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Bactiguard Holding

Earnings Release Jul 15, 2025

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INTERIM REPORT SECOND QUARTER 2025

Positive EBITDA momentum carried forward in Q2

Second quarter 2025 (April – June)

  • Total revenue amounted to SEK 52.1 (60.9) million, a decrease of SEK 8.8 million corresponding to 14.4%.
  • Net sales amounted to SEK 48.2 (57.4) million, a decrease of SEK 9.1 million corresponding to 15.9%. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -3.8 million, net sales decreased by 9.4%.
  • Operating loss amounted to SEK 7.3 (10.8) million.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 4.4 (1.2) million.
  • Net loss for the period amounted to SEK 8.1 (14.3) million.
  • Loss per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 0.24 (0.41).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1.7 (16.8) million corresponding to SEK 0.05 (0.48) per share.

First half-year 2025 (January – June)

  • Total revenue amounted to SEK 114.9 (119.7) million, a decrease of SEK 4.8 million corresponding to 4.0%.
  • Net sales amounted to SEK 107.3 (111.3) million, a decrease of SEK 4.0 million corresponding to 3.6%. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -2.0 million, net sales decreased by 1.8%.
  • Operating loss amounted to SEK 9.9 (23.7) million.
  • EBITDA amounted to SEK 13.8 (-0.3) million.
  • Net loss for the period amounted to SEK 12.8 (24.2) million.
  • Loss per share, before and after dilution, amounted to SEK 0.37 (0.69).
  • Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK -10.4 (-2.2) million corresponding to SEK -0.30 (-0.06) per share.
Key figures Apr-Jun Jan-Jun RTM
2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Total revenue¹,MSEK 52.1 60.9 114.9 119.7 261.9 257.0
Operating profit/loss¹,MSEK -7.3 -10.8 -9.9 -23.7 -28.9 -15.1
EBITDA²,MSEK 4.4 1.2 13.8 -0.3 18.0 32.1
EBITDA margin²,% 8.4 2.0 12.0 -0.2 6.9 12.5
Net profit/loss for the period¹,MSEK -8.1 -14.3 -12.8 -24.2 -29.8 -18.4
Earnings per share¹,SEK -0.24 -0.41 -0.37 -0.69 -0.85 -0.53
Cash flow from operating activities ¹,MSEK 1.7 16.8 -10.4 -2.2 25.0 16.8
Cash flow from operating activities, per share²,SEK 0.05 0.48 -0.30 -0.06 0.71 0.48
Equity ratio²,% 55.1 48.5 55.1 48.5 50.1 55.1
Net debt²,MSEK 123.4 134.0 123.4 134.0 111.0 123.4

1 Defined according to IFRS. 2 Alternative performance measure. For definition and reconciliation, see pages 15-16.

CEO statement

Positive EBITDA momentum carried forward in Q2

Bactiguard continued the profitability trend in Q2 with an EBITDA of SEK 4.4 million (Q2 2024: SEK 1.2 million). Revenues amounted to SEK 52.1 million (Q2 2024: SEK 60.9 million), a decrease of 14.4 percent compared to Q2 last year. Total license revenues came in at SEK 34.1 million (Q2 2024: SEK 37.8 million). License partner revenues from BD were SEK 19.2 million (Q2 2024: SEK 27.6 million), lower than previous quarters due to longer than expected timelines to market registration, and from Zimmer Biomet SEK 14.2 million (Q2 2024: SEK 10.2 million) related primarily to minimum royalties. USD currency effects negatively impacted revenues and excluding these, license partner revenues grew by 7.3 percent. The Wound Management portfolio reported revenues of SEK 13.8 million (Q2 2024: SEK 14.7 million). During the quarter early feasibility work related to the cardiology therapeutic area was initiated.

License partner revenues continue to grow net of currency headwind

Total license revenues for Q2 amounted to SEK 34.1 million (Q2 2024: SEK 37.8 million), a decrease of 9.9 percent compared to Q2 last year. Revenues from license partner BD (Becton, Dickinson & Company) came in at SEK 19.2 million for Q2 (Q2 2024: SEK 27.6 million). While this is lower than recent quarters, momentum in our partnership remains strong and our joint focus is on ensuring launch readiness for additional markets. This includes BD having coated products available for a smooth rollout as well as obtaining all relevant regulatory approvals which is an area where we are experiencing delays. Despite longer than expected timelines in the market registrations, BD and Bactiguard are fully aligned in the process to enable the Bactiguard-coated Foley business to grow. Although the path to commercialization in each individual market may take time, Bactiguardcoated Foley catheters represent strong long-term value for both BD and Bactiguard.

Revenues from our license partner Zimmer Biomet for Q2 amounted to SEK 14.2 million (Q2 2024: SEK 10.2 million). Most of the revenues are related to minimum royalties. The collaboration with Zimmer Biomet remains focused on commercialization of the ZNN Bactiguard orthopedic trauma nail across the European market including the efforts related to the transition to the MDR regulatory requirements. A recent example was Zimmer Biomet's participation at the International Consensus Meeting on Infections in Istanbul in May where the ZNN Bactiguard system was presented. Infection prevention is truly in focus within our orthopedics strategic therapeutic area.

Given Bactiguard's substantial USD exposure in the license business, the weaker USD continues to have a negative impact on our results. The currency effect for the second quarter 2025 was SEK -3.6 million. Excluding the negative currency effect, license partner revenues grew by 7.3 percent.

