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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.
2024-10-22 07:30:00

Reporting period January – September

  • Net sales increased 5.5 per cent to SEK 19,013 (18,015) million. Organically, net sales declined 2.0 per cent.
  • EBITA increased 2.7 per cent to SEK 4,284 (4,172) million.
  • The EBITA margin was 22.5 (23.2) per cent.
  • Profit before tax declined 1.9 per cent to SEK 3,194 (3,255) million.
  • Net profit for the period decreased 1.9 per cent to SEK 2,372 (2,417) million.
  • Earnings per share declined 1.7 per cent to SEK 5.14 (5.23).
  • Cash flow from operating activities decreased 0.9 per cent to SEK 2,931 (2,957) million.
  • Seven new businesses were consolidated during the period with total annual net sales of
    about SEK 1,350 million.

Reporting period July – September

  • Net sales increased 7.4 per cent to SEK 6,282 (5,850) million. Organically, net sales grew 1.9 per cent.
  • EBITA increased 3.2 per cent to SEK 1,398 (1,355) million.
  • The EBITA margin was 22.3 (23.2) per cent.
  • Profit before tax declined 0.2 per cent to SEK 1,020 (1,022) million.
  • Net profit for the period grew 0.5 per cent to SEK 757 (754) million.
  • Cash flow from operating activities decreased 15.6 per cent to SEK 1,210 (1,433) million

Summary of financial performance


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023










Net sales19,01318,0155.5%6,2825,8507.4%25,4524.1%24,454
EBITA4,2844,1722.7%1,3981,3553.2%5,7762.0%5,664
EBITA margin22.5%23.2%-0.722.3%23.2%-0.922.7%-0.523.2%
Profit before tax3,1943,255-1.9%1,0201,022-0.2%4,313-1.4%4,374
Net profit for the period2,3722,417-1.9%7577540.5%3,278-1.4%3,323
Earnings per share5.145.23-1.7%1.641.630.6%7.11-1.4%7.21
Return on capital employed21.1%22.9%-1.821.1%22.9%-1.821.1%-1.522.6%
Return on capital employed excl. goodwill128%138%-10128%138%-10128%-11139%


COMMENTS FROM THE CEO
Net sales increased 5.5 per cent to SEK 19,013 (18,015) million in the first nine months of the year as the result of acquisitions. During the nine-month period, the organic decrease was 2.0 per cent due to a continued weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and parts of Systems Solutions.

In the third quarter, net sales increased 7.4 per cent to SEK 6,282 (5,850) million with organic growth of 1.9 per cent. The positive development in the third quarter was due to acquisitions and organic growth in Dental and parts of Systems Solutions following major deliveries in the Contract Manufacturing division. The continued weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and parts of Systems Solutions had a negative impact.

EBITA increased 2.7 per cent to SEK 4,284 (4,172) million in the nine-month period as the result of acquisitions. The EBITA margin declined 0.7 of a percentage point to 22.5 (23.2) per cent, negatively impacted by weaker earnings in Demolition & Tools.

During the third quarter, EBITA increased 3.2 per cent to SEK 1,398 (1,355) million, mainly due to acquisitions and organic growth in Dental and parts of Systems Solutions. The EBITA margin declined 0.9 of a percentage point to 22.3 (23.2) per cent, primarily due to the negative performance in Demolition & Tools and the product mix in Systems Solutions.

Earnings per share declined 1.7% till SEK 5.14 (5.23) during the first nine months of the year, mainly as a result of increased interest expenses. Cash flow from operating activities decreased 0.9 per cent to SEK 2,931 (2,957) million.

During the year, Lifco consolidated the two Italian companies Brevetti Montolit and CFR, the Cardel Group in the UK, the Dutch companies Eurosteel and Ivium Technologies, the Danish company Pro-Dental and the Swedish company Expand Media. Pro-Dental has been consolidated into Dental and Brevetti Montolit and Eurosteel have been consolidated into Demolition & Tools. CFR, Cardel Group, Expand Media and Ivium Technologies have been consolidated into Systems Solutions. The companies have combined sales of about SEK 1,350 million.

