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ALK-Abelló

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 12, 2020

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Six-month interim report (Q2) 2020 Company release No. 9/2020 (Unaudited)

ALK upgrades earnings outlook

ALK's overall sales in the Q2 low-season were in line with expectations given the COVID-19 pandemic, with tablet sales up 25%. Sublingual, home-based treatments in Europe and International markets were resilient to the impact of the pandemic, whereas sales of SCIT products, and sales in the USA, were most affected. In Q2, ALK saw earnings increase by 213% on the back of savings and delayed R&D expenditure.

Q2 2020 highlights

  • Total revenue at DKK 772 million (785), showed zero growth in local currencies. Planned product discontinuations reduced growth by approximately 3 p.p. Currencies reduced reported growth by 1 p.p.
  • Tablets saw growth of 25% to DKK 324 million (263), while combined SCIT and SLIT-drops sales were down 14% on the effects of COVID-19 and portfolio rationalisation.
  • Operating profit (EBITDA) exceeded expectations and grew by 213% to DKK 75 million (24), reflecting savings and delayed R&D expenditure due to COVID-19.
  • Free cash flow was positive, at DKK 6 million (negative at 132) and was ahead of plan, driven by higher earnings, and the re-phasing of investments and tax payments.
  • Revenue for the first six months was up 5%, EBITDA was up 74% at DKK 273 million (157) and free cash flow was positive at DKK 27 million (negative at 149).

Update on the effects of COVID-19

  • As expected, sales fluctuated during the Q2 low-season, particularly in the USA, as visits to allergy clinics became more difficult.
  • Sales of tablets and drops, which can be self-administered at home, were resilient, although new patient initiations were constrained.
  • Sales of SCIT products were most impacted, since they are typically administered in a clinic.
  • Manufacturing and supply remained highly resilient and product inventories are still robust.
  • ALK faces an elevated risk to its ongoing clinical programme. Patient recruitment for trials is still impacted which will likely lead to some delays.
  • In late-Q2, there were early positive sales signals in multiple markets, supported by key indicators from ALK's digital patient engagement programme, and ALK continues to base its plans on an expected market recovery during H2 although the US market remains unpredictable.

2020 financial outlook

In light of the results for the first half of 2020 and the ongoing effects of COVID-19, ALK is updating its financial outlook for 2020 and upgrading EBITDA and cash flow forecasts. ALK's working assumption is that, during H2, the majority of markets will recover so that allergy patients are once again able and willing to visit healthcare professionals. ALK also expects that market conditions in the USA are likely to remain challenging over the short term. As a result:

  • Revenue growth is currently tracking towards the lower end of the guided range of 8-12% due to the US market conditions. However, a stronger than expected recovery in the USA, or elsewhere, cannot be ruled out at this stage. Planned product discontinuation is still reducing growth by 4 p.p.
  • Operating profit (EBITDA) is now expected to be DKK 300-350 million (previously 200-300).
  • Free cash flow is now expected to be negative at approximately DKK 200 million (previously negative ~300).

Hørsholm, 12 August 2020

ALK-Abelló A/S

Comparative figures for 2019 are shown in brackets. Revenue growth rates are organic and are stated in local currencies, unless otherwise indicated

For further information, contact:

Investor Relations: Per Plotnikof, tel. +45 4574 7527, mobile +45 2261 2525

Media: Jeppe Ilkjær, mobile +45 3050 2014

Today, ALK is hosting a conference call for analysts and investors at 1.30 p.m. (CEST) at which Management will review the financial results and the outlook. The conference call will be audio cast on https://ir.alk.net. Participants for the audio cast are kindly requested to call in before 1.25 p.m. (CEST). Danish participants should call in on tel. +45 3544 5577 and international participants should call in on tel. +44 333 300 0804 or +1 631 913 1422. Please use the Participant Pin Code: 73006317#. The conference call will also be webcast live on our website, where the related presentation will be made available shortly before the call begins.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY RATIOS FOR THE ALK GROUP

