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Asetek A/S — Investor Presentation 2021
Apr 22, 2021
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Q1 2021
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The global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming and enthusiast PCs, data centers nd s v s…
…f und d n inn v i n nd extensive mechatronics capabilities
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Hardware Software Mechanics
- Record first-quarter revenue of \$25.0 million, reflecting growth of 174% over Q1 2020
- Gross margin of 43% in Q4, compared with 49% in Q1 2020
- Record first-quarter EBITDA adjusted of \$4.7 million, compared with \$0.2 million in Q1 2020
- Announced entering the fast-growing SimSports gaming market, with the expected launch of new products in late 2021
- 2021 Group revenue expectation updated April 7 to an increase of 20% to 30% over 2020 revenue of \$72.8 million
- Gross margin is expected to decline from 2020 and Asetek expects operating income of about \$11 to \$16 million, up from \$10.9 million in 2020
Ensuring robust supply chain and stable operations
Revenue and profit outlook raised on strong demand for Gaming and Enthusiast products
- 2021 group revenue expected to increase 20% to 30% compared with 2020
- ‒ Equals annual revenue in the range of \$87 \$95 million
- ‒ Previous guidance was for 10% to 20% growth
- Gross margin expected to decrease from 47% in 2020
- Operating income of \$11 to \$16 million, compared to \$11 million in 2020
- ‒ Partially reflecting increased overhead costs to facilitate growth
- ‒ Previous guidance was for operating income of \$9 to \$15 million
- Uncertainty related to COVID-19
Global platform with integrated value chain supports growth and expansion
Strategic position: Large and long-term growing markets | Supplying global brands | Market-leading solutions
IP platform: Applications | Technology | Systems | Products | Patents | High-volume manufacturing | World-wide hub infrastructure
8 million units shipped | ~140 mp s | FY'20 v nu f USD 73m | Lis d n Os Børs
Our leading and innovative revenue generating business segments
Gaming and Enthusiast Data center
Enthusiasts and do-it-yourself (DIY) Gaming/Performance PCs Data center
Quarterly revenue development
Gaming and Enthusiast
Strong Gaming and Enthusiast revenue and margin development
Revenue and EBITDA margin1
USD thousands
High product release activity
- Four new products started shipping in Q1 2021
- ‒ All to DIY customers
- Six new products expected to start shipping in Q2 2021
- Further investment in product development and branding to expand reach with key customers
- ‒ Brand-behind-the-brand initiatives
- ‒ As k f u d n p n s' w bsi s nd SoMe
- ‒ Strong product development with performance, quality and reliability at core
Wide and diversified base of Gaming and Enthusiast OEMs
Top 5 customers revenue split Top 5 Gaming and Enthusiast customers1 2)
- Currently shipping to over 20 OEMs
- Top five represented 88% of Gaming and Enthusiast revenue in Q1 2021, vs. 81% for full-year 2020
- The largest OEMs have benefited the most from demand increase since the onset of the pandemic
- Ambition to increase diversification with time
- Continuous monitoring and assessment of IP
Introducing next-generation ASUS ROG CPU cooler with expanded co-branding program
- ASUS has been an OEM since 2018 and at the vanguard of cobranding initiative since mid-2019
- Currently one of As k's top three Gaming and Enthusiast OEMs
- Expanded co-branding program to include over time:
- ‒ Retail box branding
- ‒ ROG w b p g f u n iquid c ing inc uding " d b As k" b dg
- ‒ ROG vid f u " d b As k" pump s c i n
- ‒ ROG mods and builds engagement activities
- ‒ Asetek unboxing video
- ‒ Co-sponsored giveaway promotion to drive awareness, visibility and excitement in the community
Gaming and Enthusiast strategic development
| Goal | Strategy | Development and outlook | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Further develop leadership in the gaming and enthusiast liquid cooling market |
• R&D and product development • Growing existing customers • Widening OEM customer base • Branding and marketing |
