Interim report
Third quarter 2024 highlights
- Unadjusted Accounting, Adjusted Accounting and Adjusted Cash Metrics for 2023 and 2024 have been adjusted to remove discontinued operations, mainly related to the portfolio investment back-book sale agreed in Jan'24, and are aligned to the Primary Financial Statements on page 12 onwards
- Income and Adjusted Income down 5% vs. Q3'23 driven by decreases in both Investing and Servicing segments
- EBIT for the quarter decreased to SEK -127 M vs. SEK 50 M in Q3'23 driven by a goodwill impairment (SEK 0.7 bn), partially offset by reduced cost base
- Costs have decreased 16% to SEK 3,649 M vs. SEK 4,342 M in Q3'23 due to reduced cost base as a result of the cost saving program and reduced income
- Adjusted EBIT decreased by 5% vs. Q3'23 driven by decreased income across both segments, partially offset by reduced cost base; evident in increased Servicing Adjusted EBIT margin of ~6pp to 18% (12) vs. Q3'23
- Leverage ratio increased 0.3x to 4.2x vs. Q2'24, driven by a reduction in RTM cash EBITDA following completion of the portfolio investment back-book sale
- Launched solicitation of votes for a prepackaged Chapter 11 to reduce gross liabilities and extend repayment terms, further information available on page 18
- Progressed on several strategic initiatives including: (i) meaningful progress on refinancing and recapitalisation, (ii) won 5 portfolios with Cerberus under investment management, and (iii) ambitious roll-out plan for Ophelos
Third quarter, 2024 | Third quarter | 9 months | 12 months | Full year | ||||
Rolling | ||||||||
July-Sep | July-Sep | Change | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Change | |||
SEK M, unless otherwise indicated | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 |
Unadjusted Accounting Metrics1 | ||||||||
Income | 4,171 | 4,378 | -5 | 13,207 | 12,698 | 4 | 18,214 | 17,705 |
EBITDA | 194 | 416 | -53 | 2,321 | 2,423 | -4 | 4,216 | 4,318 |
EBIT | -127 | 50 | -352 | 1,373 | 1,414 | -3 | 2,734 | 2,775 |
Net Income/(Loss) attributable to Parent company's | -1,210 | -411 | 194 | -2,783 | -375 | 642 | -2,596 | -188 |
shareholders | ||||||||
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share, SEK | -10.04 | -3.41 | 194 | -23.07 | -3.11 | 642 | -21.52 | -1.56 |
Adjusted Accounting Metrics1 | ||||||||
Adjusted Income | 4,171 | 4,378 | -5 | 13,207 | 12,698 | 4 | 18,214 | 17,705 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,272 | 1,377 | -8 | 3,773 | 3,874 | -3 | 5,786 | 5,887 |
Adjusted EBIT | 951 | 1,004 | -5 | 2,856 | 2,848 | - | 4,472 | 4,464 |
Adjusted Net Income/(Loss) attributable to Parent | -402 | 222 | -281 | -262 | 769 | 134 | -186 | 845 |
company's shareholders | ||||||||
Adjusted Earnings/(Loss) Per Share, SEK | -3.34 | 1.84 | -281 | -2.17 | 6.38 | 134 | -1.54 | 7.01 |
Adjusted Cash Metrics1 | ||||||||
Cash Income | 5,041 | 5,254 | -4 | 15,863 | 15,198 | 4 | 21,729 | 21,065 |
Cash EBITDA from continuing operations | 2,112 | 2,214 | -5 | 6,368 | 6,345 | - | 9,160 | 9,137 |
Investing Segment: Capex Deployed | 311 | 532 | -42 | 1,106 | 3,313 | -78 | 1,637 | 5,508 |
Cash EBITDA including discontinued operations | 11,824 | 13,001 | ||||||
Net Debt before Other Obligations/RTM Cash | 4.2 | 4.4 | ||||||
EBITDA including discontinued operations, x |
1) 2024 and 2023 comparatives have been restated in respect of discontinued operations throughout the report, see page 5 and 6 for a detailed breakdown
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Solid performance in a seasonally slower quarter with demonstrable reduction in cost base
In a seasonally weak third quarter, we have continued expanding our servicing margin and delivered stable collections in Investing vs. active forecast and underwriting. In addition, we have signed five transactions for a total value of more than EUR 150 M as part of our investment partnership with Cerberus. From a structural perspective, we are starting to see the effect our recent efficiency efforts with absolute costs coming down compared to last year, although more cost reductions are to come and further efforts may be needed. As announced on 18 October, we are in the process of soliciting votes from creditors for a prepackaged Chapter 11, which is expected to be launched in mid-November. Based on the support we received from the 73% of noteholders and 97% of RCF lenders who have acceded to the lock-up agreement, we have already achieved the required majorities to successfully implement the Recapitalisation Transaction in a prepackaged Chapter 11, which we believe is the most efficient implementation route.
Meaningful refinancing progress
As we have consistently communicated over the past year, strengthening Intrum's financial profile is of the utmost impor- tance. We have continued to progress quarter by quarter, and I am pleased with our progress so far.
