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Karolinska Development

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 21, 2014

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Karolinska Development AB (publ)

Corporate Identity Number 556707-5048

Interim report January – June 2014

CEO's comment

The ongoing efforts to partner Axelar's drug candidate AXL1717 following the results presented in December last year from the Phase II study in non-small cell lung cancer has so far not met our expectations. The timeline and near-term commercial value of the company has therefore been adjusted. As a consequence, the fair value of Axelar for the second quarter has therefore been written down, which has a significant effect on the interim fair value and net profit. Axelar remains active in finding a partner in order to move the project into the next clinical development steps.

During the second quarter, study results were reported in three of our portfolio companies' drug development projects and another important clinical trial was initiated.

Our portfolio company Aprea has developed substances that can that can restore normal function to the p53 protein, which plays a decisive role in cancer cells' programmed death (apoptosis). In around half of all tumor cells, p53 has mutated and no longer functions normally. As a result, the cancer cells survive, leading to rapid tumor growth. In April, Aprea initiated a clinical trial with its substance APR-246 in patients with relapsed platinum sensitive ovarian cancer, a disease with a very poor prognosis. About 60% of all ovarian cancer patients have mutated p53 and the survival of these patients is lower than those with wild type p53.

Dilaforette took a step forward during the quarter in the development of an effective treatment for malaria. The results of an exploratory Phase I/II clinical trial with the drug candidate sevuparin found it to be safe and well tolerated. Due to problems recruiting a sufficient number of patients, however, the study was prematurely terminated. No statistical significance was found between sevuparin and the current standard treatment with regards to the appearance of mature parasitized red blood cells in circulation, which was the primary end-point of the study. The results however, indicate that sevuparin can produce better blood circulation and hence an improved clinical effect. Based on these findings, Dilaforette intend to approach relevant stakeholders in the malaria community with the aim to progress the program into the intended patient group, patients with severe malaria.

Protein kinase inhibitors (PKI) are a class of drug that plays an important role in the treatment of various types of cancer and inflammation. Unfortunately, many PKIs have properties that make treatment unnecessarily complicated and in the worst cases can lead to a suboptimal effect or serious side-effects. Based on its proprietary HyNap drug delivery technology, XSpray Microparticles AB is developing a new formulation of the PKI nilotinib. The goal is to provide patients with a simpler and safer treatment. In May, the company presented study results clearly indicating that HyNap nilotinib has a better uptake in the body than the formulation of nilotinib used today. The results of the study also indicate that HyNap nilotinib uptake is not affected by food intake, one of the problems with current therapies. After these promising data, XSpray is evaluating strategies to fully capture the potential in the HyNap technology.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition with a debilitating effect on the quality of life of about five percent of all women of child-bearing age. Umecrine Mood is the first company to develop substances that inhibit the metabolites believed to cause PMDD. In June, it reported data from an exploratory clinical trial that show positive treatment effects among patients with severe symptoms. While the primary end point in the study was not reached, the substance was well tolerated and further analyses will now be conducted before a decision is made whether to continue development.

We are continuously evaluating and developing the portfolio through our clearly defined selection criteria with the aim to develop differentiated pharmaceutical and technology products based on prominent research. Our efforts continue to invest in our portfolio companies and their further efforts to address major medical needs and thereby build significant value for patients and shareholders.

Torbjörn Bjerke Chief Executive Officer

Summary of significant events during the second quarter 2014

  • Dosing initiated in Phase I/II clinical trial of APR-246 in patients with relapsed platinum sensitive ovarian cancer
  • XSpray announced positive Phase I data for HyNap™ nilotinib, demonstrating better bioavailability than for the current formulation of nilotinib
  • New Board Directors elected at the company's Annual General Meeting
  • Dilaforette presented results from exploratory Phase I/II clinical trial in uncomplicated malaria, demonstrating that sevuparin is safe and well tolerated but due to premature termination of the trial, no evidence on effect could be concluded
  • Umecrine Mood reported preliminary data with UC1010 from exploratory Phase II study in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), UC1010 was well tolerated but the trial did not reach its primary efficacy end point
  • Due to the partnering progress not reaching expectations the value of Axelar was written down

Summary of significant events after the second quarter 2014

There were no significant events after the reporting period.

Financial summary*

2014 2013 2014 2013
Investment entity Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
Amounts in SEKm (restated) (restated)
Condensed Income statement
Change in fair value of portfolio companies -177.3 49.8 -183.4 64.0
Net profit/loss -189.5 35.8 -207.9 33.5
Condensed Balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents 29.8 156.1
Short-term investments 99.1 91.3
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 128.9 247.4
Share information
Earnings per share, weighted average, before and after dilution
(SEK) -3.92 0.74 -4.31 0.69
Net asset value per share (SEK) (Note 1) 36.4 44.5
Equity per share (SEK) (Note 1) 36.3 44.4
Share price, last trading day in the reporting period (SEK) 22.0 27.2
Portfolio information
Portfolio companies' net cash¹ 51.6 186.9
Investments in portfolio companies 33.8 158.8 49.3 174.4
Of which investments not affecting cash flow 6.7 0.0 6.7 3.8
Fair value of portfolio holdings 1,595.4 1,845.9

¹Portfolio companies' net cash is comprised of the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments less external loans in portfolio companies regardless of Karolinska Development's ownership interest

*For comments on the financial development, please refer to page 5

Significant events during the second quarter 2014

Dosing initiated in Phase I/II clinical trial of APR-246 in ovarian cancer

Aprea AB announced that dosing has begun in the Phase I/II proof-of-concept clinical trial of APR-246 in combination with chemotherapy in patients with relapsed platinum sensitive high grade serous ovarian cancer. The cancer develops and spreads due to the malfunction of the cells' normal growth control mechanisms. One of the best-known cancer genes that can trigger the cellular suicide program to eliminate cancer cells is the protein p53. In about half of all tumors, p53 is mutated and no longer functions normally. This allows cancer cell survival and rapid tumor growth. About 60% of all ovarian cancer patients have mutated p53 and the survival of these patients who are treated with platinum-based chemotherapy is lower than those with wild type p53. Aprea has successfully developed substances that can restore normal function to the p53 protein and thereby induce efficient cancer cell death and overcome resistance to antitumoral therapy. To the company's knowledge, APR-246 is the only compound with this mechanism of action in clinical development.

About Aprea AB

Based on prominent research on the tumor suppressor protein p53 at Karolinska Institutet, Aprea was founded in 2003. The discoveries by the founders Professor Klas Wiman, Professor Galina Selivanova, Associate Professor Vladimir Bykov, Professor Staffan Strömblad, Wenjie Bao and Natalia Issaeva regarding the restoration of function of defective p53 led to the identification of the lead drug candidate APR-246 that is now in Phase I/II clinical development.

XSpray announced positive Phase I data for HyNap™ nilotinib

XSpray Microparticles AB announced that its proprietary HyNap™ formulation of nilotinib demonstrated significantly improved uptake and reduced food interaction in a Phase I clinical trial compared to previously reported data for the commercial available formulation of nilotinib. Protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs) are used in the treatment of cancer and inflammation. Food interaction is a common problem with this class of drugs, and to have control of the uptake from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood stream patients are often restricted to fasting in connection with administration. Several PKIs are also associated with pH dependent absorption, which means that patients cannot use acid reducing agents together with the PKI treatment.

In the completed cross-over Phase I clinical trial, XSpray measured the exposure of its proprietary HyNap™ formulation of nilotinib in healthy individuals. When administered in the fasting state, a HyNap™ nilotinib dose of 150 mg produced the same AUC (area under the curve) values as those reported for a dose of 400 mg of the marketed product. The study also showed an increase in drug exposure of 25 percent for HyNap™ nilotinib after a high-fat meal, measured both as peak concentration (Cmax) and AUC. For the marketed product the corresponding reported increases after a high-fat meal are 112 percent and 82 percent, respectively.

In addition to the clinical results obtained for HyNap™ nilotinib, XSpray has in a number of comparative in vivo preclinical studies showed improved results for both exposure and reduced pH dependency for a number of other marketed PKIs.

