Quarterly Report • May 7, 2025
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BioGaia AB (publ.) Interim management statement, January March 2025 1
Net sales amounted to SEK 366.3 million (369.8), a decrease of SEK 3.5 million, or a decrease of 1% (excluding foreign exchange effects a decrease of 3.6%).
Net sales in the Pediatrics segment amounted to SEK 269.9 million (292.3), a decrease of 8% (excluding foreign exchange effects a decrease of 10%).
Net sales in the Adult Health segment amounted to SEK 94.6 million (74.8), an increase of 26% (excluding foreign exchange effects an increase of 23%).
Operating expenses amounted to SEK 171.2 million (122.6), an increase of SEK 48.6 million (40%). Operating expenses, excluding items affecting comparability, increased by 46% to SEK 171.2 million (117.6).
Operating profit decreased by 32% to SEK 97.1 million (143.2), which corresponds to an operating margin of 27% (39%).
Adjusted operating profit decreased by 34% to SEK 97.1 million (148.2), which corresponds to an adjusted operating margin of 27% (40%).
Profit after tax amounted to SEK 80.2 million (121.8), a decrease of 34%.
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.79 (1.21) before and after dilution. Cash flow amounted to SEK 33.2 million (40.9). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1,249.3 million (1,591.4).
On January 16 BioGaia announced that in line with its long-term successful strategy to market and sell its products through own subsidiaries in certain prioritized markets, BioGaia terminated the contract with its current partner in France.
On March 20 BioGaia announced that Annwall & Rothschild Rothschild), another member of the Rothschild family and David whereby Annwall & Rothschild Investments AB will sell all of its BioGaia shares, and David Dangoor and the other Rothschild family member will sell half of their shares in BioGaia, to existing BioGaia shareholders Anatom Holding AG and other separate entities, all owned by different members of the Kahane family.

submitted for publication, through the agency of the CEO, at 08.00 a.m. CET on 7 May 2025.
No key events that are not mentioned in this interim management statement took place after the end of the first quarter.
Q1 2025 The Board of Directors and the CEO of BioGaia AB hereby present the interim management statement for the period 1 January 31 March 2025.
Following a year of strong growth and continued global expansion, BioGaia enters 2025 with sales relatively flat versus last year, however we anticipate getting back to growth next quarter. Americas is performing well with strong double-digit growth seen in the quarter. France has been added as a new direct market, and our percentage of direct distribution sales will continue to grow. We recently announced a shift in ownership that will represent the next chapter in our while maintaining our successful long-term strategy. Sales for the first quarter were in line with the same period last year. In the quarter we have successfully increased our marketing and distribution investments. The operating margin was 27% compared to
Our net sales reached SEK 366 million, representing a decline of 1% compared to Q1 2024 (a decline of 4% adjusted for currency effects). This has mainly to do with order variability for Asia Pacific and EMEA. 39% in the same quarter last year.
This quarter, the pediatric segment experienced a decline of 8%, while our adult segment continues to demonstrate impressive growth, increasing by 26% compared to the same period last year. In particular, our gut health and oral health range, led by BioGaia Gastrus and BioGaia Prodentis, continue to perform strongly across a growing number of markets.
In EMEA, sales decreased by 23% during the quarter, with a decline in sales in France mainly due to our decision to terminate the distribution agreement with our local partner. We also experienced a dip in sales in Romania, Poland, and South Africa, while Italy, Finland, and Belgium have delivered strong results.
Asia Pacific decreased in sales by 19%, due to weaker sales to our key markets, China and Japan, and this is mainly due to order variability. It is also worth noting that the same quarter last year was an exceptionally strong quarter, making the comparison more challenging. In Australia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, we had significantly strong results.
In the Americas, we achieved excellent results in the quarter with a growth of 42%, thanks to increased marketing activities and broader distribution channels in the USA, along with continued strong development on Amazon. Both BioGaia USA and BioGaia Canada demonstrated robust growth in sales of our adult products: BioGaia Prodentis and BioGaia Gastrus. In Latin America, we had a doubledigit increase with especially positive developments in Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, and Colombia, supported by regional training and marketing initiatives. through our newly formed subsidiary, enabling closer customer
In line with our long-term strategy to establish direct presence in key markets, we made the strategic decision to terminate our distribution agreement in France. This move allows us to take the business direct relationships, greater agility, and stronger brand presence.
markets, with nearly half the population having used probiotics within the past two years. With growing consumer awareness around the benefits of scientifically footprint and product offering in this important market. While this transition may result in temporary sales fluctuations, it positions us for long-term growth and brand building in a high-opportunity market. the health and ingredients markets shareholder. The transaction reflects a shared long-term belief in
This quarter also marked a historic milestone for BioGaia. In March, a shareholder transition was announced in which Anatom Holding AG, a Switzerland-based, long-term investment firm with deep experience in
After more than three decades of dedicated ownership and a longterm successful strategy Annwall, who have been with the company since its founding in 1990, have chosen to pass the torch to a new generation of long-term investors. Our current Chairman of the Board, Peter Rothschild, will step down in August of this year. On behalf of the entire team at BioGaia, I want to thank Peter and Jan for their vision and unwavering commitment in building BioGaia from the ground up into the global brand it is today. We are pleased that Peter will remain engaged as an advisor during the transition.