H1 H1 Q2 Q2 Full year
Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019
Income statement
Revenue 1,728 1,652 772 785 3,274
Operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) 273 157 75 24 241
Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) 153 14 16 (62) (14)
Net financial items (25) (20) (10) (18) (17)
Profit/(loss) before tax (EBT) 128 (6) 6 (80) (31)
Net profit/(loss) 76 (23) (10) (68) (50)
Average number of employees (FTE) 2,405 2,381 2,418 2,381 2,385
Balance sheet
Total assets 5,683 5,104 5,683 5,104 5,495
Invested capital 2,748 3,220 2,748 3,220 2,759
Equity 3,243 3,157 3,243 3,157 3,176
Cash flow and investments
Depreciations, amortisation and impairment 120 143 59 86 255
Cash flow from operating activities 154 (67) 84 (97) 132
Cash flow from investing activities (127) (82) (78) (35) (157)
- of which investment in tangible and intangible assets (102) (65) (53) (35) (167)
- of which acquisitions of companies and operations - (17) - - (20)
Free cash flow 27 (149) 6 (132) (25)
Information on shares
Share capital 111 111 111 111 111
Shares in thousands of DKK 10 each 11,141 11,141 11,141 11,141 11,141
Share price, end of period – DKK 1,771 1,530 1,771 1,530 1,635
Net asset value per share – DKK 291 283 291 283 285
Key figures
Gross margin – % 59 56 56 51 58
EBITDA margin – % 16 10 10 3 7
Equity ratio – % 57 62 57 62 58
Earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) 7.0 (2.1) (0.9) (6.2) (4.6)
Earnings/(loss) per share (DEPS), diluted 6.9 (2.1) (0.9) (6.2) (4.6)
Share price/Net asset value 6.1 5.4 6.1 5.4 5.7

INCOME STATEMENT

Q2 Q2 H1 H1
2020 % 2019 % Amounts in DKKm 2020 % 2019 %
772 100 785 100 Revenue 1,728 100 1,652 100
336 44 386 49 Cost of sales 707 41 721 44
436 56 399 51 Gross profit 1,021 59 931 56
103 13 94 12 Research and development expenses 216 12 193 12
317 41 367 47 Sales, marketing and administrative expenses 652 38 724 44
16 2 (62) (8) Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) 153 9 14 1
(10) (1) (18) (2) Net financial items (25) (2) (20) (1)
6 1 (80) (10) Profit/(loss) before tax (EBT) 128 7 (6) (0)
16 2 (12) (2) Tax on profit 52 3 17 1
(10) (1) (68) (9) Net profit/(loss) 76 4 (23) (1)
Operating profit before depreciation
75 10 24 3 and amortisation (EBITDA) 273 16 157 10

COVID-19 UPDATE

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, ALK's focus remains on the continued supply of its products for people with allergy and allergic asthma, and on its readiness to maximise sales when the markets recover.

During Q2, sales of sublingual tablets and drops, which can be self-administered at home, were resilient to the impact of the pandemic, although new patient initiations were constrained. Meanwhile, the greatest impact was on sales of SCIT products, as these treatments often take place in a clinical setting, and on sales in the USA, where market conditions have been particularly challenging.

At the very end of Q2, as virus containment measures eased in multiple countries, especially in Europe, ALK began to see encouraging early signs of a sales recovery, with allergy patients once again able to visit healthcare professionals without significant limitations. In addition, key indicators from ALK's digital patient engagement programme suggest a backlog of patients who are keen to take action on their allergies. ALK therefore expects to be able to recover lost sales growth momentum during H2, which is typically when the majority of new allergy patients start treatment. However, the US market is expected to remain unpredictable.

In-house production continues as planned, thanks to the contingency measures that ALK has established, with precautions in place to secure both supply chain integrity and the well-being of employees. Inventories also remain robust so that ALK could maintain supply even in the event of any unanticipated interruption to production.

COVID-19 continues to affect ALK's planned clinical development activities as a consequence of virus

containment measures, as well as the wider pressure on hospitals and clinics. The recruitment of new patients for all studies were essentially put on hold. However, recently is was restarted for one of the clinical trials. Where possible, ALK aims to make up this lost time at a later date, however, delays to the clinical development programme are expected as the pandemic persists.

