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Precise Biometrics — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Nov 12, 2021
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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PRECISE BIOMETRICS INTERIM REPORT JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2021
Accelerating Digital Identity and a brighter market outlook
INTERIM REPORT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2021
THIRD QUARTER
- Net sales totaled SEK 16.9 (23.2) million.
- EBITDA totaled SEK 1.0 (1.1) million.
- The operating profit/loss totaled SEK –3.0 (–2.2) million.
- Earnings for the period totaled SEK –2.9 (–2.2) million.
- Earnings per share totaled SEK –0.01 (–0.01).
- Cash flow from operations totaled SEK –2.4 (0.5) million.
INTERIM PERIOD
- Net sales totaled SEK 55.9 (69.9) million.
- EBITDA totaled SEK 0.2 (6.2) million.
- The operating profit/loss totaled SEK –11.4 (–3.2) million.
- Earnings for the period totaled SEK –11.0 (–3.3) million.
- Earnings per share totaled SEK –0.03 (–0.01).
- Cash flow from operations totaled SEK –4.6 (9.7) million.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE QUARTER
- Successful integration of YOUNiQ with ASSA ABLOY ARX.
- First installation of YOUNiQ in Germany for access to facilities.
- Collaboration with Doro to develop innovative solutions in the field of welfare technology.
- CEO Stefan K. Persson announced that he has decided to leave his position to pursue new challenges outside the company. The recruitment process for a new CEO is under way.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE INTERIM PERIOD
• Successful integration of YOUNiQ with the security platform Integra.
FINANCIAL DATA AND KEY INDICATORS
Amounts in SEK thousands unless otherwise stated
KEY INDICATORS
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousands unless otherwise stated | Q 3 | Q3 | $Q1 - Q3$ | Q1 - Q3 | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Net sales | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Net sales growth, % | $-27.1%$ | $-15.8%$ | $-20.0%$ | 31,5% | 0.5% | $-27.9%$ |
| EBITDA | 998 | 745 | 206 | 6 159 | 6 8 6 2 | 910 |
| Gross margin, % | 76.4% | 79.8% | 75.7% | 84.1% | 84.2% | 78.3% |
| Operating profit/loss | $-2972$ | $-2187$ | $-11380$ | $-3167$ | $-5792$ | $-14005$ |
| Operating margin, % | $-17.6%$ | $-9.4%$ | $-20.4%$ | $-4.5%$ | $-6.3%$ | $-17.9%$ |
| Cash flow from the operating activities | $-2361$ | 480 | $-4649$ | 9681 | 21 7 9 2 | 7462 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 55 658 | 71 294 | 55 658 | 71 294 | 76 258 | 55 658 |
See the Financial Glossary for definitions.
INVITATION TO PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT
In connection with today's interim report, Precise invites investors and the media to an informational conference call.
The conference call starts at 10:00 AM (CET), November 12.
Link to all public information such as link to webcast and participant number for the telephone conference:
https://financialhearings.com/event/13405
To take part, click on the link above to listen to and follow the presentation online, or call one of the following numbers to follow by phone.
SE: +46851999383 UK: +443333009034 US: +16467224956
You will be asked to state your name when you connect to the conference call, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in Swedish. The conference call will be held in English.
Participating on behalf of Precise: Stefan K Persson, CEO Annika Freij, CFO
CEO COMMENTS
Precise has generated a positive EBITDA through cost control and an agile work method during the ongoing component shortage that affected our customers in the third quarter. The profitable Algo business provides the opportunity for continued investments in Digital Identity. Despite these investments and the fall in royalty revenues, we are reporting a positive result at EBITDA level of approximately SEK 1 million.
