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HMS Networks

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 12, 2012

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hms networks INTERIM REPORT 2012

JANUARY - JUNE 2012

First six months

  • q Net sales for the first six months increased with 4 % reaching SEK 195 m (188), corresponding to a 1 % increase in local currencies
  • q Operating profit reached SEK 34 m (38), equal to a 18 % (20) operating margin
  • q Order intake for the first half year increased with 16 % to SEK 229 m (197) corresponding to a 14 % increase in local currencies
  • q Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 38 m (22)
  • q Profit after taxes totaled SEK 26 m (27) and result per share amounted to SEK 2.29 (2.46)
  • q Net sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 391 m (367) corresponding to a 6 % increase in local currencies. Operating result amounted to SEK 69 m (81) corresponding to a 18 % (22) operating margin

Second quarter

  • q Net sales for the second quarter reached SEK 99 m (96) corresponding to a 2 % increase and operating result reached SEK 20 m (20)
  • q Order intake during the second quarter was SEK 113 m (100)

Comment from the CEO

Net sales for the first six months represent record levels for HMS. Still we realize that the recent quarters shows the sales growth levelling out. The German market is still stable and the American market shows a positive development. For the Japanese market progress is more irregular. The market situation is reserved and uncertain. This can primarily be noticed as a weak development among existing customers. We still see good progress with new customers and the order intake during the period indicates future growth. Net sales for the last twelve months are also on a record level with SEK 390 m in revenues. As a result of a more conscious cost control during the recent six month period we can also present a 18% operating margin.

Due to the uncertain market conditions we still do not see the full effects of the expansion in resources made during the recent years. HMS continues to develop new product platforms in the area of Safety communication and a new generation communication solutions based on our new developed Embedded technology. We also invest increasing resources in the Remote Management segment, an area where we are hopeful to see a market break-through in several application areas ahead. Our customer base in the area of Embedded solutions continues to grow as expected with new design-wins, which ensure future sales growth in this area.

Recruiting of new employees, primarily development engineers, continue. We expect the increase in employees to support future profitable growth.

Staffan Dahlström CEO for HMS Networks AB

Quarterly data Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010
Net sales (SEK m) 99 96 95 101 97 92 92 88
Order intake (SEK m) 113 116 83 108 100 97 88 87
Operating profit (SEK m) 20 14 10 24 20 18 20 24
Gross margin (%) 60.6 61.9 60.8 60.6 61.3 59.6 60.4 61.6
Operating margin (%) 20.2 14.9 10.5 24.2 21.0 19.3 21.7 26.8
Return on capital (%) 17.7 17.6 18.6 21.6 22.1 22.6 23.2 23.0
Earnings per share (SEK) 1.36 0.94 0.71 1.67 1.34 1.11 1.31 1.46
Equity per share (SEK) 28.23 27.74 26.77 25.96 24.41 25.08 25.30 24.37
Cash flow for operating activities per share (SEK) 2.63 0.73 0.25 1.74 2.06 -0.08 2.27 1.86
Half-year data Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4 Q1-Q2 Q3-Q4
2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008
Net sales (SEK m) 195 196 188 179 165 129 116 161
Order intake (SEK m) 229 191 197 174 168 141 117 150
Operating profit (SEK m) 34 34 38 43 40 29 2 48
Gross margin (%) 61.3 60.7 60.5 61.0 59.4 60.2 56.3 62.4
Operating margin (%) 17.6 17.5 20.2 24.2 24.3 22.6 1.7 30.1
Return on capital (%) 17.7 18.6 22.1 23.2 21.2 8.8 17.3 28.6
Earnings per share (SEK) 2.29 2.38 2.46 2.77 2.64 1.86 -0.01 3.34
Equity per share (SEK) 28.23 26.77 24.41 25.30 22.80 21.25 20.20 20.91

Net sales

Net sales for the last twelve months amounted to SEK 391.0 m (367.3) corresponding to a 6.5 % increase. In total the revaluation of the Swedish currency in relation to the major HMS currencies had a minor impact on net sales compared to the previous twelve month period. The order intake for the last four quarters amounted to SEK 420.0 m (371.4).

