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Biotage

Quarterly Report Nov 6, 2018

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Interim report January-September 2018

November 6, 2018

Biotage continues to grow with increased profitability

Third quarter, July - September 2018

  • Net sales amounted to 232.2 MSEK (177.7), which is an increase by 30.7 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. At comparable exchange rates1) and adjusted for acquisitions sales increased by 9.9 percent.
  • Operating profit increased by 54.3 percent to 45.1 MSEK (29.3).
  • Result after tax increased by 41.4 percent to 44.0 MSEK (31.1).
  • Earnings per share increased to 0.68 SEK (0.48) before and after dilution.
  • The cash flow from operating activities improved to 50.7 MSEK (30.5).
  • Net cash1) at September 30 was 24.7 MSEK (119.6). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to 134.1 MSEK (119.6). Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period amounted to 109.4 MSEK (-) relating to loans under a credit facility taken out in connection with the acquisition of Horizon Technology Inc.

Nine months, January - September 2018

  • Net sales amounted to 676.3 MSEK (559.3), which is an increase by 20.9 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. At comparable exchange rates1) and adjusted for acquisitions net sales increased by 8.5 percent.
  • Operating profit increased by 34.9 percent to 136.7 MSEK (101.4).
  • Result after tax increased by 34.8 percent to 140.3 MSEK (104.1).
  • Earnings per share increased to 2.17 SEK (1.61) before and after dilution.
  • The cash flow from operating activities amounted to 103.4 MSEK (102.8).
  • The acquisition of Horizon Technology Inc. was completed on January 16.
  • Dividends to the shareholders were paid to the amount of 90.6 MSEK (80.9) in the month of May.

1) See definition on pp. 18-19

Biotage AB (publ) Box 8 SE-751 03 Uppsala Visiting address: Vimpelgatan 5 Phone: 018-56 59 00 Org. no.: 556539-3138 www.biotage.com Page 1 of 21

Amounts in SEK millions Q3 Q3 9 months 9 months 12 months
Jul-Sep Jul-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Jan-Dec
2018 2017 2018 2017 2017
Net sales 232,2 177,7 676,3 559,3 748,1
C ost of sales -90,8 -70,5 -263,7 -218,2 -291,5
Gross profit 141,4 107,2 412,6 341,0 456,7
Operating expenses -96,2 -78,0 -275,8 -239,6 -323,0
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 45,1 29,3 136,7 101,4 133,6
Financial items -1,8 0,7 4,1 2,6 2,6
Profit/loss before tax 43,3 30,0 140,8 104,0 136,3
Tax expenses 0,7 1,1 -0,5 0,1 2,5
Total profit/loss for the period 44,0 31,1 140,3 104,1 138,7
Gross margin 60,9% 60,3% 61,0% 61,0% 61,0%
Operating margin (EBIT) 19,4% 16,5% 20,2% 18,1% 17,9%

Group financial development in brief

1) See definition on pp. 18-19

Comments by CEO Torben Jörgensen

Biotage continues to grow with increasing profitability and surpasses the financial targets for the quarter as well as for the nine-month period. The business is growing in the regions where we have direct sales. The biggest percentage sales increases are in Asia, which is especially encouraging in view of the direct establishments that Biotage has recently undertaken in this region. Our local head of the organization in India is in place since August and we look forward with excitement to the development of our operations in this growing market.

We are seeing a continued positive development of Biotage's latest acquisition, Horizon Technology Inc. Profitability as well as sales are developing in the right direction. The acquisition strengthens our possibilities to develop our product offering in analytical chemistry in the areas of environment and food, areas where we see great opportunities for further expansion. During the quarter an analysis method for food using one of Biotage's products was approved in South Korea as the official method for analysis of mycotoxins (mould toxins). Traditionally Biotage's sales in Asia have mainly concerned organic chemistry products. Biotage will now invest more in Asia with the ambition to increase analytical chemistry sales. The investments will be made in the form of increased staff and investments in our own analytical labs to enable us to rapidly assist our customers in the challenges they are facing.

Biotage's single biggest product area is purification in organic chemistry, where the flash system Isolera™ accounts for the largest part of the sales together with the Biotage® SNAP consumables for flash purification. During the period intensive preparations have been in progress for the launch of the replacements for these products. On October 1 the commercial launch of the new technology platforms, the flash system Biotage® Selekt and the Biotage® Sfär consumables. We believe that these new products will further consolidate Biotage's already strong position and further develop the market. Biotage® Selekt and Biotage® Sfär enable more efficient separation with higher quality and reduced environmental impact due to lower consumption of solvents.

