Quarterly Report • Jul 18, 2024
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Revenue grew 26% to SEK 904 million (716). The currency adjusted growth
| SEK m (except for earnings per share) | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Δ | Δ Organic |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Δ | Δ Organic |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 476 | 381 | 25 % | 17 % | 904 | 716 | 26 % | 19 % | 1,613 |
| Gross margin | 69% | 68% | - | - | 68% | 67% | - | - | 68% |
| EBITDA | 100 | 65 | 55 % | - | 180 | 121 | 49 % | - | 317 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 53 | 29 | 82 % | 46 % | 85 | 50 | 69 % | 33 % | 155 |
| EBIT margin | 11.0% | 7.6% | - | - | 9.4% | 7.0% | - | - | 9.6% |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 36 | 17 | 113 % | - | 47 | 24 | 93 % | - | 104 |
| Earnings per share, (SEK) | 0.34 | 0.16 | 113 % | - | 0.44 | 0.23 | 93 % | - | 0.99 |
| Earnings per share after dilution (SEK) | 0.34 | 0.16 | 113 % | - | 0.44 | 0.23 | 92 % | - | 0.98 |
| Cash flow after continuous investments | 42 | 30 | - | - | 52 | 47 | - | - | 145 |
We continue to grow sales at a rapid pace while investing in back-end systems and sales capacity to improve the scalability of the business. This is in line with our long-term goal of helping more people, combined with high growth and a stronger operating margin. The limited awareness of assistive communication continues to offer significant potential for us to achieve long-term growth and make a difference for many more individuals with communication difficulties.
Sales growth denominated in local currencies was 24% for the quarter. We continue to see steady growth across all regions and user groups, with a continued strong increase in new prescriptions. Non-eye tracking users continue to show stronger growth. These are predominantly individuals requiring symbol-based communication and our TD Snap software, often children or young people who have been diagnosed with autism.
As previously, we are investing to further improve the scalability of our operations. Growth together with scaling effects will steadily continue to boost the EBIT margin towards our long-term objective of achieving and surpassing 15 percent annually. This is confirmed by the fact that our operating profit grew by more than 80% and earnings per share surged by more than 110% compared with the same period last year.
Acquisitions serve as a complement to our predominantly organic growth ambitions. In mid-May, we agreed to acquire Link Assistive, our reseller partner in Australia and New Zealand. This transaction brings us closer to our customers in these markets, thus making it easier for us to support individuals with disabilities in communicating more efficiently. Australia is already one of the countries with the best performing reimbursement systems for our types of assistive devices. Having direct presence has in the past been the recipe for how we can make an already successful market perform even better. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024.
The health economic study we commissioned and published in May by the research firm Augur strongly confirms what we already knew - that assistive communication devices have a major positive impact on people with disabilities and their families. Quality of life is doubled for users who have an assistive communication device compared to life without. At the same time, the solutions pay for themselves three times over in purely economic terms for society. Achieving a positive economic outcome - a result above zero - is rare in this type of study. We are encouraged by the outcome and we will continue investing in similar initiatives going forward for use as support for key opinion leaders and policy makers in our quest for increased awareness and improved funding.
We changed our company name to Dynavox Group AB as planned at the end of June. The purpose of the name change is to clarify for both investors and new talent in Sweden that the company is independent from Tobii AB and specifically that eye tracking technology only represents a subset of our comprehensive offering of predominantly prescribed assistive communication solutions. The name change only affects the parent company of the group. The customer-focused business continues to use the same names as the commercial brands, including "Tobii Dynavox" (comprehensive communication solutions), "Acapela group" (synthetic voice solutions) and "Rehadapt" (mounting solutions).
The early phase and very low penetration of our market indicate substantial long-term potential. The vast majority of people who need assistive communication are unaware of, or do not have access to, information about the solutions we and our industry peers offer. Our strong solutions offering, and our dedicated employees are additional key success factors for the future. In summary, I remain optimistic about both the second half of the year and the longer term.
Fredrik Ruben, CEO

Fredrik Ruben CEO, Dynavox Group
Group revenue increased 25% to SEK 476 million (381) compared to the same quarter 2023. The currency adjusted growth was 24%, organic growth contributed 17%, acquisitions 7%, currency fluctuations had 1 % impact on revenue. The revenue growth was robust across all markets as well as all product and user groups.
