,162 | 8,107 | 8,587 |
| Discontinuing operations | 532 | 598 | 569 | 612 | 680 | 835 | 911 | 755 | 817 |
| Eliminations | -40 | -44 | -44 | -22 | -21 | -31 | -54 | -32 | -43 |
| Group | 9,129 | 8,773 | 8,118 | 7,742 | 7,690 | 9,286 | 9,019 | 8,830 | 9,361 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 368 | 315 | 391 | 274 | 215 | 217 | 332 | 296 | 327 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 755 | 734 | 511 | 455 | 465 | 706 | 626 | 668 | 710 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 342 | 359 | 225 | 272 | 256 | 297 | 97 | 148 | 319 |
| Group items | -78 | -58 | -49 | -35 | -58 | -47 | -67 | -53 | -64 |
| Continuing operations | 1,387 | 1,350 | 1,078 | 966 | 878 | 1,173 | 988 | 1,059 | 1,292 |
| Discontinuing operations | 30 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 64 | 62 | 18 | -23 | 30 |
| Group | 1,417 | 1,380 | 1,105 | 1,000 | 942 | 1,235 | 1,006 | 1,036 | 1,322 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 12.8 | 12.1 | 14.9 | 10.9 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 11.4 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 24.0 | 23.4 | 19.1 | 18.1 | 18.6 | 22.0 | 21.2 | 22.4 | 23.0 |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 13.4 | 15.0 | 10.3 | 13.1 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 12.6 |
| Continuing operations | 16.1 | 16.4 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 13.8 | 12.1 | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Discontinuing operations | 5.7 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 9.4 | 7.4 | 2.1 | -3.1 | 3.7 |
| Group | 15.5 | 15.7 | 13.6 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 11.2 | 11.7 | 14.1 |
TRELLEBORG AB – SECOND QUARTER 2021
| Condensed Income Statements, SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales Cost of goods sold |
8,637 -5,762 |
8,219 -5,412 |
7,593 -5,009 |
7,152 -4,847 |
7,031 -4,780 |
8,482 -5,646 |
8,162 -5,504 |
8,107 -5,498 |
8,587 -5,679 |
| Gross profit | 2,875 | 2,807 | 2,584 | 2,305 | 2,251 | 2,836 | 2,658 | 2,609 | 2,908 |
| Selling expenses | -658 | -638 | -636 | -598 | -588 | -755 | -726 | -709 | -744 |
| Administrative expenses | -684 | -698 | -699 | -594 | -633 | -754 | -777 | -702 | -714 |
| Research and development costs | -130 | -132 | -143 | -120 | -129 | -151 | -147 | -140 | -144 |
| Other operating income/costs | -15 | 9 | -27 | -26 | -21 | -5 | -19 | -1 | -14 |
| Profit from associated companies | -1 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 0 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,387 | 1,350 | 1,078 | 966 | 878 | 1,173 | 988 | 1,059 | 1,292 |
| Items affecting comparability | -43 | 99 | -139 | -82 | -61 | -36 | -877 | -113 | -94 |
| EBIT | 1,344 | 1,449 | 939 | 884 | 817 | 1,137 | 111 | 946 | 1,198 |
| Financial income and expenses | -58 | -32 | -68 | -66 | -76 | -56 | -80 | -51 | -102 |
| Profit before tax | 1,286 | 1,417 | 871 | 818 | 741 | 1,081 | 31 | 895 | 1,096 |
| Tax | -306 | -317 | -189 | -193 | -181 | -291 | -103 | -235 | -283 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 980 | 1,100 | 682 | 625 | 560 | 790 | -72 | 660 | 813 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 12 | 4 | -22 | 27 | 12 | 37 | -2,446 | 1 | -6 |
| Net profit, Group | 992 | 1,104 | 660 | 652 | 572 | 827 | -2,518 | 661 | 807 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 992 | 1,104 | 661 | 652 | 572 | 827 | -2,518 | 661 | 807 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| Continuing operations | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 |
| Net sales, SEK M | 8,637 | 8,219 | 7,593 | 7,152 | 7,031 | 8,482 | 8,162 | 8,107 | 8,587 |
| Organic sales, % | 31 | 5 | 0 | -7 | -20 | -8 | -2 | -1 | 0 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,812 | 1,778 | 1,518 | 1,395 | 1,352 | 1,617 | 1,465 | 1,511 | 1,734 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 21.0 | 21.6 | 20.0 | 19.5 | 19.3 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 18.6 | 20.2 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,474 | 1,436 | 1,168 | 1,054 | 972 | 1,266 | 1,075 | 1,151 | 1,373 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 17.1 | 17.4 | 15.4 | 14.7 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,387 | 1,350 | 1,078 | 966 | 878 | 1,173 | 988 | 1,059 | 1,292 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, % | 16.1 | 16.4 | 14.2 | 13.5 | 12.5 | 13.8 | 12.1 | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Items affecting comparability, SEK M | -43 | 99 | -139 | -82 | -61 | -36 | -877 | -113 | -94 |
