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Arjo — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Jul 14, 2022
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Interim report January – June 2022
April-June 2022 in brief
- Net sales increased to SEK 2,404 M (2,199). Net sales grew organically by 0.2%.
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 430 M (513).
- Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 165 M (275).
- Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 139 M (253).
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.38 (0.70).
- Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 158 M (431).
- Cash conversion was 37.4% (84.8).
- Arjo awarded rental contract position with HealthTrust in the US.
January-June 2022 in brief
- Net sales increased to SEK 4,774 M (4,367). Net sales rose organically by 0.8%.
- Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 920 M (1,008).
- Adjusted operating profit amounted to SEK 402 M (535).
- Profit after financial items amounted to SEK 357 M (483).
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.98 (1.33).
- Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 184 M (705).
- The cash conversion was 20.3% (70.9).
Financial summary
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Rolling 12 months |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,404 | 2,199 | 4,774 | 4,367 | 9,477 | 9,070 |
| Gross profit | 1,032 | 1,033 | 2,088 | 2,047 | 4,250 | 4,209 |
| Gross margin, % | 42.9% | 47.0% | 43.7% | 46.9% | 44.8% | 46.4% |
| Adjusted EBITA1) | 235 | 344 | 539 | 673 | 1,255 | 1,390 |
| Adjusted EBITA margin, %1) | 9.8% | 15.6% | 11.3% | 15.4% | 13.2% | 15.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA1) | 430 | 513 | 920 | 1,008 | 1,984 | 2,072 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, %1) | 17.9% | 23.3% | 19.3% | 23.1% | 20.9% | 22.8% |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 945 | 1,077 |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) 1) | 165 | 275 | 402 | 535 | 983 | 1,116 |
| Profit after financial items | 139 | 253 | 357 | 483 | 863 | 989 |
| Net profit for the period | 104 | 189 | 268 | 362 | 647 | 742 |
| Number of shares, thousands | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.38 | 0.70 | 0.98 | 1.33 | 2.38 | 2.72 |
| Cash flow from operations | 158 | 431 | 184 | 705 | 1,213 | 1,734 |
| Cash conversion, % | 37.4% | 84.8% | 20.3% | 70.9% | 62.3% | 85.3% |
1) Before exceptional items. See Alternative performance measures on page 17 and definitions on page 20.
At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions for patient transfers, hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, treating leg ulcers, prevention of pressure injuries and deep vein thrombosis, and our medical beds are all designed to promote mobility, safety and dignity in all care situations. With over 6,500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. www.arjo.com

Short-term challenges – full-year outlook remains
The Group grew organically by 0.2% with a continued solid performance in the underlying business. Growth for the quarter was held back by postponed sales in patient handling, significantly lower critical care rental volumes in the US compared with last year, and continued challenges related to material supply and logistics.
We can conclude that market demand remains healthy and the order book for capital equipment is significantly higher than last year's levels. Together with a substantial share of recurring sales, we estimate that growth will gradually increase in the year's final two quarters. We have detailed plans in place to deliver according to plan and the outlook for organic growth of 3-5% for the full-year remains unchanged.
Continued positive momentum within the rental business
It is satisfying to see that the more long-term part of our rental business grew by double-digits in the US for the quarter. Arjo was also recently named one of four suppliers in a rental contract with HealthTrust, one of the leading group purchasing organizations in the US. The contract, which goes into effect on October 1, extends over three years and encompasses rental of medical beds, therapeutic surfaces and other equipment for a total value of approximately SEK 600 M per year. Combined with a strong pipeline for additional business in the area, this proves that our efforts in the rental operations are generating results.
Short-term challenges holding back profitability
The gross margin for the quarter amounted to 42.9% (44.5 in comparable currencies). An unfavorable product mix with a high share of low-spec medical beds, lower volumes in patient handling and significantly lower volumes than last year in critical care rental in the US continued to hold back the margin, as did higher material and logistics costs. We can also see a strong inflationary pressure on salaries, energy and fuel. The global challenges related to material supply and logistics, further intensified by the war in Ukraine, are expected to continue during the year, and remain a major focus area for the organization.
The combined effects of changes implemented in our rental operations, efficiency improvements in production and good cost control throughout the value chain contributed positively to the gross margin. Efforts to gradually carry out both price adjustments and implement long-term efficiency improvements continues and will generate continuing positive effects even after the situation has stabilized. In addition, a healthy order intake and order book in profitable product areas such as patient handling and DVT are expected to positively affect the product mix in the second half of the year.
The activity level is now in line with pre-pandemic levels, particularly in areas of sales, marketing and product development. New ways of working and improvements made to the Group's processes are continuing to generate positive effects, which means that operating expenses in comparable currencies only increased moderately compared with the very low levels in the second quarter of 2021.
To meet the solid demand and ensure the continuity of production and deliveries, an inventory in standard components and finished products
continued to be built up during the quarter. Most of this additional inventory is expected to be consumed during the current year and our assessment remains that we will gradually see an improvement to cash conversion in the second half of the year. The Group's financial position remains solid.
Continued progress for the SEM scanner
We continue to see very high interest in the SEM scanner, and important progress was made during the quarter. In the US, we are now in a situation in which we have either started or are well positioned to start the implementation of commercial partnerships with major hospital chains – which is very satisfying going forward. In the UK, we signed another framework agreement with the NHS Drug Tariff, for which the SEM scanner single-use sensor is the first – and to date only – product in preventive diagnostics that is included. The agreement sets very high requirements for both clinical and financial evidence, and is expected to accelerate the implementation rate.
Positive steps were also taken in other markets. New national guidelines for pressure injury prevention were recently published in Poland, with SEM assessments now recommended for increasing the rates of pressure injury detection and prevention. This is a significant milestone that demonstrates the SEM scanner's potential to make a difference for both patients and the healthcare sector as a whole. The SEM scanner was also recently included in a consensus statement on pressure injury prevention in New Zealand.
Investments for the future and unchanged full-year outlook
Building a profitable and sustainable company is at the core of our strategy. We recently added a sustainability link to an existing credit facility and all of Arjo's production facilities are now run on 100% fossil-free electricity.
The organization is continuing to effectively navigate the market and manage the challenges around us, and in parallel implement our strategy to accelerate the Group's growth and profitability for the years ahead.
Finally, I look forward to a strong second half of the year in which we will deliver on our previously communicated outlook of 3-5% organic growth for the
full-year.
