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Volati Interim / Quarterly Report 2021

Apr 27, 2021

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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INTERIM REPORT Q1 January–March 2021

"A very strong first quarter. Ready for the next step on our growth journey"

Mårten Andersson, President and CEO

Interim Report January–March 2021

In the notice convening the 2020 AGM, the Board has proposed a distribution of the Bokusgruppen business area (formerly Akademibokhandeln). The income statements and balance sheets in the interim report below have therefore been restated in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards and exclude the operations of Bokusgruppen, which are reported separately as discontinued operations, with balance sheet items reported on a separate line as assets and liabilities held for distribution. The CEO's review and comments about the business in this report focus on continuing operations.

Quarter January–March 2021

  • Net sales increased by 22 percent to SEK 1,254 (1,028) million
  • EBITA increased by 74 percent to SEK 102 (59) million
  • EBITA for Bokusgruppen was SEK -7 (-3) million
  • Profit after tax increased by 197 percent to SEK 66 (22) million
  • Earnings per ordinary share increased by 617 percent to SEK 0.56 (0.08)
  • The board has appointed Andreas Stenbäck as the new President and CEO, as of 1 May, 2021.

Events after the reporting period

  • On 12 April, it was announced that, provided the AGM on 28 April 2021 adopts the distribution of shares in Bokusgruppen, Volati intends to redeem the outstanding bonds of 600 million in June 2021.
  • An agreement to extend existing credit facilities of 1 200 million by 12 months to 15 March 2023 at unchanged terms has been reached.

Summary of results and key figures

The income statements for Q1 2021 and 2020 have been restated in order to describe continuing operations, excluding the Bokusgruppen business area, which is being held for distribution, and discontinued operations, unless otherwise indicated. For additional financial information about Bokusgruppen, see note 5.

SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales 1,254 1,028 5,147 4,921
EBITA* 102 59 464 421
EBIT 94 53 435 394
Profit after tax 66 22 290 246
Operating cash flow, SEK million* -35 -9 524 550
Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, x** 0.8 1.9 0.8 -0.8
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, SEK 0.56 0.08 2.64 2.15
Return on adjusted equity, %** 52 -3 52 51

* See note 7 for definitions of alternative performance measures ** Key figures including discontinued operations.

A very strong first quarter. Ready for the next step on our growth journey

Volati has reported another very strong quarter. Our Salix Group and Industry business areas achieved EBITA growth of just over 70 and 60 percent, respectively, in the first quarter. Volati's total EBITA for the quarter, excluding Bokusgruppen, increased by 74 percent to SEK 102 (59) million.

Salix Group – strong position in a market with high demand

In a Nordic market with strong demand driven by increased interest in renovation and gardening, Salix Group continues to obtain leverage from its strong brands, efficient logistics and good relationships with customers and suppliers. Sales and earnings for the period are high compared with the previous year. This is partly an effect of lower costs than normal in the quarter. We also experienced disruptions to supply chains during the quarter, which could potentially have a detrimental effect on margins ahead.

Salix has a good inflow of exciting acquisition opportunities and acquired Duschprodukter Sweden AB in the first quarter. Duschprodukter develops and markets a wide range of affordable accessories and interior design products for bathrooms. The acquisition strengthens and broadens the position of the HABO business unit as a supplier of bathroom products to the Nordic and Baltic markets.

Industry – Continuing growth

Industry continues to deliver strong results. Sales have increased as a result of acquisitions and continuing high demand for the business units' products. Earnings were particularly strong during the quarter compared with the same period the previous year. We are highly satisfied with the fine work being done in the business area and here too we see a good inflow of opportunities for add-on acquisitions that will enable continuing growth at a high rate.

During the quarter, we made one add-on acquisition when the Tornum business unit acquired the Finnish company JPT-Industria. The company supplies equipment to the Finnish agricultural and food industry. The acquisition broadens Tornum's offering in grain handling while giving the company a stronger market position in the Nordic region and a platform for further internationalisation.

Bokusgruppen – good results with strong growth in digital channels

Bokusgruppen reports a good first quarter, with a sales increase of 4 percent and strong growth in the digital channels. Earnings are weaker than in the previous year at SEK -7 (-3) million. More information about Bokusgruppen's performance during the first quarter can found in the Bokusgruppen's own interim report.

To give Bokusgruppen optimal opportunities for continuing growth, particularly in the digital channels, the Volati Board has proposed a distribution of Bokusgruppen to ordinary shareholders

under Lex Asea rules. The proposal will be presented for resolution at the Volati Annual General Meeting.

Continuing to build Volati

Volati has a successful and appropriate business model and EBITA has grown at an extremely high rate for many years (CAGR 38 percent from 2004). Our priority has always been to create longterm value for our shareholders. We are optimistic about the future and Volati's opportunities to continue growing at a very high rate. During the quarter, we therefore implemented a number of changes to ensure that we deliver on these opportunities. We are giving Salix Group a clearer mandate by appointing a separate Board, thereby moving decisions closer to the business. The Volati Board proposes a distribution of Bokusgruppen, which will give them their own platform to continue creating digital growth. Our CFO Andreas Stenbäck, who has a long and successful career in corporate acquisitions, takes over as Volati CEO on 1 May.

Strong balance sheet

An EGM held in February adopted a dividend of SEK 10.00 per ordinary share and a dividend of SEK 30.80 per preference share, including outstanding dividends of SEK 20.80 from 2020. In total, we paid dividends of SEK 843 million to our ordinary and preference shareholders during the quarter.

After the end of the quarter, we announced that, in connection with the proposed in-kind distribution of Volati's shares in Bokusgruppen, we intend to call for early redemption of our outstanding bonds.

We have also entered into an agreement to extend the existing credit facilities and have received approval to go ahead with the proposed distribution of Bokusgruppen under the Lex Asea rules and within the framework of the existing credit facilities. All in all, this means that we reduce our financing costs and that we have a strong balance sheet with a low Net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, enabling us to deliver on the growth opportunities that exist and generate good returns for our shareholders.

