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Elekta

Earnings Release Nov 25, 2021

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Q2

  • Gross order intake amounted to SEK 4,045 M (3,627), corresponding to a 12 percent increase in constant currency
  • Net sales were SEK 3,697 M (3,534), corresponding to a 7 percent growth in constant currency
  • Gross margin amounted to 38.6 percent (40.9)
  • EBIT amounted to SEK 533 M (559), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 14.4 percent (15.8)
  • Earnings per share was SEK 1.00 (0.98) before/after dilution
  • Cash flow after continuous investments decreased by SEK 379 M to SEK -17 M (362)

Second quarter First six months

  • Gross order intake amounted to SEK 8,025 M (8,078), corresponding to a 3 percent growth in constant currency
  • Net sales were SEK 6,707 M (6,515), corresponding to a 7 percent increase in constant currency
  • Gross margin amounted to 37.9 (43.2) percent
  • EBIT amounted to SEK 734 M (893), corresponding to an EBIT margin of 10.9 percent (13.7)
  • Earnings per share was SEK 1.33 (1.55) before/after dilution
  • Cash flow after continuous investments decreased by SEK 749 M to SEK -360 M (389)

Group summary

Q2 First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 Δ 2021/22 2020/21 Δ
Gross order intake 4,045 3,627 12% 3 8,025 8,078 3% 3
Net sales 3,697 3,534 7% 3 6,707 6,515 7% 3
Gross margin 38.6% 40.9% -2.3 ppts 37.9% 43.2% -5.2 ppts
EBIT 533 559 -5% 734 893 -18%
EBIT margin 14.4% 15.8% -1.3 ppts 10.9% 13.7% -2.7 ppts
Cash flow 1 -17 362 -105% -360 389 -193%
Earnings per share, SEK 2 1.00 0.98 2% 1.33 1.55 -14%

1 After continuous investments.

2 Before/after dilution.

3 Based on constant currency.

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 November 25, 2021. (REGMAR)

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.

Second quarter Gradual market recovery

The increasing need for investments in cancer care and radiotherapy across the globe supported a gradual market recovery during the quarter. Our orders grew with double digits, and despite the continued global supply chain challenges we secured good revenue growth supported by a strong finish of the quarter. Our margins improved sequentially but were still impacted by higher logistics costs.

Good order growth from pent-up demand

There is a need for sustained investment in radiotherapy as the cancer patient backlog remains a huge concern for health care providers in many countries. In the second quarter the radiotherapy market continued to recover, and our orders grew with 12 percent. The recovery is still a story with two different dynamics. Our mature markets, the US, Western Europe and Japan showed strong growth, while most emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, and parts of East Asia continued to struggle with the effects of the pandemic.

The challenges within the global supply chain, with port congestion and longer shipping times and component shortages, made it more difficult to deliver to our customers' sites and resulted in higher costs and inventory levels. I am proud of how our supply chain organization has been able to manage the uncertain situation and we showed a good revenue growth of 7 percent in the quarter. We also managed to increase our gross and operating margins compared to the previous quarter due to higher volumes and improved project mix.

Delivering on our strategy, ACCESS 2025

An important priority of our strategy, ACCESS 2025, is to address our customers' increasing needs for streamlined clinical workflows, automation, and productivity. We are accelerating our digital transformation program by expanding our software innovation projects and engineering base. Software solutions account for around one fourth of Elekta's revenue and we expect their importance to increase going forward.

Another key priority is our paradigm shifting journey with Elekta Unity. During the recent ASTRO conference, we presented the latest technology updates and moved forward with Comprehensive Motion Management. We also see customers placing orders for their second Unity system, as Odense did in the quarter.

We are driving partner integration across the cancer care ecosystem. One recent example is the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) partnering with Kaiku Health to develop the next generation of digital patient monitoring and management system.

Our sustainability agenda is an integral part of ACCESS 2025 and we have established a Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework to be fully transparent in our ambition and journey towards closing the access gap. I am very pleased to report that the quarterly increase in the installed base in underserved markets enabled around 14 million additional people around the world to gain access to radiotherapy.

Looking forward

Going forward, we expect positive impact from continued market recovery, with strong demand and better access to customers. At the same time, we expect the negative effects from the supply chain challenges to remain over the next quarters and see higher risk of component shortages going forward.

Gustaf Salford President and CEO

Gross margin improved compared to Q1

12% order growth

Second quarter Order intake and order backlog

The positive order trend seen in the last two quarters continued in the second quarter, with strong demand in mature markets while emerging markets continued to be more challenging. The underlying structural need for more radiotherapy capacity together with more normalized market conditions in mature markets drove the strong order performance.

In the second quarter gross order intake increased by 12 percent in constant currency compared to the second quarter last year. Both Solutions and Service grew with double digits and all three regions had a positive development. Brachy and Neuro had especially strong performances in the quarter. Order growth was strongest in mature markets, but there were signs of recovery in some emerging markets.

Order backlog increased both in constant currency and SEK, and amounted to SEK 34,076 M, compared to SEK 33,293 M on April 30, 2021. The positive translation effect due to the conversion to closing exchange rates amounted to SEK 68 M.