We look forward to working with Anatom as we continue our mission to bring scientifically proven, probiotic-based health solutions to people around the world.
We remain confident in our long-term focus: leveraging sciencebacked innovation, investing in key markets, and strengthening our brand visibility and engagement among consumers and healthcare professionals globally. 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year, fueled by ambitious plans and a growing team of dedicated and experienced colleagues.

Theresa Agnew President and CEO, BioGaia 7 May 2025

Teleconference: Investors, analysts, and the media are invited to take part in a teleconference on the interim management statement to be held today, 7 May 2025, at 09:30 a.m. CEST with CEO Theresa Agnew and CFO Alexander Kotsinas. More information about the teleconference is available here https://financialhearings.com/event/51892.
| SEKm | Jan Mar |
Jan Mar |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Pediatrics | 269.9 | 292.3 | -8% |
| Adult Health | 94.6 | 74.8 | 26% |
| Other | 1.8 | 2.7 | -34% |
| Total | 366.3 | 369.8 | -1% |
| SEKm | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Change |
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| EMEA | 123.7 | 161.5 | -23% |
| APAC | 69.1 | 85.8 | -19% |
| Americas | 173.5 | 122.5 | 42% |
| Total | 366.3 | 369.8 | -1% |
Consolidated net sales amounted to SEK 366.3 million (369.8), which is a decrease of SEK 3.5 million, or a decrease of 1% (excluding foreign exchange effects a decrease of 3.6%). Over the past 12 month period, sales rose 9%.
Sales in EMEA amounted to SEK 123.7 million (161.5), a decrease of 23%, which was due to lower sales in the Pediatrics and the Adult Health segments. Sales decreased mainly in France, South Africa and Eastern Europe. Sales for the quarter were negatively impacted by the decision to start selling direct in France. Sales were positively impacted by an extension of a royalty agreement amounting to SEK 6.7 million.
Sales in APAC amounted to SEK 69.1 (85.8), a decrease of 19%, which was due to lower sales in the Pediatrics segment, while sales increased in the Adult Health segments. Sales decreased mainly in China due to quarterly variations for individual orders.
Sales in Americas totaled SEK 173.5 million (122.5), up 42% due to increased sales in the Pediatrics and the Adult Health segments. Sales increased mainly in USA, Brazil and Canada.
| SEKm | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 369.8 | |
| Foreign exchange | 9.7 | 2.6% |
| Organic growth | -13.2 | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 366.3 | -1.0% |

The Pediatrics segment accounts for approximately 74% cultures to be used as ingredients in licensee products.
Sales in the Pediatrics segment amounted to SEK 269.9 million (292.3), a decrease of 8% (excluding foreign exchange effects a decrease of 10%). Over the past 12-month period, sales rose 7%.
Sales of BioGaia Protectis drops decreased compared to the corresponding period last year. Sales decreased in EMEA and APAC while sales increased in Americas.
Sales of BioGaia Protectis tablets within Pediatrics decreased compared to the corresponding period last year. Sales decreased in EMEA, mainly in South Africa and Eastern Europe. Sales were positively impacted by an extension of a royalty agreement amounting to SEK 6.7 million.

The Adult Health segment accounts for approximately 26% n products.
| SEKm | Jan Mar 2025 | Jan Mar 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health | 94.6 | 74.8 | 26% |
Sales in the Adult Health segment amounted to SEK 94.6 million (74.8), an increase of 26% (excluding foreign exchange effects an increase of 23%). Over the past 12-month period, sales rose 16%.
Sales of BioGaia Protectis tablets increased compared to the corresponding period last year. Sales increased in APAC, mainly in Hong Kong and South Korea.
Sales of BioGaia Gastrus increased compared to the corresponding period last year. Sales increased in Americas and APAC, mainly in USA and Japan.
Sales of BioGaia Prodentis increased compared to the corresponding period last year. Sales increased in Americas, mainly in USA.
The total gross margin amounted to 73% (72%).
The gross margin for the Pediatrics segment amounted to 75% (75%) and for the Adult Health segment to 67% (57%). The Adult Health gross margin increased compared to the same quarter last year due to a more favorable geographic sales mix effect and previous price increases.
Operating expenses amounted to SEK 171.2 million (122.6), an increase of SEK 48.6 million (40%) mainly due to increased selling expenses and exchange losses on receivables. Operating expenses, excluding items affecting comparability, increased by 46% to SEK 171.2 million (117.6). Items affecting comparability in the same quarter last year included litigation fees in connection with the termination of the distribution agreement in Italy.
