Exhibit 99.1
COMBINED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2013, 2014, 2015-09
The Åkers Group (“Åkers”) develops, manufactures and markets high-quality rolls for the global steel and metal industry.
This report comprises the combined financial statements of the carve-out of Åkers which includes Åkers AB, Åkers Sweden AB, Åkers National Roll Company, Åkers Valji Ravne d.o.o. Shanxi Åkers Tisco Roll Co Ltd, Vertical Seal Company and sales companies for the financial years 2013, 2014 and the first nine months of 2015.
Table of Contents:
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Page 2 | | COMBINED INCOME STATEMENTS |
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Page 3 | | COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS |
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Page 6 | | COMBINED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS |
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Page 7 | | NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS |
Amounts are stated in KSEK unless otherwise indicated.
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COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
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KSEK | | Note | | 1509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Sales | | 5 | | | 943,151 | | | | 1,199,953 | | | | 1,104,584 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | | | -940,358 | | | | -1,184,502 | | | | -1,066,093 | |
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Gross profit | | | | | 2,792 | | | | 15,451 | | | | 38,491 | |
Selling expenses | | 8 | | | -37,255 | | | | -55,550 | | | | -38,619 | |
Administrative expenses | | 6,7,8 | | | -82,699 | | | | -96,894 | | | | -102,426 | |
Research and development expenses | | 8 | | | -9,885 | | | | -9,390 | | | | -7,059 | |
Other operating expenses | | | | | — | | | | -1,269 | | | | -278 | |
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Operating loss | | | | | -127,047 | | | | -147,652 | | | | -109,891 | |
Results from financial items | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income and similar items | | 9 | | | 3,719 | | | | 6,168 | | | | 735 | |
Interest expenses and similar items | | 10 | | | -46,520 | | | | -97,493 | | | | -59,398 | |
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Net loss before income tax | | | | | -169,847 | | | | -238,977 | | | | -168,554 | |
Tax on earnings | | 11 | | | -66,666 | | | | -8,302 | | | | -10,252 | |
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Net loss | | | | | -236,513 | | | | -247,279 | | | | -178,806 | |
Attributable to | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Parent company shareholders | | | | | -233,326 | | | | -239,038 | | | | -171,195 | |
Minority interest | | | | | -3,187 | | | | -8,241 | | | | -7,611 | |
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
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KSEK | | Note | | 2015-09-30 | | | 2014-12-31 | | | 2013-12-31 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-current Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intangible non-current assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Licenses and Similar Rights | | 12 | | | 431 | | | | 398 | | | | 558 | |
Goodwill | | 13 | | | 258,556 | | | | 317,455 | | | | 369,935 | |
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| | | | | 258,987 | | | | 317,853 | | | | 370,493 | |
Tangible non-current assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Land and Buildings | | 14 | | | 62,531 | | | | 64,967 | | | | 64,210 | |
Machinery and Equipment | | 15 | | | 343,971 | | | | 348,311 | | | | 330,578 | |
Construction in Progress and advance payments for tangible non-current assets | | 16 | | | 14,480 | | | | 5,803 | | | | 5,248 | |
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| | | | | 420,983 | | | | 419,081 | | | | 400,036 | |
Financial non-current assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax assets | | 17 | | | 292 | | | | 69,158 | | | | 38,877 | |
Other long-term accounts receivable | | 18 | | | 2,807 | | | | 2,675 | | | | 2,353 | |
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| | | | | 3,099 | | | | 71,833 | | | | 41,230 | |
Total non-current assets | | | | | 683,068 | | | | 808,767 | | | | 811,759 | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Inventory etc | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Raw materials and Consumables | | | | | 75,639 | | | | 60,206 | | | | 57,174 | |
Goods in progress | | | | | 117,906 | | | | 133,091 | | | | 95,163 | |
Finished goods and goods for resale | | | | | 49,583 | | | | 33,413 | | | | 36,358 | |
Advances to suppliers | | | | | 2,203 | | | | 1,756 | | | | 1,797 | |
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| | | | | 245,331 | | | | 228,466 | | | | 190,492 | |
Short term accounts receivable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | | | 215,934 | | | | 205,324 | | | | 199,215 | |
Current tax assets | | | | | — | | | | 123 | | | | — | |
Other accounts receivable | | | | | 25,594 | | | | 46,540 | | | | 24,613 | |
Prepaid expenses and accrued revenues | | 19 | | | 10,120 | | | | 4,665 | | | | 6,228 | |
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| | | | | 251,648 | | | | 256,652 | | | | 230,056 | |
Cash and Bank | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Bank | | | | | 13,375 | | | | 13,776 | | | | 34,179 | |
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| | | | | 13,375 | | | | 13,776 | | | | 34,179 | |
Total current assets | | | | | 510,354 | | | | 498,894 | | | | 454,727 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | | | 1,193,422 | | | | 1,307,661 | | | | 1,266,486 | |
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
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KSEK | | Note | | 2015-09-30 | | | 2014-12-31 | | | 2013-12-31 | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity | | 20 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share capital | | | | | 274,565 | | | | 272,938 | | | | 268,455 | |
Other equity incl. year’s profits | | | | | -806,798 | | | | -610,663 | | | | -429,679 | |
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Equity attributable to the parent | | | | | -532,233 | | | | -337,725 | | | | -161,224 | |
Minority shareholding | | | | | 24,596 | | | | 26,316 | | | | 30,366 | |
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Total equity | | | | | -507,637 | | | | -311,409 | | | | -130,858 | |
Provisions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations | | 21 | | | 321,185 | | | | 272,024 | | | | 179,317 | |
Deferred tax liability | | 17 | | | — | | | | 12,003 | | | | 11,931 | |
Other provisions | | 22 | | | 34,905 | | | | 33,830 | | | | 40,505 | |
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| | | | | 356,090 | | | | 317,857 | | | | 231,753 | |
Long-term liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | | | 26,821 | | | | 29,417 | | | | 28,385 | |
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| | | | | 26,821 | | | | 29,417 | | | | 28,385 | |
Short-term liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities to credit institutes | | 23 | | | 955,750 | | | | 902,421 | | | | 825,690 | |
Advances from customers | | | | | 5,892 | | | | 5,829 | | | | 11,734 | |
Accounts payable | | | | | 146,228 | | | | 188,745 | | | | 138,881 | |
Current tax liabilities | | | | | 238 | | | | — | | | | 3,262 | |
Other liabilities | | | | | 98,042 | | | | 91,250 | | | | 92,459 | |
Accrued expenses and prepaid revenues | | 24 | | | 112,000 | | | | 83,551 | | | | 65,180 | |
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| | | | | 1,318,150 | | | | 1,271,796 | | | | 1,137,206 | |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | | | | 1,193,422 | | | | 1,307,661 | | | | 1,266,486 | |
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
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KSEK | | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Memorandum items | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pledged assets * | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property mortgages | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Floating charges and similar pledges | | | 894,686 | | | | 904,676 | | | | 833,189 | |
Contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pension obligations | | | 500 | | | | 628 | | | | 584 | |
Contingent liabilities for affiliated | | | 27,100 | | | | 46,550 | | | | 22,648 | |
Contingent liabilities for group companies | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,100 | |
* | Pledged assets for bank financing in Åkers AB |
All the shares for companies in the combined statements are pledged for the bank financing in Åkers AB and its parent company.