Gross order intake

Q2 First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ
Americas 1,086 925 16% 17% 2,551 2,653 1% -4%
EMEA 1,446 1,428 3% 1% 2,710 2,758 2% -2%
APAC 1,513 1,274 19% 19% 2,764 2,667 7% 4%
Group 4,045 3,627 12% 12% 8,025 8,078 3%2 -1%

1 Based on constant currency.

2 Excluding the largest deal ever in Elekta's history the growth rate was 14%.

North and South America (Americas)

In Americas the reported order intake increased by 16 percent in constant currency during the second quarter. The strong growth is mainly a result of the US and Canadian markets returning to normal conditions as the quarter progressed without setbacks of another Covid wave and with easing of restrictions. Most Latin American countries still faced pandemic related challenges even though growth returned in some markets.

Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Order intake in EMEA increased by 3 percent in constant currency. Europe showed very strong double-digit growth, which was almost fully offset by order declines in the Middle East and Africa. Strongest performance in Europe was seen in Denmark, France and the Benelux countries, as well as in Italy. The Middle East and almost all African countries had a large drop in order intake with Covid still negatively impacting demand.

Asia Pacific (APAC)

The order intake in APAC increased by 19 percent in constant currency. The positive development was mainly driven by very strong growth in India and continued good development in China. Japan returned to good growth during the quarter, and strong order development was also seen in New Zealand and the Philippines. Order intake in other markets in the region was mixed, with East Asian countries continuing on a lower level.

Gross order intake Group

Gross order intake Americas

Gross order intake EMEA

Gross order intake APAC

Second quarter Net sales

Installations continued on a more normalized level in the quarter. Differences in ease of access to hospitals still persisted, which together with the turbulence in logistics markets and travel restrictions made planning of installations more difficult than normal. Mature markets were strong in the quarter with overall growth weakened by the development in emerging markets. Based on constant currency net sales increased by 7 percent in the second quarter. In SEK, net sales increased by 5 percent to SEK 3,697 M (3,534).

Net sales per region

Q2 First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ
Americas 1,111 906 24% 23% 1,938 1,851 10% 5%
EMEA 1,284 1,262 6% 2% 2,427 2,370 6% 2%
APAC 1,302 1,367 -2% -5% 2,341 2,294 7% 2%
Group 3,697 3,534 7% 5% 6,707 6,515 7% 3%

1 Based on constant currency.

Geographically, Americas reported strong net sales growth both in North and South America with good double-digit growth rates in the US and a great development in Canada. The growth in the US was achieved despite a lower-than-normal installation pace due to shortages of contractors to refurbish bunkers. Europe had strong development in important radiotherapy markets such as Germany, UK and Italy, however the good European growth in EMEA was offset by the negative development in the Middle East and Africa. The pandemic related challenges in the emerging markets continued during the quarter and resulted in an overall negative development for APAC. However, mature markets in APAC such as Australia and Japan had good revenue growth and the strong development of installations in China continued.

Net sales of solutions increased by 8 percent in constant currency, with strong performance in MR-Linac and Linac. At the end of the period Elekta had an installed base of approximately 6,800 devices, of which approximately 4,900 units were linacs, MR-Linacs or Leksell Gamma Knife systems. 45 percent of the installed base of linacs were in emerging (underserved) markets with a growth of around 40 systems in the quarter.

Service performed well with a growth rate of 5 percent based on constant currency and increased service revenue in almost all business lines.

Net sales per product

Q2 First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ 2021/22 2020/21 1
Δ
Δ
Solutions 2,254 2,136 8% 6% 3,885 3,687 10% 5%
Service 1,443 1,398 5% 3% 2,821 2,828 4% 0%
Total 3,697 3,534 7% 5% 6,707 6,515 7% 3%

1 Based on constant currency.

8% revenue growth in Solutions

Net sales by quarter

Net sales by RTM

Strong growth in Americas

Second quarter Earnings

Gross margin amounted to 38,6 percent (40,9) in the second quarter. The decrease compared to last year's second quarter was mainly explained by high supply chain, logistics and service costs of ~300 bps. The main part of this effect is pandemic-driven and expected to be temporary. Currency had a negative effect of ~100 bps. The negative effect was partly offset by higher volume and improved project mix.

Operating expenses during the second quarter decreased by 1 percent in constant currencies despite higher selling expenses and administration costs. The main reason for decreased operating expenses was lower net R&D expenditure. Accelerated investments in innovation were more than offset by the lower amortization from Unity and higher capitalizations as more projects entered the capitalization phases. Gross R&D expenditure to net sales increased to 12 percent (10) on a rolling twelve-month basis. Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to a total of SEK 246 M (288) in the quarter. The increase in selling expenses of 14% in constant currency was driven by more travelling and marketing activities like the physical exhibitions, ESTRO and ASTRO. Administration costs increased 8 percent in constant currencies compared to comparable quarter last year due to one-off project related costs. Operating result, EBIT, was SEK 533 M (559) representing a margin of 14.4 percent (15.8).

Net financial items amounted to SEK -30 M (-68). The key driver was less interest expense as a result of lower level of gross debt. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 503 M (490) and tax amounted to SEK -121 M (-115), representing a tax rate of 24 percent (23.5). Net income amounted to SEK 382 M (375) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.00 (0.98) before and after dilution. Return on shareholders' equity amounted to 14 percent (16) and return on capital employed was 12 percent (13).

