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===== SIDA 1 ===== Q1 For more information, please contact: Johan Andersson, President and CEO, johan.andersson@addnodegroup.com +46 (0)70 420 5831 Lotta Jarleryd, CFO, lotta.jarleryd@addnodegroup.com +46 (0)72 247 9201 All amounts are presented in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK m) unless indicated otherwise. Rounding differences of SEK +/– 1 m may occur in totals. In cases where an underlying figure is SEK 0 m when rounded, it is presented as 0. 49% 10.2% 7 2% Net sales growth Q1 2023 compared with Q1 2022 EBITA margin Q1 2023 Share of recurring revenue Q1 2023 KEY FIGURES First quarter Rolling 12 m Full year 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar April 2022 – Mar 2023 2022 Net sales, SEK m 1,972 1,326 6,871 6,225 EBITA, SEK m 202 1801 750 7281 EBITA margin, % 10.2 13.61 10.9 11.71 Operating profit, SEK m 149 1341 542 5271 Operating margin, % 7.6 10.11 7.9 8.51 Profit for the period, SEK m 104 1061 380 3821 Earnings per share2, SEK 0.78 0.791 2.84 2.861 Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m 269 242 741 714 Return on capital employed3, % 18.0 13.9 18.0 19.6 Return on shareholders’ equity3, % 19.4 16.1 19.4 20.7 Equity/assets ratio, % 35 34 35 32 Debt/equity ratio, % 18 27 18 23 1 Earnings in 2022 included a SEK 24 m capital gain relating to the sale of an office property. 2 Due to the 4:1 share split executed in May 2022, historical key financial ratios based on the number of shares have been restated. 3 Key financial ratios have been adjusted to reflect annualised returns. FIRST QUARTER SUMMARY, JANUARY–MARCH 2023 • Net sales increased by 49 per cent to SEK 1,972 m (1,326), of which 22 per cent was organic. Currency-adjusted organic growth was 19 per cent. • EBITA increased to SEK 202 m (180), and the EBITA margin was 10.2 per cent (13.6). In the previous year, EBITA included a capital gain of SEK 24 m from a property sale. Excluding this property sale, EBITA would have been SEK 156 m, with an adjusted EBITA margin of 11.8 per cent. • Operating profit rose to SEK 149 m (134), and the operating margin was 7.6 per cent (10.1).1 • Profit for the period amounted to SEK 104 m (106).1 • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.78 (0.792).1 • Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 269 m (242). • Acquisition of FAST2 Affärssystem in Sweden, with net sales of approximately SEK 80 m. • Acquisition of Key Performance, with net sales of approximately SEK 25 m, and operations in the USA and Sweden. • Addnode Group advances to the Large Cap segment of Nasdaq Stockholm. • The Board of Directors decided to amend the dividend policy to 30-50 per cent of the Group’s profit after tax. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD • Addnode Group’s CFO has reported that she will be leaving her position at the latest by October 2023. The recruit- ment of a successor is ongoing. This is a translation of the Swedish original of Addnode Group’s Interim Report for the period 1 January–31 March 2023. In the event of inconsistency between the two, the original Swedish version shall apply. INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2023 ===== SIDA 2 ===== “Addnode Group started 2023 strongly, with robust growth and improved EBITA. Demand is good on most of our mar- kets. Net sales were up by 49 per cent to SEK 1,972 m, and currency-adjusted organic growth amounted to 19 per cent.” ROBUST GROWTH AND IMPROVED EBITA FIRST QUARTER 2023 Addnode Group started 2023 strongly, with robust growth and improved EBITA. Net sales were up by 49 per cent to SEK 1,972 m, and currency-adjusted organic growth amounted to 19 per cent. The organic growth is still driven by good demand for our digital solutions from architects, technical consultants and within manufacturing, construc- tion and property management industry as well as the pub- lic sector. Demand is good in most of our geographical markets. EBITA, adjusted for capital gains from a property sale last year, increased by 29 per cent to SEK 202 m. EBITA margin was lower than previous year primarily due to sales from third-party solutions which showed stronger growth than other revenue types. Net sales growth in our Design Management division was 72 per cent, and currency-adjusted organic growth was 25 per cent. In this division, Symetri and Microdesk were the growth drivers of net sales and earnings thanks to continued strong demand for Autodesk products backed by our proprietary software and services in both Europe and the USA. The Product Lifecycle Management division reported currency-adjusted organic growth of 13 per cent. Demand, and thus growth, was especially positive in the UK and USA. In Germany, the demand situation remained stable. In the Nordics, we have faced challenges in the capacity utilisation of our consulting organisation, which had a neg- ative impact on our earnings. Work on increasing organi - sational efficiency is ongoing within the division. Once again, our Process Management division is report- ing good organic growth, at 10 per cent. Demand in the division’s offerings in case management and GIS for Sweden’s public sector remains strong. A GROWTH PLATFORM FOR ENTREPRENEURS Addnode Group acquires and supports entrepreneur-led companies with strategic competence, financial resources and M&A expertise. Together, we create profitable and sustainable growth. We’ve made two complementary acquisition so far this year. FAST2 develops ERP systems for municipal housing corporations, and is a supplementary acquisition for Service Works Global. Key Performance consolidates TECHNIA’s offering in model-based design. Our pipeline of acquisition candidates in Europe and the USA is still well filled. Addnode Group’s relation - ship-based acquisition process, combined with our finan - cial strength, means we can keep growing through care - fully selected acquisitions. STRATEGY AND POSITIONING FOR CONTINUED VALUE CREATION The general economic situation is uncertain, and we are paying attention to how this might affect us. Our strong positioning in segments with underlying structural growth, a diversified business in terms of geographies and cus - tomer base, plus a business model with a high share of recurring revenues means we have good potential for con- tinued value creation. I’m very confident that Addnode Group will continue to deliver profitable, sustainable growth. Johan Andersson President and CEO 02ADDNODE GROUP INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 02 ===== SIDA 3 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 03INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 03 ABOUT ADDNODE GROUP STRATEGY Addnode Group acquires, operates and develops cutting edge enterprises that digitalise society. We create sustain- able value growth over time by continuously acquiring new enterprises and actively supporting our subsidiaries to drive organic earnings growth. THREE DIVISIONS Addnode Group’s subsidiaries are organised into three divisions: Design Management, Product Lifecycle Management and Process Management. A decentralised business model means that business-critical