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DORO

Earnings Release May 23, 2025

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KEY FIGURES 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Quarter 1 Quarter 1 % Full year
Net sales 220.3 194.6 13.2% 882.3
Net sales growth, % 13.2 -6.6 -9.4
Gross result 117.5 81.7 43.8% 405.3
Gross margin, % 53.3 42.0 45.9
EBITDA 16.3 11.9 37.0% 121.8
EBITDA margin, % 7.4 6.1 13.8
EBIT 4.4 3.1 41.9% 86.6
EBIT margin, % 2.0 1.6 9.8
Earnings per share, SEK -0.13 0.25 -152.0% 3.53
Equity/assets ratio, % 59.5 59.5 59.4

Message from the CEO

A return to growth

My priority since joining Doro has been to drive a commercial transformation based upon a strong brand platform and products developed to uniquely meet the needs to our Q1 result builds upon the momentum we picked up towards the end of last year and sets us up for a good year ahead. To be able to invest more aggressively in marketing, it is vital that we drive not only strong margins but also get back to top line sales growth. I am therefore delighted that our new range of Feature Phones, sold under brand name Leva, are performing well and have helped us to deliver an increase in sales of 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year. With gross margin also increasing year on year, we are well set up for the imminent launch of our new range of Aurora Smart Phones which we will back strongly with a new marketing campaign.

Our strategy to focus on more premium Feature Phones continues to pay off. End users enjoy high quality phones adapted to their needs, whilst our customers can maximise the value of their portfolio. Robust and reliable products are key in our endeavour to minimise the impact on the environment as our users can use their phone for a long time. Our commitment to quality also translates into low return rates which in turn strengthens brand reputation and relationships with customers.

Beyond driving commercial success of Leva Feature Phones, our top priority for the past six months has been to prepare for the launch of our new range of Smart Phones sold under the brand name Aurora. The digitalisation of society simplifies life for the majority. However, many people find the use of technology difficult and can lead to them feeling isolated, excluded and lonely. Our mission is to enable those with additional needs to feel safe, connected and included through easy-to-use technology to combat this trend. The Aurora Smart Phone range has been designed with this in mind and to support the user into a more digital society.

The reintroduction of physical buttons together with the unique Doro Easy Interface™ make Aurora phones intuitive to use. Doro ClearSound™ is a unique acoustic profile that Doro has developed to enhance the sound frequencies commonly lost as we age to provide crisp clear conversation. Aurora Smart Phones all carry the Doro Secure Button™ which can be pressed to call for urgent assistance from relatives to give peace of mind and a feeling of security. The launch of Aurora will be backed by our biggest ever media campaign as we aim to awareness of Doro and that our products are more suitable for our target user than mainstream products.

As Xplora Technologies AS work to acquire the 90% shareholding required to squeeze out the final 10% of shareholders and own Doro 100%, we have initiated a commercial cooperation between the two companies. The cooperation is regulated by an at arm's length commercial agreement under which we are planning for the launch of Doro branded mobile phone connectivity that will provide a unique Doro service experience for our subscribers.

While global trade has become very unstable and difficult to predict, we do not foresee any major direct impact in short term, not being present on the American market. We are however following the situation closely as all markets and business will be impacted at some point.

In the meantime, we remain focused on what we are dedicated to do, empowering all people to live a better life through accessible technology.

Julian Read, President and CEO

QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

Net sales for the first quarter amounted to SEK 220.3 million (194.6), an increase of 13.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Our new range of Feature phones, a portfolio of products compliant with the latest sustainability directives' requirements continued to boost the sales.

Sales in the Nordics amounted to SEK 51.2 million (47.0), an increase of 8.9 percent compared to previous year. Despite a feature phone market that continues to decline, we managed to increase sales in the region, mostly thanks to the new Leva series, but earlier models also sold well. At the end of the quarter, we launched Klarna as a payment solution on our website and noticed a positive effect on sales, particularly in Sweden.

Sales in Western and Southern Europe reached

SEK 89.0 million (80.2), an increase of 11.0 percent. There is strong momentum in the region, with growth across all channels. The Leva range, which was launched in the region towards the end of 2024, became available to all customers

during the quarter and boosted sales. Even Fixed Line, although it represents a small part of revenue, contributed to the growth compared to last year.

