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Gentian Diagnostics ASA

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 10, 2025

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Second quarter and first half year 2025 results

Q2

Efficient diagnostics for better treatment decisions

www.gentian.com

Gentian Diagnostics

Second quarter 2025 highlights

  • Sales of NOK 43.6 million in 2Q25, up 14% vs 2Q24 (14% organic growth). Revenue of NOK 88.1 million in 1H25 up 15% vs 1H24 (13% organic growth).
  • Sales of Cystatin C increased with 31% in 2Q25 compared to 2Q24. Strong increase in sales to China indicates a return towards a normalised supply situation.
  • Continued US sales growth of 156% in 2Q25, and 94% in 1H25 with additional new accounts established for Cystatin C and cCRP across several market segments.
  • EBITDA of NOK 1.7 million in 2Q25 versus NOK 6.8 million in 2Q24. EBITDA of NOK 15.7 million in 1H25 versus NOK 11.6 million in 1H24.
  • Production issues related to raw materials resulted in a gross margin of 44%, down from 57% in 2Q24. Gross margin for 1H25 of 54%, versus 55% in 1H24.

About Gentian Diagnostics

Gentian Diagnostics (OSE: GENT), develops and manufactures high-quality, in vitro diagnostic reagents. Our mission is to innovate diagnostic efficiency for better treatment decisions. Gentian's expertise and focus lies within immunoassays, specifically for infections, inflammation, kidney disease and heart failure. By converting existing and clinically relevant biomarkers to the most efficient, highthroughput analysers, the company contributes to saving costs and protecting life. Gentian Diagnostics is headquartered in Moss, Norway, serving the global human and veterinary diagnostics markets through sales and representative offices in Sweden, USA, and China. For more information, please visit www.gentian.com.

Gentian's strategy for long-term growth and value creation

Gentian Diagnostic's purpose is to deliver efficient diagnostics for better treatment decisions.

The growing diagnostics market puts increasing pressure on clinical laboratory efficiency. However, many of the existing, clinically relevant biomarkers are available only on slow and inefficient platforms. Gentian's solution is to utilise PETIA (particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay), based on proprietary nanoparticle technology and knowhow, to convert existing biomarkers to the most efficient automated, high-throughput analysers.

Gentian's portfolio of high-impact diagnostic tests targets several large and growing disease areas such as infections and inflammation, kidney disease and heart failure. The company has four established products – Cystatin C, fCAL turbo, Canine CRP (cCRP) and fPELA turbo – that contributed to 26% annual revenue growth in 2019-2024. In addition, GCAL has been launched and is in market development while NT-proBNP is in the product development phase – both having potential to become growth accelerators. The company also has undisclosed projects in exploration and 'proof of concept' phases.

The company's roadmap for long-term growth and value creation is founded on six strategic pillars:

Grow annual revenue from the company's established products by expanding market access through additional commercial partners and regulatory approvals.

Prove clinical relevance of GCAL and bring NT-proBNP to market.

Bring a steady stream of new high-impact diagnostic tests to market.

Secure one new contract with a global commercial partner every year, building on already established partnerships with major diagnostic companies across products.

Grow gross margin from ~50% to 60%+ through economies of scale.

Deliver long-term EBITDA margins of 40% through operational leverage and cost discipline, assuming that current investment levels are maintained.

Illustration of product categories

Operational summary

Sales

During the second quarter of 2025, the company recorded sales of NOK 43.6 million, a 14% organic growth versus 2Q24 (NOK 38.3 million). For the first half of 2025, sales increased by 15% from NOK 76.8 million to NOK 88.1 million. Sales growth in 2Q was led by the US (+156%), from NOK 2.8 million to NOK 7.2 million in 2Q25 and from NOK 5.7 million in 1H24 to NOK 11.0 million in 1H25, respectively. In 2Q sales to Asia grew 43%, from NOK 6.9 million to NOK 9.8 million, and for 1H25 from NOK 14.6 million to NOK 19.9 million, up 36%. European sales slightly decreased by 7% in 2Q25 to NOK 26.6 million from NOK 28.6 million but showed a small growth of 1% in 1H25 to NOK 57.2 million from NOK 56.5 million in 1H24.

Regional sales in 2Q25 were impacted by one customer permanently moving its warehouse from Europe to the US. This resulted in an increase of NOK 2.8 million in sales to the US in 2Q25 and a corresponding decline in sales to Europe. Adjusting for this change, US growth in 2Q was 57% and European sales grew by 2%.

