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Financial information Alfa Laval uses a number of channels to provide information about the information that could have an effect on the share price that is not yet publicly company’s operations and financial development. Information published in the known is never disclosed at these types of meetings or contacts. Alfa Laval in brief 2008 Report Annual form of annual reports, quarterly reports and press releases is presented on Alfa Laval also arranges a so-called capital markets day each year, at which Contents an ongoing basis on the company’s website at www.alfalaval.com/investors. representatives for financial markets are offered more in-depth information Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of Presentation material from capital markets days, press conferences and analyst regarding the company’s operations. specialized products and engineered Under the flap sustainability report 2008 meetings is also available for downloading at the site. Alfa Laval employs a so-called silence period of three weeks. This Alfa Laval in two minutes The annual report is sent to those shareholders who have notified the implies that the President and Chief Financial Officer do not meet or speak solutions. 36 Sustainability efforts must be company that they wish to receive a copy. Annual reports and interim reports to representatives from the financial market during the three weeks prior to a The company’s equipment, a natural feature of daily business 1 Highlights 2008 can be ordered at www.alfalaval.com or by calling +46 (0)40-36 65 00. quarterly report. systems and services are dedicated to Alfa Laval arranges press conferences and analyst meetings following In accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, notice of the • 38 Accelerated work on reducing publication of the company’s quarterly reports. In addition, representatives of Annual General Meeting is inserted as an announcement in Dagens Nyheter helping customers to optimize the per- Report Sustainability 2 Fifth consecutive year with the environmental impact company management meet with analysts, investors and journalists on an and the Swedish Official Gazette at the earliest six and at the latest four weeks formance of their processes. Time and improved operating income Environment ongoing basis to ensure that these parties have correct and current information prior to the meeting. The information below concerning the meeting does not President’s comments time again. on which to base their work. constitute legal notice. As a service to existing shareholders, information about Annual Report 2008 40 Continued efforts to improve social conditions Pursuant to the company’s agreement with Nasdaq OMX Nordic, the Annual General Meeting is sent to them by mail. Alfa Laval helps customers to heat, Sustainability Report • Corporate Governance Report GOALS AND STRATEGIES Social responsibility cool, separate and transport products 4 Customer-driven approach – a way 41 Ethical behavior – a base for Financial information during 2009 Shareholder information such as oil, water, chemicals, beverages, Alfa Laval will release financial information during 2009 on the following dates: Tel: +46 (0)46-36 65 26. to achieve the goals sustainable success foodstuffs, starch and pharmaceuticals. Report Governance Corporate • E-mail: [email protected] Business model and financial goals Ethics and transparancy First-quarter report 2009 April 20 Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization Annual General Meeting in Lund April 20 6 Three ways for profitable growth Second-quarter report 2009 July 16 works closely with customers in 100 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ report Growth strategy Third-quarter report 2009 October 21 countries to help them stay ahead. 43 Contents A world of 8 Structural changes drive Alfa Laval’s business More information on the Internet performance Structural growth 44 Board of Directors’ Report Contact details for all countries 10 Rising energy needs drives demand 56 Consolidated cash-flow statements Analysts tracking Alfa Laval are continuously updated on for efficient products and solutions 58 Consolidated income statement ABG Sundal Collier Credit Suisse Handelsbanken Capital Markets SEB Enskilda Alfa Laval’s website. Structural growth – energy Erik Ejerhed Andre Kukhnin Peder Frölén Anders Eriksson 62 Consolidated balance sheet [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 12 Alfa Laval’s efficient products +46 (0)8-566 286 64 +44 (0)207 888 0350 +46 (0)8-701 1251 +46 (0)8-52 22 96 39 read more at www.alfalaval.com contribute to environmental gains 65 Changes in consolidated equity capital BAS-ML Deutsche Bank JP Morgan Standard and Poor’s Equity Research Structural growth – environment Ben Maslen Johan Wettergren Andreas P. Willi Heenal Patel 68 Parent company cash-flow statement [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 14 Improved standard of living +44 (0)20 7996 4783 +46 (0)8-463 55 18 +44 (0)207 325 4853 +44 (0)20 7176 3641 71 Notes to the financial statements drives demand for processed food Carnegie Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag Morgan Stanley Swedbank Structural growth – improved living standards 78 Financial risks Oscar Stjerngren Joakim Höglund Guillermo Peigneux Mats Liss [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 16 Global sea transports require +46 (0)8-676 87 69 +46 (0)8-463 84 36 +44 (0)20 7425 7225 +46 (0)8-5859 1262 81 Operational risks reliable and efficient equipment 84 Notes Cazenove Evli Bank Nordea Bank UBS Structural growth – globalization Glen Liddy Magnus Axén Ann-Sofie Nordh Sven Weier [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 108 Proposed disposition of earnings +44 (0)20 7155 5000 +46 (0)8-407 80 38 +46 (0)8 – 534 914 52 +49 (0)69 1369 8278 18 Expanded presence in world’s fast-growing markets 109 Audit Report Cheuvreux HQ Bank RBS Öhmans Structural growth – BRIC Patrik Sjöblom Andreas Koski Teea Reijonen Anders Roslund [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] corporate GOVERNANCE 2008 +46 (0)8-723 51 15 +46 (0)8-696 18 97 +44 (0) 20 7678 1261 +46 (0)8-402 52 69 CUSTOMER OFFERING 111 Contents 20 Leading positions in three global key technologies 117 Board of Directors’ report on internal Key technologies control for fiscal year 2008 Notification of participation shall be made to: Annual General Meeting 2009 22 Good service forms basis 118 Board of Directors and Auditors The Annual General Meeting of Alfa Laval AB (publ) will be held on Monday, • Alfa Laval AB, Group Staff Legal, Box 73, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden for tomorrow’s business April 20, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Färs & Frosta Sparbank Arena, Klostergården’s • E-mail: [email protected] 120 Group Management sports area, Stattenavägen, in Lund. Light refreshments will be served after the • Fax: +46 (0)46–36 71 87 Parts & Service Meeting. • Website: www.alfalaval.com 122 An eventful 2008 • Telephone: +46 (0)46–36 74 00 or 36 65 00. 24 New products to fulfill new needs Meeting program Research and Development 124 Ten-year overview 1:30 p.m. Bus departs from Färs & Frosta Sparbank Arena for Alfa Laval’s Shareholders shall state their name, personal ID number and telephone number production unit for heat exchangers in Lund on the notice of participation. If participation is by proxy, this power of attorney BUSINESS IN 2008 On the flap 3:30 p.m. Registration starts or authorization shall be submitted to the company prior to the Meeting. 26 Group overview Financial information 4:00 p.m. Start of Meeting Annual General Meeting Dividend 28 Equipment Division overview Notification of participation The Board of Directors and the President propose to the Annual General Under the flap Shareholders who wish to participate in the Meeting and be entitled to vote Meeting that a dividend of SEK 2.25 per share be paid. The proposed record 30 Process Technology Division overview Definitions must be entered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB date for this dividend is Thursday, April 23, 2009. If the meeting approves the (formerly VPC AB) not later than Tuesday, April 14, 2009, and register their proposal, the dividend will be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB (formerly 32 Continued investments Tables and diagrams intention to participate – along with any assistants – not later than Tuesday, VPC AB) on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. in quality and supply reliability However, the record date and dividend payment date may be postponed Alfa Laval 125 year April 14, 2009 at 12:00 noon. The Operations Division Shareholders whose shares are held in trust must temporarily re-register due to the technical procedures required for executing the payment. their shares in their own names not later than April 14. The shareholder must 34 Increased diversity promotes inform the trustee about this at least two working days before the deadline. Tour of production facility in Lund innovation and develops the company Prior to the Annual General Meeting there will be an opportunity to view the Employees production of plate heat exchangers at the plant in Lund. The tour begins with assembly at Färs & Frosta Sparbank Arena, Klostergården’s sports area, Stattenavägen in Lund not later than 1:30 p.m. Buses will be provided for Cover: transportation to the plant and back to the Meeting site. Registration for the tour Alfa Laval’s world is a world of performance. Our equipment, systems and services are hard at work in most types of industrial process. All are based on the three core technologies shall be made in conjunction with the notification to participate in the Annual – heat transfer, separation and fluid handling – in which we lead the field.