Sales in Central and Eastern Europe amounted to SEK 24.9 million (29.0), a decrease of 14.1 percent. The shift to 4G technology continues to be slow in Germany, and our customers are struggling with relatively large stocks of 2G phones. Our largest retail customer paused its orders for a period with the aim of reducing its own stock.

Sales in UK and Ireland amounted to SEK 55.2 million (38.4), an increase of 43.8 percent. The region continues to grow, following the same trend as at the end of last year. Our largest retail customer continued placing large orders for our feature phones, which are a perfect fit for their upgrade campaign aimed at transitioning customers from 2G to 4G phones.

NET SALES PER MARKET 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Quarter 1 Quarter 1 % Full year
Nordics 51.2 47.0 8.9 208.6
West and South Europe and Africa 89.0 80.2 11.0 352.0
Central and Eastern Europe 24.9 29.0 -14.1 131.5
UK and Ireland 55.2 38.4 43.8 190.2
Total 220.3 194.6 13.2 882.3

At the end of the first quarter, order backlog stood at SEK 93.2 million, an increase of 49.6 % compared to the same quarter last year.

The gross margin during the first quarter reached 53.3 percent compared to 42.0 percent last year. The margin was affected by a number of one-off transactions. We were able to reverse part of royalty reserve during the quarter following the positive outcome of an audit. Currency exchange also had a significant (positive) impact this quarter, as the Swedish krona strengthened considerably against the USD. However, we incurred higher costs in the form of inventory write-downs for a number of products that have been discontinued from the assortment.

EBIT amounted to SEK 4.4 million (3.1) during the first quarter, corresponding to an EBIT margin of 2.0 percent (1.6). Operating costs increased substantially during the quarter. The acquisition process generated one-off costs, reflected in the increase of administrative expenses. Marketing spendings were high during the quarter in preparation of the launch of our Aurora smartphones series, as we invest heavily in brand repositioning and product material.

The net financial items for the period amounted to SEK -8.4 million (4.2), mostly from the revaluation of bank accounts in foreign currencies. The effective tax rate was 21.7 percent (21.1). The result for the period amounted to SEK -3.2 million (6.1) during the first quarter.

KEY FIGURES 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Quarter 1 Quarter 1 % Full year
Net sales 220.3 194.6 13.2% 882.3
Cost of goods and services sold -102.8 -112.9 -8.9% -477.0
Gross profit 117.5 81.7 43.8% 405.3
Gross margin, % 53.3 42.0 45.9
Other operating expenses -113.1 -78.6 43.9% -318.7
Operating profit (EBIT) 4.4 3.1 41.9% 86.6
Operating margin (EBIT margin), % 2.0 1.6 9.8
Order book 93.2 62.3 49.6% 77.2
Order intake 236.3 214.8 10.0% 917.4
Investment product development g.g 4.8 106.3% 33.9

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Cash flow, investments, and financial position

Cash flow from operating activities during the first quarter was SEK -3.6 million (4.6). Working capital deteriorated this quarter due to lower amount of trade payables and other liabilities. Free cash flow after investments amounted to SEK -15.0 million (-0.2). Investments during the period amounted to SEK 11.4 million (4.8).

Cash and cash equivalents totalled SEK 230.7 million (200.5) at the end of the first quarter. At the same time, the equity ratio was 59.5 percent (59.5)

Net cash amounted to SEK 218.9 million at the end of the first quarter, compared with a net cash of SEK 186.7 million at the end of the first quarter of 2024.

FREE CASH FLOW (SEK m)

Significant events during the period

  • · On January 15, 2025, it was confirmed that Xplora had reached an 88.32 percent acceptance rate and it was announced that the offer remained unconditional, meaning Xplora waived the fulfilment of the 90 percent condition. Xplora also announced that they would work to acquire all remaining shares in Doro.
  • An extraordinary general meeting took place on February 28, 2025, and a new board was appointed.

Significant events after the period

· No significant events after the period.

