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EuroMaint annuaL rEPort<br />

EuroMaint unitEs innovativE thinking With a<br />

Long Past. through crEativE tEchnicaL systEM<br />

sErvicEs, custoMisEd totaL soLutions and<br />

PartnErshiPs, WE contributE to our custoMErs’<br />

coMPEtitivEnEss and succEss. thE EuroMaint<br />

grouP consists of EuroMaint raiL, Which hELPs<br />

strEngthEn ProfitabiLity in thE raiL transPort<br />

sEctor, and EuroMaint industry, Which hELPs<br />

incrEasE custoMErs’ Productivity.


06<br />

Welcome to EuroMaint<br />

EuroMaint strengthens its customers’ competitiveness through<br />

tailored maintenance and technical solutions. EuroMaint’s companies<br />

are specialist businesses that offer advanced maintenance services.<br />

We supply our customers with expertise, development resources,<br />

proactive planning and innovative maintenance solutions.


contents<br />

EuroMaint in brief 3<br />

The year in brief 4<br />

The past year 5<br />

The CEO’s comments 6<br />

EuROMaInT RaIl 8<br />

EuroMaint Rail in brief 9<br />

EuroMaint Rail, President 10<br />

Maintenance of Stockholm’s commuter trains<br />

– a prestigious contract 12<br />

new interior for arlanda Express – designed by Björn Borg 14<br />

light maintenance of Green Cargo’s freight carriages 14<br />

Contract with arriva – new operator on the Swedish market 15<br />

Baltic establishment the first step in international development 16<br />

Refurbishment contract in norway<br />

– ground-breaking for both parties 18<br />

Creative development – a natural part of every process 20<br />

Market strategies for growth 21<br />

EuROMaInT InduSTRy 22<br />

EuroMaint Industry in brief 23<br />

EuroMaint Industry, President 24<br />

Production streamlining at the forefront 26<br />

Establishment in Gävle expands our market 28<br />

Closeness to the customer 29<br />

From Euromation to EuroMaint Industry 29<br />

Specially adapted production equipment 30<br />

new customer segments and markets 31<br />

EuROMaInT 32<br />

EuroMaint in brief 33<br />

The role of the Group management 34<br />

Business development 35<br />

Operational development 36<br />

discretion – a natural part of the change process 37<br />

Personnel development 38<br />

The role of employees on the Board 39<br />

Five-year summary 40<br />

ThE BuSInESS In FIGuRES 41<br />

<strong>Report</strong> of the directors 42<br />

Income Statements 44<br />

Balance Sheets 45<br />

Changes in Equity 47<br />

Cash Flow analyses 48<br />

notes 49<br />

audit <strong>Report</strong> 64<br />

CORPORaTE GOvERnanCE 65<br />

Corporate Governance <strong>Report</strong> 66<br />

The Chairman’s comments 70<br />

The EuroMaint Board of directors 72<br />

EuroMaint Rail management 74<br />

EuroMaint Industry management 75<br />

EuroMaint Group management 76<br />

MISCEllanEOuS<br />

addresses 77<br />

3<br />

EuroMaint in brief<br />

since 1 January <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint has been a group with<br />

the main task of being a strong, leading maintenance<br />

partner that increases its customers’ efficiency.<br />

the group has two subsidiaries, EuroMaint rail and<br />

EuroMaint industry, which operate in the rail transport<br />

and engineering sectors respectively.<br />

The whole Group is characterised by a strong focus on developing<br />

new services and concepts which enable the companies to offer the<br />

foremost maintenance and technical solutions in their industries.<br />

The main product is a comprehensive package, a Total Service Concept<br />

encompassing preventive, corrective, restorative and improvement<br />

maintenance.<br />

The subsidiaries concentrate on customer benefit and delivery<br />

quality, while strategic development issues and co-operation with<br />

strategic partners are dealt with at Group level.<br />

Maintenance solutions for the rail transport industry<br />

EuroMaint offers cost-effective maintenance solutions for rolling<br />

stock in the rail transport industry, which entails the development,<br />

production and delivery of technical system services, as well as<br />

maintenance and refurbishment of all types of rolling stock and its<br />

components. a process of internationalising the operation began<br />

during the year.<br />

streamlining in the engineering sector<br />

EuroMaint Industry are specialists in production streamlining. Taking<br />

the existing production process as its point of departure, the company<br />

offers maintenance, component servicing, production engineering<br />

and production equipment with the aim of strengthening industry<br />

competitiveness.<br />

EuroMaint’s operating locations<br />

EuroMaint has operations all over Sweden, from luleå in the north to<br />

Malmö in the south.<br />

sweden


the year in brief<br />

about EuroMaint<br />

EuroMaint strengthens its customers’ competitiveness through tailored maintenance<br />

and technical solutions. EuroMaint’s companies are specialists which offer<br />

advanced maintenance services to the rail transport and engineering industries.<br />

Turnover in <strong>2006</strong> totalled SEK 2,047 million, with a profit of SEK 100 million.<br />

The Group had an average of 1,746 employees in <strong>2006</strong>. EuroMaint is owned by<br />

aB Swedcarrier, a Swedish state-owned holding company.<br />

kEy ratios <strong>2006</strong> 2005*<br />

turnover, SEK mn 2,037 1,872<br />

operating profit, SEK mn 100 114<br />

cash flow after investment activities, SEK mn 45 -38<br />

operating margin, % 5 6<br />

Equity/assets ratio, % 24 18<br />

average number of employees 1,746 1,669<br />

* includes EuroMaint Industry as of 1 July 2005.<br />

EuroMaint AB<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

EuroMaint Industry AB<br />

The Group consists of EuroMaint Rail, which helps strengthen profitability in the<br />

rail transport sector, and EuroMaint Industry, which helps increase its customers’<br />

productivity. EuroMaint Rail accounts for 89% of the Group’s turnover and<br />

EuroMaint Industry for 11%.<br />

turnovEr*<br />

SEK mn<br />

2,200<br />

2,000<br />

1,800<br />

1,600<br />

1,879<br />

1,653<br />

1,493<br />

1,872<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

*includes EuroMaint Industry as of 1 July 2005.<br />

2,037<br />

oPErating Profit*<br />

SEK mn<br />

200<br />

100<br />

-100<br />

-200<br />

-188<br />

-103<br />

47<br />

114<br />

100<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005<br />

<strong>2006</strong><br />

cash fLoW aftEr invEstMEnts*<br />

SEK mn<br />

100<br />

50<br />

-50<br />

-100<br />

-77<br />

-30<br />

14<br />

-38<br />

45<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

4


The past year<br />

• Maintenance of Stockholm’s commuter trains – a prestigious contract<br />

EuroMaint Rail in a winning team for more punctual commuter traffic Read more on page 12<br />

• Baltic establishment the first step in international development<br />

Internationalisation: Own reprocessing of products in Latvia Read more on page 16<br />

• Refurbishment contract in Norway – ground-breaking for both parties<br />

Internationalisation: First major order outside of Sweden Read more on page 18<br />

• Production streamlining at the forefront<br />

Peace of mind, added value and streamlining with Total Service Concept Read more on page 26<br />

• Establishment in Gävle expands our market<br />

EuroMaint Industry initiates regional structure and gets closer to new customers Read more on page 28<br />

5


the year in brief<br />

about EuroMaint<br />

EuroMaint strengthens its customers’ competitiveness through tailored maintenance<br />

and technical solutions. EuroMaint’s companies are specialists which offer<br />

advanced maintenance services to the rail transport and engineering industries.<br />

Turnover in <strong>2006</strong> totalled SEK 2,047 million, with a profit of SEK 100 million.<br />

The Group had an average of 1,746 employees in <strong>2006</strong>. EuroMaint is owned by<br />

aB Swedcarrier, a Swedish state-owned holding company.<br />

kEy ratios <strong>2006</strong> 2005*<br />

turnover, SEK mn 2,037 1,872<br />

operating profit, SEK mn 100 114<br />

cash flow after investment activities, SEK mn 45 -38<br />

operating margin, % 5 6<br />

Equity/assets ratio, % 24 18<br />

average number of employees 1,746 1,669<br />

* includes EuroMaint Industry as of 1 July 2005.<br />

EuroMaint AB<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

EuroMaint Industry AB<br />

The Group consists of EuroMaint Rail, which helps strengthen profitability in the<br />

rail transport sector, and EuroMaint Industry, which helps increase its customers’<br />

productivity. EuroMaint Rail accounts for 89% of the Group’s turnover and<br />

EuroMaint Industry for 11%.<br />

turnovEr*<br />

SEK mn<br />

2,200<br />

2,000<br />

1,800<br />

1,600<br />

1,879<br />

1,653<br />

1,493<br />

1,872<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

*includes EuroMaint Industry as of 1 July 2005.<br />

2,037<br />

oPErating Profit*<br />

SEK mn<br />

200<br />

100<br />

-100<br />

-200<br />

-188<br />

-103<br />

47<br />

114<br />

100<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005<br />

<strong>2006</strong><br />

cash fLoW aftEr invEstMEnts*<br />

SEK mn<br />

100<br />

50<br />

-50<br />

-100<br />

-77<br />

-30<br />

14<br />

-38<br />

45<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

4


The CEO’s comments<br />

During the past year, we have strengthened our position as a maintenance partner in Sweden. The two industries<br />

we operate in today, rail transport and engineering, are at different stages of development when it comes to<br />

maintenance services. We are investing strongly to contribute to our customers’ positive development, adapted<br />

to the requirements of the industry in question.<br />

Our customers should be able to concentrate on their core business.<br />

The idea is for EuroMaint to deliver the service which enables the<br />

operation to function. We are increasingly moving towards an overall<br />

approach, where our long experience in the rail transport sector is<br />

developed and also applied on the engineering side. We work consistently<br />

with high levels of quality and expertise, while at the same time<br />

we are involved in networks and partnerships, enabling us to deliver<br />

full service in line with customers’ needs and preferences.<br />

EuroMaint Rail looks over the borders<br />

There is stiff competition in the rail transport industry regarding<br />

maintenance, while the scope of the market is barely changing.<br />

To be competitive, it is essential to offer true customer value. Our<br />

immediate goals are to retain our market share in Sweden by winning<br />

many of the renegotiations and new tenders which will be coming up<br />

in the near future, and to establish ourselves internationally in order<br />

to continue our growth and strengthen our competitiveness.<br />

EuroMaint Industry – faith in the future<br />

<strong>2006</strong> has been a challenging year for the engineering side of the<br />

business. We have had to reduce the number of employees in some<br />

areas while we can see personnel needs in others, and at the end of<br />

the year we decided to replace the company’s President. I am convinced<br />

the operation has excellent potential and I have great faith in our<br />

employees’ expertise and capacity. We will strengthen the existing<br />

business while simultaneously focusing on developing new business.<br />

One important trend in this industry is a shift from selling hours to<br />

full-service packages.<br />

Environmental efforts<br />

The Group has a clear focus on the environment. As part of this we<br />

are conducting an extensive energy-saving project with the dual aims<br />

of reducing costs and protecting the environment. The project was<br />

carried out at EuroMaint Rail in <strong>2006</strong> and will be implemented at<br />

EuroMaint Industry in 2007.<br />

6<br />

Development with many benefits<br />

EuroMaint is currently in a positive trend with a broadening of<br />

the operation and internationalisation. This is a challenge we will<br />

continue to tackle. This trend is not only beneficial to our customers<br />

and owners; it also creates exciting development opportunities for our<br />

employees, enabling them to expand their work tasks, change industry<br />

or work abroad – all within the same Group.<br />

Industry development for the future<br />

As a leading maintenance group, industry development, training<br />

and research are important areas. In collaboration with industry<br />

organisations, upper secondary schools, colleges and universities, we<br />

want to contribute to and harness new industry expertise. Bearing in<br />

mind future recruitment, we also want to support fresh talent when<br />

it comes to maintenance expertise. One example of this is planning<br />

a maintenance engineering centre in Malmö for competence and<br />

process development linked to rolling stock maintenance. In this<br />

instance we are collaborating with the local authority and the Swedish<br />

employer organisation Almega.<br />

Long-term ambitions<br />

Many industries require the type of security-graded maintenance<br />

services of which we at EuroMaint have extensive experience. Advances<br />

in technology also mean that the services are becoming increasingly<br />

specialised. Our long-term ambition is to establish ourselves in more<br />

industries, where our experience of development and innovation in<br />

maintenance can contribute to customers’ success. In the even longer<br />

term we expect to carry out international ventures once we have<br />

achieved a sound knowledge base in Sweden for each industry.<br />

Consequently, EuroMaint needs a main owner with the financial<br />

strength, sustainability and desire to make maintenance a Swedish<br />

export using EuroMaint as a foundation for development.<br />

Pether Wallin<br />

President & CEO


“Positive trend<br />

with broadening of<br />

the operation and<br />

internationalisation”<br />

PEThER WaLLIN<br />

Family: Wife, and twin sons aged 16<br />

Lives in: Gothenburg<br />

Workplace: Stockholm<br />

Rail travel: Weekly commute, at least six hours on the train a week.<br />

Switch off the mobile, find time to read and think a lot.<br />

Leisure interests: Travelling with family (a lot in the past year with two<br />

50th birthdays in the family). Food and wine (happy to help with the<br />

cooking, but not in charge of the kitchen). Interiors (shared interest).<br />

Renovation. Gardening.<br />

Societies: St Jörgen’s Golf club. The whole family has been playing<br />

golf for three years. It’s nice to spend time together as a family.<br />

Something you didn’t know: I iron all my shirts myself!<br />

Best quality: Usually happy, and think life’s fun.<br />

7


EuroMaint Rail<br />

• Maintenance of Stockholm’s commuter trains – a prestigious contract<br />

EuroMaint Rail in a winning team for more punctual commuter traffic Read more on page 12<br />

• Contract with arriva – new operator on the Swedish market<br />

Maintenance of commuter trains Pågatågen, agreed with international operator Arriva Read more on page 15<br />

• Baltic establishment the first step in international development<br />

Internationalisation: Own reprocessing of products in Latvia Read more on page 16<br />

• Refurbishment contract in Norway – ground-breaking for both parties<br />

Internationalisation: First major order outside of Sweden Read more on page 18<br />

• Creative development – a natural part of every process<br />

EuroMaint Rail actively develops technology and planning Read more on page 20<br />

8


EuroMaint Rail in brief<br />

EuroMaint Rail offers cost-effective maintenance solutions for rolling stock<br />

in the rail transport industry. The company develops, produces and supplies<br />

technical system services and maintenance for all types of rolling stock and<br />

its components. With headquarters in Solna and operations in 13 locations,<br />

EuroMaint Rail has an extensive network of workshops in Sweden.<br />

KEy RaTIOS <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Turnover, SEK mn 1,818 1,710<br />

Operating profit, SEK mn 108 100<br />

Cash flow after investment activities, SEK mn 73 1<br />

Operating margin, % 6 6<br />

Equity/assets ratio, % 25 17<br />

average number of employees 1,456 1,3 6<br />

EuroMaint Rail’s main operation encompasses train maintenance and refurbishment of<br />

rolling stock. Train maintenance keeps the rolling stock moving with optimised operation<br />

under safe traffic conditions. Refurbishment increases the performance and comfort of<br />

rolling stock, while also updating the design and increasing service life. EuroMaint Rail<br />

also has the Swedish industry’s most complete material sourcing system.<br />

TuRNOvER<br />

SEK mn<br />

2,200<br />

2,000<br />

1,800<br />

1,600<br />

1,879<br />

1,653<br />

1,493<br />

1,710<br />

1,818<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005<br />

<strong>2006</strong><br />

OPERaTING PROFIT<br />

SEK mn<br />

200<br />

100<br />

-100<br />

-200<br />

-188<br />

-103<br />

47<br />

100<br />

108<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

CaSh FLOW aFTER INvESTMENTS<br />

SEK mn<br />

100<br />

50<br />

-50<br />

-100<br />

-77<br />

-30<br />

14<br />

-19<br />

73<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong>


EuroMaint Rail<br />

During <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint Rail has won several major,<br />

strategically important tenders in increasingly tough<br />

international competition. To these successes we can<br />

also add the beginning of an international establishment.<br />

The past year has been tremendous in many ways.<br />

With a successful year behind us we are optimistic about the future.<br />

EuroMaint Rail is well prepared to compete for major new contracts<br />

and to expand internationally. On a day-to-day basis we are continuing<br />

our goal-oriented efforts to become even more efficient and productive.<br />

Continued confidence from SJ aB<br />

Over the next few years a number of contracts will expire. The best<br />

way of winning them again is to keep our promises, build trust and<br />

adapt our customer propositions. Examples where we have succeeded<br />

in accomplishing this include the extended, directly negotiated threeyear<br />

maintenance contracts with Swedish train operator SJ AB for<br />

passenger carriages and RC engines.<br />

Winning team for Stockholm commuter trains<br />

It was excellent for EuroMaint Rail to be announced one of the<br />

winners in Stockholm Transport´s tender for the Stockholm commuter<br />

rail service. The team spirit and partnership in the Stockholm Train<br />

Alliance, in which EuroMaint Rail is a part, was a joy – together we<br />

offered a winning quality concept. This maintenance contract has also<br />

brought us around a hundred new co-workers, with whom we share<br />

our faith in the future.<br />

Maintenance contract with<br />

arriva for Pågatågen commuter trains<br />

British company Arriva – one of Europe’s largest companies in<br />

passenger commuter service – was the operator chosen by Swedish<br />

train operator Skånetrafiken to run Pågatågen commuter trains. In<br />

turn, Arriva chose to collaborate with EuroMaint Rail. The maintenance<br />

contract, a nine-year availability contract, was drawn up in close<br />

co-operation with the customer.<br />

MaJOR CONTRaCTS IN <strong>2006</strong><br />

• arriva – Maintenance of commuter trains Pågatågen (X11 electric engine coaches)<br />

• aSJ – Refurbishment of sleeper carriages, maintenance of passenger carriages<br />

• a-Train – Maintenance and refurbishment of Arlanda Express trains (X3)<br />

• veolia – Maintenance of engine coaches (X52), passenger carriages and engines<br />

• Green Cargo – Maintenance of electric and diesel engines,<br />

maintenance and refurbishment of freight wagons<br />

• NSB – Refurbishment of passenger carriages<br />

• SJ aB – Maintenance and refurbishment of X 2000 trains (X2), maintenance of<br />

RC engines, passenger carriages, electric engine coaches (X11–X14, X32 and X50)<br />

and diesel engine coaches (Y1 and Y2)<br />

• Stockholm Transport – Maintenance of commuter trains (electric engine coaches<br />

X1, X10 and X60)<br />

• TKaB – Maintenance of electric engine coaches (X50, X51 and X52)<br />

10<br />

JONaS SaMuELSON, PRESIDENT OF EuROMaINT RaIL<br />

Refurbishment for NSB – an international breakthrough<br />

EuroMaint Rail was entrusted by NSB, Norwegian State Railways,<br />

to refurbish 5 passenger carriages – an important international<br />

breakthrough. The contract entails a complete refurbishment from<br />

technical design to delivery.<br />

Baltic establishment an assertive move<br />

The new EU Members will be making substantial investments in<br />

railways. EuroMaint Rail’s new workshop for reprocessing replacement<br />

items in the Baltic region is an assertive move to ensure greater<br />

efficiency and a presence on an expansive new market.<br />

TuRNOvER By PRODuCT aREa<br />

1. Train maintenance 84%<br />

2. Refurbishment 11%<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

1<br />

3. Spare parts supply 4%<br />

4. Other 1%


Dialogue for participation<br />

In <strong>2006</strong> we carried out the first stage of ‘Dialogue for Participation’.<br />

The goal is to increase employees’ overall view, participation and<br />

team spirit. Everyone must understand the business plan – where<br />

we’re heading and why.<br />

The second stage entails making it easier for everyone to have<br />

an influence and suggest improvements. We have a broad base of<br />

industry experience. Swifter decision paths enable us to capitalise on<br />

our employees’ skills and sense of responsibility. We achieve more<br />

active planning with more delegated responsibility for efficiency and<br />

quality development.<br />

The main strength of our process of change lies in a corporate<br />

culture characterised by customer focus, expertise, professional<br />

pride and sustainability. We boast extensive experience of change<br />

and – most importantly – of embracing change.<br />

Innovative employees<br />

Innovative employees are often inspired by everyday problems:<br />

Wouldn’t it be better to turn wheels onsite using a portable wheel<br />

lathe rather than dismantling them from the trains and sending them<br />

to the workshop? Kurt-Göran Thyni, who works at EuroMaint Rail’s<br />

workshop in Luleå, started thinking about this a couple of years ago.<br />

Now a prototype has been tested and a development project initiated.<br />

Wouldn’t it also be better to carry out brake tests onsite using<br />

portable testing equipment rather than having to bring entire trains<br />

into the workshop? Thord Rutqvist, another employee in Luleå,<br />

developed his first brake testing system six years ago. After further<br />

development it now works even better than the equipment in the<br />

workshops.<br />

We have also successfully developed and evaluated a speed<br />

simulator used to check that the train doors lock when the train<br />

starts moving. The simulator was developed by Bengt Bergelin,<br />

an employee in Hagalund.<br />

Market and market development<br />

EuroMaint Rail enjoys a strong position on its domestic market and<br />

a well-established dialogue with customers. Sweden has clear growth<br />

regions for rail traffic, but the total volume of maintenance is not<br />

growing. On the other hand, requirements on flexibility with regard<br />

TuRNOvER By CuSTOMER<br />

6<br />

5<br />

4<br />

78<br />

10<br />

9<br />

3<br />

2<br />

11<br />

1. SJ AB 48%<br />

2. Green Cargo 17%<br />

3. Stockholmståg %<br />

4. Veolia 4%<br />

5. TKAB 3% 8. A-Train 2%<br />

6. Citypendeln 2% 9. NSB 2%<br />

7. Swedish Rail 10. ASJ 1%<br />

Administration 2%<br />

11. Others 10%<br />

1<br />

SICK LEavE*<br />

6%<br />

4%<br />

2%<br />

5.2<br />

* Actual leave as a percentage of normal working hours.<br />

to when and how maintenance is carried out are increasing. Similarly<br />

there is greater demand on us to bring added value and move our<br />

offerings up the value chain.<br />

Examples of the latter include the continued development of splitbased<br />

maintenance and the establishment of the Integrated Logistics<br />

Support unit, ILS. At the same time the entire company’s planning and<br />

development of new maintenance methods are being co-ordinated.<br />

Innovative development of technology and planning characterises<br />

each process and sub-process.<br />

The refurbishment market fluctuates from year to year, both in<br />

Sweden and internationally. Although large investments are being made<br />

in new rolling stock, there are still a lot of older, well-functioning<br />

vehicle types which need a longer service life and higher comfort<br />

through refurbishment.<br />

The ever more deregulated nature of the international market<br />

and the rise in the number of players mean that we increasingly<br />

encounter international competitors, both on our domestic market and<br />

in neighbouring territories. At the same time we are also observing<br />

more international customers. Their good experience of working with<br />

us is a success factor in our international expansion.<br />

The future<br />

EuroMaint Rail’s strategy is to be strong on the domestic market<br />

and to progressively expand into the surrounding area, primarily into<br />

Denmark, Norway, Germany and the Baltic region. Our goal for 2007<br />

is to win another major international tender.<br />

One strategically important contract which we have been deeply<br />

involved in for the past four years is the procurement by train operator<br />

Skånetrafiken and Denmark’s National Rail Authority for rail services<br />

across the Sound. Here we have opted not to form partnerships with<br />

any of the competing operators in advance, but rather to approach<br />

each party with a bespoke offering.<br />

The major contract to refurbish the X2 trains for Swedish train<br />

operator SJ AB will be completed during the summer. It is partly<br />

in light of this that it is essential for us to win new refurbishment<br />

contracts. We are currently working on a bid for Green Cargo,<br />

a Swedish logistics comapany. Norwegian State Railways, NSB,<br />

will also be procuring further refurbishment shortly, a contract we<br />

are also working hard to win.<br />

5.2<br />

2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

REhaBILITaTION CaSES*<br />

0.30<br />

0.20<br />

0.10<br />

0.26<br />

0.30<br />

2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

* Calculated as (periods of sick leave beginning day<br />

2 /hours worked) x 10,000.<br />

11


EuroMaint Rail<br />

Maintenance of Stockholm’s<br />

commuter trains<br />

– a prestigious contract<br />

During the night between 17 and 18 June <strong>2006</strong>, the company Citypendeln transferred operation of Stockholm<br />

Transport’s (SL) commuter traffic to Stockholmståg, with EuroMaint Rail as the maintenance supplier.<br />

The competition from Swedish and foreign players alike was particularly strong for this prestigious contract.<br />

“We didn’t pay that much attention to the competition, instead we<br />

concentrated on SL’s needs and, together with our partners in the<br />

Stockholm Train Alliance, on finding the best solutions,” says Niclas<br />

Flodin. He is the Contract Manager for the maintenance agreement<br />

and head of the maintenance unit which EuroMaint Rail took over<br />

from Citypendeln.<br />

Gentle flying start for our new employees<br />

The contract brought EuroMaint Rail around a hundred new employees<br />

and operation of two workshops, one in Älvsjö and a brand new one<br />

in Bro. When we take over such a large organisation we have to be<br />

respectful and not change too much too quickly. We therefore decided<br />

to make the existing organisation a separate unit within EuroMaint<br />

Rail. The most important element ahead of start-up was to quickly<br />

familiarise our new colleagues with our way of working, our systems<br />

and routines.<br />

New thoughts on availability<br />

The introduction also included informing as many people as possible<br />

about our approach to train maintenance. There were many conventions<br />

in place; for example major overhauls required trains to spend<br />

several days in the workshop meaning they were unavailable for service.<br />

We on the other hand prefer to split major overhauls into smaller<br />

parts which can be carried out at different times. This enables us to<br />

make use of operational breaks during low traffic for maintenance<br />

work, thus increasing the trains’ availability during peak periods.<br />

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Lower costs or increased income – or both?<br />

