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CellaVision Earnings Release 2024

Jul 19, 2024

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Solid Quarter and Growth in APAC

Organic sales growth: Q2, 2024: 10% (-15)

EBITDA margin: Q2, 2024: 32% (33)

January 1 – June 30, 2024

Net sales increased by 11% (-8) to SEK 188 m (170). Sales increased organically by 10% (-15), currency effect 1% (7). EBITDA increased to SEK 60 m (56). EBITDA margin amounted to 32% (33). Profit before tax increased to SEK 48 m (44). Earnings per share before and after dilution increased to SEK 1.62 (1.46). Cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 40 m (28).

Apr-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
(MSEK) 2024 2023 2024 2023 2023
Net sales 188 170 358 309 677
Gross profit 125 119 237 216 463
EBITDA 60 56 109 91 207
EBITDA margin, % 32 33 30 29 31
Profit before tax 48 44 86 69 164
Earnings per share before and after dilution 1.62 1.46 2.88 2.26 5.46
Cash flow from operating activities 40 28 112 47 196
Total cash flow -44 -58 0 -73 14
Equity ratio, % 77 73 77 73 77

CEO's Comment

Simon Østergaard President & CEO Second quarter marked a period of stability for CellaVision. Growth in APAC was broad with most markets developing well. Positive performance was witnessed across EMEA, while progress was slower than desired in the Americas.

The Second Quarter in Brief

Net sales for the Group were SEK 188 m (170) in the second quarter. Organic growth was 10 percent in comparison to the same quarter in 2023. EBITDA increased to SEK 60 m (56), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 32 percent (33). Price increases towards customers implemented in the beginning of the quarter have so far had limited impact. The full effect will become visible in the third quarter.

Cash flow from operating activities improved compared to the corresponding quarter last year and amounted to SEK 40 m (28). The Group's quarterly total cash flow totaled SEK -44 m (-58), including dividend payout to shareholders of SEK 54 m (54). Overall, our financial position again remains solid with a cash balance of SEK 122 m (35).

A temporary downturn was encountered in the Americas, and sales fell by 17 percent to SEK 67 m (81), compared to a strong second quarter in 2023. The decline is primarily explained by a slower installation pace in the first quarter of the year, which adversely affected sales development for large instruments in the second quarter. Despite the weaker performance in large laboratories, we continue to witness double-digit growth for small instruments, highlighting the importance of supporting

Integrated Health Networks (IHNs) in fully digitalizing hematology laboratories. Our small instrument (CellaVision®DC-1), part of the DIFF-Line™ concept, is gaining considerable attention through a growing number of marketing activities.

In the EMEA region sales developed positively for another quarter, increasing by 10 percent to SEK 83 m (76), compared to a solid corresponding quarter in 2023. Reagent sales increased slightly, and software sales stood out as a key growth driver. This quarter we focused on establishing joint action plans with our key distribution partner Sysmex and implementing targeted efforts to increase regional sales.

Sales in APAC generally fluctuate across quarters, and in the second quarter sales more than doubled to SEK 37 m (13), compared to low figures from 2023's equivalent quarter. Increased sales to markets such as China, Japan, and Australia emphasize a growing demand for our instruments across the region.

Progress on Strategic Direction

Preliminary internal clinical studies for our bone marrow application were successfully concluded this quarter, with clinical validations soon to begin. We still expect its commercial launch in 2025 after obtaining regulatory approval.

Following the Strategic Alliance Agreement entered in the previous quarter, this quarter involved multiple collaborations with Sysmex across various regions. It marks the beginning of our journey to operationalize joint commercialization efforts and deliver a comprehensive ecosystem of advanced hematology solutions to laboratories of all sizes.

Finally, a sincere thank you to the teams at both CellaVision and Sysmex, who have demonstrated a relentless desire to connect and collaborate with a shared purpose. Together, we remain committed to creating value for the healthcare sector and enhancing our global market presence.