Net sales for the second quarter 2012 totaled to SEK 98.9 m (96.5), corresponding to a 2.5 % increase compared to the same quarter the previous year. Adjusted for a SEK 3.2 m currency effect the volume decrease was 0.8 % in local currencies. Order intake increased with SEK 12.9 m to SEK 113.1 m (100.2), of which SEK 88.4 will be delivered during the upcoming twelve months. In local currencies order intake increased with 9.7 %.

Operating profit

Operating profit totaled to SEK 68.6 m (81.3) for the last four quarters, equivalent to an operating margin of 17.5 % (22.0). Currency effects had a positive impact on the operating result with SEK 1.5 m compared to the previous year.

The operating profit for the second quarter 2012 totaled to SEK 19.9 m (20.2). Changes in exchange rates had a SEK 2.2 m positive impact compared with the same period the previous year.

Tax

The tax charge for the first half-year was SEK 9.5 m (10.1). The tax charge for the current period has been calculated on the basis of the tax situation applying to the Group at present and the profit development of the reporting entities belonging to the Group.

Equity

The Group's equity amounted to SEK 316.5 m (272.2). The total number of shares at the end of the year was 11,322,400. The Group's equity/assets ratio improved to 78.0 % (72.6).

The graph shows turnover per quarter on the bars referring to the scale on the left axis. The line shows turnover for the latest 12 month period referring to the scale on the axis to the right.

The graph shows operating result per quarter in the bars referring to the scale on the left axis. The line shows operating result for the last 12 month period referring to the scale on the axis to the right.

Change in Group Equity
(SEK 000s) June 30 2012 June 30 2011 Dec 31 2011
Balance at 1 january 298,543 285,815 285,815
Total comprehensive income for the period 27,737 26,914 53,261
Warrants 15,289 0 0
Dividends -25,094 -22,306 -22,306
Acquisition non-controlling interests 0 -18,227 -18,227
Closing balance 316,475 272,197 298,543

Currency effects

Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are revaluated at closing date. Currency hedging contracts are revaluated at the date of closing and are also affecting the result on the date of expiration. Changes in book value due to revaluation of operating balance sheet items and currency hedging contracts are disclosed as other operating income and other operating expenses. Changes in book value related to assets in foreign currencies i.e. liquid funds, are disclosed as financial income and expenses. Net sales and expenses are affected by changes in exchange rates. This will have an impact on income and costs.

Net sales for the first half-year consist of 58 % in EURO, 24 % in USD, 10 % in Japanese Yen and 8 % in SEK and other currencies. Cost of goods sold consists of 42 % in EURO, 13 % in USD and 1 % in Japanese Yen. Operating expenses consists of 16 % in EURO, 8 % in USD, 7 % in Japanese Yen and 69 % of SEK and other currencies.

The Group applies a policy for currency hedging described in the annual report.

Cash flow, investments and financial position

Cash flow from operating activities in the first six months 2012 amounted to SEK 37.6 m (22.1).

The investments in tangible assets for the half-year totaled SEK 9.4 m (4.8). Investments in intangible assets for the period totaled SEK 11.8 m (7.0) and comprise internal development costs.

At the end of the period the cash equivalents totaled SEK 25.6 m (17.3) and unutilized credit facilities SEK 30.5 m. The Group's net cash amounted to SEK 8.1 m (-14.5). During the second quarter HMS distributed dividend payments to its shareholder equal to SEK 2.25 per share (2.00), in total SEK 25.1 m.

Important events

  • q In January, HMS moved into new and extended office premises in Halmstad.
  • q HMS received the largest single order in the company´s history, SEK 16 m.
  • q HMS received a SEK 2 m order from one of the leading manufacturers of industrial energy metering and monitoring in Europe.

  • q The 2009 stock option program was completed. In this program participants subscribed to 169,500 new shares in the Company.

  • q HMS shipped the 2 millionth Anybus module.
  • q HMS signed a blanket agreement worth SEK 6 m with one of Europe's leading manufacturer of industrial equipment.
  • q The 2012 Annual General Meeting was held at the Company´s head office in Halmstad.

