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CellaVision — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
May 3, 2018
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Interim report January-March 2018
Organic sales growth Q1, 2018: -20% (60) Rolling 12 months: -2%
Operating margin Q1, 2018: 29,9% (36,9) Rolling 12 months: 27%
| (MSEK) | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77.6 | 93.1 | 309.3 |
| Gross profit | 57.7 | 68.0 | 223.2 |
| EBITDA | 25.3 | 36.4 | 99.3 |
| Operating profit | 23.2 | 34.3 | 90.9 |
| Operating margin, % | 29.9 | 36.9 | 29.4 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 23.6 | 34.5 | 90.3 |
| Cash flow for the period | -2.4 | 15.6 | 22.4 |
| Equity ratio, % | 81.3 | 83.4 | 80.1 |
Good profitability in a stable first quarter
January 1–March 31, 2018
- Net sales decreased by 17 % to SEK 77.6 million (93.1).
- Organic growth was -20 % (60).
- Operating profit was SEK 23.2 million (34.3).
- The operating margin was 29.9 % (36.9).
- Profit before tax was SEK 23.6 million (34.5).
- Earnings per share were SEK 0.80 (1.06)
- Cash flow was SEK -2.4 million (15.6).
CEO's comments
CellaVision's sales are volatile by nature, with large fluctuations between individual quarters and between our three regions. This was particularly evident in the first quarter of 2017, when sales increased by 60 percent. Seen in this light, CellaVision had a good first quarter in 2018, with sales of SEK 77.6 million (93.1) resulting in the quarter being the third strongest in CellaVision's history.
The challenging comparative figure from the previous year means, however, that organic sales decreased by about 20 percent. Total cash flow for the quarter decreased to SEK -2.4 million (15.6). The decrease is mainly attributable to increased trade receivables. Profitability progressed well during the quarter, with an operating profit of SEK 23.2 million (34.3), corresponding to an operating margin of 29.9 percent (36.9). The sound profitability is a consequence of CellaVision's effective business model and continuing good cost control.
Market development
The Americas reported stable growth in the quarter, even though sales decreased by 27 percent to SEK 40.8 million (56.0) compared with the strong first quarter of 2017. The number of installations for end customers continues to increase and market penetration is developing according to plan.
EMEA reported satisfactory growth in the quarter of 10 percent to SEK 24.6 million (22.3). By establishing several new organizations for local market support, CellaVision has considerably increased activities in EMEA in the past six months. Our assessment is, however, that it will take a further few quarters before we derive full benefit from the investments we have made in penetrating the market.
CellaVision is conducting intensive marketing in APAC and is continually strengthening its position in all key markets in the region. The strong first quarter of 2017, when sales grew by 188 percent, makes comparative figures difficult to achieve and sales decreased by 18 percent to SEK 12.2 million (14.8) compared with the corresponding quarter in 2017.
Geographical expansion
Geographical expansion is important for CellaVision's growth and during the quarter we established our own organization for local market support in Mexico. Geographically, the new team will cover the Spanish-speaking part of Latin America.
Distribution expansion
CellaVision signed a global distribution agreement during the quarter with Mindray, a leading hematology supplier based in China. CellaVision thus has global distribution agreements with all relevant hematology suppliers. During the quarter we also signed a supplementary agreement with Beckman Coulter for sales to small and mid-size laboratories.
Innovation
Development of a new technology platform, aimed at broadening our offer to include small and mid-size laboratories in both human healthcare and the veterinary market, is going to plan. The project has just entered an intensive phase with careful market preparations ahead of the launch in late 2018.
CellaVision has innovation as a key strategy for future growth. To enable us to realize more ideas commercially in the future we will invest further in our research and development. With an enhanced research and development organization, we create future growth opportunities by realizing the ideas we have in digital image analysis. In 2017 CellaVision invested the equivalent of 17 percent (16) of net sales in research and development. This is an increase in line with our strategy in which product development will continue to be a strong focus for us.
Zlatko Rihter, President and CEO
Sales, performance and investments
Sales and exchange rate effects
Net sales for the Group in the first quarter were SEK 77.6 million (93.1), an organic decrease 20 percent compared with the corresponding period in 2017. CellaVision's sales often fluctuate between different quarters, both for individual regions and for the Group as a whole.
CellaVision invoices more than 90 percent of its net sales in euro or US dollars, which means that exchange rate fluctuations have a major impact on the company's reported net sales and earnings. Adjusted for positive exchange rate effects of three percent, sales decreased by 20 percent compared with the corresponding quarter in 2017.