Simon Østergaard, President and CEO

Net Sales and Currency Effects

Net sales for the Group's second quarter increased by 11 percent to SEK 188 m (170), compared to the corresponding quarter last year. CellaVision invoices most of the sales in Euros and US dollars, which means that exchange rate fluctuations have an impact on the company's sales and earnings. Adjusted for positive currency effects of 1 percent, sales increased organically by 10 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023. Net sales amounted to SEK 358 m (309) for the six-month period. Compared to the same period in 2023, exchange rates remained unchanged and organic growth was 16 percent.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit increased by 5 percent to SEK 125 m (119) during the second quarter, corresponding to a gross margin of 66 percent (70). For the six-month period the gross profit increased to SEK 237 m (216), corresponding to a gross margin of 66 percent (70).

The gross margin is affected by purchase prices for materials and components, the product mix, amortization of capitalized development expenses, inventory adjustments as well as currency effects. The lower gross margin during the quarter and for the six-month period compared to the corresponding periods last year can be explained by the product mix in sales as well as increased material and production costs. In addition, price increases towards customers introduced in the second quarter have so far only taken limited effect.

Amortization of capitalized development expenses were on par with the corresponding quarter last year and amounted to SEK 2 m (2) and to SEK 4 m (4) for the six-month-period.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the first quarter increased by 4 percent to SEK 75 m (73) compared to the corresponding quarter last year. For the six-month period the operating expenses increased by 3 percent to SEK 149 m (144).

Restructuring in the sales regions during 2023, has resulted in unchanged selling expenses despite higher revenue and inflation. Administrative costs have increased due to inflation and a rise in consulting expenses, primarily related to adaption of new

regulatory requirements. Research and development costs have slightly decreased due to a higher capitalization rate as certain projects mature.

EBITDA and EBITDA Margin

Increased sales contributed to a 7 percent increase in EBITDA to SEK 60 m (56) during the second quarter, with the EBITDA margin amounting to 32 percent (33).

For the six-month period EBITDA increased to SEK 109 m (91), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 30 percent (29).

Net Financial Items

The interest-bearing liabilities in the form of bank loans amounted to SEK 19 m (51). The second quarter's interest expenses from bank loans amounted to SEK 0.3 m (0.6). In addition to interest expense from bank loans, net financial income is attributable to foreign exchange gain/loss on acquisition loans in Euro and interest on leasing liability in accordance with IFRS 16. For the six-month period interest expenses from bank loans amounted to SEK 0.8 m (1.2).

Sales per quarter and rolling 12 months EBITDA per quarter and EBITDA margin rolling 12 months

Investments

CellaVision continuously capitalizes expenses for product development. Capitalized development expenses amounted to SEK 16 m (14) during the quarter. The quarter's total research and development expenses, before capitalization, amounted to SEK 36 m (35). For the six-month period capitalized development expenses increased to SEK 32 m (28). Total research and development costs, before capitalization, increased to SEK 72 m (69) for the sixmonth period.

Most of the capitalized expenses are related to development of instruments and software applications.

Cash Flow

The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter amounted to SEK 122 m (35). In addition, CellaVision has an unutilized overdraft facility of SEK 30 m (30).

The cash flow from operating activities increased to SEK 40 m (28) for the second quarter. The increase is attributed to an improved result as well as and a reduced negative impact of working capital compared to the change in the corresponding period last year.

For the six-month period, the cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 112 m (47).

The cash flow effect from change in working capital amounted to SEK -14 m (-24). Increased accounts receivables following the sales growth are the main cause of the negative change in working capital for the period.

The cash flow effect from changes in working capital for the six-month period amounted to SEK 7 m (-37).

Cash flow from investing activities for the quarter amounted to SEK -19 m (-21) and is mainly, related to capitalized development expenses. The corresponding quarter of the previous year was also affected by the expansion of production capacity in France, which was completed at the end of 2023.

For the six-month period, the cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK -36 m (-44).

Cash flow from financing activities for the quarter amounted to SEK -65 m (-65) and included dividend to shareholders of SEK -54 m (-54).

For the six-month period, the cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK -75 (-76).

The total cash flow for the quarter amounted to SEK -44 m (-58) and for the six-month period to SEK 0.3 m (-73).

Parent Company

Apart from manufacturing of reagents, the group is in all material aspects represented by the operations in the parent company, the comments on the Group's result and financial position also refers to the parent company.

Development in the Geographical Markets

Americas: SEK 67 m (81)

In the Americas, sales decreased by 17 percent to SEK 67 m (81) compared to the strong corresponding quarter in 2023. This downturn was influenced by the first quarter's slower installation pace, which caused a temporary pause in inventory usage and replacement at distribution partners. However, the situation normalized by the end of the quarter.