As train maintenance is our core business, we work with both the<br />

cost and the income side of the business. Using a well-considered<br />

strategy for process, technology and value development, we are more<br />

cost-effective and help ensure the trains are available more of the time.<br />

For example, at the new workshop in Bro we have invested in a View<br />

system which automatically checks the condition of brake linings and<br />

wheels – a safety task that would otherwise entail a lot of manual work.<br />

Increased punctuality and reliability<br />

– the biggest demands<br />

SL has three generations of commuter train. The oldest are X1 trains<br />

from the 1 60s which are being replaced by new X60 trains up to<br />

November 2007. The X10 trains from the 1 80s are still at their peak<br />

age from a technical perspective.<br />

The more generations of rolling stock, the higher the demands on<br />

the maintenance organisation. It is always difficult to get hold of spare<br />

parts for old trains. At the same time, new trains often experience<br />

teething problems. Thanks to our vehicle engineering know-how and<br />

well-developed maintenance, we do everything to minimise the risk of<br />

delays and a lack of carriages. Increased punctuality and reliability are<br />

the biggest demands, from SL and rail commuters alike.<br />

“The contract brought<br />

around a hundred new<br />

employees and two<br />

workshops”


STOCKhOLM COMMuTER TRaINS<br />

The Stockholm Train Alliance comprises three partners who<br />

work closely together: Stockholmståg as the operator, ISS<br />

TraffiCare as the supplier of cleaning and station service, and<br />

EuroMaint Rail as the supplier of train maintenance.<br />

The Stockholm Train Alliance and Swedish Rail Administration<br />

run a joint operations centre and offer SL a total solution<br />

with clear common objectives: punctual traffic, clean and<br />

complete trains, and good service for passengers.<br />

Type of contract: Availability contract with fixed and variable<br />

elements.<br />

Term: Five years with an option for a further five.<br />

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EuroMaint Rail<br />

New interior for<br />

arlanda Express<br />

designed by Björn Borg<br />

a-Train in collaboration with Björn Borg’s design team<br />

has produced a brand new interior for its trains – arlanda<br />

Express. In summer <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint Rail was entrusted<br />

to carry out the refurbishment on the company’s seven<br />

train units.<br />

The refurbishment included strengthening the floors, new wall panels,<br />

new carpets and new seat upholstery. The challenge was to carry out<br />

the assignment swiftly in order to minimise disruption to rail services<br />

and the repercussions for passengers. The preparations took around<br />

six months.<br />

Tight schedule for work on each train<br />

The first of the seven train units was brought in for refurbishment in<br />

May. Following minor adjustments to the production plan, the other<br />

trains were brought in one by one during the off-peak summer period.<br />

The 25 people involved in the refurbishment had one week to complete<br />

work on each train. The refurbishment was carried out in tandem with<br />

ongoing maintenance to minimise the impact on services.<br />

“EuroMaint Rail and the other project participants planned and<br />

carried out the project in a professional manner, under strict requirements<br />

in terms of quality and schedule,” says Martin Byström, Vehicle<br />

Manager at A-Train.<br />

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Light maintenance<br />

of Green Cargo’s<br />

freight carriages<br />

Since 1 January <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint Rail and Green<br />

Cargo have had a brand new contract structure<br />

for the maintenance of freight and mail wagons<br />

in northern Sweden. It is a minutely specified and<br />

regulated action-based contract.<br />

The contract, which runs until 1 March 2008, encompasses preventive<br />

and corrective maintenance of freight and mail wagons. The maintenance<br />

is carried out at our workshops in Luleå, Vännäs and Sundsvall. The<br />

contract also includes a high proportion of field service originating from<br />

these locations. A few of the mail wagons are maintained in Malmö and<br />

Hagalund. The contract provides approximately 25 work years.<br />

Knowledgeable client<br />

Green Cargo operates on a highly competitive market that places<br />

rigorous demands on careful cost control. Thanks to the company’s<br />

extensive knowledge of maintenance, they have been able to choose<br />

an action-based contract with strict delivery terms.<br />

Competitive supplier<br />

Some of our clearest competitive benefits are our established structure<br />

and organisation for maintenance of freight wagons, coupled<br />

with a tried and tested ability and capacity to carry out the requisite<br />

high volume of field maintenance. The result for our client is high<br />

availability of the wagon fleet combined with cost-effective maintenance.


Contract with arriva<br />

– new operator on the Swedish market<br />

The train operator Skånetrafiken has put the Pågatågen commuter train service out to tender. EuroMaint Rail has<br />

been commissioned to carry out both component maintenance and light maintenance on Pågatågen commuter<br />

trains, which will be operated by arriva Tåg aB from June 2007. a nine-year contract has been signed which currently<br />

encompasses 26 trains.<br />

Skånetrafiken has put the Pågatågen commuter service out to tender.<br />

EuroMaint Rail chose to submit maintenance bids to the operators<br />

taking part in the tender, both Swedish and international. The bids we<br />

submitted were based on the same foundation, but varied quite extensively<br />

as the content of the requests for tender were very different. This in<br />

turn was because Skånetrafiken had made an open request leaving it up<br />

to the operator to decide how the arrangement should be structured.<br />

International operator<br />

In early <strong>2006</strong> Skånetrafiken chose Arriva as the operator for Pågatågen<br />

commuter trains. British company Arriva is one of Europe’s largest<br />

private companies in passenger services and has approximately<br />

30,000 employees, 2,500 of them in rail traffic. The company has<br />

operations in eight European countries and has previously only run<br />

bus services in Sweden. The company Arriva Tåg AB was created in<br />

connection with winning the tender.<br />

Good collaboration<br />

Arriva chose EuroMaint Rail as the supplier for all maintenance, which<br />

is of course an honour for us. We have negotiated a maintenance<br />

contract in excellent collaboration. Arriva has decided not to procure<br />

component overhauls separately, instead all maintenance work will be<br />

covered by a single availability contract.<br />

The original request was for a three-year contract for the existing X11<br />

trains, after which they were due to be phased out. During contract<br />

negotiation the parties agreed to extend the term to nine years, i.e.<br />

until mid-2016, so as to encompass the phasing-out of older trains<br />

and the phasing-in of new ones.<br />

Increasing scope<br />

The contract is a total undertaking for both component maintenance<br />

and light maintenance. It initially covers the 26 model X11 trains and it<br />

may also include new rolling stock during the term of the contract. The<br />

trains currently travel between four and five million kilometres a year<br />

and all forecasts indicate that volume will increase over the next decade.<br />

In December <strong>2006</strong> Skånetrafiken ordered 4 new model X60<br />

Pågatågen commuter trains from Alstom. They will begin being<br />

delivered in autumn 200 . Maintenance for this new rolling stock<br />

will be the subject of a separate procurement on Skånetrafiken’s part.<br />

If we also win maintenance bids for the new trains, the existing<br />

trains will be phased out and the new ones phased in within the framework<br />

of the maintenance contract a far-reaching process of which<br />

we have sound experience. New rolling stock does call for new work<br />

methods, but the switch is facilitated by our experience of the chosen<br />

model. For a long period of the contract, expertise and maintenance<br />

processes will be required for both types of vehicle. Ensuring a smooth<br />

transition period places high demands both on our employees and on<br />

good collaboration with the operator.<br />

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Sweden<br />

Baltic sea<br />

Estonia<br />

Latvia<br />

Jelgava<br />

Lithuania<br />

WORKShOP IN ThE BaLTIC REGION<br />

Preparations for setting up the workshop began in October <strong>2006</strong> and are expected to<br />

take around one year. Production is being relocated in the first project phase at the end<br />

of 2007 and in the second phase planned for mid-2008.<br />

Location: The workshop will be in the city of Jelgava, 40 km outside Riga, Latvia.<br />

area: Approximately 5,000 m2 of workshop and 500 m2 of offices.<br />

Production: The first phase of the project comprises reprocessing shock absorbers and<br />

brake cylinders. The second phase covers reprocessing of further mechanical products<br />

and some electrical products.<br />

Scope: By the end of 2007 around 20 employees are expected to be employed in Latvia.<br />

During 2008 that figure will rise to about 35.


EuroMaint Rail<br />

Baltic establishment the first<br />

step in international development<br />

Within a year EuroMaint Rail will be beginning its own reprocessing of mechanical and electric products<br />

in Jelgava outside Riga in Latvia. The new establishment serves several purposes. In the long term, the<br />

company wants to be present and active in a brand new railway market for EuroMaint. In the short term,<br />

the company is aiming to reduce its production costs to strengthen competitiveness.<br />

This is EuroMaint’s first step in international development, and the<br />

first time an operation stemming from the Swedish State Railways<br />

public enterprise has established itself outside of Sweden.<br />

So why relocate, and why to the Baltic region?<br />

Our own operation in the Baltic region is very much in line with our<br />

aim to expand internationally, because the Swedish market for train<br />

maintenance is limited. Moreover, competition on our domestic<br />

market is tough. To remain competitive we must continuously show<br />

that we are streamlining and rationalising our production in different<br />

ways. This latest move is a part of that process.<br />

The Baltic region is facing major investments in infrastructure,<br />

and a physical presence engenders completely different opportunities<br />

to have an influence and take part in that change. The alternative of<br />

working with partners would not bring this benefit, and it would also<br />

be harder to assure expertise, quality and delivery reliability.<br />

assuring high quality<br />

A well-composed project group is working on the establishment in<br />

Latvia. Once the first steps of hiring premises, finalising the workshop<br />

layout and procuring certain machinery is complete, there are great<br />

challenges ahead. The personnel not only need to have the necessary<br />

professional skills and learn both their tasks and how to operate<br />

our systems; they must also become an integral part of EuroMaint’s<br />

corporate culture.<br />

“We’ll also be developing<br />

administration<br />

and work methods,<br />

and thereby quality”<br />

“We’re not only relocating production, but also developing administration<br />

and working methods, and thereby also quality,” explains<br />

project owner Steven Davidsson. “We have an excellent starting point<br />

in our existing production and we’re now investing to be even better.”<br />

He also explains that the advanced work process aims to reduce<br />

lead times in production and that the logistics need to be adapted<br />

accordingly.<br />

“Obviously it’s different having to plan for overseas transport by<br />

sea compared to domestic transport over land. But we still need to<br />

find ways of further improving our delivery quality.”<br />

The main challenge lies in assuring quality and deliveries. The<br />

operation will initially encompass reprocessing of a few mechanical<br />

product groups. EuroMaint Rail has already begun assessing new<br />

subcontractors on the Baltic market, with the aim of assigning the<br />

workshop in Latvia total delivery responsibility for reprocessed products<br />

at the lowest possible cost.<br />

Future investment to increase customer values<br />

The Baltic initiative enables the company in Sweden to focus on<br />

increasing the technical level of maintenance for the new, more<br />

advanced and more complex rolling stock. EuroMaint Rail’s aim<br />

is to move up the value chain and increase the customer value in<br />

its offerings.<br />

The workshop in Latvia will initially supply our domestic market.<br />

In the long term, the operation may develop to also include<br />

reprocessing of more complex products, as well as service offerings<br />

for the local market. We also see potential to offer refurbishment and<br />

train maintenance in the Baltic region in the future.<br />

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EuroMaint Rail<br />

Refurbishment contract in<br />

Norway – ground-breaking<br />

for both parties<br />

EuroMaint Rail has been commissioned by Norwegian State Railways, NSB, to refurbish 59 passenger<br />

carriages over the next two years. This is our first major order outside Sweden, and the first time Norway’s<br />

state railway company has looked beyond national borders for such a comprehensive assignment.<br />

The refurbishment contract is of strategic importance to EuroMaint<br />

Rail. It testifies that we perform well in competition with other European<br />

players and is a clear step in our international establishment.<br />

The Norwegian market has recently been deregulated and placing<br />

such a large order outside of Norway was a big decision for NSB. It<br />

also sent a clear signal to the outside world that national borders are<br />

becoming less important.<br />

At the same time it has brought us extended relations with NSB as<br />

the company acquired parts of Swedish train operator Tågkompaniet,<br />

which was already our customer, at the beginning of 2007.<br />

Modernising passenger carriages<br />

The assignment includes the modernisation and refurbishment of<br />

5 carriages on long routes in southern Norway.<br />

“For us this is an important renewal of our customer offering. To<br />

retain our competitiveness the trains must be of good quality. We are<br />

therefore carrying out extensive refurbishment over the next few years.<br />

We are looking forward to putting the modernised carriages into<br />

service,” says Rolf Roverud, Deputy CEO of NSB.<br />

“Placing such a<br />

large order outside<br />

Norway was a big<br />

decision for NSB”<br />

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International competition<br />

Several European suppliers competed for the order. Bids were assessed<br />

based on technology, price, commercial terms and experience. As part<br />

of the evaluation process, NSB carried out an audit at the workshop in<br />

Malmö. After the contract had been signed, NSB confirmed that the<br />

results from the visit had been a major consideration in the decision.<br />

“I think that, apart from a competitive price and our quality, the<br />

audit in Malmö was one of the deciding factors in winning us the<br />

order,” says Lars Åkerlind, Head of Marketing at EuroMaint Rail.<br />

“The tendering process entailed questions, answers and negotiations,<br />

and at the same time adjustments were made to the specification by<br />

both parties. This process enabled us to clearly demonstrate our ability<br />

to be receptive and meet the customer’s needs and preferences.”<br />

Planning in progress<br />

The order is for a complete refurbishment from construction to<br />

delivery which entails upgrading the comfort and environment of the<br />

carriages. It mainly involves an internal update, with a new interior<br />

and new seats, but also some technically advanced systems such as<br />

climate control.<br />

There is a great deal to plan in an interactive process with the<br />

customer, such as the choice of colours and materials. When the<br />

first carriage arrives at the workshop, all the work flows have to<br />

function properly all stages need to be planned and the material<br />

flow must run smoothly.


REFuRBIShMENT FOR NSB<br />

Scope: 5 passenger carriages<br />

Deliveries: Start April 2007 and finish first<br />

half of 200 .<br />

Location: EuroMaint Rail’s workshop in<br />

Malmö will carry out the refurbishment.<br />

The order fits in well with the planning as<br />

the current refurbishment of the X2 vehicles<br />

is due for completion in April 2007.<br />

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EuroMaint Rail<br />

Creative development<br />

– a natural part of every process<br />

The difference between merely solving a problem and transforming it into a new opportunity for the customer lies in<br />

our ability to develop ourselves and our offering. Creative development of technology and planning shall characterise<br />

each process and sub-process within EuroMaint Rail, from the first customer contact to final delivery.<br />

Customers benefit from creative development through higher availability,<br />

increased traffic safety, lower maintenance costs and continuously<br />

improved profitability. The difference between good and even better is<br />

not simply a result of what we do – but also how we do it.<br />

a technical systematic approach<br />

Technical faults emerge at component level although the cause may<br />

often arise at system level. Consequently this is where action needs to<br />

be taken so that faults are less common or in the best case scenario<br />

– absent altogether. To maintain the X2 trains we have created a work<br />

model whereby special maintenance engineers monitor important<br />

vehicle systems, analyse the faults and suggest improvements. This<br />

is a model we are introducing into more and more key contracts to<br />

reduce operational disruption and maintenance costs.<br />

Split-based maintenance<br />

Major overhauls are conventionally carried out by bringing the vehicle<br />

into the workshop for several days. If, instead, the overhauls are divided<br />

up into smaller measures, a process known as split-based maintenance,<br />

which can be carried out at different times and at different workshops,<br />

better use can be made of the vehicles’ operational breaks. Thanks to<br />

refined material and personnel planning, easy access to maintenance<br />

documentation and faster reporting, we thereby increase availability.<br />

Licence in Nordic region for view system<br />

EuroMaint Rail’s partnership with leading British company Delta Rail<br />

(formerly AEA Technology Rail) has intensified during the year. We<br />

have obtained the licence rights in the Nordic region for Delta Rail’s<br />

View system which automatically detects brake lining and wheel<br />

condition, thereby paving the way for condition-based maintenance.<br />

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The View system has achieved excellent results in the acceptance<br />

tests and evaluations at our workshop in Hagalund, in connection<br />

with maintenance for SJ AB’s X2 trains. The system is also installed<br />

at our workshop in Bro where we maintain SL’s commuter trains.<br />

From view system to work order<br />

The View system rapidly indicates technical faults. This means we can<br />

take action at an early stage, before the fault leads to serious operational<br />

disruptions and costly repairs. The long-term aim is to convert the<br />

View system’s data into information that automatically generates a<br />

work order. Our cost effectiveness is the customer’s profitability.<br />

ILS at the forefront of research<br />

Information and measurement technology achieve a great deal.<br />

However, all the data still needs to be translated into support in the<br />

management system if customers are to benefit from the new opportunities.<br />

This is why we are building up a special Integrated Logistics<br />

Support unit, ILS, for technology development, process optimisation,<br />

support systems and documentation. To force the pace of developments<br />

in the maintenance industry we also need to be more visible in<br />

the research community.<br />

Split-based refurbishment from aTC to ETCS<br />

The EU decision to replace the Automatic Train Control/ATC signalling<br />

system with the EU-wide European Train Control System, ETCS,<br />

means that in the long term all engines and engine coaches will need<br />

to be refitted to adapt to the new system. Our goal is to be able to<br />

offer split-based refurbishment. This is a method which, combined<br />

with our nationwide network of workshops, will entail considerable<br />

availability gains for our customers in Sweden.


Market strategies for growth<br />

EuroMaint Rail has a clear vision of retaining its strong position on the maintenance market in Sweden, while<br />

progressively expanding internationally through our core products. achieving this vision requires a welldefined<br />

strategy.<br />

EuroMaint Rail currently has just over 50% of the Swedish market.<br />

To retain or increase this share we need to win many of the upcoming<br />

tenders in the next few years those we have had before as well as<br />

brand new ones.<br />

Three-part marketing strategy<br />

High-quality deliveries, including delivery reliability, is one of the three<br />

most important pillars of the strategy. Customers need to be convinced<br />

that we have attractive offerings and solutions that guarantee<br />

high quality. Information, dialogue and clarity are key issues.<br />

Flexibility in the offering is the second important pillar. The<br />

operator has trains to provide services for its customers, so the<br />

rolling stock needs to be available when the passengers want to<br />

travel or the freight has to be transported. Maintenance must be<br />

carried out at other times.<br />

The right price and cost-effective solutions are, of course,<br />

important ingredients in a successful bid and, therefore, make up<br />

the third pillar of the marketing strategy.<br />

International initiative begun<br />

EuroMaint´s Board has decided that the quality of our deliveries and<br />

processes is so high that it is time for international establishment.<br />

This will begin on the nearby market, which is the most deregulated.<br />

We see three possible paths: collaboration with a customer in<br />

another country, expansion from Sweden in areas where we are already<br />

strong, or starting our own production in another country. In all<br />

cases the expansion will be gradual. The focus must always be on our<br />

promises of cost-effective, high-quality solutions.<br />

Raising our profile in <strong>2006</strong><br />

The highest profile activity from the general public’s perspective in<br />

<strong>2006</strong> was the 150th jubilee of the railway in Sweden. EuroMaint Rail<br />

contributed by holding open days at many of its workshops. This is<br />

not exactly a marketing activity, but it is important for our brand, our<br />

employees and our goodwill among the public.<br />

For the very first time EuroMaint Rail had its own stand at the<br />

major InnoTrans transport fair in Berlin. This was part of an initiative<br />

to make the EuroMaint name known outside of Scandinavia and to<br />

ascertain where interesting potential business might be found. Five of<br />

our marketing staff attended and forged new contacts for the future<br />

part of the company’s long-term marketing.<br />

As usual we also participated in Public Transport <strong>2006</strong> at Stockholm<br />

International Fairs. The fair is arranged by the Swedish Public Transport<br />

Association, SLTF, an industry organisation for county transport<br />

companies and others, which are an important target group. The aim<br />

of our participation was to strengthen our brand among these players.<br />

They are not usually direct customers, but we have contracts with<br />

their train operators.<br />

Fairs in 2007<br />

In 2007 we will as usual be taking part in Nordic Rail in Jönköping,<br />

southern Sweden, the biennial Nordic Railway industry fair which is<br />

becoming increasingly international.<br />

We will also be at the High Tech in Heavy Haul fair in Kiruna,<br />

northern Sweden, focusing on heavy rail transport. The aim of our<br />

participation is to show that we are at the forefront of developments<br />

in maintenance engineering and maintenance optimisation.<br />

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EuroMaint Industry<br />

• Production streamlining at the forefront<br />

Peace of mind, added value and streamlining with Total Service Concept Read more on page 26<br />

• Establishment in Gävle expands our market<br />

EuroMaint Industry initiates regional structure and gets closer to new customers Read more on page 28<br />

• Closeness to the customer<br />

Clear customer responsibility strengthens relations Read more on page 2<br />

• From Euromation to EuroMaint Industry<br />

The new brand presented at maintenance fair in Gothenburg Read more on page 2<br />

• Specially adapted production equipment<br />

Growing demand for customised automation solutions Read more on page 30<br />

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EuroMaint Industry in brief<br />

EuroMaint Industry strengthens industry’s competitiveness by offering knowledge,<br />

servicing and equipment that streamline production. The company designs and<br />

refines production processes, develops and manufactures customer-specific<br />

production equipment, and is a complete supplier in the field of maintenance<br />

for the engineering industry. The headquarters are in Skövde and the company<br />

also has operations in Hallsberg, Gävle and Åmål.<br />

KEy RaTIOS <strong>2006</strong> 2005*<br />

Turnover, SEK mn 231 161<br />

Operating profit, SEK mn -8 13<br />

Cash flow after investment activities, SEK mn -27 24<br />

Operating margin, % negative 8<br />

Equity/assets ratio, % 52 4<br />

average number of employees 281 281<br />

* Figures from 1 July 2005 when EuroMaint Industry was acquired by EuroMaint AB.<br />

EuroMaint Industry rationalises production through the following service and<br />

product areas: Maintenance, Component servicing, Production engineering<br />

and Production equipment.<br />

TuRNOvER*<br />

SEK mn<br />

300<br />

225<br />

150<br />

75<br />

259<br />

288<br />

303<br />

307<br />

231<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

*Figures for 2005 refer to whole year.<br />

OPERaTING PROFIT*<br />

SEK mn<br />

20<br />

10<br />

-10<br />

-20<br />

8<br />

-4<br />

11<br />

25<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

-8<br />

CaSh FLOW aFTER INvESTMENTS*<br />

SEK mn<br />

40<br />

20<br />

-20<br />

-40<br />

-3<br />

29<br />

-30<br />

42<br />

-27<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

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EuroMaint Industry<br />

The past year has been turbulent. a lot has happened<br />

– both good and bad. The Production Equipment<br />

product area has reported lower sales volumes while<br />

other areas have enjoyed successes, in particular<br />

Maintenance where we have developed the new<br />

Total Service Concept, TSC.<br />

The first major development of the year was the launch of EuroMaint<br />

Industry as a new brand, a presentation that took place at the maintenance<br />

fair Underhåll in Gothenburg. In the early summer we were<br />

forced to give notice of redundancies. Later in the year we managed to<br />

turn the trend around and we are now standing strong for the future.<br />

For productivity and competitiveness<br />

The sharp decline in sales of production equipment was a decrease<br />

from a high level compared with the record years of 2004 and 2005,<br />

when one of our major customers carried out an extensive investment<br />

programme. At the same time as we were forced to announce<br />

redundancies, we experienced a change in demand in the other<br />

product areas.<br />

Our unique combination of specialist know-how in maintenance<br />

and production enables us to work on several fronts to raise customers’<br />

productivity and competitiveness. A comprehensive focus on further<br />

developing and re-orienting personnel expertise has strengthened<br />

our position, as has the recruitment of a number of personnel to<br />

strengthen our specialist expertise in the growth areas we have great<br />

faith in for the future.<br />

Our new Total Service Concept<br />

The Total Service Concept, TSC, is based on our core expertise in<br />

production streamlining and enables us to offer outsourcing contracts<br />

for maintaining all or parts of a customer’s production facilities. This<br />

is in line with modern thinking as demonstrated by the developments<br />

we see around us. Industry is working at high capacity, while at the<br />

same time cost-cutting and productivity-raising programmes are<br />

being implemented to further strengthen competitiveness. More and<br />

more companies are choosing to buy external services, to increase<br />

both profitability and flexibility.<br />

This trend confirms that our major initiative during the year to<br />

develop TSC is on target and attractive to industry.<br />

MaJOR ORDERS IN <strong>2006</strong><br />

• The volvo companies (automotive) – All product areas<br />

• Junoverken (manufacturing) – Preventive maintenance on machinery<br />

• aB Sandvik Materials Technology (engineering) – Technical maintenance services<br />

• E.ON (energy) – Renovation of generator<br />

• husqvarna aB (manufacturing) – Spindle servicing<br />

• Drivesol (automotive subcontractor) – Project management<br />

• DIaB aB (manufacturing) – Preparation<br />

• Getrag (automotive subcontractor) – Fixtures for gearboxes<br />

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NICKLaS FaLK, PRESIDENT OF EuROMaINT INDuSTRy<br />

