Interim / Quarterly Report • Nov 26, 2020
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Interim report, May–October 2020/21

| Q2 | First six months | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | Δ | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | Δ | |
| Gross order intake | 3,627 | 4,036 | -2% | 3 8,078 |
8,426 | 1% | 3 |
| Net sales | 3,534 | 3,709 | 3% | 3 6,515 |
6,937 | -1% | 3 |
| Gross margin | 40.9% | 41.0% | -0.1 ppts | 43.2% | 41.7% | 1.4 ppts | |
| EBITA | 752 | 539 | 39% | 1,303 | 987 | 32% | |
| EBITA margin | 21.3% | 14.5% | 6.7 ppts | 20.0% | 14.2% | 5.8 ppts | |
| EBIT | 559 | 321 | 74% | 893 | 556 | 61% | |
| Cash flow 1 | 362 | 234 | 55% | 389 | -550 | 171% | |
| Earnings per share, SEK2 | 0.98 | 0.58 | 69% | 1.55 | 0.96 | 60% | |
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 26, 2020. (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.
In Elekta's second quarter, we managed to perform better than the overall radiotherapy market both in terms of orders and revenue despite continuous challenging circumstances. We also improved margins and stabilized cash flow. The launch of our new Harmony linac and regulatory clearances enhanced our product portfolio and strengthened our ability to deliver on our strategy of Precision Radiation Medicine.
During the quarter, we continued to experience an overall negative order impact due to lockdowns and reduced access to customers. The development was mixed. Emerging markets were particular challenging, whereas Europe returned to order growth and our global linac volumes grew and gained market share. We continued to drive revenue from our strong backlog, showing good growth in Asia Pacific and Europe with increased linac installations. I am proud that we continued to secure the full utilization of our installed base.
Due to the current travel restrictions many activities such as tradeshows and customer meetings have been moved to digital platforms. That, in addition to driving cost control measures, has resulted in lower expense levels. We are reinvesting some of these savings in improved digital ways of working to enable a lower sustainable cost base. Furthermore, we are driving initiatives to improve stability in cash flow, resulting in a positive operating cash flow in the quarter, and a cash conversion of more than 60 percent. For the first six months both EBITA margin and cash flow represented Elekta's best start of a fiscal year ever.
For Elekta, Precision Radiation Medicine means delivering globally accessible, precise and personalized radiation therapy. We are in a better competitive situation than in many years and we are top two in all our segments, supported by new solutions. In September, we launched our new linac, Harmony. It is a solution balancing productivity, versatility and precision without compromise. We also received the EU certificate for Medical Device Regulation for the existing linac portfolio, a major undertaking for most medtech companies. Unity received regulatory clearance in China in August, opening the Chinese market for additional Unity orders. We continue to see strong potential and demand from the Chinese market, recently supported by the great interest for our solutions at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). In the US, we gave a strong performance at the ASTRO tradeshow, now fully digital, featuring further clinical evidence for Unity.
During Covid-19, our resilient service organization has never been more important. Service accounts for 40 percent of our revenue and is key for customer satisfaction – which has risen in the last quarters due to impressive efforts by our service team under very difficult circumstances. We are continuously improving our service processes with more innovation, automation and digitalization. I am pleased to see that the installed base and service revenue have been growing by 6 percent on a rolling twelve-month basis.
We withdrew our outlook at the end of April and due to continued uncertainties related to the second wave of the pandemic we currently refrain from giving new guidance. We expect the new wave of lockdown measures to affect us in the third quarter with continued uncertainty in order growth and increased risk for delayed installations. We are also accelerating our innovation investments in our devices and software portfolio to strengthen future growth.
We remain strongly focused on delivering improved performance quarter by quarter. With further digitalization of our processes, supported by sustainability and resilience activities, we are prepared to return to growth when the market normalizes. We are convinced that the long-term trends such as lack of treatment capacity, as well as clinical trends like hypofractionation, will support customers' continued investments in high-end radiotherapy equipment. Elekta has a very important role in increasing access to cancer care around the world and expanding the importance of precision radiation medicine.
Gustaf Salford President and CEO

Normal •level of machine uptime
Launched Harmony and received regulatory approval for Unity in China
The overall dampening effect of Covid-19 on market activity eased somewhat during the second quarter but still hampered order intake. In Europe there was even a positive effect initially though it worsened again towards the end of the quarter. Emerging markets faced the largest negative impact. Gross order intake decreased by 10 percent to SEK 3,627 M (4,036) and 2 percent based on constant currency. Growth was seen in the European market as well as in oncology informatic systems and linacs.
Order backlog was SEK 33,168 M, compared to SEK 34,689 M on April 30, 2020. Order backlog is converted at closing exchange rates, which resulted in a negative translation difference of SEK 2,245 M.
| Q2 | First six months | 12 months | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ | RTM FY 2019/20 South America |
| North and South America |
925 | 1,202 | -12% | -23% | 2,653 | 2,265 | 25% | 17% | 5,411 5,024 |
| Europe, Middle | 3,000 | ||||||||
| East and Africa | 1,428 | 1,256 | 20% | 14% | 2,758 | 2,965 | -3% | -7% | 2,500 6,822 7,029 |
| Asia Pacific | 1,274 | 1,579 | -12% | -19% | 2,667 | 3,196 | -12% | -17% | 5,152 5,682 2,000 |
| Group | 3,627 | 4,036 | -2% | -10% | 8,078 | 8,426 | 1% | -4% | 17,386 17,735 1,500 |
1 Based on constant currency.
North and South America had a negative order development of 12 percent in the second quarter based on constant currency. The decline was seen in both North and South America. However, the North American development was mainly driven by a strong order intake in Canada in the comparing quarter. The US orders were almost in line with the same quarter last year, driven by linacs, Unity and oncology information systems.