We are seeing an increased interest in our products from the medical cannabis industry, especially in the US, where this industry is developing rapidly. Also these industries face challenges, with legislation concerning maximum levels of residue from pesticides in the final product. Evaluations of Biotage's products for both analysis and purification in this industry are currently in progress and we have already sold a number of our somewhat bigger systems for flash purification for use in small scale production.

The split of sales between systems and aftermarket products is still not where we wish it to be. In the nine-month period the split is 50/50 between systems and consumables. The main reason for the increased share of system sales is the growth in China, but also successes in peptide synthesis, especially in Australia.

Together with my organization I am looking forward to further develop Biotage's operations towards the new financial targets communicated by the board of directors in a press release on November 5; to achieve an organic sales growth of 8 percent and an operating profit (EBIT) of 20 percent on average on a rolling three-year basis.

Group result, financial position and cash flow

Third quarter, July - September 2018

Group net sales in the third quarter 2018 amounted to 232.2 MSEK (177.7), which is an increase by 30.7 percent. At comparable exchange rates and adjusted for acquisitions sales increased by 9.9 percent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The Americas was the biggest market with 43 percent (45) of the net sales. The EU and EMEA contributed 28 percent (27) and Asia 29 percent (28).

The Group's gross margin for the quarter was 60.9 percent (60.3). Larger sales volumes and efficiency improvements in production contributed to increasing the profitability, at the same time as the product mix gave a lower gross margin contribution than during the corresponding quarter last year as well as the first six months. A higher exchange rate SEK/GBP means increased costs when the costs for production in Cardiff are recalculated in the Group's reporting currency SEK. The split of sales between systems and aftermarket products was 49 percent (48) and 51 percent (52), respectively, compared to the target of 40/60.

The operating expenses amounted to 96.2 MSEK (78.0). Of this sum 64.3 MSEK (49.8) were sales costs. The increased sales costs are mainly attributable to a larger sales organization, but also to currency effects at the translation of foreign operations to SEK. The research and development costs amounted to 13.1 MSEK (13.2). The administration costs amounted to 15.5 MSEK (12.4). Other operating items, primarily currency effects on operating liabilities and receivables, was -3.3 MSEK (-2.6).

Operating profit improved by 54.3 percent to 45.1 MSEK (29.3), corresponding to an operating margin (EBIT) of 19.4 percent (16.5). Net financial income amounted to -1.8 MSEK (0.7). The result after tax improved by 41.4 percent to 44.0 MSEK (31.1).

Cash flow

The cash flow from operating activities improved to 50.7 MSEK (30.5). The investments amounted to 13.4 MSEK (9.5). Amortizations and write-downs amounted to 9.7 MSEK (8.4). Capitalized development costs accounted for 6.1 MSEK (4.4) of the investments and 4.0 MSEK (4.6) of the amortizations and write-downs.

Nine months January – September 2018

Group net sales increased by 20.9 percent in the period and amounted to 676.3 MSEK (559.3). At comparable exchange rates and adjusted for acquisitions, net sales increased by 8.5 percent (13.1). The Americas was the biggest market with 41 percent (44) of the net sales. The EU and EMEA contributed 31 percent (28) and Asia 28 percent (28).

The Group's gross margin was 61.0 percent (61.0). Systems accounted for 50 percent (45) of the sales and aftermarket products for 50 percent (55). The unfavorable product mix has a negative impact on the profitability, and so does the currency effects at the translation of the costs for the production plant in Cardiff from GBP to SEK. This is however counteracted by volume increases and improved production efficiency that contribute to increased profitability.

The operating expenses amounted to 275.8 MSEK (239.6). The 36.2 MSEK increase is mainly attributable to an increase in sales costs by 36.2 MSEK to 188.9 MSEK (152.7) as a result of the expanded sales organization and the acquisition of Horizon Technology Inc. Other operating items, primarily relating to currency effects on operating liabilities and receivables, amounted to 7.3 MSEK (-7.0) and thus give a positive effect of 14.3 MSEK compared to the comparative period.

The operating profit improved by 34.9 percent to 136.7 MSEK (101.4), corresponding to an operating margin (EBIT) of 20.2 percent (18.1). Net financial income was 4.1 MSEK (2.6). The result after tax improved by 34.8 percent to 140.3 MSEK (104.1).

Cash flow

The cash flow from operating activities improved to 103.4 MSEK (102.8). The investments amounted to 167.7 MSEK (25.1). Of this sum 130.3 MSEK relates to the acquisition of Horizon Technologies Inc. Amortizations and write-downs amounted to 28.8 MSEK (25.7). Capitalized development costs accounted for 20.6 MSEK (15.1) of the investments and 12.3 MSEK (13.8) of the amortizations and write-downs.