During the quarter, there was continued disruption in the supply chains and a shortage of components, which affected royalty revenues within Algo. We did, however, see clear improvements at the end of the quarter. While June and July were the months with the lowest order input for our customers so far this year, September was the month that performed best so far in 2021. This is a clear indication that the negative effects resulting from the component shortage are about to be phased out, and that there will be good opportunities in the future to return to previous volumes. We have also seen a high level of activity in other applications within Algo that can open up new business opportunities for Precise. Among other things, we have a number of pilot projects under way involving the personalization of settings in cars through fingerprint technology.
We continue to grow our recurring revenue in Digital Identity. Our SaaS model means that we now have an ARR (annual recurring revenue) of SEK 0.8 million, corresponding to a doubling compared with the same period the previous year. Our churn rate, i.e., the rate of customer losses, remains zero, which is partly a hallmark of quality for YOUNiQ, and partly an understanding that facial recognition as a biometric modality is perfect for access. We have several cases of upsales through additional installations with our partners, including Algeco, where the need for secure and convenient access is growing in line with their journey of expansion.
It is important that YOUNiQ works together with other systems, which is why it was developed from the outset as an open system in order to achieve the best possible scalability. During the quarter, we continued to take important steps in the commercialization of YOUNiQ, signing partnership agreements with various platform suppliers in accordance with our growth strategy. The partnership with SystemHouse Solutions means that YOUNiQ can now be offered to all their customers, including Bravida, which in turn constitutes a major potential sales channel. We continue to identify and work in close collaboration with selected partners, with YOUNiQ supplementing our partners' product ranges with convenient and secure identification through facial recognition.
The partnership with Doro is an additional initiative that expands the area of application for YOUNiQ, while at the same time contributing to the benefit of society. This provides value for senior citizens in care homes who may struggle when handling keys and cards, as well as safety and peace of mind for relatives and care staff. We are also continuing to grow in the area of modular buildings, and will be working together with Algeco to install YOUNiQ to control electricity and heat consumption. The project will be evaluated during the winter months, so that the solution can be implemented on a bigger scale in the event of a positive outcome. Together with partners such as Doro and Algeco, we continue to drive the development of modern solutions that contribute to safer, more sustainable communities.
The fourth quarter has started strongly, with high levels of activity continuing in all verticals. The strong market development we saw in September has continued, and we look forward with confidence to the conclusion of an eventful 2021. With strong underlying profitability that is being reinvested in growth, I look forward to continuing to advance our positions as a leading global supplier of identification software in which you are the key.
Stefan K Persson, CEO
MARKET AND SALES
Precise is a global supplier of identification software and offers products for the convenient, secure authentication of people's identity. The company offers the following products:
| Digital Identity | Algo | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Precise YOUNiQ – Secures digital identity in a simple, secure way |
Precise BioMatch Mobile – Verifies fingerprints on mobile devices |
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| Precise BioMatchCard – Verifies fingerprints on smart cards |
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Digital Identity
We increasingly use digital services that require user identification. Since the registration process is often complicated and users choose passwords that are too simple, there is growing demand for easier and safer ways of verifying digital identity. Our increasingly interconnected world also means that we not only use our digital identity in multiple channels, but also on different devices, which amplifies the need for secure and effective identification.
Algo
Continued demand for user-friendly telephones and tablets with full screens is driving the trend for mobile devices. The next development step is sensors that cover the full screen and can read a fingerprint wherever it is placed on the display. According to an analysis from IHS Market, optical and ultrasonic sensors for phones in the higher price segment will continue to increase. As the average price of these sensors is much higher than for capacitive sensors, they will account for a significant share of the market value for fingerprint sensors. Precise's customers are in this segment.
Biometrics for identity verification has become an increasingly important tool in the battle against fraud in virtually all payment channels. Payments have become the main driving force for the development of biometrics at consumer level. Card manufacturers are focusing increasingly on the certification and cost-optimization of contactless biometric payment cards, which is a precondition for card issuers to be able to achieve a broad launch on the market.
