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Beskrivning

LandSverige
ListaLarge Cap Stockholm
SektorIndustri
IndustriIndustriprodukter
Lifco är en finansiell koncern. Bolaget fokuserar på investeringar inom särskilda nischmarknader. En större del av verksamheten är inriktat mot förvärv och vidareutveckling av tillväxtbolag, med fokus på att leverera resultattillväxt och kassaflöden på lång sikt. Verksamheten styrs utifrån koncernens självständiga dotterbolag, med störst närvaro inom Europa, Asien och Nordamerika. Huvudkontoret ligger i Enköping.
2024-04-24 07:30:00

Reporting period January – March

  • Net sales increased 0.8 per cent to SEK 6,006 (5,959) million. Organically, net sales declined 7.8 per cent.
  • EBITA decreased 3.9 per cent to SEK 1,278 (1,330) million.
  • The EBITA margin declined 1.0 percentage point to 21.3 (22.3) per cent.
  • Profit before tax declined 11.0 per cent to SEK 941 (1,057) million.
  • Net profit for the period decreased 11.6 per cent to SEK 701 (793) million.
  • Earnings per share declined 11.6 per cent to SEK 1.52 (1.72).
  • Cash flow from operating activities decreased 13.6 per cent to SEK 631 (731) million.

Summary of financial performance


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Net sales6,0065,9590.8%24,5000.2%24,454
EBITA1,2781,330-3.9%5,613-0.9%5,664
EBITA margin21.3%22.3%-1.022.9%-0.323.2%
Profit before tax9411,057-11.0%4,257-2.7%4,374
Net profit for the period701793-11.6%3,231-2.8%3,323
Earnings per share1.521.72-11.6%7.00-2.9%7.21
Return on capital employed21.7%22.8%-1.121.7%-0.922.6%
Return on capital employed excl. goodwill134%134%0.1134%-4.8139%


COMMENTS FROM THE CEO
Net sales increased 0.8 per cent during the quarter to SEK 6,006 (5,959) million, primarily as the result of acquisitions. In the quarter, organic net sales declined 7.8 per cent due to a weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and parts of Systems Solutions.

EBITA declined 3.9 per cent in the first quarter, to SEK 1,278 (1,330) million, and the EBITA margin declined 1.0 percentage point to 21.3 (22.3) per cent. EBITA was negatively impacted by a decline in organic sales and earnings were therefore weaker, primarily in Demolition & Tools, while acquisitions in all business areas had a positive impact. Dental was somewhat negatively impacted by the early Easter occurring in the first quarter of 2024 compared with 2023 when Easter fell in the second quarter.

Earnings per share declined 11.6% till SEK 1.52 (1.72) in the first quarter. Cash flow from operating activities decreased 13.6 per cent in the quarter to SEK 631 (731) million.

In March, we announced the acquisition of two Italian companies, Brevetti Montolit and CFR, which are expected to be consolidated in Demolition & Tools and Systems Solutions, respectively, in the second quarter of 2024. The companies are highly specialised and together have sales of about SEK 660 million.

In February, Lifco issued two unsecured bonds totalling SEK 1,000 million, and thereby has bonds outstanding totalling SEK 4,000 million. Lifco’s financial position remains good and interest-bearing net debt amounted to 1.0 time EBITDA at 31 March 2024, which is well in line with our target of interest-bearing net debt of a maximum of three times EBITDA and means that Lifco possesses the financial scope to make additional acquisitions.

Per Waldemarson
President and CEO

GROUP PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY – MARCH
Net sales increased 0.8 per cent to SEK 6,006 (5,959) million. Acquisitions contributed 8.4 per cent and exchange rate changes had a positive impact on net sales of 0.2 per cent. As a result of the weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and part of Systems Solutions, organic growth amounted to -7.8 per cent.

EBITA declined 3.9 per cent to SEK 1,278 (1,330) million and the EBITA margin declined 1.0 percentage point to 21.3 (22.3) per cent. EBITA was negatively impacted by a decline in organic sales and earnings were therefore weaker, primarily in Demolition & Tools, while acquisitions in all business areas had a positive impact. Foreign exchange gains had a positive impact on EBITA of 0.2 per cent. During the period, 45 (44) per cent of EBITA was generated in EUR, 18 (23) per cent in SEK, 14 (8) per cent in GBP, 12 (10) per cent in NOK, 4 (6) per cent in DKK, 3 (4) per cent in USD and 3 (5) per cent in other currencies.