Order intake in Europe, Middle East and Africa had a growth of 20 percent in the second quarter based on constant currency. This growth was mainly driven by a growing European public market, with increasing linac orders strengthening our market shares. Good solution growth was seen in e.g. Southern and Eastern Europe as well as in France. Order intake in the Middle East and Africa also grew due to increased demand for cancer treatments in East and North Africa driven by established cancer treatment operators.
Asia Pacific reported an order decrease of 12 percent in constant currency in the second quarter. There was a wide variety among regions and countries with challenges especially in emerging markets. Order values in China were in line with the same quarter last year. India, which continued to have a tough Covid situation throughout the quarter, had together with Taiwan, Japan and Malaysia decreased order intake. Some other countries reported good growth, among others Thailand and South Korea, which was driven by high-end linacs.
Gross order intake Group




The pandemic continued to negatively affect net sales in the second quarter as travel restrictions as well as limited access to hospitals delayed installations. Net sales decreased to SEK 3,534 M (3,709) in the second quarter representing a decline of 5 percent, however, based on constant currency net sales grew by 3 percent.
Both service and solutions had a positive development in constant currency. Within solutions MR-Linac and Neuro showed good growth. Geographically, revenue growth varied widely, with two geographic areas reporting declining revenue while Asia Pacific delivered strong growth.
| Q2 | First six months | 12 months | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ | RTM FY 2019/20 |
| North and | |||||||||
| South America | 906 | 1,208 | -16% | -25% | 1,851 | 2,218 | -10% | -17% | 4,115 4,482 |
| Europe, Middle | 4,500 | ||||||||
| East and Africa | 1,262 | 1,390 | -4% | -9% | 2,370 | 2,548 | -3% | -7% | 4,000 5,369 5,547 |
| Asia Pacific | 1,367 | 1,111 | 32% | 23% | 2,294 | 2,171 | 11% | 6% | 3,500 4,696 4,572 |
| Group | 3,534 | 3,709 | 3% | -5% | 6,515 | 6,937 | -1% | -6% | 3,000 14,179 14,601 |
| 2,500 |
1 Based on constant currency.
In the second quarter North and South America had a negative net sales development of 16 percent based on constant currency. Installation were delayed in both North and South America, which drove the decline in revenue. Despite a negative development in most countries, Canada reported good growth, driven by linac installations.
In EMEA, net sales decreased by 4 percent in constant currency. Whereas Europe had good growth, emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa reported declining revenue. Negative development was seen in areas such as South Africa, some West African nations, Egypt and Turkey. In Europe the largest growth was seen in countries that were hit early by the pandemic e.g. Spain, Italy and France.
Net sales in Asia Pacific grew by 32 percent based on constant currency. Most large radiotherapy markets in the region reported a positive development in the quarter, among others Japan and Hong Kong. China grew by over 50 percent and revenue in India grew despite continuous quarantine rules.
3% net sales growth


50% net sales growth in China
For the first six months net sales were almost flat compared to the same period last year. Revenue from solutions decreased by 5 percent, although with good growth in MR-linac and Neuro. Service had a positive performance with a growth rate of 6 percent, with increased service revenue in all business lines. At the end of the period Elekta had an installed base of approximately 6,600 devices, of which approximately 1,900 units were afterloaders.
| Q2 | First six months | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
Δ |
| Solutions | 2,136 | 2,249 | 2% | -5% | 3,687 | 4,107 | -5% | -10% |
| Service | 1,398 | 1,460 | 4% | -4% | 2,828 | 2,831 | 6% | 0% |
| Total | 3,534 | 3,709 | 3% | -5% | 6,515 | 6,937 | -1% | -6% |
1 Based on constant currency.
Gross margin was 43.2 percent (41.7) in the first six months. The increase compared to last year was mainly due to a favorable mix between solutions and service as well as product mix.
Operating expenses decreased by 10 percent in constant currencies. The decrease was driven by lower selling expenses due to Covid-19. R&D expenditure, adjusted for the net of capitalization and amortization of R&D costs described below, amounted to SEK 710 M (715), equal to 11 percent (10) of net sales. On a rolling twelve months basis gross R&D expenditure to net sales was 10 percent (10).
EBITA was SEK 1,303 M (987) representing a margin of 20.0 percent (14.2). The improvement in EBITA margin is explained by the higher gross margin and lower selling expenses, but also from increased capitalization compared to last year from current R&D projects. The effect from changes in exchange rates was SEK -11 M. Operating result (EBIT) was SEK 893 M (556).
Net financial items amounted to SEK -121 M (-81). The increase was mainly an effect of lower interest income due to lower interest rates, but also an effect from marginally increased interest expenses as a result of a higher level of gross debt. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 773 M (475) and tax amounted to SEK -182 M (-107), representing a tax rate of 23.5 percent (22.5).
Net income amounted to SEK 591 M (368) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.55 (0.96) before and after dilution. Return on shareholders' equity amounted to 16 percent (15) and return on capital employed was 13 percent (13).