In August, Lifco issued an unsecured bond loan of SEK 1,000 million, and thereby has bonds outstanding totalling SEK 4,250 million. Lifco’s financial position remains good and interest-bearing net debt amounted to 1.2 times EBITDA at 30 September 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 continues to possess significant financial scope to make additional acquisitions.

Per Waldemarson
President and CEO

GROUP PERFORMANCE IN JANUARY – SEPTEMBER
Net sales increased 5.5 per cent to SEK 19,013 (18,015) million. Acquisitions contributed 8.1 per cent while exchange rate changes negatively impacted sales by 0.6 per cent. As a result of the continued weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and part of Systems Solutions, organic net sales declined 2.0 per cent. The Italian companies Brevetti Montolit and CFR, the Cardel Group in the UK, the Dutch companies Eurosteel and Ivium Technologies, the Danish company Pro-Dental and the Swedish company Expand Media were consolidated during the period.

EBITA increased 2.7 per cent to SEK 4,284 (4,172) million and the EBITA margin declined 0.7 of a percentage point to 22.5 (23.2) per cent. Exchange rate changes had a negative impact on EBITA of 0.5 per cent. EBITA was also negatively impacted by lower organic sales and earnings were therefore weaker in Demolition & Tools, while acquisitions in all business areas had a positive impact.

During the period, 45 (44) per cent of EBITA was generated in EUR, 18 (20) per cent in SEK, 14 (11) per cent in GBP, 11 (10) per cent in NOK, 4 (5) per cent in DKK, 3 (4) per cent in USD and 4 (5) per cent in other currencies.

Net financial items were SEK -352 (-259) million, negatively impacted primarily by higher interest expenses.

Profit before tax decreased 1.9 per cent to SEK 3,194 (3,255) million and net profit for the period declined 1.9 per cent to SEK 2,372 (2,417) million.

Average capital employed excluding goodwill increased SEK 408 million during the period, to SEK
4,496 million at 30 September 2024, compared with SEK 4,088 million at 31 December 2023. EBITA in relation to average capital employed excluding goodwill declined during the period to 128 per cent from 139 per cent at year-end.

The Group’s net debt increased SEK 1,032 million from 31 December 2023 to SEK 11,665 million at 30 September 2024, of which liabilities related to put/call options for acquisitions increased SEK 8 million since year-end to SEK 2,613 million. Interest-bearing net debt increased SEK 833 million since year-end and amounted to SEK 7,682 million at 30 September 2024.

On 22 August 2024, Lifco issued an unsecured bond loan totalling SEK 1,000 million under its MTN programme, and thereby has bonds outstanding totalling SEK 4,250 million. In addition to bonds outstanding, Lifco has standard short-term credit facilities.

The net debt/equity ratio at 30 September 2024 was 0.7 and was unchanged compared with 31 December 2023. Net debt/EBITDA increased to 1.8 times from 1.7 times at 31 December 2023. Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA increased to 1.2 times from 1.1 times at year-end. At period-end, 38 (38) per cent of the Group’s interest-bearing liabilities were denominated in EUR.

Cash flow from operating activities decreased 0.9 per cent to SEK 2,931 (2,957) million for the period. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -1,839 (-2,500) million, which was mainly attributable to acquisitions.


GROUP PERFORMANCE IN THE THIRD QUARTER

Net sales increased 7.4 per cent to SEK 6,282 (5,850) million in the third quarter. Acquisitions contributed 8.1 per cent and organic growth was 1.9 per cent. Exchange rate changes had a negative impact on sales of 2.6 per cent. The positive development in the third quarter was due to acquisitions and organic growth in Dental and parts of Systems Solutions following major deliveries in the Contract Manufacturing division. The continued weak market situation in Demolition & Tools and parts of Systems Solutions had a negative impact.