About XSpray Microparticles AB

XSpray Microparticles is a drug delivery company working to overcome the significant problem of variable bioavailability due to pH dependent absorption, food effect and poor solubility in gastric fluid. XSpray formulates compounds as HyNap™ – hybrid nanoparticles that are stable amorphous solid dispersions, which can be formed using a wide range of excipients. The technology is used both to improve and enhance the product profile of currently marketed drugs and to speed up the development of new drugs for the future.

New Board Directors elected at the company's Annual General Meeting

Karolinska Development's Annual General Meeting on May 14 elected Robert Holland, Henrijette Richter and Carl Johan Sundberg as new members of the Board of Directors. The Annual General Meeting re-elected Bo Jesper Hansen (Chairman), Vlad Artamonov, Charlotte Edenius, Hans Wigzell and Klaus Wilgenbus. Rune Fransson and Per-Olof Edin declined re-election.

Dilaforette presented results from exploratory Phase I/II clinical trial in uncomplicated malaria

Dilaforette AB announced the results from an exploratory Phase I/II clinical trial in malaria with its candidate drug sevuparin. The effects of adjunct treatment with sevuparin were studied in adult patients with uncomplicated falciparum malaria as adjunct treatment and found to be safe and well tolerated. The study results indicate important early anti-adhesive effects with a potential to improve the outcome for patients with severe malaria, even though the primary efficacy endpoint was not met.

The aim of the trial was to study sevuparin in adult patients with uncomplicated falciparum malaria prior to studies in patients with severe malaria. Due to slow recruitment and in order to progress the program into severe malaria, it was decided to prematurely terminate the study when a total of 53 of the planned 89 patients had been treated. Among the 53 patients that were treated, 23 patients received standard-of-care (SoC), atovaquone/proguanil, and 30 patients received SoC plus sevuparin. The study results showed that sevuparin is safe and well-tolerated in adult patients with uncomplicated falciparum malaria. The study did not reach statistical significance on its primary efficacy endpoint, i.e. an increase in appearance of mature parasitized red blood cells into the blood circulation over the first 11 hours after start of sevuparin treatment. However, due to the premature termination of the trial, the results do not suffice as the basis for conclusive determination of the effect of sevuparin.

Exploratory analyses indicate a higher number of mature parasites in the circulating blood already one hour after the first dose of sevuparin. This observation is consistent with the intended effect of sevuparin, which is to reverse blockage of blood vessels by mature parasitized red blood cells which normally stick to the vessel wall and obstruct the blood flow. In addition, the number of young parasitized cells consistently decreased over the early time period after the initial sevuparin injection, in line with the assumed capacity of sevuparin to block parasite invasion into red blood cells. As patients with uncomplicated malaria have a much lower parasite load than patients with severe disease, the exploratory analysis supports further clinical studies in severe malaria with the aim to show that sevuparin can reverse the binding, which should improve blood flow and clinical outcome.

About Dilaforette AB

Dilaforette is a Swedish drug development company developing sevuparin, a heparan sulfate mimetic, for the treatment of severe malaria and vasoocclusive crisis in sickle cell disease.

Umecrine Mood reported preliminary data from exploratory Phase II study in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Umecrine Mood AB reported data from an exploratory Phase II study with its candidate drug UC1010 in patients with PMDD. The primary end point was not met in the study, but a post hoc analysis indicated positive treatment effects in a subgroup of patients with the most severe problems. UC1010 was well tolerated and there were no safety concerns.

Most women experience some form of premenstrual symptoms, but in about five percent of young and middle-aged women that have PMDD, the symptoms are so severe that they in a debilitating way affect daily life and relationships to other people. The severity of the symptoms confers huge costs on society.

In an exploratory double blind, randomized multicenter study, 120 patients with PMDD received, during one menstrual cycle, either placebo or one of two different doses of the drug candidate UC1010, a GABA-A modulating steroid antagonist (GAMSA). The objective of the trial was to study the safety and effect of UC1010. The primary end point in the study was to assess symptoms using a validated daily rating scale (DRSP) containing the sum of the four cardinal symptoms for diagnosis of PMDD measured as the average score during the late luteal phase (the premenstrual week) in the active dose arms combined vs. placebo.

The outcome of the study shows a reduction in the average late luteal phase score after treatment vs. before treatment of 61% in the active group and 55% in the placebo group. The difference between the active group and placebo was not statistically significant and the primary end-point of the study was thus not met. In a post hoc analysis there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between active treatment and placebo in patients with severe problems during a week or more per cycle. Moreover, differences were observed in the PMDD symptoms that are clinically most relevant. There were no safety concerns with UC1010 and it was well tolerated.

About Umecrine Mood AB

Based on research performed at Umeå University, Umecrine Mood specializes in the development of drugs to mitigate the negative effects of endogenous sex and stress hormones on the brain in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The company has a unique development program that could result in first-in-class products. In addition to the drug candidate UC1010, Umecrine Mood also has substances in early preclinical development. Its goal, after obtaining positive Phase II results, is to find a partner for further development.

Due to the partnering progress not reaching expectations the value of Axelar was written down

The ongoing efforts to partner Axelar's drug candidate AXL1717 following the results presented in December last year from the Phase II study in non-small cell lung cancer has so far not met our expectations. The timeline and near-term commercial value of the company has therefore been adjusted. As a consequence, the fair value of Axelar for the second quarter has therefore been written down, which has a significant effect on the interim fair value and net profit. Axelar remains active in finding a partner in order to move the project into the next clinical development steps.

Significant events after the second quarter 2014

No significant events occurred after the reporting period.

Portfolio development

During the second quarter, XSpray reported positive Phase I data for HyNap™ nilotinib, Dilaforette presented the results of an exploratory Phase I/II clinical trial in uncomplicated malaria, and Umecrine Mood reported preliminary data from an exploratory Phase II study in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Moreover, dosing was initiated in a Phase I/II clinical trial with Aprea's drug candidate APR-246 in ovarian cancer. The portfolio currently consists of 33 projects (see below), of which 16 pharmaceutical projects are in clinical development.

PHARMACEUTICALS Indication Ownership* Research
Phase
Lead
Optimization
Preclinical
Development
Phase I Phase II
ONCOLOGY
Axelar AB AXL1717 Non-small cell lung cancer 43%
Aprea AB APR-246 Ovarian cancer 62%
Akinion Pharmaceuticals AB AKN-028 Acute myeloid leukemia 81%
INFECTIONS AND WOUND HEALING
Dilaforette AB Sevuparin Malaria 63%
Pergamum AB DPK-060 Infected eczema 56%
Pergamum AB DPK-060 External otitis 56%
Pergamum AB PXL01 Surgical adhesions 56%
Pergamum AB LL-37 Venous leg ulcers 56%
Biosergen AS BSG005 Systemic fungal infection 60%
Pergamum AB PXL181 Skin infection 56%
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Dilafor AB Tafoxiparin Protracted labor 49%
Pharmanest AB SHACT Pain at IUD-insertions 63%
Umecrine Mood AB UC1010 PMDD and severe PMS 38%
Pharmanest AB SHACT Pain at hysteroscopies 63%
Forendo Pharma Oy Endometriosis 21%
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Forendo Pharma Oy Fispemifene Hypogonadism 21%
CARDIOVASCULAR AND HEMATOLOGY
Athera Biotechnologies AB PC-mAb Acute coronary syndrome 65%
Dilaforette AB Sevuparin Sickle-cell disease 63%
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Clanotech AB CLT28643 Glaucoma surgery 80%
CNS
Umecrine Cognition AB Hepatic encephalopathy 66%
INFLAMMATION
NovaSAID AB Inflammatory pain 77%
TECHNOLOGY Indication Ownership* Concept
development
Prototype Development Product Launch
IMPLANTS
Promimic AB HAnano SurfaceTM Bone implant surface 30%
OssDsign AB Cranio PSI Cranial implants 26%
DIAGNOSTICS
Athera Biotechnologies AB CVDefine® Cardiovascular diagnostic kit 65%
PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION
Inhalation Sciences Sweden AB PreciseInhale™ Respiratory precision dosing system 68%
Lipidor AB AKVANO™ Topical drug delivery 51%
XSpray Microparticles AB RightSize™ Drug formulation technology 63%
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
NeoDynamics AB Fourier
Fine needle biopsy 18%
NeoDynamics AB PRFA Tumor ablation 18%