Breadth, depth and total<br />

approach to component servicing<br />

In <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint Industry took over sales and business responsibility<br />

for the part of EuroMaint Rail’s operation in Åmål which focuses<br />

on the energy sector and the processing industry. We were therefore<br />

able to welcome new customers. The expertise and resources for<br />

servicing everything from circuit boards to enormous electric engines<br />

have broadened our offering and also laid the foundation for a total<br />

offering in the form of availability contracts for reserve units.<br />

TuRNOvER By PRODuCT aREa<br />

3<br />

4<br />

1. Maintenance 32%<br />

2. Component servicing 31%<br />

2<br />

1<br />

3. Production engineering 12%<br />

4. Production equipment 25%


Establishment in Gävle<br />

– the start of a new regional structure<br />

Our new branch in Gävle established during the year is the first step<br />

in a planned regional structure. The establishment strengthens our<br />

relations with customers in northern Sweden and brings us closer<br />

to them geographically. There is a clear need here which our product<br />

offering can cover. We have recruited a number of experienced<br />

maintenance specialists at the Gävle unit who have good contacts<br />

in the region.<br />

From Euromation to EuroMaint Industry<br />

The process of changing brand name from Euromation to EuroMaint<br />

Industry began in March at the maintenance fair Underhåll in Gothenburg.<br />

This was followed by a number of marketing and communication<br />

initiatives. Our customers view the change of brand as a positive<br />

development for the company.<br />

Market and market development<br />

The engineering industry is EuroMaint Industry’s established market<br />

for all product areas. Our experience of production equipment and<br />

production engineering in this field is a success factor for maintenance<br />

and component servicing. And vice versa – our experience of maintenance<br />

enables us to incorporate high functional safety and ease of<br />

maintenance in the production equipment and solutions we offer<br />

customers.<br />

Our product areas form a unique and complete whole. We are<br />

confident both ahead of a geographical expansion and when it comes<br />

to offering total concepts for productivity-enhancing maintenance.<br />

There is major growth potential for TSC and the market for outsourcing<br />

contracts is quickly maturing.<br />

TuRNOvER By CuSTOMER<br />

3<br />

2<br />

1. AB Volvo 45%<br />

2. Volvo Cars 27%<br />

3. Other customers 28%<br />

1<br />

SICK LEavE*<br />

6%<br />

4%<br />

2%<br />

2.8<br />

*Actual leave as a percentage of normal working hours.<br />

The processing and energy industries are new markets for EuroMaint<br />

Industry as a company – although not for our new co-workers in Åmål<br />

and Gävle. There are also many similarities with the automotive industry,<br />

of which we have extensive experience: high availability requirements<br />

and a clear understanding that well-considered maintenance<br />

is not only a cost, but also generates income through higher Overall<br />

Equipment Efficiency (based on availability, performance and quality).<br />

The future<br />

To better meet the complex needs of major customers we have<br />

developed the sales organisation with a dedicated key customer<br />

responsibility.<br />

The plans for the next few years include offering TSC to the Swedish<br />

industry with the aim of winning at least one outsourcing contract<br />

a year. Our processes are well-prepared for total responsibility.<br />

One great advantage is that TSC is scaleable, i.e. the concept can<br />

be applied to all or parts of a customer’s production facilities. The<br />

customer can begin with a limited agreement and allow it to grow<br />

in line with their confidence in us.<br />

We will also increasingly offer TSC in the form of complete<br />

availability contracts for components and reserve units. This entails<br />

reprocessing, logistics, procurement, stocking spare parts and<br />

round-the-clock service: The right component with the right function,<br />

reaching the customer at the right place and time.<br />

Our establishment in Gävle will be followed in 2007 by the<br />

establishment of at least one new regional centre with advanced<br />

engineers and operational reliability teams. Regions where we want<br />

to be closer to customers include Mälardalen, Gothenburg and the<br />

Trollhättan–Uddevalla–Vänersborg triangle, where industries are<br />

making great investments and need help with productivity-enhancing<br />

maintenance.<br />

2.5<br />

2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

REhaBILITaTION CaSES*<br />

0.30<br />

0.20<br />

0.10<br />

0.28<br />

0.20<br />

2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

*Calculated as (periods of sick leave beginning day<br />

2 /hours worked) x 10,000.<br />

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EuroMaint Industry<br />

Production streamlining<br />

at the forefront<br />

During the year EuroMaint Industry has intensified the development of its maintenance operation in order to offer<br />

customers maximum production efficiency. Two heavy development projects, packaged maintenance services and TSC,<br />

have been predominant. Both projects are about how we respond to the market and added value for the customer.<br />

The goal is to increase availability, performance and quality, known as<br />

Overall Equipment Efficiency, in the operations where customers ask<br />

us to streamline production.<br />

Customer-led<br />

Packaged maintenance solutions give customers greater freedom of<br />

choice. Each service can be delivered individually or all at once. We are<br />

led by the customer’s needs. Some customers begin with one service<br />

and then add more, while others may only buy the ‘effective new procurement’<br />

service, for example, when purchasing machinery requires<br />

specialist expertise in the organisation. EuroMaint Industry has the<br />

specialist expertise that small and medium-sized engineering companies<br />

find it hard to maintain as the need for them varies dramatically.<br />

This year we have delivered all services to one of our major customers.<br />

This challenge – to develop and run the entire maintenance<br />

operation for a large customer – has been an important experience as<br />

we have developed TSC during the year.<br />

TSC for peace of mind, added value and streamlining<br />

The Total Service Concept is a full-service package for all of industry.<br />

EuroMaint Industry takes care of all or parts of the customer’s<br />

production-related maintenance, component servicing and/or spare<br />

parts management. The aim is to bring about greater peace of mind,<br />

better opportunities for streamlining and higher financial value for the<br />

customer, compared with a conventional service offering.<br />

Integrating production and maintenance has long been a trend<br />

in the automotive industry. The operators deal with the simpler<br />

day-to-day maintenance, while maintenance personnel increasingly<br />

specialise in more advanced tasks in preventive maintenance,<br />

troubleshooting and repairs. Requirements regarding expertise have<br />

therefore become clearer, as has the positive impact of maintenance<br />

on income. This is the trend on which the TSC is based.<br />

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Clarity and flexibility<br />

A TSC-contract means that EuroMaint Industry becomes the new<br />

employer of the maintenance personnel. Joint planning between<br />

production and maintenance is refined. The operators continue to<br />

take care of day-to-day maintenance and receive ongoing training<br />

from EuroMaint Industry, while the specialist expertise of the maintenance<br />

personnel is honed. EuroMaint Industry, which has maintenance<br />

as its core business, provides the personnel with more effective<br />

support with clear routines, clear responsibilities, well-developed<br />

methods and carefully planned competence development.<br />

For the customer, a TSC-contract means greater peace of mind in<br />

the form of predictable costs, higher availability and improved safety.<br />

Our ability to provide additional resources for major maintenance<br />

projects or unique cutting-edge expertise also increases flexibility.<br />

“TSC means peace of<br />

mind, streamlining and<br />

higher financial value<br />

for the customer”


MaINTENaNCE CONCEPTS<br />

Packaged maintenance services:<br />

Maintenance modules implemented individually or in<br />

combination for the customer.<br />

Total Service Concept, TSC<br />

Available in two versions<br />

• Outsourcing contract for productivity-enhancing maintenance<br />

of all or parts of the customer’s production facilities.<br />

• Availability contract for components/reserve units.<br />

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EuroMaint Industry<br />

Establishment in Gävle expands our market<br />

Closeness to the customer is paramount to EuroMaint Industry. One of the ways we can achieve this is to<br />

expand geographically and be where our customers are. The branch in Gävle is one step in our endeavour<br />

to establish regional centres at strategic locations across Sweden.<br />

The establishment in Gävle is a first step in being able to offer our entire<br />

proposition in maintenance, component servicing, production engineering<br />

and production equipment to customers on an expanded market.<br />

Greater competitiveness in the Gävle region<br />

The aim of the establishment in Gävle is to help increase the competitiveness<br />

of companies in the region. The region is an interesting<br />

market with many companies in various parts of the processing industry<br />

such as power, steel, paper and pulp. We are readily able to meet the<br />

market’s needs as all personnel in Gävle have a solid background in the<br />

processing industry, and we can also add the collective knowledge the<br />

company has amassed from many years in the engineering industry.<br />

Breadth and depth of expertise<br />

Our newly started operation, which is already on the verge of expanding,<br />

has a breadth and depth of expertise in maintenance engineering,<br />

production engineering, new procurement and logistics. We also have<br />

extensive experience of electrics, mechanics, servo systems, hydraulics<br />

and pneumatics. Our customers can turn to the personnel in Gävle<br />

for help in the production process from analysis to implementation<br />

and administration.<br />

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understanding produces results<br />

Typical assignments range from working with the customer to carry<br />

out efficiency measurements and analyses, securing understanding<br />

in the organisation regarding various maintenance processes and<br />

implementing processes of change, to structuring the customer’s<br />

documentation.<br />

It is hard for companies to optimise their own maintenance<br />

organisation, both in terms of manpower and expertise. Rapid<br />

developments are taking place in maintenance, working methods<br />

and technical solutions. More and more companies are requiring<br />

access to maintenance expertise from organisations with this as<br />

their core business. EuroMaint Industry is exactly this type of partner.<br />

We carry out maintenance and production engineering projects of<br />

all sizes. When necessary, we produce customer-specific production<br />

equipment. When it comes to component servicing our offering<br />

includes repairs, spare parts management and reserve units to help<br />

customers minimise their operational downtime. All depending on the<br />

customer’s specific needs.


Closeness to<br />

the customer<br />

Major customers have needs that vary greatly from<br />

one instance to the next. understanding the customer<br />

properly requires more than simply understanding the<br />

customer’s business. We also need to understand the<br />

customer’s market if we are to offer the attention and<br />

support we consider to be integral parts of being close<br />

to the customer.<br />

To increase the focus on our key customers, we have introduced<br />

a structure whereby dedicated Key Account Managers, KAMs, are<br />

expressly responsible for monitoring one or two customers’ development,<br />

establishing contacts and acting as door openers.<br />

The KAM represents the entirety of our offering and should be<br />

very familiar with all our relations with the customer. In reality this<br />

is nothing new; we have often worked this way informally with the<br />

customers we know well.<br />

The reason we have now formalised the KAM structure is to clarify<br />

our commitment to customer satisfaction. The KAM’s responsibility<br />

includes leading a group which represents different functions within<br />

EuroMaint Industry. In order to strengthen relations and develop business<br />

opportunities the group produces key ratios and action plans.<br />

The job of a KAM is generally long term in nature, although in<br />

practice it may also require swift action. If the customer has a problem,<br />

it is essential to find a solution fast. If someone at the customer company<br />

is unable to find the right department at EuroMaint Industry, or<br />

vice versa, everyone should know who they can turn to for assistance.<br />

The KAM is our voice with the customer and to an even greater extent<br />

the customer’s voice with us.<br />

From Euromation<br />

to EuroMaint Industry<br />

at the <strong>2006</strong> maintenance fair underhåll in Gothenburg,<br />

the former Euromation was presented under its new<br />

brand name, EuroMaint Industry. The move signified a<br />

conscious choice of path and emphasised a reinforced<br />

identity as a maintenance company.<br />

The new EuroMaint Industry brand strengthens the corporate profile<br />

and communicates added value in a new context for employees and<br />

customers. It symbolises being part of a Group, entailing greater<br />

strength, stability and improved development opportunities for<br />

the company.<br />

Our customers view the change of brand as a positive development<br />

for the company.<br />

The change of brand has been successfully used to communicate<br />

the company’s values – partly through the new customer magazine<br />

Aktuellt, which has become a valuable direct channel to existing and<br />

prospective customers.<br />

The Group-wide website became an important new channel for<br />

presenting our new identity in a broader context.<br />

The sharing of experiences and activities across company borders<br />

will further help strengthen personnel’s sense of affiliation with the<br />

EuroMaint brand.<br />

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EuroMaint Industry<br />

Specially adapted production equipment<br />

We managed to reverse the strong decrease in sales of production equipment during the first half of the year by<br />

winning a large number of important orders. We now see growing demand for customised production equipment<br />

and automation solutions.<br />

We have established a flexible, skilled, customer-focused organisation<br />

for the future in the Production Equipment product area. We now<br />

have a more efficient, sharper and more nimble group of our own<br />

sales personnel with a clear responsibility to drive technology forward.<br />

Experience builds success<br />

We are used to fulfilling rigorous demands on quality, customer adaptation<br />

and function from our established customers in the automotive<br />

industry.<br />

One important lesson for the future is that we need to be far<br />

clearer to new customers in highlighting the added values we have in<br />

our offerings. At the same time, we must also be more sensitive to the<br />

fact that they do not always need everything we have to offer, instead<br />

they may wish to choose based on a fundamental concept.<br />

Innovative customer adaptation<br />

Increased automation in industry is entailing higher demand in many<br />

areas. Automated Guided Vehicle, AGV, which began as a special<br />

solution, now forms the core of customised assembly systems for<br />

many different applications. Another factor affecting demand is the<br />

need for customers to be able to quickly adapt their production to<br />

new products.<br />

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When standard solutions are not sufficient, customers may require<br />

anything from unique total solutions to innovative special adaptation<br />

to and between customers’ existing production equipment.<br />

Clearer added value<br />

Price is becoming increasingly important, and it is not enough to<br />

highlight quality as an added value. Better examples of added value<br />

are instead our ability to understand customers, to resolve their<br />

problems swiftly and assume overall responsibility. Another important<br />

added value is that our creative thinking helps customers make better<br />

use of their existing investments. It is not always necessary to buy<br />

new. By instead extending the service life of the customer’s production<br />

systems, we make a direct contribution to increased profitability.<br />

Collaboration with partners<br />

In order to offer the complete spectrum our customers need, we<br />

collaborate with partners who supplement our specialist know-how<br />

in production streamlining. Different experiences bring fresh ideas,<br />

something everyone gains from – and customers in particular.


New customer segments and markets<br />

The establishment in Gävle, combined with the fact that we took over sales and business responsibility for<br />

EuroMaint Rail’s industry service in Åmål during the year, means that EuroMaint Industry now has new<br />

customer segments and a broader market.<br />

The operations in Gävle and Åmål add new experience and customer<br />

relations in the energy and processing industry – and expand our<br />

market geographically.<br />

unique whole for component maintenance<br />

We are a supplier-independent partner offering a unique breadth in<br />

component servicing. We work with everything from heavy electrical<br />

components such as transformers, generators and electric engines,<br />

to mechanical processing, spindle renovation and circuit boards.<br />

Demand for electronic servicing, for example, is growing.<br />

Through technical counselling and logistics analysis we can act as<br />

a hub in the network, assuming total responsibility for ensuring the<br />

customer has the right component/reserve unit with the right function<br />

in the right place at the right time. The key ratios are easy to measure:<br />

reduced capital in the spare parts inventory as well as shorter waiting<br />

and action times, which have a direct impact on availability.<br />

Each operating hour is worth gold to Fortum<br />

An example: thanks to a close collaboration with EuroMaint Industry,<br />

Fortum Generation in Sunne receives emergency support within<br />

extremely tight time frames, regardless of when a stoppage takes place.<br />

“As each operating hour is worth its weight in gold, we value<br />

the collaboration highly,” says Tord Skymberg, Fortum’s Operations<br />

& Maintenance Manager for the Vänern area.<br />

New business opportunities<br />

Whereas in the past we have solely offered electrical and engine<br />

maintenance to customers in the energy and processing industry,<br />

we can now expand our offering to include all our product areas and<br />

a broader whole. Working with customers from different industries<br />

creates synergies. More and more companies are taking a processbased<br />

approach to maintenance and are seeing the productivityenhancing<br />

effects.<br />

Well-structured maintenance is a core business that has good<br />

potential for creating income. Bringing about the ‘hidden factory’ is<br />

the best we can offer to companies wishing to increase their capacity<br />

and competitiveness. We have done this in the past, and today we can<br />

do it even more clearly within the framework of outsourcing. To date<br />

only a few maintenance organisations in the industry have been outsourced.<br />

Placing such great trust in an external maintenance supplier<br />

is a major step.<br />

Confidence among new customers<br />

For a customer to sign a complete outsourcing contract, that<br />

customer must know us well and know that we keep our promises.<br />

We build up confidence among new customers with more limited<br />

offerings. Our entire offering can be applied to parts of the customer’s<br />

facilities and can also be structured as an availability contract for<br />

components/reserve units or production equipment. Each customer<br />

can choose the level that suits them best.<br />

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EuroMaint<br />

• The role of the Group management<br />

EuroMaint’s Group management drive overall development Read more on page 34<br />

• Discretion – a natural part of the change process<br />

The consequences of changes in the operation are carefully analysed Read more on page 37<br />

• The role of employees on the Board<br />

How does collaboration work between the union organisations and the Group? Read more on page 3<br />

• Five-year summary<br />

EuroMaint’s development over the past five years in figures Read more on page 40<br />

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EuroMaint in brief<br />

Business concept<br />

EuroMaint strengthens its customers’ competitiveness through<br />

tailored maintenance and technical solutions, primarily in rail traffic<br />

and the engineering and processing industries.<br />

vision<br />

EuroMaint’s vision is to be the leading innovative maintenance<br />

partner for increased efficiency.<br />

Core values<br />

• Business oriented<br />

• Responsible<br />

• Innovative<br />

a Group in development<br />

EuroMaint is a maintenance group that unites creative thinking with<br />

long experience, enabling it to offer innovative, customised total<br />

solutions. Industry-wide issues that help to safeguard and develop<br />

EuroMaint’s position as a leading maintenance supplier are dealt<br />

with at Group level – irrespective of the business area they relate to<br />

– as is the development of collaboration with strategic partners.<br />

The subsidiaries focus on the customers and their needs.<br />

historical development<br />

Both subsidiaries, EuroMaint Rail and EuroMaint Industry, have a<br />

history that dates back to the 1 th century. Both companies have<br />

developed from being an internal resource within their former owner<br />

organisations – the Swedish State Railways and Volvo respectively<br />

– to becoming commercial companies on a competitive market.<br />

EuroMaint Rail was formed at the beginning of 2001 when the<br />

Swedish State Railways public enterprise was converted into companies<br />

and SJ Engineering became EuroMaint AB.<br />

EuroMaint Industry was established in 2000 when the Automation<br />

business unit within the Volvo Group was converted into a company<br />

and named Euromation.<br />

The Group was formed at the beginning of <strong>2006</strong> following<br />

EuroMaint’s acquisition of Euromation in 2005.<br />

STRaTEGIC GOaLS<br />

EuroMaint’s strategic goals are to<br />

• satisfy owner demands on profitability.<br />

• develop long-term relations through partnerships<br />

with customers and suppliers.<br />

• be the most attractive employer in our area of operation.<br />

STRaTEGIC ThEMES<br />

In order to achieve the strategic goals EuroMaint shall<br />

• expand within current business units and new sectors.<br />

• develop the brand and relationship with stakeholders<br />

and the outside world through strategic communication.<br />

• develop new maintenance engineering solutions as well<br />

as joint processes for the Group (structural capital).<br />

• ensure success through dedicated, motivated<br />

personnel with the right knowledge and attitudes<br />

and a common value foundation (human capital).<br />

KEy RaTIOS, GOaLS aND RESuLTS <strong>2006</strong><br />

Strategic goal Key ratio Target <strong>2006</strong> Outcome Comments<br />

EuroMaint Industry EuroMaint Rail<br />

Improve profitability Operating margin, % 6.5 6 Measures in progress<br />

More flexible and cost-effective production Productivity improvement, % 3 Below 3 Measures in progress<br />

Further develop domestic market<br />

growth and expand internationally<br />

Growth, % +3 Above 3 Target achieved for <strong>2006</strong><br />

Right delivery quality Customer Satisfaction Index, CSI 24.5 25.4 (2004) Next CSI measurement in 2007<br />

Proud, dedicated employees Employee Motivation Index, EMI 2. 2.4 (2004) EMI results due 2007<br />

Strengthen market position Turnover, SEK mn 260 231 Measures in progress<br />

Become customers’ natural, preferred partner in Customer satisfaction, % Above 80 76 Up but further improvement<br />

production streamlining progress needed, measures in progress<br />

Fulfil our owners’ demands on profitability Operating profit, % 5.4 -3.5 Measures in progress<br />

Be an attractive employer Leadership style Above 4.0 4.0 Target achieved for <strong>2006</strong><br />

Secure flexible production capacity and an Quality index Above 500 470 Measures in progress<br />

operation focused on continuous improvement<br />

and process orientation<br />

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EuroMaint<br />

The role of the Group management<br />

The entire EuroMaint Group works in engineering and maintenance. The subsidiaries focus on the customers and<br />

their needs, and have planning, engineering and management responsibility for their own operations. Strategic<br />

development issues are handled at Group level in networks with the subsidiaries, and certain aspects are co-ordinated.<br />

Since the Group was formed at the beginning of <strong>2006</strong>, the parent<br />

company EuroMaint AB has had a management group with a remit<br />

to enable the planned expansion. Development issues of a general,<br />

industry-neutral nature which are of importance to the entire Group’s<br />

development are handled by the Group management. These include<br />

standardised models for business development, operational development,<br />

human resources and communication.<br />

To supplement the existing functions for business and operational<br />

development and finance, the management group has been expanded<br />

during the year to include Vice Presidents for Human Resources and<br />

Communication.<br />

Board that focuses on goals<br />

The Group management’s tasks are partly to co-ordinate operations<br />

where common processes are justified, and to lead the subsidiaries<br />

towards the strategic goals. The resources for development projects<br />

mainly come from the companies themselves. If the development<br />

relates to brand new areas, external resources are used.<br />

The Presidents of the two subsidiaries are part of the Group<br />

management, which in turn makes up the subsidiaries’ Boards.<br />

The number of employees at Group level is kept low while in the<br />

central development function it must be high – the output must<br />

be in proportion to the costs.<br />

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Quality improvements in <strong>2006</strong><br />

The entire Group has worked a great deal on measures to improve<br />

quality during the year. Using value-creating analyses, we have<br />

increased our knowledge of the links between delivery reliability,<br />

quality and profitability. Conventionally, development in one of these<br />

areas has been at the cost of another area. By identifying a number of<br />

improvement areas and tackling them, we have been able to improve<br />

standards in all areas.<br />

During the year a Group-wide personnel magazine, emma, was<br />

launched. A uniform graphic profile has been produced and both subsidiaries<br />

are now presented on the Group website, www.euromaint.se.<br />

“Group management<br />

handle development<br />

issues to enable<br />

expansion”


Business development<br />

EuroMaint has achieved its leading position in maintenance engineering by systematically focusing on<br />

customers’ needs. The main priority is not what we can deliver, but what the customer needs. however, from<br />

the customer’s perspective a degree of courage is required to move away from conventional maintenance<br />

programmes to the new approach of condition-based maintenance.<br />

Today EuroMaint operates in the rail transport and engineering<br />

industries, both of which are in different phases of development when<br />

it comes to maintenance technology. Whichever industry or industries<br />

the Group expands its operations into, the success factor remains the<br />

same – a team of highly skilled engineers who can also understand<br />

and meet our customers’ needs.<br />

Measurable costs and income<br />

In the technically oriented industries where EuroMaint operates it is<br />

important to be able to clearly show measurable results. Accessibility<br />

to production resources is not the only improvement area; income<br />

can also be affected, for example by scheduling planned operational<br />

stoppages intelligently. We must also be able to show that safety<br />

levels are maintained even though the cost is lower. Once again<br />

– focusing on the customer’s needs.<br />

Partnership, collaboration and influence<br />

Collaboration in various forms is an important component in<br />

EuroMaint’s development. It entails long-term, stable relations with<br />

our customers in order to understand their needs in the best way<br />

possible. It involves partnerships and networks with suppliers to<br />

satisfy customers’ varying needs, and also to increase the pace and<br />

capacity of our development and ensure flexibility and adaptability to<br />

changes in the market.<br />

Developing condition-based maintenance requires the installation<br />

of measurement equipment on rolling stock, for instance. In the rail<br />

transport industry EuroMaint’s advisory role has gradually increased.<br />

We often have an opportunity to influence how our customers fit out<br />

new rolling stock in order to increase availability and decrease the<br />

number of stoppages. In the same way we need to keep abreast of<br />

other industries in order to develop our advisory role in the long term.<br />

We work with the Swedish Rail Agency and have been able to show<br />

good examples, which now serve to influence international regulations.<br />

We are proud of this role, which sends out positive signals to the market.<br />

We already know that companies will have to obtain certification from<br />

the European Railway Agency, ERA, in order to deliver maintenance<br />

for the European railways, and that the system is not significantly<br />

different from the one we use at present. We welcome this development<br />

and will be foremost among Europe’s ERA-certified maintenance<br />

companies.<br />

Industries at different stages<br />

EuroMaint Industry is currently taking the step from classic maintenance<br />

sold by the hour, to offering a full service with a focus also on<br />

income. We are investing a great deal, with the aim of signing new<br />

maintenance contracts with manufacturing industries in 2007 in line<br />

with our Total Service Concept.<br />

EuroMaint Rail is ready to establish itself internationally. The<br />

company may achieve this by accompanying partners to other<br />

countries, whereby we take our established maintenance concept and<br />

gradually invest. We may also expand from Sweden, such as with the<br />

refurbishment contract for NSB’s passenger carriages. EuroMaint<br />

is also expanding into the Baltic region, where our establishment is<br />

being financed through the more cost-effective production of component<br />

maintenance. In the long term we also expect to build relations<br />

with local train operators in order to bring a modern maintenance approach<br />

to the expansion of the railways on that side of the Baltic Sea too.<br />

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EuroMaint<br />

Operational development<br />

Maintenance is a commission of trust based on in-depth, industry-specific skill and a broad, sector-wide<br />

innovative approach. Whichever industry EuroMaint operates in the goal is the same: to find the best balance<br />

between availability, profitability and safety for the customer.<br />

We create customer value by optimising processes and technology.<br />

The question we continuously ask in our operational development<br />

is how: How can we make our processes more efficient? How can<br />

we introduce new technology and new methods for streamlined<br />

maintenance? How can we develop our collaboration with strategic<br />

partners? How can we harness and develop creative ideas?<br />

Synergy and customer benefit<br />

As a maintenance group with operations in different industries,<br />

EuroMaint benefits from synergies. The lowest common denominator<br />

is that every operational disruption comes as a surprise – more<br />

or less. Ideally less. By refining maintenance planning, preventing<br />

surprises, fine-tuning logistics and being prepared to act ahead of the<br />

unexpected, we minimise the number of operational disruptions.<br />

Statistics or reality<br />

Conventional preventive maintenance is based on operating statistics<br />

which determine how often the measures are carried out. In contrast,<br />

new preventive maintenance is condition based. Thanks to new technology<br />

for monitoring the condition of equipment, we can measure<br />

the maintenance need and carry out the work when it is actually needed.<br />

Partnership and the wide scope<br />

Maintenance requires both general and specialist expertise. At<br />

EuroMaint we recognise that we cannot be specialists at everything.<br />

We therefore collaborate with selected partners. Some of them are<br />

closely involved in our operational development regarding condition<br />

monitoring, documentation and Integrated Logistics Support,<br />

ILS. Others help to complete the total range of services we<br />

offer customers.<br />

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From activity to process<br />

During the year EuroMaint has launched the Total Service Concept, TSC,<br />

as a comprehensive proposition for the entire industry. The total service<br />

aspect lies in viewing maintenance not only as a series of activities,<br />

but as something closely integrated with operation. This approach<br />

enables us to take greater advantage of breaks in operation to carry out<br />

preventive maintenance. Similarly, better use can be made of operators’<br />

knowledge in day-to-day maintenance. Maintenance has on the whole<br />

become more specialised and expertise-demanding. Does the customer<br />

want us just to take care of the specialised maintenance? Or to be<br />

responsible for the total service? The choice is the customer’s.<br />

Total concept independent of sector<br />

The TSC was originally developed within EuroMaint Rail to offer<br />

customers in the rail transport industry a more comprehensive<br />

package, to provide relief and assume total responsibility for<br />

availability. Since then, with the support of the Group management,<br />

EuroMaint Industry has further developed and adapted the concept<br />

to the engineering industry. One of the main benefits our subsidiaries<br />

enjoy in being part of a maintenance group is that the development<br />

of methods relating to operational reliability and maintenance is<br />

largely the same regardless of industry.<br />

active ideas process<br />

EuroMaint has the breadth in maintenance engineering that enables<br />

us to harness and exchange good ideas between the rail transport,<br />

engineering, energy and processing industries and other sectors.<br />

One way of adding new knowledge is to arrange personnel seminars<br />

with external speakers. In a Group that recognises creative innovative<br />

thinking, actively seeks new ideas and ensures they are swiftly<br />

implemented, good ideas rarely come in ones.


