Quarterly Report • Aug 14, 2009
Quarterly Report
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Ortivus offers unique solutions by combining expertise in wireless, IT and medical technology with clinical knowledge. Ortivus solutions secure that the patient get accurate medical treatment and expertise instantly throughout the care process. This results in better medical outcome as well as improved efficiency for the entire health care system.
Ortivus is a listed company on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Small Cap-list and was founded in 1985. It is based in Danderyd, Sweden. Ortivus has 100 employees in Sweden, US, Canada and Great Britain. In total more than 2 600 emergency services, 1 000 ambulances and 500 hospital beds are equipped with Ortivus solutions.
During the first quarter, Ortivus won an important purchase order for MobiMed, with Västra Götaland's purchase of a new system for its 110 ambulances. Ortivus won this order, and is today the de facto standard in Sweden for patient monitoring in ambulance medical care. During the second quarter, Ortivus won another important purchase order, when the City of Phoenix purchased Ortivus' system for invoicing, Sweet-Billing.
The operation in the US has shown strong financial development with a 6 % growth in local currency, good profitability and continued great sales potential. However, it should be noted that the SEK/USD exchange rate has had a great positive effect (+33 %). The refocus carried out in Q4 2008 made it possible, among other things, to launch a new product during the first quarter. Fusion-ePCR provides the opportunity for ambulance organizations efficiently to automate data collection in conjunction with ambulance transportation. This product replaces an older product, has received a very positive response and will become an important part of the future offering. In July 2009, a second product was launched: Fusion e-Track. More information can be found on our North American website www.ortivusna.com.
For the UK market, it is our assessment that it continues to be interesting and growing, and that Ortivus' position is established and good, but will be strengthened.
In addition to these deals, a few smaller international orders for both MobiMed and CoroNet have been received. Net sales for the group increased over 37% in the first 6 months and operating result improved to MSEK -10.3, which is lower than our ambitions.
The work of creating a long-term sustainable business model continues, and it is a pleasure to announce that a service agreement now has been entered into with a number of county councils in Sweden for annual maintenance agreements.
However, despite these positive successes on the company's home markets, international sales have not lived up to the ambitions we had, namely to achieve a positive cash flow for the group already by the end of 2009. Several large international orders that the company is working on actively have been postponed, probably partly due to the much tougher economic situation.
We still have strong faith in the opportunities on the international market, but because of the tougher market situation and on the basis of our goal of creating a sounder financial position with a positive cash flow, we have decided on a program of measures. The program aims to cutting costs corresponding to MSEK 10 on an annual basis, primarily through cost-cuts in Sweden. The program of measures also includes activities to strengthen the marketing and sales efforts. The program of measures will be implemented in early autumn 2009 and take full effect as from 2010.
On the basis of the tougher market conditions, with delay of procurement and supply shifts, the forecast was updated and unfortunately we must note that the desire to turn to a positive cash flow by the end of this year will not be honored. The ambition to create a positive cash flow is
still firm, and with the agreed program of measures and renewed focus on marketing and sales, we will be working towards this goal.
The board of directors and management team continue to keep the strategic monitoring of the company's future direction high on the agenda.
Finally, it is an added pleasure to announce that during the summer months, Dalarna County Council in Sweden chose Ortivus' system for heart monitoring – CoroNet – for Falun Hospital, and that the ambulance organization in Terni in Italy decided to purchase MobiMed from our partner et medical.
Jan B Andersson CEO
14 August 2009
Net sales for the group during the second quarter amounted to MSEK 26.2 (18.9), which was an increase of just over 38%. The increase was due primarily to a higher turnover of MSEK 6.7 on the North American market, but also higher turnover in the UK and Nordic countries, as well as other countries.
Operating loss for the second quarter amounted to MSEK -3.8 (-5.0). Operating expenses for the second quarter amounted to MSEK -25.3 (-22.0). Profit before tax for the quarter amounted to MSEK -3.8 (-5.2). Cash flow for the second quarter amounted to MSEK -5.6 (0.0).
Within the framework for "Tele-medical equipment for the ambulance operation", Ortivus has been granted a decision about a framework agreement by the Västra Götaland region, in accordance with a press release dated 26 February 2009. The agreement covers equipping the region's ambulance healthcare with MobiMed. In total, there are 110 ambulances in the region. The agreement will run for 5 years, with an option to extend the period, and covers, as well as supply of the hardware and software included in MobiMed, also defibrillators, installation, training and service contract. Delivery of the system will start during the third quarter of 2009.