Outlook

The HMS Group long term growth is supported by a continued inflow of design-wins, a broader product offering within the Gateway product family and Remote Management, the development of new generations of products, a strengthened customer focus and an expansion of the HMS sales channels according to the existing strategy.

The global market for HMS products is expected to remain weak. The market for the HMS product offering and the exchange rate development are still unpredictable but the HMS overall goals are unchanged: A long term average growth of 20 % per year and an operating margin above 20 %.

Accounting policies

This report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IAS 34, for Interim Reporting. Amendments to existing standards, new interpretations and new standards that came into effect as of January 1, 2012 did not affect the Groups reporting as of June 30, 2012.

As of the first quarter 2012 customer orders related to development projects including future volume commitments and blanket agreements with estimated future volumes, are included in the period's order intake. As clarification, information about which part of the order intake that will be shipped during the following twelve months, is disclosed.

HMS continues to apply the same accounting principles and valuation methods as those described in the most recent Annual Report. The parent company report is prepared in accordance with RFR 2, accounting for legal entities, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and accounting principles and the valuation methods as those described in the most recent Annual Report.

HMS Networks AB's share

HMS Networks AB (publ) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Small Cap list, in the Information Technology sector. The total number of shares amounted to 11,322,400.

During the second quarter participants in the stock option program decided by the 2009 Annual General Meeting subscribed to 169,500 new shares in the Company. The subscription price for each share was SEK 90.20 and the total dilution amounted to 1.5 %.

Risk management

The HMS Group is exposed to business and financial risks through its operations. These risks have been described at length in the Company's annual report 2011. In addition to the risks described in these documents, no additional significant risks have been identified.

The parent company

The Parent Company's operations are primarily focused on Group-wide management and financing. Apart from the Group's CEO, the Parent Company has no employees. The operating profit for the first half-year 2012 amounted to SEK 0.3 m (0.4). Cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 0.2 m (0.0) and borrowing amounted to SEK 16.6 m (31.6).

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Strategies

Growth strategy - HMS's main focus is on organic growth. Expansion on existing markets will be through improved and extended product ranges, new technology, high level of service and new sales channels. A certain degree of growth can be through the selective acquisition of businesses that will be a valuable complement to the company's organic growth strategy.

Development strategy - The Company's core expertise is made up of an extensive understanding of industrial network communication.

Product strategy - HMS markets three product lines, which to a certain degree are based on a common technical platform:

q Anybus Embedded - Embedded network interface cards

q Anybus Gateways - Communication translators between different networks

q Netbiter Remote Management - Remote monitoring and controlling of industrial devices

Production strategy - HMS maintains an in-house low-volume production of Anybus products in Halmstad. Volume production takes place in close partnership with subcontractors in Europe and Asia in order to achieve flexible costs and to make use of economies of scale.

Marketing strategy - The Anybus network interface cards are marketed and sold to players in industrial and infrastructure automation and Anybus Gateways to system integrators, machine manufacturers and end-users in industrial and infra-structure automation. Netbiter products are marketed and sold to a wide range of customers, from device manufacturers to owners of installations in need of remote management.

Sales strategy - Sales take place via the company's sales offices on defined key markets in 10 countries. Sales on the company's other markets, in some 50 countries, takes place via agents/ distributors.

Business model

HMS has designed its business models to fit each market and product line. For the Embedded market, most business is via framework agreements (i.e. design-wins). The sales cycle is relatively long and the design phase is performed in close cooperation with the customer. After that, there is steady revenue over a long period of time. For Gateways and Remote Management, the business model is more traditional, with a short business cycle and manufacturing based on customer orders.

Reporting occasions

  • q Q3 Report 2012 will be published on October 23, 2012
  • q Year-end Report 2012 will be published on February 7, 2013

Assurance

The Board of Directors and CEO assure that the interim report provides a true and fair overview of the Parent Company and the Group's operations, position and earnings and describes the material risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and the Group.