FINANCIAL/PASSIVE INVESTMENTS

PHARMACEUTICALS Indication Ownership* Research
Phase
Lead
optimization
Preclinical
development
Phase I Phase II
BioArctic Neuroscience AB BAN2401 Alzheimer's 3%
Pergamum AB Herantis Pharma Plc, cis-UCA Atopic dermatitis 1%
Pergamum AB Herantis Pharma Plc, cis-UCA Dry Eye 1%
Pergamum AB Herantis Pharma Plc, Lymfactin Lymph edemas 1%

*Includes indirect ownership Status as per August 20, 2014 Solid color = Completed phase Shaded color = Current phase

Financial development – Investment Entity*

Revenue

During the six month period ended 30 June 2014, the effect of the change in fair value of portfolio investments amounted to SEK - 183.4m (SEK 64.0m).

During the second quarter ended 30 June 2014, the effect of the change in fair value of portfolio investments amounted to SEK - 177.3m (SEK 49.8m).

Value development

During the six month period, the Investment Entity's operating loss amounted to SEK -207.5m (SEK 32.7m), a change of SEK -241.0m compared with the same period in 2013. During the six month period, several projects in the portfolio met development milestones, which had a positive effect on fair values of these portfolio companies. At the same time a number of projects in the portfolio developed at a slower rate than previously projected, which resulted in negative changes in fair values. Operating loss during the six month period was affected by a change in fair value of the holding by KDev Investments AB in Axelar AB amounting to SEK -220.7m due to the partnering progress not reaching expectations. During the six month period, the fair value was affected positively by adjustments of the discount rates (WACC) (see 'Information on fair value measurement in level 3' on page 19). Other external expenses have decreased by SEK 5.7m year-over-year, of which SEK 3.5m is due to one-time expenses in the first quarter 2013 related to the Rosetta transaction. The portion of the change in fair value of shares in portfolio companies during the six month period amounted to SEK -183.4m (SEK 64.0m).

During the second quarter, the Investment Entity's operating loss amounted to SEK -188.9m (SEK 34.5m), a change of SEK -223.4m compared with the same period in 2013. The portion of the change in fair value of shares in portfolio companies during the second quarter amounted to SEK -177.3m (SEK 49.8m). The change in fair value of the holding by KDev Investments AB in Axelar AB amounted to SEK -205.7m during the second quarter due to the partnering progress not reaching expectations. The fair value per the report date was affected by adjustments of the discount rates (WACC) (see 'Information on fair value measurement in level 3' on page 19). The effect of the WACC adjustments on fair value amounted to SEK 151.4m compared to the valuation based on the WACC applied during the previous period.

Results

The Investment Entity's loss before tax during the six month period amounted to SEK -207.9m (SEK 33.5m).

The Investment Entity's loss before tax during the second quarter amounted to SEK -189.5m (SEK 35.8m).

Investments in portfolio companies

Investments in portfolio companies during the six month period amounted to SEK 49.3m (SEK 174.4m).

During the six month period investments were made in KDev Investments' portfolio at SEK 27.0m (Dilaforette Holding AB, SEK 10.7m; Dilafor AB, SEK 6.0m, Umecrine Mood AB, SEK 4.8m; Clanotech AB, SEK 2.8m; Promimic AB, SEK 1.8m; and Inhalation Sciences Sweden AB, SEK 0.9m) as well as in Umecrine Cognition AB, SEK 11.0m; XSpray Microparticles AB, SEK 4.9m; Pharmanest AB, SEK 4.1m; and KCIF Co-Investment Fund KB, SEK 2.3m.

Investments in portfolio companies during the second quarter amounted to SEK 33.8m (SEK 158.8m).

During the second quarter investments were made in KDev Investments' portfolio at SEK 18.7m (Dilaforette Holding AB, SEK 8.1m; Dilafor AB, SEK 6.0m; Clanotech AB, SEK 2.8m; and Promimic AB, SEK 1.8m) as well as in Umecrine Cognition AB, SEK 5.0m; XSpray Microparticles AB, SEK 4.9m; Pharmanest AB, SEK 4.1m; and KCIF Co-Investment Fund KB, SEK 1.1m.

Financial position (comparative figures refer to 31 December 2013)

The Investment Entity's equity to total assets ratio was 99% (99%) on 30 June 2014 and equity amounted to SEK 1,750.7 (SEK 1,957.6m).

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments in the Investment Entity amounted to SEK 128.9m (SEK 200.7m), of which SEK 76.9m is provisionally allocated for anticipated follow-on investments in the KDev Investments portfolio. In addition, SEK 75.0m will be allocated to these portfolio companies as additional liquidity becomes accessible to Karolinska Development. Total assets amounted to SEK 1,772.0 (SEK 1,979.6m).

Change in accounting principle to investment entity

Karolinska Development is an investment entity in accordance with IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements. Karolinska Development has implemented the amended accounting principle retroactively in accordance with IFRS 10 and IAS 8. Note 3 shows the effects of the amended accounting principle on the comparative figures for 2013 and 2012.

* The Investment Entity refers to the parent company, Karolinska Development AB, and its subsidiaries, joint ventures, associated companies and other long-term securities holdings.

Financial development – Parent Company

During the six month period ended 30 June 2014, the Parent Company's operating loss amounted to SEK -24.5m (SEK 78.4m), a change of SEK -102.9m compared with the same period in 2013. Operating profit for the comparative period includes a capital gain of SEK 123.7m on the sale of shares in KDev Investments AB to Rosetta as part of the Rosetta transaction. Other external expenses have decreased by SEK 5.7m year-over-year, of which SEK 3.5m is due to one-time expenses in the first quarter 2013 related to the Rosetta transaction.

During the second quarter, the Parent Company's operating loss amounted to SEK -11.9m (SEK -24.4m), a change of SEK 12.5m compared with the same period in 2013 mainly due to lower write-downs of shares in portfolio companies.

The Parent Company's net loss during the six month period amounted to SEK -23.3m (SEK 78.2m).

The Parent Company's net loss during the second quarter amounted to SEK -11.4m (SEK -22.6m).

Information on risks and uncertainties

Parent Company and Investment Entity

Valuation risks

Companies active in pharmaceutical development and medical technology at an early phase are, by their very nature, difficult to value, as lead times are very long and development risks are high. Due to the uncertainty and subjectivity of inputs used in these assessments, the estimated value of the portfolio may deviate substantially from future generated value. This is largely due to sensitivities in the valuation calculations to movement of expected milestone or exit dates, costs of trials and similar assumptions, which are not necessarily accounted for in arriving at an actual deal value in negotiations with partners. Decisions about investment strategies may also have an impact on the valuation.

Project development risks

Risks and uncertainties are primarily associated with investments in portfolio companies and the development of projects in these companies. The operations of the portfolio companies consist of the development of early stage pharmaceutical projects. By their very nature such operations are distinguished by very high risk and uncertainty in terms of results.

Financial risks

Financial risks consist of investments in portfolio companies as well as risks in the management of liquid assets.

Future financing needs

Future investments in new and current portfolio companies will require capital. Investments in portfolio companies will decrease compared to the prior year due to license agreements that several portfolio companies have entered into with partners, expected increases in EU subsidies and increased share of third party financing. The portfolio company projects are continuously evaluated and prioritizations are made in order to assure that investments are made with the intention of increasing the long term value of the portfolio. However, as an investor, we can make no guarantees that the necessary capital to fund the projects can be obtained on favorable terms or that such capital can be obtained at all. If the projects within the portfolio cannot be funded as planned, this can also have a significant negative impact on the valuation of the portfolio companies.