Selling expenses amounted to SEK 113.1 million (96.0), an increase of 18%, mainly due to higher costs for sales and marketing activities.
R&D expenses amounted to SEK 22.7 million (25.1), a decrease of 10%, mainly due to decreased clinical study costs in the quarter.
Administrative expenses amounted to SEK 11.1 million (13.9), a decrease of 20%. The administrative expenses in the same quarter last year were higher due to the litigation fees in connection with the termination of the distribution agreement in Italy.
Other operating income refers to exchange losses on receivables and liabilities of an operating nature and amounted to SEK 24.4 million (-12.4).
Operating profit amounted to SEK 97.1 million (143.2), a decrease of 32%. The operating margin was 27% (39%).
Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 97.1 million (148.2), a decrease of 34%. The adjusted operating margin was 27% (40%).
Net financial items amounted to SEK 4.8 million (10.4). Net financial items were impacted by the adjustment of the value of the earn-out in relation to Nutraceutics in the amount of SEK -1.8 million (-1.2).
Profit after tax amounted to SEK 80.2 million (121.8), a decrease of 34%. The effective tax rate was 21% (21%).
Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.79 (1.21) before dilution and SEK 0.79 (1.21) after dilution.
Total assets amounted to SEK 2,032.2 million (2,480.0).
Goodwill from the acquisition of Nutraceutics was adjusted for currency translation. The financial liability for the additional purchase price was value adjusted. For more information, see Note 3.
Compared with 31 December 2024, receivables and inventories increased whereas payables decreased.
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1,249.3 million (1,591.4).
Cash flow amounted to SEK 33.2 million (40.9).
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 35.7 million (51.9). The decrease in cash flow from operating activities was mainly due to lower operating profit.
Investments amounted to SEK 0.7 million (8.8).
The number of employees in the Group on 31 March 2025 totaled 224 (211 on 31 March 2024).
The company has an incentive program for all employees based targets. The maximum bonus is equal to 12% of annual salary. In addition to this program, BioGaia has also implemented an employee stock option program as resolved by the 2024 Annual General Meeting. The program involves the issue of a maximum of 500,000 employee stock options where each employee stock option shall entitle the holder to, at the achievement of certain goals after a three-year vesting period, acquire one (1) new B-share in the company at an exercise price corresponding to 125 percent of the volume weighted average price o -share according on Nasdaq Stockholm during the ten (10) trading days preceding the general meeting. In addition, it was proposed that a maximum of 91,642 warrants are issued to cover any cash flow effects due to social security costs arising from the program. 490,000 of the stock options were granted on the 16th of March 2025 whereof 305,000 were granted to management. IFRS 2 has been used to calculate the costs associated with the program. The costs are less than SEK 0.1 million in the quarter.
its shareholders. This will be achieved through a greater emphasis on the BioGaia brand, online sales, increased sales to both existing and new customers and a controlled cost level.
The long-term financial target is an operating margin of at least 34% with continued strong growth and increased investments in research, product development, brand building and in the sales dividend equal to 50% of profit after tax in the Group excluding non recurring items. For the coming years BioGaia intends to give extra dividends of 50% to 100% of profit after tax in the Group excluding non-recurring items, provided that the future cash flows are in line
number of innovative products that are sold predominantly under the BioGaia brand, successful clinical trials and a strong distribution network that covers a large share of key markets for BioGaia,
Significant risks and uncertainties are described in the administration report of the annual report for 2024 on pages 137 and 138 and in Notes 26 and 27. No significant changes in these risks and uncertainties are assessed to have taken place on 31 March 2025 except for increased geopolitical and trade uncertainties, including challenging global economic conditions, market trends and the imposition of tariffs and sanctions.
Annwall & Rothschild Investment AB owns 3,703,340 class A shares and 500,000 class B shares, corresponding to 4.2% of the share capital and 27.9% of the voting rights in BioGaia AB. Annwall & Rothschild Investment AB is owned by Peter Rothschild and Jan Annwall. Peter Rothschild is Chairman of the Board of BioGaia AB quarter, Peter Rothschild received additional remuneration for significant working duties, in addition to his assignment on the Board, of SEK 150,000 in accordance with the decision of the Annual General Meeting and the Board of Directors.
Key events in the first quarter of 2025
Launches
| Distributor | Country | Product | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicatrix | Morocco | BioGaia Protectis drops | ||||
| Medicatrix | Morocco | BioGaia Protectis tablets | ||||
| Abbott | Nicaragua | BioGaia Protectis drops | ||||
| Abbott | Nicaragua | BioGaia Protectis tablets | ||||
| Abbott | Kuwait | BioGaia Protectis drops | ||||
| BioVagen | Vietnam | BioGaia Protectis Minipack | needs. | |||
| Everlast | China | BioGaia Pharax | ||||
| Everlast | China | BioGaia Protectis drops | ||||
| BioGaia UK | United Kingdom |
BioGaia Protectis tablets with a new flavor (lemon) |
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| BG Distribution | Hungary | BioGaia Prodentis Kids lozenges |
On January 16 BioGaia announced that in line with its long-term strategy to market and sell its products through own subsidiaries in certain prioritized markets, BioGaia terminated the contract with its current partner in France.