Emerging markets in Latin America are showing increased interest in scalable options, which is promising for the future of digital cell morphology solutions. We actively participated in local trade shows, congresses, meetings, and training activities across Latin America, many of which took place in Brazil.

In North America, the mature markets of the US and Canada continue to bring tenders for digital imaging solutions to address skilled labor shortages, which in turn ensures longterm business benefits.

Our DIFF-Line™ concept has been successful in the US, securing numerous large integrated health network orders. Registrations of DIFF-Line in Canada and Latin America are being finalized, paving the way for expansion in these markets.

EMEA: SEK 83 m (76)

In EMEA, sales increased by 10 percent to SEK 83 m (76) in relation to 2023's second quarter. Instrument and reagent sales remained steady, while a growing demand for software contributed to the overall growth in the region.

Strategic marketing initiatives and tailored sales campaigns have helped reach new customers and expand our reach in various markets. Through joint objectives and coordinated efforts with our key distribution partner, we continue to solidify market developments and foster sales growth.

As part of our global marketing strategy, attendance at the International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH) conference in Nantes, France, showcased our comprehensive portfolio to industry experts and key laboratory personnel, including new developments in our Innovation Corner. Presence at such events strengthens our position in digital cell morphology as the field continues to evolve.

APAC: SEK 37 m (13)

While sales generally fluctuate in APAC, signs of positive market conditions in the quarter led to an increase in sales of 198 percent to SEK 37 m (13), compared to last year's soft quarter. Strong hardware sales in China, Japan, and Australia were propelled by hospital and large laboratory investments in digitalization.

Collaborative efforts with our key distribution partner are underway across APAC, receiving positive feedback from partners and end-customers. These initiatives aim to foster consistent sales growth across the CellaVision product portfolio over the long-term and enhance value for end-customers.

Net sales per region
(MSEK)
Apr-Jun
2024
Apr-Jun
2023
Growth
%
Jan-Jun
2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Growth
%
Americas 67 81 -17% 139 140 -0%
EMEA 83 76 10% 162 141 15%
APAC 37 13 198% 56 28 101%
Total 188 170 11% 358 309 16%

Research and Development

Improving healthcare through continuous innovation is a fundamental ambition of CellaVision. The company devotes considerable resources to research and development to lead technology transformation and offer innovative solutions that meet customer needs and improve laboratory workflows.

Preliminary internal clinical studies of the application for bone marrow analysis have been performed with positive results, which means that clinical evaluations at external laboratories will be performed in the second half of 2024. Due to the lengthy registration process, the commercial launch is expected to be delayed until 2025 as previously reported.

The development of Fourier Ptychographic Microscopy (FPM) is progressing, and patent applications have been filed for several new innovations. To enhance the potential applications of the technology, the team has been expanded with resources to develop scanner solutions for cytology and pathology.

The CellaVision patent portfolio at the end of the period included 25 patented inventions and 114 granted patents.

Declaration by the Board of Directors and President/CEO

The Board of Directors through the President/Chief Executive Officer certify that the interim report provides a true and fair view of the parent company´s and the Group´s business, financial position, performance and describes material risks and uncertainties, to which the parent company and the companies in the group are exposed.

Simon Østergaard President/CEO

Lund, July 19, 2024

Income Statement in Summary and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Group

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Note Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Net sales 4 187,793 169,668 357,873 308,764 677,292
Cost of goods sold -63,243 -50,834 -121,257 -93,070 -214,251
Gross profit 124,550 118,834 236,615 215,694 463,040
Sales and marketing expenses -33,941 -34,019 -66,654 -66,941 -136,624
Administration expenses -21,514 -17,884 -41,179 -36,653 -76,032
R&D expenses -19,981 -20,737 -40,849 -40,870 -83,333
Operating profit
Interest income and similar profit items
8 49,115
1,688
46,194
1,986
87,934
3,360
71,230
2,990
167,051
7,410
Interest expense and similar profit loss items -2,591 -3,843 -4,839 -5,523 -10,239
Profit before tax
Tax
48,211
-9,663
44,338
-9,630
86,455
-17,787
68,697
-14,781
164,222
-33,913
Profit for the period 38,548 34,707 68,668 53,916 130,309
Other comprehensive income:
Components not to be reclassified to net profit:
Effect on revaluation of pensions 49 -138 -77 -178 133
Tax effect on revaluation of pensions -14 34 19 46 -32
Sum of Components not to be reclassified to net profit: 35 -103 -58 -132 101
Components to be reclassified to net profit:
Translation difference
Translation difference in the group -4,353 14,444 7,992 17,924 -1,983
Sum of Components to be reclassified to net profit: -4,353 14,444 7,992 17,924 -1,983
Sum of other comprehensive income: -4,318 14,341 7,934 17,792 -1,882
Comprehensive result for the period 34,230 49,048 76,602 71,709 128,427

