Annual Report • Apr 12, 2016
Annual Report
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| DORO in brief | 3 |
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| Year in brief | 5 |
| CEO's Comment | 6 |
| Strategy | 8 |
| Market | 11 |
| The Doro share | 12 |
| Sustainable operations | 14 |
| Case study Doro Care | 16 |
| Directors' report | 17 |
| Coporate governance report | 22 |
| Board of Directors | 25 |
| Management | 26 |
| Financial report | 27 |
| Notes and accounting principles | 36 |
The formal Annual Report comprises pages 17–53.
This annual report is a translation of the Swedish orginal. If any differences exist the Swedish version is the official version and should prevail.
We develop telecom products and services for Seniors to lead full and rich lives: to do things they want to do more easily as well as the things they thought they might never do.
We want to make Age a life stage of independence, empowerment and enjoyment: Seniors should feel free to pursue their desires and get what they want out of life.
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Doro is the market leader in telecom solutions for seniors. The company provides easy-to-use telecom and care solutions tailored for the world's growing population of seniors.
Globally, there are more than 550 million people aged 65 or older and demographics indicate that the number will be growing fast for many years to come. By the year 2020 the group is expected to consist of more than 700 million people. Most of them will at some point need support in keeping up with the technical development and exploring new convenience services.
Doro's product are sold in more than 40 countries on five continents through an extensive network of leading telecom operators, specialists and retailers with strong distribution channels to endcustomers. The distribution network and Doro's ability to efficiently develop new distribution relationships are key competitive advantages.
Doro offers value-added consumer solutions for seniors in form of easy-touse phones with functions that facilitate everyday life. Doro also offers services that further enable and improve the quality of independent living for seniors and their families. Doro's offering spans from phones and smart devices, to software and support services, with a strong focus on ease of use.
1,838 Total revenue 2015, SEK m
Doro has comprehensive in-depth knowledge of its target group, and has in-house teams for product development in Paris, Lund and Hong Kong. The acquisition of Caretech AB in 2015 added further know-how in the area of digital care solution development.
In the last five years, Doro has enjoyed a compound annual growth rate of 25 percent.
DORO IS THE EUROPEAN MARKET LEADER IN TELECOM SOLUTIONS FOR SENIORS, PRO-VIDING EASY-TO-USE TELECOM AND CARE SOLUTIONS TAILORED FOR THE WORLD'S GROWING POPULATION OF ELDERLY
The sales growth consolidated Doro's strong market position in easy-to-use mobile and digital care solutions serving the elderly target group. Doro's market share of the senior mobile phone market in the UK, France and Germany has increased. The company also significantly strengthened its position in relatively new markets such as Italy, Spain and the Baltic countries. In October, Doro launched its first 4G-phone in Europe, which was was well received by operators and end-users. The integration of Caretech, one of the leading European suppliers of digital care solutions and services for elderly, was carried out according to plan. In early 2016, Caretech was renamed Doro Care.
44 revenue growth %
• Total revenue and new orders increased by 34.5 percent and 33.7 percent respectively. Operating margin of 6.7 percent.
| Outcome | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal | 2015 | ||
| Annual growth, % | 20 | 44.0 | |
| Long-term operating margin, % | 10 | 5.2 | |
| Maximum leverage ratio (interest-bearing debt/equity) |
1.0 | 0.40 | |
| Dividend, portion of net profit, % | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue, SEKm | 1,276 | 1,838 |
| Gross margin, % | 41.0 | 37.2 |
| Operating profit (EBIT), SEKm | 79.7 | 95.2 |
| Operating margin (EBIT), % | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Cash flow from operations, SEKm | 22.5 | 85.7 |
| Earnings per share after tax, SEK | 2.76 | 2.78 |
| Dividend per share, SEK1) | 0 | 0 |
| Number of employees | 172 | 358 |
1) See information on proposed allocation of company profit page 20.
In 2015 we strengthened our platform for continued growth even further and improved profitability, in devices and now also services.
I am pleased to report that our history of strong growth continued in 2015 as sales grew by 44 percent. This included the acquisition of Caretech which was consolidated on 1 February 2015, but even excluding Caretech sales grew by 30 percent. This consolidates our market leading position in easy-to-use mobile and digital care solutions for seniors.
There were several reasons for the strong growth. We made good progress in our devices business in most regions, and won a number of large telecom operators as new customers. In addition, growth was driven by the introduction of new smart phones and the launch of our first 4G-phone in the fourth quarter. We also noticed that competition became a little less fierce in the feature phone segment, as some of the leading phone suppliers chose to shift their focus more towards smart phones. At Doro, however, we are convinced that demand for feature phones in the senior segment will last for many years to come.
Geographically, we made good inroads in Italy and Spain in particular, while our Nordic business expanded in the Baltics. In USA and Canada we believe that sales will pick up following the launch of our first smart phones in these markets in early 2016.
Meanwhile, Caretech now called Doro Care (see page 16), developed according to plan. The digitalization of the Swedish market for which our offer is very well positioned, has continued at good pace. The first synergies were realized during the year, and more will follow as Doro Care will increasingly benefit from Doro's international presence. Having previously focused entirely on business-to-business solutions, Caretech took its first step into the consumer market by launching a Personal Care Alarm service in the UK in partnership with BT and Lloyds Pharmacy.
Our operating profit also improved, though not at the same rate as sales, mainly due to a negative currency impact in the first quarter related to insufficient hedging. The operating profit improved due to successfully being able to compensate the higher dollar level in pricing, lower cost as percentage of sales and lower technology cost.
One of the most encouraging aspects of 2015 was that we strengthened our platform for continued growth and improved profitability even further, both in devices with the smartphone platform and now also in services. In recent years, we have significantly increased our investments in the development of new devices. Investments will now stabilize going forward and this enables us to improve profitability.
We also intend to expand Doro Care, both by means of a broader offering and international expansion greatly facilitated by Doro's established network. In February 2016 Doro acquired Trygghetssentralen, the largest private social alarm center in Norway.
The group has the intention to develop an offering to the consumer market. Growth in services will have the added benefit of increasing our share of recurring revenues. I firmly believe that our growth in services can be as strong as in devices, even though it may take some time to reach that level.
Several years of strong growth inevitably puts some strain on the organisation, and in 2016 we will consolidate our organizational structure in a number of areas in order to prepare for continued expansion.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Doro employees for their valuable contributions. Their competence and commitment are crucial for our continued progress. Our accomplishments during 2015 further strengthened our portfolio and market position, and I am convinced that we have a firm foundation on which to achieve continued growth and improved profits in 2016 and beyond.
Jérôme Arnaud, President & CEO
JÉRÔME ARNAUD, PRESIDENT & CEO Our history of strong growth continued in 2015 as sales grew by 44 percent. This includes the acquisition of Caretech. " "
Doro develops secure and easy-to-use products and services for seniors. As people increasingly communicate via mobile devices and the Internet, it creates a technology gap between seniors and the rest of the population.
Doro's products and services help close this gap. By offering value-added, easy-to-use, secure solutions, Doro enables seniors to communicate more easily with family and friends and to be active citizens and consumers despite impairments that may come with age.
Doro has comprehensive expertise in this market and closely monitors technology developments in order to adopt new trends and solutions, and thereby enable continuous innovation.
Historically, Doro's business model was dominated by hardware, but in a broader strategic approach the service side of the business is now increasing. The increased share of services implies an increased share of recurring revenue and a more stable revenue stream. An offering which combines hardware and services makes Doro more competitive and enables product differentiation, while also increasing brand loyalty and alleviating immediate price pressure.
The acquisition of Caretech in 2015 was a key step in this strategy. Caretech offers a complete social alarm service and targets customer segments such as municipalities. (See page 16.) Combining Caretech's services with Doro's mobile devices will add user value and strengthen the customer value proposition.
At the heart of Doro's expertise is a solid understanding of communication patterns and the specific needs of seniors. This in-depth knowledge enables the company to refine and improve its product portfolio according to defined
user needs and to enhance the user experience.
Doro regularly conducts major market surveys in order to fully understand the target group. The 2014 survey involved 1,600 persons aged 60+ who considered buying a phone within the next 12 months.
A number of end users have agreed to let Doro track their device habits for research purposes. Doro can monitor and analyse how much time its end users spend phoning and surfing, what types of apps they download, etc. The information is of course anonymised. Other sources of input from customers and potential customers are the Doro flagship store in Paris and the web shop launched in 2015.
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AT THE HEART OF DORO'S EXPERTISE IS A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNICATION PATTERNS AND THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SENIORS
DEMOGRAPHICS ARE A KEY LONG-TERM DRIVER OF A GROWING DEMAND FOR DORO'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE AGE STRUCTURE IS SHIFTING RAPIDLY, ESPECIALLY IN THE OECD COUNTRIES, AND SENIORS NOW COMPRISE THE FASTEST-GROWING AGE GROUP
MARKET Doro is the market leader in the senior segment of the mobile phone market. Product development and marketing are based on an in-depth understanding of the communication needs of seniors.
Doro addresses the senior segment of the mobile phone market, offering easyto-use and reliable telecom products and services. As the number of seniors grows, so does the number of people needing special products and solutions, as many feel that the mainstream market offer does not address their needs. Doro offers telephones with large buttons, clear sound, easy-to-read displays and, in particular, a number of functions that facilitate the user's everyday life and provide security.
Demographics are a key long-term driver of a growing demand for Doro's products and services. The age structure is shifting rapidly, especially in the OECD countries, and seniors now comprise the fastestgrowing age group.
Over the coming decades the group of seniors will continue to grow, both as a proportion of the total population and in absolute terms. Between 2010 and 2050 the older population in the EU will increase by 58 million or 77 percent, according to European Commission forecasts.
As in the overall mobile market, seniors are increasingly migrating from feature phones towards smartphones. Feature phones do, however, remain very important in the senior segment as a large proportion still feels that feature phones are more comfortable. Doro expects sales of senior feature phones to remain stable for several more years, and will continue to improve both its ranges of mobile phones.
Doro launched its first 4G smartphone in Europe during the fourth quarter and in the US during the first quarter 2016.
Doro is the market leader in the senior segment of the mobile phone market, and present in more than 40 countries. The company has its strongest position in the Nordic countries. Sales outside the Nordics have risen considerably in recent years, especially in France, Germany and the UK. In 2015, Doro also gained market shares in several markets including Spain, Italy and the Baltics. In regions outside the Nordics, Doro expects significant growth opportunities within the existing geographical footprint.
Seniors are not a homogenous group. Doro continuously conducts consumer studies to ensure a deep understanding of consumers aged 65+. The company's segmentation model holds a wealth of in-depth description of the seniors' needs, wants and interest, and confirms that actual attitudes towards technology and outlook on life are more important than age to define the seniors' needs for telecom products and services. The model consists of six distinct segments, and four of those are defined as Doro's core segments.
This model allows Doro to build a balanced product range and focus product development on the most relevant segments, while also taking into account geographical differences.
The Doro share has been listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm's Nordic Small Cap list since 1993. It has a diversified ownership base and good liquidity.
During the year, the value of the Doro share increased by 59.8 percent compared with the OMX Stockholm PI index, which increased by 6.5 percent.
The highest price paid for the share during the year was SEK 62.00 and lowest was SEK 37.50. As of December 30, 2015, the closing price for the Doro share was SEK 62 and the market capitalization SEK 1,440m (823).
In 2015, more than 97 percent of the turnover in the Doro share was generated on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm. In total approximately 20.9m shares were traded during the year with an average daily turnover of approximately 83,300 shares.
The Annual General Meeting in April 2014 adopted the Board of Director's proposal to obtain authorization, in the period until the next Annual General Meeting is held, to issue new shares up to an aggregate number of shares corresponding to 10 per cent of the outstanding shares at the time of the AGM. Following a vote, the AGM also adopted a Board resolution authorizing the acquisition of treasury shares.
As of January 1, 2015, Doro's share capital amounted to SEK 21,204,483 (20,806,174) with a total number of outstanding shares of 21,204,483 (20,806,174), each with a quotient value of SEK 1.00. The share capital increased by SEK 2,033,772 in 2015, corresponding to 2,033,772 shares with a quotient value of SEK 1.00. At the end of 2015, share capital was SEK 23,238,255 (21,204,483) and the number of shares 23,238,255 (21,204,483) with a quotient value of SEK 1.00.
The Extraordinary General Meeting on August 21, 2014 adopted a resolution to effect a directed issue of warrants to senior executives and key employees in the Doro group. Each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for one share at a pre-determined price of SEK 42.00 in the period May 22, 2017 to June 21, 2017. The warrant price of SEK 1.26 is calculated according to the Black & Scholes model, taking into consideration estimated dividend and a share price
of SEK 31.10, volatility of 30%, risk-free interest of 0.31% and a duration of 2.78 years (Sep 12, 2014-Jun 21, 2017). The CEO subscribed for 200.000 warrants and the rest of the group management subscribed for 325.000 warrants. Other senior executives subscribed for 175.000 warrants. Doro Incentive subscribed for 141.000 warrants to be used for future employees. Doro issued a total of 841.000 warrants. In 2015, senior executives subscribed for a further 135,000 warrants and 65,000 warrants were repurchased. Detailed information about the warrants program is available at www.doro.com.
Doro's long-term target is a dividend payout ratio of approximately one-third of net profit. In addition, the Board has set a maximum debt/equity ratio of 1.0. By the end of 2015, Doro's net interestbearing liabilities totaled SEK 116.6 m (excluding financial leasing of alarms). The Board proposes that no dividend be paid for 2015. Read more about the Doro share and the current share price at www.doro.com.
1) Data from Euroclear
| Holding, no. of shares |
No. of shareholders |
% of all shareholders |
|---|---|---|
| 1–500 | 5,358 | 72.4 |
| 501–1,000 | 976 | 13.2 |
| 1,001–5,000 | 823 | 11.1 |
| 5,001–10,000 | 105 | 1.4 |
| 10,001–15,000 | 27 | 0.4 |
| 15,001–20,000 | 19 | 0.3 |
| Over 20,001 | 97 | 1.3 |
| Total | 7,405 | 100.0 |
2) Data from Euroclear
| Transaktion | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undiluted number of shares at year-end, thousand | 23,238 | 21,204 | 20,806 | 19,349 |
| Share price at year-end, SEK | 62.00 | 38.80 | 44.00 | 24.50 |
| Quotient value, SEK | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.78 | 2.76 | 3.07 | 2.73 |
| Cash flow per share, SEK1) | 3.69 | 1.06 | 5.60 | 2.08 |
| Reported equity, SEK | 20.74 | 15.79 | 13.79 | 10.80 |
| Dividend per share, SEK | 1.50 | 1.25 | ||
| P/E-ratio2) | 22.30 | 14.05 | 14.33 | 8.98 |
| Dividend yield,%3) | 3.4 | 5.1 |
1) Cash flow from operations divided by undiluted number of shares at year-end
2) The share price at year-end divided by earnings per share for the year.
3) Dividend per share divided by the share price at year-end.
| Year | Transaction | Change in number of shares |
Issue price in SEK* |
Increase in share capital in SEKm |
Amount paid in SEKm |
Total number of shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Directed issue | 11,764,705 | 8.50 | 11.8 | 100 | |
| 2005 | New issue | 7,141 | 1.00 | 0.0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | Reverse split, 5:1 | –17,180,000 | 0.00 | 0.0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | New issue, 3:1 | 12,885,000 | 6.00 | 64.4 | 71.2 | |
| 2006 | Offset issue | 227,631 | 7.66 | 1.1 | 1.5 | |
| 2009 | Directed issue | 1,700,000 | 9.50 | 1.7 | 16.2 | |
| 2011 | Directed issue | 241,543 | 25.56 | 0.2 | 6.3 | |
| 2013 | Directed issue | 1,457,000 | 27.89 | 1.5 | 40.6 | 20,806,174 |
| 2014 | Warrant program | 398,309 | 35.30 | 0.4 | 14.1 | 21,204,483 |
| 2015 | Directed issue | 2,033,772 | 41.50 | 2.0 | 84,4 | 23,238,255 |
| At 31 December 2015 Ten largest shareholders |
No. of shares |
Share of capital and votes, % |
|---|---|---|
| Accendo Capital | 1,710,310 | 7.4 |
| Handelsbanken Fonder | 1,384,061 | 6.0 |
| Nordea Investment Funds | 1,167,428 | 5.0 |
| Swedbank Robur Fonder | 1,166,929 | 5.0 |
| Clearstream Banking S.A., W8IMY | 1,152,144 | 5.0 |
| Försäkringsaktiebolaget, Avanza Pension | 1,000,959 | 4.3 |
| FCP Objectif Investissement, Microcaps | 875,000 | 3.8 |
| Catella Fondförvaltning | 654,800 | 2.8 |
| Originat AB | 650,000 | 2.8 |
| Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB | 566,009 | 2.4 |
| Subtotal | 10,407,640 | 44.8 |
| Total number of shares | 23,238,255 | 100 |
4) Data from Euroclear 5) www.attendo.se
Operations are conducted in a responsible and honest manner to secure and safeguard long-term sustainable development. Doro wishes to earn the trust of all its stakeholders, from shareholders and others active in the capital market, through employees and suppliers to customers and society. This is not only a key value – it also plays an important role in the company's success. For this reason, Doro maintains a sustainability perspective in all decisions and processes.