On March 20 BioGaia announced that Annwall & Rothschild Peter Rothschild), another member of the Rothschild family and agreement whereby Annwall & Rothschild Investments AB will sell all of its BioGaia shares, and David Dangoor and the other Rothschild family member will sell half of their shares in BioGaia, to existing BioGaia shareholders Anatom Holding AG and other separate entities, all owned by different members of the Kahane family.
No key events that are not mentioned in this interim management statement took place after the end of the first quarter.
This interim management statement was prepared in all material preparing interim management statements. Disclosures according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting are provided both in notes and elsewhere in the interim management statement. The accounting policies applied in the consolidated income statement and balance sheet are consistent with the accounting policies applied in preparation of the most recent annual report. The financial accounts and segment information correspond to the statements used in interim financial reporting prepared in accordance with IAS 34 to provide comparability in the presentation between quarters. The interim management statement includes a Message from the CEO, even if this is not a The information is nevertheless deemed important in satisfying user needs.
For balance sheet items, figures in parentheses refer to previous year-end figures. For income statement and cash flow items, they refer to the same period previous year.
interpretations that came into force in 2024 have not had a material assessment is that new and amended standards and interpretations that have not yet come into effect will not have a material effect on
Summary of consolidated statements of comprehensive income
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar 2025 |
Jan Mar 2024 |
Jan Dec 2024 |
Apr 2024 Mar 2025 |
Apr 2023 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales (Note 1) | 366,265 | 369,796 | 1,422,718 | 1,419,187 | 1,300,481 |
| Cost of sales | -97,901 | -103,967 | -391,975 | -385,909 | -346,974 |
| Gross profit | 268,364 | 265,829 | 1,030,743 | 1,033,278 | 953,507 |
| Selling expenses | -113,102 | -95,982 | -422,657 | -439,777 | -371,124 |
| Administrative expenses | -11,088 | -13,926 | -41,621 | -38,783 | -43,402 |
| Research and development expenses | -22,668 | -25,114 | -157,104 | -154,658 | -113,206 |
| Other operating income/expense | -24,369 | 12,376 | 14,010 | -22,735 | 12,513 |
| Operating profit | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 | 377,325 | 438,288 |
| Financial income | 6,880 | 11,961 | 39,372 | 34,291 | 50,735 |
| Financial expenses | -2,105 | -1,545 | -14,924 | -15,484 | -17,151 |
| Profit before tax | 101,912 | 153,599 | 447,819 | 396,132 | 471,872 |
| Tax | -21,715 | -31,752 | -96,431 | -86,394 | -100,618 |
| Profit for the period | 80,197 | 121,847 | 351,388 | 309,738 | 371,254 |
| Gains/losses arising on translation of the statements of foreign operations |
-25,055 | 15,868 | 22,565 | -18,358 | 7,185 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 55,142 | 137,715 | 373,953 | 291,380 | 378,439 |
| Profit for the period attributable to: | |||||
| Owners of the Parent Company | 80,197 | 121,847 | 351,388 | 309,738 | 371,254 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | ||||
| Profit for the period | 80,197 | 121,847 | 351,388 | 309,738 | 371,254 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to: Owners of the Parent Company |
55,142 | 137,715 | 373,953 | 291,380 | 378,439 |
| Non-controlling interests | - | ||||
| Comprehensive income for the period | 55,142 | 137,715 | 373,953 | 291,380 | 378,439 |
| Earnings per share | |||||
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | 0.79 | 1.21 | 3.48 | 3.06 | 3.68 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | 0.79 | 1.21 | 3.48 | 3.06 | 3.68 |
| Number of shares, thousands | 101,162 | 100,982 | 101,162 | 101,162 | 100,982 |
| Average number of shares before dilution, thousands | 101,162 | 100,982 | 101,072 | 101,117 | 100,982 |
| Average number of shares after dilution, thousands | 101,162 | 100,992 | 101,072 | 101,117 | 100,985 |
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Assets | |||
| R&D projects in progress | 786 | 46,231 | 767 |
| Goodwill | 159,712 | 175,026 | 175,104 |
| Right-of-use assets | 27,786 | 33,412 | 30,183 |
| Property, plant, and equipment | 170,396 | 183,191 | 175,436 |
| Financial assets | 28,013 | 28,013 | 28,013 |
| Deferred tax assets | 16,247 | 9,983 | 14,266 |