Per Share Data

Per share data Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Earnings per share, before and after dilution, SEK */ 1.62 1.46 2.88 2.26 5.46
Equity per share, SEK 31.00 27.66 31.00 27.66 30.04
Number of shares outstanding 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547
Average number of shares outstanding 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547 23,851,547
Closing date stock price, SEK 250.50 183.60 250.50 183.60 212.00
Dividend per share, SEK 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25

*/ Based on the profit/loss for the period divided by the average number of shares in issue

Quarterly Earnings Trend

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023
Net sales 187,793 170,080 200,632 167,895 169,668 139,096
Gross profit 124,550 112,065 135,922 111,424 118,834 96,860
Gross margin, % 66 66 68 66 70 70
Expenses -75,435 -73,246 -73,369 -78,156 -72,639 -71,824
EBITDA 59,706 49,260 72,788 43,445 56,032 34,549
EBITDA margin, % 32 29 36 26 33 25
Net profit 38,548 30,120 50,431 25,962 34,707 19,209
Cash flow from operating activities 40,212 71,357 76,421 72,999 28,425 18,590
Total cash flow -44,117 44,404 43,085 44,245 -58,027 -15,436

Balance Sheet in Summary, Group

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Note 06/30/2024 06/30/2023 03/31/2024 12/31/2023
Assets
Intangible assets 5 459,676 429,496 451,295 433,223
Tangible assets 6 122,580 125,537 126,420 125,502
Financial assets 7 3,883 4,993 3,942 4,396
Inventory 118,614 156,932 122,251 126,038
Trade receivables 7 105,183 112,916 81,114 97,797
Other receivables 7 25,114 33,422 22,112 20,110
Cash and bank 7 122,261 34,897 166,982 121,645
Total assets 957,310 898,192 974,116 928,712
Equity and liabilities
Equity 739,326 659,671 758,762 716,389
Deferred tax liability 64,265 57,510 62,483 59,560
Other provisions 5,438 5,169 5,337 4,945
Long-term debt, interest-bearing 21,315 43,155 25,493 28,664
Short-term debt, interest-bearing 23,663 44,034 30,598 36,039
Short-term debt, non interest-bearing 7 54,981 45,869 51,356 48,628
Trade payables 7 46,073 40,953 37,930 32,534
Warranty provisions 2,250 1,833 2,155 1,953
Total equity and liabilities 957,310 898,192 974,116 928,712

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, Group

Amounts in ' 000 SEK 06/30/2024 06/30/2023 03/31/2024 12/31/2023
Balance at the beginning of the year 716,389 641,628 716,389 641,628
Dividend -53,666 -53,666 0 -53,666
Net profit for the period 68,668 53,916 30,120 130,309
Comprehensive result for the period 7,934 17,792 12,253 -1,882
Closing balance 739,326 659,671 758,762 716,389

