AI Terminal

MODULE: AI_ANALYST
Interactive Q&A, Risk Assessment, Summarization
MODULE: DATA_EXTRACT
Excel Export, XBRL Parsing, Table Digitization
MODULE: PEER_COMP
Sector Benchmarking, Sentiment Analysis
SYSTEM ACCESS LOCKED
Authenticate / Register Log In

RaySearch Laboratories

Quarterly Report May 17, 2024

3101_10-q_2024-05-17_864ea78c-619d-48b9-a0cb-257dbb99fedf.pdf

Quarterly Report

Open in Viewer

Opens in native device viewer

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2024

" In the first quarter of 2024, net sales rose by 12 percent. Revenue from support rose by 23 percent. Operating profit amounted to SEK 45.8 M (23.7) in the first quarter."

Johan Löf, CEO of RaySearch

FIRST QUARTER (JANUARY – MARCH 2024)

  • Oder intake SEK 238.5 M (206.6)
  • Net sales SEK 257.2 M (230.2)
  • Operating profit SEK 45.8 M (23.7)
  • Profit after tax SEK 36.7 M (17.6)
  • Earnings per share before/after dilution SEK 1.07 (0.51)
  • Cash flow SEK 87.9 M (84.5)
  • Order backlog SEK 1,848.0 M (1,903.3) MSEK at the end of the period

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FIRTS QUARTER

  • RayStation in more than 1,000 radiotherapy centers worldwide.
  • The Royal Marsden set to be the first center in the world to implement online adaptive radiation therapy utilizing ARTemis from RaySearch.
  • RaySearch acquires the product DrugLog from Pharmacolog.
  • World leading carbon ion center QST in Chiba, Japan, selects RayStation.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

  • Raigmore Hospital in Scotland selects RayCare.
  • RaySearch and C-RAD signed collaboration agreement.
  • RayCare has been certified to be interoperable with Varian TrueBeam.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 1

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR APR 2023- JAN-DEC
2024 2023 MAR 2024 2023
Net sales 257,196 230,169 1,049,186 1,022,159
Operating profit 45,768 23,676 136,972 .114,880
Operating margin, % 17.8 10.3 18.7 11.2
Profit for the period 36,698 17,563 100,707 81,572
Earnings per share before/after dilution, SEK 1.07 0.51 2.94 2.38
Cash flow from operating activities 167,308 153,683 469,556 455,931
Cash flow for the period 87,855 84,472 193,634 190,251
Return on equity, % 4.9 2.6 13.9 11.7
Equity/assets ratio, %, at the end of the period 37.6 35.8 37.6 37.7
Share price at the end of the period, SEK 115.0 77.1 115.0 90.3
Number of employees at the end of the period 398 374 398 376

1 For definitions of key ratios, see page 19.

CEO COMMENTS

A STRONG FIRST QUARTER

The steady growth we have seen for several quarters now also continued in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in record-breaking sales for the seventh consecutive quarter, the highest ever for a corresponding quarter. Sales for

the first quarter amounted to SEK 257 M, up 12 percent (11 percent at unchanged exchange rates) compared with the corresponding period in 2023. Cash flow for the quarter was SEK 88 M and EBIT SEK 46 M. This corresponds to an operating margin of 18 percent, a significant improvement on the year-earlier period when the operating margin was 10 percent. The improved margin was mainly due to increased sales. We are maintaining our momentum and opportunities for continued growth are favorable. Order intake for the first quarter amounted to SEK 239 M. The corresponding figure for 2023 was SEK 207 M. To summarize, RaySearch has a strong financial position with cash and cash equivalents of SEK 440 M, stable cash flow and no loans.

LATEST VERSION OF RAYCARE INTEROPERABLE WITH TRUEBEAM

As we announced May 16 the next version of RayCare, 2024A, has been certified as interoperable with Varian's TrueBeam linear accelerator. This means that the new certificate is in place prior to the launch of RayCare 2024A, which will take place later in May.

In technical evaluations of different types of oncology information systems, RayCare has received positive reviews. With its advanced functionality combined with the fact that the system can now connect to all linacs in the TrueBeam family (TrueBeam, TrueBeam STx, Edge and VitalBeam), RayCare is a highly attractive alternative to competing systems. We are seeing clearly growing interest in RayCare among both new and existing customers. One example is Raigmore Hospital in Scotland. They have been using RayStation with their TrueBeam linacs for many years and are now replacing their existing oncology information system, an older version of ARIA from Varian Medical Systems, with RayCare.

MORE NEW AND EXPANDED COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS FOR RAYSTATION AND RAYCARE

In January, RaySearch signed an agreement with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent cancer center in the UK, regarding RayStation and RayCare. Through this agreement, the center will become first in the world to implement online adaptive radiation therapy (OART) with RayStation and RayCare in combination with the Radixact® Treatment Delivery System from Accuray. I have great faith in the clinical benefits of adaptive radiation therapy and in this new solution.

In April, the world-leading National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) in Japan placed an order for RayStation. RaySearch and QSR (formerly NIRS) entered into a partnership back in 2018, which led to a promising research collaboration with a focus on advancing ion beam therapy via the pencil beam scanning technique. QST's purchase of RayStation is a logical step and naturally positive for our continued collaboration.

PRODUCT RANGE EXTENDED WITH DRUGLOG

Since its inception, RaySearch has focused on software for optimizing and planning radiation therapy. However, the long-term vision is to provide software support for all types of cancer treatments, including cytostatic drugs (chemotherapy) and surgery. As a first step, we intend to add support for treatment planning in RayStation and workflows in RayCare for chemotherapy management. In light of this, we acquired the product DrugLog™ in February from the Uppsala-based company, Pharmacolog AB. DrugLog verifies the identity and concentration of compounded injectable medications that are used for cancer treatment with chemotherapy. We anticipate that these extensions in RayStation and RayCare will be launched by 2026, and DrugLog will be an excellent complement and significantly improve quality assurance in cancer treatment with chemotherapy.