Malmö, July 14


Group performance
Net sales and results
Second quarter of 2022
Net sales increased organically by 0.2% to SEK 2,404 M (2,199). Sales volumes remained high in the underlying rental operations and service, supported by a healthy order intake in capital equipment. Growth in the quarter was held back by postponed sales in patient handling, significantly lower critical care rental volumes in the US compared with last year, and continuing challenges related to material supply and logistics.
Sales fell organically by 0.9% in North America, mainly due to lower critical care rental in the US. Adjusted for this effect, North America grew 4.7%. The underlying business continued to perform well, with solid sales volumes in hygiene, service and the more long-term segment of rental operations. Sales of patient handling and DVT were held back by supply chain disruptions. Canada continued to perform well, reporting double-digit growth for the quarter.
Global Sales grew 1.2% organically, despite continuing challenges in the global supply chain. Demand was particularly high in medical beds, rental and service. Sales development was good in several of the Group's major markets, such as France, Germany, Australia and Belgium. The UK showed a slight decline versus a strong comparative quarter.
The gross margin was 42.9% (47.0) in the quarter. Gross margin in comparable currencies was 44.5%. The gross margin was held back by an unfavorable product mix with a higher share of low-spec medical beds, lower volumes in patient handling and lower volumes in critical care rental in the US, as well as higher material and logistics costs. In addition, rising inflation on salaries, energy and fuel had a negative impact. Efficiency improvements in both rental and production, good cost control throughout the value chain and initial effects of price adjustments continued to contribute positively to the gross margin during the quarter.
Operating expenses amounted to SEK 849 M (752) for the quarter. Operating expenses in comparable currencies were SEK 791 M. Cost control remained good throughout the value chain.
Adjusted EBITDA amounted to SEK 430 M (513). The adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.9% (23.3).
Net financial items for the quarter amounted to SEK -20 M (-17). Positive currency effects in net financial items amounted to SEK 6 M (3) for the quarter.
Translation effects on operating profit for the quarter amounted to SEK -7 M and transaction effects to SEK 23 M. In addition, the recognized revaluation effects of operating receivables and liabilities after hedging amounted to SEK -17 M net for the quarter.
January–June 2022
Net sales increased organically by 0.8% to SEK 4,774 M (4,367) for the period. Higher demand in the underlying rental operations and service had a positive effect. Lower volumes of critical care rental solutions, postponed sales in patient handling and continued challenges related to the supply chain held back growth in the period.
Global Sales grew 3.1% organically with a strong performance in several of the Group's markets.
Sales in North America fell 2.4% organically, mainly due to lower critical care rental in the US. Demand in the more long-term rental operations, and in capital equipment and service, remained good.
The gross margin amounted to 43.7% (46.9) for the period and was held back by lower rental of the Group's critical care solutions in the US and higher costs related to materials and transportation. Efficiency improvements made in both rental and production and initial effects of price adjustments contributed positively to the gross margin during the period.
Operating expenses for the period amounted to SEK 1,656 M (1,502). Cost control remained good throughout the value chain.
Adjusted EBITDA for the period amounted to SEK 920 M (1,008). The adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.3% (23.1).
Net financial items amounted to SEK -32 M (-39) for the period. Positive currency effects in net financial items amounted to SEK 18 M (8) for the period.
| Net sales per segment, SEK M |
Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Organic change |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Organic change |
Rolling 12 months |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Sales | 1,385 | 1,301 | 1.2% | 2,737 | 2,520 | 3.1% | 5,429 | 5,211 |
| North America | 942 | 820 | -0.9% | 1,855 | 1,675 | -2.4% | 3,693 | 3,510 |
| Other | 78 | 78 | -6.0% | 182 | 172 | -1.7% | 356 | 350 |
| Total | 2,404 | 2,199 | 0.2% | 4,774 | 4,367 | 0.8% | 9,477 | 9,070 |
Currency effect
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Translation effect (vs 2021) | ||
| Sales | 202 | 373 |
| Cost of goods sold | -150 | -264 |
| Gross profit | 52 | 109 |
| Operating expenses | -58 | -104 |
| Restructuring and other operating income/ expenses |
-1 | -1 |
| Total translation effect, EBIT | -7 | 4 |
| Transaction effect (vs 2021) | ||
| Cost of goods sold | 23 | 41 |
| Recognized remeasurement effects | ||
| Other operating income/expenses | -17 | -29 |
Cash flow and financial position
Cash flow from operations amounted to SEK 158 M (431) for the quarter. The lower cash flow was due to lower earnings and weaker trend in working capital. The continuing build-up of inventory to ensure deliveries to customers in a challenging climate contributed to the weaker trend in working capital. The Group's cash conversion for the quarter was 37.4% (84.8). The Group believes that cash conversion will gradually improve over the next few quarters.
Net investments for the quarter amounted to SEK 233 M (205), divided between tangible assets of SEK 166 M (148) and intangible assets of SEK 67 M (57). The investments in tangible assets include investments in the rental fleet of SEK 134 M (114).
The Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1,475 M (634) and interest-bearing net debt was SEK 5,108 M (5,005). Arjo has contracted unutilized credit facilities of SEK 3,711 M (5,445) available for refinancing outstanding commercial paper. The equity/assets ratio amounted to 44.8% (44.1). Net debt/adjusted EBITDA was 2.5 (2.7).
Research and development
Arjo's gross research and development costs for the quarter amounted to SEK 64 M (55), of which SEK 33 M (25) was charged to operating profit. The gross costs correspond to 2.6% (2.5) of consolidated net sales.
Outlook 2022
Organic sales growth for 2022 is expected to be within the Group's target interval of 3-5%.
Other key events during the quarter
Arjo awarded rental contract position with HealthTrust in the US As one of four suppliers, Arjo has been awarded a position on a rental contract with HealthTrust, one of the leading GPOs in the US. The contract goes into effect on October 1st and extends over three years. The contract covers Medical Beds, Surface, and Equipment Rental, with a total value of approx. 600 MSEK per year.
Progress for the SEM scanner
During the quarter, Arjo signed another framework agreement in the UK, the Drug Tariff, that falls under the framework of remuneration from the NHS. The contract sets high requirements for both clinical and financial evidence, and the SEM scanner single-use sensor is the first – and to date only – product in preventive diagnostics that is included. The contract makes the purchasing process easier for Arjo's customers in England and Wales, and goes into effect on August 1, 2022.
New national guidelines on pressure injury prevention were recently published in Poland, under which SEM (sub-epidermal moisture) assessments are now recommended. In addition, SEM scanning is, as of now, included in one of the most common academic text books on internal medicine in Poland.