Despite the unsettled US economy, Ortivus US operation showed an underlying positive result and cash flow. As communicated previously by press release on 4 April 2009, Ortivus has been awarded the contract to supply an ambulance invoicing system (Sweet-Billing) for 50 users to the City of Phoenix, Arizona.
The now communicated programme of measures will entail reduced costs corresponding to MSEK 10 on an annual basis, primarily by cost reductions in the Swedish business and is not expected to entail any significant costs in the implementation. The program will provide full effect as of the end of the year.
The group's net sales for the period amounted to MSEK 49.2 (35.8).
In Scandinavia, net sales increased by MSEK 2.0.
In Europe net sales growth was MSEK 1.1 attributable to England, and higher volume. Sales in North America increased by MSEK 10.2 equivalent to 39%. The increase in local currency is 6%.
Gross profit for the group for the period amounted to MSEK 36.9 (27.6). The gross margin fell from 77% to 75%.
Operating costs for the group amounted to MSEK -50.2 (-46.0).
The operating loss for the group for the period amounted to MSEK -10.3 (-15.8), of which depreciation of intangible assets amounted to MSEK -2.8 (-2.7). The improved operating profit is due to greater sales in all segments, and a favorable exchange rate in North America.
Capitalized expenses during the period amounted to MSEK 1.7 (4.5), of which capitalized development expenses, primarily for CoroNet, amounted to MSEK 1.7 (2.0).
The loss after tax from remaining operations (remaining operations excludes the subsidiary Medos AG, which was sold last year) amounted to MSEK -9.8 (-16.7), which corresponds to earnings per share before and after dilution of SEK -0.47 (-0.81).
Net financial items for the group amounted to MSEK 0.0 (-0.8) and the group's debt ratio amounted to 0.30x (0.31x).
Current tax relates to North America. No deductible deficiency has been capitalized in the group or the companies.
| Europe excl. North America Nordic |
Nordic & Other | Eliminations | Group | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK Jan-June | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 |
| External sales | 36,5 | 26,3 | 3,0 | 1,9 | 9,7 | 7,7 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 49,2 | 35,8 |
| Internal sales | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,0 | 0,1 | 1,0 | 3,6 | -1,0 | -3,7 | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Net Sales | 36,5 | 26,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 10,7 | 11,3 | -1,0 | -3,7 | 49,2 | 35,8 |
| Operating profit/loss | 9,5 | 2,9 | -0,6 | -1,1 | -19,1 | -16,3 | -0,1 | -1,3 | -10,3 | -15,8 |
Sales
| 2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSEK Net Sales | Apr-June | Apr-June | % | Jan-June | Jan-June | % |
| North America | 19,4 | 12,7 | 52,8 | 36,5 | 26,3 | 38,8 |
| Europe (excl Nordic) | 1,2 | 0,8 | 50,0 | 3,0 | 1,9 | 57,9 |
| Nordic (& other regions) | 5,6 | 5,5 | 1,8 | 9,7 | 7,7 | 26,0 |
| Total | 26,2 | 18,9 | 38,6 | 49,2 | 35,8 | 37,4 |
The current operation provided a cash flow for the period of MSEK -5.4 (-13.1). Investments for the period amounted to MSEK -2.6 (-7.3), and consisted primarily of development expenses carried forward and, for the remaining part, of acquisition of tangible fixed assets.
The financing operation produced a neutral cash flow for the period of MSEK 0.0 (14.1) and last year was affected by raising a loan of MSEK 25.0 from some of the larger shareholders and of an extra amortization of long-term loans of MSEK 8.0.
Cash flow for the period was MSEK -6.8 (-3.3).
At the end of the period, the group's liquid assets amounted to MSEK 44.0 (51.9) and a not utilized bank overdraft amounted to MSEK 5.0. Current investments amounted to MSEK 1.4 (7.4).
Net sales for the parent company was MSEK 10.5 (11.3) and the loss before and after tax was MSEK -11.6 (-55.4). At the end of the period, cash and bank balances amounted to MSEK 16.0 (13.7). During the period, the company made investments in intangible assets relating to expenses carried forward of MSEK -1.7 (-2.0).
Through its operation, Ortivus is exposed to many types of risk, both financial risks and risks of a more operational character. Risk handling is an integrated part of management responsibility, and the company has a policy and process for risk handling that focuses primarily on four different risks: financial risks, operational risks, country-related risks and legal/regulatory risks.