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COMBINED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
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KSEK | | Note | | 2015-09-30 | | | 2014-12-31 | | | 2013-12-31 | |
The current operation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating Loss | | | | | -127,047 | | | | -147,652 | | | | -109,891 | |
Adjustments for items not included in the cash flow | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciations | | | | | 107,486 | | | | 152,243 | | | | 124,677 | |
Other items not affecting liquidity | | | | | 19,968 | | | | -670 | | | | 5,769 | |
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| | | | | 407 | | | | 3,921 | | | | 20,555 | |
Interest received | | | | | 3,719 | | | | 6,142 | | | | 735 | |
Interest paid | | | | | -13,250 | | | | -21,489 | | | | -20,073 | |
Income tax paid | | | | | 463 | | | | -12,285 | | | | -7,517 | |
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Cash flow from the current operation prior to changes in operating capital | | | | | -8,660 | | | | -23,711 | | | | -6,300 | |
Cash flow from changes in the operating capital | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase/decrease in inventory | | | | | -25,118 | | | | -14,821 | | | | 4,373 | |
Increase/decrease in accounts receivable | | | | | -16,196 | | | | 8,586 | | | | 9,192 | |
Increase/decrease in other operating receivables | | | | | 15,491 | | | | -20,364 | | | | -2,506 | |
Increase/decrease in accounts payable | | | | | -39,026 | | | | 36,669 | | | | 24,146 | |
Increase/decrease in other operating liabilities | | | | | 32,697 | | | | 11,138 | | | | -29,016 | |
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Cash flow from the current operation | | | | | -40,813 | | | | -2,503 | | | | -111 | |
Investment operation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of intangible non-current assets | | 25 | | | -141 | | | | — | | | | -108 | |
Sale of intangible non-current assets | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Acquisition of tangible non-current assets | | 25 | | | -22,337 | | | | -29,320 | | | | -18,653 | |
Acquisition/sales of other financial non-current assets | | | | | -132 | | | | -322 | | | | 50 | |
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Cash flow from the investment operation | | | | | -22,610 | | | | -29,642 | | | | -18,711 | |
Financing operation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transactions with shareholders | | | | | 23,684 | | | | -4,124 | | | | 45,321 | |
Change in other financial liabilities | | | | | -2,596 | | | | 1,032 | | | | -1,895 | |
Borrowings | | | | | 41,789 | | | | 13,835 | | | | -17,581 | |
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Cash flow from the financing operation | | | | | 62,877 | | | | 10,743 | | | | 25,845 | |
Increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | | | -546 | | | | -21,402 | | | | 7,023 | |
Cash and equivalent at the beginning of the year | | | | | 13,776 | | | | 34,179 | | | | 27,136 | |
Exchange rate differences in cash and equivalent | | | | | 145 | | | | 999 | | | | 20 | |
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Cash and equivalent at the end of the year | | | | | 13,375 | | | | 13,776 | | | | 34,179 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 1 | Basis of preparation |
These combined financial statements have been prepared by the Board of Directors (the Directors) of the Åkers Holding AB on the basis set out below. The Directors believe that the basis of preparation applied is appropriate for the intended use of these financial statements, which is to provide historical financial information in order for Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation in satisfying the reporting responsibilities, in relation to the acquisition of the combined group, under Regulation S-X, Rule 3-05,Financial statements of businesses acquired or to be acquired.
These combined financial statements reflect the historical financial position, results of operations, equity and cash flows of the Business for the periods presented. The historical financial statements reflect the amounts that have been “carved-out” from the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the Swedish Accounting Standards Board’s standard 2012;1 concerning annual reports and consolidated financial statements (K3) (“Swedish GAAP”) and reflect assumptions and allocations made to depict the Business on a stand-alone basis. As a result, the combined financial statements included herein may not necessarily be indicative of the Business’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows, as if the Business had operated as a stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
The combined financial statements were prepared using the historical values of the assets and liabilities of the Business, and the combined financial statements include all assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses directly attributable to the Business. The Business have primarily been financed through bank debt, which has not been serviced by the group, hence no debt push down has been deemed necessary. Furthermore, in measuring deferred tax it has been done on a going concern basis, i.e. that they can be used to reduce future taxable temporary differences. However, the tax loss carry forward related to the Swedish entities can be affected if the business is acquired by Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation.
The financial statements are prepared as combined financial statements for the entities listed below. Transactions and balances within the combined group are eliminated. Transactions and balances related to product flows from Åkers France are excluded in the combined accounts. Transactions and balances with group companies not included in the combined accounts are excluded or treated as transactions with related parties.
| • | | Åkers AB, Åkers Styckebruk, Sweden |
| • | | Åkers Sweden AB, Åkers Styckebruk, Sweden |
| • | | Rolls Technology, Inc., Delaware, USA |
| • | | Åkers National Roll Company, Delaware, USA |
| • | | National Roll Company, Avonmore, Pennsylvania, USA (Unincorporated Division) |
| • | | Vertical Seal Company, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, USA (Unincorporated Division) |
| • | | Shanxi Åkers Tisco Roll Co. Ltd, Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China |
| • | | Åkers Valji Ravne d.o.o., Ravne, Slovenia |
| • | | Åkers Specialty Rolls AB, Söderfors (closed) |
| • | | Åkers Brazil Ltda, Piracicaba |
| • | | Åkers Germany GmbH, Duisburg |
| • | | Åkers Trading Company Ltd, Shanghai |
| • | | Åkers Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore |
| • | | Åkers Istanbul Ltd, Istanbul |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
In the combined statements, the operations of the companies are combined. Goodwill and other purchase price allocations from the Åkers Holding AB acquisition in 2008 are pushed down to the combined accounts to the extent they are related to entities in the combined accounts. Identifiable assets and liabilities are initially valued at their fair values at the time of acquisition. The minority’s share of the acquired net assets is valued at fair value at the acquisition. Goodwill consists of the difference between the acquired identifiable net assets upon the acquisition date and the cost of acquisition including the value of the minority interest, and it is valuated initially at the cost of acquisition. As the combined accounts represent the above legal entities and that ultimate parent has no business other than holding shares in subsidiary, there has been no need to do any allocation of group overhead etc.