10% R&D expenditure of net sales, RTM
The net development costs in the R&D function decreased to SEK -18 M (-51). This was explained by higher capitalization levels for R&D projects compared to last year.
| Q2 | First six months | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 |
| R&D, net | -18 | -51 | -53 | -132 |
| Capitalization | 144 | 135 | 293 | 236 |
| Amortization | -162 | -185 | -346 | -368 |
| Other, net | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 |
| Total, net | -19 | -52 | -56 | -134 |
Improved cash flow
Investments in intangible assets amounted to SEK 295 M (238). The increase was mainly related to the acquisition of Kaiku Health. Investments in tangible assets were SEK 63 M (102). Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to a total of SEK 604 M (620).
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 746 M (-210). Cash flow after continuous investments was SEK 389 M (-550). The strong improvement in cash flow was mainly due to higher earnings and a lower increase in working capital compared to last year, see working capital section below.
| Q2 | First six months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | |
| Operating cash flow | 804 | 614 | 1,334 | 1,008 | |
| Change in w orking capital |
-269 | -194 | -588 | -1,218 | |
| Cash flow from operating | |||||
| activities | 535 | 419 | 746 | -210 | |
| Continuous investments | -173 | -185 | -358 | -340 | |
| Cash flow after continuous | |||||
| investments | 362 | 234 | 389 | -550 | |
| Operational cash conversion | 63% | 66% | 50% | -18% |
Net working capital increased by SEK 573 M for the period to SEK -398 M (-971) corresponding to -3 (-7) percent of net sales on a rolling twelve months basis. Compared to last year all major working capital items decreased except for accrued income, which is mainly related to projects in China and Japan. Payables have decreased as a result of Covid-19 precautionary action to lower procurement. The positive impacts from inventory were related to a normalization after previous build-up. 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 27.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to SEK 3,913 M (3,090). Interest-bearing liabilities excluding lease liabilities amounted to SEK 5,862 M (4,599). Net debt amounted to SEK 1,949 M (1,510). During the second quarter the revolving credit facility of SEK 2 billion was repaid. Net debt in relation to EBITDA was 0.60 (0.56 per April 30, 2020). The average maturity of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.2 years.
| Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 4,983 | 3,137 | 7,101 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 879 | 1,462 | 1,001 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and | |||
| short-term investments | -3,913 | -3,090 | -6,470 |
| Net debt | 1,949 | 1,510 | 1,632 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 908 | 1,038 | 1,043 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 198 | 217 | 213 |
| Net debt including lease liabilities | 3,056 | 2,764 | 2,888 |
The exchange rate effect from the translation of cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK -223 M (17). The translation difference in interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK -200 M (25).

Continued strong liquidity and long-term financing
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 2019/20, page 30.
Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic, Elekta has not published an outlook for the fiscal year 2020/21. A guidance will be published when it is possible to further quantify the future impact of Covid-19 on the radiation therapy market and the effect on Elekta's business.
Covid-19 continued to have a negative impact on Elekta's growth in the Second quarter. Overall, Elekta has managed relatively 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 are fully operational as are the production facilities of Brachy in the Netherlands and Neuro in Sweden. The continuity of Elekta supply chain has benefitted from a dual source strategy and the fact that Elekta and its suppliers being labelled essential business by relevant government authorities. There are no major short-term supply issues.
Elekta has not received any government grants in Sweden. On a global basis Elekta has received government grants amounting to approximately SEK 40 M during the first six months of 2020/21.
In August, the reporting lines of two members of the Executive Management changed: Steve Wort, now SVP and Head of Supply Chain, Linac Solution as well as Caroline Mofors, SVP Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer. Consequently, they stepped down from the management team. After these organizational changes, the Executive Management team consists of 15 members.
In August, Elekta Unity received clearance from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), clearing the technology for clinical use in China. Elekta Unity has followed strict clinical trials in top Chinese hospitals for nearly two years after its introduction, according to new NMPA guidelines.
In September, Elekta received the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) certificate for its flagship linear accelerator portfolio. The EU MDR will become effective in May 2021, followed by a transition period until May 2024. Its purpose is to ensure that medical devices are introduced to and sold on the market within a robust, transparent and sustainable regulatory framework.
Find more detailed information about our policies in the Annual Report 2019/20
In September, Elekta Harmony was launched, a linear accelerator designed to meet healthcare centers' need for a productive, precise and versatile radiotherapy treatment system. Harmony is a system for both mature and developing markets, with its comprehensive capabilities combined with a shorter treatment slot of up to 25 percent, and a 30 percent smaller footprint than Elekta's other linacs.
As previously reported humediQ GmbH (now Livian GmbH) has initiated an arbitration against Elekta group companies. The oral hearing in the arbitration was held in October 2019 and final submissions have been made. Elekta is of the opinion that all claims raised in the arbitration are unjustified and baseless. The timing for the arbitral award continues to more forward and Elekta expects the arbitral award during the remainder of 2020.
The average number of employees during the period was 4,073 (3,988). The average number of employees in the Parent Company was 44 (40).
Total number of registered shares on October 31, 2020 was 383,568,409 of which 14,980,769 were A-shares and 368,587,640 B-shares. On October 31, 2020 1,485,289 shares were treasury shares held by Elekta.
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.

1 For more details about the previous significant events please see respective quarterly report.
The Board of Directors and CEO declare that the undersigned interim report provides a fair overview of the parent company's and Group's operations, their financial position and performance, and describes material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and other companies in the Group.
Stockholm, November 26, 2020
Laurent Leksell Chairman of the board
Caroline Leksell Cooke Member of the board
Johan Malmquist Member of the board
Jan Secher 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

Elekta AB (publ), corporate identity number 556170-4015
Box 7593 103 93 STOCKHOLM
We have reviewed the condensed interim report for Elekta AB (publ) as at October 31, 2020 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.