The SEM scanner was also recently included in a consensus statement on pressure injury prevention in New Zealand.
Arjo adds sustainability link to existing EUR 600 M credit facility
During the quarter, Arjo entered into an agreement to add a sustainability link to an existing EUR 600 M credit facility first signed in December 2021.
The renewed facility has a strong connection to the Arjo Sustainability Framework 2030. The interest rate margins for the facility are linked to KPIs covering the Group's initiatives to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within scope 1, 2 and 3, balanced gender representation in senior positions, and continue to raise the share of total purchases from suppliers having signed Arjo's customized Code of Conduct for suppliers and business partners.
The credit facility is intended for general corporate purposes and was made possible through the backing of a global and regional bank consortium.
Arjo's production facilities now use 100% fossil-free electricity
As an important part of Arjo's sustainability efforts, all five of the Group's production facilities now use only fossil-free electricity in their operations.
One of the three focus areas of the Arjo Sustainability Framework 2030 is to create a sustainable offering throughout the value chain, for which one of the targets is to reduce corporate CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 aligning with the Paris Agreement. Increasing use of fossil-free electricity is an important step on this path and also supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 Climate Action.
Save the date for Arjo's strategy update 2022
Arjo invites analysts, investors and financial media to a strategy update in connection with the publication of the interim report for the third quarter on October 28, 2022. The event will be held in Stockholm for a limited number of physical attendees with the option of participating digitally.
During the day, Arjo President & CEO, Joacim Lindoff, together with members of the Arjo Management Team, will provide an update on the company's strategic priorities for becoming a Mobility Outcome Partner and for some of the Group's solutions such as the SEM scanner.
The presentations will be held in English and will include a question and answer session. A formal invitation, including an agenda and registration information, will be sent out in September.
2022 Annual General Meeting
Arjo's Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on April 22 at Luftkastellet in Malmö, Sweden. Shareholders who did not wish to attend the AGM physically could exercise their right to vote by postal voting before the AGM in accordance with the regulations in Arjo's Articles of Association. The main resolutions of the Annual General Meeting were as follows:
- Johan Malmquist (Chairman), Carl Bennet, Eva Elmstedt, Dan Frohm, Ulf Grunander, Carola Lemne and Joacim Lindoff were re-elected as members of the Board.
- Fees to the Board of Directors and auditors were resolved on in accordance with the Nomination Committee's proposals.
- Dividends for 2022 were resolved on in accordance with the Board's and the CEO's proposal.
- The AGM resolved to approve the Guidelines for Remuneration to Senior Executives as proposed by the Board of Directors.
- The AGM resolved to approve the Board of Directors' report over remuneration in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 53 a of the Swedish Companies Act (remuneration report), regarding the 2021 fiscal year.
More information about the AGM and the resolutions are available on the Group's website: https://www.arjo.com/int/about-us/corporate-governance/general-meetings/annual-general-meeting-2022/
Key events after the end of the quarter
There are no key events to report after the end of the reporting period.
Other information
Risk management
Customers and healthcare reimbursement systems
A considerable share of Arjo's revenue is derived from sales of products to public sector entities. A political discussion taking place in certain countries concerns whether private healthcare providers should be able to offer publicly funded healthcare services. There is a risk that authorities in countries where Arjo operates will decide to limit or completely discontinue public funding of private healthcare, which could affect the establishment of new hospitals and other healthcare facilities and their purchasing of healthcare products, such as Arjo's acute and long-term care products. Sales of the Group's products are also dependent on various reimbursement systems in each of Arjo's markets. In many of Arjo's markets (such as the US), it is often the patient's insurance company that – within the framework of the existing political reimbursement system – funds or subsidizes products for the patient's acute or long-term care. Some of the success for sales of Arjo's products in these markets is dependent on whether Arjo's products have been approved for reimbursement under the various reimbursement systems. Since Arjo conducts operations in many different countries and markets, the above-named risks are limited for the Group as a whole. In addition, Arjo is increasingly focusing on highlighting the clinical value and benefits of the Group's products, something that further reduces the risks described above.
Research and development
Arjo's future growth is also dependent on the continued expansion of new product segments and new product types in existing product segments, which is dependent on the Group's ability to influence, predict, identify and respond to changing customer preferences and needs. Arjo invests in

research and development in order to produce and launch new products, but there is no guarantee that any new products will achieve the same degree of success as in the past. Nor is there any certainty that Arjo will succeed in predicting or identifying trends in customer preferences and needs, or that Arjo will identify them earlier than its competitors. To maximize the return on research and development efforts, the Group has a highly structured selection and planning process to ensure that the Group prioritizes correctly when making decisions about potential projects. This process includes careful analyses of the market, technological progress, choice of production method and selection of subsuppliers. Development activities are conducted in a structured manner and the deliveries of every project undergo a number of fixed control points. Arjo is focused on product launches that will lead to more efficient care, in which more diseases can be treated, which is expected to drive demand from end customers and therefore market growth. Product development that leads to a broader product range is a means for increasing organic growth in the market in which Arjo operates.
Product liability and damage claims
As a medical device supplier, Arjo, like other healthcare industry players, may sometimes be subject to claims related to product liability and other damage claims. Such claims could involve large financial amounts, result in significant legal expenses and negatively affect the company's reputation and customer relationships. Arjo limits the risk of product liability and other damage claims related to its products and their use through the company's extensive quality and safety activities. A comprehensive insurance program is in place to cover any liability risks (including product liability) to which the Group is exposed.
Protecting and managing the infringement of intellectual property rights
Arjo invests significant financial amounts in research and development, and is continuously developing new products and technological solutions. To secure revenue from these investments, new products and technologies must be protected from unlawful use by competitors. If possible and appropriate, Arjo protects its intellectual property rights by registering patents, design and trademarks. The Group is also dependent upon know-how and trade secrets that cannot be protected under intellectual property law.
The Group has clear instructions on how to prevent, investigate and manage potential cases of infringement. In addition, procedures are in place to ensure efficient maintenance of the existing portfolio of rights.
Changes related to general economic and political conditions
Arjo operates in several parts of the world and, like other companies, is affected by general global economic, financial and political conditions. Demand for Arjo's medical devices and solutions is influenced by various factors, including general macroeconomic trends. Uncertainty about future economic prospects, including political concerns, could adversely affect customers' decisions to buy Arjo's products, which would adversely affect Arjo's operations, financial position and results. Furthermore, changes in the political situation in a region or country, or political decisions affecting an industry or country, could also have a material adverse impact on sales of Arjo's products. Since Arjo operates in a large number of geographical markets, this risk is limited for the Group as a whole.