These core values imbue Doro's corporate culture and act as guiding principles in Doro's product development and interaction with employees, customers and end users. In a rapidly evolving
industry, Doro must understand the various needs of end users, and how such needs change. Doro must be flexible in order to deliver the best easy-to-use products while assuming responsibility throughout the entire chain.
Doro creates and develops high-quality products. When we develop a product, we always try to make it a little better than its predecessor, not just in terms of performance, but also with energy efficiency, ergonomics, user-friendliness, recycling and service in mind. Doro takes a holistic view of the life cycle of its products.
For us, quality and respect for the environment and people are among the cornerstones of our business, on which we have built our success and the Group's long-term profitability.
The use and recycling of our products are covered by several environmental directives, regulations and stringent legal requirements. Doro's quality and environmental manager is responsible for Doro's compliance with prevailing
laws and regulations. In addition, each country in which Doro operates has an Environmental officer responsible for ensuring compliance with the environmental legislation of the country in question.
Doro seeks to select materials with the least possible impact on the environment. As more environmentally friendly materials are developed, we assess whether they can replace those currently used.
Registration of chemicals according to REACH1) concerns importers or manufacturers of chemical substances. As an importer of finished products with a final technical specification and design from a non-EU manufacturing unit, and since these products do not emit any chemical substances in normal use, Doro is not required to register or report its use of any chemicals. However, the products must comply with the disclosure requirements of REACH's SVHC section.2) These requirements do not in themselves impose any limitations, but require informing distributors and users
if the threshold for any listed chemical is exceeded.
There are several EU directives and regulations that affect Doro's operations. The more exhaustive ones include the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances, RoHS,3) from 2006 in the 2012 recast of the RoHS directive, which is the second stage of the directive. The directive now also entails a CE labelling requirement, effective from January 2013, and not just environmental labelling, as was previously the case. A restriction for materials is PO P5) Ordinance, which was tightened in some parts in 2012.
Doro does not conduct any operations that are subject to Permits or notification. Nor does Doro own any production units; instead, it cooperates extensively with several plants that manufacture its products.
Various environmental requirements are imposed in reviews of such plants. Doro's major suppliers are ISO 14001 certified, and an increasing number of plants are working with various
environmental programs with the intention of gaining ISO 14001 certification.
In its own operations, Doro seeks to minimize its external Impact on the environment through the efficient use of resources in all channels. Product and packaging logistics are optimized by means of a constant focus on planning and reviewing volume requirements for packaging and instructions. As far as is commercially viable, Doro uses environmentally certified suppliers and transport companies. Doro also broadly uses videoand teleconferencing.
The Waste electrical and electronic equipment directive, WEEE,4) also affects Doro's operations. There is also a directive regarding batteries from 2008, according to which battery importers must bear the costs associated with battery waste, as well as Packaging Material regulation.
As an importer, Doro must also ensure that all imported battery cells are labelled in accordance with the directive.
Doro is also part of the packaging industry's own recycling organization.
Doro cooperates with mobile operators and suppliers.
Through the GSM Association to develop energy-efficient infrastructure and ensure that customers use energyefficient handsets. Reducing mobile device emissions through design and recycling is an example.
Other important cornerstones in Doro's operations are honesty and conducting business with great personal integrity and respect for the integrity of others. Clear guidelines for employees and suppliers alike are provided in our Doro Business Ethics. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that their staff are familiar with these rules and comply with them. The company also applies the Doro Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, which is based primarily on the generally accepted principles of the United Nations. Through its "Supplier Score Card", Doro gives direct feedback to suppliers.
Since 2008, Doro has conducted third-party audits to ensure compliance with the company's policies. If discrepancies are discovered, Doro is entitled to discontinue all cooperation with the supplier. In this regard, inspections are regularly conducted at all plants.
Doro's Code of Ethics is a guide for both employees and the company's suppliers in order to secure a responsible conduct towards all our stakeholders.
With regard to its employees, Doro focuses in particular on:
With regard to its customers, Doro focuses on:
With regard to its suppliers, Doro focuses on:
With regard to society, Doro focuses on:
With regard to its shareholders, Doro focuses on:
• Communication
The code is available in its entirety at www.doro.com.
Great and equal development opportu-
nities and recruiting, retaining and developing individuals with the right expertise and attitude is crucial for a company such as Doro. We therefore attach considerable importance to employee satisfaction. We strive to provide employees with the scope and resources to grow, both in their current positions and advancement opportunities.
Doro aims to keep decision-making paths short and for each individual to feel involved in and responsible for the development of the Company. In Doro's flat organization, responsibilities and powers
are delegated, which places demands on employees.
One advantage of Doro's organization is that sales people, product developers and marketers live close to customers and suppliers – an aspect that is increasing in importance as joint development projects are on the rise and reaching completion faster. Another advantage is that the origins of Doro's employees are diverse, they speak a variety of languages and understand different cultures.
With operations in more than 40 countries, Doro has a large number of interfaces with suppliers, retailers and customers. Today, the exchange of experience and expertise between the various companies is relatively advanced and the ambition is to formalize training activities, primarily in sales methods and product development.
In 2015, Doro Care (previously Caretech) achieved continued strong growth in revenue, and a growing demand for digital alarm services. The company's social alarm service now handles around 80,000 users in Scandinavia alone. The growing demand is driven by well known long-term demographic changes meaning that the population is getting older, particularly in developed countries. Most seniors like to continue to live at home, and for society this is also the most cost-effective way to care for dependent elderly. Furthermore, technological development drives a shift away from analogue systems towards digital solutions. This trend has been strong in the Nordic countries in 2014 and 2015. A similar global development is ongoing and expected to gather further momentum in the coming years.
Caretech was successfully integrated into Doro during 2015, and in early 2016 the name was changed to Doro Care. The services offered by Doro Care complement the Doro products and vice versa, and there is a significant scope for developing competitive solutions combining products and services. The Doro brand and infrastructure are also expected to assist the progress of Doro Care's international growth.
Our focus is on expanding the presence outside the Nordic markets as well as extending the service offering. The strategy for international expansion will be based on Doro's established network, and will initially target a number of European markets. The broader offering will include solutions for the consumer market, whereas previously the focus has been on business-to-business solutions. In 2015 the more mobile solutions of Doro were added to the Caretech offering and the products were aligned for alarm receiving and alarm pendants. An example of the broader offering was the launch in Sweden of a remote visit service that minimizes the need for nightly check-ups that are both costly to society and intrusive for the individual.
DORO CARE Doro Care is a leading provider of digital care solutions. The offering includes alarm and communication services that enable elderly to independently live in their homes longer and more safely.
Doro AB (also referred to below as Doro) is a public limited company. The Company has its registered office in Lund, Sweden. It is registered in Sweden under corporate identity number 556161-9429. The head office address is Magistratsvägen 10, 226 43 Lund, Sweden. Doro has subsidiaries in France, Hong Kong, Norway, the UK, Germany, Italy and the US. The legal structure of the Group is shown in Note 9.
Doro is a Swedish company that develops, markets and sells mobile communications solutions that are specially adapted for the growing number of seniors worldwide. With more than 40 years' experience and operations in more than 40 countries, Doro is the world-leading brand for easy-to-use mobile phones and complementary safety services for seniors. Doro created the category of Care Electronics and has won a number of international design awards, most recently Best Mobile Device for Accessibility & Inclusion at the 20th Global Mobile Awards.
Doro operates in the rapidly changing market for mobile communications solutions for older consumers in Europe, North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Doro's products are manufactured by contractors, mainly in China. Doro protects its products by owning moulding tools and design rights, and also by actively participating in the design, development and quality assurance processes. Doro coordinates its sourcing so as to achieve economies of scale and attractive prices.
Information about the Doro share can be found on page 12–13.
Total revenue amounted to SEK 1,838.0m (1,276.2), an increase of 44.0 percent. Adjusted for acquisitions the increase was 30.5 percent.
Earnings per share after tax amounted to SEK 2.78 (2.76).
Cash flow from current activities amounted to SEK 85.7m (22.5).
During the year a number of new products and services were launched. Examples include:
Doro's total revenue during the year amounted to SEK 1838.0m (1,276.2), an increase of 44.0 percent compared with 2014. Adjusted for acquisitions the increase was 30.5 percent. All markets grew. The strongest growth came in Nordic where Caretech has a strong position, we have also seen strong growth in EMEA, Germany and the UK, where new product launches have been well received by customers.
EBIT amounted to SEK 95.2m (79.7), yielding an EBIT margin of 5.2 percent (6.2). The lower margin is an effect from a non-recurring currency loss due to insufficient hedging of SEK –27.1 in Q1,2015. Operating margin in quarter 4,2015 was 9.4 percent (8.1).
Net income for the year amounted to SEK 63.8m (58.2). Net financial items were SEK –10.8m (–0.4).
Cash flow from current activities amounted to SEK 85.7m (22.5).The Group's net cash flow and change in liquid funds, which during the year amounted to SEK –34.3m (–45.7), was charged with corporate acquisitions of SEK
–162.0m (–21.9) and investments of SEK –58.7m (–29.3).The investments that were capitalised are primarily attributable to product development. No dividend was paid in 2015 (-31.7). At year-end Doro had interest-bearing liabilities of SEK 194.6m (41.7), while cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 43.9m (78.2). The equity ratio increased to 40.4 percent (39.3) at the end of the period.
The aim of the policy is to clarify responsibilities and to describe general rules and guidelines for specific areas within Doro, with a view to supporting operations, reducing financial risk and allowing efficient use of capital and cash flow.
The estimated net flows based on normal volumes and current price lists (which usually apply for around three months) are 60–80 percent hedged. Doro applies hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS.
The Board of Directors consists of Chairman of the Board Bo Kastensson, Charlotta Falvin, Karin Moberg, Jonas Mårtensson, Lena Hofsberger, Henri Österlund and CEO Jérôme Arnaud. The Company's CFO Magnus Eriksson is co-opted onto the Board as secretary.
The Board's proposed guidelines for remuneration of senior executives for 2016 are principally that salaries and other terms of employment for the management will be at market levels. In addition to fixed basic salary, the management can also receive variable remuneration and bonuses which are to have a predetermined ceiling and are to be based on results achieved relative to established targets (and in certain cases other key performance indicators).
The maximum cost, including social security contributions, for variable remuneration may not exceed the fixed base salary of the company's management.
For 2015 the amount was SEK 15 million. An amount is to be set annually for the total cost for fixed and variable remuneration. This amount must include all the Company's remuneration costs. The Company's senior
executives are able to allocate part of their fixed and variable remuneration to other benefits, such as pension benefits. The management's pension plans shall mainly be defined contribution plans.
If employment is terminated by the Company, senior executives may be entitled to severance pay; in which case, this shall have a predetermined ceiling. No severance pay is payable if employment is terminated by the employee. The Board has the right to deviate from the guidelines if there are particular reasons for this in individual cases.
This proposal is in line with the guidelines adopted by the 2015 Annual General Meeting.
Doro carries out product development and design projects jointly with various external partners. In addition to the Company's own development costs, the manufacturing partner also has significant development costs. Doro engages design companies from different countries and the costs may be either fixed or variable. Doro also sometimes buys technology from various external companies.
In addition, Doro invests in various moulding tools and design rights in order to protect the products' designs. These costs are capitalised until the products are ready to be supplied, when depreciation begins.
For 2015 the Group's costs of development work amounted to SEK 60.5m (65.6).
At the end of 2015 Doro had been granted two registered European patents as well as the right to use various patents under contract. Doro has registered the trademarks Doro, Doro Care, Care Electronics, Doro Phone-Easy, Doro Secure, Doro Experience, Doro Connect & Care, Doro Liberto, Ergonomic Sound, Audioline, along with a large number of other product names and figurative trademarks.
Doro has also protected its designs through a large number of registered design rights. During the year we applied for three patents in accordance with the Company's patent routines, as well as a couple of new trademarks and design rights.
Investments are made in design, moulding tools, certification processes, control equipment, other equipment, computers and software systems.
Investments amounted to SEK 58.7m (29.3). See also accounting principles.
During the year Doro was not involved in any disputes that have affected or will affect the Company's position in a material manner.
Doro has brought an action against mobile phone manufacturer Beafon Mobile GmbH citing infringement of the Company's registered design rights. During the year the parties reached a settlement that involves Beafon paying EUR 1 for each phone sold for use of the design rights.
In addition, the holder of the rights to the French brand and trademark EASYPC has written to Doro threatening to object to Doro's trademark application in the EU for "Doro EasyPC". Doro has contested that there is any risk of confusion and opposition proceedings are now in progress before the EU's registration authority OHIM.
Regular follow-up of suppliers' quality is carried out quarterly using the "Doro scorecard". Follow-up focuses on the suppliers' manufacturing processes and specifies points of escalation for reported quality failures and associated remedial action. Potential suppliers are assessed on site in respect of all quality-related processes. At the same time, an initial evaluation is carried out in connection with Doro's Code of Supplier Conduct. The product quality of individual consignments is also checked on an ongoing basis.
Doro's quality and environmental manager continually monitors the Company's products to check that, as a minimum, they meet requirements set by authorities in relevant markets, technical specifications and environmental requirements.
The Company has a long-term operating margin target of 10 percent and an annual growth target of 20 percent for the coming years.
The Company's long-term target is a dividend of around a third of net profit after tax. Finally, the Board of Directors has specified a maximum debt/equity ratio of 1.0 (interest-bearing liabilities/shareholders' equity).
The Board has proposed to the 2016 Annual General Meeting that no dividend is paid for 2015.
The various financial reports provide the following quarterly statements:
In addition to Group management and financial functions, the Parent Company Doro AB also provides a number of support functions for the rest of the Group. Marketing and product development are coordinated by the Parent Company, while the product and quality department oversees design and tool modifications, among other things, as well as quality assurance of deliveries. Purchasing and logistics are also coordinated by the Parent Company, which is responsible for flows of material within the Group.
Doro AB had Total revenue of SEK 1,394.7m (1,012.4). Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 26.4m (31.9). Doro AB is responsible for the subsidiaries' financing. The Parent Company's net debt was SEK 168.7m (43.8) at year-end 2015. Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 370.9m (264.9).
Doro's risks and uncertainties primarily relate to its ability to continually develop competitive products, to disruptions in supply, customer relations and exchange rate fluctuations.
Further information on Doro's management of financial risks can be found in Note 23. Other risks are described below.
Doro operates mainly within telecommunications and is affected by general price decreases and cost development within the consumer electronics industry. This means that selling prices may fall faster than production prices.
Doro works actively with various forecasting tools and follow-up programmes for production planning and stock management.
The Company works in partnership with suppliers, which allows good flexibility based on forecasts that are converted into purchase orders.
Changes in authorities' requirements and technological developments could result in products in stock having a significantly lower sales value than estimated.
In January 2015 a loan of SEK 180m was raised in connection with the acquisition of Caretech, which has been amortised by SEK 30m during the year. Doro also has a overdraft facility with Handelsbanken of SEK 50m.
Doro's cash flow from operating activities is usually slightly negative in the first quarter, with positive cash flow during the rest of the year. The Company's cash funds and credit agreements have been adapted to deal with these fluctuations.
Doro operates within competitive markets. Market segmentation is one way of facing this competition.
In addition, Doro continually carries out market surveys to find out end customers' needs and requirements, so as to be able to develop unique
products. Activities to increase productivity are carried on in parallel. Brand development within the seniors market is also a distinguishing feature that is an asset of the Company.
In recent years Doro has had a low level of bad debts since its main customer group is large business groups with regular trade. In 2015 Doro had confirmed bad debts of SEK 5.0m (0.3). Probable bad debts occurring in 2015 amount to SEK 1.7m (3.5).
In 2015 no individual customer accounted for more than 10 percent of revenue
The risk of complaints refers to the costs of correcting faults arising in products supplied by Doro.
Warranty periods are usually 12–24 months. Various provisions are made for outstanding warranties. The Group's extensive quality work has improved quality in recent years.
Doro has a coordinated programme for insurance. Drawing on external expertise, a policy was drawn up stating the type of insurance to be taken out, the amounts of cover required and the distribution of risk between the Parent Company and subsidiaries.
Political risk refers to the risk that authorities in various countries take political decisions that make continued operations more difficult, more expensive or impossible. All production takes place in Asia (this is also largely true of all our competitors).
Environmental risk refers to the costs that may be incurred by the Group in reducing its environmental impact. Doro does not manufacture products itself.
Doro works actively to comply with various new directives relating to the environment and has had no problems with managing charges for returns of electronic waste, packaging and used batteries.
This type of risk refers to the costs that may be incurred by Doro for pursuing various legal proceedings, as well as costs of third parties.
In 2015 Doro was involved in a dispute with Beafon Mobile GmbH citing infringement of the Company's registered design rights. Doro draws on external expertise with a view to prevention and actively safeguards its rights.
The Annual General Meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on 3 May 2016 at the ScandicAnglais Hotel, Humlegårdsgatan 23, 102 44 Stockholm.
