Quarterly Report • Oct 23, 2025
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Q3
Third quarter 2025 results
Gentian Diagnostics (OSE: GENT), develops and manufactures high-quality, in vitro diagnostic reagents. Our mission is to innovate diagnostic efficiency for better treatment decisions. Gentian's expertise and focus lie within immunoassays, specifically for infections, inflammation, kidney disease and heart failure. By converting existing and clinically relevant biomarkers to the most efficient, highthroughput analysers, the company contributes to saving costs and protecting life. Gentian Diagnostics is headquartered in Moss, Norway, serving the global human and veterinary diagnostics markets through sales and representative offices in Sweden, USA, and China. For more information, please visit www.gentian.com.
Gentian Diagnostic's purpose is to deliver efficient diagnostics for better treatment decisions.
The growing diagnostics market puts increasing pressure on clinical laboratory efficiency. However, many of the existing, clinically relevant biomarkers are available only on slow and inefficient platforms. Gentian's solution is to utilise PETIA (particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay), based on proprietary nanoparticle technology and knowhow, to convert existing biomarkers to the most efficient automated, high-throughput analysers.
Gentian's portfolio of high-impact diagnostic tests targets several large and growing disease areas such as infections and inflammation, kidney disease and heart failure. The company has four established products – Cystatin C, fCAL turbo, Canine CRP (cCRP) and fPELA turbo – that contributed to 26% annual revenue growth in 2019-2024. In addition, GCAL has been launched and is in market development while NT-proBNP is in the product development phase – both having potential to become growth accelerators. The company also has undisclosed projects in exploration and 'proof of concept' phases.
The company's roadmap for long-term growth and value creation is founded on six strategic pillars:

Grow annual revenue from the company's established products by expanding market access through additional commercial partners and regulatory approvals.

Prove clinical relevance of GCAL and bring NT-proBNP to market.

Bring a steady stream of new high-impact diagnostic tests to market.

Secure one new contract with a global commercial partner every year, building on already established partnerships with major diagnostic companies across products.

Grow gross margin from ~50% to 60%+ through economies of scale.

Deliver long-term EBITDA margins of 40% through operational leverage and cost discipline, assuming that current investment levels are maintained.

During the third quarter of 2025, the company recorded sales of NOK 41.8 million (NOK 32.7 million 3Q24), a growth of 28% (31% organic) versus 3Q24. Our YTD 2025 sales were NOK 129.9 million, up 19% (19% organic growth) versus the first nine months of 2024.
At product level, a major growth driver was Cystatin C increasing by NOK 6.5 million, or 73%, to NOK 15.5 million for 3Q25, and by 36% YTD versus the same period last year. The 3Q25 sales to China were significantly higher in 2025 versus 2024, when we experienced an exceptionally low quarter. In the US the company sees the impact of new customers contributing to growth. The 3Q25 growth at +67% comes both from our partners as well as from our increased direct efforts. As a result, over 30 new customers have been added this year with further opportunities for growth.
fCAL turbo sales grew by 11% to NOK 15.9 million in 3Q25, from NOK 14.3 million in 3Q24, resulting in its second highest quarterly sales. Year to date, fCAL turbo sales have recovered from a dip during the spring and are now at NOK 43.5 million, up 1% compared to 2024. fCAL turbo is exclusively commercialised by our partner Bühlmann Laboratories.
The other products category (fPELA turbo, GCAL and cCRP) grew by 37% compared to 3Q24 generating, sales of NOK 7.0 million vs. NOK 5.1 million in 3Q24. The year-to-date sales ended at NOK 21.0 million which equals to 34% growth vs. the corresponding period in 2024.
After very strong sales in the second quarter, the company's Swedish distribution subsidiary, Gentian Diagnostics AB (GAB), experienced declining sales for third party products in 3Q25 vs. previous year's 3Q (-22%). Lower sales in 3Q25 reflects a temporary dip primarily driven by variation in customer order timing rather than an underlying decline in demand. The YTD revenue is at NOK 14.9 million, representing an increase of 9%. The company continues to execute on its growth strategy through planned expansion into Finland and Denmark and by strengthening its portfolio with additional thirdparty products.