Since March 2, 2022, Arjo has stopped all deliveries and production of equipment destined to Russia due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine until future notice. This is in line with the robust sanctions imposed on Russia by other countries. In 2021, Russia accounted for 0.2% of Arjo's total revenue. According to the company's forecast, equipment worth approx. SEK 50 M was planned to be delivered to Russia in 2022, mainly during the first half of the year.
Authorities and supervisory bodies
The healthcare market is highly regulated in all of the countries where Arjo operates. Arjo's product range is subject to legislation, including EU Directives and implementing acts regarding medical devices, and the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations and related quality systems requirements, which also encompass comprehensive evaluation, quality assurance and product documentation.
Arjo devotes significant efforts and resources to implementing and applying guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance. Annual audits are performed by designated accreditation bodies to ensure compliance for continued CE marking of Arjo's products and international legal requirements, including the FDA, MDSAP and EU MDR.
The EU MDR came into force in May 2021. Arjo has had an organization-wide plan in place since 2017 to ensure MDR compliance and has achieved MDR certification following a successful QMS audit at the end of 2019 and audit of product documentation in 2020.
All of the Group's production facilities are also certified according to ISO 13485 (Medical devices – quality management systems) and/or ISO 9001 (Quality management systems) from BSI Netherlands.
Financial risk management
Through its operations, Arjo is exposed to a number of financial risks. Arjo's risk management is regulated by a finance policy established by the Board. Ultimate responsibility for managing the Group's financial risks and developing methods and policies for mitigating these risks lies with Group management and Group Finance. The Group's financial risks comprise currency risk, interest-rate risk, credit and counterparty risk, and tax risk, of which currency is the most important risk.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Even though the most critical Covid-19 situation has now passed in many parts of the world, the pandemic may still affect the Group's supply chain, which could lead to delivery delays, production disruptions and impact the company's production costs. The organization is managing the situation well and is maintaining a close dialog with subsuppliers to ensure access to key components. The Group is monitoring developments and is successively making the necessary business decisions to ensure production and deliveries to the healthcare sector. To date, Arjo has not experienced any major production disruptions due to the pandemic, but like many other companies, sees an impact in the form of higher prices throughout the value chain. Arjo is otherwise following the guidelines set by the authorities in the geographical areas in which the company operates to manage the risk of exposure and ensure a safe and secure work environment.
Risk of cyber attacks
Arjo is dependent on IT and the infrastructure surrounding this area and thus is exposed to the risk of cyber attacks and other forms of hacking and data security.
A defined, governing process is in place to counteract potential risks in this area, and the company works actively on risk assessments of its IT infrastructure and sensitive data as well as testing of these areas. This includes defined mitigating processes and controls, known as IT General Control (ITGC) to protect the company. The internal control environment is evaluated every year both by the company's CISO and by the external auditors. Sensitivity analyses and penetration and restoration tests are performed regularly during the year to ensure sufficient security levels for systems, processes and data. All employees undergo training in IT security and such training is part of the onboarding process for new employees.
Transactions with related parties
Transactions between Arjo and companies in Getinge Group are specified in Note 13.
Forward-looking information
This report contains forward-looking information based on the current expectations of Arjo's Management Team. Although management considers the expectations presented by such forward-looking information to be reasonable, there is no guarantee that these expectations will prove correct. Consequently, actual outcomes may vary considerably compared with what is stated in the forward-looking information, due to such factors as changed conditions regarding the economy, market and competition, changes in legal and regulatory requirements, as well as other policy measures and fluctuations in exchange rates.
This interim report is unaudited.
Assurance
The Board of Directors and CEO assure that the interim report provides a true and fair review of the Parent Company and the Group's operations, position and earnings and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the Group.
Malmö, July 14, 2022
Johan Malmquist Chairman of the Board
Carl Bennet Vice Chairman Eva Elmstedt
Dan Frohm
Ulf Grunander Kajsa Haraldsson
Carola Lemne
Eva Sandling Gralén Joacim Lindoff
President & CEO

Consolidated financial statements
Consolidated income statement
| SEK M | Note | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2, 3 | 2,404 | 2,199 | 4,774 | 4,367 | 9,070 |
| Cost of goods sold | 7 | -1,372 | -1,166 | -2,687 | -2,319 | -4,861 |
| Gross profit | 1,032 | 1,033 | 2,088 | 2,047 | 4,209 | |
| Selling expenses | -487 | -430 | -949 | -854 | -1,753 | |
| Administrative expenses | -328 | -298 | -647 | -601 | -1,222 | |
| Research and development costs | 5 | -33 | -25 | -61 | -47 | -100 |
| Exceptional items | 6 | -7 | -5 | -13 | -13 | -39 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 9 | -17 | -4 | -26 | -5 | -9 |
| Income from participations in associated companies | -2 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -9 | |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 4, 7 | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 1,077 |
| Net financial items | 7 | -20 | -17 | -32 | -39 | -88 |
| Profit after financial items | 139 | 253 | 357 | 483 | 989 | |
| Taxes | -35 | -63 | -89 | -121 | -247 | |
| Net profit for the period | 104 | 189 | 268 | 362 | 742 | |
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 104 | 189 | 268 | 362 | 742 | |
| Number of shares, thousands | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | 272,370 | |
| Earnings per share, SEK1) | 0.38 | 0.70 | 0.98 | 1.33 | 2.72 |
1) Before and after dilution. For definition, see page 20.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the period | 104 | 189 | 268 | 362 | 742 |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Items that cannot be restated in profit | |||||
| Actuarial gains/losses pertaining to defined-benefit pension plans | 46 | 51 | 19 | 111 | 205 |
| Tax attributable to items that cannot be restated in profit | -12 | -10 | -5 | -21 | -54 |
| Items that can later be restated in profit | |||||
| Translation differences | 466 | -145 | 607 | 322 | 636 |