Net financial items were SEK -104 (-65) million, negatively impacted primarily by higher interest expenses.

Profit before tax declined 11.0 per cent to SEK 941 (1,057) million. Net profit for the period decreased 11.6 per cent to SEK 701 (793) million.

Average capital employed excluding goodwill increased by SEK 109 million during the quarter, to SEK 4,197 million at 31 March 2024, compared with SEK 4,088 million at 31 December 2023. EBITA in relation to average capital employed excluding goodwill declined during the quarter to 134 per cent from 139 per cent at year-end.

The Group’s net debt declined by SEK 410 million from 31 December 2023 to SEK 10,222 million at 31 March 2024, of which liabilities related to put/call options for acquisitions declined by SEK 114 million to SEK 2,490 million from SEK 2,605 million at the end of the year. Interest-bearing net debt declined by SEK 312 million during the quarter to SEK 6,537 million at 31 March 2024, compared with SEK 6,849 million at 31 December 2023.

On 21 February 2024, Lifco issued two unsecured bonds totalling SEK 1,000 million under its MTN programme, and thereby has bonds outstanding totalling SEK 4,000 million. In addition to bonds outstanding, Lifco has standard short-term credit facilities.

The net debt/equity ratio at 31 March 2023 was 0.6 compared with 0.7 at the end of the year, and net debt/EBITDA was 1.6 times compared with 1.7 at the end of the year. Interest-bearing net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.0 time compared to 1.1 times at the end of the year. At period-end, 40 per cent of the Group’s interest-bearing liabilities were denominated in EUR, compared with 41 per cent at the end of the year.

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 631 (731) million. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -186 (-1,379) million, which was mainly attributable to investments in tangible assets.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE – BUSINESS AREAS

Dental


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Net sales1,5681,5252.8%6,0730.7%6,030
EBITA327328-0.3%1,247-0.1%1,248
EBITA margin20.9%21.5%-0.620.5%-0.220.7%

The companies in Lifco’s Dental business area are leading suppliers of consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists across Europe, and the business area also has operations in the US. Lifco sells dental technology to dentists in the Nordic countries and Germany, and develops and sells medical record systems in Denmark, Sweden and Germany. The business area also includes a number of manufacturers which produce, inter alia, fitting products for dentures, disinfectants, saliva ejectors, bite registration and dental impression materials, bonding agents and other consumables that are sold to dentists through distributors around the world.

Net sales in Dental increased 2.8 per cent to SEK 1,568 million (1,525) during the first quarter as the result of acquisitions. Net sales was somewhat negatively impacted by the early Easter occurring in the first quarter of 2024 compared with 2023 when Easter fell in the second quarter.

EBITA decreased 0.3 per cent to SEK 327 (328) million during the period and the EBITA margin decreased 0.6 of a percentage point to 20.9 (21.5) per cent.

Demolition & Tools


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Net sales1,4911,810-17.6%6,778-4.5%7,097
EBITA305446-31.6%1,718-7.6%1,859
EBITA margin20.5%24.6%-4.125.3%-0.926.2%

The Demolition & Tools business area develops, manufactures and sells equipment for the infrastructure, demolition and construction industries. The Group is the world’s leading supplier of demolition robots and crane attachments. The Group is also one of the leading global suppliers of forest machinery and excavator attachments. The business area’s EBITA margin may fluctuate between quarters due to single, major special orders and changes to the product mix.

Net sales declined 17.6 per cent during the quarter to SEK 1,491 (1,810) million as the result of a weak market situation and a decline in organic sales as a result.

EBITA decreased 31.6 per cent to SEK 305 (446) million and the EBITA margin decreased 4.1 percentage points to 20.5 (24.6) per cent, negatively impacted by lower organic sales, while acquisitions had a positive impact.

Systems Solutions


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Net sales2,9462,62412.3%11,6502.8%11,328
EBITA68959416.0%2,7993.5%2,704
EBITA margin23.4%22.6%0.824.0%0.123.9%

Through its operating units, the Systems Solutions business area operates in industries offering systems solutions. Systems Solutions is divided into five divisions: Contract Manufacturing, Environmental Technology, Infrastructure Products, Special Products and Transportation Products.

Net sales in Systems Solutions increased 12.3 per cent to SEK 2,946 (2,624) million during the quarter on the back of acquisitions.