At product level, growth was driven by Cystatin C increasing by NOK 4.1 million, or 31%, to NOK 17.4 million for 2Q25 and by 24% or NOK 6.8 million to NOK 35.1 million for 1H 2025.

Regional performance for Cystatin C was very strong in Asia and in the US. China continues with the anticipated return to normal business levels after the implementation of the valuebased pricing (VBP) tender process in 2024. The general business climate in China seems to stabilise, but the company is carefully monitoring the situation.

In the US, the company sees the favourable impact of increased direct efforts as well as the collaboration with our distribution partners. As a result, a total of 31 new customers were added during the first half of 2025 with further opportunities for growth.

fCAL turbo sales dropped by 15% to NOK 12.8 million in 2Q25, from NOK 15 million in 2Q24. 1H25 fCAL turbo sales are down 4% vs. 1H24 due to phasing of some orders in H1 2025. New distributor agreements are expected to start delivering in 2H25. fCAL turbo is exclusively commercialised by our partner Bühlmann Laboratories.

In the 'other' category, all three products (fPELA turbo, GCAL and cCRP) provided growth, with fPELA turbo and cCRP, the Gentian assay into the veterinary/pet diagnostics market, at significant double digit growth rates in 2Q25 and in 1H25. This category provided growth of NOK 1.7 million in 2Q25 and NOK 3.4 million in 1H25. cCRP growth came from growing demand from both existing and new customers, including in the US.

2Q Sales of GCAL has developed positively in 1H25 but still remaining at a low level. Efforts to accelerate growth from severe infections and sepsis as well as from inflammatory diseases are ongoing.

The company's Swedish distribution subsidiary, Gentian Diagnostics AB (GAB), showed a strong positive sales trend for third party products with revenue increasing by NOK 1.8 million to 6.4 million, or 38% for 2Q25 vs 2Q24. For 1H25 vs. 1H24, revenue was NOK 11.5 million, representing an increase of NOK 2.2 million or 23%.

Market development GCAL

Interest in calprotectin and Gentian's GCAL assay continues to grow across a broad spectrum of conditions, including infections, autoinflammatory diseases, and emerging fields like cardio-immunology focusing on inflammation related to cardiovascular diseases.

Gentian's GCAL assay is an increasingly recognized biomarker in both paediatric and adult inflammatory diseases, supporting early diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment decisions. It is under clinical evaluation for diagnostic and prognostic use in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and related conditions, in collaboration with leading European institutions.

Beyond autoimmunity, GCAL is gaining recognition in infectious diseases where it supports early diagnosis,

assessment of disease severity and risk stratification to prevent complications and reduce healthcare burden.

We continue to promote use of GCAL through scientific studies, educational initiatives, and conference presence—driving awareness and adoption across inflammatory and infectious disease care.

With expanding partnerships and clinical evidence, Gentian is advancing its mission to improve patient outcomes, providing costefficient and top-quality healthcare solutions.

Pipeline development

NT-proBNP

The development of the first turbidimetric NTproBNP assay remains the highest priority for the company. This project is at an advanced stage in product development.

During the second quarter, Gentian continued to make progress in the development of its turbidimetric NT-proBNP assay, with a clear trajectory toward market readiness. Following the strategic decision to align the product with a total NT-proBNP format, the team completed further calibrator adjustments and clinical sample testing across three key clinical analyser platforms. This refined calibration has yielded enhanced precision at low analyte concentrations, which is essential for defining clinical thresholds. Instrument alignment challenges were resolved, and key reagent and calibrator components now demonstrate longterm stability in both real-time and accelerated testing conditions.

Gentian also advanced its clinical validation plan, securing access to new patient cohorts to support the regulatory submission. With the preparation of the IVDR dossier progressing on schedule, the project remains well-positioned to enter its final validation phase in the second half of the year.

Gentian Diagnostics aims to introduce the assay as a research-use-only (RUO) product in the second half of 2025. The RUO product will enable customers to evaluate the product, while awaiting regulatory clearance and subsequent commercial launch of the product. The timeline for a full commercial launch will be subject to capacity constraints with external regulatory clearance institutions, a process beyond the company's control. Typically, this regulatory clearance process takes 6-12 months.

Other pipeline projects

Gentian's proof-of-concept activities took clear steps forward during 2Q25. While the company is re-visiting its product development pipeline candidate list, the early-stage assay project, developed in partnership with a global IVD player, is progressing towards the end of the proof-of-concept phase. Project initiation activities are ongoing to move the project forward into the optimization phase.