Consolidated gross profit amounted to SEK 327 million (258), corresponding to a gross margin of 69% (68). The margin primarily benefited from currency and some positive impact of scale effects through higher sales, while increased freight costs had some negative impact.
Operating profit totaled SEK 53 million (29) and the operating margin was 11.0% (7.6).
Operating expenses grew organically by 11%. The increase was affected by factors such as continued investments in staff increases in the sales and marketing organization, as well as new agreements on salaries and benefits that came into force on April 1, 2024. The cost of the longterm incentive programs was affected by the price increase of the Tobii Dynavox share during the quarter, resulting in an increase of approximately SEK 1 million. Investments in systems and tools to build scalability also contributed about SEK 5 million to the cost increase. Operating expenses were affected by non-recurring costs of approximately SEK 2 million mainly related to acquisition activities.
Costs for research and development after capitalizations and amortizations increased by 8 MSEK compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
Financial items amounted to SEK -12 million (-12) and mainly consisted of interest on external loans. Profit before tax was SEK 41 million (17).
Tax for the quarter amounted to SEK -5 (-0) million, of which SEK 2 (5) million related to deferred tax.
Profit for the period was SEK 36 million (17). Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.34 (0.16).
Higher exchange rates, primarily USD/SEK, had a positive impact on revenue of SEK 5 million, but had no impact on operating profit compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 83 million (55). Change in working capital amounted to SEK -1 million (6).
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -39 million (-31), of which SEK -27 million (-20) was capitalization of R&D costs.
During the quarter, an amortization of the credit facility of SEK 15 million was made. Cash flow for the period was SEK 21 million (13).
At the end of the quarter, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of SEK 148 million (116). Consolidated net debt totaled SEK 562 million (476), including SEK 93 million (53) in IFRS 16 finance leases.
REVENUE, SEK M, AND GROSS MARGIN, %

| SEK m | Note | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8 | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| Revenue change: | 25 % | 32 % | 26 % | 34 % | 33 % | |
| - of which organic | 17 % | 20 % | 19 % | 18 % | 20 % | |
| - of which currency | 1 % | 8 % | 1 % | 10 % | 6 % | |
| - of which acquisitions | 7 % | 4 % | 7 % | 7 % | 7 % | |
| Gross margin | 69 % | 68 % | 68 % | 67 % | 68 % | |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) |
53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 | |
| EBIT change | 82 % | 86 % | 69 % | 53 % | 88 % | |
| EBIT margin | 11.0 % | 7.6 % | 9.4 % | 7.0 % | 9.6 % |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 83 | 63 | 168 | 127 | 289 |
| North America | 372 | 301 | 700 | 559 | 1,253 |
| Other countries | 20 | 17 | 35 | 30 | 71 |
| Total revenue | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total R&D expenditures | -43 | -34 | -86 | -68 | -149 |
| Capitalization | 27 | 20 | 55 | 38 | 83 |
| Amortization | -29 | -22 | -57 | -45 | -98 |
| R&D expenses in the income statement |
-45 | -37 | -88 | -75 | -163 |
Group revenue increased 26% to SEK 904 million (716). The currency adjusted growth was 26%, organic sales grew by 19%, acquisitions 7%, currency fluctuations had 1 % impact on revenue. As in previous quarters, growth was robust across all markets, as well as in all product and user groups.
Consolidated gross profit amounted to SEK 616 million (480), corresponding to a gross margin of 68% (67). Margins benefited from certain price adjustments, minor scale effects due to increased sales, while increased shipping costs simultaneously had a slight negative impact.
Operating profit totaled SEK 85 million (50) and the operating margin was 9.4% (7.0). Operating expenses increased organically about 18%. The increase was affected by factors such as continued investments in staff increases in the sales and marketing organization, as well as new agreements on salaries and benefits that came into force on April 1, 2024. The cost of the long-term incentive programs was affected by the price increase of the Tobii Dynavox share during the period, resulting in an increase of approximately SEK 8 million. Investments in systems and tools to build scalability also contributed about SEK 8 million to the cost increase. Operating expenses were affected by non-recurring costs of approximately SEK 5 million mainly related to restructuring costs and acquisition activities.
