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Trelleborg — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Apr 27, 2022
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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–MARCH 2022
STRONG GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY
First quarter 2022 – continuing operations
- ◼ Net sales during the quarter increased 22 percent, positively impacted by acquisitions and exchange rate effects, and amounte d to SEK 7,095 M (5,822). Organic sales increased 13 percent compared with the preceding year.
- ◼ EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, increased 25 percent to SEK 1,230 M (982). Earnings were the best to date for a quarter. The EBIT margin was 17.3 percent (16.9).
- ◼ Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 328 M (484). The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 76 percent (121).
- ◼ Items affecting comparability for the quarter were a negative SEK 25 M (pos: 105).
- ◼ EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,205 M (1,087) for the quarter.
- ◼ Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 3.25 (2.68). For the Group as a whole, earnings per share were SEK 4.81 (4.08).
- ◼ An agreement was signed to divest the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to Yokohama Rubber Company. It is reported as a discontinued operation in the financial statements. For further information, refer to page 10.
- ◼ The repurchase of own shares according to a previous decision was initiated at the end of the quarter. For further information, refer to page 10.
- ◼ The key figures in this report relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.
| SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | |||||
| Net sales | 7,095 | 5,822 | 22 | 25,062 | 23,789 |
| Organic sales, % | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,230 | 982 | 25 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 17.3 | 16.9 | 16.6 | 16.4 | |
| Items affecting comparability 1 | -25 | 105 | -213 | -83 | |
| EBIT | 1,205 | 1,087 | 11 | 3,938 | 3,820 |
| Profit before tax, continuing operations | 1,160 | 1,052 | 10 | 3,788 | 3,680 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 443 | 294 | 51 | 1,156 | 1,007 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,303 | 1,104 | 18 | 3,915 | 3,716 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||||
| Continuing operations | 3.18 | 2.99 | 6 | 10.19 | 10.00 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.63 | 1.09 | 50 | 4.26 | 3.72 |
| Group | 4.81 | 4.08 | 18 | 14.45 | 13.72 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability | 3.25 | 2.68 | 21 | 10.83 | 10.26 |
| Operating cash flow | 328 | 484 | -32 | 3,142 | 3,298 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 76 | 121 | 76 | 85 | |
| 1 For further information, refer to page 3. |
Published on April 27, 2022 1(24)
STRONG GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY
"The first quarter of the year was characterized by strong growth and improved profitability. Net sales increased by 22 percent, mainly impacted by organic growth of 13 percent and positive exchange rate effects.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, increased 25 percent and the operating margin amounted to 17.3 percent (16.9). This was the best quarter to date in terms of EBIT and the EBIT margin, despite challenges in the form of rising prices for raw materials, energy and freight. Operating cash flow was held back by an increased need for working capital in pace with growing sales, but also the need to secure customer deliveries by deliberately increasing inventory levels for some products, raw materials and input goods.
Demand was healthy in most industries, and the order book was at its highest level to date at the end of the quarter. Capacity utilization is high in our manufacturing facilities, which generated good efficiency. The deterioration in the geopolitical situation in our local area added to the challenges related to raw materials supplies and freight, but had only a limited financial impact during the quarter. We have managed to balance the rising cost inflation well so far using our own price adjustments and efficiency improvements.
In Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, sales grew in all geographical markets. Deliveries to all industries increased, which was particularly notable within marine solutions, and to the aerospace and construction-related industries. Sales to automotive and train manufacturers remained positive compared with the year-earlier quarter.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions noted favorable organic development in most industries, at the same time as order intake improved. Deliveries increased in Europe and, above all, in North and South America. However, sales in Asia were lower, negatively impacted by further restrictions and measures in China due to Covid-19. Sales to general industry, healthcare & medical and the aerospace industry increased significantly. Deliveries to the automotive industry also grew somewhat as a result of increased market shares in some niches.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems noted a highly favorable increase in sales in all tire categories and geographical markets. During the quarter, we signed an agreement to divest the business area to Yokohama Rubber Company for approximately SEK 22 billion. The valuation reflects the operation's position as one of the world's foremost suppliers of off-the-road tires, while the transaction, when completed, will create new, exciting opportunities for a more streamlined Trelleborg going forward.
The availability of some raw materials and transport capacity still represents a bottleneck. There is also a workforce shortage in some regions. We foresee continued major potential for growth, both organically and through acquisitions, within adjacent products and solutions that complement and strengthen our existing offerings. Our strong financial position also allows for a share repurchase program, which commenced during the quarter and will continue in the future.
The extensive geopolitical uncertainty means that the market outlook is difficult to assess in many respects. Our recordstrong order book and favorable market positions, however, mean that we can continue to look ahead with cautious confidence. Our general assessment in the current situation is that demand for the second quarter will remain at the same healthy level as in the first quarter."
Peter Nilsson, President and CEO
MARKET OUTLOOK FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022
Demand is expected to be on a par with the first quarter of 2022, adjusted for seasonal variations. However, the geopolitical situation (for further information, refer to page 11) that has arisen entails a heightened degree of uncertainty.
Market outlook from the interim report published on February 4, 2022, relating to the first quarter of 2022
Demand is expected to be on a par with the fourth quarter of 2021, adjusted for seasonal variations. Uncertainty regarding the pandemic's impact on the coming quarters remains.
NET SALES AND RESULT¹
| SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing operations | |||||
| Net sales | 7,095 | 5,822 | 22 | 25,062 | 23,789 |
| Change total, % | 22 | -3 | 18 | 11 | |
| Organic sales, % | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | |
| Structural change, % | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Currency effects, % | 7 | -8 | 0 | -5 | |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,230 | 982 | 25 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| EBIT-margin, % | 17.3 | 16.9 | 16.6 | 16.4 | |
| Items affecting comparability 1 | -25 | 105 | -213 | -83 | |
| EBIT | 1,205 | 1,087 | 11 | 3,938 | 3,820 |
| Financial income and expenses | -45 | -35 | -29 | -150 | -140 |
| Profit before tax | 1,160 | 1,052 | 10 | 3,788 | 3,680 |
| Taxes | -300 | -242 | -24 | -1,029 | -971 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 860 | 810 | 6 | 2,759 | 2,709 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 443 | 294 | 51 | 1,156 | 1,007 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,303 | 1,104 | 18 | 3,915 | 3,716 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | |||||
| Continuing operations | 3.18 | 2.99 | 6 | 10.19 | 10.00 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.63 | 1.09 | 50 | 4.26 | 3.72 |
| Group | 4.81 | 4.08 | 18 | 14.45 | 13.72 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability | 3.25 | 2.68 | 21 | 10.83 | 10.26 |
1 For further information, see below.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2022 amounted to SEK 7,095 M (5,822). Organic sales increased 13 percent compared with the year-earlier period. The net effect of currency movements increased sales by 7 percent, while structural changes contributed 2 percent year on year.