Halmstad July 12, 2012

Staffan Dahlström
Chief Executive Officer
Urban Jansson
Chariman of the Board
Nicolas Hassbjer Göran Sigfridsson
Henrik Johansson Ray Mauritsson
Gunilla Wikman Charlotte Brogren

This interim report has not been reviewed by the Company's auditor.

Further information can be obtained from: CEO Staffan Dahlström, telephone +46 (0) 35-17 29 01 or CFO Gunnar Högberg, telephone +46 (0) 35-17 29 95

Financial accounts

Q2
2012
Q2
2011
Q1-Q2
2012
Q1-Q2
2011
Q1-Q4
2011
1107-1206
12 months
Net increase in revenue (%) 2.5 8.1 3.9 13.7 11.3 6.5
Gross margin (%) 60.6 61.3 61.3 60.5 60.6 61.0
Operating margin EBIT (%) 20.2 21.0 17.6 20.2 18.8 17.5
Return on capital employed (%)* 22.7 27.0 22.7 27.0 23.2 22.7
Return on total equity (%)* 17.7 22.1 17.7 22.1 18.6 17.7
Working capital in relation to sales (%)* 9.4 7.9 9.4 7.9 8.3 9.4
Capital turnover rate 1.00 0.99 1.00 0.99 0.98 1.00
Debt/equity ratio -0.03 0.05 -0.03 0.05 0.00 -0.03
Equity/assets ratio (%) 78.0 72.6 78.0 72.6 76.3 78.0
Capital expenditure in property. plant and equipment
(SEK 000s)
3,951 1,186 9,405 4,796 9,341 13,951
Capital expenditure in intagible fixed assets (SEK 000s) 7,017 3,634 11,819 7,024 10,744 15,539
Depreciation of property. plant and equipment (SEK 000s) -1,512 -1,223 -2,858 -2,346 -4,661 -5,173
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets (SEK 000s) -1,198 -1,204 -2,313 -2,408 -5,539 -5,444
Number of employees (average) 240 202 237 200 213 231
Revenue per employee (SEK m)* 1.6 1.8 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.7
Total equity per share, SEK 28.23 24.41 28.23 24.41 26.77 28.23
Total equity per share, diluted, SEK 28.23 24.34 28.23 24.34 26.76 28.23
Cash flow from operations per share before dilution, SEK 2.63 2.06 3.36 1.98 4.13 5.50
Cash flow from operations per share after dilution, SEK 2.63 2.06 3.36 1.98 4.12 5.50
Basic number of shares. average, thousands 11,209 11,153 11,181 11,153 11,153 11,167
Number of shares. diluted average, thousands 11,209 11,182 11,186 11,182 11,169 11,172

* The key ratio has been translated into 12 months rolling value when applicable.

Income statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2012
Q2
2011
Q1-Q2
2012
Q1-Q2
2011
Q1-Q4
2011
1107-1206
12 months
Revenue 98,902 96,498 195,395 188,024 383,592 390,963
Cost of goods and services sold -38,948 -37,305 -75,675 -74,280 -151,099 -152,495
Gross profit 59,953 59,193 119,719 113,745 232,493 238,468
Sales and marketing costs -25,034 -22,688 -50,767 -43,439 -92,543 -99,870
Administrative expenses -8,429 -8,009 -17,734 -15,741 -30,643 -32,636
Research and development costs -6,896 -8,843 -15,807 -17,180 -36,725 -35,352
Other operating income 415 628 542 1,490 1,120 -68
Other costs -55 -57 -1,663 -948 -1,490 -1,966
Operating profit 19,953 20,224 34,292 37,928 72,213 68,577
Financial income 1,123 557 1,174 60 2,591 3,191
Financial costs -266 -244 -369 -478 -1,036 -413
Profit before tax 20,810 20,536 35,096 37,509 73,768 71,355
Tax -5,619 -5,545 -9,476 -10,128 -19,839 -19,188
Profit for the period 15,191 14,991 25,620 27,382 53,929 52,167
Basic earnings per share, SEK 1.36 1.34 2.29 2.46 4.84 4.67
Earnings per share, diluted, SEK 1.36 1.34 2.29 2.45 4.83 4.67