decisions are made close to customers and markets. FINANCIAL TARGETS • Annual net sales growth of at least 10 per cent. • Operating margin before amortisation and impairment of intangible assets (EBITA margin) shall be at least 10 per cent. • 30-50 per cent of the Group’s profit after tax to be dis- tributed to shareholders, providing liquidity and the net cash position are sufficient to operate and develop the business. See also page 5. MARKET POSITION Addnode Group consists of approximately 20 companies, active in 19 countries across four continents. The employee headcount is approximately 2,500. The Group is one of Europe’s market-leading providers of software and services for design and construction, product data information, project collaboration and facil - ity management. The Group is also a leading provider of digital solutions for design and construction in the USA. Addnode Group is also a leading provider of document and case management systems for Sweden’s public authorities. SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA The digital solutions we develop in close partnership with our customers help create a more sustainable society. Our solutions are used for sustainable and resource-efficient design and product lifecycle management, simulations that benefit the environment and health, and better engagement and dialogue with the public. Addnode Group’s Sustainability Agenda defines five focus areas that are the foundation of the Group’s collec - tive commitment to sustainability. We have defined key indicators for each focus area that we monitor and report each year in Addnode Group’s Annual Report. 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Addnode Group’s subsidiary Symetri, in its Design Man - agement division, is supporting Brandskyddslaget on implementing Bimfire Tools, a fire safety planning applica- tion developed in-house. Bimfire Tools associates informa- tion with items in a digital design model, reducing the number of planning errors. Some design components are not visible on 2D representations, such as mezzanines and roof spaces, which often means they are not discovered before site inspections, causing delays and extra cost. The 3D modelling technology of the BIM process enables these design components to be identified and rectified in real time, generating significant time and cost savings for pro- jects. This also means fewer errors during the design MORE EFFICIENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT WITH FEWER FAULTS AND SUPERIOR QUALITY Addnode Group’s subsidiary TECHNIA, in its Product Life- cycle Management division, is supporting Helix on imple - menting Dassault Systemès’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. For over 20 years, Helix has been developing some of the most powerful and efficient power trains in motor - sport. As the vehicle industry electrifies, the company has taken its skills forward, and is now a leading manufacturer of electrical power trains for electric and hybrid vehicles. Helix’s leading position means that they have a need to constantly improve quality and continuously develop its products and processes. To streamline its working meth - ods and improve the management of change processes, Helix has been collaborating with TECHNIA to implement, upgrade and maintain its software platform, 3DEXPERIENCE. By deploying advanced simulation earlier in the design DIGITAL DOSAGE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR BETTER HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Addnode Group’s subsidiary Canella, in its Process Man - agement division, has developed the digital delivery sys - tem, Candos, for dosage dispensation of pharmaceuticals. The system is used by Apoteket, Sweden’s nationwide pharmacy chain, plus many other pharmacies and hospi - tals across Sweden. Canella integrates Candos with other client systems, such as financial, warehousing and POS systems. Dose dispensation means medicines are distrib - uted in sachets labelled with consumption dates and tim - ings. This distribution method eliminates the need for drug packaging and portioning tablets manually. Sachets is a vital tool for increasing patient safety. Dos- age pouches labelled with clear instructions reduce the risk of human error by patients and the healthcare sector. Medicines administered at the wrong time, or in incorrect doses, can be hazardous for the patient and compromise treatment outcomes. More efficient consumption of resources and environ - phase, less waste from the construction phase, and less risk of fire hazards throughout the building’s lifecycle. process, Helix has also been able to deliver still more opti- mal design solutions, ensuring it can also satisfy sustaina- ble manufacturing and performance standards. Finally, the imple - mentation of 3DEXPERIENCE has also helped simplify and streamline inter- nal collaborative pro- cesses within Helix, so it can satisfy cus - tomer needs for component materi - als, weight and power, for example. mental gains are other benefits realised by dose dispensa- tion. Doses are dispensed at the precise volume the patient needs, meaning fewer drug packages are opened but not fully consumed, offering an environmental gain because the risk of inappropriate dis - posal of unwanted pharmaceuticals reduces. The Swed - ish Medical Products Agency estimates that 1,500 tons of pharmaceuticals are disposed of in Swe - den every year, with 250 tons of this total flushed down toilets or discarded in waste bins. ===== SIDA 5 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 05INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 05 FINANCIAL CALENDAR SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023 Acquisition of FAST2 Affärsystem In January 2023, Addnode Group acquired all the shares of FAST2 Affärsystem AB (FAST2), with net sales of approximately SEK 80 m. This company is Sweden’s lead- ing provider of ERP systems for technical and financial management for real estate companies. The company’s systems are used by customers including Sweden’s largest public housing corporations. FAST2 is now part of Service Works Global, and was consolidated into the Design Management division effective January 2023. Acquisition of Key Performance In March, Addnode Group acquired Key Performance, with net sales of approximately SEK 25 m, and operations in the USA and Sweden. The company is a Dassault Systèmes Partner specialising in model-based design (MBD). Key Performance was consolidated effective March 2023 in the Product Lifecycle Management division. Addnode Group moves up to Large Cap On 2 January 2023, Addnode Group transferred to the Large Cap segment of Nasdaq Stockholm. Large Cap con- stituent companies have market capitalisation of over EUR 1 billion. Amended dividend policy and proposed dividend Addnode Group’s Board of Directors decided to amend its current dividend policy, from a dividend to shareholders of at least 50 per cent of the Group’s profit after tax to 30-50 per cent of the Group’s profit after tax, providing that liquidity and the financial position are sufficient to operate and develop the business. The purpose of this amendment is to safeguard flexibility and financial scope for continued growth, consistent with the current strategy. The Board is proposing that the Annual General Meeting 2023 increases the dividend by SEK 0.25 per share to SEK 1.00 per share for the financial year 2022. AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD Addnode Group’s CFO leaving her position On 3 April 2023, Addnode Group’s CFO Lotta Jarleryd reported that she will be leaving her position as CFO and a member of the Group Management. She will remain in her role until a successor has joined the company, or until October 2023 at the latest. The recruitment of a successor is ongoing. No other significant events have occurred since the end of the period. 