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Elekta

Quarterly Report Feb 24, 2023

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Interim report, May–January 2022/23

  • Gross order intake amounted to SEK 5,316 M (4,441), corresponding to a 9 percent increase in constant exchange rates
  • Net sales were SEK 4,337 M (3,602), corresponding to an 8 percent increase in constant exchange rates
  • Adjusted gross margin amounted to 38.4 percent (36.7)
  • Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 463 M (340), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 10.7 percent (9.4)
  • Earnings per share was SEK 0.57 (0.60) before dilution and SEK 0.56 (0.60) after dilution
  • Adjusted earnings per share was SEK 0.84 (0.60) before dilution and SEK 0.83 (0.60) after dilution
  • Cash flow after continuous investments amounted to SEK -163 M (187)

Third quarter First nine months

  • Gross order intake amounted to SEK 13,785 M (12,467), corresponding to a 2 percent decrease in constant exchange rates
  • Net sales were SEK 11,745 M (10,309), corresponding to a 2 percent increase in constant exchange rates
  • Adjusted gross margin amounted to 38.2 percent (37.5)
  • Adjusted EBIT amounted to SEK 911 M (1,074), corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 7.8 percent (10.4)
  • Earnings per share was SEK 1.04 (1.93) before dilution and SEK 1.04 (1.93) after dilution
  • Adjusted earnings per share was SEK 1.58 (1.93) before dilution and SEK 1.58 (1.93) after dilution
  • Cash flow after continuous investments amounted to SEK -1,174 M (-173)
Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 Δ 2022/23 2021/22 Δ
Gross order intake 5,316 4,441 9% 1
13,785
12,467 -2% 1
Net sales 4,337 3,602 8% 1
11,745
10,309 2% 1
Adjusted gross margin 2 38.4% 36.7% 1.6 ppts 38.2% 37.5% 0.7 ppts
Adjusted EBIT 3 463 340 36% 911 1,074 -15%
Adjusted EBIT margin 3 10.7% 9.4% 1.3 ppts 7.8% 10.4% -2.7 ppts
Gross margin 38.1% 36.7% 1.3 ppts 37.6% 37.5% 0.1 ppts
EBIT 331 340 -3% 647 1,074 -40%
EBIT margin 7.6% 9.4% -1.8 ppts 5.5% 10.4% -4.9 ppts
Cash flow
after continuous investments
-163 187 -188% -1,174 -173 -578%
Adjusted earnings per share before/after dilution, SEK 4 0.84 / 0.83 0.60 / 0.60 39% 1.58 / 1.58 1.93 / 1.93 -18%
Earnings per share before/after dilution, SEK 0.57 / 0.56 0.60 / 0.60 -6% 1.04 / 1.04 1.93 / 1.93 -46%

Group Summary

1Compared to last fiscal year based on constant exchange rates.

Adjusted gross margin = Gross margin excluding items affecting comparability attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative within the Resilience and Excellence Program, see page 26. Adjusted EBIT = Operating income (EBIT) excluding items affecting comparability attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative within the Resilience and Excellence Program, see page 27. Adjusted earnings per share = Net income attributable to Parent Company shareholders, excluding items affecting comparability attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative, in relation to the weighted average number of shares (excluding treasury shares), see page 27.

This is information is such that Elekta AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication by the below mentioned contact persons at 07:30 CET on February 24, 2023.

Forward-looking information. This report included forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements relation to operational and financial performance, market conditions, and other similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations about future events. Although the expectations described in these statements are assumed to be reasonable, there is no guarantee that such forward-looking statements will materialize or are accurate. Since these statements involve assumptions and estimates that are subject to risks and uncertainties, results could differ materially from those set out in the statement. Some of these risks and uncertainties are described further in the section "Risk and uncertainties". Elekta undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or stock exchange regulations.

Third quarter Growth and improved margins

Demand for radiotherapy continued to improve in the quarter and supported our order growth. We managed the supply chain challenges well and strong installation volumes at the end of the quarter increased revenue. The Cost-reduction Initiative is progressing according to plan, supporting profitable growth going forward.

Strong backlog conversion and improved margins

We experienced positive order momentum in most of our markets. The large Italian tender lifted the order intake in Europe, and China contributed with strong order volumes supported by public healthcare investments in cancer care. We were able to hold a good momentum in installation volumes leading to double-digit revenue growth in Americas and EMEA. APAC was impacted by lower installations in China due to the wave of Covid cases, but we expect Chinese volumes already to recover in the coming quarter.

During the last year, we have extensively worked with price management across our business lines and regions to off-set the impact from higher component and supply chain costs. Price realization for new orders has showed good progress, and we also started to see the benefit in our revenue.

Our margins improved both sequentially and compared to last year. With that stated we are not yet back to historic levels. We will continue to face high supply chain costs and component shortages but expect a steady gradual improvement over the coming quarters. Through the Cost-reduction Initiative we have so far achieved savings of SEK 120 M with the aims of a yearly run-rate reduction of around SEK 450 M at the end of this fiscal year. During the quarter we have continued to drive our excellence initiatives to improve and digitalize our processes around supply chain and service.

Continuing to deliver on our strategy, ACCESS 2025

To support improved access to cancer care, we signed an agreement to acquire business assets from our current distributor in Thailand, Premier Business Inter. With local presence, Elekta will increase the commitment to Thai customers while strengthening the position in an already good market that has substantial further potential.

Accelerating innovation is one of the pillars in our ACCESS 2025 strategy and we continue to invest in our innovation projects around new linac platforms, software development and Unity.

In February, we received formal validation of our submitted science-based targets. I would like to highlight our scope 3 targets, which is the emissions occurring across our value chain. Here we have committed to reducing the emissions from the use of our products as well as to engage suppliers to set their own science-based targets.

Looking forward

We expect the uncertain macroeconomic environment to impact our business during the coming quarters. The improved order backlog conversion will continue to support our revenue growth. Component shortages and inflation will remain, putting pressure on margins, whereas the Cost-reduction Initiative will contribute positively.

Gustaf Salford President and CEO

Validated sciencebased targets

8% revenue growth

Third quarter Order intake and order backlog

Overall the order situation was good in the third quarter. Mature markets showed good momentum driven by pent-up demand. Global macroeconomic challenges had a larger impact on emerging markets, which continued a softer order development. Total order intake increased by 9 percent based on constant exchange rates compared to last year. Linacs and Neuro had a strong quarter, and geographically development was especially strong in APAC.