At regional level, the US market was the key driver also in 3Q25, growing from NOK 2.4 million in 2024 to NOK 10.8 million in 2025
(+343%). The US growth year to date is 169% versus the same period in 2024. At the same time, Europe declined 2% in 3Q25 to NOK 26.8 million. 3Q25 and YTD numbers in the USA and Europe are impacted by a warehouse move in April for one of our largest customers resulting in an increase of NOK 5.4 million in the US and corresponding decline in Europe in 3Q25. Sales to Asia grew 42%, from NOK 3.0 million to NOK 4.2 million in 3Q25, and for the first three quarters of the year from NOK 17.6 million to NOK 24.1 million, up 37%. However, our orderbook for Q4 from China is below expected volumes due to the impact of a recently implemented initiative called "unbundling". Unbundling, also referred to as "packagebreaking", is a regulatory measure introduced in China to dismantle bundled diagnostic test panels — such as comprehensive biochemistry or tumour-marker panels — into individual tests or evidence-based subgroups. This policy was formally implemented in April 2025 and is part of a broader effort to control healthcare costs. This follows the earlier introduced Value-Based Procurement (VBP), a centralised tendering system where contracts are awarded based on lowest cost and volume commitment. Initially applied to pharmaceuticals and medical devices, VBP was later expanded to diagnostics like biochemistry and immunoassays. Together these measures put pressure on diagnostic companies and warrants cautious outlook to our 4Q25 and onwards.
Interest in calprotectin and Gentian's GCAL assay continues to grow across a broad spectrum of conditions, including infections, autoinflammatory diseases, and emerging fields like cardio-immunology focusing on inflammation related to cardiovascular diseases.
Gentian's GCAL assay is an increasingly recognized biomarker in both paediatric and adult inflammatory diseases, supporting early diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment decisions. It is under clinical evaluation for diagnostic and prognostic use in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA COMPASS study), in collaboration with leading European institutions. In 3Q, an investigator meeting was held for JIA COMPASS study sites. Several sites have been activated with approximately 70 patients enrolled. The study will run until the end 2027 to ensure sufficient patient number and statistical power, covering all relevant subgroups of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and will provide biomarker-based insights that may enable earlier diagnosis, improved disease monitoring and personalized treatment approaches.
During 3Q, the company actively participated in two international conferences focused on rheumatic diseases and one event dedicated to cardiovascular diseases. These engagements provided valuable opportunities to present and discuss recent scientific developments related to calprotectin and its role in diverse inflammatory conditions. The discussions at these events further confirmed the relevance of calprotectin as a biomarker in autoinflammatory/autoimmune diseases and highlighted the growing interest in inflammatory biomarkers within the cardiovascular field.
The company established promising new contacts and collaborations with both academic and clinical partners, strengthening our network and supporting future business and research opportunities.
Beyond autoimmunity, GCAL is gaining recognition in infectious diseases where it supports early diagnosis, assessment of disease severity and risk stratification to prevent complications and reduce healthcare burden.
We continue to promote use of GCAL through scientific studies, educational initiatives, and conference presence — driving awareness and adoption across inflammatory and infectious disease care. With expanding partnerships and clinical evidence, Gentian is advancing its mission to improve patient outcomes, providing cost-efficient and top-quality healthcare solutions.
The development of the first turbidimetric NTproBNP assay remains the highest priority for the company. This project is at an advanced stage in product development.
Throughout the third quarter, Gentian made significant efforts in advancing the NT-proBNP project, moving it closer to the final phase of verification. The team maintained a strong emphasis on ensuring robust clinical performance, precise calibration, and reagent stability. Notably, the calibration model underwent further refinement, resulting in enhanced precision at the lower measuring range—an area particularly important for establishing clinically relevant thresholds.
The project also encountered unforeseen challenges related to calibrator stability, which have contributed to delays. Nevertheless, progress has been achieved by identifying improved matrix formulations that are currently under evaluation. In parallel, analytical testing is being conducted using clinical cohorts through collaborations with external partners, with data evaluation actively ongoing.
Gentian Diagnostics aims to introduce the assay as a research-use-only (RUO) product by the end of 2025. The RUO product will enable customers to evaluate the product, while awaiting regulatory clearance and subsequent commercial launch. The timeline for a full commercial launch, which is subject to capacity constraints with external regulatory clearance institutions, a process beyond the company's control, is now estimated to be during Q4 2026.