The handling of risk, primarily the financial risks, is described in more detail in the annual report for 2008.
It should be noted that Ortivus does currently not have a positive cash flow, and has raised loans to facilitate the strategy laid down. The company strives to become more international, which is necessary in order to support successful product development in the long term, but so far the number of international deals is limited outside the home markets in Sweden and the US. It can currently not be excluded that further structural changes, programs of measures and/or
more capital may be needed.
The current international financial crisis is of course affecting Ortivus' customers and their willingness to start new initiatives, investments and projects. The influence is difficult to assess, and varies between different countries and markets, but naturally makes assessment as a whole more uncertain.
All forward-looking statements in this report are based on the company's best assessment at the time of the report. Like all assessments of the future, such statements include risks and uncertainties that may entail that the actual outcome is different.
As a significant part of the company's financing, and with the aim of strengthening liquidity, on 15 April 2008 the company entered into a syndicated loan agreement of MSEK 25.0 with some of the company's larger shareholders, using company assets as security. The loan runs at market interest equal to STIBOR 180 days + 5% until December 30, 2010.
The company has decided on a program of measures aimed at reducing costs by an amount corresponding to MSEK 10 on an annual basis, primarily through cost reductions in Sweden. The program of measures also includes new initiatives in marketing and sales.
With the exception of the new principles stated below, the group and parent company use the same accounting principles and calculation methods as in the annual accounts for 2008. For the group these interim accounts have been drawn up in accordance with IAS 34 Interim reporting. The interim accounts for the parent company have been drawn up in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
An amended version of IAS 1 Presentation of financial reports is implemented as from 2009. The change does not affect how reported amounts are calculated, but only how they are presented. The main effect of the change is that certain income and expenditure items, which were previously reported direct against equity, will now be accounted for as a part of "other total gains and losses", which is a part of the income statement. The exchange rate differences previously reported by Ortivus directly against equity are therefore now shown at the end of the extended report of total income. After this addition, a new income concept is introduced, called "sum total income". Income after tax is arrived at in the same way as in previous periods.
The new standard IFRS 8 Operating segments has replaced IAS 14 Segment reporting as from 2009. IFRS 8 is to a greater extent based on information from a management perspective. However, the introduction of IFRS 8 has not required any change to Ortivus' reported segments. No new or changed information about the segments is required in these interim accounts, compared to previous interim accounts or annual accounts.
As from 2009, RFR 1.1 and 2.1, which were implemented in the annual accounts, have been replaced by RFR 1.2 and 2.2.
The assessment of prospects for 2009 which was given in the last quarterly report has changed. Given the management's views on the international sales situation, the influence of the recession on new projects and the willingness to invest in ambulance healthcare, and the program of measures decided upon, it is assessed that a positive cash flow cannot be achieved during the remainder of 2009.
The ambition to create primarily a more stable financial situation for the group with an operation generating a positive cash flow and thereafter sustainable profits in the long term remains, and the program of measures now decided upon is to be considered an important step towards this goal. Further steps may need to be implemented. The ambition is to achieve this goal during 2010.
The interim report provides a true overview of the parent company's and the group's operation, position and result and describes significant risks and uncertainty factors facing the parent company and the companies that are part of the group.
Danderyd, 14 August 2009 Ortivus AB (publ)
Chairman Board member Board member
Jon Risfelt Peter Edwall Annemarie Gardshol
Board member Board member CEO
Anna Söderblom Crister Stjernfelt Jan B Andersson
Ortivus publish this information in accordance with Swedish law on securities market. Information was submitted for publication at 09.00 August 14, 2009.
Ortivus AB, Org.No 556259-1205, Box 713, S-182 17 Danderyd, Sweden
The interim report for the third quarter of 2009 will be published on 12 November 2009 The interim year-end report for 2009 will be published on 19 February 2010
This interim report has not been audited by the company's auditors.