The minority interest is that portion of the subsidiaries’ net assets and earnings that are not, directly or indirectly, owned by combined group. The minority interest is calculated on the basis of the values that are presented in the subsidiary’s accounts, adjusted as needed to the group’s accounting principles. According to the principles for K3, the minority is a part of the combined group’s collective ownership and the minority’s share of equity is included in as equity of the combined group. In the combined statement, the minority’s share of the earnings is stated as a note following the net profit/loss for the period.
Revenues
Revenues from the sale of goods are posted to the income statement once the essential risks and benefits have been transferred to the buyer in accordance with the terms of sale.
Accounting for Lines of Business and Geographic Markets
Åkers lines of business consist of the production and sale of rolls and other products (see further Note 5).
Remuneration to Employees
Short-term remunerations
Short-term remuneration in the group consists of salaries, social security fees, paid holidays, paid sick leave, health care and bonuses. Short-term remunerations are posted as an expense and as a liability where there is a legal or informal obligation to disburse remuneration.
Remuneration following terminated employment
Within the Swedish companies, there are both defined-benefit and defined-contribution pension plans. Within entities in the USA defined benefit plans are used. In other countries, employees are only covered by defined-contribution pension plans.
In defined contribution plans, the company pays out fixed fees to another company and has no legal or informal obligation to pay out any further sums, even if the other company cannot fulfil its obligations. The company’s profits are encumbered for the costs as the employees’ pensionable services are rendered.
In defined-benefit plans, the company is responsible for all essential risks that the remunerations will cost more than expected and that the return on related assets will deviate from expectations.
Within the combined entities, defined-benefit pension plans is accounted for in accordance with K3 relief rules,
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
and a defined-benefit plan where a pension premium is paid may be posted as a defined-contribution plan (The ITP plan in Swedish subsidiaries). Pension obligations in foreign entities can be accounted for according to local generally accepted accounting standards.
Income Tax
Tax on the year’s profits includes taxes that are to be paid or obtained with regard to the current year, adjustments from previous years’ current tax and changes in deferred tax. Deferred tax liabilities pertaining to temporary differences attributable to investments in subsidiaries are not presented in the combined statements, as the parent company in all cases can govern the moment for reversal of the temporary differences, and it is not deemed likely that a reversal will be made in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets regarding deductions for losses carried forward or other future tax-purpose deductions are posted to the extent that it is deemed likely that the deduction can be deducted against a surplus in future taxation.
Intangible Non-current Assets
Intangible non-current assets are posted at their acquisition values minus the accumulated scheduled depreciation/amortisation and impairment. Depreciation is done linearly over the estimated economic useful life.
The depreciation time for internally generated intangible non-current assets amounts to between three and ten years. Goodwill is depreciated linearly over the estimated economic useful life.
Tangible Non-current Assets
Tangible non-current assets are posted at their acquisition values minus depreciation. The acquisition value includes expenditures directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.
When a component in a non-current asset is replaced, any remaining part of the old component is disposed of and the acquisition value of the new component is set up as an asset.
Incremental expenditures pertaining to assets that are not divided up into components are added to the acquisition value to the extent that the asset’s performance increases in relation to the value of the asset at the time of acquisition.
Expenditures for ongoing repairs and maintenance are posted as expenses.
Capital gains and capital losses upon disposal of a non-current asset are posted asOther operating revenues andOther operating expenses, respectively.
Tangible non-current assets are depreciated systematically over the estimated economic useful life of the asset. Once the assets’ depreciable amount is established, the assets residual value is observed, where appropriate. The group’s land has an unlimited economic useful life and it is not depreciated. The linear depreciation method is used for other types of tangible assets. The following depreciation principles apply:
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
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Intangible non-current assets | | | | |
Licenses and similar rights | | | 10-33,3 | % |
Goodwill | | | 10 | % |
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Tangible non-current assets | | | | |
Buildings | | | 2-5 | % |
Land improvements | | | 5-20 | % |
Equipment, stock and fittings | | | 5-33 | % |
Depreciations and impairments are set out in the notes for the respective balance item.
Impairment Non-current Assets
Upon each balance sheet date, management assesses whether there is an indication of need for an impairment in any of the non-current assets. An impairment is performed when management determined that there is an indication of decrease in value. Impairment is posted to the income statement. The impairment requirement is tested individually for each class of non-current assets. Examples of indications for an impairment requirement are negative economic circumstances or disadvantageous changes in the market conditions.
Impairment is considered on an individual or cash generating unit level depending on the circumstances. For goodwill impairment is assessed on a combined level.
If an impairment is recognised, the amount of the impairment is established as the difference between the carrying value and the higher value of the fair value with deductions for sales costs and the present value of the future cash flow based on management’s best estimate.
Accounts Receivable - Trade and Other Receivables
Accounts receivable have been posted at the amounts at which they are expected to be received. Accounts receivable that are interest-free or which are carried with interest at rates that deviate from the market rate and have a term exceeding 12 months are posted at a discounted present value and the time-value change is posted as interest revenue in the income statement.
Inventory
Commodities and purchased finished and semi-finished products have been valuated at the lower value between the acquisition value and the estimated net sales value. The acquisition value is established by applying the “first-in-first-out” method (FIFO). Own-manufactured finished and semi-finished products have been valuated at the products production costs, including a reasonable share of indirect costs. Capacity utilisation has not been taken into account when valuating.
