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Veidekke Asa — Investor Presentation (September 2010)

39 slides from Veidekke Asa's investor presentation, Sep 20, 2010

  1. Slide 1: Veidekke's Economic Activity Report

    Veidekke's Economic Activity Report 20 September 2010 Rolf Albriktsen Strategy and Market Director www.veidekke.com www.veidekke.no

  2. Slide 2: Outline

    Outline  Important observations  The global economy  Norway – The Norwegian economy – Building and construction  Sweden – The Swedish economy – Building and construction  Denmark – The Danish economy – Building and construction  Summary Economic Activity Report 200910

  3. Slide 3: Important observations since the previous report

    Important observations since the previous report  New growth in the global economy  The Eurozone crisis appears to be under control  Unemployment is levelling off, but marginal growth in employment  Building and construction investments in Scandinavia adjusted up  Residential building has not g

  4. Slide 4: The global economy

    The global economy

  5. Slide 5: Labour market still lagging behind

    The global economy Labour market still lagging behind Economic Activity Report 200910

  6. Slide 6: Outlook improved

    The global economy Outlook improved  Growth is back internationally – Expansive policy and stockpiling responsible  Global GDP growth of 4% this year – 3.5% in 2011  Complex risk outlook – The effect of the economic policy – Deflation – Credit and labour market – The housing market in the USA – T

  7. Slide 7: The Norwegian economy

    The Norwegian economy

  8. Slide 8: GDP development as expected

    The Norwegian economy GDP development as expected  GDP growth of 2 - 2.5% this and next year – Export, building and construction and petroleum investments are the driving forces  Consumption and investments will contribute in 2011  Monetary and financial policy normalizes Economic Activity Report

  9. Slide 9: Retail sales showing weaker development

    The Norwegian economy Retail sales showing weaker development  2% decline in first six months  Households are saving more than before  Growth in July may be the start of an upturn  Growth expected for the Our estimate autumn Economic Activity Report 200910

  10. Slide 10: Unemployment levelling off

    The Norwegian economy Unemployment levelling off  2.9% unemployed in August  Those laid off in building and construction returning  Businesses utilizing labour better than before – Number of work hours Our estimate increasing – Low demand for labour Economic Activity Report 200910

  11. Slide 11: Inflation as expected

    The Norwegian economy Inflation as expected  Inflation at 2% in 2010 – Import prices pulling inflation down  Energy prices pulling it up Economic Activity Report 200910

  12. Slide 12: Interest rate levels remain low

    The Norwegian economy Interest rate levels remain low  International uncertainty and domestic demand and production indicate unchanged interest rates into 2011  A strengthened krone and lower inflation may result in a low interest rate level Our estimate Economic Activity Report 200910

  13. Slide 13: The building and construction market in Norway

    The building and construction market in Norway

  14. Slide 14: What affects the housing market?

    Building and construction market in Norway What affects the housing market?  In the short term: – The households' current and future income – Interest rate changes – The cost of producing homes in relation to the prices of homes – The labour market – General expectations  In the long term: – Popul

  15. Slide 15: Housing prices developing as expected

    Building and construction market in Norway Housing prices developing as expected  Housing prices increased by 6% as of August – Shorter turnover times – Fewer homes for sale  Low supply of new homes in the market  Continued regional Our estimate differences Economic Activity Report 200910

  16. Slide 16: It will take some time before residential building turns around

    Building and construction market in Norway It will take some time before residential building turns around Economic Activity Report 200910 Our estimate

  17. Slide 17: Forecasts unchanged

    Building and construction market in Norway Forecasts unchanged Number of Housing Starts 40000 Flats in blocks  23,000 housing starts 35000 Detached dwellings in 2010 Number of dwellings 30000 25000  23,000 in 2010 20000 (estimate) 15000 10000  25,000 in 2011 5000 (estimate) 0 2000 2002 2004 2006

  18. Slide 18: Non-residential rising once again

    Building and construction market in Norway Non-residential rising once again  61% more square metres of non-residential buildings started in second quarter – Offices and commercial buildings – Industrial and storage buildings  Unchanged starts in the public sector Our estimate Economic Activity Re

  19. Slide 19: Continued growth in construction market

    Building and construction market in Norway Continued growth in construction market Construction market, Constant prices 20000  Construction activities 18000 increase this year and next 16000 year 14000 – 7% and 3% respectively Roads 12000  Transport investments are 10000 driving growth 8000 – Sign