Additionally, Gentian's exploration of a nextgeneration technology platform continued with promising results. The technology demonstrated detection capabilities substantially below those achievable with traditional turbidimetric methods, potentially enabling entry into biomarker markets formerly not available for clinical chemistry analyzer platforms.

Collectively, these activities reflect Gentian's strategic focus on disciplined pipeline execution in addition to platform innovation, to support a long-term value creation for the company.

Long-term outlook

Gentian targets disease groups that represent a total addressable market of around USD 5.9 billion globally and an estimated growth rate of 5-10% annually over the next 4-6 years, according to leading market data provider Kalorama* (2024). From a macro perspective, key growth drivers include a growing and ageing population contributing to an increase in chronic and infectious diseases globally.

The specific segments targeted by Gentian's products add up to a total serviceable market of USD 2.2 billion (2024), with an estimated annual growth rate in line with the addressable market.

Gentian growth ambitions and revenue potential are set to be de-risked through several key milestones for the company's product portfolio over the coming 12 months.

The key milestones are:

Established products

  • Targeting additional large and medium-sized commercial partners globally.
  • Additional regulatory approvals, including IVDR, MDSAP and FDA to allow for commercial expansion

GCAL (in market development)

  • Required clinical studies supporting our registration strategy and supporting the value proposition of the biomarker in early detection of inflammation, assessment of disease activity and prediction of flares in inflammatory conditions, including rheumatic diseases in children and adults.
  • Securing endorsements from key opinion leaders and inclusion in clinical guidelines.
  • Securing global commercial partnerships with phased regional rollout.

Product development NT-proBNP

  • Successful development and commercial launch of the assay.
  • Securing endorsements from key opinion leaders.
  • Attract global commercial partners.

Pipeline

• Achieve proof-of-concept for new pipeline projects.

Risks and uncertainty

As described in the Annual Report for 2024, the company has a structured approach to identifying and mitigating risks. Some of these risks are outside of Gentian's control, including increased risks related to cost inflation, supply chain issues, currency volatility, introduction of tariffs in key markets and access to growth capital.

Gentian has experienced limited impact from increased inflation, but the company expects some inflationary effects on its cost base to materialize, although at a moderate level. There is a risk that increased costs cannot be fully transferred to customers in the form of higher prices without negatively impacting demand.

In the ordinary course of business, the group enters into contractual relationships with various parties. As the customers are invoiced after the products have been delivered, the company is exposed to credit risk.

The group has experienced increased fluctuations in exchange rates which affects the group's cash flow and financial condition. The group undertakes various transactions in foreign currencies and is consequently exposed to currency fluctuations. This exposure arises largely from the global sale of diagnostic products. The group currently does not hedge against foreign currency risk and is mainly exposed to fluctuations in EUR, USD, CHF and RMB. Translation risk also arises from consolidation of subsidiaries reporting in SEK and USD. The group monitors developments in key currencies and may implement hedging if deemed necessary.

Also, see the risk factors described in the Gentian Diagnostics annual report for 2024 which is published on the Company's website www.gentian.com

Financial performance

Comparative numbers for Gentian in 2024 in ().

Revenue, geographic split and product split

Sales revenue increased by 14% to NOK 43.6 million in 2Q25 (NOK 38.3 million), with organic revenue growth of 14%.

Revenue from the US market was NOK 7.2 million for 2Q25, up 156% compared to 2Q24 (NOK 2.8 million). Europe recorded a decline in revenues of 7% compared to the same quarter last year, to NOK 26.6 million in 2Q25 (NOK 28.6 million). The sales for both US and Europe are impacted by one customer permanently moving its warehouse from Europe to the US. This resulted in an increase of NOK 2.8 million in sales to the US in 2Q25 and a corresponding decline in sales to Europe. Sales to Asia amounted to NOK 9.8 million in 2Q25, reflecting a growth of 43% compared to 2Q24 (NOK 6.9 million).

NOK million 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
US 7.2 2.8 11.0 5.7 12.2
Europe 26.6 28.6 57.2 56.5 116.2
Asia 9.8 6.9 19.9 14.6 23.7
Total 43.6 38.3 88.1 76.8 152.1

Geographic split

The portfolio of established products continues to grow according to Gentian's strategy and long-term growth plan. The sales of Cystatin C increased by 31% in the quarter. fCAL turbo experienced a 15% decrease in sales for 2Q25 compared to 2Q24. The distribution of third-party products conducted by the Swedish subsidiary Gentian Diagnostics AB (GAB) increased by 38% in 2Q25 compared to 2Q24.