OTHER INFORMATION

Equity and the Doro share

Doro's share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Small Cap, in the segment Telecom/IT. On 31 March 2025, the number of issued shares was 24.532.500, of which Doro AB holds 150.395 Doro shares. Total equity amounted to SEK 540.8 million (524.3).

Employees

On 31 March 2025, Doro had 117 (119) employees, corresponding to 108 (115) full-time equivalents. Of these employees, 67 (66) were based in the Nordic region, 20 (22) in Central and Eastern Europe, 12 (13) in Western and Southern Europe and Africa, 7 (7) in the United Kingdom and Ireland and 11 (11) in the rest of the world.

Risks

World trade has become very uncertain in recent months as a result of the various announcements from the US President regarding trade tariffs. Exchange rates have been significantly affected and future prospects are more difficult to assess than in a long time. We are monitoring the situation closely and are taking necessary measures, including currency hedging. The telecom market is also in a transition phase right now when products must be adapted to meet all new legal requirements regarding product safety, labelling and repairability.

Other risks are described on pages 33-34 of the Annual Report 2024.

Parent company

The parent company's net sales during the first quarter totalled SEK 212.2 million (181.5). Profit after tax amounted to SEK -7.7 million (7.1).

Accounting principles

This interim report has been prepared for the group in accordance with IAS 34. "Interim Financial Reporting." and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2. "Accounting for legal entities." Government assistance received is reported as other income. The accounting principles and calculation methods applied correspond to those that were used to prepare the most recent annual report.

INCOME STATEMENT 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
Net Sales 220 3 194.6 882.3
Cost of goods and services sold -102.8 -112.9 -477.0
Gross profit 117.5 81.7 405.3
Selling, distribution and marketing expenses -65.2 -47.1 -193.0
Research and development expenses -18.5 -15.7 -63.9
Administrative expenses -30.6 -17.2 -67.2
Other income and expense 1.2 1.4 5.4
Total operating expenses -113.1 -78.6 -318.7
whereof depreciation and amortization of intangible and tangible -11.9 -8.8 -35.2
fixed assets
Operating profit/loss before depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA)
16.3 11.9 121.8
Operating profit/loss after depreciation and amortization (EBIT) 4.4 3.1 86.6
Net financial items -8.4 4.2 15.7
Profit/loss before taxes -4.0 7.3 102.3
Taxes 0.8 -1.2 -16.2
Profit/loss for the period -3.2 6.1 86.1
Average number of shares, thousands 24 382 24 326 24 361
Average number of shares after dilution, thousands* 24 382 24 326 24 361
Earnings per share, SEK -0.13 0.25 3.53
Earnings per share after dilution, SEK* -0.13 0.25 3.53
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
Profit/loss for the period -3.2 6.1 86.1
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or
loss in subsequent periods:
Translation differences -14.6 8.7 12.4
Effects from cash flow hedges -2.9 0.8 1.8
Tax on items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 0.6 -0.2 -0.4
Other comprehensive income, total -16.9 9.3 13.8
Other comprehensive income related to Parent company's -20.1 15.4 99.9
shareholders
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Non-current assets
Intangible assets* 274.1 271.2 281.1
Property, plant and equipment 13.7 14.2 14.9
Financial assets 43.8 34.5 43.8
Deferred tax asset 14.0 14.2 11.5
Current assets
nventories 157.5 176.0 165.6
Current receivables 177.0 170.2 168.7
Cash and cash equivalents 230.7 200.5 260.5
Total assets 910.8 880.8 946.1
Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company's shareholders 542.0 524.3 561.7
Long term liabilities, interests-bearing 9.3 10.5 10.6
Long term liabilities, non-interests bearing 29.6 44.1 48.2
Current liabilities, interests-bearing 5.7 6.5 6.4
Current liabilities, non-interests bearing 324.2 295.4 319.2
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 910.8 880.8 946.1
Financial instruments recognized at fair value in the Balance Sheet 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Exchange rate contracts recorded as current liability 6.6 2.7 0.8
Exchange rate contracts recorded as current receivable 4.1 2.0 3.9
Hybrid Ioan 43.2 34.1 43.2
Financial instruments recognized at fair value consist of currency forward
contracts and are used primarily for hedging purposes and are measured at
launt 7