Balance sheet items

At September 30, 2018 the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to 134.1 MSEK (119.6). At the end of the period the Group had interest-bearing liabilities amounting to 109.4 MSEK (-). The interest-bearing liabilities relate to loans under a credit facility taken out in connection with the acquisition of Horizon Technology Inc. Net cash at September 30 thus amounted to 24.7 MSEK (119.6). During the year dividends to the shareholders have been paid to the amount of 90.6 MSEK (80.9).

The Group reports a total goodwill of 185.0 MSEK (104.0) at September 30. The increase relates to the acquisition of Horizon Technology Inc. that was completed in January. Other reported goodwill relates to the acquisition of MIP Technologies AB and two product lines from Caliper Life Sciences Inc. in 2010.

Other intangible fixed assets amounted to 193.6 MSEK (114.9). Of this sum 102.8 MSEK (92.1) were capitalized development costs. The increased capitalization is related to the development of the products Biotage® Selekt and Biotage® Sfär that were launched on October 1. The rest of the increase primarily consists of identified surplus values in acquired assets in Horizon.

At September 30 the equity capital amounted to 673.6 MSEK (569.6). At the start of the year it amounted to 608.6 MSEK. The change in equity capital during the first nine months is attributable mainly to the net result 140.3 MSEK (104.1), dividends to the shareholders -90.6 MSEK (-80.9), and currency effects at the translation of foreign subsidiaries 15.1 MSEK (-16.3).

Events after end of the reported period

Biotage has two financial goals, an organic sales growth target of 8 percent and a profitability target on EBIT-level. On November 5 it was published through a press release that the board of Biotage, as a consequence of the beneficial development of the business, has decided to adjust the profitability goal to 20 percent (earlier 15 percent). The organic sales growth remains unchanged. The goals are formulated as an average for rolling three-year periods.

Human resources

The Group had 411 employees (342) at September 30, compared to 406 on June 30 and 349 at the start of the year. The increase during the year is mainly attributable to the acquisition of Horizon.

Parent company

The Group's parent company, Biotage AB, has wholly owned subsidiaries in Sweden, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, China, South Korea and India. The parent company is responsible for group management, strategic business development and administrative functions at group level and towards subsidiaries.

The parent company's net income amounted to 0.6 MSEK (0.6) in the third quarter and to 1.9 MSEK (1.7) in the nine-month period. The operating expenses amounted to 5.8 MSEK (4.9) in the quarter and to 16.7 MSEK (15.8) in the nine-month period. The operating result was -5.2 MSEK (-4.3) in the quarter and -14.8 (-14.0) in the ninemonth period. The parent company's net financial income was -1.0 MSEK (1.1) in the quarter and 1.6 MSEK (3.2) in the nine-month period. The parent company's result after financial items amounted to -6.2 MSEK (-3.3) for the quarter and -13.2 MSEK (- 10.8) for the nine-month period.

The investments in intangible fixed assets amounted to 0.7 MSEK (1.2) in the quarter and to 1.5 MSEK (1.2) in the nine-month period. The parent company's cash and bank balance amounted to 1.5 MSEK (0.7) at September 30.

Risks and uncertainties

As an international Group, Biotage is exposed to various risks that affect the possibilities to achieve the established targets. There are operational risks, such as the risk that competitive situations affect price levels and sales volumes, and the risk that the economic development in the markets and segments where the Group operates is not stable. There are also financial risks, such as currency risks, interest risks and credit risks. No major changes in significant risks or uncertainty factors have occurred during the period. Our assessment thus remains unchanged compared to the description of the company's risks, uncertainty factors and the handling of these in the company's Annual Report for 2017. Readers wishing to study the Annual Report can download this from the company's website www.biotage.com or order it from Biotage AB, Box 8, SE-751 03, Uppsala, Sweden or [email protected].

Nomination committee

A nomination committee, consisting of members appointed by the three largest shareholders or shareholder groups and the Chairman of the Board has been formed for Biotage AB in accordance with the principles adopted by the 2018 AGM. The tasks of the nomination committee shall be to prepare the election of Chairman and other board members, the election of chairman of the meeting, the election of auditors, the determination of fees and matters pertaining thereto, before the AGM 2019. The members of the nomination committee are:

  • Ove Mattsson, chairman. Appointed by the shareholders Ann-Charlotte Bergström, Eva Forsberg, Lena Westergren, Maria Lenman, Ove Mattsson and Susanne Wetterlin, who have reached an agreement that through concerted exercise of the right to vote adopt a long-term common approach as regards the management of the company.
  • Marianne Flink, appointed by Swedbank Robur Fonder.
  • Harald Høegh, appointed by Vind AS.
  • Thomas Eklund, Chairman of the Board, Biotage AB.