EBITA increased during the period by 16.0 per cent to SEK 689 (594) million and the EBITA margin increased 0.8 of a percentage point to 23.4 (22.6) per cent. Acquisitions and organic earnings growth contributed to the increased EBITA.

Contract Manufacturing reported lower sales in the quarter with unchanged profitability.

Environmental Technology reported a healthy sales and profitability trend in the quarter as a result of acquisitions.

Infrastructure Products reported lower sales in the quarter with a decline in profitability.

Special Products reported a strong sales trend in the quarter with improved profitability as a result of acquisitions.

Transportation Products reported a favourable sales trend in the quarter with improved profitability as a result of acquisitions and organic growth.

ACQUISITIONS

Lifco did not consolidate any acquisitions in the first quarter of 2024.

OTHER INFORMATION

Employees
The average number of employees was 6,879 (6,583) in the first quarter. At the end of the period, the number of employees was 6,887 (6,694).

Events after the end of the reporting period
Consolidation of the Italian company CFR is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2024 in the Systems Solutions business area, division Transportation Products. CFR is a niche manufacturer of electric drive systems for industrial applications. CFR had a turnover of about EUR 38.5 million in 2023 and has 100 employees. The acquisition, which comprised the majority of the shares, was announced on 26 March 2024.

Consolidation of the Italian company Brevetti Montolit is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2024 in the Demolition & Tools business area. Brevetti Montolit is a niche manufacturer of high-end professional tile cutting tools and accessories. Brevetti Montolit had a turnover of about EUR 18.5 million in 2023 and has 36 employees. The acquisition, which comprised the majority of the shares, was announced on 28 March 2024.

Related party transactions
No significant transactions with related parties took place during the period.

Risks and uncertainties
The risk factors which have the biggest impact for Lifco are global macroeconomic factors, the competitive situation, structural changes in the market and general level of economic activity. Lifco is also exposed to financial risks, including currency risks, interest rate risks, credit and counterparty risks.

Lifco is working actively to monitor and continually evaluate sustainability-related risks and their impact on the Group’s operations and earnings. The Group has established a governance structure that involves Group management and the Board and works to continually improve the company’s sustainability-related activities and minimise related risks. As part of this governance, Group management evaluates the compliance of, for example, the Code of Conduct, occupational injuries, IT security and legal disputes, for every subsidiary on a quarterly basis.

The Parent Company is affected by the above risks and uncertainties in its capacity as owner of the subsidiary companies. For further information on Lifco’s risks and risk management, see the 2023 Annual Report.

Accounting policies
The Group’s interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. In respect of the Parent Company, the report has been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and Recommendation RFR 2 Financial Reporting for Legal Entities of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. The accounting policies have been applied in accordance with those which are presented in the 2023 Annual Report and should be read in conjunction with these. The total figures in the tables and calculations do not always add up due to rounding differences. The aim is for each row to correspond to its original source and as such, rounding differences can affect the total figures.

This report has not been examined by the company’s auditors.

DECLARATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer warrant and declare that this report for the first quarter gives a true and fair view of the Parent Company’s and Group’s operations, financial positions and results, and that it describes significant risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.

Enköping, 24 April 2024


Carl Bennet
Chairman of the Board

Ulrika Dellby
Director

Annika Espander
Director
Dan Frohm
Vice Chairman
Erik Gabrielson
Director
Ulf Grunander
Director
Anders Lindström
Director, employee representative
Tobias Nordin
Director, employee representative
Caroline af Ugglas
Director

Axel Wachtmeister
Director
Per Waldemarson
President and CEO, Director

FINANCIAL CALENDAR
The report for the second quarter of 2024 will be published on 12 July.
The report for the third quarter of 2024 will be published on 22 October.
The year-end report and the report for the fourth quarter will be published on 31 January 2025.
The Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2024 will be published in March 2025.

ONLINE PRESENTATION
An online presentation with Per Waldemarson, CEO, and Therése Hoffman, CFO, will take place on Wednesday, 24 April at 9.00 a.m. CEST. The presentation can be listened to online or by calling in to the telephone conference. Questions can be asked at the telephone conference.

Link to the presentation: https://ir.financialhearings.com/lifco-q1-report-2024

If you wish to participate at the telephone conference, you can register using the link below. Following registration, you will receive a telephone number and a conference ID to log in to the conference.