Good start to the year

In conclusion, I can say that the changes announced during the first quarter create the best possible conditions for Volati to continue delivering high growth and creating value for shareholders as we have done during recent years.

Mårten Andersson, President and CEO

This is Volati

Volati acquires well-managed companies with strong cash flows at reasonable valuations, and develops them with a focus on long-term value creation. Acquiring companies that have stable and sustainable cash flows from the outset creates a stable base for operations. These cash flows are then used for further acquisitions. Through active long-term corporate development efforts, Volati creates favourable conditions for organic growth.

2004 – 2021, SEK million (including discontinued operations) 7 16 28 99 60 76 69 142 89 326 215 227 318 377 433 513 1 229 1 263 - 200 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 1 400 - 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Q1 Net sales Net sales EBITA EBITA

Net sales and EBITA trends

Financial targets

Volati's overall objective is to generate long-term value growth by building an industrial group of profitable companies with solid cash flows and capacity for continuous development. The Board has established the following long-term financial targets, which should be evaluated as a whole:

Return on adjusted equity: The long-term target is a return on adjusted equity* of 20 percent.*

Capital structure: The target is a net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio* of 2 to 3 times as an average over the last four quarters, and not exceeding 3.5 times. *

* See note 7 for definitions of alternative performance measures. *Including discontinued operation *Including discontinued operations

quarters, x

Consolidated financial trend

Net sales

The Group's net sales for Q1 2021 amounted to SEK 1,254 (1,028) million, an increase of 22 percent compared with the same period the previous year.

The increase is mainly attributable to good demand and the effects of add-on acquisitions in the business areas, Salix Group and Industry.

Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
Δ %
Net sales, SEK million 1,254 1,028 22
EBITA*, SEK million 102 59 74
EBIT, SEK million 94 53 77
Profit after tax, SEK million 66 22 197

* See note 7 for definitions of alternative performance measures

Earnings

EBITA for Q1 increased by 74 percent to SEK 102 (59) million during the first quarter. The positive development was partly attributable to the Salix Group and Industry business areas, both of which reported significantly improved results compared with the previous year. This was achieved through increased sales, rising margins and the effects of add-on acquisitions.

EBITA per ordinary share Q1 2021

+74%

EBITA for the last twelve months increased by 39 percent to SEK 464 (335) million.

Profit after tax, including operations held for distribution, increased by SEK 40 million to SEK 54 (14) million in Q1.

Seasonal variations

Volati's sales, earnings and cash flow are affected by seasonal variations. This means that Volati's operations, sales and earnings development should ideally be analysed on a rolling twelve-month basis.

Cash flow

Operating cash flow for Q1 2021 amounted to SEK -35 (-9) million.

LTM Q1 2021

Cash flow from operating activities for Q1 amounted to SEK -96 (-71) million. The change is due to increased working capital requirements during the period and a positive cash flow effect from property sales in Q1 2020. Cash flow from operating activities for the last 12 months was SEK 930 million, compared with 956 million for the full year 2020. Investments in non-current assets during Q1 amounted to SEK 24 (21) million and were primarily business investments in the form of IT systems, and ongoing investments in machinery and equipment. In addition, cash flow from investments in the form of acquisitions of companies was affected by SEK 46 (113) million. Cash flow for the quarter was affected by total dividend payments of SEK 843 million.

Equity

The Group's equity at the end of the period amounted to SEK 2,456 (3,235) million. The decline is attributable to the net of profit for the period and the extra dividend paid to shareholders during the period. The equity ratio on 31 March 2021 was 42 percent, compared with 50 percent on 31 December 2020. The lower equity ratio is due to dividend payments totalling SEK 843 million during the first quarter. The return on adjusted equity was 52 (51) percent.

0.7x

Net debt/ adjusted EBITDA average 4 quarters

Net debt

The Group had net debt of SEK 561 million at the end of the period, compared with a net cash position of SEK 485 million on 31 December 2020. The change in net debt is due to dividend payments of SEK 843 million during the quarter. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA was 0.8x at the end of the quarter, compared with -0.8x in the previous quarter. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA as an average over the last four quarters is 0.7x, compared with 0.9x on 31 December 2020. Total liabilities amounted to SEK 3,420 (3,270) million on 31 March 2021. Interest-bearing liabilities, including pension obligations and lease liabilities, were SEK 1,154 (1,375) million at the end of the period.

Acquisitions and divestments during and after the period

Acquisitions are a core element of Volati's strategy for creating long-term value growth, and the Company continuously evaluates both complementary acquisitions and acquisitions in new business areas. It is Volati's assessment that there is a lower risk level for add-on acquisitions and acquisitions of business units than for acquisitions in new business areas, as in-depth industrial know-how and a recipient organisation are already in place in the acquiring company.

In January 2021, Volati acquired all shares in JPT-Industria OY, a leading supplier of equipment to the Finnish agricultural and food industry. The acquisition is an add-on acquisition for the Industry business area and the Tornum business unit.

In March 2021, Volati acquired all shares in Duschprodukter Sweden AB, an established supplier of bathroom products mainly in the Nordic region. The acquisition is an add-on acquisition for the Salix Group business area and the HABO business unit.

Volati's business areas

Volati's net sales and earnings by business area

The diagrams relate to the 12-month period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Acquired operations are included in the relevant business area from the acquisition closing date and their proportion is calculated net of central costs and items affecting comparability.

Salix Group

Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales, SEK million 730 590 2804 2665
EBITA, SEK million* 65 38 292 265
EBITA margin, %* 9 7 10 10
EBIT, SEK million 62 35 277 251
ROCE excl. goodwill, %* 41 29 41 38
ROCE incl. goodwill, %* 18 12 18 17

* See note 7 for definitions of alternative performance measures.