NET SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS IN THE QUARTER
Net sales during the quarter totaled SEK 16.9 (23.2) million. Net sales were split between royalty revenues of SEK 6.8 (11.3) million, license fees (including support and maintenance) of SEK 9.7 (10.2) million and Other of SEK 0.3 (1.6) million. The fall in royalty revenues is driven primarily by the component shortage among our customers, which resulted in lower production volumes. The fall in license fees is a result of our strategy in which Precise is focusing on deeper collaboration with fewer customers. Net sales for Digital Identity totaled SEK 0.2 (1.0) million and are reported under Other. The fall in net sales for Digital Identity is due to the fact that sales of hardware relating to Digital Identity installations are lower than in the same period in 2020. Our SaaS model means that we have an ARR (annual recurring revenue) of SEK 0.8 million, corresponding to a doubling compared with the same period the previous year.
The gross margin during the quarter totaled 76.4% (79.8). The decline is primarily related to lower sales and increased amortization of capitalized development expenses. Amortization of capitalized development expenses increased to SEK 3.0 (2.5) million, relating primarily to Digital Identity. Amortization of acquired intangible assets totaled SEK 0.2 (0.2) million.
Operating expenses for the quarter fell to SEK 15.9 (20.7) million, primarily due to lower research and development expenses, but also to lower expenses in sales and administration.
The operating profit/loss for the quarter totaled SEK –3.0 (–2.2) million. The downturn in operating profit/loss is explained primarily by lower net sales, which is partly compensated for by lower operating expenses. Earnings for the quarter totaled SEK –2.9 (–2.2) million. Total depreciation/amortization totaled SEK 4.0 (3.3) million. The profit/loss at EBITDA level totaled SEK 1.0 (1.1) million. Earnings per share (average number of shares) for the quarter totaled SEK –0.01 (–0.01).
NET SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS IN THE INTERIM PERIOD
Net sales during the interim period totaled SEK 55.9 (69.9) million. Net sales were split between royalty revenues of SEK 24.8 (36.2) million, license fees (including support and maintenance) of SEK 27.7 (29.0) million and Other of SEK 3.4 (4.7) million. The fall in royalty revenues is driven primarily by the component shortage among our customers, which resulted in lower production volumes. Net sales for Digital Identity totaled SEK 1.9 (1.7) million, and are reported under Other.
The gross margin during the interim period totaled 75.7% (84.1). The change is primarily due to increased amortization of capitalized development expenses, changes in the product mix, and lower sales. Amortization of capitalized development expenses increased to SEK 9.0 (7.0) million, relating primarily to Digital Identity. Amortization of acquired intangible assets totaled SEK 0.6 (0.6) million.
Operating expenses for the interim period totaled SEK 53.7 (61.9) million, primarily due to lower research and development expenses. The development of the sales organization continued during the period.
The operating profit/loss for the interim period totaled SEK –11.4 (–3.2) million. The downturn in the operating profit/loss is explained by lower net sales combined with a lower gross margin, which is partly offset by lower expenses. Earnings for the interim period totaled SEK –11.0 (–3.3) million. Total depreciation/amortization totaled SEK 11.6 (9.3) million. The profit/loss at EBITDA level totaled SEK 0.2 (6.2) million. Earnings per share (average number of shares) for the interim period totaled SEK – 0.03 (–0.01).
NET FINANCIAL ITEMS AND TAX
Precise has no interest-bearing liabilities apart from lease liabilities. Net financial items are attributable to exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents, and also interest on the lease liability in accordance with IFRS 16. Net financial items for the quarter totaled SEK 0.0 (0.0) million and the tax expense totaled SEK –0.0 (0.0) million.
Net financial items for the interim period totaled SEK 0.4 (–0.2) million and the tax expense totaled SEK –0.0 (0.0) million.
CASH FLOW AND INVESTMENTS
The cash flow for the quarter from current operations totaled SEK –2.4 (0.5) million, of which SEK –3.4
(0.1) million is attributable to changes in working capital. The Group invested SEK 0.5 (0.7) million in property, plant and equipment during the quarter.
