DEFINITIONS
Average number of employees Average number of employees converted into full-time equivalents (FTEs). Average number of shares outstanding Weighted average of the number of outstanding shares during the period, adjusted for bonus issue and share split. Cash flow from operating activities per share Cash flow from operating activities in relation to the average number of shares outstanding during the period after dilution. A measure used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s financial performance and ability to generate a positive cash flow. Dividend per share Distributed/proposed dividend. “Dividend” here also means cash distribution to shareholders. Earnings per share Profit after tax in relation to the average number of shares outstanding during the year. EBITDA margin Operating profit excluding depreciation and amortization in relation to operating revenues. A profitability measure that is used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s profitability. Equity per share Shareholders’ equity in relation to the number of shares outstanding at the end of the year. Equity/assets ratio Equity divided by total assets at the end of the period. A measure that is used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s payment ability in the long- and short-term, and the capital structure of the company.
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Net interest-bearing liabilities Net of interest-bearing provisions and liabilities less financial assets and cash and cash equivalents. A measure used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s financial position and ability to distribute money to shareholders. Number of employees at year-end The number of employees at year-end, convertedto full-time equivalents (FTEs). Number of engaged persons at year end The number of employees and external resources such as dedicated people at contracted suppliers and consultants at the end of the period, converted to full-time equivalents (FTEs). Number of shares outstanding Number of outstanding shares at year-end adjusted for bonus issue and share split. Operating margin Operating profit in relation to operating revenues. A profitability measure that is used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s profitability. Return on equity (RoE) Profit for the period as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. A return measure that is used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s ability to generate a return on the capital its shareholders have invested. Revenue growth Percentage increase in operating revenue in SEK compared to the previous year. A measure that is used by investors, analysts and the company’s management for evaluation of the company’s growth. The company’s goal is for revenues to grow faster than the market.
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