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Moberg Pharma Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

May 11, 2015

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RAPID GROWTH IN SALES AND PROFITABILITY

"A successful first quarter jump-started the year with strong operational performance across all areas of the business delivering a 53% growth in Net Sales and a significant improvement of EBITDA", comments Peter Wolpert, CEO Moberg Pharma

FIRST QUARTER

  • Revenue MSEK 73.1 (47.4)
  • EBITDA MSEK 17.4 (7.5)
  • EBITDA for Commercial Operations MSEK 25.6 (11.6)
  • Operating profit (EBIT) MSEK 14.9 (5.7)
  • Net profit after tax MSEK 10.9 (4.1).
  • Earnings per share SEK 0.75 (0.34)
  • Operating cash flow per share negative SEK 0.35 (neg: 0.24)

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER

  • Moberg Pharma and Menarini Group expand Emtrix collaboration to include Russia and Ukraine
  • Approval in China and launch activities initiated in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong
  • New product variants of Kerasal Nail launched in the U.S.
  • Patents approved in the U.S. and EU for MOB-015 and for Kerasal Nail in the U.S.
  • Expanded distribution for Domeboro® with a launch at Walmart

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE QUARTER

• Moberg Pharma acquired product rights for Balmex® in the U.S. for \$3.9 million from Chattem, a subsidiary of Sanofi.

EBITDA margin, rolling 12 months %

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

CEO Peter Wolpert will present the report at a teleconference on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. CET. Telephone: SE: +46 8 566 426 63, US: +1 855 753 22 35

CEO COMMENTARY

A successful first quarter jump-started the year with strong operational performance across all areas of the business and especially for our distributor sales. For the first quarter we delivered 53% growth in Net Sales (27%, at fixed exchange rates) and a significant improvement in EBITDA, which grew 131% versus Q1 of last year and represented an EBITDA margin of 24%. The gross margin remains strong at 77% (79%). EBITDA for our commercial operations (excluding R&D and business development costs related to future products) was 25,6 MSEK (12,2) in the first quarter, equaling 35% Commercial EBITDA margin.

Growth in U.S. direct sales fuelled by a favorable exchange rate

U.S. sales grew by 38% in the first quarter (7%, at fixed exchange rates) with Kerasal Nail® as the key growth driver and a U.S. market share exceeding 20%1 . The launch of two new line extensions - Kerasal Nail Fungal Nail Repair and Kerasal Nail Complete Care – have commenced according to plan and the products are now on the shelves at CVS, Walgreens and most recently Walmart. We also succeeded in expanding the distribution of Domeboro® to Walmart. We have made several enhancements to our media strategy and planning and look forward to evaluating the benefits of these changes as we approach the peak season for our main brands.

The recent acquisition of Balmex®, with products for diaper rash, fits well in our U.S. portfolio. It is immediately accretive and brings economies of scale to our operations as we fully leverage our infrastructure and the integration model we established following our previous brand acquisition. While the Balmex brand has a lower gross margin than our current business, it is expected to contribute positively to our long term goal of profitable growth and 25% EBITDA margin.

Rapid growth in distributor sales

Distributor sales grew by 102% in the first quarter excluding milestone payments (85%, at fixed exchange rates) with Asia, Europe and Canada all contributing to the sales growth. Accelerating growth in RoW markets - where the sales tripled compared to the first quarter last year - was a key contributor and Asia is expected to be a main growth driver in 2015. To date, launches have been initiated in three markets in the region; Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. In the six months after launch in Malaysia, Emtrix has established a market leading position with 45% market share for the full year of 2014. Sales continued strongly in the first quarter of this year. In Europe, strengthened claims and new marketing campaigns have been implemented ahead of the peak season starting in Q2 2015. In the first quarter, sales to European distributors grew by 55%. One year after the launch in Canada, Emtrix® has achieved well above 50% market share and continues to drive growth. We are continuously evaluating opportunities to expand our distribution to new markets. As always in a distributor business there are fluctuations between quarters - we had lower volume in Q4 2014, with sales shifting to Q1 2015 for Emtrix/Nalox as well as Jointflex.