Jon Risfelt, Chairman of the board, +46 (0)73 434 33 32 Håkan Cranning, CFO, telephone +46 (0)8 446 45 00, or mobile +46 (0)73 834 46 18, or E-mail: [email protected] Please visit also www.ortivus.com
| Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Net sales | 26 164 | 18 891 | 49 152 | 35 822 | 83 113 |
| Cost of goods sold Gross Profit |
-6 698 19 466 |
-3 681 15 210 |
-12 283 36 869 |
-8 195 27 627 |
-22 541 60 572 |
| Other operating revenues | 2 026 | 1 866 | 3 081 | 2 557 | 5 919 |
| Selling expenses | -7 618 | -6 737 | -14 851 | -14 039 | -28 741 |
| Administrative expenses | -6 603 | -7 271 | -13 853 | -14 282 | -29 742 |
| Research and development costs | -10 986 | -7 605 | -20 744 | -15 160 | -41 574 |
| Other operating expenses | -101 | -420 | -770 | -2 478 | -8 290 |
| Operating profit/loss | -3 816 | -4 957 | -10 268 | -15 775 | -41 856 |
| Financial net | -3 | -219 | -87 | -793 | -1 977 |
| Profit/loss pre tax | -3 819 | -5 176 | -10 355 | -16 568 | -43 833 |
| Current tax | -302 | -91 | 858 | -166 | 585 |
| Deferred tax | -124 | 182 | -267 | -13 | -491 |
| Net result after tax continued operations | -4 245 | -5 085 | -9 764 | -16 747 | -43 739 |
| Net result after tax discontinued operations | 0 | -26 219 | 0 | -25 564 | -25 207 |
| Net result after tax | -4 245 | -31 304 | -9 764 | -42 311 | -68 946 |
| Other total result | |||||
| Exchange differences | -6 580 | 668 | -283 | -6 127 | 11 939 |
| Other total result for the period, net after tax | -6 580 | 668 | -283 | -6 127 | 11 939 |
| Sum total result for the period | -10 825 | -30 636 | -10 047 | -48 438 | -57 007 |
| Attributable to Equity holders of the Parent Company | -4 245 | -31 304 | -9 764 | -42 311 | -68 946 |
| Total result for the period attributable equity holders of the parent company |
-10 825 | -30 636 | -10 047 | -48 438 | -57 007 |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted, SEK (earnings after tax/average number of shares) |
-0,20 | -1,51 | -0,47 | -2,04 | -3,33 |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted, SEK (from continued operations) |
-0,20 | -0,25 | -0,47 | -0,81 | -2,11 |
| Number of shares as at closing day (thousands) | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 |
| Average number of shares (thousands) | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 | 20 708 |
| Depreciation and impairment of noncurrent assets: | 2 300 | 33 848 | 4 700 | 37 705 | 52 181 |
| - of which related to intangible fixed assets | 1 394 | 32 409 | 2 787 | 34 862 | 47 154 |
| - of which related to discontinued operations | - | 28 949 | - | 30 009 | 30 023 |
Result after tax from discontinued operations is related to previous subsidiary Medos AG
| Amounts in SEK thousand | June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill | 50 267 | 40 316 | 49 955 |
| Other intangible fixed assets | 23 220 | 47 916 | 24 268 |
| Tangible assets | 8 710 | 12 565 | 9 515 |
| Deferred tax assets | 12 139 | 11 607 | 12 495 |
| Total non-current assets | 94 336 | 112 404 | 96 233 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 9 345 | 17 997 | 11 921 |
| Current receivables | 20 387 | 34 334 | 21 258 |
| Short-term investments | 1 432 | 7 374 | 1 355 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 43 983 | 51 933 | 50 510 |
| Total current assets | 75 147 | 111 638 | 85 044 |
| Total assets | 169 483 | 224 042 | 181 277 |
| Shareholders' equity | 96 468 | 114 584 | 106 515 |
| Non-current interest bearing liabilities | 25 000 | 30 584 | 28 805 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 726 | 6 319 | 567 |
| Current interest bearing liabilities | 3 750 | 5 000 - | |
| Other current liabilities | 43 539 | 67 555 | 45 390 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 169 483 | 224 042 | 181 277 |
| Pledged security and potential obligations | |||
| Pledged security | 16 432 | 22 374 | 16 355 |
| Potential obligations | 7 588 | 7 054 | 6 646 |
| Amounts in SEK thousand | June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 106 515 | 163 022 | 163 022 |
| Subscription options | - | - | 500 |
| Sum total result for the period | -10 047 | -48 438 | -57 007 |
| Closing balance | 96 468 | 114 584 | 106 515 |
| Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | -5 371 | -13 118 | -4 139 | -10 081 | -18 976 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -246 | -3 141 | -2 613 | -7 287 | -370 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -11 | 16 273 | -55 | 14 079 | 8 222 |
| Cash flow for the period | -5 628 | 14 | -6 807 | -3 289 | -11 124 |
| 06-30-09 | 06-30-08 | 12-31-08 | 12-31-07 | 12-31-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net result after tax | -9 764 | -42 311 | -68 946 | -61 289 | -149 186 |
| Net result margin, % | -21 | -46 | -53 | -50 | -64 |
| Earnings per share - basic and diluted, SEK 1) | -0,47 | -2,04 | -3,33 | -2,96 | -8,51 |
| Return on shareholders' equity, % 2) | neg | neg | neg | neg | neg |
| Return on capital employed, % 2) | neg | neg | neg | neg | neg |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 57 | 51 | 59 | 64 | 68 |
| Debt/equity ratio, X | 0,30 | 0,31 | 0,27 | 0,13 | 0,16 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 4,66 | 5,53 | 5,14 | 7,87 | 10,92 |
| Average number of employees | 95 | 100 | 98 | 111 | 172 |
1) Restated for bonus issue-effect on new share issue 2006.