Early feasibility work in cardiology initiated

During the quarter early feasibility work with Bactiguard's coating under Material Transfer Agreement related to the cardiology therapeutic area was initiated. Cardiology is one of the newer strategic therapeutic areas and presents significant potential for Bactiguard, with an addressable market of approximately USD 10 billion. The therapeutic area includes a variety of implantable devices that are susceptible to infections. These infections pose a major challenge, often leading to complications that necessitate surgical intervention and places considerable strain on both patient recovery and healthcare resources.

While we are enthusiastic about the developments during the quarter, we recognize that commercialization of medical devices requires a long-term approach. With the timelines to approval that can vary by device classification, we know that bringing new or existing applications to market with the Bactiguard coating can take several years from early-stage testing. In this context, I want to reiterate that Bactiguard's efforts in business development and in partnerships established in the nearer term are expected to deliver operational leverage and scalability over time. We remain confident in our stepwise and diligent approach to focus on areas of high unmet need and target partnerships where the value of the Bactiguard coating is relevant.

Hydrocyn aqua main contributor to Wound Management

Turning to the Wound Management portfolio, revenues were SEK 13.8 million (Q2 2024: SEK 14.7 million), a decrease of 5.9 percent. Hydrocyn aqua continued to deliver strong growth and now represents most of the revenues. Over the first six months of 2025, the total Wound Management portfolio delivered 21.0 percent growth net of currency effects compared to last year and we still expect double-digit growth.

Strengthening knowledge and specialist organization

Looking ahead, we remain focused on continuing to drive growth and profitability, maintaining disciplined cost control, strengthening existing partnerships, and advancing new opportunities and early-stage testing in our key strategic therapeutic areas. We will continue to enhance our knowledge and specialist expertise, with additional experts joining Bactiguard after the summer to continue to strengthen our capabilities in the areas of Business Development, R&D, and Quality & Regulatory. Infection prevention remains our mission – and continues to increase in relevance. Our vision is clear, and it drives everything we do: to become the global standard of care for preventing medical device-related infections.

Christine Lind, CEO

Business model

Bactiguard is a global MedTech company developing safe and biocompatible technology to prevent medical device related infections. The company's unique technology is based on an ultra-thin noble metal coating that prevents bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on medical devices.

Bactiguard's infection prevention solutions decrease patient suffering, save lives, and unburden healthcare resources while also fighting against antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious threats to global health and modern medicine.

Bactiguard operates through license partnerships with leading global MedTech companies that apply the infection prevention technology to their medical devices and sell them under their own brand or co-branded with Bactiguard. Our license-focused business model is scalable with operational leverage.

Partnerships across three phases

Bactiguard's license revenues have three components: we receive revenues for coating and process development, we receive revenues for the right to use the coating technology on medical devices within a specific application and geographical area, and we receive royalties – a variable remuneration once the license partners' products reach the market. The revenues are generated across three partnership phases: application development, exclusivity and license.

An application development partner works in close collaboration with Bactiguard's R&D team exploring the application of our infection prevention technology to the partners' underlying device to enhance its performance. The nature of development work means that not every project will succeed, but the learnings are valuable for other application areas.

An exclusivity partner gets exclusive rights to apply our coating technology to a certain medical device but has no products in the market yet, for instance due to pending regulatory approvals, which can take time depending on the type of application and its classification.

A license partner has the right to market and sell medical devices with Bactiguard's coating technology, in a certain region or globally.

Not all partnerships will follow all three phases. An agreement with a partner can generate revenues from separate phases and components simultaneously.

Partnerships Application area Market
Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) Urinary catheters (Foley) Global excl. China
Zimmer Biomet Trauma implants Global excl. Southeast Asia, China,
India, and South Korea
Well Lead Medical Urinary catheters China

Development in the second quarter

Revenue

Apr-Jun
MSEK 2025 2024
Total license revenue 34.1 37.8
License partners 34.1 35.1
Exclusivity partners - 2.7
Application development partners - -
Wound Management portfolio 13.8 14.7
BIP portfolio 0.3 4.8
Net sales 48.2 57.4
Other operating revenues 3.9 3.5
Total revenue 52.1 60.9

Total revenue for the second quarter amounted to SEK 52.1 (60.9) million, a decrease of SEK 8.8 million, corresponding to 14.4 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -2.8 million, revenue decreased by 9.8 percent.

Net sales amounted to SEK 48.2 (57.4) million, a decrease of SEK 9.1 million, corresponding to 15.9 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -3.8 million, net sales decreased by 9.4 percent.

Total license revenue amounted to SEK 34.1 (37.8) million, a decrease of SEK 3.7 million, corresponding to 9.9 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -3.6 million, total license revenues decreased by 0.3 percent. Revenues from Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) amounted to SEK 19.2 (27.6) million, a decrease of SEK 8.4 million, corresponding to 30.3 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -2.6 million, revenues from BD decreased by 20.8 percent. Revenues from Zimmer Biomet amounted to SEK 14.2 (10.2) million, an increase of SEK 3.9 million, corresponding to 38.4 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -0.9 million, revenues from Zimmer increased by 47 percent. These revenues pertain mainly to minimum royalties from the trauma product segment agreement.

Revenues from license partners amounted to SEK 34.1 (35.1) million, a decrease of SEK 1.0 million, corresponding to 3.0 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -3.6 million, revenues from license partners increased by 7.3 percent.