A GOOD START TO THE YEAR

As previously communicated, our focus is on improving our operating margin, with the goal that it should be at least 20 percent by 2026. I remain confident that we will achieve this goal.

It is gratifying to summarize a positive first quarter of 2024. With yet another sales record, a strong order backlog (SEK 1,848 M at quarter-end) and continuously growing support revenue, I am looking forward to a year with continued favorable growth.

Stockholm, May 17, 2024

Johan Löf Founder and CEO

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

RaySearch operates in a market with uneven order flows where large individual orders can have a substantial impact on revenue recognition between the quarters and, because the company has limited (less than 10 percent) variable costs for license revenue, operating profit is affected by an amount that is nearly as high. For this reason, a longer perspective than a few quarters should be taken.

ORDER INTAKE AND ORDER BACKLOG

In the first quarter of 2024, order intake amounted to SEK 238.5 M (206.6), an increase of 15.4 percent quarteron-quarter. License order intake amounted to SEK 112.3 M (94.8), an increase of 18.5 percent while order intake for support was SEK 80.3 M (59.2), an increase of 35.7 percent.

Order intake (amounts in SEK M) Q4-24 Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23 Q1-23 Rolling
12 mon
Full-year
2023
Licenses 112.3 160.1 112.5 94.4 94.8 479.3 461.7
Support (incl. warranty support) 80.3 110.2 101.7 119.7 59.2 411.9 390.8
Hardware 31.3 36.0 16.1 17.5 41.8 101.0 111.4
Training and other 14.6 11.4 10.4 7.6 10.8 44.0 40.3
Total order intake 238.5 317.7 240.7 239.2 206.6 1,036.1 1,004.2
Order backlog (amounts in SEK M) Q4-24 Q4-23 Q3-23 Q2-23 Q1-23
Licenses 387.6 382.5 429.7 425.0 397.1
Support (incl. warranty support) 1,303.2 1,346.7 1,379.5 1,350.7 1,324.2
Hardware 54.5 38.4 50.8 74.4 80.0
Training and other 102.7 96.9 106.3 104.8 102.0
Total order backlog at the end of the period 1,848.0 1,864.4 1,966.3 1,954.9 1,903.3

At March 31, 2024, the total order backlog was SEK 1 848.0 M (1 903.3), of which SEK 495,8 M is expected to generate revenue over the next 12 months. The remaining amount in the order backlog mainly pertains to support commitments that will primarily generate revenue during a subsequent four-year period.

REVENUE

In the first quarter of 2024, net sales amounted to SEK 257.2 M (230.2), an increase of 11.7 percent compared to the same period last year. The change in sales at unchanged exchange rates was 10.6 (2.6) percent. License revenue amounted to SEK 118.5 M (104.3), an increase of 13.7 percent compared to last year. Support revenue amounted to SEK 106.6 M (86.8), an increase of 22.8 percent accounting for 41 (38) percent of total net sales in the first quarter, the increase is a result of an increased number of installations.

Hardware sales, which have a weaker operating margin, amounted to SEK 19.3 M (29.3). Excluding hardware sales, sales increased 18.4 percent compared to the same period last year.

Revenue (amounts in SEK M) Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 Rolling
12 mon
Full-year
2023
License revenue 118.5 138.9 97.9 100.7 104.3 456.0 441.8
Support revenue (incl. warranty support) 106.6 120.1 107.2 101.8 86.8 435.7 415.9
Hardware revenue 19.3 31.4 40.7 27.0 29.3 118.4 128.4
Training and other revenue 12.7 9.2 7.1 10.0 9.8 39.0 36.1
Net sales 257.2 299.6 252.9 239.5 230.2 1,049.2 1,022.2
Change in sales, corresp. period, % 11.7 13.3 19.9 49.4 10.6 23.7 21.2
Change in sales at unchanged exchange rates,
corresp. period, %
10.6 6.1 11.2 39.9 2.6 17.0 15.6

1 Ion Beam Applications S.A.

In the first quarter of 2024, net sales had the following geographic distribution: Americas 49 percent (40); Asia, Pacific region and Middle East, 18 percent (21); Europe and the rest of the world, 33 percent (39).

OPERATING PROFIT

In the first quarter of 2024, operating profit increased to SEK 45.8 M (23.7), representing an operating margin of 17.8 percent (10.3). Net sales increased in the first quarter to SEK 257.2 M (230.2) and was mainly due to higher support revenue, which amounted to SEK 106.6 M (86.8) for the first quarter. The bulk of this amount is derived from Europe and Americas.

As of January 1, 2024, the company has implemented a refined cost center classification, which has affected certain operating costs which were previously categorized as selling expenses but are now reported as administrative expenses or research and development costs.

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s
2024 2024 old
cost center
structure
2023
Operating expenses
Selling expenses -69,613 -81,915 -79,711
Administation expenses -61,876 -51,497 -49,313
Research and development costs -61,181 -59,258 -50,078
Operating expenses -192,670 -192,670 -179,102

Operating expenses amounted to SEK 192.7 M (179.1), the increase is mainly due to increased personnel costs as the number of employees has increased compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Furthermore, a number of development projects were activated during the period June-December 2023, which led to increased depreciation compared to the first quarter of 2023.

In the first quarter, the net of exchange-rate gains and losses amounted to SEK 3.8 M (-3.5) since a large proportion of the Group's receivables are denominated in USD and EUR. Adjusted for the effects of these currency translations, operating profit for the first quarter would have amounted to SEK 42.0 M (27.2).