Sales per market. In Europe, organic sales increased by 12 percent compared with the preceding year. Organic sales in North and South America increased by 21 percent, and in Asia and other markets, organic sales increased by 8 percent compared with the preceding year.
EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 1,230 M (982), corresponding to a margin of 17.3 percent (16.9).
The total exchange rate effect on EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability, from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 55 M on earnings compared with the year-earlier period.
Items affecting comparability for the quarter were a negative SEK 25 M (pos: 105) and pertained to restructuring costs of SEK 75 M (39) and the capital gain on the sale of properties of SEK 140 M (144). This also includes a provision of SEK 90 M (-) which fully covers the Group's fixed assets and working capital attributable to Russia and Belarus.
EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 1,205 M (1,087) for the quarter.
The net financial expense was SEK 45 M (expense: 35). Net interest income in relation to net debt for the Group amounted to 1.8 percent (1.5).
Net profit was SEK 860 M (810). The tax rate for the quarter amounted to 26 percent (23). The underlying tax rate for continuing operations is expected to amount to approximately 26 percent.
Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled SEK 3.25 (2.68). For the Group as a whole, earnings per share were SEK 4.81 (4.08).
1 The key figures in this report relate to continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. Continuing operations pertains to the business areas Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Group Activities.
CASH FLOW AND NET DEBT
| SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,230 | 982 | 25 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | 254 | 243 | 5 | 984 | 973 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | 64 | 55 | 16 | 240 | 231 |
| EBITDA | 1,548 | 1,280 | 21 | 5,375 | 5,107 |
| Capital expenditure | -232 | -189 | -23 | -1,088 | -1,045 |
| Sold non-current assets | 5 | 65 | -92 | 54 | 114 |
| Amortization of lease liabilities | -76 | -76 | 0 | -303 | -303 |
| Change in working capital | -912 | -759 | -704 | -551 | |
| Dividend from associated companies | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Non cash-flow affecting items | -5 | 163 | -193 | -25 | |
| Operating cash flow, continuing operations | 328 | 484 | -32 | 3,142 | 3,298 |
| Cash conversion ratio R12, % | 76 | 121 | 76 | 85 | |
| Operating cash flow, discontinuing operations | 413 | 568 | -27 | 1,116 | 1,271 |
| Operating cash flow, Group | 741 | 1,052 | -30 | 4,258 | 4,569 |
| SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net debt Group, opening balance | -8,367 | -10,026 | -10,026 |
| Operating cash flow | 741 | 1,052 | 4,569 |
| Cash impact from items affecting comparability | -117 | -76 | -98 |
| Financial items | -22 | -80 | -199 |
| Paid tax | -202 | -171 | -962 |
| Free cash flow | 400 | 725 | 3,310 |
| Acquisitions | -1 | -157 | -573 |
| Disposed operations | 149 | -12 | 616 |
| Capital increase associated companies | - | -8 | -29 |
| Dividend - equity holders of the parent company | - | - | -1,355 |
| Repurchase own shares | -80 | - | - |
| Sum net cash flow | 468 | 548 | 1,969 |
| Exchange rate differences | -285 | -433 | -446 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 1 | 69 | 15 | 70 |
| Pension liability 1 | 75 | 16 | 66 |
| Net debt Group, closing balance | -8,040 | -9,880 | -8,367 |
| Of which: | |||
| Pension liability | -478 | -592 | -548 |
| Lease liability according to IFRS 16 | -2,068 | -2,110 | -2,102 |
| Net debt, excluding effect of lease and pension liability | -5,494 | -7,178 | -5,717 |
| Debt/equity ratio, % | 23 | 32 | 25 |
| Net debt/EBITDA 2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 Pertains to non-cash items. |
2 EBITDA including items affecting comparability.
Operating cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK 328 M (484). Cash flow was positively affected by the higher earnings generation. The sales increase for the quarter generated a larger need for working capital. The rate of investment was higher than in the preceding year. The cash conversion ratio for the most recent 12-month period amounted to 76 percent (121).
Free cash flow was SEK 400 M (725). Net cash flow amounted to SEK 468 M (548). Net cash flow for the period was impacted by effects from acquisitions of negative SEK 1 M (neg: 157), effects from divested operations of SEK 149 M (neg: 12) and the repurchase of own shares for negative SEK 80 M (-).
Net debt at the end of the first quarter amounted to SEK 8,040 M (9,880) and was impacted by the period's net cash flow of SEK 468 M, negative exchange rate differences of SEK 285 M and non-cash adjustments of lease and pension liabilities totaling SEK 144 M.
The debt/equity ratio was 23 percent (32). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.1 (1.6).
RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED AND RETURN ON EQUITY
| % | R12 2022 | R12 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Return on capital employed, continuing operations | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 14.9 | 11.5 |
| Return on equity, Group | ||
| Excluding items affecting comparability | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Including items affecting comparability | 11.9 | 9.7 |
Capital employed within continuing operations increased year on year and amounted to SEK 27,786 M (25,975) at the end of the quarter, impacted by higher sales, acquisitions and exchange rate effects. The capital employed for assets held of sale amounted to SEK 15,950 M and pertained to the Group's printing blanket operation and the former Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area.
The return on capital employed, excluding items affecting comparability, was 15.7 percent (12.0).
The return on capital employed, including items affecting comparability (restructuring costs and non-recurring items), was 14.9 percent (11.5).
Shareholders' equity for the Group at the close of the period amounted to SEK 34,722 M (31,027), positively impacted by net profit for the period and translation effects, and negatively by the repurchase of own shares. A total of 369,968 shares were repurchased during the quarter, corresponding to 0.14 percent of the outstanding shares.
Equity per share amounted to SEK 128 (114). The equity/assets ratio was 61 percent (56). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group, excluding items affecting comparability, totaled 12.6 percent (10.1). The return on shareholders' equity for the Group, including items affecting comparability, amounted to 11.9 percent (9.7).
KEY FIGURES AND TRENDS


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



SUSTAINABILITY
Lower climate impact. Trelleborg's intention to divest the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area (for further information, refer to page 10) will, on completion, entail a reduction of the Group's greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 60 percent within the framework of Scope 1 and Scope 2. As a result of this change, the Group's climate targets will be reviewed.
The intention is also to make improvements in emissions throughout the supply chain, Scope 3. In dialog with the Science Based Targets initiative, Trelleborg will establish this target during 2022.
Cooperation for reduced emissions. Since March 2022, Trelleborg has participated in the European Innovation Council's (EIC) program aimed at achieving the best possible results for a more rapid reduction in greenhouse gases in Europe and improved competitiveness through the development of completely new solutions. It involves bringing together established companies with start-ups and small companies to jointly identify solutions that address the challenge of reducing the carbon footprint of larger companies. Increased circularity via Polymers for Tomorrow. With
circularity in focus, Trelleborg established the crossorganizational team Polymers for Tomorrow at the end of 2021, which has the task of increasing the sustainability of Trelleborg's raw material. More specifically, the Polymers for Tomorrow team will investigate seven of the Group's key materials to identify ways to increase the proportion of recovered or renewable alternative materials, an approach that will lead to new and more circular concepts.