Research and development expenses had a negative impact on operating profit of SEK 13 million for the period compared with the corresponding period last year.
Financial items amounted to SEK -30 million (-21) and mainly consisted of interest on external loans and approximately SEK 4 million related to currency revaluation losses.
Profit before tax was SEK 56 million (30).
Tax for the year amounted to SEK -10 (-5) million, of which SEK 3 (5) million related to deferred tax.
Profit for the period was SEK 47 million (24). Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 0.44 (0.23).
Higher exchange rates, primarily USD/SEK, had a positive impact on revenue of SEK 4 million, but no impact on operating profit compared with the corresponding period last year.
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 150 million (99). Change in working capital amounted to SEK -19 million (6).
Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -79 million (-57), of which SEK -56 million (-38) was capitalization of R&D costs. Cash flow for the period was SEK -19 million (6).
At the end of the period, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of SEK 148 million (116). Consolidated net debt totaled SEK 562 million (476), including SEK 93 million (53) in IFRS 16 finance leases. Net debt in relation to the last twelve months EBITDA was 1.5.
The original SEK 800 million refinancing agreement with Swedbank was entered into in October 2022 and has a term of three years with an option to extend for another year. The total utilized part of the credit facility and term loan was SEK 620 million at the end of the period.
The number of employees converted to full-time equivalents at the period end was 755 (608).
Dynavox Group has on May 13, 2024, entered into an agreement to acquire all business activities and assets of its reselling partner Link Assistive Pty Ltd and Link Assistive New Zealand Limited. The Transaction brings Tobii Dynavox closer to its customers in the Australian and New Zealand markets, supporting people with disabilities to communicate more effectively. The Transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024.
Link Assistive is the leading supplier of communication aid solutions and services to customers in Australia and New Zealand. Link Assistive has grown over the past decade to currently 21 employees and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, with a local sales office in Perth and remotely operating staff in several other locations in Australia and New Zealand. Tobii Dynavox's solutions comprise the majority of Link Assistive's revenue, as the companies have a long-standing partnership. Link Assistive's turnover in 2023 was over AU\$8 million with an adjusted EBIT margin of 10%. Tobii Dynavox pays the seller AU\$8 million in cash at closing, with a potential additional consideration after a period of two years. The seller and founder, Bas Tijdhof, will be the CEO of Tobii Dynavox Pty Ltd doing business as Link Assistive for a period of at least two years. After closing completion of the Transaction, approximately 40% of Link Assistive's revenue and 100% of its profits will contribute to Dynavox Group's consolidated result.
| SEK m | Note | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 8 | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| Cost of goods and services sold | -149 | -123 | -288 | -236 | -519 | |
| Gross profit | 327 | 258 | 616 | 480 | 1,094 | |
| Selling expenses | -171 | -147 | -329 | -274 | -585 | |
| Research- and development expenses | -45 | -37 | -88 | -75 | -163 | |
| Administrative expenses | -60 | -49 | -120 | -86 | -196 | |
| Other operating gains and losses | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 | |
| Net financial items | -12 | -12 | -30 | -21 | -36 | |
| Profit/loss before tax (EBT) | 41 | 17 | 56 | 30 | 119 | |
| Tax | -5 | -0 | -10 | -5 | -15 | |
| Net profit for the period | 36 | 17 | 47 | 24 | 104 | |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to net profit for the period: |
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| Translation differences | -6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | -22 | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net after tax |
-6 | 10 | 15 | 11 | -22 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
30 | 27 | 62 | 35 | 82 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.23 | 0.99 | |
| Earnings per share, diluted, SEK | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.23 | 0.98 | |