The cash flow for the period from current operations totaled SEK –4.6 (9.7) million, of which SEK –5.2 (5.2) million is attributable to changes in working capital. The Group invested SEK 2.5 (1.5) million in property, plant and equipment during the interim period.
CAPITALIZATION AND AMORTIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT WORK
Development expenses of SEK 3.6 (4.5) million were capitalized during the quarter, and amortization of capitalized development expenses in respect of Digital Identity and Algo totaled SEK 3.0 (2.5) million.
Development expenses of SEK 12.5 (10.4) million were capitalized during the interim period, and amortization of capitalized development expenses totaled SEK 9.0 (7.0) million.
FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period totaled SEK 55.7 (71.3) million.
Total equity at the end of the period totaled SEK 103.0 (122.7) million, and equity per share was SEK 0.29 (0.34).
THE PARENT COMPANY
The parent company's net sales for the interim period totaled SEK 54.7 (69.3) million. The operating profit/loss totaled SEK –13.5 (–5.3) million and was affected by amortization of goodwill totaling SEK 1.8 (1.8) million.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim period totaled SEK 52.6 (68.2) million, and equity SEK 90.6 (112.8) million.
ORGANIZATION AND STAFF
The organization consists of the head office in Lund, Sweden, and offices in Potsdam, USA, and Shanghai, China. At the end of the interim period, the Group had a workforce of 48 (42) people, including on-site consultants. The number of employees was 25 (21), of which 18 (15) were located in Sweden. Precise works in an agile way together with several partners, creating a fast-moving, scalable organization. The employee number does not include partners.
REPORTING DATES
Year-end Report 2021 February 18, 2022 Q1 Interim report 2022 May 13, 2022
RISK FACTORS
The Group and parent company's business risks and risk management as well as the management of financial risks are described in detail in the Annual Report for 2020, which was issued in March 2021. There have been no incidents of significant importance since then that would affect or change these descriptions of the Group or parent company's risks and how they are managed. The component shortage identified in the mobile industry may have a continued impact on net sales, as the royalty revenues in Algo are based on customers' sales volumes.
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Precise Biometrics AB (publ), corporate ID number 556545-6596, is the parent company of the Precise Biometrics Group. Precise Biometrics AB's shares are listed on the Small Cap list of the Nasdaq OMX Nordic. The number of shareholders at the end of the year was 17,636 (19,111). 36,352,516 shares were traded during the quarter. The closing price on September 30 was SEK 1.04, and during the quarter the share price fluctuated between SEK 1.12 and SEK 1.298.
AUDIT
This interim report has not been audited by the company's auditors.
The undersigned certifies that the interim report provides a true and fair view of the parent company and Group's operations, financial position and financial results, and describes the significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by the parent company and the companies that belong to the Group.
Lund, November 12, 2021
Torgny Hellström,
Chairman of the Board
| Torbjörn Clementz, | Mats Lindoff, | Synnöve Trygg, | Åsa Schwarz, |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board member | Board member | Board member | Board member |
Stefan K Persson,
CEO
For further information, please contact: Stefan K. Persson, CEO Phone: +46 707 92 08 31 Email: [email protected]
This is information that Precise Biometrics AB is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication on November 12, 2021 at 08:00 AM.
Auditor's review report
Precise Biometrics AB (publ), corp. ID no. 556545-6596
To the Board of Precise Biometrics AB (publ)
Introduction
We have performed a general review of the summary of the financial interim report (interim report) for Precise Biometrics AB (publ) as of September 30, 2021, and the nine-month period that ended on that date. It is the responsibility of the Board and the CEO to prepare and present this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. It is our responsibility to express a conclusion on this interim report on the basis of our general review.