Social engagement. Trelleborg supports local communities through various community activities. All workplaces with more than 50 employees must have a plan for their social engagement. In India, for example, Trelleborg supports a local foundation through academic scholarships for more than 200 children from underprivileged backgrounds. Locally in the US, the Group sponsors a basketball team by providing nutritious meals before matches and locally in Spain, employees carry out volunteer work for newly arrived school students, which Trelleborg matches with school supplies.
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 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,323 | 2,577 | 29 | 11,682 | 10,936 |
| Change total, % | 29 | -5 | 16 | 7 | |
| Organic sales, % | 21 | 3 | 15 | 10 | |
| Structural change, % | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Currency effects, % | 6 | -8 | 0 | -4 | |
| EBIT | 441 | 308 | 43 | 1,493 | 1,360 |
| EBIT, % | 13.3 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 12.4 | |
| Capital employed, closing balance | 11,581 | 10,935 | 11,581 | 11,062 | |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 13.5 | 10.8 | 25 | 13.5 | 12.6 |
Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18
Organic sales for the quarter increased by 21 percent year on year. Sales grew significantly in all geographical markets. Deliveries to all industries increased, which was particularly notable within marine solutions, and to the aerospace and construction-related industries. Sales to automotive and train manufacturers remained positive compared with the year-earlier quarter.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased significantly year on year, where sales growth and price adjustments fully offset the inflationary pressure on raw materials, energy and freight. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 13 M on EBIT.

Net sales per geographic market and per industry are based on full-year 2021.
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 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,664 | 3,133 | 17 | 13,011 | 12,480 |
| Change total, % | 17 | -2 | 20 | 15 | |
| Organic sales, % | 8 | 6 | 19 | 19 | |
| Structural change, % | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | |
| Currency effects, % | 8 | -8 | 0 | -4 | |
| EBIT | 878 | 734 | 20 | 3,009 | 2,865 |
| EBIT, % | 24.0 | 23.4 | 23.1 | 23.0 | |
| Capital employed, closing balance | 15,759 | 14,326 | 15,759 | 15,102 | |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 20.4 | 15.1 | 35 | 20.4 | 20.1 |
| Additional key ratios on pages 16 - 18 Organic sales for the quarter increased by 8 percent year on year. Organic sales grew in Europe and particularly in North and South America, while sales in Asia were lower. Sales in Asia were negatively impacted by renewed lockdowns in China due to Covid-19. Sales to general industry, healthcare & medical and the aerospace industry increased significantly. Sales derived from deliveries to the automotive industry displayed slight growth, despite the challenges resulting from component shortages in this industry. |
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased year on year, due primarily to larger deliveries and price adjustments, despite considerably higher prices for raw materials, energy and freight. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 45 M on EBIT. |
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| Sales per geography Asia, Rest of the World 23% Europe 47% North and South America 30% |
Healthcare & Medical 11% Aerospace 12% Light vehicles 22% |
Sales per industry | General industry 55% | ||
| Net sales per geographic market and per industry are based on full-year 2021. |

Sales per geography Sales per industry
Aerospace 12% Light vehicles 22% General industry 55% Healthcare & Medical 11%
DISCONTINUING OPERATIONS
An agreement was signed during the fourth quarter of 2021 to divest the Group's printing blanket operation to Continental. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. The divestment is expected to be finali zed during the first half of 2022.
In March 2022, an agreement was signed to divest the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to Yokohama Rubber Company. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities and is expected to be finalized during the latter part of 2022.
For further information, refer to page 20.
| Excluding items affecting comparability, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,706 | 2,995 | 24 | 12,672 | 11,961 |
| Change total, % | 24 | -9 | 14 | 4 | |
| Organic sales, % | 30 | 5 | 24 | 17 | |
| Structural change, % | -11 | -5 | -9 | -7 | |
| Currency effects, % | 5 | -9 | -1 | -6 | |
| EBIT | 585 | 398 | 47 | 1,588 | 1,401 |
| EBIT, % | 15.8 | 13.3 | 12.5 | 11.7 | |
| Capital employed, closing balance | 15,970 | 15,850 | 15,970 | 15,713 | |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 10.1 | 8.0 | 26 | 10.1 | 9.0 |
| Of which Trelleborg Wheel Systems, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | Change, % | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Net sales | 3,365 | 2,397 | 40 | 11,044 | 10,076 |
| Change total, % | 40 | -3 | 27 | 15 | |
| Organic sales, % | 33 | 6 | 26 | 19 | |
| Structural change, % | - | - | - | - | |
| Currency effects, % | 7 | -9 | 1 | -4 | |
| EBIT | 525 | 359 | 46 | 1,380 | 1,214 |
| EBIT, % | 15.6 | 15.0 | 12.5 | 12.0 | |
| Capital employed, closing balance | 14,606 | 13,891 | 14,606 | 14,374 | |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 9.7 | 7.8 | 24 | 9.7 | 8.7 |
TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYSTEMS
Organic sales for the quarter increased by 33 percent year on year. A highly favorable increase in sales for agricultural tires was noted in all geographical markets and in all sales channels. Above all, the trend in North and South America was particularly strong. Demand for tires for material handling and construction vehicles was also very healthy during the period. The organic trend was mainly affected by volume growth, but also by price adjustments implemented at the beginning of the quarter.
EBIT and the EBIT margin increased as a result of higher sales volumes, price adjustments and effective cost control. The favorable trend was achieved despite significantly higher costs for raw materials, energy and freight. Exchange rate effects from the translation of foreign subsidiaries had a positive impact of SEK 22 M on EBIT.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
Agreement to divest Trelleborg Wheel Systems business
area. Trelleborg Group signed an agreement to divest its Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to Yokohama Rubber Company for EUR 2,100 M (SEK ~22,000 M) on a cash and debt-free basis, which represents 13x the business area's 2021 operational EBITDA, or 17.5x 2021 EBIT. Less than 3 percent of the purchase price is subject to the performance of Trelleborg Wheel Systems in 2022. The transaction will result in an estimated capital gain of SEK 6,000 M. Closing of the transaction is subject to approvals from relevant authorities and is expected to be completed in the latter part of 2022.
In the financial statements, Trelleborg Wheel Systems will be recognized among Assets held for sale as of this interim report. Historical sales and earnings figures have been restated and communicated through a press release on April 1, 2022.
In summary, Trelleborg will become more profitable and less cyclical, and will improve its sustainability profile as a result of the divestment. The transaction will further strengthen the Group's capacity to accelerate growth, both organic and through acquisitions, as well as returning additional capital to shareholders. Further information on the use of proceeds will follow in due course. The transaction has also prompted a review of the Group's financial targets, which will also be communicated at a later stage.
The press release was published on March 25, 2022.
Decision to exercise authorization to acquire own shares. The Board of Directors of Trelleborg has decided to exercise
the authorization granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting on December 28, 2021, to acquire own Series B shares.