14 July 2023 Interim Report for the second quarter of 2023 4 May 2023 Annual General Meeting 27 October 2023 Interim Report for the third quarter of 2023 2 February 2024 Year-end Report for 2023 ===== SIDA 6 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 06INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 06 CONSOLIDATED NET SALES, EARNINGS AND CASH FLOW Licences Recurring revenue Services Other REVENUE BREAKDOWN, Q1 2023REVENUE BREAKDOWN, Q1 2019–2023, SEK m FIRST QUARTER, JANUARY–MARCH 2023 Addnode Group started 2023 with strong growth of net sales and earnings. Net sales increased to SEK 1,972 m (1,326), growth of 49 per cent. Organic growth was 22 per cent, while cur - rency-adjusted organic growth was 19 per cent. The demand for Design Management’s digital solu - tions remained high. Customers demonstrated good will - ingness to invest, especially in the UK and USA. Product Lifecycle Management continued to experience good demand for PLM systems and related services in the UK and Germany. However, the Nordic business was nega - tively impacted by low capacity utilisation in its consulting organisation. Process Management’s organic growth remained positive, corroborating the leadership status of the division’s offering to Sweden’s public sector. Licence revenue increased to SEK 80 m (69), recurring revenue increased to SEK 1,428 m (910), service revenue increased to SEK 433 m (327), and other revenue increased to SEK 31 m (20). The share of recurring reve - nue increased to 72 per cent (69). EBITA increased to SEK 202 m (180), while the EBITA margin narrowed to 10.2 per cent (13.6). In the previous year, EBITA included a SEK 24 m capital gain from the sale of a property. Excluding the property sale, EBITA would have been SEK 156 m, and the adjusted EBITA margin would have been 11.8 per cent. Accordingly, EBITA for the first quarter of 2023 increased by 29 per cent on the adjusted EBITA for the previous year. The lower EBITA margin in the first quarter of 2023 was mainly due to a lower gross profit margin. Net financial items were SEK -13 m (-1), mainly related to increased interest rate levels. Profit for the period was SEK 104 m (106). Earnings per share were SEK 0.78 (0.79). Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 269 m (242). Licences, 4% Recurring revenue, 72% Services, 22% Other, 2% Sweden, 30% USA, 21% UK, 23% Germany, 10% Other, 16% (Geography is based on the companies domicile) 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Övriga 9 17 16 19 31 Tjänster 254 273 250 328 433 Återkommande 544 884 711 910 1 427 Licenser 51 60 58 70 81 Totalt 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 Licenser 81 Återkommande 1 427 Tjänster 433 Övriga 31 Nettoomsättningens geografiska fördelning Q3 2022 Sweden 545 Denmark 10 Norway 124 Finland 58 Germany 219 United Kingdom 322 USA 426 Netherlands 20 Other Country 61 1 786 Sweden 545 USA 426 United Kingdom 322 Germany 219 INTÄKTSFÖRDELNING Q1 Other Country 274 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Övriga 9 17 16 19 31 Tjänster 254 273 250 328 433 Återkommande 544 884 711 910 1 427 Licenser 51 60 58 70 81 Totalt 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 Licenser 81 Återkommande 1 427 Tjänster 433 Övriga 31 Nettoomsättningens geografiska fördelning Q3 2022 Sweden 590 Denmark 16 Norway 119 Finland 85 Germany 192 United Kingdom 453 USA 422 Netherlands 19 Other Country 76 1 972 Sweden 590 USA 422 United Kingdom 453 Germany 192 INTÄKTSFÖRDELNING Q1 Other Country 316 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Övriga 9 17 16 19 31 Tjänster 254 273 250 328 433 Återkommande 544 884 711 910 1 427 Licenser 51 60 58 70 81 Totalt 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 Licenser 81 Återkommande 1 427 Tjänster 433 Övriga 31 Nettoomsättningens geografiska fördelning Q3 2022 Sweden 590 Denmark 16 Norway 119 Finland 85 Germany 192 United Kingdom 453 USA 422 Netherlands 19 Other Country 76 1 972 Sweden 590 USA 422 United Kingdom 453 Germany 192 INTÄKTSFÖRDELNING Q1 Other Country 316 858 1 234 1 035 1 326 1 972 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ===== SIDA 7 ===== PERFORMANCE BY DIVISION NET SALES AND EBITA, Q1 Net sales EBITA SEK m 2023 Q1 2022 Q1 Change % 2023 Q1 2022 Q1 Change % Design Management 1,213 707 72 131 89 47 Product Lifecycle Management 433 338 28 26 34 -24 Process Management 335 288 16 64 60 7 Eliminations/central costs -9 -7 -19 -31 Addnode Group 1,972 1,326 49 202 1802 12 NET SALES1 Q1 2023 Design Management 61% Product Lifecycle Management 22% Process Management 17% EBITA1 Q1 2023 Design Management 59% Product Lifecycle Management 12% Process Management 29% 1 Before eliminations 1 Before eliminations/central costs 1 Includes a SEK 24 m capital gain from the sale of an office property in the UK, and acquisition costs of SEK -12 m. 2 EBITA adjusted for a SEK 24 m capital gain from the sale of an office property was SEK 156 m, corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 11.8 per cent. 1 972 1 972 07ADDNODE GROUP INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 07 ===== SIDA 8 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 08INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 08 PROGRESS IN THE QUARTER Net sales increased to SEK 1,213 m (707) in the first quar- ter of 2023, growth of 72 per cent. Organic growth was 28 per cent, and 25 per cent currency adjusted. Demand for the division’s digital solutions and services remained high, as reflected in significant organic growth of net sales and earnings. Symetri’s operation in the USA, Microdesk, acquired on 1 March 2022, continued to perform well due to positive demand in the AEC segment. Demand for Symetri’s offering in Europe remained good, especially on the UK market. Some signs of a slowdown were apparent on the Nordic AEC market, while demand from manufac - turing remained positive. Tribia, providing collaborative portals for construction and civil engineering, and SWG, providing digital solutions for facility management, made good progress. EBITA was up by 47 per cent to SEK 131 m (89). The EBITA margin reduced to 10.8 per cent (12.6) mainly because Symetri and Microdesk continued to win market shares, and the revenue mix changed, with a higher reve - nue share from third-party solutions. At the end of March 2023, Symetri’s and Microdesk’s partner Autodesk altered its invoicing and payment terms for software