Innovation engine – patent approvals strengthens portfolio

Our innovation engine delivered key milestones during the first quarter with patent approvals for MOB-015 in U.S. and Europe as well as for Kerasal Nail in the U.S. Discussions with potential financial and industrial partners for MOB-015 continue, including alternatives in which Moberg Pharma can retain rights in key territories through Phase III. For BUPI, patient recruitment to the clinical study has been slower than expected. The latest timeline indicates that topline results will be available in the fall.

Excellent position to drive further growth and value creation

Through strong operational performance and the recent acquisition of Balmex, we strengthen our base business and are trending towards our long-term financial goal (25% EBITDA margin under profitable growth). We continue to focus on becoming the number one player in nail fungus and to drive growth organically as well as through targeted acquisitions.

Peter Wolpert, CEO Moberg Pharma

1 U.S. retail sales of nail fungus products excluding private label in Multioutlet Stores over the last 52 weeks ending March 22 , 2015 as reported by SymphonyIRI

ABOUT MOBERG PHARMA

Moberg Pharma AB (publ.) is a rapidly growing Swedish pharmaceutical company. The company develops, acquires and licenses products that are subsequently commercialized via a direct sales organization in the U.S. and through distributors in more than 40 countries. Internal product development is based on Moberg Pharma's unique expertise in using innovative pharmaceutical formulations to develop improved products based on proven compounds. This approach reduces time to market, development costs and risk.

Launched products

PRODUCT INDICATION STATUS
Kerasal Nail®
Emtrix®
Nalox™
Damaged nails Direct sales in the U.S.
Launched by 10 partners in 27 markets
Kerasal® Dry feet and
cracked heels
Foot pain
Direct sales in the U.S.
Launched by 13 partners in 15 markets
Domeboro® Itching and
irritated skin
Direct sales in the U.S.
Balmex® Diaper rash Direct sales in the U.S.
Jointflex® Joint and
muscle pain
Direct sales in the U.S.
Launched by 14 partners in 22 markets
Vanquish® Headache,
menstrual pain,
back and muscle
pain
Direct sales in the U.S.
Fergon® Iron supplement Direct sales in the U.S.
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Nalox™/Kerasal Nail®

Clinically proven for the treatment of fungal nails. The product was launched in the Nordic region H2 2010 and quickly became market leader. The international launch is under way via a direct sales organization in the U.S. and ten partners that have contracted rights for more than 60 markets, including the major EU markets, Canada, China, and South East Asia. Nalox™ is a prescription-free, over the counter product sold under the names Naloc™ and Emtrix® in certain markets and Kerasal Nail® in the U.S.2 . Efficacy and safety have been documented in several clinical trials comprising more than 600 patients. Nalox™ has a unique and rapid mechanism of action, demonstrating very competitive results, which brings visible improvements within 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Kerasal®

Kerasal® is a product line for the treatment of common and difficult-to-treat foot problems. Podiatrists recommend Kerasal® products for the treatment of dry feet, cracked heals and foot pain. A number of clinical studies have been published that document the efficacy of Kerasal®.

Domeboro®

Domeboro® is a topical drug for the treatment of itching and irritated skin, for example, caused by phytotoxins, insect bites or reaction from washing detergent/cosmetics. The product has a drying and astringent effect (contributes to the contraction of blood vessels in the skin), which reduces inflammation.

Balmex®

Balmex® has been a well-known brand for many years, offering products for diaper rash, primarily for children. A product line for skin irritation among adults was launched in 2013. The products were acquired from Chattem (Sanofi) in April 2015.

JointFlex®

JointFlex® is a topical treatment for joint and muscle pain. The product provides long-term cooling pain relief and contains natural pain-relieving ingredients.

Vanquish®

Vanquish® is an analgesic for the treatment of headaches, menstrual pains, back and muscle aches and cold pains.

Fergon®

Fergon® is an iron supplement marketed primarily to women.

2 The Nalox™ and Naloc™ brands are owned by the company's partners and Moberg Pharma has no ownership rights to these brands.

