INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2017

Byggmax increased net sales and started the implementation of the new strategy

During the third quarter 2017, Byggmax Group increased net sales and started to execute the new strategy launched in June. Net
sales increased by 2.5 percent, and profitability measured as EBITDA margin excluding non-recurring items declined by 0.5 percentage
points. Sales and profitability increased for the Byggmax segment and decreased for Skånska Byggvaror. Implementation of
the new strategy has started according to plan. The new growth initiatives launched this summer, a Byggmax format for small towns
and the Byggmax Garden concept, show positive indications and both initiatives will be expanded to more locations during 2018.

July - September
• Net sales amounted to SEK 1,812.8 M ( 1,767.8 ), up 2.5 percent.
• Net sales for comparable stores increased 1.0 percent (0.3).
• The gross margin was 31.6 percent (31.4).
• EBITDA amounted to SEK 260.1 M (317.5). EBITDA excluding non-recurring items amounted to SEK 266.0 M (268.5)
• The EBITDA margin was 14.3 percent (18.0). EBITDA margin excluding non-recurring items was 14.7 (15.2) percent.
• EBIT amounted to SEK 221.0 M (235.3).
• The profit after tax was SEK 171.9 M (172.2).
• Earnings per share totaled SEK 2.8 (2.8).

January - September
• Net sales amounted to SEK 4,371.2 M (4,244.4), up 3.0 percent.
• Net sales for comparable stores increased 0.3 percent (3.2).
• The gross margin was 31.0 percent (30.8).
• EBITDA amounted to SEK 446.8 M (487.2). EBITDA excluding non-recurring items amounted to SEK 452.7 M (438.1).
• The EBITDA margin was 10.2 percent (11.5). EBITDA margin excluding non-recurring items was 10.4 (10.3) percent.
• EBIT amounted to SEK 330.9 M (336.6).
• The profit after tax was SEK 252.9 M (227,9).
• Earnings per share totaled SEK 4.2 (3.8).