| Deposits | 48 | 51 | 52 |
| Total non-current assets | 402,988 | 475,907 | 423,821 |
| Current assets excl. cash and cash equivalents | 379,953 | 412,684 | 386,201 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,249,297 | 1,591,393 | 1,223,984 |
| Total current assets | 1,629,250 | 2,004,077 | 1,610,185 |
| Total assets | 2,032,238 | 2,479,984 | 2,034,006 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company | 1,779,075 | 2,168,058 | 1,723,932 |
| Non-controlling interests | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total equity | 1,779,077 | 2,168,060 | 1,723,934 |
| Deferred tax liability | 5,382 | 15,248 | 5,444 |
| Non-current liabilities | 97,445 | 92,821 | 98,425 |
| Current liabilities | 150,334 | 203,855 | 206,203 |
| Total liabilities and equity | 2,032,238 | 2,479,984 | 2,034,006 |
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Operating activities | |||
| Operating profit | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 |
| Depreciation/amortization | 6,198 | 5,742 | 76,695 |
| Other non-cash items | 2,216 | -1,479 | -3,537 |
| Taxes | -31,570 | -36,439 | -111,515 |
| Interest received and paid | 6,886 | 11,662 | 37,918 |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
80,867 | 122,669 | 422,932 |
| Changes in working capital | -45,146 | -70,742 | -49,714 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 35,722 | 51,927 | 373,218 |
| Investing activities | |||
| Purchase of property, plant, and equipment | -679 | -8,773 | -13,756 |
| Purchase of intangible assets | -19 | -1 | -397 |
| Sale of equipment | - | - | 80 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -698 | -8,774 | -14,073 |
| Financing activities | |||
| Dividend | - | - | -696,778 |
| Repayment of lease liability | -1,801 | -2,282 | -9,355 |
| Provision to the Foundation to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance | - | - | -4,400 |
| New share issue | - | 20,815 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -1,801 | -2,282 | -689,718 |
| Cash flow for the period | 33,223 | 40,871 | -330,573 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 1,223,984 | 1,544,192 | 1,544,192 |
| Exchange difference in cash and cash equivalents | -7,910 | 6,330 | 10,365 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,249,297 | 1,591,393 | 1,223,984 |
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Opening balance | 1,723,934 | 2,030,344 | 2,030,344 | |
| New share issue | - | - | 20,815 | |
| Dividend | - | - | -696,778 | |
| Provision to the Foundation to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance | - | - | -4,400 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 55,142 | 137,715 | 373,953 | |
| Closing balance | 1,779,077 | 2,168,060 | 1,723,934 |
Executive Management has analyzed evaluated based on the following segments:
Pediatrics segment (drops, gut health tablets, oral rehydration solution (ORS), creams and cultures to be used as ingredients in licensee products (such as infant formula).
Adult Health segment (gut health tablets, oral health lozenges Nutraceutics own products as well as royalty revenues for Adult Health products).
Other segment (smaller segments such as royalty from packaging solutions).
For the above segments BioGaia reports net sales and gross profit, which are monitored regularly by the CEO (who is regarded as the chief operating decision maker) together with the Executive d liabilities.
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar 2025 |
Jan Mar 2024 |
Jan Dec 2024 |
Apr 2024 Mar 2025 |
Apr 2023 Mar 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales by segment | |||||
| Pediatrics | 269,894 | 292,278 | 1,093,278 | 1,070,893 | 999,844 |
| Adult Health | 94,591 | 74,819 | 321,288 | 341,060 | 293,436 |
| Other | 1,781 | 2,700 | 8,153 | 7,234 | 7,202 |
| Total | 366,265 | 369,797 | 1,422,718 | 1,419,187 | 1,300,482 |
| Gross profit by segment | |||||
| Pediatrics | 203,680 | 220,371 | 820,406 | 803,715 | 756,098 |
| Adult Health | 62,953 | 42,758 | 202,184 | 222,379 | 190,358 |
| Other | 1,731 | 2,700 | 8,153 | 7,184 | 7,050 |
| Total | 268,364 | 265,829 | 1,030,743 | 1,033,279 | 953,507 |
| Selling, administrative, R&D expenses | -146,858 | -135,022 | -621,382 | -633,218 | -527,732 |
| Other operating expenses/income | -24,369 | 12,376 | 14,010 | -22,735 | 12,513 |
| Operating profit | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 | 377,325 | 438,288 |
| Net financial items | 4,775 | 10,416 | 24,448 | 18,807 | 33,584 |
| Profit before tax | 101,912 | 153,599 | 447,819 | 396,132 | 471,871 |