A critical part of improving our financial profile is our proposed recapitalisation transaction as it will align our capital structure with our business plan and support long term sustainable growth. I am pleased that we have received overwhelming support from our creditors for our plan and our business and have reached the required level of creditor support to implement the recapitalisa-
tion transaction, with support from 73% of our senior unsecured notes and MTNs due 2025-2028 and 97% of our RCF lenders. We believe that the prepackaged Chapter 11 process, with the certainty of outcome given our level of creditor support, coupled with a reorganisation process in Sweden, is the most suitable implementation process for the recapitalisation transaction from a franchise perspective.
The recapitalisation transaction and its implementation have been designed to minimise impact on the business. Intrum has sufficient liquidity to support continued operations while executing on its business plan throughout the prepackaged Chapter 11 process.
Strong Servicing profitability and resilient performance in Investing
During the quarter we signed SEK 197 M in annual contract value ("ACV"). Notably, we won contracts with Noova and Norconsult in Norway. The strong Servicing profitability in Q2 continued into Q3 and is a testament to the enduring need and demand for our services and, by extension, Intrum's important role in the financial ecosystem. In the third quarter, Servicing income stood at SEK 3,341 M (3,401) and adj. EBIT was SEK 589 M (406) or 45% higher compared to the third quarter last year. This results in a Servicing adj. EBIT margin increase of 6 ppt to 18% compared to 12% in Q3 2023 and compared to 19% in Q2 2024. The recent positive performance trajectory gives confidence that we are on pace to meet the financial targets for 2026, set out at the capital markets day a year ago.
Investing delivered a Cash EBITDA of SEK 1,520 M (1,842) and invested SEK 311 M (531) at an average unleveraged IRR of 20%
"I am very pleased with the recent developments in strengthening Intrum's financial profile"
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during the quarter. Gross cash collection amounted to SEK 2,073 M which translates into collection performance vs. active forecast of 98%. We continue to generate strong income from the Investing business and continue to look for new co-investments together with key capital partners.
As planned, and following the pilot in Netherlands and Belgium, our AI-powered collections platform, Ophelos, went live in Spain in September and in the coming months we will onboard France. These are important steps on our journey towards operational excellence and ongoing technological transition which will result in cost efficiencies on collections.
In the new European Consumer Payment Report survey of 20,000 consumers across Europe that we will publish in Novem- ber, we see a higher proportion of consumers meeting their financial commitments than has been the case for a number of years. However, this development is undermined by a continued uncertainty amongst consumers. Consumers are paying their bills, but many have simply learnt how to manage on less money than they had before the pandemic while 37% are utilising credit cards and short-term loans to keep them going until their next payday. Almost 40% of European consumers would rely on debt if confronted with an unexpected expense of EUR 200 or more. These are just some examples of the findings in our upcoming report that shed an important light on the weakness of the consumer and the consequent need for addressing late payments by com- panies. These trends indicate that we will continue to play an important role in the financial ecosystem and support individuals to deal with their debt levels and get on path to becoming debt free.
Solid performance in a seasonally slower quarter
Third quarter consolidated income decreased to SEK 4,171 M (4,378) while adjusted EBIT stood at SEK 951 M (1,004) and Cash EBITDA decreased to SEK 2,112 M (2,214), translating into a 5% decrease primarily due to reduced investment pace. Total adjusted costs in the third quarter amounted to SEK 3,279 M; an 8% decrease compared to SEK 3,549 M in the third quarter last year.
Leverage ratio increased to 4.2x. As expected, and communicated in the second quarter, we anticipate the leverage ratio to
increase slightly by the middle of 2025, as cash EBITDA will have a natural decrease post the asset sale in the second quarter.
As previously communicated, we expect to achieve cost savings of approximately SEK 1.5 bn through two phases of cost-saving initiatives by the end of 2024. Thus far, we have achieved total savings of SEK 1.1 bn and continue to pursue progress in this regard, and we expect to realise a remaining SEK 0.1 bn in 2024 and SEK 0.3 bn in 2025. These cost savings are primarily aimed at creating more streamlined central functions - particularly reducing indirect costs - and facilitating better cost visibility throughout the organisation. While these cost savings have been meaningful and we have a servicing business that is expanding its direct margin, further effort to reduce costs are likely be necessary going forward on our journey to be a technology enabled company.
Progress and development on multiple fronts
Reflecting on our progress over the last year on targets set out at the CMD, I am pleased to see: (i) income and profitability improvements in Servicing as a result of our client-focused approach, (ii) first tangible steps to pivot to a capital light investment business, (iii) Ophelos starting to be implemented across our operations and (iv) overwhelming creditor support for our company, allowing us to progress on a path to deleveraging.
Our strategic agenda and persistent focus on deleveraging remains firm, as does our commitment to reach our financial tar- gets. The considerable progress we have made this quarter in business development, recapitalisation, and cost-savings reinforces my confidence that we are on the right path and the direction set forth is correct.