Leasing Contracts
Leasing contracts, involving the economic risks and benefits of owning an asset in all essential regards being transferred from the lessor to a company in the Åkers group, are classified in the combined reports as financial leasing contracts. Financial leasing contracts entail the rights and obligations being posted as assets and liabilities, respectively, in the balance sheet. The assets and liabilities are initially valued at the lower value between the asset’s fair value and the present value of the minimum lease fees. Fees that can be directly attributed to the leasing contract are added to the asset’s value. The leasing fees are divided between interest and amortisation according to the effective interest method. Variable fees are posted to expenses in the period in which they arise. The leased asset is depreciated linearly across the estimated economic useful life of the asset.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Leasing contracts in which the economic benefits and risks attributable to the leasing object in all essential respects remain with the lessor, are classified as operational leasing. Payments, including an initial elevated rent, according to these contracts are posted to expenses linearly across the term of the lease.
Expenditures for Research and Development
Expenditures for research and development,i.e., planned and systematic searches with the aim of obtaining new scientific or technical knowledge and insight, are recognised as expenses as they occur.
Loan Liabilities and Accounts Payable
Loan liabilities and accounts payable are initially posted at their acquisition values after deductions for transaction costs. Costs associated with obtaining bank financing has been capitalised and allocated across the term of the loan.
Foreign Currencies
Accounts receivable and liabilities in foreign currencies have been recalculated at the exchange rate as of the accounting year-end. Forward-covered liabilities and receivables have been valuated at a hedged rate. Exchange rate differences that thereby arise regarding long-term receivables and liabilities are taken up to income. Exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents and borrowings are posted as financial items, while other exchange rate differences are included in the operating profit/loss. Forward-cover contracts that hedge the flow where a receivable or liability has not arisen do not affect the accounts.
Provisions
A provision for future costs is made when there is a legal or informal obligation and a reliable estimation of the amount can be made.
Provisions for restructuring are made when there is an established and exhaustive restructuring plan and the persons affected have been informed.
The provisions for Åkers lifetime product warranty are based on historic information on costs that have arisen to settle demands pursuant to the terms of the warranty.
Cash Flow Analysis
The cash flow analysis is prepared according to the indirect method. The posted cash flow only includes transactions entailing receipts or expenditures.
The company classifies as cash and cash equivalents such things, in addition to cash, as balances available at banks and other credit institutes, as well as short-term liquid investments that are listed on a market and have a term of less than three months from the time of acquisition. Restricted cash are not considered to be cash or cash equivalents. Changes in restricted cash are reported in the investment operation.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 2 | Estimations and Assessments |
Upon preparing the financial statements, management make estimates and assessments that affect the presented asset and liability items, as well as the revenue and expense items. The estimates can be based on historic experiences and the assumptions that the management determines is reasonable under the prevailing circumstances. By definition, the estimations that are made will seldom correspond exactly with the actual results. The estimations and assessments which entail a considerable risk of substantial adjustments in the posted values for assets and liabilities during the following fiscal year are addressed below in brief.
Management assess whether there are any indication of impairment at each closing. If indications are identified the values calculated in the impairment test will be based on management’s estimates and assumptions. An impairment test of goodwill was carried out for the 2014 accounts. The valuation showed no need for an impairment of goodwill. For the 2015 closing no impairment indicators was identified based on the valuation of the combined group in the Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation acquisition of the combined group.
Management assess whether leasing contracts should be classified as financial or operational leases. This involves management’s assessment of the circumstances in each evaluated contract.
The assessment of the extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised is based on the assessment of the likelihood of the group’s future taxable revenues against which tax assets can be utilised.
Provisions for bad debts is based on assessments of the customers’ payment ability and, by their nature, is difficult to estimate. The bad debts are valuated at the amount of cash the group is expected to obtain.
The group’s customers are guaranteed a certain lifetime on rolls expressed as millimetres of wear surface. The expected lifetime is difficult to assess with a good accuracy. The group’s warranty reserves amounted to KSEK 34 372 (KSEK 33 507 year 2014, resp. KSEK 40 328 year 2013) and is based on a valuation of all known customer claims as of the balance sheet date, and where applicable and possible to estimate, a cost for unknown claims.
In the manufacturing entities industrial areas, there is a need for future land clean-up. In accordance with applicable rules, such clean-up will become relevant only when Åkers ceases to conduct operations in the area. At present, it is not possible to assess if and when operations will cease and, accordingly, no provision has been made for such land clean-up.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 3 | Reconciliation from Swedish GAAP to US GAAP |
The combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the basis of preparation as set out in Note 1, which were prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards in Sweden (“Swedish GAAP - K3”) which differs in certain respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
The effects of the application of US GAAP to the combined financial statements, as determined under Swedish GAAP for the first nine months of 2015 and the year ended 31 December 2014, are set out in the tables below:
a) Loss for the first nine months of 2015 and the financial years ended 31 December 2014
| | | | | | | | |
MSEK | | 201509 | | | 2014 | |
Loss for the periods under Swedish GAAP | | | -236.5 | | | | -247.3 | |
(i) Adjustment of amortization of intangible assets | | | 47.1 | | | | 52.5 | |
(ii) Impact on pensions calculated according to US GAAP | | | -0.9 | | | | 0.7 | |
(iii) Deferred taxes | | | 4.6 | | | | 16.0 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Loss for the periods under US GAAP | | | -185.8 | | | | -178.1 | |
i. | Under Swedish GAAP there is no requirements to fair value identifiable intangible assets instead the entire surplus amount is recognized as goodwill and amortized over a period of 10 years. Under US GAAP, all identifiable assets and liabilities has to be recognized at fair value. The amount that is recognized as goodwill is not amortized as it has an indefinite useful life. The other intangible assets recognized in the PPA are amortized over their useful life. Both accounting principles require companies to test goodwill for impairment, i.e. comparing the fair value of the company with the carrying amount of the company. |
ii. | Due to difference in valuation methodology between Swedish GAAP and US GAAP, leads to a difference regarding recognition of pension costs. |
iii. | This adjustment reflects the tax impact on the profit and loss of the above GAAP differences. |
b) Balance sheet as at 30 September 2015 and 31 December 2014
| | | | | | | | |
MSEK | | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | |
Total Equity under Swedish GAAP | | | -532.2 | | | | -337.7 | |
(i) Customer Relationships | | | 75.1 | | | | 95.2 | |
(i) Åkers Brand | | | 111.6 | | | | 111.6 | |
(i) Goodwill | | | 66.4 | | | | 7.5 | |
(i) Total adjustment of Intangible Assets | | | 253.2 | | | | 214.4 | |
(ii) Provisions for pensions and similar | | | -8.8 | | | | -9.6 | |
(iii) Deferred taxes | | | -17.1 | | | | -21.7 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Equity under US GAAP | | | -305.0 | | | | -154.7 | |
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i. | Under Swedish GAAP, the difference between the purchase price and the acquired company’s net assets upon the acquisition date is posted as Goodwill. Under US GAAP, Purchase price allocation (PPA) is applied where the purchase price is allocated to the various assets and liabilities acquired from the transaction. The amount represent the difference between the recognized goodwill according to Swedish GAAP and the remaining amount related to identified intangible assets at the acquisition date in accordance with US GAAP. |
ii. | The defined-benefit plan related to the Swedish entities (the“ITP-plan”) has been recognized and measured in accordance with Swedish GAAP. A recalculation of the Swedish ITP plan to US GAAP resulted in an increase of the pension obligation from 34,4 MSEK to 43,2 MSEK at September 30, 2015 and from 32,8 MSEK to 42,4 MSEK at December 31, 2014 |
iii. | This adjustment reflects the tax impact of the above GAAP differences. |
c) Cash flow
The combined cash flow statement has been prepared under Swedish GAAP and is substantially consistent with the presentation in accordance with US GAAP. Under US GAAP as well as Swedish GAAP, cash flows are classified under three major categories: operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. Similarly, under US GAAP and Swedish GAAP, cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash and investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Note 4 | Related party transactions |
The following transactions with affiliated companies occurred during the year:
| • | | Åkers France Group has provided Marketing & Sales and R&D services to Åkers AB and its affiliates for SEK 15,8 million (SEK 20,7 million 2014 resp. SEK 11,8 million 2013). |
| • | | Åkers AB and its affiliates have provided Marketing & Sales, R&D and Administrative services to the Åkers France Group for SEK 25,8 million (SEK 30,5 million 2014 resp. SEK 18,0 million 2013). |
The transactions took place at arm’s length prices based on Åkers Group’s internal service agreements.
