Proposed distribution of profits

Svenska Spel’s Articles of Association stipulate that the Group’s available profits are to be distributed as prescribed by the government with no dividends being paid to shareholders. Distribution of available funds is therefore based on the 2010/11 budget proposal.

The Swedish Parliament resolved on 8 December 2010 to approve the government’s budget bill (2010/11:01), which, among other points, means that Parliament authorises the government to table a motion at the Svenska Spel 2011 AGM for a contribution corresponding to 1/26 of the Company’s surplus in 2010 from Penninglotten to be made to art, theatre and other cultural purposes.

Non-restricted equity in the Parent Company amounted to SEK 4,776,432,955 (4,982,725,835), of which SEK 4,770,490,120 (4,969,624,221) represents profit for the year and SEK 5,942,835 (13,101,614) consists of retained earnings.

Distribution is to take place following the adoption of the minutes of the AGM with dividends to the State made by 30 June 2011. Distribution for cultural purposes is to be made
after requisition.

Non-restricted equity in the Parent Company

	SEK
Retained earnings	5,942,835
Net profit for the year	4,770,490,120
Total	4,776,432,955

The Board of Directors and the CEO propose that the above amount be distributed as follows:

	SEK	Prop	Expenditure area
For cultural purposes	48,000	2010/11	17
To be paid to the Swedish State	4,766,409,457
Carried forward	9,975,498
Total	4,776,432,955

 

Statement of the Board on proposed distribution of profits

Statement of the Board of AB Svenska Spel in accordance with Chapter 18 section 4 of the Annual Accounts Act (2005:551) with reference to the Board’s proposed distribution of profits prior to the Company’s AGM on 19 April 2011. The Board has proposed that AB Svenska Spel’s profit available for distribution for the 2010 financial year be distributed in accordance with the motion made to the AGM.

The proposed profit distribution does not affect AB Svenska Spel’s restricted equity as shown in the latest balance sheet. After payment in accordance with the profit distribution, AB Svenska Spel will have non-restricted equity of SEK 9,975,498 (5,942,835) and total equity of SEK 10,215,498 (6,182,835), not including changes that occurred after the balance sheet date.

If changes after the balance sheet date are also included, non-restricted equity is affected by profit for a period of at least four months before payment of the proposed profit distribution. This means an increase in non-restricted equity of approximately SEK 1.5 billion (1.5).

The Parent Company’s and the Group’s equity ratio and liquidity will increase over time but are nevertheless considered secure because of the nature of the market in which the Company operates and the extremely strong cash flow it generates. The Parent Company and the Group will thus be able to comfortably meet their short and long-term obligation, even after the proposed profit distribution.

After the proposed profit distribution, the Parent Company and the Group will still be able to make any investments required to ensure the development and ongoing success of the Parent Company and the Group.

Accordingly, the proposed profit distribution is also justifiable with respect to the demands imposed by the nature, scope and risks on equity in the Parent Company and Group, as well as with respect to the Parent Company and Group’s consolidation requirements, liquidity and general position.