The board of directors has decided to propose no dividend for 2015. The background for this is that the board of directors considers that, at the moment, the shareholder value of the company is best supported by a strong capital base for actively developing the most recent acquisitions made, supporting the strong organic growth demonstrated by the company with the need of increased working capital as well as pursuing a continued active acquisition agenda. The Board thereby prioritizes its strategy to strengthen and develop the rapidly growing niche for telecommunication for elderly within which Doro has taken a leading position.
The following unrestricted funds in the Parent Company are available to the Annual General Meeting:
| Share premium reserve | 158,614,455.70 |
|---|---|
| Fair value reserve | –2,273,932.00 |
| Retained earnings | 115,074,315.18 |
| Profit for the year | 20,295,338.80 |
| 291,710,177.68 |
The Board of Directors proposes that no dividend is paid for 2015 and that the funds of SEK 291,710,177.68 available to the Annual General Meeting are carried forward.
The Group's sales and profit for 2016 are expected to increase. As in previous years, the majority is expected to be generated in the second half of the year.
Doro announced on January 7 that it has decided to establish a new call center in Kalix, Sweden. As the number of municipalities switching to digital social alarms keep increasing, this is a necessary investment in order to be able to offer a 100% redundancy service. Doro will be the only digital social alarm provider operating two call centers in the Nordic region. The two call centres, including the previous one in Malmö, will offer services in all Nordic languages as well as another 15 more. The call-center in Kalix will open in March 2016.
Announced January 20th, all offerings related to digital and mobile care solutions are now rebranded and organized under one name, Doro Care. Atthe same time as the rebranding was communicated, Doro Care also launched the alarm device Doro Secure 480. This watch is the result of a joint R&D project with participants from Doro's hardware development team and Doro Care's development team. The watch is an alarm device and mobile phone that offers features such as GPS tracking and Geofencing. (Geofencing uses GPS to send notifications when a person leaves or enters an area preset to personal preferences and as such increasing the security for the elderly.)
Announced February 18th the acquisition, via Doro Care AB, of Trygghetssentralen, the largest private social alarm center in Norway. Trygghetssentralen delivers social alarm services to approximately 34,000 users on behalf of 110 municipalities. The company has 68 permanent employees and approximately 60 temporary employees. It is headquartered in Oslo. The handover of Trygghetssentralen is scheduled for mid April and the final purchase price is expected to be just below NOK 30m.
Essential to Doro's continued success is having the confidence of the market, shareholders and the public. To achieve this, the Board of Directors and the management must work in a way that is responsible, transparent and committed. It is thus reassuring that over the year our Company has had an effective Board of Directors that has worked constructively with the Company's management and other employees. The role of the Board is becoming increasingly important in a global business environment where change occurs ever more rapidly – not only in terms of the macroeconomic climate and the specific business conditions in which Doro operates, but also the increased competition that we are now seeing in some of our markets. We are well prepared to face market developments and can adapt the Company quickly to new circumstances.
We are also seeing a period of significant investment in new products and services that make life easier for the world's seniors. This makes great demands of the Board's ability to take well-founded decisions and to balance the risks and opportunities that are always associated with a commercial enterprise.
Just as important for Doro's credibility is our openness to the market and the fact that we continually provide information about our ongoing measures and business results. This forms the basis of a value-adding relationship with all our stakeholders in which both existing and new shareholders can feel sure that they will receive accurate information at the right time.
Doro AB is a Swedish public limited company listed on OMX Nasdaq Stockholm ("the Stockholm stock exchange"). Doro's corporate governance is based on Swedish legislation, primarily Sweden's Companies Act, but also on the Stockholm stock exchange's rule book
for issuers, the Swedish Corporate Governance Code ("the Code") and other applicable rules. In addition to these, the Company is governed in accordance with its articles of association, internal instructions and policies, and recommendations issued by relevant organisations. This corporate governance report has been prepared by the Board of Directors of Doro AB in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Code. The report forms part of the formal Annual Report.
According to Euroclear Sweden AB's register of shareholders, as of 31 December 2015 Doro AB had 7,405 shareholders. Foreign investors accounted for 48.7 percent of the total number of shares. The number of shares in Doro AB as of 31 December 2015 amounted to SEK 23,238,255 and on the same date Doro's market capitalisation was SEK 1,440.8 million.
Doro's largest shareholder is AIF Clients, which owns 7.7 percent of the Company's shares.
The Swedish Corporate Governance Code is to be applied to all companies that are listed on the Stockholm stock exchange. The aim is to improve corporate governance in listed companies and to create confidence in these companies, both among the general public and among players in the capital market. The Code is based on the principle of "comply or explain", which means that companies may deviate from the rules provided they give a satisfactory explanation for the deviation and describe the chosen alternative. The Code is available on the website www. corporategovernanceboard.se.
The Annual General Meeting is the Company's highest decision-making body. The Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Doro AB are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Company's auditors are also appointed. The Annual General Meeting approves the income statement and balance sheet, and the appropriation of the profit or loss for the year. The other matters to be dealt with are laid down in the Swedish Companies Act. The Annual General Meeting is to be held within six months of the end of the financial year. Shareholders who are registered in Euroclear Sweden's register of shareholders on the record day and have notified their intention to attend are entitled to participate in the general meeting.
The Annual General Meeting appoints the members of the Company's Nomination Committee. The tasks of the Nomination Committee are to nominate Board members and, where relevant, auditors for election at the next Annual General Meeting, and to propose to the Annual General Meeting remuneration for work on the Board and its committees. The Nomination Committee also proposes a chairman for the Annual General Meeting.
The Nomination Committee consists of Helmut Schweiger; Bengt Belfrage, nominated by Nordea Fonder AB; Mark Shay, nominated by Accendo Capital and Bo Kastensson (Chairman of the Board of Doro AB).
Doro AB's Board of Directors consists of the Company's CEO along with six other members, all elected by the Annual General Meeting held on 27 April 2015. A more detailed presentation of each member can be found on page 25. The Company's CFO Magnus Eriksson is co-opted onto the Board as secretary. Other senior executives participate in Board meetings by presenting information.
The Board met eleven times in 2015. Six meetings were held in Stockholm, two on the Company's premises in Lund and one off-site. In addition, two meetings were held by telephone. All members were present at all the meetings. The Company's CFO and the Board secretary were present at all the meetings.
The Board deals with matters arising such as the market situation, budget, results for the period and cost efficiency. All the Board meetings follow an agenda approved in advance. This is sent out to each Board member a week in advance of the meeting, along with relevant documentation and a list of matters outstanding from the previous meeting. The meetings of the Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee are reported back to the Board and minutes of these meetings
are distributed to the Board.
Each month the previous month's results are also sent out with comments.
The Board's rules of procedure lay down the form that work of the Board of Doro AB is to take. The Board's rules of procedure are based on the articles of association, the Companies Act and the Code. The Board has an overall responsibility for the Doro Group.
The Board's responsibility also includes Doro's relations with shareholders, the public, authorities and other organisations and stakeholders. The Board is responsible for executing decisions made by the Annual General Meeting and for achieving the business objectives set out in the articles of association. The Board's mandate is described in the articles of association and in the Companies Act.
The Company's Board appoints its Chief Executive Officer. The distribution of duties between the Board of Directors and the CEO is described in the Board's rules of procedure and in the instructions for the CEO. These documents establish that the Board is responsible for the Company's governance, supervision, organisation, strategies, internal control and policies. In addition, the Board decides on matters concerning major investments, matters of principle relating to the governance of subsidiaries and on the election of board members and managing directors of subsidiaries.
The Board ensures the quality of the financial reporting. The CEO is in turn responsible for the Company being managed in accordance with the Board's guidelines and instructions. In addition, the CEO is responsible for budget work and the planning of the Company's operations in order to achieve specific objectives. The CEO shall ensure a good control environment and that the Group's risk taking always complies with the Board's instructions. Any deviations must be reported to the Board. The Board also receives regular updates from the CEO via monthly reports.
The Board as a whole is responsible for remuneration matters and other terms of employment for the Group management and five other key employees. The Chairman of the Board is to approve the terms for managers who report to the CEO. In total, the terms of employment for twelve people are dealt with (11 in 2014).
The Board fees are decided annually by the Annual General Meeting.
Proposals for fees are prepared in the Company's Nomination Committee.
The Board then sets the remuneration to the CEO. The Board has appointed Jonas Mårtensson and Henri Österlund to the Remuneration Committee from among its members. The Committee met for the first time on 8 May 2015 to determine the remuneration principles for 2015, including the packages to Group management team. Both members were present at the meeting. A second meeting was held on 9 December
2015 to discuss current pay levels, bonus schemes and the remuneration principles for 2015; both members also attended this meeting. The minutes of these meetings were presented at the subsequent Board meetings.
The total fees to the members of the Board amounted to SEK 1,100,000 in accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting. Of this amount, the fees to the Chairman of the Board amounted to SEK 350,000 and to other Board members SEK 150,000. The Company's CEO received no Board fee.
The Company's CEO received a salary of SEK 4,164,000 for his work in 2015. Variable remuneration to the CEO amounted to SEK 820,000 for 2015. Salaries to the other six members of the Group management amounted to SEK 8,004,000. These six members were paid variable remuneration of SEK 582,000 for the 2015 financial year. All employed members of the Group management including the CEO receive employment benefits in the form of a company car. The Annual General Meeting held on 27 April 2015 adopted guidelines for remuneration of senior executives for the 2015 financial year.
Under his current employment contract, the CEO and the Company have a reciprocal notice period of 12 months. The CEO is entitled to full salary and other employment benefits during the notice period. Other senior executives have a notice period of three to nine months.
The fifteen subsidiaries are governed and supervised by their own boards of directors in the country concerned, primarily consisting of representatives of Doro AB in Sweden. Doro AB's President and CEO is the chairman of the board of each subsidiary with the exception of Doro SAS in France, where Bo Kastensson is chairman. The subsidiaries report to the Board of Doro AB whenever they meet. The reports contain information on each company's development and financial position.
The Steering Group Finance consists of the Chairman of the Board Bo Kastensson and the Board members Jonas Mårtensson and Henri Österlund along with the Company's CEO Jérôme Arnaud and CFO Magnus Eriksson. The Committee's primary task is to prepare quarterly reports and decision-making documentation for acquisitions and the Group's financing.
The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the Company has a satisfactory structure for internal control and the preparation of reliable financial reports. It is the responsibility of the Board and the Group management to monitor and identify commercial risks and to govern the Company in such a way that it is able to manage the main risks.
The auditors monitor and review how the Company is being managed by its Board of Directors and CEO, and the quality of the Company's financial reporting.
The 2015 Annual General Meeting appointed Ernst & Young as Doro's auditor for a period of one year, with Stefan Engdahl as chief auditor.
In the past three years the fees for audit work within the Doro Group amounted to SEK 2.1m (2015), SEK 1.2m (2014) and SEK 1.3m (2013) respectively.
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are Performed by the Steering Group Finance as an integrated part of both the board meeting and minutes of these meetings. The auditor is scheduled to participate the meetings twice a year.
The focus and scope of the audit is presented by the Company's auditor. An audit is performed based on the quarterly close as of 30 September, the result of which is reported at a meeting with the Audit Committee.
All members attended all the meetings, along with the auditor Stefan Engdahl. The Audit Committee satisfies the independence requirement in the Swedish Corporate Governance Code.
The Committee's primary task is to support the Board in its work on auditing and internal control, accounting and financial reporting. In 2015 the work focused mainly on follow-up of the 2014 audit and on more detailed review of the period January–September 2015, known as the hard close.
An important part of the control environment is that the organisation, decision-making structures, responsibilities and authority levels are clearly defined and communicated in the Company's steering documents. More information on the Company's internal control can be found in the directors' report on page 24.
The Group controller is responsible for raising certain matters with the CFO. In view of the limited size of the finance department, there is judged to be no need for a separate internal audit function.
According to Swedish Corporate Governance Code, the Board shall ensure that the Company has sound internal control and shall constantly be kept informed concerning, and evaluate the functioning of, the Company's system for internal control. In addition, the Board shall submit a report showing how internal control over financial reporting is organised and, if there is no internal audit function, evaluate the need for such a function and justify its position.
With a view to creating and maintaining a functioning control environment, the Board has established a number of fundamental documents of significance for financial reporting, including in particular the Board's rules of procedure and instructions for the CEO and the committees. The CEO has the primary responsibility for maintaining the control environment established by the Board in the day-to-day work of the Company. He reports regularly to the Board as part of established procedures. In addition, reports are received from the Company's auditors.
The internal control system also rests on a management system based on the Company's organisation and method of conducting operations, with clearly defined roles, areas of responsibility and delegation of powers. Steering documents such as policies and guidelines also play an important role in the control structure.
The Group conducts ongoing risk assessment to identify material risks in respect of the financial statements. The main risk relating to the financial statements is considered to be that of material misstatement, e.g. in bookkeeping and the measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, or other discrepancies.
Fraud and losses through embezzlement are a further risk. Risk management is an integral part of each process and various methods are used to evaluate and limit risks, and to ensure that the risks to which Doro is exposed are managed according to established rules, instructions and follow-up procedures. The purpose of this is to minimise any risks and promote accurate accounting, reporting and disclosure.
Control activities are in place to manage the risks that the Board and Company management consider to be material to the business, internal control and financial reporting. The control structure sets out clear roles within the organisation that enable the efficient distribution of responsibility for specific control activities aimed at the timely detection and prevention of the risk of reporting errors. Such control activities include a clear decision-making hierarchy and procedures for major decisions such as acquisitions, other types of major investments, divestments, agreements and analyses.
An important duty of Doro's staff units is to implement, develop further and maintain the Group's control procedures and conduct internal control geared to business-critical matters. Those responsible for processes at different levels are responsible for implementing the necessary controls in respect of financial reporting. The period close and reporting processes include controls relating to measurement, accounting principles and estimates.
Continual analysis of financial reporting is carried out and this, along with the analysis performed at Group level, is of great importance in ensuring that the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
The Group controller plays an important role in the internal control process, bearing responsibility for the financial reporting from each unit being accurate, complete and timely.
Doro works with the communications consultancy Hallvarsson & Halvarsson AB, which aims to promote completeness and accuracy in financial statements released to the stock market. Regular updates and bulletins inform the employees concerned of changes to accounting principles and reporting requirements and also provide them with other information. The organisation has access to policies and guidelines.
The Board receives monthly financial reports. External information and communication is governed by the Company's Communications Policy, among other things, which describes Doro's general disclosure principles.
Doro's compliance with adopted policies and guidelines is monitored by the Board and management team. The Company's financial position is discussed at each Board meeting. The Board's Remuneration Committee and Steering Group Finance play an important role in matters such as remuneration, financial reporting and internal control.
Before publication of interim reports and the Annual Report the Board and management review the financial statements.
Doro's management conducts monthly follow-up of earnings, analysing deviations from budget, forecasts and the previous year. The duties of the external auditor include performing an annual review of the internal controls implemented by Group subsidiaries.
The Board meets with the auditors twice a year to discuss internal control and, in specific cases, to instruct the auditors to perform separate reviews focusing on specific areas. In light of this, the Board has not found it necessary to establish a separate internal audit function.