| Hedges of net investments | -46 | 13 | -59 | -10 | -22 |
| Tax attributable to items that can be restated in profit | -13 | 5 | -17 | -10 | -21 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net after tax | 442 | -86 | 545 | 393 | 745 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 546 | 103 | 813 | 755 | 1,486 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to: | |||||
| Parent Company shareholders | 546 | 103 | 813 | 755 | 1,486 |
Consolidated balance sheet
| SEK M | Note | Jun 30, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 7,358 | 6,937 | 7,099 | |
| Tangible assets | 1,661 | 1,392 | 1,454 | |
| Tangible lease assets | 7 | 1,133 | 1,113 | 1,101 |
| Financial assets | 11 | 742 | 553 | 660 |
| Participations in associated companies | 135 | 120 | 123 | |
| Inventories | 1,734 | 1,257 | 1,369 | |
| Accounts receivable | 1,542 | 1,423 | 1,542 | |
| Current financial receivables | 11 | 23 | 3 | 25 |
| Other current receivables | 687 | 528 | 481 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11 | 1,475 | 634 | 757 |
| Total assets | 16,491 | 13,960 | 14,612 | |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | ||||
| Shareholders' equity | 7,384 | 6,153 | 6,885 | |
| Non-current financial liabilities | 11 | 2,737 | 702 | 118 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 11 | 845 | 844 | 830 |
| Provisions for pensions, interest-bearing | 11 | 33 | 38 | 32 |
| Other provisions | 324 | 209 | 316 | |
| Current financial liabilities | 11 | 3,005 | 3,979 | 4,177 |
| Current lease liabilities | 11 | 346 | 324 | 328 |
| Accounts payable | 634 | 516 | 614 | |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 1,182 | 1,194 | 1,314 | |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 16,491 | 13,960 | 14,612 |
Changes in shareholders' equity for the Group
| SEK M | Share capital |
Reserves | Retained earnings |
Total share holders' equity1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance at January 1, 2021 | 91 | 172 | 5,367 | 5,630 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 593 | 893 | 1,486 |
| Dividend | - | - | -232 | -232 |
| Closing balance at December 31, 2021 | 91 | 766 | 6,028 | 6,885 |
| Opening balance at January 1, 2022 | 91 | 766 | 6,028 | 6,885 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | - | 531 | 282 | 813 |
| Dividend | - | - | -313 | -313 |
| Closing balance at June 30, 2022 | 91 | 1,297 | 5,997 | 7,384 |
1) Fully attributable to Parent Company shareholders.
Consolidated cash-flow statement
| SEK M | Note | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | ||||||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 1,077 | |
| Add-back of amortization, depreciation and write-down | 4 | 265 | 238 | 518 | 473 | 956 |
| Other non-cash items | -2 | 27 | 16 | 25 | -2 | |
| Expensed exceptional items1) | 6 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 38 | |
| Paid exceptional items | -8 | -7 | -16 | -20 | -38 | |
| Financial items | -24 | -24 | -33 | -45 | -89 | |
| Taxes paid | -84 | -46 | -174 | -78 | -132 | |
| Cash flow before changes to working capital | 312 | 464 | 712 | 890 | 1,810 | |
| Changes in working capital | ||||||
| Inventories | -98 | -66 | -253 | -178 | -232 | |
| Current receivables | 58 | 143 | -36 | 169 | 135 | |
| Current liabilities | -113 | -110 | -239 | -176 | 21 | |
| Cash flow from operations | 158 | 431 | 184 | 705 | 1,734 | |
| Investing activities | ||||||
| Acquired operations | 9 | - | -19 | - | -19 | -19 |
| Acquired financial assets | - | - | -21 | - | - | |
| Net investments | -233 | -205 | -418 | -327 | -675 | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -233 | -224 | -439 | -346 | -695 | |
| Financing activities | ||||||
| Raising of loans | 7,116 | 2,858 | 11,601 | 4,939 | 9,942 | |
| Repayment of interest-bearing liabilities | -6,192 | -2,671 | -10,287 | -5,342 | -10,808 | |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | -92 | -81 | -183 | -158 | -330 | |
| Change in pension assets/liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Change in interest-bearing receivables | -10 | 15 | 2 | 23 | 27 | |
| Dividend | -313 | -232 | -313 | -232 | -232 | |
| Realized derivatives attributable to financing activities | 18 | 0 | 105 | 75 | 121 | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 526 | -112 | 924 | -695 | -1,277 | |
| Cash flow for the period | 452 | 95 | 669 | -337 | -237 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 985 | 550 | 757 | 972 | 972 | |
| Translation differences | 38 | -11 | 49 | -1 | 22 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,475 | 634 | 1,475 | 634 | 757 |
1) Excluding write-down of non-current assets.
Note 1 Accounting policies
The Group's interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the applicable rules of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company has prepared the interim report in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act (1995:1554) and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of this interim report apply to all periods and are consistent with the accounting policies presented in Note 1 Accounting policies in the 2021 Annual Report, published on www.arjo.com. The totals in the tables and calculations do not
always add up due to rounding differences. Each subtotal corresponds with its original source, which can lead to rounding differences in the totals.
New accounting standards
No new or changed accounting standards that came into effect on January 1, 2022 had a material impact on Arjo. None of the IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that have yet to come into legal effect are expected to have any significant impact on Arjo.
Note 2 Net sales by type of revenue
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product sales | 1,417 | 1,288 | 2,772 | 2,503 | 5,209 |
| Service incl. spare parts | 421 | 371 | 822 | 724 | 1,504 |
| Rental | 567 | 541 | 1,180 | 1,140 | 2,357 |
| Total | 2,404 | 2,199 | 4,774 | 4,367 | 9,070 |
Note 3 Segment reporting
| Quarter 2 2022 | Quarter 2 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Global Sales |
North America |
Other 1) | Arjo Group |
Global Sales |
North America |
Other 1) | Arjo Group |
| Net sales, external | 1,385 | 942 | 78 | 2,404 | 1,301 | 820 | 78 | 2,199 |
| Operating profit/loss | 210 | 206 | -258 | 158 | 245 | 258 | -233 | 270 |
| Net financial items | -20 | -17 | ||||||
| Profit after financial items | 139 | 253 | ||||||
| Taxes | -35 | -63 | ||||||
| Net profit for the period | 104 | 189 |
1) Group functions and Other incl. eliminations.
| Jan–Jun 2022 | Jan–Jun 2021 | Full-year 2021 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK M | Global Sales |
North America |
Other 1) | Arjo Group |
Global Sales |
North America |
Other 1) | Arjo Group |
Global Sales |
North America |
Other 1) | Arjo Group |
| Net sales, external | 2,737 | 1,855 | 182 | 4,774 | 2,520 | 1,675 | 172 | 4,367 | 5,211 | 3,510 | 350 | 9,070 |
| Operating profit/loss | 426 | 474 | -511 | 389 | 462 | 554 | -495 | 522 | 941 | 1,149 | -1,012 | 1,077 |
| Net financial items | -32 | -39 | -88 | |||||||||
| Profit after financial items |
357 | 483 | 989 | |||||||||
| Taxes | -89 | -121 | -247 | |||||||||
| Net profit for the period | 268 | 362 | 742 |
1) Group functions and Other incl. eliminations.