Shareholders wishing to submit a proposal to the nomination committee can address Biotage' Chairman of the Board by e-mail: [email protected]. Proposals shall, in order to allow time for being taken into consideration by the committee, be received no later than seven weeks before the AGM, which will be held on April 24, 2019.

Coming financial reports

The year-end report for 2018 will be issued on February 7, 2019. The Annual General Meeting 2019 will be held on April 24, 2019. The interim report for the first quarter 2019 will be published on April 24, 2019. The interim report for the second quarter 2019 will be published on July 16, 2019 The interim report for the third quarter 2019 will be published November 5, 2019. The year-end report for 2019 will be published on February 7, 2020. The Annual Report for 2018 is planned to be made public in week 14 2019. All reports are available at Biotage's website from the above dates.

Uppsala November 6, 2018

Torben Jörgensen President and CEO

For further information, please contact:

Torben Jörgensen, President and CEO, phone: +46 707 49 05 84 Erika Söderberg Johnson, CFO, phone: +46 707 20 48 20

This information is information that Biotage AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08.30 CET on November 6, 2018.

About Biotage

Biotage offers efficient separation technologies from analysis to industrial scale and high quality solutions for analytical chemistry from research to commercial analysis laboratories. Biotage's products are used by government authorities, academic institutions, contract research and contract manufacturing organizations, pharmaceutical and food companies, among others. The company is headquartered in Uppsala and has offices in the US, UK, China, Japan, South Korea and India. Biotage has approx. 410 employees and had sales of 748 MSEK in 2017. Biotage is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. Website: www.biotage.com

Review Report

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim report for Biotage AB (publ) for the period January 1 - September 30, 2018. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information 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 has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, November 6, 2018

Deloitte AB

Jonas Ståhlberg Authorized Public Accountant

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME IN SUMMARY

2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2017-01-01
Amounts in SEK thousands 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2017-12-31
Net sales 232 204 177 715 676 322 559 259 748 147
Cost of sales -90 815 -70 470 -263 736 -218 212 -291 483
Gross profit 141 389 107 246 412 586 341 046 456 664
Distribution costs -64 337 -49 796 -188 901 -152 651 -207 628
Administrative expenses -15 529 -12 406 -49 282 -38 447 -54 705
Research and development costs -13 093 -13 178 -44 988 -41 505 -55 986
Other operating income -3 290 -2 606 7 326 -7 044 -4 715
Total operating expenses -96 250 -77 986 -275 845 -239 647 -323 034
Operating profit/loss 45 139 29 260 136 741 101 399 133 630
Financial net income -1 846 725 4 100 2 629 2 631
Profit/loss before income tax 43 293 29 985 140 842 104 028 136 260
Tax expenses 735 1 143 -542 70 2 487
Total profit/loss for the period 44 027 31 128 140 300 104 098 138 747
Other comprehensive income
Components that may be reclassified to net income:
Translation differences related to
non Swedish subsidiaries -3 539 -6 533 15 052 -16 306 -12 268
Cash flow hedges 689 -630 214 -497 -213
Total other comprehensive income -2 850 -7 163 15 266 -16 804 -12 481
Total comprehensive income for the period 41 177 23 965 155 566 87 294 126 267
2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2017-01-01
Belopp i KSEK 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2017-12-31
Attributable to parent company´s shareholders:
Total profit/loss for the period 44 027 31 128 140 300 104 098 138 747
Attributable to parent company´s shareholders:
Total comprehensive income for the period 41 177 23 965 155 566 87 294 126 267
Average shares outstanding 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447
Average shares outstanding after
dilution (*) 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447
Shares outstanding at end of reporting period 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447 64 714 447
Total profit/loss for the period per share SEK 0,68 0,48 2,17 1,61 2,14
Total profit/loss for the period per share SEK after
dilution
0,68 0,48 2,17 1,61 2,14
Earnings per share relates to:
Continuing operations 0,68 0,48 2,17 1,61 2,14
Total comprehensive income for the period per share
SEK
0,64 0,37 2,40 1,35 1,95
Total comprehensive income for the period per share
after dilution SEK
0,64 0,37 2,40 1,35 1,95

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME IN SUMMARY (Continuing)