The focus and scope of the summary review
We have conducted our general review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, General review of financial interim information conducted by the company's elected auditors. A general review consists of making inquiries, in the first instance of persons who are responsible for financial issues and accounting issues, to conduct an analytical review, and to perform other general review measures. A general review has a different focus and is of a significantly smaller scope in comparison with the focus and scope of an audit in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing and otherwise generally accepted auditing standards.
The review measures performed during a general review do not allow us to obtain a sufficient degree of certainty so as to be aware of all the important circumstances we would have identified if an audit were conducted. Therefore, the opinion we have expressed on the basis of a general review does not have the same degree of certainty as an opinion based on an audit.
Conclusion
On the basis of our general review, we have not found any circumstances that have given us reason to believe that the interim report has not in all material respects been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and for the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.
Malmö, the date stated in our electronic signature
Ernst & Young AB
Martin Henriksson Authorized Public Accountant
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT – IN SUMMARY
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | Note | Q 3 | Q 3 | $Q1 - Q3$ | $Q1 - Q3$ | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Net sales | 2 | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Cost of goods sold | $-3987$ | $-4691$ | $-13563$ | $-111141$ | $-14581$ | $-17003$ | |
| Gross profit | 12 918 | 18 4 8 4 | 42 322 | 58 714 | 77 768 | 61 376 | |
| Marketing and sales expenses | $-7171$ | $-8034$ | $-23144$ | $-21645$ | $-30737$ | $-32236$ | |
| Administrative expenses | $-3131$ | $-3744$ | $-10999$ | $-11545$ | $-15181$ | $-14635$ | |
| R&D expenses | $-5790$ | $-8194$ | $-19847$ | $-28099$ | $-35941$ | $-27689$ | |
| Other operating income/expenses | 202 | $-699$ | 288 | $-592$ | $-1701$ | -821 | |
| $-15890$ | $-20671$ | -53 702 | $-61881$ | -83 560 | $-75381$ | ||
| Operating profit/loss | $-2972$ | $-2187$ | $-11380$ | $-3167$ | $-5792$ | $-14005$ | |
| Finacial income/expenses | 61 | 16 | 371 | $-172$ | $-618$ | -75 | |
| Profit/Loss before tax | $-2911$ | $-2171$ | $-11009$ | -3 339 | $-6410$ | $-14080$ | |
| Tax | $-2$ | $-1$ | -5 | -1 | $-5754$ | -5758 | |
| Profit/Loss for the period | $-2913$ | $-2172$ | $-11014$ | -3 340 | $-12164$ | $-19838$ | |
| Profit/Loss after tax from discontinued operations | $-355$ | -355 | -75 | 280 | |||
| Profit/loss for the period attributable to parent | |||||||
| company shareholders | $-2913$ | $-2527$ | $-11014$ | $-3695$ | $-12239$ | $-19558$ | |
| Earnings per share, remaining operations, SEK* | |||||||
| - before dilution | $-0,01$ | $-0,01$ | $-0,03$ | $-0.01$ | $-0,03$ | $-0.05$ | |
| - after dilution | $-0,01$ | $-0,01$ | $-0,03$ | $-0,01$ | $-0,03$ | $-0,05$ | |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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| Profit/Loss for the period | $-2913$ | $-2527$ | $-11014$ | $-3695$ | $-12239$ | $-19558$ | |
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | |||||||
| Changes in accumulated exchange rate differences | 54 | -57 | 112 | -52 | $-184$ | $-20$ | |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 54 | $-57$ | 112 | $-52$ | $-184$ | $-20$ | |
| Profit/Loss total attributable to holders of participations in the parent company |
$-2859$ | -2 584 | $-10902$ | $-3747$ | $-12423$ | $-19578$ |
*Dilution effects are only considered in the event that the earnings per share become worse. Dilution effects have not been considered, as the average price is below the price in current option programs.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – IN SUMMARY