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 325 M (535). Cash flow after continuous investments was SEK -17 M (362). Investments in intangible assets amounted to SEK 289 M (145) in the second quarter. The increase was mainly related to R&D investments in the Linac family solutions. Investments in tangible assets increased to SEK 52 M (28) in the second quarter.

The weaker cash flow was related to lower earnings, increased R&D investments and increased working capital compared to last year, see working capital section below.

Cash flow (extract)

Q2
First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21
Operating cash flow 644 804 962 1,334
Change in w
orking capital
-319 -269 -718 -588
Cash flow from operating
activities 325 535 244 746
Continuous investments -342 -173 -604 -358
Cash flow after continuous
investments -17 362 -360 389
Operational cash conversion 42% 63% 19% 50%

38.6% gross margin

12% R&D expenditure of net sales, RTM

Cash Flow from operating activities

Second quarter Working capital

Net working capital increased by SEK 106 M to SEK -292 M (-398) corresponding to -2 percent (-3) of net sales on twelve months rolling basis. On the asset side accounts receivables decreased as a result of strong collections and accrued income increased mainly due to MR-Linac projects in Canada and China. The increased inventory was due to actions taken to mitigate extended supply chain lead times and reflects more systems in transit, which also explained the higher customer advances. All individual working capital items were impacted by currency movements while the net effect on working capital from currencies was limited. For more information, see page 28.

Financial position

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to SEK 2,796 M (3,913). Interest-bearing liabilities excluding lease liabilities amounted to SEK 4,570 M (5,862). Net debt amounted to SEK 1,773 M (1,949). Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 0.62 (0.60). The average maturity of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.8 years.

Net debt

Oct 31 Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021 2020 2021
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 3,050 4,983 3,043
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 1,520 879 2,141
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments -2,796 -3,913 -4,411
Net debt 1,773 1,949 774
Long-term lease liabilities 849 908 854
Short-term lease liabilities 217 198 200
Net debt including lease liabilities 2,840 3,056 1,828

The exchange rate effect from the translation of cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 5 M (-223). The translation difference in interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 11 M (-200).

Sustainability agenda

Elekta's sustainability agenda is set on improving access to healthcare globally while operating a responsible and sustainable business. Agenda 2030 and its Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG) guides Elekta's approach to sustainability. The focus areas are: Access to Healthcare, Green Processes, Business Ethics and People in Focus.

Working capital

0.62 Net debt/EBITDA

Second quarter

Access to Healthcare - SLB

Elekta's recently established Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) Framework will strengthen Elekta's sustainability focus by increasing global access to cancer care, which in turn will be crucial in reaching the SDG target 3.4 for non-communicable diseases. The target is to increase the installed net base of linacs with 825 units in underserved markets until April 30, 2025. Elekta strives to achieve this target through the following strategy:

1) Innovation and utilization of equipment

Elekta offer value creating innovations tailored to regional clinical needs, including the specific needs of underserved markets. Elekta strives to develop solutions that are smarter and more user-friendly, and that require less experience of the clinicians that operate them, without risk to the clinical or operational excellence of the cancer care. As utilization of already available equipment remains a challenge in underserved markets, Elekta is committed to drive digital solutions for value-based healthcare and expand utilisation of remote artificial intelligence (AI) service platforms to increase high clinical uptime even in hospitals in remote locations, shorten and improve treatment plans and patient outcomes.

2) Developing customer financing solutions

Elekta is partnering with third party financiers, such as leasing companies or export credit agencies, enabling financing solutions and other alternative payment models to help lower the barrier for entry to acquire modern technology demanded by customers in underserved markets. From timeto-time Elekta also provides financing to customers using the balance sheet, allowing for longer payment terms.

3) Advancing infrastructure in public-private partnerships

Elekta collaborates and partners with clinics, researchers, governments, and the civil society to raise awareness about radiotherapy and the essence of finding cancer at an early stage, to find viable financial solutions and to further improve access to cancer care.

4) Closing the knowledge-gap and building human capital locally

Another fundamental element to increase access to care is to have the workforce required for delivering radiotherapy. Elekta's education and training portfolio broadly aims to cover three main categories of training gap and extends from training on-site/clinical, in classroom, remotely and on-demand.

For more details on the Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework please see Elekta's website.

Risk and uncertainties

Elekta's presence in a large number of geographical markets exposes the Group to political and economic risks on a global scale and/or in individual countries. For more details, please see Annual Report 2020/21, page 34.

Second quarter

Impact from Covid-19

The impact on Elekta's business from Covid-19 is decreasing, but it continues to be negative. Next to access to hospitals for installations the higher logistic and supply chain costs in the wake of the pandemic have the largest impact on Elekta's financials.

Overall, Elekta has managed well through the crisis, balancing the safety of employees with the commitments to customers and their patients. The treatment utilization rate in Elekta's installed base has been maintained at normal levels. The production sites of linacs in Crawley, UK and Beijing, China has been fully operational as has the production facilities of Brachy in the Netherlands and Neuro in Sweden. The continuity of Elekta's supplychain has benefitted from a dual source strategy and the fact that Elekta and its suppliers being labelled essential business by relevant government authorities.

Elekta has not received any government grants in the second quarter. For 2021/22 Elekta has not received any government grants in Sweden and on a global basis approximately SEK 2 M.

Significant events

Second quarter

Elekta establishes a framework for SLB

In October Elekta announced that it has established a Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework for issues of sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) under its Medium Term Note Program. Elekta is among the first companies in Sweden to establish this type of investment framework for bonds.