Quarterly summary 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017
Amounts in KSEK Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Net Sales 232 204 236 071 208 048 188 888 177 716 196 315 185 228
Cost of sales -90 815 -91 678 -81 242 -73 271 -70 469 -75 270 -72 473
Gross profit 141 389 144 392 126 805 115 617 107 246 121 045 112 755
Gross margin 60,9% 61,2% 61,0% 61,2% 60,3% 61,7% 60,9%
Operating expenses -96 250 -94 381 -85 214 -83 387 -77 986 -83 853 -77 808
Operating profit/loss 45 139 50 011 41 591 32 231 29 260 37 192 34 947
Financial net -1 846 1 903 4 044 2 725 600 1 304
Profit/loss before income tax 43 293 51 914 45 635 32 233 29 985 37 793 36 250
Tax expenses 735 -495 -782 2 417 1 143 -116 -958
Total profit/loss for the period 44 027 51 419 44 853 34 650 31 128 37 677 35 293
Amounts in SEK thousands 2018-09-30 2017-12-31
ASSETS
Non-Current assets
Property, plant and equipment 48 299 45 303
Goodwill 185 016 104 023
Other intangible assets 193 574 118 646
Financial assets 18 697 19 243
Deferred tax asset 65 333 60 735
Total non-current assets 510 918 347 949
Current assets
Inventories 126 227 95 794
Trade and other receivables 184 775 139 195
Cash and cash equivalents 134 059 174 263
Total current assets 445 061 409 252
TOTAL ASSETS 955 980 757 201
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the
parent company
Share capital 89 953 89 953
Reserves -81 153 -96 419
Retained earnings 664 776 615 077
Total equity 673 577 608 611
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 109 363 -
Other financial liabilities 563 656
Deferred tax liability 14 683 1 621
Non-current provisions 2 023 1 936
Total non-current liabilities 126 631 4 212
Current liabilities
Trade and others liabilities 149 951 139 693
Tax liabilities 2 714 1 899
Current provisions 3 107 2 785
Total current liabilities 155 772 144 377
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 955 980 757 201

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION IN SUMMARY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY IN SUMMARY

Accumulated
Share translation Hedging Retained Total
Belopp i KSEK capital reserve reserve earnings equity
Opening balance January 1, 2017 89 953 -84 227 288 557 223 563 238
Changes in equity in the period of
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Total comprehensive income - -12 268 -213 138 747 126 267
Total non-owners changes - -12 268 -213 138 747 126 267
Transactions with equity holders of the company
Dividend to shareholders of the parent company - - - -80 893 -80 893
Closing balance December 31, 2017 89 953 -96 494 76 615 077 608 611
Changes in equity in the period of
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Total comprehensive income - -16 306 -497 104 098 87 294
Total non-owners changes - -16 306 -497 104 098 87 294
Transacitions with equity holders of the company
Dividend to shareholders of the parent company - - - -80 893 -80 893
Closing balance September 30, 2017 89 953 -100 533 -209 580 428 569 639
Changes in equity in the period of
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Total comprehensive income - 15 052 214 140 300 155 566
Total non-owners changes - 15 052 214 140 300 155 566
Transacitions with equity holders of the company
Dividend to shareholders of the parent company - - - -90 600 -90 600
Closing balance September 30, 2018 89 953 -81 443 290 664 776 673 577

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2017-01-01
Amounts in SEK thousands 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2017-12-31
Operating activities
Profit/loss before income tax 43 293 29 985 140 842 104 028 136 260
Adjustments for non-cash items 12 714 9 652 18 280 27 317 36 216
56 006 39 637 159 122 131 345 172 476
Income tax paid -2 077 -2 045 -4 827 -4 279 -5 091
Cash flow from operating activities
before changes in working capital 53 929 37 592 154 295 127 066 167 385
Cash flow from changes in working capital:
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in inventories -7 400 -3 998 -15 122 -10 341 -12 544
Increase (-)/ decrease (+) in operating receivables 3 261 -7 530 -31 456 -16 257 -6 372
Increase (+)/ decrease (-) in operating liabilities 895 4 456 -4 334 2 291 20 463
Cash flow from changes in working capital -3 244 -7 073 -50 912 -24 306 1 547
Cash flow from operating activities 50 685 30 519 103 383 102 760 168 932
Investing activities
Acquisition of intangible assets -9 837 -4 867 -28 381 -16 840 -26 998
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -3 069 -3 760 -8 971 -8 520 -10 806
Acquisition of financial assets -477 -825 -130 299 - -
Sale of financial assets - - - 288 902
Cash flow from investing activities - continuing operations-13 384 -9 452 -167 652 -25 072 -36 903
Cash flow from investing activities -13 384 -9 452 -167 652 -25 072 -36 903
Financing activities
Dividend to shareholders - - -90 600 -80 893 -80 893
Loan raised - - 109 319 - -
Repayment of loans - -47 - -136 -160
Cash flow from financial activities - -47 18 719 -81 029 -81 053
Cash flow for the period 37 302 21 020 -45 550 -3 341 50 976
Cash and cash equivalents opening balance 95 844 101 637 174 263 128 622 128 622
Exchange differences in liquid assets 914 -3 104 5 347 -5 729 -5 336
Cash and equivalents closing balance 134 059 119 552 134 059 119 552 174 263
Additional information:
Adjustments for non-cash items
Depreciations and impairments 9 699 8 442 28 778 25 738 34 225
Other items 3 015 1 210 -10 498 1 579 1 991
Total 12 714 9 652 18 280 27 317 36 216