Lund, 11 April 2016 The Board of Doro AB
Primary occupation: CEO Kastensson Holding AB
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Lund University
Year of election: 2006, Chairman since 2007
Year of birth: 1951
Nationality: Swedish
Other assignments: Industrial Adisor, EQT, Chairman of the Board: Pricer AB (publ.), Coromatic Group AB, Axema Access Control AB
Dependence: Company: No Owners: No
Previous assignments: Formerly CEO of Bewator Group, Incentive Development, held various positions in the Axel Johnson Group
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 335,000 shares (through companies)
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 285,000 shares (through companies)
Board attendance: 11/11
Attendance: – Steering Group Finance: 2/2
Board remuneration: 350,000
Primary occupation: Education: MBA, Lund University Year of election: 2011
Year of birth: 1966 Nationality: Swedish
Other assignments: Chairman of the Board: Ideon AB, Lund Business Incubator AB Board member: Sydsvenska Industri & Handelskammaren, Fasiro AB, Invisio Communications AB, Bure Equity AB, CLX Communications AB
Dependence: Company: No Owners: No Previous assignments: CEO TAT,
CEO Decuma, COO Axis Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: – Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: –
Board attendance: 11/11 Board remuneration: 150,000
Primary occupation: Founder and CEO of Friends of Adam Education: MBA, Stockholm Universityt
Year of election: 2009
Year of birth: 1963 Nationality: Swedish
Other assignments: Board member: Friends of Adam
AB, Doro Care AB, SBAB Dependence:
Company: No Owners: No Previous assignments: 14 years
within TeliaSonera Group including Communications Director and Managing Director Telia e-bolaget Chairman of the Board: Caretech AB, Board member: IAR AB, AP 7
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 5,000 shares
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 5,000 shares
Board attendance: 11/11 Board remuneration: 150,000
Attendance: – Steering Group Finance: 2/2 – Remuneration Committee: 2/2
in corporate finance at SEB Enskilda, Maizels Westberg & Co
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 100,000 shares Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 85,000 shares (through companies) Board attendance: 11/11
JONAS MÅRTENSSON Primary occupation: Partner and board member in Alted AB Education: MBA, Stockholm School of Economics Year of election: 2007 Year of birth: 1963 Nationality: Swedish
Other assignments: Chairman of the Board: Ownpower Projects Europe AB, Board member:
Invest AB Dependence: Company: No Owners: No
and Nordea
Board remuneration: 150,000
Primary occupation: President and CEO, Doro AB
Education: MSc Engineering, École Centrale de Paris
Year of election: 2007
Year of birth: 1963
Nationality: French Other assignments:
Dependence: Company: Yes
Previous assignments: Matra Nortel Communications
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 163,336 shares,
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 163,336 shares, 200,000 warrants
Board attendance: 11/11
Primary occupation: Professional Board member and industrial adviser
Education: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, Bothe degrees Gothenburg University
Year of election: 2015
Year of birth: 1954 Nationality: Swedish
Other assignments: Chairman of the Board: Ambea Sweden, PharmaRelations, Leos Lekland, RestaurangAssistans
Board member: Max Hamburgerrestauranger, Anders Löfberg, SABIS, Rent-A-Doctor AB
Previous assignments: Board member: SSP Group Ltd
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: –
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: – Board attendance: 11/11
Primary occupation: Managing Partner, Accendo Capital
Education: M.Sc. (econ.), Helsinki School of Economics
Year of election: 2015 Year of birth: 1971
Nationality: Finnish
Other assignments: Vice Chairman of the Board: Okmetic Oyj
Dependence: Company: No Owners: No
Associate, Doughty Hanson & Co; Partner, Triton; Partner, Conventum Corporate Finance; Chairman, InterQuest
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 50 shares
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: –
Board attendance: 11/11
– Steering Group Finance: 2/2 – Remuneration Committee: 2/2
DORO ANNUAL REPORT 2015 25 Corporate Governance Report
IAR Systems Group AB, JNM
Previous assignments: 17 years 200,000 warrants
Position: CEO, Doro AB, Deputy Director of Sales (interim)
Employed since: 2000
Education: MSc Engineering, École Centrale de Paris
Year of birth: 1963
Nationality: French Previous experience: Business Development at Matra Nortel
Communications
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 163,336 shares, 200,000 warrants
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 163,336 shares, 200,000 warrants
Position: Vice President Product Development
Employed since: 2002
Education: MSc, Industrial Engineering and Management, Institute of Technology Linköping Year of birth: 1964
Nationality: Swedish
Previous experience: Director of manufaturing, Anoto
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 39,082 shares, 65,000 warrants
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 39,082 shares, 50,000 warrants
ULRIK NILSSON
Position: Vice President Operations Employed since: 1991
Education: Technician, telecoms Year of birth: 1971
Nationality: Swedish Previous experience: Supply
manager Own and related parties share-
holdings, 2015: 3,897 shares, 65,000 warrants
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 3,897 shares, 65,000 warrants
Position: Deputy MD Marketing & Portfolio
Employed since: 2011 Education: HEC Business School, Paris
Year of birth: 1976
Previous experience: Founder
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 2,449 shares,
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: 2,449 shares, 65,000 warrants
Position: CEO Doro Care AB Employed since: 2015 Education: Telecom Engineering Year of birth: 1960 Nationality: Swedish
Previous experience: CEO global telecom systems supplier, International Business Development,
telecom Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: 29,994 shares, 42,000 warrants
Own and related parties share-
holdings, 2014: –
Position: Chief Financial Officer Employed since: 2015
Education: Master of Science in Business Administration, Lunds University
Year of birth: 1969
Nationality: Swedish
Previous experience: CFO at Lekolar, CEO BRIO Holding AB, Head of Corporate Business Control at Sony Ericsson
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: –
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: –
Position: Human Resources Director
Education: Master of Science in Business Administration, Gothenburg University
Year of birth: 1971
Nationality: Danish
Previous experience: HR manager Itella, HR manager DT Group
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2015: –
Own and related parties shareholdings, 2014: –
Nationality: French and CEO of Prylos
65,000 warrants
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recalculated | ||
| REVENUE | |||
| Net sales | 2, 3 | 1,828.9 | 1,270.3 |
| Other revenue | 2 | 9.1 | 5.9 |
| 1,838.0 | 1,276.2 | ||
| OPERATING COSTS | |||
| Merchandise | 19 | –1,149.1 | –749.8 |
| Other external costs | 4, 16 | –341.1 | –279.2 |
| Personnel costs | 5 | –179.0 | –118.7 |
| Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment | 8 | –2.6 | –4.4 |
| Depreciation and impairment of intangible assets | 7 | –41.4 | –38.5 |
| Other expenses | 2 | –29.6 | –5.9 |
| Operating profit/loss | 2 | 95.2 | 79.7 |
| PROFIT/LOSS FROM FINANCIAL ITEMS | |||
| Interest income and similar profit/loss items | 6 | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Interest costs and similar profit/loss items | 6 | –14.9 | –7.9 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 84.4 | 79.3 | |
| Tax on profit/loss for the year | 17 | –20.6 | –21.1 |
| Profit/loss for the year | 63.8 | 58.2 | |
| Attributable to: Parent company's shareholders | 63.8 | 58.2 | |
| KEY FIGURES | |||
| Average number of shares, thousands | 11 | 22,937 | 21,059 |
| Average number of shares after dilution, thousands | 22,995 | 21,059 | |
| Earnings per share after tax, SEK | 2.78 | 2.76 | |
| Earnings per share after tax,after dilution, SEK | 2.77 | 2.76 |
| 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|
| 63.8 | 58.2 |
| –2.3 | 8.7 |
| 1.7 | –2.8 |
| –0.4 | 0.6 |
| 62.8 | 64.7 |
| 62.8 | 64.7 |
THE GROUP
| Assets, SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Goodwill | 7 | 348.6 | 151.9 |
| Customer register and distribution agreements | 7 | 16.3 | 10.3 |
| Trademarks | 7 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Capitalized expenditure for development work | 7 | 76.3 | 36.8 |
| Right to lease | 7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Equipment and tools | 8 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Long-term receivables | 4 | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| Other financial non-current assets | 0.6 | 0.7 | |
| Deferred tax asset | 17 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| 481.6 | 222.3 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Inventories | 19 | 188.5 | 204.6 |
| Prepayments to supplier | 0.4 | 2.9 | |
| Accounts receivable – trade | 23 | 375.2 | 269.5 |
| Other current receivables | 4, 10 | 77.2 | 61.1 |
| Current tax receivables | 1.9 | 5.8 | |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 10 | 30.2 | 8.3 |
| Cash and bank balances | 12, 23 | 43.9 | 78.2 |
| 717.3 | 630.4 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1.198.9 | 852.7 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities, SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recalculated | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Share capital 23,238,255 (21,204,483) shares, quota value SEK 1 | 11 | 23.2 | 21.2 |
| Other allocated capital | 244.7 | 162.3 | |
| Reserves | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
| Profit/loss brought forward | 145.8 | 87.6 | |
| Profit/loss for the year | 63.8 | 58.2 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 482.0 | 334.8 | |
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 4, 24 | 136.3 | 0.0 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 136.3 | 0.0 | |
| Non interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Provisions for pension | 21 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Other provisions | 22 | 31.1 | 54.1 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 18 | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| Total non interest-bearing liabilities | 34.0 | 59.6 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 4, 12 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 58.3 | 41.7 | |
| Non interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Provisions for guarantees | 20 | 54.3 | 42.9 |
| Accounts payable – trade | 286.5 | 251.8 | |
| Other liabilities | 18 | 26.8 | 26.6 |
| Current tax liability | 3.8 | 8.7 | |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 13 | 116.9 | 86.6 |
| Total non interest-bearing liabilities | 488.3 | 416.6 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,198.9 | 852.7 | |
| Pledged assets | 14 | 186.6 | 170.0 |
| Contingent liabilities | 15 | – | – |
THE GROUP
1) Specification of reserves.
| Change in shareholders' equity 2015, SEK m | Share capital | Other allocated capital | Reserves 1) | Profit brought forward |
Total Shareholders' equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' Equity December 31, 2013 | 20.8 | 147.9 | –1.0 | 119.3 | 287.0 |
| Profit/loss for the year | 58.2 | 58.2 | |||
| Other comprehensive income | 6.5 | 6.5 | |||
| Total result | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 58.2 | 64.7 |
| New Share issue connected to warrant program | 0.4 | 13.7 | 14.1 | ||
| Warrants | 0.7 | 0.7 | |||
| Dividend | –31.7 | –31.7 | |||
| Total transactions with shareholders | 0.4 | 14.4 | 0.0 | –31.7 | –16.9 |
| Shareholders' Equity December 31, 2014 | 21.2 | 162.3 | 5.5 | 145.8 | 334.8 |
| Profit/loss for the year | 63.8 | 63.8 | |||
| Other comprehensive income | –1.0 | –1.0 | |||
| Total result | 0.0 | 0.0 | –1.0 | 63.8 | 62.8 |
| New Share issue for acquisition of subsidiary, note 18 | 2.0 | 82.4 | 84.4 | ||
| Total transactions with shareholders | 2.0 | 82.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 84.4 |
| Shareholders' Equity December 31, 2015 | 23.2 | 244.7 | 4.5 | 209.6 | 482.0 |
| 2015 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated translation differences, January 1 | 9.0 | 0.3 | |
| Translation differences for the year | –2.3 | 8.7 | |
| Accumulated translation differences, December 31 | 6.7 | 9.0 | |
| Accumulated effects of cash flow hedges, January.1 | –3.5 | –1.3 | |
| Effects of cash flow hedges for the year | 1.7 | –2.8 | |
| Deferred tax in effects of cash flow hedges | –0.4 | 0.6 | |
| Accumulated effects of cash flow hedges, December 31 | –2.2 | –3.5 | |
| Total reserves, December 31 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
THE GROUP
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss after financial items 1) | 84.4 | 79.3 | |
| Adjusted for items not in cash flow | |||
| Change in provisions | 20, 21, 22 | –11.5 | –11.3 |
| Depreciation and write downs | 7, 8 | 44.0 | 42.9 |
| Adjustment for other non-cash items: | |||
| Unrealized exchange differences in cash flow hedges | 6.3 | –15.1 | |
| Reverse of additional purchase price in acquisitions | 18 | –0.5 | –7.9 |
| Total adjustment for other non-cash items | 38.3 | 8.6 | |
| Taxes paid | 17 | –17.4 | –18.3 |
| Cash flow from current activities before changes in working capital | 105.3 | 69.6 | |
| Change in working capital | |||
| Change in stocks | 19 | 26.0 | –74.1 |
| Change in receivables | –95.8 | –60.9 | |
| Change in non-interest-bearing liabilities | 50.2 | 87.9 | |
| Cash flow from current activities | 85.7 | 22.5 | |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | |||
| Acquisitions of subsidiaries | 18 | –162.0 | –21.9 |
| Acquisition of intangible fixed assets | 7 | –56.9 | –27.7 |
| Acquisition of tangible fixed assets | 8 | –1.8 | –1.6 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | –220.7 | –51.2 |
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Dividend | 0.0 | –31.7 | |
| New Share issue | 0.0 | 14.1 | |
| Warrant Program, new issue | 0.6 | 0.7 | |
| Warrant Program, buy back | –0.6 | 0.0 | |
| Amortization of loans | –52.9 | –45.0 | |
| Loan raised | 154.7 | 41.5 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 101.8 | –20.4 | |
| Cash flow for the year | –33.2 | –49.1 | |
| Liquid assets at start of year | 78.2 | 123.9 | |
| Exchange rate difference in liquid assets | –1.1 | 3.4 | |
| Liquid assets at end of year | 23 | 43.9 | 78.2 |
1) Paid and received interests appeaer in note 6.
PARENT COMPANY
PARENT COMPANY
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recalculated | ||
| OPERATING INCOME | |||
| Net sales | 2, 3 | 1,393.4 | 1,011.6 |
| Other revenue | 2 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| 1,394.7 | 1,012.4 | ||
| OPERATING COSTS | |||
| Merchandise | 19 | –912.0 | –578.7 |
| Other external costs | 4, 16 | –340.0 | –319.2 |
| Personnel costs | 5 | –51.6 | –42.4 |
| Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment | 8 | –0.7 | –3.4 |
| Depreciation and impairment of intagible assets | 7 | –30.3 | –35.4 |
| Other expenses | 2 | –28.6 | –5.5 |
| Operating profit/loss | 2 | 31.5 | 27.8 |
| PROFIT/LOSS FROM FINANCIAL ITEMS | |||
| Interest income and similar profit/loss items | 6 | 8.3 | 11.7 |
| Interest costs and similar profit/loss items | 6 | –13.4 | –7.6 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 26.4 | 31.9 | |
| Tax on profit/loss for the year | 17 | –6.1 | –7.3 |
| PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE YEAR | 20.3 | 24.6 |
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the year | 20.3 | 24.6 |
| Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subse quent periods: |
||
| Effects from cash flow hedges | 1.7 | –2.8 |
| Deferred tax | –0.4 | 0.6 |
| Total result | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Assets, SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Intangible assets | |||
| Capitalized expenditure for development work | 7 | 58.1 | 36.8 |
| Goodwill | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Customer register | 7 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Brands | 7 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Tangible assets | |||
| Equipment and tools | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Financial assets | |||
| Participations in Group companies | 9, 25 | 309.9 | 73.4 |
| Deferred income tax recoverable | 17 | 9.4 | 12.0 |
| Total fixed assets | 379.7 | 126.6 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Inventories | |||
| Finished goods and goods for resale | 19 | 120.8 | 156.9 |
| Advanced payment to suppliers | 0.4 | 2.9 | |
| Current receivables | |||
| Accounts receivable – trade | 23 | 271.3 | 202.1 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 198.5 | 175.8 | |
| Other current receivables | 10 | 47.9 | 52.9 |
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income | 10 | 7.1 | 10.1 |
| Cash and bank balances | 12, 23 | 7.1 | 9.9 |
| Total current assets | 653.1 | 610.6 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,032.8 | 737.2 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities, SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recalculated | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Restricted equity | |||
| Share capital 23,238,255 (21,204,483) shares, quota value SEK 1 | 11 | 23.2 | 21.2 |
| Revaluation reserve | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Other allocated capital | 55,5 | 55,5 | |
| Total restricted equity | 79,2 | 77,2 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities, SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recalculated | ||
| Non-restricted equity | |||
| Share premium reserve | 158.6 | 76.2 | |
| Fair value reserve | –2.2 | –3.5 | |
| Profit/loss brought forward | 115.0 | 90.4 | |
| Profit/loss for the year | 20.3 | 24.6 | |
| Total non-restricted equity | 291,7 | 187,7 | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 370.9 | 264.9 | |
| PROVISIONS | |||
| Provisions for guarantees | 20 | 48.0 | 36.9 |
| Other provisions | 22 | 25.0 | 36.6 |
| Total provisions | 73.0 | 73.5 | |
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutes | 120.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 120.0 | 0.0 | |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Overdraft facility | 12 | 4.1 | 41.5 |
| Liabilities to credit institutes | 30.0 | 0.0 | |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 21.7 | 12.2 | |
| Total interest-bearing liabilities | 55.8 | 53.7 | |
| Non interest-bearing liabilities | |||
| Accounts payable – trade | 250.0 | 232.5 | |
| Prepayments | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Liabilities to Group companies | 73.2 | 29.8 | |
| Other liabilities | 9.9 | 8.5 | |
| Current tax liability | 0.4 | 6.3 | |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 13 | 79.6 | 68.1 |
| Total non interest-bearing liabilities | 413.1 | 345.2 | |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 1,032.8 | 737.3 | |
| Pledged assets | 14 | 170.0 | 170.0 |
| Contingent liabilities | 15 | 3.0 | – |
| Changes in shareholders' equity 2015, SEK m | Share capital | Revaluation reserve | Statutory reserve Share premium reserve | Fair value reserve | Retained earnings | Total share - holders' equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' Equity December 31, 2013 | 20.8 | 0.5 | 55.5 | 61.9 | –1.3 | 122.1 | 259.5 |
| Profit for the year | 24.6 | 24.6 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income | –2.2 | –2.2 | |||||
| Total result | –2.2 | 24.6 | 22.4 | ||||
| Dividend | –31.7 | –31.7 | |||||
| New Share issue in connection with excercise of warrants | 0.4 | 13.7 | 14.1 | ||||
| Warrant program | 0.6 | 0.6 | |||||
| Total transactions with shareholders | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 0.0 | –31.7 | –17.0 |
| Shareholders' Equity December 31, 2014 | 21.2 | 0.5 | 55.5 | 76.2 | –3.5 | 115.0 | 264.9 |
| Profit for the year | 20.3 | 20.3 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||||
| Total result | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 20.3 | 21.6 |
| Non-cash issue for acquisition of subsidiary | 2.0 | 82.4 | 84.4 | ||||
| Total transactions with shareholders | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 84.4 |
| Shareholders' Equity 31 December 2015 | 23.2 | 0.5 | 55.5 | 158.6 | –2.2 | 135.3 | 370.9 |
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ACTIVITIES | |||
| Profit/loss after financial items 1) | 26.4 | 31.9 | |
| Adjusted for items not in cash flow | |||
| Change in provisions | 20, 21, 22 | –0.6 | –12.5 |
| Depreciation and write downs | 7, 8 | 31.0 | 38.8 |
| Unrealized exchange differences in cash flow hedges | 6.3 | –15.1 | |
| Total adjustment for other non-cash items | 36.7 | 11.2 | |
| Taxes paid | –9.9 | –2.1 | |
| Cash flow from current activities before changes in working capital | 53.2 | 41.0 | |
| Change in working capital | |||
| Change in stocks | 19 | 36.1 | –69.3 |
| Change in receivables | –87.7 | –112.0 | |
| Change in non-interest-bearing liabilities | 73.1 | 105.8 | |
| Cash flow from current activities | 74.7 | –34.5 | |
| INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | |||
| Acquisition of subsidiaries | 18 | –149.3 | –5.1 |
| Acquisition of intangible fixed assets | 7 | –50.3 | –27.7 |
| Acquisition of tangible fixed assets | 8 | 0.0 | –1.2 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | –199.6 | –34.0 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Dividend | 0.0 | –31.7 | |
| New share issue 2) | 0.0 | 14.1 | |
| Warrant program | 0.0 | 0.6 | |
| Change in non interest-bearing liabilities subsidiares | 9.5 | 3.3 | |
| Loans raised | 155.1 | 41.5 |
| SEK m | Note | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amortization of loan | –42.5 | –44.3 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 122.1 | –16.5 | |
| Cash flow for the year | –2.8 | –85.0 | |
| Liquid assets at start of year | 9.9 | 94.9 | |
| Liquid assets at end of year | 23 | 7.1 | 9.9 |
1) Paid and received interests appeaer in note 6.