During Q3 the company progressed well with its innovative early- and mid-stage pipeline assets. Our development project for one of the big five IVD companies entered successfully to the next development phase (from proof-of-concept to optimization) with assay development being refined on multiple clinical analyser platforms. Reagent formulations are being improved, with parallel efforts aimed at strengthening supply security and ensuring long-term cost efficiency of key raw materials.
With another strategic pipeline initiative, Gentian's research group continued feasibility work on a novel detection platform with the potential to significantly expand sensitivity limits beyond those of conventional PETIA-based systems. Third quarter's focus has been on technical evaluation and assessing implementation feasibility with clinical chemistry workflows. Market and commercial evaluations have also been started in parallel.
These activities reflect Gentian's focused execution on its product development roadmap and its long-term strategy to combine highimpact biomarkers with platform innovation and scalable manufacturing.
Gentian targets disease groups that represent a total addressable market of around USD 5.9 billion globally and an estimated growth rate of 5-10% annually over the next 4-6 years, according to leading market data provider Kalorama* (2024). From a macro perspective, key growth drivers include a growing and ageing population contributing to an increase in chronic and infectious diseases globally.
The specific segments targeted by Gentian's products add up to a total serviceable market of USD 2.2 billion (2024), with an estimated annual growth rate in line with the addressable market.
Gentian growth ambitions and revenue potential are set to be de-risked through several key milestones for the company's product portfolio over the coming 12 months.
The key milestones are:
• Achieve proof-of-concept for new pipeline projects.
Comparative numbers for Gentian in 2024 in ().
Sales revenue increased by 28% to NOK 41.8 million in 3Q25 (NOK 32.7 million), with organic revenue growth of 31%.
Revenue from the US market was NOK 10.8 million for 3Q25, up 4.5x compared to 3Q24 (NOK 2.4 million). Europe recorded a slight decline in revenues of 2% compared to the same quarter last year, to NOK 26.8 million in 3Q25 (NOK 27.3 million). The sales for both US and Europe are impacted by one customer permanently moving its warehouse from Europe to the US. This resulted in an increase of NOK 5.4 million in sales to the US in 3Q25 and a corresponding decline in sales to Europe. Sales to Asia amounted to NOK 4.2 million in 3Q25, reflecting a growth of 42% compared to 3Q24 (NOK 3.0 million).
| NOK million | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 10.8 | 2.4 | 21.7 | 8.1 | 12.2 |
| Europe | 26.8 | 27.3 | 84.0 | 83.8 | 116.2 |
| Asia | 4.2 | 3.0 | 24.1 | 17.6 | 23.7 |
| Total | 41.8 | 32.7 | 129.9 | 109.5 | 152.1 |
The portfolio of established products continues to grow according to Gentian's strategy and long-term growth plan. The sales of Cystatin C increased by 73% in the quarter. fCAL turbo sales grew 11% in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24. The distribution of third-party products conducted by the Swedish subsidiary Gentian Diagnostics AB (GAB) decreased by 22% in 3Q25 compared to 3Q24. Other products increased by 37% compared to the third quarter last year.
| NOK million | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cystatin C | 15.5 | 9.0 | 50.5 | 37.2 | 50.6 |
| fCALturbo | 15.9 | 14.3 | 43.5 | 43.0 | 61.3 |
| Third party products | 3.4 | 4.3 | 14.9 | 13.6 | 18.3 |
| Other | 7.0 | 5.1 | 21.0 | 15.7 | 21.8 |
| Total | 41.8 | 32.7 | 129.9 | 109.5 | 152.1 |
Approximately 80% (84%) of the sales revenue in the quarter came from long-term contracts with established customers.


Gross margin in 3Q25 was 56% (52%) of sales revenue. Production ran smoothly during 3Q25, and the company did not incur any significant production challenges like those experienced in 2Q25 which led to a reduced gross margin. Gentian maintains its ambition that over time, the gross margin should be in the 55%-60% range.
Operating expenses ended at NOK 18.4 million (NOK 15.3 million) in 3Q25 and totalled NOK 56.7 million (NOK 51.9 million) for the first nine months of 2025.
