Annual Report • May 29, 2020
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| Q4 | Full-year | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | Δ | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | Δ | |
| Gross order intake | 5,032 | 5,401 | 3 -10% |
17,735 | 16,796 | 1% | 3 |
| Net sales | 4,008 | 4,086 | 3 -6% |
14,601 | 13,555 | 3% | 3 |
| Gross margin | 42.6% | 45.2% | -2.6 ppts | 42.0% | 41.9% | 0.1 ppts | |
| EBITA | 886 | 985 | -10% | 2,521 | 2,477 | 2% | |
| EBITA margin | 22.1% | 24.1% | -2 ppts | 17.3% | 18.3% | -1 ppts | |
| EBIT | 658 | 755 | -13% | 1,657 | 1,696 | -2% | |
| Cash flow1 | 1,026 | 1,359 | -24% | 252 | 962 | -74% | |
| Earnings per share, SEK2 | 1.07 | 1.40 | -24% | 2.84 | 3.14 | -10% |
1 After continuous investments
2 Before / after dilution
3 Compared to last fiscal year 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 May 29, 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 summarizing the full year we had a modest growth due to challenges linked to Covid-19 in our most important fourth quarter. I am very proud of how Elekta has handled the pandemic effects, in particular supporting our customers, strengthening our solution portfolio and delivering profit. We are in a good position for the future based on our innovative solutions and a strong backlog enhanced by a record order after the year closed. With this order we exceeded our Unity order target while increasing our U.S. market position.
Covid-19 hit Elekta during the complete fourth quarter. First impacting China, the pandemic swept like a wave over the world increasingly limiting our possibilities to install and generate new business due to lock downs. It has been an unprecedented challenge. However, we have managed to keep our commitments to our customers, maintaining normal uptimes through our service operations, and continued with installations despite difficulties in logistics. It shows our strength of having local presence with great colleagues around the globe and our possibilities to leverage on existing digital capabilities.
As the quarter progressed, we were more and more challenged in Europe. We outperformed in some South American and Asian markets. Our largest drop – both in order and revenue – was China, which was directly related to Covid-19. We now see a recovery in China and follow closely the development in other markets. I am very pleased to see that revenue from the U.S. picked up in the fourth quarter and contributed positively to the development in the region. We also successfully signed four Elekta Unity orders out of our strong sales funnel.
After a great start of the year our order intake finished rather flat. We secured a modest revenue growth for the year since we were able to start installations of more systems than we had expected during the last week in April. Service had a good development and all business lines, except Neuro, exceeded last year's revenues. The Neuro business struggled due to travel restrictions for its global team during the fourth quarter. It is great to see that our offerings in Informatics and Brachy are well received in the market. With the launch of our new earlystage cancer brachy applicator and the next-generation treatment optimizer for Leksell Gamma Knife we further strengthened our portfolio. Revenue growth higher than the revised guidance had a positive impact on our profitability. As a result, we reached an EBITA of above 17 percent.
Elekta's financial position is strong and we are accelerating productivity improvements and cost efficiency measures to be able to meet the uncertainties that lie ahead of us. We also continue to invest in innovative solutions. Elekta has just acquired Kaiku Health to improve patient outcome by AI-driven real-world data support and our new high-productivity Linac will be released online in September.
It is still difficult to predict the consequences of Covid-19 going forward and thus we will not provide new guidance at this point in time. On a global level we see delays and missing revenue in the private sector leading to challenging purchase decisions for our customers. At the same time the situation creates opportunities for our innovative digital solutions and advanced ways of treatments. Based on some truly heroic efforts from colleagues and customers all over the world to provide services during this challenging time and the constant underlying demand for cancer treatments, I am confident about our performance going forward. It is shown in our partnership with GenesisCare, which in May resulted in a record order of around USD 200 million for their entry into the US market. Through this order we exceeded our mid-2020 order target of Elekta Unity systems. Based on the experience of the Covid-19 situation and the innovation power of Elekta, we will keep up the fight against cancer together with our customers.
Richard Hausmann President and CEO

17.3% EBITA margin
The pandemic and locked down countries impacted order intake in the fourth quarter. Gross order intake decreased by 7 percent to SEK 5,032 M (5,401) and 10 percent based on constant currency.
Order backlog was SEK 34,689 M, compared to SEK 32,003 M on April 30, 2019. Order backlog is converted at closing exchange rates, which resulted in a positive translation difference of SEK 461 M.
| Q4 | Full-year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ |
| North and South America |
1,963 | 1,869 | 0% | 5% | 5,024 | 5,049 | -6% | -1% |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa |
1,906 | 2,259 | -17% | -16% | 7,029 | 6,739 | 1% | 4% |
| Asia Pacific | 1,163 | 1,273 | -13% | -9% | 5,682 | 5,008 | 8% | 13% |
| Group | 5,032 | 5,401 | -10% | -7% | 17,735 | 16,796 | 1% | 6% |
1 Compared to last fiscal year based on constant currency
During the fourth quarter North and South America had a flat order intake in constant currency. South America reported very good order growth with Mexico and Colombia showing strong development in the quarter. Within North America, Canada had good growth.
During the fourth quarter the first Elekta Unity in Latin America was ordered, by San José Moscati Hospital in Mexico and in the U.S. American Shared Hospital Services ordered one Elekta Unity.
With an order drop of 17 percent in constant currency EMEA had a large negative effect from the pandemic and the lack of physical sales meetings during the fourth quarter. There was good order growth in some European countries such as the UK and Poland. In Italy and Spain, which were heavily hit early and locked down due to the pandemic, order intake declined. The Middle East and Africa had good order flow during the first two months of the quarter, but order intake halted in April.