contracts lasting over more than one year. Payments, both from customers and to Autodesk, are now annual even if customer sign three-year agreements. This will have an initial effect on cashflow. As currently, revenue and costs for the entire contract value will continue to be recognised when the contract commences. NET SALES GROWTH Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 + 72% EBITA Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 + 47% DIVISION DESIGN MANAGEMENT Design Management is a leading global provider of digital solutions and services for design, BIM and product data for architects and engineers in the construction and manufacturing industries. The division also has a strong digital offering for project collaboration and facility management in the Nordic countries and the UK. ACQUISITIONS In January 2023, FAST2 Affärssystem, one of Sweden’s leading providers of ERP systems for the technical and financial management of real estate companies, was acquired and added to Service Works Global’s operations. The company’s systems have users including Sweden’s largest public housing corporations. MARKET Operations in the division are conducted through the companies Symetri (including Microdesk), Service Works Global and Tribia. Customers’ willingness to invest in digi- tal solutions is driven by urbanisation and the need to build and manage efficiently and sustainably. Regulatory authorities are demanding adoption of digital working methods based on BIM. NET SALES Q1 2023, BY REVENUE TYPE KEY FIGURES SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Change % Net sales 1,213 707 72 EBITA 131 89 47 EBITA margin, % 10.8 12.6 Operating profit 107 73 47 Operating margin, % 8.8 10.3 Average no. employees 916 646 42 Licences, 2% Recurring revenue, 84% Services, 13% Other, 1% Intäktsfördelning till delårsrapport ===== SIDA 9 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 09INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 09 NET SALES Q1 2023, BY REVENUE TYPE KEY FIGURES SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Change % Net sales 433 338 28 EBITA 26 34 -24 EBITA margin, % 6.0 10.1 Operating profit 11 19 -42 Operating margin, % 2.5 5.6 Average no. employees 736 646 14 DIVISION PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Product Lifecycle Management is a global provider of solutions for digitalising a product’s or facility’s complete lifecycle—from idea, design, simulation and construction to sale, after- market and recycling. For our customers this means shorter lead-times, more innovation, increased efficiency, and traceability. PROGRESS IN THE QUARTER Net sales increased to SEK 433 m (338) in the first quarter of 2023, growth of 28 per cent. Organic growth was 18 per cent, and 13 per cent currency adjusted. The UK and US businesses experienced continued positive demand, as reflected in significant organic growth of net sales and earnings. In Germany, demand was stable, while the mar - ket in the Nordics was somewhat weaker. The trend of customers increasingly demanding time-finite leasing of licenses instead of the previous license purchases with perpetual right of use continued. The Nordic consulting operation was negatively impacted by low capacity utilisation. Work on improving the organisation’s efficiency is ongoing. A few of the oper- ations acquired over the past year also have lower profita- bility than the division’s other businesses. Integration work is continuing according to plan, with the aim of lifting profitability. EBITA reduced to SEK 26 m (34), and the EBITA margin decreased to 6.0 per cent (10.1). ACQUISITIONS The division added the acquisition of Key Performance, with operations in the USA and Sweden, to its digital twin offering in the first quarter of the year. This company has sales of SEK 25 m, and specialises in consulting services, software and training in MBD for the public and private sectors. MARKET The division’s operations are conducted through the com- pany TECHNIA, which is one of Europe’s leading providers of PLM software and related consulting services. Custom- ers’ willingness to invest is driven by the need to develop and design products, maintain product information through complete lifecycles and comply with regulatory standards. NET SALES GROWTH Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 +28% EBITA Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 -24% Licences, 11% Recurring revenue, 61% Services, 26% Other, 2% Intäktsfördelning till delårsrapport ===== SIDA 10 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 10INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 10 NET SALES Q1 2023, BY REVENUE TYPE KEY FIGURES SEK m Q1 2023 Q1 2022 Change % Net sales 335 288 16 EBITA 64 60 7 EBITA margin, % 19.1 20.8 Operating profit 50 46 9 Operating margin, % 14.9 16.0 Average no. employees 671 628 7 DIVISION PROCESS MANAGEMENT Process Management is a leading provider of digital solutions to the public sector in Sweden. Its solutions streamline case management, simplify administration and quality-assure pro- cesses in contacts between the authorities and the public. PROGRESS IN THE QUARTER Net sales increased to SEK 335 m (288) in the first quarter of 2023, growth of 16 per cent. Organic growth remained good at 10 per cent. This is despite municipalities and public authorities showing some restraint in terms of investment. The division’s positive and established rela - tionships with a large public sector customer base, fre - quently present opportunities for recurring sales, or the expansion of current assignments. Additionally, the divi - sion’s businesses are well positioned in public sector ten - ders owing to their attractive digital solutions, in-depth experience and good references. The division is continu - ing to invest in enhancing its customer offerings. Decisive, acquired in June 2022, and a leading provider of rule- based digital decision management systems for the Nor - wegian public sector, experienced continued positive demand. EBITA increased to SEK 64 m (60), and the EBITA mar - gin was 19.1 per cent (20.8). MARKET The division is a leading provider of software and digital solutions for the public sector. The division has operations in Sweden and Norway. Customers’ willingness to invest is driven by automation, simplified administration and more effective communication with the public. A growing base of public authorities and municipalities are seeking to partner for the long term in their efforts to develop inno - vative operations compliant with regulatory requirements. NET SALES GROWTH Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 + 16% EBITA Q1 2023 COMPARED TO Q1 2022 + 7% Licences, 4% Recurring revenue, 42% Services, 49% Other, 5% Intäktsfördelning till delårsrapport ===== SIDA 11 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 11INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 DISCLOSURES ON ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS COMPLETED IN 2023 In the first quarter of 2023, Addnode Group acquired all the shares of two operations; FAST2 Affärsystem AB (FAST2) and Key Performance LLC. In the first quarter 2023, these acquisitions contributed to net sales of SEK 20 m, while their impact on EBITA was marginal. If the acquisitions were effective 1 January 2023, the Group’s net sales would have been approx. SEK 1,977 m and EBITA approx. SEK 203 m. SEK -1 m (-12) of expenses for completing the acquisitions are included in the Group’s other external costs. In the previous year, transaction expenses related mainly to the acquisition of Microdesk. FAST2, acquired in January 2023, is one of Sweden’s leading providers of ERP systems for technical and finan - cial management for real estate companies. The compa - ny’s systems are used by customers including Sweden’s largest public housing corporations. The com - pany has approx. 