Product split

NOK million 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Cystatin C 17.4 13.3 35.1 28.2 50.6
fCALturbo 12.8 15.0 27.6 28.7 61.3
Third party products 6.4 4.6 11.5 9.3 18.3
Other 7.1 5.4 14.0 10.6 21.8
Total 43.6 38.3 88.1 76.8 152.1

Approximately 78% (76%) of the sales revenue in the quarter came from long-term contracts with established customers.

Gross margin % .

Sales Revenues (MNOK)

Gross margin

Gross margin in 2Q25 was 44% (57%) of sales revenue. Gross margin for 1H25 was 54% (55%). In 2Q25, the company experienced quality issues related to some raw materials which transferred over to the production process of one of our major products. This resulted in an unusually high amount of scrapping and additional work for the operations team. All orders were delivered on time despite this situation and production has recently returned to normal. Gentian maintains its ambition that over time, the gross margin should be in the 55%-60% range.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses ended at NOK 20.8 million (NOK 18.1 million) in 2Q25 and totalled NOK 38.3 million (NOK 36.6 million) for the first half year of 2025.

R&D expenses amounted to NOK 6.7 million (NOK 5.1 million) in 2Q25 and NOK 11.8 million (NOK 11.2 million) for the first half year. R&D expenses are related to both technical and clinical support for our existing products and pipeline development of new products. In 2Q25 expenses for technical and clinical support amounted to NOK 2.6 million (NOK 2.2 million) while NOK 6.3 million (NOK 4.4 million) was related to pipeline development, of which NOK 2.2 million (NOK 1.4 million) were capitalised in the quarter. For the first half year, technical and clinical support expenses amounted to NOK 4.7 million (NOK 4.8 million), and NOK 11.3 million (NOK 10.3 million) was related to pipeline development, with NOK 4.2 (NOK 3.9 million) capitalised for the first half year.

Earnings

Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ended at NOK 1.7 million (NOK 6.8 million) for 2Q25 and NOK 15.7 million (NOK 11.6 million) for the first half year. Net loss was NOK 2 million (net profit NOK 4.7 million) for the quarter and a net profit of NOK 5.8 million (NOK 8.9 million) for the first half year.

Balance sheet

Cash and cash equivalents as of 30 June 2025 were NOK 80.2 million (NOK 81 million). The cash is placed in both savings accounts and current accounts.

The Company paid NOK 6.2 million (NOK 0) in dividends in May.

Accounts receivables as of 30 June 2025 were NOK 24.4 million (NOK 15.4 million), and inventory NOK 51.7 million (NOK 41.2 million).

The equity ratio was 85.4% as of 30 June 2025.

Events after the balance sheet date

There are no events after the balance sheet date.

Responsibility statement

We confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the unaudited interim financial statements for the period 1 January to 30 June 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. We further confirm that the disclosures in the accounts provide a true and fair view of the company's and the group's assets, liabilities, financial position and overall results. The half-year report provides a fair overview of the information specified in section 5-6, fourth paragraph, of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

We also confirm, to the best of our knowledge, that the interim report provides a true and fair overview of key events in the accounting period and their influence on the interim financial statements, the most important risk and uncertainty factors the group faces during the next accounting period, and significant transactions with closely related parties.

Moss, 9 July 2025

On behalf of Gentian Diagnostics ASA,

Hilja Ibert Chairperson (sign.)

_________________________

Runar Vatne Board member (sign.)

_________________________

Kjersti Grimsrud Board member (sign.)

_________________________

Kari E. Krogstad Board member (sign.)

_________________________

_________________________ Christian Åbyholm Board member (sign.)

Matti Heinonen CEO (sign.)