Capitalization of development costs

RaySearch is a research and development-oriented company that makes significant investments in the development of software solutions for improved cancer treatment. At March 31, 2024, 203 employees (196) were engaged in research and development, corresponding to 51 percent (52) of the total number of employees.

Capitalization of development costs Q1 -24 Q4 -23 Q3 -23 Q2 -23 Q1 -23 Rolling
12 mon
Full-year
2023
Research and development costs 66.1 76.8 50.4 63.1 58.2 256.4 248.6
Capitalization of development costs -50.0 -55.5 -34.8 -45.9 -48.2 -186.2 -184.4
Amortization of capitalized development costs 45.1 46.4 45.7 40.5 40.0 177.7 172.8
Research and development costs after adjustments
for capitalization and amortization
61.2 67.7 61.4 57.7 50.1 247.9 237.0

In 2024 RaySearch continued to invest in both existing products and future products. During the first quarter, research and development costs amounted to SEK 66.1 M (58.2).

Capitalized development costs amounted to SEK 50.0 M (48.2) MSEK for the first quarter, an increase of 3.9 percent, compared to the same period last year. Accordingly, capitalized development costs amounted to 76 percent (83 of the total research and development costs for the first quarter 2024.

Amortization of capitalized development costs amounted to SEK 45.1 M (40.0) for the first quarter, which is an increase of 12.7 percent compared to the same period last year. This increase is attributable to the fact that a number of development projects were activated during the period June-December 2023, which led to increased depreciation compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Total research and development costs (after adjustments for capitalization and amortization of development costs) amounted to SEK 61.2 M (50.1) for the first quarter 2024, an increase of 22.2 percent compared to the same period last year.

Amortization and depreciation

In the first quarter of 2024, total amortization and depreciation increased to SEK 73.1 M (67.7), an increase of 7.9 percent compared to the same period last year. Amortization of intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 45.1 M (40.1). Depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 27.9 M (27.6).

PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

In the first quarter of 2024, profit after tax amounted to SEK 36.7 M (17.6), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 1.07 (0.51). In the first quarter of 2024, the tax cost amounted to SEK 8.9 M (4.1), corresponding to an effective tax rate of 19.5 percent (18.8).

CASH FLOW AND LIQUIDITY

In the first quarter of 2024, cash flow from operating activities totaled SEK 167.3 M (153.7). The increase is mainly a result of an improved profit before tax of SEK 24.0 M and improved working capital of SEK 11.7 M, which is mainly generated by increased customer liabilities as a result of higher customer invoicing in the period.

In the first quarter, cash flow from investing activities totaled SEK -60.8 M (-52.1). Investments in intangible fixed assets amounted to SEK -57.0 M (-48.2) and mainly comprised capitalized development costs for the company's products – RayStation, RayCare, RayCommand and RayIntelligence. The item also includes the acquisition of DrugLog with SEK -7.0 million. Investments in tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK -3.8 M (-3.9) and are attributable to investments in IT equipment.

In the first quarter, cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -18.6 M (-17.1) and comprised the repayment of lease liabilities.

Cash flow for the period equaled SEK 87.9 M (84.3) in the first quarter.

At March 31, consolidated cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 440.1 M compared to SEK 343.7 M at December 31, 2023.

FINANCIAL POSITION

At March 31, 2024, RaySearch's total assets amounted to SEK 2,064.2 M compared to SEK 1,952.6 M at December 31, 2023. At March 31, the equity/assets ratio was 37.6 percent compared to 37.7 percent at December 31, 2023.

At March 31, 2024, the company's interest-bearing liabilities, comprising only lease liabilities recognized in accordance with IFRS 16, amounted to SEK 525.5 M compared with SEK 529.4 M at December 31, 2023.

At March 31, 2024, the Group's net debt amounted to SEK 85.4 M compared to SEK 185.7 M at December 31,2023, a reduction that is due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents and lower lease liabilities compared to the balance at December 31, 2023.

EMPLOYEES

During the January-March period of 2024, the average number of employees in the Group was 399 (374). At the end of first quarter 2024, the Group had 398 employees (376), of whom 289 (269) were based in Sweden, and 109 (107) in foreign subsidiaries.

PARENT COMPANY

RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is the Parent Company of the RaySearch Group. Since the Parent Company's operations are consistent with the Group's operations in all material respects, the comments for the Group are also largely applicable to the Parent Company.

Differences in profitability between the Parent Company and the Group are attributable to the Parent Company accounting for a relatively high proportion of operating expenses, and to the capitalization of development costs being recognized in the Group but not in the Parent Company. The Parent Company was also not affected by the changes pertaining to lease recognition under IFRS 16, and instead continues to recognize lease payments as operating lease payments. This reduces operating profit compared with if IFRS 16 had been applied.

The Parent Company's current receivables mainly comprise receivables from Group companies and external customers.

THE COMPANY'S SHARE AND SHARE OWNERSHIP

At March 31, the total number of registered shares in RaySearch was 34,282,773, of which 7,654,975 were Class A and 26,627,798 Class B shares. The quotient value is SEK 0,50 and the company's share capital amounts to SEK 17,141,386.50. Holders of Class A shares are entitled to 10 votes per share, and holders of Class B shares are entitled to one vote per share, at general meetings. At March 31, 2024, the total number of votes in RaySearch was 103,177,548.