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.
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, November 26 2020
Ernst & Young AB
Rickard Andersson Authorized Public Accountant
| Q2 | First six months | 12 months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | RTM | FY 2019/20 |
| Net sales | 3,534 | 3,709 | 6,515 | 6,937 | 14,179 | 14,601 |
| Cost of products sold | -2,089 | -2,188 | -3,703 | -4,041 | -8,125 | -8,464 |
| Gross income | 1,445 | 1,520 | 2,812 | 2,896 | 6,054 | 6,138 |
| Selling expenses | -279 | -360 | -550 | -725 | -1,269 | -1,444 |
| Administrative expenses | -259 | -291 | -539 | -561 | -1,071 | -1,093 |
| R&D expenses | -377 | -416 | -763 | -847 | -1,573 | -1,657 |
| Other operating income and expenses | -15 | -16 | -55 | -27 | -17 | 11 |
| Exchange rate differences | 44 | -117 | -11 | -179 | -130 | -298 |
| Operating result | 559 | 321 | 893 | 556 | 1,994 | 1,657 |
| Financial items, net | -68 | -35 | -121 | -81 | -243 | -203 |
| Profit before tax | 490 | 285 | 773 | 475 | 1,751 | 1,454 |
| Income taxes | -115 | -64 | -182 | -107 | -444 | -370 |
| Net income | 375 | 221 | 591 | 368 | 1,307 | 1,084 |
| Net income attributable to | ||||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 375 | 221 | 591 | 368 | 1,306 | 1,084 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0.98 | 0.58 | 1.55 | 0.96 | 3.42 | 2.84 |
| After dilution, SEK | 0.98 | 0.58 | 1.55 | 0.96 | 3.42 | 2.84 |
| Q2 | First six months | 12 months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | RTM | FY 2019/20 |
| Net income | 375 | 221 | 591 | 368 | 1,307 | 1,084 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||
| Items that w ill not be reclassified to the income statement: |
||||||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | - | - | - | - | - 8 |
- 8 |
| Net gain/(loss) on equity instruments designated at fair value | 30 | - | 74 | - | -30 | -104 |
| Tax | - 6 |
- | -16 | - | 8 | 24 |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to the income | ||||||
| statement | 23 | - | 58 | - | -30 | -88 |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the income statement: | ||||||
| Revaluation of cash flow hedges |
-72 | 115 | 132 | 14 | 155 | 37 |
| Translation differences from foreign operations | 170 | 78 | -529 | 82 | -581 | 30 |
| Tax relating to revaluation of cash flow hedges |
15 | -21 | -28 | - 3 |
-32 | - 7 |
| Total items that subsequently may be reclassified | ||||||
| to the income statement | 112 | 172 | -425 | 93 | -458 | 60 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 136 | 172 | -367 | 93 | -488 | -27 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 511 | 393 | 224 | 462 | 819 | 1,057 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 511 | 393 | 223 | 461 | 819 | 1,057 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Result overview | Q2 | First six months | 12 months | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | RTM | FY 2019/20 |
| Operating result/EBIT | 559 | 321 | 893 | 556 | 1,994 | 1,657 |
| Amortization: | ||||||
| Capitalized development costs | 163 | 187 | 349 | 370 | 725 | 746 |
| Assets relating to business combinations | 30 | 32 | 60 | 60 | 119 | 119 |
| EBITA | 752 | 539 | 1,303 | 987 | 2,838 | 2,521 |
| SEK M | Oct 31 2020 |
Oct 31 2019 |
Apr 30 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 9,112 | 9,333 | 9,469 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,009 | 1,198 | 1,156 |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 894 | 979 | 968 |
| Financial assets | 803 | 606 | 748 |
| Deferred tax assets | 470 | 388 | 504 |
| Total non-current assets | 12,288 | 12,504 | 12,845 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 2,455 | 3,048 | 2,748 |
| Accounts receivable | 3,218 | 3,529 | 3,379 |
| Accrued income | 1,929 | 1,356 | 1,526 |
| Other current receivables | 1,694 | 1,760 | 1,505 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,913 | 3,044 | 6,407 |
| Total current assets | 13,208 | 12,736 | 15,566 |
| Total assets | 25,497 | 25,239 | 28,411 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders | 7,998 | 7,897 | 8,113 |
| Non-controlling interests | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total equity | 7,999 | 7,898 | 8,113 |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 4,983 | 3,137 | 7,101 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 908 | 1,038 | 1,043 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 906 | 851 | 853 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6,798 | 5,025 | 8,997 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 879 | 1,462 | 1,001 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 198 | 217 | 213 |
| Accounts payable | 987 | 1,270 | 1,025 |
| Advances from customers | 3,881 | 4,777 | 4,103 |
| Prepaid income | 1,985 | 2,065 | 2,226 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,668 | 1,732 | 1,703 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,102 | 792 | 1,030 |
| Total current liabilities | 10,700 | 12,315 | 11,300 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 25,497 | 25,239 | 28,411 |
| May - Oct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2019/20 | |
| Attributable to Parent Company shareholders | ||||
| Opening balance | 8,113 | 7,778 | 7,778 | |
| Opening balance adjustment due to IFRS 16 | - | - | -31 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 223 | 461 | 1,057 | |
| Incentive programs | 6 | 1 | - 3 |
|
| Dividend | -344 | -344 | -688 | |
| Total | 7,998 | 7,897 | 8,113 | |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | ||||