The Salix Group business area offers products for building and industry, primarily hardware, consumables, material and packaging. The business area also offers a broad range of products for home and garden, and agriculture and forestry. The products consists of both own brands and external brands.

Salix Group's sales for Q1 increased by 24 percent compared with the corresponding period the previous year, while EBITA for the same period increased by 70 percent. The trend is driven by the doit-yourself market, which continues to be very strong, with good demand for products in the consumerdriven operations in building materials, hardware retail and garden centres. Operations targeting the building and wood industry and small-scale agriculture continued to experience good demand during the quarter, and also benefited from the long-term organic growth initiatives that were taken. In addition, earnings have improved and are particularly strong compared with Q1 2020, with, among other things, a lower cost level. The process of integrating and developing Pisla OY and HECO, which were acquired in 2020, is progressing according to plan. The acquisitions strengthen and complement the business area's existing offering in fittings and household products for the building materials and specialist retail sector, while consolidating the presence in the Nordic markets. In March 2021,

Duschprodukter Sweden AB was acquired as an add-on acquisition for the HABO business unit. The business area sees further opportunities for acquisitions in most of its operations.

Industry

Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales, SEK million 524 438 2,344 2,258
EBITA, SEK million* 50 31 256 236
EBITA margin, %* 10 7 11 10
EBIT, SEK million 46 29 241 224
ROCE excl. goodwill, %* 31 23 31 29
ROCE incl. goodwill, %* 20 15 20 18

* See note 7 for definitions of alternative performance measures

The Industry business area offers products and solutions for companies within four different market niches – grain handling, moisture and water damage restoration, labels and labelling solutions, and stone and cement products for infrastructure, paving and roofing.

The operations of the business area continued to develop positively during the quarter, with sales growth of 20 percent and an increase in EBITA of 63 percent compared with the same period the previous year. Acquisitions and continuing high demand for the business units' products have resulted in increased in sales for the quarter compared with the same period the previous year. The fact that both earnings and the margin improved is due to a combination of strong demand, productivity improvements and good cost control.

In January 2021, JPT-Industria OY was acquired as an add-on acquisition for the Tornum business unit. During Q1 2021, the process of integrating the acquisitions of Beneli AB and Märkas AB into the Ettiketto business unit continued, which made a positive contribution to Ettiketto's Q1 earnings. The acquisitions are part of Ettiketto's strategy to continue growth and become a stronger comprehensive supplier of label solutions. The business area sees further opportunities for acquisitions in most of its operations.

Head Office

Head Office comprises the central costs in the Parent Company Volati AB and associated operations. EBITA for the quarter was SEK -12 (-12) million.

Other information

Share capital

Volati has two classes of shares, ordinary shares and preference shares, which are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers VOLO and VOLO PREF. The number of shareholders at the end of Q1 was 9,785.

The number of ordinary shares was 79,406,571 and the number of preference shares was 1,603,774 at the end of March 2021. Share capital amounted to SEK 10 million at 31 March 2021.

Nomination Committee

Volati's nomination committee has submitted its proposals to the Company's Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee recommends the re-election of Patrik Wahlén as Chairman of the Board and Karl Perlhagen, Patrik Wahlén, Björn Garat, Louise Nicolin, Christina Tillman, Anna-Karin Celsing and Magnus Sundström as Board members. The committee's proposals can be found in their entirety on Volati's website.

2021 Annual General Meeting

Volati AB's 2021 AGM will be held on 28 April 2021.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the restrictions introduced to reduce the spread of the virus, the Board has decided that the AGM will be conducted without the physical presence of shareholders, proxies or third parties and that shareholders will have the opportunity to exercise their voting rights by post before the meeting. Meeting-related documents with information on the Board's proposal were published on the Company's website www.volati.se on 26 March 2021.

The 2020 annual report for Volati AB (publ) was published on Volati's website on 29 March 2021 and copies will be sent out on request.

Related-party transactions

No significant related-party transactions of any other nature have occurred in addition to what is stated in the annual report for 2020. All related-party transactions have been conducted at market conditions.

Events after the end of the reporting period

In a press release on 12 April, the Board of Directors announced that Volati intends to call for early redemption of the outstanding bonds if the AGM on 28 April adopts a distribution of Volati's shares in Bokusgruppen. In addition, an agreement to extend the existing credit facility has been reached with Volati's main bank and Volati has received consent for the distribution of Bokusgruppen.

Financial calendar

2021 Annual General Meeting: 28 April 2021
Interim Report January–June 2021: 16 July 2021
Interim Report January–September 2021: 22 October 2021
Year-end Report 2021: 11 February 2022

Declaration by the Board

The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby certify that this interim report provides a fair overview of the Parent Company's and the Group's operations, financial position and performance and describes material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and Group companies.

Volati AB (publ)

The Board of Directors and CEO Stockholm, 27 April 2021

Patrik Wahlén Karl Perlhagen
Chairman of the Board Board Member
Björn Garat Christina Tillman
Board Member Board Member
Louise Nicolin
Board Member
Anna-Karin Celsing Magnus Sundström
Board Member Board Member
Mårten Andersson
CEO

This interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

This information is information that Volati AB (publ) is obliged to make public in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, at 07.45 CET on 27 April 2021.

