Ferronordic Machines AB (publ) Interim report January to June 2015

Press Release

Stockholm, 25 August 2015
SUSTAINED EARNINGS DESPITE CONTINOUSLY WEAK MARKET

SECOND QUARTER 2015

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Revenue decreased by 29% (16% in rubles) to SEK 443m (SEK 622m)

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Operating profit increased to SEK 24m (SEK 21m)

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Operating margin was 5.5% (3.4%)

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EBITDA amounted to SEK 44m (SEK 49m)

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The after-tax result amounted to SEK 14m (SEK 14m)

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Earnings per ordinary share amounted to SEK 0.15 (SEK 0.13)

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Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -51m (SEK -45m)

JANUARY - JUNE 2015

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Revenue decreased by 38% (22% decrease in rubles) to SEK 696m (SEK 1,123m)

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Operating profit amounted to SEK 12m (SEK 32m)

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Operating margin was 1.7% (2.8%)

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EBITDA amounted to SEK 52m (SEK 80m)

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The after-tax result amounted to SEK 3m (SEK 12m)

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Earnings per ordinary share amounted to SEK -2.20 (SEK -1.27)

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Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -22m (SEK -52m)

 SEK M             2015   2014   2015    2014
                    Q2     Q2     6M      6M
Revenue            443.1  622.2  695.5  1 123.3
EBITDA             44.3   48.7   51.6    79.7
Operating profit   24.4   21.4   12.0    31.6
After-tax result   14.0   13.8    3.0    12.3

Net Debt           148.2  161.4  148.2   161.4
Net Debt / EBITDA  1.0x   1.0x   1.0x    1.0x

COMMENTS BY LARS CORNELIUSSON, CEO AND PRESIDENT:

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The market for sales of new construction equipment in Russia continues to be
very weak. Compared to last year the number of sold units is down by more than
70%. The main problem on the market remains the lack of liquidity, leading to
postponement of projects and considerable difficulties for customers to obtain
financing. In view of this I think we have managed to deliver a relatively
strong result during the quarter, especially in terms of profitability. In
particular we have been successful in capturing opportunities within the used
machines market, growing the aftermarket business and lowering our operating
expenses.

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Similar to the first quarter, the reduction in sales of new machines was partly
compensated by an increased demand for used machines. Our sales of used machines
were almost three times higher than in the second quarter 2014. In addition, our
aftermarket sales were also strong and increased by 27% in rubles compared to
the same period last year. In total, however, our revenue during the second
quarter decreased by 29% compared to the same period 2014.

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The implementation of various cost saving measures that commenced during the
fourth quarter of 2014 was further intensified during the quarter. While these
measures have contributed to an overall reduction of our cost level, we do not
expect to see the full effect of these measures until later during the year.
Compared to the fourth quarter 2014 and the first quarter 2015 our operating
expenses in rubles during the quarter were down 16% and 9%, respectively.

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Unfortunately we do not see any signs that the market would recover in the short
term and expect the rest of 2015 to remain challenging. However, we remain
optimistic about the long term prospects of the Russian construction equipment
market.

About Ferronordic Machines

Ferronordic Machines is the authorized dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment
and Terex Trucks in Russia. The company began its operations in June 2010 and
has expanded rapidly across Russia and is today well established in all federal
districts with almost 70 outlets and approximately 700 employees. In addition to
distributing and providing aftermarket support to Volvo Construction Equipment
machines, the company has also been appointed aftermarket dealer for Volvo and
Renault Trucks as well as dealer for Volvo Penta in certain parts of Russia. The
company has also signed up some other high quality brands such as Logset and
several attachment manufacturers. The vision of Ferronordic Machines is to be
regarded as the leading service- and sales company in the CIS markets. The
preference shares of Ferronordic Machines are listed on NASDAQ OMX First North
Premier. The company has appointed Avanza Bank AB as its Certified Advisor.

http://www.ferronordic.ru

For more information, please contact:

Anders Blomqvist, CFO and Head of IR, Tel: +46 8 5090 7280 pr@ferronordic.ru

Ferronordic Machines discloses the information herein pursuant to the Securities
Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Act. The information was submitted
for publication on 25 August 2015, 11:30 CET.