Revenues from exclusivity partners amounted to SEK 0.0 (2.7) million.

Revenues from application development partners amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million.

Revenues from Wound Management portfolio amounted to SEK 13.8 (14.7) million, a decrease of SEK 0.9 million, corresponding to 5.9 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -0.1 million, revenues from Wound Management portfolio decreased by 5.0 percent.

Revenues from the BIP portfolio amounted to SEK 0.3 (4.8) million, a decrease of SEK 4.5 million, corresponding to 93.3 percent with and without currency effects. As planned, we do not expect any significant BIP revenues in 2025.

Other revenues amounted to SEK 3.9 (3.5) million, an increase of SEK 0.3 million, corresponding to 9.6 percent. Currency effects amounted to SEK 0.9 (1.5) million and the remaining revenue primarily relates to rent income.

Result

Costs for raw materials and consumables for the second quarter amounted to SEK -5.6 (-11.9) million, a decrease of SEK 6.3 million, corresponding to 53.2 percent. Other external costs amounted to SEK -16.2 (-19.3) million, a decrease of SEK 3.0 million, corresponding to 15.8 percent. Personnel costs amounted to SEK -23.4 (-27.2) million, a decrease of SEK 3.8 million, corresponding to 13.9 percent. Other operating expenses are related to currency exchange losses/gains, which amounted to SEK -1.3 (-1.3) million. Total operating expenses (OPEX) amounted to SEK -40.9 (-47.8) million, a decrease of SEK 6.9 million, corresponding to 14.4 percent.

The operating loss amounted to SEK 7.3 (10.8) million, a decrease of SEK 3.6 million, corresponding to 32.7 percent. The decrease is mainly pertained to lowered cost of goods following our transformation and continued cost control measures, leading to more efficient spending and improved overall financial performance.

EBITDA for the second quarter amounted to SEK 4.4 (1.2) million, an increase of SEK 3.2 million. The EBITDA margin was 8.4 (2.0) percent.

Depreciation and amortization amounted to SEK -11.7 (-12.1) million, a decrease of SEK 0.4 million, corresponding to 3.2 percent. Amortization of intangible assets amounted to SEK -7.1 (-7.4) million, attributable primarily to amortization of SEK -6.4 (-6.4) million related to Bactiguard's technology. Depreciation of tangible assets amounted to SEK -4.6 (-4.6) million, primarily attributable to depreciation on leasing of SEK -3.2 (-3.7) million.

Financial items amounted to SEK -2.5 (-5.0) million. Financial income amounted to SEK 0.0 (-0.4) million. Financial expenses amounted to SEK -2.5 (-4.6) million which mainly pertained to interest expenses of SEK -2.0 (-3.7) million.

Tax for the period amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million. Change in deferred tax amounted to SEK 1.7 (1.6) million attributable to the intangible assets and leases, which is calculated at the Swedish tax rate of 20.6 percent. Income tax in foreign subsidiaries is calculated on the basis of a tax rate of 24.0 percent.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2025 amounted to SEK 8.1 (14.3) million.

Development during the first half-year

Revenue

Jan-Jun Full year RTM
MSEK 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Total license revenue 73.4 73.0 164.7 165.1
License partners 73.3 67.6 155.4 161.2
Exclusivity partners - 5.3 7.7 2.5
Application development partners 0.0 0.1 1.5 1.5
Wound Management portfolio 33.0 27.4 60.9 66.5
BIP portfolio 0.9 10.9 16.0 6.0
Net sales 107.3 111.3 241.7 237.7
Other operating revenues 7.6 8.4 20.2 19.4
Total revenue 114.9 119.7 261.9 257.0

Total revenue for the first half-year amounted to SEK 114.9 (119.7) million, a decrease of SEK 4.8 million, corresponding to 4.0 percent with and without currency effects

Net sales amounted to SEK 107.3 (111.3) million, a decrease of SEK 4.0 million, corresponding to 3.6 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -2.0 million, net sales decreased by 1.8 percent.

Total license revenue amounted to SEK 73.4 (73.0) million, an increase of SEK 0.4 million, corresponding to 0.6 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -1.9 million, total license revenues increased by 3.1 percent. Revenues from Becton Dickinson & Company (BD) amounted to SEK 51.4 (55.6) million, a decrease of SEK 4.1 million, corresponding to 7.4 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -1.0 million, revenues from BD decreased by 5.7 percent. Revenues from Zimmer Biomet amounted to SEK 15.0 (13.4) million, an increase of SEK 1.6 million, corresponding to 11.8 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -1.0 million, revenues from Zimmer increased by 18.8 percent. These revenues pertain mainly to minimum royalties from the trauma product segment agreement.

Revenues from license partners amounted to SEK 73.3 (67.6) million, an increase of SEK 5.8 million, corresponding to 8.6 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -1.9 million, revenues from license partners increased by 11.3 percent.

Revenues from exclusivity partners amounted to SEK 0.0 (5.3) million.

Revenues from application development partners amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.1) million.

Revenues from Wound Management portfolio amounted to SEK 33.0 (27.4) million, an increase of SEK 5.6 million, corresponding to 20.4 percent. Adjusted for currency effects of SEK -0.1 million, revenues from Wound Management portfolio increased by 21.0 percent.

Revenues from the BIP portfolio amounted to SEK 0.9 (10.9) million, a decrease of SEK 10.0 million, corresponding to 92.0 percent with and without currency effect. As planned, we do not expect any significant BIP revenues in 2025.