| Net profit/loss for the period attributable to: | ||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 36 | 17 | 47 | 24 | 104 | |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 36 | 17 | 47 | 24 | 104 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: |
||||||
| Parent Company's shareholders | 30 | 27 | 62 | 35 | 82 | |
| Total comprehensive income for the period |
30 | 27 | 62 | 35 | 82 |
| SEK m | Jun 30 2024 |
Jun 30 2023 |
Dec 31 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible fixed assets | 853 | 676 | 847 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 53 | 41 | 51 |
| Right-of-use assets | 85 | 44 | 91 |
| Dererred tax asset | 58 | 65 | 54 |
| Financial and other non-current assets | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,062 | 840 | 1,056 |
| Current assets | |||
| Trade receivables | 304 | 258 | 270 |
| Inventories | 168 | 92 | 130 |
| Other current receivables | 78 | 57 | 72 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 148 | 116 | 161 |
| Total current assets | 698 | 523 | 633 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,690 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Total equity | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings, non-current | 559 | 491 | 616 |
| Lease liabilities | 67 | 36 | 73 |
| Deferred tax libilities | 20 | 9 | 22 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 159 | 126 | 142 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 806 | 661 | 853 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings, current | 59 | 49 | 59 |
| Lease liabilities | 25 | 17 | 25 |
| Other current liabilities | 505 | 388 | 455 |
| Total current liabilities | 589 | 454 | 539 |
| Total liabilities | 1,394 | 1,115 | 1,392 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,690 |
| Attributable to Parent Company shareholders | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Share capital |
Reserves | Retained earnings |
Total equity |
||
| Opening balance, Jan 1, 2023 | 1 | 19 | 191 | 211 | ||
| Comprehensive income for the period | 11 | 24 | 35 | |||
| Share based payments | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Closing balance, Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 30 | 218 | 249 | ||
| Comprehensive income for the period | -33 | 80 | 47 | |||
| Share based payments | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Acquisition of own shares | -4 | -4 | ||||
| Closing balance, Dec 31, 2023 | 1 | -2 | 300 | 298 | ||
| Opening balance, Jan 1, 2024 | 1 | -2 | 300 | 298 | ||
| Comprehensive income for the period | 15 | 47 | 62 | |||
| Share based payments | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Closing balance, Jun 30, 2024 | 1 | 13 | 353 | 366 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||||
| Profit before tax (EBT) | 41 | 17 | 56 | 30 | 119 |
| Depreciations and amortization | 48 | 36 | 95 | 71 | 162 |
| Other non cash items | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | -0 |
| Taxes paid | -9 | -4 | -10 | -6 | -13 |
| Cash flow before changes in working capital |
83 | 55 | 150 | 99 | 268 |
| Change in working capital | -1 | 6 | -19 | 6 | 9 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 81 | 61 | 131 | 105 | 277 |
| Investing activities | |||||
| Investments in intangible assets | -28 | -21 | -60 | -41 | -89 |
| Investments in tangible assets | -12 | -10 | -19 | -17 | -46 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Continous investments | -39 | -31 | -79 | -57 | -133 |
| Cash flow after continous investments | 42 | 30 | 52 | 47 | 145 |
| Aquisitions | - | - | - | - | -164 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -39 | -31 | -79 | -57 | -297 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | -15 | -13 | -57 | -32 | 99 |
| Repayment of lease liability | -6 | -5 | -12 | -9 | -20 |
| Other financing activities | -0 | -0 | -2 | -0 | -0 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -21 | -17 | -71 | -41 | 79 |
| Cash flow for the period | 21 | 13 | -19 | 6 | 59 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
127 | 99 | 161 | 107 | 107 |
| Currency translation impact on cash and cash equivalents |
-0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period |
148 | 116 | 148 | 116 | 161 |
The principal activity of the Group's Parent Company, Dynavox Group AB (publ), is research, development, and sales of computer software and computer-related hardware that helps individuals with various disabilities to live richer and more independent lives. The number of employees in the Parent Company is approximately 151.