Discretion – a natural part of the change process<br />

Continuous improvement of the operation is absolutely crucial for a Group like EuroMaint that operates on a market<br />

exposed to competition. Every change affects a host of different factors both within and outside of the Group. It is<br />

paramount that we analyse the potential consequences of changes in advance and minimise the risk of adverse effects.<br />

All major planned operational changes in EuroMaint are preceded by<br />

a risk analysis to establish what the consequences might be for the<br />

company, its customers or the wider outside world. All to minimise<br />

risks and maintain high preparedness.<br />

analysis ahead of changes<br />

Analysis is used continuously during the companies’ tendering process<br />

and deliveries to examine the consequences on finances, safety, the<br />

environment and working environment, for example. Events which<br />

are not the initiative of EuroMaint are also examined in the form of<br />

various conceivable scenarios.<br />

For example, a risk analysis was carried out before the bid for<br />

Stockholm Train commuter traffic was even submitted. The analysis<br />

was then successfully used to eliminate risks once the contract had<br />

been won and the operation taken over. Activities that aim to reduce<br />

risks have been incorporated into the operation’s ongoing action plans.<br />

Risk analysis<br />

The analysis is comprised of four phases:<br />

• Phase 1 – Identification<br />

• Phase 2 – Analysis and classification<br />

• Phase 3 – Preventive measures<br />

• Phase 4 – Follow-up<br />

The phases are described in more detail in the illustration below.<br />

PhaSES OF RISK aNaLySIS<br />

Identifying risks requires the<br />

involvement of those who work in<br />

the relevant operation. The method<br />

can vary: situational questions,<br />

workshops or interviews.<br />

The risk classification is carried out<br />

with the aid of a matrix, in which<br />

conceivable damages and their<br />

probabilities are graded. This is<br />

preceded by a qualitative analysis to<br />

detect any trends or patterns that may<br />

affect the assessment.<br />

Prudent financial management<br />

EuroMaint is also exposed to currency risks, interest rate risks, credit<br />

risks, liquidity risks and refinancing risks. The Group focuses on<br />

minimising effects which have an adverse impact on results.<br />

Currency risks – EuroMaint is exposed to some extent to currency<br />

risks due to its relatively large purchase volumes in foreign currencies<br />

and low customer invoicing in corresponding currencies. Purchases<br />

in foreign currencies for large projects are hedged or agreed with<br />

variable foreign exchange clauses during the tendering or contract<br />

formulation stage.<br />

Interest rate risks – EuroMaint’s loan portfolio is affected by general<br />

changes in interest rates. To counter this the portfolio has been<br />

divided and tied to different fixed-interest terms.<br />

Credit risk – EuroMaint has procedures for minimising ongoing<br />

customer credit risks. These procedures include credit checks,<br />

advance payment and guarantee management, as well as ongoing<br />

credit monitoring.<br />

Liquidity and refinancing risk – EuroMaint’s policy is always to have<br />

cash and cash equivalents and secured refinancing available to the<br />

extent required for the operation.<br />

The probability of the identified<br />

risks occurring is reduced through<br />

preventive measures, which are<br />

documented in an action plan.<br />

The preventive measures are<br />

continually followed up to ensure<br />

they are having the intended<br />

effect. In some cases, a new<br />

identification and analysis phase<br />

may be required that results in a<br />

new action plan.<br />

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EuroMaint<br />

Personnel development<br />

EuroMaint aims to be the most attractive employer in its area of operation. Our image is also of significance<br />

in our financial statements. If the company is attractive both internally and externally we can attract the best<br />

resources and secure a competent workforce in the long term. We should therefore be our present and future<br />

employees’ first choice as a workplace.<br />

It is essential to have dedicated, motivated personnel if we as a Group<br />

are to achieve our ambitious goals. The right knowledge and attitude<br />

along with common values are factors that contribute to our success.<br />

The way EuroMaint is perceived as an employer is crucial to attract<br />

new personnel, retain skilled employees in the company and ensure<br />

that we have a motivated workforce. We are therefore increasing our<br />

focus on developing EuroMaint’s image as an employer both internally<br />

and externally.<br />

Managers with total responsibility<br />

The managers in the companies have total responsibility for personnel.<br />

Their role entails focusing on performance and the inherent potential<br />

of each employee. We work to ensure our employees approach the<br />

future with dedication, self-confidence and responsibility. To make<br />

this possible, the Human Resources, HR, function supports the managers<br />

who in turn support personnel.<br />

Skilled personnel are the key to competitive performance, which<br />

is why it is important to develop HR processes into part of the dayto-day<br />

leadership. It should be equally natural for our managers to be<br />

leaders of people as it is for them to do business or be experts in their<br />

field. To create greater scope for the more strategic HR work, where<br />

the managers are given support in difficult issues, the administration<br />

needs to be streamlined as far as possible. A process which is currently<br />

under way.<br />

The right people, in the right place, at the right time<br />

The age structure at EuroMaint means that in five years time, an<br />

average of one employee a week will be retiring. Handling the<br />

generation shift while safeguarding our aim of expanding requires<br />

a proactive approach and a clear plan.<br />

EMPLOyEE FaCTS <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Personnel turnover, % 6.0 6.0<br />

Turnover/employee, SEK thousands 1,167 1,122<br />

Sick leave, % 4.7 4.8<br />

Percentage of women, % 6.5 7.0<br />

average age 47 50<br />

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NuMBER OF NEW<br />

PERMaNENT EMPLOyEES<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

10<br />

51<br />

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2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

EuroMaint Rail<br />

Our provision of skills partly relies on educational initiatives at several<br />

levels and we are striving for long, well-defined collaborations with<br />

a few selected schools. In Malmö we are working with employer<br />

organisation Almega and the City of Malmö to expand the new workshop<br />

solution in the region to form an innovative technology centre.<br />

The idea is to include courses as well as research and development<br />

collaborations with universities and colleges. The courses may be<br />

industrial programmes in existing upper secondary syllabuses,<br />

AVE (Advanced Vocational Education) and recruitment courses.<br />

We are also taking measures to include even more personnel in<br />

our leadership development programme. In addition to courses for<br />

group managers, we are now starting programmes for foremen.<br />

Increased commitment good for the company’s goals<br />

We strive to have motivated personnel. Motivated people engender<br />

success. We want to promote and strengthen the factors that produce<br />

dedicated, motivated and satisfied employees.<br />

To ensure that all personnel work towards a common goal and are<br />

familiar with and understand the company’s strategies, visions and<br />

business objectives, we use the ‘Dialogue for Participation’ tool and<br />

shared core values.<br />

Core values are about creating a shared platform and climate which<br />

means that all personnel do their best and a bit more. All employees<br />

must understand customers’ needs even those who do not have<br />

direct contact with customers. With a desire to be business oriented,<br />

responsible and innovative we build up a sense of pride in what we<br />

achieve together. In autumn 2007 and spring 2008 we will be organising<br />

employee activities to continue our work on goals and strategies.<br />

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2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

EuroMaint Industry<br />

LEaDERShIP DEvELOPMENT<br />

MaNaGERS IN TRaINING<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

10<br />

18<br />

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2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

EuroMaint Rail<br />

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2005 <strong>2006</strong><br />

EuroMaint Industry


The role of employees on the Board<br />

Bertil hallén is one of the three employee representatives on EuroMaint’s Board of Directors. as a union spokesperson<br />

it is his task to protect members’ interests. as a member of the Board he is involved in managing the Group’s development.<br />

So is there any conflict between these two roles? how does the collaboration between the union organisations<br />

and the Group work?<br />

Relations between Group management and the union are good. This is<br />

a brief summary of Bertil Hallén’s view of relations between the parties.<br />

“The most important thing is that we now always receive information<br />

very early on, as soon as possible. Also there’s an ongoing<br />

dialogue, where I’ve noticed that the managers of both companies<br />

and the Group genuinely listen and take our arguments on board.”<br />

agreement but not about everything<br />

When the Group’s long-term strategies are being discussed, a<br />

consensus is usually reachable. For example, all parties consider<br />

investment in development important. For personnel it is important<br />

to be advanced in their technical and skills development as it creates<br />

opportunities for a good pay situation.<br />

EuroMaint has a co-operation agreement<br />

“This doesn’t mean we agree on everything, but that we come to an<br />

agreement in negotiation. The difference is that we’re involved from<br />

an early stage and have more of an opportunity to affect decisions,<br />

although this can also mean we have to be involved in the process<br />

ahead of unpleasant decisions.<br />

“Then there are some issues where we will never agree completely,<br />

such as overcapacity and pay,” says Bertil.<br />

He explains that it can sometimes be difficult to be in the know<br />

about tough decisions at an early stage. He is not always able to<br />

inform union members about what he knows straight away.<br />

“My priority is always the best interests of the members. The<br />

trick is to know what’s best in the long term. Afterwards I always have<br />

to be able to explain what has happened, and why. Information is an<br />

important part of my role, and something that can always<br />

be improved.”<br />

Personnel have a lot of knowledge<br />

Bertil Hallén has worked in the rail transport industry for almost<br />

30 years and he has been an employee representative on the Board<br />

since 2001. He currently sits on the Boards of AB Swedcarrier and<br />

EuroMaint AB.<br />

“It wasn’t easy being a union representative on the Board in the<br />

beginning. It took a while for everyone to grow into their roles, and<br />

I found that many of the external representatives didn’t understand<br />

very much about our operation, although this has improved a lot.<br />

“I think employee representatives have contributed a lot of knowledge<br />

to the Board. We look at how the company is performing from<br />

a completely different perspective and we can explain what needs to<br />

be done.”<br />

Bertil says that it is not always easy for an individual employee to<br />

bring his or her manager’s attention to areas that should be improved.<br />

In such cases it may be simpler to take the issue to the union<br />

which can ensure the matter is dealt with at a higher level.<br />

Positive development<br />

The main change Bertil has witnessed over the past five years has<br />

been the fact that everyone seems more involved now, which is closely<br />

linked to the clearer control.<br />

“It’s taken a while to get this far, but now it feels very positive. This<br />

is largely thanks to the management, they’ve really made an effort to<br />

ensure everyone can see the bigger picture. They’re also very clear<br />

about where we are and where we’re heading.<br />

“Another positive thing is that EuroMaint Industry has now become<br />

part of the Group, it’s good to have another leg to stand on. There is<br />

potential for excellent results. I think that from the union’s position<br />

we can offer plenty of good advice for its development.”<br />

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Five-year summary<br />

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PRO FORMa PRO FORMa<br />

INCOME STaTEMENT, SEK mn <strong>2006</strong> 2005 2004 2003 2002<br />

Turnover 2,037 1,872 1,4 3 1,653 1,87<br />

Operating profit/loss 100 114 47 -103 -188<br />

Net financial revenues/expense - -11 -10 -11 -26<br />

Profit/loss after tax 70 2 52 -106 -164<br />

CaSh FLOW, SEK mn<br />

Cash flow from:<br />

Operating activities 77 62 48 -40 -56<br />

Investment activities -32 -100 -34 10 -21<br />

Financing activities -66 0 0 30 76<br />

Change in cash and cash equivalents -21 52 14 0 0<br />

BaLaNCE ShEET, SEK mn<br />

Fixed assets 207 221 160 113 140<br />

Receivables and stock 776 6 3 563 6 0 722<br />

Cash and cash equivalents 45 66 14 0 0<br />

TOTaL aSSETS 1,028 980 737 803 862<br />

Equity 24 178 81 18 110<br />

Deferred tax 8 12 0 0 13<br />

Other provisions 63 66 46 54 75<br />

Long-term liabilities 274 340 250 250 240<br />

Operating liabilities 434 384 35 481 424<br />

TOTaL EQuITy aND LIaBILITIES 1,028 980 737 803 862<br />

The relevant figures for 2002–2004 relate to EuroMaint Rail. EuroMaint Industry is included from 1 July 2005.


The business in figures<br />

• <strong>Report</strong> of the Directors Read more on page 42<br />

• Income Statements Read more on page 44<br />

• Balance Sheets Read more on page 45<br />

• Changes in Equity Read more on page 47<br />

• Cash Flow analyses Read more on page 48<br />

• Notes Read more on page 4<br />

• audit <strong>Report</strong> Read more on page 64<br />

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E u r o M a i n t A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 6<br />

<strong>Report</strong> of the Directors<br />

The Board of Directors and President of EuroMaint aB hereby submit the annual <strong>Report</strong> for the <strong>2006</strong> financial year.<br />

EuroMaint aB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of aB Swedcarrier, with registered number 553036-3409 domiciled in<br />

Stockholm, Sweden, and is wholly-owned by the Swedish state.<br />

Continued consolidation,<br />

streamlining and internationalisation<br />

The Group’s aim is to be actively involved in the consolidation of the<br />

maintenance industry.<br />

The acquisition of Euromation AB and maintenance contracts for<br />

commuter trains in Stockholm and the Arlanda Express are some<br />

examples of operational decisions aimed at realising the Group’s aim<br />

of becoming an important player in the maintenance industry, not<br />

only in Sweden but also internationally.<br />

New maintenance concepts with total undertakings in partnershipstyle<br />

agreements, of the type used in EuroMaint Rail, are being<br />

developed for EuroMaint Industry. The aim of this strategy is to make<br />

it possible for the companies to advance up the value chain. EuroMaint<br />

wants to develop partnerships with its customers and thereby establish<br />

long-term incentive-led servicing contracts. Strategic collaborations<br />

with companies that develop different technical solutions and systems<br />

enable EuroMaint to swiftly bring new technology to its customers.<br />

We have taken crucial steps during the year to realise our ambition<br />

of becoming a player on the international market.<br />

Since 2003 EuroMaint has carried out a number of structural<br />

measures to achieve increased cost-effectiveness and has implemented<br />

an efficient financial control model. These development initiatives<br />

will continue in 2007 and create further competitive advantages for<br />

the Group.<br />

Operations<br />

A decision has been taken to start up an operation in the Baltic region<br />

and this establishment has begun.<br />

In stiff competition, EuroMaint Rail has won its first major<br />

international order, a refurbishment contract for the Norwegian State<br />

Railways, NSB.<br />

In addition to several new contracts and contract extensions<br />

among existing customers, the company has also won a number of<br />

brand new orders during the year. In June EuroMaint Rail took over<br />

responsibility for technical maintenance of the commuter trains<br />

in Stockholm. A new operator on the Swedish rail market, Arriva,<br />

awarded EuroMaint Rail the maintenance contract for the Pågatågen<br />

commuter trains.<br />

Additional orders for EuroMaint Industry’s unique Automated<br />

Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have been received both within and outside<br />

of Sweden. Alongside the established services the company is also<br />

investing in new concepts. The Total Service Concept (TSC) is an<br />

important element in the aim of strengthening market position<br />

and bringing about volume growth. The concept entails EuroMaint<br />

Industry offering a full service undertaking in maintenance, spare<br />

parts management and component servicing.<br />

Personnel<br />

In taking over maintenance of the commuter trains in Stockholm,<br />

EuroMaint increased its workforce by around 100.<br />

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EuroMaint Industry has adapted its organisation partly in line with<br />

the altered product mix, and partly to create conditions for growth.<br />

The company has also begun a major recruitment process for<br />

specialist expertise.<br />

‘Dialogue for Participation’ is the name of the long-term project<br />

initiated by EuroMaint Rail in the spring with the aim of increasing<br />

employees’ knowledge and understanding of the business plan. The<br />

dialogue will help increase personnel’s opportunities for realising<br />

the business plan.<br />

Market<br />

Demand for both consultancy and servicing in the engineering industry<br />

has increased during the year. In response to the increased and<br />

altered nature of this demand, EuroMaint Industry is now strengthening<br />

certain areas of specialist expertise such as maintenance engineering,<br />

production engineering and service engineering. The Swedish<br />

market for train maintenance is one of the most open to competition<br />

in Europe. This trend has been positively affected by deregulation<br />

and EU harmonisation, which are gradually opening the market up to<br />

service exports.<br />

Several of the contracts signed so far during the year are clear<br />

proof of major customers’ continued trust in EuroMaint’s quality and<br />

ability to deliver. EuroMaint Rail has submitted several major tenders<br />

to its customers for rolling stock refurbishment and is processing<br />

requests for tender regarding maintenance for the Öresund Rail<br />

Services. EuroMaint Industry is in dialogue with both existing and new<br />

customers with regard to extended, partnership-style collaborations in<br />

production streamlining and maintenance development.<br />

Impact on the environment<br />

At all EuroMaint Rail workshops, the main effect on the environment<br />

is to the air and water. The operation is classified as harmful to the<br />

environment and an application must be made to the environmental<br />

authorities. The environmental authorities decide whether a permit<br />

or notification is required depending on the degree of risk to the<br />

environment. If EuroMaint Rail were not to receive the environmental<br />

permits required for production, this could harm its opportunities<br />

to fulfil customer commitments. If permits were not granted there<br />

is, however, the ability to restructure activities at the workshops for a<br />

limited period to restrict the adverse financial impact.<br />

Eleven of the EuroMaint Rail workshops require official notification<br />

in accordance with the Ordinance (1 8:8 ) concerning Environmentally<br />

Hazardous Activities and The Protection of Public Health.<br />

The relevant inspection authorities for the workshops in Luleå/Svartön<br />

and Sundsvall have judged that no notification is required. The activities<br />

carried out by EuroMaint Rail which require notification include<br />

vehicle washing, painting, deicing and handling diesel fuel.<br />

In June <strong>2006</strong>, EuroMaint Rail took over the maintenance work<br />

at SL’s workshops in Älvsjö and Bro. Both workshops require official<br />

notification in accordance with the Ordinance concerning Environmentally<br />

Hazardous Activities and The Protection of Public Health.


E u r o M a i n t A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 6<br />

The amendment application for each inspection authority regarding<br />

registration of a new company carrying out the activities has been<br />

dealt with. An application for a permit for inflammable goods for the<br />

Älvsjö depot has also been notified to the local authority.<br />

In spring 2007 the workshops in Älvsjö and Bro will be audited for<br />

certification to ISO 14001:2004 standards.<br />

The operations in Åmål and Örebro require permits. The workshops<br />

require permits due to the large workshop area and the large amount<br />

of chemicals used in connection with vehicle washing and painting,<br />

for example.<br />

EuroMaint Industry does not conduct any activities that require a<br />

permit. It has one operation which requires notification. It relates to<br />

the motor rewinding operation and the use of paints. The environmental<br />

impact of all EuroMaint Industry’s operations is low and the<br />

financial risk is, therefore, low.<br />

Significant risks<br />

The Group’s companies have a customer structure whereby a small<br />

number of customers account for the predominant proportion of<br />

Group turnover. The loss of a major customer or a significant customer<br />

contract would place extensive demands on the companies to adapt<br />

their administrative support functions to the reduced turnover. For a<br />

transitional period the companies’ profitability would be reduced.<br />

As customer relations often encompass several different contract<br />

areas with differing lengths of term, this risk is, however, spread out<br />

over time.<br />

Future development<br />

By developing new types of contract with total solutions, EuroMaint<br />

can take on overall responsibility which includes preventive, corrective,<br />

restorative and improvement maintenance, in the form of periodic<br />

reviews and advanced refurbishment, for example. EuroMaint’s<br />

undertaking therefore encompasses a large part of the value chain.<br />

The maintenance methods and contract structures developed by<br />

EuroMaint have been judged to be transferable to other operations.<br />

This creates scope for expansion into other areas and improves<br />

conditions for EuroMaint to be involved in the consolidation of the<br />

maintenance industry.<br />

In line with EuroMaint’s business plan to streamline and become<br />

more cost effective, projects are in progress in Sweden while at the<br />

same time international establishments are under way and being<br />

planned. The new operation in the Baltic region and the refurbishment<br />

project for the Norwegian State Railways are the first of several steps<br />

into the international market. These establishments assure a significant<br />

new local presence on expansive markets.<br />

Interest in production streamlining has increased. Industry needs<br />

flexible, cost-effective solutions. The trend towards outsourcing enables<br />

EuroMaint to offer a concept of interest to the market. New business<br />

solutions for cost-effective spare parts management for industry,<br />

along with new customised automation solutions, combined with<br />

increased local presence through establishments in new locations,<br />

are all important elements of the business strategy.<br />

Events after the year-end<br />

As part of its remit from the Swedish government in connection<br />

with the conversion of the Swedish State Railways into independent<br />

companies in 2001, EuroMaint’s owner, AB Swedcarrier, has decided<br />

to initiate a sales process for its wholly-owned subsidiaries EuroMaint<br />

and SweMaint.<br />

Turnover and profit<br />

Turnover<br />

Total revenues for the year amounted to SEK 2,037 (1,872) million.<br />

The increase is explained by the acquisition of Euromation AB<br />

(now EuroMaint Industry AB) on 1 July 2005, as well as a general<br />

increase in turnover for EuroMaint Rail AB.<br />

The latter is due to new or extended contracts such as Arlanda<br />

Express, refurbishment of X2 trains for SJ AB, refurbishment of carriages<br />

for the Swedish State Railways public enterprise and new engine<br />

modifications for Green Cargo AB.<br />

Operating profit<br />

Operating profit amounted to SEK 100 (114) million, which gives an<br />

operating margin of 5% (6%).<br />

The decrease in the margin is mainly due to structuring costs and<br />

costs for quality improvement measures in <strong>2006</strong>, as well as a positive<br />

one-off item in 2005.<br />

Financial items<br />

Net financial revenues/expense amounted to SEK - (-11) million. This<br />

figure has been affected positively by a lower net provision achieved<br />

through a stronger cash flow.<br />

Cash flow<br />

Cash flow for the year after investments amounted to SEK 45 (-38)<br />

million.<br />

The increase is mainly explained by the fact that the 2005 figure<br />

was affected by the acquisition of Euromation AB.<br />

Proposed treatment of unappropriated earnings<br />

Profit for the year in the parent company amounted to SEK 2,186,532<br />

(117,570).<br />

The Board of Directors proposes that the funds at the AGM’s<br />

disposal, in accordance with the parent company’s balance sheet, be<br />

carried forward:<br />

Earnings carried forward (SEK) 156,878,232<br />

Net profit for the year 2,186,532<br />

TOTaL 159,064,764<br />

The income statement and balance sheet will be presented to the<br />

AGM on 2 March 2007 for adoption.<br />

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Income Statements<br />

1 January – 31 December <strong>2006</strong><br />

44<br />

Group Parent company<br />

SEK thousands Note <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Operating revenues<br />

