Year-End Report 2016

• The order intake was MSEK 4,653.0 (4,113.4), which is an increase of 9.4% after adjusting for currency effects of MSEK -156.5 and acquisitions of MSEK 308.8
• Net sales were MSEK 4,490.7 (3,909.4), which is an increase of 10.3% after adjusting for currency effects of MSEK -149.9 and acquisitions of MSEK 328.6
• The operating profit was MSEK 524.2 (396.0) representing a 32.4% increase with an operating margin of 11.7 (10.1)%
• The operating profit in the fourth quarter was negatively affected by MSEK 21.4 due to one-off non-comparable items relating to M&A transactions
• Earnings after tax were MSEK 380.9 (288.6), an increase of 32.0%
• Earnings per share were SEK 10.04 (7.62)
• Cash flow from operating activities was MSEK 387.8 (443.5)
• A dividend of SEK 4.50 (3.50) per share and a 3:1 stock split will be proposed
• Fagerhult has signed an agreement to acquire the specialist outdoor lighting company WE-EF in Germany and the acquisition is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2017

Comments from CEO Johan Hjertonsson;

• We are pleased with the full year results for order intake, net sales and operating profit. All three set new records ahead of the previous records from last year.
• The order intake at MSEK 4,653.0 firmly establishes a new milestone for the business with each of the quarterly order intake in excess of 1 BSEK. The last quarter, at MSEK 1,215 was a strong performance for Q4 and an all-time high.
• Order intake continues to be above the market growth rates we see, certainly in our larger markets and therefore we continue to grow our overall market shares.
• The organic net sales increase of 10.3%, resulted in the total net sales of almost 4.5 BSEK, a great achievement with the increase coming from all business and product areas.
• Double digit like-for-like net sales growth was achieved in the Northern Europe, UK & Ireland and Africa, Asia & the Pacific business areas.
• The operating profit increased quarter on quarter compared to 2015, resulting in MSEK 524.2 for the year, some MSEK 128, 32% up on last year.
• The fourth quarter was a strong quarter in every aspect, particularly the operating cash flow which recovered well and overcame the weak start to the year.
• Earnings per share at SEK 10.04 showed a 32% increase over the 7.62 for last year.
• We look forward to 2017, the Fagerhult Group is in good shape, has positive forward momentum and will continue on its strategic journey, with WE-EF acquisition being an important step in that journey.

Disclosures may be submitted by

Johan Hjertonsson CEO tel: 46 36 10 85 00 mobile: 46 70 229 77 93 e-mail: johan.hjertonsson@fagerhult.se

Michael Wood CFO tel: 46 36 10 85 00 mobile: 46 73 087 46 47 e-mail: michael.wood@fagerhult.se

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Fagerhult is one of Europe’s leading lighting groups with approximately 2,700 employees and operations in more than 20 countries. We create modern products and exciting, energy-efficient and environmentally-adapted lighting installations, successfully integrated into their individual environments. The Group includes such strong brands as Fagerhult, Ateljé Lyktan, LTS, Whitecroft Lighting, Designplan Lighting, Eagle Lighting, I-Valo, Arlight, Lighting Innovation and LED Linear. AB Fagerhult is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm.

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