| Opening balance | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Closing balance | 7,999 | 7,898 | 8,113 |
| Q2 | First six months | 12 months | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | RTM | FY 2019/20 |
| Profit before tax | 490 | 285 | 773 | 475 | 1,751 | 1,454 |
| Amortization and depreciation | 288 | 314 | 604 | 620 | 1,259 | 1,275 |
| Interest net | 49 | 31 | 89 | 56 | 183 | 150 |
| Other non-cash items | 132 | 81 | 151 | 24 | 181 | 54 |
| Interest received and paid | -51 | -23 | -91 | -52 | -184 | -145 |
| Income taxes paid | -104 | -75 | -192 | -116 | -337 | -261 |
| Operating cash flow | 804 | 614 | 1,334 | 1,008 | 2,852 | 2,526 |
| Changes in inventories | 111 | -150 | 118 | -383 | 385 | -116 |
| Changes in operating receivables | -628 | -101 | -852 | -500 | -786 | -434 |
| Changes in operating liabilities | 248 | 57 | 146 | -334 | -482 | -962 |
| Change in w orking capital |
-269 | -194 | -588 | -1,218 | -882 | -1,512 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 535 | 419 | 746 | -210 | 1,970 | 1,014 |
| Investments intangible assets | -145 | -136 | -295 | -238 | -622 | -566 |
| Investments other assets | -28 | -49 | -63 | -102 | -156 | -196 |
| Continuous investments | -173 | -185 | -358 | -340 | -779 | -761 |
| Cash flow after continuous investments | 362 | 234 | 389 | -550 | 1,191 | 252 |
| Changes in short-term investments | - 4 |
1 | 56 | - 1 |
31 | -26 |
| Business combinations, divestments and | ||||||
| investments in other shares | - 4 |
-79 | -229 | -79 | -660 | -511 |
| Cash flow after investments | 354 | 156 | 215 | -630 | 561 | -284 |
| Dividends | -344 | -344 | -344 | -344 | -688 | -688 |
| Cash flow from other financing activities |
-2,088 | -42 | -2,143 | -72 | 1,241 | 3,311 |
| Cash flow for the period | -2,078 | -230 | -2,271 | -1,046 | 1,115 | 2,339 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents during the period |
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| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the | ||||||
| period | 5,846 | 3,302 | 6,407 | 4,073 | 3,044 | 4,073 |
| Cash flow for the period |
-2,078 | -230 | -2,271 | -1,046 | 1,115 | 2,339 |
| Exchange rate differences | 145 | -28 | -223 | 17 | -245 | - 5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the | ||||||
| period | 3,913 | 3,044 | 3,913 | 3,044 | 3,913 | 6,407 |
| First six months | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | |
| Operating expenses | -118 | -102 | |
| Financial net | 98 | 239 | |
| Income after financial items | -20 | 136 | |
| Tax | 10 | - 1 |
|
| Net income | -10 | 135 | |
| Statement of comprehensive income | |||
| Net income | -10 | 135 | |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income | -10 | 135 |
| Oct 31 | Apr 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2020 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 49 | 53 |
| Shares in subsidiaries | 2,582 | 2,251 |
| Receivables from subsidaries | 2,373 | 2,391 |
| Other financial assets | 396 | 326 |
| Deferred tax assets | 50 | 41 |
| Total non-current assets | 5,450 | 5,062 |
| Current assets | ||
| Receivables from subsidaries | 2,951 | 4,248 |
| Other current receivables | 91 | 81 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,845 | 5,387 |
| Total current assets | 5,887 | 9,716 |
| Total assets | 11,337 | 14,778 |
| Shareholders' equity | 1,993 | 2,346 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 4,983 | 7,101 |
| Long-term provisions | 35 | 10 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 5,018 | 7,111 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 861 | 942 |
| Short-term liabilities to Group companies | 3,323 | 4,283 |
| Short-term provisions | 69 | 1 |
| Other current liabilities | 72 | 95 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,325 | 5,321 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 11,337 | 14,778 |
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 2019/20.
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.
Government grants relate to financial grants from governments, public authorities and similar local, national, or international bodies. These are recognized when there is a reasonable assurance that the grants will be received and that Elekta will comply with the conditions attached to them. Government grants relating to expenses are recognized in the income statement as a deduction of such related expenses. Government grants relating to assets are included in the balance sheet as prepaid income and recognized as income over the useful life of the assets.
Related-party transactions are described in note 35 in the Annual Report for 2019/20. No material changes have taken place in relations or transactions with related parties companies compared with the description in the Annual report 2019/20.
| Country | Currency | Average rate | Closing rate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May- Oct | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | |||||||
| 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 1 Δ |
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 1 Δ |
2 Δ |
||
| Euroland | 1 EUR | 10.430 | 10.691 | -2% | 10.429 | 10.752 | 10.694 | -3% | -2% |
| Great Britain | 1 GBP | 11.575 | 12.013 | -4% | 11.525 | 12.447 | 12.278 | -7% | -6% |
| Japan | 1 JPY | 0.085 | 0.089 | -4% | 0.086 | 0.089 | 0.092 | -3% | -7% |
| United States | 1 USD | 9.079 | 9.592 | -5% | 8.928 | 9.633 | 9.847 | -7% | -9% |
1 October 31, 2020 vs October 31, 2019.
2 October 31, 2020 vs Apr 30, 2020.
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 backlog and balance sheets are translated at closing exchange rates.