Net sales for the Parent Company, Dynavox Group AB, for the period April 1 to June 30, 2024, amounted to SEK 192 million (197) of which SEK 143 million (153) refers to sales to group companies and SEK 49 million (44) to external customers. Operating profit for the corresponding period was SEK 18 million (8). Investments in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets totaled SEK -33 million (-21) for the quarter. At the end of the period, the Parent Company had SEK 16 million (27) in cash and cash equivalents.
| CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT | |
|---|---|
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 192 | 197 | 366 | 338 | 751 |
| Cost of goods and services sold | -82 | -96 | -157 | -161 | -341 |
| Gross profit | 110 | 101 | 209 | 177 | 410 |
| Selling expenses | -33 | -26 | -54 | -44 | -95 |
| Research- and development expenses | -38 | -33 | -74 | -67 | -144 |
| Administrative expenses | -54 | -49 | -105 | -85 | -180 |
| Other operating gains and losses | 33 | 16 | 38 | 17 | 56 |
| Operating profit/loss (EBIT) | 18 | 8 | 14 | -3 | 46 |
| Financial items | -11 | -11 | -28 | -20 | -34 |
| Profit/loss before tax (EBT) | 7 | -3 | -14 | -23 | 12 |
| Tax | 1 | - | 1 | - | -3 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | 8 | -3 | -14 | -23 | 9 |
| SEK m | Jun 30 2024 |
Jun 30 2023 |
Dec 31 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Intangible assets | 303 | 361 | 327 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 16 | 7 | 10 |
| Financial assets | 501 | 279 | 500 |
| Total non-current assets | 820 | 648 | 837 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Inventories | 49 | 21 | 38 |
| Trade receivables | 19 | 17 | 21 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 99 | 84 | 114 |
| Other current assets | 23 | 19 | 22 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 16 | 27 | 32 |
| Total current assets | 206 | 168 | 226 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,026 | 815 | 1,063 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Equity | 131 | 104 | 138 |
| Untaxed reserves | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Borrowings, non-current | 559 | 491 | 616 |
| Liabilities to Group companies, non- current | 77 | 51 | 63 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 22 | 17 | 20 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 658 | 558 | 699 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Borrowings, current | 59 | 49 | 59 |
| Trade payables | 48 | 49 | 55 |
| Liabilities to Group companies, current | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Other current liabilities | 124 | 52 | 108 |
| Total current liabilites | 237 | 153 | 226 |
| Total liabilites | 895 | 711 | 925 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITES | 1,026 | 815 | 1,063 |
| Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.23 | 0.99 |
| Earnings per share, diluted, SEK | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.44 | 0.23 | 0.98 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 3.5 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| EBITDA, SEKm | 100 | 65 | 180 | 121 | 317 |
| Operating profit (EBIT), SEKm | 53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 |
| EBITA, MSEK | 85 | 53 | 149 | 98 | 262 |
| Cash flow from operating activities, SEKm | 81 | 61 | 131 | 105 | 277 |
| Cash flow after continuous investments, SEKm |
42 | 30 | 52 | 47 | 145 |
| Working capital, SEKm | -98 | -99 | -98 | -99 | -109 |
| Total assets, SEKm | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,690 |
| Net debt, SEKm | 562 | 476 | 562 | 476 | 612 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA LTM | - | - | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Equity, SEKm | 366 | 249 | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 |
| Debt/equity, factor | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Gross margin, % | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 21 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.0 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 9.6 |
| Average number of outstanding shares, million |
104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 |
| Average number of outstanding shares after dilution, million |
105.9 | 105.7 | 105.9 | 105.7 | 106.3 |
| Number of outstanding shares at period end, million |
104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 | 104.9 |
| Number of outstanding shares after dilution at period end, million |
105.9 | 106.7 | 105.9 | 106.7 | 106.6 |
Definitions, see note 11.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | |
| Revenue, SEKm | 476 | 428 | 473 | 424 | 381 | 335 | 362 | 320 | 288 | 246 | 245 | 255 |
| Gross Margin, % | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 67 |
| EBITDA, SEKm | 100 | 80 | 104 | 92 | 65 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 44 | 43 | 38 | 66 |
| EBIT, SEKm | 53 | 32 | 56 | 48 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 42 |
| Operating Margin, % | 11.0 | 7.6 | 11.9 11.4 | 7.6 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 16.5 | |
| Profit/Loss before tax, SEKm | 41 | 16 | 49 | 41 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 37 |
| Profit/Loss for the period, SEKm | 36 | 11 | 45 | 35 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
Dynavox Group applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
Dynavox Group's interim report contains condensed financial statements. For the Group, this mainly means that the note disclosures are limited compared with the financial statements presented in the annual report. The financial statements of the Parent Company are generally presented in condensed format, with limited disclosures compared with the annual accounts. The interim reports for Dynavox Group AB have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and standard RFR 2, Accounting for legal entities.