UPDATE ON BUSINESS PRIORITIES

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ALK's long-term strategy remains unchanged, as do the strong, underlying drivers that support ALK's growth.

During Q2, progress continued on the three-year transformation programme, which has four areas of focus:

1. Succeed in North America

Sales across the North American portfolio were held back in Q2 by COVID-19. Consequently, overall sales in the region declined by 19%, with tablet sales down 16% as the flow of new patient initiations became highly constrained.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, ALK continues to focus on building both the number of prescribers, and prescription depth for the tablets. In Q2, it launched its digital patient engagement platform in the USA which saw rapid adoption, likely in part due to the number of people staying at home.

Towards the end of the quarter, ALK saw very early signs of sales returning in the region. Despite this, the full-year sales-growth target for North America of 10% currently looks unlikely.

In June, ALK entered into an agreement with Otonomy for OTIPRIO®, a treatment for swimmer's ear. The product enhances ALK's offering to ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists, paediatricians, and selected primary care doctors, and expands coverage in ENT, which is a fast-growing segment for ALK in the USA.

2. Complete and commercialise the tablet portfolio for all relevant ages

Tablet sales continued their upward trajectory in Q2, so that sales increased 32% across the first half of the year – still on course for the targeted annual sales growth of 30% or greater – with ACARIZAX® and ITULAZAX® as the largest contributors.

Despite COVID-19, the roll-out of ITULAZAX® remains on schedule, with registration, pricing and reimbursement activities progressing well. As a result, new launches are currently planned for the second half of the year in Austria, Canada, Czechia, the Netherlands and Switzerland.

3. Patient engagement and adjacent business

ALK further ramped up its patient engagement activities during Q2 by launching its digital platform in Ireland, Slovakia and the USA and by further leveraging other digital resources in response to the limitations created by COVID-19 containment measures.

Current digital patient engagement activities prioritise interactions with the most suitable candidates for AIT, ahead of the high season for new treatment initiations later in the year.

By the end of H1, ALK had accumulated more than 400,000 (~95,000) two-way consumer relationships across its digital platforms, via which more than 300,000 online allergy tests had been completed. At the same time, ALK has already reached its full year target of mobilising more than 100,000 people to take action on their allergies. Additionally, there have been more than 500,000 downloads of ALK's new smartphone app to date.

ALK continues to support its partner Windgap Medical as it works to develop a new adrenaline auto-injector for the US market. An update on development progress and the potential future timing of a US registration application is expected within six-to-eight months.

4. Optimise and reallocate

ALK continued work to rationalise its product portfolio, with older, less competitive products being phased out in favour of documented, registered products. This work has now seen more than 300 products eliminated from the 2016 portfolio.

In addition, COVID-19 resilience and contingency measures have been put in place to ensure continuity in the supply of ALK's products. At the same time, site specialisation, optimisation efforts and investments in quality also continued, with the aim of improving longer-term efficiency in product supply.

Q2 SALES AND MARKET TRENDS

(Comparative figures for Q2 2019 are shown in brackets. Revenue growth rates are organic stated in local currencies, unless otherwise indicated)

Revenue by geography

DKKm Q2- Growth
Share of
Q2-
2020 (l.c.*) revenue 2019
Europe 540 -2% 70% 555
North America 130 -19% 17% 164
Intl. markets 102 56% 13% 66
Revenue 772 0% 100% 785

* Organic and in local currencies

Europe

Revenue in Europe fell by 2% in local currencies to DKK 540 million (555). Planned product discontinuations reduced growth by 5 percentage points so that, like-for-like, underlying sales of continuing products grew by 3%. Towards the end of the quarter, there were clear signs of a market recovery.

Tablet sales grew strongly, up 22% for the quarter, as the market continued its transition towards evidencebased, registered products, and self-administered, home-based treatments were resilient to the market challenges created by COVID-19.

Combined sales of SCIT and SLIT-drops decreased by 15%. This was partly attributable to portfolio rationalisation, and partly due to pandemic-related barriers to treatment for SCIT products in particular.