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.
| SEK M | North and South America |
Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Asia Pacific |
Other / Group-wide |
Group total |
% of net 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 |
| North and | Europe, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | Middle East | Asia | Other / | Group | % of net | |
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Pacific | Group-wide | total | sales |
| Net sales | 2,218 | 2,548 | 2,171 | - | 6,937 | |
| Regional expenses | -1,359 | -1,725 | -1,524 | - | -4,608 | 66% |
| Contribution margin | 860 | 823 | 647 | - | 2,330 | 34% |
| Contribution margin, % | 39% | 32% | 30% | |||
| Global costs | - | - | - | -1,773 | -1,773 | 26% |
| Operating result | 860 | 823 | 647 | -1,773 | 556 | 8% |
| Net financial items | - | - | - | -81 | -81 | |
| Profit before tax | 860 | 823 | 647 | -1,854 | 475 |
| SEK M | North and South America |
Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Asia Pacific |
Other / Group-wide |
Group total |
% of net sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 4,482 | 5,547 | 4,572 | - | 14,601 | |
| Regional expenses | -2,704 | -3,786 | -3,142 | - | -9,633 | 66% |
| Contribution margin | 1,778 | 1,760 | 1,430 | - | 4,968 | 34% |
| Contribution margin, % | 40% | 32% | 31% | |||
| Global costs | - | - | - | -3,312 | -3,312 | 23% |
| Operating result | 1,778 | 1,760 | 1,430 | -3,312 | 1,657 | 11% |
| Net financial items | - | - | - | -203 | -203 | |
| Profit before tax | 1,778 | 1,760 | 1,430 | -3,515 | 1,454 |
| North and South |
Europe, Middle East |
Asia | Other / | Group | % of net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Pacific | Group-wide | total | sales |
| Net sales | 4,115 | 5,369 | 4,696 | - | 14,179 | |
| Regional expenses | -2,404 | -3,482 | -3,107 | - | -8,993 | 63% |
| Contribution margin | 1,710 | 1,887 | 1,589 | - | 5,186 | 37% |
| Contribution margin, % | 42% | 35% | 34% | |||
| Global costs | - | - | - | -3,192 | -3,192 | 23% |
| Operating result | 1,710 | 1,887 | 1,589 | -3,192 | 1,994 | 14% |
| Net financial items | - | - | - | -243 | -243 | |
| Profit before tax | 1,710 | 1,887 | 1,589 | -3,435 | 1,751 |
| Total | 1,851 | 2,370 | 2,294 | - | 6,515 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 1,221 | 995 | 611 | - | 2,828 | |
| Solutions | 629 | 1,375 | 1,683 | - | 3,687 | |
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | Group-wide | Group total | |
| South | Middle East | Other / | ||||
| North and | Europe, |
| North and South |
Europe, Middle East |
Other / | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | Group-wide | Group total |
| Solutions | 952 | 1,596 | 1,558 | - | 4,107 |
| Service | 1,267 | 951 | 613 | - | 2,831 |
| Total | 2,218 | 2,548 | 2,171 | - | 6,937 |
| Total | 4,482 | 5,547 | 4,572 | - | 14,601 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 2,518 | 1,970 | 1,268 | - | 5,755 |
| Solutions | 1,965 | 3,577 | 3,305 | - | 8,846 |
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | Group-wide | Group total |
| South | Middle East | Other / | |||
| North and | Europe, |
| North and South |
Europe, Middle East |
Other / | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | Group-wide | Group total |
| Solutions | 1,642 | 3,355 | 3,429 | - | 8,427 |
| Service | 2,473 | 2,014 | 1,266 | - | 5,753 |
| Total | 4,115 | 5,369 | 4,696 | - | 14,179 |
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, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Carrying amount |
Fair value |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
|
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 4,983 | 5,357 | 3,137 | 3,309 | 7,101 | 7,503 | |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 908 | 908 | 1,038 | 1,038 | 1,043 | 1,043 | |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 879 | 878 | 1,462 | 1,472 | 1,001 | 1,002 | |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 198 | 198 | 217 | 217 | 213 | 213 |
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
| SEK M | Level | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINANCIAL ASSETS Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss: |
||||
| Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting | 2 | 38 | 49 | 81 |
| Short-term investments | 1 | - | 46 | 62 |
| Short-term investments classified as cash equivalents | 1 | 3,132 | 1,354 | 1,241 |
| Equity instruments | 1, 3 | - | 60 | - |
| Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income: |
||||
| Equity instruments | 1 | 371 | - | 297 |
| Derivatives used for hedging purposes: | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting | 2 | 142 | 27 | 25 |
| Total financial assets | 3,682 | 1,537 | 1,707 | |
| FINANCIAL LIABILITIES | ||||
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting | 2 | 37 | 25 | 55 |
| Other liabilities (contingent considerations) | 3 | 163 | 53 | 105 |
| Derivatives used for hedging purposes: | ||||
| Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting | 2 | 42 | 83 | 58 |
| Total financial liabilities | 242 | 162 | 217 |
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.