Link to register for the telephone conference: https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=50048554

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT


FIRST QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change2023
Net sales6,0065,9590.8%24,454
Cost of goods sold-3,344-3,350-0.2%-13,637
Gross profit2,6612,6092.0%10,817
Selling expenses-702-6645.7%-2,645
Administrative expenses-880-78212.5%-3,252
Development costs-56-4621.7%-196
Other income and expenses215320%28
Operating profit1,0441,122-7.0%4,753
Net financial items-104-6560.0%-379
Profit before tax9411,057-11.0%4,374
Tax-240-264-9.1% -1,051
Net profit for the period701793-11.6%3,323





Profit attributable to:



Parent Company shareholders689782-11.9%3,274
Non-controlling interests11110.0%49
Earnings per share before and after dilution for the period, attributable to Parent Company shareholders1.521.72-11.6%7.21
EBITA1,2781,330-3.9%5,664
Depreciation of tangible assets15812922.5%600
Amortisation of intangible assets6520.0%24
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions23319122.0%859

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


FIRST QUARTERFULL YEAR
2023
SEK million20242023change
Net profit for the period701793-11.6%3,323
Other comprehensive income



Items which can later be reclassified to profit or loss:



Hedge of net investment-5132-259%-2
Translation differences657411,502%-254
Tax related to other comprehensive income11-7-257%1
Total comprehensive income for the period1,31985953.6%3,069





Comprehensive income attributable to:



Parent Company shareholders1,30585053.5%3,024
Non-controlling interests14955.6%44

1,31985953.6%3,069


SEGMENT OVERVIEW

Lifco’s operations are monitored and evaluated by the CEO and resources are allocated based on information from the three operating segments Dental, Demolition & Tools and Systems Solutions. The defined quantitative limits have been exceeded only by Dental and Demolition & Tools. One further operating segment, Systems Solutions, is presented. This operating segment consists of a merger of those divisions which have similar economic characteristics and which do not individually meet the defined quantitative limits. These divisions are Infrastructure Products, Contract Manufacturing, Environmental Technology, Transportation Products and Special Products.

NET SALES TO EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
No sales are made between the segments.


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Dental1,5681,5252.8%6,0730.7%6,030
Demolition & Tools1,4911,810-17.6%6,778-4.5%7,097
Systems Solutions2,9462,62412.3%11,6502.8%11,328
Group6,0065,9590.8%24,5010.2%24,454

Net sales by significant type of income:


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Dental products1,5681,5252.8%6,0730.7%6,030
Machinery and tools1,4911,810-17.6%6,778-4.5%7,097
Infrastructure Products432479-9.8%1,860-2.5%1,907
Contract Manufacturing487554-12.1%2,146-3.0%2,213
Environmental Technology8027487.2%3,2061.7%3,152
Transportation Products78360928.6%2,9146.4%2,740
Special Products44223488.9%1,52415.8%1,316
Group6,0065,9590.8%24,5010.2%24,454

EBITA
A breakdown of results by segment is made up to and including EBITA. EBITA is reconciled to profit before tax in accordance with the following table:


FIRST QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change
change2023
Dental327328-0.3%1,247-0.1%1,248
Demolition & Tools305446-31.6%1,718-7.6%1,859
Systems Solutions68959416.0%2,7993.5%2,704
Central Group functions-42-3810.5%-1522.7%-148
EBITA before acquisition
costs
1,2781,330-3.9%5,612-0.9%5,664
Acquisition costs-1-17-94.1%-36-30.8%-52
EBITA1,2781,313-2.7%5,576-0.6%5,612
Amortisation of intangible
assets arising from acquisitions
-233-19122.0%-9014.9%-859
Net financial items-104-6560.0%-41810.3%-379
Profit before tax9411,057-11.0%4,257-2.7%4,374

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEK million31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Dec 2023
ASSETS


Intangible assets22,38319,55321,927
Tangible assets2,8252,5472,723
Financial assets389364380
Inventories4,2173,9653,906
Accounts receivable - trade3,2603,2092,940
Current receivables887729824
Cash and cash equivalents1,5601,7541,591
TOTAL ASSETS35,52132,12134,291




EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Equity16,70514,18015,332
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities incl. pension provisions3,6282,5643,337
Other non-current liabilities and provisions4,9914,2695,101
Current interest-bearing liabilities5,6656,6476,282
Accounts payable - trade1,7421,7731,396
Other current liabilities2,7902,6882,844
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES35,52132,12134,291