Sales of other products decreased by 11%, although sales of the adrenaline auto-injector Jext® increased 15% on continued strong demand. Sales of diagnostics and other products were significantly down due to COVID-19.

Sales in the most important markets of France and Germany were resilient despite the challenges of the pandemic. In Germany, ALK continued to gain significant market share, largely due to strong sales growth from the tablets. The Nordics also performed

well, with strong revenue growth, especially from tablets.

There were no major changes to the pricing and reimbursement of AIT products.

North America

Due to the impact of COVID-19, revenue in North America was DKK 130 million (164), which was down 19% organically in local currencies, and was below expectations. Sales of tablets fell 16%, while sales of bulk SCIT products were down 22%. Revenue from other products, including those of non-allergy related products and PRE-PEN®, which resumed shipments following issues at a supplier, was down 16%.

Overall market conditions were extremely challenging during Q2 such that, at one stage, ALK estimates that up to 50% of US allergy clinics were either fully or partially closed, and even those that were open, were seeing significantly fewer patients.

Tablet sales in Canada grew marginally, and were strongest towards the end of the quarter, signalling increased acceptance by prescribers.

International markets

Revenue in International markets was up 56% at DKK 102 million (66). This was slightly ahead of expectations and was driven by shipments of MITICURE™ and CEDARCURE™ to Torii in Japan. As in Europe, sales of tablets in Japan proved highly resilient to the impact of COVID-19. In addition, ALK saw double-digit growth in China.

Global revenue by product line

DKKm Q2- Growth Share of Q2-
2020 (l.c.*) revenue 2019
SCIT and
SLIT-drops 342 -14% 44% 400
SLIT-tablets 324 25% 42% 263
Other products
and services 106 -12% 14% 122
Revenue 772 0% 100% 785

* Organic and in local currencies

6M FINANCIAL REVIEW

(Comparative figures for 2019 are shown in brackets. Revenue growth rates are organic stated in local currencies, unless otherwise indicated)

6M revenue increased by 5% in reported currency to DKK 1,728 million (1,652), broadly in-line with expectations. Exchange rate fluctuations did not materially impact reported revenue and organic growth in local currencies was also 5%.

Cost of sales decreased 2% in local currencies to DKK 707 million (721). The gross profit of DKK 1,021 million (931) yielded a gross margin of 59% (56%), and reflected changes in the product mix, increased sales – especially from tablets – but also lower sales of legacy products in Europe and significant costs associated with compliance efforts to secure robustness in product supply, as well as the implementation of the product and site strategy. Last year's figures also included a one-off divestmentrelated impairment equivalent to ~1.5 percentage points on the gross margin.

Capacity costs decreased 6% in local currencies to DKK 868 million (917). R&D expenses increased by 12% in local currencies in support of clinical trials, although this was lower than expected following delays to clinical activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly affected was the recruitment of patients for clinical trials – something that is likely to continue for the duration of 2020. Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 11% in local currencies, reflecting savings as a consequence of COVID-19 restricting sales and marketing activities in many markets, and operational leverage of ALK's commercial activities. Administrative expenses decreased 7% (local currencies), largely as a consequence of certain one-off items in 2019.

EBITDA (operating profit before depreciation and

amortisation) increased 74% to DKK 273 million (157) and was significantly better than expected, reflecting savings and delayed R&D expenditure due to COVID-19. Exchange rates did have a small negative impact on operating profit.

Net financials were a loss of DKK 25 million (loss of 20) mainly relating to net interest expenses and currency fluctuations on intercompany loans. Tax on the profit totalled DKK 52 million (17) and net profit was DKK 76 million (a loss of 23).

Cash flow from operating activities was an inflow of DKK 154 million (outflow of 67) mainly as a consequence of the increased EBITDA, as well as changes in working capital. Cash flow from investing activities was DKK minus 127 million (minus 82) mainly relating to upgrades to legacy production and the build-up of capacity for SLIT-tablet production.

Free cash flow was DKK 27 million (minus 149) which was better than expected due to higher earnings.

Cash flow from financing activities was DKK minus 45 million (minus 41), mainly relating to the settlement of incentive programmes.