| May - Apr1 | May - Apr | May - Oct | May- Oct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | |
| Gross order intake, SEK M | 13,821 | 14,064 | 14,493 | 16,796 | 17,735 | 8,426 | 8,078 |
| Net sales, SEK M | 11,221 | 10,704 | 11,573 | 13,555 | 14,601 | 6,937 | 6,515 |
| Order backlog, SEK M | 18,239 | 22,459 | 27,974 | 32,003 | 34,689 | 33,581 | 33,168 |
| Operating result, SEK M | 423 | 598 | 1,845 | 1,696 | 1,657 | 556 | 893 |
| Operating margin, % | 3.8 | 5.6 | 15.9 | 12.5 | 11.3 | 8.0 | 13.7 |
| Shareholders' equity, SEK M | 6,412 | 6,774 | 6,987 | 7,779 | 8,113 | 7,898 | 7,999 |
| Return on shareholders' equity, % | 2 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Net debt, SEK M | 2,677 | 1,889 | 803 | 439 | 1,632 | 1,510 | 1,949 |
| Operational cash conversion, % | 111 | 145 | 95 | 61 | 35 | -18 | 50 |
| Average number of employees | 3,677 | 3,581 | 3,702 | 3,798 | 4,117 | 3,988 | 4,073 |
1 Calculation based on IAS18.
| May - Apr1 | May - Apr | May - Oct | May- Oct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | |
| Earnings per share | |||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 0.36 | 0.33 | 3.53 | 3.14 | 2.84 | 0.96 | 1.55 |
| after dilution, SEK | 0.36 | 0.33 | 3.53 | 3.14 | 2.84 | 0.96 | 1.55 |
| Cash flow per share | |||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 1.00 | 2.69 | 3.79 | 2.48 | -0.74 | -1.65 | 0.56 |
| after dilution, SEK | 1.00 | 2.69 | 3.79 | 2.48 | -0.74 | -1.65 | 0.56 |
| Shareholders' equity per share | |||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 16.79 | 17.73 | 18.29 | 20.36 | 21.23 | 20.67 | 20.93 |
| after dilution, SEK | 16.79 | 17.73 | 18.29 | 20.36 | 21.23 | 20.67 | 20.93 |
| Average number of shares | |||||||
| before dilution, 000s | 381,288 | 381,306 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,062 | 382,042 | 382,083 |
| after dilution, 000s | 381,288 | 381,306 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,062 | 382,042 | 382,083 |
| Number of shares at closing | |||||||
| before dilution, 000s 2 | 381,288 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,083 | 382,083 | 382,083 |
| after dilution, 000s | 381,288 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 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, 2020).
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 |
| Gross order intake | 3,670 | 4,551 | 5,401 | 4,390 | 4,036 | 4,276 | 5,032 | 4,451 | 3,627 |
| Net sales | 3,330 | 3,320 | 4,086 | 3,228 | 3,709 | 3,656 | 4,008 | 2,981 | 3,534 |
| EBITA | 601 | 505 | 985 | 448 | 539 | 648 | 886 | 551 | 752 |
| Operating result | 393 | 311 | 755 | 236 | 321 | 443 | 658 | 335 | 559 |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
512 | -57 | 1,547 | -629 | 419 | -21 | 1,244 | 211 | 535 |
| 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | ||
| North and South America, % | -41 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 29 | -43 | 0 | 66 | -12 | |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa, % | 43 | 5 | 18 | 64 | -21 | 9 | -17 | -20 | 20 | |
| Asia Pacific, % | 18 | 20 | - 8 |
31 | 23 | - 6 |
-13 | -12 | -12 | |
| Group, % | 2 | 12 | 8 | 32 | 5 | -11 | -10 | 4 | - 2 |
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• The Board of Director has appointed Gustaf Salford as Elekta's President and CEO with immediate effect.
• Introduction of Elekta Studio with the ImagingRing providing a complete image-guided brachytherapy workflow to a single room.
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 143-146 in the Annual Report 2019/20.
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.
| Europe, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North and South America |
Middle East, and Africa |
Group | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | total | |||||||
| % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | |
| 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 |
| Q2 2019/20 vs. Q2 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant currency | 29 | 250 | -21 | -337 | 23 | 271 | 5 | 184 |
| Currency effects | 9 | 77 | 0 | - 1 |
9 | 107 | 5 | 183 |
| Reported change | 37 | 327 | -21 | -338 | 31 | 378 | 10 | 366 |
| May - Oct 2020/21 vs. May - Oct 2019/20 | ||||||||
| 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 |
| May - Oct 2019/20 vs. May - Oct 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant currency | 13 | 248 | 12 | 309 | 26 | 631 | 17 | 1,188 |
| Currency effects | 8 | 153 | 2 | 58 | 8 | 183 | 6 | 394 |
| Reported change | 21 | 401 | 14 | 367 | 34 | 814 | 23 | 1,582 |
| Europe, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North and | Middle East, | Group | ||||||
| South America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | total | |||||
| % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | |
| 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 |
| Q2 2019/20 vs. Q2 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant currency | 1 | 13 | 8 | 102 | 13 | 121 | 7 | 236 |
| Currency effects | 7 | 80 | 0 | - 2 |
7 | 65 | 4 | 143 |
| Reported change | 8 | 93 | 8 | 100 | 20 | 186 | 11 | 379 |
| May - Oct 2020/21 vs. May - Oct 2019/20 | ||||||||
| 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 |
| May - Oct 2019/20 vs. May - Oct 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant currency | 1 | 10 | 10 | 233 | 14 | 247 | 8 | 490 |
| Currency effects | 8 | 156 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 120 | 5 | 299 |
| Reported change | 8 | 166 | 11 | 255 | 20 | 367 | 13 | 789 |
EBITDA is used for the calculation of operational cash conversion and the net debt/EBITDA ratio.