No new risk areas have been identified since 31 December 2013. For a detailed description of risks and uncertainties, see the 2013 annual report.

Significant events after the second quarter 2014

No significant events occurred after the reporting period.

Karolinska Development AB (publ) CIN 556707-5048

The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby certify that this interim report gives a true and fair view of the operations, financial position and results of operations of the parent company and the Investment Entity and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the company.

Solna, 21 August 2014

Bo Jesper Hansen Klaus Wilgenbus Charlotte Edenius Chairman

Vlad Artamonov Hans Wigzell Carl Johan Sundberg

Henrijette Richter Robert Holland Torbjörn Bjerke

CEO

Dates for publication of financial information

Interim report January-September 2014 20 November 2014 Year-end report January-December 2014 February 2015 Annual report 2014 April 2015

Karolinska Development is required by law to publish the information in this interim report. The information was published on 21 August 2014.

This interim report, together with additional information, is available on Karolinska Development's website, www.karolinskadevelopment.com

For further information, please contact: Torbjörn Bjerke, CEO +46 72 744 41 23

Christian Tange, CFO +46 73 712 14 30

See also www.karolinskadevelopment.com

Karolinska Development AB (publ) Tomtebodavägen 23A SE-171 65 Solna, Sweden

Note: This report is a translation of the Swedish year-end report. In case of any discrepancies, the Swedish version shall prevail.

Auditors' review report

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed financial information (interim report) for Karolinska Development AB (publ) as per 30 June 2014 and the six-month period ended on this date. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this financial information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with the Swedish Standard on Review Engagements SÖG 2410, Review of Interim Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing standards. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion based on an audit.

Conclusion

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

Stockholm, 21 August 2014 Deloitte AB

Thomas Strömberg Authorized Public Accountant

Financial statements

Condensed income statement for the Investment Entity

2014 2013
Apr-Jun
2014 2013
Jan-Jun
2013
Full-year
Amounts in SEK 000 Note Apr-Jun (restated) Jan-Jun (restated) (restated)
Revenue 1,107 1,184 2,356 2,436 4,948
Other external expenses -4,837 -7,118 -8,505 -14,246 -25,292
Personnel costs -8,982 -9,390 -19,392 -19,407 -38,290
Depreciation of tangible non-current assets -53 -3 -106 -5 -114
Change in fair value of shares in portfolio companies 2 -177,271 49,815 -183,359 63,952 -139,996
Result from sale of shares in portfolio companies 1,184 0 1,531 0 0
Operating profit/loss -188,852 34,488 -207,475 32,730 -198,744
Financial net -666 1,313 -413 774 41,429
Profit/loss before tax -189,518 35,081 -207,888 33,504 -157,315
Deferred taxes 0 0 0 0 0
Current taxes 0 0 0 0 0
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD -189,518 35,801 -207,888 33,504 -157,315

Earnings per share

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full-year
Amounts in SEK
Note
Apr-Jun (restated) Jan-Jun (restated) (restated)
Earnings per share, weighted average, before and
after dilution
-3.92 0.74 -4.31 0.69 -3.25
Number of shares, weighted average 48,287,132 48,380,817 48,287,132 48,380,817 48,350,016

Condensed statement of comprehensive income for the Investment Entity

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full-year
Amounts in SEK 000 Note Apr-Jun (restated) Jan-Jun (restated) (restated)
Net profit/loss for the period -189,518 35,801 -207,888 33,504 -157,315
Total comprehensive income for the period -189,518 35,801 -207,888 33,504 -157,315

Condensed balance sheet for the Investment Entity

30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 Dec 2013 31 Dec 2012
Amounts in SEK 000 Note (restated) (restated) (restated)
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible non-current assets 423 4 529 9
Shares in portfolio companies, at fair value through profit or loss 1,595,433 1,845,873 1,729,465 1,827,190
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 5,190 29,715 5,894 12,856
Other financial assets 38,113 38,113 38,113 8,907
Total non-current assets 1,639,159 1,913,705 1,774,001 1,848,962
Current assets
Accounts receivable 0 0 3 106
Receivables from portfolio companies 366 1,112 254 563
Other short-term receivables 1,938 3,094 3,225 2,476
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,595 3,329 1,477 2,463
Short-term investments, at fair value through profit or loss 99,114 91,315 165,334 174,160
Cash and cash equivalents 29,778 156,128 35,323 108,680
Total current assets 132,791 254,978 205,616 288,448
TOTAL ASSETS 1,771,950 2,168,683 1,979,617 2,137,410
Equity and liabilities
Equity and liabilities
Share capital 24,266 24,266 24,266 24,266
Share premium 1,768,179 1,768,179 1,768,179 1,768,179
Retained earnings -41,714 357,242 165,159 323,060
Total equity 1,750,731 2,149,687 1,957,604 2,115,505
Long-term liabilities
Other financial liabilities 11,032 9,878 9,438 10,889
Total long-term liabilities 11,032 9,878 9,438 10,889
Current liabilties
Accounts payable 1,185 885 2,426 2,510
Liabilities to portfolio companies 442 453 442 473
Other current liabilities 1,597 1,496 1,593 1,512
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 6,963 6,284 8,114 6,521
Total current liabilities 10,187 9,118 12,575 11,016
Total liabilities 21,219 18,996 22,013 21,905
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,771,950 2,168,683 1,979,617 2,137,410

Condensed statement of changes in the Investment Entity's equity

Equity attributable to Parent Company´s shareholders

Non
Share Share Retained Controlling Total
Amounts in SEK 000 Note capital premium earnings Total interests equity
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2014 (restated) 24,266 1,768,179 165,159 1,957,604 0 1,957,604
Net profit/loss for the period -207,888 -207,888 0 -207,888
Total comprehensive income for the period 0 0 -207,888 -207,888 0 -207,888
Effect of incentive programs 1,015 1,015 1,015
Closing equity at 30 June 2014 24,266 1,768,179 -41,714 1750,731 0 1,750,731
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2013 24,266 1,768,179 -122,547 1,669,898 354,294 2,024,192
Effect of change in accounting principle to
investment entity 3 445,607 445,607 -354,294 91,313
Adjusted opening equity at 1 Jan 2013
(restated)
24,266 1,768,179 323,060 2,115,505 0 2,115,505
Net profit/loss for the period 33,504 33,504 0 33,504
Total comprehensive income for the period 0 0 33,504 33,504 0 33,504
Effect of incentive programs 678 678 678
Closing equity at 30 June 2013 (restated) 24,266 1,768,179 357,242 2,149,687 0 2,149,687
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2013 24,266 1,768,179 -122,547 1,669,898 354,294 2,024,192
Effect of change in accounting principle to
investment entity 3 445,607 445,607 -354,294 91,313
Adjusted opening equity at 1 Jan 2013
(restated)
24,266 1,768,179 323,060 2,115,505 0 2,115,505
Net profit/loss for the year -157,315 -157,315 0 157,315
Total comprehensive income for the year 0 0 -157,315 -157,315 0 -157,315
Effect of incentive programs 1,897 1,897 1,897
Share repurchase -2,483 -2,483 -2,483
Closing equity at 31 Dec 2013 (restated) 24,266 1,768,179 165,159 1,957,604 0 1,957,604
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2012 24,266 1,768,179 -122,547 1,669,898 354,294 2,024,192
Effect of change in accounting principle to
investment entity
3 404,640 404,640 -354,294 50,346
Adjusted opening equity at 1 Jan 2012
(restated) 24,266 1,768,179 282,093 2,074,538 0 2,074,538
Net profit/loss for the year 43,210 43,210 0 43,210
Total comprehensive income for the year 0 0 43,210 43,210 0 43,210
Share repurchase -2,243 -2,243 -2,243