At March 31, 2024, the total number of shareholders in RaySearch was 8,038, according to Euroclear, and the largest shareholders were as follows:

Name Class A shares Class B shares Total shares Share
capital,
%
Votes, %
Johan Löf 5,443,084 218,393 5,661,477 16.5 53.0
Northern Trust Company, London Branch - 2,783,896 2,783,896 8.1 2.7
The Bank Of New York Mellon Sa/Nv, W8Imy - 2,529,051 2,529,051 7.4 2.5
Bnp Paribas Sa Paris, W8Imy (Gc) - 2,390,025 2,390,025 7.0 2.3
Swedbank Robur Ny Teknik - 1,800,000 1,800,000 5.3 1.7
Anders Brahme 1,150,161 150,000 1,300,161 3.8 11.3
Andra AP-Fonden - 1,220,942 1,220,942 3.6 1.2
J.P. Morgan Se, Luxembourg Branch, W8Imy/Nqi - 1,169,623 1,169,623 3.4 1.1
Bergendal Carl Filip 1,021,577 139,920 1,161,497 3.4 10.0
Celina Fondförvaltning (Tidigare Catella fonder) - 897,841 897,841 2.6 1.0
Total, 10 largest shareholders 7,614,822 13,299,691 20,914,513 61.1 86.8
Others 40,153 13,462,129 13,328,107 38.9 13.2
Total 7,654,975 26,627,798 34,282,773 100 100

Source: Euroclear

OTHER INFORMATION

2024 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2024 at 6.00 p.m. at the company's premises, Eugeniavägen 18 C in Stockholm. For the right to participate and registration, refer to the published notice on April 16.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

As a global Group with operations in different parts of the world, RaySearch is exposed to various risks and uncertainties such as market risk, operational and legal risk, as well as financial risk pertaining to exchange-rate fluctuations, interest rates, liquidity and financing opportunities. RaySearch's risk management aims to identify, measure and reduce risks related to the Group's transactions and operations. For more information about RaySearch's risk exposure and risk management, refer to pages 40–42 of RaySearch's 2023 Annual Report. There have been no significant changes with any impact on the risks reported.

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

RaySearch's customers are healthcare providers and the company's operations are somewhat characterized by seasonal variations that are typical for the industry, whereby the fourth quarter is normally the strongest – mainly because many customers have budgets that follow the calendar year.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a key aspect of RaySearch's strategy and operations, and the company is working actively to become a sustainable enterprise. The primary aim of RaySearch's operations is to help cancer centers improve and save the lives of cancer patients. Through innovative software solutions, the company is continuously striving to improve and streamline workflows in clinical environments and to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. The customer value created presents business opportunities for RaySearch, but also major social benefit and economic gains.

The negative environmental impact of the company's products is limited. The company's environmental impact is mainly related to the purchase of goods and services, energy use and transportation. RaySearch aims to contribute to sustainable development and therefore works actively to improve the company's environmental performance wherever this is economically viable. More information about the company's environmental and sustainability initiatives is available in the company's Sustainability Report on pages 21–31 of RaySearch's 2023 Annual Report.

REVIEW

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

BOARD ASSURANCE

The Board of Directors and CEO give their assurance that this interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's and the Parent Company's operations, position and earnings, and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the Parent Company and the companies included in the Group.

Stockholm, May 17, 2024 RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ)

Hans Wigzell Chairman of the Board Johan Löf CEO and Board member Carl Filip Bergendal Board member

Britta Wallgren Board member

Günther Mårder Board member

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Johan Löf, CEO Telephone: +46 (0)8 510 530 00 E-mail: [email protected] Annika Blondeau Henriksson, interim CFO Telephone: +46 (0)8 510 530 00 E-mail: [email protected]

The information contained in this interim report is such that RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is obliged to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication on May 17, 2024 at. 7:45 a.m. CET.

WEBCAST

CEO Johan Löf and Interim CFO Annika Blondeau Henriksson will present RaySearch's interim report for January-March 2024 at a webcast to be held in English on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CET.

Link to webcast: RaySearch Q1, 2024 You can also join the webcast by phone: Sverige: +46 (0) 8 505 100 31 UK: +44 (0) 207 107 06 13 US: +1 (1) 631 570 56 13

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

Annual General Meeting, 2024 May 22, 2024 Interim report second quarter, 2024 August 16, 2024 Interim report third quarter, 2024 November 8, 2024

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR
APR 2023-
FULL-YEAR
Note 2024 2023 MAR 2024 2023
Net sales
2,3
257,196 230,169 1,049,186 1,022,159
Cost of goods sold1 -23,102 ,-23,918 -105,762 -106,578
Gross profit 234,094 206,251 943,424 915,581
Other operating income 12,650 5,439 29,111 21,900
Selling expenses 3 -69,613 -79,711 -352,748 -362,846
Administrative expenses 3 -61,876 -49,313 -207,726 -195,163
Research and development costs 3 -61,181 -50,078 -248,839 -237,736
Other operating expenses -8,306 -8,912 -26,250 -26,856
Operating profit 45,768 23,676 136,972 114,880
Loss from financial items -155 -2,043 -2,904 -4,792
Profit before tax 45,613 21,633 134,068 110,088
Tax -8,915 -4,070 -33,361 -28,516
Profit for the period2 36,698 17,563 100,707 81,572
Other comprehensive income
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss
Translation difference of foreign operations for the period 4,616 -335 1,455 -3,496
Comprehensive income for the period2 41,314 17,228 102,162 78,076
Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK) 1.07 0.51 2.94 2.38

1 Comprises costs for hardware and license costs paid, but not amortization of capitalized development costs, which are included in research and development costs.

