Loomis full-year report January - December 2017

September – December 2017

Revenue for the fourth quarter amounted to SEK 4,358 million (4,421). Organic growth was 2 percent (4) and real growth was 3 percent (4).

Loomis operating income (EBITA)[1] amounted to SEK 544 million (543) and the operating margin was 12.5 percent (12.3).

Income before taxes amounted to SEK 496 million (477) and income after taxes was SEK 436 million (342).

Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 5.79 (4.55).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 482 million (867), equivalent to 89 percent (160) of operating income (EBITA).

January – December 2017

Revenue for the year 2017 amounted to SEK 17,228 million (16,800). Organic growth was 2 percent (5) and real growth was 3 percent (5).

Loomis operating income (EBITA)[1] amounted to SEK 2,093 million (1,890) and the operating margin was 12.1 percent (11.2).

Income before taxes amounted to SEK 1,882 million (1,735) and income after taxes was SEK 1,428 million (1,258).

Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK 18.99 (16.73).

Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1,756 million (2,013), equivalent to 84 percent (107) of operating income (EBITA).

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for 2017 of SEK 9.00 (8.00) per share.

[1] Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Amortization of acquisition-related intangible fixed assets, Acquisition-related costs and revenue and Items affecting comparability.