At the end of June, ALK held 224,771 of its own shares or 2.0% of the share capital, versus 2.2% at the end of 2019, and 2.3% at the end of June 2019.

At the end of June, cash and marketable securities totalled DKK 292 million, versus DKK 207 million at the end of Q2 2019 and DKK 316 million at the end of 2019. In addition, ALK has an unused credit facility of DKK 600 million which runs until 2022.

Equity totalled DKK 3,243 million (3,157) at the end of the period, and the equity ratio was 57% (62%).

OUTLOOK FOR 2020

In light of the results for the first half of 2020 and the ongoing effects of COVID-19, ALK is updating its financial outlook for 2020 and upgrading EBITDA and cash flow forecasts. ALK's working assumption is that, during H2, the majority of markets will recover so that allergy patients are once again able and willing to visit healthcare professionals. ALK also expects that market conditions in the USA are likely to remain challenging over the short term. As a result:

  • Organic revenue growth is currently tracking towards the lower end of the guided range of 8- 12% in local currencies due to the US market conditions. However, a stronger than expected recovery in the USA, or elsewhere, cannot be ruled out at this stage. Planned product discontinuation is still reducing growth by 4 p.p.
  • Operating profit (EBITDA) is upgraded and now expected to be DKK 300-350 million (previously 200-300).
  • Free cash flow is upgraded and now expected to be negative at approximately DKK 200 million (previously negative ~300).

Revenue

ALK still expects growth across its Europe and International sales regions in 2020, with tablets as the key growth driver with growth of 30% or more, so that they are expected to become ALK's largest single product category for the first time. In North America, the ongoing impact of COVID-19 means that the fullyear sales-growth target for this region of 10% is currently viewed as unlikely.

Revenue growth is still expected to be strongest towards the end of the year, in particular, due to assumed timing of market recovery ahead of the high season for AIT treatment initiations and the expected timing of tablet shipments to Torii in Japan.

Gross margin

The reported gross margin for the full year is still expected to be roughly on a par with 2019, benefiting from increased sales – especially from tablets, with higher volumes absorbed by existing capacity – offset by changes in the product mix and increased lower gross-margin shipments of tablets to ALK's partner for Japan, Torii. The gross margin also reflects significant costs associated with compliance efforts to secure robustness in product supply as well as with the implementation of the product and site strategy.

EBITDA

The upgraded EBITDA now reflects the effects of the coronavirus pandemic whereby capacity costs are expected to be lower than originally planned, particularly in R&D, where costs are currently forecast to be DKK 500-550 million (previously ~600 million).

Cash flow

The improved free cash flow now reflects higher earnings, lower corporate tax payments, and other changes to working capital (phasing of employee tax payments in Denmark). Working capital includes an expected repayment of accrued rebate adjustments related to previous years. CAPEX is still projected at DKK 250-300 million, with investments focused on streamlining the manufacturing footprint and further specialisation at ALK's production sites.

Other assumptions

The outlook does not include any revenue from acquisitions, new partnerships or in-licensing of adjacent products and services, nor does it include any sizeable payments related to future M&As or inlicensing activities. The outlook is based on current exchange rates, resulting in an immaterial effect on both reported revenue and reported EBITDA.

RISK FACTORS

This interim report contains forward-looking statements, including forecasts of future revenue, operating profit and cash flow as well as expected business-related events. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties, as various factors, some of which are beyond the control of ALK, may cause actual results and performance to differ materially from the forecasts made in this announcement. Without being exhaustive, such factors include e.g., general economic and businessrelated conditions, including legal issues, uncertainty relating to demand, pricing, reimbursement rules, partners' plans and forecasts, fluctuations in exchange rates, competitive factors and reliance on suppliers. Additional factors include the risks associated with the sourcing and manufacturing of ALK's products as well as the potential for side effects from the use of ALK's existing and future products, as allergy immunotherapy may be associated with allergic reactions of differing extents, durations and severities. The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, and the

extent and duration of countermeasures against the virus, represent additional uncertainties that may also affect forward-looking statements.