2 Fully (100 percent) attributable to Parent Company shareholders.

3 As of January 1, 2024 the company has implemented a refined cost center classification, which has affected certain operating expenses which were previously categorized as selling expenses and now are reported as research and development costs or administrative expenses.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s
Note
Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2023
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 542,839 526,772 530,455
Right-of-use assets 496,983 524,495 500,776
Tangible fixed assets 86,410 100,864 89,640
Deferred tax assets 4,743 25,141 5,729
Other long-term receivables 30,064 52,114 23,620
Total fixed assets 1,161,039 1,229,386 1,150,220
Inventories 14,518 22,926 9,320
Billed customer receivables 250,398 195,253 240,101
Unbilled customer receivables 140,802 120,825 143,626
Other current receivables 57,314 73,203 65,718
Cash and cash equivalents 440,131 243,719 343,681
Total current assets 903,163 655,927 802,446
TOTAL ASSETS 2,064,202 1,885,313 1,952,666
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 776,546 674,384 735,232
Deferred tax liabilities 110,688 108,428 109,530
Long-term lease liabilities 430,196 481,001 431,977
Other long-term liabilities 880 1,723 878
Total long-term liabilities 541,764, 591,152, 542,385,
Accounts payable 38,307 30,278 42,085
Current lease liabilities 95,344 57,255 97,381
Contractual debts 522,502 466,819 461,140
Other current liabilities 89,739 65,425 74,443
Total current liabilities 745,892 619,777 675,049
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,064,202 1,885,313 1,952,666

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR FULL-YEAR
2024 2023 2023
Opening balance 735,232 657,156 657,156
Profit for the period 36,698 17,563 81,572
Translation difference for the period 4,616 -335 ,-3,496
Comprehensive income for the period 41,314 17,228 78,076
Closing balance 776,546 674,384 735,232

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR
APR 2023-
FULL-YEAR
Note 2024 2023 MAR 2024 2023
Profit before tax 45,613 21,633 134,068 110,088
Adjusted for non-cash items1 52,287 65,848 287,264 300,825
Taxes paid -4,463 4,065 -24,896 -16,368
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working
capital
93,437 91,546 396,436 394,545
Cash flow from changes in operating receivables 11,587 52,729 -9,361 31,781
Cash flow from changes in operating liabilities 62,284 9,408 82,481 29,605
Cash flow from operating activities 167,308 153,683 469,556 455,931
Investments in capitalized development costs -50,036 -48,164 -186,907 -185,035
Acquisition of intangible fixed assets -7,000 - -7,000 -
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets -3,773 -3,917 -24,151 -24,295
Cash flow from investing activities -60,809 -52,081 -218,058 -209,330
Repayment of lease liabilities -18,644 -17,130 -57,864 -56,350
Change in overdraft facility - - - -
Cash flow from financing activities -18,644 -17,130 -57,864 -56,350
Cash flow for the period 87,855 84,472 193,634 190,251
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 343,681 160,268 243,719 160,268
Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents 8,595 -1,021 2,778 -6,838
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 440,131 243,719 440,131 343,681

1) These amounts mainly include amortization of capitalized development costs, right-of-use assets, provision for expected credit losses and unrealized currency effects

PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR
FULL-YEAR
Note 2024 2023 2023
Net sales
2,3
197,661 173,086 780,348
Cost of goods sold 1 -8,565 -4,358 -40,869
Gross profit 189,096 168,728 739,479
Other operating income 11,745 5,403 19,961
Selling expenses -48,142 -43,805 -209,472
Administrative expenses -66,820 -61,991 -245,898
Research and development costs -54,165 -49,649 -203,363
Other operating expenses -7,439 -8,161 -24,258
Operating profit 24,275 10,525 76,449
Profit/loss from financial items 2,004 289 4,135
Profit after financial items 26,279 10,814 80,584
Appropriations - - -
Profit before tax 26,279 10,814 80,584
Tax on profit for the period -6,129 -2,311 -22,040
Profit for the period2 20,150 8,503 58,544

1 Comprises costs for hardware and royalties.

PARENT COMPANY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR FULL-YEAR
2024 2023 2023
Profit for the period 20,150 8,503 58,544
Other comprehensive income - - -
Comprehensive income for the period 20,150 8,503 58,544

PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET IN SUMMARY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s
Note
Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2023
ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets 7 080 285 116
Tangible fixed assets 48,890 52,423 44,603
Shares and participations 3,958 3,958 3,958
Deferred tax assets 1,063 21,681 3,183
Long-term receivables from Group companies 12,547 - 12,077
Other long-term receivables 1,402 11,355 6,190
Total fixed assets 74,940 89,702 70,127
Inventories 4,657 8,420 1,387
Billed customer receivables 127,875 109,823 134,882
Unbilled customer receivables 51,691 47,053 75,320
Receivables Group companies 133,509 128,510 89,140
Other current receivables 55,447 63,920 67,799
Cash and bank balances 266,179 134,085 214,201
Total current assets 639,358 491,811 582,729
TOTAL ASSETS 714,298 581,513 652,856
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 17,141 17,141 17,141
Statutory reserve 43,630 43,630 43,630
Total restricted equity 60,771 60,771 60,771
Unrestricted equity
Retained earnings 185,403 126,859 126,859
Profit for the year 20,150 8,503 58,544
Total unrestricted equity 205,553 135,362 185,403
Total equity 266,324 196,133 246,174
Long-term liabilities 19,466 22,304 20,174
Total long-term liabilities 19,466 22,304 20,174
Accounts payable 42,172 18,016 49,437
Liabilities Group companies 16,025 8,234 20,505
Contractual liabilities 311,622 286,619 268,294
Other current liabilities 58,689 50,207 48,272
Total current liabilities 428,508 363,076 386,508
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 714,298 581,513 652,856

NOTES, GROUP

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The accounting principles applied are consistent with those described in the 2023 Annual Report for RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ), which is available at raysearchlabs.com. RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is the Parent Company of the RaySearch Group.