The acquisition of shares will be carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). Trelleborg will report on a regular basis via press releases and at www.trelleborg.com regarding the number of Trelleborg Series B shares the Group has repurchased.
The Board of Director's intent is that the repurchased shares will later be cancelled by resolutions at upcoming annual general meetings.
The press release was published on March 25, 2022.
New General Counsel. Katarina Olsson has been appointed the new General Counsel for the Group as of the end of the second quarter 2022. She succeeds Charlotta Grähs, who is stepping down from her position at Trelleborg to take a similar role at another company. This has previously been communicated. Like her predecessor, Katarina will be a member of Group Management and act as secretary to Trelleborg's Board. Katarina Olsson joins Trelleborg from a position as General Counsel for Beijer Ref. She has previously served in such positions as corporate counsel at ICA and Ericsson. Katarina holds a Master of Law (LLM) from Lund University, Sweden.
The press release was published on January 28, 2022.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PERIOD
Acquisition in healthcare & medical. Trelleborg signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the US-based company EirMed, LLC. The company specializes in technical precision plastic injection-molded components, which are mainly applied in medical devices, such as those used for invitro diagnostics, minimally invasive surgery, and orthopedics.
The company has its head office and manufacturing in Menomonie, Wisconsin, in the US. Sales amounted to approximately SEK 100 M in 2021.
OTHER
NEWS IN PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
Composite material for aerospace. Trelleborg launched Orkot® C620 composite material, specifically developed to meet the needs of the aerospace industry, in particular the requirement for a strong and light material to withstand the high loads and stresses landing gear are subject to. The material supports the move to lighter more fuel-efficient aircraft, as it is an alternative to metallic components.
Lifting bags for first responders. The Nova inflatable lifting bag is being launched in the spring. It has a pressure of 15 bar, the highest of any lifting bag on the market. Lifting bags are used by first responders at accidents where vehicles or rubble obstruct rescue efforts. Nova provides an exceptional lifting capacity of up to 100 tons.
The market for healthcare & medical is expected to report stable and strong growth in the years ahead. For Trelleborg, the bolt-on acquisition is part of its strategy to grow in attractive industries that have high entry barriers, and which complement and strengthen its existing offerings.
The transaction is consolidated as of April 25, 2022. The press release was published on April 26, 2022.
Shorter mooring times. Trelleborg's rope-free automated mooring system AutoMoor was installed in the port of Tallinn, Estonia. It is the country's largest port and one of the busiest passenger ports in the world. A vacuum-based mooring system reduces the mooring time to just a few minutes.
Seals for high temperatures. Trelleborg launched XploR™ S-Seal and XploR™ FS-Seal, which are custom-engineered, spring-energized elastomer seals. Meeting the needs of the energy industry, these offer maximum extrusion resistance in demanding high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) sealing environments. The seals are single-piece components, engineered to make installation easier and safer.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Trelleborg serves a broad range of customers in a variety of industries and niches. The business has a wide geographic spread. The Group has operations in about 50 countries, sales are conducted in just over 150 countries worldwide and manufacturing operations are carried out at more than 100 production sites. The business is diversified, which provides Trelleborg with an effective underlying risk spread.
Demand for the Group's products and solutions largely moves in line with fluctuations in global industrial production. Trelleborg focuses on maintaining an exposure to its industries 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 industries, with demand in the first half of the year tending to be slightly higher than in the second half of the year.
Long-term risks. Trelleborg has identified the relevant areas based on strategic risks, operational risks, regulatory compliance risks and financial risks that may result in damage or loss with substantial impact on the entire Group and therefore justify management of the risk exposure at Group level.
For information regarding the Group's risks, risk exposure and risk management, refer to the latest Trelleborg Annual Report, www.trelleborg.com.
Short-term risks. The strong demand during 2021 brought challenges in the supply chain, but also rising costs for raw materials, freight and energy, as well as staff shortages in some regions. These challenges remain in 2022 on account of the volatile geopolitical situation that has arisen, combined with increased inflationary pressure and the fact that measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus in some countries are still impacting the supply chain. Trelleborg has continuously managed its supply chain and has activated contingency plans to address the disruptions in the supply of raw materials.
The effects of the geopolitical situation and the continued existence of the coronavirus, and the effects associated with these, will persist in the forthcoming quarter.
This report has not been subject to review by the company's auditor.
Trelleborg, April 27, 2022 Board of Directors of Trelleborg AB (publ)
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.
Accounting policies and calculation methods applied in this report are unchanged compared with those applied in the preparation of the annual and consolidated accounts for 2021. No new or revised IFRSs or interpretative statements applied as of January 1, 2022 had any material impact on the consolidated financial statements. For a more detailed description of the accounting policies applied for the Group and Parent Company in this interim report, refer to the 2021 Annual and Sustainability Report.
Comparative figures have been restated on account of the transfer of the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to discontinu ing operations and the transfer of a small operation from the Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area to Group activities.