EBITA increased 3.2 per cent to SEK 1,398 (1,355) million, negatively impacted by exchange rate changes of 2.3 per cent. Acquisitions and organic growth in Dental and parts of Systems Solutions had a positive impact. The EBITA margin declined 0.9 of a percentage point to 22.3 (23.2) per cent due to the negative performance in Demolition & Tools and the product mix in Systems Solutions.

During the third quarter, 44 (43) per cent of EBITA was generated in EUR, 19 (18) per cent in SEK, 15 (14) per cent in GBP, 9 (10) per cent in NOK, 5 (7) per cent in DKK, 2 (4) per cent in USD and 5 (4) per cent in other currencies.

Net financial items were SEK -122 (-108) million, negatively impacted primarily by higher interest expenses.

Profit before tax declined 0.2 per cent to SEK 1,020 (1,022) million. Net profit for the period grew 0.5 per cent to SEK 757 (754) million.

Average capital employed excluding goodwill increased SEK 205 million to SEK 4,496 million at 30 September 2024, compared with SEK 4,291 million at 30 June 2024. EBITA relative to average capital employed excluding goodwill amounted to 128 per cent at 30 September 2024, which is a decrease of 6 percentage points from 30 June 2024.

From 30 June 2024, the Group’s net debt decreased SEK 250 million to SEK 11,665 million. Interest-bearing net debt declined during the same period by SEK 415 million to SEK 7,682 million.

Cash flow from operating activities decreased 15.6 per cent to SEK 1,210 (1,433) million. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -609 (-358) million, which was mainly attributable to acquisitions.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE – BUSINESS AREAS

Dental


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Net sales4,6704,4385.2%1,4631,4093.8%6,2623.9%6,030
EBITA
9929237.5%3012932.8%1,3175.5%1,248
EBITA margin21.2%20.8%0.420.6%20.8%-0.221.0%0.320.7%

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 5.2 per cent to SEK 4,670 (4,438) million during the first nine months of the year, primarily as a result of acquisitions and organic growth.

EBITA increased 7.5 per cent to SEK 992 (923) million during the nine-month period and the EBITA margin improved by 0.4 percentage points to 21.2 (20.8) per cent. EBITA was positively impacted by acquisitions and organic growth. Profitability was also positively impacted by mix effects, meaning that companies with higher margins reported better sales growth.

The Danish company Pro-Dental, which is a dental laboratory that manufactures prosthetics for Danish dentists, was consolidated as of July 2024. The company had net sales of around DKK 17 million in 2023 and has twelve employees.

Demolition & Tools


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Net sales4,7705,368-11.1%1,5341,669-8.0%6,499-8.4%7,097
EBITA1,1301,419-20.3%373440-15.3%1,571-15.5%1,859
EBITA margin23.7%26.4%-2.724.3%26.4%-2.124.2%-2.026.2%

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 in the markets for 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 might fluctuate between quarters due to single, major special orders and changes to the product mix.

Net sales declined 11.1 per cent during the first nine months to SEK 4,770 (5,368) million as the result of a continued weak market situation and a decline in organic sales as a result, while acquisitions had a positive impact.

During the nine-month period, EBITA decreased 20.3 per cent to SEK 1,130 (1,419) million and the EBITA margin decreased 2.7 percentage points to 23.7 (26.4) per cent, negatively impacted by lower organic sales, while acquisitions had a positive impact.

The Italian company Brevetti Montolit, which is a niche manufacturer of high-end professional tile cutting tools and accessories, was consolidated as of April 2024. The company had net sales of about EUR 18.5 million in 2023 and has 36 employees. The Dutch company Eurosteel, which is a niche manufacturer of attachments and tools for excavators and wheel loaders as well as other construction machinery, was consolidated as of July 2024. The company had net sales of about EUR 16.8 million in 2023 and has 49 employees.