Development projects

MOB-015 - Phase II studies completed in September 2014

MOB-015 is a new topical treatment for onychomycosis with fungicidal, keratolytic and emollient properties. Moberg Pharma's patent-pending formulation technology enables the transportation of high concentrations of a fungicidal substance (terbinafine) in and through nail tissue. As MOB-015 is applied locally, the side effects associated with oral treatment are avoided. The company estimates the peak sales potential of the product to \$250-500 million. Data from an earlier Phase II study provided important input for the continued development program and, in December 2012, a new Phase II study of an improved formulation of MOB-015 was initiated jointly with leading expertise from Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. Patients with 25-75% of a large toenail affected by nail fungus were treated for 12 months and monitored for an additional three months with respect to the endpoints that the FDA and EMA normally accept for the medical indication. Positive results from this study were reported in September 2014 and presented at the American Academy of Dermatology in March 2015. The primary treatment objective, mycological cure, was achieved in 13 of the 24 patients (54%) who participated in the study. The secondary treatment objective, mycological cure and excellent clinical improvement or cure, was achieved by seven of the 24 patients (29%). Biopsies confirmed high levels of terbinafine in the nail plate and nail bed. MOB015 also displayed a favorable sideeffect profile. This study included patients with more severe onychomycosis than recently published studies of topical treatment alternatives.

BUPI - Bupivacaine lozenge - Phase II studies under way

BUPI is an innovative patent-pending lozenge formulation of the proven compound bupivacaine for treatment of oral pain. As the initial medical indication, Moberg Pharma has chosen pain management for patients suffering from oral mucositis during cancer therapy. Promising clinical data supporting safety and efficacy has been demonstrated in several pilot studies – most importantly the novel lozenge formulation provides significantly longer and better pain relief than currently available non-opioid treatment alternatives for patients with oral mucositis. Moberg Pharma initiated a Phase II study of oral mucositis during Q4 2014. Moberg Pharma has also identified several additional potential medical indications for the product, such as Sjögren's Syndrome, Burning Mouth Syndrome, endoscopic procedures, oral intubations and long-term OTC use for sore throat. The company estimates peak sales potential of \$50-100 million for the product assuming successful commercialization in oral mucositis and at least one additional medical indication.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DURING THE QUARTER

Kerasal Nail approved in China

In January 2015, Moberg Pharma's partner, Menarini Asia-Pacific, obtained approval for Kerasal Nail in China. Launch preparations are under way in a number of markets in the region.

Moberg Pharma and Menarini Group expand collaboration to include Russia and Ukraine

In February 2015, Berlin-Chemie AG, part of Menarini Group, was granted exclusive rights to market and sell Emtrix® in Russia and Ukraine.

Approved patents in the U.S. and Europe

The USPTO has approved U.S. patent number 8,952,070 and the EPO has issued European patent number 2,672,962 applying to MOB-015, with expected patent term until 2032. The USPTO has also issued U.S. patent number 8,987,330 for Kerasal Nail®, with expected patent term until 2034.

Launch of new Kerasal® product in the U.S.

In February, deliveries to Walgreens started of Kerasal® Complete Care, a new foot care product in a duopack comprising two effective treatments that restore healthy appearance to nails suffering from nail fungus and treat athlete's foot. The product is targeting the large group of patients who suffer from both nail fungus and athlete's foot.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE YEAR

Acquisition of OTC products in the U.S.

Balmex®, a well-established U.S. brand featuring a number of non-prescription products from Chattem, Inc, the Sanofi division for OTC products in the U.S., was acquired in April 2015. Sales of the constituent products exceed \$4 million annually. The consideration amounts to \$3.9 million and is being financed using existing funds. Balmex® has been a well-known brand for many years, offering products for diaper rash, primarily for children. A product line for skin irritation in adults was launched in 2013. Balmex is sold via Moberg's established sales channels in the U.S., in drugstore chains such as CVS, Walgreens and RiteAid, in mass retailers such as Walmart and in toy stores such as Toys "R" Us and buybuyBABY.