Other revenues amounted to SEK 7.6 (8.4) million, a decrease of SEK 0.8 million, corresponding to 10.0 percent. Currency effects amounted to SEK 2.1 (4.2) million and the remaining revenue primarily relates to rent income.

Result

Costs for raw materials and consumables for the first half-year amounted to SEK -17.8 (-23.4) million, a decrease of SEK 5.6 million, corresponding to 23.8 percent. Other external costs amounted to SEK -31.8 (-38.0) million, a decrease of SEK 6.2 million, corresponding to 16.2 percent. Personnel costs amounted to SEK -46.6 (-56.6) million, a decrease of SEK 10.0 million, corresponding to 17.7 percent. Other operating expenses are related to currency exchange losses/gains, which amounted to SEK -4.9 (-2.1) million. In total operating expenses (OPEX) amounted to SEK -83.3 (-96.7) million, a decrease of SEK 13.4 million, corresponding to 13.8 percent.

The operating loss amounted to SEK 9.9 (23.7) million, a decrease of SEK 13.8 million, corresponding to 58.2 percent. The decrease is mainly pertained to increased revenues together with lowered cost of goods following our transformation, and continued cost control measures, leading to more efficient spending and improved overall financial performance.

EBITDA for the first half-year amounted to SEK 13.8 (-0.3) million, an increase of SEK 14.1 million. EBITDA margin was 12.0 (-0.2) percent.

Depreciation and amortisation amounted to SEK -23.7 (-23.4) million, an increase of SEK 0.3 million, corresponding to 1.2 percent. Amortization of intangible assets amounted to SEK -14.2 (-14.3) million, attributable primarily to amortization of SEK -12.7 (-12.7) million related to Bactiguard's technology. Depreciation of fixed assets amounted to SEK -9.5 (-9.2) million, primarily attributable to depreciation on leasing of SEK -6.6 (-7.3) million.

Financial items amounted to SEK -7.4 (-4.4) million. Financial income amounted to SEK 0.0 (4.1) million while financial expenses amounted to SEK -7.4 (-8.5) million which mainly pertained to interest expenses of SEK -4.6 (-7.3) million.

Tax for the period amounted to SEK 0.0 (0.0) million. Change in deferred tax amounted to SEK 4.5 (3.9) million attributable to the intangible assets and leases, which is calculated at the Swedish tax rate of 20.6 percent. Income tax in foreign subsidiaries is calculated on the basis of a tax rate of 24.0 percent.

Net loss for the first half-year of 2025 amounted to SEK 12.8 (24.2) million.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter amounted to SEK 1.7 (16.8) million and for the period January to June to SEK -10.4 (-2.2) million. Change in working capital for the quarter amounted to SEK 4.9 (22.1) million and for the period January to June to SEK -3.9 (10.9) million.

Cash flow from investing activities for the quarter amounted to SEK -1.8 (-4.0) million and for the period January to June to SEK -1.9 (-10.2) million.

Cash flow from financing activities for the quarter amounted to SEK -0.4 (-3.3) million and for the period January to June to -55.9 (-9.7), mainly pertained to the amortization of SEK 51.0 million of the financing with SEB.

Cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK -0.4 (9.5) million and for the period January to June to SEK -68.2 (-22.1) million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period of 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 46.1 (105.3) million.

Financial position

Equity on 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 309.4 (328.5) million and net debt to SEK 123.4 (134.0) million. Total assets on 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 561.6 (677.3) million.

As of 30 June 2025, the parent company's liabilities with SEB amounted to SEK 120.0 (170.9) million. As of 30 June 2025, the approved overdraft facility from SEB of SEK 30 million was not utilized. Foreign subsidiaries had credit facilities amounting to SEK 8.0 (3.3) million, of which SEK 2.2 million was utilized as of 30 June 2025.

At the beginning of February 2025, the company amortized SEK 51.0 million of the SEK 170.9 million financing with SEB, while securing SEK 120.0 million in new financing on better terms. The new loan runs for two years and with an option to extend it for another year.

Employees

Full-time equivalents in the Group during the period January to June averaged to 162 (188) FTE of which 101 (114) are women. On 30 June 2025, the number of full-time equivalents was 148 FTE.

The share and share capital

Bactiguard's B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm with the short name "BACTI B". The closing price for the B share was SEK 28.4 (69.6) on 30 June 2025 and the market capitalization amounted to SEK 995 (2,439) million.

The share capital in Bactiguard on 30 June 2025 amounted to SEK 0.9 (0.9) million divided into 31,043,885 Class B shares with one vote each (31,043,885 votes) and 4,000,000 Class A shares with ten votes each (40,000,000 votes). The total number of shares and votes in Bactiguard on 30 June 2025 was 35,043,885 shares and 71,043,885 votes.