R&D expenses amounted to NOK 6.1 million (NOK 5.5 million) in 3Q25 and NOK 17.8 million (NOK 16.6 million) year-to-date 2025. R&D expenses are related to both technical and clinical support for our existing products and pipeline development of new products. In 3Q25 expenses for technical and clinical support amounted to NOK 2.9 million (NOK 2.2 million) while NOK 4.5 million (NOK 5.9 million) was related to pipeline development, of which NOK 1.3 million (NOK 2.6 million) were capitalised in the quarter. For the first three quarters of the year, technical and clinical support expenses amounted to NOK 7.6 million (NOK 7.0 million), and NOK 15.8 million (NOK 16.2 million) was related to pipeline development, with NOK 5.5
(NOK 6.6 million) capitalised for the first three quarters of the year.
Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ended at NOK 8.4 million (NOK 5.0 million) for 3Q25 and NOK 24.1 million (NOK 16.5 million) for the first three quarters of 2025. Net profit was NOK 4 million (NOK 3.4 million) for the quarter and NOK 9.8 million (NOK 12.3 million) year-to-date 2025.
Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 September 2025 were NOK 86.6 million (NOK 93.8 million). The cash is placed in both savings accounts and current accounts.
The Company paid NOK 6.2 million (NOK 0) in dividends in May 2025.
Accounts receivables as of 30 September 2025 were NOK 18.0 million (NOK 1.6 million), and inventory NOK 52.4 million (NOK 42.6 million).
The equity ratio was 86.8% as of 30 September 2025.
There are no events after the balance sheet date.
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Figures in NOK thousands) | Q3 | Q3 | 01.01- | 01.01- | 01.01- | |
| 30.09 | 30.09 | 31.12 | ||||
| Sales revenues | 3 | 41 835 | 32 698 | 129 907 | 109 459 | 152 069 |
| Cost of goods sold | 4,7 | -18 394 | -15 714 | -58 746 | -50 475 | -69 254 |
| Gross profit | 23 441 | 16 984 | 71 161 | 58 984 | 82 816 | |
| Other income | 5,6 | 1 055 | 1 036 | 2 829 | 2 759 | 4 601 |
| R&D expenses | 7,8 | -6 057 | -5 475 | -17 836 | -16 638 | -21 916 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | 7 | -7 274 | -6 069 | -20 713 | -18 933 | -28 067 |
| Administrative expenses | 7 | - 5 033 | -3 760 | -18 139 | -16 339 | -21 711 |
| Operating profit | 6 133 | 2 715 | 17 302 | 9 833 | 15 723 | |
| Finance income | 1 450 | 1 457 | 3 103 | 4 445 | 6 857 | |
| Finance cost | -1 301 | -758 | -4 390 | -1 975 | -2 516 | |
| Net financial items | 149 | 698 | -1 287 | 2 470 | 4 340 | |
| Profit (loss) before tax | 6 282 | 3 413 | 16 015 | 12 303 | 20 064 | |
| Tax expense | -2 284 | - | -6 226 | 25 229 | ||
| Net profit (loss) | 3 998 | 3 413 | 9 788 | - 12 303 |
45 293 | |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that will or may be reclassified to profit or loss: |
||||||
| Exchange differences | 107 | 266 | 1 271 | 73 | -454 | |
| Total other comprehensive income | 107 | 266 | 1 271 | 73 | -454 | |
| Total comprehensive income for | 4 105 | 3 679 | 11 059 | 12 376 | 44 839 | |
| the period | ||||||
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| Basic EPS from net profit/(loss) | 12 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 2.94 |
| Diluted EPS from net profit/(loss) | 12 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 2.87 |
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Figures in NOK thousands) | 30.09 | 30.09 | 31.12 | |
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 9 | 32 293 | 26 026 | 28 457 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 4 358 | 6 716 | 6 259 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 5 024 | 8 710 | 7 764 | |
| Financial assets | - | 104 | - | |
| Deferred tax assets | 14 | 19 003 | - | 25 229 |
| Total non-current assets | 60 678 | 41 555 | 67 709 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Inventory | 52 412 | 42 618 | 45 943 | |
| Accounts receivables and other receivables | 32 959 | 11 126 | 31 275 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 86 632 | 93 797 | 84 738 | |
| Total currents assets | 172 003 | 147 542 | 161 955 | |
| Total assets | 232 681 | 189 097 | 229 664 | |
| Equity and liabilities | ||||
| Paid-in equity | ||||
| Share capital | 11 | 1 542 | 1 542 | 1 542 |
| Share premium | 293 810 | 293 810 | 293 810 | |
| Other paid-in equity | 23 987 | 20 770 | 20 907 | |