Net turnover 27 2,033,842 1,865,011 28,140 0<br />

Other operating revenues 4 3,17 7,202 3 0<br />

TOTaL OPERaTING REvENuES 2,037,020 1,872,213 28,143 0<br />

Operating expenses<br />

Net operating expenses -610,487 -631,100 0 0<br />

Other external expenses 5, 23 -462, 58 -381,036 -13,081 0<br />

Costs of personnel 6 -831,565 -721,183 -14,001 0<br />

Depreciation of tangible assets 7 -25,432 -24,163 -18 0<br />

Amortisation of intangible assets 8 -1,875 - 38 0 0<br />

Other operating expenses -4,576 -6 0 0<br />

TOTaL OPERaTING EXPENSES -1,936,893 -1,758,489 -27,100 0<br />

OPERaTING PROFIT 100,128 113,724 1,044 0<br />

Financial items<br />

Financial revenues 3,101 16 13,588 163<br />

Financial expenses -11,648 -11,800 -11,5 5 0<br />

NET FINaNCIaL REvENuES/EXPENSE -8,546 -10,884 1,993 163<br />

PRE-TaX PROFIT 91,581 102,840 3,037 163<br />

Tax 10 -21,342 -10,376 -850 -46<br />

NET PROFIT FOR ThE PERIOD 70,239 92,464 2,187 118<br />

Parent company shareholders’ share of profit for the period 70,23 2,464 2,187 118<br />

EaRNINGS PER ShaRE, SEK ThOuSaNDS 70.2 92.5 2.2 0.12


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Balance Sheets<br />

1 January – 31 December <strong>2006</strong><br />

Group Parent company<br />

SEK thousands Note <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

assets<br />

Fixed assets<br />

Tangible assets 7 131,434 131,823 258 66<br />

Intangible assets 8 42,383 44,258 0 0<br />

Participations in Group companies 11 0 0 253,386 156,761<br />

Deferred income taxes recoverable 14 11,71 21,548 0 0<br />

Other long-term receivables 12, 13 21,215 23,313 12 12<br />

Long-term receivables 0 0 200,000 0<br />

TOTaL FIXED aSSETS 206,750 220,941 453,772 156,956<br />

current assets<br />

Inventories 15 268,770 25 ,343 0 0<br />

Accounts receivable 331, 63 283,644 0 0<br />

Receivables from Group companies 4,125 511 2,366 163<br />

Other receivables 2 47,555 54,2 6 1,210 0<br />

Completed, not invoiced 2 6 ,255 75,224 0 0<br />

Prepaid expenses and accrued revenues 16, 2 54,2 8 20,335 312 0<br />

Cash and bank balances 45,323 65,850 37,560 0<br />

TOTaL CuRRENT aSSETS 821,290 759,202 41,448 163<br />

TOTaL aSSETS 1,028,040 980,143 495,220 157,119<br />

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Balance Sheets<br />

Contd.<br />

46<br />

Group Parent company<br />

SEK thousands Note <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

equity and liabilities<br />

equity<br />

Share capital 100 100 100 100<br />

Other contributed capital/statutory reserve 3 4,863 3 4,863 2 2<br />

Accumulated deficit/non-restricted equity -145,606 -216,867 15 ,065 156,878<br />

ShaRE CaPITaL PERTaINING TO<br />

PaRENT COMPaNy ShaREhOLDERS 249,357 178,096 159,194 157,007<br />

TOTaL EQuITy 249,357 178,096 159,194 157,007<br />

lOng-term liabilities<br />

Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 17 270,000 340,000 270,000 0<br />

Provision for pensions and similar commitments 13 42,054 38,448 0 0<br />

Other provisions 18, 2 20,671 26, 68 0 0<br />

Deferred tax liability 1 8,266 12,418 0 0<br />

Other long-term liabilities 4,22 0 0 0<br />

TOTaL LONG-TERM LIaBILITIES 345,219 417,834 270,000 0<br />

current liabilities<br />

Advance payment from customers 20 35, 08 , 38 0 0<br />

Accounts payable 20 123,205 116, 54 2,2 3 0<br />

Income tax liability 20, 2 21,452 37,3 4 0 46<br />

Liabilities to Group companies 20 6,013 7,482 58, 73 0<br />

Other current liabilities 20 12,008 1 ,120 0 66<br />

Accrued expenses and deferred revenues 21, 2 234,408 1 3,326 4,75 0<br />

Other liabilities to SC Group 20 46 0 0 0<br />

TOTaL CuRRENT LIaBILITIES 433,463 384,213 66,026 112<br />

TOTaL LIaBILITIES 778,682 802,047 336,026 112<br />

TOTaL EQuITy aND LIaBILITIES 1,028,040 980,143 495,220 157,119<br />

pledged assets and cOntingent liabilities<br />

Pledged assets, floating charges 22 20,000 20,000 none none<br />

Contingent liabilities 22 10,577 11,80 none none


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Changes in Equity<br />

grOup<br />

1 January – 31 December 2005 Share capital Other contributed Profit earned Total<br />

SEK mn capital equity<br />

Opening equity 1 Jan 2005 100 3 4,863 -313,532 81,431<br />

Adjustment due to change of accounting<br />

principle, investment property – – 6,257 6,257<br />

Tax effect due to change in accounting principle – – -1,752 -1,752<br />

– – 4,505 4,505<br />

Reclassification – – -304 -304<br />

Net profit for the year – – 2,464 2,464<br />

TOTaL ChaNGE IN WEaLTh EXC. TRaNSaCTIONS<br />

WITh ThE COMPaNy’S OWNERS 0 0 96,665 96,665<br />

CLOSING EQuITy 31 DEC 2005 100 394,863 -216,867 178,096<br />

The Group has decided to apply fair value for investment property (IAS 40)<br />

to ensure a uniform treatment principle throughout the Swedcarrier Group.<br />

1 January – 31 December <strong>2006</strong><br />

Adjusted opening balance 1 Jan <strong>2006</strong> 100 3 4,863 -216 867 178,0 6<br />

Reclassification – – 1,022 1,022<br />

Net profit for the year<br />

TOTaL ChaNGE IN WEaLTh EXC. TRaNSaCTIONS<br />

– – 70,23 70,23<br />

WITh ThE COMPaNy’S OWNERS 0 0 71,261 71,261<br />

CLOSING EQuITy 31 DEC <strong>2006</strong> 100 394,863 -145,606 249,357<br />

parent cOmpany<br />

1 January – 31 December 2005<br />

Share capital pertaining to parent company shareholders Share capital Statutory Earnings brought Net profit for Total equity<br />

SEK mn reserve forward the year<br />

Net profit for the year – – – 118 118<br />

TOTaL ChaNGE IN WEaLTh EXC.<br />

TRaNSaCTIONS WITh ThE COMPaNy’S OWNERS 0 0 0 118 118<br />

Shareholders’ contribution – – 156,760 – 156,760<br />

CLOSING EQuITy 31 DEC 2005 100 29 156,760 118 157,007<br />

The number of shares in the parent company<br />

amounts to 1,000<br />

The quota value in the parent company amounts to 100<br />

1 January – 31 December <strong>2006</strong><br />

Opening equity 1 Jan <strong>2006</strong> 100 2 156,878 0 157,007<br />

Net profit for the year – – – 2,187 2,187<br />

TOTaL ChaNGE IN WEaLTh EXC. TRaNSaCTIONS<br />

WITh ThE COMPaNy’S OWNERS 0 0 0 2,187 2,187<br />

CLOSING EQuITy 31 DEC <strong>2006</strong> 100 29 156,878 2,187 159,194<br />

The number of shares in the parent company<br />

amounts to 1,000<br />

The quota value in the parent company amounts to 100<br />

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Cash Flow analyses<br />

1 January – 31 December <strong>2006</strong><br />

48<br />

Group Parent company<br />

Note <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01 <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Operating activities<br />

Profit after financial items 1,581 102,840 3,037 163<br />

Depreciation/amortisation 27,307 25,102 18 0<br />

Other items not affecting cash flow 24 1,572 -33, 2 0 -46<br />

Income tax paid -15,666 – -850 –<br />

CaSh FLOW FROM OPERaTING aCTIvITIES<br />

BEFORE ChaNGES IN WORKING CaPITaL 104,794 94,013 2,204 118<br />

changes in wOrking capital<br />

Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories - ,427 -18,501 0 0<br />

Increase (-)/decrease (+) in accounts receivable -48,31 -47,675 0 0<br />

Increase (-)/decrease (+) in other current receivables -1 ,368 12,248 -3,725 -163<br />

Increase (+)/decrease (-) in accounts payable 6,251 -15,467 2,2 3 0<br />

Increase (+)/decrease (-) in other current liabilities 42, 37,356 63,621 112<br />

CaSh FLOW FROM OPERaTING aCTIvITIES 76,930 61,974 64,394 66<br />

investment activities<br />

Acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets 7 -31,043 -21,04 -223 -66<br />

Divestment of tangible and intangible fixed assets 7 3,167 1,115 13 0<br />

Acquisition of subsidiary/business segment, net liquidity effect 0 -80,534 - 6,625 0<br />

Acquisition of other financial assets -3,810 524 -200,000 0<br />

CaSh FLOW FROM INvESTMENT aCTIvITIES -31,686 -99,944 -296,834 -66<br />

CaSh FLOW FROM OPERaTING aCTIvITIES 45,244 -37,970 -232,440 0<br />

Financing activities<br />

Borrowings 0 100,000 340,000 0<br />

Repayment of debt -70,000 -10,000 -70,000 0<br />

Change in other financial liabilities 4,22 0 0 0<br />

CaSh FLOW FROM FINaNCING aCTIvITIES -65,771 90,000 270,000 0<br />

Change in cash and cash equivalents for the year -20,527 52,030 37,560 0<br />

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 65,850 13,820 0 0<br />

CaSh aND CaSh EQuIvaLENTS aT END OF yEaR 45,323 65,850 37,560 0


E u r o M a i n t A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 6<br />

Notes<br />

Note1 aCCOuNTING PRINCIPLES<br />

General information<br />

EuroMaint’s proposition to customers encompasses most forms<br />

of technical maintenance. EuroMaint Rail develops and produces<br />

technical system services and maintenance in the rail transport and<br />

engineering industries. EuroMaint Industry offers customers maintenance,<br />

component servicing and development of various types of<br />

production equipment.<br />

The consolidated financial statements and the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> for<br />

EuroMaint AB (the parent company) for the <strong>2006</strong> financial year have<br />

been approved by the Board of Directors and the President for presentation<br />

to the AGM on 2 March 2007 for adoption.<br />

The parent company is a registered limited company domiciled in<br />

Stockholm, Sweden. The address of the head office is Svetsarvägen<br />

10, SE-171 2 SOLNA. The Swedish state is the ultimate owner.<br />

The parent company of the largest Group in which EuroMaint AB,<br />

556084-8458, is a subsidiary and in which consolidated financial statements<br />

are prepared, is AB Swedcarrier, 556036-340 , in Stockholm.<br />

Summary of important accounting principles<br />

The most important accounting principles applied in the preparation<br />

of these consolidated financial statements have been set out.<br />

Statement on compliance with the applied rules<br />

The consolidated financial statements for the EuroMaint Group have<br />

been prepared in accordance with International Financial <strong>Report</strong>ing<br />

Standards (IFRS). As the parent company is a company in the EU,<br />

only the IFRS as endorsed by the EU are applied. Moreover, the<br />

consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with<br />

Swedish legislation through the application of Swedish Financial<br />

Accounting Standards Council recommendation RR 30:05 (Supplementary<br />

financial reporting rules for Groups). The parent company<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> is prepared in accordance with Swedish law through<br />

the application of Swedish Financial Accounting Standards Council<br />

recommendation RR 32:05 (Financial reporting for legal entities).<br />

This means that IFRS valuation and disclosure principles are applied<br />

with the deviations specified in the section on parent company<br />

accounting principles.<br />

EuroMaint also follows the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s listing<br />

agreement with appendices and regulations from the Swedish<br />

Industry and Commerce Stock Exchange Committee (NBK).<br />

Foundation for preparing reports<br />

The consolidated financial statements for the EuroMaint Group have<br />

been prepared in accordance with International Financial <strong>Report</strong>ing<br />

Standards (IFRS). The accounts are primarily based on historical<br />

costs with the exception of certain financial instruments and investment<br />

property which are recognised at fair value.<br />

altered accounting principle for investment property<br />

As of mid-<strong>2006</strong> the Group measures its investment property at fair<br />

value. The effect of altering the accounting principle for investment<br />

property to fair value (IAS 40) entails an increase in equity in the<br />

opening balance of SEK 4.5 million upon transition to IFRS.<br />

Important estimates and assumptions for accounting purposes<br />

The Group makes estimates and assumptions about the future.<br />

The estimates for accounting purposes which result from these, by<br />

definition, will rarely equate to the actual result. The estimates and<br />

assumptions which entail a significant risk for considerable adjustments<br />

in carrying amounts for assets and liabilities over the coming<br />

financial year are discussed below.<br />

Critical accounting issues<br />

During the preparation of EuroMaint’s consolidated financial statements,<br />

the Board and President have, in addition to estimates, made<br />

a number of assessments of critical accounting issues which are<br />

highly significant to carrying amounts. This applies for the following<br />

areas:<br />

Fair value of acquired subsidiary<br />

EuroMaint Industry’s predominant customers operate in the automotive<br />

industry. This industry is undergoing heavy restructuring<br />

both nationally and internationally, which is henceforth likely to force<br />

players possibly to relocate their production facilities to regions with<br />

comparative advantages. Needless to say, this scenario means that<br />

valuations of customer relations and goodwill contain a degree of<br />

uncertainty.<br />

uncertainty in estimates<br />

Certain assumptions about the future and certain estimates and<br />

assessments on the balance sheet date are of particular importance<br />

to the valuation of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet. The<br />

areas where the risk of changes in value during the subsequent year<br />

is greatest because the assumptions or estimates may need to be<br />

altered are discussed below.<br />

Impairment test for goodwill<br />

The value of recognised goodwill is tested at least once a year to determine<br />

any write-down requirement. The test requires an assessment<br />

of the value in use of the cash generating unit, or groups of cash<br />

generating units, to which the goodwill value is attributable. In turn,<br />

this requires an estimation of the expected future cash flow from the<br />

cash generating unit and a relevant discount rate must be established<br />

to calculate the present value of the cash flow.<br />

Obsolescence of inventories<br />

In terms of value, inventories mainly comprise items which have<br />

been acquired in accordance with an assessed maintenance plan for<br />

various train models. As these cycles are long-term in nature (5 to<br />

12 years), there is an element of uncertainty in this assessment. The<br />

company has a far-reaching obligation to stock items (spare parts) for<br />

a long time for various train models which have a very long financial<br />

and technical life.<br />

Consolidated accounts<br />

Subsidiaries are all companies in which the Group is entitled to<br />

formulate financial and operational strategies in a way that usually<br />

accompanies a shareholding amounting to over half the voting rights.<br />

Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements<br />

from the day on which controlling influence passes to the Group.<br />

They are excluded from the consolidated financial statements from<br />

the day on which this controlling influence ceases.<br />

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Notes<br />

Note1 aCCOuNTING PRINCIPLES CONTD.<br />

Intra-Group transactions and balance sheet items, as well as profits<br />

on transactions between Group companies, are eliminated. Losses<br />

are also eliminated, unless the transaction is proof of a write-down<br />

requirement for the transferred asset. The accounting principles<br />

for subsidiaries have been changed where appropriate to guarantee<br />

consistent application of the Group’s principles.<br />

Business combinations<br />

IFRS 3 entails establishing the fair value of identifiable assets and<br />

liabilities in the acquired operation at the time of acquisition. Identifiable<br />

assets and liabilities also include assets, liabilities and provisions<br />

including obligations and demands from external parties not reported<br />

in the acquired operation’s balance sheet. No provisions are made<br />

for costs relating to planned restructuring measures resulting from<br />

the acquisition. The difference between the cost of the acquisition<br />

and the acquired proportion of net assets in the acquired operation is<br />

classified as goodwill and is recognised as an intangible asset in the<br />

balance sheet.<br />

The useful life of each individual intangible asset is established<br />

and the asset’s fair value is amortised over its useful life. If the useful<br />

life is deemed indefinite, no amortisation takes place. If the useful life<br />

of an intangible asset is deemed indefinite, all relevant conditions are<br />

taken into account and based on there being no foreseeable upper<br />

time limit for the net cash flow generated by the asset. The useful life<br />

for goodwill is generally assumed to be indefinite.<br />

Segment reporting<br />

As the subsidiaries conduct separate operations with separate products<br />

and services, their operations have been chosen as the primary<br />

segment. Sales between subsidiaries are based on market conditions.<br />

All assets and liabilities have been included for each subsidiary.<br />

Segment information per subsidiary is given in Note 3.<br />

Translation of foreign currencies<br />

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the rate used on<br />

the transaction date. Receivables and liabilities in foreign currencies<br />

are translated at the exchange rates in force on the balance sheet<br />

date. Exchange rate differences on loans and investments in foreign<br />

currencies are reported as financial revenues or financial expense.<br />

Other exchange differences are included in operating revenues.<br />

Tangible fixed assets<br />

Tangible fixed assets are recognised at cost less accumulated depreciation<br />

according to plan and accumulated write-downs. Depreciation<br />

takes place in accordance with a systematic plan over the useful life of<br />

the asset to an estimated residual value.<br />

Additional costs are added to the asset’s carrying amount or<br />

recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is likely<br />

that future economic benefits associated with the asset will accrue to<br />

the Group and the asset’s cost can be measured in a reliable way. All<br />

other forms of repair and maintenance are recognised as expenses in<br />

the income statement for the period in which they arise.<br />

In order to distribute the cost of tangible fixed assets down to the<br />

estimated residual value, depreciation takes place linearly over the<br />

estimated useful life, in accordance with the following percentages.<br />

50<br />

Machinery and equipment 10–20<br />

Computers and terminals 33<br />

Improvements to third-party property 10–20<br />

The residual values and useful lives of assets are tested on each<br />

balance sheet date and adjusted as necessary. An asset’s carrying<br />

amount is depreciated immediately to its recoverable amount (the<br />

higher of the net selling price and value in use) if the asset’s carrying<br />

amount exceeds its estimated recoverable amount.<br />

Profits and losses from sales are established by means of a<br />

comparison between the sales proceeds and carrying amount and the<br />

result is recognised in the income statement.<br />

Intangible assets<br />

Goodwill<br />

Goodwill is the amount by which the cost exceeds the fair value of the<br />

Group’s proportion of the subsidiary’s identifiable net assets upon<br />

acquisition. Goodwill is recognised as an intangible asset. Profit or<br />

loss from the sale of a unit includes the remaining carrying amount<br />

of the goodwill pertaining to the sold unit.<br />

Goodwill is distributed between cash generating units upon testing<br />

to determine any write-down requirement. The write-down requirement<br />

for goodwill is tested as follows: the goodwill value established at<br />

the time of acquisition is distributed among cash generating units or<br />

groups of cash generating units, which are expected to bring benefits<br />

through the acquisition in the form of synergy effects. Assets and<br />

liabilities already within the Group at the time of acquisition may<br />

also be attributed to these cash generating units. Each cash flow<br />

of this kind to which goodwill is distributed, corresponds to the<br />

lowest level in the Group at which goodwill is monitored in the<br />

company’s Board and is not a larger part of the Group than a<br />

segment. A write-down requirement exists when the recoverable<br />

amount for a cash generating unit, or group of cash generating units,<br />

is lower than the carrying amount. In such cases a write-down is<br />

entered in the income statement.<br />

Other intangible assets/Customer relations<br />

In connection with corporate acquisitions, the Group has identified<br />

intangible assets which fulfil the criteria set out in IAS 38. Linear<br />

amortisation is applied over the useful life of the asset, which is taken<br />

as 8 years.<br />

The carrying amounts of intangible assets are tested to determine<br />

any write-down requirement when events or changes in circumstances<br />

indicate that the value may not be recoverable.<br />

Investment property<br />

Investment property is recognised at fair value, which equates to<br />

the market value and is established annually by external and internal<br />

valuers. Changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement<br />

as part of the Other operating revenues item.<br />

The “Land and buildings” header in Note 7 mainly recognises<br />

rebuilding of hired premises and investment property.


E u r o M a i n t A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 0 6<br />

Note1 aCCOuNTING PRINCIPLES CONTD.<br />

Write-downs<br />

Assets with an indefinite useful life are not depreciated/amortised but<br />

tested annually to determine any write-down requirement. The assets<br />

which are depreciated/amortised are assessed in terms of decrease<br />

in value whenever an event or a change in circumstances indicates<br />

that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. A write-down is<br />

carried out for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount<br />

exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher<br />

of an asset’s fair value less selling expenses, or its value in use. On<br />

determining the write-down requirement, the assets are grouped at<br />

the lowest levels at which there are separate, identifiable cash flows<br />

(cash generating units). Goodwill is tested annually to identify any<br />

write-down requirement and is recognised at cost less accumulated<br />

write-downs.<br />

Financial instruments<br />

Financial instruments recognised as assets in the balance sheet<br />

include cash equivalents, accounts receivable, derivatives and other<br />

receivables. Those recognised as liabilities include accounts payable,<br />

borrowings, derivatives and other liabilities.<br />

A financial asset or financial liability is recognised in the balance<br />

sheet when the company becomes party to the instrument’s contractual<br />

terms. Accounts receivable are recognised in the balance sheet<br />

once an invoice has been sent. Liabilities are recognised once the<br />

counterparty has completed its task and there is a contractual obligation<br />

to pay, even though an invoice may not yet have been received.<br />

Accounts payable are recognised once the invoice has been received.<br />

A financial asset is excluded from the balance sheet once the<br />

contractual rights have been realised, have expired or the company<br />

has lost control over it. The same applies for part of a financial asset.<br />

A financial liability is removed from the balance sheet once the obligation<br />

in the contract has been fulfilled or has in some other way been<br />

extinguished. The same applies for part of a financial liability.<br />

Financial assets<br />

Acquisitions and sales of financial assets are reported on the business<br />

day, i.e. the day on which the company commits to acquiring or<br />

selling the asset.<br />

Borrowing<br />

Loans are initially recognised at the loan amount and are subsequently<br />

entered at the loan amount less reductions. Borrowing is classified as<br />

a current liability if the payment of the liability will be made within 12<br />

months of the balance sheet date.<br />

Derivative instruments<br />

The Group uses derivative instruments to secure parts of its exposure<br />

to currency risks in ongoing payment flows. Management is in<br />

accordance with the financial rules established by the Board. Hedge<br />

accounting is not applied, instead all derivatives are categorised as<br />

financial assets and liabilities valued at fair value through the income<br />

statement. This means that the change in value of the derivatives is<br />

recognised in the income statement under financial items. Derivatives<br />

with positive values are entered as assets and derivatives with<br />

negative values are entered as liabilities. Fair value is established by<br />

obtaining the costs or revenue which would have arisen if the contract<br />

had expired on the balance sheet date.<br />

Inventories<br />

Material stores and finished goods inventories are valued at the lower<br />

of cost or net selling price. The Group applies the first-in, first-out<br />

method (FIFO). The net selling price is the estimated selling price in<br />

operating activities less applicable variable selling expenses.<br />

accounts receivable<br />

Accounts receivable are reported at the invoiced amount less any reserve<br />

for decrease in value. A reserve for decrease in value of accounts<br />

receivable is set up when there is objective proof that the Group will<br />

not be able to receive all amounts due in accordance with the original<br />

terms of the receivables. The size of the reserve is the difference between<br />

the asset’s carrying amount and the value of assessed future cash<br />

flows. The decrease in value is reported in the income statement.<br />

Cash and cash equivalents<br />

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and bank balances. In<br />

the balance sheet, the bank overdraft facility utilised is entered as<br />

borrowing under current liabilities.<br />

Income tax<br />

The tax burden is affected by appropriations and other tax adjustments<br />

made in each company. The tax rate used is 28%. Deferred tax is<br />

recognised in its entirety on all temporary differences comprising<br />

the difference between the tax base for assets and liabilities and their<br />

carrying amounts. Deferred tax is calculated through the application<br />

of tax rates and laws which have been decided or notified on the balance<br />

sheet date and which are expected to apply when the deferred tax<br />

assets in question are realised or the deferred tax liability is cleared.<br />

Deferred tax assets are recognised for tax-deductible temporary<br />

differences and unused loss carry-forwards to the extent it is likely<br />

that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary<br />

differences or unused loss carry-forwards may be used.<br />

Remuneration to employees<br />

Pension obligations<br />

The Group companies have different pension plans. The pension<br />

plans are financed through payment of insurance premiums or<br />

through a provision in the balance sheet. The Group has both defined<br />

benefit and defined contribution pension plans. For employees in<br />

the Group previously employed by the public enterprise, the Swedish<br />

State Railways, the Swedish state is responsible for earned and not<br />

paid pension commitments for the time prior to conversion into<br />

companies at the end of 2000/beginning of 2001.<br />

A defined contribution pension plan is a plan for which the Group<br />

holds no further payment obligation once the contributions are<br />

paid. Defined contribution pension plans in the Group are PA-03,<br />

Alternativ ITP (supplementary pensions for higher earners), and ITP<br />

supplementary pensions for salaried employees, Alecta. ITP pensions<br />

in Alecta are recognised as defined contribution plans due to a<br />

deficiency in the information required to classify the plan as a defined<br />

benefit pension. According to a statement from the Swedish Financial<br />

Accounting Standards Council’s Emerging Issues Task Force,<br />

URA 42, these are defined benefit plans encompassing several<br />

employers. EuroMaint has not had access to such information for<br />

the <strong>2006</strong> financial year that would make it possible to enter this<br />