Condensed Income Statements
| Income Statements, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,095 | 5,822 | 25,062 | 23,789 |
| Cost of goods sold | -4,533 | -3,663 | -16,102 | -15,232 |
| Gross profit | 2,562 | 2,159 | 8,960 | 8,557 |
| Selling expenses | -523 | -447 | -1,966 | -1,890 |
| Administrative expenses | -656 | -599 | -2,385 | -2,328 |
| Research and development costs | -122 | -108 | -446 | -432 |
| Other operating income | 14 | 40 | 239 | 265 |
| Other operating expenses | -47 | -63 | -253 | -269 |
| Profit from associated companies | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,230 | 982 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| Items affecting comparability | -25 | 105 | -213 | -83 |
| EBIT | 1,205 | 1,087 | 3,938 | 3,820 |
| Financial income and expenses | -45 | -35 | -150 | -140 |
| Profit before tax | 1,160 | 1,052 | 3,788 | 3,680 |
| Tax | -300 | -242 | -1,029 | -971 |
| Net profit, continuing operations | 860 | 810 | 2,759 | 2,709 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 443 | 294 | 1,156 | 1,007 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,303 | 1,104 | 3,915 | 3,716 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 1,303 | 1,104 | 3,916 | 3,717 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 |
| Earnings per share, SEK ¹ | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Continuing operations | 3.18 | 2.99 | 10.19 | 10.00 |
| Discontinuing operations | 1.63 | 1.09 | 4.26 | 3.72 |
| Group | 4.81 | 4.08 | 14.45 | 13.72 |
| Group, excluding items affecting comparability | 4.90 | 3.82 | 15.32 | 14.24 |
| Continuing operations, excluding items affecting comparability | 3.25 | 2.68 | 10.83 | 10.26 |
| ¹ No dilution effects arose. | ||||
| Number of shares | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| End of period | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,783 |
| of which, in treasury | 369,968 | - | 369,968 | - |
| Average number | 271,065,428 | 271,071,783 | 271,071,253 | 271,071,783 |
| Statements of comprehensive income, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,303 | 1,104 | 3,915 | 3,716 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
| Reassessment of net pension obligation | 75 | 16 | 125 | 66 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | -13 | -3 | -20 | -10 |
| Total | 62 | 13 | 105 | 56 |
| Items that may be reclassified to the income statement | ||||
| Cash flow hedges | 160 | 29 | 252 | 121 |
| Hedging of net investment | -115 | -242 | -176 | -303 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translation difference | 405 | 1,176 | 987 | 1,758 |
| Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income | -11 | -6 | 47 | 52 |
| Total | 439 | 957 | 1,110 | 1,628 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 501 | 970 | 1,215 | 1,684 |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,804 | 2,074 | 5,130 | 5,400 |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| - equity holders of the parent company | 1,804 | 2,074 | 5,131 | 5,401 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 |
| EBIT specification, continuing operations, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excluding items affecting comparability: | ||||
| EBITDA | 1,548 | 1,280 | 5,375 | 5,107 |
| Depreciation/write-down, property, plant and equipment | -254 | -243 | -984 | -973 |
| EBITA | 1,294 | 1,037 | 4,391 | 4,134 |
| Amortization/write-down, intangible assets | -64 | -55 | -240 | -231 |
| EBIT | 1,230 | 982 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| Items affecting comparability | -25 | 105 | -213 | -83 |
| EBIT | 1,205 | 1,087 | 3,938 | 3,820 |
Condensed Balance Sheets
| Balance Sheets, SEK M | Mar 31 2022 |
Mar 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,041 | 9,435 | 10,000 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,407 | 1,876 | 1,864 |
| Goodwill | 13,468 | 18,423 | 18,792 |
| Other intangible assets | 2,281 | 4,499 | 4,390 |
| Participations in associated companies | 52 | 39 | 60 |
| Financial non-current assets | 161 | 12 | 42 |
| Deferred tax assets | 465 | 591 | 594 |
| Total non-current assets | 23,875 | 34,875 | 35,742 |
| Inventories | 4,295 | 5,099 | 6,395 |
| Current operating receivables | 4,701 | 7,023 | 7,093 |
| Current tax assets | 932 | 887 | 1,013 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 248 | 80 | 114 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,215 | 4,788 | 3,460 |
| Total current assets | 12,391 | 17,877 | 18,075 |
| Assets held for sale | 20,971 | 2,848 | 1,823 |
| Total assets | 57,237 | 55,600 | 55,640 |
| Share capital | 2,620 | 2,620 | 2,620 |
| Other capital contributions | 226 | 226 | 226 |
| Other reserves | 2,450 | 1,339 | 2,011 |
| Profit brought forward | 28,115 | 25,730 | 24,416 |
| Net profit for the year | 1,303 | 1,104 | 3,717 |
| Total | 34,714 | 31,019 | 32,990 |
| Non-controlling interests | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Equity | 34,722 | 31,027 | 32,998 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilites | 9,205 | 9,747 | 9,666 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 91 | 223 | 202 |
| Pension obligations | 359 | 580 | 525 |
| Other provisions | 139 | 137 | 152 |
| Deferred tax liabilites | 683 | 796 | 926 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 10,477 | 11,483 | 11,471 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 703 | 4,362 | 1,738 |
| Current tax liabilites | 1,321 | 1,262 | 1,309 |
| Other current liabilites | 3,972 | 6,246 | 7,162 |
| Other provisions | 333 | 288 | 380 |
| Total current liabilities | 6,329 | 12,158 | 10,589 |
| Liabilites held for sale | 5,709 | 932 | 582 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 57,237 | 55,600 | 55,640 |
| Specification of changes in equity, SEK M | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company | Non-controlling interests |
Total | ||||||||||
| Share Capital | Other capital contributions |
Other reserves | Profit brought forward | |||||||||
| Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|
| Opening balance, January 1 |
2,620 | 2,620 | 226 | 226 | 2,011 | 382 | 28,133 | 25,717 | 8 | 8 | 32,998 | 28,953 |
| Net profit/loss for the year Other comprehensive |
1,303 | 3,717 | 0 | -1 | 1,303 | 3,716 | ||||||
| income | 439 | 1,629 | 62 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 1,684 | ||||
| Repurchase own shares | -80 | - | - | 0 | -80 | - | ||||||
| Dividend | - | -1,355 | - | - | - | -1,355 | ||||||
| Closing balance | 2,620 | 2,620 | 226 | 226 | 2,450 | 2,011 | 29,418 | 28,133 | 8 | 8 | 34,722 | 32,998 |
| Repurchased own shares that are included in the equity item Profit brought forward | Amount that affected equity, |
|---|---|
| Number of shares | SEK M |
| Mar 31 | Mar 31 |
| 2022 | 2022 |
| Opening repurchased own shares - |
- |
| Purchases for the year 369,968 |
-80 |
| Cancellations for the year - |
- |
| Closing repurchased own shares 369,968 |
-80 |
For treasury shares, all rights are void until such time as these shares are re-issued. Repurchased shares include the cost of own shares held by the Parent Company. The number of own shares is calculated using the cash/settlement approach.