• Focus on delivery of core liquid cooling solutions • Ramp-up of development to bring meaningful innovations to market • Products which deliver best performance, quality and reliability • Currently over 20 OEM customers • Focus on reducing single-customer dependency • Co-branding agreements in place with several OEMs • Connecting directly with gamers and enthusiasts via social media and online communities, such as Discord • Positioning to monetize Asetek brand |
SimSports
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Entering fast -growing SimSports gaming market
- Transforming into mainstream gaming and entertainment
- ‒ Opportunity identified in Asetek eSports Academy and racing engagement
- ‒ Highly complementary to established mechatronics capabilities
- Gamers demanding innovative high-performance equipment
- ‒ Desire for next-level immersive gaming experiences
- ‒ Release of new and improved racing games
- ‒ Competitive and committed gamers willing to invest in hardware
• \$10 million invested in IP, hardware and software
- ‒ Enabling faster go-to-market with launch of new products from late 2021
- ‒ Strengthening Gaming and Enthusiast product offering
Strong strategic fit with Gaming and Enthusiasts segment
SimSports strategic development
| Goal | Strategy | Development and Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Becoming a next-level immersive gaming experiences provider |
• Leverage core mechatronics capabilities and global supply chain • Develop product offering based on acquired IP and technology • Establish a thriving third growth segment in a fragmented market |
• Initial focus on innovation and product development • Finalize market and channel strategies, including considering direct sales, online resellers, motorsports shops etc. • Aiming to announce products in 2021 and launch a wider offering during 2022 • Supported by brand platform and reputation for performance, quality, reliability and immersive experiences |
Data center
YoY Data center growth on increased demand and higher prices
Data center; Low visibility
- Three new Data Center orders announced in Q1 2021 totaling \$0.9 million of value
- 2020 demand growth driven by two new OEMs
- Nearly 20 new server loop designs added to support new customers
- Green data center legislation the main long-term trigger 2
Data center strategic development
Maintain position and create a sustainable and profitable business over time Goal Strategy Development and Outlook • G b sus in bi i g nd s ng ns i n f As k's d center solution • Market adoption of liquid cooling remains slow with need for public standards to trigger wider investments • Segment revenue and operating results are expected to fluctuate as partnerships with OEMs are developed. • Optimising segment overhead • Influence the influencers and develop policy support for climate gains of utilization of reused waste heat toward carbon neutrality • Increase end-user adoption with existing and new OEMs • Exploit established leadership within HPC
Financials
Income statement
| Figures in USD (000's) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
| Revenue | 25,015 | 9,124 | 72,750 |
| Cost of sales | 14,284 | 4,626 | 38,556 |
| Gross profit | 10,731 | 4,498 | 34,194 |
| Research and development | 1,850 | 1,167 | 5,718 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 5,347 | 4,252 | 17,548 |
| Total operating expenses | 7,197 | 5,419 | 23,266 |
| Operating income | 3,534 | (921) | 10,928 |
| Foreign exchange (loss) gain | 534 | 212 | (1,361) |
| Finance income (costs) | (52) | 9 | (141) |
| Total financial income (expenses) | 482 | 221 | (1,502) |
| Income before tax | 4,016 | (700) | 9,426 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (890) | - | (231) |
| Income for the period | 3,126 | (700) | 9,195 |
| Other comprehensive income items that may be reclassified | |||
| to profit or loss in subsequent periods: | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (1,212) | (399) | 2,392 |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,914 | (1,099) | 11,587 |
| Income per share (in USD): | |||
| Basic | 0.12 | (0.03) | 0.36 |
| Diluted | 0.12 | (0.03) | 0.35 |
- Record Q1 revenue on increased shipments of Gaming and Enthusiast products
- ‒ Sales of 412,000 sealed loop coolers, compared with 143,000 in Q1 2020
- ‒ ASP per unit in decreased from the prior year periods due to changes to business model
- Increase in overhead due to new SimSports business and costs to support the revenue growth
- ‒ Staff increased by 40% to ~140 employees over the past year
Margin development