As an important player in the financial ecosystem, we continue to see high demand for our services as evidenced by the increased client activity over the last year. It is particularly comforting in times of external turbulence that our clients continue to show faith in our service. We are, and will continue to be, the leading franchise across Europe and will ethically lead the way to a sound economy.
Stockholm, October 2024
Andrés Rubio
President & CEO
"Recent positive Servicing results gives me confidence that we are on pace to meet the financial targets"
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Key financial metrics
Quarterly development
EBIT for the quarter decreased to SEK -127 M (50) due to a goodwill impairment of SEK 668 M recognised in respect of the UK
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Ireland and Norway (see page 18 for further information), a reduction in earnings from JVs and Associates to SEK 60 M (109), increased direct costs at SEK 2,427 M (2,360), partially offset by 38% reduction in indirect costs to SEK 1,223 M (1,982).
Total costs of SEK 3,649 M (4,342) includes IACs of SEK 371 M (793) in respect of M&A and costs to implement the cost saving program (see page 10 for further information). Adjusted costs of SEK 3,279 M (3,549) have reduced 8% despite inflation and unfa- vourable fx movements as results of the cost saving program become clearly visible. Adjusted indirect costs reduced 17%
or SEK 221 M to SEK 1,058 M (1,279) driven by a significant FTE reduction quarter-on-quarter (total indirect and direct FTE have reduced by 1,402 FTE / 13%). Adjusted direct costs of SEK 2,221 M (2,270) have reduced 2% vs. Q3'23 as a result of a 5% reduction in adjusted income and due to an increasingly challenging collection environment that has meant the level of activity required to achieve the same amount of collections as in previous years is higher.
Net interest costs reduced 10% to SEK 797 M (884) due to reduced average balance of debt. Net financial expenses of SEK 865 M (834) have increased 4%.
Adjusted Servicing EBIT increased 45% to SEK 589 M (406) and adjusted EBIT margin increased 6pp to 18% (12) as a result of the
cost saving program. New ACV signings for the quarter totalled SEK 197 M vs. SEK 261 M (excluding SEK 333 M ACV transformation deal) for Q3'23.
Portfolio Investments performance for the quarter came in at 98% (101) of active forecast with an Adjusted ROI of 10% (14). Investing book value reduced to SEK 26 bn (39) due to low investment pace in line with our overall strategy to reduce our proprietary investing book value.
The leverage ratio increased 0.3x to 4.2x vs. Q2'24 driven by a reduction in RTM cash EBITDA following completion of the portfolio investment back-book sale.
Balance | |||
Growth | sheet intensity | ||
~10% | EBIT margin | SEK | Leverage |
CAGR | >25% | ~30 bn | 3.5x |
Total adjusted | Leverage ratio by | ||
External servicing | servicing margin | Proprietary investing | end of 2025/2026 |
Income growth | book value excl. | ||
revaluations | |||
External Servicing Adjusted Income | |||
Growth, RTM bn | Servicing Adjusted EBIT Margin, RTM | Investing BV excl. Revaluations, Quarter End | Leverage Ratio, RTM |
11.4 | 11.8 | 12.1 | 12.2 | |
10.6 | ||||
CAGR: 12% | ||||
CMD | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q 3 |
Sep'23 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
18 | 17 | |||
16 | 16 | |||
15 | ||||
CMD | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q 3 |
Sep'23 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
41 | ||||
37 | 37 | |||
26 | 26 | |||
CMD | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q 3 |
Sep'23 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
4.6x | 4.4x | 4.4x | ||
4.2x | ||||
3.9x | ||||