Arjo monitors the operations following the segments Global Sales and North America. Arjo has significant central Group functions in the areas of Supply Chain (product supply, inventories and distribution), IT, Quality, and Research and Development. Only a certain portion of Supply Chain's expenses are allocated to each segment. The remainder of the expenses for Group functions are recognized as Group expenses. Arjo's diagnostics
operations are included in other items that are recognized together with Group expenses. The division of segments and the method of measuring the segments' results is conducted in a similar way in this interim report as the 2021 Annual Report. Assets and liabilities are not divided by segment since no such amounts are regularly reported to the chief operating decision maker.
Note 4 Depreciation/amortization and write-down
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible assets | -70 | -69 | -137 | -139 | -274 |
| Of which, attributable to acquisitions | -21 | -22 | -42 | -44 | -87 |
| Tangible assets | -104 | -88 | -201 | -174 | -355 |
| Tangible lease assets | -92 | -81 | -181 | -160 | -327 |
| Total | -265 | -238 | -518 | -473 | -956 |
| Of which, write-down | - | - | - | - | - |
Note 5 Capitalized development costs
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development costs, gross | -64 | -55 | -122 | -106 | -220 |
| Capitalized development costs | 30 | 31 | 61 | 59 | 120 |
| Research and development costs, net | -33 | -25 | -61 | -47 | -100 |
Note 6 Exceptional items
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition expenses | -1 | - | -1 | 0 | -1 |
| Damage claims and disputes | -6 | - | -6 | - | - |
| Restructuring costs | 0 | -5 | -1 | -13 | -38 |
| Other1) | - | - | -5 | - | - |
| Total | -7 | -5 | -13 | -13 | -39 |
1) Pertains to support to Ukraine.
Note 7 Leases
A specification of the right-of-use assets and where the costs are found in the income statement is presented below.
Arjo as a lessee
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
| SEK M | Jun 30, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-of-use assets | |||
| Buildings and land | 793 | 738 | 750 |
| Cars and other vehicles | 325 | 354 | 334 |
| Other | 15 | 21 | 18 |
| Total | 1,133 | 1,113 | 1,101 |
Amounts recognized in profit or loss
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation of right-of-use assets | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | -64 | -55 | -126 | -108 | -224 |
| Operating expenses | -28 | -26 | -55 | -52 | -104 |
| Total | -92 | -81 | -181 | -160 | -327 |
| Interest expenses | -7 | -8 | -15 | -15 | -30 |
Note 8 Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value
| Jun 30, 2022, SEK M | Assets/liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other current receivables | 56 | - | 56 |
| Other financial assets | 127 | - | 127 |
| Total assets | 183 | - | 183 |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 17 | - | 17 |
| Additional purchase consideration | 42 | - | 42 |
| Total liabilities | 59 | - | 59 |
| Jun 30, 2021, SEK M | Assets/liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss |
Derivatives used for hedging purposes |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other current receivables | 5 | - | 5 |
| Other financial assets | 119 | - | 119 |
| Total assets | 124 | - | 124 |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 21 | - | 21 |
| Additional purchase consideration | 68 | - | 68 |
| Total liabilities | 89 | - | 89 |
The fair value of derivative instruments is established using valuation techniques. For this purpose, observable market information is used. All derivatives are classified under level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Group has holdings in unlisted companies in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of the holdings is the same as the fair value. The Group has a liability for additional purchase considerations related to acquisitions, which is at level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Note 9 Acquisitions and divestments
Acquisitions in 2021
Acquisition of PAC Rentals
In the second quarter of 2021, Arjo acquired the South African company PAC Rentals, which offers rentals of specialized and therapeutic mattresses. The purchase price amounted to SEK 19 M. The acquisition took place as a transfer of assets and liabilities and has been integrated into Arjo's existing operations in South Africa. The acquired operations generate sales of approximately SEK 10 M annually.
Note 10 Financial data per quarter
| SEK M | Quarter 1 2021 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Quarter 3 2021 |
Quarter 4 2021 |
Quarter 1 2022 |
Quarter 2 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 2,168 | 2,199 | 2,247 | 2,456 | 2,370 | 2,404 |
| Cost of goods sold | -1,154 | -1,166 | -1,215 | -1,327 | -1,315 | -1,372 |
| Gross profit | 1,014 | 1,033 | 1,033 | 1,129 | 1,055 | 1,032 |
| Operating expenses | -750 | -752 | -749 | -823 | -807 | -849 |
| Exceptional items | -8 | -5 | -4 | -21 | -6 | -7 |
| Other operating income, operating expenses and income from participations in associated companies |
-4 | -6 | -3 | -5 | -11 | -19 |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 252 | 270 | 276 | 280 | 231 | 158 |
| Net financial items | -21 | -17 | -24 | -26 | -13 | -20 |
| Profit after financial items | 231 | 253 | 252 | 254 | 218 | 139 |
| Taxes | -58 | -63 | -63 | -63 | -55 | -35 |
| Net profit for the period | 173 | 189 | 189 | 190 | 164 | 104 |
| Adjusted EBITDA1) | 495 | 513 | 524 | 541 | 490 | 430 |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, %1) | 22.8% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 22.0% | 20.7% | 17.9% |
1) EBITDA before exceptional items. Refer to Note 6 Exceptional items on page 13, Alternative performance measures on page 17 and definitions on page 20.