Conference call

CEO Mårten Andersson and CFO Andreas Stenbäck will present the interim report in a conference call on 27 April at 09.00. The presentation will be conducted in Swedish. Phone number to access the conference call: 08-505 583 55 For a webcast of the conference call, go to: https://tv.streamfabriken.com/volati-q1-2021

For more information, please contact:

Mårten Andersson, CEO Volati AB, +46 72-735 42 84, [email protected] Andreas Stenbäck, CFO Volati AB, +46 70-889 09 60 [email protected]

Volati AB (publ)

Corporate reg. no. 556555–4317 Engelbrektsplan 1, SE-114 34 Stockholm Tel: +46 8-21 68 40 www.volati.se

Financial Statements

Condensed consolidated income statement

SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Operating income
Net sales 1,254 1,028 5,147 4,921
Operating expenses
Raw materials and supplies -757 -635 -3,197 -3,074
Other external costs -79 -71 -285 -277
Personnel expenses -273 -221 -1,018 -967
Other operating income and expenses 4 -1 -4 -9
EBITDA 148 100 642 594
Depreciation -46 -41 -178 -173
EBITA 102 59 464 421
Acquisition-related amortisation -8 -5 -29 -27
EBIT 94 53 435 394
Finance income and costs
Finance income and costs -9 -24 -69 -85
Profit before tax 85 29 366 309
Tax -19 -6 -76 -63
Profit from continuing operations 66 22 290 246
Profit from discontinued operations -13 -9 727 731
Net profit 54 14 1,018 977
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent 50 14 1,003 967
Non-controlling interests 4 -1 15 10
Earnings per ordinary share, continuing operations, SEK
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, SEK 0.56 0.08 2.64 2.15
Earnings per ordinary share
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, SEK 0.41 -0.02 11.80 11.37
No. of ordinary shares 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
Average no. of ordinary shares 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
Average no. of ordinary shares after dilution 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
No. of preference shares 1,603,774 1,603,774 1,603,774 1,603,774
Preference share dividend, SEK 30.80* 10.00 40.80 20.00
* Dividend on preference shares including outstanding amount as adopted by EGM on 4 February 2021.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net profit 54 14 1,018 977
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Reversal of translation differences attributable to divested operations
- - -18 7
Translation differences for the period 14 -31 27 -18
Total 14 -31 8 -12
Total comprehensive income for the period 68 -17 1,026 966
Owners of the Parent 64 -16 1,035 955
Non-controlling interests 4 -1 16 11
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the
Parent has arisen from:
Continuing operations 76 13 280 217
Discontinued operations -12 -29 755 738

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

SEK million 31 Mar
2021
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2020
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,621 2,861 2,413
Right-of-use assets 273 337 299
Financial assets 509 874 772
Deferred tax assets 7
38
7
58
7
35
Total non-current assets 2,448 4,137 3,526
Current assets
Inventories 921 953 969
Trade receivables 915 746 698
Other current receivables 120 207 153
Assets held for distribution 1,335 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 138 410 1,160
Total current assets 3,428 2,316 2,979
Total assets 5,876 6,453 6,506
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent 2,440 2,331 3,219
Non-controlling interests 16 8 16
Total equity 2,456 2,339 3,235
Liabilities
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 603 603 605
Non-current lease liabilities 406 639 556
Other non-current liabilities and provisions 167 63 164
Deferred tax 191 288 282
Total non-current liabilities 1,367 1,594 1,606
Current interest-bearing liabilities 27 916 0
Current lease liabilities 118 227 214
Trade payables 611 677 711
Liabilities attributable to assets held for distribution 686 - -
Other current liabilities 611 699 739
Total current liabilities 2,053 2,520 1,664
Total liabilities 3,420 4,113 3,270
Total equity and liabilities 5,876 6,453 6,506

Condensed consolidated cash flow statement*

SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Operating activities
Profit before tax including discontinued operations 70 18 1,125 1,073
Adjustment for other non-cash items 103 134 -106 -75
Interest paid and received, excl. interest on lease liabilities -7 -9 -31 -33
Interest paid on lease liabilities -9 -11 -43 -45
Income tax paid -46 -46 -26 -26
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 110 86 919 895
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Change in inventories -74 -30 21 65
Change in operating receivables -212 -129 -119 -37
Change in operating liabilities 79 3 109 32
Cash flow from changes in working capital -207 -157 11 61
Cash flow from operating activities -96 -71 930 956
Investing activities
Net investments in property, plant
& equipment and intangible assets
-20 -8 -71 -59
Acquisitions and disposals -46 -113 894 827
Net investments in financial assets 0 0 0 0
Cash flow from investing activities -66 -121 823 769
Financing activities
Dividend -843 -16 -860 -32
New borrowings and repayment of borrowings, excl. leases 24 186 -926 -764
Repayment of lease liabilities -41 -49 -235 -242
Other financing activities - 36 -1 36
Cash flow from financing activities -860 158 -2,020 -1,002
Cash flow for the period -1,023 -34 -267 722
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,160 447 410 447
Exchange differences 4 -3 -3 -10
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period 140 410 140 1,160

* Condensed cash flow statement for discontinued operations, see note 5.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEK million Share capital Other
paid-in capital
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
including net
profit
Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Closing balance, 31 Dec 2019 10 1,995 26 320 9 2,360
Net profit - - - 14 -1 14
Other comprehensive income - - -30 - -1 -31
Comprehensive income for the period - - -30 14 -1 -17
Remeasurement of non-controlling interests - - - -3 0 -3
Closing balance, 31 Mar 2020 10 1,995 -4 331 8 2,339
SEK million Share capital Other paid-in
capital
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
including net
profit
Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Closing balance, 31 Dec 2020 10 1,995 14 1,200 16 3,235
Net profit - - - 50 4 54
Other comprehensive income - - 14 - 0 14
Comprehensive income for the period - - 14 50 4 68
Remeasurement of non-controlling interests - - - 0 -4 -3
Dividend - - - -843 - -843
Closing balance, 31 Mar 2021 10 1,995 28 407 16 2,456

Key figures2)

Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales, SEK million 1,254 1,028 5,147 4,921
Net sales growth, % 22 18 20 19
EBITDA, SEK million 148 100 642 594
EBITA, SEK million 102 59 464 421
EBITA margin, % 8 6 9 9
EBITA growth, % 74 66 39 35
EBITA growth per ordinary share, % 74 68 39 35
EBIT, SEK million 94 53 435 394
Profit after tax, SEK million 66 22 290 246
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, continuing operations 0.56 0.08 2.64 2.15
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, SEK1) 0.41 -0.02 11.80 11.37
Return on equity, % 38 1 38 37
Return on adjusted equity, % 52 -3 52 51
Equity ratio, % 42 36 42 50
Cash conversion, LTM, % 99 107 99 113
Operating cash flow -35 -9 524 550
Net debt/EBITDA, x 0.8 1.9 0.8 -0.8
Net debt/EBITDA
average four quarters, x 0.7 2.0 0.7 0.9
No. of employees 1,904 2,156 1,904 2,318
Ordinary shares outstanding 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
Average no. of ordinary
shares outstanding 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
Preference shares outstanding 1,603,774 1,603,774 1,603,774 1,603,774

1) When calculating earnings per ordinary share, the preference share dividend of SEK 16 million per quarter is deducted for the period.