Ownership

Shareholders No. of A
shares
No. of B shares Total number % of capital % of votes
TomBact AB¹ 2,000,000 4,443,787 6,443,787 18.4 34.4
GIDL Invest AB² 2,000,000 4,106,497 6,106,497 17.4 33.9
Nordea Funds 3,676,449 3,676,449 10.4 5.1
Jan Ståhlberg 3,605,150 3,605,150 10.3 5.1
The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 3,475,992 3,475,992 9.9 4.9
Handelsbanken Fonder 2,072,771 2,072,771 5.9 2.9
TomEnterprise Public Capital AB¹ 1,885,384 1,885,384 5.4 2.7
AMF - försäkring och fonder 1,712,088 1,712,088 4.9 2.4
Insurance company Avanza Pension 1,052,647 1,052,647 3.1 1.5
Lancelot Asset Management AB 500,000 500,000 1.4 0.7
Total, major shareholders 4,000,000 26,530,765 30,530,765 87.1 93.6
Total, others 4,513,120 4,513,120 12.9 6.4
Total number of shares 4,000,000 31,043,885 35,043,885 100.0 100.0

1 Company controlled by Thomas von Koch. 2 Company controlled by Christian Kinch.

Per 30 June 2025 Bactiguard had 2,947 (3,159) shareholders.

Key events

Key events during the quarter No key events during the quarter.

Key events after the end of the quarter

No key events after the end of the quarter.

Financial targets

The company's financial targets relate to growth and profitability and are expected to be delivered by year-end 2030. The financial and strategic targets should not be perceived as a forecast but rather reflect what Bactiguard's Board of Directors and Executive Management consider to be reasonable mid-term expectations given the sharpened license focused strategy.

Revenues: deliver revenues of at least SEK 600 million by year-end 2030

EBITDA: deliver an EBITDA of at least SEK 200 million by year-end 2030

Partnership development: have at least ten application areas in either exclusivity partnerships or license partnerships by year-end 2030

Other information

Accounting and valuation principles

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Reporting are submitted both in notes and elsewhere in the interim report. The parent company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Financial Reporting Board's recommendation, RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.

Accounting and valuation principles are stated in the annual report 2024. The accounting principles are unchanged from previous periods.

Segment reporting

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may derive revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker and for which there is separate financial information. The company's reporting of operating segments is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the function that assesses the operating segment performance and decides how to allocate resources. The company has determined that the Group's executive management constitutes of the chief operating decision maker. The company is considered in its entirety to operate within one business segment.

Parent company

During the period, the parent company has received compensation for services and interest in its receivables from group companies. No investments were made during the period.

Risk factors

Companies within the Group are exposed to various types of risk through their activities. Bactiguard continually engages in a process of identifying all risks that may arise and assessing how each of these risks shall be managed. The Group is working to create an overall risk management program that focuses on minimizing potential adverse effects on the company's financial results. The company is primarily exposed to financial risks, market risks and operational risks. A description of these risks can be found on page 18-19 and 53–55 in the annual report 2024.

The geopolitical situation and macro trends

In addition to identified risks, the macro situation and its impact is continuously monitored. The global healthcare challenges have a significant impact on society. The need for more efficient and safe healthcare is driven by both economic and demographic developments, as well as increased political unrest, conflicts, wars, and natural disasters. Particularly prominent are healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance where we see an increased interest in infection prevention.

Bactiguard does not have suppliers in or sales to any of Russia, Belarus, or Ukraine. However, the global economy is affected by the situation of the war, and we follow developments closely and continuously evaluate the operational and financial effects as the global situation may change and affect the company's financial position. Bactiguard has a subsidiary in Israel. We are closely following the developments there and our primary focus is to ensure the staff's well-being and security. We make the assessment that the conflict in Israel will have a negligible effect on the group's result and financial position.

While we see falling inflation levels, inflation and higher prices can continue to affect the company negatively as it is not always possible to change the price to the customers, all of which can affect the financial position negatively. The falling inflation levels can lead to lower interest rates, which can positively impact the interest costs. Some countries are now in or close to recession, which can lead to a decreased ability for customers to pay their invoices. Bactiguard has substantial USD exposure in the license business and a weaker USD will have a negative effect on the results, see the annual report 2024. The company does not hedge the currency exposure. Developments are monitored closely, given the rapidly evolving landscape.

Group consolidated income statement

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Revenues 1
Net sales 48,243 57,353 107,289 111,279 241,678 237,687
Other operating income 3,871 3,540 7,566 8,407 20,200 19,358
Total 52,115 60,893 114,855 119,686 261,877 257,045
Change in inventory of finished goods and
products in progress
-1,252 16 21 44 148 125
Capitalized production - - - - - -
Raw materials and consumables -5,562 -11,880 -17,804 -23,355 -36,117 -30,567
Other external expenses -16,220 -19,257 -31,835 -38,008 -87,567 -81,394
Personnel costs -23,438 -27,221 -46,566 -56,596 -111,462 -101,432
Depreciation and amortization -11,673 -12,057 -23,693 -23,423 -46,883 -47,153
Other operating expenses -1,264 -1,340 -4,883 -2,061 -8,857 -11,680
Total -59,409 -71,739 -124,761 -143,399 -290,738 -272,100
Operating profit/loss -7,294 -10,846 -9,906 -23,713 -28,860 -15,055
Profit/loss from financial items
Financial income 5 -400 21 4,136 7,844 3,729
Financial expenses -2,524 -4,644 -7,407 -8,513 -15,566 -14,461
Total -2,519 -5,044 -7,386 -4,377 -7,722 -10,732
Profit/loss before tax -9,814 -15,890 -17,292 -28,090 -36,585 -25,787
Current tax - - - - - -
Deferred tax 1,702 1,572 4,452 3,871 6,769 7,350
NET PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD -8,112 -14,318 -12,840 -24,219 -29,815 -18,437
Attributable to:
The parent company´s shareholders -8,112 -14,318 -12,840 -24,219 -29,815 -18,437
Earnings per share, before and after dilution,
SEK
-0.24 -0.41 -0.37 -0.69 -0.85 -0.53