| EBIT, SEK M | 1,344 | 1,449 | 939 | 884 | 817 | 1,137 | 111 | 946 | 1,198 |
| Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability SEK |
3.74 | 3.77 | 2.91 | 2.21 | 2.28 | 3.04 | 2.57 | 2.78 | 3.31 |
| Operating cash flow, excl items affecting comp., SEK M | 1,279 | 962 | 1,740 | 1,352 | 1,403 | 732 | 1,494 | 1,328 | 1,095 |
| Cash conversion ratio, excl items affecting comp., R12, % | 112 | 128 | 128 | 124 | 121 | 103 | 91 | 94 | 81 |
| Capital employed, closing balance, SEK M | 39,390 | 39,849 | 37,868 | 40,775 | 41,735 | 44,900 | 42,258 | 43,945 | 42,153 |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 11.7 | 10.2 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Group total | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 | Q4 2019 | Q3 2019 | Q2 2019 |
| Earnings per share, excl items affecting comparability, SEK | 3.81 | 3.82 | 2.90 | 2.31 | 2.47 | 3.21 | 2.45 | 2.83 | 3.36 |
| Earnings per share, Group, SEK | 3.66 | 4.07 | 2.43 | 2.41 | 2.11 | 3.05 | -9.29 | 2.44 | 2.98 |
| Free cash flow, SEK M | 1,095 | 725 | 1,397 | 1,165 | 1,099 | 255 | 1,235 | 1,101 | 630 |
| Net debt, closing balance, SEK M | -9,849 | -9,880 | -10,026 | -12,129 | -13,399 | -15,644 | -14,914 | -15,860 | -15,307 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Debt/equity ratio % | 32 | 32 | 35 | 41 | 45 | 51 | 52 | 49 | 50 |
| Return on equity R12, % | 11.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 | -1.5 | -1.5 | -0.7 | -0.7 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
Equity/assets ratio, % 57 56 54 51 50 51 51 53 53
Acquisitions
Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities
6M 2021
During the first quarter 2021, Trelleborg signed, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the Dutch company Gutteling Group BV. The company develops and sells composite hoses to the chemical industry and is market leader in hoses for LNG ship-to-ship transfer.
2020
No acquisitions were carried out in 2020.
Certain adjustments were made to acquisition analyses attributable to acquisitions made in 2019.
| Acquisitions, SEK M | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired 2021 | Adjustments to Acquisitions 2019 | |||
| Developed technology ¹ | - | 6 | ||
| Trademarks ² | - | - | ||
| Customer relationships ³ | 50 | -8 | ||
| Other intangible assets | 7 | - | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 2 | - | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | - | ||
| Shares in associated companies | - | - | ||
| Interest-bearing receivables | 19 | - | ||
| Inventories | 24 | -1 | ||
| Operating receivables | 23 | -2 | ||
| Current tax asset | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 22 | - | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities | -12 | -6 | ||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | -19 | - | ||
| Post employment benefits | - | - | ||
| Provision obligations | - | - | ||
| Current tax liability | -2 | -2 | ||
| Operating liabilities | -23 | -2 | ||
| Net assets | 92 | -14 | ||
| Goodwill | 87 | 11 | ||
| Total purchase price | 179 | -3 | ||
| Cash and other net debt in acquired operations | -5 | - | ||
| Impact shown in cash flow statement | 174 | -3 |
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.
The goodwill recognized above for 2021 was primarily attributable to synergy effects expected after the acquisition. The fair value of acquired, identifiable, intangible assets is preliminary pending final measurement of these assets.
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 June 30, 2021, 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 | - | 8 | 2 | 67 | 2 | 75 | ||
| Financial non-current assets | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 6,135 | - | - | 6,135 | ||||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 16 | - | - | 16 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,048 | - | - | 3,048 | ||||
| Total | 9,199 | 8 | 67 | 9,274 |
| 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 | - | 33 | 2 | 215 | 2 | 248 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 7,198 | - | - | 7,198 | ||
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 2,967 | 42 | 3 | - | 3,009 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,122 | - | - | 2,122 | ||
| Accounts payable | 3,746 | - | - | 3,746 | ||
| Total | 16,033 | 75 | 215 | 16,323 |
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 0 M (39) and SEK 42 M (34), respectively. An assessment of the most probable outcome was made and the present value of this calculated.