Systems Solutions


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Net sales9,5728,20916.6%3,2852,77218.5%12,69112.0%11,328
EBITA2,2751,94417.0%74965913.7%3,03512.2%2,704
EBITA margin23.8%23.7%0.122.8%23.8%-1.023.9%0.023.9%

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 16.6 per cent to SEK 9,572 (8,209) million during the first nine months of the year primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth in parts of the business area.

EBITA increased 17.0 per cent during the nine-month period to SEK 2,275 (1,944) million and the EBITA margin expanded by 0.1 of a percentage point to 23.8 (23.7) per cent. Acquisitions and organic growth in parts of the business area contributed to the increased EBITA.

Contract Manufacturing reported strong organic sales growth for the nine-month period with stable profitability.

Environmental Technology reported a healthy sales trend for the first nine months of the year as the result of acquisitions, and profitability was stable.

Infrastructure Products reported lower net sales over the nine-month period, with lower profitability mainly as a result of a weaker market situation in the construction segment.

Special Products reported a strong sales trend in the first nine months of the year with improved profitability as a result of acquisitions and organic growth.

Transportation Products saw good sales growth over the nine-month period with stable profitability as a result of organic growth and acquisitions.

The Italian company CFR, which is a niche manufacturer of electric drive systems for industrial applications, was consolidated into the Transportation Products division as of April 2024. The company had net sales of around EUR 38.5 million in 2023 and has 100 employees. UK Cardel Group, which is a global niche provider of lamination plates for products with high quality requirements such as ID, bank and SIM cards, was consolidated into the Contract Manufacturing division as of June 2024. The company had net sales of around GBP 16.5 million in 2023 and has 74 employees. The Swedish company Expand Media, which designs and produces portable event display and print solutions and sells to customers globally, was consolidated into the Special Products division as of August 2024. The company had net sales of around SEK 196 million in 2023 and has 64 employees. The Dutch company Ivium Technologies, which develops and sells high-performance electrochemical measurement equipment, mainly used for research and development of batteries, solar cells and fuel cells, was consolidated into the Environmental Technology division as of September 2024. The company had net sales of about EUR 5.3 million in 2023 and has 15 employees.

ACQUISITIONS

Lifco made the following consolidations in the nine-month period:

Consolidated
from month

Acquisitions

Business area

Net sales
Employees
AprilBrevetti MontolitDemolition & ToolsEUR 18.5 m36
AprilCFRSystems SolutionsEUR 38.5 m100
JuneCardel GroupSystems SolutionsGBP 16.5 m74
JulyEurosteelDemolition & ToolsEUR 16.8 m49
JulyPro-DentalDentalDKK 17 m12
AugustExpand MediaSystems SolutionsSEK 196 m64
SeptemberIvium TechnologiesSystems SolutionsEUR 5.3 m15

Further information on the acquisitions is provided on page 17. The figures for net sales and number of employees refer to estimated annual net sales and the number of employees at the acquisition date.

Taken together, the acquisitions will have a positive impact on Lifco’s results and financial position in the current year.

OTHER INFORMATION

Employees
The average number of employees calculated as full-time equivalents was 6,910 (6,683) in the nine-month period. At the end of the period, the number of employees calculated as full-time equivalents was 7,193 (6,806). About 350 employees joined the company through acquisitions in the first nine months of the year.

Events after the end of the reporting period
Consolidation of the Swiss company Polydentia is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the Dental business area. Polydentia is a manufacture of dental consumables. Polydentia had net sales of about CHF 4.5 million in 2023 and has 31 employees. The acquisition, which comprised all of the shares, was announced on 19 September 2024.

Consolidation of the Dutch company GMT Equipment is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the Demolition & Tools business area. GMT Equipment is a manufacturer of grapple saws for tree cutting and tree removal. GMT Equipment had net sales of about EUR 5.5 million in 2023 and has eleven employees. The acquisition, which comprised the majority of the shares, was announced on 24 September 2024.