CONSOLIDATED REVENUE AND EARNINGS

Sales

In the first quarter of 2015, revenue amounted to MSEK 73.2 (47.7), up 53% year-on-year, with an increase in product sales (excluding milestone payments) of 55%. Of total product sales, revenue for Nalox™/Kerasal Nail® accounted for MSEK 41.0 (25.8), while Kerasal® and JointFlex® accounted for MSEK 9.1 (9.1) and MSEK 12.3 (5.8), respectively. Other products contributed MSEK 8.7 (5.2). Other operating income primarily comprises exchange-rate fluctuations associated with operating receivables.

The company is dependent on the trend in the USD and EUR in relation to the SEK, since the USD and EUR account for the predominant part of sales. During the first quarter of 2015, USD revenue was booked at an average exchange rate of SEK 8.34, compared with SEK 6.46 in the first quarter of 2014. During the first quarter of 2015, EUR revenue was booked at an average exchange rate of SEK 9.42, compared with SEK 8.85 in the first quarter of 2014. Accordingly, exchange rates had a positive impact on revenue. At fixed exchange rates, revenue would have risen 27% year-on-year.

Distribution of revenue Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Sales of products 71,064 45,985 198,011
Milestone payments 2,114 1,762 2,169
Revenue 73,178 47,747 200,180
Other operating income 4,977 377 5,791
Total revenues 78,155 48,124 205,971

Revenue from product sales per quarter

Revenue by channel Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Direct sales 46,749 33,920 138,918
Sales of products to distributors 24,314 12,065 59,093
Milestone payments 2,114 1,762 2,169
TOTAL 73,178 47,747 200,180
Revenue by product category Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Nalox/Kerasal Nail™, sales of products 41,026 25,827 112,709
Nalox/Kerasal Nail™, milestone payments 2,114 1,762 2,169
Kerasal® 9,118 9,127 29,035
JointFlex® 12,348 5,828 30,908
Other products 8,572 5,202 25,359
TOTAL 73,178 47,747 200,180
Revenue by geographical market
(KSEK)
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2014
Full-year
2014
Europe 13,625 8,799 30,115
North and South America 49,370 35,599 148,112
Rest of the world 10,183 3,349 21,953
TOTAL 73,178 47,747 200,180

Distribution of revenue as a percentage, January - March 2015

Earnings

Operating profit for the first quarter of 2015 was MSEK 14.9 (loss: 5.7). The cost of goods sold was MSEK 16.4 (9.8), corresponding to a gross margin on product sales of 77% (79%). Operating expenses, excluding cost of goods sold during the quarter, amounted to MSEK 46.8 (32.6), most of which comprised selling expenses of MSEK 31.7 (21.2).

Profit for the period after tax was MSEK 10.9 (4.0) and total comprehensive income MSEK 30.9 (5.0). The improvement in total comprehensive income includes currency translation gains of MSEK 19.9 due to the stronger USD.

EBITDA for the quarter was 24% (16%). Adjusted for R&D expenses for future products, EBITDA for the existing product portfolio was 35% (24%).

EBITDA summary Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Revenue 73,178 47,747 200,180
Cost of goods sold -16,425 -9,824 -49,064
Gross profit 56,753 37,923 151,116
% 78% 79% 75%
Selling expenses -29,450 -19,773 -85,648
Administrative expenses -5,018 -4,740 -20,622
Research and development expenses - commercial operations1) -1,251 -2,149 -7,251
Other operating income/operating expenses 4,523 377 5,791
EBITDA Commercial Operations 25,557 11,638 43,387
% 35% 24% 22%
Research and development expenses - future products2) -6,478 -2,423 -12,283
Business development expenses -1,708 -1,680 -5,809
EBITDA 17,371 7,535 25,295
% 24% 16% 13%
Depreciation/amortization -2,472 -1,838 -8,068
Operating profit (EBIT) 14,899 5,697 17,227

1) Research and development expenses – commercial operations includes R&D expenses for new product variants under existing brands, regulatory work and quality.

2) Research and development expenses - future products includes R&D expenses for new product candidates, for example, MOB-015.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital was MSEK 17.3 (7.2). Operating receivables rose sharply due to a large influx of orders at the end of the quarter, which resulted in a change in working capital of MSEK 22.3 and in first-quarter cash flow from operating activities being negative at MSEK 5.1 (neg: 2.9).