Condensed statement of cash flows for the Investment Entity

2014 2013
Amounts in SEK 000 Note Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
(restated)
Operating activities
Operating profit/loss -207,475 32,730
Adjustments for depreciation and amortization 106 5
Adjustments for changes in fair value 2 183,359 -63,952
Result from sale of portfolio companies -1,531 0
Realized change in value of short-term investments 836 1,057
Interest paid -4 -3
Interest received 151 947
Investments in shares in portfolio companies -42,677 -170,656
Sale of shares in portfolio companies 1,240 190,793
Loans provided to portfolio companies -5,190 -25,144
Change in short-term investments 67,131 84,851
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital
-4,054 50,628
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables 897 -2,298
Increase (+)/Decrease (-) in operating liabilities -2,388 -882
Cash flow from operating activities -5,545 47,448
Cash flow for the period -5,545 47,448
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 35,323 108,680
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 29,778 156,128

Supplemental disclosure

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 29,778 156,128
Short-term investments, market value at closing date 99,114 91,315
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT END OF PERIOD 128,892 247,443

Condensed income statement for the Parent Company

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Amounts in SEK 000
Note
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Full-year
Net sales 1,107 1,184 2,356 2,436 4,948
Revenue 1,107 1,184 2,356 2,436 4,948
Other expenses -4,837 -7,118 -8,505 -14,246 -25,293
Personnel costs -8,982 -9,390 -19,392 -19,407 -38,290
Depreciation of tangible non-current assets -53 -3 -106 -5 -114
Impairment losses on shares in subsidiaries, joint
ventures, associated companies and other long-term
securities holdings -300 -9,044 -369 -14,031 -24,701
Result from sale of shares in portfolio companies 1,184 0 1,531 123,678 90,909
Operating profit/loss -11,881 -24,371 -24,485 78,425 7,459
Financial net 471 1,768 1,182 -238 39,855
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD -11,410 -22,603 -23,303 78,187 47,314

Condensed statement of comprehensive income for the Parent Company

2014 2013 2014 2013 2013
Amounts in SEK 000
Note
Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Full-year
Net profit/loss for the period -11,410 -22,603 -23,303 78,187 47,314
Total comprehensive income for the period -11,410 -22,603 -23,303 78,187 47,314

Condensed balance sheet for the Parent Company

Amounts in SEK 000 Note 30 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2013
Assets
Non-current assets
Tangible non-current assets 423 6 529
Shares in subsidiaries, joint ventures, associated companies and other
long-term securities holdings 1,119,555 1,026,620 1,070,597
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 5,190 29,715 5,894
Other financial assets 32,672 31,968 32,522
Total non-current assets 1,157,840 1,088,309 1,109,542
Current assets
Accounts receivable 350 950 202
Receivables from subsidiaries 16 162 55
Other receivables 1,938 3,094 3,225
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 1,595 3,329 1,477
Short-term investments 99,114 91,315 165,334
Cash and cash equivalents 29,778 156,128 35,323
Total current assets 132,791 254,978 205,616
TOTAL ASSETS 1,290,631 1,343,287 1,315,158
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Restricted equity
Share capital 24,266 24,266 24,266
Unrestricted equity
Share premium reserve 1,778,253 1,778,253 1,778,253
Retained earnings -502,237 -549,302 -550,566
Net profit/loss for the period -23,303 78,187 47,314
Total equity 1,276,979 1,331,404 1,299,267
Long-term liabilities
Pension obligations 3,465 2,762 3,315
Total long-term liabilities 3,465 2,762 3,315
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 1,185 885 2,426
Liabilities to subsidiaries 442 453 442
Other current liabilities 1,597 1,498 1,594
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 6,963 6,285 8,114
Total current liabilities 10,187 9,121 12,576
Total liabilities 13,652 11,883 15,891
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,290,631 1,343,287 1,315,158

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Amounts in SEK 000 Note 30 Jun 2014 30 Jun 2013 31 Dec 2013
Pledged assets 3,465 2,762 3,315
Total 3,465 2,762 3,315
Restricted equity Unrestricted equity
Share Net
premium Retained profit/loss for
Amounts in SEK 000 Note Share capital reserve earnings the period Total equity
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2014 24,266 1,778,253 -550,566 47,314 1,299,267
Appropriation of loss 47,314 -47,314 0
Net profit/loss for the period -23,303 -23,303
Total 24,266 1,778,253 -503,252 -23,303 1,275,964
Effect of incentive programs 1,015 1,015
Closing equity at 30 Jun 2014 24,266 1,778,253 -502,237 -23,303 1,276,979
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2013 24,266 1,778,253 -397,269 -152,711 1,252,539
Appropriation of profit -152,711 152,711 0
Net profit/loss for the period 78,187 78,187
Total 24,266 1,778,253 -549,980 78,187 1,330,726
Effect of incentive programs 678 678
Closing equity at 30 Jun 2013 24,266 1,778,253 -549,302 78,187 1,331,404
Opening equity at 1 Jan 2013 24,266 1,778,253 -397,269 -152,711 1,252,539
Appropriation of profit -152,711 152,711 0
Net profit/loss for the period 47,314 47,314
Total 24,266 1,778,253 -549,980 47,314 1,299,853
Effect of incentive programs 1,897 1,897
Share repurchase -2,483 -2,483
Closing equity at 31 Dec 2013 24,266 1,778,253 -550,566 47,314 1,299,267

Notes to the financial statements

Note 1 Accounting principles

This report has been prepared in accordance with the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. The accounting principles applied to the Investment Entity and the Parent Company correspond, unless otherwise stated below, to the accounting principles and valuation methods used in the preparation of the most recent annual report.

Information on the parent company

Karolinska Development AB (publ), Corporate identity Number 556707-5048, is a limited liability company with its registered office in Solna, Sweden. Karolinska Development AB aims to create value for investors, patients and researchers by developing innovations from world-class science into products that can be sold or out-licensed with high returns. The business model is to select the most commercially attractive medical innovations, develop innovations to the stage where the greatest return on investment can be achieved, and commercialize the innovations through the sale of companies or out-licensing of products. At the end of the six month period ended 30 June 2014 the portfolio consisted of 33 projects, of which 16 are in clinical development.

New and revised accounting principles 2014

Karolinska Development AB ("Karolinska Development" or the "Company"), together with its subsidiaries, is an Investment Entity according to IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, which took effect for financial years beginning on 1 January 2014, with early adoption permitted. Pursuant to the rules for investment entities, Karolinska Development do not consolidate its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Separate financial statements are instead prepared for Karolinska Development AB and its subsidiaries (the "Investment Entity" or the "Group"), where subsidiaries, joint ventures, associated companies and other financial investments are measured at fair value in the statement of financial position with changes in value in profit or loss in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. According to the Swedish Financial Reporting Board, these separate financial statements meet the requirements for consolidated financial statements according to the Annual Accounts Act. Karolinska Development has also adopted the other new and amended consolidation standards in the "package of five" as of 1 January 2014: IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements, and IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. Karolinska Development has implemented the amended accounting principles retroactively in accordance with the transition rules of IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements and IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. Note 3 shows the effects of the changed accounting principle on the comparative figures for 2013.

Other new or revised IFRS standards and interpretations by IFRIC have had no impact on the Investment Entity or, to the extent that these recommendations are applied to legal entities, on the Parent Company's income or financial position.

Definitions

Portfolio companies: Companies owned fully or in part by Karolinska Development (subsidiaries, joint ventures, associated companies and other long-term securities holdings) which are active in pharmaceuticals, medtech, theranostics and formulation technology.

Fair value: The NASDAQ OMX regulations for issuers require companies listed on NASDAQ OMX to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, in their consolidated financial statements. The application of the standards allows groups of an investment company nature to apply so-called fair value in the calculation of the carrying amount of certain assets. These calculations are made on the basis of established principles and are not included in the opening accounts of the Group's legal entity, nor do they affect cash flows.

Fair value is estimated according to the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines and adhere to the guidance of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement. Based on the valuation criteria provided by these rules, an assessment is made of each company to determine a valuation method. This takes into account whether the companies have recently been financed or involved with a transaction that includes an independent third party. If there is no valuation available based on a similar transaction, risk adjusted net present value (rNPV) calculations are made of the portfolio companies whose projects are suitable for this type of calculation. In other cases, Karolinska Development's total investment is used as the best estimation of fair value. In one other case, the valuation at the time of the last capital contribution is used.