plan as a defined benefit plan.<br />

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Notes<br />

Note1 aCCOuNTING PRINCIPLES CONTD.<br />

The ITP pension, which is secured through an insurance policy with<br />

Alecta, is therefore entered as a defined contribution plan. Fees for<br />

the year for pension plans issued by Alecta amount to SEK 15 (1 )<br />

million. Some employees are entitled to exchange part of their ITP<br />

plan for a premium-based pension solution where the company’s sole<br />

obligation is to pay the set premiums. The fees are reported as costs of<br />

personnel when they fall due for payment. Prepaid fees are recognised<br />

as an asset to the extent that cash repayment or a reduction in future<br />

payments may accrue to the company.<br />

A defined benefit pension plan guarantees the employee a pension<br />

equivalent to a certain percentage of his or her final salary. The liability<br />

recognised in the balance sheet regarding defined benefit pension<br />

plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation on the balance<br />

sheet date net the fair value of the plan assets, with adjustments<br />

for unrecognised actuarial gains/losses for past service. The defined<br />

benefit pension obligation is calculated annually by independent<br />

actuaries.<br />

The present value of the defined benefit obligation is established<br />

by discounting the estimated future cash flow at an interest rate<br />

for government bonds issued in the same currency in which the<br />

remuneration will be paid out, and with durations comparable to the<br />

pension provision in question. Actuarial gains and losses arising from<br />

experience-based adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions<br />

exceeding the higher of 10% of the value of the plan assets and 10%<br />

of the defined benefit obligation, are taken up as expense or revenues<br />

over the estimated average remaining period of service of the employees.<br />

Past service cost is recognised directly in the income statement,<br />

unless the changes in the pension plan are conditional on the employee<br />

remaining in service for a set period (entitlement period). In such<br />

cases, the past service cost is recognised on a straight-line basis over<br />

the entitlement period.<br />

Remuneration on termination of employment<br />

Remuneration on termination of employment is paid when an<br />

employee’s position is terminated prior to standard retirement or<br />

when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy from the position in<br />

exchange for such remuneration. The Group recognises severance pay<br />

when it is demonstrably obliged either to make the employee redundant<br />

in accordance with a detailed formal plan with no opportunity for<br />

recall, or to provide remuneration upon redundancy due to an offer<br />

made to encourage voluntary redundancy among personnel. Benefits<br />

due after 12 months of the balance sheet date or longer are discounted<br />

at the present value.<br />

Provisions<br />

Provisions are recognised when the Group has an existing legal or<br />

constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is more<br />

probable than not that an outflow of resources will be required to<br />

settle the obligation, and the amount has been reliably estimated. No<br />

provisions are made for future operating losses. If there are a number<br />

of similar obligations, the probability that an outflow of resources<br />

will be required to settle is assessed generally for this entire group<br />

of obligations. A provision is also reported if the probability of an<br />

outflow regarding a specific item in this group of commitments is<br />

only slight.<br />

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Revenue recognition<br />

Net turnover encompasses sales of services and goods within maintenance,<br />

new construction and refurbishment of rolling stock, as well<br />

as maintenance and implementation of production facilities for the<br />

engineering industry.<br />

For maintenance contracts guaranteeing availability, known as<br />

‘TSC contracts’ (Total Service Concept), and new construction and<br />

refurbishment contracts, revenues and costs pertaining to the<br />

assignment are recognised relative to the degree of completion of the<br />

assignment. This accounting principle is based on the view that the<br />

task is fulfilled in line with the work being carried out, and means that<br />

profit is recognised progressively based on the degree of completion<br />

of each assignment when the assignment’s final outcome can be<br />

measured in a reliable way. For availability contracts, the degree of<br />

completion is determined on the basis of work carried out in relation<br />

to the maintenance plan. For new construction and refurbishment<br />

contracts, the degree of completion is determined in relation to<br />

accrued assignment costs. If an assignment’s final outcome cannot<br />

be measured in a reliable way but no loss is feared, revenue<br />

corresponding to accrued costs is recognised.<br />

A feared loss for an assignment is immediately charged in its<br />

entirety to the period’s results.<br />

Leases<br />

Leases where the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the<br />

lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made during the<br />

lease term are taken up as expenses in the income statement on a<br />

straight-line basis over the lease term.<br />

Cash flow analysis<br />

The indirect method is applied in recognising cash flow from<br />

operating activities.<br />

Related parties<br />

Related companies to the EuroMaint Group are defined as<br />

state companies with market requirements where the state has<br />

a controlling influence.<br />

Persons closely associated with the Group are defined as Board<br />

members, senior personnel and close family members of these<br />

people.<br />

Disclosures are provided about transactions with related parties<br />

which entail the transfer of resources, services or obligations between<br />

related parties, whether or not remuneration is paid. The information<br />

contains details of the nature of the relationship and information<br />

about the effect of the relationship on the financial reports.<br />

Parent company<br />

The parent company applies the same accounting principles as the<br />

Group, along with RR 32:05.


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Note 2 TRaNSaCTIONS WITh RELaTED PaRTIES<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Sale of goods and services<br />

State companies/departments<br />

Swedish Rail Administration 44,44 50,313<br />

Green Cargo AB 2 4,02 2 ,802<br />

SJ AB<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

868,635 835,565<br />

public enterprise 23,415 12,82<br />

SweMaint AB 47,337 55,453<br />

Vattenfall AB 454 543<br />

Jernhusen AB 851 1<br />

Stockholmståg KB 158,678 0<br />

Purchase of goods and services<br />

State companies/departments<br />

Swedish Rail Administration ,48 7,688<br />

Green Cargo AB 2,202 2,014<br />

SJ AB<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

13, 1 ,821<br />

public enterprise 103 37<br />

SweMaint AB 28,417 30, 37<br />

Lantmäteriverket 0 6<br />

Vattenfall AB 0 233<br />

Jernhusen AB 114,25 128,482<br />

Stockholmståg KB 34,231 0<br />

Receivables from related parties<br />

State companies/departments<br />

Swedish Rail Administration 13,173 8,01<br />

Green Cargo AB 34,186 31,505<br />

SJ AB<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

103,017 102,278<br />

public enterprise 5,573 14,087<br />

SweMaint AB 277 20<br />

Vattenfall AB 268 3<br />

Jernhusen AB 271 0<br />

Stockholmståg KB 33,72 –<br />

Liabilities to related parties<br />

State companies/departments<br />

Swedish Rail Administration 2,313 2,04<br />

Green Cargo AB 575 283<br />

SJ AB<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

38 1,187<br />

public enterprise 20 0<br />

SweMaint AB 2,26 3,821<br />

Vattenfall AB 0 27<br />

Jernhusen AB 3,754 3,645<br />

The table below presents information about the prime nature of the<br />

transactions with related parties.<br />

Operating revenues Expenses<br />

Swedish Rail Material sales, Premises rental,<br />

administration Rolling stock<br />

maintenance,<br />

Recovery services<br />

Telephone costs<br />

Green Cargo aB Material sales, Premises rental,<br />

Rolling stock<br />

maintenance,<br />

Recovery services<br />

Transport costs<br />

Lantmäteriverket – Purchase of maps<br />

SJ aB Material sales,<br />

Rolling stock<br />

maintenance,<br />

Recovery services<br />

Train journeys<br />

SweMaint aB Material sales, Material costs,<br />

Rolling stock Component<br />

maintenance maintenance costs<br />

Swedish State Refurbishment of Damages costs<br />

Railways public<br />

enterprise<br />

rolling stock<br />

Jernhusen aB – Workshop rental<br />

vattenfall aB Industrial maintenance Energy costs<br />

Stockholmståg KB Rolling stock Workshop rental<br />

maintenance and equipment<br />

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Notes<br />

Note 3 SEGMENT REPORTING<br />

The EuroMaint Group operates in the maintenance industry. The Group has two segments: rail transport maintenance and the engineering industry.<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB operates in the rail transport maintenance segment while EuroMaint Industry AB operates in the engineering industry.<br />

1 January – 31 December 2005, SEK thousands EuroMaint Rail EuroMaint Industry Group adjustments Group<br />

Net turnover<br />

External net turnover 1,804,762 225, 32 6,327 2,037,020<br />

Internal net turnover 12,856 4,801 -17,656 0<br />

Total net turnover 1,817,617 230,733 -11,329 2,037,020<br />

Profit/loss<br />

Operating profit 108,383 -8,136 -118 100,128<br />

Financial revenues 2,811 345 -55 3,101<br />

Financial expenses -13,6 6 0 2,04 -11,648<br />

Pre-tax profit 7,4 8 -6, 1 1,003 1,581<br />

Income tax -22, 14 1,853 -281 -21,342<br />

Net profit for the year 74,584 -5,066 722 70,239<br />

Other disclosures<br />

Assets 01,741 115,6 7 10,601 1,028,040<br />

Liabilities 680,435 67,271 30, 77 778,682<br />

Investments 27,366 3,455 223 31,043<br />

Depreciation/amortisation 23,603 2,108 1,5 7 27,307<br />

The Group generally enters sales and transfers between the segments as though the sales and transfers had been to a third party at prevailing<br />

market prices.<br />

1 January – 31 December 2005, SEK thousands<br />

Net turnover<br />

EuroMaint Rail EuroMaint Industry Group adjustments Group<br />

External net turnover 1,70 ,617 161,42 1,167 1,872,213<br />

Internal net turnover 0 27 -27 1,176<br />

Total net turnover 1,709,617 161,456 1,140 1,872,213<br />

Profit/loss<br />

Operating profit 100,247 13,121 356 113,724<br />

Financial revenues 642 111 163 16<br />

Financial expenses -11,7 3 -7 – -11,800<br />

Pre-tax profit 8 ,0 6 6,851 6,8 3 102,840<br />

Income tax -6,1 2 -1, 70 -2,214 -10,376<br />

Net profit for the year 82,904 4,880 4,679 92,464<br />

Other disclosures<br />

Assets 887,811 123,700 -31,367 80,143<br />

Liabilities 736,5 74, 68 - ,520 802,04<br />

Investments 20, 83 70 - 03 21,04<br />

Depreciation/amortisation 23,230 35 38 25,102<br />

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Note 4 OThER OPERaTING REvENuES<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Profit from sale of fixed asset 38 86 – –<br />

Exchange gain from receivables/liabilities<br />

relating to operations 467 1,480 3 –<br />

Rental revenues 18 1,226 – –<br />

Change in value of investment property 823 – – –<br />

Other 581 3,627 – –<br />

Total 3,179 7,202 3 0<br />

Note 5 REMuNERaTION TO auDITORS<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Deloitte<br />

Audit engagement – 22 – –<br />

Other engagements – 630 – –<br />

Ernst & Young<br />

Audit engagement 1,123 10 – –<br />

Other engagements 543 150 – –<br />

TOTaL 1,666 1,712 0 0<br />

Audit engagement refers to the examination of the annual report and<br />

accounts as well as the Board’s administration, other tasks incumbent<br />

on the company’s auditors as well as advice or other assistance<br />

resulting from observations during the examination or implemen-<br />

tation of other such work tasks. All other work is classified as other<br />

engagements. The auditing fee for the parent company has been<br />

charged to EuroMaint Rail AB.<br />

Note 6 avERaGE NuMBER OF EMPLOyEES aND COSTS OF PERSONNEL<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01 <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

average number of employees by gender<br />

Sweden<br />

Women 122 108 2 –<br />

Men 1,624 1,561 6 –<br />

Total 1,746 1,669 7 –<br />

Board members and senior personnel<br />

Board members<br />

Women 4 2 2<br />

Men 21 24 7 7<br />

President and other senior personnel<br />

Women 4 2 2 0<br />

Men 18 17 4 4<br />

Total 52 47 15 13<br />

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Notes<br />

Note 6 avERaGE NuMBER OF EMPLOyEES aND COSTS OF PERSONNEL CONTD.<br />

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EuroMaint EuroMaint<br />

Rail aB Industry aB<br />

Sick leave, % <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Total sick leave 5.2 5.2 2.5 2.8<br />

Long-term sick leave 5.2 5.2 0.8 0.7<br />

Sick leave for men 5.3 5.2 2.2 2.6<br />

Sick leave for women 3.2 4.2 6.8 4.7<br />

Employees –2 years 6.3 5.1 1.6 1.<br />

Employees 30 – 4 years 4.6 4.2 2.4 3.2<br />

Employees 50 + years 5.6 6.3 2. 2.5<br />

Sick leave is calculated based on the actual absence in relation<br />

to the normal working hours for each group.<br />

Remuneration to board and president of EuroMaint aB<br />

The chairman of EuroMaint AB receives a fee of SEK 124,500 and<br />

other Board members SEK 83,000 provided they are not members<br />

of the Swedcarrier Board. If they are, a fee of SEK 0 (zero) is paid to<br />

members of the EuroMaint Board. Members of the Remuneration<br />

Committee (comprising three Board members, including a chairman)<br />

receive remuneration to the sum of SEK 15,000 for the chairman<br />

and SEK 10,000 for each member. Members of the Audit Committee<br />

(comprising three Board members, including a chairman) receive<br />

remuneration to the sum of SEK 30,000 for the chairman and SEK<br />

20,000 for each member. A preparation fee of SEK 63,000 has been<br />

paid to union representatives on the Board. The EuroMaint Board has<br />

received a fee of SEK 708,000 (520,000).<br />

The President of EuroMaint received salary and benefits totalling<br />

SEK 2,344,000 (2,0 0,000) during the financial year excluding social<br />

security costs.The President receives an old-age pension at 65 years.<br />

The President has a non-revokable premium-based pension promise<br />

amounting to 30% of fixed monthly revenues. The term of notice is<br />

12 months from both the company’s and the President’s side, and<br />

during this time salary is payable with full adjustment. If notice is<br />

given by the company, 12 months’ non-pensionable severance pay is<br />

also awarded with full adjustment against other revenues.<br />

Agreements have been reached with one senior personnel regarding<br />

severance pay should the company give notice. The severance pay is<br />

equivalent to the fixed salary for 12 months in addition to the period<br />

of notice, which is 12 months. Severance pay is not pensionable, is<br />

fully adjustable and is not paid on retirement. Other senior personnel<br />

receive salary during the period of notice, which is 12 months, and no<br />

severance pay.<br />

Costs of personnel <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

Group, SEK thousands<br />

Salaries and other<br />

remuneration in Sweden<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Board and Presidents<br />

of which bonus and thereby<br />

12,2 3 6,230<br />

equalised remuneration 0 2,558<br />

Other employees 536,65 463,564<br />

Total salaries and other remuneration 548,952 472,352<br />

Social security expenses 25 ,773 232,5 2<br />

of which pension costs 61, 47 61,877<br />

Remuneration to board and president of EuroMaint Rail aB<br />

The Board of EuroMaint Rail did not receive a Board fee for <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

The President of EuroMaint Rail received salary and benefits totalling<br />

SEK 1,455,000. The President’s pension solution encompasses the<br />

alternative ITP with a supplementary premium-based pension plan<br />

with a premium equivalent to 20–40% of fixed salary. Agreements<br />

have been reached with two senior personnel regarding severance<br />

pay should the company give notice.<br />

The severance pay is equivalent to the fixed salary for 12 months<br />

in addition to salary during the period of notice, which is 12 months.<br />

Severance pay is not pensionable, is fully adjustable and is not paid<br />

on retirement. Other senior personnel receive salary during the period<br />

of notice, which is 12 months.<br />

Remuneration to board and president of EuroMaint Industry aB<br />

The Board of EuroMaint Industry did not receive a Board fee for <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

The Presidents of EuroMaint Industry received salary and benefits<br />

totalling SEK 3,054,000. Remuneration for the Presidents include<br />

salary of SEK 1,5 1,000, other benefits of SEK 55,000 for the departing<br />

President during the period of notice. Upon termination of employment<br />

for the President there is a period of notice of 12 months from the<br />

employer’s side, or 6 months from the President’s side. The Vice<br />

Presidents have a term of notice of 3 months which applies for notice<br />

given by either side. No severance pay is payable upon termination<br />

of employment.<br />

General<br />

Remuneration is paid to the Board Chairman and other members of<br />

the Group’s Boards in accordance with decisions by the general meeting<br />

of shareholders. Salary and remuneration to Presidents is decided<br />

by each company’s Board. Salary and remuneration to other senior<br />

personnel is decided by each company’s Board or President.


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Note 7 TaNGIBLE FIXED aSSETS<br />

Group, SEK thousands Land Improvements to Plant and machinery Equipment, tools, Construction<br />

and buildings* third-party property fixtures and fittings in progress** Total<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Opening cost 12,421 12,421 24,581 23,2 0 14 ,262 128,035 164,237 151,773 ,420 15,737 35 , 21 331,255<br />

Change in value of investment property 823 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 823 0<br />

Acquisition of subsidiaries 0 0 0 0 0 18,768 0 2,677 0 0 0 21,445<br />

Purchases 0 0 0 1,77 1, 75 7,220 21,67 18,367 7,38 -6,317 31,043 21,04<br />

Sales/scrappings 0 0 0 -488 -25,345 -4,760 -26,075 -8,580 -13 0 -51,433 -13,828<br />

Closing accumulated cost 13,244 12,421 24,581 24,581 125,8 1 14 ,262 15 ,841 164,237 16,7 6 ,420 340,354 35 , 21<br />

Opening depreciation -4,774 -4,478 -5,088 -1,623 -101,534 -8 ,403 -116,701 -110,7 0 0 0 -228,0 7 -206,2 4<br />

Acquisition of subsidiaries 0 0 0 0 0 -8,2 0 -2,57 0 0 0 -10,878<br />

Depreciation for the year 0 -2 6 -2,821 -3,823 -8,633 -8,5 3 -13, 77 -11,452 0 0 -25,432 -24,164<br />

Sales/scrappings 0 0 0 358 20,457 4,760 24,152 8,120 0 0 44,60 13,23<br />

Closing accumulated depreciation<br />

CLOSING RESIDuaL vaLuE<br />

-4,774 -4,774 -7, 0 -5,088 -8 ,710 -101,535 -106,527 -116,701 0 0 -208, 20 -228,0 7<br />

aCCORDING TO PLaN 8,470 7,648 16,672 19,493 36,181 47,727 53,315 47,536 16,796 9,420 131,434 131,823<br />

* Land and Buildings includes investment property with the following values: Opening balance <strong>2006</strong> SEK 6,257,000, Change in value SEK 823,000, closing balance <strong>2006</strong> SEK 7,080,000.<br />

** Construction in progress may report a negative figure in the Purchases row if the figure for the year’s facilities set up as an asset exceeds purchases in the financial year.<br />

Parent company, SEK thousands Land Plant Equipment, tools, Construction<br />

and buildings and machinery fixtures and fittings in progress Total<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Opening cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 66 0 66 0<br />

Acquisition of subsidiaries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Purchases 0 0 0 0 53 0 170 66 223 66<br />

Sales/scrappings 0 0 0 0 0 0 -13 0 -13 0<br />

Closing accumulated cost 0 0 0 0 53 0 223 66 275 66<br />

Opening depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Acquisition of subsidiaries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Depreciation for the year 0 0 0 0 -18 0 0 0 -18 0<br />

Sales/scrappings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />

Closing accumulated depreciation 0 0 0 0 -18 0 0 0 -18 0<br />

CLOSING RESIDuaL vaLuE<br />

aCCORDING TO PLaN 0 0 0 0 35 0 223 66 258 66<br />

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Notes<br />

Note 8 INTaNGIBLE aSSETS<br />

accumulated cost, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

58<br />

Goodwill Customer Total Goodwill Customer Total<br />

relations relations<br />

Opening balance 30,1 5 14,063 44,258 0 0 0<br />

Business combinations 0 0 0 30,1 5 15,000 45,1 5<br />

Amortisation 0 -1,875 -1,875 0 - 38 - 38<br />

Closing balance 30,195 12,188 42,383 30,195 14,062 44,258<br />

Goodwill is attributable to the acquisition of EuroMaint Industry AB.<br />

This goodwill was tested to determine any write-down requirement on 31 December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Note 9 NET FINaNCIaL REvENuES/EXPENSE<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005 <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Interest revenues 2,168 785 13,588 163<br />

Net exchange rate fluctuations 33 131 – –<br />

Financial revenues 3,101 916 13,588 163<br />

Interest expenses -11,078 -11,645 -11,5 5 –<br />

Net exchange rate fluctuations -56 -155 – –<br />

Financial expenses -11,648 -11,800 -11,595 0<br />

Net financial revenues/expense -8,546 -10,884 1,993 163<br />

Note 10 TaX<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01 <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Current tax -15,45 -1, 71 -850 –<br />

Deferred tax -5,883 -8,405 – -46<br />

Total -21,342 -10,376 -850 -46<br />

Differences between the recorded tax and calculated tax based on the prevailing tax rate comprise the following components:<br />

Group, SEK thousands<br />

Difference with calculated tax <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

at prevailing tax rate <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Recorded pre-tax profit/loss 1,581 102,840<br />

Tax in accordance with prevailing tax rate, 28%<br />

Effects of non-taxable revenues<br />

and non-deductible expenses<br />

-25,643 -28,7 5<br />

Non-deductible expenses -6,752 - ,187<br />

Cancellation of excess depreciation/amortisation -3, 45 -3, 45<br />

Non-taxable revenues<br />

Valuation of loss carry-forward and previously<br />

10,225 ,478<br />

non-recognised temporary differences 4,772 22,074<br />

Total -21,342 -10,375<br />

The Group’s average tax for <strong>2006</strong> amounts to 23% of the taxable profit.