Capital expenditures

During the first quarter 2015, the company's investments in intangible fixed assets in the form of capitalized expenditure for research and development work totaled MSEK 0.8 (1.5). Moberg Pharma also had R&D costs of MSEK 7.9 (4.6) that were expensed directly in the statement of comprehensive income, of which MSEK 6.5 (2.4) was related to future products.

Liabilities

Interest-bearing liabilities comprise a loan to Swedbank of MSEK 13.3, of which MSEK 3.3 (3.3) was amortized during the period.

Pledged assets and contingent liabilities

Moberg Pharma has no contingent liabilities. All pledged assets remain unchanged from those reported in the 2014 Annual Report

CHANGES IN EQUITY

Shares

At the end of the period, share capital amounted to SEK 1,396,253.70 (1,189,357.20), and a total of 13,962,537 (11,893,572) ordinary shares were outstanding with a nominal value of SEK 0.10.

Stock options

At March 31, 2015, a total of 891,130 warrants were outstanding. If all warrants were exercised for shares, the number of shares would increase by 1,136,985, from 13,962,537 shares to 15,099,522 shares.

Disclosure of ownership

Company's largest shareholders at March 31, 2015:

Shareholders No. of shares % of votes and capital
The Baltic Sea Foundation 2,192,026 15.7
Handelsbanken Fonder AB RE JPMEL 1,026,414 7.3
Insurance company, Avanza Pension 985,700 7.1
JPM Chase NA 825,652 5.9
Third AP Fund 600,000 4.3
Wolco Invest AB3 600,000 4.3
Grandeur Peak International 371,800 2.7
Societe Generale 358,591 2.6
Banque Carnegie Luxemburg s.a (funds) 341,494 2.5
Deutsche Bank AG LDN-Prime Broker, AGE Full tax 263,469 1.9
Grandeur Peak Global, Opportunities 245,880 1.8
Nordnet Pensionsförsäkring AB 234,251 1.7
State Street Bank & Trust Com., Boston 225,000 1.6
State Street Bank & Trust Com., Boston 200,000 1.4
Deutsche Bank AG LND-Prime Broker, Age Full Tax 194,952 1.4
M. Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. 172,414 1.2
Synskadades Stiftelse 172,201 1.2
Lundmark, Anders 147,000 1.1
Kaufmann, Peter 120,800 0.9
Tolvplus4 AB 116,636 0.8
TOTAL, 20 LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS 9,394,280 67.3
Other shareholders 4,568,257 32.7
TOTAL 13,962,537 100

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3 Owned by Moberg Pharma's CEO, Peter Wolpert

ORGANIZATION

At March 31, 2015, the Moberg Pharma Group had 29 employees, of whom 69% were women. Of these, 20 were employed in the Parent Company, of whom 65% were women.

PARENT COMPANY

Moberg Pharma AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No. 556697-7426, is the Parent Company of the Group. Group operations are conducted primarily in the Parent Company (in addition to the sales organization in the U.S.) and comprise research and development, sales, marketing and administrative functions. Parent Company revenue amounted to MSEK 42.7 for the period January to March 2015, compared with MSEK 22.5 a year earlier. Operating expenses, excluding the cost of goods sold, amounted to MSEK 17.4 (11.4) and profit after financial items was MSEK 20.7 (5.4). Cash and cash equivalents were MSEK 40.8 (9.6) at the end of the period.

RISK FACTORS

Commercialization and development of drugs are capital-intensive activities exposed to significant risks. Risk factors considered to be of particular relevance for Moberg Pharma's future development are linked to competitors and pricing, production, partners' and distributors' performance, the results of clinical trials, regulatory actions, product liability and insurance, patents and trademarks, key personnel, sensitivity to economic fluctuations, future capital requirements and financial risk factors. A description of these risks can be found in the company's 2014 Annual Report on page 23.

Over the next 12 months, the most significant risk factors for the company are deemed to be associated with market development, the development of established partnerships, integration of acquisitions and the results of clinical trials.