Quarterly Group gross margin development
- Gross margin of 42.9% down from 49.3% in Q1 2020
- ‒ Decrease due to change in the mix of product shipments, increases in certain component costs and weaker USD
- Full-year 2021 margin is expected to decrease vs. 2020
- ‒ Around 45%-level expected for the full year
Strong balance sheet supporting long -term growth
Balance sheet
USD thousands as at March 31, 2021
- Strong cash position and low interest-bearing debt
- Solid and attractive partner for OEM customers
- Flexibility to develop and defend IP
- Platform for expanding gaming product portfolio
- Ambition to distribute cash surplus over time subject to change of current tax situation
- Q1 2021 share repurchases of \$2.1 million to offset employee option
- ‒ Completed buyback program launched in October 2020
- Now initiating share repurchases of \$3.0 million to offset 2021 employee options
Financial strategy
Summary and outlook
• Record Group revenue expected for • Driven by strong demand for Gaming and Enthusiast products • Data center; Low visibility • Developing SimSports offering with launch of first products in 2021 • On track to deliver on 2025 revenue Growth ~15% p.a.1 to \$150 million ambition 72,750 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2025 Annual Group revenue USD thousands Guidance range
FY 2020
ambition
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Management
Founder and CEO André S. Eriksen
- Long-term entrepreneur and founder of Asetek
- Previously employed at Danfoss in their management trainee program
- Holds an engineering degree from Aalborg University
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Several MBA level executive management programs from Right, Stanford, MIT and Wharton
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Peter Dam Madsen
- Previous positions include International Controller (DK) and Chief Financial Officer (US) at Martin Professional, Inc.
- Also served as CFO of Dantax Radioindustri A/S listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange
- MBA from Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan University
COO John Hamill
- 30+ years of high tech industry sales, sales management and marketing experience
- Previously held position as VP of Global Sales at nVidia and AMD
- Has managed global sales teams
- BSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Glasgow in Scotland
VP Global Operations Henrik Gertz
- 20+ years in operations management roles, where he managed fulfilment, logistics, manufacturing planning, procurement, and supply chain functions
- He became a machine fitter at ABB and then studied and earned his Production Technologist degree, and a Diploma in Management
VP & GM, B2C BU Jim Carlton
- A veteran product and marketing leader with nearly 30 years of experience. He started his career as a software programmer and tech support agent and has consistently taken on roles offering an opportunity to challenge himself and his teams
- He studied Biological Science at University of California, Irvine
VP Global Sales and Marketing Dipak Rao
- 15 years+ experience leading global teams and managing global accounts in the high-tech industry
- Prior to joining Asetek, Dipak held senior sales and product marketing roles at AMD
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B.A. (Honors) in Marketing from De Montfort University, Leicester in the U.K
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15+ years of experience with Vestas and Grundfos he has an intimate background in sophisticated pumping and cooling systems designed for global markets
- M.Sc.EE degree from Aalborg University as well as an EMBA in Business Psychology from Business Institute in Aalborg
VP Global Quality Magnus Hakanen
- 20+ years of experience from quality management positions within international organizations like VELUX, Grundfos, Vestas, Nilfisk and automotive companies
- M.Sc. in Mech. Engineering from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. In additional he also has a Six-Sigma Black Belt certification
Director Branding and Outbound Marketing Solveig Malvik
- Extensive international experience within branding, marketing, communication and business development
- Holds an M.A. in Modern Middle Eastern Studies, Public Policy and Governance from A.U. of Beirut and a Masters in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Bergen