Elekta receives initial investment grade rating from S&P

In October Elekta received an investment grade (IG) rating from S&P Global Ratings (S&P). S&P has assigned a BBB- rating to Elekta and to the Group's senior unsecured notes, with stable outlook. S&P notes that Elekta's rating reflects the global leading position, ability to introduce new innovative treatment solutions and the key credit strengths being low leverage and stable cash generation.

Elekta acquires Turkish distributor

In September Elekta acquired its long-time partner and Turkish distributor of neurosurgery solutions, Özyürek Mümessillik ve Dış Ticaret A.Ş. The acquisition will improve Elekta's market access in the region and strengthen its relationship with customers.

Establishment of a philanthropic Elekta Foundation

At the Annual General Meeting in August Elekta's shareholders approved the Board of Directors' proposal to establish the Elekta Foundation. The Elekta Foundation's mission is an important part of Elekta's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and priorities. Its mission is to initiate and support projects and programs in partnership with governments, NGOs and healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries to improve access to cancer care. Elekta's initial foundation contribution of SEK 35 M will be paid in the third quarter and reported in the income statement.

Mid-term outlook

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

Dividend policy

• ≥50% of net profit for the year

Second quarter

Elekta established in Indonesia

In August Elekta established a permanent legal entity in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, in order to address the unmet need for high quality, modern cancer care.

Changes in Executive Management

Ardie Ermers has been appointed new EVP Region Europe and will became a member of Elekta's Executive Management team at his start on December 1. Ardie has worked for Philips for almost 23 years in various roles, including senior management positions, and most recently as Global General Manager for Radiation Oncology.

First quarter1

  • Elekta Harmony receives clearance by FDA
  • Elekta and Philips to deepen their strategic partnership
  • Changes in Executive Management (Renato Leite left Elekta)

Legal disputes2

No new material legal disputes and no changes to ongoing material legal disputes to report.

Employees

The average number of employees during the period was 4,522 (4,073). The average number of employees in the Parent Company was 55 (44).

Shares

Total number of registered shares on October 31, 2021 was 383,568,409 of which 14,980,769 were A-shares and 368,587,640 B-shares. On October 31, 2021 1,485,289 shares were treasury shares held by Elekta.

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

2 The material legal disputes reported here are either new cases or previous cases with changes in the interim period. For previous reported cases please see Elekta's annual reports and previous interim reports.

The Board of Directors and the President and CEO declare that the undersigned interim report provides a fair overview of the company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the company and other companies in the Group.

Stockholm, November 25, 2021

Laurent Leksell Chairman of the board

Caroline Leksell Cooke Member of the board

Jan Secher Member of the board

Johan Malmquist Member of the board

Birgitta Stymne Göransson Member of the board

Wolfgang Reim Member of the board

Cecilia Wikström Member of the board

Gustaf Salford President and CEO

Review report

Elekta AB (publ), 556170-4015

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim report for Elekta AB as at October 31, 2021 and for the six months period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Group, and in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act regarding the Parent Company.

Stockholm, the 25 th of November 2021

Ernst & Young AB

Rickard Andersson Authorized Public Accountant

Second quarter and first six months Consolidated income statement – condensed

Q2 First six months 12 months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 RTM 2020/21
Net sales 3,697 3,534 6,707 6,515 13,955 13,763
Cost of products sold -2,270 -2,089 -4,164 -3,703 -8,614 -8,153
Gross income 1,427 1,445 2,543 2,812 5,341 5,610
Selling expenses -317 -279 -633 -550 -1,226 -1,143
Administrative expenses -287 -259 -561 -539 -1,108 -1,086
R&D expenses -310 -377 -701 -763 -1,424 -1,486
Other operating income and expenses -27 -15 -34 -55 -64 -85
Exchange rate differences 47 44 119 -11 227 97
Operating result 533 559 734 893 1,747 1,906
Financial items, net -30 -68 -66 -121 -222 -277
Profit before tax 503 490 668 773 1,525 1,630
Income taxes -121 -115 -160 -182 -356 -377
Net income 382 375 507 591 1,170 1,253
Net income attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 383 375 509 591 1,173 1,254
Non-controlling interests -
1
0 -
2
0 -
3
-
1
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 1.00 0.98 1.33 1.55 3.07 3.28
After dilution, SEK 1.00 0.98 1.33 1.55 3.07 3.28

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Q2 First six months 12 months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 RTM 2020/21
Net income 382 375 507 591 1,170 1,253
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement:
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans 0 - 10 - 7 -
3
Change in fair value of equity instruments -
3
30 -
1
74 131 206
Tax 1 -
6
-
3
-16 -30 -43
Total items that will not be reclassified to the income
statement -
2
23 6 58 108 160
Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the income
statement:
Revaluation of cash flow
hedges
-33 -72 -116 132 -16 231
Translation differences from foreign operations -169 170 -63 -529 -372 -838
Tax relating to revaluation of cash flow
hedges
7 15 24 -28 4 -48
Total items that subsequently may be reclassified
to the income statement -195 112 -155 -425 -384 -654
Other comprehensive income for the period -197 136 -149 -367 -276 -494
Total comprehensive income for the period 184 511 358 224 894 759
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders 186 511 360 223 896 760
Non-controlling interests -
2
0 -
2
0 -
2
-
1