| Net sales by geographical market | |||||
| APAC | |||||
| Pediatrics | 37,989 | 57,695 | 238,181 | 218,475 | 183,360 |
| Adult Health | 29,801 | 25,521 | 120,852 | 125,131 | 120,183 |
| Other | 1,279 | 2,542 | 6,798 | 5,535 | 5,532 |
| Total APAC | 69,068 | 85,759 | 365,832 | 349,142 | 309,075 |
| EMEA | |||||
| Pediatrics | 105,528 | 137,763 | 423,687 | 391,452 | 429,941 |
| Adult Health | 17,660 | 23,616 | 82,088 | 76,132 | 78,748 |
| Other | 499 | 158 | 1,336 | 1,677 | 1,299 |
| Total EMEA | 123,687 | 161,536 | 507,110 | 469,261 | 509,988 |
| Americas | |||||
| Pediatrics | 126,377 | 96,821 | 431,410 | 460,966 | 386,543 |
| Adult Health | 47,130 | 25,681 | 118,348 | 139,796 | 94,505 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 371 |
| Total Americas | 173,510 | 122,502 | 549,776 | 600,784 | 481,419 |
| Total | 366,265 | 369,797 | 1,422,718 | 1,419,187 | 1,300,482 |
| Date of recognition (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance obligations met on specific date (Product sales) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Pediatrics | 263,224 | 292,278 | 1,093,278 |
| Adult Health | 92,618 | 72,516 | 311,003 |
| Other | 1,450 | 2,761 | 7,335 |
| Total | 357,292 | 367,556 | 1,411,616 |
| Performance obligations met over time (Royalty) | |||
| Pediatrics | 6,670 | - | - |
| Adult Health | 1,972 | 2,303 | 10,285 |
| Other | 331 | -62 | 817 |
| Total | 8,973 | 2,241 | 11,102 |
| Total | 366,265 | 369,797 | 1,422,718 |
Note 2. Largest shareholders on 31 March 2025 (source: Vantage by Euroclear)
| A shares | B shares | Share capital | No. of votes | Capital | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annwall & Rothschild Investments AB | 3,703,340 | 500,000 | 840,668 | 37,533,400 | 4.16% | 27.91% |
| 2 | Fjärde AP-fonden | 8,200,182 | 1,640,036 | 8,200,182 | 8.11% | 6.10% | |
| 3 | Premier Miton Investors | 3,862,900 | 772,580 | 3,862,900 | 3.82% | 2.87% | |
| 4 | Anatom Holding AG | 3,307,175 | 661,435 | 3,307,175 | 3.27% | 2.46% | |
| 5 | Cargill Inc | 3,000,000 | 600,000 | 3,000,000 | 2.97% | 2.23% | |
| 6 | Handelsbanken Fonder AB | 2,985,830 | 597,166 | 2,985,830 | 2.95% | 2.22% | |
| 7 | TIN Ny Teknik | 2,000,000 | 400,000 | 2,000,000 | 1.98% | 1.49% | |
| 8 | Allianz Global Investors | 1,925,262 | 385,052 | 1,925,262 | 1.90% | 1.43% | |
| 9 | JP Morgan Asset Management | 1,781,590 | 356,318 | 1,781,590 | 1.76% | 1.32% | |
| 10 | David Dangoor | 1,750,000 | 350,000 | 1,750,000 | 1.73% | 1.30% | |
| Other shareholders | 68,146,031 | 13,629,206 | 68,146,031 | 67.36% | 50.67% | ||
| Total | 3,703,340 | 97,458,970 | 20,232,462 | 134,492,370 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
BioGaia has a financial liability relating to the additional purchase price in business acquisitions that is measured at fair value through profit or loss. The additional purchase price is due to the acquisition of Nutraceutics and is based on sales in Nutraceutics in 2026 or 2027. The amount, which will be settled in April 2027 or 2028, may also be adjusted if the agreed budget for marketing costs is exceeded.
Revaluation took place during the first quarter of 2025 best assessment of fair value of the financial liability related to the additional purchase price on 31 March 2025 was therefore adjusted to SEK 61.2 million.
Estimates of fair value are based on Level 3 of the hierarchy for fair value, which means fair value is determined using valuation models where significant inputs are based on unobservable data. The measurement was based on anticipated future cash flows discounted with a market-based interest rate. The value adjustment is recognized as a financial expense of SEK 1.8 million (1.2) during the quarter. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) amounted to 12.7% (12.7 % on 31 December 2024).
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Opening balance | 65,053 | 46,529 | 46,529 |
| Value adjustment | 1,839 | 1,245 | 13,483 |
| Exchange difference | -5,733 | 2,899 | 5,041 |
| Closing balance | 61,159 | 50,673 | 65,053 |
BioGaia owns shares in the companies Boneprox AB and Skinome AB through BioGaia Invest. These financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Estimates of fair value are based on Level 3 of the hierarchy for fair value, which means fair value is determined using valuation models where significant inputs are based on unobservable data.
The fair values of other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, trade payables and other liabilities are estimated to be equal to their carrying amounts (amortized cost) due to the short maturities.