OUTLOOK

Moberg Pharma aims to create shareholder value through a focus on profitable growth, targeting a long-term EBITDA margin of at least 25% from 2016 and onwards. The company's growth strategy includes organic growth of strategic brands, acquisitions/in-licensing of new products and commercialization of development projects.

In 2015, the focus will be on sales growth and improved earnings. Significant components are identifying further business opportunities, discussions with partners concerning development programs and supporting the company's distributors and retailers.

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Revenue 73,178 47,747 200,180
Cost of goods sold -16,425 -9,824 -49,064
Gross profit 56,753 37,923 151,116
Selling expenses1) -31,691 -21,228 -93,198
Business development and administrative expenses -6,778 -6,803 -26,552
Research and development expenses -7,908 -4,572 -19,930
Other operating income 4,977 377 5,791
Other operating expenses -454 - -
Operating profit (EBIT) 14,899 5,697 17,227
Interest income and similar items 17 133 905
Interest expense and similar items -231 -582 -1,555
Profit after financial items (EBT) 14,685 5,248 16,577
Tax on profit for the period -3,774 -1,178 -4,309
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 10,911 4,070 12,268
Items that will be reclassified
Translation differences on translation of foreign operations 19,948 891 33,046
Other comprehensive income 19,948 891 33,046
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD 30,859 4,961 45,314
Profit for the period attributable to PC shareholders 10,911 4,070 12,268
Profit for the period attributable to non-controlling interests - - -
Comprehensive income attributable to PC shareholders 30,859 4,961 45,314
Total comprehensive income attr. to non-controlling interests - - -
Earnings per share before dilution 0.78 0.34 0.96
Earnings per share after dilution 0.75 0.34 0.95
1) Of which amortization of product rights -2,217 -1,455 -7,198
EBITDA 17,371 7,535 25,295
Depreciation/amortization of product rights -2,217 -1,455 -7,198
Other depreciation/amortization -255 -383 -870
Operating profit (EBIT) 14,899 5,697 17,227

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EBITDA excluding acquisition-related costs 17,371 7,535 25,295

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(KSEK) Dec 31,
2015
March 31,
2014
Dec 31,
2014
Assets
Intangible assets 234,128 182,695 216,362
Property, plant and equipment 931 1,091 934
Financial assets 84 63 76
Deferred tax assets 21,624 28,183 24,903
Total non-current assets 256,767 212,032 242,275
Inventories 18,089 7,892 13,135
Trade receivables and other receivables 77,665 41,874 41,847
Cash and bank balances 52,655 19,227 62,463
Total current assets 148,409 68,993 117,445
TOTAL ASSETS 405,176 281,025 359,720
Equity and liabilities
Equity (attributable to Parent Company shareholders) 334,727 206,588 303,749
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities - 13,333 3,333
Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities - 1,871 -
Current interest-bearing liabilities 13,333 13,333 13,333
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 57,116 45,900 39,305
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 405,176 281,025 359,720

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Operating activities
Operating profit before financial items 14,903 5,697 17,231
Financial items, received and paid -210 -465 -1,350
Taxes paid -17 3 3
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation/amortization 2,472 1,838 8,068
Employee stock option costs 118 140 112
Cash flow before changes in working capital 17,266 7,213 24,064
Change in working capital
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in inventories -2,186 -854 -2,529
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables -30,482 -4,623 -13,259
Increase (+) / Decrease (-) in operating liabilities 10,351 -4,590 7,886
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING -5,051 -2,854 16,162
ACTIVITIES
Investing activities
Net investments in intangible fixed assets -2,182 -1,782 -7,230
Net investments in equipment -58 - -42
Net investments in subsidiaries - - -17,225
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES -2,240 -1,782 -24,497
Financing activities
Repayment of loans -3,333 -3,333 -13,333
New share issue after transaction costs - - 55,937
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES -3,333 -3,333 42,604
Change in cash and cash equivalents -10,624 -7,969 34,269
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 62,463 27,138 27,138
Exchange-rate difference in cash and cash equivalents 816 58 1,056
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 52,655 19,227 62,463