Condensed Cash-flow Statements
| Operating activities EBIT incl part in associated companies 1,205 1,087 3,938 3,820 Adjustments for items not included in cash flow from operating activities: Depreciation, property, plant and equipment 175 165 674 664 Depreciation, right-of-use assets 77 77 309 309 Amortization, intangible assets 64 55 240 231 Impairment losses, property, plant and equipment 2 0 47 45 Impairment losses, intangible assets - - 14 14 Dividend from associated companies 0 0 1 1 Participations in associated companies and other non cash-flow affecting items -3 0 -26 -23 Capital gain in divested operations -140 - -140 - Interest received 23 29 117 123 Interest paid -109 -111 -269 -271 Other financial items 4 5 7 8 Taxes paid -164 -153 -798 -787 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 1,134 1,154 4,114 4,134 Cash flow from changes in working capital Change in inventories -289 -124 -927 -762 Change in operating receivables -810 -873 -459 -522 Change in operating liabilities 216 253 765 802 Cash flow from operating activities 251 410 3,493 3,652 Investing activities Acquisitions -1 -157 -417 -573 Disposed/discontinuing operations 149 - 149 - Capital increase associated companies - -8 -21 -29 Capital expenditure, property, plant and equipment -207 -167 -991 -951 Capital expenditure, intangible assets -25 -22 -97 -94 Sale of non-current assets 5 65 54 114 Cash flow from investing activities -79 -289 -1,323 -1,533 Financing activities New/utilized loans 1,642 297 3,158 1,813 Amortized loans -1,714 -1,951 -6,676 -6,913 Amortized leased liabilities -76 -76 -303 -303 Repurchase own share -80 - -80 - Dividend - equity holders of the parent company - - -1,355 -1,355 Cash flow from financing activities -228 -1,730 -5,256 -6,758 Total cash flow, continuing operations -56 -1,609 -3,086 -4,639 Total cash flow, discontinuing operations -908 664 667 2,239 Cash flow for the period, Group -964 -945 -2,419 -2,400 Cash and cash equivalents At beginning of the period 3,496 5,756 4,788 5,756 Cash classified as assets held for sale -348 -106 -242 -36 Exchange rate differences 31 83 88 140 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2,215 4,788 2,215 3,460 |
Cash flow statements, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in liabilities from financing activities, SEK M | Non-cash changes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2021 |
Transfer between non current and current loans |
Cash changes |
Acqui sitions |
Translation differences |
Fair value changes |
Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 |
Pension liabilities |
Mar 31 2022 |
|
| Non-current loans | 7,964 | 0 | -117 | - | 83 | - | - | - | 7,930 |
| Current loans | 1,098 | 0 | -898 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 200 |
| Other non-current financial liabilities | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Other current financial liabilities | 264 | - | -243 | - | 198 | - | - | - | 219 |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,102 | - | -103 | - | 35 | - | 34 | - | 2,068 |
| Pension obligations | 549 | - | 6 | - | 0 | - | - | -75 | 480 |
| Total | 11,979 | - | -1,355 | - | 316 | - | 34 | -75 | 10,899 |
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 | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | ||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 3,323 | 2,577 | 11,682 | 10,936 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,664 | 3,133 | 13,011 | 12,480 |
| Group activities | 169 | 159 | 610 | 600 |
| Eliminations | -61 | -47 | -241 | -227 |
| Continuing operations | 7,095 | 5,822 | 25,062 | 23,789 |
| Discontinuing operations | 3,706 | 2,995 | 12,672 | 11,961 |
| Eliminations | -18 | -44 | -101 | -127 |
| Group | 10,783 | 8,773 | 37,633 | 35,623 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 441 | 308 | 1,493 | 1,360 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 878 | 734 | 3,009 | 2,865 |
| Group activities | -89 | -60 | -351 | -322 |
| Continuing operations | 1,230 | 982 | 4,151 | 3,903 |
| Discontinuing operations | 585 | 398 | 1,588 | 1,401 |
| Group | 1,815 | 1,380 | 5,739 | 5,304 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | ||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 13.3 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 24.0 | 23.4 | 23.1 | 23.0 |
| Continuing operations | 17.3 | 16.9 | 16.6 | 16.4 |
| Discontinuing operations | 15.8 | 13.3 | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Group | 16.8 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 14.9 |
| Net sales per market continuing operations, organic growth, % | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | 12M 2021 | |
| Europe (51) | 12 | 4 | 14 | |
| North- and South America (28) | 21 | -9 | 10 | |
| Asia and other markets (21) | 8 | 32 | 22 | |
| Total (100% refer to share 2021) | 13 | 5 | 15 | |
| Bridge net sales |
| Q1 2021, SEK M |
Organic sales, % |
Structural change, % |
Currency effects, % |
Q1 2022, SEK M |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 2,577 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 3,323 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,133 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 3,664 |
| Group activities | 112 | 108 | |||
| Continuing operations | 5,822 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 7,095 |
| Exchange rate differences impacting EBIT excluding items affecting comparability ¹, SEK M | |
|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 13 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 45 |
| Group activities | -3 |
| Continuing operations | 55 |
¹ Impact on EBIT excluding items affecting comparability in translation of foreign subsidiaries.
TRELLEBORG AB – FIRST QUARTER 2022
| Specification of capital employed, SEK M | Mar 31 2022 |
Mar 31 2021 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working capital | 4,536 | 3,787 | 3,610 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,041 | 5,508 | 5,934 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,407 | 1,439 | 1,445 |
| Intangible assets | 15,750 | 15,223 | 15,558 |
| Participations in joint ventures/associated companies | 52 | 18 | 10 |
| Continuing operations | 27,786 | 25,975 | 26,557 |
| Discontinuing operations | 15,950 | 15,785 | 15,689 |
| Group | 43,736 | 41,760 | 42,246 |
| SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 3,323 | 2,828 | 2,703 | 2,828 | 2,577 | 2,587 | 2,473 | 2,440 | 2,710 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 3,664 | 3,106 | 3,086 | 3,155 | 3,133 | 2,673 | 2,513 | 2,498 | 3,209 |
| Group activities | 169 | 137 | 134 | 170 | 159 | 190 | 124 | 66 | 150 |
| Eliminations | -61 | -55 | -52 | -73 | -47 | -41 | -33 | -19 | -46 |
| Continuing operations | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,871 | 6,080 | 5,822 | 5,409 | 5,077 | 4,985 | 6,023 |
| Discontinuing operations | 3,706 | 3,069 | 2,808 | 3,089 | 2,995 | 2,754 | 2,686 | 2,726 | 3,294 |
| Eliminations | -18 | -12 | -31 | -40 | -44 | -45 | -21 | -21 | -31 |
| Group | 10,783 | 9,073 | 8,648 | 9,129 | 8,773 | 8,118 | 7,742 | 7,690 | 9,286 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 441 | 366 | 326 | 360 | 308 | 385 | 270 | 215 | 211 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 878 | 656 | 720 | 755 | 734 | 512 | 454 | 465 | 706 |
| Group activities | -89 | -94 | -89 | -79 | -60 | -52 | -40 | -68 | -52 |
| Continuing operations | 1,230 | 928 | 957 | 1,036 | 982 | 845 | 684 | 612 | 865 |
| Discontinuing operations | 585 | 334 | 288 | 381 | 398 | 261 | 315 | 330 | 370 |
| Group | 1,815 | 1,262 | 1,245 | 1,417 | 1,380 | 1,106 | 999 | 942 | 1,235 |
