Gothenburg, 26 October 2016: Alrik Danielson, President and CEO: “Organic sales were relatively unchanged compared to last year. According to seasonality, organic sales were lower compared with the second quarter. Net sales in the quarter were SEK 17.9 billion, operating profit was SEK 2 191 million and our operating margin was 12.2%. Excluding positive one-time items of SEK 380 million, operating profit was SEK 1 811 million and operating margin was 10.1%. Our automotive business continues to improve its performance, in line with the ambitions set out in the profit improvement programme which was launched last year, with an operating margin excluding one-time items of 6.6%. Organic sales increased by 4.4% in the quarter compared with the corresponding quarter last year, driven mainly by strong growth in Asia. Our industrial business delivered an operating margin, excluding one-time items of 11.7%, a continued resilient performance. Although the rate of decline in demand in North America and Asia has diminished, market conditions continued to be challenging during the third quarter. Cash flow generation was a solid SEK 1 816 million in the quarter, excluding the effects from divestments. Investments in the implementation of world-class manufacturing technologies in our spherical roller bearing factories in Gothenburg and Flowery Branch are progressing as planned. Similar technologies and processes are to be introduced across other product lines as part of our strategy to improve the flexibility and cost-competitiveness of our factories. Entering the fourth quarter of 2016, demand for our products and services is expected to be relatively unchanged both compared to the same period last year and sequentially.” Key figures, SEKm Q3 2016 Q3 2015 YTD 2016 YTD2015 Net sales 17 912 18 367 54 002 57 782 Operating profit excl. one-time 1 811 1 976 5 803 6 929 items Operating margin excl. one-time 10.1 10.8 10.7 12.0 items, % One-time items in operating 380 -151 138 -1 000 profit Operating profit 2 191 1 825 5 941 5 929 Operating margin, % 12.2 9.9 11.0 10.3 Profit before taxes, excl. 1 669 1 629 5 225 6 231 operating and financial one-time items Profit before taxes 2 049 1 348 5 363 5 181 Net cash flow after investments 1 554 1 808 6 289 4 450 before financing Net sales change y-o-y, %: Organic Structure Currency Total Q3 2016 -0.6 -2.0 0.1 -2.5 YTD -2.5 -2.4 -1.6 -6.5 Organic sales change in local Europe North Latin Asia Middle currencies, per region y-o-y, America America East & %: Africa Q3 2016 -0.6 -3.5 -6.5 3.8 0.3 YTD 2.0 -8.3 -4.1 -3.8 1.0 Outlook for the fourth quarter 2016 Demand compared to the fourth quarter 2015 The demand for SKF’s products and services is expected to be relatively unchanged for the Group and for Industrial. Demand for Automotive is expected to be slightly higher. Demand is expected to be relatively unchanged in Europe, lower in North America, slightly higher in Asia and higher in Latin America. Demand compared to the third quarter 2016 The demand for SKF’s products and services is expected to be relatively unchanged for the Group including both Industrial and Automotive. Demand is expected to be slightly higher in Europe, lower in North America and relatively unchanged in Asia and in Latin America. A teleconference will be held on 26 October at 14:00 (CEST): SE: +46 8 5065 3937 UK: +44 20 3427 1912 US: +1 646 254 3360 You will find all information regarding the SKF nine-month report 2016 on the Group’s IR website. Aktiebolaget SKF (publ) The information in this press release is information which AB SKF is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was provided by the above contact persons for publication on 26 October 2016 at 13:00 CEST. For further information, please contact: PRESS: Theo Kjellberg, Director, Press Relations tel: +46 31 337 6576, mobile: +46 725-776576, e-mail: theo.kjellberg@skf.com INVESTOR RELATIONS: Patrik Stenberg, Head of Investor Relations Patrik Stenberg, +46 31-337 2104; +46 705-472 104; patrik.stenberg@skf.com SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2015 were SEK 75 997 million and the number of employees was 46 635. www.skf.com ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
SKF nine-month report 2016
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