CMD | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q 3 |
Sep'23 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
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Segment overview
Key figures, 2024
Third quarter, July-Sep 2024 | 9 months, Jan-Sep 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Including Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations | Including Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations | |||||||||||||||
Elimi- | Elimi- | Elimi- | Elimi- | |||||||||||||||
SEK M | Servicing | Investing | Central | nations | Consolidated | Servicing | Investing | nations | Consolidated | Servicing Investing Central nations | Consolidated | Servicing Investing | nation | Consolidated | ||||
External Income | 2,904 | 1,250 | 16 | - | 4,171 | - | - | - | 4,171 | 8,820 | 5,169 | 79 | - | 14,068 | 334 | -1,194 | - | 13,207 |
Internal Income | 437 | - | 44 | -481 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,734 | - | 144 | -1,878 | - | -446 | - | 446 | - |
Income | 3,341 | 1,250 | 61 | -481 | 4,171 | - | - | - | 4,171 | 10,554 | 5,169 | 223 | -1,878 | 14,068 | -113 | -1,194 | 446 | 13,207 |
Items Affecting Comparability in Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Adjusted Income | 3,341 | 1,250 | 61 | -481 | 4,171 | - | - | - | 4,171 | 10,554 | 5,169 | 223 | -1,878 | 14,068 | -113 | -1,194 | 446 | 13,207 |
Direct Costs | -2,280 | -576 | -47 | 474 | -2,429 | - | - | - | -2,429 | -6,868 | -2,321 | -109 | 1,846 | -7,453 | 7 | 492 | -446 | -7,400 |
Indirect Costs | -736 | -59 | -434 | 8 | -1,220 | - | - | - | -1,220 | -2,574 | -330 | -1,234 | 32 | -4,106 | 17 | 24 | - | -4,065 |
Share of Associates and Joint Ventures | 6 | 54 | - | - | 60 | - | - | - | 60 | 29 | 40 | - | - | 69 | - | 263 | - | 332 |
Net Credit Gains / (Losses) | - | -40 | - | - | -40 | - | - | - | -40 | - | -32 | - | - | -32 | - | - | - | -32 |
Other Operating Items | -668 | - | - | - | -668 | - | - | - | -668 | -668 | - | - | - | -668 | - | - | - | -668 |
EBIT | -336 | 629 | -420 | - | -127 | - | - | - | -127 | 473 | 2,525 | -1,121 | - | 1,877 | -89 | -415 | - | 1,373 |
Items Affecting Comparability in EBIT | 926 | 44 | 108 | - | 1,078 | - | - | - | 1,078 | 1,151 | 158 | 174 | - | 1,483 | - | - | 1,483 | |
Adjusted EBIT | 589 | 673 | -312 | - | 951 | - | - | - | 951 | 1,624 | 2,683 | -947 | - | 3,360 | -89 | -415 | - | 2,856 |
Cash Income | 3,341 | 2,120 | 61 | -481 | 5,041 | - | - | - | 5,041 | 10,554 | 8,722 | 223 | -1,878 | 17,621 | -113 | -2,090 | 446 | 15,863 |
Cash EBITDA | 827 | 1,520 | -236 | - | 2,112 | 2,112 | 2,346 | 6,375 | -774 | - | 7,947 | -89 | -1,490 | - | 6,368 | |||
Adjusted Income | 3,341 | 1,250 | 61 | -481 | 4,171 | 10,554 | 5,169 | 223 | -1,878 | 14,068 | ||||||||
- thereof Northern Europe | 758 | 220 | - | -58 | 919 | 2,297 | 1,198 | - | -321 | 3,174 | ||||||||
- thereof Middle Europe | 932 | 436 | - | -148 | 1,220 | 2,914 | 1,619 | - | -596 | 3,937 | ||||||||
- thereof Southern Europe | 1,527 | 332 | - | -110 | 1,749 | 4,952 | 1,511 | - | -443 | 6,020 | ||||||||
- thereof Eastern Europe | 125 | 262 | - | -120 | 267 | 390 | 842 | - | -373 | 858 | ||||||||
- thereof Central | - | - | 61 | -44 | 16 | - | - | 223 | -144 | 79 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBIT | 589 | 673 | -312 | - | 951 | 1,624 | 2,683 | -947 | - | 3,360 | ||||||||
- thereof Northern Europe | 170 | 215 | - | - | 385 | 379 | 873 | - | - | 1,252 | ||||||||
- thereof Middle Europe | 74 | 192 | - | - | 266 | 216 | 677 | - | - | 893 | ||||||||
- thereof Southern Europe | 295 | 171 | - | - | 466 | 962 | 842 | - | - | 1,804 | ||||||||
- thereof Eastern Europe | 50 | 95 | - | - | 144 | 67 | 290 | - | - | 357 | ||||||||
- thereof Central | - | - | -312 | - | -312 | - | - | -947 | - | -947 | ||||||||
1) Refer to page 10 for details on Items Affecting Comparability