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 contract, are recognized at amortized cost. Changes in interest-rate levels and credit margins create differences between fair value and amortized cost. Measurement at fair value would increase the Group's non-current loans by SEK 93 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 June 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 | - | 120 | 2 | 175 | 2 | 295 | ||
| Financial non-current assets | 2 | - | - | 2 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 5,213 | - | - | 5,213 | ||||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 64 | - | - | 64 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,413 | - | - | 6,413 | ||||
| Total | 11,692 | 120 | 175 | 11,987 |
| 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 | - | 185 | 2 | 309 | 2 | 494 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 12,800 | 39 | 3 | - | 12,839 | |
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 4,225 | 34 | 3 | - | 4,259 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,268 | - | - | 2,268 | ||
| Accounts payable | 2,883 | - | - | 2,883 | ||
| Total | 22,176 | 258 | 309 | 22,743 |
Parent Company
| Condensed Income statements, SEK M | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | 6M 2021 | 6M 2020 | R12 2021 | 12M 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 107 | 135 | 204 | 266 | 400 | 462 |
| Administrative expenses | -67 | -58 | -133 | -132 | -296 | -295 |
| Other operating income | -2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Other operating expenses | -28 | -28 | -56 | -59 | -265 | -268 |
| EBIT | 10 | 50 | 14 | 77 | -158 | -95 |
| Financial income and expenses | 3,691 | 474 | 4,185 | 301 | 4,355 | 471 |
| Profit before tax | 3,701 | 524 | 4,199 | 378 | 4,197 | 376 |
| Appropriations | - | - | - | - | 134 | 134 |
| Tax | -21 | -14 | -7 | -3 | -38 | -34 |
| Net profit | 3,680 | 510 | 4,192 | 375 | 4,293 | 476 |
| Condensed Balance sheets, SEK M | Jun 30 | Jun 30 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Intangible assets | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Financial assets | 36,915 | 36,050 | 36,777 |
| Total non-current assets | 36,946 | 36,085 | 36,811 |
| Current receivables | 218 | 345 | 83 |
| Current tax asset | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | - | - | 134 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | - | - |
| Total current assets | 223 | 348 | 220 |
| Total assets | 37,169 | 36,433 | 37,031 |
| Equity | 10,862 | 7,925 | 8,025 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 188 | 91 | 85 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 50 | 50 | 45 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 238 | 141 | 130 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 25,920 | 28,303 | 28,718 |
| Current tax liabilities | - | 1 | - |
| Other current liabilities | 149 | 63 | 158 |
| Total current liabilities | 26,069 | 28,367 | 28,876 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 37,169 | 36,433 | 37,031 |
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 2020 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 |
Capital intensive |
Light Vehicles |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | Infrastructure | industry | ||||||
| Oil & gas | equipment | Agriculture | construction | Aerospace | ||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 47% | 5% | 12% | 24% | 4% | 45% | 8% | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 47% | 3% | 10% | 4% | 14% | 31% | 22% | |
| Trelleborg Wheel Systems | 37% | 63% | 100% | |||||
| Continuing operations | 33% | 3% | 19% | 20% | 8% | 6% | 56% | 11% |
Net sales per market segment and business area based on full-year 2020. Historically, these percentages have not changed substantially between the quarters, the full-year figures of 2020 will therefore give a good approximation.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON JULY 22
A telephone conference will be held on July 22, at 3:00 p.m. CEST. To participate in the telephone conference, call +46 8 505 583 65 (Sweden), +44 333 3009 035 (UK) or +1 646 7224 902 (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
Interim report July–September 2021 October 27, 2021 Year-end report 2021 February 4, 2022 Interim report January–March 2022 April 27, 2022 Annual General Meeting 2022 April 27, 2022 Interim report April–June 2022 July 21, 2022
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Investors/analysts Media
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Trelleborg AB (publ) Corp. Reg. No. 556006-3421 PO Box 153, SE-231 22 Trelleborg, Sweden. Phone: +46 (0)410-670 00 www.trelleborg.com
This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations of the management of Trelleborg. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove correct. Accordingly, results could differ materially from those implied in the forwardlooking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in economic, market and competitive conditions, changes in the regulatory environment and other government actions, fluctuations in exchange rates and other factors.
This information is information that Trelleborg AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was issued, by the contact person above, for publication on July 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. CEST.
This is a translation of the company's Interim Report in Swedish.