July-
- Total sales MSEK 36 013 (27 338)
- Organic sales growth 7 percent (4)
- Operating income before amortization MSEK 2 330 (1 605)
- Operating margin 6.5 percent (5.9)
- Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK -414 (-120), relating to the previously announced trans-formation programs and the acquisition of STANLEY Security
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Earnings per share
SEK 2.46 (2.15)* -
Earnings per share, before IAC,
SEK 3.24 (2.34)* - Cash flow from operating activities 122 percent (75)
January-
- Total sales MSEK 95 146 (79 651)
- Organic sales growth 6 percent (4)
- Operating income before amortization MSEK 5 542 (4 332)
- Operating margin 5.8 percent (5.4)
- Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK -774 (-515), relating to the previously announced transformation programs and the acquisition of STANLEY Security
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Earnings per share
SEK 6.70 (5.44)* -
Earnings per share, before IAC,
SEK 8.15 (6.29)* - Reported net debt/EBITDA 5.8 (2.1), adjusted net debt/EBITDA ratio 4.0**
- Cash flow from operating activities 66 percent (79)
* Comparatives have been adjusted for the rights issue completed on
** Adjusted for rights issue proceeds received in
Comments from the President and CEO
"Strong performance in the new Securitas"
The third quarter 2022 marks a major milestone as it is the first time we report as one company together with STANLEY Security. The most transformative acquisition in Securitas' history is concluded and was consolida-ted in Securitas as of
We are facing a global environment with increasing uncertainty and we are, as always, continuously working to ensure preparedness and strength also in more challenging times.
The development in the third quarter showed continued strong demand. Organic sales growth was 7 percent (4), with growth in all business segments, supported by good momentum within technology and solutions sales and by high price increases.
Our investments in a stronger client offering are generating results with good commercial traction. We re-cently also renewed a significant global contract with expanded scope of services, reaffirming our position as the leading security solutions partner to many of the most well known brands world-wide.
Technology and solutions sales in the third quarter represented 30 percent (22) of Group sales and real sales growth excluding STANLEY Security was solid with double-digit growth throughout the business.
The operating result for the Group, adjusted for changes in exchange rates, increased by 30 percent in the third quarter with material contribution from the STANLEY Security acquisition and good development in the legacy business. The operating margin improved to 6.5 percent (5.9). Compared to the first half of 2022 the operating margin in the acquired STANLEY Security business improved as a result of pricing recovery, cost control and leverage, and initial execution on the value creation plan.
Our operations in
The Group operating cash flow was 122 percent of operating result in the quarter and will continue to be an important focus area to reduce our leverage position after the STANLEY Security acquisition.
CREATING THE FUTURE SECURITAS
We are now accelerating our journey with STANLEY Security. We have started to execute on our value creat-ion plan and are in line with plan in terms of synergy execution in the third quarter.
Bringing together our two great companies gives us a leading position in the industry. Combining our talent and expertise sets us up for stronger growth thanks to an outstanding client offering and we expect significant margin enhancement opportunities going forward. Together we have great potential to provide tech-enabled security solutions that create long-term value for our clients and shareholders.
The transformation program in
After the STANLEY Security acquisition, we announced new financial targets at the Investor update in August to reflect our ambition to build the new Securitas and achieve 8 percent operating margin by the end of 2025. Our strong performance in the third quarter gives us confidence that we are on the right track.
In October we completed the rights issue of MSEK 9 583 related to the STANLEY Security acquisition. The rights issue was well received and oversubscribed and I would like to thank all shareholders for your participation.
President and CEO
PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT
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ABOUT SECURITAS
Securitas has a leading global and local market presence with operations in 47 markets. Our operations are organized in three business segments:
Group strategy
At Securitas, we are leading the transformation of the security industry by putting our clients at the heart of our business. We solve our clients' security needs by offering qualified and engaged people, in-depth expertise and innovation within each of our protective services, the ability to combine services into solutions and by using data to add further intelligence. To execute on our strategy to become a security solutions partner with world-leading technology and expertise, we are focusing on four areas: Taking the lead within technology, quality guarding services focused on profitability, creating a global security solutions partner, leveraging a global platform to drive innovation.
Group financial targets
Securitas has four financial targets:
- 8-10 percent technology and solutions annual average real sales growth
- 8 percent Group operating margin by year-end 2025, with a >10 percent long-term operating margin ambit-ion
- A net debt to EBITDA ratio below 3.0x
- An operating cash flow of 70-80 percent of operating income before amortization
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