Åkers AB has in 2015 guaranteed payments to suppliers on behalf of affiliated companies in France. In the September 2015 closing, costs for these guarantees have been recognized based on management’s best estimate.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net Sales divided by the following lines of business | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rolls | | | 938,692 | | | | 1,193,262 | | | | 1,098,760 | |
Renovation of bearing parts for rolls mills and other services and products | | | 4,459 | | | | 6,691 | | | | 5,824 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 943,151 | | | | 1,199,953 | | | | 1,104,584 | |
Net sales divided by the following geographical markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Europe | | | 339,634 | | | | 393,956 | | | | 314,263 | |
North America | | | 336,104 | | | | 452,406 | | | | 411,564 | |
South America | | | 36,679 | | | | 49,559 | | | | 51,817 | |
Asia and Australia | | | 200,623 | | | | 252,037 | | | | 311,963 | |
Africa and Middle East | | | 30,112 | | | | 51,994 | | | | 14,977 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 943,151 | | | | 1,199,953 | | | | 1,104,584 | |
Note 6 | Operational Leasing |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Lease agreements where the company is lessee | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Future minimum leasing fees regarding non-terminable operational leasing agreements | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Within one year | | | 1,919 | | | | 2,466 | | | | 2,300 | |
Between one and five years | | | 3,271 | | | | 3,543 | | | | 4,163 | |
Later than five years | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 5,190 | | | | 6,009 | | | | 6,518 | |
Financial year’s expensed leasing fees | | | 3,471 | | | | 5,153 | | | | 5,386 | |
The group’s operational leasing includes, above all, the rent of computers and other IT equipment, as well as computer equipment. Office and IT equipment is normally leased for three years.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 7 | Remuneration to Auditors |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Group: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Audit fees | | | 1,333 | | | | 1,168 | | | | 1,275 | |
Other audit services | | | 382 | | | | 458 | | | | 723 | |
Tax consulting | | | 514 | | | | 546 | | | | 80 | |
Other services | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other audit firms: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auditing assignment | | | 478 | | | | 990 | | | | 816 | |
Other audit services | | | 26 | | | | 225 | | | | 165 | |
Tax consulting | | | 1,076 | | | | 898 | | | | 788 | |
Other services | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3,809 | | | | 4,285 | | | | 3,847 | |
The auditing services pertain to the examination of the annual reports and the accounting as well as a review of the board’s and managing director’s management duties, other tasks incumbent on the company’s auditor to perform as well as any consultancy or other services brought from the observations made during the audit or the performance of such services. All other assignments are considered to be other services.
Average number of employees and gender breakdown (% women)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Sweden | | | 213 | | | | 10 | % | | | 200 | | | | 11 | % | | | 202 | | | | 11 | % |
Germany | | | 2 | | | | 0 | % | | | 2 | | | | 0 | % | | | 2 | | | | 0 | % |
USA | | | 288 | | | | 4 | % | | | 317 | | | | 4 | % | | | 297 | | | | 5 | % |
Brazil | | | 3 | | | | 33 | % | | | 3 | | | | 33 | % | | | 2 | | | | 50 | % |
Slovenia | | | 74 | | | | 18 | % | | | 75 | | | | 23 | % | | | 69 | | | | 22 | % |
China | | | 219 | | | | 11 | % | | | 215 | | | | 12 | % | | | 226 | | | | 12 | % |
Egypt | | | 2 | | | | 50 | % | | | 2 | | | | 50 | % | | | 2 | | | | 50 | % |
Singapore | | | 4 | | | | 0 | % | | | 4 | | | | 0 | % | | | 4 | | | | 0 | % |
Turkey | | | 3 | | | | 33 | % | | | 3 | | | | 33 | % | | | 3 | | | | 33 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 808 | | | | 9 | % | | | 821 | | | | 10 | % | | | 807 | | | | 10 | % |
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Note 8 | Staff expenses cont. |
Proportion of women in the Board of Directors and in other senior executive positions
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Board of Directors | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
Other senior executive officers | | | 17 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 17 | % |
Salaries, other remunerations and social security expenses, including pensions
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Salaries and remunerations - Board and President | | | -2,309 | | | | -3,060 | | | | -3,020 | |
Salaries and remunerations - other | | | -212,325 | | | | -261,241 | | | | -231,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total salaries and remunerations | | | -214,634 | | | | -264,301 | | | | -234,824 | |
Pensions - Board and President | | | -788 | | | | -1,050 | | | | -1,050 | |
Pensions - other employees | | | -30,411 | | | | -35,333 | | | | -32,211 | |
Other social insurance expenses | | | -40,691 | | | | -49,003 | | | | -51,390 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total social security expenses | | | -71,890 | | | | -85,386 | | | | -84,651 | |
The group has no outstanding pension obligations to the managing director.