Note 11 Consolidated interest-bearing net debt
| SEK M | Jun 30, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current financial liabilities | 2,737 | 634 | 45 |
| Non-current lease liabilities | 845 | 844 | 830 |
| Current financial liabilities | 2,963 | 3,979 | 4,177 |
| Current lease liabilities | 346 | 324 | 328 |
| Provisions for pensions, interest-bearing | 33 | 38 | 32 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 6,925 | 5,819 | 5,412 |
| Less financial receivables | -81 | -32 | -76 |
| Less pension assets | -261 | -147 | -238 |
| Less cash and cash equivalents | -1,475 | -634 | -757 |
| Interest-bearing net debt | 5,108 | 5,005 | 4,341 |
Note 12 Key performance measures for the Group
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales measures | |||||
| Net sales | 2,404 | 2,199 | 4,774 | 4,367 | 9,070 |
| Net sales growth, % | 9.3% | -2.9% | 9.3% | -3.7% | -0.1% |
| Organic growth in sales, % | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Expense measures | |||||
| Selling expenses as a % of net sales | 20.3% | 19.6% | 19.9% | 19.6% | 19.3% |
| Administrative expenses as a % of net sales | 13.7% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Research and development costs gross as a % of net sales | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Earnings measures | |||||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 1,077 |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBIT)2) | 165 | 275 | 402 | 535 | 1,116 |
| EBITA | 228 | 339 | 526 | 660 | 1,351 |
| Adjusted EBITA2) | 235 | 344 | 539 | 673 | 1,390 |
| EBITDA | 423 | 508 | 907 | 994 | 2,033 |
| EBITDA growth, % | -16.6% | 7.0% | -8.8% | 12.6% | 10.6% |
| Adjusted EBITDA2) | 430 | 513 | 920 | 1,008 | 2,072 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 0.38 | 0.70 | 0.98 | 1.33 | 2.72 |
| Margin measures | |||||
| Gross margin, % | 42.9% | 47.0% | 43.7% | 46.9% | 46.4% |
| Operating margin, % | 6.6% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| Adjusted operating margin, %2) | 6.9% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| EBITA margin, % | 9.5% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 15.1% | 14.9% |
| Adjusted EBITA margin, %2) | 9.8% | 15.6% | 11.3% | 15.4% | 15.3% |
| EBITDA margin, % | 17.6% | 23.1% | 19.0% | 22.8% | 22.4% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin, %2) | 17.9% | 23.3% | 19.3% | 23.1% | 22.8% |
| Cash flow and return measures | |||||
| Return on shareholders' equity, %1) | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Cash conversion, % | 37.4% | 84.8% | 20.3% | 70.9% | 85.3% |
| Operating capital | 12,141 | 11,402 | 11,236 | ||
| Return on operating capital, %1) | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.9% | ||
| Capital structure | |||||
| Interest-bearing net debt | 5,108 | 5,005 | 4,341 | ||
| Interest-coverage ratio, multiple1) | 11.9x | 9.6x | 12.8x | ||
| Net debt/equity ratio, multiple | 0.7x | 0.8x | 0.6x | ||
| Net debt / adjusted EBITDA, multiple1, 2) | 2.5x | 2.7x | 2.3x | ||
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 44.8% | 44.1% | 47.1% | ||
| Equity per share, SEK | 27.1 | 22.6 | 25.3 | ||
| Other | |||||
| No. of shares | 272,369,573 | 272,369,573 | 272,369,573 | ||
| Number of employees, average | 6,586 | 6,234 | 6,350 |
1) Rolling 12 months.
2) Before exceptional items. See Alternative performance measures on page 17 and definitions on page 20.
Alternative performance measures
Alternative performance measures refer to financial measures used by the company's management and investors to evaluate the Group's earnings and financial position, and that cannot be directly read or derived from the financial statements. These financial measures are intended to facilitate analysis of the Group's performance. The alternative performance measures should not be considered substitutes, but rather a supplement to, the financial statements
prepared in accordance with IFRS. The financial measures recognized in this report may differ from similar measures used by other companies. The alternative performance measures recognized below have not been calculated in accordance with IFRS but have been presented since Arjo believes that they are important in connection with investors' assessments of the Company and the Company's share.
| Adjusted EBIT/EBITA/EBITDA SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 1,077 |
| Add-back of amortization and write-down of intangible assets | 70 | 69 | 137 | 139 | 274 |
| EBITA | 228 | 339 | 526 | 660 | 1,351 |
| Add-back of depreciation and impairment of tangible assets | 195 | 169 | 381 | 334 | 682 |
| EBITDA | 423 | 508 | 907 | 994 | 2,033 |
| Exceptional items1) | 7 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 39 |
| Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) | 165 | 275 | 402 | 535 | 1,116 |
| Adjusted EBITA | 235 | 344 | 539 | 673 | 1,390 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 430 | 513 | 920 | 1,008 | 2,072 |
1) Refer to Note 6 Exceptional items on page 13.
| Cash conversion | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operations, SEK M | 158 | 431 | 184 | 705 | 1,734 |
| Operating profit (EBIT), SEK M | 158 | 270 | 389 | 522 | 1,077 |
| Add-back of amortization, depreciation and write-down of intangible and tangible assets, SEK M |
265 | 238 | 518 | 473 | 956 |
| EBITDA, SEK M | 423 | 508 | 907 | 994 | 2,033 |
| Cash conversion, % | 37.4% | 84.8% | 20.3% | 70.9% | 85.3% |
| Net debt/equity ratio | Jun 30, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-bearing net debt, SEK M | 5,108 | 5,005 | 4,341 |
| Shareholders' equity, SEK M | 7,384 | 6,153 | 6,885 |
| Net debt/equity ratio | 0.69 | 0.81 | 0.63 |
| Calculation of return on operating capital | Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets opening balance, SEK M | 13,960 | 14,636 | 13,858 |
| Total assets closing balance, SEK M | 16,491 | 13,960 | 14,612 |
| Average total assets, SEK M | 15,226 | 14,298 | 14,235 |
| Average total assets, SEK M | 15,226 | 14,298 | 14,235 |
| Excluding average cash and cash equivalents, SEK M | -1,055 | -877 | -865 |
| Excluding average other provisions, SEK M | -267 | -232 | -274 |
| Excluding average other non-interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M | -1,763 | -1,786 | -1,860 |
| Average operating capital, SEK M | 12,141 | 11,402 | 11,236 |
| Operating profit (EBIT), SEK M1) | 945 | 995 | 1,077 |
| Add-back of exceptional items, SEK M1) | 38 | 36 | 39 |
| EBIT after add-back of exceptional items, SEK M | 983 | 1,031 | 1,116 |
| Return on operating capital, % | 8.1% | 9.0% | 9.9% |
1) Rolling 12 months.
Note 13 Transactions with related parties
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 31 |
| Purchases of goods | 0 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -4 |
| Accounts receivable | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Other current receivables | - | 2 | - | ||
| Accounts payable | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Transactions between Arjo and companies in Getinge Group are specified in the table above. In addition to the above, there were no other material transactions with related parties. Arjo uses Getinge as a distributor in
certain markets. Business terms and conditions as well as market-regulated pricing apply for delivery of products and services between the Groups.