  20. Slide 20: Better outlook than expected

    Building and construction market in Norway Better outlook than expected Available contractor market: Total market in NOK minus production carried out on public and private own accord, minus production carried out by small businesses 60000  Combined building and construction Building and constructio

  21. Slide 21: The Swedish economy

    The Swedish economy

  22. Slide 22: Strong growth in industrial production

    The Swedish economy Strong growth in industrial production  10% growth in first six months – Export sector pulling it up  Lower international growth – More moderate growth ahead Our estimate Economic Activity Report 200910

  23. Slide 23: Expectations of interest rate increase

    The Swedish economy Expectations of interest rate increase  The economic upturn has not led to inflation so far – Around 1% growth  Better key figures from households and industry  Riksbanken has commenced normalization of interest rates  Signals of further interest rate Our estimate hikes in 20

  24. Slide 24: GDP development significantly increased

    The Swedish economy GDP development significantly increased  GDP adjusted up from 2.5% to 4% growth this year – Investments, export and public consumption driving forces  Estimate of 3% for 2011 – Domestic demand must take over  Continued good government finances allow further stimulation Economi

  25. Slide 25: The building and construction market Sweden

    The building and construction market Sweden

  26. Slide 26: Housing market still good in growth regions

    Building and construction market in Sweden Housing market still good in growth regions  House prices fell 6% in Stockholm – Strong growth the previous year – Large supply of houses  Gothenburg has increased by 5% so far this year  Skåne has increased by Source: Mäklarsamfundet, own estimates 6% s

  27. Slide 27: Residential building on the way up from a low level

    Building and construction market in Sweden Residential building on the way up from a low level Economic Activity Report 200910

  28. Slide 28: Forecasts unchanged

    Building and construction market in Sweden Forecasts unchanged 50 Sweden: Number of Dwellings started (1000 units) 45 Single detached dwellings Flats in blocks 40 35  18,000 in 2010 (estimate) 30 25  27,000 in 2011 (estimate) 20  Small drop in residential 15 building in 2012/13 is due to 10 a poo

  29. Slide 29: Increased optimism, but Q2 developments level

    Building and construction market in Sweden Increased optimism, but Q2 developments level Economic Activity Report 200910

  30. Slide 30: Market improving significantly

    Building and construction market in Sweden Market improving significantly  Growth in building and construction investments in 2010 adjusted upwards to 3% (from 0.5%)  Housing investments to increase by 4 – 5% in the next two years  Fall in private non-residential buildings continues (-6%), but in

  31. Slide 31: The Danish economy

    The Danish economy

  32. Slide 32: Significant improvement in Danish economy

    The Danish economy Significant improvement in Danish economy  Two quarters of positive annual growth  1.5% GDP growth this year  A further 2% in 2011  Unemployment with downward tendency  Industrial production increasing from low level  Domestic demand still weak Economic Activity Report 20091

  33. Slide 33: The building and construction market Denmark

    The building and construction market Denmark

  34. Slide 34: Housing market improving

    Building and construction market in Denmark Housing market improving  Housing prices increased by 8% from bottom  13% growth in Copenhagen  Combination of low supply and increased optimism contributing Our estimate Economic Activity Report 200910

  35. Slide 35: Residential building low this year and next

    Building and construction market in Denmark Residential building low this year and next Economic Activity Report 200910

  36. Slide 36: More positive outlook for building and construction in Denmark

    Building and construction market in Denmark More positive outlook for building and construction in Denmark  Building and construction investments down 2 % this year  New growth of 2% from low level in 2011  Decline in housing investments levelling off  Focus on hospitals and care accommodation 

  37. Slide 37: Summary

    Summary Economic Activity Report 200910

  38. Slide 38: Market

    Summary Market 180,0 Building and Construction Market, Scandinavia 160,0 (local currency)  We are out of the Sweden depression 140,0 Norway  We expect growth in the 120,0 market in 2010 and further 100,0 growth in 2011 Denmark 80,0  House building is increasing in Norway and 60,0 Sweden 40,0  Co

  39. Slide 39: Veidekke in 2010

    Summary Veidekke in 2010  From depression to a more normal market situation  We expect gradually higher turnover in the group  Contracting activities will experiences slim margins, but has a good point of departure  Property indicates a gradual increase in housing production  The target of 1500

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