Radiotherapeutisch Instituut Friesland in the Netherlands ordered one Elekta Unity in a large bundled deal also covering a large spectrum of products from other business lines.
For the Asia Pacific region order intake declined during the fourth quarter. Measured in constant currency the decline was 13 percent. The hardest hit were in China and India. Good order development was reported from South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan and New Zealand.
The Japanese market also had good order growth for Elekta. Following the regulatory approval of our MR-Linac in Japan earlier this fiscal year Edogawa Hospital was the first Japanese hospital to order an Elekta Unity.

Gross order intake North and South America

Gross order intake Europe, Middle East and Africa


Covid-19 affected net sales in the fourth quarter, with an increasing effect at the end of the quarter, as lock down of countries and limited access to hospitals led to delayed installations. In the fourth quarter net sales decreased to SEK 4,008 M (4,086), representing 2 percent or 6 percent based on constant currency. All three geographic areas had a negative development. From a product perspective both MR-Linac and Brachy showed good development with double-digit growth rates. The service business was also resilient and reported a positive development during the fourth quarter.
| Q4 | Full-year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ |
| North and South America |
1,255 | 1,204 | -1% | 4% | 4,482 | 4,501 | -6% | 0% |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa |
1,571 | 1,561 | -2% | 1% | 5,547 | 4,956 | 9% | 12% |
| Asia Pacific | 1,182 | 1,322 | -14% | -11% | 4,572 | 4,098 | 6% | 12% |
| Group | 4,008 | 4,086 | -6% | -2% | 14,601 | 13,555 | 3% | 8% |
1 Compared to last fiscal year based on constant currency
In the fourth quarter net sales in constant currency declined in North and South America by 1 percent. North America contributed with positive growth through improved development in the U.S. Overall net sales in the South American market decreased. However, Mexico and Colombia showed good growth.
EMEA had negative development in the fourth quarter of 2 percent based on constant currency. Italy and France were countries in which it was most difficult to get the planned projects installed. Markets with good sales growth were in mature European countries e.g. the Netherlands, the UK and Belgium and in emerging countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
In the fourth quarter, Asia Pacific sales declined by 14 percent in constant currency. The largest impact came from the drop in China. Asian countries which reported increased sales were Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.


Positive revenue growth in the US market
For the full year net sales grew by 3 percent in constant currency. Solutions had a small positive development with a growth rate of 1 percent in constant currency. All business lines contributing except Neuro, which had difficulties to install in the fourth quarter due to the challenges of being a global installation team that needed to handle country lock downs and quarantine restrictions. Largest revenue increase was seen in the MR-Linac business. Service grew by 6 percent in constant currency resulting from resilient revenues during the months of the pandemic and a growing installed base. At year end, the installed base was more than 4,500 systems.
| Q4 | Full-year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
Δ |
| Solutions | 2,524 | 2,708 | -11% | -7% | 8,846 | 8,394 | 1% | 5% |
| Service | 1,485 | 1,378 | 4% | 8% | 5,755 | 5,161 | 6% | 12% |
| Total | 4,008 | 4,086 | -6% | -2% | 14,601 | 13,555 | 3% | 8% |
1 Compared to last fiscal year based on constant currency
Gross margin was 42.0 percent (41.9) in the period. The increase compared to last year was due to more software and service revenues.
Operating expenses increased by 3 percent in constant currency, related to investments in the sales organization to capture market growth and investments in new IT platforms and operational excellence. R&D expenditure, adjusted for the net of capitalization and amortization of R&D costs described below, amounted to SEK 1,473 M (1,386), equal to 10 percent (10) of net sales.
EBITA was SEK 2,521 M (2,477), representing a margin of 17.3 percent (18.3). The decrease in EBITA margin was explained by lower revenues due to Covid-19 and continued investments in the business. In the fourth quarter Elekta acquired the remaining stake in Palabra and the revaluation of the prior interest had a non-cash positive effect on operating earnings of SEK 66 M. Operating result (EBIT) was SEK 1,657 M (1,696).
Net financial items amounted to SEK -203 M (-116). Interest on lease liabilities under IFRS 16 amounted to SEK -51 M and was the key driver of the change, together with increased interest expense from new funding and negative results on short-term investments in the fourth quarter. Profit before tax amounted to SEK 1,454 M (1,580) and tax amounted to SEK -370 M (-382), representing a tax rate of 25.4 percent (24.2). The higher tax rate was mainly driven by a geographic mix effect.
Net income amounted to SEK 1,084 M (1,198) and earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.84 (3.14) before/after dilution. Return on shareholders' equity amounted to 14 percent (17), mainly negatively impacted by the lower net income in the wake of Covid-19 including higher financial expenses. Return on capital employed was 12 percent (15), mainly explained by higher liquidity and net working capital as well as lower profit.