Order backlog increased and amounted to SEK 42,904 M, compared to SEK 39,656 M on April 30, 2022. The difference is mainly explained by a positive translation effect of SEK 2,441 M.

Gross order intake

Q3
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ
Americas 1,259 1,039 3% 21% 3,405 3,590 -21% -5%
EMEA 2,218 2,087 0% 6% 5,192 4,797 1% 8%
APAC 1,840 1,315 27% 40% 5,187 4,079 12% 27%
Group 5,316 4,441 9% 20% 13,785 12,467 -2% 11%

1 Based on constant exchange rates.

North and South America (Americas)

In the Americas, order intake increased by 3 percent during the third quarter based on constant exchange rates. Both North and Latin America showed growth. The latter was driven by strong order intake in Mexico after winning multiple public tenders.

Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

In EMEA, order intake based on constant exchange rates was flat compared to last year. Europe showed double-digit growth on top of last year's strong growth and was driven by the two big tenders in Spain and Italy. The slowdown was reported both in the Middle East and Africa but dominated by the Middle East due to a weak market in Egypt and Turkey as a consequence of their domestic macroeconomic situation.

Asia Pacific (APAC)

Orders in APAC increased by 27 percent based on constant exchange rates during the third quarter. The high growth rate in APAC was explained by strong development in China, supported by governmental credits to improve medical devices in the country, but also a great momentum in East Asia both in emerging countries like Indonesia and mature markets like Korea. Australia also contributed to the uptake.

Gross order intake EMEA

Gross order intake APAC

Third quarter Net sales

Elekta's revenues showed solid growth with an uptick in installation volume at the end of the quarter. This was achieved despite continued challenges in the supply chain and fewer installations in China due to the large number of Covid infections. Based on constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 8 percent. In SEK, net sales increased by 20 percent to SEK 4,337 M (3,602).

Net sales per region

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ
Americas 1,342 1,003 15% 34% 3,707 2,941 6% 26%
EMEA 1,524 1,214 16% 26% 4,047 3,641 4% 11%
APAC 1,471 1,385 -3% 6% 3,991 3,726 -3% 7%
Group 4,337 3,602 8% 20% 11,745 10,309 2% 14%

1 Based on constant exchange rates.

Development was positive in all geographic regions, except APAC. In the Americas, the North American market had double-digit growth together with Latin America. Within EMEA both Europe and the Middle East & Africa contributed with strong growth in the quarter. The negative development in APAC was impacted by Covid in China, and fewer installations in Japan. India continued to show strong growth in the quarter.

Service grew with 3 percent based on constant exchange rates with growth in the majority of the business lines. Solutions increased by 12 percent based on constant exchange rates. At the end of the period, Elekta had an installed base of approximately 7,100 devices, of which about 5,200 units were linacs, MR-Linacs or Leksell Gamma Knife systems. 47 percent of the installed base of linacs was in emerging (underserved) markets with growth of around 50 systems in the quarter.

Net sales per product

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ 2022/23 2021/22 1
Δ
Δ
Solutions 2,628 2,109 12% 25% 6,656 5,994 0% 11%
Service 1,709 1,494 3% 14% 5,089 4,315 5% 18%
Total 4,337 3,602 8% 20% 11,745 10,309 2% 14%

1 Based on constant exchange rates.

12% revenue growth in Solutions

2 Rolling twelve months.

Double-digit growth in revenue in the U.S. and Europe

Third quarter Earnings

Adjusted gross margin amounted to 38.4 percent (36.7) in the third quarter. The difference was explained by a positive contribution of around 320 basis points from the net sales growth and of around 150 basis points from foreign exchange rates. These effects were partially offset by higher material costs and inflation of around 200 basis points, and unfavorable Solutions/ Service volume mix of around 100 basis points.

Expenses, excluding items affecting comparability, decreased by 1 percent during the third quarter based on constant exchange rates. The decrease is explained by lower net R&D expenditure and administrative expenses partially offset by higher selling expenses. The higher selling expenses reflect more inperson activities and customer events. Net R&D expenditure decreased versus last year as amortizations were somewhat higher. Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to a total of SEK 275 M (251).

Foreign exchange had a positive effect on EBIT before the impact of current and last year's hedges. After those hedges FX had a slight negative impact on EBIT. Adjusted EBIT was SEK 463 M (340), representing a margin of 10.7 percent (9.4). EBIT, including items affecting comparability, amounted to SEK 331 M (340), which represented a margin of 7.6 percent (9.4). Items affecting comparability in the third quarter consisted mainly of personnel related costs and impairment of office facilities and amounted to SEK 132 M, whereof SEK 12 M impacted gross margin.

Net financial items increased to SEK -58 M (-40). The key driver was higher interest expenses as a result of increased interest rates. Taxes amounted to SEK -57 M (-72), representing a tax rate of 20.7 percent (24.0). The lower tax rate is a consequence of a tax refund from earlier years and available tax incentives. Net income amounted to SEK 216 M (228) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.57 (0.60) before dilution and SEK 0.56 (0.60) after dilution. Adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.84 (0.60) before dilution and SEK 0.83 (0.60) after dilution.

Cash flow

With SEK -163 M (187), the third quarter cash flow after continuous investments was lower compared to last year due to weaker working capital (see working capital, page 6). Investments in intangible assets amounted to SEK 315 M (331) and were mainly related to R&D investments in the Linac family and software. Investments in tangible assets increased to SEK 74 M (56). Cash conversion in the third quarter was 33 percent (97).

Cash flow (extract)

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22
Operating cash flow 670 384 1,168 1,346
Change in w
orking capital
-445 190 -1,196 -528
Cash flow from operating
activities 225 573 -27 818
Continuous investments -389 -387 -1,146 -991
Cash flow after continuous
investments -163 187 -1,174 -173
EBITDA 684 591 1,529 1,849
Operational cash conversion 33% 97% -2% 44%

38.4% adjusted gross margin

14% adj. R&D expenditure of net sales, RTM

Cash flow from operating activities

Third quarter Working capital

Net working capital as a percentage of net sales (rolling twelve months) was 1 percent (-3). The higher levels of accounts receivable and customer advances was a consequence of more installations in the third quarter, whereas higher inventory will secure future installations as a response to extended lead times in the supply chain. Accrued income increased due to installations of large public tenders in southern Europe and MR-Linac systems, which have longer billing terms. All individual working capital items were impacted by currency movements, while the net effect on the total working capital from currencies was limited. For more information, see page 25.