| Total paid-in equity | 319 339 | 316 122 | 316 260 | |
| Retained earning | ||||
| Retained earning Total retained equity |
-117 320 -117 320 |
-154 673 -154 673 |
-122 210 -122 210 |
|
| Total equity | 202 019 | 161 450 | 194 050 | |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 10 | 1 912 | 6 617 | 5 507 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | 75 | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | 1 912 | 6 692 | 5 507 | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 28 750 | 20 955 | 30 108 | |
| Total current liabilities | 28 750 | 20 955 | 30 108 | |
| Total liabilities | 30 662 | 27 647 | 35 615 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 232 681 | 189 097 | 229 664 |
(figures in NOK thousands)
| Share capital |
Share premium |
Other paid-in capital |
Retained earnings |
Translation differences |
Total equity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity at 01.01.2025 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 20 907 | -121 321 | -890 | 194 050 |
| Net result for the year | 9 788 | 9 788 | ||||
| Dividend | -6 169 | -6 169 | ||||
| Share based payments | 3 079 | 3 079 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 1 271 | 1 271 | ||||
| Equity at 30.09.2025 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 23 987 | -117 701 | 381 | 202 019 |
| Equity at 01.01.2024 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 18 332 | -166 614 | -435 | 146 636 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the year | 12 303 | 12 303 | ||||
| Share based payments | 2 438 | 2 438 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | 73 | 73 | ||||
| Equity at 30.09.2024 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 20 770 | -154 310 | -363 | 161 450 |
| Equity at 01.01.2024 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 18 332 | -166 614 | -435 | 146 636 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result for the year | 45 293 | 45 293 | ||||
| Share based payments | 2 576 | 2 576 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income | -454 | -454 | ||||
| Equity at 31.12.2024 | 1 542 | 293 810 | 20 907 | -121 321 | -890 | 194 050 |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Figures in NOK thousands) | Q3 | Q3 | 01.01- 30.09 |
01.01- 30.09 |
01.01- 31.12 |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Profit (loss) before tax | 6 282 | 3 413 | 16 015 | 12 303 | 20 064 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 2 245 | 2 236 | 6 774 | 6 705 | 8 963 |
| Change inventory | -758 | -1 390 | -6 469 | -5 502 | -8 826 |
| Change accounts receivables | 6 394 | 13 873 | 5 264 | 10 006 | -11 724 |
| Change accounts payables | -1 733 | 357 | -1 144 | 251 | 2 840 |
| Accrued cost of options | 459 | 393 | 3 079 | 2 438 | 2 576 |
| Change in other assets and liabilities | -3 951 | -2 452 | -7 060 | -8 685 | -435 |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 8 938 | 16 431 | 16 459 | 17 516 | 13 457 |
| Investing activities Payments of property, plant and equipment |
-84 | -40 | -375 | -1 084 | -1 377 |
| Investment in intangible assets | -1 318 | -2 639 | -5 483 | -6 573 | -9 573 |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | -1 402 | -2 679 | -5 858 | -7 656 | -10 950 |
| Financing activities Lease payments Dividends paid |
-1 260 - |
-1 218 - |
-3 797 -6 169 |
-3 760 - |
-4 950 - |
| Net cash flow from financing activities | -1 260 | -1 218 | -9 966 | -3 760 | -4 950 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalent | 6 276 | 12 534 | 635 | 6 099 | -2 442 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
80 249 | 81 015 | 84 738 | 87 642 | 87 642 |
| Effect of currency translation of cash and cash equivalents |
107 | 247 | 1 259 | 56 | -462 |
| Net Cash and cash equivalents at period end |
86 632 | 93 797 | 86 632 | 93 797 | 84 738 |
Gentian Diagnostics ASA is registered in Norway and listed on the Euronext Oslo Børs. The company's headquarters are located at Bjørnåsveien 5, 1596 Moss, Norway. Gentian is a research and development-based company that develops and manufactures biochemical reagents for use in medical diagnostics and research. The customers are medical laboratories and universities worldwide. The group consists of the parent company Gentian Diagnostics ASA and the subsidiary Gentian AS, also located in Norway.