*

STATEMENT CASH FLOWS 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
EBIT 4.4 3.1 86.6
Depreciation according to plan 11.9 8.8 35.2
Net paid financial items 1.1 1.5 5.2
Unrealized exchange rate differences in cash flow 2.8 -0.5 -3.3
hedges
Income tax paid -10.7 -8.5 -18.8
Change in working capital (incl changes in provision) -13.1 0.2 42.5
Cash flow from current activities -3.6 4.6 147.4
Investments in intangible and tangible assets -11.4 -4.8 -35.1
Free cash flow before acquisitions -15.0 -0.2 112.3
Cash flow from investing activities -11.4 -4.8 -35.1
Amortization of debt -1.9 -1.7 -7.4
Dividends paid 0.0 0.0 -48.7
Sale/repurchase of own shares 0.0 0.0 1.1
Cash flow from financing activities -1.9 -1.7 -55.0
Exchange rate diff in cash and cash equivalents -12.9 8.1 8.9
Change in liquid funds -29.8 6.2 66.2
Net cash 218.9 186.7 246.9
Net debt
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Opening balance 561.7 508.9 508.9
Total Comprehensive income related to Parent company's
shareholders -20.1 15.4 99.9
Dividends to shareholders 0.0 0.0 -48.7
Long-term variable compensation plans 0.4 0.0 0.5
Sale/Repurchase of own shares 0.0 0.0 1.1
Closing balance 542.0 524.3 561.7
OTHER KEY FIGURES 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
EBITDA 16.3 11.9 121.8
Equity/assets ratio, % 59.5 59.5 59.4
Number of shares at the end of the period, thousands 24 382 24 326 24 382
Number of shares at the end of the period after dilution,
thousands*
24 382 24 326 24 382
Equity per share, SEK 22.23 21.55 23.04
Equity per share, after dilution SEK* 22.23 21.55 23.04
Return on average shareholders' equity, % 14.6 6.9 15.9
Return on average capital employed, % 27.0 18.0 26.4
Share price at period's end, SEK 34.20 23.60 33.9
Market value, SEKm 833.9 574.1 826.5
*The effect of dilution is considered only when the effect on
earnings per share is negative.
INCOME STATEMENT 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Parent company Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
Net Sales 212.2 181.5 838.1
Cost of goods and services sold -97.2 -105.7 -447.6
Gross profit 115.0 75.8 390.5
Operating expenses -116.4 -77.4 -330.0
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) -1.4 -1.6 60.5
Net financial items -8.8 8.6 23.3
Profit/loss after financial items -10.3 7.0 83.8
laxes 2.5 0.1 -13.0
Profit/loss for the period -7.7 7.1 70.8
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Parent company Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
Profit/loss for the period -7.7 7.1 70.8
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss
in subsequent periods:
Effects from cash flow hedges -2.9 0.8 1.8
Tax on items that maybe reclassified to profit or loss 0.6 -0.2 -0.4
Total Result related to Parent company's shareholders -10.0 7.7 72.2
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Parent company 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 44.8 35.3 44.1
Property, plant and equipment 0.7 0.3 0.8
Financial assets 120.9 109.3 117.8
Current assets
Inventories 149.6 154.8 157.3
Current receivables 317.0 337.5 330.7
Cash and cash equivalents 212.1 190.6 233.8
Total assets 845.1 827.8 884.5
Shareholders' equity attributable to Parent company's shareholders 280.3 272.5 289.9
Provisions 56.3 71.1 73.3
Long-term liabilities 0.0 0.0 0.0
Current liabilities 508.5 484.2 521.3
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 845.1 827.8 884.5
Breakdown of operating expenses 2025 2024 2024
SEK million Doro Group Quarter 1 Quarter 1 Full year
Personnel expenses 34.8 36.2 136.9
Marketing expenses 21.1 8.5 40.7
Other operating expenses 45.3 25.1 105.9
Total 101.2 69.8 283.5
Depreciation 11.9 8.8 35.2
Total operating expenses incl depr 113.1 78.6 318.7