Improved gross margin to 42.0%
The net of capitalized development costs in the R&D function decreased to SEK -176 M (-206). In the fourth quarter the capitalization increased due to progress in R&D projects. The higher amortization compared to last year was explained by higher amortization of Elekta Unity post the CE mark.
| Q4 | Full-year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| R&D, net | -1 | -73 | -176 | -206 | |
| Capitalization | 188 | 124 | 555 | 453 | |
| Amortization | -188 | -197 | -731 | -660 | |
| Other, net | -4 | -2 | -7 | -2 | |
| Capitalization | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | |
| Amortization | -11 | -3 | -14 | -5 | |
| Total, net | -4 | -75 | -183 | -208 | |
| Capitalization | 195 | 125 | 563 | 456 | |
| Amortization | -199 | -200 | -746 | -664 |
Investments in intangible assets were SEK 566 M (458) and investments in tangible assets were SEK 196 M (202). Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible fixed assets amounted to a total of SEK 1,275 M (943). The increase was mainly due to the implementation of IFRS 16, SEK 232 M, and higher amortization of R&D.
Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 1,014 M (1,621). Continuous investments increased mainly due to the progress in R&D projects. Cash flow after continuous investments was SEK 252 M (962). The lower amount was mainly due to increased working capital levels, see working capital section below.
| Q4 | Full-year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Operating cash flow | 973 | 937 | 2,526 | 2,256 |
| Change in working capital | 272 | 610 | -1,512 | -636 |
| Cash flow from operating | ||||
| activities | 1,244 | 1,547 | 1,014 | 1,621 |
| Continuous investments | -218 | -188 | -761 | -658 |
| Cashflow after continuous investments |
1,026 | 1,359 | 252 | 962 |
| Operational cash conversion | 123% | 151% | 35% | 61% |
Net working capital was SEK -879 M (-2,089), corresponding to -6 (-15) percent of net sales. The increase came mostly from lower levels of accounts payable and customer advances as well as higher inventory due to Brexit mitigation measures during the year. For more information, see page 27.
| SEK M | Apr 30 2020 |
Apr 30 2019 |
Jan 31 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North and South America | -75 | -74 | -74 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 37 | 2 | 37 |
| Asia Pacific | -82 | -113 | -87 |
| Group | -36 | -59 | -37 |
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) was negative 36 days. The longer time in Europe, Middle East and Africa, was due to increase in accounts receivable at the same time as customer advances decreased. The increase in Asia Pacific came from a higher level of accounts receivables.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to SEK 6,470 M (4,119). Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 8,102 M (4,558). Both key figures increased significantly as debt was raised to increase the available cash position in light of the higher market and business uncertainties due to the pandemic. Net debt amounted to SEK 1,632 M (439) and net debt in relation to EBITDA was 0.56 (0.17). The average maturity of interestbearing liabilities was 3.4 years.
| Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Jan 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 7,101 | 3,558 | 2,649 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities Cash and cash equivalents and short-term |
1,001 | 1,000 | 1,955 |
| investments | -6,470 | -4,119 | -2,507 |
| Net debt | 1,632 | 439 | 2,096 |
| Long-term lease liabilities1 | 1,043 | - | 1,012 |
| Short-term lease liabilities1 | 213 | - | 225 |
| Net debt including lease liabilities | 2,888 | n/a | 3,333 |
1 For more information regarding effects from IFRS 16, see balance sheet on page 13 and accounting principles on page 17
The exchange rate effect from the translation of cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK -5 M (142). The translation difference in interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 25 M (129). Other comprehensive income was affected by exchange rate differences from translation of foreign operations amounting to SEK 30 M (243).
The change in unrealized exchange rate effects from effective cash flow hedges reported in other comprehensive income amounted to SEK 37 M (-101). The closing balance of unrealized exchange rate effects from effective cash flow hedges amounted to SEK -33 M (-70) exclusive of tax.

0.56 Net debt / EBITDA ratio
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 2018/19, page 55.
Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic, Elekta withdrew the mid-term guidance in April 2020. An updated outlook will be published when it is possible to further quantify the impact of Covid-19 on the radiation therapy market and the effect on Elekta's business. So far Elekta has managed relatively well through the crisis, balancing the commitments to customers with the safety of employees. The treatment utilization rate in Elekta's installed base has been maintained at nearly normal levels. The production sites of linacs in Crawley, UK and Beijing, China are fully operational. The production facilities of Brachy in the Netherlands and Neuro in Sweden are also up and running. 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.
In April Elekta changed the outlook for the fiscal year 2019/20 as a result of the impact of the pandemic. The new outlook stated a net sales growth of around 1 percent compared to last year based on constant currency, and an EBITA margin between 16 and 17 percent. Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the development of the pandemic Elekta also withdrew the scenario for 2020/21 to 2022/23.
In February Québec announced a notice of intent to award Elekta a sole source contract for an order of 18 advanced linear accelerators, at a total order value of approximately SEK 407 million.
In February Elekta appointed Larry Biscotti as new head of North and Central America. Larry, who replaced Peter Gaccione, has been with Elekta since 2018 and has long experience within the diagnostic imaging and therapy business, with extensive knowledge as a product specialist, direct sales, strategic account management and sales management in various leadership positions.
Find more detailed information about our policies in the Annual Report 2018/19
Awards in the fourth quarter:

one of the world's most ethical companies for the second time


Elekta Unity for RT advancements in the medical/dental category
1 For more details about the previous significant events please see respective quarterly report.
Elekta acquired the remaining shares (67%) of PalabraApps, LLC in February 2020 after the strategic investment in April 2018. In accordance with IFRS guidelines Elekta have valued its interest in Palabra prior to obtaining the control and recorded the revaluation through the income statement.
During the second quarter Elekta acquired ProKnow Systems, LLC, to expand the offering of cloud-based solutions for advanced radiation therapy. ProKnow's product portfolio enable clinics to standardize their treatment planning analytics by supporting oncology teams with analysis of collective, big data from patient groups. This solution can also streamline workflow challenges and improve contouring accuracy and treatment plan quality.