The accounting policies applied are in effect in all periods and are consistent with the accounting policies applied in Tobii Dynavox Annual and sustainability report 2023.
The amount of allocated stock units as per June 30, 2024, is 1 858 842. The dilutive effect is expected to be a maximum of 1.0 percent.
Dynavox Group's business risks include the economic climate, the competitive situation, currency risks, credit risks in relation to customers, financing risks, the risk of impairment write-downs of capitalized R&D and other intangible assets, and regulatory risks (Tobii Dynavox LLC in the U.S. is under the supervisory control of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)). More information on risks and risk management can be found in Tobii Dynavox Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023.
The assessment of which operating segments exist in the Group shall be based on the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the function responsible for allocation of resources and analyzing the segment's profit/loss. In the Dynavox Group, this function has been identified as Group Management. The financial information provided to Group Management within Dynavox Group, as a basis for decisions on the allocation of resources, applies to the business as a whole without any subdivision into underlying segments. Given this situation, the management of the Dynavox Group has determined that the business as a whole should be considered a segment until further notice. Sales by geographic market is broken down into the following markets: North America, Europe and other countries.
No transactions between Dynavox Group and related parties that significantly affected the company's position and results took place.
More information on the Group's sustainability efforts can be found in Tobii Dynavox Annual and Sustainability Report 2023.
Dynavox Group has a chattel mortgage of SEK 50 million to Swedbank. The Group has no contingent liabilities.
As of June 30, 2024, Dynavox Group held 104,851,201 common shares, each carrying one vote.
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUE BY PRODUCT TYPE | |||||
| Goods | 445 | 352 | 840 | 658 | 1,493 |
| Services | 29 | 27 | 60 | 54 | 113 |
| Royalty | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Total revenues | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| REVENUE BY DATE OF REVENUE RECOGNITION |
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| Point in time | 406 | 321 | 760 | 591 | 1,359 |
| Over time | 70 | 60 | 144 | 125 | 254 |
| Total revenues | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
Dynavox Group has on May 13, 2024, entered into an agreement to acquire all business activities and assets of its reselling partner Link Assistive Pty Ltd and Link Assistive New Zealand Limited. The Transaction brings Dynavox Group closer to its customers in the Australian and New Zealand markets, supporting people with disabilities to communicate more effectively. The Transaction is expected to be completed during the second half of 2024.
On September 7, 2023, Dynavox Group completed the acquisition of all shares in the German company Rehadapt Engineering. The purchase price amounted to EUR 16.6 million on a cash and debt free basis. Additionally, a potential earn-out consideration of up to EUR 3.5 million 12 months after closing of the transaction will be paid depending on the continued financial development of Rehadapt.
Rehadapt is a provider of medically certified mounting solutions for assistive technology, including out-of-the-box and flexible solutions to support individual communication, independent mobility kits and customized accessories. Based on over 20 years of expertise and innovative development, Rehadapt has created a well-respected brand and a valuable asset base in the field of mounting solutions. Rehadapt's products are currently sold together with Tobii Dynavox's products as well as by many other companies in assistive communication. Rehadapt has approximately 55 employees and is headquartered in Kassel, Germany with a local subsidiary and distribution center in the United States. Rehadapt's turnover in 2022 was approximately EUR 10 million with an adjusted EBIT margin of approximately 20%. The seller, Rehadapt's CEO Uli Ehlert, will remain with Rehadapt for a period of at least one year.
Rehadapt was included in the Group's accounts from September 1, 2023.
As a result of these acquisitions, Dynavox Group expects to both strengthen its product offering and come closer to users in the countries where the acquisitions are active, with the hope of giving more people a voice. Dynavox Group also expects to reduce costs through synergies.
The following table summarize the purchase consideration paid and the preliminary fair value of assets acquired, and liabilities assumed for the acquisition of Rehadapt Engineering.