Consolidation of the Northern Irish company Ascot Signs is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the Systems Solutions business area, division Special Products. Ascot Signs designs, manufactures and installs bespoke signage and branding solutions. Ascot Signs had net sales of about GBP 16.1 million in the financial year that ended in March 2024 and has 77 employees. The acquisition, which comprised the majority of the shares, was announced on 9 October 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 both 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.

DECLARATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer warrant and declare that this nine-month report 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, 22 October 2024


Carl Bennet
Chairman of the Board

Ulrika Dellby
Director

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

Axel Wachtmeister
Director

Per Waldemarson
President and CEO, Director

AUDITOR’S REPORT
Lifco AB (publ) Corp. Reg. No. 556465-3185

Introduction
We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) of Lifco AB as of 30 September 2024 and the nine-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA, and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed on the basis of a review does not provide the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed on the basis of an audit.

Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Group, and with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, regarding the Parent Company.

Malmö, 22 October 2024
Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Cecilia Andrén Dorselius Vicky Johansson
Authorised Public Accountant Authorised Public Accountant
Auditor in Charge

FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Year-end and fourth quarter report 31 January 2025.
Annual and Sustainability Report 2024 the week starting 17 March 2025.
Report for the first quarter 25 April 2025.
Report for the second quarter 14 July 2025.
Report for the third quarter 24 October 2025.
Year-end and fourth quarter report 30 January 2026.
Annual and Sustainability Report 2025 the week starting 16 March 2026.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
The Annual General Meeting of Lifco AB will be held on Friday 25 April 2025, at 11 a.m. CEST, at Bonnierhuset, Torsgatan 21, Stockholm. Shareholders wishing to raise an issue for discussion at the AGM may do so by submitting their proposal to the Chairman of Lifco by e-mail: ir@lifco.se or by post to: Lifco AB, Attn: Bolagsstämmoärenden, Verkmästaregatan 1, SE-745 85 Enköping, Sweden. To ensure their inclusion in the notice and thus on the agenda for the AGM, proposals must be received by the Company no later than Friday 7 March 2025.

THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Prior to the Annual General Meeting 2025, the Nomination Committee consists of Carl Bennet, Carl Bennet AB, Jannis Kitsakis, the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4), Javiera Ragnartz, SEB Fonder & Liv and Jörgen Wärmlöv, Spiltan Fonder. Carl Bennet is Chairman of the Nomination Committee.

Shareholders wishing to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee for the 2025 AGM may do so by sending an e-mail to ir@lifco.se or writing to: Lifco, Attn: Valberedningen, Verkmästaregatan 1, SE-745 85 Enköping, Sweden.

ONLINE PRESENTATION
An online presentation with Per Waldemarson, CEO, and Therése Hoffman, CFO, will take place on Tuesday, 22 October 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-q3-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=50048556

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change2023
Net sales19,01318,0155.5%6,2825,8507.4%24,454
Cost of goods sold-10,601-10,0685.3%-3,536-3,2369.3%-13,637
Gross profit8,4117,9475.8%2,7462,6145.0%10,817
Selling expenses-2,105-1,9498.0%-703-6626.2%-2,645
Administrative expenses-2,624-2,37910.3%-854-7858.6%-3,252
Development costs-172-13428.4%-51-4318.1%-196
Other income and expenses372926.4%26-62.8%28
Operating profit3,5473,5140.9%1,1421,1301.0%4,753
Net financial items-352-25936.2%-122-10813.1%-379
Profit before tax3,1943,255-1.9%1,0201,022-0.2%4,374
Tax-823-838-1.9%-263-268-2.3% -1,051
Net profit for the period2,3722,417-1.9%7577540.5%3,323
Profit attributable to:






Parent Company shareholders2,3322,380-2.0%7437430.1%3,274
Non-controlling interests39378.0%141130.4%49
Earnings per share before and after dilution for the period, attributable to Parent Company shareholders5.145.23-1.7%1.641.630.6%7.21
EBITA4,2844,1722.7%1,3981,3553.2%5,664
Depreciation of tangible assets51843120.3%19215523.7%600
Amortisation of intangible assets18176.3%6616.7%24
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions71662115.3%24622310.4%859

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERFULL YEAR
2023
SEK million20242023change20242023change
Net profit for the period2,3722,417-1.9%7577540.5%3,323
Other comprehensive income






Items which can later be reclassified to profit or loss:






Hedge of net investment-63-73-14.1%1212,338%-2
Translation differences372409-8.9%-150-367-59.2%-254
Tax related to other comprehensive income
15

16

-6.0%

-2

-1

-280%

1
Total comprehensive income for the period2,6972,769-2.6%61838759.9%3,069








Comprehensive income attributable to:






Parent Company shareholders2,6582,733-2.7%60737861.0%3,024
Non-controlling interests39368.2%11917.5%44

2,6972,769-2.6%61838759.9%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.


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Dental4,670
4,770
9,572
19,013
4,4385.2%1,4631,4093.8%6,2623.9%6,030
Demolition & Tools4,7705,368-11.1%1,5341,669-8.0%6,499-8.4%7,097
Systems Solutions9,5728,20916.6%3,2852,77218.5%12,69112.0%11,328
Group19,01318,0155.5%6,2825,8507.4%25,4524.1%24,454

Net sales by significant type of income:


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Dental products4,6704,4385.2%1,4631,4103.8%6,2623.9%6,030
Machinery and tools4,7705,368-11.1%1,5341,668-8.0%6,499-8.4%7,097
Infrastructure Products1,3161,413-6.9%412448-8.1%1,810-5.1%1,907
Contract Manufacturing1,9281,65116.8%75450449.5%2,49012.5%2,213
Environmental Technology
2,458

2,277

7.9%

805

784

2.6%

3,333

5.7%

3,152
Transportation Products2,4922,00224.5%84068522.7%3,23017.9%2,740
Special Products1,37986659.1%47535135.3%1,82938.9%1,316
Group19,01318,0155.5%6,2825,8507.4%25,4524.1%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:


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERRolling 12 monthsFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023change20242023change
change2023
Dental9929237.5%3012932.8%1,3175.5%1,248
Demolition & Tools1,1301,419-20.3%373440-15.3%1,571-15.5%1,859
Systems Solutions2,2751,94417.0%74965913.7%3,03512.2%2,704
Central Group functions-113-114-0.6%-25-37-32.1%-147-0.4%-148
EBITA before acquisition
costs
4,2844,1722.7%1,3981,3553.2%5,7762.0%5,664
Acquisition costs-21-37-42.5%-11-2452%-36-30.4%-52

4 2634
3.11,38812.6

5,612
EBITA4,2634,1353.1%1,3881,3532.6%5,7402.3%5,612
Amortisation of intangible
assets arising from acquisitions


-716


-621


15.3%


-246


-223


10.4%


-954


11.1%


-859
Net financial items-352-25936.2%-122-10813.1%-47324.7%-379
Profit before tax3,1943,255-1.9%1,0201,022-0.2%4,313-1.4%4,374

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEK million30 Sep
2024
30 Sep 202331 Dec 2023
ASSETS


Intangible assets23,65420,94821,927
Tangible assets3,1372,6302,723
Financial assets413366380
Inventories4,2914,1843,906
Accounts receivable - trade3,2993,1092,940
Current receivables1,194914824
Cash and cash equivalents1,6151,5601,591
TOTAL ASSETS37,60333,71134,291




EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Equity16,98915,11615,332
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities incl. pension provisions3,2043,2933,337
Other non-current liabilities and provisions5,1584,6365,101
Current interest-bearing liabilities7,4636,0156,282
Accounts payable - trade1,6311,6961,396
Other current liabilities3,1582,9552,844
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES37,60333,71134,291