No acquisitions in the first quarter
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. Elekta expects the arbitral award in the first quarter of Elekta's 2020/21 fiscal year.
As communicated in November 2015 Elekta's subsidiary in Italy and some former employees are suspected of interfering with public procurement processes. The case has been referred to trial, which started in February 2020.
2 For more details about the previous significant events please see respective quarterly report.
3 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.
The average number of employees during the period was 4,117 (3,798). The average number of employees in the Parent Company was 41 (37).
Total number of registered shares on April 30, 2020 was 383,568,409 of which 14,980,769 were A-shares and 368,587,640 B-shares. On April 30, 2020 1,485,289 shares were treasury shares held by Elekta.
Stockholm, May 29, 2020
Richard Hausmann CEO and President
This report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.
| Q4 | Full-year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Net sales | 4,008 | 4,086 | 14,601 | 13,555 |
| Cost of products sold | -2,301 | -2,240 | -8,464 | -7,875 |
| Gross income | 1,708 | 1,847 | 6,138 | 5,680 |
| Selling expenses | -380 | -342 | -1,444 | -1,296 |
| Administrative expenses | -250 | -291 | -1,093 | -1,039 |
| R&D expenses | -395 | -417 | -1,657 | -1,592 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 58 | -15 | 11 | 23 |
| Exchange rate differences | -82 | -28 | -298 | -80 |
| Operating result | 658 | 755 | 1,657 | 1,696 |
| Result from participations in associates and other shares | - 6 |
- 3 |
- 4 |
3 |
| Interest income | 7 | 23 | 63 | 66 |
| Interest expenses and similar items | -67 | -44 | -215 | -186 |
| Interest expenses lease liabilities | -13 | - | -51 | - |
| Exchange rate differences | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 581 | 731 | 1,454 | 1,580 |
| Income taxes | -173 | -195 | -370 | -382 |
| Net income | 407 | 536 | 1,084 | 1,198 |
| Net income attributable to | ||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 408 | 536 | 1,084 | 1,198 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average number of shares | ||||
| Before dilution, millions | 382 | 382 | 382 | 382 |
| After dilution, millions | 382 | 382 | 382 | 382 |
| Earnings per share | ||||
| Before dilution, SEK | 1.07 | 1.40 | 2.84 | 3.14 |
| After dilution, SEK | 1.07 | 1.40 | 2.84 | 3.14 |
| Q4 | Full-year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Net income | 407 | 536 | 1,084 | 1,198 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement: | ||||
| Remeasurements of defined benefit pension plans | -8 | -1 | -8 | -1 |
| Net gain/(loss) on equity instruments designated at fair value | -107 | - | -104 | - |
| Tax | 25 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Total items that will not be reclassified to the income statement | -90 | -1 | -88 | -1 |
| Items that subsequently may be reclassified to the income statement: | ||||
| Revaluation of cash flow hedges | -36 | -35 | 37 | -101 |
| Translation differences from foreign operations | -1 | 284 | 30 | 243 |
| Tax | 8 | 7 | -7 | 19 |
| Total items that subsequently may be reclassified | ||||
| to the income statement | -30 | 256 | 60 | 161 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -120 | 256 | -27 | 160 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 287 | 791 | 1,057 | 1,358 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 287 | 791 | 1,057 | 1,358 |
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Result overview | Q4 | Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Operating result/EBIT | 658 | 755 | 1,657 | 1,696 |
| Amortization: | ||||
| Capitalized development costs | 199 | 200 | 746 | 664 |
| Assets relating to business combinations | 29 | 30 | 119 | 117 |
| EBITA | 886 | 985 | 2,521 | 2,477 |
| Apr 30 | Apr 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 9,469 | 9,301 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,156 | - |
| Other tangible fixed assets | 968 | 957 |
| Financial assets | 748 | 508 |
| Deferred tax assets | 504 | 402 |
| Total non-current assets | 12,845 | 11,167 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventories | 2,748 | 2,634 |
| Accounts receivable | 3,379 | 3,455 |
| Accrued income | 1,526 | 1,401 |
| Current tax assets | 138 | 158 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 97 | 72 |
| Other current receivables | 1,208 | 1,059 |
| Short-term investments | 62 | 45 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,407 | 4,073 |
| Total current assets | 15,566 | 12,897 |
| Total assets | 28,411 | 24,064 |
| Equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders | 8,113 | 7,778 |
| Non-controlling interests Total equity |
1 8,113 |
1 7,779 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 7,101 | 3,558 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 1,043 | - |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 545 | 587 |
| Long-term provisions | 235 | 188 |
| Other long-term liabilities Total non-current liabilities |
73 8,997 |
55 4,388 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 1,001 | 1,000 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 213 | - |
| Accounts payable | 1,025 | 1,427 |
| Advances from customers | 4,103 | 4,883 |
| Prepaid income | 2,226 | 2,170 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,703 | 1,661 |
| Current tax liabilities | 246 | 166 |
| Short-term provisions | 179 | 188 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 105 | 94 |
| Other current liabilities | 501 | 308 |
| Total current liabilities | 11,300 | 11,897 |
| Full-year | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Attributable to Parent Company shareholders | ||
| Opening balance | 7,778 | 6,987 |
| Opening balance adjustment due to IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 | - | -39 |
| Opening balance adjustment due to IFRS 16 | -31 | - |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 1,057 | 1,358 |
| Incentive programs | -3 | 6 |