_________________________

Note 2025 2024 2025 2024 2024
(Figures in NOK thousands) Q2 Q2 01.01-
30.06
01.01-
30.06
01.01-
31.12
Sales revenues 3 43 571 38 259 88 072 76 761 152 069
Cost of goods sold 4,7 -24 228 -16 586 -40 352 -34 761 -69 254
Gross profit 19 344 21 672 47 720 42 000 82 816
Other income 5,6 899 968 1 774 1 724 4 601
R&D expenses 7,8 -6 702 -5 083 -11 780 -11 163 -21 916
Sales and marketing expenses 7 -7 297 -6 415 -13 439 -12 863 -28 067
Administrative expenses 7 - 6 789 -6 615 -13 106 -12 579 -21 711
Operating profit -545 4 527 11 169 7 118 15 723
Finance income 299 1 019 1 652 2 989 6 857
Finance cost -109 -813 -3 088 -1 217 -2 516
Net financial items 190 205 -1 436 1 772 4 340
Profit (loss) before tax -355 4 732 9 733 8 890 20 064
Tax expense -1 608 - -3 943 25 229
Net profit (loss) -1 963 4 732 5 790 -
8 890
45 293
Other comprehensive income
Items that will or may be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Exchange differences 455 -20 1 164 -194 -454
Total other comprehensive income 455 -20 1 164 -194 -454
Total comprehensive income for -1 508 4 712 6 954 8 697 44 839
the period
Earnings per share
Basic EPS from net profit/(loss) 12 -0.13 0.31 0.38 0.58 2.94
Diluted EPS from net profit/(loss) 12 -0.13 0.30 0.36 0.56 2.87

Statement of Profit and Loss – Gentian Diagnostics Group (unaudited)

Statement of Financial Position – Gentian Diagnostics Group (unaudited)

Note 2025 2024 2024
(Figures in NOK thousands) 30.06 30.06 31.12
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 9 31 516 23 955 28 457
Property, plant and equipment 5 038 7 384 6 259
Right-of-use assets 5 965 9 655 7 764
Financial assets - 100 -
Deferred tax assets 14 21 287 - 25 229
Total non-current assets 63 805 41 093 67 709
Current assets
Inventory 51 654 41 229 45 943
Accounts receivables and other receivables 35 495 23 525 31 275
Cash and cash equivalents 80 249 81 015 84 738
Total currents assets 167 398 145 769 161 955
Total assets 231 203 186 863 229 664
Equity and liabilities
Paid-in equity
Share capital 11 1 542 1 542 1 542
Share premium 293 810 293 810 293 810
Other paid-in equity 23 528 20 377 20 907
Total paid-in equity 318 880 315 729 316 260
Retained earning
Retained earning -121 425 -158 352 -122 210
Total retained equity -121 425 -158 352 -122 210
Total equity 197 455 157 377 194 050
Liabilities
Lease liabilities 10 3 154 7 767 5 507
Deferred tax liabilities - 72 -.
Total non-current liabilities 3 154 7 839 5 507
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 30 594 21 647 30 108
Total current liabilities 30 594 21 647 30 108
Total liabilities 33 748 29 485 35 615
Total equity and liabilities 231 203 186 863 229 664

Statement of changes in equity (unaudited)

(figures in NOK thousands)

Share
capital
Share
premium
Other
paid-in
capital
Retained
earnings
Translation
differences
Total
equity
Equity at 01.01.2025 1 542 293 810 20 907 -121 321 -890 194 050
Net result for the year 5 790 5 790
Dividend -6 169 -6 169
Share based payments 2 621 2 621
Other comprehensive income 1 164 1 164
Equity at 30.06.2025 1 542 293 810 23 528 -121 699 274 197 456
Equity at 01.01.2024 1 542 293 810 18 332 -166 614 -435 146 636
Net result for the year 8 890 8 890
Share based payments 2 045 2 045
Other comprehensive income -194 -194
Equity at 30.06.2024 1 542 293 810 20 377 -157 723 -629 157 377
Equity at 01.01.2024 1 542 293 810 18 332 -166 614 -435 146 636
Net result for the year 45 293 45 293
Share based payments 2 576 2 576
Other comprehensive income -454 -454
Equity at 31.12.2024 1 542 293 810 20 907 -121 321 -890 194 050

Cash Flow Statement (unaudited)