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Attributable to Parent Company shareholders


SEK million30 Sep 202430 Sep
2023
31 Dec 2023
Opening equity15,21213,23813,238
Comprehensive income for the period2,6582,7333,024
Change in value, owner transactions-55-164-233
Dividend-954-818-818
Closing equity16,86114,98915,212




Equity attributable to:


Parent Company shareholders16,86114,98915,212
Non-controlling interests129127119

16,98915,11615,332


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023202420232023
Operating activities




Operating profit3,5473,5141,1421,1304,753
Depreciation of right-of-use assets2432009471276
Other non-cash items1,0158383723181,212
Interest and financial items, net-352-259-122-108-379
Tax paid-1,225-891-432-187-1,343
Cash flow before changes in working capital

3,227


3,402
1,053

1,224
4,519
Changes in working capital




Inventories-194-278419146
Current receivables-55-178223162-25
Current liabilities-4711-10738-182
Cash flow from operating activities2,9312,9571,2101,4334,458
Business acquisitions and sales, net-1,465-2,194-490-266-3,718
Net investment in tangible assets-348-272-115-88-387
Net investment in intangible assets-27-34-4-4-52
Cash flow from investing activities-1,839-2,500-609-358 -4,158

Borrowings/repayment of borrowings, net
41287-562-1,071627
Dividends paid-954-818---818
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests-238-119-91-9-155
Cash flow from financing activities-1,151-650-653-1,080-346






Cash flow for the period-59-193-52-5-46
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,5911,7031,7071,5871,703
Translation differences8450-39-22-67
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period1,6151,5601,6151,5601,591

ACQUISITIONS IN 2024
Seven businesses were consolidated in the first nine months of the year. The operations that were consolidated comprise the Italian companies CFR and Brevetti Montolit, the UK company Cardel Group, the Dutch companies Eurosteel and Ivium Technologies, the Swedish company Expand Media and the Danish company Pro-Dental.

The purchase price allocation includes all acquisitions consolidated during the first nine months of the year.

Acquisition-related expenses of SEK 21 million are included in administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement for the first nine months of the year. Since the respective consolidation dates, the acquired companies have added SEK 340 million to consolidated net sales and SEK 88 million to EBITA. If the businesses had been consolidated as of 1 January 2024, consolidated net sales for the year would have increased by a further SEK 534 million and EBITA would have increased by a further SEK 148 million.


Acquired net assets




Net assets, SEK millionCarrying amountValue adjustmentFair value
Trademarks, customer relationships, licences291,2051,233
Tangible assets120-120
Inventories, accounts receivable and other receivables475-16460
Accounts payable and other liabilities1-724-318-1,042
Cash and cash equivalents342-342
Net assets2428711,113
Goodwill-963963
Total net assets2421,8352,077




Effect on cash flow, SEK million
Consideration

2,077
Considerations not paid-378
Cash and cash equivalents in acquired companies                                      -342
Consideration paid relating to acquisitions from previous years109
Total cash flow effect                                                 
1,465
1 Of which SEK 471 million refers to external interest-bearing liabilities.





FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

SEK million30 Sep 202430 Sep 202331 Dec
2023
Financial assets at amortised cost


Accounts receivable - trade3,2993,1092,940
Other non-current financial receivables232325
Cash and cash equivalents1,6151,5601,591
Total4,9374,6924,556
Liabilities at fair value


Other liabilities12,6132,2582,605
Financial liabilities at amortised cost


Interest-bearing borrowings10,5589,2069,520
Accounts payable - trade1,6311,6961,396
Total14,80213,16013,521