Consolidated balance sheet statement – condensed

Oct 31 Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021 2020 2021
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 9,034 9,112 8,779
Right-of-use assets 966 1,009 953
Other tangible assets 896 894 897
Financial assets 552 803 533
Deferred tax assets 454 470 436
Total non-current assets 11,903 12,288 11,597
Current assets
Inventories 2,416 2,455 2,283
Accounts receivable 3,037 3,218 3,281
Accrued income 1,988 1,929 1,772
Other current receivables 1,702 1,694 1,502
Cash and cash equivalents 2,796 3,913 4,411
Total current assets 11,940 13,208 13,247
Total assets 23,843 25,497 24,844
Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders 8,143 7,998 8,197
Non-controlling interests -
2
1 0
Total equity 8,141 7,999 8,197
Non-current liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 3,050 4,983 3,043
Long-term lease liabilities 849 908 854
Other long-term liabilities 782 906 810
Total non-current liabilities 4,681 6,798 4,707
Current liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 1,520 879 2,141
Short-term lease liabilities 217 198 200
Accounts payable 1,111 987 1,016
Advances from customers 3,802 3,881 3,759
Prepaid income 1,946 1,985 2,082
Accrued expenses 1,603 1,668 1,837
Other current liabilities 822 1,102 905
Total current liabilities 11,020 10,700 11,941
Total equity and liabilities 23,843 25,497 24,844

Second quarter and first six months Changes in consolidated equity – condensed

Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21
Attributable to Parent Company shareholders
Opening balance 8,197 8,113 8,113
Comprehensive income for the period 360 223 760
Incentive programs 7 6 12
Dividend -420 -344 -688
Total 8,143 7,998 8,197
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Opening balance 0 1 1
Comprehensive income for the period -
2
0 -
1
Total -
2
1 0
Closing balance 8,141 7,999 8,197

Second quarter and first six months Consolidated cash flow statement – condensed

Q2 First six months 12 months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21 RTM 2020/21
Profit before tax 503 490 668 773 1,525 1,630
Amortization and depreciation 246 288 524 604 1,124 1,204
Interest net 23 49 52 89 167 204
Other non-cash items 7 132 -36 151 120 307
Interest received and paid -31 -51 -63 -91 -192 -220
Income taxes paid -104 -104 -183 -192 -456 -465
Operating cash flow 644 804 962 1,334 2,288 2,660
Changes in inventories 34 111 -128 118 25 270
Changes in operating receivables -543 -628 -252 -852 -172 -772
Changes in operating liabilities 190 248 -338 146 -91 393
Change in w
orking capital
-319 -269 -718 -588 -239 -109
Cash flow from operating activities 325 535 244 746 2,049 2,551
Investments intangible assets -289 -145 -515 -295 -899 -678
Investments tangible assets -52 -28 -89 -63 -193 -167
Continuous investments -342 -173 -604 -358 -1,092 -845
Cash flow after continuous investments -17 362 -360 389 957 1,706
Short-term investments - -
4
- 56 4 60
Business combinations, divestments and investments in
other shares -99 -
4
-121 -229 280 172
Cash flow after investments -116 354 -481 215 1,242 1,938
Dividends -420 -344 -420 -344 -764 -688
Cash flow
from other financing activities
-285 -2,088 -718 -2,143 -1,493 -2,917
Cash flow for the period -821 -2,078 -1,619 -2,271 -1,015 -1,667
Change in cash and cash equivalents during the
period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period 3,652 5,846 4,411 6,407 3,913 6,407
Cash flow
for the period
-821 -2,078 -1,619 -2,271 -1,015 -1,667
Exchange rate differences -34 145 5 -223 -102 -329
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period 2,796 3,913 2,796 3,913 2,796 4,411

Second quarter and first six months Parent company

Income statement and statement of comprehensive income - condensed

First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21
Operating expenses -130 -118
Financial net 353 98
Income after financial items 223 -20
Tax 21 10
Net income 244 -10
Statement of comprehensive income
Net income 244 -10
Other comprehensive income - -
Total comprehensive income 244 -10

Balance sheet - condensed

Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021 2021
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 42 46
Shares in subsidiaries 2,634 2,590
Receivables from subsidaries 2,273 2,194
Other financial assets 94 94
Deferred tax assets 48 27
Total non-current assets 5,091 4,951
Current assets
Receivables from subsidaries 2,034 2,895
Other current receivables 81 39
Cash and cash equivalents 1,476 3,421
Total current assets 3,591 6,355
Total assets 8,682 11,306
Shareholders' equity 1,911 2,087
Non-current liabilities
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 3,049 3,043
Long-term provisions 36 40
Total non-current liabilities 3,085 3,083
Current liabilities
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 1,514 2,141
Short-term liabilities to Group companies 2,086 3,858
Other current liabilities 86 137
Total current liabilities 3,686 6,136
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 8,682 11,306

Second quarter and first six months 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 2020/21.

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 36 in the Annual Report for 2020/21. No material changes have taken place in relations or transactions with related parties companies compared with the description in the Annual report 2020/21.