2)All performance measures, apart from net sales, EBIT, profit after tax and earnings per share, are non-IFRS performance measures – see also Alternative performance measures below.

* including discontinued operations

Notes to consolidated financial statements

Note 1 Accounting policies

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting policies are consistent with those applied by the Group in the 2020 annual report.

In connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, Volati has applied for and received support for reductions in social security contributions, sick pay and rent, and for short-time work allowance, reported as a government grant in accordance with IAS 20. The support has been phased out in its entirety during 2020 and minor support in the form of short-time work allowance received after August 2020 is to be repaid to Tillväxtverket (the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth) in accordance with current regulations.

The Parent Company's interim report has been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. Some figures in this report have been rounded, which means that certain tables do not always add up exactly. This applies where figures are stated in thousands, millions or billions. Pages 1-11 of this report are an integral part of the interim report.

Note 2 Risks and uncertainties

It is the assessment that the Group's material risks and uncertainties are unchanged from those described in detail in the 2019 Annual Report. The Company has not found reason to change its assessment regarding risks related to Covid-19 compared with the risks reported in the 2020 annual report.

Note 3 Segment reporting

At the end of Q1 2021, Volati consisted of the two business areas Salix Group and Industry.

Net sales, SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Salix Group 730 590 2,804 2,665
Industry 524 438 2,344 2,258
Internal eliminations -1 -1 -2 -2
Total net sales 1,253 1,028 5,147 4,921

Sales between segments are immaterial.

EBITA, SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Salix Group 65 38 292 265
Industry 50 31 256 236
Items affecting comparability -1 2 -32 -29
Central costs -12 -12 -51 -51
Total EBITA 102 59 464 421
Acquisition-related amortisation -8 -5 -29 -27
Goodwill impairment 0 0 0 0
Net financial items -9 -24 -69 -85
Profit before tax from continuing operations 85 29 366 309
EBIT, SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Salix Group 62 35 277 251
Industry 46 29 241 224
Items affecting comparability* -1 2 -32 -29
Central costs -12 -13 -51 -51
Total EBIT 94 53 435 394

* from June 2020, transaction costs are reported in items affecting comparability and not in central costs. Historical figures have not been corrected.

Note 4 Business acquisitions

On 29 January, Volati acquired all shares in JPT-Industria OY. The acquisition is an add-on acquisition for the Industry business area and the Tornum business unit. The acquisition was consolidated with effect from 1 February.

On 2 March, Volati acquired all shares in Duschprodukter Sweden AB. The acquisition is an add-on acquisition for the Salix Group business area and the HABO business unit. The acquisition was consolidated with effect from 1 March.

The Group's earnings were affected by transaction costs of SEK 2 million for the above acquisitions. Goodwill of SEK 9 million arising from the transactions is supported by several factors, largely attributable to the acquired companies' synergies, employees and market shares. The impact of the acquisitions on the Volati Group's balance sheet is set out below.

Acquisition-date impact of acquisitions on balance sheet (SEK

million)
Intangible assets 11
Property, plant and equipment 24
Financial receivables 0
Deferred tax asset 5
Inventories 19
Trade receivables 26
Other receivables 1
Cash and cash equivalents 20
Deferred tax liabilities -6
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities -15
Current interest-bearing liabilities -7
Current liabilities -26
Net assets 53
Goodwill 9
Purchase price for shares 62
Purchase price for shares -62
Settlement of preliminary fixed consideration -6
Deferred fixed consideration 4
Cash & cash equivalents in the acquired company at the acquisition date 20
Acquisition-date impact of acquisitions on
the Group's cash & cash equivalents -44
Net sales EBITDA EBITA EBIT
Impact of acquisitions on income statement
(SEK million)
Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
Trading 8 1 0 0
Industry 9 0 -1 -1
Volati Group 17 1 0 0

If the acquisitions had been consolidated with effect from 1 January 2021, their contribution to the Group's income statement, excluding transaction costs, for the period January-March 2021 would have been as follows: sales SEK 36 million, EBITDA SEK 3 million, EBITA SEK 1 million and operating profit SEK 1 million.

Note 5 Discontinued operations

On 26 March, Volati announced its intention to implement an in-kind distribution of the shares in Bokusgruppen to Volati's ordinary shareholders. Bokusgruppen's assets and liabilities have therefore been reported in the balance sheet at 31 March 2021 as held for distribution, while earnings and cash flow for the period January to March 2021 and the corresponding period in 2020 are reported as discontinued operations in accordance with IFRS 5. The income statement and cash flow statement comparative figures for 2020 also include the Consumer business area as a discontinued operation.

Bokusgruppen's net sales for Q1 2021 amounted to SEK 462 (444) million and EBITA was SEK -7 (-3) million.

The income statement and cash flow information presented below refers to the period up to the divestment date in 2020 for the discontinued operations of the Consumer business area.