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Attributable to Parent Company shareholders


SEK million31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Dec 2023
Opening equity15,21213,23813,238
Comprehensive income for the period1,3058503,024
Change in value, owner transactions55-18-233
Dividend---818
Closing equity16,57214,07015,212




Equity attributable to:


Parent Company shareholders16,57214,07015,212
Non-controlling interests133110119

16,70514,18015,332

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT


FIRST QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million202420232023
Operating activities


Operating profit1,0441,1224,753
Depreciation of right-of-use assets7362276
Other non-cash items2482581,212
Interest and financial items, net-104-65-379
Tax paid-426-296-1,343
Cash flow before changes in working capital8361,0814,519
Changes in working capital


Inventories-231-238146
Current receivables-76-374-25
Current liabilities103262-182
Cash flow from operating activities6317314,458




Business acquisitions and sales, net-68-1,273-3,718
Net investment in tangible assets-112-80-387
Net investment in intangible assets-6-26-52
Cash flow from investing activities-186-1,379 -4,158




Borrowings/repayment of borrowings, net-621708627
Dividends paid---818
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests-20--155
Cash flow from financing activities-641708-346




Cash flow for the period-19560-46
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,5911,7031,703
Translation differences165-9-67
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1,5601,7541,591

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

SEK million31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Dec
2023
Financial assets at amortised cost


Accounts receivable - trade3,2603,2092,940
Other non-current financial receivables231725
Cash and cash equivalents1,5601,7541,591
Total4,8434,9804,556
Liabilities at fair value


Other liabilities12,4902,0132,605
Financial liabilities at amortised cost


Interest-bearing borrowings9,1899,1219,520
Accounts payable - trade1,7421,7731,396
Total13,42212,90713,521

1 Other liabilities classified as financial instruments refer to mandatory put/call options related to non-controlling interests.

The carrying amount is the same as the fair value. Financial instruments at fair value are classified into different levels depending on how fair value is determined. All financial instruments at fair value in the Lifco Group have been classified as level 3, i.e. non-observable inputs. The fair value of short-term borrowings is equal to the carrying amount, as the discount effect is insignificant.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

ROLLING TWELVE MONTHS TO2024
31 MAR
2023
31 DEC
2023
31 MAR
Net sales, SEK million24,50024,45422,489
Change in net sales, %0.213.54.3
EBITA, SEK million5,6135,6644,976
EBITA margin, %22.923.222.1
EBITDA, SEK million6,2656,2875,479
EBITDA margin, %25.625.724.4
Capital employed, SEK million25,82325,00721,778
Capital employed excl. goodwill and other intangible assets, SEK million4,1974,0883,724
Return on capital employed, %21.722.622.8
Return on capital employed excl. goodwill, %134139134
Return on equity, %20.922.423.1
Net debt, SEK million10,22210,6339,469
Net debt/equity ratio0.60.70.7
Net debt/EBITDA1.61.71.7
Interest-bearing net debt, SEK million6,5376,8496,347
Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA1.01.11.2
Equity/assets ratio, %47.044.744.1
Number of shares, thousands454,216454,216454,216
Average number of employees6,8796,7536,583

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT


FIRST QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million202420232023
Administrative expenses-37-33-113
Other operating income10067
Operating loss-37-33-46
Net financial items-11481,626
Profit/loss after financial items-47151,580
Appropriations-389
Tax45-3-42
Net profit/loss for the period-2121,927

1 Invoicing of Group-wide services.

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

SEK million31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Dec 2023
ASSETS


Financial assets8,5787,7928,318
Current receivables9,8839,02910,415
Cash and cash equivalents416578469
TOTAL ASSETS18,87817,39919,203




EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Equity4,7573,6614,759
Untaxed reserves-114-
Provisions4012
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities2,4921,5002,203
Current interest-bearing liabilities5,3586,3615,985
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities6,2675,7636,244
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES18,87817,39919,203