INCOME STATEMENT, PARENT IN SUMMARY

2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2017-01-01
Amounts in SEK thousands 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2017-12-31
Net sales 649 554 1 872 1 729 2 304
Administrative expenses -5 220 -4 217 -14 841 -13 585 -18 012
Research and development costs -599 -691 -1 897 -2 217 -2 874
Other operating items -17 7 36 37 14
Operating expenses -5 835 -4 900 -16 701 -15 765 -20 871
Operating profit/loss -5 186 -4 346 -14 829 -14 036 -18 567
Profit/loss from financial investments:
Interest income from receivables from group companies - - 41 - 150
Interest expense from liabilities to group companies - -603 - -1 914 -2 550
Other interest and similar income - 1 665 2 741 5 157 4 609
Other interest and similar expenses -1 002 - -1 196 - -
Group contribution received - - - - 86 334
Financial net income -1 002 1 062 1 586 3 243 88 543
Profit/loss before income tax -6 189 -3 284 -13 243 -10 793 69 976
Tax expenses 251 1 767 5 253 2 041 8 649
Total profit/loss for the period -5 938 -1 517 -7 989 -8 752 78 626
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME. PARENT
Total profit/loss for the period -5 938 -1 517 -7 989 -8 752 78 626
Other comprehensive income:
Components that may be reclassified to net income:
Translation differences related to - - - - -
Total comprehensive income, parent -5 938 -1 517 -7 989 -8 752 78 626

BALANCE SHEET, PARENT

Amounts in SEK thousands 2018-09-30 2017-12-31
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Patents and licenses 10 601 10 053
10 601 10 053
Financial assets
Investments in group companies 471 922 470 398
Receivables from group companies 170 378 11 685
Shares in associated companies 19 284 19 284
Deferred tax asset 53 748 48 495
715 332 549 863
Total non-current assets 725 933 559 916
Current assets
Current receivables
Receivables from group companies 2 314 55 600
Other receivables 366 307
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1 212 3 410
3 893 59 317
Cash and cash equivalents 1 472 1 459
0
Total current assets
-
5 365
-
60 776
- -
TOTAL ASSETS 731 297
-
620 692
-
EQUITY, PROVISIONS AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 89 953 89 953
Unrestricted equity 89 953 89 953
Retained earnings 380 532 392 507
Profit/loss for the year -7 989 78 626
372 543 471 133
Total equity
0
462 496
-
561 086
-
Longterm liabilities
Liabiliteis to credit institutions 110 000 -
110 000 -
Current liabilities
Trade payables 1 098 876
Liabilities to group companies 151 184 50 669
Other current liabilities 70 47
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 6 449 8 014
158 801 59 607
TOTAL EQUITY, PROVISIONS AND LIABILITIES 731 297 620 692

NOTES

Accounting principles

The Group reporting of Biotage is based on International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. The Group's interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Reporting and the Swedish Accounting Act. The parent company's interim report is prepared in accordance with the Swedish Accounting Act and The Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Reporting for Legal Entities. The Group and the parent company have applied the same accounting principles and calculation methods in the interim report as in the latest annual report. Information according to IAS 34 Interim Reporting is given in notes as well as in other places in the interim report. Changed and new standards and interpretations from IASB and IFRS Interpretations Committee which have come into effect and apply to the fiscal year 2018 have not had any effect on the Group's financial reporting.

In the preparation of the Group's and the parent company's interim reports, the same accounting principles and calculation methods were applied as in the preparation of the Annual Report for 2017. These are described on pp. 42-50 in the Annual Report.

For balance sheet items figures in brackets refer to the value at the end of the corresponding period last year. For result and cash flow items the corresponding period last year is referred to.

New and changed standards and interpretations

IFRS 9 Financial instruments replaces IAS 39 Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement. The application of IFRS 9 came into effect on January 1 2018. IFRS 9 includes new requirements on classification and measurement of financial instruments, for write-off, impairment and general rules for hedge accounting. The new standard means a new model for write-down of accounts receivable in the Group. The analysis performed shows that the Group in essence meets the requirements of IFRS 9 and that it will not have any significant effect on Biotage's accounts.

IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers replaces IAS 18 Revenue and IAS 11 Construction contracts. The basic principle for revenue recognition according to IFRS 15 is that a company shall recognize revenue in a way that reflects the transfer of the promised goods or service to the customer, at the amount that the company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the goods or service. Revenue is recognized when the customer obtains control of the goods or services. There is extensive guidance in IFRS 15 for specific areas and the disclosure requirements are extensive. IFRS 15 came into effect on January 1 2018 or later. An analysis of the Group's revenue streams has been performed and the new standard was not found to have affected the timing of recognition of revenue in the Group and is not expected to have any other significant effect on Biotage's accounts.

New and changed standards and interpretations which have not yet come into effect

IFRS 16 Leases means that all assets that Biotage rents under a leasing agreement, including rental agreements for premises, shall be recognized as an asset and liability, and a cost for depreciation and interest reported on the income statement. The standard will mean that higher assets as well as higher liability will be reported in the balance sheet than today. IFRS 16 shall be applied from the financial year 2019 at the latest and is not yet adopted by the EU. The corporate management's assessment is that the other new and revised standards and interpretations will not have any material effect on the Group's financial statements for the period in which they are applied for the first time.

Fair value

Biotage has a financial asset of 0.1 MSEK measured as fair value concerning an option to acquire all outstanding shares in Chreto Aps. Biotage owns 22 percent of Chreto. Calculations of fair value are based on level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, which means that fair value has been established according to a valuation model where essential inputs are based on unobservable data. Other financial assets and financial debts are measured according to accrued acquisition value and the value reported for these is considered to be a good approximation of fair value.

Key ratios and financial metrics

For definitions of the key ratios and financial metrics used in the Group's financial reporting, see Biotage's Annual Report for 2017, page 76.

Financial metrics in the interim report not defined according to IFRS

In this report Biotage discloses information that the corporate management uses to assess the development of the Group. Some of the financial metrics presented are not defined according to IFRS. The company believes that these metrics give valuable supplementary information to stakeholders and corporate management, as they contribute to the evaluation of relevant trends and the company's performance. As not all companies calculate financial metrics in the same way, they are not always comparable with the metrics used by other companies. These financial metrics should thus not be seen as a substitute for metrics defined according to IFRS.

Effective July 3, 2016 ESMA's guidelines on "alternative performance measures" are applied, which means increased information demands concerning financial metrics not defined by IFRS. An explanation of the financial metrics that Biotage finds relevant according to the new guidelines is given below.

Net sales at comparable exchange rates

As the major part of the Group's income is paid in other currencies than the accounting currency SEK, the reported sales are affected to a relatively high degree by exchange rate variations between the periods. In order for stakeholders and corporate management to be able to analyze the sales development cleared of currency effects the company reports the sales development in relation to the comparative period at constant exchange rates. The current period's sales in the respective currencies are recalculated according to the exchange rates used in the reporting of the comparative period.

Third quarter 9 months
Sales change in % 2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01
2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
KSEK % KSEK % KSEK % KSEK %
Reported sales in the comparison period 177 715 167 032 559 259 488 766
Reported sales in the period* 210 844 177 715 622 212 559 259
Reported Change 33 129 18,6 10 683 6,4 62 954 11,3 70 492 14,4
Sales in current period to the
comparable periods exchange rates*
195 262 183 318 606 741 552 844
Change to comparable rates 17 547 9,9 16 286 9,8 47 482 8,5 64 078 13,1

* Excluding sales from companies acquired during the year

Net cash

In order for stakeholders and corporate management to be able to follow and analyze the Group's financial strength, information on the Group's net cash is reported defined as cash reduced by liabilities to credit institutions.

Net cash 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
Cash 134,1 119,6
Liabilities to credit institutions -109,4 0,0
Net cash 24,7 119,6

Graphs of net sales and operating result

Biotage has chosen to report graphs of the net sales and the operating result on a rolling 12 month basis as corporate management also follows the development over time on a rolling 12 month basis and believes that this provides supplementary information to the calendar-based interim data otherwise given in the report.

Rolling 12 months 2018-09-30
2017-10-01 2018-01-01 Rolling 12 2016-10-01 2017-01-31 Rolling 12
2017-12-31 2018-09-30 months 2016-12-31 2017-09-30 months
Net sales 188,9 676,3 865,2 179,1 559,3 738,4
Operating profit 32,2 136,7 169,0 24,1 101,4 125,5
Net sales increase % 17,2% 12,3%

EBIT

In this report Biotage uses the result measure EBIT, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, as an alternative term for operating profit.

Pledged assets

At September 30, 2018 Biotage had pledged assets amounting to 22.5 MSEK (22.5), no material change has occurred during the reporting period. There are no contingent liabilities of a material character.