| EBIT %, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 13.3 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 14.9 | 10.9 | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 24.0 | 21.1 | 23.3 | 24.0 | 23.4 | 19.1 | 18.1 | 18.6 | 22.0 |
| Continuing operations | 17.3 | 15.4 | 16.3 | 17.0 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Discontinuing operations | 15.8 | 10.9 | 10.3 | 12.3 | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.7 | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| Group | 16.8 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 15.7 | 13.6 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 13.3 |
TRELLEBORG AB – FIRST QUARTER 2022
| Condensed Income Statements, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,871 | 6,080 | 5,822 | 5,409 | 5,077 | 4,985 | 6,023 |
| Cost of goods sold | -4,533 | -3,966 | -3,762 | -3,841 | -3,663 | -3,403 | -3,372 | -3,267 | -3,868 |
| Gross profit | 2,562 | 2,050 | 2,109 | 2,239 | 2,159 | 2,006 | 1,705 | 1,718 | 2,155 |
| Selling expenses | -523 | -473 | -505 | -465 | -447 | -419 | -407 | -419 | -526 |
| Administrative expenses | -656 | -625 | -522 | -582 | -599 | -593 | -498 | -538 | -653 |
| Research and development costs | -122 | -111 | -109 | -104 | -108 | -112 | -94 | -105 | -122 |
| Other operating income | 14 | 136 | 52 | 37 | 40 | 144 | 62 | 54 | 44 |
| Other operating costs | -47 | -49 | -69 | -88 | -63 | -181 | -84 | -97 | -34 |
| Profit from associated companies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 |
| EBIT, excluding items affecting comparability | 1,230 | 928 | 956 | 1,037 | 982 | 845 | 684 | 612 | 865 |
| Items affecting comparability | -25 | -129 | -19 | -40 | 105 | -107 | -71 | -55 | -27 |
| EBIT | 1,205 | 799 | 937 | 997 | 1,087 | 738 | 613 | 557 | 838 |
| Financial income and expenses | -45 | -35 | -33 | -37 | -35 | -51 | -32 | -41 | -69 |
| Profit before tax | 1,160 | 764 | 904 | 960 | 1,052 | 687 | 581 | 516 | 769 |
| Tax Net profit, continuing operations |
-300 860 |
-253 511 |
-230 674 |
-246 714 |
-242 810 |
-190 497 |
-149 432 |
-126 390 |
-218 551 |
| Net profit, discontinuing operations | 443 | 241 | 194 | 278 | 294 | 163 | 220 | 182 | 276 |
| Net profit, Group | 1,303 | 752 | 868 | 992 | 1,104 | 660 | 652 | 572 | 827 |
| - equity holders of the parent company | 1,303 | 752 | 869 | 992 | 1,104 | 661 | 652 | 572 | 827 |
| - non-controlling interest | 0 | 0 | -1 | - | 0 | -1 | 0 | - | - |
| Continuing operations | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 |
| Net sales, SEK M | 7,095 | 6,016 | 5,871 | 6,080 | 5,822 | 5,409 | 5,077 | 4,985 | 6,023 |
| Organic sales, % | 13 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 5 | -3 | -10 | -21 | -5 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,548 | 1,237 | 1,255 | 1,335 | 1,280 | 1,161 | 995 | 961 | 1,182 |
| EBITDA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 21.8 | 20.6 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 21.5 | 19.6 | 19.3 | 19.6 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,294 | 991 | 1,013 | 1,093 | 1,037 | 902 | 742 | 673 | 928 |
| EBITA, excl items affecting comparability, % | 18.2 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 17.8 | 16.7 | 14.6 | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, SEK M | 1,230 | 928 | 957 | 1,036 | 982 | 845 | 684 | 612 | 865 |
| EBIT, excl items affecting comparability, % | 17.3 | 15.4 | 16.3 | 17.0 | 16.9 | 15.6 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Items affecting comparability, SEK M | -25 | -129 | -19 | -40 | 105 | -107 | -71 | -55 | -27 |
| EBIT, SEK M | 1,205 | 799 | 937 | 997 | 1,087 | 738 | 613 | 557 | 838 |
| Earnings per share, excluding items affecting comparability | |||||||||
| SEK | 3.25 | 2.28 | 2.55 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.13 | 1.47 | 1.62 | 2.14 |
| Operating cash flow, excl items affecting comp., SEK M | 328 | 937 | 1,013 | 864 | 484 | 1,291 | 928 | 1,072 | 564 |
| Cash conversion ratio, excl items affecting comp., R12, % | 76 | 85 | 96 | 101 | 121 | 128 | 122 | 119 | 99 |
| Capital employed, closing balance, SEK M | 27,786 | 26,557 | 25,945 | 25,659 | 25,975 | 24,239 | 26,264 | 27,001 | 29,271 |
| Return on capital employed R12, % | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 13.5 | 11.5 | 10.2 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Group total | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q1 2020 |
| Earnings per share, excl items affecting comparability, SEK | 4.90 | 3.30 | 3.32 | 3.81 | 3.82 | 2.90 | 2.31 | 2.47 | 3.21 |
| Earnings per share, Group, SEK | 4.81 | 2.78 | 3.20 | 3.66 | 4.07 | 2.43 | 2.41 | 2.11 | 3.05 |
| Free cash flow, SEK M | 400 | 654 | 836 | 1,095 | 725 | 1,397 | 1,165 | 1,099 | 255 |
| Net debt, closing balance, SEK M | -8,040 | -8,367 | -9,118 | -9,849 | -9,880 | -10,026 | -12,129 | -13,399 | -15,644 |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Debt/equity ratio % | 23 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 41 | 45 | 51 |
| Return on equity R12, % | 11.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 | -1.5 | -1.5 | -0.7 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 51 |
Acquisitions
2022
No acquisitions were finalized in the first quarter of 2022.
Certain adjustments were made to acquisition analyses attributable to acquisitions made in 2021.
2021
In the first quarter of 2021, Trelleborg signed, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the Dutch company Gutteling Group BV. The company develops and sells composite hoses to the chemical industry and is market leader in hoses for LNG ship-to-ship transfer.
Carrying amounts of identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities
| Acquisitions, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired 2022 | Acquired 2021 | |
| Developed technology ¹ | - | - |
| Trademarks ² | - | - |
| Customer relationships ³ | - | 50 |
| Other intangible assets | - | 7 |
| Property, plant and equipment | - | 2 |
| Deferred tax assets | - | 0 |
| Shares in associated companies | - | - |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 12 | 19 |
| Inventories | -4 | 24 |
| Operating receivables | 12 | 23 |
| Current tax asset | - | 1 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | -1 | 22 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | -12 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | -12 | -19 |
| Post employment benefits | - | - |
| Provision obligations | - | - |
| Current tax liability | - | -2 |
| Operating liabilities | -8 | -23 |
| Net assets | -1 | 92 |
| Goodwill | 1 | 87 |
| Total purchase price | - | 179 |
| Cash and other net debt in acquired operations | 1 | -22 |
| Impact shown in cash flow statement | 1 | 157 |
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.
Discontinuing operations
As of the first quarter of 2021, the Group's printing blanket operation was reported as assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinuing operations. An agreement was signed during the fourth quarter of 2021 to divest the operation to Continental. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. The divestment is expected to be finali zed during the first half of 2022.
In March 2022, an agreement was signed to divest the Trelleborg Wheel Systems business area to Yokohama Rubber Company. Closing of the transaction is subject to approvals from relevant authorities and is expected to be completed in the latter part of 2022. As of this report, the business area is regarded as assets and liabilities held for sale and discontinuing operations.