2) Consists 2014 of new share issue in connection with exercise of warrants.
The Annual Report and Consolidated Accounts were approved for publication by the Board and CEO on April X, 2016 and will be presented to the AGM on May 3, 2016 for approval.
The Consolidated Accounts were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS/IAS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted by the EU.
Furthermore, the Consolidated Accounts were prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1 (Supplementary Accounting Rules for Groups).
The Annual Report of the Parent Company was prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and applying the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 (Accounting for Legal Entities). Statements applicable to listed companies issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board have also been applied.
There are no new accounting principles and interpretations that came into effect as of January 1, 2015 that significantly effects the Doro financial statements.
A number of accounting standards and interpretations have been published, but have not yet become effective.
IFRS 9 is divided in three parts: Classification and Measurement, Impairment and Hedge Accounting, and will replace the current IAS 39 Financial instruments: recognition and measurement. Doro is currently assessing the effect of IFRS 9. The mandatory effective date is January 1, 2018, with earlier application allowed.
IFRS 15 represent a new framework for recognising revenue with additional disclosure requirements. The framework establishes principles about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flow arising from an entity's contracts with customers. IFRS 15 will replace current IAS 11 Construction contracts and IAS 18 Revenue. Doro is assessing the impact of the IFRS 15 and monitors any statements from the IASB and FASB Joint transition resource group for revenue recognition as well as amendments to
the standard. The mandatory effective date is January 1, 2018, with earlier application allowed.
IFRS 16 Leases was published in January 2016 and are replacing the former IAS 17 Leases and the related interpretations IFRIC 4, SIC-15 and SIC-27. The accounting for lessors will in all material aspects be unchanged, however the accounting for lessees will change. There will no longer be a distinction between operating and finance lease, all leases will be recognized on the balance sheet except for short-term leases and those of minor value. The model reflects that, at the start of a lease, the lessee obtains the right to use an asset for a period of time and has an obligation to pay for that right. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Doro will assess the impact of IFRS 16.
IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 has not yet been adopted by the EU when this Annual Report is published.
Other new or revised accounting standards are not considered to have a material impact on the Doro financial statements.
Assets, provisions and liabilities are based on historical cost unless otherwise stated below.
All amounts, unless otherwise stated, are in millions of Swedish kronor (SEK m).
The Group's Consolidated Accounts include the Parent Company Doro AB, and the companies in which the Parent Company, directly or indirectly owns shares equaling more than half of the voting rights. This means that Doro AB has a controlling influence over Group company, which entitles Doro AB to devise strategies for the Group company with a view to obtaining financial gains.
At the end of the financial year there were 13 (10) operating companies in the Group.
Acquired companies are included in the Consolidated Accounts from the date of acquisition or when control of the company arise. Sold companies are included up to and including the date they are sold.
The Consolidated Accounts are prepared in line with the acquisition method, which means that the historical cost of participations in Group companies is broken down into identifiable assets and liabilities at their fair value on the date of acquisition. Unutilized loss carry-forwards for tax
purposes in the acquired company are converted into deferred tax assets in the Consolidated Accounts if assessed earning capacity is such that utilising them is deemed possible. Furthermore, deferred tax is calculated on the difference between the fair values of assets and liabilities and their tax base. In cases where the historical cost of participations in Group companies exceeds the net of acquired assets and liabilities, as above, the difference is recognized as goodwill, which is tested at least once a year for impairment.
For company acquisitions, the purchase price can be earnings dependent. The calculation is then based on future profit and hence the total purchase price. On a quarterly basis, an assessment is made and any adjustment of the expected purchase price. Changes in the item in question are recognized in the income statement.
Intra-Group balances and unrealized internal gains are eliminated in the Consolidated Accounts. When eliminating internal transactions, accounts is also taken of the tax effect on the basis of nominal tax rates in each country.
Translation of foreign operations
All of the assets and liabilities of foreign Group companies are translated at the closing day rate, while all items in the income statements are translated at the average rate for the financial year. The exchange rate differences arising in this context are partly an effect of the differences between the income statements' average rates and closing day rates, and partly of the fact that net assets are translated at a different rate at the end of the year than at the beginning of the year. Translation differences are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.
The following exchange rates have been used in the translation of foreign operations:
| Average-rate | Closing Day rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| EUR | 9.33 | 9.11 | 9.18 | 9.40 |
| HKD | 1.08 | 0.89 | 1.09 | 1.00 |
| NOK | 1.04 | 1.08 | 0.95 | 1.04 |
| GBP | 12.83 | 11.32 | 12.46 | 12.07 |
| USD | 8.40 | 6.89 | 8.42 | 7.75 |
Receivables and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the closing day rates and unrealized exchange gains and losses related to operations are included in other income and other expenses. Exchange rate differences
related to financial income and expenses are accounted for in net financial income.
Doro only has one revenue type: product sales. Revenue from product sales is recognized principally when all risks and rights associated with ownership have been transferred to the buyer, which usually occurs upon delivery.
Employee remuneration is reported as salaries earned and paid plus earned bonus. Earned holiday pay and social security contributions are recognized as accrued expenses.
The predominant share of Doro's obligations towards employees consists of various defined-contribution pension plans.
A defined-contribution pension plan is a pension plan according to which the Group pays fixed fees to a separate legal entity. The Group has no legal or informal obligations to pay further fees if this legal entity lacks sufficient funds to pay all remuneration to employees associated with the employees' service during current or previous periods.
For defined-contribution pension plans, the Group pays fees to publicly or privately managed pension insurance plans on a compulsory, contractual or voluntary basis. The Group has no further payment obligations once these fees have been paid. The fees are recognized as personnel costs when they fall due for payment. Prepaid fees are recognized as an asset to the extent that cash repayment or reductions in future payments may accrue to the Group.
In addition, a limited number of employees at the Group's French subsidiary have defined-benefit pension plans. A defined-benefit pension plan is one that is not a defined-contribution plan. Characteristic of definedbenefit plans is that they specify an amount for the pension benefit to be received by an employee following retirement. This is normally based one or more factors such as age, period of service and salary.
All obligations for which provisions are made are assessed by an actuary to determine the amount of the provision. The liability recognized in the balance sheet with regard to defined-benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined-benefit obligation at the close of the reporting period. Since the recognized liability with regard to defined-benefit pension plans is an insignificant amount, the assumptions on which the actuarial calculations are based are not presented in the annual report.
Product development is carried out in cooperation with various manufacturing partners and most expenditure is borne by them. Doro works in an environment of rapid technological development. Product development refers to expenditure for product adaptations, design, model approval, etc.
Expenses relating to the development phase are capitalized as an intangible asset if it is likely, with a high degree of reliability, that they will result in future financial benefits for the Group.
This means that strict criteria must be met before a development project results in intangible assets being capitalized. Such criteria include the option of ending a project, proof that a project is technically feasible and that a market exists, and that there is an intention and opportunity to use or sell the intangible asset. There must also be an opportunity to reliably measure expenses during the development phase.
External partners' moulds for manufacturing the products are, however, owned by Doro and expenditure for them is capitalized and depreciated according to plan if the lifespan of the product is expected to exceed one year. Doro has no research expenses.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible fixed assets are recognized at historical cost less accumulated depreciation/amortization according to plan, except goodwill and right to lease, which is not amortized in the Group.
Financial instruments recognized as assets in the balance sheet include, on the asset side, accounts receivable, other receivables, forward currency contracts, non-current investments and bank balances. Included in shareholders' equity and liabilities are overdraft facilities, liabilities to credit institutions, accounts payable and other current liabilities. With the exception of forward currency contracts, financial instruments are initially recognized at historical cost, equaling the fair value of the instrument plus transaction expenses. Instruments are then recognized subject to how they have been classified in accordance with the following. Forward currency contracts are recognized in the balance sheet as per the contract date and are measured at fair value, both initially and in subsequent reassessments. For more information see the section on hedge accounting below.
A financial asset or financial liability is recognized in the balance sheet when the company becomes party to the instrument's contractual terms. Accounts receivable are recognized in the balance sheet when invoiced. Liabilities are recognized once the counterparty has completed its task and there is a contractual obligation to pay, even though an invoice may not yet have been received. Accounts payable are recognized when invoices are received.
A financial asset or part thereof is de-recognized from the balance sheet when the contractual rights are realized, mature or are no longer under the company's control. This also applies for part of a financial asset. A financial liability or part thereof is de-recognized from balance sheet when contractual obligations are met or otherwise extinguished. The same applies to part of a financial liability.
The acquisition or divestment of financial assets is recognized at the transaction date, which is the date on which the Company undertake to acquire or divest the asset.
A financial assets and financial liability are offset against each other and the net amount recognized in the balance sheet only when there is a legal right to offset the amounts and there is an intention to settle the items to a net amount or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial instruments are measured at fair value and classified into the following categories:
Fair value is determined based on the following three levels:
All financial instruments measured at fair value have been measured according to Level 2.
Derivatives – Currency hedges Derivatives are classified as Held for trade or Held for sale.
• Measurement at fair value occurs in the income statement.
• Measurement at fair value occurs through other comprehensive income.
Accounts receivable and loans receivable are non-derivative financial assets with determined or determinable payments that are not quoted on an active market. They are included among currents assets, with the exception of items maturing more than 12 month after the close of the reporting period, which are classified as non-current assets. The Group's accounts receivable and loans receivable consist of accounts receivable and other receivables in the balance sheet. Accounts receivable are recognized net less doubtful accounts receivable. Deductions for doubtful accounts receivable are based on a model in which extended maturities give increased deductions. In addition, an individual assessment is made of accounts receivable, with account taken of anticipated bad debt losses. Other receivables are recognized net less doubtful receivables based on individual assessments with account taken of the expected losses they are expected to incur.
Other financial liabilities consist of accounts payable, liabilities to banks and accrued expenses apart from social security contributions and taxes. Other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost.
Effective from January 1, 2013, Doro applies hedge accounting for forward currency contracts. Doro's overall hedging strategy is followed according to the adopted treasury policy in terms of purpose, amounts, maturities and currencies.
Changes in the value of forward exchange contracts classified as cashflow hedges are recognized in other comprehensive income. Hedge accounting ceases when the underlying exposure enters the balance sheet (i.e. when purchase and sale occur). Accumulated results in the hedging reserve (which is in other comprehensive income) will then be dissolved in the cost of goods sold for forward exchange contracts pertaining to purchases, or in sales for forward exchange contracts pertaining to sales. Value changes pertaining to forward exchange contracts from the date on which hedge accounting ceased will be recognized directly in the cost of goods sold, or sales.
Forward exchange contracts linked to commercial flows not subject to hedge accounting are classified as "held for trade". Value changes pertaining to such foreign exchange transactions have been recognized directly in sales for contracts relating to sales, and in the cost of goods sold for contracts relating to purchases.
Hedge accounting only occurs for forward contracts in EUR, USD, NOK and GBP and which refer to exposures that have not yet entered the balance sheet.
Foreign exchange derivatives linked to liquidity management and loans are not subject to hedge accounting. They are classified as "held for trade". Value changes pertaining to such foreign exchange transactions are recognized in net financial income/expense.
At least at every year-end at the close of accounts, an assessment is made as to whether there is any indication of impairment of the carrying amounts of the Group's assets. When there is such an indication, the recoverable amount of the asset is calculated. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's net sale value and its value in use. When establishing value in use, present value computation is performed for estimated future payments that the asset is expected to generate during its useful life.
In present value computation, an interest rate before tax is used for the purpose of the calculation that reflects the current market interest rate and the risk attributable to the asset. If the recoverable amount is below the carrying amount then the asset is impaired to its recoverable amount. Reversals of impairment are recognized if there are no grounds for such impairment, except in terms of goodwill. Impairment and reversals of impairment are recognized in the income statement.
At least once a year, an assessment of forecast future earnings and cash flow trends is made with regard to goodwill and right to lease. When the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, it is impaired.
Depreciation according to plan occurs on a straight-line basis on the historical cost of the asset category and the estimated useful life:
Tools for the manufacture of products included in intangible assets, capitalized development costs. All tools previously classified as property is fully depreciated.
| Equipment and tools | 2–5 years |
|---|---|
Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful life. For capitalized product development, amortization commences as of market launch of the product in question. Amortization according to plan occurs on a straight-line basis on the historical cost of the asset category: Capitalized expenditure for development work 1–3 years Trademarks 1–5 years Customer register and distribution agreements 3–5 years
Leases are classified in the Consolidated Accounts as either financial or operating leases. Finance leases exist when the financial risk and benefits associated with the ownership are essentially transferred to the lessee. Finance leases mainly refers to the lease out of alarm devices to public sector customers, that are simultaneously leased-in from a finance company. Leases are otherwise considered operating. Leases for company cars, photocopiers, computer equipment and the like are recognized as operating leases. Rents for premises are included in operating leases.
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost (in accordance with the first-in, first out principle – FIFO) and the net sale value (in accordance with the lowest value principle). Cost is calculated for each delivery.
Technological development is rapid and prices fall regularly. Impairment of inventory is recognized according to a model whereby older inventory gives greater impairment. Different product groups have varying rates of impairment. The net sales value is defined as the selling price less selling expenses. Impairment to the net sale value includes impairment due to technological and commercial obsolescence made in the Group company in question.
Impairment increases according to a scale, with products impaired to 50 percent after 6–12 months as inventory, depending on the product group, and fully impaired after 18 months. In addition, individual impairment tests may be carried out. The measurement technique using different obsolescence steps provides a sound assessment of fair value.
Provisions are defined as liabilities that are uncertain in term of amounts or time of settlement. A provision is recognized when there is an undertaking ensuring from a transpired event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required in order to settle the undertaking and that the amount can be reliably estimated. Pensions, guarantee commitments, disputes and additional expenses are recognized as provisions in the balance sheet.
Provisions are made for estimated repair expenditure and losses of margins regarding goods that may be returned within the warranty period (between one and two years from the sale to the end user).
A statistical program has been developed that captures outcomes regarding the time at which products are sold until they are returned, the proportion that is repaired, scrapped, compensated for through product exchange of crediting as well as cost for checking, repairs (including parts) and transport. In the event of deviations (mainly in the share of returned
products), warranty provision requirements are changed.The total warranty reserve is classified as current liabilities as majority of guarantees falls within one year.
All tax expected to be payable on reported profit is recognized in the income statement. Such taxes have been calculated according to each country's tax regulations and are recognized under the item Tax on profit for the year.
The Group's total tax in the income statement consists of current tax on taxable profits for the period, and deferred tax. The deferred tax mainly consists of changes in deferred tax assets with respect to loss carry-forwards and for tax purposes and other temporary differences.
The Group uses the balance sheet method for calculating deferred tax assets and liabilities. According to the balance sheet method, the calculation is made based on tax rates on the closing date applied to temporary differences between an asset or liability's value in terms of accounting and taxations, and loss carry-forwards for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognized in the balance sheet only to the extent of value that can probably be utilized within the foreseeable future. An individual assessment is performed of the situation for companies in each country.
Cash flow statements are prepared using the indirect method, which means that profit/loss after financial income/expense is adjusted for transactions that did not entail incoming and outgoing payments during the period, and for income and expenses relating to the cash flow of investment activities.
Cash and equivalents comprise cash, bank balances and current investments. In 2015 and 2014 Doro had no current investments,
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting presented to the chief operating decision maker of the Group. The chief operating decision maker is the function responsible for the allocation of resources and the assessment of the segments'
earnings. For Doro, this function has been identified as the CEO.
For further information about the segment reporting of Doro, see note 2.
The balance sheet items entitled current assets and current liabilities are expected to be recovered or paid within a twelve-month period. All other balance sheet items are recovered or repaid later.