Board of Directors
Chairman Jukka Pertola
- 20+ years of management experience in ICT, energy, industry, infrastructure and healthcare sectors
- 10+ years of international experience in board positions at private and public companies and organizations
- Solid technological background in telecommunications, IT, digitalization and electrical engineering
- Experience in R&D funding and technology transfer projects
Vice Chairman Chris Christopher
- 40+ years of leadership, management and tech industry experience
- Most recent Senior VP and GM at HP for an USD 18bn portfolio consisting of blades based client systems, workstations and desktop PCs
- BSEE and MSEE from Colorado State University and an Executive MBA from Insead School of Business
Director Maria Hjorth
- 20+ years of consulting and financial sector experience covering business development, M&A, investor relations and operational optimization
- CEO of VP Securities
- MSc and BSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen and a MSc in Business Psychology from University of Westminster in London
Director
Jørgen Smidt
- 25+ years of international operational and business management experience from the mobile telecoms industry, including Nokia and Motorola
- Experience includes investment and international marketing, market positioning and communication strategies
- Currently a partner at Sunstone Technology Ventures Fund I
- Holds an engineering degree in computer science from the Engineering College of Copenhagen
Director
Erik Damsgaard
- Experienced Managing Director from the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry
- 20 years as leader at OJ Industries in the HVAC and Floor heating industry. He is also Chairman of Danish service and distributor company Masentia A/S and Masentia Holding AB
- Holds M.Sc. in Electronics and a diploma in Business Economics, both from Aarhus University. Has graduated an Executive Management Program at INSEAD
Income statement
| Figures in USD (000's) | Q1 2021 | Q1 2020 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
| Revenue | \$ 25,015 \$ |
9,124 \$ | 72,750 |
| Cost of sales | 14,284 | 4,626 | 38,556 |
| Gross profit | 10,731 | 4,498 | 34,194 |
| Research and development | 1,850 | 1,167 | 5,718 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 5,347 | 4,252 | 17,548 |
| Total operating expenses | 7,197 | 5,419 | 23,266 |
| Operating income | 3,534 | (921) | 10,928 |
| Foreign exchange (loss) gain | 534 | 212 | (1,361) |
| Finance income (costs) | (52) | 9 | (141) |
| Total financial income (expenses) | 482 | 221 | (1,502) |
| Income before tax | 4,016 | (700) | 9,426 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (890) | - | (231) |
| Income for the period | 3,126 | (700) | 9,195 |
| Other comprehensive income items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: |
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| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (1,212) | (399) | 2,392 |
| Total comprehensive income | \$ 1,914 \$ |
(1,099) | \$ 11,587 |
| Income per share (in USD): | |||
| Basic | \$ 0.12 \$ |
(0.03) | \$ 0.36 |
| Diluted | \$ 0.12 \$ |
(0.03) | \$ 0.35 |
Balance sheet
| Figures in USD (000's) | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Unaudited | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | \$ 10,906 |
\$ 3,217 |
| Property and equipment | 9,428 | 7,049 |
| Deferred income tax assets | 5,369 | 6,421 |
| Other assets | 348 | 605 |
| Total non-current assets | 26,051 | 17,292 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventory | 2,801 | 2,531 |
| Trade receivables and other | 21,972 | 24,471 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 24,054 | 27,099 |
| Total current assets | 48,827 | 54,101 |
| Total assets | \$ 74,878 |
\$ 71,393 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | \$ 440 |
\$ 433 |
| Retained earnings | 58,811 | 50,681 |
| Translation and treasury share reserves | (6,925) | (3,589) |
| Total equity | 52,326 | 47,525 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term debt | 2,316 | 2,604 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,316 | 2,604 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Short-term debt | 925 | 1,525 |
| Accrued liabilities | 1,978 | 2,429 |
| Accrued compensation & employee benefits | 1,468 | 3,193 |
| Trade payables | 15,865 | 14,117 |
| Total current liabilities | 20,236 | 21,264 |