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses in the first quarter increased to SEK 34.5 million (33.7). The increase is due to planned initiatives to broaden the product portfolio and increase market presence.
CellaVision is running several development projects aimed at strengthening the company's product offer. Total research and development costs increased to SEK 14.0 million (13.4), of which SEK 6.5 million (6.4) has been capitalized. The main part of the capitalized costs are related to the new technology platform for analyzers intended for small and mid-size laboratories.
Operating profit and operating margin
Operating profit for the quarter was SEK 23.2 million (34.3), with an operating margin of 29.9 percent (36.9).
Net financial income
CellaVision has no interest-bearing liabilities. Net financial income is mainly attributable to exchange rate gains/losses on intra-group transactions.
Cash flow
The Group's cash and cash equivalents at the close of the quarter amounted to SEK 152.1 million (148.0). Total cash flow for the quarter was SEK -2.4 million (15.6).
Working capital reduced cash flow by SEK -10.0 million, mainly due to increased accounts receivable due for payment after the period close. Cash flow from investing activities was SEK -8.8 million, of which SEK -6.5 million refers to capitalized development expenditure and SEK -2.0 million to deposits.
Development in geographical markets
Americas: SEK 40.8 million (56.0)
Sales in the Americas decreased in the quarter by 27 percent to SEK 40.8 million (56.0) compared with the extraordinarily strong performance in the same period of the previous year. Underlying business in the region continues to be good.
During the quarter CellaVision established a local organization for market support in Mexico. Its initial focus is Mexico, but in the long term the organization will also work with the other parts of Spanish-speaking Latin America. During the quarter CellaVision's existing agreement with Beckman Coulter was extended to also cover sales and distribution of CellaVision's future product for small and mid-size laboratories in the region.
In addition, CellaVision launched "The Classroom Initiative" program with the Proficiency Software for higher education institutions in the region. The initiative was well received and includes a full training program in cell morphology, with digital exercises and tests.
APAC: SEK 12.2 million (14.8)
Sales in APAC decreased by 18 percent to SEK 12.2 million (14.8) compared with the same period in the previous year. Sales in China in particular showed weaker growth in relation to the comparative period. However, CellaVision is seeing continued sound underlying demand in China.
CellaVision signed a global distribution agreement during the quarter with Mindray, a leading hematology supplier with its head office in China. This means CellaVision distributes globally through all relevant hematology suppliers.
During the quarter three well-attended morphology training sessions were held in China. In addition, CellaVision exhibited at the KSLH International Conference in Seoul, South Korea, and at the same conference the company's various distribution partners exhibited CellaVision's analyzers on their stands. There is also now a clearer interest in CellaVision's solutions in South Korea, where a local organization for market support has been in place for just under two years.
EMEA: SEK 24.6 million (22.3)
Sales in EMEA increased in the quarter by 10 percent to SEK 26.6 million (22.3) compared with the same period in the previous year. Western Europe has been the main contributor to growth, where investments in local market support organizations are now paying off.
During the quarter CellaVision exhibited at Medlab in Dubai, where interest in the company's products has increased in comparison with previous years.
The work of developing local contacts with both different distribution partners and end customers continued during the quarter in the markets in which CellaVision has established local organizations for market support.
Other information
Research and development
CellaVision is conducting several development projects, aimed at strengthening the offer to the company's customers in the field of hematology. The main focus continues to be on developing a technology platform for small and mid-size laboratories with the planned launch at the end 2018.
CellaVision works continually to develop its patent families and during the period CellaVision was awarded two new patents. The patents, which were awarded in China and Japan, describe a previously patented image improvement method. The method uses advanced image processing operations to enable presentation of cell images in consistent and high quality color regardless of the form of lighting used. At the close of the first quarter CellaVision's patent portfolio contained 23 patented inventions and 61 registered patents.
The Group continuously capitalizes expenditure on new development. Capitalized costs for development projects were SEK 6.5 million for the quarter (6.4). Total research and development costs, before capitalization, amounted to SEK 14.0 million (13.4).
Staff
The number of employees of the Group, restated as full-time equivalents, was 100 (90) at the close of the quarter. Of these, 67 were men (62) and 33 women (28). During the quarter the company established a local organization for market support in Mexico. The establishment includes one (1) person, who will conduct the commercial development in Mexico as well as other Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America.