In their preparation of Doro's Consolidated Accounts, the Board of Directors and the CEO, besides estimates made, have made a series of judgments regarding critical accounting matters that can significantly affect the amounts recognized. These pertain to the following:
When assessing testing for carrying amounts of goodwill for impairment, assumptions are made about the future expected profit and cash flow trend for the lowest possible cash-generating unit. This is further described in Note 7.
When measuring deferred tax assets an assessment is made of future surpluses for tax purposes of each company, and thereby of the ability to utilize the loss carry-forwards. The size of the loss carry-forwards is detailed in Note 17.
Individual assessments are made when evaluating credit risks in accounts receivable. The assessment is based on past payment capacity and other information. Doro has in the past had very low realized bad debt losses, but is active in follow up. Refer to Note 23 for further information.
Measurement of inventory is based on an inventory turnover model. In addition, individual assessments are performed based on past sale statistics and sales forecasts compared with product volumes in inventory and in production with suppliers.
Doro has changed its reporting principle of exchange rate differences regarding revaluation of bank account balances and intra group loans in foreign currency. Previously this kind of exchange rate differences were not separated and reported in the operating result. As of January 1st 2015 the reporting principles have been change changed and these kind of exchange rate differences are reported in the financial result. Hence the figures for previous periods have been recalculated for comparison.
Doro has changed its reporting principle of accounts payable so that good invoices that have not yet been matched against delivery are classified as accounts payable instead of accrued expenses.
| Adjustment in 2014 Consolidated | Before | After | |
|---|---|---|---|
| income statement | adjustment | Change | adjustment |
| Other revenue | 6.8 | –0.9 | 5.9 |
| Other expenses | 0 | –5.9 | –5.9 |
| Operating profit/loss | 86.5 | –6.8 | 79.7 |
| Interest income and similar | 0.7 | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Adjustment in 2014 Parent company income statement |
Before adjustment |
Change | After adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other revenue | 2.1 | –1.3 | 0.8 |
| Other expenses | 0 | –5.5 | –5.5 |
| Operating profit/loss | 34.6 | –6.8 | 27.8 |
| Interest income and similar | 4.9 | 6.8 | 11.7 |
| Adjustment in 2014 Consolidated balance sheet |
Before adjustment |
Change | After adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable - trade | 159.9 | 91.9 | 251.8 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 178.5 | –91.9 | 86.6 |
| Adjustment in 2014 Parent company balance sheet |
Before adjustment |
Change | After adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts payable - trade | 140.6 | 91.9 | 232.5 |
| Accrued expenses and prepaid income | 160.0 | –91.9 | 68.1 |
Participations in Group companies are measured at historical cost. If the recoverable amount (see section above entitled "impairment") should prove to be lower, there is an impairment. Impairment of the value of participations in subsidiaries is reversed when there are no longer grounds for such impairment.
The parent company applies fair value accounting for financial instruments in accordance with Annual Accounts Act Chap 4:14.
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income divided into type of income | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Net sales of products | 1,828.9 | 1,270.3 | 1,393.4 | 1,011.6 | |
| Other revenue | 9.1 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | |
| Total | 1,838.0 | 1,276.2 | 1,394.7 | 1,012.4 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| EU funding | 0.0 | –0.4 | 0.0 | –0.4 |
| Capitalized development costs | 6.1 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Insurance income | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Recovered receivables | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gain on sale of fixed assets | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Others | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 9.1 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Other Expenses | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Exchange rate differences | –29.6 | –5.9 | –28.6 | –5.5 |
| Total | –29.6 | –5.9 | –28.6 | –5.5 |
Doro is recognized as a functional organization. The functional matrix structure provides a focused support for the organization and these services will be shared amongst the various products, geographical regions and distribution channels.
The Doro business is one reporting segment, and the financial information is analyzed and reviewed by the executive chief operating decisions maker as one segment in the assessment of the Doro's performance.
The location of the customers forms the basis of sales by geographic region. No single customer amounts to more than 10% of Net sales. All significant tangible and intangible fixed assets are controlled by the Parent company in Sweden.
| Total revenue per region | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Nordic | 492.9 | 270.8 |
| Whereof Sweden | 417.6 | 196.6 |
| EMEA (Europe, Mid East and Africa) | 462.9 | 309.7 |
| DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) | 435.8 | 348.0 |
| UK (Great Britain, Ireland) | 267.9 | 206.4 |
| USA and Canada | 149.5 | 137.3 |
| Rest of the world | 12.3 | 9.4 |
| Central overhead | 16.7 | –5.4 |
| Total | 1,838.0 | 1,276.2 |
Of the Parent Company's invoicing SEK 134.5 m (78.1) relates to subsidiaries. Invoicing from subsidiaries to the Parent Company amounted to SEK 96.2 (89.3). Invoicing between subsidiaries amounted to SEK 0.0 m (4.3).
Costs for operational rental and leasing charges during the year amounts to SEK 14.5m (9.0) for the group and SEK 2.9m (2.9) for the parent company. Agreed future rental and leasing costs fall due for payment as shown below.
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental and leasing | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Within 1 year | 11.3 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Within 2 to 5 years | 17.5 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 2.1 |
| Later than 5 years | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 28.8 | 17.5 | 7.8 | 4.8 |
In addition to the normal rental- and lease agreement dislosed above, Doro has financial lease out of alarm devices to customers in the public sector that are simultaneously leased-in from a finance company. The lease term is normally 24 months both from finance company and to customer.
The financial lease receivables are divided into short-term (within 1 year) of SEK 19.7m and long-term (2 to 5 years) of SEK 14.4m. Long-term financial lease liability amounts to SEK 14.4m and short-term financial lease liability amounts to SEK 19.7m.
| Number | 2015 | of whom men |
2014 | of whom men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | 48 | 29 | 41 | 27 |
| Other companies Sweden | 122 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 13 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| France | 39 | 24 | 37 | 22 |
| Hong Kong | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Germany | 48 | 35 | 56 | 40 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 282 | 160 | 155 | 105 |
Salaries, remuneration, social charges and pension cost have appeared with the following amounts:
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Salaries and other remuneration | 140.1 | 81.6 | 32.6 | 25.3 |
| 140.1 | 81.6 | 32.6 | 25.3 | |
| Payroll overheads excluding | ||||
| pension costs | 37.9 | 23.2 | 10.5 | 9.1 |
| 37.9 | 23.2 | 10.5 | 9.1 | |
| Pension costs | 12.2 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| of which premium-based | 10.5 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| 12.2 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Women | Women | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 2015 | % | 2014 | % |
| Board | 7 | 43 | 6 | 33 |
| Group Management | 7 | 29 | 6 | 17 |
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Board and CEO |
Other employees |
Board and CEO |
Other employees |
||
| Sweden | 4.0 | 76,4 | 3.8 | 22.5 | ||
| Norway | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 | |||
| United Kingdom | 0.0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | |||
| France | 2.0 | 21.6 | 2.1 | 19.4 | ||
| Germany | 0.0 | 20.8 | 21.2 | |||
| Hong Kong | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.7 | |||
| Italy | 0.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | |||
| Total | 6.0 | 135,2 | 5.9 | 76.7 |
| Other remune |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Board 2015 | Fees | Pension | ration | Total |
| Chairman of the Board | 350 | 0 | 0 | 350 |
| Other Board members1) | 675 | 0 | 0 | 675 |
| Total | 1,025 | 0 | 0 | 1,025 |
1) Charlotta Falvin, Jonas Mårtensson and Karin Moberg have received a fee of SEK 150k each. Lena Hofsberger and Henri Österlund, who were appointed board members on the Annual General Meeting April 27, 2015 received a fee of SEK 75k. Fredrik Hedlund that left the board on the Annual General Meeting April 27, 2015 received a fee of SEK 75k.
| Bonus and variable remune |
Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Executives 2015 | Salary | ration Pension | benefits | Total | ||
| Jérôme Arnaud (CEO) | 4,164 | 820 | 358 | 93 | 5,435 | |
| Other senior executives | 8,004 | 582 | 1,877 | 460 | 10,923 | |
| Total | 12,168 | 1,402 | 2,235 | 553 | 16,358 |
The amounts include salaries and remunerations to employed senior excecutives. In 2015, the management team has consisted of seven persons.
| Other remune |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Board 2014 | Fees | Pension | ration | Total |
| Chairman of the Board | 350 | 0 | 0 | 350 |
| Other Board members1) | 600 | 0 | 0 | 600 |
| Total | 950 | 0 | 0 | 950 |
1) 1) other Board members, except the CEO, received SEK 150k per person.
| Senior Executives 2014 | Salary | Bonus and variable remune |
ration Pension | Other benefits |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jérôme Arnaud (CEO) | 4,053 | 124 | 537 | 67 | 4,781 |
| Other senior executives | 5,776 | 633 | 1,799 | 517 | 8,725 |
| Total | 9,829 | 757 | 2,336 | 584 | 13,506 |
The amounts include salaries and remunerations to employed senior excecutives. In 2014, the management team has consisted of six persons.
Fees are paid to the Chairman and other Board members in accordance with decisions made by the AGM. Payment for work on the boards of subsidiaries is made separately. Remuneration to the CEO and other senior executives comprises a basic salary, variable remuneration, other benefits (primarily a company car) and pension premiums. The balance between basic salary and variable remuneration should be in proportion to the executive's responsibilities and authorities. Average number of senior executives in the management team in 2015 was 7 (6).
The retirement age for CEO and other senior executives of the Group is 65–67 and pensions are usually paid in accordance with the general pension plan plus full remuneration for the entire amount of salaries according to the ITP/ITPK plans. All pension benefits are irrevocable,i.e. not dependent on continued employment.The retirement age for the CEO is 65 years. No agreements have been signed concerning pension commitments or the equivalent, more than is mentioned in the periods of notice mentioned above, whether for board members or senior executives. Pension schemes for senior executives are substantially premium-based with premiums of SEK 2.2 m (2.3) paid.
If notice is served by the company or by the CEO himself, the period of notice is one year. The CEO has the right to salary over 12 months during the period of notice. No severance pay will be paid if notice is given by CEO. Other senior executives have agreement of salary during notice between 3 and 9 months.
These procedures are explained in the Directors' Report.
An extraordinary General Meeting was held in August 21, 2014, and descision was made on directed issue of new warrants to senior executives and key employees within the Doro group. Each warrant gives the holder the right to buy one share to a predetermined price of SEK 42.00 during May 22, 2017 until June 21, 2017.
The warrant price of 1,26 was calculated according to the Black & Scholes model, taking into consideration estimated dividend and used share price of SEK 31.10, volatility 30%, riskfree interest 0.31% and duration of 2.78 year (2014-09-12 - 2017-06-21).
The CEO subscribed for 200,000 warrants and the rest of the group management subcribed for 325,000 warrants.
In 2015 an additional 42,000 warrants were subscribed by the group management and 65,000 warrants were re-purchased.
INTEREST AND SIMILAR ITEMS
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Interest income, external | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | |
| Interest income, internal | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Exchange rate gain | 3.7 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 7.3 | |
| Other | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 4.1 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 11.7 | |
| Expenses | |||||
| Interest expenses, external | –9.1 | –2.6 | –6.8 | –1.8 | |
| Interest expenses, internal | 0.0 | 0.0 | –0.7 | –0.3 | |
| Exchange rate losses | –5.8 | –5.3 | –5.8 | –5.3 | |
| Other | 0.0 | 0.0 | –0.1 | –0.2 | |
| Total | –14.9 | –7.9 | –13.4 | –7.6 | |
| Financial net | –10.8 | –0.4 | –5.1 | 4.1 |
| Group/Goodwill, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening cost | 151.9 | 142.2 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 200.0 | 1.4 |
| Exchange rate difference | –3.3 | 8.3 |
| Closing accumulated cost | 348.6 | 151.9 |
| Group / Customer register and | ||
|---|---|---|
| distribution agreements | 2015 | 2014 |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 22.6 | 21.2 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| Exchange rate difference | –0.5 | 1.4 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 37.3 | 22.6 |
| Write-downs brought forward | –12.3 | –5.5 |
| Write-downs for the year | –9.0 | –6.2 |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.3 | –0.6 |
| Closing depreciation/write-downs | –21.0 | –12.3 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 16.3 | 10.3 |
| Parent company / Goodwill | 2015 | 2014 |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 19.1 | 19.1 |
| Write-downs brought forward | –19.1 | –19.1 |
| Write-downs for the year | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing depreciation/write-downs | –19.1 | –19.1 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parent company / Customer register | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition value brought forward | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Write-downs brought forward | –12.9 | –9.9 |
| Write-downs for the year | –1.1 | –3.0 |
| Closing depreciation/write-downs | –14.0 | –12.9 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 0.8 | 2.0 |
The Group assesses the need for goodwill to be written down on an annual basis or when indications of impairment arise. Impairment testing is applied at the lowest level where separable cash flows can be identified. Since all the Group companies' activities and their contributions are very much dependent on each other there is no breakdown of goodwill.
The recoverable value of the unit has been established based on the current value in use of future cash flows. Future cash flows are estimated on the basis of expected growth rate in accordance with established forecasts for the next five years. These forecasts are based on historical experience, but also takes expected future development into account. Assumptions regarding future growth and profitability are based on external and internal estimates of market growth, past performance and management's assessment of market shares.The WACC discount factor, has been set using the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). As part of the WACC the risk free interest equivalent to the yield on 10-year government-bonds has been applied with the addition of stock market 's risk premium for small companies. The return requirement has been ascertained based on the optimum capital structure as derived from the capital market. Since the recoverable amount exceeds the carrying amount, no need for impairment is deemed to exist.
Growth rate after 5 years: A change in the growth rate from 2 to 1 percent implies no impairment. Discount rate before tax increases by 1 percentage point: the discount rate before tax changes from 13.6 to 14.6 percent. The change implies no impairment.
| The Group/Brands, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition value brought forward | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Depreciation according to plan brought forward |
–0.7 | –0.5 |
| Depreciation according to plan for the year | –0.9 | –0.2 |
| Closing depreciation according to plan | –1.6 | –0.7 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Parent Company/Brands | 2015 | 2014 |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 36.8 | 36.8 |
| Acquisitions during the year | 0.0 | 0.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 36.8 | 36.8 |
| Depreciation according to plan brought forward |
–36.5 | –36.3 |
| Depreciation according to plan for the year | –0.2 | –0.2 |
| Closing depreciation according to plan | –36.7 | –36.5 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Group/Right to lease | 2015 | 2014 |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Acquisitions | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Closing accumulated cost | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| The Group's capitalized expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|
| for development work / IT, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 108.8 | 76.0 |
| Balanced during the year | 37.8 | 18.6 |
| Acquisitions | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Sales/Disposals | -9.3 | 0.0 |
| Reclassifications | 8.4 | 13.8 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 159.3 | 108.8 |
| Depreciation according to plan brought forward |
–81.7 | –49.4 |
| Depreciation according to plan for the year | –31.4 | –32.1 |
| Sales/Disposals | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Reclassifications | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing depreciation according to plan | –103.8 | –81.7 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 55.5 | 27.1 |
| Ongoing capitalized expenditure for development work /IT, SEK m |
2015 | 2014 |
| Opening balance | 9.7 | 14.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Reclassifications | –8.4 | –13.8 |
| New expenditure | 20.3 | 9.1 |
| Cost accounted | –0.8 | –0.2 |
| Closing balance | 20.8 | 9.7 |
| Total closing residual value | 76.3 | 36.8 |
| Parent company / Capitalized expenditure for development work / IT, SEK m |
2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition value brought forward | 108.8 | 76.4 |
| Balanced during the year | 31.2 | 18.6 |
| Sales/Disposals | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reclassifications | 8.4 | 13.8 |
| Closing accumulated acquisition value | 148.4 | 108.8 |
| Depreciation according to plan brought forward |
–81.7 | –49.5 |
| Depreciation according to plan for the year | –29.0 | –32.2 |
| Sales/Disposals | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing depreciation according to plan | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | –110.7 | –81.7 |
| Closing residual value according to plan | 37.7 | 27.1 |
| Ongoing capitalized expenditure for development work /IT |
2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 9.7 | 14.6 |
| Reclassifications | –8.4 | –13.8 |
| New expenditure | 20.3 | 9.1 |
| Cost accounted | –1.2 | –0.2 |
| Closing balance | 20.4 | 9.7 |
| Total closing residual value | 58.1 | 36.8 |
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment and tools, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Acquisition value brought forward | 31.4 | 29.1 | 23.5 | 22.3 | |
| Acquisitions during the year | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.2 | |
| Acquisitions | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Sales/Disposals | –11.3 | -0.3 | –9.0 | 0.0 | |
| Reclassifications | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Exchange rate difference | –0.2 | 0.6 | – | – | |
| Closing acquisition value | 25.8 | 31.4 | 14.5 | 23.5 | |
| Depreciation according to plan | –26.6 | –22.1 | –21.4 | –18.0 | |
| Depreciation according to plan | –2.6 | –4.4 | –0.7 | –3.4 | |
| Sales/Disposals | 11.0 | 0.2 | 9.0 | 0.0 | |
| Reclassifications | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.1 | –0.3 | – | – | |
| Closing depreciation according to plan |
–18.1 | –26.6 | –13.1 | –21.4 | |
| Closing residual value according to plan |
7.7 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Subsidiary | No. of shares |
% | Book value, SEK m, 2015 |
Book value, SEK m, 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doro A/S, Norway | 200 | 100 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Doro UK Ltd | 3,013,400 | 100 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Doro SAS | 66,667 | 100 | 11.60 | 11.60 |
| Doro Hong Kong Ltd | 4,500 | 100 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Doro Inc | 3,000 | 100 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Doro Incentive AB | 50,000 | 100 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Doro Deutschland GmbH | 1 | 100 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| IVS Industrievertretung Schweiger GmbH1) |
9,239 33.33 | 46.50 | 46.50 | |
| Doro S.R.L | 1 | 100 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Aldebaran SAS | 275,000 | 100 | 5.20 | 5.00 |
| Doro Care AB2) | 78,376 | 100 | 236.30 | 0.00 |
| – Doro Trygghetsjour AB | ||||
| – Doro Care Nordic AB | ||||
| – Doro Care Sales UK Limited | ||||
| – Doro Care GmbH | ||||
| Total | 309.9 | 73.4 |
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 73.4 | 68.3 |
| Acquisition | 236.5 | 5.0 |
| Newly formed company | 0 | 0.1 |
| Closing balance | 309.9 | 73.4 |
| Subsidiary – Company reg. no | Registered office |
|---|---|
| Doro A/S – 934210719 | Fredrikstad, Norway |
| Doro UK Ltd – 1180330 | Chalfont St Peter, United Kingdom |
| Doro SAS - 309,662,195 | Versailles, France |
| Doro Hong Kong Ltd – 08194263-000-12-98-6 | Kowloon, Hongkong |
| Doro Inc. - 4706937,810 0,090679976 | New York, USA |
| Doro Incentive AB - 556843-4962 | Lund, Sweden |
| Doro Deutschland GmbH - HRB75859 | Köln, Germany |
| IVS Industrievertretung Schweiger GmbH | |
| – HRB 2040 | Amberg, Germany |
| Doro S.R.L - 08721340969 | Milano, Italy |
| Aldebaran SAS - 504,770,116 | Paris, France |
| Doro Care AB - 556388-9335 | Kalix, Sweden |
| – Doro Trygghetsjour AB - 556569-9740 | Malmö, Sweden |
| – Doro Care Nordic AB - 556773-1301 | Kalmar, Sweden |
| – Doro Care Sales UK Limited - 7776454 | London, United Kingdom |
| – Doro Care GmbH - HRB 6783 | Taunus, Germany |
1) IVS industrievertretung Schweiger GmbH is included in the Group to 100%. Doro AB owns 33.33% and Doro Deutschland GmbH owns 66.67%. 2) Doro Care AB's subsidiaries are wholly-owned.
