Scania Interim Report January-September 2019

Scania’s net sales for the first nine months of 2019 amounted to SEK 113.8 billion, an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year.

Summary of the first nine months of 2019

• For an hour in September, work stopped at Scania’s operations globally in an educational effort aimed at Scania’s 52,000 employees on climate change and the company’s sustainability efforts
• Operating income increased by 37 percent and amounted to SEK 13,889 m. (10,153)
• Net sales increased by 15 percent to SEK 113,815 m. (98,674)
• Cash flow amounted to SEK 7,531 m. (-78) in Vehicles and Services

Comments by Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO

“Scania’s net sales for the first nine months of 2019 amounted to SEK 113.8 billion, an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year. Earnings in the first nine months of 2019 rose to SEK 13,889 m., which gave an operating margin of 12.2 percent. Higher vehicle and service volume contributed positively, as did currency effects and a favourable market mix. The company is performing strongly and the cost situation in production related to running double truck ranges has steadily improved in each quarter. The measures put in place to reduce the higher long-term product cost level related to the new truck generation are continuing. 

The demand situation is now weaker than before and order bookings for trucks fell by 8 percent in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the year-earlier period. Demand for trucks in Europe has slowed as our customers are currently uncertain about the market development. In Latin America demand is still recovering at a sluggish pace. The uncertainty related to global trade continues to have a negative impact on order bookings in Asia and Eurasia. Demand for buses and coaches is slightly lower in the first nine months of 2019 than the year-earlier period, as is demand in the Engines business area mainly related to lower order bookings in Asia. Scania’s global production system continually adapts to the demand situation, which means that we have to gradually adjust staffing levels. We are also reviewing the assignment of consultants for a range of projects.  

Service revenue amounted to a record high SEK 21.5 billion, an increase of 10 percent. Financial Services reported operating income of SEK 1,108 million.

At the Brazilian transport trade show FENATRAN in October, Scania received the prestigious “Truck of the Year” award for the Latin American market.

At Busworld in October, the new Scania Citywide was premiered – our first fully electric bus in series production for city traffic and the first model in our new bus and coach generation. Electrified buses and trucks will play a crucial role in achieving a fossil-free transport system in the longer term. However, if we are to have a chance of reaching the Paris Agreement’s goal, solutions involving renewable fuels are required in order to bridge the period up to the cut-off point for a fully electrified transport system. Scania has invested for a long time in order to be able to offer a broad suite of transport and public transport solutions where vehicles operate on renewable fuels.”

Contact persons

Susanna Berlin
Investor Relations
Tel. +46 8 553 861 12
Mobile tel. +46 70 086 05 02

Karin Hallstan
Head of Corporate Communications and PR
Tel. +46 8 553 852 10
Mobile tel. +46 76 842 81 04

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In 2018, we delivered 88,000 trucks, 8,500 buses as well as 12,800 industrial and marine engines to our customers. Net sales totalled to over SEK 137 billion, of which about 20 percent were services-related. Founded in 1891, Scania now operates in more than 100 countries and employs some 52,100 people. Research and development are concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia, with regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia. Scania is part of TRATON SE. For more information visit: www.scania.com.