Financial calendar

Silent period 14 October 2020 Nine-month interim report (Q3) 2020 11 November 2020

R&D PIPELINE STATUS

ALK aims to globalise a portfolio of SLIT-tablets for all relevant ages, covering five of the most common respiratory allergies: house dust mite, grass, tree, ragweed and Japanese cedar.

Phase I Phase II Phase III Filing Marketed
GRAZAX® Europe 2007
Adults and children – Allergic rhinitis (grass)
GRASTEK® North America
Adults and children – Allergic rhinitis (grass) 2014
GRAZAX® International marketsi
Adults and children – Allergic rhinitis (grass)
iii
RAGWITEK® North America
Adults– Allergic rhinitis (ragweed)
2014
RAGWIZAX® Europe & Intl. markets
Adults– Allergic rhinitis (ragweed)
RAGWITEK® Europe & NA
Children – Allergic rhinitis (ragweed)
ACARIZAX® Europe
Adults – Allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma (HDM)
2016/17
Adolescents – Allergic rhinitis (HDM)
ACARIZAX®/ODACTRA® North America
Adults – Allergic rhinitis (HDM)
2017/18
MITICURE™ Japanii 2015/18
Adults and children – Allergic rhinitis (HDM) iii
ACARIZAX® International marketsi
Adults - Allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma (HDM)
ACARIZAX® China
Adults – Allergic rhinitis (HDM)
ACARIZAX®/ODACTRA® Europe & North America
Children – Allergic asthma (HDM)
ACARIZAX®/ODACTRA® Europe & North America
Children – Allergic rhinitis (HDM)
ODACTRA® North America
Adolescents – Allergic rhinitis (HDM)
CEDARCURE™ Japanii 2018
Adults and children – Allergic rhinitis (Japanese Cedar)
ITULAZAX® Europe
Adults– Allergic rhinitis (tree: birch family)
2019
ITULATEK™ Canada
Adults– Allergic rhinitis (tree: birch family)

i. Licensed to Abbott for south-east Asia and Seqirusfor Australia/New Zealand - ii. Licensed to Torii for Japan - iii. Already marketed in selected markets

STATEMENT BY MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors and Board of Management today considered and approved the interim report of ALK-Abelló A/S for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020. The interim report has not been audited or reviewed by the company's independent auditor.

The consolidated interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim financial reporting' and additional Danish disclosure requirements for the presentation of quarterly interim reports by listed companies.

In our opinion, the interim report gives a true and fair view of the ALK Group's assets, equity and liabilities, financial position, results of operations and cash flow for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020. We further consider that the Management review in the preceding pages gives a true and fair statement of the development in the ALK Group's activities and business, the profit for the period and the ALK Group's financial position as a whole, and a description of the most significant risks and uncertainties to which the ALK Group is subject. Besides what has been disclosed in the interim report, no changes in the ALK Group's most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to what was disclosed in the consolidated annual report 2019.

Hørsholm, 12 August 2020

Board of Management

Carsten Hellmann President & CEO

Henrik Jacobi Executive Vice President Research & Development Søren Jelert CFO & Executive Vice President

Søren Daniel Niegel Executive Vice President Commercial Operations

Board of Directors

Anders Hedegaard Chairman

Lene Skole Vice Chairman Katja Barnkob

Nanna Rassov Carlson Lars Holmqvist Jakob Riis

Johan Smedsrud Vincent Warnery

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE ALK GROUP

Q2 Q2 H1 H1
2020 2019 Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019
772 785 Revenue 1,728 1,652
336 386 Cost of sales 707 721
436 399 Gross profit 1,021 931
103 94 Research and development expenses 216 193
254 303 Sales and marketing expenses 535 599
63 64 Administrative expenses 117 125
16 (62) Operating profit/(loss) (EBIT) 153 14
(10) (18) Net financial items (25) (20)
6 (80) Profit/(loss) before tax (EBT) 128 (6)
16 (12) Tax on profit 52 17
(10) (68) Net profit/(loss) 76 (23)
Earnings per share (EPS)
(0.9) (6.2) Earnings/(loss) per share (EPS) 7.0 (2.1)
(0.9) (6.2) Earnings/(loss) per share (DEPS), diluted 6.9 (2.1)