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other current receivables | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| VAT receivable | 38.2 | 39.2 | 36.9 | 34.4 | |
| Cash Flow hedges | 10.8 | 16.0 | 10.8 | 16.0 | |
| Financial lease receivables | 19.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Other current receivables | 8.5 | 5.9 | 0.2 | 2.5 | |
| Total | 77.2 | 61.1 | 47.9 | 52.9 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid expenses and accrued income |
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Rent | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Acquisition costs Caretech | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Insurance premiums | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Exhibition costs | 1.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| IT costs | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Licence costs | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Installation expenses1) | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Other prepaid expenses | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Total | 30.2 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 10.1 |
1) Prepaid installation expenses is related to the Caretech business, acquired in 2015.
| No. of shares | Voting rights | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A shares | 23,238,255 | 1 vote per share | Normal |
23,238,255 shares at a quota value of SEK 1.00 per share = SEK 23,238,255.
Doro has during the year made a non-cash issue of 2,033,772 shares as payment to the sellers of 36.3% of the shares in Caretech AB. The total value of the non-cash issue was MSEK 84.4. The share issue increased the number of shares in Doro from 21,204,483 to 23,238,255, resulting in dilution of approximately 8.7% for existing shareholders.
The Board of Directors proposes no dividend for the 2015 financial year.
An extraordinary General Meeting was held in August 21, 2014, and descision was made on directed issue of new warrants to senior executives and key employees within the Doro group. Each warrant gives the holder the right to buy one share to a predetermined price of SEK 42.00 during May 22, 2017 until June 21, 2017.
The warrant price is calculated according to the Black & Scholes model, taking into consideration estimated dividend and used share price of SEK 31.10, volatility 30%, riskfree interest 0.31% and duration of 2.78 year (2014-09-12 - 2017-06-21).
The CEO subscribed for 200,000 warrants and the rest of the group management subcribed for 325,000 warrants. Doro Incentive subcribed for 141,000 warrants possible to be used for future employees. Totaly 841,000 warrants were issued.
In 2015 an additional 135,000 warrants were subscribed and 65,000 warrants were re-purchased.
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Approved credit | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| Utilized credit | 4.1 | 41.5 | 4.1 | 41.5 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Holiday pay liability | 12.0 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Payroll overheads | 7.7 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Other staff liabilities | 5.4 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Accrued royalty | 32.6 | 21.0 | 31.9 | 21.0 |
| Accrued customer bonus | 27.3 | 17.3 | 19.8 | 14.5 |
| Other accrued expenses | 31.9 | 31.1 | 21.1 | 26.4 |
| Total | 116.9 | 86.6 | 79.6 | 68.1 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Chattel mortgages | 186.6 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 |
| Total | 186.6 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Guarantees for subsidiary | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
The Annual General Meeting 2015 elected the audit firm Ernst & Young AB as auditor of Doro AB, with Stefan Engdahl as head auditor. Ernst & Young will carry out the audit of all large units for the period of one year.
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees and costs, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Auditing assignments | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Auditing outside the assignment | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Tax assignments | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Other advisory services by auditors | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Total | 4.3 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes on profit/loss for the year, SEK m |
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Current tax | –19.1 | –15.1 | –3.9 | –4.0 |
| Deferred tax | –1.5 | –6.0 | –2.2 | –3.3 |
| Total tax on profit/loss for the year | –20.6 | –21.1 | –6.1 | –7.3 |
Connection between the tax expense for the year and the reported earnings before tax:
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Reported profit/loss before tax | 84.4 | 79.3 | 26.4 | 31.9 |
| Tax at current rate 22.0 % | –18.6 | –17.4 | –5.8 | –7.0 |
| Non-deductible expenses | –4.1 | –0.3 | –0.3 | –0.3 |
| Non-taxable income | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Utilisation of previously unrecogni zed tax loss carryforwards |
1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Change in valuation in losses carry forwards |
6.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Change in valuation of temporary differences |
0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tax cost concerning previous year | –2.4 | –1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adjustment for tax rates in foreign Group company |
–4.2 | –3.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reported tax | –20.6 | –21.1 | –6.1 | –7.3 |
Temporary differences arise in those cases where accounted values of assets or liabilities and their tax value are different. Temporary differences, unutilized losses carry forward and other future tax deductions have led to deferred tax liabilities and tax assets for the following:
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax asset, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Unutilized losses carry forward | 8.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Temporary differences, provisions | 8.8 | 15.5 | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| Temporary differences, other | –1.8 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Total reported deferred tax asset | 15.6 | 15.6 | 9.4 | 12.0 |
Deferred tax assets are shown for unutilized losses carried forward and temporary differences in the balance sheet, when they are calculated to be used in the near future. A single calculation is made for each company with respect to past earnings trends, future plans and the option of using losses carried forward.
Of the consolidated losses carried forward, SEK 95m (88) can be used without a time limit being imposed. The remaining losses are in the United Kingdom, France and Sweden.
Losses carry forward due as follows:
| 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Without limit | 95 | 88 |
| Total | 95 | 88 |
Non-accounted deferred tax assets in the balance sheet concerning unutilized taxable losses carry forward amount to:
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| 15 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
On January 30, 2015 Doro AB acquired 63.7% of the stock in Caretech AB in Kalix. The remaining 36.3% was acquired on 18 February 2015 through an issule of new shares. Cost of acquisition has been charged to 2014 earnings with SEK 3m and to 2015 earnings with SEK 0.8m. The purchase price was paid in cash with SEK 148.1m and SEK 84.4m as a non-cash issue. Goodwill is linked to the enhanced position in the Care segment that Caretech's new sales channels provide, as well as increased expertise in the care segment for the senior population. On the acquisition date, the headcount was 154. Net sales for 2014 amounted to SEK 130.1m with an EBIT of SEK 7.5m.
In 2015 the Caretech business was integrated with Doro and consequently it is not possible to measure Net sales and EBIT for the acquired operations isolated.
| Fair value | SEK m |
|---|---|
| Intangible assets | 29.7 |
| Tangible fixed assets | 4.1 |
| Deferred tax asset | 5.1 |
| Other financial assets | 0.3 |
| Inventories | 9.9 |
| Accounts receivable | 20.2 |
| Other receivables, prepaid expenses and accrued income | 10.7 |
| Cash and bank | 2.0 |
| Interest bearing debt | –16.0 |
| Accounts payable | –11.9 |
| Deferred tax liability | –3.1 |
| Other liabilites, accrued expenses and prepaid income | –18.5 |
| Acquired Net Assets | 32.5 |
| Goodwill | 200.0 |
| Total purchase consideration | 232.5 |
| Whereof paid with new share issue | –84.4 |
| Cash in company acquired | –2.0 |
| The acquisition's impact on the Group's cash flow | 146.1 |
On 18 February 2016 Doro agreed with SOS International to acquire Trygghetssentralen, the largest private social alarm center in Norway. Trygghetssentralen delivers social alarm services to approximately 34,000 users on behalf of 110 municipalities. The company has 68 permanent employees and approximately 60 temporary employees. Trygghetssentralen has annual sales of NOK 68 million. It is headquartered in Oslo. The take over of ownership is expected to take place in mid April. The final purchase price is estimated to NOK 30 million.
During Q1,2015 deferred consideration of EUR 1.6m (SEK 14.9m) was paid. The deferred consideration was discounted to present value of EUR 1.458m in the purchase price analysis. The difference of EUR 0.142m has been accounted for as a financial cost in the consolidated accounts. The acquisition of IVS is now fully paid.
The contingent consideration as of December 31, 2014 was estimated to SEK 3.6m, whereof SEK 2.6m was accounted for as a long-term liability and SEK 1.0m as a current liability. During Q2,2015 the contingent consideration for 2014, SEK 0.9m was paid. The contingent consideration for 2015 is revised as of December 31, 2015 and is estimated to SEK 2.1m and accounted for as a current liability.
| Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| Company acquisition impact on Group cash flow |
2015 | 2014 |
| Caretech AB | –146.1 | 0.0 |
| IVS GmbH | –14.9 | –18.2 |
| Isidor SAS | –0.9 | –0.3 |
| Aldebaran | 0.0 | –3.4 |
| –162.0 | –21.9 |
| The Group, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening gross stock | 214.8 | 141.2 |
| Acquisition | 10.1 | 0.2 |
| Change in gross stock | –21.8 | 71.8 |
| Internal profit in stock | –0.1 | –1.8 |
| Exchange rate difference | –1.2 | 3.4 |
| Closing gross stock | 201.8 | 214.8 |
| Opening write-downs of stock | –10.2 | –10.9 |
| Acquisition | –0.2 | 0.0 |
| Change in write-downs of stock | –3.1 | 1.2 |
| Exchange rate difference | 0.2 | –0.5 |
| Closing write-downs of stock 1) | –13.3 | –10.2 |
| Net stock in balance sheet | 188.5 | 204.6 |
1) Acquisition value for the inventory that write-downs of stock of SEK 13.3 m (10.2) relates to is based on inventory book value of SEK 42.7 m (36.4).
| Parent company, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening gross stock | 163.1 | 92.9 |
| Change in gross stock | –33.3 | 70.2 |
| Closing gross stock | 129.8 | 163.1 |
| Opening write-downs of stock | –6.2 | –5.3 |
| Change in write-downs of stock | –2.8 | –0.9 |
| Closing write-downs of stock 1) | –9.0 | –6.2 |
| Net stock in balance sheet | 120.8 | 156.9 |
1) Acquisition value for the inventory reserve of SEK 9.0 m (6.2) is based on inventory book value of SEK 42.4 m (30.4).
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Opening balance | 42.9 | 41.1 | 36.9 | 33.7 |
| Amount released | –61.2 | –45.6 | –53.1 | –43.9 |
| New provisions | 72.7 | 47.1 | 64.2 | 47.1 |
| Exchange rate difference | –0.1 | 0.3 | – | – |
| Closing balance | 54.3 | 42.9 | 48.0 | 36.9 |
| The Group, SEK m | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Amount released | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| New provisions | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Exchange rate difference | –0.1 | 0.3 |
| Closing balance | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 |
| Opening balance | 54.1 | 68.2 | 36.6 | 52.3 |
| Amount released | –4.7 | –2.1 | –1.2 | –0.3 |
| New provisions | 8.1 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Unutilized amount cancelled | –27.2 | –18.5 | –11.8 | –18.5 |
| Reclassification | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Exchange rate difference | –0.1 | 0.9 | – | – |
| Closing balance | 31.1 | 54.1 | 25.0 | 36.6 |
| Group | Parent Company | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Additional costs | 25.7 | 53.9 | 25.0 | 36.6 |
| Other provisions | 5.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Closing balance | 31.1 | 54.1 | 25.0 | 36.6 |
Additional costs include costs that are known but that have not been debited at the time of invoicing and those that are unknown but expected at the time of invoicing. The provision for additional costs is charged against costs for goods sold to obtain correct allocation by period of the gross margin.
The Board of Directors of Doro has adopted a treasury policy that regulates how financial risks are to be identified and managed. Risk Management aims to reduce or eliminate risks. The main objective is to achieve a low risk profile.
Doro AB (parent company) has the overall responsibility for the Group´s financial risk management including currency risk management, liquidity management and cash management. Centralisation and coordination enable substantial economies of scale with respect to the terms obtained for financial transactions and financing. The risk to which Doro is exposed are described below.
The Group is primarily exposed to credit risk associated with financial investments and in accounts receivable, as well as counterparty risk associated with futures hedging. Credit and counterparty risks are managed centrally by the parent company of Doro AB and regulated by the treasury policy. Financial instruments may only be done with counterparties/issuers within the categories government, municipalities and banks. At 31 December 2015 and 31 December 2014 there were no short-term investmetns.
The value of accounts receivable amounted to SEK 375.2m (269.4). In recent years Doro has experienced low credit losses (less than 0.5 percent of sales) due to the fact that the main customer group is large business with regular trade. The single largest customer accounts for less than 10% of Group sales. In most countries Doro operates without credit insurance.
| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age analysis of accounts receivable | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Not yet due | 356.4 | 236.7 | ||
| Due for payment < 60 days | 16.1 | 33.4 | ||
| Due for payment > 60 days | 7.3 | 7.4 | ||
| Total accounts receivable | 379.8 | 277.4 | ||
| Expected bad debt losses | –4.6 | –8.0 | ||
| Accounts receivable in the financial statements |
375.2 | 269.4 |
| Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| Impaired accounts receivable | 2015 | 2014 |
| Opening balance | –8.0 | –5.1 |
| Expected bad debt losses | –1.7 | –3.5 |
| Confirmed bad debt losses | 5.0 | –0.3 |
| Translation differences | 0.0 | –0.1 |
| Amount reversed | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| Closing balance | –4.6 | –8.0 |
Other receivables are not yet due.
At 31 December 2015, the Group had SEK 194.6m (41.7) in interest-bearing liabilities, excluding finacial lease agreements for alarm devices within Doro Care, amounting to SEK 34.2m. The acquisition of Caretech, in February 2015, was partly financed by a bank loan of SEK 180.0m. During 2015, the Group has amortised the bank loan by SEK 30.0m.
At 31 December 2015, Group liquidity amounted to SEK 43.9m (78.2). In addtion the Group also had an untilized bank overdraft facility of SEK 45.9m (8.3).
The overall objective is to meet the short-term financing need from Group operations, while minimizing surplus liquidity. Doro has a liquidity reserve at minimum SEK 20m.
Doro is exposed to foreign exchange risks caused by unfavourable exchange rate fluctuations that may affect sales, earnings and equity. Foreign exchange risk are described below, broken down into transaction exposure and translation exposure.
Transaction exposure arises when sales and purchases take place in foreign currencies. Doro has income and expenses in different currencies. Goods are primarily purchased in USD, while sales are commonly in EUR, GBP and the Nordic currencies. In accordance with the treasury policy, forecast net flows are hedged on a quarterly basis for periods for which the price list is set at between 60 to 80 percent. The hedge horizon can thus vary between three to six months. Foreign exchange management is centralised at the finance department of Doro AB, which buys and sells currencies under the treasury policy.
Since 2013, Doro applies hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS.(see accounting principles for further information).
| Before hedging 2015 |
After hedging 2015 |
Before hedging 2014 |
After hedging 2014 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| NOK | 17 | 5 | 18 | 9 |
| EUR | 303 | 72 | 257 | 64 |
| GBP | 86 | 22 | 70 | 5 |
| USD | –372 | –53 | –244 | –103 |
The table shows outstanding transaction exposure at year-end for the hedged period. The hedged period as per the end of December refers to flows through the end of May.