Financial position

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to SEK 1,218 M (4,366). Interest-bearing liabilities, excluding lease liabilities, amounted to SEK 4,664 M (6,071). Net debt increased to SEK 3,447 M (1,705) as a result of investments in innovation and weaker working capital. Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.46 (0.63). The average maturity of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.3 years.

Net debt

Jan 31 Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2023 2022 2022
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 4,152 4,625 4,099
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 512 1,446 510
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments -1,218 -4,366 -3,077
Net debt 3,447 1,705 1,532
Long-term lease liabilities 729 877 841
Short-term lease liabilities 246 235 245
Net debt including lease liabilities 4,422 2,817 2,618

The exchange rate effect from the translation of cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK -20 M (149). The translation difference in interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 13 M (95).

After the third quarter, in February, the upcoming maturing debt in March has been refinanced and thereby the duration of the debt portfolio has been extended to 4.1 years.

Sustainability agenda

Elekta's sustainability agenda is set on improving access to healthcare globally while operating a responsible and sustainable business. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide Elekta's approach to sustainability. The sustainability focus areas are: Access to Healthcare, Environmental Action, Business Ethics and People in Focus.

Environmental Action – Validated science-based targets

In February, Elekta's science-based targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means that Elekta's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are aligned with climate science, to limit the

Working capital

1.46 Net debt/EBITDA

Third quarter

global temperature increase to 1.5-2°C in accordance with the Paris agreement. Elekta's science-based targets are as follows (base year 2021/22):

Scope 1+2: For Scope 1 (including direct emissions from Elekta's own operations such as facility gas heating, SF6 refrigerant use and the car fleet) and Scope 2 (including indirect emissions from purchased electricity and district heating) Elekta shall reduce absolute emissions by 4.6 percent annually over the next 10 years.

Scope 2: For Scope 2 (including indirect emissions from purchased electricity and district heating) Elekta shall transit to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.

Scope 3: In Scope 3 (including indirect emissions occurring across Elekta's value chain) Elekta has two targets, one involving the use of products and one involving suppliers. Emission from the use of, and the end of life treatment of Elekta's products shall be reduced by 55 percent per radiotherapy treatment course by fiscal year 2031/32. Elekta shall engage selected suppliers to have science-based targets by fiscal year 2026/27. The targeted selection corresponds to 27.5 percent of supply chain emissions.

Risk and uncertainties

Elekta's presence in many geographical markets exposes the Group to political and economic risks on a global scale and/or in individual countries. For more details, please see the Annual Report 2021/22, page 36.

Covid and the war in Ukraine impact Elekta's operations, supply and demand. These events have impacted supply chains and led to interest rate and inflation pressure, as well as foreign exchange rate fluctuations affecting Elekta's business and financial results. They may also lead to an economic downturn. In fiscal year 2020/21, the Group's revenue in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine represented about 2 percent. Elekta has neither production nor Tier 1 suppliers in these three countries.

Significant events

Third quarter

First patient treated with motion management using Unity

In December, the first patients completed their full course of radiation therapy treatment with Elekta Unity MR-Linac using Comprehensive Motion Management (CMM) with True Tracking and automatic gating functionalities at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht.

Second quarter1

  • Elekta's Nomination Committee for AGM 2023
  • Elekta Care 360 launched
  • CE mark for CMM with True Tracking and automatic gating

Midterm outlook

  • Net sales CAGR >7% until 2024/25
  • EBIT margin % expansion until 2024/25

Dividend policy

• ≥50% of net income for the year

1 For more details about the previous significant events please see respective quarterly report.

Third quarter

Second quarter1 (continued)

  • Elekta wins majority of Italian public tender
  • Elekta Esprit receives CE mark and FDA clearance
  • AGM 2022 approves dividend and new Board member
  • Changes in Executive Management (Andrew Wilson, Karin Svenske Nyberg)

First quarter1

  • New radiosurgery system Elekta Esprit launched
  • Elekta and the Netherlands Cancer Institute to co-develop the next generation of radiotherapy solutions
  • Elekta's Nomination Committee's proposal to the AGM
  • Changes in Executive Management (Carlos Castilleja)

Cost-reduction Initiative

In the first quarter 2022/23, Elekta accelerated the Resilience and Excellence Program by launching a Cost-reduction Initiative to reduce structural costs and enhance productivity across the organization. The Cost-reduction Initiative will generate annual savings of approximately SEK 450 M. The measures include increasing productivity in operations and service as well as optimizing the innovation pipeline and leverage the global product organization. The Initiative will also drive efficiencies in selling and administration functions. In the first nine months of 2022/23, the Initiative has reduced spending by SEK 120 M. Implementation costs related to the Initiative are expected to amount to up to SEK 400 M and are reported as items affecting comparability. In the first nine months of 2022/23 the implementation costs were SEK 263 M, see page 26.

Employees

The average number of employees during the period was 4,614 (4,591). The average number of employees in the Parent Company was 56 (56).

Shares

Total number of registered shares on January 31, 2023, was 383,568,409 of which 14,980,769 were A-shares and 368,587,640 B-shares. On January 31, 2023 1,485,289 shares were treasury shares held by Elekta.

Stockholm February 24, 2023

Gustaf Salford President and CEO

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

1 For more details about the previous significant events please see respective quarterly report.

Consolidated income statement – condensed

Q3 First nine months 12 months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 RTM 2021/22
Net sales 4,337 3,602 11,745 10,309 15,983 14,548
Cost of products sold -2,686 -2,279 -7,326 -6,443 -9,995 -9,111
Gross income 1,652 1,323 4,419 3,866 5,989 5,436
Selling expenses -392 -342 -1,204 -975 -1,584 -1,355
Administrative expenses -416 -303 -1,073 -864 -1,382 -1,173
R&D expenses -364 -339 -1,113 -1,040 -1,444 -1,372
Other operating income and expenses -22 -43 -46 -77 -17 -48
Exchange rate differences -126 44 -336 164 -345 155
Operating income 331 340 647 1,074 1,217 1,643
Financial items, net -58 -40 -137 -106 -173 -142
Income after financial items 273 300 510 968 1,044 1,501
Income tax -57 -72 -112 -232 -225 -345
Net income for the period 216 228 398 736 819 1,157
Net income for the period attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 216 229 397 738 813 1,154
Non-controlling interests 0 -
1
0 -
2
6 3
Average number of shares
Before dilution, millions 382 382 382 382 382 382
After dilution, millions 382 382 382 382 382 382
Earnings per share
Before dilution, SEK 0.57 0.60 1.04 1.93 2.13 3.02
After dilution, SEK 0.56 0.60 1.04 1.93 2.13 3.02