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Q2 Q2 H1 H1
2020 2019 Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019
(10) (68) Net profit/(loss) 76 (23)
Other comprehensive income
Items that will subsequently be reclassified to the income statement,
when specific conditions are met:
(27) (11) Foreign currency translation adjustment of foreign affiliates (8) 7
Tax related to other comprehensive income, that will subsequently be
- 2 reclassified to the income statement - -
(27) (9) Total (8) 7
(37) (77) Total comprehensive income 68 (16)

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE ALK GROUP

H1 H1
Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019
Net profit/(loss) 76 (23)
Adjustments for non-cash items (note 3) 245 199
Changes in working capital (79) (177)
Financial income, paid 1 2
Financial expenses, paid (9) (18)
Income taxes, paid (80) (50)
Cash flow from operating activities 154 (67)
Acquisitions of companies and operations* - (17)
Additions, intangible assets (4) (8)
Additions, tangible assets (98) (57)
Change in other financial assets (25) -
Cash flow from investing activities (127) (82)
Free cash flow 27 (149)
Sale of treasury shares - 3
Exercise of share options (24) (24)
Repayment of lease liabilities (11) (12)
Repayment of borrowings (10) (8)
Cash flow from financing activities (45) (41)
Net cash flow (18) (190)
Cash at beginning of year 316 296
Marketable securities beginning of year - 100
Cash and marketable securities beginning of year 316 396
Unrealised gains/(losses) on cash held in foreign currency and financial
assets carried as cash and marketable securities (6) -
Net cash flow (18) (190)
Cash end of period 292 107
Marketable securities end of period - 100
Cash and marketable securities end of period 292 207
The consolidated statement of cash flow is compiled using the indirect method. As a result, the individual figures in

the cash flow statement cannot be reconciled directly to the income statement and the balance sheet.

* Relates to final instalment payment for the acquisition of the operating assets of Allergy Laboratory of Oklahoma Inc. and Crystal Labs LLC in 2017.

BALANCE SHEET - ASSETS FOR THE ALK GROUP

30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019 2019
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Goodwill 460 466 461
Other intangible assets 200 241 221
660 707 682
Tangible assets
Land and buildings 980 994 1,023
Plant and machinery 330 326 325
Other fixtures and equipment 67 55 61
Property, plant and equipment in progress 363 290 330
1,740 1,665 1,739
Other non-current assets
Securities and receivables 54 62 46
Deferred tax assets 689 619 620
Income tax receivables 174 - 160
917 681 826
Total non-current assets 3,317 3,053 3,247
Current assets
Inventories 1,110 1,039 1,056
Trade receivables 504 449 407
Receivables from affiliates 121 28 116
Income tax receivables 4 32 9
Other receivables 75 136 133
Prepayments 260 160 211
Marketable securities - 100 -
Cash 292 107 316
Total current assets 2,366 2,051 2,248
Total assets 5,683 5,104 5,495

BALANCE SHEET - EQUITY AND LIABILITIES FOR THE ALK GROUP

30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Amounts in DKKm 2020 2019 2019
Equity
Share capital 111 111 111
Currency translation adjustment (27) (35) (19)
Retained earnings 3,159 3,081 3,084
Total equity 3,243 3,157 3,176
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Mortgage debt 250 267 259
Bank loans and financial loans 447 448 448
Pensions and similar liabilities 333 231 297
Lease liabilities 224 196 234
Other provisions - 2 -
Deferred tax liabilities 1 5 4
Income taxes 142 - 143
1,397 1,149 1,385
Current liabilities
Mortgage debt 17 17 18
Trade payables 130 116 81
Lease liabilities 33 23 31
Other provisions 5 9 23
Income taxes 41 22 20
Other payables 816 611 760
Deferred income 1 - 1
1,043 798 934
Total liabilities 2,440 1,947 2,319
Total equity and liabilities 5,683 5,104 5,495