Information concerning risks and uncertainties
Reduced demand and changes in exchange rates constitute uncertainties but not material risks. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties facing CellaVision, please refer to the risk analysis and Notes 2 and 5 in the Annual Report for 2017.
Seasonal variations
CellaVision has an unevenly distributed order flow over the year and the variation in order volumes in individual quarters may be great in the different geographical regions.
Dividend distribution
CellaVision proposes to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of SEK 1.50 per share for 2017 (1.50), in line with the company's dividend policy. The company's dividend policy means that the dividend shall correspond to 30 to 50 percent of net earnings, but always take into account the Company's and the Group's financial position, capital structure, acquisition requirements and long-term financing requirements.
Accounting policies
The Group applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), 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. 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 report for 2017.
New standards applied as of January 1, 2018
As of January 1, 2018 CellaVision applies IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers.
IFRS 9 means changes in how financial assets are classified and measured, the introduction of an impairment model based on expected credit losses instead of incurred losses and changes in principles for hedge accounting, for example to simplify and increase consistency with companies' internal risk management strategies. Implementation of IFRS 9 has not had any impact on the Group's financial statements.
IFRS 15 introduces a new model for revenue recognition based on when control of a good or service is transferred to the customer. The new standard has replaced all previous standards, statements and interpretations relating to revenue recognition. In 2017 the Group completed its analysis regarding the effects of introducing IFRS 15 with the conclusion that implementation of the new standard will not have any material impact on the Group's financial statements.
Financial instruments
Derivatives held for foreign currency hedging are valued at level 2, financial instruments where fair value is determined on the basis of valuation models based on other observable data for the asset or liability than listed prices included in level 1, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). Currency forwards are measured on the basis of observable information referring to exchange rates on the balance sheet date and market rates for remaining maturities. The value of currency forwards is recorded as Other receivables on the Group's balance sheet. The value of CellaVision's derivatives was SEK -7.6 million (0.2) as at March 31, 2018.
Segment reporting
CellaVision's operations only comprise one operating segment; automated microscopy systems in the field of hematology, and therefore reference is made to the income statement and balance sheet regarding operating segment reporting.
Review
This report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.
Annual General Meeting 2018
Nomination Committee's summary proposal to the Board of Directors for the 2018 Annual General Meeting
The Nomination Committee proposes that the Annual General Meeting elect Stefan Wolf and Jürgen Riedl, and re-elect Christer Fåhraeus, Anna Malm Bernsten, Åsa Hedin, Torbjörn Kronander, Niklas Prager and Sören Mellstig, where it is proposed that Sören Mellstig be re-elected as Chair of the Board. Roger Johanson has declined re-election.
The Nomination Committee's proposal and reasoned statement are available on the Company's website, www.cellavision.se.
Annual General Meeting 2018
CellaVision's 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held in Lund on May 4, 2018 at 15.00 at CellaVision's premises, Mobilvägen 12 in Lund. Voting rights registration opens at 14:30 and will close when the Meeting opens.
Annual Report for 2017
CellaVision's annual report for 2017 was published on April 12 and is available on the Company's website, www.cellavision.se
Dividend
CellaVision´s Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of SEK 1.50 per share for 2017 (1.50).
Declaration by the board of directors and president and CEO
The Board of Directors and the Presisdent/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 and performance and describes material risks and uncertainties to which the parent company and the companies in the group are exposed.
Lund 3 May 2018
Sören Mellstig Christer Fåhraeus Åsa Hedin Chairman of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Roger Johanson Torbjörn Kronander Anna Malm Bernsten
Member of the Board Member of the Board Member of the Board
Niklas Prager Zlatko Rihter Member of the Board President/CEO
The information is such that CellaVision AB (publ) is obligated to disclose pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and the Financial Instruments Trading Act.).