Parent Company financial statements
Parent Company income statement
| SEK M | Quarter 2 2022 |
Quarter 2 2021 |
Jan–Jun 2022 |
Jan–Jun 2021 |
Full-year 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative expenses | -48 | -42 | -99 | -87 | -175 |
| Other operating income and expenses | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 150 |
| Operating loss (EBIT) | -48 | -42 | -99 | -87 | -25 |
| Income from participations in Group companies | 26 | 81 | 26 | 81 | 88 |
| Net financial items1) | -9 | -27 | -26 | -39 | -74 |
| Profit/loss after financial items | -30 | 12 | -99 | -45 | -11 |
| Taxes | 11 | 11 | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Net profit/loss for the period | -19 | 24 | -75 | -22 | -13 |
1) Net financial items contain interest income, interest expenses, other financial expenses and exchange-rate gains and losses attributable to the translation of financial receivables and liabilities in foreign currencies measured at the closing day rate.
Parent Company balance sheet
| SEK M | Jun 30, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2021 |
Dec 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 359 | 348 | 355 |
| Tangible assets | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial assets | 5,941 | 5,970 | 5,909 |
| Current financial receivables, Group companies | 483 | 1,886 | 2,128 |
| Other current receivables, Group companies | 24 | 5 | 27 |
| Current receivables | 15 | 19 | 17 |
| Total assets | 6,824 | 8,229 | 8,436 |
| Shareholders' equity and liabilities | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 3,840 | 4,219 | 4,228 |
| Provisions | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Current financial liabilities | 2,951 | 3,977 | 4,165 |
| Other current liabilities, Group companies | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Other non-interest-bearing liabilities | 24 | 27 | 31 |
| Total shareholders' equity and liabilities | 6,824 | 8,229 | 8,436 |
At the end of the period, the carrying amount of shares and participations in subsidiaries amounted to SEK 5,832 M (5,862). No change occurred during the period. The Parent Company's commercial paper program has
a framework amount of SEK 5,000 M (4,000). The total amount issued at the end of the period amounted to SEK 2,953 M (3,982). Intangible assets comprise software.
Definitions
Financial terms
Operating capital Average total assets less cash and cash equivalents, other provisions, accounts payable and other non-interest-bearing liabilities. Return on operating capital Rolling 12 months' operating profit with add-back of exceptional items in relation to operating capital. Return on shareholders' equity Rolling 12 months' profit after tax in relation to average shareholders' equity. Cash conversion Cash flow from operations in relation to EBITDA. EBIT Operating profit. Adjusted EBIT/Operating profit Operating profit with add-back of exceptional items. EBITA Operating profit before amortization and write-down of intangible assets. Adjusted EBITA EBITA with add-back of exceptional items. EBITA margin EBITA in relation to net sales. Adjusted EBITA margin Adjusted EBITA in relation to net sales. EBITDA Operating profit before amortization, depreciation and write-down. Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA with add-back of exceptional items. EBITDA margin EBITDA in relation to net sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin Adjusted EBITDA in relation to net sales. Exceptional items Total of acquisition, restructuring and integration costs as well as major non-recurring items. Net debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing net debt in relation to shareholders' equity. Net debt/adjusted EBITDA, multiple Average net debt in relation to rolling 12 months' adjusted EBITDA. Organic change A financial change adjusted for currency fluctuations, acquisitions and divestments. Earnings per share Profit for the period attributable to Parent Company shareholders in relation to average number of shares. The following data was used to calculate earnings per share: Profit for the period attributable to Parent Company shareholders SEK268 M Number of shares, thousands 272,370 Earnings per share SEK 0.98 VTE
Interest-coverage ratio
Profit after financial items plus interest expenses and add-back of excep-
tional items in relation to interest expenses. Calculated based on rolling twelve-month data. Operating expenses Selling expenses, administrative expenses and research and development costs. Operating margin Operating profit in relation to net sales. Equity/assets ratio Shareholders' equity in relation to total assets.
Medical and other terms
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Formation of a blood clot in a deep leg vein. Ergonomics A science concerned with designing the job to fit the worker to prevent illness and accidents. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The US authority responsible for protecting the public health by carrying out regular inspections of, among other things, medical devices. IPC (intermittent pneumatic compression) An established method for treating venous leg ulcers, for example. Actively compressing the calf muscles, for example, imitates the pumping mechanism that normally occurs when moving, which increases blood flow to the leg. Compression therapy Treatment technique which means that one uses outer pressure with a certain frequency and for a certain period of time to treat and prevent venous leg ulcers. EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Regulations created by the EU to ensue better protection for the public health and patient safety by establishing modernized and more robust EU legislation. All medical device manufacturers and distributors must comply with these new regulations. Prevention Preventive activity/treatment. Sequential VTE prevention A treatment that aims to enhance the circulation of blood in the deep veins of the legs, which helps reduce deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the deep veins of the legs). SEM scanner (sub epidermal moisture) A hand-held and wireless device that measures sub-epidermal moisture, which allows early detection of pressure injury risk. Pressure injuries Sores that occur when blood flow to the skin is reduced by external pressure. Most common in patients with reduced mobility. The abbreviation VTE standards for venous thromboembolism – a blood clot in the veins, similar to DVT (above).
Edema
Swelling due to accumulation of fluid in tissues.
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A recording of the teleconference will be available for three years via the following link: https://tv.streamfabriken.com/arjo-q2-report-2022
Financial information
Updated information on, for example, the Arjo share and corporate governance is available on Arjo's website www.arjo.com. The Annual Report, year-end report and interim reports are published in Swedish and English and are available for download at www.arjo.com.
The following financial statements will be published in 2022/2023:

October 28, 2022 Strategy update 2022 January 25, 2023 Year-End Report 2022 March 2023 2022 Annual Report
October 28, 2022 Interim report Jan–Sep 2022 April 20, 2023 Interim report January–March 2023 April 20, 2023 2023 Annual General Meeting
Contact
Maria Nilsson Acting Executive Vice President, Marketing Communications & Public Relations +46 734 244 515 [email protected]
Sara Ehinger VP Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Tel: +46 723 597 794 [email protected]
This information is information that Arjo AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above on July 14, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. CEST.
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At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions for patient transfers, hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, treating leg ulcers, prevention of pressure injuries and deep vein thrombosis, and our medical beds are all designed to promote mobility, safety and dignity in all care situations. With approximately 6,500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.
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