The Parent Company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The Parent Company's operations are consistent with the Group's operations in all material respects. Differences in profitability between the Parent Company and the Group are attributable to the Parent Company accounting for a relatively high proportion of operating expenses, and to the capitalization of development costs being recognized in the Group but not in the Parent Company. The Parent Company's current receivables mainly comprise receivables from Group companies and external customers.

CORRECTION OF ERROR

In this report, it has been noted that the cash flow in comparative figures is incorrect. The error consists of incorrect classification and calculation regarding cash flow attributable to the Group's leases and has been adjusted in this report. The correction only affects the classification of cash flows between the different categories and does not affect the total cash flow for the period. The Group's quarterly overview has also been restated. The income statement and consolidated statement of financial position have not been adjusted. Corrections in cash flow are presented in the tables below.

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s Recognized
JAN-MAR
Restatement
2023 2023 2023
Cash flow from changes in operating receivables 50,088 2,641 52,729
Cash flow from changes in operating liabilities 9,543 -135 9,408
Cash flow from operating activities 151,177 2,506 153,683
Acquisition of tangible fixed assets -2,391 -,1,526 -3,917
Cash flow from investing activities -50,555 -1,526 -52,081
Repayment of lease liabilities -16,150 -980 -17,130
Cash flow from financing activities -16,150 -980 -17,130

NOTE 2 ESTIMATES

Preparation of the interim report requires the company management to make estimates that affect the carrying amounts. The actual outcome could deviate from these estimates. The critical sources of uncertainty in the estimates are the same as those in the most recent Annual Report.

NOTE 3 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

RaySearch conducts sales of goods and services in various regions. Revenue from sales of licenses and hardware is recognized in the statement of comprehensive income at a point in time, while revenue from sales of training and support is recognized over time.

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR APR 2023- FULL-YEAR
2024 2023 Change MAR 2024 2023
Revenue by type
Licenses 118,521 104,285 13.7% 456,027 441,791
Support (incl. warranty support) 106,601 86,776 22.8% 435,698 415,873
Hardware 19,336 29,280 -34.0% 118,435 128,379
Training and other 12,738 9,828 29.6% 39,026 36,116
Total revenue by type 257,196 230,169 11.7% 1,049,186 1,022,159

INTERIM REPORT JANUARY 1–MARCH 31, 2024

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR APR
2023-
FULL
YEAR
2024 2023 Change MAR
2024
2023
Revenue by geographic market
North America 126,047 91,640 37.5% 447,320 412,913
Asia, Pacific region and Middle East 46,676 47,809 -2.4% 216,426 217,559
Europe and rest of the world 84,473 90,720 -6.9% 385,440 391,687
Total revenue by geographic market 257,196 230,169 11.7% 1,049,186 1,022,159
Revenue recognized at various points in time
Goods/services transferred at a point in time 137,857 133,565 3.2% 574,462 570,170
Services transferred over time 119,339 96,604 23.5% 474,724 451,989
Total revenue recognized at various points in time 257,196 230,169 11.7% 1,049,186 1,022,159

NOTE 4 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

RaySearch's financial assets and liabilities comprise billed and unbilled receivables, cash and cash equivalents, accrued expenses, accounts payable and lease liabilities. Long-term receivables and lease liabilities are discounted, while other financial assets and liabilities have short maturities. Accordingly, the fair value of all financial instruments are deemed to correspond approximately to their carrying amounts.

The provision for expected credit losses is a weighted assessment of payment history, reports from external credit rating agencies and other customer-specific information. At March 31, 2024, the credit loss provision amounted to SEK 35.5 M (37.4), corresponding to 8 percent (8) of total customer receivables.

NOTE 5 CURRENCY EFFECTS

The company's net sales and earnings are impacted by USD/EUR to SEK exchange rates, since most sales are invoiced in USD and EUR, while most costs are denominated in SEK.

Based on the year's revenue, cost and currency structure (transaction exposure), a general change of ten percentage points in the SEK to USD exchange rate would have impacted the consolidated operating profit by approximately +/- SEK 17.6 M in the first quarter of 2024, while a corresponding change in the SEK to EUR exchange rate would have impacted the consolidated operating profit by approximately +/- SEK 13.6 M.

The Group follows the financial policy established by the Board of Directors, whereby exchange-rate fluctuations are not hedged.

NOTE 6 RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no transactions between RaySearch and related parties with any material impact on the company's position and earnings during the period.

NOTE 7 PLEDGED ASSETS IN THE GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2023
Chattel mortgages 100,000 100,000 100,000
Guarantees 35,770 32,624 32,191