Consolidated Income Statement in Summary
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77,611 | 93,148 | 309,312 |
| Cost of goods sold | -19,888 | -25,144 | -86,092 |
| Gross profit | 57,723 | 68,004 | 223,220 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -18,431 | -17,728 | -69,977 |
| Administration expenses | -8,535 | -8,917 | -35,565 |
| R&D expenses | -7,571 | -7,017 | -26,786 |
| Operating profit | 23,186 | 34,342 | 90,892 |
| Interest income and financial exchange rate gains | 657 | 466 | 1,859 |
| Interest expense and financial exchange rate losses | -241 | -279 | -2,408 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 23,602 | 34,529 | 90,343 |
| Tax | -4,582 | -9,239 | -20,620 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 19,020 | 25,290 | 69,723 |
| Other comprehensive income: Components not to be reclassified to net profit: |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components to be reclassified to net profit: | |||
| a) Financial assets at fair value | |||
| Reclassified to operating result | -571 | 2,398 | 3,240 |
| Revaluation of financial assets | -6,840 | 162 | -751 |
| Income tax relating to financial assets | 1,631 | -563 | -549 |
| b) Translation difference | |||
| Translation difference in the group | -206 | -472 | -1,210 |
| Sum of Components to be reclassified to net profit: | -5,986 | 1,525 | 730 |
| Sum of other comprehensive income: | -5,986 | 1,525 | 730 |
| Comprehensive result for the period | 13,034 | 26,815 | 70,453 |
Per share data
| Per share data | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share, SEK */ | 0.80 | 1.06 | 2.92 |
| Equity per share, SEK | 10.64 | 9.77 | 10.10 |
| Number of shares outstanding | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 |
| Average number of shares outstanding | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 |
| Stock exchange rate, SEK | 137.20 | 122.50 | 143.75 |
* Based on the profit/loss for the period divided by the average number of shares in issue
Quarterly earnings trend
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | Q1 2018 | Q4 2017 | Q3 2017 | Q2 2017 | Q1 2017 | Q4 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77,611 | 76,130 | 61,348 | 78,686 | 93,148 | 72,761 |
| Gross profit | 57,723 | 55,404 | 43,165 | 56,647 | 68,004 | 52,773 |
| Gross margin in % | 74.4 | 72.8 | 70.4 | 72.0 | 73.0 | 72.5 |
| Expenses | -34,537 | -33,728 | -32,918 | -32,020 | -33,662 | -31,125 |
| Operating profit | 23,186 | 21,676 | 10,247 | 24,627 | 34,342 | 21,648 |
| Net profit | 19,020 | 17,328 | 7,713 | 19,392 | 25,290 | 17,824 |
| Cash flow | -2,415 | 25,518 | 5,613 | -24,607 | 15,568 | 27,405 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet in Summary
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | 3/31/2018 | 3/31/2017 | 12/31/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 58,519 | 39,335 | 53,731 |
| Tangible assets | 4,707 | 4,236 | 4,814 |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 0 | |
| Financial assets | 4,645 | 2,245 | 2,617 |
| Inventory | 27,578 | 31,462 | 28,754 |
| Trade receivables | 51,527 | 43,292 | 43,157 |
| Other receivables | 13,173 | 10,690 | 12,978 |
| Cash and bank | 152,072 | 148,022 | 154,546 |
| Total assets | 312,221 | 279,282 | 300,597 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | 253,885 | 232,990 | 240,851 |
| Deferred tax liability | 6,294 | 2,921 | 6,219 |
| Other provisions | 2,609 | 0 | 2,401 |
| Short term debt | 30,821 | 26,346 | 28,208 |
| Trade payables | 17,304 | 15,588 | 21,490 |
| Warranty provisions | 1,308 | 1,437 | 1,428 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 312,221 | 279,282 | 300,597 |
Consolidated statements of changes in equity
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | 3/31/2018 | 3/31/2017 | 12/31/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at the beginning of the year | 240,851 | 206,175 | 206,175 |
| Dividend | 0 | 0 | -35,777 |
| Net profit for the year | 19,020 | 25,290 | 69,723 |
| Comprehensive result for the period | -5,986 | 1,525 | 730 |
| Balance at the end of the year | 253,885 | 232,990 | 240,851 |
Cash Flow Analysis in Summary
| Jan-Dec 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 90,343 | ||
| 9,122 | ||
| -14,176 | ||
| 16,407 | 29,503 | 85,289 |
| 2,609 | ||
| 6,360 | 25,102 | 87,898 |
| -26,003 | ||
| -592 | ||
| -3,098 | ||
| -8,775 | -9,534 | -29,693 |
| 0 | ||
| -35,777 | ||
| 0 | 0 | -35,777 |
| -2,415 | 15,568 | 22,428 |
| 154,546 | 132,454 | 132,454 |
| -59 | 0 | -336 |
| 152,072 | 148,022 | 154,546 |
| Jan-Mar 2018 23,602 -3,450 -3,745 -10,047 -6,466 -2,028 -281 0 0 |
Jan-Mar 2017 34,529 -2,623 -2,403 -4,401 -6,359 -1,889 -1,286 0 0 |
Income Statement - Parent Company
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 75,190 | 92,818 | 302,975 |