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Key figures, 2023
Third quarter, July-Sep 2023 | 9 months, Jan-Sep 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Including Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations | Including Discontinued Operations | Discontinued Operations | |||||||||||||||
Elimi- | Elimi- | Elimi- | Elimi- | |||||||||||||||
SEK M | Servicing | Investing | Central | nations | Consolidated | Servicing | Investing | nation | Consolidated | Servicing Investing Central nations | Consolidated | Servicing | Investing | nation | Consolidated | |||
External Income | 2,785 | 2,173 | 1 | - | 4,959 | 231 | -811 | - | 4,378 | 8,028 | 6,431 | 2 | - | 14,461 | 646 | -2,408 | - | 12,698 |
Internal Income | 656 | - | 66 | -722 | - | -271 | - | 271 | - | 2,016 | - | 139 | -2,155 | - | -821 | - | 821 | - |
Income | 3,441 | 2,173 | 67 | -722 | 4,959 | -40 | -811 | 271 | 4,378 | 10,044 | 6,431 | 141 | -2,155 | 14,461 | -176 | -2,408 | 821 | 12,698 |
Items Affecting Comparability in Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Adjusted Income | 3,441 | 2,173 | 67 | -722 | 4,959 | -40 | -811 | 271 | 4,378 | 10,044 | 6,431 | 141 | -2,155 | 14,461 | -176 | -2,408 | 821 | 12,698 |
Direct Costs | -2,252 | -833 | -37 | 695 | -2,427 | 11 | 327 | -271 | -2,360 | -6,509 | -2,461 | -181 | 2,128 | -7,023 | 34 | 1,019 | -821 | -6,792 |
Indirect Costs | -893 | -59 | -1,084 | 27 | -2,009 | 19 | 10 | - | -1,981 | -2,557 | -290 | -1,925 | 27 | -4,745 | 56 | 31 | - | -4,658 |
Share of Associates and Joint Ventures | 2 | -27 | - | - | -25 | - | 135 | - | 110 | 13 | 6 | - | - | 19 | - | 405 | - | 424 |
Net Credit Gains / (Losses) | - | 12 | - | - | 12 | - | -110 | - | -98 | - | 7 | - | - | 7 | - | -265 | - | -258 |
EBIT | 298 | 1,266 | -1,054 | - | 510 | -10 | -450 | - | 50 | 991 | 3,693 | -1,965 | - | 2,719 | -86 | -1,219 | - | 1,414 |
Items Affecting Comparability in EBIT | 118 | 73 | 653 | - | 844 | - | 110 | - | 954 | 306 | 165 | 698 | - | 1,169 | - | 265 | -1 | 1,434 |
Adjusted EBIT | 416 | 1,339 | -401 | - | 1,354 | -10 | -340 | - | 1,004 | 1,297 | 3,858 | -1,267 | - | 3,888 | -86 | -954 | -1 | 2,848 |
Cash Income | 3,441 | 3,551 | 66 | -722 | 6,336 | -40 | -1,313 | 271 | 5,254 | 10,044 | 10,390 | 141 | -2,155 | 18,420 | -176 | -3,867 | 821 | 15,198 |
Cash EBITDA | 742 | 2,775 | -356 | - | 3,160 | -12 | -933 | - | 2,214 | 2,175 | 8,079 | -1,130 | - | 9,124 | -92 | -2,686 | - | 6,345 |
Adjusted Income | 3,441 | 2,173 | 67 | -722 | 4,959 | 10,044 | 6,431 | 141 | -2,155 | 14,461 | ||||||||
- thereof Northern Europe | 758 | 588 | - | -141 | 1,205 | 2,283 | 1,706 | - | -415 | 3,574 | ||||||||
- thereof Middle Europe | 952 | 648 | - | -229 | 1,372 | 2,569 | 1,857 | - | -739 | 3,687 | ||||||||
- thereof Southern Europe | 1,616 | 583 | - | -180 | 2,019 | 4,842 | 1,840 | - | -535 | 6,147 | ||||||||
- thereof Eastern Europe | 115 | 354 | - | -107 | 362 | 351 | 1,028 | - | -327 | 1,052 | ||||||||
- thereof Central | - | - | 67 | -66 | 1 | - | - | 141 | -139 | 2 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBIT | 416 | 1,339 | -401 | - | 1,354 | 1,297 | 3,858 | -1,267 | - | 3,888 | ||||||||
- thereof Northern Europe | 63 | 414 | - | - | 477 | 169 | 1,172 | - | - | 1,341 | ||||||||
- thereof Middle Europe | 55 | 341 | - | - | 396 | 121 | 969 | - | - | 1,091 | ||||||||
- thereof Southern Europe | 323 | 384 | - | - | 706 | 1,110 | 1,188 | - | - | 2,298 | ||||||||
- thereof Eastern Europe | -25 | 200 | - | - | 175 | -103 | 529 | - | - | 425 | ||||||||
- thereof Central | - | - | -401 | - | -401 | - | - | -1,267 | - | -1,267 | ||||||||
1) Refer to page 10 for details on Items Affecting Comparability
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Servicing
Credit management with a focus on late payments and collections.