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
Q2 Oct 31 Apr 30
2021 2020 1
Δ
2021 2020 2021 1
Δ
2
Δ
Euroland 1 EUR 10.153 10.430 -3% 9.940 10.429 10.151 -5% -2%
Great Britain 1 GBP 11.862 11.575 2% 11.751 11.525 11.682 2% 1%
Japan 1 JPY 0.078 0.085 -9% 0.075 0.086 0.077 -12% -3%
United States 1 USD 8.562 9.079 -6% 8.522 8.928 8.377 -5% 2%

1 October 31, 2021 vs October 31, 2020.

2 October 31, 2021 vs Apr 30, 2021.

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 centres and Parent Company are not allocated per region. Currency exposure is concentrated to product supply centres. 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.

Q2 2021/22

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 1,111 1,284 1,302 - 3,697
Regional expenses -646 -783 -870 - -2,298 62%
Contribution margin 465 501 433 - 1,399 38%
Contribution margin, % 42% 39% 33%
Global costs - - - -866 -866 23%
Operating result 465 501 433 -866 533 14%
Net financial items - - - -30 -30
Profit before tax 465 501 433 -896 503

Q2 2020/21

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 906 1,262 1,367 - 3,534
Regional expenses -522 -743 -908 - -2,174 62%
Contribution margin 383 519 458 - 1,360 38%
Contribution margin, % 42% 41% 34%
Global costs - - - -802 -802 23%
Operating result 383 519 458 -802 559 16%
Net financial items - - - -68 -68
Profit before tax 383 519 458 -870 490

First six months 2021/22

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 1,938 2,427 2,341 - 6,707
Regional expenses -1,195 -1,543 -1,576 - -4,314 64%
Contribution margin 743 885 765 - 2,393 36%
Contribution margin, % 38% 36% 33%
Global costs - - - -1,659 -1,659 25%
Operating result 743 885 765 -1,659 734 11%
Net financial items - - - -66 -66
Profit before tax 743 885 765 -1,725 668

First six months 2020/21

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 1,851 2,370 2,294 - 6,515
Regional expenses -1,059 -1,421 -1,489 - -3,968 61%
Contribution margin 792 949 806 - 2,547 39%
Contribution margin, % 43% 40% 35%
Global costs - - - -1,653 -1,653 25%
Operating result 792 949 806 -1,653 893 14%
Net financial items - - - -121 -121
Profit before tax 792 949 806 -1,774 773

Full-year 2020/21

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 3,888 5,140 4,735 - 13,763
Regional expenses -2,386 -3,260 -3,227 - -8,874 64%
Contribution margin 1,502 1,880 1,507 - 4,889 36%
Contribution margin, % 39% 37% 32%
Global costs - - - -2,983 -2,983 22%
Operating result 1,502 1,880 1,507 -2,983 1,906 14%
Net financial items - - - -277 -277
Profit before tax 1,502 1,880 1,507 -3,259 1,630

Rolling twelve months

Other / Group % of net
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide total sales
Net sales 3,976 5,198 4,781 - 13,955
Regional expenses -2,523 -3,382 -3,315 - -9,220 66%
Contribution margin 1,453 1,815 1,466 - 4,735 34%
Contribution margin, % 37% 35% 31%
Global costs - - - -2,988 -2,988 21%
Operating result 1,453 1,815 1,466 -2,988 1,747 13%
Net financial items - - - -222 -222
Profit before tax 1,453 1,815 1,466 -3,210 1,525

Second quarter and first six months Net sales by product type

Q2 2021/22

Other /
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Solutions 504 780 970 - 2,254
Service 607 504 332 - 1,443
Total 1,111 1,284 1,302 - 3,697

Q2 2020/21

Total 906 1,262 1,367 - 3,534
Service 594 502 302 - 1,398
Solutions 312 760 1,064 - 2,136
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Other /

First six months 2021/22

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Solutions 769 1,421 1,695 - 3,885
Service 1,169 1,006 646 - 2,821
Total 1,938 2,427 2,341 - 6,707

First six months 2020/21

SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Solutions 629 1,375 1,683 - 3,687
Service 1,221 995 611 - 2,828
Total 1,851 2,370 2,294 - 6,515

Full-year 2020/21

SEK M Other /
Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Solutions 1,563 3,126 3,485 - 8,175
Service 2,325 2,014 1,249 - 5,588
Total 3,888 5,140 4,735 - 13,763

Rolling twelve months

Other /
SEK M Americas EMEA APAC Group-wide Group total
Solutions 1,703 3,173 3,497 - 8,373
Service 2,273 2,025 1,284 - 5,581
Total 3,976 5,198 4,781 - 13,955

Second quarter and first six months 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.

Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2021
SEK M Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 3,050 3,208 4,983 5,357 3,043 3,250
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 1,520 1,521 879 878 2,141 2,174

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 Oct 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2021
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:
Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting 2 64 38 32
Short-term investments classified as cash equivalents 1 3 3,132 792
Financial assets measured at fair value through other
comprehensive income:
Equity instruments 1 58 371 60
Derivatives used for hedging purposes:
Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting 2 120 142 212
Total financial assets 245 3,682 1,096
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting 2 20 37 29
Contingent considerations 3 97 163 120
Derivatives used for hedging purposes:
Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting 2 37 42 13
Total financial liabilities 153 242 162

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.