2) On rolling 12-month basis.
| Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Net sales | 6 003 | 8 938 | 10 491 | 11 292 | 24 414 |
| Cost of goods sold | -3 565 | -3 740 | -6 395 | -5 599 | -11 870 |
| Gross Profit | 2 438 | 5 198 | 4 096 | 5 693 | 12 544 |
| Operating costs | -12 096 | -9 900 | -23 324 | -21 716 | -40 757 |
| Operating profit/loss | -9 658 | -4 702 | -19 229 | -16 023 | -28 213 |
| Net financial items | 7 807 | -38 758 | 7 660 | -39 331 | -27 269 |
| Profit/loss pre tax | -1 851 | -43 460 | -11 569 | -55 354 | -55 482 |
| Net result after tax | -1 851 | -43 460 | -11 569 | -55 354 | -55 482 |
| Depreciation, amortization and impairment of noncurrent | 1 719 | 40 406 | 3 482 | 42 198 | 46 460 |
| - of which intangible fixed assets | 1 394 | 1 324 | 2 787 | 2 717 | 5 370 |
In result after financial items a write-down of shares in Medos AG on June 30th 2008, is included with KSEK 38 682 and dividends from subsidiarys KSEK 12 865. The net income from financial investments includes dividends with KSEK 7 850.
| Amounts in SEK thousand | June 30, 2009 June 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 23 220 | 24 363 | 24 268 |
| Tangible assets | 3 437 | 4 445 | 3 940 |
| Shares in Group companies | 96 637 | 93 760 | 96 637 |
| Total non-current assets | 123 294 | 122 568 | 124 845 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 8 705 | 11 625 | 11 353 |
| Current receivables | 13 334 | 37 332 | 17 087 |
| Cash and bank deposits | 15 997 | 13 678 | 20 733 |
| Total current assets | 38 036 | 62 635 | 49 173 |
| Total assets | 161 330 | 185 203 | 174 018 |
| Shareholders' equity | 121 624 | 132 819 | 133 192 |
| Provisions | 726 | 2 913 | 567 |
| Non-current liabilities | 25 000 | 30 000 | 28 750 |
| Current liabilities to credit institutions | 3 750 | 5 000 | - |
| Other current liabilities | 10 230 | 14 471 | 11 509 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 161 330 | 185 203 | 174 018 |
| Pledged security and potential obligations | |||
| Pledged security | 15 000 | 15 000 | 15 000 |
| Potential obligations | 7 588 | 7 054 | 6 646 |
Box 713 Karlsrovägen 2D S-182 17 Danderyd Sweden Telephone: +46 8 446 45 00 Fax: +46 8 446 45 19 E-mail: [email protected] www.ortivus.com
PO Box 276 2324 Sweet Parkway Rd. Decorah, IA 52101-0276 The United States Telephone: +1 563 387 3191 Fax: +1 563 387 9333 E-mail: [email protected] www.ortivusna.com
2525 Daniel Johnson Boulevard, Suite 300 Laval, Quebec H7T 1S9 Canada Telephone: +1 450 682 6262 Fax: +1 450 682 8117 E-mail: [email protected] www.ortivusna.com
2 Turnberry House Solent Business Park Fareham, Hants PO15 7FJ United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1489 889201 Fax: +44 1489 889206 E-mail: [email protected] www.ortivus.com
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