Third quarter | 9 months | Full year | |||||
July-Sep | July-Sep | Change | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Change | ||
SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2023 |
External Income1 | 2,904 | 3,016 | -4 | 9,153 | 8,674 | 6 | 12,297 |
Internal Income1 | 437 | 385 | 13 | 1,288 | 1,195 | 8 | 1,468 |
Income1 | 3,341 | 3,401 | -2 | 10,441 | 9,868 | 6 | 13,765 |
Items Affecting Comparability in Income1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Adjusted Income1 | 3,341 | 3,401 | -2 | 10,441 | 9,868 | 6 | 13,765 |
Direct Costs1 | -2,280 | -2,241 | 2 | -6,861 | -6,475 | 6 | -8,837 |
Indirect Costs1 | -736 | -874 | -16 | -2,557 | -2,501 | 2 | -3,657 |
Share of Associates and Joint Ventures1 | 6 | 2 | 191 | 29 | 13 | 125 | 21 |
Other Operating Items1 | -668 | - | - | -668 | - | - | - |
EBIT1 | -336 | 288 | -217 | 385 | 905 | -58 | 1,292 |
Items Affecting Comparability in EBIT1 | 926 | 118 | 685 | 1,151 | 306 | 276 | 821 |
Adjusted EBIT1 | 589 | 406 | 45 | 1,536 | 1,211 | 27 | 2,113 |
Cash Income1 | 3,341 | 3,401 | -2 | 10,441 | 9,868 | 6 | 13,765 |
Cash EBITDA1 | 827 | 730 | 13 | 2,257 | 2,083 | 8 | 3,324 |
KPIs | |||||||
Change in Adjusted Income, %2 | -4 | 14 | -18 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 |
- thereof organic growth | -6 | -6 | 0 | -6 | -4 | -2 | 2 |
- thereof acquisitions | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
- thereof foreign exchange | -2 | 10 | -12 | -2 | 7 | -9 | 5 |
Adjusted EBIT Margin, %1 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 15 |
Capex Deployed1 | 26 | 43 | -38 | 119 | 117 | 2 | 206 |
- 2024 and 2023 comparatives have been restated in respect of discontinued operations, see page 5 and 6 for a detailed breakdown
- 2024 "Change in Adjusted Income, %" KPIs have been restated in respect of discontinued operations. 2023 "Change in Adjusted Income, %" KPIs have not been restated
Cash Income including discontinued operations, 9 months
Northern Europe: 2,297
Middle Europe: 2,914
Southern Europe: 4,952
Eastern Europe: 390
Cash EBITDA including discontinued operations, 9 months
Northern Europe: 406
Middle Europe: 323
Southern Europe: 1,528
Eastern Europe: 87
Third quarter of the year for the Servicing business line confirmed the positive trend compared to 2023 across most jurisdictions. Total Servicing Income for the YTD is SEK 573 M (6%) higher than the same period last year (10,441 vs. 9,868), and External Income is SEK 479 M (6%) higher than the same period last year (9,153 vs. 8,674). The increase in income is driven both by strong commercial performance and M&A activity from the second half of 2023.
Our positive commercial trajectory continued with new ACV of SEK 197 M for the quarter vs. SEK 261 M (excluding the SEK 333
M ACV transformational deal with Buildingcenter) for the same quarter last year.
Adjusted Servicing EBIT for the quarter increased by 45% to SEK 589 M (406), with a solid increase in Adjusted Servicing EBIT margin by 6pps to 18% (12%). Direct Costs for the quarter increased by 2% to SEK 2,280 M (2,241) while Indirect Costs decreased by 16% to SEK 736 M (874) as the results of the cost saving program become visible.
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Investing
Intrum invests in portfolios of overdue receivables and similar claims, after which Intrum's servicing operations collect on the claims acquired.
Third quarter | 9 months | Full year | |||||
July-Sep | July-Sep | Change | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Change | ||
SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2024 | 2023 | % | 2023 |
Income1 | 1,250 | 1,362 | -8 | 3,974 | 4,023 | -1 | 5,395 |
Items Affecting Comparability in Income1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Adjusted Income1 | 1,250 | 1,362 | -8 | 3,974 | 4,023 | -1 | 5,395 |
- thereof REOs1 | 44 | 34 | 29 | 131 | 58 | 128 | 140 |
-thereof Other Income1 | - | 5 | -99 | 0 | 15 | -99 | 20 |
Direct Costs1 | -576 | -506 | 14 | -1,829 | -1,442 | 27 | -1,989 |
Indirect Costs1 | -59 | -49 | 19 | -306 | -259 | 18 | -295 |
Share of Associates and Joint Ventures1 | 54 | 108 | -50 | 302 | 411 | -26 | 592 |
Net Credit Gains / (Losses) 1 | -40 | -98 | -59 | -32 | -258 | -88 | -258 |
EBIT1 | 629 | 816 | -23 | 2,109 | 2,474 | -15 | 3,446 |
Items Affecting Comparability in EBIT1 | 44 | 183 | -76 | 158 | 430 | -63 | 457 |
Adjusted EBIT1 | 673 | 999 | -33 | 2,267 | 2,904 | -22 | 3,903 |
- thereof REOs1 | 63 | -5 | -1,387 | 42 | -17 | -342 | -27 |
-thereof Other Income1 | - | 1 | -136 | - | 2 | -112 | 3 |
Cash Income1 | 2,120 | 2,238 | -5 | 6,632 | 6,523 | 2 | 8,755 |
Cash EBITDA1 | 1,520 | 1,842 | -17 | 4,885 | 5,393 | -9 | 7,175 |
KPIs | |||||||
Internal Gross Collections | 2,073 | 3,497 | -41 | 8,586 | 10,261 | -16 | 13,748 |
Amortisation % | 42 | 39 | 3 | 41 | 39 | 3 | 39 |
Capex Deployed | 311 | 531 | -41 | 1,106 | 4,977 | -78 | 5,508 |
ERC | 53,848 | 81,522 | -34 | 53,848 | 81,522 | -34 | 76,058 |
Collection Index vs. Active Forecast | 98 | 101 | -3 | 100 | 101 | -1 | 102 |
Book Value | 25,545 | 38,785 | -34 | 25,545 | 38,785 | -34 | 36,585 |
Adjusted Return on Portfolio Investments % | 10 | 14 | -4 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 14 |
1) 2024 and 2023 comparatives have been restated in respect of discontinued operations, see page 5 and 6 for a detailed breakdown
Cash Income including discontinued operations, 9 months
Northern Europe: 2,183
Middle Europe: 2,964
Southern Europe: 2,327
Tactical Markets: 1,248
Cash EBITDA including discontinued operations, 9 months
Northern Europe: 1,794
Middle Europe: 2,033
Southern Europe: 1,850
Tactical Markets: 699
The third quarter of 2024 was a seasonally weak quarter, with collection performance at 98% (101) vs. active forecast and an adjusted ROI of 10% (14).