Cash Flow Statement in Summary, Group

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Result before taxes 48,211 44,338 86,455 68,697 164,222
Adjustment for items not included in cash flow 14,316 15,035 31,077 25,135 49,382
Income tax paid -7,837 -6,952 -13,081 -10,241 -27,561
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 54,690 52,421 104,451 83,591 186,043
Changes in working capital -14,478 -23,995 7,118 -36,576 10,393
Cash flow from operating activities 40,212 28,425 111,569 47,016 196,436
Capitalization of development costs -16,048 -14,229 -31,548 -27,781 -54,707
Acquisitions/divestment of financial assets -0 347 475 347 944
Acquisitions/divestment of tangible assets -3,168 -7,522 -4,969 -16,996 -31,769
Cash flow from investing activities -19,217 -21,404 -36,042 -44,430 -85,532
Amortization of loans -8,320 -8,432 -15,340 -16,406 -31,421
Amortization of leasing debts -3,126 -2,950 -6,234 -5,976 -11,949
Dividend paid -53,666 -53,666 -53,666 -53,666 -53,666
Cash flow from financing activities -65,113 -65,048 -75,240 -76,048 -97,036
Total cash flow -44,117 -58,027 287 -73,463 13,867
Liquid funds at beginning of period 166,982 93,074 121,645 108,053 108,053
Exchange rate fluctuations in liquid funds -605 -150 329 307 -275
Liquid funds at end of period 122,261 34,897 122,261 34,897 121,645

Disclosures regarding interest expense:

Interest expenses for Jan-Jun 2024 amount to SEK 1,081 k (1,599) whereof SEK 298 k (383) is attributable to leasing in accordance with IFRS 16.

Income Statement in Summary and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, Parent Company

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Net sales 146,350 129,735 273,970 232,789 523,473
Cost of goods sold -37,427 -27,934 -70,874 -47,929 -118,814
Gross profit 108,923 101,801 203,096 184,860 404,659
Sales and marketing expenses -25,288 -26,110 -46,448 -48,478 -98,223
Administration expenses -16,817 -14,252 -32,547 -29,481 -60,862
R&D expenses -34,423 -33,462 -69,110 -65,578 -131,734
Operating profit 32,395 27,978 54,991 41,323 113,840
Interest income and financial exchange gains 6,457 1,884 8,096 2,861 8,955
Interest expense and financial exchange losses -2,339 -3,525 -4,323 -4,866 -8,877
Profit before income tax 36,513 26,338 58,763 39,318 113,919
Taxes -6,632 -5,489 -11,216 -8,163 -23,710
Net profit 29,881 20,849 47,548 31,155 90,209
Statement of Comprehensive Income, Parent Company Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Net profit for the period 29,881 20,849 47,548 31,155 90,209
Other comprehensive income - - - - -
Comprehensive profit for the period 29,881 20,849 47,548 31,155 90,209

Balance Sheet in Summary, Parent Company

Amounts in ' 000 SEK 06/30/2024 06/30/2023 03/31/2024 12/31/2023
Assets
Intangible assets 28,439 31,430 29,187 29,935
Tangible assets 5,566 5,918 5,385 5,770
Deferred tax assets 496 733 496 496
Long term receivables from group companies 34,079 32,722 35,728 35,507
Financial assets 262,658 263,523 262,658 263,133
Inventory 78,573 116,278 80,406 86,815
Trade receivables 76,051 76,340 51,819 71,930
Receivables from group companies 4,544 2,653 4,752 3,329
Other receivables 23,801 29,466 20,598 17,604
Cash and bank 106,005 29,510 152,133 110,397
Total assets 620,212 588,573 643,162 624,915
Equity and liabilities
Equity 508,897 455,961 532,682 515,015
Other provisions 913 718 685 457
Long-term debt, interest-bearing 3,000 12,721 3,750 4,500
Short-term debt, interest-bearing 9,475 29,885 16,139 21,974
Short-term debt, non interest-bearing 34,805 32,328 34,773 35,078
Trade payables 34,742 25,935 26,063 20,315
Liabilities to group companies 26,130 29,192 26,915 25,623
Warranty provisions 2,250 1,833 2,155 1,953
Total equity and liabilities 620,212 588,573 643,162 624,915

NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Group applies IFRS Accounting Standards, as adopted by the EU. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the Annual Accounts Act and the Nasdaq Stockholm Rule Book for Issuers. Disclosures in accordance with IAS 34 p. 16A appears not only in the financial statements and their accompanying notes but also in other parts of the interim report. The parent company applies the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities. The accounting policies and calculation methods applied are consistent with those described in the Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023.

NOTE 2. SEGMENT REPORTING

CellaVision's operations comprise only one operating segment: automated microscopy systems and reagents in the field of hematology. Therefore, references are made to the Group's consolidated income statement and balance sheet regarding operating segment reporting.