Net asset value per share: Estimated fair value of the total portfolio, cash and cash equivalents, and financial assets less interestbearing liabilities in relation to the number of shares outstanding on the closing date.

Equity per share: Equity on the closing date in relation to the number of share outstanding on the closing date.

Interim period: The period from the beginning of the financial year through the closing date.

Reporting period: Current quarter.

Note 2 Fair value

The table below shows financial instruments measured at fair value based on the classification in the fair value hierarchy. The various levels are defined as follows:

Level 1- Fair value determined on the basis of observed (unadjusted) quoted prices in an active market for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2- Fair value determined based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly

Level 3- Fair value determined based on valuation models where significant inputs are based on unobservable data

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities recorded at amortized cost approximates their fair value.

Fair value as of 30 June 2014

Amounts in SEK 000 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
Shares in portfolio companies 0 0 1,595,433 1,595,433
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 0 5,190 0 5,190
Other financial receivables 0 0 38,113 38,113
Receivables from portfolio companies 0 366 0 366
Short-term investments 99,114 0 0 99,114
Cash and cash equivalents 29,778 0 0 29,778
Total 128,892 5,556 1,633,546 1,767,994
Financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities 0 0 11,032 11,032
Accounts payable 0 1,185 0 1,185
Liabilities to portfolio companies 0 442 0 442
Total 0 1,627 11,032 12,659

Fair value as of 30 June 2013

Amounts in SEK 000 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets
Shares in portfolio companies 0 0 1,845,873 1,845,873
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 0 29,715 0 29,715
Other financial receivables 0 0 38,113 38,113
Receivables from portfolio companies 0 1,112 0 1,112
Short-term investments 91,315 0 0 91,315
Cash and cash equivalents 156,128 0 0 156,128
Total 247,443 30,827 1,883,986 2,162,256
Financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities 0 0 9,878 9,878
Accounts payable 0 885 0 885
Liabilities to portfolio companies 0 453 0 453
Total 0 1,338 9,878 11,216

Fair value (level 3) as of 30 June 2014

Shares in Other Other
Amounts in SEK 000 portfolio
companies
financial
assets
financial
liabilities
At beginning of the year 1,729,465 38,113 9,438

Karolinska Development AB (publ) CIN 556707-5048

Transfers to and from level 3 - - -
Acquisitions 49,335 0 0
Disposals -8 0 0
Gains and losses recognized through profit or loss -183,359 0 1,594
Closing balance 30 Jun 2014 1,595,433 38,113 11,032
Total unrealized gains and losses for the period included in
profit/loss
-183,359 0 -1,594
Gains and losses in profit/loss for the period for assets and
liabilities included in the closing balance
-183,359 0 -1,594

There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 during the six month period ended 30 June 2014.

Fair value (level 3) as of 30 June 2013
-- -- -----------------------------------------
Amounts in SEK 000 Shares in
portfolio
companies
Other
financial
assets
Other
financial
liabilities
At beginning of the year 1,773,675 8,907 10,889
Transfers to and from level 3 - - -
Acquisitions 174,441 29,206 0
Disposals -219,710 0 0
Gains and losses recognized through profit or loss 117,467 0 -1,011
Closing balance 30 Jun 2013 1,845,873 38,113 9 878
Total unrealized gains and losses for the period included in
profit/loss
49,235 0 -1,011
Gains and losses in profit/loss for the period for assets and
liabilities included in the closing balance
49,235 0 -1,011

There were no transfers between level 1 and 2 during the six month period ended 30 June 2013.

The Group recognizes transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy on the date when an event or changes occur that give rise to the transfer.

Information on fair value measurement in level 3

The valuation of the company's portfolio is based on the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines (IPEV) and IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement. Based on the valuation criteria provided by these rules, an assessment is made of each company to determine a valuation method. This takes into account whether the companies have recently been financed or involved with a transaction that includes an independent third party. If there is no valuation available based on a similar transaction, risk adjusted net present value (rNPV) calculations are made of the portfolio companies whose projects are suitable for this type of calculation. Present value calculations are made with discounted cash flows which comprise:

  • Estimated revenue, which generally consist of one-time milestone payments and royalty payments on sales. The estimated contract value (including royalties) is based on an estimate of sales potential and the buyer's development, manufacturing and marketing costs for the particular project. Contract value is based on a value allocation principle in which the seller's portion of the total value increases with the maturation of the project. In the model, the portfolio company receives approximately 40% of the total rNPV after Phase II.
  • Sales forecasts are made by estimating the total patient population, target patient population, prevalence and treatable patients, market penetration and treatment costs in the US, Europe and the Japanese market. These markets represent approximately 70% of global pharmaceutical sales in 2012 (according to IMS Health).
  • Estimates are made regarding product launch year and time of exit based on development plans. Drug licensing is usually assumed to be carried out after Phase II. For medical technology companies, an exit is usually assumed after launch of the product. Sales are then based on these estimated times together with the product's expected patent expiry, after which sales are assumed to decrease sharply.
  • Estimates are made of the cost of each phase of development based either on the companies' forecasts or according to industry standards.
  • Revenue and expenses are probability adjusted for each phase of development according to accepted statistics.
  • Two different discount rates (weighted average cost of capital, or "WACC") are calculated to discount net cash flow from each project: a "Biotechnology WACC" for the in-house development period and a lower discount rate from the time the project is expected to be licensed to global pharmaceutical companies, a "Pharma WACC." The components of the discount rates are (i) the risk-free interest, represented by the Swedish Riksbank's 10-year government bond, (ii) the market risk premium, defined as the difference between the expected annuity quote and risk-free interest on the NASDAQ OMX stock exchange, and (iii) the premium supplement for private/small cap companies, which is a supplement to the market risk premium which represents the risk supplement for project companies with illiquid shares. The premium is collected from companies with a market capitalization under SEK 100m on the NASDAQ OMX stock exchange. The premium supplement for private/small cap companies constitutes the difference between the Biotechnology WACC and Pharma WACC.

On 30 June 2014, the Biotechnology WACC was 11.02% (11.90%) and the Pharma WACC was 7.32% (8.20%). The adjustments of the WACC for the second quarter portfolio valuation was due to changes in the risk-free interest of -0.48% and the market risk premium of -0.4% compared to the previous WACC adjustment on 30 June 2013.

To estimate the effect of changes in the discount rate on the portfolio valuation, WACC has been adjusted by –1 percent and +1 percent.

Sensitivity analysis WACC WACC adjustment –1% 30 June 2014
Biotech WACC: 11.02%
Pharma WACC: 7.32%
WACC adjustment +1%
Amounts in SEKm Fair value Change Fair value Fair value Change
Fair value difference for shares in portfolio
companies 1,784.5 189.0 1,595.4 1,430.4 -165.1

Current tax rates are used and exchange rates calculated according to historical averages.

A change in any of these assumptions affects the valuation and may if significant have a material effect on the Group's results.

The Group has a team responsible for the fair value measurements of the portfolio company holdings required for the financial reporting according to IPEV, including Level 3 fair values. All valuations in Level 3 are based on assumptions and judgments that management considers reasonable under current circumstances. This team reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Significant events that have occurred since the above-mentioned time of measurement have been taken into account in the measurement to the extent they would have affected the value on the closing date. Companies that have not been valued after transactions that have included third parties or present value calculations have been valued either at (i) net asset value or (ii) for early-stage development projects; the amount invested by Karolinska Development.

Note 3 Transition to investment entity

Karolinska Development has adopted IFRS 10, Consolidated financial statements, IFRS 11, Joint arrangements, IFRS 12, Disclosure of interests in other entities, IAS 27 (revised 2011), Separate financial statements and IAS 28, Investments in associates and joint ventures, and has applied the transition guidance amendments to IFRSs 10, 11 and 12, all effective 1 January 2013. Karolinska Development has early adopted the Investment Entities amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27 (the "Amendments") which are effective 1 January 2014, with early adoption permitted.