50 employees, and net sales of approx. SEK 80 m. FAST2 is part of Service Works Global, and was consolidated into the Design Management division effec - tive January 2023. Key Performance, acquired in March 2023, is a Dassault Systèmes Partner specialising in model-based design (MBD). Key Performance has operations in the USA and Sweden, and net sales of approx. SEK 25 m. This operation was consolidated effective March 2023 as part of TECHNIA in the Product Lifecycle Management division. ACQUISITION ANALYSES (SEK M) The following acquisition analyses were prepared for the acquisitions. The calculations are preliminary and include the companies FAST2 Affärssystem AB and Key Performance LLC. Acquired companies’ net assets at acquisition date Carrying amount in companies Fair value adjustment Fair value, Group Intangible non-current assets 9 30 39 Other non- current assets 2 2 Current assets 43 43 Cash and cash equivalents 5 5 Other liabilities -42 -6 -48 Net identifiable assets/liabilities1 17 24 41 Goodwill 35 Calculated purchase price1 76 1 Non-current contingent considerations of a maximum of SEK 25 m may be payable for the acquisition of FAST2, of which SEK 15 m has been entered as a liability. The acquisition of Key Performance includes a cur- rent non-interest-bearing liability of USD 0.15 m, which has been entered as a liability. ===== SIDA 12 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 12INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL POSITION Cash and cash equivalents held by the Group amounted to SEK 746 m (668) as of 31 March 2023. Addnode Group’s SEK 1,600 m credit facility arranged in June 2021 has a three-year term with 1+1 year exten - sion. In June 2022, Addnode Group exercised its option to extend the credit facility by one year to June 2025, with other terms & conditions unchanged. SEK 943 m (965) of the credit facility had been utilised as of 31 March 2023, which meant available credit of SEK 657 m (635). The used portion of the credit facility has been classified under non-current liabilities. SEK 187 m (183) of the interest-bearing liabilities, in addition to the utilised portion of the credit facility of SEK 943 m (965), related to leases. There were no inter - est-bearing liabilities related to completed acquisitions. Consequently, the Group’s total interest-bearing liabilities were SEK 1,130 m (1,149), and the Group’s net debt was SEK 381 m (481). The equity/assets ratio was 35 per cent (34). Non-interest-bearing liabilities related to completed acquisitions were SEK 11 m (81), and estimated contin - gent considerations for completed acquisitions were SEK 375 m (237). A total of SEK 370 m of provisions and liabil- ities for acquisitions completed in 2022 or earlier are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. CASH FLOW Cash flow from operating activities for the first quarter of 2023 increased to SEK 269 m (242). The increase related mainly to improved operating profit. Cash flow from investing activities includes payments for proprietary software of SEK 34 m (27). In the previous year, cash flow from investing activities included the proceeds from the sale of a property in the UK. Investments in subsidiaries and operations meant a negative cash flow of SEK 113 m (296), of which SEK 46 m was settlement of a promissory note to the sellers of the shares of Microdesk. Financing activities were negatively impacted by SEK 26 m (20) of amortisation of a lease liability. Bank loans of SEK 64 m (304) were arranged in tandem with settling debt for acquisitions. SEK 8 m (-) of bank loans were repaid in the first quarter of 2023. INVESTMENTS AND DIVESTMENTS SEK 59 m (55) of investments were made in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, of which SEK 34 m (27) related to proprietary software. In January 2022, Addnode Group sold the office prop - erty in Enfield, UK, which was included in the acquisition of Excitech in 2020 and intended for sale at the time of acquisition. Addnode Group’s capital gain was SEK 24 m. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The Group’s carrying amount of goodwill was SEK 2,716 m (2,468) on 31 March 2023. Other intangible assets amounted to SEK 749 m (684), mainly customer con - tracts, trademarks and software. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS Deferred tax assets were SEK 19 m (65) as of 31 March 2023, of which SEK 6 m (11) were tax-loss carry-forwards. As of 31 March 2023, the Group’s total loss carry-forwards were approximately SEK 65 m (95). SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Equity as of 31 March 2023 was SEK 2,099 m (1,812), equivalent to SEK 15.72 (13.55) per outstanding share. SHARE CAPITAL AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMMES Share capital was SEK 404 m at the end of the period. The quotient value per share was SEK 3.00. The company executed a 4:1 share split in May 2022. The division by share class as of 31 March 2023 was as follows: Share class No. of outstanding shares Class A shares 3,948,696 Class B shares 130,579,536 Repurchased class B shares -1,030,000 Total 133,498,232 Addnode Group AB’s holdings of treasury shares as of 31 March 2023 were 1,030,000 class B shares, corresponding to 0.8 per cent of the number of shares, and 0.6 per cent of the number of votes. At the end of the period, there were two outstanding call option programmes, as follows: Option programme No. of outstanding options Exercise price LTIP 2021 195,8001 93.73 LTIP 2022 56,9501 115.80 Total 252,750 1 Each option carries entitlement to purchase four Class B-shares. For more information on the Group’s stock option programmes, see note 4 on page 92 of the Annual Report for 2022. ===== SIDA 13 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 13INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 OTHER DISCLOSURES EMPLOYEES The average number of employees of the Group increased to 2,334 (1,929). As of 31 March 2023, there were 2,467 employees (2,370 as of 31 December 2022). Essentially, this increase was from acquired operations. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In the first quarter of 2023, Chairman Staffan Hanstorp invoiced the Parent Company SEK 0.7 m (0.7) in fees for consulting services related to acquisitions, financing mat- ters and other strategic issues via a company. SEASONALITY Historically, the fourth quarter has the highest revenue and EBITA, but as the recurring revenue share increases, sea - sonality is reducing. PARENT COMPANY Net sales were SEK 3 m (3) in the first quarter of 2023, mainly invoicing to subsidiaries for premises rent and ser- vices rendered. Profit after financial items was SEK -35 m (-21) including SEK - m (44) of dividends from subsidiar - ies, and SEK - m (-45) of impairment of shares in subsidi - aries. Cash and cash equivalents were SEK 543 m (471) as of 31 March 2023. Investments in shares in subsidiaries were SEK 63 m (72). There were no significant invest - ments in intangible assets or property, plant and equip - ment. ACCOUNTING POLICIES General This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as endorsed by the EU, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company’s accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act, and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. Amendments and interpre- tations of existing standards first effective in 2023 had no impact on the Group’s financial position or financial state- ments. The accounting policies and calculation methods are unchanged since the Annual Report for 2022. Deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets attributable to tax loss carry-forwards are reported as assets to the extent it is likely that they can be offset against surpluses in future taxation. Disclosures on financial instruments Estimated contingent considerations on the acquisition of Microdesk have been discounted. Measurement of finan - cial assets and liabilities shows no significant difference between carrying amounts and fair value. The Group had no outstanding currency forward contracts on 31 March 2023. Stock option programme The Group’s incentive programme enables senior execu - tives to acquire Class B shares by investing in call options. Call option premiums received, measured at market value at the acquisition date, are recognised in equity as trans - actions with owners. SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Addnode Group’s significant risks and uncertainties are stated on pp. 28-30 and 35 of the Annual Report for 2022, under “Risks and uncertainties” on p. 69-70, as well as notes 36 and 37 on pp. 109–112. The Group’s operations are diversified over offerings, customer segments and geography, which implies risk diversification. This is a proven strength in challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic. FUTURE OUTLOOK The Board of Directors has not altered its assessment of Addnode Group’s long-term outlook since the preceding quarter. In the Year-end Report for 2022, the Board of Directors stated the following outlook: In the long-term, Addnode Group regards the segments where it is active to have strong underlying potential. Addnode Group’s growth strategy is to grow organically and by acquiring new businesses in the aim of adding new, complementary offerings and additional expertise. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had impacts on the global economy including increased oil and energy prices, supply chain delays and turmoil on global stock markets. Addnode Group has no operations in Russia, Belarus or the Ukraine. The Group has only a small number of cus - tomers in the region, so its exposure is very limited. Because it is not possible to predict the duration or scope of the conflict and its impact on the global economy and general security, the Board of Directors notes a significant risk that Addnode Group may be impacted financially in 2023. Addnode Group is retaining its decision not to issue a forecast. PROPOSAL ON DIVIDEND The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting approves a dividend of SEK 1.00 per share (0.75) for the financial year 2022, corresponding to a total divi - dend of SEK 133 m (100). Its opinion is that after payment of the proposed dividend, the company will have sufficient funds to be able to achieve its financial targets. Monday 8 May 2023 has been proposed as the record date for pay - ment of dividends. If the Annual General Meeting approves this proposal, dividends are expected to be disbursed on Thursday 11 May 2023. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 4 May 2023. Stockholm, Sweden, 28 April 2023 The Board of Directors This Interim Report has not been subject to auditor review. ===== SIDA 14 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 14INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT SEK m 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Net sales 1,972 1,326 6,225 Purchases of goods and services -1,031 - 613 -2,991 Other external costs -126 - 93 -416 Personnel costs -618 - 469 -2,114 Capitalised work performed by the company for its own use 34 27 106 Depreciation/amortisation and impairment of – tangible non-current assets -29 - 22 -106 – intangible non-current assets -53 - 46 -201 Profit/loss on sale of property/business - 24 24 Operating profit 149 134 527 Financial income 4 6 11 Financial expenses -17 - 7 -48 Revaluation of contingent considerations - - 5 Profit before tax 136 133 495 Current tax -37 - 32 -116 Deferred tax 5 5 3 Net profit for the period 104 106 382 Attributable to: Owners of the Parent Company 104 106 382 Share data Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK1 0,78 0,79 2.86 Average number of shares outstanding: Before dilution1 133,498,232 133,728,232 133,633,040 After dilution1 133,639,250 133,731,512 133,644,956 1 Due to the 4:1 share split executed in May 2022, historical key financial ratios based on the number of shares, and the number of shares, have been recalculated. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME SEK m 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Net profit for the period 104 106 382 Other comprehensive income, items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: Actuarial gains and losses on pension obligations – – 4 Other comprehensive income, items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: Exchange rate difference on translation of foreign operations 0 17 83 Hedge of net investments in foreign operations -10 - 4 -37 Total other comprehensive income after tax for the period -10 13 50 Comprehensive income for the period 94 119 432 Attributable to: Owners of the Parent Company 94 119 432 ===== SIDA 15 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 15INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET SEK m 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec Assets Goodwill 2,716 2,468 2,681 Other intangible non-current assets 749 684 728 Property, plant and equipment 228 219 229 Financial assets 50 98 53 Total non-current assets 3,743 3,469 3,691 Inventories 1 0 2 Current receivables 1,527 1,251 1,906 Cash and cash equivalents 746 668 600 Total current assets 2,274 1,919 2,508 Total assets 6,017 5,388 6,199 Shareholders’ equity and liabilities Shareholders’ equity 2,099 1,812 2,005 Non-current liabilities 1,478 1,474 1,398 Current liabilities 2,440 2,102 2,796 Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 6,017 5,388 6,199 Interest-bearing receivables amount to 3 – 6 Interest-bearing liabilities amount to 1,130 1,149 1,069 Pledged assets 11 11 15 Contingent liabilities 23 25 23 