Business acquisition

On January 16, 2018 Biotage AB acquired 100 percent of the privately held company Horizon Technology Inc. Horizon, based in New Hampshire, USA, is a supplier of automated systems and consumables for separation in the areas of water purification, food testing, petrochemicals and the pharma industry. Horizon's product offering complements Biotage's product portfolio well and strengthens Biotage's position above all in the areas of food safety and environmental applications. Biotage's global direct sales are furthermore expected to benefit the sales of Horizon's products. Biotage acquired all shares in Horizon by cash payment of the entire purchase price of 143 MSEK on the day of acquisition.

In this acquisition analysis no differences between book values and actual values concerning other receivables have been identified. The stock is valued at book value.

The acquired company's net assets at the time of acquisition Acquisition analysis
Tangible fixed assets 0.6
Intangible assets: Customer relations 26.4
Intangible assets: Trademarks 13.0
Intangible assets: Patents/technology 19.5
Other intangible assets 2.1
Stock 8.2
Accounts receivable and other receivables 9.0
Cash and cash equivalents 12.7
Accounts payable and other operating liabilities -10.0
Deferred tax -12.4
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 69.2
Consolidated goodwill 73.3
Transferred payment 142.5

Goodwill

In the acquisition analysis goodwill amounts to 73 MSEK. The goodwill included in the acquisition corresponds partly to Biotage's estimated ability to increase the sales of Horizon's products in a bigger marketplace due to its global sales organization, partly to the synergies that occur as Biotage's product offering is widened, and also to the knowledge in the environmental area and in water purification that exists in the acquired company. This goodwill is not deemed to be tax deductible.

Acquisition related expenses

The acquisition related expenses amounted to 2.8 MSEK and relate to fees paid for external legal counsel and consultants in connection with due diligence, among other things. 2.5 MSEK of these costs were reported already in 2017. The expenses have been reported under Administration costs in the Group's statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Distribution of income in accordance with IFRS 15

Composition of income

Third quarter 9 months
2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01
Composition of income: 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
Net sales - distribution between
products
and services:
Products 209 828 146 137 611 053 486 631
Services 20 764 30 159 59 366 68 300
Other sales revenue 1 612 1 419 5 903 4 328
Total sales revenue 232 204 177 715 676 322 559 259
Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Industrial products Total
Revenue by geographical market 2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-07-01 2017-07-01
and product area Q1 2017 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
North- and South America 41 895 39 385 51 016 33 998 6 325 5 458 99 236 78 841
Europa 32 936 25 497 19 415 14 428 4 876 2 625 57 227 42 549
Japan 20 765 14 702 2 517 2 627 3 739 2 767 27 021 20 096
China 17 425 12 629 6 436 3 070 1 0 23 861 15 699
EMEA and APAC 4 710 6 830 8 515 5 693 1 025 396 14 250 12 918
South Korea 7 070 5 147 2 696 1 508 294 0 10 060 6 655
India 287 249 181 410 81 297 550 957
Total sales revenue 125 088 104 438 90 776 61 735 16 340 11 543 232 204 177 715
Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Industrial products Total
Revenue by geographical market 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01
and product area Q1 2018 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
North- and South America 125 957 121 810 138 080 100 081 18 853 17 995 282 891 239 886
Europa 96 010 88 173 54 171 41 207 15 706 16 976 165 887 146 356
Japan 59 875 57 234 7 266 9 220 10 364 6 295 77 505 72 750
China 52 832 40 087 11 120 8 744 44 4 63 996 48 835
EMEA and APAC 17 853 13 368 28 696 14 443 2 738 1 664 49 287 29 475
South Korea 19 610 13 830 9 218 3 058 294 37 29 121 16 925
India 6 691 3 742 832 635 113 655 7 635 5 033
Total sales revenue 378 827 338 245 249 383 177 388 48 112 43 626 676 322 559 259

The distribution relates to sales per product area to customers located

in the above geographical areas.

Third quarter 9 months
2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01
Revenue by sales channel 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
Direct sales through own sales channel 217 954 164 797 627 036 529 784
Sales through distributors 14 250 12 918 49 287 29 475
Total sales revenue 232 204 177 715 676 322 559 259
Third quarter 9 months
Point in time of transfer of goods 2018-07-01 2017-07-01 2018-01-01 2017-01-01
and services 2018-09-30 2017-09-30 2018-09-30 2017-09-30
Goods transferred at a point in time 211 461 161 298 616 977 508 757
Services transferred at a point in time 5 220 4 573 15 907 14 243
Service contracts and other services
transferred over a period of time
15 524 11 844 43 438 36 260

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