| Cost of goods sold | -19,086 | -24,604 | -108,230 |
| Gross profit | 56,104 | 68,214 | 194,745 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -11,824 | -9,076 | -41,730 |
| Administration expenses | -8,535 | -8,917 | -35,563 |
| R&D expenses | -14,037 | -13,376 | -52,789 |
| Operating profit | 21,708 | 36,845 | 64,663 |
| Interest income and financial exchange gains | 656 | 408 | 1,784 |
| Interest expense and financial exchange losses | -233 | -270 | -2,086 |
| Profit before income tax | 22,131 | 36,983 | 64,361 |
| Taxes | -4,869 | -8,136 | -14,245 |
| Net profit | 17,262 | 28,847 | 50,116 |
Statement of Comprehensive Income
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Dec 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit for the period | 17,262 | 28,847 | 50,116 |
| Other comprehensive income: | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum of other comprehensive income: | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comprehensive profit for the period | 17,262 | 28,847 | 50,116 |
Balance Sheet - Parent Company
| All amount in ' 000 SEK | 3/31/2018 | 3/31/2017 | 12/31/2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Intangible assets | 13,843 | 20,768 | 15,521 |
| Tangible assets | 3,951 | 3,067 | 4,006 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,078 | 1,248 | 2,078 |
| Financial assets | 2,629 | 2,253 | 2,629 |
| Inventory | 22,487 | 27,260 | 23,862 |
| Trade receivables | 49,303 | 37,344 | 38,689 |
| Receivables from group companies | 8,793 | 7,683 | 6,918 |
| Other receivables | 12,153 | 9,374 | 12,152 |
| Cash and bank | 138,574 | 136,375 | 145,398 |
| Total assets | 253,811 | 245,372 | 251,253 |
| Equity and liabilities | |||
| Equity | 209,012 | 206,257 | 191,748 |
| Other provisions | 2,609 | 0 | 2,401 |
| Short term debt | 18,989 | 20,199 | 22,466 |
| Trade payables | 16,485 | 15,156 | 20,904 |
| Liabilities to group companies | 5,408 | 2,323 | 12,306 |
| Warranty provisions | 1,308 | 1,437 | 1,428 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 253,811 | 245,372 | 251,253 |
Reconciliation tables KPIs, non-IFRS measures
The company presents certain financial measures in the interim report which are not defined according to IFRS. The company considers these measures to provide valuable supplementary information for investors and the company's management as they enable the assessment of relevant trends. 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.
Key performance indicators not defined according to IFRS
Currency effect. Exchange rate effects on sales growth for the period.
Equity/assets ratio. Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests as a percentage of total assets. Gross margin. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales. Gross profit. Net sales less cost of goods sold.
Shareholders' equity per share. Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent Company shareholders divided by the number of outstanding shares at the end of the period.
Operating margin (EBIT), %. Operating profit (EBIT) as a percentage of net sales for the period. Operating profit (EBIT). Earnings before interest and tax
Net earnings per share
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period | 19,020 | 25,290 |
| Number of shares | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 |
| Net earnings per share | 0.80 | 1.06 |
Equity per share
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | 253,885 | 232,990 |
| Number of shares | 23,851,547 | 23,851,547 |
| Equity per share | 10.64 | 9.77 |
Equity-asset ratio
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | 253,885 | 232,990 |
| Balance sheet total | 312,221 | 279,282 |
| Equity ratio | 81.3% | 83.4% |
Gross margin
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77,611 | 93,148 |
| Gross profit | 57,723 | 68,004 |
| Gross margin | 74.4% | 73.0% |
Operating margin
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77,611 | 93,148 |
| Operating profit | 23,186 | 34,342 |
| Operating margin | 29.9% | 36.9% |
EBITDA
| KSEK | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating profit | 23,186 | 34,342 |
| Depreciation | 2,066 | 2,068 |
| EBITDA | 25,252 | 36,410 |
Net sales
| Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2018 | Jan-Mar 2017 | Jan-Mar 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSEK | (%) | MSEK | (%) | MSEK |
| Last period | 93,148 | 58,250 | ||
| Organic growth | -20% | -18,630 | 60% | 34,898 |
| Currency effect | 3% | 3,092 | 0% | 0 |
| Current period | -17% | 77,611 | 60% | 93,148 |
This is CellaVision
Vision
Our vision is global digitization and automation of blood analyses for both the human and veterinary segments. Our method contributes to improved patient diagnostics, streamlining and reduced healthcare costs.
