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Ratos Ab Class A — FY2004 Earnings Presentation

10 slides from Ratos Ab Class A's earnings presentation, Feb 23, 2005

  1. Slide 1: Listed Private Equity

    Listed Private Equity CEO Arne Karlsson www.ratos.se Telephone conference 23 February 2005

  2. Slide 2: 2004 – strong development

    2004 – strong development ƒ Strong earnings trend in portfolio companies ƒ High earnings level in Ratos ƒ Successful deals ƒ Positive value development ƒ Positive total return ƒ Good prospects for 2005 ƒ Proposed dividend SEK 8.50 (7.25) per share

  3. Slide 3: Strong earnings trend in portfolio companies (1)

    Strong earnings trend in portfolio companies (1) ƒ Classic cyclical economic upturn ƒ Globally one of the best years for a long time ƒ Continued effects from action programmes ƒ Strong cash flows

  4. Slide 4: Strong earnings trend in portfolio companies (2)

    Strong earnings trend in portfolio companies (2) (%) 100% Ratos share Sales +4 +4 EBITA +32 +24 EBT +83 +75

  5. Slide 5: Higher earnings level in Ratos

    Higher earnings level in Ratos Pre-tax profit SEKm 1999 1,761 2000 1,977 2001 1,926 2002 634 2003 812 2004 1,989 Average 1,516 (1,349 after tax)

  6. Slide 6: Successful deals - acquisitions

    Successful deals - acquisitions ƒ BTJ InfoData ƒ Arcorus ƒ Gadelius ƒ Haendig ƒ Elitfönster ƒ (GS-Hydro, Hägglunds Drives) ƒ Add-on acquisitions

  7. Slide 7: Successful deals - exits

    Successful deals - exits ƒ Dahl ƒ Q-Labs ƒ (Choice) ƒ IK ƒ Dynal

  8. Slide 8: Positive value development (6 years)

    Positive value development (6 years) ƒ NAV development +12% (+12) ƒ Core business +18% (+17) ƒ Exit portfolio +28% (+27) ƒ 2004: targets reached at aggregated level

  9. Slide 9: Positive total return

    Positive total return (%) 1999-2004 2004 2005 Ratos +263 +35 +10 SIX RI +34 +21 +4

  10. Slide 10: Good prospects for 2005

    Good prospects for 2005 ƒ Macro: levelling out at high level ƒ Continued effects from action programmes ƒ Transaction markets: high-pressure ƒ Conditions for improved earnings

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