Condensed statement of comprehensive income

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun RTM
TSEK Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Net profit/loss for the period -8,112 -14,318 -12,840 -24,219 -29,815 -18,437
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or
loss for the year
- - - - - -
Items that will be reclassified to profit or
loss for the year
Translation differences -207 -597 -6,140 -470 4,979 -691
Other comprehensive income, after tax -207 -597 -6,140 -470 4,979 -691
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR
THE PERIOD
-8,319 -14,915 -18,980 -24,689 -24,836 -19,128
Attributable to:
The parent company´s shareholders -8,319 -14,915 -18,980 -24,689 -24,836 -19,125
Number of shares at the end of period ('000) 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044
Weighted average number of shares ('000) 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044 35,044

Group condensed statement of financial position

TSEK Note 2025-06-30 2024-06-30 2024-12-31 ASSETS Non-current assets Intangible fixed assets Goodwill 248,520 248,967 251,817 Technology 35,461 60,538 48,179 Brands 25,579 25,656 25,602 Customer relationships 3,143 4,386 3,856 Capitalized development costs 1,068 2,171 1,619 Patent 776 1,345 962 Total 314,547 343,062 332,035 Tangible assets Right of use lease assets 45,343 60,006 52,685 Buildings 22,720 23,501 25,588 Leasehold improvements 17,509 4,465 18,513 Machinery and other technical plant 5,098 6,691 6,554 Equipment, tools and installations 7,245 17,772 5,837 Total 97,915 112,433 109,177 Financial assets Other non-current receivables 2,874 2,918 2,937 Total 2,874 2,918 2,937 Deferred tax assets 21,994 13,314 17,517 Total non-current assets 437,330 471,728 461,669 Current assets Inventory 27,704 36,103 26,231 Accounts receivable 27,714 34,972 25,046 Other current receivables 2 11,150 12,960 12,960 Prepaid expenses and accrued income 11,668 16,300 13,279 Cash and cash equivalents 46,100 105,275 116,727 Total current assets 124,336 205,610 194,243 TOTAL ASSETS 561,666 677,338 655,911 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent Share capital 876 876 876 Translation reserve -2,018 -1,325 4,124 Other capital contribution 930,680 930,680 930,680 Retained earnings including net profit/loss for the period -620,177 -601,742 -607,338 Total equity 309,362 328,489 328,342 Non-current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions 120,222 - - Leasing liabilities 35,225 48,039 40,694 Provisions 5,257 5,257 5,257 Other long-term liabilities 83 281 - Total non-current liabilities 160,787 53,577 45,951 Current liabilities Liabilities to credit institutions - 175,105 170,893 Leasing liabilities 14,017 16,151 16,180 Accounts payable 20,860 38,527 22,925 Provisions 16,889 9,111 18,104 Other current liabilities 2 1,799 2,751 3,312 Accrued expenses and prepaid income 37,952 53,627 50,204 Total current liabilities 91,517 295,272 281,618 TOTAL LIABILITIES 252,304 348,849 327,569

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 561,666 677,338 655,911

Group condensed statement of changes in equity

Retained
earnings
Other including net
Share capital profit/loss for
TSEK capital contribution Reserves the period Total equity
Opening balance 2024-01-01 876 930,680 -855 -577,523 353,178
Net profit/loss for the period - - - -24,219 -24,219
Other comprehensive income:
Translation differences - - -470 - -470
Total comprehensive income after tax - - -470 -24,219 -24,689
Closing balance 2024-06-30 876 930,680 -1,325 -601,742 328,489
Opening balance 2025-01-01 876 930,680 4,124 -607,338 328,342
Net profit/loss for the period - - - -12,840 -12,840
Other comprehensive income:
Translation differences - - -6,140 - -6,140
Total comprehensive income after tax - - -6,140 -12,840 -18,980
Closing balance 2025-06-30 876 930,680 -2,016 -620,178 309,362

Group condensed statement of cash flows

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Net profit/loss for the period -8,112 -14,318 -12,840 -24,219 -29,815 -18,437
Adjustments for depreciation and amortization
and other non-cash items
4,944 9,030 6,376 11,131 38,255 33,500
Increase/decrease inventory -4,583 -6,250 1,000 -5,072 12,858 18,930
Increase/decrease accounts receivable 7,148 -699 -3,211 -16,686 -7,290 6,185
Increase/decrease other current receivables 1,924 3,765 -992 -1,279 -5,031 -4,744
Increase/decrease accounts payable -2,863 18,769 -2,065 21,832 6,230 -17,667
Increase/decrease other current liabilities 3,272 6,545 1,353 12,080 9,782 -945
Cash flow from changes in working capital 4,896 22,131 -3,917 10,875 16,549 1,757
Cash flow from operating activities 1,729 16,843 -10,380 -2,213 24,989 16,822
Investments in intangible assets - - - - - -
Investments in tangible assets -1,777 -3,960 -1,905 -10,184 -14,781 -6,502
Cash flow from investing activities -1,777 -3,960 -1,905 -10,184 -14,781 -6,502
Amortization of financial leasing liability -1,508 -3,632 -4,957 -6,207 -13,522 -12,272
Amortization of loan - 295 -52,048 -3,464 -7,676 -56,260
Change in bank overdraft 1,133 - 1,133 - - 1,133
Other financing activities - - - - - -
Cash flow from financing activities -374 -3,337 -55,871 -9,671 -21,198 -67,398
Cash flow for the period -424 9,547 -68,158 -22,068 -10,990 -57,078
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the period
46,814 95,839 116,727 123,217 123,217 105,275
Exchange difference in cash and cash
equivalents -290 -112 -2,469 4,125 4,501 -2,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 46,100 105,275 46,100 105,275 116,727 46,100