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Opening balance | 28,013 | 28,013 | 28,013 |
| Value adjustment | - | - | - |
| Acquisitions | - | - | - |
| Closing balance | 28,013 | 28,013 | 28,013 |
| 2025 2024 2024 |
|---|
| Net sales 366,265 369,796 1,422,718 |
| Growth of net sales -1% 1% 10% |
| Operating profit, SEK 000s 97,137 143,183 423,371 |
| 97,137 148,183 477,622 Adjusted operating profit, SEK 000s |
| Profit after tax, SEK 000s 80,197 121,847 351,388 |
| Return on equity 5% 6% 19% |
| Return on capital employed 5% 7% 25% |
| Capital employed, SEK 000s 1,784,459 2,183,308 1,729,378 |
| Number of shares, thousands 101,162 100,982 101,162 |
| Average number of shares before dilution, thousands 1) 101,162 100,982 101,072 |
| Average number of shares after dilution, thousands 1) 101,162 100,992 101,072 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1) 0.79 1.21 3.48 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1) 0.79 1.21 3.48 |
| Equity per share, SEK 17.59 21.47 17.06 |
| Equity/assets ratio 88% 87% 85% |
| Operating margin 27% 39% 30% |
| Adjusted operating margin 27% 40% 34% |
| Profit before tax margin 28% 42% 31% |
| Average number of employees 224 208 217 |
1) Key ratio defined according to IFRS.
A list of definitions of key ratios reported in the consolidated financial statements is provided on page 164 report for 2024. In this report, BioGaia reports information used by the key ratios presented are not defined according to IFRS. The company is of the opinion that these metrics provide valuable complementar management since they contribute to evaluation of relevant trends
key ratios in the same manner, these are not always comparable to metrics used by other companies. These key ratios should therefore not be seen as a replacement for metrics defined according to IFRS. applied, which means extended disclosure requirements regarding key ratios not defined according to IFRS. A reconciliation of key ratios that BioGaia considers relevant according to these guidelines is provided below.
| Key ratio | Definition/calculation | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted operating margin |
Adjusted operating margin excluding items affecting comparability. |
The adjusted measure provides enhanced understanding of the performance of operations. |
| Adjusted operating profit |
Operating profit (earnings before financial items and tax) excluding items affecting comparability. |
The adjusted measure provides enhanced understanding of the performance of operations. |
| Average number of shares |
Time-weighted number of outstanding shares during the year taking bonus issue elements into account. |
Used to calculate equity and earnings per share. |
| Capital employed | Total assets less interest-free liabilities. | cash and liquid assets, to meet the requirements of business operations. |
| Earnings per share | Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares (definition according to IFRS). |
EPS measures how much of net profit is available for payment to the shareholders as dividends per share. |
| Equity/assets ratio | a percentage of total assets. | A traditional metric to show financial risk expressed as the share of total assets financed by the stability and ability to withstand losses. |
| Equity per share | Equity attributable to the owners of the Parent Company divided by the average number of shares. |
and wealth over time. |
| Gross margin | Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. | The gross margin is used to measure profitability. |
| Growth | Sales for the period less sales for the year- earlier period divided by sales for the year earlier period. Breakdown by foreign exchange, organic growth and acquisitions. |
|
| Items affecting comparability |
Expenses in conjunction with restructuring, impairment, changes in provisions for share based long-term incentive programs and other items of a nature that affect comparability. |
The separate recognition of items that affect comparability between different periods provides enhanced understanding of |
| Operating margin (EBIT margin) |
Operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales. |
The operating margin is used to measure operational profitability. |
| Profit before tax margin |
Profit before tax as a percentage of net sales. | This key ratio makes it possible to compare profitability regardless of the corporate income tax. |
| Return on capital employed |
Profit before net financial items plus financial income as a percentage of average capital employed. |
Return on capital employed is used to analyze profitability, based on the amount of capital used. |
| Return on equity | Profit attributable to the owners of the Parent Company divided by average equity attributable to the owners of the Parent Company. |
Return on equity is used to measure profit generation, over time, given the resources attributable to the owners of the Parent Company. |
Key ratio
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Return on equity | |||
| Profit attributable to owners of the Parent Company (A) | 80,197 | 121,847 | 351,388 |
| Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company | 1,779,075 | 2,168,058 | 1,723,932 |
| Average equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company (B) | 1,751,504 | 2,099,200 | 1,877,137 |
| Return on equity (A/B) | 5% | 6% | 19% |
| Return on capital employed | |||
| Operating profit | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 |
| Financial income | 6,880 | 11,961 | 39,372 |
| Profit before net financial items + financial income (A) | 104,017 | 155,144 | 462,743 |
| Total assets | 2,032,238 | 2,479,984 | 2,034,006 |