| SEK M | Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 | Q1 2020/21 | Q2 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result/EBIT | 321 | 443 | 658 | 335 | 559 |
| Amortization: | |||||
| Capitalized development costs | 187 | 176 | 199 | 186 | 163 |
| Assets relating business combinations | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Depreciation | 95 | 99 | 121 | 100 | 95 |
| EBITDA | 634 | 747 | 1,008 | 651 | 846 |
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, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax (12 months rolling) | 1,478 | 1,604 | 1,454 | 1,546 | 1,751 |
| Financial expenses (12 months rolling) | 227 | 230 | 266 | 256 | 268 |
| Profit before tax plus financial expenses | 1,705 | 1,834 | 1,720 | 1,802 | 2,019 |
| Total assets | 25,239 | 25,234 | 28,411 | 26,798 | 25,497 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -584 | -596 | -545 | -559 | -560 |
| Long-term provisions | -211 | -195 | -235 | -222 | -255 |
| Other long-term liabilities | -55 | -55 | -73 | -83 | -92 |
| Accounts payable | -1,270 | -961 | -1,025 | -784 | -987 |
| Advances from customers | -4,777 | -4,601 | -4,103 | -3,875 | -3,881 |
| Prepaid income | -2,065 | -2,288 | -2,226 | -2,020 | -1,985 |
| Accrued expenses | -1,732 | -1,695 | -1,703 | -1,432 | -1,668 |
| Current tax liabilities | -184 | -183 | -246 | -191 | -188 |
| Short-term provisions | -185 | -182 | -179 | -182 | -182 |
| Derivative financial instruments | -108 | -58 | -105 | -125 | -67 |
| Other current liabilities | -316 | -377 | -501 | -555 | -665 |
| Capital employed | 13,752 | 14,044 | 17,472 | 16,769 | 14,968 |
| Average capital employed (last five quarters) | 12,680 | 13,103 | 14,247 | 15,133 | 15,401 |
| Return on capital employed | 13% | 14% | 12% | 12% | 13% |
Return on shareholders' equity measures the return generated on shareholders' capital invested in the company.
| SEK M | Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 | Q1 2020/21 | Q2 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (12 months rolling) | 1,116 | 1,213 | 1,084 | 1,153 | 1,307 |
| Average shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests (last five quarters) Return on shareholders' equity |
7,549 15% |
7,796 16% |
7,967 14% |
7,977 14% |
8,007 16% |
Cash flow is a focus area for management. The operational cash conversion shows the relation between cash flow from operating activities and EBITDA.
| Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 | Q1 2020/21 | Q2 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | -21 | 1,244 | 211 | 535 |
| 634 | 747 | 1,008 | 651 | 846 |
| 66% | -3% | 123% | 32% | 63% |
In order to optimize cash generation, management focuses on working capital and reducing lead times between orders booked and cash received.
| Oct 31 | Oct 31 | Apr 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Working capital assets | |||
| Inventories | 2,455 | 3,048 | 2,748 |
| Accounts receivable | 3,218 | 3,529 | 3,379 |
| Accrued income | 1,929 | 1,356 | 1,526 |
| Other operating receivables | 1,368 | 1,442 | 1,202 |
| Sum working capital assets | 8,970 | 9,374 | 8,856 |
| Working capital liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 987 | 1,270 | 1,025 |
| Advances from customers | 3,881 | 4,777 | 4,103 |
| Prepaid income | 1,985 | 2,065 | 2,226 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,668 | 1,732 | 1,703 |
| Short-term provisions | 182 | 185 | 179 |
| Other current liabilities | 665 | 316 | 501 |
| Sum working capital liabilities | 9,368 | 10,345 | 9,735 |
| Net working capital | -398 | -971 | -879 |
| % of 12 months net sales | -3% | -7% | -6% |
Days Sales Outstanding was negative 19 days at the end of October 31, 2020 (negative 36 days per April 30).
| SEK M | Oct 31 2020 |
Oct 31 2019 |
Apr 30 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North and South America | -71 | -73 | -75 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 54 | 28 | 37 |
| Asia Pacific | -53 | -114 | -82 |
| Group | -19 | -50 | -36 |
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, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 3,137 | 2,649 | 7,101 | 6,953 | 4,983 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 1,462 | 1,955 | 1,001 | 895 | 879 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and short-term | |||||
| investments | -3,090 | -2,507 | -6,470 | -5,846 | -3,913 |
| Net debt | 1,510 | 2,096 | 1,632 | 2,002 | 1,949 |
| EBITDA (12 months rolling) | 2,750 | 2,951 | 2,931 | 3,040 | 3,252 |
| Net debt/EBITDA ratio | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.60 |
Elekta will host a web conference at 10:00-11:00 CET on November 26 with President and CEO Gustaf Salford, and Acting 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 07 United Kingdom: +44 333 300 9030 United States: +1 833 249 8405
https://elekta-qreports.creo.se/201126
| Interim report, Q3, May-Jan 2020/21 | Feb 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Year-end report, May-Apr 2020/21 | May 28, 2021 |
Acting CFO Elekta AB (publ) +46 70 873 33 21 [email protected]
Head of Investor Relations Elekta AB (publ) +46 76 611 76 25 [email protected]
For almost five decades, Elekta has been a leader in precision radiation medicine. Our more than 4,000 employees worldwide are committed to ensuring everyone in the world with cancer has access to – and benefits from – more precise, personalized radiotherapy treatments. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Elekta is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm Exchange. Visit elekta.com or follow @Elekta on Twitter.

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