| ASSETS | Note | 2021-09-30 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| Material assets | 9 5 6 8 | 8 8 2 4 | 8 9 2 2 | |
| Goodwill and immaterial assets | 50 447 | 45 281 | 47 664 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 0 | 5750 | $\mathbf 0$ | |
| TOTAL FIXED ASSETS | 60 015 | 59 855 | 56 586 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Inventories | 588 | 0 | 1 0 5 2 | |
| Accounts receivable | 3 | 13 085 | 22 408 | 12 933 |
| Other current receivabels | 3 | 1643 | 2 9 4 4 | 2 4 4 3 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 4 160 | 3619 | 3681 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3 | 55 658 | 71 294 | 76 258 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 75 134 | 100 265 | 96 367 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 135 149 | 160 120 | 152 953 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||
| EQUITY | ||||
| Equity | 103 045 | 122 720 | 114 044 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARENT COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS | 103 045 | 122 720 | 114 044 | |
| LONG-TERM DEBT | ||||
| Long term debt | 4 681 | 5 9 9 2 | 5 6 6 8 | |
| TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT | 4681 | 5992 | 5668 | |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | ||||
| Short-term liabilities | 3 | 27 4 23 | 31 408 | 33 24 1 |
| Total Short-term liabilities | 27 423 | 31 408 | 33 241 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 135 149 | 160 120 | 152 953 |
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT – IN SUMMARY
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand Note |
Q 3 | Q3 | $Q1 - Q3$ | $Q1 - Q3$ | Full-Year | $12 \text{ mth}$ |
| Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital |
1 0 5 4 | 376 | 572 | 4 4 4 6 | 5979 | 2 105 |
| Cash flow from changes in working capital | $-3415$ | 104 | $-5221$ | 5 2 3 5 | 15 813 | 5 3 5 7 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | $-2,361$ | 480 | -4 649 | 9681 | 21 792 | 7462 |
| Cash flow from investment activities Cash flow from financing activities |
$-4154$ $-305$ |
$-5401$ 0 |
$-14972$ $-1012$ |
$-12032$ 0 |
$-17793$ $-1378$ |
$-20733$ $-2390$ |
| Cash flow for the period | $-6820$ | -4 921 | $-20633$ | $-2351$ | 2621 | $-15661$ |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period | 62 466 | 76 259 | 76 258 | 73 676 | 73 676 | 71 294 |
| Translation difference in cash and cash equivalents | 12 | $-44$ | 33 | $-31$ | $-39$ | 25 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period * | 55 658 | 71 294 | 55 658 | 71 294 | 76 258 | 55 658 |
*The balance sheet item Cash & Cash Equivalents only includes bank balances at both the beginning and end of the period.
CONSOLIDATED CHANGE IN EQUITY – IN SUMMARY
| 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | Note | Q1 - Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Equity at start of period | 114 044 | 126 467 | 126 467 | 122 720 | |
| Comprehensive income | |||||
| Profit/loss for the period | -11 014 | -3 695 | -12 239 | -19 558 | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||||
| Exchange differences | 112 | -52 | -184 | -20 | |
| Total other comprehensive income | 112 | -52 | -184 | -20 | |
| Total comprehensive income | -10 902 | -3 747 | -12 423 | -19 578 | |
| Transactions with shareholders | |||||
| Stockoptions | 4 | -97 | -97 | ||
| Total transactions with shareholders | -97 | -97 | |||
| Equity end of period | 103 045 | 122 720 | 114 044 | 103 045 |
NOTE 1 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The parent company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Annual Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. The recognition and measurement policies as well as the bases of estimates applied in the Annual Report for 2020 have also been used in this interim report. No new or revised IFRS standards that came into force in 2021 have had any material impact on the Group's financial statements.