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share
capital
Other capital
contributions
Translation
reserve
Accumulated
deficit
Total
equity
(KSEK)
January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
Opening balance, January 1, 2015 1,396 357,305 29,490 -84,442 303,749
Comprehensive income
Results for the period 10,912 10,912
Other comprehensive income - translation
differences
on
translation
of
foreign
operations
19,948 19,948
Transactions with shareholders
Employee stock options 118 118
CLOSING BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015 1,396 357,423 49,438 -73,530 334,727
January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014
Opening balance, January 1, 2014 1,189 300,569 -3,554 -96,710 201,494
Comprehensive income
Results for the period 4,070 4,069
Other comprehensive income – translation
differences
attributable
to
translation
of
891 891
foreign operations
Transactions with shareholders
Employee stock options 133 133
CLOSING BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2014 1,189 300,702 -2,663 -92,640 206,588
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Opening balance, January 1, 2014 1,189 300,569 -3,554 -96,710 201,494
Comprehensive income
Results for the period 12,268 12,268
Other comprehensive income – translation
differences
attributable
to
translation
of
33,044 33,044
foreign operations
Transactions with shareholders
New share issue 207 59,793 60,000
Transaction costs, new share issue -3,169 -3,169
Employee stock options 112 112
CLOSING BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014 1,396 357,305 29,490 -84,442 303,749

KEY FIGURES FOR THE GROUP

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Revenue 73,178 47,747 200,180
Gross margin % 78% 79% 75%
Gross margin on product sales, %
excluding acquisition-related costs and items affecting
comparability
77% 79% 75%
EBITDA excluding acquisition-related costs 17,371 7,535 25,295
EBITDA % excluding acquisition-related costs 24% 16% 13%
EBITDA 17,371 7,535 25,295
Operating profit (EBIT) 14,899 5,697 17,227
Profit after tax 10,911 4,070 12,268
Profit margin, % 15% 9% 6%
Total assets 405,176 281,025 359,720
Net receivables 39,322 -7,439 45,797
Debt/equity ratio 4% 13% 5%
Equity/assets ratio 83% 74% 84%
Return on equity 3% 2% 4%
Earnings per share, SEK 0.75 0.34 0.95
Operating cash flow per share, SEK -0.36 -0.24 1.27
Equity per share, SEK 23.97 17.37 21.75
Average number of shares before dilution 13,962,537 11,893,572 12,719,642
Average number of shares after dilution 14,545,321 12,034,568 12,859,499
Number of shares at end of period 13,962,537 11,893,572 13,962,537
Share price on the closing date, SEK 49.40 29.40 38.00
Market capitalization on the closing date, MSEK 690 350 531

Definitions of key figures

Net receivables Cash and cash equivalents less interest-bearing liabilities
Debt/equity ratio Interest-bearing liabilities in relation to equity
Equity/assets ratio Equity at year-end in relation to total assets
Return on equity Profit/loss for the period divided by equity
Earnings per share* Profit after tax divided by the average number of shares outstanding after
dilution
Operating cash flow per share* Cash flow from operating activities divided by the average number of
shares outstanding after dilution
Equity per share Equity divided by the number of shares outstanding at the end of the
period

* In periods during which the Group reported a loss, no dilution effect has occurred. This is because dilution is recognized only when a potential conversion to ordinary shares would mean that earnings per share would be lower.

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2014
Full-year
2014
(KSEK)
Revenue 42,684 22,481 93,775
Cost of goods sold -9,650 -5,943 -29,322
Gross profit 33,034 16,538 64,453
Selling expenses -3,557 -2,399 -13,293
Business development and administrative expenses -5,609 -4,404 -16,746
Research and development expenses -7,735 -4,572 -19,930
Other operating income 4,852 377 5,791
Other operating expenses -454 - -
Operating profit 20,531 5,540 20,275
Interest income 373 413 2,122
Interest expense -222 -578 -1,546
Profit after financial items 20,682 5,375 20,851
Tax on profit for the period -4,975 -1,253 -4,822
PROFIT 15,707 4,122 16,029

