An interim report is the financial report that Swedish listed companies publish quarterly according to Nasdaq Stockholm’s regulations. For companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, quarterly reporting is mandatory with strict deadlines no later than two months after the quarter’s end. An interim report provides investors and analysts with ongoing insight into a company’s financial performance, which is critical for investor communication.
What does an interim report contain?
An interim report contains an income statement and balance sheet for both the quarter and cumulative periods. It also includes cash flow analysis, key performance indicators and segment information, as well as the CEO’s commentary on the quarter’s performance and future outlook. It is shorter than an annual report, but the market reacts immediately to quarterly results, making quality and clarity crucial.
Translation into English
International investors often represent 40-60% of the shareholder base for Swedish listed companies, which means that an English version of an interim report is crucial. Under the Market Abuse Regulation, Swedish and English versions must be published simultaneously. This requires professional translation within short deadlines of approximately 24–48 hours, together with IFRS expertise for accurate financial terminology and copywriting of CEO comments. Fluid Translation is a language partner with 20 years’ experience. We work with ISO-certified system support following the four-eyes principle where at least two experts review all material. IFRS experts with 10+ years’ experience ensure the use of correct terminology. Copywriters refine CEO comments for optimal impact. An ICR (In Country Review) platform allows clients to validate translations before publication. Fluid Translation translates quarterly reports and related IR material for many listed companies annually. Read more about our partnerships.