| Dividend | -688 | -535 |
| Total | 8,113 | 7,778 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | ||
| Opening balance | 1 | 0 |
| Comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 |
| Closing balance | 8,113 | 7,779 |
| Q4 | Full-year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 |
| Profit before tax | 581 | 731 | 1,454 | 1,580 |
| Amortization and depreciation | 350 | 273 | 1,275 | 943 |
| Interest net | 62 | 7 | 150 | 91 |
| Other non-cash items | 67 | 31 | 54 | 21 |
| Interest received and paid | -54 | -3 | -145 | -110 |
| Income taxes paid | -33 | -102 | -261 | -269 |
| Operating cash flow | 973 | 937 | 2,526 | 2,256 |
| Changes in inventories | 163 | -29 | -116 | -20 |
| Changes in operating receivables | 413 | 421 | -434 | -367 |
| Changes in operating liabilities | -305 | 219 | -962 | -249 |
| Change in working capital | 272 | 610 | -1,512 | -636 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,244 | 1,547 | 1,014 | 1,621 |
| Investments intangible assets | -195 | -123 | -566 | -458 |
| Investments other assets | -23 | -65 | -196 | -201 |
| Sale of fixed assets | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| Continuous investments | -218 | -188 | -761 | -658 |
| Cash flow after continuous investments | 1,359 | 252 | 962 | |
| Changes in short-term investments | 46 | -1 | -26 | 38 |
| Business combinations, divestments and investments in other shares | -91 | -6 | -511 | -54 |
| Cash flow after investments | 981 | 1,352 | -284 | 946 |
| Dividends | -344 | -267 | -688 | -535 |
| Cash flow from other financing activities | 3,447 | -55 | 3,311 | -938 |
| Cash flow for the period | 4,084 | 1,030 | 2,339 | -527 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents during the period | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 2,392 | 2,936 | 4,073 | 4,458 |
| Cash flow for the period | 4,084 | 1,030 | 2,339 | -527 |
| Exchange rate differences | -69 | 107 | -5 | 142 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 6,407 | 4,073 | 6,407 | 4,073 |
| Full-year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Operating expenses | -131 | -145 | |
| Financial net | 325 | 781 | |
| Income after financial items | 194 | 636 | |
| Appropriations | 14 | -14 | |
| Tax | 13 | 3 | |
| Net income | 221 | 624 | |
| Statement of comprehensive income | |||
| Net income | 221 | 624 | |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | |
| Total comprehensive income | 221 | 624 |
| Apr 30 | Apr 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 53 | 60 |
| Shares in subsidiaries | 2,251 | 2,439 |
| Receivables from subsidaries | 2,391 | 2,393 |
| Other financial assets | 433 | 87 |
| Deferred tax assets | 18 | 3 |
| Total non-current assets | 5,146 | 4,983 |
| Current assets | ||
| Receivables from subsidaries | 4,248 | 3,436 |
| Other current receivables | 81 | 102 |
| Other short-term investments | 0 | 45 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,387 | 2,941 |
| Total current assets | 9,716 | 6,524 |
| Total assets | 14,863 | 11,507 |
| Shareholders' equity | 2,431 | 2,898 |
| Untaxed reserves | 0 | 14 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 7,101 | 3,553 |
| Long-term provisions | 10 | 12 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 7,111 | 3,565 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 942 | 1,000 |
| Short-term liabilities to Group companies | 4,283 | 3,934 |
| Short-term provisions | 1 | 0 |
| Other current liabilities | 95 | 95 |
| Total current liabilities | 5,321 | 5,029 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 14,863 | 11,507 |
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 2018/19, with exception for the accounting policies described below.
All figures are stated in SEK M and, accordingly, rounding differences can occur.
Elekta will treat the acquisition of other shares in ViewRay as equity investment designated as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income with gains and losses remaining in other comprehensive income, without recycling to profit or loss upon derecognition.
IFRS 16 is a new standard on accounting for leases which replaces IAS 17 and the associated interpretation statements IFRIC 4, SIC-15 and SIC-27. The new standard has affected the accounting for leases in the books of a lessee, whereas the accounting in all material aspects remains unchanged for lessors. For Elekta, the major effect from implementing the new standard relates to leases for premises. IFRS 16 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and Elekta has applied the new standard from 1 May 2019.
The standard requires all lease arrangement to be recognized in the balance sheet with a few exceptions for shorttime leases and low-value leases.
Elekta has decided to apply IFRS 16 with the modified retrospective approach and as permitted by the standard the comparative period has not been restated. Instead an adjustment on the opening balance has shown the cumulative effect. The lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at transition date. The weighted average incremental borrowing rate used at transition date was 3.85 percent. Right-of-use assets are recognized based on the amount equal to the related lease liability.
IFRS 16 permits to use some practical expedients. Elekta has applied the following practical expedients when applying IFRS 16 at transition date:
Under the new standard the present value of lease obligations has been measured and reported as a non-current asset and interest-bearing liability in the Balance Sheet. The asset has been adjusted with prepaid rents and received incentives. In the Income Statement, lease payments previously reported as an operating expense within operating result have been replaced with depreciation and interest expenses. This change means that total assets and operating profit have increased, which has affected various key indicators. The cash flow from operations has increased related to the amortization of the lease liability, the amortization has instead been shown in the cash flow from financing activities.
