FINANCIAL KEY INDICATORS

FINANCIAL KEY INDICATORS

Alternative performance measures

Definition

Usage

Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) before depreciation of tangible assets and amortisation of intangible assets. Reflects profitability of operations and enables profitability comparison over time regardless of depreciation of tangible assets and amortisation of intangible assets and independent of taxes and financing structure and the impact of items affecting comparability.
Adjusted EBITDA margin Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) before depreciation of tangible assets and amortisation of intangible assets in relation to net sales. Reflects the profitability of operations before depreciation of tangible assets and amortisation of intangible assets. This performance measure is a vital component to follow the Group’s value creation adjusted for the impact of items affecting comparability and to increase comparability over time.