- Operating income for Q2 2015 was up 22% to SEK 1,675m compared to SEK 1,373m in Q2 2014, with the operating margin improving 1.3 percentage points to 13.7%.
- High margin divisions like Husqvarna and Gardena saw growth in net sales.
- Continued benefits from the Accelerated Improvement Program and currency exchange rates led to improved performance.
- Product mix was improved through a focus on higher profit products and reducing material costs.
- Further cost reductions planned for 2016-17 to fund growth investments and mitigate currency impacts going forward.
2. Summary, Q2 2015
• Continued trend of improved performance
– Operating income up 22% to SEK 1,675m (1,373)
– Operating margin improved 1.3 p.p. to 13.7%
• High margin divisions growing net sales
• Continued positive impact from Accelerated Improvement
Program and changes in exchange rates
- Product mix improvement driven by profit pool focus
and material cost reductions
• Further cost reductions in 2016-17 to release funds for
investments in profitable growth activities and to mitigate
unfavorable currency impact going forward
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3. Financial highlights Q2 2015, Group
• Sales declined -1% (currency adjusted)
– Higher in all divisions, except for Consumer Brands
• EBIT rose by 22% to SEK 1,675m (1,373)
– AIP / profit pool focus drives mix improvements
– Favorable EBIT currency impact of approx. SEK 100m
• Operating margin improved 1.3 p.p. to 13.7%
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SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
LTM2
FY
2014
Net sales 12,263 11,045 11 -1 23,191 20,730 12 -2 35,299 32,838
Gross margin, % 31.1 31.0 - - 29.3 28.9 - - 28.8 28.5
EBIT 1,675 1,373 22 12 2,787 2,281 22 10 2,087 1,581
Excl. impairment 1,675 1,373 22 12 2,787 2,281 22 10 2,854 2,348
EBIT margin, % 13.7 12.4 - - 12.0 11.0 - - 5.9 4.8
Excl. impairment, % 13.7 12.4 - - 12.0 11.0 - - 8.1 7.2
1
Adjusted for currency translation effects. 2
Last tw elve months rolling
% change, Q2 % change, H1
4. Husqvarna Division Q2 2015
• Sales increased 4% (currency adjusted)
– Europe: product leadership areas robotic mowers and
handheld products showed good growth
– Asia/Pacific and Latin America: higher sales
– North America: lower sales in Q2, but higher over H1
• EBIT rose by 22% to SEK 1,001m (818)
– Favorable sales volume impact
– Positive product mix development
• EBIT margin increased 1.3.pp to 17.5%
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SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
LTM2
FY
2014
Net sales 5,727 5,038 14 4 11,069 9,396 18 6 17,122 15,449
EBIT 1,001 818 22 16 1,898 1,485 28 19 2,421 2,008
EBIT margin, % 17.5 16.2 - - 17.1 15.8 - - 14.1 13.0
1
Adjusted for currency translation effects. 2
Last tw elve months rolling
% change, Q2 % change, H1
5. Gardena Division Q2 2015
5
• Sales increased 3% (currency adjusted)
– Expanded distribution: listings and customers
– Good development for robotic mowers
– Warm weather in June supported demand for
watering products
• EBIT in line with prior year Q2, which was a
strong quarter for watering
• Acquisition of Koubachi to strengthen future
product offering in Smart Garden, connecting
watering and gardening solutions
SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
LTM2
FY
2014
Net sales 1,795 1,712 5 3 3,114 2,864 9 5 4,462 4,212
EBIT 397 399 0 -3 601 576 4 0 408 383
EBIT margin, % 22.1 23.3 - - 19.3 20.1 - - 9.1 9.1
1
Adjusted for currency translation effects. 2
Last tw elve months rolling
% change, Q2 % change, H1
6. Now gardening is getting smarter
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Building on experience and current trends
• Provide convenience, freedom and inspiration to passionate gardeners
• Gardena‘s history of successful system launches since 1968
• Dynamic development of Internet of Things applications
• Unique offering of both automatic watering and robotic lawn mowing
Koubachi to be integrated in
Gardena Division
Switzerland-based pioneer and
leader in smart garden space
Competence team will increase
and accelerate value of
Gardena‘s own smart gardening