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Q3 First nine months 12 months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 RTM 2021/22
Net income for the period 216 228 398 736 819 1,157
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement:
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans - 0 - 10 17 27
Change in fair value of equity instruments - 0 -15 -
1
-58 -45
Tax - 0 -
9
-
3
-
4
2
Total items that will not be reclassified to the income statement - 0 -24 6 -46 -16
Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the income statement:
Revaluation of cash flow
hedges
314 -205 104 -321 -23 -448
Translation differences from foreign operations 25 736 698 673 783 758
Tax -65 42 -21 66 5 92
Total items that subsequently may be reclassified
to the income statement 274 573 781 418 765 402
Other comprehensive income for the period 274 573 757 424 719 386
Total comprehensive income for the period 490 801 1,155 1,160 1,538 1,543
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 490 802 1,154 1,163 1,531 1,540
Non-controlling interests 0 -
1
1 -
3
6 3

Consolidated balance sheet statement – condensed

Jan 31 Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2023 2022 2022
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 11,492 9,900 10,262
Right-of-use assets 795 999 975
Tangible assets 999 974 954
Financial assets 726 692 615
Deferred tax assets 713 555 616
Total non-current assets 14,725 13,120 13,423
Current assets
Inventories 3,337 2,743 2,533
Accounts receivable 4,239 3,719 3,647
Accrued income 2,287 1,720 1,796
Other current receivables 2,165 1,910 1,827
Cash and cash equivalents 1,218 4,366 3,077
Total current assets 13,246 14,457 12,880
Total assets 27,971 27,577 26,303
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 9,625 8,950 8,913
Non-controlling interests 4 -
3
3
Total equity 9,628 8,947 8,916
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 4,152 4,625 4,099
Lease liabilities 729 877 841
Other liabilities 783 823 884
Total non-current liabilities 5,664 6,325 5,824
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 512 1,446 510
Lease liabilities 246 235 245
Accounts payable 1,390 1,187 1,352
Advances from customers 4,924 4,267 4,161
Prepaid income 2,416 2,238 2,342
Accrued expenses 1,937 1,754 1,901
Other current liabilities 1,254 1,180 1,054
Total current liabilities 12,679 12,306 11,564
Total equity and liabilities 27,971 27,577 26,303

Changes in consolidated equity – condensed

Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2021/22
Attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Opening balance 8,913 8,197 8,197
Comprehensive income for the period 1,154 1,163 1,540
Incentive programs 14 11 17
Dividend -459 -420 -841
Total 9,625 8,950 8,913
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Opening balance 3 0 0
Comprehensive income for the period 1 -
3
3
Total 4 -
3
3
Closing balance 9,628 8,947 8,916

Consolidated cash flow statement – condensed

Q3 First nine months 12 months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 RTM 2021/22
Income after financial items 273 300 510 968 1,044 1,501
Amortization and depreciation 275 251 803 775 1,066 1,039
Impairment of Right of use assets 78 - 79 - 79 -
Interest net 44 24 95 76 125 106
Other non-cash items 110 -43 13 -79 -118 -211
Interest received and paid -38 -16 -81 -79 -116 -114
Income taxes paid -73 -133 -251 -315 -387 -452
Operating cash flow 670 384 1,168 1,346 1,692 1,869
Change in inventories -102 -140 -699 -267 -528 -97
Change in operating receivables -828 75 -1,087 -177 -1,201 -291
Change in operating liabilities 485 254 590 -84 1,050 376
Change in w
orking capital
-445 190 -1,196 -528 -679 -12
Cash flow from operating activities 225 573 -27 818 1,013 1,858
Investments in intangible assets -315 -331 -990 -845 -1,365 -1,220
Investments in tangible assets -74 -56 -156 -145 -199 -188
Continuous investments -389 -387 -1,146 -991 -1,564 -1,408
Cash flow after continuous investments -163 187 -1,174 -173 -551 450
Business combinations, divestments and investments in other shares -36 -27 -38 -147 -131 -241
Cash flow after investments -199 160 -1,212 -321 -682 209
Dividends 0 - -459 -420 -880 -841
Cash flow
from other financing activities
-98 1,260 -202 543 -1,631 -886
Cash flow for the period -297 1,420 -1,873 -198 -3,192 -1,517
Change in cash and cash equivalents during the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,535 2,796 3,077 4,411 4,366 4,411
Cash flow
for the period
-297 1,420 -1,873 -198 -3,192 -1,517
Exchange rate differences -20 149 14 154 43 183
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 1,218 4,366 1,218 4,366 1,218 3,077

Parent company

Income statement and statement of comprehensive income - condensed

First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22
Operating expenses -
6
-269
Financial net 712 582
Income after financial items 706 313
Appropriations - -
Tax -58 49
Net income for the period 648 362
Statement of comprehensive income
Net income for the period 648 362
Other comprehensive income - -
Total comprehensive income 648 362

Balance sheet - condensed

Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2023 2022
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 35 39
Shares in subsidiaries 2,795 2,752
Receivables from subsidaries 2,132 2,160
Other financial assets 29 44
Deferred tax assets 21 44
Total non-current assets 5,012 5,039
Current assets
Receivables from subsidaries 4,812 2,599
Other current receivables 34 42
Cash and cash equivalents 211 1,863
Total current assets 5,057 4,504
Total assets 10,069 9,543
Shareholders' equity 2,557 2,368
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 4,152 4,099
Provisions 14 13
Total non-current liabilities 4,166 4,112
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 500 500
Liabilities to Group companies 2,751 2,482
Other current liabilities 95 81
Total current liabilities 3,346 3,063
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 10,069 9,543

Accounting principles

This interim report is prepared, with regards to the Group, according to IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and, with regards to the Parent Company, according to the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2. The accounting principles applied are consistent with those presented in Note 1 of the Annual Report 2021/22.

New or revised standards and interpretations, not yet applied, are not considered to have a material impact on the Elekta Group´s financial statements.

All figures are stated in SEK M and, accordingly, rounding differences can occur. Comparisons refer to the corresponding period for the prior year, unless otherwise stated.

Related party transactions

Related party transactions are described in note 35 in the Annual Report for 2021/22. No material changes have taken place in relations or transactions with related parties companies compared with the description in the Annual report 2021/22.