NOTE 3. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

CellaVision is exposed to several risks, which may impact the Group's development to a greater or lesser extent. Reduced demand, currency fluctuations and production disruptions are both risks and uncertainties to varying degrees. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties facing CellaVision, please refer to the risk analysis on pages 55-57 and Note A2 and A5 in the Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023.

Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023
Amounts in ' 000 SEK Instruments Reagents Software &
Other
Total Instruments Reagents Software &
Other
Total
Americas 43,307 496 23,540 67,343 53,204 671 27,412 81,287
EMEA 31,170 33,196 18,715 83,081 31,975 32,260 11,591 75,826
APAC 32,862 1,491 3,015 37,369 7,175 1,776 3,605 12,556
Total 107,339 35,184 45,270 187,793 92,354 34,707 42,607 169,668
NOTE 4. ALLOCATION OF SALES
----------------------------- --
Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023
Amounts in ' 000 SEK Instruments Reagents Software &
Other
Total Instruments Reagents Software &
Other
Total
Americas 93,116 1,157 45,117 139,390 84,540 935 54,335 139,810
EMEA 59,055 67,662 35,293 162,010 53,964 61,023 25,804 140,791
APAC 46,962 2,299 7,211 56,472 19,511 2,848 5,805 28,164
Total 199,133 71,118 87,621 357,873 158,015 64,806 85,944 308,764

Other refers to spare parts and consumables.

NOTE 5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Amounts in ' 000 SEK 06/30/2024 06/30/2023
Capitalised expenditure for development 237,625 187,453
Goodwill 126,720 131,541
Trademarks, customer relationships and other intangible assets 95,331 110,502
Total intangible assets 459,676 429,496

NOTE 7. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The disclosed value of financial assets, trade receivables, other receivables, cash and bank, trade payables, and other short-term liabilities constitutes a reasonable approximation of fair value.

NOTE 8. EMPLOYEES

NOTE 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Amounts in ' 000 SEK 06/30/2024 06/30/2023
Right of use assets
Land and buildings 23,984 32,789
Machinery, equipment 2,264 3,122
Total right of use assets 26,248 35,911
Tangible fixed assets that are not right of use assets
Land and buildings 68,587 67,146
Machinery, equipment 27,745 22,480

Total tangible fixed assets that are not right of use assets 96,332 89,626

Total tangible fixed assets 122,580 125,537

The tangible fixed assets amounted to SEK 122,580 m on the balance sheet date. The majority of the right of use assets consists of leases for office premises. For all leases for which the Group is lessee (which are not short term leases or low value assets), the Group recognizes a right of use asset and a lease liability.

When valuating the right of use asset, the acquisition method is used, i.e the right of use asset is calculated at acquisition cost, adjusted for any revaluation of the lease liability less depreciation.

The right of use asset is reported as a tangible fixed asset, while leasing liability is reported separately in the Group's statement of financial position as long-term debt, interest-bearing and short-term debt, interest-bearing.

Average number of employees Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023
Permanent employees 221 237
Temporary employees 16 18
Total 238 255

The average number of employees is calculated as an average of the number of full-time positions at the beginning and end of the period. Temporary employees include the equivalent full-time positions employed on fixed-term contracts with a defined end date, this also includes paid interns and apprentices.

NOTE 9. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE PERIOD CLOSE

No significant events have occurred after the period close.

The company presents certain financial measures in the interim report which are not defined according to IFRS. The financial metrics are used by the company's management to evaluate relevant trends, and the company believes that they can provide valuable supplementary information to investors. CellaVision's definitions of these measures may differ from other companies' definitions of the same terms. These financial measures should therefore be seen as a supplement rather than as a replacement for measures defined according

to IFRS. Definitions of measures which are not defined according to IFRS and which are not mentioned elsewhere in the interim report are presented below. Reconciliation of these measures is shown in the tables below. Currency effect. Exchange rate effects on sales growth for the period.

Equity/assets ratio. Shareholders' equity including noncontrolling interests as a percentage of total assets. EBITDA. Overall financial performance before interest, taxesdepreciation and amortization. Gross margin. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Gross profit. Net sales less cost of goods sold. Operating margin (EBIT), Operating profit (EBIT) as a percentage of net sales for the period. Operating profit (EBIT). Earnings before interest and tax.