IFRS 10 Consolidated financial statements, including the amendments to it establish principles for the presentation and preparation of consolidated financial statements. It sets out how to apply the principle of control to identify whether an investor controls an investee and therefore must consolidate the investee. It also sets out the accounting requirements for the preparation of consolidated financial statements. The amendments to IFRS 10 define an investment entity and introduce an exception from the consolidation requirements for investment entities.

On adoption, Karolinska Development has determined that it meets the definition of an investment entity. As a result, Karolinska Development has changed its accounting policy with respect to its investment in its subsidiaries. The subsidiaries, which was previously consolidated, is now accounted for at fair value through profit or loss. This change in accounting policy has been applied retrospectively in accordance with the transition provisions of IFRS 10 and the Amendments to IFRS 10. The transition provisions require retrospective application in accordance with IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. However, they specify that an entity needs only to present the quantitative information required by paragraph 28(f) of IAS 8 for the annual period immediately preceding the date of initial application.

IFRS 12, Disclosure of interests in other entities and the amendments to it requires entities to disclose significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether the entity controls, jointly controls, significantly influences or has some other interests in other entities. Entities will also be required to provide more disclosures around certain 'structured entities'. The amendments also introduce new disclosure requirements related to investment entities. Adoption of the standard has impacted the Karolinska Development's level of disclosures in certain of the above noted areas.

IAS 27 (revised 2011), Separate financial statements, including the amendments to it prescribe the accounting and disclosure requirements when an entity prepares separate financial statements. The Amendments require an investment entity as defined in IFRS 10 to present separate financial statements as its only financial statements in the case where it measures all of its subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss and to disclose that fact.

IFRS 11, Joint arrangements and IAS 28 (revised 2011), Associates and joint ventures and related amendments have also been early adopted, however, these standards have had no impact on Karolinska Developments' financial statements.

Investment entity

Karolinska Development has multiple unrelated investors and indirectly holds multiple investments

Karolinska Development has been deemed to meet the definition of an investment entity per IFRS 10 as the following conditions exist:

  • Karolinska Development AB obtains funds from investors/shareholders in connection with the issuance or sale of equity instruments/shares.
  • Karolinska Development's business purpose, which was communicated directly to investors, is investing these funds in medical innovations and solely for returns from capital appreciation and investment income.
  • The performance of investments made through Karolinska Development are measured and evaluated on a fair value basis.

Amended accounting policy for shares in portfolio companies

Shares in portfolio companies are categorized as financial assets/liabilities at fair value in the condensed balance sheet for the Investment Entity. These assets and liabilities are recognized at estimated fair value on each closing date, while changes in fair value are recognized in the condensed income statement. Transaction costs are recognized through profit or loss in the condensed income statement.

Summary of effects of change in accounting policy to investment entity

The largest effects of the change in accounting policy are that:

  • Investment entities do not consolidate subsidiaries that they control. This means that the individual income statement, balance sheet and cash flow line items of previously consolidated subsidiaries are not included in the Investment Entity's financial statements
  • Deferred tax liabilities related to surplus values from subsidiary acquisitions are no longer recognized
  • Non-controlling interests are no longer recognized

The effects of the change in accounting policies on the Group's financial position, comprehensive income and cash flow for the three and six month period ended 30 June 2013 are reported in the following tables (see also the annual report for 2013).

Effects of change in accounting policy on income statement for comparative figures 2013

2013 2013 2013 2013
Apr-Jun
(as previously
Change in
accounting
Apr-Jun Jan-Jun
(as previously
Change in
accounting
Jan-Jun
Amounts in SEK 000 reported) policy (restated) reported policy (restated)
Revenue 2,642 -1,458 1,184 4,577 -2,141 2,436
Other external expenses -11,907 4,789 -7,118 -35,015 20,769 -14,246
Personnel costs
Depreciation and
amortization of tangible and
-14,592 5,202 -9,390 -31,977 12,570 -19,407
intangible non-current assets
Change in fair value of shares
-603 600 -3 -1,612 1,607 -5
in portfolio companies
Change in fair value of shares
in joint ventures and
0 49,815 49,815 0 63,952 63,952
associated companies 27,535 -27,535 0 45,977 -45,977 0
Change in fair value of other
long-term securities holdings
-1,940 1,940 0 2,025 -2,025 0
Result from sale of subsidiary
Result from transaction with
0 0 0 0
Rosetta Capital IV LP 0 0 404,646 -404,646 0
Operating profit/loss 1,135 33,353 34,488 388,621 -355,891 32,730
Financial net 1,315 -2 1,313 316 458 774
Profit/loss before tax 2,450 33,351 35,801 388,937 -355,433 33,504
Deferred taxes 0 0 0 2,926 -2,926 0
Current taxes 0 0 0 0 0 0
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE
PERIOD 2,450 33,351 35,801 391,863 -358,359 33,504
Attributable to:
Parent Company's
shareholders 3,642 32,159 35,801 398,347 -364,843 33,504
Non-controlling interests -1,192 1,192 0 -6,484 6,484 0
TOTAL 2,450 33,351 35,801 391,863 -358,359 33,504

Effects of change in accounting policy on earnings per share for comparative figures 2013

2013
Apr-Jun
(as previously
Change in
accounting
2013
Apr-Jun
2013
Jan-Jun
(as previously
Change in
accounting
2013
Jan-Jun
Amounts in SEK reported policy (restated) reported policy (restated)
Earnings per share attributable to
Parent Company's shareholders,
weighted average, before and
after dilution
Number of shares, weighted
0.08 0.66 0.74 8.23 -7.54 0.69
average 48,380,817 48,380,817 48,380,817 48,380,817

Effects of change in accounting policy on statement of comprehensive income for comparative figures 2013

2013 Change in 2013 2013 Change in 2013
Apr-Jun accountin Apr-Jun Jan-Jun accountin Jan-Jun
(as previously g (restate (as previously g (restate
Amounts in SEK 000 reported policy d) reported policy d)
Net profit/loss for the period 2,450 33,351 35,801 391,863 -358,359 33,504
Total comprehensive income for the
period 2,450 33,351 35,801 391,863 -358,359 33,504
Attributable to:
Parent Company's shareholders 3,642 32,159 35,801 398,347 -364,843 33,504
Non-controlling interests -1,192 1,192 0 -6,484 6,484 0
TOTAL 2,450 33,351 35,801 391,863 -358,359 33,504

Effects of change in accounting policy on consolidated balance sheet for comparative figures 2013

31 Dec
30 Jun 2013
(as
Change in 2013
(as
Change in 31 Dec
previously accounting 30 Jun 2013 previously accounting 2013
Amounts in SEK 000 reported policy (restated) reported policy (restated)
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible non-current assets 8,725 -8,725 0 8,340 -8,340 0
Tangible non-current assets 3,424 -3,420 4 529 529
Shares in joint ventures and associated companies 1,713,748 -1,713,748 0 1,605,469 -1,605,469 0
Other long-term securities holdings 28,974 -28,974 0 24,568 -24,568 0
Shares in portfolio companies 0 1,845,873 1,845,873 0 1,729,465 1,729,465
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 29,715 29,715 5,894 5,894
Other financial assets 38,113 38,113 38,113 38,113
Total non-current assets 1,822,699 91,006 1,913,705 1,682,913 91,088 1,774,001
Current assets
Accounts receivable 1,215 -1,215 0 258 -255 3
Receivables from portfolio companies 0 1,112 1,112 0 254 254
Other short-term receivables 5,056 -1,962 3,094 3,803 -578 3,225
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 6,291 -2,962 3,329 1,767 -290 1,477
Short-term investments 91,315 91,315 165,334 165,334
Cash and cash equivalents 172,972 -16,844 156,128 41,639 -6,316 35,323
Total current assets 276,849 -21,871 254,978 212,801 -7,185 205,616
TOTAL ASSETS 2,099,548 69,135 2,168,683 1,895,714 83,903 1,979,617
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 24,266 24,266 24,266 24,266
Share premium 1,768,179 1,768,179 1,768,179 1,768,179
Retained earnings 276,293 80,949 357,242 74,380 90,779 165,159
Equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 2,068,738 80,949 2,149,687 1,866,825 90,779 1,957,604
Non-controlling interests 6,688 -6,688 0 3,514 -3,514 0
Total equity 2,075,426 74,261 2,149,687 1,870,339 87,265 1,957,604
Long-term liabilities
Other financial liabilities 9,878 9,878 9,438 9,438
Total long-term liabilities 9,878 9,878 9,438 9,438
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
2,372 -1,487 885 3,779 -1,353 2,426
Liabilities to portfolio companies 0 453 453 0 442 442
Other current liabilities 2,781 -1,285 1,496 2,636 -1,043 1,593
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 9,091 -2,807 6,284 9,522 -1,408 8,114
Total current liabilities 14,244 -5,126 9,118 15,937 -3,362 12,575
Total liabilities 24,122 -5,126 18,996 25,375 -3,362 22,013