concept
Saving
Time
Control
Perfect
Care
Introducing GARDENA smart system™ in 2016
7. Consumer Brands Division Q2 2015
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• Sales declined -12% (currency adjusted)
– Lower sales in North America and Europe
– Generally, value prioritized before volume
– Retailer inventory reductions
– Aggressive competitor promotions
• EBIT and margin increased
– Continued AIP material cost reductions and
SG&A efficiency
– Lower absorption of fixed costs due to the lower volume
– Favorable currency impact
SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
LTM2
FY
2014
Net sales 3,643 3,410 7 -12 6,986 6,803 3 -17 10,021 9,838
EBIT 178 97 84 21 167 141 19 -28 -129 -155
EBIT margin, % 4.9 2.8 - - 2.4 2.1 - - -1.3 -1.6
1
Adjusted for currency translation effects. 2
Last tw elve months rolling
% change, Q2 % change, H1
8. Construction Division Q2 2015
8
• Sales increased 9% (currency adjusted)
– Strong development in North America, which
rebounded after the external disturbances in Q1
– Higher sales in Europe
– Good growth in floor grinding
• EBIT and margin increased
– Positive sales volume impact
– Sales, service and product development
investments on a higher level
– Favorable currency impact
SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
As
reported Adjusted1
LTM2
FY
2014
Net sales 1,098 885 24 9 2,022 1,667 21 5 3,694 3,339
EBIT 160 117 37 18 234 198 18 2 390 354
EBIT margin, % 14.6 13.2 - - 11.6 11.9 - - 10.6 10.6
1
Adjusted for currency translation effects. 2
Last tw elve months rolling
% change, Q2 % change, H1
9. Consolidated income statement
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SEKm
Q2
2015
Q2
2014
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
FY
2014
Net sales 12,263 11,045 23,191 20,730 32,838
Cost of goods sold -8,446 -7,620 -16,398 -14,748 -23,488
Gross income 3,817 3,425 6,793 5,982 9,350
Gross margin, % 31.1 31.0 29.3 28.9 28.5
Selling expense -1,718 -1,714 -3,185 -3,038 -5,626
Administrative expense -424 -351 -821 -676 -1,392
Other operating income/expense 0 13 0 13 16
Impairment of goodwill - - - - -767
Operating income
1
1,675 1,373 2,787 2,281 1,581
Operating margin, % 13.7 12.4 12.0 11.0 4.8
Financial items, net -139 -110 -194 -206 -325
Income after financial items 1,536 1,263 2,593 2,075 1,256
Margin, % 12.5 11.4 11.2 10.0 3.8
Income tax -393 -296 -662 -488 -432
Income for the period 1,143 967 1,931 1,587 824
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1,99 1.68 3,36 2.76 1.43
Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1,98 1.68 3,35 2.76 1.43
1
Of which depreciation, amortization
and impairment
-277 -238 -538 -469 -1,734
14. Key figures
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Q2
2015
Q2
2014
Jan-Jun
2015
Jan-Jun
2014
Full-year
2014
Net sales, SEKm 12,263 11,045 23,191 20,730 32,838
Gross margin, % 31.1 31.0 29.3 28.9 28.5
Operating income, SEKm 1,675 1,373 2,787 2,281 1,581
Excl. items affecting comparability 1,675 1,373 2,787 2,281 2,348
Operating margin, % 13.7 12.4 12.0 11.0 4.8
Excl. items affecting comparability 13.7 12.4 12.0 11.0 7.2
Working capital, SEKm - - 6,716 6,276 5,066
Return on capital employed, % - - 9.6 10.5 7.6
Return on equity, % - - 9.2 11.6 6.7
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.98 1.68 3.35 2.76 1.43
Capital turn-over rate, times - - 1.7 1.7 1.7
Operating cash flow, SEKm 2,220 2,282 -190 322 1,425
Net debt/equity ratio - - 0.63 0.61 0.60
Capital expenditure, SEKm 365 296 608 588 1,386
Average number of employees 15,295 16,128 14,693 15,714 14,337
15. Summary, Q2 2015
• Continued trend of improved performance
– Operating income up 22% to SEK 1,675m (1,373)
– Operating margin improved 1.3 p.p. to 13.7%
• High margin divisions growing net sales
• Continued positive impact from Accelerated Improvement
Program and changes in exchange rates
- Product mix improvement driven by profit pool focus
and material cost reductions
• Further cost reductions in 2016-17 to release funds for
investments in profitable growth activities and to mitigate
unfavorable currency impact going forward
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