During the quarter, we invested SEK 311 M (531) in new portfolios (excluding the impact of the sale of the backbook to an Associate structure) with a net IRR of 20% (18). Q3'24 investments were predominantly focused on forward flow commitments across our footprint and some ad-hocco-investments in line with our capital light strategy.
Cash Income came in at SEK 2,120 M (2,238), representing a 5% decrease vs. the same quarter last year. Cash EBITDA for the seg-
ment was SEK 1,520 M (1,842) and adjusted EBIT was SEK 673 M (999), down 17% and 33%, respectively, compared to the same quarter last year. The decrease in the results versus last year is a result of the aging backbook in an increasingly challenging collection environment that has meant the level of activity required to achieve the same amount of collections as in previous years is higher.
Our Book value decreased to SEK 25.5 bn from SEK 26.2 bn last quarter due to a low investment pace for the quarter, in line with our overall strategy to reduce our proprietary investing book.
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Adjusted 5 year financial overview
Adjusted P&L
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July-Sep | July-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Oct 2023- | |||||
SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | Sep 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Adjusted Income1 | 4,171 | 4,378 | 13,207 | 12,698 | 18,214 | 17,705 | 18,960 | 17,655 | 16,730 |
Adjusted Direct Costs1 | -2,221 | -2,270 | -7,091 | -6,619 | -9,524 | -9,052 | -8,317 | -7,910 | -7,908 |
- thereof personnel1 | -1,211 | -1,174 | -3,848 | -3,611 | -5,166 | -4,930 | -4,086 | -3,968 | -3,923 |
- thereof non-personnel1 | -1,010 | -1,095 | -3,243 | -3,007 | -4,357 | -4,122 | -4,231 | -3,942 | -3,985 |
Adjusted Indirect Costs1 | -1,058 | -1,279 | -3,592 | -3,721 | -4,759 | -4,889 | -4,524 | -3,312 | -3,389 |
- thereof personnel1 | -539 | -615 | -1,666 | -1,825 | -2,217 | -2,376 | -2,097 | -1,617 | -1,511 |
- thereof non-personnel1 | -519 | -665 | -1,926 | -1,896 | -2,543 | -2,513 | -2,427 | -1,695 | -1,878 |
Adjusted Share of Associates and Joint Ventures1 | 60 | 175 | 332 | 490 | 542 | 700 | 545 | 581 | 306 |
Adjusted EBIT1 | 951 | 1,004 | 2,857 | 2,849 | 4,472 | 4,464 | 6,664 | 7,014 | 5,739 |
Adjusted D&A1 | 321 | 373 | 916 | 1,025 | 1,314 | 1,423 | 1,453 | 1,318 | 1,529 |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 1,272 | 1,377 | 3,773 | 3,874 | 5,786 | 5,887 | 8,117 | 8,332 | 7,268 |
Adjusted Financial Items1 | -859 | -834 | -2,577 | -1,835 | -3,686 | -2,944 | -2,409 | -2,174 | -2,062 |
Adjusted Tax 1 | -419 | -13 | -747 | -158 | -1,309 | -720 | -1,129 | -910 | -555 |
Adjusted Net Income1 | -327 | 158 | -468 | 855 | -522 | 801 | 3,126 | 3,930 | 3,122 |
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Parent company's shareholders1 | -402 | 222 | -262 | 769 | -186 | 845 | 1,835 | 3,487 | 2,689 |
Average number of shares outstanding1 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 124 |
Adjusted EPS, SEK1 | -3.34 | 1.84 | -2.17 | 6.38 | -1.54 | 7.01 | 15.21 | 28.86 | 21.70 |
Adjusted EBITDA1 | 1,272 | 1,377 | 3,773 | 3,874 | 5,786 | 5,887 | 8,117 | 8,332 | 7,268 |
Amortisation of Portfolio Investments1 | 871 | 877 | 2,658 | 2,500 | 3,517 | 3,360 | 5,320 | 4,311 | 4,308 |
Income from Associates and Joint Ventures1 | -60 | -175 | -332 | -490 | -542 | -700 | -545 | -581 | -306 |
Cash from Associates and Joint Ventures1 | 29 | 139 | 267 | 463 | 393 | 590 | 347 | 248 | 338 |
Cash EBITDA from continuing operations1 | 2,112 | 2,217 | 6,366 | 6,348 | 9,156 | 9,137 | 13,238 | 12,310 | 11,608 |
Adjustment in respect of discontinued operations1 | 2,668 | 3,869 | |||||||
Cash EBITDA including discontinued operations1 | 11,824 | 13,001 | |||||||
