CAPITAL
Net working capital increased to
DKK 1,805m, driven by an in-
crease in inventories. The net
working capital ratio increased
from 7.3% in Q1 2022 to 9.2% in
Q2 2022.
Net working capital
Net working capital increased to DKK 1,805m at
the end of Q2 2022 (end of Q1 2022: DKK
1,354m). The primary driver of the increase in the
quarter was trade receivables that increased as a
result of increased activity. Inventories increased
in line with expectations to mitigate the supply
chain challenges. The net working capital ratio
increased to 9.2% of 12-months trailing revenue
(Q1 2022: 7.3%).
Utilisation of supply chain financing increased
slightly in the second quarter of 2022 to DKK
614m (Q1 2022: DKK 547m).
Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flow from operating activities (CFFO) de-
clined in line with expectations to DKK -214m in
Q2 2022 (Q2 2021: DKK 507m).
The main contributor to the negative CFFO was
the net working capital outflow of DKK 566m in
Q2 2022, compared to a net working capital in-
flow of DKK 320m in Q2 2021.
Cash flow from investing activities
Cash flow from investing activities resulted in a
net cash outflow of DKK 83m in Q2 2022, mainly
due to the acquisition of intangible assets.
Cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow from financing activities amounted to
DKK -26m as paid dividend of DKK 170m and re-
payment of lease liabilities was funded by in-
creased net interest-bearing debt.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow (cash flow from operating and in-
vesting activities) adjusted for business acquisi-
tions and disposals amounted to DKK -281m in
Q2 2022 (Q2 2021: DKK 451).
Net interest-bearing debt
As a result of the completed issue of new shares,
raising proceeds of approximately DKK 1.4bn in
2021, the net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) re-
mains at a net cash position. The net cash posi-
tion was DKK 528m at the end of Q2 2022 (Q1
2022: DKK 864 m) and corresponds to a financial
gearing of -0.3x (Q1 2022: -0.6x).
Financial position
By the end of Q2 2022, FLSmidth had DKK
5.2bn of available committed credit facilities of
which DKK 5.0bn was undrawn. The committed
credit facilities have a weighted average time to
maturity of 4.7 years. DKK 5.0bn of credit facili-
ties will mature in 2027 and the remaining DKK
0.2bn matures in later years. In addition, FLS-
midth has a credit facility commitment specifically
for the purpose of funding the acquisition of
with the proceeds from the completed issue of
new shares.
Equity ratio
Equity at the end of Q2 2022 increased to DKK
11,033m (Q1 2022: DKK 10,679m), due to the pos-
itive profit for the period and the translation ef-
fect from foreign currencies. The equity ratio was
largely stable at 45.0% (Q1 2022: 44.7%).
At the Annual General Meeting held in March
2022, it was approved to pay a dividend of DKK
3 per share. The corresponding pay out of DKK
170m was paid in Q2 2022.
OTHER BUSINESS
Acquisition of TK Mining
As announced on 11 August 2022, all conditions
and requirements for the acquisition of
(TK Mining) have
been met. All regulatory clearances have been
obtained without imposition of any competition
related remedies. In accordance with the sale
and purchase agreement, final closing of the
transaction will take place on the last business
day of the month. Accordingly, the transaction
will close on 31 August 2022.
The combination of FLSmidth and TK Mining will
create a leading global mining technology and
service provider with operations from pit-to-plant
with a strong focus on productivity and sustaina-
bility. Further impact of the transaction, including
updated financial guidance for 2022, will be
communicated no later than in connection with
the release of our 9M 2022 financial results.
New members in Group Executive
Management
Our organisation has been adjusted to ensure
clear accountability and drive more focused exe-
cution and profitability. As a result, our three Min-
ing Business Lines have been elevated to Group
Executive Management. To this end, Joshua
Meyer has been appointed President, Mining
Service, Chris Reinbold has been appointed
President, Mining Products and Axel Baumeister,
President Mining Systems. In addition to his role
as Chief Operating Officer, Asger Lauritsen has
been appointed President for Cement.