The tables below show the condensed income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for the Group's discontinuing operations.
| Assets and Liabilities held for sale, SEK M | Mar 31 2022 |
Dec 31 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | 13,423 | 1,108 |
| Current assets | 7,548 | 715 |
| Total assets | 20,971 | 1,823 |
| Non-current liabilities | 1,013 | 207 |
| Current liabilities | 4,696 | 375 |
| Total liabilities | 5,709 | 582 |
1The figures for 2021 pertain to the Group's printing blanket operations and Trelleborg Wheel Systems has been added for 2022.
| Cash-flow statement for discontinuing operations, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 528 | 589 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -50 | -60 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,386 | 135 |
| Total cash flow from discontinuing operations | -908 | 664 |
| Income statement for discontinuing operations, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 3,706 | 2,995 | 12,672 | 11,961 |
| Operating expenses | -3,127 | -2,616 | -11,164 | -10,653 |
| EBIT | 579 | 379 | 1,508 | 1,308 |
| Financial items | 8 | -3 | -52 | -63 |
| Profit before tax | 587 | 376 | 1,456 | 1,245 |
| Income tax | -144 | -82 | -300 | -238 |
| Net profit | 443 | 294 | 1,156 | 1,007 |
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 March 31, 2022, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | ||
| Assets in the balance sheet | |||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 47 | 2 | 286 | 2 | 333 | |
| Financial non-current assets | 57 | - | - | 57 | |||
| Accounts receivable | 4,354 | - | - | 4,354 | |||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 4 | - | - | 4 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,215 | - | - | 2,215 | |||
| Total | 6,630 | 47 | 286 | 6,963 |
| Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | |
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | ||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 113 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 153 |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 7,932 | - | - | 7,932 | ||
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 241 | 60 | 3 | - | 301 | |
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 1,557 | - | - | 1,557 | ||
| Accounts payable | 2,345 | - | - | 2,345 | ||
| Total | 12,075 | 173 | 40 | 12,288 |
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 (21) and SEK 60 M (22), 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 36 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 March 31, 2021, SEK M | Assets at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | ||
| Assets in the balance sheet | |||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 61 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 101 | |
| Financial non-current assets | 13 | - | - | 13 | |||
| Accounts receivable | 5,995 | - | - | 5,995 | |||
| Interest-bearing receivable | 17 | - | - | 17 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,894 | - | - | 4,894 | |||
| Total | 10,919 | 61 | 40 | 11,020 |
| Liabilities at fair value in profit and loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities measured at amortized cost |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Carrying amount |
Measurement level |
Total | ||
| Liabilities in the balance sheet | |||||||
| Derivative instruments | - | 53 | 2 | 363 | 2 | 416 | |
| Interst-bearing non-current liabilities | 8,131 | 21 | 3 | - | 8,152 | ||
| Interst-bearing current liabilities | 3,789 | 22 | 3 | - | 3,811 | ||
| Lease liabilities according to IFRS 16 | 2,110 | - | - | 2,110 | |||
| Accounts payable | 3,607 | - | - | 3,607 | |||
| Total | 17,637 | 96 | 363 | 18,096 |
Parent Company
| Condensed Income statements, SEK M | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | R12 2022 | 12M 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 121 | 97 | 489 | 465 |
| Administrative expenses | -71 | -66 | -364 | -359 |
| Other operating income | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other operating expenses | -30 | -28 | -296 | -294 |
| EBIT | 21 | 4 | -168 | -185 |
| Financial income and expenses | 114 | 494 | 4,006 | 4,386 |
| Profit before tax | 135 | 498 | 3,838 | 4,201 |
| Appropriations | - | - | 180 | 180 |
| Tax | 20 | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Net profit | 155 | 512 | 4,029 | 4,386 |
| Condensed Balance sheets, SEK M | Mar 31 | Mar 31 | Dec 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Intangible assets | 17 | 21 | 18 |
| Financial assets | 38,190 | 36,914 | 36,928 |
| Total non-current assets | 38,219 | 36,946 | 36,957 |
| Current receivables | 294 | 153 | 182 |
| Current tax asset | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Interest-bearing receivables | 2 | 0 | 181 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total current assets | 300 | 157 | 367 |
| Total assets | 38,519 | 37,103 | 37,324 |
| Equity | 11,131 | 8,537 | 11,056 |
| Interest-bearing non-current liabilities | 0 | 187 | 0 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 58 | 47 | 60 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 58 | 234 | 60 |
| Interest-bearing current liabilities | 27,238 | 28,245 | 26,046 |
| Current tax liabilities | - | - | - |
| Other current liabilities | 92 | 87 | 162 |
| Total current liabilities | 27,330 | 28,332 | 26,208 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 38,519 | 37,103 | 37,324 |
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 2021 Annual Report.
ABOUT TRELLEBORG
The Trelleborg Group is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions. The Group has annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion (2021) and operations in about 50 countries.
With Trelleborg's material expertise and industry insight into cutting-edge areas with rigorous requirements, such as the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as healthcare & medical, the Group is creating the sustainable industrial solutions of today, shaped by such trends as electrification, digitalization, industrial automation and new sustainable materials. The Group's polymer-based solutions are often critical to the functionality of the customers' advanced end products.
The engineered solutions are based on unique sealing and damping properties of polymers such as rubber and plastic. The solutions save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, eliminate noise and vibrations, and dramatically extend the lifecycles of machines and medical devices as well as skyscraper facades.
The Trelleborg Group has set ambitious science-based climate targets for its own operations, aiming for net zero emissions by 2035. Resource efficiency and circularity are becoming part of Trelleborg's DNA.
Better platform than ever. Trelleborg's way of achieving results – a strongly decentralized organization built on local responsibility and personal dedication – form the basis of the Group's model for profitability and business success.
Despite the turbulence in its operating environment, Trelleborg delivered a strong financial performance in recent years. Trelleborg's financial capacity is healthy.
Since 2019, the Group has divested a number of companies and those remaining are well-performing and wellpositioned businesses.
Accelerated growth. A number of industries have been identified as growing more than the industrial average in the years ahead – Trelleborg is therefore placing additional focus on developing its business in these industries.
The fast-growing segments will act as a driving force for other areas at Trelleborg, which through innovations, differentiation and greater global reach is expected to grow in the upper range of the industrial average.
There will be a greater focus on company acquisitions that strengthen Trelleborg in attractive market segments.
Goal: Sustainability leader in the industry. Trelleborg is working systematically to increase the share of bio-based and recycled raw materials in everything it develops, and has committed to setting a Science Based Target.
Bespoke strategy for each business. A common feature shared by all parts of Trelleborg is its engineered polymers with completely unique sealing and damping properties. The longstanding customer relationships are all built on close innovation collaboration with renowned industrial players.
Trelleborg's operational businesses are different and therefore have bespoke strategies to achieve leading positions in their markets.
New horizons for Trelleborg. The technological development and climate transition in society worldwide favor the Group, and Trelleborg is involved in developing the industrial solutions of today.
The Group has strengthened its financial targets and is ready for the new reality.
Trelleborg's industries:
| Business area/Industry | General industry |
Light Vehicles |
Healthcare & Medical |
Aerospace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg Industrial Solutions | 86% | 6% | 3% | 5% |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | 55% | 22% | 11% | 12% |
| Continuing operations | 69% | 16% | 7% | 8% |
Net sales per industry and business area based on full-year 2021.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ON APRIL 27
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FINANCIAL CALENDER
Annual General Meeting 2022 April 27, 2022 Interim report April–June 2022 July 21, 2022 Interim report July–September 2022 October 26, 2022 Year-end report 2022 January 27, 2023 Interim report January–March 2023 April 27, 2023
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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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This is a translation of the company's Interim Report in Swedish.