Profit/loss attributable to discontinued operations Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales 462 630 2,247 2,416
Operating expenses -434 -572 -1,901 -2,038
EBITDA 28 59 346 377
Depreciation -35 -55 -195 -215
EBITA -7 3 151 162
Acquisition-related
amortisation -6 -9 -22 -25
EBIT -13 -5 129 137
Finance income and costs -3 -6 -17 -20
Profit before tax -16 -11 112 117
Tax for the period 3 2 95 -33
Profit/loss from discontinued operations -13 -9 207 84
Gain/loss on sale of operation - - 647 647
Total profit/loss attributable to discontinued operations -13 -9 854 731
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent -12 -8 855 732
Non-controlling interests 0 -1 0 -1
Earnings per ordinary share attributable
to owners of the Parent -0.36 -0.30 9.95 8.41
Cash flow from discontinued operations Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Cash flow from operating activities -41 -23 329 348
Cash flow from investing activities* -10 -11 1,050 1,049
Cash flow from financing activities -10 -23 -146 -159
Total cash flow from discontinued operations -62 -58 1,234 1,238

* Cash flow from investing activities for the full year 2020 and LTM includes a positive cash flow of SEK 1,086 million attributable to the divestment of Besikta and NMP.

Bokusgruppen's assets and liabilities held for distribution*
31 Mar 2021
Intangible assets 814
Property, plant and equipment 25
Right-of-use assets 257
Other non-current assets 2
Current operating assets 233
Cash and cash equivalents 2
Total assets 1,335
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities 6
Deferred tax liabilities 92
Non-current lease liabilities 139
Current lease liabilities 119
Current operating liabilities 330
Total liabilities 686

* Refers only to external assets and liabilities held for distribution.

Note 6 Financial Instruments

Financial instruments: carrying amounts and fair values by measurement category

31 Mar 2021 31 Dec 2020
IFRS 9
category1)
Carrying
amount
Fair value IFRS 9
category1)
Carrying
amount
Fair value
Financial assets
Other shares and interests 2 4 4 2 5 5
Other non-current financial assets 1.2 2 2 1 2 2
Derivatives held for trading 2 0 0 2 - -
Financial liabilities
Bonds 4 600 606 4 600 604
Loans from credit institutions 4 4 4 4 4 4
Derivatives held for trading 5 3 3 5 0 0
Additional consideration 5 27 27 5 26 26
Put options 6 149 149 6 145 145
Other current liabilities 4 - - 4 - -

1) applicable IFRS 9 categories

1= Financial assets at amortised cost

2=Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

3= Financial assets at fair value through OCI

4= Financial liabilities at amortised cost

5= Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

6= Financial liabilities at fair value through equity

For a description of what is included in the various items and the measurement method, see note 22 of the 2019 annual report.

Financial instruments measured at fair value

31 Mar 2021 31 Dec 2020
Carrying
amounts
Quoted
prices
Level 1
Observable
inputs Level
2
Unobservabl
e inputs
Level 3
Carrying
amounts
Quoted
prices
Level 1
Observable
inputs Level
2
Unobservabl
e inputs
Level 3
Financial assets
Other shares and interests 4 - - 4 5 - - 5
Derivatives 0 0 - - - - - -
Financial liabilities
Derivatives 3 3 - - 0 0 - -
Put options 149 - - 149 145 - - 145
Additional consideration 1) 27 - - 27 26 - - 26

1) Additional consideration is often contingent on the financial performance of the acquired business over a specific period and is measured on the basis of management's best estimate. Discounting to present value is applied for large amounts or long durations.

Specification of financial instruments, Level 3:

Financial Financial
assets liabilities
Other shares Additional
and interests Put options consideration
Balance, 1 Jan 2020 4 -56 -6
Additions through acquisitions 0 - -23
Cash settled - - 6
Change in value through other
comprehensive income - - -4
Change in value recognised in equity - -90 -
Currency translation effects 0 - -
Balance, 31 Dec 2020 5 -145 -26
Balance, 1 Jan 2021 5 -145 -26
Additions through acquisitions - - -4
Cash settled 0 - 3
Change in value recognised in OCI - - -
Change in value recognised in equity - -3 -
Balance, 31 Mar 2021 4 -149 -27

Note 7 Alternative performance measures

The financial reports published by Volati include alternative performance measures (APMs), which supplement the metrics defined or specified in the applicable rules for financial reporting, such as revenue, profit or loss and earnings per share. APMs are specified when they, in their context, provide clearer or more in-depth data than those metrics defined in the applicable rules for financial reporting. The basis for APMs is that they are used by management to assess financial performance and can thus be considered to give analysts and other stakeholders valuable information.

Volati regularly uses APMs as a complement to the key metrics defined in IFRS. The APMs derive from Volati's consolidated accounts and do not comprise measures of financial performance or liquidity in accordance with IFRS and, accordingly, should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating profit or other key metrics that are derived pursuant to IFRS or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of consolidated liquidity.

The following table sets out definitions for Volati's key figures. The calculation of APMs is presented separately below.