Rehadapt¹
| SEK m | ||
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown of Purchase considerations | ||
| Cash consideration | 174 | |
| Contingent consideration | 42 | |
| Total consideration | 216 | |
| Change in acquired assets and liabilities | ||
| Technology | 19 | |
| Brands | - | |
| Customer relations/contracts | 33 | |
| Other fixed assets | 21 | |
| Net other assets and liabilities | -39 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 10 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 16 | |
| Net identidiable assets and libilities | 61 | |
| Goodwill | 155 |
¹ The acquisition analysis is preliminary
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| SEK m | Carrying amount |
Fair value | Carrying amount |
Fair value | |||||
| Financial liabilities measured at fair value | |||||||||
| Contingent considerations |
40 | 40 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
The Group categorizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in-to a fair value hierarchy based on the information used to value each asset or liability. For financial instruments in level 3, information that is material to the fair value of the asset or liability is not observable and the Group's own assessments are applied.
Liabilities relating to contingent consideration for June 30, 2024, relate in their entirety to the acquisition of Rehadapt Engineering while contingent considerations for the same period 2023 relate to Obear Technologies Limited. The contingent considerations are classified under level 3.
The company presents certain financial measures in the interim report that are not defined under IFRS (so-called alternative performance measures according to ESMA guidelines). Management believes that this information helps investors to analyze the Group's performance and financial position. Investors should consider these disclosures as a complement rather than a substitute for financial reporting under IFRS.
The tables below show how the alternative performance measures that are not directly reconcilable to the financial statements are calculated.
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | |||||
| Gross profit | 327 | 258 | 616 | 480 | 1,094 |
| Revenues | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| Gross margin, % | 69% | 68% | 68% | 67% | 68% |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITDA and EBITDA margin |
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| Operating profit | 53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 |
| Amortization and impairment on intangible assets |
32 | 24 | 64 | 48 | 107 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment on tangible assets |
16 | 12 | 31 | 23 | 55 |
| EBITDA | 100 | 65 | 180 | 121 | 317 |
| Revenue | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| EBITDA-marginal, (%) | 21% | 17% | 20% | 17% | 20% |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBITA | |||||
| Operating profit | 53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 |
| Amortization R&D | 28 | 22 | 56 | 45 | 98 |
| Amortization purchased immaterial assets |
4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 10 |
| EBITA-margin | 85 | 53 | 149 | 98 | 262 |
| Revenue | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| EBITA-margin, % | 18% | 14% | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Equity/share | |||||
| Equity | 366 | 249 | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Average number of outstanding shares, million |
105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Equity/share | 3.5 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Net debt | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 148 | 116 | 148 | 116 | 161 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 711 | 592 | 711 | 592 | 773 |
| Net debt | 562 | 476 | 562 | 476 | 612 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Net debt/EBITDA ratio | |||||
| Net debt | - | - | 562 | 476 | 612 |
| EBITDA last twelve months | - | - | 376 | 240 | 317 |
| Net debt/EBITDA LTM | - | - | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Organic growth | |||||
| Revenue current year | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| Currency effect | -5 | -23 | -4 | -51 | -68 |
| Acquisition effect | -25 | -13 | -49 | -36 | -83 |
| Currency-adjusted income corresponding period last year excluding acquisitions |
445 | 345 | 852 | 629 | 1,462 |
| Revenue corresponding period previous year |
381 | 288 | 716 | 535 | 1,216 |
| Organic growth | 64 | 57 | 135 | 95 | 246 |
| Organic growth, % | 17% | 20% | 19% | 18% | 20% |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working capital | |||||
| Inventories | 168 | 92 | 168 | 92 | 130 |
| Trade receivables | 304 | 258 | 304 | 258 | 270 |
| Other receivables | 78 | 57 | 78 | 57 | 72 |
| Trade payables | -118 | -99 | -118 | -99 | -100 |
| Other liabilities | -529 | -407 | -529 | -407 | -480 |
| Working capital | -98 | -99 | -98 | -99 | -109 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Operating margin (EBIT margin) |
|||||
| Operating profit | 53 | 29 | 85 | 50 | 155 |
| Revenue | 476 | 381 | 904 | 716 | 1,613 |
