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CHANGE IN NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES IN HiQ DURING FEBRUARY

As of 28 February 2017 the number of outstanding shares and votes in HiQ International AB amount to 54 772 245 shares.

The change of 59 140 shares in February is a result of the earlier communicated issue of shares to settle an additional payment to the sellers of Great Apes.

 

HiQ discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act. This press release was submitted for publication at 15.00 CET on 28 February 2017.

Fredrik Malm
Fredrik Malm CFO and Head of Investor Relations HiQ +46 8 588 90 000 +46 70 420 00 17

HiQ partners with new WRC star Pontus Tidemand

Rally Sweden 2019 will start with only one Swedish driver in the highest World Rally Championship (WRC) class. Pontus Tidemand is aiming high in his new Ford Fiesta WRC for the British team M-Sport — and he is doing it with his new partner, HiQ.
“This is definitely the competition you wait for the whole year and it’s a childhood dream that comes true every time I’m at the starting line. And now it’s extra fun to do it together with HiQ,” says Tidemand.

HiQ becomes digital partner of Swedish Automobile Sports Federation

HiQ is initiating a collaboration with Svenska Bilsportförbundet, the Swedish Automobile Sports Federation. HiQ will support the federation in its efforts to develop digital solutions, systems and services that improve and simplify life for motorsport enthusiasts throughout Sweden.
“Being involved with motorsport is a perfect fit for us. It’s a form of competition that can use innovative solutions to make a big difference. We have had several collaborative projects over the years, and the drivers, teams and the entire sport have also helped us evolve as a company,” says Erik Ridman, Head of Communications at HiQ.

HiQ – strong cash flow and increased dividend

Net sales in 2018 total SEK 1,852.7 (1,787.9) million, an increase by 4 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) for the period amounts to SEK 196.5 (214.4) million. During the fourth quarter net sales increase by 3 percent to SEK 507.1 (494.7) million and operating profit (EBIT) amounts to SEK 61.2 (62.4) million. Our financial position is strong. Cash flow during the year amounts to SEK 167.4 (164.1) million and we have SEK 183.5 (205.1) million in liquid assets. At the end of the quarter, we are 1,629 employees at HiQ.
“Overall, full-year sales are higher than ever before despite a temporary slowdown in Finland in the first quarter and in Östergötland in the second quarter. In Gothenburg we did not meet our expectations in terms of earnings during the year. Therefore we have taken actions and made changes that has been starting to give effect during the fourth quarter. In general, the market saw healthy demand in 2018,” says Lars Stugemo, President and CEO HiQ.
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