Effects of change in accounting policy on consolidated balance sheet for comparative figures 2012

31 Dec 2012 (as
previously Change in 31 Dec 2012
Amounts in SEK 000
Assets
reported) accounting policy (restated)
Non-current assets
Intangible non-current assets 9,864 -9,864 0
Tangible non-current assets 4,985 -4,976 9
Shares in joint ventures and associated companies 219,173 -219,173 0
Othet long-term securities holdings 26,949 -26,949 0
Shares in portfolio companies, at fair value through profit of loss 0 1,827,190 1,827,190
Loans receivable from portfolio companies 12,856 12,856
Other financial assets 8,907 8,907
Total non-current assets 282,734 1,566,228 1,848,962
Current assets
Accounts receivable 513 -407 106
Receivables from portfolio companies 0 563 563
Other short-term receivables 3,955 -1,479 2,476
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 4,578 -2,115 2,463
Short-term investments, at fair value through profit or loss 174,160 174,160
Cash and cash equivalents 117,033 -8,353 108,680
Total current assets 300,239 -11,791 288,448
Assets which have been transferred to KDev Investments Group 1,632,025 -1,632,025 0
TOTAL ASSETS 2,214,998 -77,588 2,137,410
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 24,266 24,266
Share premium 1,768,179 1,768,179
Retained earnings -122,547 445,607 323,060
Equity attributable to Parent Company´s shareholders 1,669,898 445,607 2,115,505
Non-controlling interest 354,294 -354,294 0
Total equity 2,024,192 91,313 2,115,505
Long-term liabilities
Other financial liabilities 10,889 10,889
Total long-term liabilities 10,889 10,889
Current liabilties
Accounts payable 4,215 -1,705 2,510
Liabilites to portfolio companies 0 473 473
Other current liabilities 2,775 -1,263 1,512
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 8,166 -1,645 6,521
Total current liabilties 15,156 -4,140 11,016
Liabilities attributable to assets which have been transferred to KDev
Investments Group 164,761 -164,761 0
Total liabilities 190,806 -168,901 21,905
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,214,998 -77,588 2,137,410

Effects of change in accounting policy on statement of cash flows for comparative figures 2013

2013 2013
Jan-Jun Change in
Amounts in SEK 000 (as previously
reported
accounting
policy
Jan-Jun
(restated)
Operating activities
Operating profit/loss 388,621 -355,891 32,730
Adjustments for depreciation and amortization 1,612 -1,607 5
Adjustments for changes in fair value -48,002 -15,950 -63,952
Result from transaction with Rosetta Capital IV LP -404,646 404,646 0
Realized change in value of short-term investments 1,057 1,057
Interest paid -70 67 -3
Interest received 1,485 -538 947
Investments in intangible non-current assets -722 722 0
Investments in tangible non-current assets -398 398 0
Investments in shares in portfolio companies 0 -170,656 -170,656
Investments in shares in joint ventures and associated companies
Cash and cash equivalents which have been transferred to KDev Investments
-149,124 149,124 0
Group -51,723 51,723 0
Change in short-term investments 84,851 84,851
Sale of shares in portfolio companies 190,793 190,793
Loans provided to associated companies -25,144 -25,144
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital -11,410 62,038 50,628
Cash flow from changes in working capital
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables 2,919 -5,217 -2,298
Increase (+)/Decrease (-) in operating liabilities 1,087 -1,969 -882
Cash flow from operating activities -7,404 54,852 47,448
Financing activities
Share of subsidiary issue for non-controlling interests 3,757 -3,757 0
Cash flow from financing activities 3,757 -3,757 0
Cash flow for the period -3,647 51,095 47,448
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 176,619 -67,939 108,680
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD 172,972 -16,844 156,128

Note 4 Unconsolidated subsidiaries

Karolinska Development is an investment entity according to IFRS 10. Subsidiaries are not consolidated in the Investment Entity's financial statements. The table below indicates all unconsolidated subsidiaries. Ownership interests include indirect ownership through portfolio companies. The ownership interest corresponds to formal voting rights through participating interests.

Total holding
Name Registered
office
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 Dec 2013 31 Dec 2012
Avaris AB (dormant) Huddinge 94.87% 94.87% 94.87% 94.87%
HBV Theranostica AB (in liquidation) Stockholm - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
KCIF Fund Management AB Solna 37.5% 37.5% 37.5% 37.5%
KD Incentive AB Solna 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
KDev Oncology AB Solna 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Gligene AB (in liquidation) Solna - 34.65% 100.00% 34.65%
Limone AB (in liquidation) Solna - 100.00% 100.00% 100,00%
Pharmanest AB Solna 63.09% 62.99% 62.99% 60.24%

Influence over the portfolio companies

In addition to the above named subsidiaries, Karolinska Development holds a majority interest, however non-controlling interest in KDev Investments AB, Athera Biotechnologies AB, Lipidor AB, Umecrine Cognition AB and XSpray Microparticles AB.

Karolinska Development's ownership interests in these portfolio companies ranges from 50% up to nearly 90%. Karolinska Development has entered into shareholder agreements with other shareholders regarding these companies. The shareholder agreements ensure other investors or founders influence. Therefore, Karolinska Development is not considered to have controlling interest, even if its ownership interest formally exceeds 50%. Karolinska Development has concluded that in these situations the holdings should be accounted for as investments in associated companies or joint ventures, depending on the degree of influence.

Note 5 Performance based share incentive program 2014 (PSP 2014)

On 14 May 2014, the Annual General Meeting adopted a new performance based share incentive program for employees where participants acquire shares ("Savings Shares") on the open market. Under certain conditions participants may receive, free of charge, a maximum of five Performance Shares and one Matching Share Right from the company for each Savings Share they purchase. Matching Share Rights and Performance Shares are allotted after three years. The maximum number of Performance Shares and Matching Share Rights is 761,350. The program comprises a maximum of fourteen participants.

Although there are no performance conditions for the Matching Share Rights, each participant must remain an employee during the vesting period. The Performance Shares have a target related to Karolinska Development's share price performance and a comparison between the so-called Start Price and End Price. The Start Price, measured as an average over ten trading days from 18 May 2014 through 28 May 2014, is SEK 24.45. The End Price is measured as the average over ten trading days beginning on 2 May 2017. For an allotment, the share price must rise by a total of 30% above the Start Price. For a maximum allotment (five Performance Shares per Savings Share), the share price must rise by 75% above the Start Price. Within this band, allotments are made proportionately. Allotments are capped at 35 times the Start Price, after which the number of allotted Performance Shares is reduced. Participants will be compensated in cash for dividends paid during the period.

The company intends to cover social security contributions related to the program by acquiring and transferring a maximum of 182,000 of its own shares. As of 30 June 2014, no Savings Shares had been acquired and none of the company's own shares had been repurchased. The performance based share incentive program has not had any effect on the Parent Company's' nor the Investment Entity's results or financial position as of 30 June 2014.

Note 6 Related party transactions

No significant related party transactions have occurred since 31 December 2013. For a detailed description of related party transactions, see the 2013 annual report.

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