Condensed parent company income statement

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK
Note
2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Net sales 1,326 1,910 1,326 1,910 3,423 2,839
Total 1,326 1,910 1,326 1,910 3,423 2,839
Other external expenses -1,055 -662 -2,029 -2,503 -4,277 -3,803
Personnel costs -811 -812 -1,551 -1,595 -3,096 -3,052
Total 1,326 -1,474 -388 -4,098 -7,373 -3,663
Operating profit/loss -540 436 -2,254 -2,188 -3,949 -4,016
Financial income 3,212 5,466 6,759 10,927 20,846 16,678
Financial expenses -1,651 -3,538 -3,854 -6,713 -12,717 -9,858
Total 1,326 1,928 2,670 4,214 8,130 6,585
Income after financial items 1,021 2,364 651 2,026 4,180 2,804
Deferred tax - - - - - -
Net profit/loss for the period 1,021 2,364 651 2,026 4,180 2,804

The parent company presents no separate statement of comprehensive income since the company has no items in 2025 or 2024 recognized in other comprehensive income. Net profit/loss for the period for the parent company thereby also constitutes of the comprehensive income for the period.

Condensed parent company balance sheet

TSEK Note 2025-06-30 2024-06-30 2024-12-31
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Financial assets
Shares in subsidiaries 635,191 575,191 625,191
Receivables from group companies 292,734 361,780 351,757
Deferred tax assets 15,255 15,255 15,255
Total non-current assets 943,180 952,226 992,202
Current assets
Current receivables
Other current receivables 1,841 364 1,767
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 60,915 43,474 52,887
Total 62,756 43,837 54,654
Cash and bank equivalents 4,346 1,719 3,562
Total current assets 67,102 45,556 58,216
TOTAL ASSETS 1,010,282 997,781 1,050,418
EQUITY & LIABILITIES
Equity
Restricted equtiy
Share capital 876 876 876
Total restricted equity 876 876 876
Non-restricted equity
Non-restricted share premium 727,969 727,969 727,969
Retained earnings including net profit/loss for the period -25,166 -27,319 -25,167
Total non-restricted equity 702,803 700,650 702,803
Total equity 704,330 701,526 703,679
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions 120,000 - -
Total non-current liabilities 120,000 - -
Current liabilities
Liabilities to credit institutions - 170,941 170,941
Liabilities to group companies 184,000 124,000 174,000
Accounts payable 254 259 178
Other current liabilities 385 134 320
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 1,313 921 1,300
Total current liabilities 185,952 296,255 346,740
Total liabilities 305,952 296,255 346,740
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,010,282 997,781 1,050,418

Of Definitions of alternative key performance indicators

Bactiguard presents certain financial measures in its annual report that have not been defined in line with IFRS (referred to as alternative key performance indicators as set forth in the ESMA guidelines). It is the opinion of the company that these measures provide useful supplementary information to investors and the company's management as they allow for the evaluation of the company's performance. Since not all companies calculate the measures in the same way, these are not always comparable to measures used by other companies. These performance measures should therefore not be considered a substitute for measures as defined under IFRS.

The definitions and tables below describe how the performance measures are calculated. The measures are alternative in accordance with ESMA's guidelines unless otherwise stated.

EBITDA

EBITDA presents the company's earning capacity from ongoing operations irrespective of capital structure and tax situation. The key figure is used to facilitate comparisons with other companies in the same industry. The company considers this performance measure to be the most relevant, since the company's technology is depreciated by large amounts, which does not impact cash flow negatively. Bactiguard's patented, unique technology can be applied to a broad range of products in the licensing business.

The company defines EBITDA as operating profit/loss excluding depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets.

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
Operating profit/loss -7,294 -10,846 -9,906 -23,713 -28,860 -15,055
Depreciation 11,673 12,057 23,693 23,423 46,883 47,153
EBITDA 4,379 1,211 13,788 -290 18,023 32,098

EBITDA margin

Presents the company's earning capacity from ongoing operations, irrespective of capital structure and tax situation, in relation to revenues. The key figure is used to facilitate analysis of the company's result in comparison with comparable companies.

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
EBITDA 4,379 1,211 13,788 -290 18,023 32,098
Revenues 52,115 60,893 114,855 119,686 261,877 257,045
EBITDA margin % 8.4 2.0 12.0 -0.2 6.9 12.5

Net debt

Net debt is a measure used to describe the Group's indebtedness and its ability to repay its debt with cash generated from the Group's operating activities if the debts matured today. The company considers this key figure interesting for creditors who want to understand the Group's debt situation.

The company defines net debt as interest-bearing liabilities minus cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period.