According to the previous standard, IAS 17, there was a distinction between operating and finance lease arrangement, where operating leases were not recognized in the Balance Sheet. The value of undiscounted future lease fees is disclosed in note 9 in the Annual Report 2018/19, amounted to SEK 1,459 M. The lease liability recognized in the Balance Sheet 1 May 2019 amounts to SEK 1,319 M. The difference is mainly related to the discounting effect of the liability as the liability is calculated as the net present value for future payments, while the amount disclosed in note 9 is not discounted in accordance to IAS 17. Increases of the payments due to index and extension- and terminate options included in the lease liability does also explain the difference, together with the exclusion of lease payments related to low-value assets and short-term leases from the Balance Sheet. Those payments are expensed on a straight-line basis in the income statement.
| SEK M | Reported Apr 30, 2019 | Adjustment IFRS 16 1 | Adjusted May 1, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-of-use asset | 0 | 1,242 | 1,242 |
| Other assets | 24,064 | -16 | 24,048 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Total assets | 24,064 | 1,234 | 25,298 |
| Total equity | 7,779 | -31 | 7,748 |
| Long term lease liability | 0 | 1,118 | 1,118 |
| Short term lease liability | 0 | 201 | 201 |
| Other liabilities | 16,285 | -54 | 16,231 |
| Total equity and libilities | 24,064 | 1,234 | 25,298 |
1 The effects from the initial application of IFRS 16 has been adjusted compared to previously disclosed numbers
Other new or revised standards and interpretations, not yet applied, are not considered to have a material impact on the Elekta Group´s financial statements.
Significant related-party transactions are described in note 35 in the Annual Report for 2018/19. No material changes have taken place in relations or transactions with related parties companies compared with the description in the Annual report 2018/19.
| Country | Currency | Average rate | Closing rate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May - Apr | Apr 30 | |||||||
| 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 1 Δ |
2020 | 2019 | 1 Δ |
|||
| Euroland | 1 EUR | 10.681 | 10.378 | 3% | 10.694 | 10.640 | 1% | |
| Great Britain | 1 GBP | 12.200 | 11.778 | 4% | 12.278 | 12.306 | 0% | |
| Japan | 1 JPY | 0.089 | 0.081 | 9% | 0.092 | 0.085 | 8% | |
| United States | 1 USD | 9.637 | 9.028 | 7% | 9.847 | 9.510 | 4% |
1 April 30, 2020 vs April 30, 2019
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. Revenues from solutions are recognized at a point in time and revenues 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 | 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 |
| SEK M | North and South America |
Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Asia Pacific |
Other / Group-wide |
Group total |
% of net sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 4,501 | 4,956 | 4,098 | - | 13,555 | |
| Regional expenses | -2,793 | -3,207 | -2,807 | - | -8,807 | 65% |
| Contribution margin | 1,707 | 1,749 | 1,291 | - | 4,748 | 35% |
| Contribution margin, % | 38% | 35% | 32% | |||
| Global costs | -3,052 | -3,052 | 23% | |||
| Operating result | 1,707 | 1,749 | 1,291 | -3,052 | 1,696 | 13% |
| Net financial items | -116 | -116 | ||||
| Profit before tax | 1,707 | 1,749 | 1,291 | -3,167 | 1,580 |
| 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 | South America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | Group-wide | Group total |
| North and | Europe, Middle East |
Other / |
| SEK M | North and South America |
Europe, Middle East and Africa |
Asia Pacific | Other / Group-wide |
Group total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions | 2,192 | 3,224 | 2,977 | - | 8,394 |
| Service | 2,308 | 1,731 | 1,122 | - | 5,161 |
| Total | 4,501 | 4,956 | 4,098 | - | 13,555 |
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.
| Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Carrying amount |
Fair value |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 7,101 | 7,503 | 3,558 | 3,573 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | 1,043 | 1,043 | - | - |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities | 1,001 | 1,002 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Short-term lease liabilities | 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
| SEK M | Level | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets | |||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss: | |||
| Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting | 2 | 81 | 70 |
| Short-term investments | 1 | 62 | 45 |
| Current investments classified as cash equivalents | 1 | 1,241 | 1,716 |
| Equity instruments | 1 | 297 | 58 |
| Equity instruments | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Derivatives used for hedging purposes: | |||
| Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting | 2 | 25 | 2 |
| Total financial assets | 1,707 | 1,893 | |
| Financial liabilities | |||
| Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: | |||
| Derivative financial instruments – non-hedge accounting | 2 | 55 | 25 |
| Contingent consideration | 3 | 105 | 2 |
| Derivatives used for hedging purposes: | |||
| Derivative financial instruments – hedge accounting | 2 | 58 | 72 |
| Total financial liabilities | 217 | 99 |
| 1 May - Apr |
May - Apr | May - Apr | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | |
| Gross order intake, SEK M | 12,825 | 13,821 | 14,064 | 14,493 | 16,796 | 17,735 |
| Net sales, SEK M | 10,839 | 11,221 | 10,704 | 11,573 | 13,555 | 14,601 |
| Order backlog, SEK M | 17,087 | 18,239 | 22,459 | 27,974 | 32,003 | 34,689 |
| Operating result, SEK M | 937 | 423 | 598 | 1,845 | 1,696 | 1,657 |
| Operating margin, % | 8.6 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 15.9 | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Profit margin, % | 6.6 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 14.5 | 11.7 | 10.0 |
| Shareholders' equity, SEK M | 6,646 | 6,412 | 6,774 | 6,987 | 7,779 | 8,113 |
| Return on shareholders' equity, % | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Net debt, SEK M | 2,768 | 2,677 | 1,889 | 803 | 439 | 1,632 |
| Operational cash conversion, % | 126 | 111 | 145 | 95 | 61 | 35 |
| Average number of employees | 3,679 | 3,677 | 3,581 | 3,702 | 3,798 | 4,117 |
1 Calculation based on IAS18
| 1 May - Apr |
May - Apr | May - Apr | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | |
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 1.45 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 3.53 | 3.14 | 2.84 |
| after dilution, SEK | 1.45 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 3.53 | 3.14 | 2.84 |
| Cash flow per share | ||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 1.78 | 1.00 | 2.69 | 3.79 | 2.48 | -0.74 |
| after dilution, SEK | 1.78 | 1.00 | 2.69 | 3.79 | 2.48 | -0.74 |
| Shareholders' equity per share | ||||||
| before dilution, SEK | 17.41 | 16.79 | 17.73 | 18.29 | 20.36 | 21.23 |
| after dilution, SEK | 17.41 | 16.79 | 17.73 | 18.29 | 20.36 | 21.23 |
| Average number of shares | ||||||
| before dilution, 000s | 381,287 | 381,288 | 381,306 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,062 |
| after dilution, 000s | 381,287 | 381,288 | 381,306 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,062 |
| Number of shares at closing | ||||||
| before dilution, 000s 2 | 381,287 | 381,288 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,083 |
| after dilution, 000s | 381,287 | 381,288 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,027 | 382,083 |