Second quarter and first six months Key figures and data per share

Key figures

May - Apr1 May - Apr May - Oct
2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21 2021/22
Gross order intake, SEK M 14,064 14,493 16,796 17,735 17,411 8,078 8,025
Net sales, SEK M 10,704 11,573 13,555 14,601 13,763 6,515 6,707
Order backlog, SEK M 22,459 27,974 32,003 34,689 33,293 33,168 34,076
Operating result, SEK M 598 1,845 1,696 1,657 1,906 893 734
Operating margin, % 5.6 15.9 12.5 11.3 13.9 13.7 10.9
Shareholders' equity, SEK M 2 6,774 6,987 7,779 8,113 8,197 7,999 8,143
Return on shareholders' equity, % 2 22 17 14 16 16 14
Net debt, SEK M 1,889 803 439 1,632 774 1,949 1,773
Operational cash conversion, % 145 95 61 35 82 50 19
Average number of employees 3,581 3,702 3,798 4,117 4,194 4,073 4,522

1 Calculation based on IAS18

2 Attributable to Parent Company shareholders

Data per share

May - Apr1 May - Apr May - Oct
2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2020/21 2021/22
Earnings per share
before dilution, SEK 0.33 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 1.55 1.33
after dilution, SEK 0.33 3.53 3.14 2.84 3.28 1.55 1.33
Cash flow per share
before dilution, SEK 2.69 3.79 2.48 -0.74 5.05 0.56 -1.26
after dilution, SEK 2.69 3.79 2.48 -0.74 5.05 0.56 -1.26
Shareholders' equity per share
before dilution, SEK 17.73 18.29 20.36 21.23 21.45 20.93 21.31
after dilution, SEK 17.73 18.29 20.36 21.23 21.45 20.93 21.31
Average number of shares
before dilution, 000s 381,306 382,027 382,027 382,062 382,083 382,083 382,083
after dilution, 000s 381,306 382,027 382,027 382,062 382,083 382,083 382,083
Number of shares at closing
before dilution, 000s 2 382,027 382,027 382,027 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083
after dilution, 000s 382,027 382,027 382,027 382,083 382,083 382,083 382,083

1 Calculation based on IAS18.

2 Number of registered shares at closing excluding treasury shares (1,485,289 per October 31, 2021).

Data per quarter

2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
SEK M Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Gross order intake 4,036 4,276 5,032 4,451 3,627 3,954 5,379 3,980 4,045
Net sales 3,709 3,656 4,008 2,981 3,534 3,581 3,667 3,009 3,697
Operating result 321 443 658 335 559 468 545 201 533
Cash flow from operating activities 419 -21 1,244 211 535 690 1,114 -81 325

Order intake growth based on constant currency

2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
% Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Americas 29 -43 0 66 -12 41 13 -
7
16
EMEA -21 9 -17 -20 20 -17 7 0 3
APAC 23 -
6
-13 -12 -12 8 46 -
4
19
Group 5 -11 -10 4 -
2
2 18 -
4
12

Investments and amortization/depreciation

Q2 First six months
SEK M 2021/22 2020/21 2021/22 2020/21
R&D, net 178 -18 254 -53
Capitalization 288 144 513 293
Amortization -111 -162 -259 -346
Other, net -
1
-
1
-
2
-
2
Total, net 176 -19 253 -56

No significant events after the quarter

Second quarter and first six months 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 www.elekta.com/investors/financials/definitions. Definitions and additional information on APMs can also be found on pages 155-157 in the Annual Report 2020/21.

Order and sales growth based on constant currency

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 currency are presented. The schedules below present growth based on constant currency 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
Q2 2021/22 vs. Q2 2020/21
Change based on constant currency 16 148 3 45 19 246 12 440
Currency effects 1 13 -
2
-27 -
1
-
8
-
1
-22
Reported change 17 161 1 19 19 238 12 418
Q2 2020/21 vs. Q2 2019/20
Change based on constant currency -12 -139 20 248 -12 -188 -
2
-78
Currency effects -11 -138 -
6
-76 -
7
-117 -
8
-331
Reported change -23 -277 14 172 -19 -305 -10 -410
May - Oct 2021/22 vs. May - Oct 2020/21
Change based on constant currency 1 20 2 47 7 185 3 252
Currency effects -
5
-121 -
3
-96 -
3
-88 -
4
-305
Reported change -
4
-102 -
2
-48 4 97 -
1
-53
May - Oct 2020/21 vs. May - Oct 2021/19
Change based on constant currency 25 562 -
3
-97 -12 -386 1 79
Currency effects -
8
-174 -
4
-110 -
4
-143 -
5
-428
Reported change 17 388 -
7
-207 -17 -530 -
4
-349

Change net sales

Group
Americas EMEA APAC total
% SEK M % SEK M % SEK M % SEK M
Q2 2021/22 vs. Q2 2020/21
Change based on constant currency 24 219 6 70 -
2
-34 7 256
Currency effects -
2
-14 -
4
-48 -
2
-31 -
3
-93
Reported change 23 205 2 22 -
5
-64 5 163
Q2 2020/21 vs. Q2 2019/20
Change based on constant currency -16 -196 -
4
-60 32 358 3 102
Currency effects -
9
-107 -
5
-68 -
9
-101 -
7
-276
Reported change -25 -303 -
9
-128 23 256 -
5
-175
May - Oct 2021/22 vs. May - Oct 2020/21
Change based on constant currency 10 179 6 70 7 156 7 481
Currency effects -
5
-91 -
4
-48 -
5
-109 -
4
-289
Reported change 5 88 2 22 2 47 3 192
May - Oct 2020/21 vs. May - Oct 2021/19
Change based on constant currency -10 -232 -
3
-77 11 246 -
1
-63
Currency effects -
6
-135 -
4
-101 -
6
-123 -
5
-359
Reported change -17 -368 -
7
-178 6 123 -
6
-422