In addition, Gentian AS has a wholly owned subsidiary, registered in Florida, USA, named Gentian USA Inc., and a wholly owned subsidiary in Sweden, Gentian Diagnostics AB. Gentian Diagnostics AB also has a wholly owned subsidiary in Sweden, Getica AB.
The interim consolidated financial statements for the group are prepared using the same accounting principles and calculation methods as used for the annual financial statements 2024 for Gentian Diagnostics ASA.
The accounting principles used have been consistently applied in all periods presented, unless otherwise stated. From 2024 the expenses are presented using the functional method. Comparable figures for previous periods have been prepared accordingly.
Amounts are in thousand Norwegian kroner unless stated otherwise. The groups presentation currency is NOK (Norwegian kroner). This is also the parent company's functional currency. The company uses currency rates published by DNB ASA and the central bank of Norway (Norges Bank).
The interim financial statements of the group have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
No new accounting standards or interpretations issued, but not yet effective, are expected to have a material impact on the group's financial statements in 2025.
The interim financial statements comprise the financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries. As of 30 September 2025, Gentian AS, located in Moss, Norway, is a 100% owned and controlled subsidiary.
| Sales revenue Geographical split |
3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 26 814 | 27 288 | 84 049 | 83 815 | 116 169 |
| Asia | 4 239 | 2 977 | 24 124 | 17 558 | 23 715 |
| USA | 10 783 | 2 433 | 21 735 | 8 086 | 12 186 |
| Total | 41 835 | 32 698 | 129 907 | 109 459 | 152 069 |
| Sales revenue by product category |
3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
| Renal diagnostic products | 15 526 | 8 995 | 50 589 | 37 172 | 50 600 |
| Inflammation diagnostic products |
19 782 | 16 939 | 53 909 | 50 694 | 71 991 |
| Other diagnostic products | 6 528 | 6 765 | 25 410 | 21 594 | 29 479 |
| (NOK 1000) | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in inventory | -758 | -1 390 | -6 469 | -5 502 | -8 826 |
| Purchase of raw materials and other components |
9 720 | 7 537 | 33 994 | 26 723 | 38 577 |
| Other manufacturing expenses | 9 432 | 9 567 | 31 222 | 29 253 | 39 503 |
| Total | 18 394 | 15 714 | 58 746 | 50 475 | 69 254 |
| (NOK 1000) | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public grants | 1 055 | 1 036 | 2 829 | 2 759 | 4 601 |
| Other income | - | - | - | - | |
| Total | 1 055 | 1 036 | 2 829 | 2 759 | 4 601 |
In some cases, Gentian is eligible for tax deductions (SkatteFUNN) for some of the ongoing projects. The company also from time to time is rewarded with other grants from national and international programs.
| (NOK 1000) | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkatteFUNN | 1 055 | 1 035 | 2 829 | 2 581 | 4 423 |
| Other research programs | - | 1 | - | 178 | 178 |
| Total | 1 055 | 1 036 | 2 829 | 2 759 | 4 601 |
| (NOK 1000) | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of materials | 8 962 | 6 147 | 27 524 | 21 222 | 29 751 |
| Employee benefit expenses | 20 803 | 16 706 | 61 128 | 52 652 | 72 765 |
| Depreciation | 2 245 | 2 236 | 6 774 | 6 705 | 8 963 |
| Operating expenses in production | 861 | 1 966 | 6 371 | 6 243 | 8 847 |
| Other operating expenses | 3 886 | 3 964 | 13 637 | 15 563 | 20 621 |
| Total | 36 757 | 31 019 | 115 435 | 102 385 | 140 947 |
The Gentian group has per 30 September 2025 three ongoing R&D projects. Costs related to the projects consist of salary, external procurement of services, and other operating expenses. One of the projects went over in the development phase in 2021, and consequently the capitalisation of the costs on this project was started. In addition, the R&D department is responsible for application validation.
| Recognised research and development expenses (NOK 1000) |
3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of external services | 350 | 496 | 1 787 | 1 650 | 2 329 |
| Salary and other operating expenses | 6 008 | 6 637 | 18 443 | 18 618 | 25 223 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 1 016 | 982 | 3 090 | 2 942 | 3 936 |
| Capitalised research and development expenses |
-1 318 | -2 639 | -5 483 | -6 573 | -9 573 |
| Total | 6 057 | 5 475 | 17 836 | 16 638 | 21 916 |
As of 30 September 2025, the recognised intangible assets in the group amounts to NOK 32.3 million. The intangible assets are derived from capitalisation of R&D expenses.
Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually, or when there are indications of impairment. The impairment test is based on an approach of discounted cash flows. The valuation is sensitive to several assumptions and uncertainties, and the result from the valuation is thus limited to ensure sufficient certainty for the recognised amount in the financial statement.
Loan and loan expenses is recorded in the balance sheet and expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss at amortised cost. If a loan and loan expenses is related to an asset, and the real value of the asset is lower, the asset is written down to its real value. There was no value adjustment of assets in the first three quarters of 2025.
Interest bearing debt for Gentian is relating to instrument leases and calculated leases based on contracts according to IFRS 16.
20 largest shareholders in Gentian Diagnostics ASA as of 30 September 2025 according to VPS and disclosures from investors:
| Vatne Equity AS 2 110 224 13.68 % Kvantia AS 1 803 368 11.69 % Carpe Diem Afseth AS 842 521 5.46 % Norda ASA 716 099 4.64 % DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB 685 046 4.44 % Safrino AS 649 700 4.21 % Insr ASA 614 251 3.98 % J.P. Morgan SE 523 631 3.40 % DNB Bank ASA, Meglerkonto Innland 450 000 2.92 % Verdipapirfondet Delphi Norge 384 572 2.49 % Verdipapirfondet DNB Smb 341 338 2.21 % Portia AS 300 000 1.95 % Krefting, Johan Henrik 298 240 1.93 % Intertrade Shipping AS 257 716 1.67 % Lioness AS 220 000 1.43 % Marstal AS 212 407 1.38 % Sp Capital 22 AS 200 000 1.30 % Silvercoin Industries AS 187 455 1.22 % Caaby AS 173 500 1.12 % T.D. Veen AS 164 967 1.07 % Other Shareholders 4 287 315 27.80 % Total shares 15 422 350 100 % |
Shareholder | No of shares | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings/ loss (-) for the period |
3 997 830 | 3 413 109 | 9 788 177 | 12 303 386 | 45 292 989 |
| Number of shares: | |||||
| Weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares |
15 422 350 | 15 422 350 | 15 422 350 | 15 422 350 | 15 422 350 |
| Effect of dilutive potential shares: |
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| Share options | 91 959 | 809 920 | 49 273 | 386 261 | 339 962 |
| Weighted average number of shares issued with diluted effect |
15 514 309 | 16 232 270 | 15 471 623 | 15 808 611 | 15 762 312 |
| Basic earnings/ loss (-) per share |
0.26 | 0.22 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 2.94 |
| Diluted earnings/loss (-) per share |
0.26 | 0.21 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 2.87 |
The company has a share option program covering certain key personnel. Per 30 September 2025, the program has fifteen members.
The share option program for key personnel is settled in shares, however, the company may resolve settlement in cash. The fair value of the issued options is expensed over the vesting period:
For options issued from 2020 and up to 2021,1/3 of the options will vest 24 months after the day of grant, 1/3 will vest 36 months after the day of grant and 1/3 will vest 48 months. For options issued from 2022, 2023 and 2024, 1/2 of the options will vest after 36 months and 1/2 of the options will vest after 48 months. Unvested options may be cancelled if the holder terminates its employment with the group.
The cost of the employee share-based transaction is expensed over the average vesting period. The value of the issued options of the transactions that are settled with equity instruments (settled with the company's own shares) is recognised as salary and personnel cost in profit and loss and in other paidin capital.
The value of the issued options of the programs that are settled in cash (cash-based programs) is recognised as salary and personnel cost in profit and loss and as a liability in the balance sheet. The liability is measured at fair value at each balance sheet date until settlement, and changes in the fair value are recognised in profit and loss.