| Total liabilities | 22,552 | 23,868 |
| Total equity and liabilities | \$ 74,878 |
\$ 71,393 |
Cash flow statement
| Three months ending |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in USD (000's) | 31 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2020 | 2020 | |||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Income for the period | \$ | 3,126 \$ | (700) | \$ | 9,195 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 982 | 873 | 3,754 | |||||
| Finance income recognized | (1) | (49) | (51) | |||||
| Finance costs recognized | 53 | 40 | 192 | |||||
| Finance income, cash received | 1 | 49 | 51 | |||||
| Finance costs, cash paid | (32) | (21) | (112) | |||||
| Income tax expense | 890 | - | 231 | |||||
| Cash receipt (payment) for income tax | - | - | 10 | |||||
| Share based payments expense | 172 | 221 | 918 | |||||
| Changes in trade receivables, inventories, other assets | 1,336 | 6,490 | (10,121) | |||||
| Changes in trade payables and accrued liabilities | 415 | (4,425) | 7,363 | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 6,942 | 2,478 | 11,430 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Acquisition of business | - | - | (1,316) | |||||
| Additions to intangible assets | (4,109) | (357) | (1,571) | |||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (3,320) | (109) | (1,929) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,429) | (466) | (4,816) | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Funds drawn (paid) against line of credit | (525) | (4) | (269) | |||||
| Repurchase of common shares | (2,124) | - | (6,369) | |||||
| Proceeds from issuance of share capital | 617 | - | 2,381 | |||||
| Principal payments on capitalized leases | (215) | (226) | (831) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (2,247) | (230) | (5,088) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (311) | (128) | 1,068 | |||||
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | (3,045) | 1,654 | 2,594 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 27,099 | 24,505 | 24,505 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | \$ | 24,054 \$ | 26,159 \$ | 27,099 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures - Property and equipment acquired under leases |
\$ | - | \$ | - | \$ | 668 | ||
Statement of equity
Unaudited
| Translation | Treasury share | Retained | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figures in USD (000's) |
Share capital | reserves | reserves | earnings | Total | ||||
| Equity at January 1, 2021 | \$ | 433 | \$ 2,784 |
\$ | (6,373) | \$ | 50,681 | \$ | 47,525 |
| Total comprehensive income - quarter ended March 31, 2021 |
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| Income for the period | - | - | - | 3,126 | 3,126 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments |
- | (1,212) | - | - | (1,212) | ||||
| Total comprehensive income - quarter ended March 31, 2021 |
- | (1,212) | - | 3,126 | 1,914 | ||||
| Transactions with owners - quarter ended March 31, 2021 |
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| Shares issued for purchase of assets | 6 | - | - | 4,216 | 4,222 | ||||
| Shares issued for options exercised | 1 | - | - | 616 | 617 | ||||
| Shares repurchased | - | - | (2,124) | - | (2,124) | ||||
| Share based payment expense | - | - | - | 172 | 172 | ||||
| Transactions with owners - quarter ended March 31, 2021 |
7 | - | (2,124) | 5,004 | 2,887 | ||||
| Equity at March 31, 2021 | \$ | 440 | \$ 1,572 \$ |
(8,497) | \$ | 58,811 \$ | 52,326 | ||
| Equity at January 1, 2020 | \$ | 423 | \$ 392 |
\$ | (4) | \$ | 38,197 | \$ | 39,008 |
| Total comprehensive income - quarter ended March 31, 2020 |
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| Income for the period | - | - | - | (700) | (700) | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments Total comprehensive income - quarter ended March 31, 2020 |
- - |
(399) (399) |
- - |
- (700) |
(399) (1,099) |
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| Transactions with owners - quarter ended March 31, 2020 Share activity |
- | - | (3) | - | (3) | ||||
| Share based payment expense | - | - | - | 221 | 221 | ||||
| Transactions with owners - quarter ended March 31, 2020 |
- | - | (3) | 221 | 218 | ||||
| Equity at March 31, 2020 | \$ | 423 | \$ (7) |
\$ | (7) | \$ | 37,718 | \$ | 38,127 |
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