2025 2024 2025 2024 2024
(Figures in NOK thousands) Q2 Q2 01.01-
30.06
01.01-
30.06
01.01-
31.12
Operating activities
Profit (loss) before tax -355 4 732 9 733 8 890 20 064
Depreciation and amortisation 2 286 2 264 4 529 4 469 8 963
Change inventory 654 -4 582 -5 712 -4 112 -8 826
Change accounts receivables -6 000 382 -1 130 -3 867 -11 724
Change accounts payables 446 -809 589 -106 2 840
Accrued cost of options 1 638 1 249 2 621 2 045 2 576
Change in other assets and liabilities 2 261 -4 715 -3 108 -6 233 -435
Net cash flow from operating activities 931 -1 478 7 521 1 085 13 457
Investing activities
Payments of property, plant and equipment -271 -347 -290 -1 044 -1 377
Investment in intangible assets -2 180 -1 445 -4 166 -3 934 -9 573
Net cash flow from investing activities -2 451 -1 793 -4 456 -4 978 -10 950
Financing activities
Lease payments -1 256 -1 319 -2 537 -2 542 -4 950
Dividends paid -6 169 - -6 169 - -
Net cash flow from financing activities -7 425 -1 319 -8 706 -2 542 -4 950
Net change in cash and cash equivalent -8 945 -4 590 -5 641 -6 435 -2 442
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
88 742 85 622 84 738 87 642 87 642
Effect of currency translation of cash and cash
equivalents
452 -16 1 152 -192 -462
Net Cash and cash equivalents at period
end
80 249 81 015 80 249 81 015 84 738

Notes

1. General information

Gentian Diagnostics ASA is registered in Norway and listed on the Euronext Oslo Børs. The company's headquarters are located at Bjørnåsveien 5, 1596 Moss, Norway. Gentian is a research and development-based company that develops and manufactures biochemical reagents for use in medical diagnostics and research. The customers are medical laboratories and universities worldwide. The group consists of the parent company Gentian Diagnostics ASA and the subsidiary Gentian AS, also located in Norway.

In addition, Gentian AS has a wholly owned subsidiary, registered in Florida, USA, named Gentian USA Inc., and a wholly owned subsidiary in Sweden, Gentian Diagnostics AB. Gentian Diagnostics AB also has a wholly owned subsidiary in Sweden, Getica AB.

2. Accounting principles

The interim consolidated financial statements for the group are prepared using the same accounting principles and calculation methods as used for the annual financial statements 2024 for Gentian Diagnostics ASA.

The accounting principles used have been consistently applied in all periods presented, unless otherwise stated. From 2024 the expenses are presented using the functional method. Comparable figures for previous periods have been prepared accordingly.

Amounts are in thousand Norwegian kroner unless stated otherwise. The groups presentation currency is NOK (Norwegian kroner). This is also the parent company's functional currency. The company uses currency rates published by DNB ASA and the central bank of Norway (Norges Bank).

1.1. Basis of preparation

The interim financial statements of the group have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

No new accounting standards or interpretations issued, but not yet effective, are expected to have a material impact on the group's financial statements in 2025.

1.2. Basis of consolidation

The interim financial statements comprise the financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries. As of 30 June 2025, Gentian AS, located in Moss, Norway is a 100% owned and controlled subsidiary.

2. Sales revenue

Sales revenue
Geographical split
2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Europe 26 572 28 578 57 235 56 527 116 169
Asia 9 846 6 892 19 885 14 581 23 715
USA 7 154 2 789 10 952 5 653 12 186
Total 43 571 38 259 88 072 76 761 152 069
Sales revenue by
product category
2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Renal diagnostic products 17 393 13 256 35 063 28 177 50 600
Inflammation diagnostic
products
15 964 17 697 34 127 33 755 71 991
Other diagnostic products 10 213 7 306 18 882 14 829 29 479
Total 43 571 38 259 88 072 76 761 152 069

3. Cost of goods sold

(NOK 1000) 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Change in inventory 654 -4 582 -5 712 -4 112 -8 826
Purchase of raw materials and other
components
11 503 11 522 24 274 19 187 38 577
Other manufacturing expenses 12 070 9 646 21 790 19 686 39 503
Total 24 228 16 586 40 352 34 761 69 254

4. Other income

(NOK 1000) 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Public grants 899 968 1 774 1 724 4 601
Other income - - - -
Total 899 968 1 774 1 724 4 601

5. Public Grants

In some cases, Gentian is eligible for tax deductions (SkatteFUNN) for some of the ongoing projects. The company also from time to time is rewarded with other grants from national and international programs.

