PROFILE OF A NATIONALLY CRITICAL COMPANY Åke Svensson 3 May, 2010 SSCC
A MAJOR TRANSFORMATION From one dominating customer with high focus on future needs to multiple customers focusing on here and now From unique Swedish to internationally interoperable From defending borders to protecting flows Aircraft and Cars Defence Means of Transportation Swedish Aeroplanes Overall Human Security
A CHANGING WORLD
A HISTORY OF HIGH TECHNOLOGY Bofors Järnbruk is founded Saab acquires Celsius Saab is founded Alfred Nobel acquire Bofors First order for Carl Gustaf First B17 delivered Tunnan – first flight First Gripen delivered Contract for Neuron StriC in operation Saab 2000 ERIEYE™ AEW&C Saab Automobile independent company Saab acquires Grintek First laser simulator BT46 First contract for NLAW Gripen Demo – first flight Development of ARTHUR Development of fighter radar Development of GIRAFFE Sea Giraffe AMB is launched Saab acquires EMW
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Sales and EBIT-margin development Sales (MSEK) EBIT margin Sales in SwedenSales in markets outside of Sweden Acquisition of Celsius in 2000 Acquisition of Grintek in 2005 Acquisition of EMW in 2006 Divestment of Saab Space in ,0% 2,0% 4,0% 6,0% 8,0% 10,0% 12,0% 14,0%
Vision It’s a human right to feel safe Mission To make people safe by pushing mental and technological boundaries
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STRONG BUSINESS RELATIONS Sweden is the base of many leading international companies and over the years the Swedish business community has demonstrated a unique ability to employ new ideas and innovations. Through its long-term ownership by Investor and the Wallenberg Foundation, Saab is part of the Investor business network.
”VISIBLE COSTS, INVISIBLE BENEFITS” Gripen has repaid to Swedish society at least 2.6 times the initial investment, only in terms of technology transfer Professor emeritus Gunnar Eliasson
Over 200 aircraft in service today, more than 140,000 operational flight hours 11 on-going campaigns Hungary: Contract 2003, 14 aircraft: 12 C and 2 D South Africa: Contract 1999, 26 aircraft: 17 C and 9 D Swedish Air Force: 120 aircraft: 106 JAS 39A and 14 JAS 39B 84 aircraft : 70 JAS 39C and 14 JAS 39D Continuous development Thailand Contract 2008, 6 aircraft: 2 C and 4 D ’90 ’95 ’00 ’05 ’10 ’15 ’20 UK ETPS: Contract Czech Republic: Contract 2004, 14 aircraft: 12 C and 2 D GRIPEN The Logical Partnership
Fully meets the requirements of Switzerland Next Generation aircraft today Lowest acquisition and Lowest Operating & Support costs compared to the competitions Future enhancements guaranteed by the Swedish Government Perfect fit for Switzerland GRIPEN The Logical Partnership
SWITZERLAND - SWEDEN The Logical Partnership Sweden has strong commonalities with Switzerland Similar cultural tendancies – e.g. national currencies, high technology, high quality of life Neutrality & Independence– non NATO members Similar national security policies - priority 1 is defending national sovereignty Both nations have well organised armed forces and an autonomous defence industry Saab (like RUAG and Pilatus) has a pivotal role in Sweden’s independence now and for the future Swedish Government is committed to and fully supports Saab domestically and internationally
SWITZERLAND AND SWEDEN – THE LOGICAL PARTNERSHIP