Exchange rates

For Group companies with a functional currency other than Swedish kronor, order intake and income statements are translated at average exchange rates for the reporting period, while order book and balance sheets are translated at closing exchange rates.

Country Currency Average rate Closing rate
Q3 Jan 31 Apr 30
2023 2022 1
Δ
2023 2022 2022 1
Δ
2
Δ
Euroland 1 EUR 10.769 10.176 6% 11.299 10.513 10.349 7% 9%
Great Britain 1 GBP 12.483 11.945 5% 12.868 12.635 12.294 2% 5%
Japan 1 JPY 0.077 0.078 -2% 0.080 0.082 0.075 -2% 6%
United States 1 USD 10.453 8.713 20% 10.428 9.416 9.839 11% 6%

1 January 31, 2023, vs January 31, 2022.

2 January 31, 2023, vs April 30, 2022.

Segment reporting

Elekta applies geographical segmentation. Order intake, net sales and contribution margin for the respective regions are reported to Elekta's CFO and CEO (chief operating decision makers). The regions' expenses are directly attributable to the respective regions' reported figures including cost of products sold. Global costs for R&D, marketing, management of product supply centers and Parent Company are not allocated per region. Currency exposure is concentrated to product supply centers. The majority of exchange differences in operations are reported in global costs.

Elekta's operations are characterized by significant quarterly variations in volumes and product mix, which have a direct impact on net sales and profits. This is accentuated when the operation is split into segments, as is the impact of currency fluctuations between the years. Revenue from solutions are recognized at a point in time and revenue from services are recognized over time.

Third quarter and first nine months

Q3 2022/23

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 1,342 1,524 1,471 - 4,337
Operating expenses -752 -1,035 -946 - -2,733 63%
Contribution margin 589 489 525 - 1,604 37%
Contribution margin, % 44% 32% 36% 37%
Global costs - - - -1,140 -1,140 26%
Adjusted EBIT 589 489 525 -1,140 463 11%
Items affecting comparability1 -40 -
6
-
9
-78 -132
Operating income (EBIT) 549 483 517 -1,218 331 8%
Net financial items - - - -58 -58
Income after financial items 549 483 517 -1,277 273

Q3 2021/22

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 1,003 1,214 1,385 - 3,602
Operating expenses -629 -733 -984 - -2,346 65%
Contribution margin 374 481 402 - 1,256 35%
Contribution margin, % 37% 40% 29%
Global costs - - - -916 -916 25%
Adjusted EBIT 374 481 402 -916 340 9%
Items affecting comparability1 - - - - -
Operating income (EBIT) 374 481 402 -916 340 9%
Net financial items - - - -40 -40
Income after financial items 374 481 402 -956 300

First nine months 2022/23

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 3,707 4,047 3,991 - 11,745
Operating expenses -2,229 -2,746 -2,656 - -7,631 65%
Contribution margin 1,478 1,301 1,335 - 4,114 35%
Contribution margin, % 40% 32% 33%
Global costs - - - -3,203 -3,203 27%
Adjusted EBIT 1,478 1,301 1,335 -3,203 911 8%
Items affecting comparability1 -74 -18 -17 -154 -263
Operating income (EBIT) 1,404 1,283 1,318 -3,357 647 6%
Net financial items - - - -137 -137
Income after financial items 1,404 1,283 1,318 -3,495 510

First nine months 2021/22

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 2,941 3,641 3,726 - 10,309
Operating expenses -1,824 -2,276 -2,560 - -6,660 65%
Contribution margin 1,117 1,365 1,166 - 3,649 35%
Contribution margin, % 38% 37% 31%
Global costs - - - -2,575 -2,575 25%
Adjusted EBIT 1,117 1,365 1,166 -2,575 1,074 10%
Items affecting comparability1 - - - - -
Operating income (EBIT) 1,117 1,365 1,166 -2,575 1,074 10%
Net financial items - - - -106 -106
Income after financial items 1,117 1,365 1,166 -2,681 968
1
Items affecting comparability include mainly personnel costs and impairments of right-of-use assets attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative w
ithin the
Resilience and Excellence Program.

Third quarter and first nine months

Full year 2021/22

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 4,254 5,321 4,972 - 14,548
Operating expenses -2,606 -3,486 -3,409 - -9,501 65%
Contribution margin 1,648 1,835 1,563 - 5,047 35%
Contribution margin, % 39% 34% 31%
Global costs - - - -3,403 -3,403 23%
Adjusted EBIT 1,648 1,835 1,563 -3,403 1,643 11%
Items affecting comparability1 - - - - -
Operating income (EBIT) 1,648 1,835 1,563 -3,403 1,643 11%
Net financial items - - - -142 -142
Income after financial items 1,648 1,835 1,563 -3,545 1,501

Rolling twelve months

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 5,020 5,727 5,236 - 15,983
Operating expenses -3,011 -3,956 -3,505 - -10,472 66%
Contribution margin 2,009 1,771 1,732 - 5,512 34%
Contribution margin, % 40% 31% 33%
Global costs - - - -4,031 -4,031 25%
Adjusted EBIT 2,009 1,771 1,732 -4,031 1,480 9%
Items affecting comparability1 -74 -18 -17 -154 -263
Operating income (EBIT) 1,935 1,753 1,715 -4,186 1,217 8%
Net financial items - - - -173 -173
Income after financial items 1,935 1,753 1,715 -4,359 1,044
1
Items affecting comparability include mainly personnel costs and impairments of right-of-use assets attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative w
ithin the
Resilience and Excellence Program.

Net sales by product type

Q3 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 610 936 1,082 2,628
Service 732 588 389 1,709
Total 1,342 1,524 1,471 4,337

Q3 2021/22

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 396 679 1,034 2,109
Service 606 535 352 1,494
Total 1,003 1,214 1,385 3,602

First nine months 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 1,522 2,299 2,835 6,656
Service 2,185 1,748 1,157 5,089
Total 3,707 4,047 3,991 11,745

First nine months 2021/22

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 1,166 2,100 2,729 5,994
Service 1,776 1,542 998 4,315
Total 2,941 3,641 3,726 10,309

Full year 2021/22

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 1,819 3,221 3,612 8,652
Service 2,435 2,100 1,360 5,896
Total 4,254 5,321 4,972 14,548

Rolling twelve months

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group total
Solutions 2,176 3,421 3,717 9,314
Service 2,844 2,306 1,519 6,669
Total 5,020 5,727 5,236 15,983

Net sales from Solutions is taken point at time, net sales from Service is taken over time.