GROUP QUARTERLY OVERVIEW

2024 2023 2022
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q 1 Q4 Q 3 Q2
Order intake
Total order intake 238,526 317,749 240,693 239,163 206,631 514,424 219,091 212,511
Income statement
Net sales 257,196 299,640 252,883 239,467 230,169 264,383 210,811 160,235
Change in sales, % 22.0 13.3 19.9 49.4 10.6 40.2 54.6 3.7
Operating profit/loss 45,768 44,362 28,616 18,226 23,676 20,700 12,007 -19,527
Operating margin, % 17.8 14.8 11.3 7.6 10.3 7.8 5.7 -12.2
Profit/loss for the period 36,698 31,540 21,551 10,918 17,563 14,138 10,073 -19,731
Net margin, % 14,.3 10.5 8.5 4.6 7.6 5.3 4.8 -12.3
Cash flow
Operating activities 167,308 115,772 124,378 62,097 153,683 116,127 11,292 68,324
Investing activities -60,809 -64,581 -43,673 -48,995 -52,081 -52,794 -44,407 -43,629
Financing activities -18,644 -5,663 -17,169 -16,388 -17,130 -20,563 -14,875 -8,010
Cash flow for the period 87,885 45,528 63,536 -3,285 84,472 42,770 -47,990 16,685
Capital structure
Equity/assets ratio, % 37.6 37.7 38.0 36.3 35.8 35.0 37.6 35.2
Net debt 85,410 185,676 199,642 279,406 295,381 394,982 413,394 385,357
Debt/equity ratio 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6
Net debt/EBITDA 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.6
Per share data, SEK
Earnings/loss per share before dilution 1.07 0.92 0.63 0.32 0.51 0.41 0.29 -0.58
Earnings/loss per share after dilution 1.07 0.92 0.63 0.32 0.51 0.41 0.29 -0.58
Equity per share 22.65 21.45 20.68 20.07 19.67 19.17 18.81 18.42
Share price at the end of the period 115.0 90.3 82.9 63.30 77.10 68.00 47.60 54.40
Other
No. of shares before/after dilution, 000s 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8 34,282.8
Average no. of employees 399 376 383 371 374 382 386 383

GROUP, ROLLING 12 MONTHS

Apr 2023- Jan 2023- Oct 2022- Jul 2022- Apr 2022- Jan 2022- Oct 2021- Jul 2021-
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s Mar 2024 Dec 2023 Sep 2023 Jun 2023 Mar 2023 Dec 2022 Sep 2022 Jun 2022
Order intake
Total order intake 1,036,131 1,004,236 1,200,911 1,179,309 1,152,657 1,218,468 1,049,070 957,845
Income statement
Net sales 1,049,186 1,022,159 986,902 944,900 865,668 843,648 767,838 693,376
Operating profit/loss 136,972 114,880 91,218 74,609 36,856 42,744 5,466 -33,102
Operating margin, % 13.1 11.2 9.2 7.9 4.3 5.1 0.7 -4.8
Cash flow
Cash flow for the period 193,634 190,251 187,492 75,966 95,936 46,784 -16,050 21,852
Cash flow for the period adjusted for
repayment of bank loans
193,634 190,251 187,492 75,966 95,936 68,052 5,218 43,120

DEFINITIONS OF KEY RATIOS

The interim report refers to a number of non-IFRS financial measures that are used to provide investors and company management with additional information to assess the company's operations. The various non-IFRS measures used to complement the IFRS financial statements are described below.

Non-IFRS measures Definition Reason for using the measure
Order intake The value (transaction price) of all orders received and Order intake is an indicator of future revenue and thus a key
changes to existing orders during the current period. figure for the management of RaySearch's operations.
Order backlog The value of orders at the end of the period that the The order backlog shows the value of orders already booked
company has yet to deliver and recognize as revenue, by RaySearch that will be converted to revenue in the
meaning remaining performance obligations. future.
Change in sales The change in net sales compared with the year-earlier The measure is used to track the performance of the
period expressed as a percentage. company's operations between periods.
Change in sales at Change in sales at unchanged exchange rates, i.e. excluding This measure is used to monitor underlying change in sales
unchanged currencies currency effects. driven by alterations in volume, pricing and mix for
(organic growth) comparable units between different periods.
Gross profit/loss Net sales minus cost of goods sold. Gross profit is used to measure the margin before sales,
research, development and administrative expenses.
Operating profit/loss Calculated as profit for the period before financial items and Operating profit provides an overall picture of the total
tax. generation of earnings in operating activities.
Operating profit adjusted Calculated as operating profit less other operating Operating profit provides an overall picture of the total
for currency translation income/expenses. generation of earnings in operating activities excluding
effects currency translation effects for balance sheet items.
Operating margin Operating profit expressed as a percentage of net sales. Together with sales growth, the operating margin is a key
element for monitoring value creation.
Net margin Profit for the period as a percentage of net sales for the The net margin shows the percentage of net sales remaining
period. after the company's expenses have been deducted.
Operating expenses Pertains to selling expenses, administrative expenses and Operating expenses provide an overall picture of the costs
research and development costs included in operating charged to operating activities and represent an important
activities. Previous reports also included cost of goods sold,
other operating income and other operating expenses.
internal measure over which management has significant
influence.
Equity per share Equity divided by number of shares at the end of the period. The measurement shows the return generated on the
owners' invested capital per share.
Rolling 12 months' sales, Sales, operating profit or other results measured over the This measure is used to more clearly illustrate the trends for
operating profit/loss or past 12-month period. sales, operating profit and other results, which is relevant
other results because RaySearch's revenue is subject to monthly
variations.
Working capital Working capital comprises inventories, operating receivables This measure shows how much working capital is tied up in
and operating liabilities, and is obtained from the statement operations and can be shown in relation to net sales to
of financial position. Operating receivables comprise demonstrate the efficiency with which working capital has
accounts receivable, other current/long-term receivables been used.
and non-interest bearing prepaid expenses and accrued
income. Operating liabilities include other non-interest
bearing long-term liabilities, advance payments from
customers, accounts payable, other current liabilities and
non-interest bearing accrued expenses and deferred
income.
Return on equity Calculated as profit/loss for the period as a percentage of Shows the return generated on the owners' invested capital
average equity. Average equity is calculated as the sum of from a shareholder perspective.
equity at the end of the period plus equity at the beginning
of the period, divided by two.
Equity/assets ratio Equity expressed as a percentage of total assets at the end This is a standard measure to show financial risk and is
of the period. expressed as the percentage of the total restricted equity
financed by the owners.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents This measure shows the Group's total indebtedness.
and interest-bearing current and long-term receivables.
Debt/equity ratio Net debt in relation to equity. The measure shows financial risk and is used by
management to monitor the Group's indebtedness.
EBITDA Operating profit before financial items, tax, The measurement is a way to evaluate the result without
depreciation/amortization and impairment. taking into consideration financial decisions or taxes.
Net debt/EBITDA Net debt at the end of the period in relation to operating A relevant measure from a credit perspective that shows the
profit before depreciation and amortization over the past company's ability to handle its debt.
12-month period.

CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL MEASURES NOT INCLUDED IN THE IFRS FRAMEWORK

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR FULL YEAR
2024¹ 2024 old
cost center
structure
2023 2023
Operating expenses
Selling expenses -69,613 -81,915 -79,711 -362,846
Administrative expenses -61,876 -51,497 -49,313 -195,163
Research and development costs -61,181 -59,258 -50,078 -237,736
Operating expenses -192,670 -192,670 -179,102 -795,745

¹The updated cost center structure applies from January 1, 2024 onwards.

AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR FULL YEAR
2024 2023 2023
EBITDA
Operating profit 45,768 23,676 114,880
Amortization and depreciation 73,060 67,683 286,154
EBITDA 118,828 91,359 401,034
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s JAN-MAR FULL YEAR
2024 2023 2023
Operating profit adjusted for currency translation effects
Operating profit 45,768 23,676 114,880
Exchange-rate gains -12,070 -5,029 -19,257
Exchange-rate losses 8,306 8,528 26,856
Operating profit adjusted for currency translation effects 42,004 27,175 122,479
PERCENT JAN-MAR FULL YEAR
2024 2023 2023
Change in sales at unchanged exchange rates (organic growth)
Net sales 257,196 230,169 1,022,159
Currency adjustment -2,605 -16,659 -63,476
Adjusted net sales 254,591 213,510 958,683
Net sales, preceding year 230,169 208,149 843,648
Change in sales at unchanged exchange rates (organic growth), percent 10.6% 2.6% 13.6%
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Working capital
Accounts receivable (current billed customer receivables) 250,398 195,253 240,101
Current unbilled customer receivables 140,802 120,825 143,626
Long-term unbilled customer receivables 22,658 52,114 22,195
Inventories 14,518 22,926 9,320
Other current receivables (excl. tax) 48,619 70,856 53,716
Accounts payable -38,307 -30,278 -42,085
Other current liabilities (excl. tax) -607,769 -530,076 -530,097

Working capital -169,081 -98,379 -103,224

PERCENT 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Return on equity
Profit for the period 36,698 17,563 81,572
Average equity 755,889 665,770 696,194
Return on equity, percent 4.9% 2.6% 11.7%
PERCENT 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Equity/assets ratio
Equity at the end of the period 776,546 674,384 735,232
Total assets 2,064,202 1,885,313 1,952,666
Equity/assets ratio, percent 37.6% 35.8% 37.7%
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Net debt
Current lease liabilities 95,344 57,255 97,381
Long-term lease liabilities 430,196 481,001 431,977
Cash and cash equivalents -440,131 -243,719 -343,681
Net debt 85,409 294,537 185,677
PERCENT 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Debt/equity ratio
Net debt 85,409 294,537 185,677
Equity 776,546 674,384 735,232
Debt/equity ratio 0.11 0.44 0.25
AMOUNTS IN SEK 000s 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Capital employed
Total assets 2,064,202 1,885,313 1,952,666
Current interest-bearing liabilities -667,048 -562,522 -577,668
Deferred tax liabilities -110,688 -108,428 -109,530
Capital employed 1 286 466 1 214 363 1 265 468
PERCENT 2024-03-31 2023-03-31 2023-12-31
Return on capital employed
Operating profit 45,768 23,676 114,880
Financial income 2,086 674 4,904
Average capital employed 1,275,967 1,213,824 1,239,377

HEAD OFFICE

RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) Box 45169 SE-104 30 Stockholm, Sweden

STREET ADDRESS

Eugeniavägen 18 C SE-113 68 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 510 530 00 raysearchlabs.com Corp. Reg. No. 556322-6157

ABOUT RAYSEARCH

RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is a medical technology company that develops innovative software solutions for improved cancer treatment. The company markets the RayStation treatment planning system (TPS) and RayCare oncology information system (OIS). The latest additions to the RaySearch product line are RayIntelligence and RayCommand. RayIntelligence is a cloud-based oncology analytics system that cancer centers can use to collect, structure and analyze data. The Treatment Control System (TCS) RayCommand is designed as a link between the treatment machine and the dose planning and oncology information systems.

RaySearch's software is currently used by over 1,000 clinics in 43 countries. The company was founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and the share have been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2003. More information about RaySearch is available at raysearchlabs.com.

VISION AND MISSION

The company's vision is a world where cancer is conquered and RaySearch's mission is to provide innovative software to continuously improve cancer treatment.

STRATEGY

A radiation therapy center essentially needs two software platforms for its operations: a treatment planning system, and an information system. With RayStation and RayCare, RaySearch will strengthen its position and continue to grow with high profitability. The company's strategy is based on a strong focus on innovative software development with leading functionality, support for efficient workflows – including via digitization and automation with machine learning – broad support for a wide range of treatment modes and radiation therapy devices, close collaboration with world-leading cancer centers and industrial partners, and extensive investment in research and development.

BUSINESS MODEL

RaySearch's main revenue is generated by customers paying an initial license fee for the right to use RaySearch's software and an annually recurring service fee for access to updates and support. All software systems are developed at RaySearch's head office in Stockholm and distributed and supported by the company's global marketing organization.

Talk to a Data Expert

Have a question? We'll get back to you promptly.