*

FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

Average number of shares after Average number of shares adjusted with the dilution effect
dilution from warrants is calculated as the difference between the
assumed number of shares issued at the exercise price and
the assumed number of shares issued at average market price
for the period.
Earnings per share Profit/loss after financial items minus tax divided by average
number of shares for the period.
Earnings per share, after dilution Profit/loss after financial items minus tax divided by the
average number of shares for the period after dilution.
Number of shares at the end of the The number of shares at the end of the period adjusted with
period, after dilution the dilution effect from warrants is calculated as the
difference between assumed number of shares issued at the
exercise price and the assumed number of shares issued at
the closing market price at the end of the period.
Equity per share Shareholders' equity at the end of the period divided by the
number of shares at the end of the period.
Equity per share, after dilution Shareholders' equity at the end of the period divided by the
number of shares at the end of the period, after dilution.
Net Debt/Net Cash Cash and bank balances reduced with interest-bearing
liabilities.
Market value, SEK m Share price at period's end times the number of shares at the
end of the period.

Use of non-IFRS performance measures

Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) for companies with securities listed on a regulated market within the European Union have been issued by ESMA (the European Securities and Markets Authority). These guidelines apply to APMs disclosed when publishing regulated information on or after July 3, 2016. Reference is made in the interim report to a number of non-IFRS performance measures that are used to help investors as well as management analyse the company's operations. Described below are the non-IFRS performance measures that are used as a complement to the financial information that is reported in accordance with IFRS.

Non-IFRS performance Description Reason for use of the
measure measure
Gross Margin % Net Sales minus Cost of goods and Gross Margin is an
services sold in percentage of Net important measure for
Sales.
showing the margin before
Other operating expenses.
Sales growth comparable Net Sales for the period minus Net Sales growth for
entities % Sales for entities acquired during the comparable entities shows
year minus Net Sales for the the Group's organic
corresponding period last year in growth excluding acquired
percentage of Net Sales for the businesses.
corresponding period last year.

Description of financial performance measures that are not used in IFRS

Currency adjusted Sales
growth %
Net Sales for the period minus Net
Sales for the corresponding period
last year recalculated using this
year's currency exchange rates in
percentage of Net Sales for the
corresponding period last year
recalculated using this year's
currency exchange rates.
The measure shows the
Sales growth excluding the
effect of changes in
currency exchange rates
between the years.
Equity/assets ratio Equity expressed as a percentage of
total assets.
A traditional measure for
showing financial risk,
expressing the amount of
restricted equity which is
financed by the owners.
Return on average
shareholders' equity
Profit/Loss rolling twelve months
after financial items and tax divided
by average shareholders' equity.
Shows from a shareholder
perspective the return that
is generated on the
owners' capital that is
invested in the company.
Capital employed Total assets reduced with non-
interest-bearing debt and cash and
bank balances.
This measure shows the
amount of total capital
that is used in the
operations and is thus one
component for measuring
the return from
operations.
Return on average capital
employed
Operating profit/loss rolling twelve
months, divided by the quarterly
average capital employed excluding
cash and bank balances.
This is the central ratio for
measuring the return on
the capital tied up in
operations.
2025
Quarter 1
2024
Quarter 1
2025
31 Mar
2024
31 Mar
Currency adjusted sales growth (MSEK)
Currency adjusted sales growth 19.9 -14.4
Currency effect 5.8 0.7
Reported sales growth 25.7 -13.7
Capital employed
Total assets 910.8 880.8
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 353.8 339.5
Cash and bank 230.7 200.5
Reported capital employed 326.3 340.8

CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD

The board and CEO affirm that this Interim Report provides an accurate overview of the operations, position and earnings of the company and that it also describes the principal risks and uncertainty factors faced by the company and its subsidiaries.

This year-end report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors.

Malmö, 23 May 2025

Svenn Jarle Simonsen Chairman of the board Merete Haugli Board member Finn Olav R Elde Board member

Fredrik Löthgren Board member

Julian Read President & CEO

REPORT DATES

Q2 report January-June 2025 15 August 2025

Annual general meeting to take place in Stockholm on 27 May 2025.

CONTACT

For further information. please contact: Julian Read, President and CEO, +46 (0) 761095598 E-post: [email protected]

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