Financial instruments

The table below shows the fair value of the Group's financial instruments, for which fair value is different than carrying value. The fair value of all other financial instruments is assumed to correspond to the carrying value.

Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022
SEK M Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 4,152 4,211 4,625 4,856 4,099 4,251
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 512 515 1,446 1,448 510 514

The Group's financial assets and financial liabilities, which have been measured at fair value, have been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The different levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices on an active market for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Other observable data than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly (that is, price quotations) or indirectly (that is, obtained from price quotations)

Level 3: Data not based on observable market data

Financial instruments measured at fair value

SEK M Level Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets measured at fair value through income
statement:
Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting 2 17 38 16
Short-term investments classified as cash equivalents 1 3 842 3
Financial assets measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income:
Equity instruments 1 - 58 -
Equity instruments 3 0 - 15
Derivatives used for hedging purposes:
Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting 2 141 230 135
Total financial assets 161 1,168 168
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities at fair value through income statement:
Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting 2 11 97 55
Contingent considerations 3 21 72 32
Derivatives used for hedging purposes:
Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting 2 286 352 384
Total financial liabilities 318 521 471

The fair value of accounts receivables, other current and non-current receivables, cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and other current and non-current liabilities is estimated to be equal to their carrying amount.

Key figures and data per share

Key figures

Full year May - Jan
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Gross order intake, SEK M 14,493 16,796 17,735 17,411 18,364 12,467 13,785
Net sales, SEK M 11,573 13,555 14,601 13,763 14,548 10,309 11,745
Order backlog, SEK M 27,974 32,003 34,689 33,293 39,656 37,552 42,904
Gross margin, % 43.7 41.9 42.0 40.8 37.4 37.5 37.6
Adjusted gross margin, % 43.7 41.9 42.0 40.8 37.4 37.5 38.2
Operating income, SEK M 1,845 1,696 1,657 1,906 1,643 1,074 647
Operating margin, % 15.9 12.5 11.3 13.9 11.3 10.4 5.5
Adjusted EBIT 1,845 1,696 1,657 1,906 1,643 1,074 911
Adjusted EBIT margin, % 15.9 12.5 11.3 13.9 11.3 10.4 7.8
Shareholders' equity, SEK M 1 6,987 7,779 8,113 8,197 8,913 8,950 9,625
Return on shareholders' equity, % 22 17 14 16 14 13 9
Net debt, SEK M 803 439 1,632 774 1,532 1,705 3,447
Operational cash conversion, % 95 61 35 82 69 44 -
2
Average number of employees 3,702 3,798 4,117 4,194 4,631 4,591 4,614

1 Attributable to Parent Company shareholders.

Data per share

Full year May - Jan
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2022/23
Earnings per share
before dilution, SEK 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 3.02 1.93 1.04
after dilution, SEK 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 3.02 1.93 1.04
Adjusted earnings per share
before dilution, SEK 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 3.02 1.93 1.58
after dilution, SEK 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 3.02 1.93 1.58
Cash flow per share
before dilution, SEK 3.79 2.48 -0.74 5.07 0.55 -0.84 -3.17
after dilution, SEK 3.79 2.48 -0.74 5.07 0.55 -0.84 -3.17
Shareholders' equity per share
before dilution, SEK 18.29 20.36 21.23 21.45 23.33 23.42 25.19
after dilution, SEK 18.29 20.36 21.23 21.45 23.33 23.42 25.18
Average number of shares
before dilution, thousands 382,027 382,027 382,062 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083
after dilution, thousands 382,027 382,027 382,062 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,229
Number of shares at closing 1
before dilution, thousands 382,027 382,027 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083
after dilution, thousands 382,027 382,027 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,364

1 Number of registered shares at closing excluding treasury shares (1,485,289 per January 31, 2023).

Third quarter and first nine months

Data per quarter

2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
SEK M Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Gross order intake 3,954 5,379 3,980 4,045 4,441 5,897 3,871 4,598 5,316
Net sales 3,581 3,667 3,009 3,697 3,602 4,239 3,327 4,081 4,337
Operating income 468 545 201 533 340 570 117 199 331
Cash flow
from operating activities
690 1,114 -81 325 573 1,040 -198 -55 225

Order intake growth based on constant exchange rates

2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
% Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Americas 41 13 -
7
16 -
3
-
6
-43 -13 3
EMEA -17 7 0 3 23 16 11 -
9
0
APAC 8 46 -
4
19 -
3
-
5
9 2 27
Group 2 18 -
4
12 8 2 -11 -
6
9

Capitalized development costs

Q3 First nine months 12 months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 RTM 2021/22
R&D, net 191 185 646 440 881 675
Capitalization 314 295 988 808 1338 1,157
Amortization -123 -109 -342 -368 -456 -482
Other, net -
3
-
3
-10 -
5
-
7
-
2
Total, net 187 182 636 435 874 673

No significant events after the quarter

Alternative performance measures

Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are measures and key figures that Elekta's management and other stakeholders use when managing and analyzing Elekta's business performance. These measures are not substitutes, but rather supplements to financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. Key figures and other APMs used by Elekta are defined on ir.elekta.com/investors/financials. Definitions and additional information on APMs can also be found on pages 155-157 in the Annual Report 2021/22.

Order and sales growth based on constant exchange rates

Elekta's order intake and sales are, to a large extent, reported in subsidiaries with other functional currencies than SEK, which is the group reporting currency. In order to present order and sales growth on a more comparable basis and to show the impact of currency fluctuations, order and sales growth based on constant exchange rates are presented. The schedules below present growth based on constant exchange rates reconciled to the total growth reported in accordance with IFRS.