Statements of comprehensive income

(SEK 000s) Q2
2012
Q2
2011
Q1-Q2
2012
Q1-Q2
2011
Q1-Q4
2011
1107-1206
12 months
Profit for the period 15,191 14,991 25,620 27,382 53,929 52,167
Other comprehensive income
Income/expense recognized directly in equity
Cash flow hedges 2,423 -444 3,047 -703 -1,035 2,715
Translation differences -48 69 -129 50 94 -85
Income tax relating to components of other comprehen
sive income
-637 117 -801 185 273 -714
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 1,738 -258 2,117 -468 -668 1,916
Total comprehensive income for the period 16,929 14,733 27,737 26,914 53,261 54,083

Balance Sheets

(SEK 000s) June 30 2012 June 30 2011 Dec 31 2011
ASSETS
Goodwill 236,071 236,071 236,071
Other intangible assets 32,449 22,765 23,353
Property, plant and equipment 21,718 13,052 15,347
Deferred tax assets 774 702 770
Total fixed assets 291,012 272,590 275,541
Inventories 28,872 31,340 35,584
Trade and other receivables 44,343 45,647 42,781
Other current receivables 16,106 8,003 10,634
Cash and cash equivalents 25,605 17,250 26,573
Total current assets 114,926 102,240 115,572
TOTAL ASSETS 405,938 374,830 391,113
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 316,475 272,197 298,543
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 17,549 31,743 25,192
Deferred income tax liabilities 23,910 17,738 20,705
Total non-current liabilities 41,459 49,481 45,897
Trade payables 20,764 22,141 22,216
Other current liabilities 27,240 31,011 24,457
Total current liabilities 48,004 53,152 46,673
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 405,938 374,830 391,113

Cash flow statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2012
Q2
2011
Q1-Q2
2012
Q1-Q2
2011
Q1-Q4
2011
1107-1206
12 months
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital
26,024 19,485 32,331 34,971 64,986 62,346
Cash flow from changes in working capital 3,413 3,518 5,231 -12,852 -18,977 -894
Cash flow from operating activities 29,437 23,003 37,562 22,119 46,009 61,452
Cash flow from investing activities -10,968 -4,825 -21,225 -30,047 -37,114 -28,292
Cash flow from financing activities -13,555 -26,056 -17,305 -29,806 -37,306 -24,805
Cash flow for the period 4,914 -7,878 -968 -37,734 -28,411 8,355
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 20,691 25,128 26,573 54,984 54,984 17,250
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 25,605 17,250 25,605 17,250 26,573 25,605

Changes in current receivables/liabilities related to derivate financial instruments are reported as cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital.

Quarterly data

Revenue per region
(SEK 000s)
Q2
2012
Q1
2012
Q4
2011
Q3
2011
Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Q4
2010
Q3
2010
Q2
2010
Q1
2010
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
EMEA 59,169 60,387 55,876 64,900 61,757 60,379 55,109 57,441 53,697 47,979 46,284 38,184
Americas 20,813 20,429 20,330 18,844 17,418 17,167 19,354 15,715 14,206 12,611 13,373 10,892
Asia 18,920 15,677 18,642 16,976 17,322 13,981 17,184 14,423 21,339 15,471 12,558 7,659
Income statement
(SEK 000s)
Q2
2012
Q1
2012
Q4
2011
Q3
2011
Q2
2011
Q1
2011
Q4
2010
Q3
2010
Q2
2010
Q1
2010
Q4
2009
Q3
2009
Revenue (SEK m) 98,902 96,493 94,848 100,720 96,498 91,527 91,647 87,579 89,242 76,061 72,215 56,735
Gross profit 59,953 59,766 57,686 61,062 59,193 54,552 55,385 53,931 53,723 44,518 43,408 34,245
Gross margin 60.6% 61.9% 60.8% 60.6% 61.3% 59.6% 60.4% 61.6% 60.2% 58.5% 60.1% 60.4%
Operating profit 19,953 14,338 9,925 24,360 20,224 17,704 19,848 23,502 22,242 17,932 15,802 13,349
Operating margin 20.2% 14.9% 10.5% 24.2% 21.0% 19.3% 21.7% 26.8% 24.9% 23.6% 21.9% 23.5%
Profit before tax 20,810 14,286 10,715 25,544 20,536 16,973 20,232 22,702 22,834 18,295 15,965 12,423

Sales

Sales by geographical area for the first half-year 2012 are presented in the graph to the right.