| Operating margin, % | 11.0% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 9.6% |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | |||||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 711 | 592 | 711 | 592 | 773 |
| Equity | 366 | 249 | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Net debt/equity ratio, factor |
1.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| SEK m | Q2 2024 |
Q2 2023 |
Half year 2024 |
Half year 2023 |
Full year 2023 |
| Equity/assets ratio | |||||
| Equity | 366 | 249 | 366 | 249 | 298 |
| Total assets | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,760 | 1,363 | 1,690 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 21% | 18% | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Key Performance measures | Definition | Justification for use of metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Number of employees | Average number of full-time employees during the period, including part-time em ployees converted to FTEs |
Number of employees is a measure of the number of employees in the Company needed to generate profit for the period. |
| Gross margin, % | Gross profit relative to the operations' net sales |
Gross margin is used to measure produc tion profitability. |
| EBITA | Operating profit/loss before amortization and impairment of intangible assets |
EBITA is used to measure earnings from operating activities excluding amortization and impairment of intangible assets. |
| EBITDA | Operating profit/loss before depreciation, amortization and impairment |
EBITDA is used to measure earnings from operating activities excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment. |
| EBITDA margin, % | Operating profit/loss before deprecia tion/amortization in relation to net sales |
The EBITDA margin is used to illustrate EBITDA in relation to sales. |
| Equity per share | Equity divided by average number of shares outstanding |
A measure of the proportion of the compa ny's recognized equity that each share rep resents. |
| Cash flow after continuous in vestments |
Cash flow from operating and investing ac tivities (excluding business acquisitions) |
Cash flow after continuous investments is used as a measure of the cash flow gener ated by operating activities and continuous investments. |
| Net debt | Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents |
Net debt represents the Company's capac ity to pay off all debts should they fall due for payment as of the balance sheet date using the Company's available cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet date. |
| Net debt/EBITDA LTM | Net debt at the end of the period in relation to rolling 12-month EBITDA |
A measure of financial risk showing net debt to cash generation. |
| Organic growth, % | Change in total revenue for the period ad justed for acquisitions, disposals and cur rency, compared with total revenue for the comparative period |
Organic growth is used to analyze the un derlying change in sales driven by compa rable units between different periods. |
| Working capital | Inventories, trade receivables and other Inventories, accounts receivable and other current receivables less accounts payable and other liabilities |
Working capital is used to measure the Company's ability to meet short-term capi tal requirements. |
| Operating margin (EBIT margin), % |
Operating profit/loss in relation to net sales |
The operating margin is used to illustrate EBIT in relation to sales and is a measure of the Company's profitability. |
| Net debt/equity, factor | Interest-bearing liabilities divided by share holders' equity |
Net debt-equity ratio measures the extent to which the Company is financed by loans. |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | Shareholders' equity as a percentage of to tal assets |
The equity/assets ratio shows the percent age of total assets financed by the share holders through equity. |
Stockholm, July 18, 2024
Gitte Pugholm Aabo Chairman of the Board
Carl Bandhold Board Member
Board Member Henrik Eskilsson
Board Member
Charlotta Falvin
Maarten Barmentlo Board Member
Caroline Ingre Board Member
Fredrik Ruben CEO
The report has not been subject to review by the Company's auditors.
This is a translation of the original Swedish interim report. In the event of a discrepancy between this translation and the Swedish original, the Swedish interim report takes precedence.
This information is inside information that Dynavox Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, on July 18, 2024, at 07:30 CEST.
A web presentation will be held in English today at 09.00 (CEST). See investors.dynavoxgroup.com for more information about the conference. The images from the presentation can then be downloaded from the website.
Fredrik Ruben, Chief Executive Officer, Tel. +46 (0) 8-522 950 20 Linda Tybring, Investor Relations, CFO, [email protected]
Dynavox Group AB (publ) • Corporate ID number: 556914-7563 Mailing address: Löjtnantsgatan 25, 115 50 Stockholm, Sweden Tel. +46 (0) 8-522 950 20 www.dynavoxgroup.com
| Interim Report Q3 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
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| Year End Report Q4 2024 | February 5, 2025 |
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