Change gross order intake

Group
Americas EMEA APAC total
% SEK M % SEK M % SEK M % SEK M
Q3 2022/23 vs. Q3 2021/22
Change based on constant exchange rates 3 36 0 3 27 359 9 398
Currency effects 18 184 6 127 13 166 11 477
Reported change 21 220 6 130 40 524 20 875
Q3 2021/22 vs. Q3 2020/21
Change based on constant exchange rates -
3
-27 23 395 -
3
-42 8 325
Currency effects 9 87 0 7 5 68 4 162
Reported change 6 60 24 402 2 26 12 488
May - Jan 2022/23 vs. May - Jan 2021/22
Change based on constant exchange rates -21 -743 1 28 12 503 -
2
-212
Currency effects 16 558 8 367 15 605 12 1,530
Reported change -
5
-185 8 395 27 1,108 11 1,318
May - Jan 2021/22 vs. May - Jan 2020/21
Change based on constant exchange rates 0 -
8
10 442 4 143 5 577
Currency effects -
1
-34 -
2
-89 -
1
-20 -
1
-142
Reported change -
1
-42 8 353 3 123 4 435

Third quarter and first nine months

Change net sales

Group
Americas EMEA APAC total
% SEK M % SEK M % SEK M % SEK M
Q3 2022/23 vs. Q3 2021/22
Change based on constant exchange rates 15 151 16 192 -3 -41 8 301
Currency effects 19 188 10 118 9 127 12 434
Reported change 34 339 26 310 6 85 20 735
Q3 2021/22 vs. Q3 2020/21
Change based on constant exchange rates -2 -18 -4 -46 -2 -34 -3 -98
Currency effects 6 62 1 12 3 44 3 119
Reported change 5 44 -3 -34 1 11 1 21
May - Jan 2022/23 vs. May - Jan 2021/22
Change based on constant exchange rates 6 171 4 156 -3 -120 2 207
Currency effects 20 595 7 250 10 384 12 1,229
Reported change 26 765 11 406 7 264 14 1,436
May - Jan 2021/22 vs. May - Jan 2020/21
Change based on constant exchange rates 6 161 3 100 3 122 4 383
Currency effects -1 -29 -2 -76 -2 -65 -2 -170
Reported change 5 131 1 24 2 58 2 213

Change of expenses

Management reviews the development of expenses excluding items affecting comparability in constant currencies. The schedule below illustrates the reported change in expenses related to items affecting comparability and the remaining change split between change based on constant exchange rates and change due to currency movements.

Change expenses
% SEK M % SEK M % SEK M % SEK M
5 18 28 86 5 16 12 120
1 4 -2 -5 -4 -14 -1 -15
8 28 11 32 7 22 8 82
15 50 37 113 7 25 19 188
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 53 14 36 -16 -59 3 30
3 10 5 12 5 20 5 41
22 63 19 48 -10 -39 8 72
4 43 12 105 5 51 7 199
10 93 2 16 -7 -71 1 39
10 93 10 88 9 92 9 273
24 229 24 209 7 72 18 511
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 154 7 60 -10 -109 4 104
-1 -8 1 10 1 8 0 10
18 145 9 70 -9 -101 4 114
Selling expenses Administrative
expenses
R&D expenses

EBITDA

EBITDA is used for the calculation of operational cash conversion and the net debt/EBITDA ratio.

SEK M Q3 2021/22 Q4 2021/22 Q1 2022/23 Q2 2022/23 Q3 2022/23
Operating income/EBIT 340 570 117 199 331
Amortization intangible assets:
Capitalized development costs 113 119 113 114 127
Assets relating business combinations 32 33 35 36 36
Depreciation tangible assets 106 112 114 117 112
Impairment of right-of-use assets - - - - 78
EBITDA 591 833 379 465 684

Return on capital employed

Return on capital employed is a measure of the profitability after taking into account the amount of total capital used unrelated to type of financing. A higher return on capital employed indicates a more efficient use of capital. Capital employed represents the value of the balance sheet net assets that is the key driver of cash flow and capital required to run the business. It is also used in the calculation of return on capital employed.

SEK M Jan 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2023
Income after financial items (12 months rolling) 1,405 1,501 1,414 1,071 1,044
Financial expenses (12 months rolling) 238 200 211 230 257
Income after financial items plus financial expenses 1,644 1,702 1,625 1,301 1,301
Total assets 27,577 26,303 26,322 27,225 27,971
Deferred tax liabilities -443 -549 -483 -503 -487
Long-term provisions -235 -215 -207 -199 -234
Other long-term liabilities -144 -120 -133 -151 -62
Accounts payable -1,187 -1,352 -1,280 -1,464 -1,390
Advances from customers -4,267 -4,161 -4,392 -4,686 -4,924
Prepaid income -2,238 -2,342 -2,373 -2,335 -2,416
Accrued expenses -1,754 -1,901 -1,606 -1,835 -1,937
Current tax liabilities -277 -114 -164 -100 -218
Short-term provisions -187 -149 -142 -200 -180
Derivative financial instruments -351 -361 -395 -516 -275
Other current liabilities -365 -429 -367 -395 -581
Capital employed 16,129 14,610 14,781 14,840 15,267
Average capital employed (last five quarters) 14,722 14,638 14,638 14,828 15,126
Return on capital employed 11% 12% 11% 9% 9%

Return on shareholders' equity

Return on shareholders' equity measures the return generated on shareholders' capital invested in the company.

SEK M Q3 2021/22 Q4 2021/22 Q1 2022/23 Q2 2022/23 Q3 2022/23
Net income (12 months rolling) 1,079 1,154 1,087 826 813
Average shareholders' equity excluding
non-controlling interests a (last five quarters) 8,375 8,515 8,529 8,842 9,139
Return on shareholders' equity 13% 14% 13% 9% 9%

Operational cash conversion

Cash flow is a focus area for management. The operational cash conversion shows the relation between cash flow from operating activities and EBITDA.

from operating activities and EBITDA.
SEK M Q3 2021/22 Q4 2021/22 Q1 2022/23 Q2 2022/23 Q3 2022/23
Cash flow
from operating activities
573 1,040 -198 -55 225
EBITDA 591 833 379 465 684
Operational cash conversion 97% 125% -52% -12% 33%

Working capital

In order to optimize cash generation, management focuses on working capital and reducing lead times between orders booked and cash received.

Jan 31 Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2023 2022 2022
Working capital assets
Inventories 3,337 2,743 2,533
Accounts receivable 4,239 3,719 3,647
Accrued income 2,287 1,720 1,796
Other operating receivables 1,761 1,430 1,459
Sum working capital assets 11,624 9,611 9,435
Working capital liabilities
Accounts payable 1,390 1,187 1,352
Advances from customers 4,924 4,267 4,161
Prepaid income 2,416 2,238 2,342
Accrued expenses 1,937 1,754 1,901
Short-term provisions 180 187 149
Other current liabilities 581 365 429
Sum working capital liabilities 11,428 9,998 10,333
Net working capital 196 -387 -898
% of rolling 12 months net sales 1% -3% -6%

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

Days Sales Outstanding was negative 19 days on January 31, 2023 (negative 27 days per April 30, 2022).