Jan-Jun Full year
TSEK 2025 2024 2024
Non-current liabilities to credit institutions 120,222 - -
Current liabilities to credit institutions - 175,105 170,893
Long-term lease debt 35,225 48,039 40,694
Short-term lease debt 14,017 16,151 16,180
Interest-bearing debt 169,464 239,295 227,767
Cash and cash equivalents 46,100 105,275 116,727
Net debt 123,364 134,020 111,040

Equity ratio

Equity ratio is a measure the company considers important for creditors who want to understand the company's long-term ability to pay. The company defines equity ratio as equity and untaxed reserves (less deferred tax), in relation to the balance sheet total.

Jan-Jun Full year
TSEK 2025 2024 2024
Equity 309,362 328,489 328,342
Balance sheet total 561,666 677,338 655,911
Equity ratio, % 55.1 48.5 50.1

Cash flow from operating activities per share

Cash flow per share calculated as the cash flow from operating activities divided by the average number of shares outstanding during the period. The key figure is presented because it is used by analysts and other stakeholders to evaluate the company – it shows operating cash flow per share.

Profit/loss from financial items

Financial income minus financial expenses. Direct reconciliation against financial report is possible.

RTM/Rolling 12 months

This performance measure implies the twelve months before and including a certain date.

Note 1 Revenue distribution

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Full year RTM
TSEK 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024 2024/25
License partners 34,080 35,129 73,332 67,553 155,397 161,176
Exclusivity partners - 2,678 - 5,269 7,746 2,477
Application development partners - - 42 131 1,548 1,459
Wound Management portfolio 13,840 14,700 33,041 27,433 60,942 66,550
BIP portfolio 324 4,847 873 10,893 16,045 6,025
Total 48,243 57,353 107,289 111,279 241,678 237,687
Time for revenue recognition
Performance commitment is met at a certain
time
48,243 54,676 107,247 105,879 232,384 233,751
Performace commitment is met during a
period of time
- 2,678 42 5,400 9,294 3,936
Total 48,243 57,353 107,289 111,279 241,678 237,687

Note 2 Financial assets and liabilities at fair value

The table below shows the breakdown of financial assets and financial liabilities recognized at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet. Distribution of how fair value is determined is based on three levels.

Level 1: according to prices quoted on an active market for the same instrument.

Level 2: based on directly or indirectly observable market data not included in level 1.

Level 3: based on input data that is not observable on the market.

For description of how fair values have been calculated, see annual report 2024, note 4. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities is estimated to be substantially consistent with posted values. The balance sheet contains receivables and liabilities from the business that are held to maturity. These are reported at amortized cost, which also constitutes an approximation to fair value.

Quarterly information

TSEK Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 RTM 24/25
License partners 34,080 39,252 41,205 46,639 35,129 32,424 161,176
Exclusivity partners - - 2,477 - 2,678 2,591 2,477
Application development partners - 42 551 866 - 131 1,459
Wound Management portfolio 13,840 19,202 15,628 17,880 14,700 12,733 66,550
BIP portfolio 324 549 3,213 1,939 4,847 6,046 6,025
Other operating revenues 3,871 3,695 5,182 6,611 3,540 4,867 19,359
Total revenue 52,115 62,740 68,257 73,936 60,893 58,793 257,047
EBITDA 4,379 9,409 8,436 9,877 1,211 -1,501 32,101
EBITDA margin (%) 8.4 15.0 12.4 13.4 2.0 -2.6 12.5
EBIT -7,294 -2,612 -3,204 -1,943 -10,846 -12,867 -15,055
Net profit/loss for the period -8,111 -4,728 -920 -4,674 -14,318 -9,901 -18,436
Earnings per share, before and
after dilution, SEK
-0.24 -0.13 -0.03 -0.13 -0.41 -0.28 -0.53
Operating cash flow 1,729 -12,111 18,860 8,342 16,843 -19,056 16,822
Operating cash flow per share, SEK 0.05 -0.35 0.54 0.24 0.48 -0.54 0.48
Net debt 123,364 124,415 111,040 128,961 134,020 145,690 123,364
Total shares (pcs) 35,043,885 35,043,885 35,043,885 35,043,885 35,043,885 35,043,885 35,043,885

Signatories of the report

The Board of Directors and the CEO certify that the interim report, to the best of their knowledge, provides a fair overview of the parent company's and the Group's operations, financial position and results and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the parent company and the companies included in the Group.

Stockholm 15 July 2025

Thomas von Koch Richard Kuntz Chairperson of the Board Board Member

Anna Martling Magdalena Persson Board Member Board Member

Jan Ståhlberg Christine Lind Board Member CEO

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company auditors.

This information is information that Bactiguard Holding AB (publ) 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 persons set out below on 15 July 2025, at 07:00 a.m. CET.

This is a translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the event of any discrepancy, the Swedish version applies.

About Bactiguard

Bactiguard is a global MedTech company developing safe and biocompatible technology to prevent medical device related infections. The company's unique technology is based on an ultra-thin noble metal coating that prevents bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on medical devices.

Bactiguard's infection prevention solutions decrease patient suffering, save lives, and unburden healthcare resources while also fighting against antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious threats to global health and modern medicine.

Bactiguard operates through license partnerships with leading global MedTech companies that apply the technology to their medical devices and sell them under their own brand or cobranded with Bactiguard. The company also has a portfolio of wound management products.

Bactiguard is headquartered in Stockholm and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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Forthcomming disclosures of information

23 October 2025 Interim report third quarter 1 July – 30 September 2025

Contacts

For additional information, please contact: Patrick Bach, CFO: +46 8 440 58 80 Nina Nornholm, Head of Communication & Investor Relations: +46 708 550 356

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