Of salaries and remunerations, KSEK 4 720 (KSEK 7 566 and 5 548 respectively) pertains to the other senior executives, excl. the managing director, of which KSEK 0 (KSEK 547 and 0 respectively) pertains to bonus payments.
Remuneration to the board is posted in the income statement under the itemAdministrative expenses.
Note 9 | Interest income and similar items |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Interest income, other | | | 2,327 | | | | 6,142 | | | | 735 | |
Dividend | | | 1,392 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Exchange rate differences | | | — | | | | 26 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 3,719 | | | | 6,168 | | | | 735 | |
Note 10 | Interest expenses and similar items |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Interest expenses, other | | | -34,149 | | | | -47,095 | | | | -41,928 | |
Other exchange rate differences | | | -12,371 | | | | -50,398 | | | | -17,470 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | -46,520 | | | | -97,493 | | | | -59,398 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Current tax expense | | | 808 | | | | -9,029 | | | | -10,600 | |
Deferred tax | | | -67,474 | | | | 727 | | | | 348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | -66,666 | | | | -8,302 | | | | -10,252 | |
Reconciliation of the period’s tax expense presented in the income statement and calculated tax based on the national tax rate in Sweden, 22% (22%):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 201509 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
| | Percent | | | Amount | | | Percent | | | Amount | | | Percent | | | Amount | |
Earnings before tax | | | | | | | -169,847 | | | | | | | | -238,977 | | | | | | | | -168,554 | |
Tax calculated according to the Swedish tax rate | | | 22 | % | | | 37,366 | | | | 22 | % | | | 52,575 | | | | 22 | % | | | 37,082 | |
Effect of; | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non deductible costs | | | -1 | % | | | -1,475 | | | | -1 | % | | | -1,637 | | | | 1 | % | | | 2,477 | |
Non-taxable revenues | | | 5 | % | | | 8,356 | | | | 0 | % | | | 416 | | | | 0 | % | | | 782 | |
Increase in losses carried forward without the equivalent capitalisation of deferred tax | | | -10 | % | | | -17,300 | | | | -6 | % | | | -13,989 | | | | -9 | % | | | -15,338 | |
Tax attributed to the previous year | | | 0 | % | | | — | | | | 1 | % | | | 1,983 | | | | -2 | % | | | -2,603 | |
Effect of changes in tax rates and tax regulations*) | | | -16 | % | | | -26,918 | | | | -20 | % | | | -48,510 | | | | -20 | % | | | -33,022 | |
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | | | -39 | % | | | -66,695 | | | | 0 | % | | | — | | | | 0 | % | | | — | |
Other | | | 0 | % | | | — | | | | 0 | % | | | 860 | | | | 0 | % | | | 370 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recorded effective tax | | | -39 | % | | | -66,666 | | | | -3 | % | | | -8,302 | | | | -6 | % | | | -10,252 | |
*) | The group has foreign subsidiaries in the United States, Slovenia, China, Germany, Brazil, Egypt, Singapore and Turkey. Income taxes in these countries differ from those in Sweden. |
On September 30, 2015 the combined group had considerable accumulated tax losses carried forward in Sweden. No deferred tax assets have been recognised for these losses due to uncertainties concerning future profits. In 2015 the operations in the USA showed losses and there are uncertainties concerning future profits. As a consequences allowance for previously reported deferred tax assets have been recognized.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 12 | Licences and Similar Rights |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated acquisition values | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | 7,245 | | | | 8,327 | | | | 8,177 | |
Acquisitions | | | 141 | | | | — | | | | 108 | |
Disposals and discards | | | — | | | | -1,253 | | | | — | |
Translation differences | | | 20 | | | | 171 | | | | 42 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 7,406 | | | | 7,245 | | | | 8,327 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -6,847 | | | | -7,769 | | | | -7,618 | |
Returned depreciation on disposals and discards | | | — | | | | 1,183 | | | | — | |
Depreciation for the year | | | -103 | | | | -127 | | | | -125 | |
Translation differences | | | -25 | | | | -134 | | | | -26 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | -6,975 | | | | -6,847 | | | | -7,769 | |
Carrying amount at the end of the year | | | 431 | | | | 398 | | | | 558 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated acquisition values | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | 900,644 | | | | 821,662 | | | | 809,974 | |
Reclassifications | | | — | | | | — | | | | -5,077 | |
Translation differences | | | 19,171 | | | | 78,982 | | | | 16,765 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 919,815 | | | | 900,644 | | | | 821,662 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -497,864 | | | | -371,536 | | | | -290,201 | |
Corrected accumulated depreciation | | | — | | | | -811 | | | | — | |
Depreciation for the year | | | -67,151 | | | | -104,017 | | | | -78,005 | |
Translation differences | | | -12,219 | | | | -21,500 | | | | -3,330 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | -577,234 | | | | -497,864 | | | | -371,536 | |
Accumulated impairment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -85,325 | | | | -80,192 | | | | -77,265 | |
Translation differences | | | 1,300 | | | | -5,133 | | | | -2,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | -84,025 | | | | -85,325 | | | | -80,191 | |
Carrying amount at the end of the year | | | 258,556 | | | | 317,455 | | | | 369,935 | |
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Note 14 | Land and Buildings |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated acquisition values | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | 263,269 | | | | 235,797 | | | | 232,941 | |
Acquisitions | | | -13 | | | | 239 | | | | 746 | |
Disposals and discards | | | -38 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reclassifications | | | — | | | | — | | | | 224 | |
Translation differences | | | 10,358 | | | | 27,233 | | | | 1,886 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 273,576 | | | | 263,269 | | | | 235,797 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -198,302 | | | | -171,587 | | | | -164,859 | |
Reclassifications | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14 | |
Depreciation for the year | | | -5,139 | | | | -5,822 | | | | -5,582 | |
Translation differences | | | -7,605 | | | | -20,893 | | | | -1,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | -211,046 | | | | -198,302 | | | | -171,587 | |
Accumulated impairment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Impairments for the year | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Translation differences | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Carrying amount at the end of the year | | | 62,531 | | | | 64,967 | | | | 64,210 | |
Assessed value (Sweden) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buildings | | | 43,684 | | | | 43,684 | | | | 43,684 | |
Land | | | 42,000 | | | | 42,000 | | | | 42,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 85,684 | | | | 85,684 | | | | 85,684 | |
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Note 15 | Machinery and Equipment |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated acquisition values | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | 1,481,067 | | | | 1,343,671 | | | | 1,332,835 | |
Acquisitions | | | 12,150 | | | | 22,246 | | | | 13,098 | |
Disposals and discards | | | -867 | | | | -23,115 | | | | -8,416 | |
Reclassifications | | | 1,745 | | | | 7,233 | | | | -222 | |
Translation differences | | | 57,623 | | | | 131,032 | | | | 6,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 1,551,718 | | | | 1,481,067 | | | | 1,343,671 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -1,128,952 | | | | -1,009,921 | | | | -984,046 | |
Returned depreciation on disposals and discards | | | 867 | | | | 22,759 | | | | 8,130 | |
Reclassifications | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,880 | |
Depreciation for the year | | | -35,093 | | | | -42,277 | | | | -40,965 | |
Translation differences | | | -40,484 | | | | -99,513 | | | | -2,921 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | -1,203,662 | | | | -1,128,952 | | | | -1,009,921 | |
Accumulated impairment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At the beginning of the year | | | -3,804 | | | | -3,170 | | | | -3,173 | |
Translation differences | | | -281 | | | | -634 | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year´s end | | | -4,085 | | | | -3,804 | | | | -3,170 | |
Carrying amount at the end of the year | | | 343,971 | | | | 348,311 | | | | 330,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leasing | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery held under financial leasing contracts are included at a posted value of | | | 39,808 | | | | 37,694 | | | | 37,160 | |
UnderOther short and long-term liabilities in the group, the present value of future payments are posted with regard to liabilities on financial leasing obligations.