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND NUMBER OF SHARES Specification of changes in shareholders’ equity, SEK m 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Shareholders’ equity, opening balance 2,005 1,693 1,693 Dividend - – -100 Call options issued - – 3 Repurchase of treasury shares - – -23 Comprehensive income for the period 94 119 432 Shareholders’ equity, closing balance 2,099 1,812 2,005 Shareholders’ equity attributable to: Owners of the Parent Company 2,099 1,812 2,005 Number of shares outstanding, opening balance 133,498,232 133,728,232 133,728,232 Repurchase of treasury shares - - -230,000 Number of shares outstanding, closing balance 133,498,232 133,728,232 133,498,232 Addnode Group held 1,030,000 (800,000) class B treasury shares on 31 March 2023. Due to the 4:1 share split executed in May 2022, the historical number of shares has been recalculated. ===== SIDA 16 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 16INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS SEK m 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Operating activities Operating profit 149 134 527 Adjustment for non-cash items 80 45 294 Total 229 179 821 Net financial items -13 - 2 -27 Tax paid -25 - 28 -117 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 191 149 677 Total change in working capital 78 93 37 Cash flow from operating activities 269 242 714 Investing activities Purchases and sales of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment -42 33 -64 Acquisitions of financial assets - - 5 -5 Acquisitions of subsidiaries and operations -118 - 365 -513 Cash and cash equivalents in acquired companies 5 69 92 Cash flow from investing activities -155 - 268 -490 Financing activities Dividend paid - – -100 Issued call options - – 3 Repurchase of treasury shares - – -23 Borrowings 64 304 304 Repayment of loans -34 - 20 -247 Cash flow from financing activities 30 284 -63 Change in cash and cash equivalents 144 258 161 Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 600 406 406 Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents 2 4 33 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 746 668 600 ===== SIDA 17 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 17INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT SEK m 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Net sales 3 3 26 Operating expenses -26 - 22 -86 Operating profit -23 - 19 -60 Profit/loss from participations in Group companies – - 1 372 Other financial income 5 4 10 Financial expenses -17 - 5 -40 Profit after financial items -35 - 21 282 Change in tax allocation reserve - – -38 Profit before tax -35 - 21 244 Tax - – -29 Net profit for the period -35 - 21 215 PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET SEK m 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec Assets Intangible non-current assets - 0 - Financial assets 2,994 2,812 2,942 Current receivables 52 46 38 Cash and cash equivalents 543 471 350 Total assets 3,589 3,329 3,330 Shareholders’ equity and liabilities Shareholders' equity 1,397 1,318 1,432 Untaxed reserves 163 126 163 Provisions 105 84 90 Non-current liabilities 639 718 646 Current liabilities 1,285 1,083 999 Total shareholders’ equity and liabilities 3,589 3,329 3,330 ===== SIDA 18 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 18INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 Addnode Group operates through three divisions: Design Management, Product Lifecycle Management and Process Management. The Group’s decentralised business model means mission-critical decisions are taken close to the customer and market. Companies develop their busi - nesses in accordance with strategies, guidelines and Group-wide values. The divisions are the operating seg - ments that Addnode Group uses to monitor the perfor - mance and development of its business. There has been no change to the operating segments since the most recent Annual Report. The difference between the total of the segments’ oper- ating profit and consolidated profit before tax consists of financial income of SEK 4 m (6) and financial expenses of SEK -17 m (-7). Acquisitions completed in the first quarter of 2023 meant that net operating assets in segments increased to only a limited extent compared to the disclosures in the Annual Report for 2022: Design Management by SEK 61 m and PLM by SEK 12 m. Net operating assets are defined as the total of goodwill and other intangible non-current assets, property, plant and equipment, financial assets, trade receivables and other operating assets, less trade payables and other operating liabilities. REVENUE AND PROFIT Design PLM Process Central Eliminations Addnode Group SEK m 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 Revenue External sales 1,212 706 428 335 332 285 0 0 - – 1,972 1,326 Transactions between segments 1 1 5 3 3 3 4 3 -13 - 10 0 0 Total revenue 1,213 707 433 338 335 288 4 3 -13 -10 1.972 1,326 EBITA 131 89 26 34 64 60 -19 - 3 202 180 EBITA margin, % 10.8 12.6 6.0 10.1 19.1 20.8 10.2 13.6 Operating profit 107 73 11 19 50 46 -19 - 4 149 134 Operating margin, % 8.8 10.3 2.5 5.6 14.9 16.0 7.6 10.1 Total net operating assets 1,490 1,315 671 658 894 861 13 -2 3,068 2,832 Average number of employees 916 646 736 646 671 628 11 9 2,334 1,929 OPERATING SEGMENTS The following figures are for the first quarter of each year. REVENUE BREAKDOWN Design PLM Process Central Eliminations Addnode Group SEK m 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 Licences 19 25 49 35 12 9 – – – – 80 69 Recurring revenue 1,023 587 264 195 141 128 – – – – 1,428 910 Services 159 86 114 103 165 142 – – -5 - 4 433 327 Other 12 9 6 5 17 9 4 3 -8 - 6 31 20 Total revenue 1,213 707 433 338 335 288 4 3 -13 -10 1,972 1,326 ===== SIDA 19 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 19INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 KEY FIGURES – QUARTERLY 2023 2022 2021 SEK m Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Net sales, SEK m 1,972 1,786 1,624 1,489 1,326 1,114 925 1,002 Design Management 1,213 1,004 977 806 707 471 409 439 Product Lifecycle Management 433 455 393 394 338 352 293 299 Process Management 335 335 262 297 288 297 230 268 EBITA, SEK m 202 200 194 154 1801 148 108 98 Design Management 131 111 118 80 89 59 44 40 Product Lifecycle Management 26 44 45 35 34 44 28 27 Process Management 64 60 50 56 60 59 49 48 EBITA margin, % 10.2 11.2 11.9 10.3 13.61 13.3 11.7 9.8 Design Management 10.8 11.1 12.1 9.9 12.6 12.5 10.8 9.1 Product Lifecycle Management 6.0 9.7 11.5 8.9 10.1 12.5 9.6 9.0 Process Management 19.1 17.9 19.1 18.9 20.8 19.9 21.3 17.9 Average number of employees 2,334 2,252 2,201 2,167 1,929 1,793 1,797 1,794 Design Management 916 857 840 837 646 548 563 562 Product Lifecycle Management 736 712 691 685 646 617 616 612 Process Management 671 673 661 637 628 619 610 612 Cash flow from operating activities, SEK m 269 261 89 122 242 257 -21 51 Change in net sales, % 49 60 75 49 28 21 15 18 Operating margin, % 7.6 8.3 8.8 6.8 10.11 9.5 7.2 5.9 Return on capital employed, %2 18.0 19.6 18.1 15.4 13.9 13.0 11.7 11.1 Return on equity, %2 19.4 20.7 20.2 17.9 16.1 13.9 12.6 12.2 Equity/assets