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Note 11 PaRTICIPaTIONS IN GROuP COMPaNIES<br />

No. of Percentage of Book value Book value<br />

Company name, SEK thousands Reg. no. Domicile participations equity and votes <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

EuroMaint AB 556084-8458 Stockholm<br />

– EuroMaint Rail AB 556032-2 18 Stockholm 1 0,000 100 156,761 156,761<br />

– EuroMaint Bemanning AB 556670-30 5 Stockholm 1,000 100 – –<br />

– Underhållsbolaget Pendeln AB 556673-4363 Stockholm 1,000 100 – –<br />

– EuroMaint Industry AB* 556232-0134 Stockholm 100,000 100 6,1 7 –<br />

– EuroMaint GmbH HRB 1034 8 B Berlin 1 100 233 –<br />

– EuroMaint SIA – Riga 15,000 100 1 5 –<br />

TOTaL 253,386 156,761<br />

*EuroMaint Industry AB was owned by EuroMaint Rail AB on 31 December 2005 and sold to EuroMaint AB in January <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Note 12 LONG-TERM RECEIvaBLES<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Pensions in accordance with IAS 1 21,086 23,183 0 0<br />

Miscellaneous 12 12 12 12<br />

Total 21,215 23,313 129 129<br />

Note 13 PENSION OBLIGaTIONS<br />

In accordance with IAS 1 , Employee Benefits, an actuary working on<br />

behalf of EuroMaint has calculated the Group’s pension provision and<br />

the amounts to be allocated for pensions for Group employees on an<br />

ongoing basis. Pension plans in EuroMaint comprise both defined<br />

benefit and premium-based plans. Premium-based pension promises<br />

comprise what are known as Alternative ITP plans, individual pension<br />

promises for senior personnel, as well as PA-03.<br />

Defined benefit pension obligations<br />

ITP and ITP-S pensions<br />

ITP and ITP-S are defined benefit pension plans containing retirement,<br />

family and disability/sickness pension. On full entitlement<br />

the employee receives a final retirement pension including a general<br />

pension of approximately 65% of the leaving salary. Salaried employees<br />

with ITP are insured with Alecta, while employees with ITP-S are<br />

insured with Skandia.<br />

According to a statement from the Swedish Financial Accounting<br />

Standards Council’s Emerging Issues Task Force, the ITP pension<br />

secured through an insurance policy with Alecta is a defined benefit<br />

plan encompassing several employers. The EuroMaint Group has not<br />

had access to such information for the <strong>2006</strong> financial year that would<br />

make it possible to enter this plan as a defined benefit plan, which is<br />

why it has been entered as a defined contribution plan.<br />

Pension in accordance with transition rules and occupational injury annuities<br />

Employees previously covered by the state pension plan PA- 1, former<br />

employees of the SJ Group, have the opportunity to choose early retirement<br />

in accordance with the transitional rules. Pension is paid from<br />

60 years at the earliest and the pension level depends on the salary<br />

and length of service.<br />

Occupational injury annuities are paid on a continuous basis until the<br />

death of the employee. EuroMaint has been responsible for costs for<br />

this life annuity since the beginning of 2001, before which the obligation<br />

was the responsibility of the Swedish State Railways public enterprise.<br />

KPA pension<br />

Defined benefit pensions and life annuities in accordance with state<br />

pension rules for former employees which were earned prior to 1 2<br />

have been redeemed in life assurance company KPA. A premium of<br />

SEK 125 million was paid for this in 1 . The National Government<br />

Employee Pensions Board is responsible for calculating benefits and<br />

also administering the paying-out of pensions whereby funds are<br />

continuously withdrawn from the insurance. The insurance terms specify<br />

how the cost is settled if pensions paid deviate from the benefit<br />

amount that formed the basis for the redeemed premium in 1 .<br />

This type of cost adjustment is usually handled by withdrawing funds<br />

from the surplus the Group has with KPA.<br />

The following defined benefit plans are recognised in the balance sheet:<br />

Pension provision/receivable (-/+) in balance sheet<br />

Plan 06-12-31 05-12-31<br />

ITP-S pension plan insured with Skandia<br />

Early retirement in accordance<br />

10,0 4 12,800<br />

with transition rules, non-funded -24,306 -23,1 1<br />

ITP in FPG/PRI, non-funded<br />

Occupational injury annuities,<br />

-5,522 -1,730<br />

non-funded -12,226 -13,527<br />

Redeemed pension obligations in KPA 10, 2 10,383<br />

-20,968 -15,265<br />

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Notes<br />

Note 13 PENSION OBLIGaTIONS CONTD.<br />

Specification of posted net provision in balance sheet<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Present value of funded obligations -257,474 -245,313<br />

Fair value of plan assets 263,38 248,024<br />

Receivable 5, 15 2,711<br />

Present value of non-funded obligations -42,321 -3 ,5 0<br />

Non-reported actuarial gain/loss (-/+) 15,438 21,614<br />

Pension provision to report in balance sheet -20, 68 -15,265<br />

Reconciliation of change in plan assets<br />

Group, SEK thousands<br />

Fair value of plan assets<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

at beginning of year 248,024 242,038<br />

Expected return during the year , 37 ,626<br />

Premiums paid 10,464 ,466<br />

Remuneration paid -10,507 -12,531<br />

Actuarial gains during the year 5,471 -575<br />

Fair,value of plan assets at year-end 263,38 248,024<br />

Plan assets are invested in pension insurance policies with Skandia<br />

or KPA. The insurances contain a mixture of shares and bonds. On 31<br />

December <strong>2006</strong>, 65% was invested in bonds and 35% in shares. The<br />

return in <strong>2006</strong> amounted to 6.0% on average (SEK 15,400,000).<br />

Specification of posted net provision in balance sheet<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Net provision at beginning of year<br />

Net cost for defined benefit<br />

-15,265 -15, 63<br />

pensions in <strong>2006</strong><br />

Cost for pensions earned<br />

-16,138 -10,183<br />

in an earlier period -4,818 –<br />

Remuneration paid 15,2 7 13,735<br />

Premiums 10,463 11,572<br />

Reimbursement -10,507 -14,426<br />

Net provision at year-end -20, 68 -15,265<br />

actuarial gains and losses<br />

Group, SEK thousands<br />

Actuarial loss at beginning<br />

<strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

of year not amortised<br />

Actuarial loss subject to amortisation<br />

during the average remaining<br />

-20,471 0<br />

period of service. -3,363 0<br />

Average remaining period of service<br />

Amortisation of actuarial<br />

14 14<br />

loss during the year<br />

Actuarial loss on present value of<br />

16 0<br />

obligations which arose during the year<br />

Actuarial gain on plan assets which<br />

-606 -1 ,8 6<br />

arose during the year 5,471 -575<br />

Actuarial loss at year-end not amortised -15,437 -20,471<br />

60<br />

Cost for defined benefit pensions<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong> 2005<br />

Cost for earned benefits -15,147 -10,862<br />

Interest expense<br />

Expected return<br />

-10,75 -8, 47<br />

on plan assets , 37 ,626<br />

Amortisation of actuarial losses<br />

Cost for pensions earned<br />

-16 0<br />

in an earlier period -4,818 0<br />

Cost for defined benefit pensions -20, 56 -10,183<br />

Calculation assumptions<br />

Group, SEK thousands 31 Dec <strong>2006</strong> 31 Dec 2005<br />

Discount rate, % 3.80 3.80<br />

Return on plan assets, % 4.00 4.00<br />

Expected pay increase, % 2.50 2.50<br />

Calculation of maturing pensions, % 1.80 1.80<br />

Personnel turnover, % 3.00 3.00<br />

Calculation of income base amounts, %<br />

Expected average remaining period<br />

2.80 2.80<br />

of service for employees, years 14 14<br />

The discount rate is based on market expectations on the balance<br />

sheet date of bonds with the same term as the Group’s pension<br />

commitments. This has been based on an interest rate curve estimated<br />

according to Swedish state real interest rate bonds. The expected<br />

return on plan assets is based on the portfolio allocation reported<br />

by the insurance companies. Long-term inflation measurements are<br />

based on market expectations which can be discerned between real<br />

and nominal bonds.<br />

Note 14 DEFERRED TaX aSSETS<br />

Group, SEK thousands 31 Dec <strong>2006</strong> 31 Dec 2005<br />

Deferred tax for tax deficit 0 ,823<br />

Deferred tax on temporary differences 11,71 11,724<br />

Total 11,719 21,548<br />

Deferred tax assets are based on non-revokable pensions and non<br />

tax-deductible reserves.<br />

Note 15 INvENTORIES<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Gross stock 366,157 347,73<br />

Obsolescence reserve - 7,387 -88,3 6<br />

Net stock 268,770 25 ,343<br />

Distributed as follows<br />

Replacement items 67, 70 51,2 3<br />

Spare parts 141,864 138,4 1<br />

Miscellaneous 58, 36 6 ,55<br />

Total 268,770 259,343<br />

All companies use an obsolescence scale in line with their particular<br />

circumstances.


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Note 16 PREPaID EXPENSES aND aCCRuED REvENuES<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Accrued revenues relating to<br />

maintenance work carried out 43,060 8,133 0 0<br />

Other items 11,238 12,202 312 0<br />

Total 54,298 20,335 312 0<br />

Note 17 LONG-TERM INTEREST-BEaRING LIaBILITIES<br />

The recorded amounts and fair value for long-term borrowing are as follows:<br />

Group, SEK thousands Book value Fair value<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01 <strong>2006</strong>-01-01 2005-01-01<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Long-term<br />

Bank loans 270,000 340,000 270,000 340,000<br />

Total 270,000 340,000 270,000 340,000<br />

Current<br />

Bank overdraft 0 0 0 0<br />

Total 0 0 0 0<br />

Bank overdraft facility granted 125,000 125,000 – –<br />

Total credit facilities refer to credit facilities of SEK 725 (425) million with Swedbank and SEK 0 (300) million with other institutions, of which<br />

SEK 455 (85) million remains in the credit facilities with Swedbank and SEK 0 (300) million remains with other institutions. In addition, the bank<br />

overdraft facility granted amounts to SEK 125 million.<br />

The Group has chosen to classify unused credit within existing credit facilities as long-term, as these agreements run until further notice.<br />

The Group’s exposure, regarding borrowing, to changes in interest and contractual time for interest renegotiation are as follows:<br />

Group, SEK thousands 06-01-01 05-01-01<br />

06-12-31 05-12-31<br />

6 months or less 1 5,000 215,000<br />

6 – 12 months 75,000 125,000<br />

Total 270,000 340,000<br />

Average fixed interest term in months:<br />

Weighted average interest on<br />

4.37 4.26<br />

balance sheet date 3.71 2.71<br />

Note 18 OThER PROvISIONS<br />

Provision guarantees<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Provision at beginning of year 26, 68 4, 75<br />

Provisions for the year 0 1, 00<br />

Used during the year -6,2 7 -513<br />

Reclassification of guarantee provisions 0 20,605<br />

Provision at year-end 20,671 26,968<br />

Provisions<br />

Long-term portion 20,671 26, 68<br />

Note 19 DEFERRED TaX LIaBILITy<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Provision at beginning of year<br />

Deferred tax for cancelled<br />

12,418 0<br />

depreciation/amortisation -3, 45 7,854<br />

Deferred tax for untaxed reserves -207 4,564<br />

Provision at year-end 8,266 12,418<br />

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Notes<br />

Note 20 NON INTEREST-BEaRING CuRRENT LIaBILITIES<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

62<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Advance payment from customers 35, 08 , 38 0 0<br />

Accounts payable 123,205 116, 54 2,2 3 0<br />

Tax liability 21,452 37,3 4 0 46<br />

Liabilities to Group companies 6,482 7,482 58, 73 0<br />

Other liabilities 12,008 1 ,120 0 66<br />

Total 199,055 190,888 61,266 112<br />

Note 21 aCCRuED EXPENSES aND DEFERRED REvENuES<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Costs of personnel 105, 67 10 ,046 2,334 –<br />

Trade accounts payable 17,176 16,775 0 –<br />

Accrued expenses for maintenance measures 40,320 11,472 0 –<br />

Miscellaneous 70, 45 56,033 2,426 –<br />

Total 234,408 193,326 4,759 0<br />

Note 22 PLEDGED aSSETS/CONTINGENT LIaBILITIES<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Bank guarantees issued 10,467 11,772<br />

Pension obligations, FPG/PRI 110 37<br />

Total 10,577 11,809<br />

Floating charges amount to SEK 20 million and issued to Swedbank<br />

in Skövde. Furthermore, EuroMaint Rail AB has floating charges of<br />

SEK 5.1 million in its own custody.<br />

Note 24 CaSh FLOW aNaLySIS, OThER ITEMS NOT aFFECTING CaSh FLOW<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Capital gain/loss 3,658 -525<br />

Utilisation of restructuring reserve 0 -25,300<br />

Change in pension provision 3,606 -2,771<br />

Change in other provisions and reserves -6,2 7 3,852<br />

Other items 605 - ,185<br />

Total 1,572 -33,929<br />

Operating activities include interest paid of SEK -10,851,000 and<br />

interest received of SEK +2,163,000.<br />

Note 23 OPERaTING LEaSES<br />

Group, SEK thousands <strong>2006</strong>-12-31<br />

Future leasing fees 2007 8,411<br />

Future leasing fees 2008 5, 11<br />

Future leasing fees 200 3,101<br />

Future leasing fees 2010 1,333<br />

Future leasing fees 2011 540<br />

Future leasing fees 2012 and later 23<br />

Total 19,319<br />

Leasing fees taken up as costs <strong>2006</strong> 11,435<br />

Total 11,435<br />

The Group’s operating leases include fees for vehicles, computers<br />

and certain office equipment.


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Note 25 FINaNCIaL INSTRuMENTS aND FINaNCIaL RISK MaNaGEMENT<br />

Through its business, EuroMaint is exposed to financial risks, including<br />

the effects of changes in prices on the credit and capital markets, and<br />

fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates. The Group’s overall risk<br />

management focuses on the unpredictability of the financial markets,<br />

and strives to minimise potential unfavourable effects on the Group’s<br />

financial results. Financial operations in the Group are centralised in the<br />

parent company’s finance function. The finance function acts as an internal<br />

bank and is responsible for the sourcing of capital, cash management<br />

and financial risk management. The operation is regulated through the<br />

Group’s financial rules. The important areas of financial risk that are dealt<br />

with comprise:<br />

Exchange rate risks<br />

EuroMaint is exposed to some extent to exchange rate risks due to its<br />

relatively large purchase volumes in foreign currencies and low customer<br />

invoicing in corresponding currencies. Purchases in foreign currencies<br />

for large projects are hedged or agreed with variable foreign exchange<br />

clauses during the tendering/contract formulation stage. The financial<br />

rules and regulations also state that operating net flows shall be hedged<br />

at least to set levels during a rolling 12-month forecast period. This is<br />

usually achieved through forward agreements.<br />

Interest rate risks<br />

EuroMaint is affected by general changes in interest rates on its loan<br />

portfolio. To counter this the portfolio has been divided and tied to different<br />

fixed-interest terms. All borrowing agreements re-signed during the<br />

year have a fixed-interest period of 12 months. On 31 December, 26% of<br />

the total loan amount was subject to variable interest rates. See also Note<br />

17. The only interest-bearing assets are cash and bank balances which<br />

have been credited with variable interest linked to the bank’s VECI interest<br />

rate, a weekly interest rate on deposits, less 0.15 percentage points, which<br />

equated to 2.85% on 31 December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Credit risk<br />

EuroMaint has procedures for minimising ongoing customer credit risks<br />

in the business. These procedures include credit checks, advance payment<br />

and guarantee management, and ongoing credit monitoring. Bad<br />

debt losses established in <strong>2006</strong> amounted to SEK 1,110,000 (2,000). On<br />

the balance sheet date, EuroMaint owned securities of approximately SEK<br />

36 million in the form of advances from customers. The Group does not<br />

consider there to be any significant concentration of credit risks regarding<br />

financial assets.<br />

Liquidity and refinancing risk<br />

EuroMaint’s policy is always to have cash and cash equivalents and secured<br />

refinancing available to the extent required for the operation. On 31<br />

December <strong>2006</strong>, the company had credit facilities of SEK 725 million with<br />

Swedbank and a bank overdraft facility of SEK 125 million. The company’s<br />

total credit facility amounts to SEK 850 million.<br />

Fair values of derivative instruments on the balance sheet date<br />

SEK thousands<br />

31 Dec <strong>2006</strong> 31 Dec 2005<br />

Contracts with positive fair values:<br />

Hedging 24 61<br />

Contracts with negative fair values:<br />

Hedging 0 154<br />

The nominal amount of outstanding derivatives on 31 December was<br />

NOK 182,450,000 (Sell).<br />

The fair value of the derivative contracts has been calculated as the<br />

costs or revenue which would have arisen if the contract had expired on<br />

the balance sheet date. The banks’ official exchange rates have been used.<br />

Note 26 DISCLOSuRE ON FaIR vaLuES RELaTING TO FINaNCIaL INSTRuMENTS<br />

The fair values of financial instruments correspond to the book values, with the exception of financial loans which are subject to fixed interest rates.<br />

The nominal and book value of fixed-interest loans on the balance sheet date amounted to SEK 200 million. Upon valuation at fair value the liability<br />

increases by SEK 564,000, taking into account any interest penalty calculated by the bank that would be payable if the loans were to be settled in<br />

advance on the balance sheet date.<br />

Note 27 NET TuRNOvER<br />

SEK thousands Group Parent company<br />

<strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31 <strong>2006</strong>-12-31 2005-12-31<br />

Sale of services 1,85 ,500 1,638,228 28,140 0<br />

Sale of goods 174,342 226,783 0 0<br />

Total 2,033,842 1,865,011 28,140 0<br />

Note 28 DEFINITION OF KEy RaTIOS<br />

Operating margin: Operating profit as a percentage of operating revenues Equity/assets ratio: Equity as a percentage of total assets<br />

Note 29 RECLaSSIFICaTIONS<br />

2005 figures in In last Reclassifications,<br />

this year’s report year’s report completed, Other<br />

assets not invoiced Tax provisions<br />

Other receivables 54,2 6 41,275 -15, 31 28, 52<br />

Completed, not invoiced 75,224 7 , 7 -4,773<br />

Prepaid expenses/accrued revenues 20,335 28,450 -8,115<br />

Liabilities<br />

149,855 149,722<br />

Other provisions 26, 68 6,363 -20,605<br />

Income tax liability 37,3 4 6,6 0 -30,704<br />

Accrued expenses/deferred revenues 1 3,326 242,750 28,81 20,605<br />

257,688 255,803<br />

Reclassifications of the comparison year 2005 have taken place in the following areas: Reserve for guarantees classified as other provisions.<br />

Reclassification of accrued expenses/deferred revenues and prepaid expenses/accrued revenues relating to completed not invoiced.<br />

Reclassification of income tax liabilities/assets, previously offset.<br />

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audit <strong>Report</strong><br />

To the <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting of EuroMaint AB<br />

Reg. no. 556084-8458<br />

I have audited the annual accounts, the consolidated accounts, the<br />

accounting records and the administration of the Board of Directors<br />

and the President of EuroMaint AB for the year <strong>2006</strong>. The company’s<br />

annual report and consolidated accounts can be found on pages<br />

41-64 of the printed version of this document. The Board of Directors<br />

and President are responsible for these accounts and the administration<br />

of the company, and for ensuring the annual accounts are<br />

prepared in accordance with the <strong>Annual</strong> Accounts Act and that the<br />

consolidated accounts are prepared in accordance with the International<br />

Financial <strong>Report</strong>ing Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by the EU and<br />

the <strong>Annual</strong> Accounts Act. My responsibility is to express an opinion<br />

on the annual accounts, the consolidated accounts and the administration<br />

based on my audit.<br />

I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted<br />

auditing standards in Sweden. Those standards require that I plan<br />

and perform the audit to obtain high but not complete assurance<br />

that the annual accounts and the consolidated accounts are free<br />

from material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test<br />

basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the accounts.<br />

An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles<br />

used and their application by the Board of Directors and President<br />

and significant estimates made by the Board of Directors and the<br />

President when preparing the annual accounts and consolidated<br />

accounts as well as evaluating the overall presentation of information<br />

in the annual accounts and the consolidated accounts. As a basis for<br />

my opinion concerning discharge from liability, I examined significant<br />

decisions, actions taken and circumstances of the company in order<br />

to be able to determine the liability, if any, to the company of any<br />

Board member or the President. I also examined whether any Board<br />

64<br />

Stockholm, 1 February 2007<br />

Stig Holm Lennart Käll Elisabeth Nilsson<br />

Chairman of the Board<br />

Annika Nordin Richard Reinius Anders Ågren<br />

Bertil Hallén Johnny Ström Anders Gustafsson<br />

Pether Wallin<br />

President and CEO<br />

member or the President has, in any other way, acted in contravention<br />

of the Companies Act, the <strong>Annual</strong> Accounts Act or the Articles of<br />

Association. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for<br />

my opinion set out below.<br />

The annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with<br />

the <strong>Annual</strong> Accounts Act and, thereby, give a true and fair view of<br />

the company’s financial position and results of operations in accordance<br />

with generally accepted accounting principles in Sweden.<br />

The consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with<br />

International Financial <strong>Report</strong>ing Standards (IFRS) as endorsed by<br />

the EU and the <strong>Annual</strong> Accounts Act and give a true and fair view of<br />

the Group’s financial position and results of operations. The <strong>Report</strong> of<br />

the Directors is consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts<br />

and consolidated accounts.<br />

I recommend to the general meeting of shareholders that the<br />

income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and<br />

Group be adopted, that the profit be dealt with in accordance with the<br />

proposal in the <strong>Report</strong> of the Directors and that the members of the<br />

Board of Directors and the President be discharged from liability for<br />

the financial year.<br />

Stockholm, 1 February 2007<br />

Ernst & Young<br />

Magnus Fredmer<br />

Authorised Public Accountant


Corporate Governance<br />

• Corporate Governance <strong>Report</strong> Read more on page 66<br />

• The Chairman’s comments Read more on page 70<br />

• The EuroMaint Board of Directors Read more on page 72<br />

• EuroMaint Rail management Read more on page 74<br />

• EuroMaint Industry management Read more on page 75<br />

• EuroMaint Group management Read more on page 76<br />

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Corporate Governance <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong><br />

EuroMaint’s executive bodies comprise the annual General Meeting, aGM, the Board of Directors, the President<br />

and the auditors. The aGM elects the Board of Directors and auditors. The Board of Directors appoints the President<br />

and vice Presidents. Parent company aB Swedcarrier proposes Board members in accordance with the Swedish<br />

state’s ownership directive. On behalf of the aGM, the auditors examine the accounts and the administration of the<br />

Board of Directors and President during the year.<br />

EuroMaint AB complies with the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance<br />

with the exception of the parts relating to nominations, where the<br />

guidelines of the state ownership policy are followed, and the ability<br />

to participate remotely in and have issues dealt with at the AGM.<br />

This Corporate Governance <strong>Report</strong> is not part of the formal annual<br />

report document and has not been examined by the company’s auditors.<br />

articles of association<br />

The company shall own, manage and administrate shares and<br />

securities in subsidiaries and associated companies in the transport<br />

sector and engineering and processing industry, and manage real and<br />

movable estate, and pursue business compatible therewith.<br />

The Board of Directors shall comprise at least three and at most<br />

eight members with a maximum of three deputies. The Board members<br />

and deputies are selected each year at the AGM.<br />

Notice to attend the AGM shall be issued in writing by post no<br />

earlier than six weeks and no later than two weeks before the meeting.<br />

Other messages to shareholders shall also be issued in writing by post.<br />

General meeting of shareholders<br />

The AGM is EuroMaint’s highest decision-making body. The AGM<br />

shall be held within six months of the end of the financial year and<br />

shall be the forum for approving the income statement and balance<br />

sheet, determining the dividend, electing the Board of Directors<br />

and, where appropriate, the auditors and deciding their fees, and<br />

for dealing with other statutory matters.<br />

Notice to attend the AGM on 30 March <strong>2006</strong> was issued in writing<br />

by post in accordance with the requirements set out in the articles of<br />

association. The notice provides a detailed agenda including election<br />

of the Board of Directors and auditors, as well as fees for the auditors.<br />

Stig Holm chaired the AGM on 30 March <strong>2006</strong>. The <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

EuROMaINT’S EXECuTIvE BODIES<br />

The AGM is EuroMaint’s highest<br />

decision-making body.<br />

The <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting<br />

elects the Board of Directors<br />

and auditors.<br />

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The Board is ultimately responsible for<br />

the company’s organisation and<br />

administration, and shall also make<br />

decisions in strategic issues.<br />

The Board of Directors appoints the<br />

President and Vice Presidents.<br />

and audit report were presented at the AGM. In conjunction with this,<br />

the Chairman of the Board submitted information about the work of<br />

the Board.<br />

The auditors reported to the AGM on their inspection in a separate<br />

audit report.<br />

The <strong>2006</strong> aGM decided:<br />

• To elect Stig Holm, Richard Reinius, Elisabeth Nilsson, Annika<br />

Nordin, Lennart Käll and Anders Ågren onto the Board of Directors.<br />

• To appoint Stig Holm Chairman of the Board.<br />

• Remuneration to the Board: Chairman SEK 124,500;<br />

Board members SEK 83,000.<br />

• Remuneration to the Remuneration Committee:<br />

Chairman SEK 15,000; Members SEK 10,000.<br />

• Remuneration to the Audit Committee: Chairman SEK 30,000;<br />

Members SEK 20,000.<br />

Board of Directors<br />

The EuroMaint Board of Directors, which is appointed by the general<br />

meeting of shareholders, currently comprises six members.<br />

When necessary, employees of the company present reports<br />

to the Board meetings. The Board is ultimately responsible for the<br />

company’s organisation and administration, and shall also make<br />

decisions in strategic issues.<br />

In general terms the Board of Directors deals with issues<br />

of considerable importance, such as:<br />

• Establishing rules of procedure.<br />

• Strategy planning, and business and profitability goals.<br />

In addition to the inaugural Board meeting, which is held in connection<br />

with the general meeting of shareholders, the Board usually<br />

convenes five times a year (ordinary meetings). Extra meetings are<br />

called if necessary. The inaugural meeting establishes the rules of<br />

President Pether Wallin is responsible<br />

for EuroMaint’s ongoing administration.<br />

There are also rules for the President’s<br />

decision-making authority regarding<br />

investments and financing issues. These<br />

rules have been established by the Board.<br />

Executive Vice President Åke Finn is<br />

responsible for economy, finance and IT.<br />

Executive Vice President Björn Sundén<br />

is responsible for business development.<br />

The principal auditor is Authorised<br />

Public Accountant Magnus Fredmer<br />

of Ernst & Young.