| Interest-free liabilities | -247,779 | -296,676 | -304,628 |
| Capital employed | 1,784,459 | 2,183,308 | 1,729,378 |
| Average capital employed (B) | 1,914,992 | 2,114,416 | 1,887,451 |
| Return on capital employed (A/B) | 5% | 7% | 25% |
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | 31 Mar 2025 |
31 Mar 2024 |
31 Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity/assets ratio | |||
| Equity (A) | 1,779,077 | 2,168,060 | 1,723,934 |
| Total assets (B) | 2,032,238 | 2,479,984 | 2,034,006 |
| Equity/assets ratio (A/B) | 88% | 87% | 85% |
| Operating margin | |||
| Operating profit (A) | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 |
| Net sales (B) | 366,265 | 369,796 | 1,422,718 |
| Operating margin (A/B) | 27% | 39% | 30% |
| Profit before tax margin | |||
| Profit before tax (A) | 101,912 | 153,599 | 447,819 |
| Net sales (B) | 366,265 | 369,796 | 1,422,718 |
| Profit before tax margin (A/B) | 28% | 42% | 31% |
| Equity per share | |||
| Equity attributable to owners of the Parent Company (A) | 1,779,075 | 2,168,058 | 1,723,932 |
| Average number of shares (B) | 101,162 | 100,982 | 101,072 |
| Equity per share (A/B), SEK | 17.59 | 21.47 | 17.06 |
Change in sales by segment (including and excluding foreign exchange effects)
| Pediatrics | Adult Health | Other | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | Jan Mar | Jan Mar 2025 |
Jan Mar 2025 |
Jan Mar 2025 |
|
| 2025 | |||||
| Description | |||||
| A | Previous | 292,278 | 74,819 | 2,700 | 369,797 |
| B | Net sales for the year according to the average rate | 269,894 | 94,591 | 1,780 | 366,265 |
| C | Recognized change (B-A) | -22,384 | 19,772 | -920 | -3,532 |
| Percentage change (C/A) | -8% | 26% | -34% | -1% | |
| D | average rate | 262,684 | 92,080 | 1,780 | 356,544 |
| E | Foreign exchange effects (B D) |
7,210 | 2,511 | 0 | 9,721 |
| Percentage change (E/A) | 2% | 3% | 0% | 3% | |
| F | Organic change (C E) |
-29,594 | 17,261 | -920 | -13,253 |
| Organic change (F/A) | -10% | 23% | -34% | -4% |
| Average key exchange rates | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| EUR | 11.35 | 11.18 | 11.41 |
| USD | 10.79 | 10.29 | 10.52 |
| JPY | 0.0698 | 0.0698 | 0.0699 |
| Closing date key exchange rates | 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| EUR | 10.85 | 11.53 | 11.49 |
| USD | 10.03 | 10.66 | 11.00 |
| JPY | 0.0671 | 0.0705 | 0.0698 |
| Pledged assets and contingent liabilities Group | 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Pledged assets | None | None | None |
| Contingent liabilities | None | None | None |
| Adjusted operating profit Group | Jan Mar | Jan Mar | Jan Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Amounts in SEK 000s) | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Operating profit | 97,137 | 143,183 | 423,371 |
| Items affecting comparability | - | 5,000 | 54,251 |
| Adjusted operating profit | 97,137 | 148,183 | 477,622 |
Stockholm, 7 May 2025 2025 8:00 a.m. CET Interim report 1 January 30 June 2025

22 OCT 2025 8:00 a.m. CET Interim management statement 1 January 30 September 2025 18 JUL
Theresa Agnew President and CEO
This interim management statement has not been audited.

BioGaia is a Swedish world-leading probiotic company that has been at the forefront of microbiome research for more than 35 years. Our vision is to be the most trusted probiotic brand in the world. We develop, manufacture, market, and sell probiotic products for gut, oral, and immune health. The products are primarily based on different strains of the lactic acid bacterium Limosilactobacillus reuteri, L. reuteri (formerly Lactobacillus).
The class B shares of the Parent Company BioGaia AB are quoted on the Mid Cap List of Nasdaq Stockholm.
BioGaia has two types of distribution sales through distribution comes from the sale of gut health products, such as colic drops, immune- and oral health products. Revenues also include the sale of bacterial cultures to be used in licensee products, such as infant formula and dairy products, as well as royalties for the use of L. reuteri than 100 countries through partnerships with nutrition and pharmaceutical companies, as well as through our own subsidiaries.
nine countries (Sweden, Finland, France, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan).
BioGaia holds patents for the use of certain strains of L. reuteri and certain packaging solutions in all major markets. At the end of 2024, BioGaia held more than 600 granted patents for various bacteria strains and territories.
BioGaia launched its own consumer brand in 2006. Today, several BioGaia brand in several markets. One important element of the BioGaia brand. Of products (drops, tablets for gut and oral health, oral rehydration, etc.) sold in 2024, 92% (90%) were sold under the BioGaia brand including co-branding.
under their own brand names. On these products, the BioGaia brand is shown on the consumer package since BioGaia is both the manufacturer and licensor.
L. reuteri culture to their products and sell these under their own brand names. On these products, the BioGaia brand is most often shown on the package as the licensor/patent holder.
L. reuteri are among the most studied in the world, in particular studies in young children, with strong pre-clinical and clinical evidence. As of December 2024, over 270 clinical L. reuteri have been performed. These studies involved more than 23,000 individuals of all ages.
BioGaia AB Box 3242 SE-103 64 STOCKHOLM Street address: Kungsbroplan 3, Stockholm Telephone: +46 8 555 293 00, Corporate identity no. 556380-8723, www.biogaiagroup.com
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