(NOK 1000) 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
SkatteFUNN 899 791 1 774 1 547 4 423
Other research programs - 177 - 177 178
Total 899 968 1 774 1 724 4 601

6. Expenses by nature

(NOK 1000) 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Cost of materials 12 157 6 940 18 562 15 075 29 751
Employee benefit expenses 22 256 17 349 40 326 35 947 72 765
Depreciation 2 286 2 264 4 529 4 469 8 963
Operating expenses in production 3 469 2 046 5 510 4 277 8 847
Other operating expenses 4 847 6 101 9 750 11 598 20 621
Total 45 016 34 699 78 677 71 366 140 947

7. Research and Development (R&D) expenses

The Gentian group has per 30 June 2025 three ongoing R&D projects. Costs related to the projects consist of salary, external procurement of services, and other operating expenses. One of the projects went over in the development phase in 2021, and consequently the capitalisation of the costs on this project was started. In addition, the R&D department is responsible for application validation.

Recognised research and
development expenses
(NOK 1000)
2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Purchase of external services 1 334 374 1 436 1 155 2 329
Salary and other operating expenses 6 510 5 171 12 435 11 982 25 223
Depreciation and amortisation 1 037 983 2 074 1 960 3 936
Capitalised research and development
expenses
-2 180 -1 445 -4 166 -3 934 -9 573
Total 6 702 5 083 11 780 11 163 21 916

8. Intangible assets

As of 30 June 2025, the recognised intangible assets in the group amounts to NOK 31.5 million. The intangible assets are derived from capitalisation of R&D expenses.

Intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually, or when there are indications of impairment. The impairment test is based on an approach of discounted cash flows. The valuation is sensitive to several assumptions and uncertainties, and the result from the valuation is thus limited to ensure sufficient certainty for the recognised amount in the financial statement.

9. Interest bearing debt

Loan and loan expenses is recorded in the balance sheet and expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss at amortised cost. If a loan and loan expenses is related to an asset, and the real value of the asset is lower, the asset is written down to its real value. There was no value adjustment of assets in the first half of 2025.

Interest bearing debt for Gentian is relating to instrument leases and calculated leases based on contracts according to IFRS 16.

10. Share capital and number of shares

20 largest shareholders in Gentian Diagnostics ASA as of 30 June 2025 according to VPS and disclosures from investors:

Shareholder No of shares %
Vatne Equity AS 2 110 224 13.68 %
Kvantia AS 1 803 368 11.69 %
Carpe Diem Afseth AS 797 516 5.17 %
Norda ASA 716 099 4.64 %
DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB 681 000 4.42 %
Safrino AS 649 700 4.21 %
Insr ASA 614 251 3.98 %
J.P. Morgan SE 523 631 3.40 %
DNB Bank ASA, Meglerkonto Innland 447 536 2.90 %
Verdipapirfondet Delphi Norge 384 572 2.49 %
Verdipapirfondet DNB Smb 341 338 2.21 %
Portia AS 300 000 1.95 %
Krefting, Johan Henrik 298 000 1.93 %
Intertrade Shipping AS 257 716 1.67 %
Lioness AS 220 000 1.43 %
Marstal AS 212 407 1.38 %
Sp Capital 22 AS 200 000 1.30 %
Silvercoin Industries AS 187 455 1.22 %
Caaby AS 173 500 1.12 %
T.D. Veen AS 164 967 1.07 %
Other Shareholders 4 339 070 28.13 %
Total shares 15 422 350 100 %

11. Earnings per share

2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
Earnings/ loss (-) for the
period
-1 963 014 4 732 301 5 790 348 8 890 277 45 292 989
Number of shares:
Weighted average number of
outstanding ordinary shares
15 422 350 15 422 350 15 422 350 15 422 350 15 422 350
Effect of dilutive potential
shares:
Share options - 339 962 734 958 339 962 339 962
Weighted average number of
shares issued with diluted
effect
15 422 350 15 762 312 16 167 308 15 762 312 15 762 312
Basic earnings/ loss (-) per
share
-0.13 0.31 0.38 0.58 2.94
Diluted earnings/loss (-) per
share
-0.13 0.30 0.36 0.56 2.87

12. Share-based compensation

The company has a share option program covering certain key personnel. Per 30 Juni 2025, the program has fifteen members.

The share option program for key personnel is settled in shares, however, the company may resolve settlement in cash. The fair value of the issued options is expensed over the vesting period:

For options issued from 2020 and up to 2021,1/3 of the options will vest 24 months after the day of grant, 1/3 will vest 36 months after the day of grant and 1/3 will vest 48 months. For options issued from 2022, 2023 and 2024, 1/2 of the options will vest after 36 months and 1/2 of the options will vest after 48 months. Unvested options may be cancelled if the holder terminates its employment with the group.