procedure for the Board and decisions on authorised signatories for<br />

the company and verification of the minutes. In connection with the<br />

Board meeting that deals with the annual accounts, the report of the<br />

directors and proposed treatment of unallocated earnings, the principal<br />

auditor reports on the auditors’ observations and assessments<br />

from their audit.<br />

At the ordinary meetings held during the year, interim reports are<br />

either finalised and published, or this task is assigned to the President.<br />

The Board of Directors finalises the interim reports.<br />

The ordinary meetings encompass various standard reporting<br />

points, such as the latest financial results of the operation.<br />

Each year the Board evaluates the financial reporting it receives<br />

from the company and sets out requirements for its content and<br />

presentation.<br />

Two committees have been set up within the Board the Remuneration<br />

Committee and the Audit Committee.<br />

The Audit Committee, comprising members Richard Reinius,<br />

Lennart Käll, Annika Nordin and co-opted member CFO Åke Finn,<br />

as well as principal auditor Magnus Fredmer of Ernst & Young,<br />

carries out an annual review of the internal control, the code of<br />

corporate governance and important auditing issues.<br />

The following important issues have been dealt with by the Audit<br />

Committee in <strong>2006</strong><br />

• Discussion of major auditing issues.<br />

• Follow-up of interim reporting.<br />

• Follow-up of external audit work and related costs.<br />

• Procedures for following up internal control.<br />

• The code of corporate governance.<br />

The Audit Committee’s assessment is dealt with by the Board as a<br />

whole.<br />

The Remuneration Committee, comprising members Stig Holm,<br />

Elisabeth Nilsson, Anders Ågren and co-opted member Vice President<br />

HR Cecilia Beer, deals with remuneration issues regarding<br />

EuroMaint’s company management.<br />

The Remuneration Committee met twice in <strong>2006</strong> and dealt with<br />

the following matters:<br />

• Guidelines for the Remuneration Committee’s future work.<br />

• Establishment of pay and remuneration for new members of the<br />

Group management.<br />

The Remuneration Committee’s assessment is dealt with by the<br />

Board as a whole.<br />

Directors’ attendance at Board meetings<br />

Seven ordinary and three extraordinary Board meetings took place<br />

during the year with the following attendance:<br />

Stig Holm<br />

Lennart Käll<br />

Elisabeth Nilsson 8<br />

Annika Nordin 7<br />

Richard Reinius 10<br />

Anders Ågren 10<br />

Bertil Hallén 10<br />

Johnny Ström 10<br />

Lennart Andrén 8<br />

Per Granström 8<br />

Important issues during the <strong>2006</strong> financial year<br />

During <strong>2006</strong> the Board met a total of 10 times.<br />

The Board dealt with the following points, amongst others:<br />

• Ongoing financial monitoring and review of key contracts.<br />

• Follow-up of Group formation.<br />

• Scrutiny of major tenders/contracts.<br />

• Update of business plan.<br />

• Strategies for expansion/growth.<br />

• Swedish Code of Corporate Governance.<br />

• Risk analyses.<br />

• Structure-related discussions.<br />

The role of the Chairman<br />

In addition to leading the work of the Board of Directors, the Chairman<br />

monitors the Group’s ongoing development through continuous<br />

contacts with the President in strategic issues, and represents the<br />

company in issues of interest to the owners.<br />

President and vice Presidents<br />

President Pether Wallin has been employed by EuroMaint since 2002.<br />

The President is responsible for EuroMaint’s ongoing administration.<br />

There are also rules for the President’s decision-making authority<br />

regarding investments and financing issues. These rules have been<br />

established by the Board. Executive Vice President Åke Finn is responsible<br />

for economy, finance and IT. Executive Vice President Björn<br />

Sundén is responsible for business development.<br />

auditors<br />

The principal auditor is Authorised Public Accountant Magnus Fredmer<br />

of Ernst & Young.<br />

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Board report into internal control regarding<br />

financial reporting for the <strong>2006</strong> financial year<br />

under the annual accounts act and Swedish Code of Corporate Governance, the Board of Directors is responsible<br />

for internal control. This report has been prepared in accordance with sections 3.7.2 and 3.7.3 of the Swedish Code of<br />

Corporate Governance and is thereby restricted to internal control with regard to financial reporting.<br />

Control environment<br />

The Board mainly exercises its control by drawing up policy documents<br />

and instructions for the President, along with the business plan and<br />

budget.<br />

The control is governed by the organisation, decision paths and<br />

a decision-making process which is documented and communicated<br />

in steering documents such as policies, guidelines and manuals,<br />

including the allocation of work between the Board and President,<br />

instructions for authorisation rights, as well as auditing and reporting<br />

instructions.<br />

Risk assessment<br />

EuroMaint has a structured process for risk assessment and risk<br />

management in order to identify and ensure that the risks EuroMaint<br />

is exposed to are handled within set frameworks.<br />

Control activity<br />

The Audit Committee assesses the internal control and reports to the<br />

Board. The auditors report their observations regarding the audit at<br />

the Board meeting which deals with the annual accounts.<br />

Each Board meeting monitors financial development against budget,<br />

and checks that the development of decided investments and sales is<br />

following set plans. The President reports any major deviations to the<br />

Board. The Group uses the Movex business system and Jeeves.<br />

EuroMaint has chosen to outsource all management of operating<br />

issues to Siemens and to handle system development itself. EuroMaint<br />

Industry is to be phased into the established concept.<br />

Two Executive vice Presidents<br />

The company has two Executive Vice Presidents. One is responsible for<br />

satisfactory internal control procedures, ensuring that the company’s<br />

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control processes have been implemented and that any risk exposure<br />

is reported. The company has procedures for monitoring internal<br />

control.<br />

The other Executive Vice President is responsible for developing<br />

business plans and business strategies. The company has introduced<br />

information and communication paths with the aim of promoting<br />

completeness and accuracy in financial reporting.<br />

EuroMaint produces annual reports, interim reports and other<br />

ongoing information in accordance with legal requirements and<br />

accepted practice in Sweden. The reports are published on the<br />

company’s own website and are distributed to owners and other<br />

stakeholders who have registered an interest in receiving this information.<br />

<strong>Report</strong>s and press releases are available on the company’s website<br />

www.euromaint.se<br />

Information on policies, instructions and manuals regarding financial<br />

reporting is provided to the relevant personnel.<br />

Follow-up<br />

Each Board meeting monitors financial development against budget,<br />

and checks that the development of decided investments is following<br />

set plans.<br />

If there are major deviations from the budget and the decided<br />

investments are deemed more costly, the President reports to the<br />

Board.<br />

The company prepares monthly accounts, including a budget<br />

comparison, where all significant differences are analysed. Forecasts<br />

are drawn up three times a year and an annual budget is prepared.<br />

EuroMaint has no internal audit, instead the internal control is<br />

scrutinised by the company’s external auditors on an ongoing basis.


Statement<br />

In accordance with The Swedish Corporate Governance Board, the Board issues no statement on how well the internal control is working.<br />

Stockholm, 1 February 2007<br />

Stig Holm Lennart Käll Elisabeth Nilsson<br />

Chairman<br />

Annika Nordin Richard Reinius Anders Ågren<br />

Bertil Hallén Johnny Ström Anders Gustafsson<br />

Employee representative Employee representative Employee representative<br />

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The Chairman’s comments<br />

In <strong>2006</strong> EuroMaint has been shaping the maintenance Group formed at the end of 2005 following the acquisition<br />

of Euromation. The Board is very positive about the results. The Group is characterised by an ambitious strategic<br />

approach and a good ability to convert its strategies into action.<br />

The Group management is small and focused. It has extensive industry<br />

experience and genuine awareness that a maintenance Group<br />

operating in various industries can create added value for the Group’s<br />

companies, customers and the market alike.<br />

a structured, business-oriented Group<br />

Long-term efforts have resulted in a Group that systematically evolves<br />

management systems, procedures and professional information<br />

management. The companies have order and structure.<br />

In <strong>2006</strong> a couple of important steps were taken to increase<br />

employees’ participation; partly through the creation of a Group-wide<br />

personnel magazine with varied information about customers and<br />

orders, and partly through our ‘Dialogue for Participation’ tool which<br />

provides the organisation with more insight into the business plan.<br />

The next step will be to involve employees even more in the<br />

companies’ development and to expand their opportunities to take<br />

responsibility. The will and ability of everyone to pull in the same<br />

direction are crucial for the future.<br />

Comments on development<br />

Development for EuroMaint Rail has largely been very good. The<br />

company has won several large, important contracts in stiff international<br />

competition and it has also begun international expansion. The<br />

establishment initiated in the Baltic region is an important step both<br />

when it comes to increased cost effectiveness and presence on an<br />

expansive new market.<br />

The company’s turnover during the year has comfortably exceeded<br />

the target. Profitability, however, has not developed as positively,<br />

mainly due to a lack of profitability in certain refurbishment projects.<br />

Financial development for EuroMaint Industry has been negative.<br />

The goal for the next two years is to restore the company’s profitability<br />

to the level in the previous annual accounts. Nonetheless, the Board<br />

can still view the past year positively. It has been characterised by<br />

changes and renewal with the aim of achieving the strategic goals and<br />

meeting the future.<br />

The company’s profit has been burdened restructuring costs or<br />

perhaps better expressed, profit has been affected by investments for<br />

the future. Employees have been encouraged to use their creativity,<br />

show courage and take the initiative.<br />

The Board’s commitment and work<br />

The Board has followed the process of incorporating EuroMaint<br />

Industry into the Group with great interest. One benefit of being part<br />

of a maintenance group is the Total Service Concept, which means<br />

that customer offerings are not restricted to advanced maintenance<br />

services sold by the hour, but the company can also offer a fully comprehensive<br />

maintenance package, thus creating added value higher<br />

up the value chain. The concept has been developed within EuroMaint<br />

Rail, and during the year it has been adapted to EuroMaint Industry’s<br />

customers in the engineering industry.<br />

The problems and opportunities that have otherwise engaged the<br />

Board during the year are primarily as follows. EuroMaint Industry’s<br />

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dramatic decrease in volume in the Production Equipment product<br />

area at the beginning of the year, which was unfortunately followed by<br />

job losses. This was a tough but necessary decision. A sharper, more<br />

focused organisation is now better equipped to tackle new business.<br />

EuroMaint Rail’s lack of profitability in certain refurbishment<br />

projects has also been a concern. There is considerable scope for<br />

improvement in material management. The company management<br />

are aware of this and have started projects during the year for further<br />

streamlining.<br />

One of the major positive events is the initiated establishment of<br />

EuroMaint Rail in the Baltic region. The new workshop will also fundamentally<br />

strengthen production in EuroMaint Rail’s Swedish workshops.<br />

This initiative gives not only the company but also the Group as a whole<br />

a springboard into an important new market. The establishment is a<br />

skilful combination of an operational efficiency-based approach and<br />

strategic business development of our service export.<br />

active environmental responsibility<br />

The past year has been characterised by growing insight into the<br />

greenhouse effect and global warming. My personal professional<br />

commitment to the environment and renewable energy sources<br />

– including biogas – is extensive.<br />

I am delighted that EuroMaint is helping to reduce environmental<br />

impact on several fronts. Rail traffic is an energy-efficient mode of<br />

transport, a good environmental choice. And well-maintained trains<br />

like finely tuned production systems in industry improve that energy<br />

efficiency further.<br />

At the same time we must not forget that there are many other<br />

environmental aspects to deal with. One seemingly minor example<br />

is particles from brake linings. Worn train brakes end up at the workshop<br />

– but the particles that have worn away are left on the railway<br />

embankment and are made up of heavy metals and other pollutants.<br />

I therefore welcome the EuroMaint Group management’s initiative to<br />

study this type of problem more closely.<br />

Looking to the future I see active environmental responsibility<br />

being one of the principal environmental factors within five years.<br />

Faith in the maintenance<br />

industry and EuroMaint’s future<br />

The Board has great faith in the future of the maintenance industry.<br />

We regard EuroMaint as the hub of something that will grow. The<br />

Group management enjoys an open dialogue with its companies.<br />

Short decision paths make it easy to take decisions. There is a distinct<br />

sustainability in long-term goals, delegation and working methods.<br />

Continuous improvement to processes and process compliance is an<br />

ongoing task. Everything is thoroughly considered and well established.<br />

In conclusion I would like to express my and the Board’s full<br />

confidence in the fine work and results achieved by EuroMaint in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Stig Holm, Chairman of the Board


“The companies have<br />

order and structure<br />

– everything is<br />

thoroughly considered<br />

and well established”<br />

STIG hOLM<br />

Family: Partner, four children aged 31, 28, 1 and 12<br />

Lives in: Linköping<br />

Workplace: CEO of TVAB Linköping<br />

Rail travel: Travel extensively and have a season ticket<br />

Leisure interests: Creating art and companies,<br />

as well as building log houses<br />

Societies: Not many<br />

Something you didn’t know: I play the guitar<br />

Best quality: I keep my promises, and enjoy discovering<br />

life and meeting new people<br />

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The EuroMaint Board of Directors<br />

STIG hOLM LENNaRT KäLL ELISaBETh NILSSON<br />

aNNIKa NORDIN RIChaRD REINIuS aNDERS ÅGREN<br />

BERTIL haLLéN JOhNNy STRöM aNDERS GuSTaFSSON<br />

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STIG hOLM<br />

1 51. MSc engineering.<br />

Chairman of the Board.<br />

Board member since 2004.<br />

Current employment:<br />

Group Director Tekniska Verken i Linköping AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

MD of Parkeringsaktiebolaget Dukaten, Linköping<br />

Chairman of Stadspartner AB, Linköping Kraftnät<br />

AB, Östkraft AB, Svensk Biogas i Linköping AB,<br />

Utsikt Linköping AB, Katrineholm Energi AB and<br />

SweMaint AB<br />

Board member of Mjölby – Svartådalen Energi AB,<br />

CityLink AB, Östkraft Energihandel AB and AB<br />

Swedcarrier<br />

Board meetings attended: (10)<br />

LENNaRT KäLL<br />

1 58. MSc economics.<br />

Board member since 2005.<br />

Current employment:<br />

President & CEO of Ticket Travel Group AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of Insplanet AB, Xn Network and<br />

Sveriges Resebyrå Förening (SRF)<br />

Advisor Segulah<br />

Board meetings attended: (10)<br />

ELISaBETh NILSSON<br />

1 53. Master of Science, Mining and Minerals<br />

Processing.<br />

Board member since 2004.<br />

Current employment:<br />

President of Jernkontoret Swedish Steel Producers’<br />

Association<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member and Vice Chairman of the Centre<br />

for High Performance Steel (Luleå University of<br />

Technology)<br />

Board member of Swerea<br />

Chairman of the Board of the Mefos Foundation for<br />

Metallurgical Research<br />

Board meetings attended: 8 (10)<br />

aNNIKa NORDIN<br />

1 54. MSc economics.<br />

Board member since 2004.<br />

Current employment:<br />

VP Category Product Development AFH,<br />

SCA Tissue Europe<br />

Other assignments: –<br />

Board meetings attended: 7 (10)<br />

RIChaRD REINIuS<br />

1 67. MSc economics.<br />

Board member since 2004.<br />

Current employment:<br />

Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of SweMaint AB, Jernhusen<br />

Board meetings attended: 10 (10)<br />

aNDERS ÅGREN<br />

1 47. Engineer.<br />

Board member since 2005.<br />

Current employment:<br />

Nerga AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of Swedesurvey AB, Järntorget AB<br />

Board meetings attended: 10 (10)<br />

BERTIL haLLéN<br />

1 54.<br />

Employee representative.<br />

Board member since 2001.<br />

Current employment:<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of AB Swedcarrier<br />

Chairman of SEKO EuroMaint AB and Department<br />

Chairman of SEKO Gothenburg<br />

Board meetings attended: 10 (10)<br />

JOhNNy STRöM<br />

1 45.<br />

Employee representative.<br />

Board member since 2004.<br />

Current employment:<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Club chairman of the SEKO CV club EuroMaint<br />

Örebro, Commissions of trust in FONUS<br />

Board meetings attended: 10 (10)<br />

aNDERS GuSTaFSSON<br />

1 46. Mechanical engineer.<br />

Employee representative.<br />

Board member since 2007.<br />

Current employment:<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Chairman of the SACO federation Transport and<br />

Railway (TJ) in EuroMaint AB<br />

Deputy Board member of EuroMaint Rail AB<br />

Board meetings attended: Newly elected as of<br />

December <strong>2006</strong><br />

Lennart Andrén, employee representative,<br />

left the Board during the year and was replaced<br />

by Anders Gustafsson.<br />

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EuroMaint Rail management<br />

Back row: THOMAS ANDERSSON, HÅKAN BJÖRK, JONAS SAMUELSON, STEVEN DAVIDSSON AND LARS ÅKERLIND<br />

Front row: HANS-ÅKE ELFWING, ANN-CHARLOTTE ÅGREN, TORSTEN NEDERMAN, KRISTINA NYHOLM AND NICLAS FLODIN<br />

ThOMaS aNDERSSON<br />

1 53. MSc engineering.<br />

Vice President,<br />

Quality & Environment.<br />

Employed since 1 1.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Swedish State Railways and<br />

Plockmatic International<br />

haNS-ÅKE ELFWING<br />

1 62. Mechanical engineer.<br />

Vice President,<br />

Train Maintenance.<br />

Employed since 1 84.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

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hÅKaN BJöRK<br />

1 66. Electrical engineer.<br />

Vice President,<br />

Engineering & Planning.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

The Scania Group<br />

aNN-ChaRLOTTE ÅGREN<br />

1 60. Economist.<br />

Executive Vice<br />

President & CFO.<br />

Employed since 2001.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

International Computer<br />

Ltd. (ICL)<br />

JONaS SaMuELSON<br />

1 60. MSc engineering.<br />

President of<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

ABB Process Industries<br />

TORSTEN NEDERMaN<br />

1 64. MSc engineering.<br />

Vice President, Refurbishment<br />

& Component Overhaul.<br />

Employed since 1 1.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

TGOJ and RPL<br />

STEvEN DavIDSSON<br />

1 56. Mechanical engineer.<br />

Vice President,<br />

Sourcing & Supply.<br />

Employed since 2003.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Ericsson AB<br />

KRISTINa NyhOLM<br />

1 43. BSc.<br />

Vice President, Human<br />

Resources.<br />

Employed since 1 62.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Swedish State Railways<br />

LaRS ÅKERLIND<br />

1 62. MSc engineering.<br />

Vice President,<br />

Sales & Marketing.<br />

Employed since <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

ABB and Adtranz<br />

NICLaS FLODIN<br />

1 66. MSc engineering.<br />

Vice President, Maintenance<br />

Commuter Trains Stockholm.<br />

Employed since 2005.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

ABB Service


EuroMaint Industry management<br />

ULF SANDÉN, PATRIK SAHLBERG, NICKLAS FALK, URBAN EKMARK, THOMAS GRÖNLUND, BO LENNARTSSON AND KIM BERGHÄLL<br />

uLF SaNDéN<br />

1 5 . Economist.<br />

Executive Vice President & CFO.<br />

Employed since 1 8 .<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Volvo, Källbergs Industri AB<br />

and Sparbanken<br />

ThOMaS GRöNLuND<br />

1 63. MSc engineering.<br />

Marketing Manager.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Long & Partner AB, Prido AB,<br />

LVI Produkter AB and Rapid<br />

Granulator AB<br />

PaTRIK SahLBERG<br />

1 62. Mechanical engineer.<br />

Executive Vice President<br />

& Manager Automation.<br />

Employed since 1 82.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Volvo<br />

BO LENNaRTSSON<br />

1 52. Electrical &<br />

Telecommunications Engineer.<br />

Maintenance Development Manager.<br />

Employed since 1 73.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Volvo<br />

NICKLaS FaLK<br />

1 73. MSc Engineering.<br />

President of EuroMaint Industry AB.<br />

Employed since 2003.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

TrainTech Engineering AB<br />

KIM BERGhäLL<br />

1 66. Mechanical engineer.<br />

Procurement & Project Manager.<br />

Employed since November 2004.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

GM-Fiat WWP Sweden AB and SAAB<br />

Automobile AB<br />

uRBaN EKMaRK<br />

1 64. MSc engineering, Eng. Lic.<br />

Quality & Environment Manager.<br />

Employed since 2000.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

University of Skövde<br />

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EuroMaint Group management<br />

INGELA CARLSSON, ÅKE FINN, NICKLAS FALK, PETHER WALLIN, CECILIA BEER, BJÖRN SUNDÉN AND JONAS SAMUELSON<br />

INGELa CaRLSSON<br />

1 62. MSc Administrative<br />

Social Studies.<br />

Vice President Communication.<br />

Employed since <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

The Federation of Swedish<br />

Farmers (LRF), Riksbyggen,<br />

Swedish Prime Minister‘s<br />

Office, (soc. dem.) secretariat<br />

European Parliament, Swedish<br />

Social Democratic Party,<br />

The Swedish Association of<br />

Local Authorities and Regions<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of EuroMaint<br />

Rail AB, EuroMaint Industry AB,<br />

Foundation of Mediastudies,<br />

Political commissions of trust<br />

in Tyresö Municipality<br />

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ÅKE FINN<br />

1 5 .<br />

Executive Vice<br />

President & CFO.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

AlphaHelix AB and ABB<br />

Switchgear Egypt<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of EuroMaint<br />

Rail AB and EuroMaint<br />

Industry AB<br />

NICKLaS FaLK<br />

1 73. BSc Engineering.<br />

President of EuroMaint<br />

Industry AB.<br />

Employed since 2003.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

TrainTech Engineering AB<br />

PEThER WaLLIN<br />

1 56. MSc engineering.<br />

President of EuroMaint AB.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

President of OmniNova<br />

Vehicle AB and OmniNova<br />

Composite AB, Vice President<br />

Hydro Automotive Structures<br />

and Volvo Cars<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Chairman of the Board of<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB and<br />

EuroMaint Industry AB<br />

Co-opted Board member of<br />

Stockholmståg AB<br />

CECILIa BEER<br />

1 66. BSc.<br />

Vice President<br />

Human Resources.<br />

Employed since <strong>2006</strong>.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Fortum Power & Heat AB,<br />

Crane AB and Manpower AB<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of EuroMaint<br />

Rail AB and EuroMaint<br />

Industry AB<br />

BJöRN SuNDéN<br />

1 44. BSc.<br />

Executive Vice President,<br />

Strategy & Business<br />

Development.<br />

Employed since 2001.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

Saab NygeAero, Företagsfinans,<br />

Linjeflyg<br />

and NitroNobel<br />

Other assignments:<br />

Board member of EuroMaint<br />

Rail AB and EuroMaint<br />

Industry AB<br />

JONaS SaMuELSON<br />

1 60. MSc engineering.<br />

President of<br />

EuroMaint Rail AB.<br />

Employed since 2002.<br />

Previous positions:<br />

ABB Process Industries


addresses<br />

EuroMaint ab EuroMaint raiL ab<br />

EuroMaint industry ab<br />

stockhoLM<br />

EuroMaint ab<br />

PO Box 1555<br />

SE-171 29 Solna<br />

www.euromaint.se<br />

soLna<br />

headquarters<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 1555<br />

SE-171 29 Solna<br />

visiting address: Svetsarvägen 10<br />

borLängE<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Bangårdsgatan 8<br />

SE-781 71 Borlänge<br />

visiting address: Bangårdsgatan 8<br />

gävLE<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

lötängsgatan<br />

SE-801 31 Gävle<br />

visiting address: lötängsgatan<br />

gothEnburg<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 36 136<br />

SE-400 13 Göteborg<br />

visiting address:<br />

Minuthandelsgatan 15<br />

haLLsbErg<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

lokvägen 2<br />

SE-694 35 hallsberg<br />

visiting address: lokvägen 2<br />

LinköPing<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Södra Oscarsgatan 2<br />

SE-582 73 linköping<br />

visiting address:<br />

Södra Oscarsgatan 2<br />

LuLEå<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Kontorsgatan 37<br />

SE-993 42 luleå<br />

visiting address: Kontorsgatan 37<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

lokstallsvägen 2<br />

972 45 luleå<br />

visiting address: lokstallsvägen 2<br />

MaLMö<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 124<br />

SE-201 21 Malmö<br />

visiting address: Carlsgatan,<br />

infart 6<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 3503<br />

SE-200 22 Malmö<br />

visiting address:<br />

Södra Bulltoftavägen 51<br />

nässJö<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 37<br />

SE-571 21 nässjö<br />

visiting address: Gölgatan<br />

stockhoLM<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

växlarevägen 29<br />

SE-170 63 Solna<br />

visiting address: växlarevägen 29<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Blackvreten<br />

SE-195 95 Rosersberg<br />

visiting address: verkstaden<br />

Blackvreten<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Rysstorpsvägen 12<br />

SE-197 91 Bro<br />

visiting address: Stinsvägen 15<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

varuvägen 34<br />

SE-125 30 Älvsjö<br />

visiting address: varuvägen 34<br />

sundsvaLL<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

Parkgatan 5<br />

SE-852 29 Sundsvall<br />

visiting address: Parkgatan 5<br />

vännäs<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

västra Järnvägsgatan 8<br />

SE-911 34 vännäs<br />

visiting address:<br />

västra Järnvägsgatan 8<br />

åMåL<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 302<br />

SE-662 27 Åmål<br />

visiting address:<br />

västra Bangatan 2<br />

örEbro<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 1502<br />

SE-701 15 Örebro<br />

visiting address:<br />

Södra Grev Rosengatan 1<br />

EuroMaint rail ab<br />

PO Box 1403<br />

SE-701 14 Örebro<br />

visiting address:<br />

Södra Grev Rosengatan 1<br />

dEsign and Production: Collaboration between EuroMaint aB and Care of haus, västerås.<br />

PhotograPhy: lasse Fredriksson, Thomas harrysson, hans Blomberg, Kasper dudzik, Peter lydén,<br />

Fortum, Jernbaneverket, Matton, nSB and archive photos from EuroMaint.<br />

rEPro: Turbin, västerås. Printing: Edita, västerås. othEr inforMation: This is not an official<br />

annual <strong>Report</strong>. It is a translation of the Swedish annual <strong>Report</strong> and may not contain all the information<br />

provided in the Swedish original.<br />

skövdE<br />

headquarters<br />

EuroMaint industry ab<br />

SE-541 87 Skövde<br />

visiting address: Kavelbrovägen 2<br />

gävLE<br />

EuroMaint industry ab<br />

lötängsgatan<br />

SE-801 31 Gävle<br />

visiting address: lötängsgatan<br />

haLLsbErg<br />

EuroMaint industry ab<br />

Kraftvärmegatan 1<br />

SE-694 32 hallsberg<br />

visiting address:<br />

Kraftvärmegatan 1<br />

åMåL<br />

EuroMaint industry ab<br />

PO Box 302<br />

SE-662 27 Åmål<br />

visiting address:<br />

västra Bangatan 2


EuroMaint unites innovative thinking with a long past. Through creative technical system<br />

services, customised total solutions and partnerships, we contribute to our customers’<br />

competitiveness and success. The EuroMaint Group consists of EuroMaint Rail, which<br />

helps strengthen profitability in the rail transport sector, and EuroMaint Industry,<br />

which helps increase customers’ productivity.<br />

www.euromaint.se

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