1 Calculation based on IAS18
2 Number of registered shares at closing excluding treasury shares (1,485,289 per April 30, 2020).
| 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
| Gross order intake | 4,656 | 3,174 | 3,670 | 4,551 | 5,401 | 4,390 | 4,036 | 4,276 | 5,032 | |
| Net sales | 3,409 | 2,819 | 3,330 | 3,320 | 4,086 | 3,228 | 3,709 | 3,656 | 4,008 | |
| EBITA | 848 | 386 | 601 | 505 | 985 | 448 | 539 | 648 | 886 | |
| Operating result | 714 | 238 | 393 | 311 | 755 | 236 | 321 | 443 | 658 | |
| Cash flow from operating activities |
1,235 | -381 | 512 | -57 | 1,547 | -629 | 419 | -21 | 1,244 | |
| 2017/18 | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
| North and South America, % | 10 | 23 | -41 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 29 | -43 | 0 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa, % | 28 | 15 | 43 | 5 | 18 | 64 | -21 | 9 | -17 |
| Asia Pacific, % | - 9 |
2 | 18 | 20 | - 8 |
31 | 23 | - 6 |
-13 |
| Group, % | 10 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 32 | 5 | -11 | -10 |
Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) are measures and key figures that Elekta's management and other stakeholders use when managing and analysing 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 122-124 in the Annual Report 2018/19.
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.
| North and | Middle East, | Group | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | total | |||||
| % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | |
| Q4 2019/20 vs. Q4 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | 0 | - 5 |
-17 | -394 | -13 | -160 | -10 | -559 |
| Currency effects | 5 | 100 | 2 | 40 | 4 | 50 | 4 | 190 |
| Reported change | 5 | 95 | -16 | -353 | - 9 |
-110 | - 7 |
-369 |
| Q4 2018/19 vs. Q4 2017/18 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | 9 | 141 | 18 | 335 | - 8 |
-108 | 8 | 368 |
| Currency effects | 11 | 174 | 5 | 93 | 9 | 110 | 8 | 377 |
| Reported change | 20 | 315 | 23 | 428 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 745 |
| May - Apr 2019/20 vs. May - Apr 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | - 6 |
-321 | 1 | 81 | 8 | 385 | 1 | 146 |
| Currency effects | 6 | 295 | 3 | 209 | 6 | 289 | 5 | 793 |
| Reported change | - 1 |
-26 | 4 | 290 | 13 | 674 | 6 | 938 |
| May - Apr 2018/19 vs. May - Apr 2017/18 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | - 1 |
-40 | 18 | 977 | 6 | 282 | 8 | 1,219 |
| Currency effects | 8 | 369 | 7 | 373 | 8 | 342 | 7 | 1,084 |
| Reported change | 7 | 329 | 25 | 1,350 | 14 | 624 | 16 | 2,303 |
| Europe, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North and | Middle East, | Group | ||||||
| South America | and Africa | Asia Pacific | total | |||||
| % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | % | SEK M | |
| Q4 2019/20 vs. Q4 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | - 1 |
- 8 |
- 2 |
-39 | -14 | -183 | - 6 |
-230 |
| Currency effects | 5 | 59 | 3 | 49 | 3 | 43 | 4 | 152 |
| Reported change | 4 | 51 | 1 | 11 | -11 | -140 | - 2 |
-78 |
| Q4 2018/19 vs. Q4 2017/18 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | 9 | 90 | 3 | 40 | 29 | 278 | 12 | 407 |
| Currency effects | 12 | 117 | 4 | 56 | 10 | 98 | 8 | 271 |
| Reported change | 21 | 206 | 7 | 96 | 40 | 376 | 20 | 677 |
| May - Apr 2019/20 vs. May - Apr 2018/19 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | - 6 |
-285 | 9 | 468 | 6 | 248 | 3 | 431 |
| Currency effects | 6 | 267 | 2 | 123 | 6 | 226 | 5 | 616 |
| Reported change | 0 | -18 | 12 | 591 | 12 | 474 | 8 | 1,047 |
| May - Apr 2018/19 vs. May - Apr 2017/18 | ||||||||
| Change based on constant | ||||||||
| exchange rates | 8 | 295 | 9 | 375 | 16 | 524 | 10 | 1,194 |
| Currency effects | 8 | 318 | 5 | 236 | 7 | 235 | 7 | 788 |
| Reported change | 16 | 613 | 14 | 611 | 23 | 758 | 17 | 1,982 |
EBITDA is used for the calculation of operational cash conversion and the net debt/EBITDA ratio.