EBITDA

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

SEK M Q2 2020/21 Q3 2020/21 Q4 2020/21 Q1 2021/22 Q2 2021/22
Operating result/EBIT 559 468 545 201 533
Amortization intangible assets:
Capitalized development costs 163 167 169 149 113
Assets relating business combinations 30 29 28 29 29
Depreciation fixed assets 95 96 111 100 105
EBITDA 846 759 853 479 780

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 Oct 31, 2020 Jan 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2021
Profit before tax (12 months rolling) 1,751 1,773 1,630 1,512 1,525
Financial expenses (12 months rolling) 268 270 295 276 245
Profit before tax plus financial expenses 2,019 2,043 1,924 1,788 1,770
Total assets 25,497 25,464 24,844 24,201 23,843
Deferred tax liabilities -560 -566 -515 -468 -482
Long-term provisions -255 -264 -224 -215 -218
Other long-term liabilities -92 -81 -71 -88 -82
Accounts payable -987 -947 -1,016 -1,145 -1,111
Advances from customers -3,881 -3,753 -3,759 -3,712 -3,802
Prepaid income -1,985 -2,052 -2,082 -2,021 -1,946
Accrued expenses -1,668 -1,723 -1,837 -1,550 -1,603
Current tax liabilities -188 -210 -137 -166 -199
Short-term provisions -182 -169 -174 -159 -181
Derivative financial instruments -67 -41 -35 -34 -40
Other current liabilities -665 -628 -559 -406 -401
Capital employed 14,968 15,030 14,435 14,238 13,777
Average capital employed (last five quarters) 15,401 15,656 15,735 15,088 14,490
Return on capital employed 13% 13% 12% 12% 12%

Return on shareholders' equity

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

SEK M Q2 2020/21 Q3 2020/21 Q4 2020/21 Q1 2021/22 Q2 2021/22
Net income (12 months rolling) 1,306 1,320 1,254 1,164 1,173
Average shareholders' equity excluding
non-controlling interests (last five quarters) 8,007 8,070 8,069 8,121 8,185
Return on shareholders' equity 16% 16% 16% 14% 14%

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.

SEK M Q2 2020/21 Q3 2020/21 Q4 2020/21 Q1 2021/22 Q2 2021/22
Cash flow
from operating activities
535 690 1,114 -81 325
EBITDA 846 759 853 479 780
Operational cash conversion 63% 91% 130% -17% 42%

Working capital

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

Oct 31 Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021 2020 2021
Working capital assets
Inventories 2,416 2,455 2,283
Accounts receivable 3,037 3,218 3,281
Accrued income 1,988 1,929 1,772
Other operating receivables 1,310 1,368 1,116
Sum working capital assets 8,751 8,970 8,451
Working capital liabilities
Accounts payable 1,111 987 1,016
Advances from customers 3,802 3,881 3,759
Prepaid income 1,946 1,985 2,082
Accrued expenses 1,603 1,668 1,837
Short-term provisions 181 182 174
Other current liabilities 401 665 559
Sum working capital liabilities 9,044 9,368 9,428
Net working capital -292 -398 -977
% of 12 months net sales -2% -3% -7%

Days Sales Outstanding

Days Sales Outstanding was negative 19 days on October 31, 2021 (negative 21 days per April 30, 2021).

Oct 31 Oct 31 Apr 30
SEK M 2021 2020 2021
North and South America -63 -71 -72
Europe, Middle East and Africa 52 54 57
Asia Pacific -54 -53 -64
Group -19 -19 -21

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.

SEK M Oct 31, 2020 Jan 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2021
Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 4,983 4,950 3,043 3,067 3,050
Short-term interest-bearing liabilities 879 831 2,141 1,769 1,520
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments -3,913 -4,640 -4,411 -3,652 -2,796
Net debt 1,949 1,140 774 1,183 1,773
EBITDA (12 months rolling) 3,252 3,265 3,110 2,938 2,871
Net debt/EBITDA ratio 0.60 0.35 0.25 0.40 0.62

Second quarter and first six months Shareholder information

Conference call

Elekta will host a web conference at 10:00-11:00 CET on November 25 with President and CEO Gustaf Salford, and CFO Johan Adebäck. To take part of the presentation please dial the numbers or watch via the web link below.

Sweden: +46 8 566 427 06 United Kingdom: +44 333 300 9035 United States: +1 646 722 4902

https://elekta-qreports.creo.se/211125/

Financial calendar

Interim report, Q3, May-Jan 2021/22 Feb 24, 2022
Year-end report, May-Apr 2021/22 May 25, 2022

For further information, please contact:

Johan Adebäck

CFO +46 70 873 33 21 [email protected]

Cecilia Ketels

Head of Investor Relations +46 76 611 76 25 [email protected]

Kira Haapanen

IR Manager +46 73 719 46 22 [email protected]

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

Elekta AB (publ) 556170-4015

Kungstensgatan 18 Box 7593 SE 103 93 Stockholm Sweden

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