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

(KSEK) Dec 31, 2015 March 31, Dec 31, 2014
2014
Assets
Intangible assets 44,619 33,968 42,966
Property, plant and equipment 466 597 470
Financial assets 178,107 178,107 178,107
Deferred tax assets 12,884 20,533 17,859
Total non-current assets 236,076 233,205 239,402
Inventories 205 - 155
Trade receivables and other receivables 24,215 18,489 20,047
Receivables to Group companies 50,696 26,423 23,914
Cash and bank balances 40,765 9,567 56,062
Total current assets 115,881 54,479 100,178
TOTAL ASSETS 351,957 287,684 339,580
Equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 314,086 229,319 298,283
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities - 13,333 3,333
Current interest-bearing liabilities 13,333 13,333 13,333
Current non-interest-bearing liabilities 24,538 31,699 24,631
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 351,957 287,684 339,580

MOBERG PHARMA AB (PUBL) 556697-7426 INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2015

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY CASH-FLOW STATEMENT

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Full-year
(KSEK) 2015 2014 2014
Operating activities
Operating profit before financial items 20,531 5,540 20,275
Financial items, received and paid -211 -465 -123
Taxes paid - - -
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation/amortization 591 379 1,878
Employee stock option costs 97 41 267
Cash flow before changes in working capital 21,008 5,495 22,297
Change in working capital
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in inventories -50 - -155
Increase (-)/Decrease (+) in operating receivables and
inventories
-30,576 -13,927 -12,394
Increase (+) / Decrease (-) in operating liabilities -106 870 5,963
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES -9,724 -7,562 15,711
Investing activities
Net investments in intangible assets -2,182 -1,782 -7,230
Net investments in equipment -58 - -42
Net investments in subsidiaries - - -17,225
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES -2,240 -1,782 -24,497
Financing activities
Repayment of loans -3,333 -3,333 -13,333
New share issue after transaction costs - - 55,937
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES -3,333 -3,333 42,604
Change in cash and cash equivalents -15,297 -12,677 33,818
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period 56,062 22,244 22,244
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 40,765 9,567 56,062

ACCOUNTING AND VALUATION POLICIES

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The consolidated financial statements have, in common with the annual accounts for 2014, been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU, and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. The Parent Company accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.

"IFRS" in this document refers to the application of both IAS and IFRS as interpretations of these standards as published by the IASB's Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC).

The Group applies the same accounting principles and calculation methods as described in the 2014 Annual Report. A number of new or revised standards, interpretations and improvements have been adopted by the EU and are to be applied from January 1, 2015. These changes have not had any significant effect on the Group.

Amounts are expressed in SEK rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise stated. Due to the rounding component, totals may not tally. MSEK is an abbreviation of million Swedish Kronor. KSEK is an abbreviation of thousand Swedish Kronor. Amounts and figures in parentheses are comparative figures from the preceding year.

SEGMENT REPORTING

Since Moberg Pharma's operations comprise only one area of operation, the commercialization and development of medical products, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position as a whole comprise one operating segment.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

No significant changes have occurred in relations and transactions with related parties.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As on December 31, 2014, the fair value of financial instruments approximates to their carrying amount.

FUTURE REPORTING DATES

Interim report for January – June 2015 Interim report for January – September 2015 August 11, 2015 November 10, 2015

The Annual General Meeting for Moberg Derma will be held on May 11, 17.00 at the company's premises.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Peter Wolpert, CEO, tel. +46 (0)8-522 307 00, [email protected] Anna Ljung, CFO, tel. +46 (0)8-522 307 01, [email protected]

For more information about Moberg Pharma's operations, please visit the company's website at www.mobergpharma.com

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

BOARD DECLARATION

The undersigned certify that the Interim Report provides a fair overview of the operations, financial position and results of the Parent Company and Group, as well as a fair description of significant risks and uncertainties faced by the Parent Company and Group companies.

Bromma, May 8, 2015

Mats Pettersson Chairman

Wenche Rolfsen Vice Chairman

Torbjörn Koivisto Board member

Thomas Thomsen Board member

Geert Cauwenbergh Board member

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Peter Wolpert CEO