The group has financial leasing contracts with regard to heat processing furnaces, gantry cranes and other production equipment, as well as passenger cars. Production equipment is normally rented for 12 years and passenger cars for 4 years, with a possibility for a buy-out. No new vital contracts have been entered into this year.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL REPORTS
Note 16 | Construction in Progress and advance payments for tangible non-current assets |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
At the beginning of the year | | | 5,803 | | | | 5,248 | | | | 10,342 | |
Disposals | | | -38 | | | | -1,161 | | | | — | |
Reclassifications | | | -1,745 | | | | -7,233 | | | | -9,896 | |
Acquisitions | | | 10,200 | | | | 7,996 | | | | 4,809 | |
Translation differences | | | 260 | | | | 953 | | | | -7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 14,480 | | | | 5,803 | | | | 5,248 | |
Note 17 | Deferred tax assets |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | |
| | Carrying amount | | | Fiscal tax value | | | Temporary difference | |
Significant temporary differences | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other temporary differences | | | 1,717 | | | | — | | | | 1,717 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1,717 | | | | — | | | | 1,717 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | |
| | Deferred tax assets | | | Deferred tax liabilities | | | Net | |
Other | | | 292 | | | | — | | | | 292 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | | | 292 | | | | — | | | | 292 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dec 31, 2014 | |
| | Carrying amount | | | Fiscal tax value | | | Temporary difference | |
Significant temporary differences | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial leasing | | | 16,701 | | | | — | | | | 16,701 | |
Inventory reserve | | | 20,258 | | | | — | | | | 20,258 | |
Pension liability USA | | | -148,796 | | | | — | | | | -148,796 | |
Reserve for claims | | | -7,931 | | | | — | | | | -7,931 | |
Other allocations | | | -11,464 | | | | — | | | | -11,464 | |
Other temporary differences | | | -11,574 | | | | — | | | | -11,574 | |
Other | | | -3,790 | | | | — | | | | -3,790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | -146,596 | | | | — | | | | -146,596 | |
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Note 17 | Deferred tax assets cont. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dec 31, 2014 | |
| | Deferred tax assets | | | Deferred tax liabilities | | | Net | |
Financial leasing | | | 3,712 | | | | 3,695 | | | | 17 | |
Inventory reserve | | | — | | | | 8,308 | | | | -8,308 | |
Pension liability USA | | | 51,979 | | | | — | | | | 51,979 | |
Reserve for claims | | | 2,959 | | | | — | | | | 2,959 | |
Other allocations | | | 4,277 | | | | — | | | | 4,277 | |
Other temporary differences | | | 3,935 | | | | — | | | | 3,935 | |
Fiscal loss carried forward | | | 1,199 | | | | — | | | | 1,199 | |
Other | | | 1,097 | | | | — | | | | 1,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | | | 69,158 | | | | 12,003 | | | | 57,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dec 31, 2013 | |
| | Posted value | | | Fiscal tax value | | | Temporary difference | |
Essential temporary differences | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial leasing | | | 18,715 | | | | — | | | | 18,715 | |
Inventory reserve | | | 21,073 | | | | — | | | | 21,073 | |
Pension liability USA | | | -70,850 | | | | — | | | | -70,850 | |
Reserve for claims | | | -12,707 | | | | — | | | | -12,707 | |
Other allocations | | | -8,030 | | | | — | | | | -8,030 | |
Other | | | -4,181 | | | | — | | | | -4,181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | -55,980 | | | | — | | | | -55,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dec 31, 2013 | |
| | Deferred tax assets | | | Deferred tax liabilities | | | Net | |
Financial leasing | | | 4,388 | | | | 4,351 | | | | 37 | |
Inventory reserve | | | — | | | | 7,580 | | | | -7,580 | |
Pension liability USA | | | 23,925 | | | | — | | | | 23,925 | |
Reserve for claims | | | 4,746 | | | | — | | | | 4,746 | |
Other allocations | | | 3,195 | | | | — | | | | 3,195 | |
Fiscal loss carried forward | | | 1,361 | | | | — | | | | 1,361 | |
Other | | | 1,262 | | | | — | | | | 1,262 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities | | | 38,877 | | | | 11,931 | | | | 26,946 | |
On 31 December 2014, the group had a considerable accumulated shortfall; however, the deferred tax assets for these shortfalls have not been posted due to uncertainties concerning future profits. See comment Note 11 Tax on earnings.