ratio, % 35 32 34 32 34 39 43 39 Equity, SEK m 2,099 2,005 1,890 1,793 1,812 1,693 1,660 1,607 Net debt, SEK m 381 463 659 601 481 368 484 396 Debt/equity ratio, % 18 23 35 34 27 22 29 25 Investments in equipment, SEK m 7 8 5 6 7 3 4 5 1 The profit included a capital gain of SEK 24 m from the sale of an office property in the UK. EBITA adjusted for this capital gain was SEK 156 m, corresponding to an adjusted EBITA margin of 11.8 per cent. 2 Key financial ratios have been adjusted to reflect annualised return. SHARE DATA 1 2023 2022 2021 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Average number of shares outstanding before and after dilution, m 133.5 133.5 133.6 133.7 133.7 133.7 134.5 134.5 Total number of shares outstanding, m 133.5 133.5 133.5 133.7 133.7 133.7 134.5 134.5 Earnings per share before and after dilution, SEK 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.52 0.791 0.60 0.36 0.30 Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 2.02 1.96 0.67 0.91 1.81 1.92 -0.16 0.38 Shareholders’ equity per share, SEK 15.72 15.02 14.16 13.41 13.55 12.66 12.34 11.95 Share price at end of period, SEK 124.70 98.40 77.45 83.40 96.38 107.25 86.88 78.75 Share price/shareholders’ equity 7.93 6.55 5.47 6.22 7.11 8.47 7.04 6.59 1 Due to the 4:1 share split executed in May 2022, historical key financial ratios based on the number of shares have been recalculated. 2 The profit included a capital gain of SEK 24 m from the sale of an office property in the UK. ===== SIDA 20 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 20INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued guidelines for disclosures on Alternative Perfor- mance Measures (APMs) for companies with securities listed on a regulated market in the EU, which apply to Alternative Performance Measures in published manda - tory information. Alternative Performance Measures are financial metrics on historical or future performance of earnings, financial position, financial results or cash flows that are not defined or stated in the applicable rules for financial reporting. Certain performance metrics are used in this Interim Report that are not defined in IFRS, with the intention of offering investors, financial analysts and other stakeholders clear and relevant information on the compa- ny’s operations and performance. The use of these perfor- mance metrics and reconciliation with the financial state - ments are presented below. EBITA EBITA is a metric the Group considers relevant to investors, financial analysts and other stakeholders to understand earn- ings generation before investments in intangible non-current assets. This measure is an expression of operating profit before the amortisation and impairment of intangible non-current assets. NET DEBT The Group considers this key ratio useful to the readers of financial statements as a complement in evaluating dividend potential, making strategic investments and assessing the Group’s potential to satisfy financial obligations. This key ratio is an expression of the level of financial borrowing in absolute terms after deducting cash and cash equivalents. ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES USE AND RECONCILIATION RECONCILIATION OF EBITA 2023 Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2022 Full year Operating profit 149 134 527 Amortisation and impairment of intangible non-current assets 53 46 201 EBITA 202 180 728 RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT 2023 31 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2022 31 Dec Non-current liabilities 1,478 1,474 1,398 Current liabilities 2,440 2,102 2,796 Non interest-bearing non-current and current liabilities -2,788 - 2,427 -3,125 Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,130 1,149 1,069 Cash and cash equivalents -746 - 668 -600 Other interest-bearing receivables -3 – -6 Net debt (+)/receivable (–) 381 481 463 Definitions on page 21. ===== SIDA 21 ===== ADDNODE GROUP 21INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY — 31 MARCH 2023 Average number of employees Average number of employees in the period (full-time equivalents). Capital employed Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and non-interest-bearing provisions including deferred tax liabilities. Cash flow per share Cash flow from operating activities divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Currency-adjusted organic growth Change in net sales, restated using the preceding year’s exchange rates, excluding acquired entities in the most recent 12-month period. Debt/equity ratio Net debt in relation to shareholders’ equity (including equity attributable to non-controlling interests). Earnings per share Net profit for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding. EBITA Earnings before amortisation and impairment of intangible non-current assets. EBITA margin EBITA as a percentage of net sales. Equity/assets ratio Shareholders’ equity (including shareholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests) as a percentage of total assets. Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and other interest-bearing receivables. According to this definition, negative net debt means that cash and cash equivalents and other interest- bearing financial assets exceed interest-bearing liabilities. Net sales per employee Net sales divided by the average number of employees (full-time equivalents). Operating margin Operating profit as a percentage of net sales. Organic growth Change in net sales excluding acquired entities in the most recent 12-month period. Recurring revenue Revenue of an annually recurring character such as revenue from support and maintenance contracts and revenue from subscription agreements, rental contracts and SaaS solutions. Return on capital employed Profit before tax plus financial expenses as a percentage of average capital employed. It is based on profit for the last 12 months and the average of the opening and closing balance of capital employed. Return on equity Net profit for the period as a percentage of average shareholders’ equity. Based on profit for the last 12 months and the average of the opening and closing balances of shareholders’ equity. Share price/shareholders’ equity Share price in relation to shareholders’ equity per share. Shareholders’ equity Reported shareholders’ equity plus untaxed reserves less deferred tax at the current tax rate. Shareholders’ equity per share Shareholders’ equity divided by the total number of shares outstanding. DEFINITIONS This information is mandatory for Addnode Group AB (publ) to publish pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This Report has been prepared in Swedish and English versions. In the case of inconsistency between the two, the Swedish version shall apply. This information was submitted for publication at 8:30 a.m. CET on 28 April 2023. ===== SIDA 22 ===== ADDNODE GROUP AB (publ) Hudiksvallsgatan 4B, SE-113 30 Stockholm Corporate identity number: 556291-3185 +46 (0)8 630 7070 info@addnodegroup.com www.addnodegroup.com DIVISION DESIGN MANAGEMENT DIVISION PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT DIVISION PROCESS MANAGEMENT