Non-IFRS APMs and key metrics Description Reason for use
EBITDA Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortisation.
Together with EBITA, EBITDA provides a
view of the profit generated by operating
activities.
Adjusted EBITDA Calculated as EBITDA, excl. IFRS 16 adjustments, for the
last 12 months for the companies included in the Group at
the reporting date, as if they had been owned for the last
12 months, and adjusted for transaction-related costs,
restructuring costs, remeasurement of additional
consideration, capital gains/losses on the sale of
operations and other income and expenses considered to
be non-recurring.
Adjusted EBITDA provides management and
investors with a view of the size of the
operations included in the Group at the
reporting date, as it does not include items
not directly attributable to day-to-day
operations. Also used in our covenant
calculations for the bank.
EBITA Earnings before interest, taxes and amortisation. Together with EBITDA, EBITA provides a
view of the profit generated by operating
activities.
EBITA excl. items affecting
comparability
Calculated as EBITA, adjusted for transaction-related
costs, restructuring costs, remeasurement of additional
consideration, capital gains/losses on the sale of
operations and properties, and other income and
expenses considered to be non-recurring.
Used by management to monitor the
underlying earnings growth for the Group.
EBITA growth per ordinary share Calculated as EBITA divided by the number of ordinary
shares outstanding at the end of the period compared with
the same period the previous year.
Used to illustrate earnings per ordinary share
generated by operating activities.
Organic EBITA growth Calculated as EBITA excluding items affecting
comparability for the period, adjusted for total acquired
and divested EBITA and currency effects, compared with
EBITA excluding items affecting comparability for the
same period the previous year, as if the relevant business
unit had been owned for the same length of time in the
comparative period as the length of time it has been
legally consolidated in the current period.
Used by management to monitor the
underlying earnings growth for existing
operations.
Return on equity Net profit (including share attributable to non-controlling
interests) divided by average equity for the last four
quarters (including share attributable to non-controlling
interests) less the preference share capital.
Shows the return generated on the total
capital invested in the Company by
shareholders.
Return on adjusted equity Net profit (including share attributable to non-controlling
interests) less the preference share dividend by average
equity for the last four quarters (including share
attributable to non-controlling interests) less the
preference share capital.
Shows the underlying return generated on
ordinary share capital invested in the
Company by owners of ordinary shares.
Return on capital employed (ROCE
excl. GW)
EBITA excluding items affecting comparability for the last
12 months divided by average capital employed for the
last 12 months.
Shows the return on capital employed
generated by each business area and the
Group without taking into consideration
acquisition-related intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives.
Return on capital employed including
goodwill (ROCE incl. GW)
EBITA excluding items affecting comparability for the last
12 months divided by average capital employed including
goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful
lives for the last 12 months.
Shows the return on capital employed
generated by each business area and the
Group.
Equity ratio Equity (including share attributable to non-controlling
interests) as a percentage of total assets.
The metric can be used to assess financial
risk.
Cash conversion Calculated as operating cash flow for the last twelve
months divided by EBITDA excl. IFRS 16.
Cash conversion is used by management to
monitor how
efficiently the Company is managing working
capital and ongoing investments.
Non-IFRS APMs and key metrics Description Reason for use
Operating cash flow Calculated as EBITDA, excl. IFRS 16, adjusted for non
cash items, less the difference between investments
in/divestments of property, plant & equipment and
intangible assets, after adjustment for cash flow from
changes in working capital, excl. IFRS 16.
Operating cash flow is used by management
to monitor cash flow generated by operating
activities.
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA Net debt, excl. IFRS 16 adjustments, at the end of the
period in relation to adjusted EBITDA for the period.
The metric can be used to assess financial
risk.
Net debt/Adjusted EBITDA average 4
quarters
Net debt, excl. IFRS 16 adjustments, at the end of the
period in relation to adjusted EBITDA for the period, This
is an average over the four most recent quarters.
The metric can be used to assess financial
risk.

*Key figures including discontinued operations

Calculations of alternative performance measures are presented separately below.

Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Adjusted EBITDA, LTM
EBITDA, LTM 855 932 642 815
Reversal of IFRS 16 effect -238 -287 -318 -236
Acquired and divested companies 38 9 38 28
Items affecting comparability* 32 -21 32 29
Adjusted EBITDA, LTM 687 632 687 637

*Items affecting comparability refer to transaction-related costs, restructuring costs, remeasurement of additional consideration, capital gains/losses on the sale of operations and properties, and other income and expenses considered to be non-recurring.

Calculation of organic EBITA growth, %

EBITA 102 59 464 421
Adjustment for items affecting comparability 1 -2 32 29
EBITA excl. items affecting comparability 103 57 496 450
Total acquired/divested EBITA -7 -10 -26 -29
Currency effects -1 1 2
Comparative figure for previous year 96 48 471 424
Organic EBITA growth, % 68 52 44 41
Calculation of EBITA growth per ordinary share, %
EBITA 102 59 464 421
No. of ordinary shares outstanding at end of period 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
EBITA per ordinary share, SEK 1.28 0.74 5.85 5.30
EBITA per ordinary share for same period
in previous year 0.74 0.44 4.22 3.93
EBITA growth per ordinary share, % 74 68 39 35
Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, SEK
Net profit attributable to owners of the Parent 50 14 1,003 967
Deduction for preference share dividend 17 16 65 64
Net profit attributable to owners of the Parent, adjusted for preference share
dividend
33 -2 937 903
Average no. of ordinary shares 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571
Earnings per ordinary share, SEK 0.41 -0.02 11.80 11.37
Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, continuing operations, SEK
Total profit attributable to continuing operations 66 22 290 246
Deduction for profit attributable non-controlling interests 4 0 15 11
Deduction for preference share dividend 17 16 65 64
Net profit attributable to owners of the Parent, adjusted for preference dividend 45 6 210 171
Average no. of ordinary shares 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,406,571 79,721,639
Earnings per ordinary share, SEK 0.56 0.08 2.64 2.15
Calculation of return on equity
(A) Net profit, LTM, including non-controlling interests 1,018 12 1,018 977
Adjustment for preference share dividends, including dividends accrued but not yet
paid
-65 -64 -65 -64
(B) Net profit, adjusted 952 -52 952 913
(C) Average total equity 2,651 2,350 2,651 2,622
(D) Average adjusted equity 1,823 1,521 1,823 1,794
(A/C) Return on total equity, % 38 1 38 37
(B/D) Return on adjusted equity, % 52 -3 52 51
Calculation of equity ratio, %
Equity including non-controlling interests 2,456 2,339 2,456 3,235
Total assets 5,876 6,453 5,876 6,506
Equity ratio, % 42 36 42 50
Calculation of operating cash flow and cash conversion, %
EBITDA 148 100 642 594
Reversal of IFRS 16 effect -30 -25 -113 -108
(A) EBITDA excl. IFRS 16 effect 118 75 529 486
(B) adjustment for non-cash items 2 -3 22 17
Change in working capital* -145 -84 8 70
Net investments in property, plant
& equipment and intangible assets
-10 3 -36 -23
(C) Operating cash flow -35 -9 524 550
(C/A) Cash conversion, % -30 -12 99 113

* Excluding positive effects of tax relief attributable to deferment of payments of social security contributions, withholding tax and VAT.