Business concept
CellaVision develops and sells digital solutions for medical microscopy. We replace manual microscopes with analyzers based on digital image analysis technology, artificial intelligence and IT. Our systems contribute to more effective workflows and higher quality in laboratory medicine, an important part of the health care sector.
CellaVision´s core activitiest
CellaVision's core activities are digital image analysis of blood and other body fluids. Innovation is an important part of CellaVision's mission and its employees are the company's main resource. The company's coordinated competence transforms customers' needs into effective solutions for healthcare services.
CellaVision's employees have a high level of education and sound experience of the biomedical sector. Our employees' broad competence in product development, quality assurance, market establishment and market support is crucial to the company's development. The company has core technological expertise in image analysis, artificial intelligence and automated microscopy.
Company culture
CellaVision's corporate culture is characterized by understanding of the customer, quality awareness and ability to take action with responsibility, which is reflected in CellaVision's value-creating core values: Customer in focus, Initiative and Responsibility and Simplicity and Quality. Along with objectives, vision and guidelines, the core values inform the daily work and form a profitable corporate culture.
Offer to end customers
CellaVision offers digital solutions for medical microscopy in hematology. The end customers are large hospital laboratories and commercial laboratories. CellaVision's unique concept replaces manual microscopes and improves the blood analysis process. In that way more patients can receive faster care of better quality while healthcare services can use their resources better..
Strategic partnerships
To achieve scalability in manufacture and sales CellaVision works with strategic partners.
Suppliers
CellaVision's analyzers are manufactured in Sweden on contract by Kitron. The company has direct agreements with selected sub-contractors for key components.
Distribution via suppliers of cell counters
CellaVision's solution is the last step in a blood analysis process, in which the cell counter is central. Agreements with the foremost suppliers of cell counters are therefore strategically important so as to reach end customers cost effectively. CellaVision partners have a broad range of products and global salesforces with local knowledge. CellaVision's own organization supports its partners in the sales process.
Financial targets
Our objective is to create a global standard for digital microscopy in the sub-field hematology, aiming in the long term to be a world leading supplier in several sub-fields of laboratory medicine. The objective is broken down into important financial targets.
- Sales growth ≥15% Increase sales over an economic cycle by an average of at least 15 percent per year.
- Operating margin >20 % The operating margin is to exceed 20 percent over an economic cycle
With CellaVisions system, the result from the automated differential analysis is clearly presented on the computer screen, checked and signed off by the laboratory technician. All steps in the analysis chain are digitally documented, stored, easily shared and fully searchable. That's what we call work flow.
Questions concerning the report can be addressed to:
Zlatko Rihter, VD Tel: +46 46 460 16 71 [email protected]
Magnus Blixt, CFO Tel: +46 46 460 16 46 [email protected]
Publication
The information in this interim report is disclosed by CellaVision AB (publ) pursuant to the Securities Market Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was released for public disclosure on 3 May 2018 at 08.20.
CellaVision published the Annual Report for 2017 on 12 April 2018. The report is available on the company web site: www.cellavision.se
CellaVision is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm , Mid Cap list. The company is traded under the ticker symbol CEVI and ISIN code SE0000683484.
Financial calendar
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Annual General Meeting | 4 May |
| Interim report Jan-June: | 17 July |
| Interim report Jan-Sept: | 23 October |
| Year-end bulletin | 7 February 2019 |
CellaVision in the world
Head office In Sweden
CellaVision AB (publ) Mobilvägen 12 22362 Lund Established 1998
Visiting address: Mobilvägen 12 Tel: +46 46 460 16 00 www.cellavision.se Org.nr. 556500-0998
USA
CellaVision Inc. 2530 Meridian Pkwy, Suite 300 Durham, NC 27713 E-mail: [email protected] Established 2001
CANADA
CellaVision Canada Inc. 2 Bloor St West, Suite 2120 Toronto, ON M4W 3E2 E-mail: [email protected] Established 2007
JAPAN
CellaVision Japan K.K. 9th Floor Sotestu KS Building 1-1-5 Kitasaiwai,Nishi-ku, Kanagawa 220-0004 Japan Email: [email protected] Established 2008
CHINA
Shanghai (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2012
Beijing , (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2013
SOUTH KOREA
Seoul (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2016
DUBAI
Stad (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2016
AUSTRALIA
Sydney (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2016
FRANCE
Paris (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2016
GERMANY
(Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2017
BRAZIL
São Paulo (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2017
UK
London (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2017
MEXICO
Mexico City (Market Support office) Email: [email protected] Established 2018