EQUITY FOR THE ALK GROUP

Currency
Share translation Retained Total
Amounts in DKKm capital adjustment earnings equity
Equity at 1 January 2020 111 (19) 3,084 3,176
Net profit - - 76 76
Other comprehensive income - (8) - (8)
Total comprehensive income - (8) 76 68
Share-based payments - - 14 14
Share options settled - - (24) (24)
Tax related to items recognised directly in equity - - 9 9
Other transactions - - (1) (1)
Equity at 30 June 2020 111 (27) 3,159 3,243
Equity at 1 January 2019 111 (42) 3,110 3,179
Net profit/(loss) - - (23) (23)
Other comprehensive income - 7 - 7
Total comprehensive income - 7 (23) (16)
Share-based payments - - 15 15
Share options settled - - (24) (24)
Sale of treasury shares - - 3 3
Other transactions - - (6) (6)

NOTES

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This non-audited interim report for the first six months of 2020 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the additional Danish regulations for the presentation of quarterly interim reports by listed companies. The Interim report for the first six months of 2020 follows the same accounting policies as the annual report for 2019, except for new, amended or revised accounting standards and interpretations (IFRSs) endorsed by the EU effective for the accounting period beginning on 1 January 2020. These IFRSs have not had any impact on the Group's interim report.

Starting from Q1 2020, the method for quarterly allocation of the total expected annual tax on profit/loss in the income statement was changed to better reflect the quarterly split of tax in the taxing jurisdictions in the ALK Group. Consequently, compative figures for 2019 have been adjusted. The change does not impact the total annual tax in the income statement.

2 REVENUE AND SEGMENT INFORMATION

North International
Europe America Markets Total
Amounts in DKKm H1 2020 H1 2019 H1 2020 H1 2019 H1 2020 H1 2019 H1 2020 H1 2019
SCIT/SLIT-drops 649 710 132 146 48 39 829 895
SLIT-tablets 507 401 46 45 127 73 680 519
Other products and services 104 94 102 129 13 15 219 238
Total revenue 1,260 1,205 280 320 188 127 1,728 1,652
Sale of goods 1,701 1,635
Royalties 27 13
Services - 4
Total revenue 1,728 1,652
Europe North
America
International
Markets
Total
Growth, H1 2020 Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth
SCIT/SLIT-drops -8% -9% -8% -10% 24% 23% -7% -7%
SLIT-tablets 27% 26% 2% 2% 74% 74% 32% 31%
Other products and services 10% 11% -20% -21% -9% -13% -7% -8%
Total revenue 5% 5% -11% -13% 50% 48% 5% 5%

Geographical markets (based on customer location):

o Europe comprises the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland

o North America comprises the USA and Canada

o International Markets comprise Japan, China and all other countries

NOTES

2 REVENUE AND SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

North International
Europe America Markets Total
Amounts in DKKm Q2 2020 Q2 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019 Q2 2020 Q2 2019
SCIT/SLIT-drops 258 306 58 76 26 18 342 400
SLIT-tablets 236 197 20 25 68 41 324 263
Other products and services 46 52 52 63 8 7 106 122
Total revenue 540 555 130 164 102 66 772 785
Sale of goods 757 775
Royalties 15 8
Services - 2
Total revenue 772 785
Europe North
America
International
Markets
Total
Growth, Q2 2020 Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth Organic
growth local
currencies
Growth
SCIT/SLIT-drops -15% -16% -22% -24% 53% 44% -14% -15%
SLIT-tablets 22% 20% -16% -20% 64% 66% 25% 23%
Other products and services -11% -12% -16% -17% 12% 14% -12% -13%
Total revenue -2% -3% -19% -21% 56% 55% 0% -2%

Geographical markets (based on customer location):

o Europe comprises the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland

o North America comprises the USA and Canada

o International Markets comprise Japan, China and all other countries

3 ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-CASH ITEMS

Amounts in DKKm H1
2020
H1
2019
Tax on profit 52 17
Financial income and expenses 25 20
Share-based payments 14 15
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 120 143
Other adjustments* 34 4
Total 245 199

* Other adjustments include provision for transition period for the Danish Holiday act and non-cash transactions related to the divestment of ALK´s part-share of a formulation production line for tablets to production partner Catalent.

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