DEFINITIONS AND OBJECTIVES

Return on equityNet profit for the period divided by average equity.
Return on capital employedEBITA before acquisition costs divided by capital employed.
Return on capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assetsEBITA before acquisition costs divided by capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets.
EBITAEBITA is a measure which Lifco considers relevant for investors who wish to understand the earnings generated after investments in tangible and intangible assets requiring reinvestment but before investments in intangible assets attributable to acquisitions. Lifco defines earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) as operating profit before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets arising from acquisitions excluding acquisition costs.
EBITA marginEBITA divided by net sales.
EBITDAEBITDA is a measure which Lifco considers relevant for investors who wish to understand the earnings generated before investments in non-current assets. Lifco defines earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) as operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding acquisition costs.
EBITDA marginEBITDA divided by net sales.
Net debt/equity ratioNet debt divided by equity.
Net debtLifco uses the alternative KPI net debt. Lifco considers that this is a useful additional KPI which allows users of the financial reports to assess the Group’s ability to pay dividends, make strategic investments and meet its financial obligations. Lifco defines the KPI as follows: current and non-current liabilities to credit institutions, bonds, interest-bearing pension provisions, liabilities related to put/call options relating to acquisitions as well as lease liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.


Earnings per shareProfit after tax attributable to Parent Company shareholders, divided by the average number of shares outstanding.


Interest-bearing net debtLifco uses the alternative KPI interest-bearing net debt. Lifco considers that this is a useful additional KPI which allows users of the financial reports to assess the Group’s ability to pay dividends, make strategic investments and meet its financial obligations. Lifco defines the KPI as follows: current and non-current liabilities to credit institutions, bonds as well as interest-bearing pension provisions less cash and cash equivalents.


Equity/assets ratioEquity divided by total assets (balance sheet total).
Capital employedCapital employed is a measure which Lifco uses for calculating the return on capital employed and for measuring how efficient the Group is. Lifco considers that capital employed is useful in helping users of the financial reports to understand how the Group finances itself. Lifco defines capital employed as total assets less cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing pension provisions and non-interest-bearing liabilities with the exception of liabilities related to put/call options relating to acquisitions, calculated as the average of the last four quarters.


Capital employed excluding
goodwill and other intangible assets










Capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets is a measure which Lifco uses for calculating the return on capital employed and for measuring how efficient the Group is. Lifco considers that capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets is useful in helping users of the financial reports to understand the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets on that capital which requires a return. Lifco defines capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets as total assets less cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing pension provisions, non-interest-bearing liabilities with the exception of liabilities related to put/call options relating to acquisitions, goodwill and other intangible assets, calculated as the average of the last four quarters.

RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The interim report presents alternative key performance indicators for assessing the Group’s performance. The primary alternative KPIs presented in this interim report are EBITA, EBITDA, net debt and capital employed. Definitions of the alternative KPIs are presented on pages 1617.

EBITA compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK millionTHREE MONTHS
2024
THREE MONTHS
2023

FULL YEAR
2023

1,044

Operating profit
1,1224,753
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions233
191

859
EBITA1,2781,3135,612
Acquisition costs11752
EBITA before acquisition costs1,2781,3305,664

EBITDA compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK millionTHREE MONTHS
2024
THREE MONTHS
2023

FULL YEAR
2023

1,044

Operating profit
1,1224,753
Depreciation of tangible assets158129600
Amortisation of intangible assets6524
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions233
191
859
EBITDA1,4421,4476,235
Acquisition costs11752
EBITDA before acquisition costs1,4421,4646,287

Net debt compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK million31 Mar 202431 Mar 202331 Dec 2023
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities including pension provisions2,719
1,711

2,432
Current interest-bearing liabilities5,3796,3906,008
Cash and cash equivalents-1,560-1,754-1,591
Interest-bearing net debt6,5376,3476,849
Put/call options, additional considerations2,4902,0132,605
Lease liability1,1951,1091,179
Net debt10,2229,46910,633


Capital employed and capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK million31 Mar 202431 Dec 202330 Sep 202330 Jun 2023
Total assets35,52134,29133,71134,329
Cash and cash equivalents-1,560-1,591-1,560-1,587
Interest-bearing pension provisions-103-98-102-95
Non-interest-bearing liabilities-7,033-6,736-7,029-7,064
Capital employed26,82525,86625,02025,583
Goodwill and other intangible assets-22,383-21,927-20,948-21,247
Capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets4,4413,9394,0724,336

Capital employed and capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets calculated as the average of the last four quarters compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS


SEK million

Average
Q1
2024
Q4
2023
Q3
2023
Q2 2023
Capital employed25,82326,82525,86625,02025,583
Capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets4,1974,4413,9394,0724,336

Total




EBITA5,6131,2781,4921,3551,487

Return on capital employed
21.7%




Return on capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets134%