Equity-asset ratio

Amounts in ' 000 SEK 06/30/2024 06/30/2023 12/31/2023
Equity 739,326 659,671 716,389
Balance sheet total 957,310 898,192 928,712
Equity ratio 77% 73% 77%

Gross margin

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Net sales 187,793 169,668 357,873 308,764 677,292
Gross profit 124,550 118,834 236,615 215,694 463,040
Gross margin 66% 70% 66% 70% 68%

Operating margin

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Net sales 187,793 169,668 357,873 308,764 677,292
Operating profit 49,115 46,194 87,934 71,230 167,051
Operating margin 26% 27% 25% 23% 25%

EBITDA

Amounts in ' 000 SEK Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Jan-Jun 2024 Jan-Jun 2023 Jan-Dec 2023
Operating profit 49,115 46,194 87,934 71,230 167,051
Amortization/depreciation/write-down 10,592 9,838 21,033 19,351 39,763
EBITDA 59,706 56,032 108,967 90,582 206,815

Net sales

Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2024 Apr-Jun 2023 Apr-Jun 2023
(%) '000 SEK (%) '000 SEK
Last period 169,668 183,575
Organic growth 10% 16,797 -15% -27,264
Currency effect 1% 1,357 7% 13,357
Current period 11% 187,822 -8% 169,668

Questions Concerning the Report

Publication

This information constitutes information that CellaVision AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication at 7:20 a.m. CEST on July 19, 2024.

CellaVision is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap list. The company is traded under the ticker symbol CEVI and ISIN code SE0000683484

Conference

In connection with the release of the interim report analysts, investors and media are invited to a telephone conference and audio webcast on July 19, at 11:00 CEST where Simon Østergaard, President & CEO, will present and comment the report. The presentation will be in English via a conference call or audio webcast:

To participate via webcast, use the link below. https://ir.financialhearings.com/cellavision-q2-report-2024

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No pre-registration is required. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to facilitate a timely start.

Simon Østergaard President & CEO Phone: +46 46 460 16 23 [email protected]

Magnus Blixt CFO Phone: +46 46 460 16 46 [email protected]

Financial Calendar 2024

Year-end Bulletin 2023 Interim Report January-March Annual General Meeting Interim Report January-June Interim Report January-September Year-end Bulletin 2024

February 7, 2024 April 25, 2024 May 3, 2024 July 19, 2024 October 24, 2024 February 6, 2025

This is CellaVision

About Us

CellaVision is an innovative, global medical technology company that develops and sells its own leading solutions for routine analysis of blood and other body fluids in health care services. These analyses play a vital role in swift and accurate disease diagnoses, particularly in cases of infections and serious cancer diseases. The products replace manual laboratory work, and secure and support effective workflows and skills development within and between hospitals. The company has leading-edge expertise in sample preparation, image analysis, artificial intelligence and automated microscopy. Sales are via global partners with support from the parent company in Lund, Sweden and by the company´s 12 local market support organizations covering more than 40 countries.

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Our Strategic Ambition: The power of focus

Our strategic ambition is to digitalize and improve microscopy workflows to provide diagnostic certainty in the medical labs of the world. Our strategy is supported by our organization, processes and culture. The strategy rests on five strategic pillars:

    1. Maximize our leading position in large laboratories
    1. Accelerate the worldwide adoption of the DC-1
    1. Accelerate our global leadership in reagents
    1. Expand into specialized microscopy analyses
    1. Explore new areas of analytics with innovation

Financial Ambition

CellaVision's objective is to create a global standard for digital microscopy. The objective is broken down into important financial targets:

• Sales growth

Increase sales over an economic cycle by an average of around 15 percent per year.

• Profitability

The EBITDA margin is to exceed 30 percent over an economic cycle.

Mission

Our mission is to advance laboratory workflow and diagnostic certainty through intelligent microscopy

Our mission defines what our line of business is and what purpose we serve. Our tools for automating cell classification and diagnostic certainty include analyzers, staining reagents, smearing and staining devices and software. We are at the forefront of advancing laboratory technology, using deep learning and artificial intelligence.

Vision

Our vision is to elevate healthcare through the evolution of microscopy

Our vision fulfills our values and provide the big picture of why we are here. Our customers work in laboratories. We provide microscopes with intelligence to make lab work easier and more efficient. Because the faster a blood sample can be correctly analyzed, the faster a patient can get a diagnosis and treatment.