| SEK M | Q4 2018/19 | Q1 2019/20 | Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating result/EBIT | 755 | 236 | 321 | 443 | 658 |
| Amortization: | |||||
| Capitalized development costs | 200 | 184 | 187 | 176 | 199 |
| Assets relating business combinations | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Depreciation | 42 | 95 | 95 | 99 | 121 |
| EBITDA | 1,028 | 542 | 634 | 747 | 1,008 |
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 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit before tax (12 months rolling) | 1,580 | 1,558 | 1,478 | 1,604 | 1,454 |
| Financial expenses (12 months rolling) | 186 | 211 | 227 | 230 | 266 |
| Profit before tax plus financial expenses | 1,766 | 1,769 | 1,705 | 1,834 | 1,720 |
| Total assets | 24,064 | 24,855 | 25,239 | 25,234 | 28,411 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | -587 | -574 | -584 | -596 | -545 |
| Long-term provisions | -188 | -194 | -211 | -195 | -235 |
| Other long-term liabilities | -55 | -10 | -55 | -55 | -73 |
| Accounts payable | -1,427 | -1,226 | -1,270 | -961 | -1,025 |
| Advances from customers | -4,883 | -4,652 | -4,777 | -4,601 | -4,103 |
| Prepaid income | -2,170 | -2,108 | -2,065 | -2,288 | -2,226 |
| Accrued expenses | -1,661 | -1,539 | -1,732 | -1,695 | -1,703 |
| Current tax liabilities | -166 | -143 | -184 | -183 | -246 |
| Short-term provisions | -188 | -184 | -185 | -182 | -179 |
| Derivative financial instruments | -94 | -243 | -108 | -58 | -105 |
| Other current liabilities | -308 | -354 | -316 | -377 | -501 |
| Capital employed | 12,337 | 13,629 | 13,752 | 14,044 | 17,472 |
| Average capital employed (last five quarters) | 12,010 | 12,269 | 12,680 | 13,103 | 14,247 |
| Return on capital employed | 15% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 12% |
Return on shareholders' equity measures the return generated on shareholders' capital invested in the company.
| SEK M | Q4 2018/19 | Q1 2019/20 | Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (12 months rolling) | 1,198 | 1,180 | 1,116 | 1,213 | 1,084 |
| Average shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests (last five quarters) Return on shareholders' equity |
7,167 17% |
7,339 16% |
7,549 15% |
7,796 16% |
7,967 14% |
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 | Q4 2018/19 | Q1 2019/20 | Q2 2019/20 | Q3 2019/20 | Q4 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | 1,547 | -629 | 419 | -21 | 1,244 |
| EBITDA | 1,028 | 542 | 634 | 747 | 1,008 |
| Operational cash conversion | 151% | -116% | 66% | -3% | 123% |
In order to optimize cash generation, management focuses on working capital and reducing lead times between orders booked and cash received.
| Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Jan 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Working capital assets | |||
| Inventories | 2,748 | 2,634 | 2,959 |
| Accounts receivable | 3,379 | 3,455 | 3,927 |
| Accrued income | 1,526 | 1,401 | 1,480 |
| Other operating receivables | 1,202 | 1,059 | 1,374 |
| Sum working capital assets | 8,856 | 8,548 | 9,741 |
| Working capital liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable | 1,025 | 1,427 | 961 |
| Advances from customers | 4,103 | 4,883 | 4,601 |
| Prepaid income | 2,226 | 2,170 | 2,288 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,703 | 1,661 | 1,695 |
| Short-term provisions | 179 | 188 | 182 |
| Other current liabilities | 501 | 308 | 377 |
| Sum working capital liabilities | 9,735 | 10,638 | 10,104 |
| Net working capital | -879 | -2,089 | -363 |
| % of 12 months net sales | -6% | -15% | -2% |
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 | Apr 30, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term interest-bearing liabilities | 3,558 | 3,504 | 3,137 | 2,649 | 7,101 |
| Short-term interest-bearing liabilities Cash and cash equivalents and short-term |
1,000 | 1,015 | 1,462 | 1,955 | 1,001 |
| investments | -4,119 | -3,349 | -3,090 | -2,507 | -6,470 |
| Net debt | 439 | 1,170 | 1,510 | 2,096 | 1,632 |
| EBITDA (12 months rolling) | 2,639 | 2,754 | 2,750 | 2,951 | 2,931 |
| Net debt/EBITDA ratio | 0.17 | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.56 |
Elekta will host a live presentation and a web/telephone conference at 10:00- 11:00 CET on May 29 with president and CEO Dr Richard Hausmann, and CFO Gustaf Salford. To take part of the presentation please dial the numbers or watch via the web link below.
Swedish dial-in-no.: +46 8 505 583 52 UK dial-in no.: +44 333 300 9260 US dial-in no.: +1 833 249 8403
https://elekta-qreports.creo.se/200529
| Annual Report 2019/20 | July 10, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Interim report, Q1, May-July 2020/21 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Annual General Meeting | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Interim report, Q2, May-Oct 2020/21 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Interim report, Q3, May-Jan 2020/21 | Feb 25, 2021 |
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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