1) 2024 and 2023 comparatives have been restated in respect of discontinued operations, see page 5 and 6 for a detailed breakdown |
Net Debt Reconciliation
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July-Sep | July-Sep | Jan-Sep | Jan-Sep | Oct 2023- | |||||
SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | Sep 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Borrowings | 51,803 | 61,007 | 51,803 | 61,007 | 51,803 | 59,852 | 56,519 | 52,501 | 48,703 |
Lease Liability | 605 | 718 | 605 | 718 | 605 | 637 | 712 | 805 | 871 |
Deferred Liabilities | 440 | 346 | 440 | 346 | 440 | 348 | 384 | 406 | 1,073 |
Gross Debt | 52,848 | 62,071 | 52,848 | 62,071 | 52,848 | 60,837 | 57,615 | 53,713 | 50,647 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | -3,405 | - 3,465 | -3,405 | - 3,465 | -3,405 | -3,966 | -3,474 | -4,553 | -2,134 |
Net Debt before Other Obligations | 49,443 | 58,606 | 49,443 | 58,606 | 49,443 | 56,871 | 54,141 | 49,160 | 48,513 |
Net Defined Benefit Liability | 137 | 144 | 137 | 144 | 137 | 142 | 141 | 329 | 381 |
Payable to Non-controlling Interest | 293 | 123 | 293 | 123 | 293 | 330 | 397 | 430 | - |
Net Debt after Other Obligations | 49,873 | 58,873 | 49,873 | 58,873 | 49,873 | 57,342 | 54,678 | 49,919 | 48,894 |
Net Debt before Other Obligations/RTM cash EBITDA (proforma) | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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Reconciliation
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SEK M | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | Sep 2024 | 2023 |
INCOME RECONCILIATION1 | ||||||
Income | 4,171 | 4,378 | 13,207 | 12,698 | 18,214 | 17,705 |
Adjusted Income | 4,171 | 4,378 | 13,207 | 12,698 | 18,214 | 17,705 |
Portfolio Amortisation | 871 | 877 | 2,658 | 2,500 | 3,517 | 3,360 |
Cash Income | 5,041 | 5,255 | 15,865 | 15,199 | 21,731 | 21,065 |
EBITDA RECONCILIATION1 | ||||||
EBIT | -127 | 50 | 1,373 | 1,414 | 2,734 | 2,775 |
Depreciation and Amortisation | 321 | 366 | 948 | 1,003 | 1,481 | 1,536 |
EBITDA | 194 | 416 | 2,321 | 2,417 | 4,215 | 4,311 |
IAC - NCIs | ||||||
Impairments / (Reversals) | 672 | 71 | 676 | 80 | 720 | 124 |
Net Credit Gains/(Losses) | 40 | -11 | 32 | -7 | 30 | -9 |
- thereof Portfolio Investment Gains | -386 | -461 | -953 | -1,059 | -1,152 | -1,258 |
- thereof Portfolio Investment Losses | 427 | 450 | 985 | 1,051 | 1,183 | 1,249 |
Net Credit Gains/(Losses) from | - | 110 | - | 265 | 1 | 266 |
discontinued operations | ||||||
IAC - Restructuring | ||||||
IT Transformational Costs | - | 74 | - | 243 | 65 | 308 |
Merger & Acquisition | 356 | 20 | 457 | 31 | 514 | 88 |
Group Restructuring | 9 | 681 | 168 | 721 | 123 | 676 |
- therof cost saving program | 11 | 583 | 65 | 583 | 23 | 541 |
IAC - NRIs | ||||||
Hungarian Tax Effects | - | 13 | 118 | 90 | 118 | 90 |
Other | - | 3 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 35 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,272 | 1,377 | 3,773 | 3,875 | 5,785 | 5,887 |
Cash Adjustments | ||||||
Income from Associates and JVs | -60 | -175 | -332 | -490 | -542 | -700 |
Cash from Associates and JVs | 29 | 139 | 267 | 463 | 393 | 590 |
Portfolio Amortisation | 871 | 2,214 | 2,658 | 2,500 | 3,517 | 3,360 |
Cash EBITDA | 2,112 | 2,807 | 6,368 | 6,345 | 9,160 | 9,138 |
EPS RECONCILIATION1 | ||||||
Earnings Per Share, SEK | -10.04 | -3.41 | -23.07 | 0.30 | -21.5 | -1.56 |
IACs in EPS | ||||||
Impairments / (Reversals) | 5.58 | 0.59 | 5.61 | 0.66 | 5.97 | 1.03 |
Other Operating (Gains) / Losses | 1.13 | 4.67 | 15.30 | 8.83 | 14.02 | 7.54 |
Adjusted Earnings Per Share, SEK | -3.33 | 1.85 | -2.16 | 6.38 | -1.53 | 7.01 |
1) 2024 and 2023 comparatives have been restated in respect of discontinued operations, see page 5 and 6 for a detailed breakdown
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