Embedded products reached 68 % of the Group's total sales, Gateway products 25 % and Remote Management amounted to 3 %.

All product groups are based on a common technology platform and are marketed and sold in the common sales channels. Therefore, no complete segment reporting is disclosed.

Parent company income statements

(SEK 000s) Q2
2012
Q2
2011
Q1-Q2
2012
Q1-Q2
2011
Q1-Q4
2011
1107-1206
12 months
Revenue 2,478 2,387 4,369 4,122 7,428 7,675
Cost of sales and services 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gross profit 2,478 2,387 4,369 4,122 7,428 7,675
Administrative expenses -2,362 -2,165 -4,107 -3,693 -6,589 -7,003
Operating profit 116 222 262 429 839 672
Interest expense and similar items -116 -222 -262 -429 -839 -672
Profit before tax 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tax 0 0 0 0 -8 -8
Profit for the period 0 0 0 0 -8 -8

Parent company balance sheets

(SEK 000s) June 30 2012 June 30 2011 Dec 31 2011
ASSETS
Financial fixed assets 244,039 244,039 244,039
Total financial fixed assets 244,039 244,039 244,039
Other receivables 542 431 444
Cash and cash equivalents 153 3 18
Total current assets 695 434 462
TOTAL ASSETS 244,734 244,473 244,501
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 123,292 133,106 133,098
Untaxed reserves 8 8 8
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 16,618 31,618 24,118
Trade payables 306 19 525
Liabilities to Group companies 102,933 78,016 85,769
Other current liabilities 1,577 1,706 983
Total current liabilities 104,816 79,741 87,277
TOTAL EQITY AND LIABILITIES 244,734 244,473 244,501

Definitions

Return on shareholders' equity

Share of profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average shareholders' equity excluding non-controlling interests.

Return on capital employed

Share of the profit after financial income in relation to the average capital employed.

Capital employed

Total assets less non interest bearing current liabilities and provisions, as well as total deferred tax liabilities.

Capital turnover rate

Operating income in relation to total assets.

Earnings per share

Share of the profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of outstanding shares.

Earnings per share after dilution

Share of the profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of outstanding shares with addition for the average number of shares that are added when converting the outstanding number of convertible securities and options.

Working capital

Current assets less cash equiva-lents and current liabilities.

Operating margin

Operating income in relation to net sales.

Equity/assets ratio

Shareholders' equity in relation to total assets.

Net debt

Long-term and current financial liabilities less financial assets.

Net debt/equity ratio

Net debt in relation to shareholders' equity including noncontrolling interests.

Total equity per share

Total equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to total outstanding shares by the end of the period.

HMS Networks (publ) is a world-leading supplier of communication technology for industrial automation. Sales for 2011 totaled SEK 384 million. Over 90% of these sales were to customers located outside Sweden. All product development and parts of the manufacturing are performed at the head office in Halmstad. Sales offices are located in Tokyo, Beijing, Karlsruhe, Chicago, Milan, Mulhouse, Pune, Coventry and Copenhagen. HMS has 240 employees and produces network interface cards and Gateways to interconnect different networks under the trademark Anybus® and products for remote management under the trademark Netbiter®. HMS is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stocholm Small Cap list, in the Information Technology sector.

Our vision

"The vision of HMS is that all automation devices will be intelligent and networked. HMS shall be the market leader in connectivity solutions for industrial devices".

Our purpose

"To create long term value for our customers, employees and investors".

Our mission

"We provide world class solutions to connect industrial devices to networks and products enabling interconnection between different industrial networks".

HMS Networks AB (publ) Org.Nr. 556661-8954 Box 4126 | 300 04 Halmstad | Sweden Tel: +46 35 172 900 Fax: +46 35 172 909 http://investors.hms.se

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