The cost of the employee share-based transaction is expensed over the average vesting period. The value of the issued options of the transactions that are settled with equity instruments (settled with the company's own shares) is recognised as salary and personnel cost in profit and loss and in other paidin capital.

The value of the issued options of the programs that are settled in cash (cash-based programs) is recognised as salary and personnel cost in profit and loss and as a liability in the balance sheet. The liability is measured at fair value at each balance sheet date until settlement, and changes in the fair value are recognised in profit and loss.

Social security tax on options is recorded as a liability and is recognised over the estimated vesting period.

2Q25 2Q24 2024
Outstanding options at beginning of period 1 080 632 1 115 594 1 115 594
Options granted - - 295 000
Options forfeited - - -
Options terminated -32 500 - -120 000
Options expired - - -209 962
Outstanding options at end of period 1 048 132 1 115 594 1 080 632

The outstanding options are subject to the following conditions:

Expiry date Average strike price Number of share options
2025-11 62.88 80 000
2026-11 72.60 133 174
2027-12 46.67 199 996
2028-11 40.17 339 962
2029-11 52.39 295 000
1 048 132

The fair value of the options has been calculated using Black - Scholes - Merton Option Pricing Model. The most important parameters are share price at the grant date, exercise prices shown above, volatility (41.54%), expected dividend yield (0%), an expected term of 5 years, and annual risk-free interest rate (3.665%). The volatility is based on other comparable companies' stock price volatility.

14. Tax

In 2024, the group recognized a deferred tax asset related to previously unutilized tax losses. This recognition is based on the profitability of the subsidiary Gentian AS and the management's assessment that sufficient taxable income will be generated within the next five years to utilize this tax loss. This assessment is supported by the company's expected growth, and the foundation of long-term customer contracts.

The deferred tax asset recognized amounts to NOK 21.3 million, reflecting the carryforward tax losses specifically related to Gentian AS. The total loss carried forward for the group as of 30 June 2025 is NOK 181.1 million.

Alternative performance measures

Non‐IFRS financial measures / alternative performance measures

In this quarterly report, the group presents certain alternative performance measures ("APMs"). An APM is defined as a financial measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows, other than a financial measure defined or specific in the applicable financial reporting framework (IFRS). The APMs presented herein are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS or other generally accepted accounting principles, are not audited and investors should not consider any such measures to be an alternative to (a) operating revenues or operating profit (as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles), (b) as a measure of the group's operating performance; or (c) any other measures of performance under generally accepted accounting principles. The APMs presented herein may not be indicative of the group's historical operating results, nor are such measures meant to be predictive of the group's future results.

The company uses APMs to measure operating performance and is of the view that the APMs provide investors with relevant and specific operating figures which may enhance their understanding of the group's performance. Because companies calculate APMs differently, the APMs presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Below is an overview of APMs presented, including an overview of reconciliation and calculation of the relevant APMs.

Organic revenue growth

Organic revenue growth is defined as revenue adjusted for currency effects and effects from M&A. Organic revenue growth measurement provides useful information to investors and other stakeholders on underlying growth of the business without the effect of certain factors unrelated to its operating performance.

Reconciliation 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
(NOK 1000)
Sales revenues 43 571 38 259 88 072 76 761 152 069
Revenue growth 5 312 4 062 11 312 11 128 16 900
Impact using exchange rates from last
period
65 516 -965 -513 246
Impact M&A - - - - -
Organic revenue growth 5 377 4 578 10 346 10 615 17 146
Organic revenue growth % 14% 13% 13% 16% 13%

EBITDA

EBITDA is a measurement of operating earnings before depreciation and amortisation of tangible and intangible assets and impairment charges. EBITDA are used for providing information of operating performance which is relative to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.

Reconciliation 2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
(NOK 1000)
Operating profit -545 4 527 11 169 7 118 15 723
Depreciation and amortisation 2 286 2 264 4 529 4 469 8 963
Impairment - - - - -
EBITDA 1 741 6 791 15 698 11 588 24 687

Gross Margin

Gross margin refers to gross profit in % of sales revenues. Gross Margin % is used for providing consistent information of performance related to the production of goods which is relative to other companies and frequently used by other stakeholders.

2Q25 2Q24 1H25 1H24 2024
(NOK 1000)
Sales revenues 43 571 38 259 88 072 76 761 152 069
Cost of goods sold -24 228 -16 586 -40 352 -34 761 -69 254
Gross profit 19 344 21 672 47 720 42 000 82 816
Gross Margin 44% 57% 54% 55% 54%

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