Translation exposure arises when foreign assets and liabilities, as well as the income statements of foreign subsidiaries, are translated into SEK upon consolidation. Doro does not hedge the translation exposure.
At year-end the value of foreign net assets was SEK 152m (143). The breakdown by currency is shown in the table below.
| Value of foreign assets | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 7 | 4 |
| NOK | 3 | 2 |
| EUR | 113 | 113 |
| GBP | 23 | 17 |
| HKD | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 152 | 143 |
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Group's net interest result declines due to rising market interest levels. Doro's existing debt portfolio consists only of loans with floating interest rate condition
| Group 2015 | Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit |
Derivatives subject to hedge accounting |
Saleable assets |
Accounts receivable and loans receivable |
Other financial liabilities |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 375.2 | 0.0 | 375.2 | 375.2 |
| Other receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0.0 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Currency futures held for trading | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Current investments | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bank balances | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Assets | 6.3 | 4.5 | 43.9 | 384.5 | 0.0 | 439.2 | 439.2 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Liabilities to credit instituions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 194.6 | 194.6 | 194.6 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 286.5 | 286.5 | 286.5 |
| Additional purchase consideration | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Other liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 128,5 | 128,5 | 128,5 |
| Liabilities | 2.1 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 609,6 | 619,0 | 619,0 |
| Group 2014 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 269.5 | 0.0 | 269.5 | 269.5 |
| Other receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0.0 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Currency futures held for trading | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Current investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bank balances | 0.0 | 0.0 | 78.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 78.2 | 78.2 |
| Assets | 0.6 | 15.4 | 78.2 | 273.8 | 0.0 | 368.0 | 368.0 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0.0 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Liabilities to credit instituions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 41.7 | 41.7 | 41.7 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 251.8 | 251.8 | 251.8 |
| Additional purchase consideration |
17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Other liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 83.8 | 83.8 | 83.8 |
| Liabilities | 17.3 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 377.3 | 402.0 | 402.0 |
| Parent Company 2015 | Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit |
Derivatives subject to hedge accounting |
Saleable assets |
Accounts receivable and loans receivable |
Other financial liabilities |
Carrying amount |
Fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 271.3 | 0.0 | 271.3 | 271.3 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 198.5 | 0.0 | 198.5 | 198.5 |
| Other receivables | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Currency futures held for trading | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Current investments | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bank balances | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Assets | 6.3 | 4.5 | 7.1 | 470.0 | 0.0 | 487.9 | 487.9 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0.0 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 154.1 | 154.1 | 154.1 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 250.0 | 250.0 | 250.0 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 94.9 | 94.9 | 94.9 |
| Other liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 79,1 | 79,1 | 79,1 |
| Liabilities | 0.0 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 578,1 | 585,4 | 585,4 |
| Parent Company 2014 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 202.1 | 0.0 | 202.1 | 202.1 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 175.8 | 0.0 | 175.8 | 175.8 |
| Other receivables | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Currency futures held for trading | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Current investments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bank balances | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Assets | 0.6 | 15.4 | 9.9 | 378.7 | 0.0 | 404.6 | 404.6 |
| Currency futures subject to hedge accounting | 0.0 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Accounts payable | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 232.4 | 232.4 | 232.4 |
| Receivables from Group companies | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 | 42.0 |
| Other liabilities | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 66.6 | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Liabilities | 0.0 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 382.5 | 389.9 | 389.9 |
The breakdown of fair value determination is performed at the following three levels:
Level 1: According to quoted prices on an active market for the same instrument.
Level 2: Based on directly or indirectly observable market data not included in Level 1.
Level 3: Based on input date not observable on the market.
Derivates and additional purchase considerations at fair value in the table above have been valued according to Level 2.
For other financial instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Bank loans | 121.9 | 0.0 | 120.0 | 0.0 | |
| Financial leasing liability | 14.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 136.3 | 0.0 | 120.0 | 0.0 | |
| Group | Parent Company | ||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Amounts that fall due in 1–5 years | 136.3 | 0.0 | 120.0 | 0.0 | |
| Amounts that fall due later than | |||||
| 5 years | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total | 136.3 | 0.0 | 120.0 | 0.0 |
Helmut Schweiger, owner of 4.9% of Doro, has at year-end a liability to Doro amounting to SEK 6 million referring to tax expenses relating to the time before Doro acquired IVS GmbH from him. The parties have agreed that Helmut Schweiger pays the liability when the Group settles the corresponding liability towards the German tax authority.
No other related party transactions during the year, apart from salaries and remunerations in Note 5.
The undersigned hereby pledge that the consolidated accounts and the annual report have been drawn up in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and according to good accounting practices and give a true picture of the Group´s and company´s position and earnings, and the consolidated directors´report and directors´report give a true overview of developments in the Group´s and
company´s business, position and earnings and describes significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by Group companies.
Lund, April 11, 2016
Chairman of the Board
Charlotta Falvin Lena Hofsberger Karin Moberg
Board member Board member Board member
Jonas Mårtensson Henri Österlund Jérôme Arnaud
Board member Board member CEO
Our auditor´s report was submitted on April 11, 2016
Ernst & Young AB
Stefan Engdahl
Authorized Public Accountant
To the annual meeting of the shareholders of Doro AB (publ), corporate identity number 556161-9429
We have audited the annual accounts and consolidated accounts of Doro AB (publ) for the year 2015, except for the corporate governance statement on pages 22–26. The annual accounts and consolidated accounts of the company are included in the printed version of this document on pages 17–53.
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these annual accounts in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and of the consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the EU, and the Annual Accounts Act, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors and the Managing Director determine is necessary to enable the preparation of annual accounts and consolidated accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these annual accounts and consolidated accounts based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual accounts and consolidated accounts are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the annual accounts and consolidated accounts. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company's preparation and fair presentation of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors and the Managing Director, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
In our opinion, the annual accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the parent company as of 31 December 2015 and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act. The consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the group as of 31 December 2015 and of their financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the EU, and the Annual Accounts Act. Our opinions do not cover the corporate governance statement on pages 22–26. The statutory administration report is consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts.
We therefore recommend that the annual meeting of shareholders adopt the income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and the group.
In addition to our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, we have also audited the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss and the administration of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director of Doro AB (publ) for the year 2015. We have also conducted a statutory examination of the corporate governance statement.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the proposal for appropriations of the company's profit or loss. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for administration under the Companies Act and that the corporate governance statement on pages 22–26 has been prepared in accordance with the
Our responsibility is to express an opinion with reasonable assurance on the proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss and on the administration based on our audit. We conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden.
As a basis for our opinion on the Board of Directors' proposed appropriations of the company's profit or loss, we examined whether the proposal is in accordance with the Companies Act. As a basis for our opinion concerning discharge from liability, in addition to our audit of the annual accounts and consolidated accounts, we examined significant decisions, actions taken and circumstances of the company in order to determine whether any member of the Board of Directors or the Managing Director is liable to the company. We also examined whether any member of the Board of Directors or the Managing Director has, in any other way, acted in contravention of the Companies Act, the Annual Accounts Act or the Articles of Association.
We believe that the audit evidence which we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate in order to provide a basis for our opinions.
Furthermore, we have read the corporate governance statement and based on that reading and our knowledge of the company and the group we believe that we have obtained a sufficient basis for our opinion. This means that our statutory examination of the corporate governance statement is different and substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden.
We recommend to the annual meeting of shareholders that the profit be appropriated in accordance with the proposal in the statutory administration report and that the members of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director be discharged from liability for the financial year.
A corporate governance statement has been prepared, and its statutory content is consistent with the other parts of the annual accounts and the consolidated accounts.
Malmö, 11 April 2016 Ernst & Young AB
Stefan Engdahl Authorized Public Accountant
| 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 | |
| QUARTERLY PROFIT TREND | |||||||||
| Income/Net sales | 340 | 425 | 447 | 626 | 233 | 274 | 332 | 437 | |
| Operating costs | –352 | –386 | –407 | –554 | –218 | –251 | –292 | –392 | |
| Operating profit/loss before depreciation |
–12 | 39 | 40 | 72 | 15 | 23 | 40 | 45 | |
| Planned depreciation and write-downs |
–11 | –10 | –10 | –13 | –11 | –11 | –11 | –10 | |
| Operating profit/loss after depreciation |
–23 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 35 | |
| Net financial items | –5 | –2 | –1 | –2 | –1 | 1 | 1 | –2 | |
| Profit/loss after financial items | –28 | 27 | 29 | 57 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 33 | |
| Taxes | 6 | –6 | –7 | –14 | –1 | –4 | –6 | –11 | |
| Net profit/loss | –22 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 22 | |
| QUARTERLY BALANCE SHEET FOR THE GROUP |
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| Intangible assets | 428 | 433 | 440 | 443 | 197 | 203 | 201 | 201 | |
| Tangible assets | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
| Financial assets | 1 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Deferred Tax Asset | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | |
| Inventories | 237 | 185 | 225 | 189 | 116 | 133 | 189 | 205 | |
| Current receivables | 322 | 325 | 387 | 485 | 193 | 199 | 259 | 348 | |
| Cash and bank balances | 52 | 54 | 43 | 43 | 70 | 89 | 96 | 78 | |
| Total assets | 1,069 | 1,024 | 1,131 | 1,199 | 603 | 649 | 769 | 853 | |
| Shareholders' equity | 409 | 421 | 449 | 482 | 292 | 288 | 316 | 335 | |
| Long -term Liabilities | 225 | 188 | 187 | 170 | 108 | 108 | 66 | 60 | |
| Current Liabilities | 435 | 415 | 495 | 547 | 204 | 253 | 387 | 458 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities |
1,069 | 1,024 | 1,131 | 1,199 | 603 | 649 | 769 | 853 |
| 2015 | 2014 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 | Q 1 | Q 2 | Q 3 | Q 4 |
| QUARTERLY CASH FLOW | ||||||||
| Operating profit/loss after financial items |
–28 | 27 | 29 | 57 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 33 |
| Depreciation accrding to plan | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Other non cash flow items | 16 | –4 | 1 | –6 | –2 | 3 | –14 | –11 |
| Taxes | –10 | –6 | –3 | 1 | –4 | –3 | –4 | –7 |
| Change in working capital | –34 | 38 | –4 | –33 | –38 | 23 | –9 | –35 |
| Cash flow from current activities | –45 | 65 | 33 | 32 | –30 | 47 | 14 | –10 |
| Investments | –251 | –16 | –13 | –23 | –24 | –12 | –8 | –7 |
| Cash flow from investment activities |
–251 | –16 | –13 | –23 | –24 | –12 | –8 | –7 |
| Dividend/ Premium for Warrant Program |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –32 | 0 | 0 |
| New share issue and premium for warrant program |
84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Change in interest-bearing liabilities | 186 | –47 | –32 | –6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –3 |
| Cash flow from financial activities | 270 | –47 | –32 | –6 | 0 | –18 | 1 | –3 |
| Translation differences and other | 0 | 0 | 1 | –2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquid assets (change in liquid funds) |
–26 | 2 | –11 | 1 | –54 | 19 | 7 | –18 |
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME STATEMENT | |||||
| Income | 1,838.0 | 1,276.2 | 1,142.5 | 837.5 | 745.4 |
| Operating profit/loss before depreciation and write-downs, EBITDA |
139.2 | 122.6 | 113.7 | 83.1 | 75.6 |
| Operating profit/loss after depreciation and write-downs, EBIT |
95.2 | 79.7 | 78.9 | 61.4 | 62.0 |
| Net financial items | –10.8 | –0.4 | –0.7 | –11.9 | 10.9 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | 84.4 | 79.3 | 78.2 | 49.5 | 72.9 |
| BALANCE SHEET | |||||
| Fixed assets | 481.4 | 222.3 | 227.8 | 93.2 | 86.1 |
| Current assets | 673.8 | 552.2 | 397.2 | 282.1 | 214.3 |
| Cash and bank balances | 43.9 | 78.2 | 123.9 | 141.1 | 148.4 |
| Shareholders' equity | 482.0 | 334.8 | 287.0 | 209.0 | 177.3 |
| Long-term liabilities | 170.3 | 59.6 | 138.3 | 73.1 | 88.7 |
| Current liabilities | 546.6 | 458.3 | 323.6 | 234.3 | 182.8 |
| Balance sheet total | 1,198.9 | 852.7 | 748.9 | 516.4 | 448.8 |
| KEY FIGURES (Definitions on page 58) |
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| RETURN RATIOS | |||||
| Average return on capital employed, % |
17.2 | 32.8 | 52.2 | 94.5 | 116.1 |
| Average return on shareholders' equity, % |
15.6 | 18.7 | 24.4 | 27.4 | 38.8 |
| Eranings per share, after taxes paid, SEK |
2.9 | 2.9 | 3.68 | 2.34 | 3.62 |
| Cash Conversion Rate | 90.0 | 26.0 | 140.0 | 65 | 169 |
| SEK m | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGINS | |||||
| Operating margin, EBITDA, % | 7.6 | 9.6 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| Operating margin, EBIT, % | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Net margin, % | 4.6 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 9.8 |
| CAPITAL TURNOVER Capital turnover rate (multiple) |
1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| FINANCIAL DATA | |||||
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 40.4 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 40.5 | 39.5 |
| Cash flow from current activities | 85.7 | 22.5 | 110.5 | 40.2 | 104.9 |
| Number of employees | 358.0 | 172.0 | 149.0 | 81.0 | 77.0 |
| Liquid assets (incl. unused credit) | 89.8 | 86.7 | 123.9 | 172.6 | 177.5 |
| Investments (incl. acquisitions 2011,2013) |
220.7 | 51.2 | 146.7 | 27.3 | 40.8 |
| 150130 | Doro's acquisition of Caretech AB |
|---|---|
| 150210 | Doro to present its report for the fourth quarter via audio cast and telephone conference |
| 150218 | Doro AB (publ) completes acquisition of Caretech AB with non-cash issue |
| 150227 | New number of shares in Doro |
| 150306 | An array of launches from award-winning Doro at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona |
| 150319 | Doro – Guidance regarding first quarter and dividend. Outlook for the year is unchanged |
| 150326 | Notice of annual general meeting 2015 |
| 150402 | Annual Report 2014 |
| 150402 | Doro to present its report for the fourth quarter via audiocast and telephone conference |
| 150409 | Doro to present its report for the first quarter via audio cast and telephone conference |
| 150428 | Press release from Doro AB*s Annual General Meeting 2015 |
| 150504 | Doro enters Romania with Vodafone listings |
| 150618 | The operator O2 in Germany will offer Dori |
| 150623 | Caretech, Doro's acquisition in digital alarms, secures numerous Swedish municipality |
| 150818 | Doro to present its report for the second quarter via audio cast and telephone conferencre |
| 150821 | Doro Q2 2015 report |
| 150921 | Caretech, Dor's acquisition in digital social alarms, launches its first large scale private offer, a pilot in 50 UK pharmacies |
| 151009 | Doro AB's Nomination Committee for the 2016 Annual General Meeting |
| 151022 | Doro to present its report for the third quarter via audio cast and telephone conference |
| 151104 | High sales growth continues with strengthened order book |
Number of shares at the end of the month divided by the number of months.
Average number of shares adjusted for the dilution effect from warrants is calculated as the difference between the assumed number of shares issued at the redemption price and the assumed number of shares issued at the average share price for the period.
Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities.
Net sales for the year divided by the average balance sheet total.
Cash position plus granted unutilised credits from banks and current investments in interest-bearing certificates.
Cash flow from operating activities divided by EBIT.
CASH FLOW Cash flow from operating activities.
CASH FLOW PER SHARE Cash flow from operating activities divided by the average number of shares.
EARNINGS PER SHARE AFTER TAX Profit/loss after tax divided by the average number of shares for the period.
Profit/loss after financial items divided by the average number of shares for the period, after dilution.
Profit/loss after taxes paid divided by the average number of shares for the period.
Profit/loss after taxes paid divided by the average number of shares for the period, after dilution.
Profit/loss before tax divided by the average number of shares for the period.
Profit/loss before tax divided by the average number of shares for the period, after dilution.
Operating profit/loss (after depreciation/amortisation) as a percentage of sales for the year.
Profit/loss before depreciation/amortisation as a percentage of sales for the year.
Shareholders' equity at the end of the period divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
Shareholders' equity at the end of the period divided by the number of shares at the end of the period, after dilution.
Shareholders' equity as a percentage of the balance sheet total.
Profit/loss after net financial items plus interest expenses divided by financial expenses.
INVESTMENTS Net investments including acquisitions.
MARKET CAPITALISATION, SEK M Share price at the end of the period multiplied by the number of shares at the end of the period.
NET DEBT/NET CASH Cash and bank balances less interest-bearing liabilities.
Profit/loss after financial items as a percentage of sales for the year.
Average number of employees.
Number of shares at the close of the period.
The number of shares at the end of the period adjusted for the dilution effect from warrants is calculated as the difference between the assumed number of shares issued at the redemption price and the assumed number of shares issued at the average share price at the end of the period.
Shareholders' equity divided by the number of shares at year-end.
Operating profit/loss divided by the quarterly average capital employed excluding cash and bank balances.
Profit/loss after financial items and tax divided by average shareholders' equity.
Closing price at the end of the period.
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