Jan 31 Jan 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2023 2022 2022
Americas -56 -81 -66
EMEA 56 39 39
APAC -55 -49 -57
Group -19 -28 -27

Net debt and net debt/EBITDA ratio

Net debt is important for understanding the financial stability of the company. Net debt and net debt/EBITDA ratio are used by management to track the debt evolvement, the refinancing need and the leverage for the Group.

Jan 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2023
4,625 4,099 4,112 4,138 4,152
1,446 510 528 531 512
-4,366 -3,077 -2,423 -1,535 -1,218
1,705 1,532 2,217 3,134 3,447
2,703 2,682 2,582 2,268 2,361
0.63 0.57 0.86 1.38 1.46

Third quarter and first nine months

Items affecting comparability

Items affecting comparability include cost attributable to the Cost-reduction Initiative within the Resilience and Excellence Program. The costs are adjusted in order to track the underlying profitability of the Group's products and services.

Q3 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Other /
Group-wide
Group
total
Items affecting comparability:
Personnel related cost 4 6 1 41 52
Impairment of right-of-use assets 36 0 7 34 78
Other cost 0 0 0 3 3
Total 40 6 9 78 132

First nine months 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Other /
Group-wide
Group
total
Items affecting comparability:
Personnel related cost 37 17 10 116 181
Impairment of right-of-use assets 36 1 7 34 79
Other cost 0 0 0 3 3
Total 74 18 17 154 263

Gross margin

Gross margin is used to track operational performance and efficiency.

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22
Net sales 4,337 3,602 11,745 10,309
Cost of products sold -2,686 -2,279 -7,326 -6,443
Gross income 1,652 1,323 4,419 3,866
Gross margin (Gross income/ Net sales) 38.1% 36.7% 37.6% 37.5%

Adjusted gross margin

Adjusted gross margin is used to track the underlying operational performance, i.e. excluding items affecting comparability.

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22
Net sales 4,337 3,602 11,745 10,309
Cost of products sold -2,686 -2,279 -7,326 -6,443
Gross income 1,652 1,323 4,419 3,866
Items affecting comparability 12 0 64 0
Adjusted gross income 1,664 1,323 4,483 3,866
Adjusted gross margin (Adjusted gross income/ Net sales) 38.4% 36.7% 38.2% 37.5%

Adjusted EBIT

Adjusted EBIT is used to track the underlying operational performance, i.e. excluding items affecting comparability.

Q3 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Other /
Group-wide
Group
total
Operating Income (EBIT) 549 483 517 -1,218 331
Items affecting comparability 40 6 9 78 132
Adjusted EBIT 589 489 525 -1,140 463

First nine months 2022/23

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Other /
Group-wide
Group
total
Operating Income (EBIT) 1,404 1,283 1,318 -3,357 647
Items affecting comparability 74 18 17 154 263
Adjusted EBIT 1,478 1,301 1,335 -3,203 911

Adjusted earnings per share

Adjusted earnings per share is used to track the underlying operational performance, i.e. excluding items affecting comparability.

Q3 First nine months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22
Net income for the period attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 216 229 397 738
Items affecting comparability 132 0 263 0
Tax on Items affecting comparability -29 0 -58 0
Adjusted net income 319 229 603 738
Average number of shares, before dilution 382 382 382 382
Average number of shares, after dilution 382 382 382 382
Adjusted earnings per share before dilution 1) 0,84 0,60 1,58 1,93
Adjusted earnings per share after dilution 2) 0,83 0,60 1,58 1,93
1
) Adjusted net income/average number of shares before dilution

2 ) Adjusted net income/average number of shares after dilution

Adjusted R&D expenditure of net sales

Adjusted R&D expenditure of net sales is used to track the amount spent on R&D in relation to net sales during the period, excluding items affecting comparability.

Q3 First nine months 12 Months
SEK M 2022/23 2021/22 2022/23 2021/22 RTM 2021/22
R&D expenditure -364 -339 -1,113 -1,040 -1,444 -1,372
R&D items affecting comparability 16 0 51 0 51 0
R&D capitalization -314 -295 -988 -808 -1,338 -1,157
R&D amortization 123 109 342 368 456 482
Adjusted R&D Expenditure -539 -525 -1,707 -1,480 -2,274 -2,047
Net Sales 4,337 3,602 11,745 10,309 15,983 14,548
Adjusted R&D Expenditure of net sales 12% 15% 15% 14% 14% 14%

Third quarter and first nine months Shareholder information

Conference call

Elekta will host a web conference at 10:00-11:00 CET on February 24 with President and CEO Gustaf Salford, and CFO Tobias Hägglöv. To take part of the presentation please dial the numbers or watch via the web link below.

Sweden: +46 8 5051 0031
United Kingdom: +44 207 107 0613
United States: +1 631 570 5613

https://elekta-qreports.creo.se/230224/

Financial calendar

Year-end report, Q4, May-Apr 2022/23 May 25, 2023
Annual Report 2022/23 Jul 7, 2023
Interim report, Q1, May-Jul 2023/24 Aug 24, 2023
Annual General Meeting 2023 Aug 24, 2023
Interim report, Q2, May-Oct 2023/24 Nov 30, 2023

About Elekta

Elekta is a global leader in radiotherapy solutions to fight cancer and neurological diseases. In fact, we are the only independent radiotherapy provider of scale. We have a broad offering of advanced solutions for delivering the most efficient radiotherapy treatments. Elekta's offering allows clinicians to treat more patients with increased quality, both with value-creating innovations in solutions and AI-supported service based on a global network.

Purpose

Elekta's purpose is to inspire hope for anyone dealing with cancer, be that patients, clinicians, or relatives.

Mission

Our mission is to improve patients' lives by working together with our customers. We use our precision radiation expertise to work hand in hand with clinicians and our partners to continuously develop innovative, outcome-driven and cost-efficient solutions that provide lasting clinical difference in a sustainable way.

Vision

Elekta's vision is a world where everyone has access to the best cancer care. Our strategy, called ACCESS 2025, is the first part of our journey towards the vision.

Strategy – ACCESS 2025

Through our strategy, ACCESS 2025, we improve patient access to the best cancer care by:

  • Accelerating innovation with customer utilization in mind
  • Driving partner integration across the cancer care ecosystem
  • Being the customer lifetime companion
  • Driving market adoption across the globe

For further information, please contact:

Tobias Hägglöv

CFO +46 76 107 4799 [email protected]

Cecilia Ketels

Head of Investor Relations +46 76 611 7625 [email protected]

Elekta AB (publ) 556170-4015

Kungstensgatan 18 Box 7593 SE 103 93 Stockholm Sweden

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