Social security tax on options is recorded as a liability and is recognised over the estimated vesting period.
| 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding options at beginning of period |
1 048 132 | 1 115 594 | 1 080 632 | 1 115 594 | 1 115 594 |
| Options granted | - | - | - | - | 295 000 |
| Options forfeited | - | - | - | - | - |
| Options terminated | - | - | -32 500 | - | -120 000 |
| Options expired | - | - | - | - | -209 962 |
| Outstanding options at end of period |
1 048 132 | 1 115 594 | 1 048 132 | 1 115 594 | 1 080 632 |
The outstanding options are subject to the following conditions:
| Expiry date | Average strike price | Number of share options |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 62.88 | 80 000 |
| 2026-11 | 72.60 | 133 174 |
| 2027-12 | 46.67 | 199 996 |
| 2028-11 | 40.17 | 339 962 |
| 2029-11 | 52.39 | 295 000 |
| 1 048 132 |
The fair value of the options has been calculated using Black - Scholes - Merton Option Pricing Model. The most important parameters are share price at the grant date, exercise prices shown above, volatility (41.54%), expected dividend yield (0%), an expected term of 5 years, and annual risk-free interest rate (3.665%). The volatility is based on other comparable companies' stock price volatility.
In 2024, the group recognized a deferred tax asset related to previously unutilized tax losses. This recognition is based on the profitability of the subsidiary Gentian AS and the management's assessment that sufficient taxable income will be generated within the next five years to utilize this tax loss. This assessment is supported by the company's expected growth, and the foundation of long-term customer contracts.
The deferred tax asset recognized amounts to NOK 19 million, reflecting the carryforward tax losses specifically related to Gentian AS. The total loss carried forward for the group as of 30 September 2025 is NOK 175.8 million.
Non‐IFRS financial measures / alternative performance measures
In this quarterly report, the group presents certain alternative performance measures ("APMs"). An APM is defined as a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specific in the applicable financial reporting framework (IFRS). The APMs presented herein are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS or other generally accepted accounting principles, are not audited and investors should not consider any such measures to be an alternative to (a) operating revenues or operating profit (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), (b) as a measure of the group's operating performance; or (c) any other measures of performance under generally accepted accounting principles. The APMs presented herein may not be indicative of the group's historical operating results, nor are such measures meant to be predictive of the group's future results.
The company uses APMs to measure operating performance and is of the view that the APMs provide investors with relevant and specific operating figures which may enhance their understanding of the group's performance. Because companies calculate APMs differently, the APMs presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Below is an overview of APMs presented, including an overview of reconciliation and calculation of the relevant APMs.
Organic revenue growth is defined as revenue adjusted for currency effects and effects from M&A. Organic revenue growth measurement provides useful information to investors and other stakeholders on underlying growth of the business without the effect of certain factors unrelated to its operating performance.
| Reconciliation | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK 1000) | |||||
| Sales revenues | 41 835 | 32 698 | 129 907 | 109 459 | 152 069 |
| Revenue growth | 9 137 | 628 | 20 448 | 11 755 | 16 900 |
| Impact using exchange rates from last period |
883 | 870 | -83 | 342 | 246 |
| Impact M&A | - | - | - | - | - |
| Organic revenue growth | 10 019 | 1 497 | 20 366 | 12 097 | 17 146 |
| Organic revenue growth % | 31% | 5% | 19% | 12% | 13% |
EBITDA is a measurement of operating earnings before depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets and impairment charges. EBITDA are used for providing information of operating performance which is relative to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.
| Reconciliation | 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK 1000) | |||||
| Operating profit | 6 133 | 2 715 | 17 302 | 9 833 | 15 723 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 2 245 | 2 236 | 6 774 | 6 705 | 8 963 |
| EBITDA | 8 378 | 4 951 | 24 075 | 16 538 | 24 687 |
Gross margin refers to gross profit in % of sales revenues. Gross Margin % is used for providing consistent information of performance related to the production of goods which is relative to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.
| 3Q25 | 3Q24 | YTD25 | YTD24 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NOK 1000) | |||||
| Sales revenues | 41 835 | 32 698 | 129 907 | 109 459 | 152 069 |
| Cost of goods sold | -18 394 | -15 714 | -58 746 | -50 475 | -69 254 |
| Gross profit | 23 441 | 16 984 | 71 161 | 58 984 | 82 816 |
| Gross Margin | 56% | 52% | 55% | 54% | 54% |
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