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Note 18 | Other long-term accounts receivable |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Accumulated acquisition values | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At beginning of the year | | | 2,675 | | | | 2,353 | | | | 2,403 | |
Year’s change deposition | | | -38 | | | | 11 | | | | -46 | |
Settling other long-term accounts | | | 170 | | | | 311 | | | | -4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 2,807 | | | | 2,675 | | | | 2,353 | |
Note 19 | Prepaid expenses and accrued revenues |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Prepaid insurances | | | 3,887 | | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,299 | |
Prepaid financing costs | | | 399 | | | | 56 | | | | 55 | |
Prepaid leasing costs | | | 3,370 | | | | 1,132 | | | | 2,526 | |
Other accrued revenues | | | 2,465 | | | | 1,827 | | | | 2,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
At year’s end | | | 10,120 | | | | 4,665 | | | | 6,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Equity excl. minority interests | | | Minority interests | | | Total | |
Opening balance | | | Jan 1, 2013 | | | | -45,139 | | | | 16,531 | | | | -28,608 | |
Capital injection | | | | | | | — | | | | 21,192 | | | | 21,192 | |
Revaluation pension obligation | | | | | | | 51,532 | | | | — | | | | 51,532 | |
Transaction with shareholders | | | | | | | 45,321 | | | | — | | | | 45,321 | |
Translation differences during the period | | | | | | | -41,743 | | | | 254 | | | | -41,489 | |
Net profit | | | | | | | -171,195 | | | | -7,611 | | | | -178,806 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance | | | Dec 31, 2013 | | | | -161,224 | | | | 30,366 | | | | -130,858 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | Equity excl. minority interests | | | Minority interests | | | Total | |
Opening balance | | | Jan 1, 2014 | | | | -161,224 | | | | 30,366 | | | | -130,858 | |
Revaluation pension obligation | | | | | | | -34,919 | | | | — | | | | -34,919 | |
Transaction with shareholders | | | | | | | -4,124 | | | | — | | | | -4,124 | |
Translation differences during the period | | | | | | | 101,580 | | | | 4,191 | | | | 105,771 | |
Net profit | | | | | | | -239,038 | | | | -8,241 | | | | -247,279 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | | -337,725 | | | | 26,316 | | | | -311,409 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Equity excl. minority interests | | | Minority interests | | | Total | |
Opening balance | | | Jan 1, 2015 | | | | -337,725 | | | | 26,316 | | | | -311,409 | |
Revaluation pension obligation | | | | | | | -21,138 | | | | — | | | | -21,138 | |
Transaction with shareholders | | | | | | | 23,684 | | | | — | | | | 23,684 | |
Translation differences during the period | | | | | | | 36,271 | | | | 1,467 | | | | 37,738 | |
Net profit | | | | | | | -233,326 | | | | -3,187 | | | | -236,513 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance | | | Sep 30, 2015 | | | | -532,233 | | | | 24,596 | | | | -507,637 | |
Note 21 | Provisions for pensions and similar obligations |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Allocations according to pension retirement plan ITP (PRI pension guarantee) | | | 34,434 | | | | 32,797 | | | | 30,193 | |
Other allocations | | | 286,751 | | | | 239,227 | | | | 149,124 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 321,185 | | | | 272,024 | | | | 179,317 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Warranty Provision | | | Other | | | Total | |
Balance Jan 1, 2013 | | | 41,071 | | | | 276 | | | | 41,347 | |
Net adjustment of the year | | | -743 | | | | -99 | | | | -842 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance Dec 31, 2013 | | | 40,328 | | | | 177 | | | | 40,505 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance Jan 1, 2014 | | | 40,328 | | | | 177 | | | | 40,505 | |
Net adjustment of the year | | | -6,821 | | | | 146 | | | | -6,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance Dec 31, 2014 | | | 33,507 | | | | 323 | | | | 33,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance Jan 1, 2015 | | | 33,507 | | | | 323 | | | | 33,830 | |
Net adjustment of the year | | | 865 | | | | 210 | | | | 1,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Closing balance Sep 30, 2015 | | | 34,372 | | | | 533 | | | | 34,905 | |
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Note 23 | Financing facilities |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Short term liabilities | | | 955,750 | | | | 902,421 | | | | 825,690 | |
Granted limit is | | | 990,230 | | | | 956,384 | | | | 863,275 | |
Available liquidity | | | 47,854 | | | | 67,739 | | | | 71,764 | |
Note 24 | Accrued expenses and prepaid revenues |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Staff-related costs | | | 30,367 | | | | 31,869 | | | | 31,195 | |
Interest expenses | | | 22,495 | | | | 19,888 | | | | 4,645 | |
Prepaid revenues | | | 19,746 | | | | 1,914 | | | | 8,841 | |
Other | | | 39,392 | | | | 29,880 | | | | 20,499 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 112,000 | | | | 83,551 | | | | 65,180 | |
Note 25 | Acquisitions of Intangible and Tangible Non-current Assets |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sep 30, 2015 | | | Dec 31, 2014 | | | Dec 31, 2013 | |
Licences and similar rights | | | 141 | | | | — | | | | 108 | |
Machinery and equipment | | | 17,397 | | | | 22,246 | | | | 21,256 | |
Land and buildings | | | -13 | | | | 239 | | | | 976 | |
Change in constructions in progress | | | 4,953 | | | | 6,835 | | | | 3,843 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 22,478 | | | | 29,320 | | | | 26,183 | |
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Åkers Styckebruk February 22, 2016
Åkers AB
| | |
/s/ Claes Ahrengart | | |
Claes Ahrengart | | |
CEO | | |
| |
/s/ Martin Ivert | | /s/ Johan Blomquist |
Martin Ivert | | Johan Blomquist |
Chairman of the Board | | Board Director |
| |
/s/ Fredrik Strömholm | | /s/ Anders Ullberg |
Fredrik Strömholm | | Anders Ullberg |
Board Director | | Board Director |
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Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Board of Directors of Åkers Holding AB
We have audited the accompanying Combined Financial Statements of Åkers AB and the entities included in the combined financial statements, which comprise the combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the related combined income statement and combined cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Management’s Responsibility for the Combined Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the Combined financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Sweden as stated on the Swedish Accounting Standards Board’s general guideline BFNAR 2012:1 concerning annual reports and consolidated financial statements K3; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of Combined financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Combined financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Combined financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the Combined financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the Combined financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the Combined financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Combined financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, the Combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Åkers AB and the entities included in the combined financial statements, combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2015, December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Sweden as stated on the Swedish Accounting Standards Board’s general guideline BFNAR 2012:1 concerning annual reports and consolidated financial statements K3.
Stockholm, Sweden
February 22, 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers AB
/s/ Michael Bengtsson
Michael Bengtsson
Authorized Public
Accountant Partner