Calculation of Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, LTM, x Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net debt
Cash & cash equivalents and other interest-bearing assets -143 -412 -143 -1,162
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 652 649 652 655
Current interest-bearing liabilities 52 938 52 21
Net debt 561 1,175 561 -485
Adjusted EBITDA 687 632 687 637
Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, x 0.8 1.9 0.8 -0.8
Calculation of Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, average last 4 quarters, x
Current quarter 0.8 1.9 0.8 -0.8
Previous quarter -0.8 1.5 -0.8 1.4
Previous quarter -1 1.4 2.2 1.4 1.3
Previous quarter -2 1.3 2.4 1.3 1.9
Average last four quarters, x 0.7 2.0 0.7 0.9
ROCE %, 31 March 2021 Salix Industry Central costs Volati Group
1) EBITA, LTM 292 256 -51 496
Capital employed, 31 March 2021
Intangible assets 1,023 598 1,621
Adjustment for goodwill, patent/technology, brands -1,017 -577 -1,594
Property, plant and equipment 46 212 273
Right-of-use assets 217 289 509
Operating receivables 1,115 819 1,934
Operating liabilities -591 -529 -930
Capital employed, 31 March 2021 793 811 1,617
Adjustment for average capital employed, LTM -83 2 -79
2) Average capital employed, LTM 710 813 1,538
ROCE excl. GW 1)/2), % 41 31 32
3) Average capital employed, LTM, incl. goodwill and other intangible assets
with indefinite useful lives
1,614 1,282 2,909
ROCE incl. goodwill 1)/3), % 18 20 17
ROCE %, 31 December 2020 Salix Group Industry Central costs Volati Group
1) EBITA, LTM 265 236 -51 450
Capital employed, 31 December 2020
Intangible assets 1,016 581 1,597
Adjustment for goodwill, patent/technology, brands -1,010 -561 -1,571
Property, plant and equipment 45 214 274
Right-of-use assets 196 298 498
Operating receivables 880 673 0 1,554
Operating liabilities -473 -449 0 -930
Capital employed, 31 December 2020 654 755 1,421
Adjustment for average capital employed, LTM 44 68 0 115
2) Average capital employed, LTM 698 823 1,537
ROCE excl. GW 1)/2), % 38 29 29
3) Average capital employed, LTM, incl. goodwill and other intangible assets
with indefinite useful lives
1,604 1,285 3,317
ROCE incl. goodwill 1)/3), % 17 18 14

Parent Company Volati AB (publ)

The Parent Company Volati AB acts as a holding company and the members of Volati's management are employed within the Parent Company.

Parent Company condensed income statement

SEK million Jan-Mar
2021
Jan-Mar
2020
LTM Full year
2020
Net sales 5 6 21 22
Operating expenses -13 -13 -53 -54
Operating profit1) -8 -7 -32 -32
Profit/loss from financial investments 20 43 285 308
Profit after financial items 13 36 253 276
Appropriations 0 30 30
Tax for the period -3 -8 5 0
Net profit 10 28 288 306
Parent Company comprehensive income for the period
Comprehensive income for the period 10 28 288 306

Parent Company condensed statement of financial position

SEK million 31 Mar
2021
31 Mar
2020
31 Dec
2020
Non-current assets 2,126 2,036 2,127
Current assets 2,730 4,964 3,777
Total assets 4,856 7,000 5,904
Equity 3,018 3,575 3,852
Untaxed reserves 49 48 49
Pension obligations 2 1 2
Non-current liabilities 620 622 620
Current liabilities 1,167 2,754 1,382
Total equity and liabilities 4,856 7,000 5,904
Quarterly overview
SEK million Q1 2021 Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019
Operating income
Net sales 1254 1275 1253 1,366 1,028 1,005 1,071 1,200
Operating expenses
Raw materials and supplies -757 -758 -796 -885 -635 -610 -687 -765
Other external costs -79 -85 -61 -60 -71 -68 -58 -66
Personnel expenses -273 -288 -224 -234 -221 -223 -194 -224
Other operating income and expenses 3 -6 -1 -1 -1 5 11 2
Capital gain/loss on sale of Group company - - - - - 0 - -
EBITDA 148 137 170 187 100 109 143 148
Depreciation -46 -45 -44 -42 -41 -39 -42 -41
EBITA 102 92 126 144 59 69 101 107
Acquisition-related amortisation -8 -9 -7 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5
EBIT 94 83 119 139 53 64 96 102
Finance income and costs
Finance income and costs -9 -24 -20 -17 -24 -20 -11 -18
Profit before tax 85 60 99 122 29 44 85 83
Tax -19 -10 -21 -26 -6 4 -20 -29
Profit from continuing operations 66 50 78 96 22 49 65 55
Net profit from discontinued operations -13 704 20 16 -9 114 -290 6
Net profit 54 754 97 112 14 163 -225 60
Attributable to:
Owners of the Parent 50 753 95 111 14 160 -206 58
Non-controlling interests 4 0 2 2 -1 3 -19 3
Net sales, SEK million Q1 2021 Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019
Salix Group 730 687 675 712 590 518 535 589
Industry 524 588 578 654 438 487 536 612
Internal eliminations -1 -1 0 0 -1 0 0 0
Total net sales 1,253 1,275 1,253 1,366 1,028 1,005 1,071 1,200
EBITA, SEK million
Salix Group 65 62 79 86 38 40 50 59
Industry 50 64 64 77 31 49 51 63
Items affecting comparability -1 -20 -5 -7 3 -1 13 -1
Central costs -12 -14 -12 -12 -14 -18 -13 -15

Total EBITA 102 92 126 144 59 69 101 107