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
30 SEP
2023
30 SEP
2023
31 DEC
Net sales, SEK million25,45224,01724,454
Change in net sales, %4.111.413.5
EBITA, SEK million5,7765,4945,664
EBITA margin, %22.722.923.2
EBITDA, SEK million6,4886,0816,287
EBITDA margin, %25.525.325.7
Capital employed, SEK million27,36824,00225,007
Capital employed excl. goodwill and other intangible assets, SEK million
4,496
3,994
4,088
Return on capital employed, %21.122.922.6
Return on capital employed excl. goodwill, %128138139
Return on equity, %20.022.122.4
Net debt, SEK million11,66510,00610,633
Net debt/equity ratio0.70.70.7
Net debt/EBITDA1.81.61.7
Interest-bearing net debt, SEK million7,6826,6366,849
Interest-bearing net debt/EBITDA1.21.11.1
Equity/assets ratio, %45.244.844.7
Number of shares, thousands454,216454,216454,216
Average number of employees6,9106,6836,753

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT


NINE MONTHSTHIRD QUARTERFULL YEAR
SEK million20242023202420232023
Administrative expenses-102-93-32-29-113
Other operating income11-1-67
Other operating expenses-1-1--1
Operating profit-101-94-31-30-46
Net financial items21,9811,49474501,626
Profit after financial items1,8801,40043201,580
Appropriations----389
Tax3737-921-42
Net profit for the period1,9171,43734411,927

1 Invoicing of Group-wide services.
2 The financial net includes received dividends of SEK 1,891 (1,461) million during the nine-month period.

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

SEK million30 Sep
2024
30 Sep 202331 Dec 2023
ASSETS


Financial assets9,4818,0058,318
Current receivables11,1519,93010,415
Cash and cash equivalents422336469
TOTAL ASSETS21,05418,27119,203




EQUITY AND LIABILITIES


Equity5,7224,2694,759
Untaxed reserves-114-
Provisions12412
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities1,9782,2282,203
Current interest-bearing liabilities7,1265,7305,985
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities6,2165,9266,244
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES21,05418,27119,203

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 20-21.

EBITA compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK millionNINE MONTHS
2024
NINE MONTHS
2023
FULL YEAR
2023

3,547

Operating profit
3,5134,753
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions716621
859
EBITA4,2634,1345,612
Acquisition costs213752
EBITA before acquisition costs4,2844,1715,664

EBITDA compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK millionNINE MONTHS
2024
NINE MONTHS
2023
FULL YEAR
2023

3,547

Operating profit
3,5134,753
Depreciation of tangible assets518431600
Amortisation of intangible assets181724
Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions716621859
EBITDA4,7994,5826,235
Acquisition costs213752
EBITDA before acquisition costs4,8214,6196,287

Net debt compared with financial statements in accordance with IFRS

SEK million30 Sep
2024
30 Sep 202331 Dec
2023
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities including pension provisions2,1622,440
2,432
Current interest-bearing liabilities7,1355,7566,008
Cash and cash equivalents-1,615-1,560-1,591
Interest-bearing net debt7,6826,6366,849
Put/call options2,6132,2582,605
Lease liability1,3701,1121,179
Net debt11,66510,00610,633


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

SEK million30 Sep 202430 Jun 202431 Mar 202431 Dec 2023
Total assets37,60337,46235,52134,291
Cash and cash equivalents-1,615-1,707-1,560-1,591
Interest-bearing pension provisions-109-110-103-98
Non-interest-bearing liabilities-7,333-7,410-7,033-6,736
Capital employed28,54528,23526,82525,866
Goodwill and other intangible assets-23,654-23,524-22,383-21,927
Capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets4,8914,7114,4413,939

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
Q3
2024
Q2
2024
Q1
2024
Q4
2023

Capital employed27,36828,54528,23526,82525,866
Capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets4,4964,8914,7114,4413,939

Total




EBITA5,7761,3981,6081,2781,492

Return on capital employed

21.1%





Return on capital employed excluding goodwill and other intangible assets
128%