2021 2020 2021 2020 2020 Rolling Amounts in SEK thousand Q3 Q3 Q1 - Q3 Q1 - Q3 Full-Year 12 mth Revenue type Royalty 6 834 11 274 24 764 36 169 47 108 35 703 Licenses, incl. support & maintenance 9 722 10 261 27 715 28 987 39 667 38 395 Other 348 1 639 3 406 4 698 5 574 4 282 Total 16 905 23 175 55 885 69 855 92 349 78 380 Region/Country Europe 607 1 801 2 890 3 973 4 583 3 500 - whereof Sweden 363 1 390 2 097 2 099 2 197 2 195 Asia 13 534 18 889 45 025 56 930 74 164 62 259 - whereof China 3 656 3 113 10 647 6 678 9 319 13 288 - whereof Taiwan 8 803 14 308 31 061 45 139 58 198 44 120 USA 2 764 2 484 7 970 8 952 13 602 12 620 Total 16 905 23 175 55 885 69 855 92 349 78 380 Product area Algo 16 648 22 178 53 985 68 174 90 571 76 382 Digital Identity 257 997 1 900 1 681 1 778 1 997 Total 16 905 23 175 55 885 69 855 92 349 78 379
NOTE 2 – REVENUE ALLOCATION
NOTE 3 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value in respect of financial assets and liabilities corresponds in all material respects with the carrying amount in the balance sheet.
NOTE 4 – OPTION PROGRAM
The 2019 shareholders' general meeting made a decision to offer an incentive plan for the company's CEO and CFO to the effect that a maximum of 1,300,000 stock options could be issued, with each stock option providing entitlement to subscribe to one (1) share in the company. Subscription through the exercising of stock options may take place during the period June 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022. The subscription price for the options has been set at SEK 0.32 and the subscription price for the shares at SEK 1.65. 300,000 stock options have been bought back from the CFO and canceled. At the end of the interim period, 1,000,000 options had been subscribed by the CEO, corresponding to 100% of the total remaining stock options. Assuming that all stock options are exercised to subscribe to new shares, the number of shares in the company will increase by 1,000,000 shares.
PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT – IN SUMMARY
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousand | Note | Q3 | Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Net sales | 1 | 16 629 | 23 147 | 54 723 | 69 285 | 90 857 | 76 295 |
| Cost of goods sold | -6 426 | -6 852 | -21 914 | -16 344 | -21 553 | -27 123 | |
| Gross profit | 10 203 | 16 295 | 32 808 | 52 941 | 69 304 | 49 172 | |
| 0 | |||||||
| Marketing and sales expenses | -6 731 | -7 594 | -21 484 | -20 236 | -28 928 | -30 176 | |
| Administrative expenses | -3 121 | -3 726 | -10 957 | -11 508 | -15 137 | -14 586 | |
| R&D expenses | -4 207 | -6 997 | -14 126 | -25 535 | -31 824 | -20 415 | |
| Other operating income/expenses | 202 | -1 053 | 287 | -946 | -1 777 | -544 | |
| -13 857 | -19 370 | -46 280 | -58 225 | -77 666 | -65 721 | ||
| 0 | |||||||
| Operating profit/loss | -3 654 | -3 075 | -13 472 | -5 284 | -8 362 | -16 549 | |
| 0 | |||||||
| Financial income/expenses | 116 | 39 | 540 | -142 | -526 | 156 | |
| 0 | |||||||
| Profit/loss before tax | -3 538 | -3 036 | -12 932 | -5 426 | -8 888 | -16 393 | |
| 0 | |||||||
| Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 750 | -5 750 | |
| Profit/loss for the period* | -3 538 | -3 036 | -12 932 | -5 426 | -14 638 | -22 143 |
*The profit/loss for the period corresponds to comprehensive income for the period.
PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET – IN SUMMARY
Amounts in SEK thousand
| ASSETS Note |
2021-09-30 | 2020-09-30 | 2020-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed assets | |||
| Fixed assets | 3 534 | 1 236 | 1 696 |
| Immaterial assets | 40 087 | 37 371 | 39 141 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1 778 | 7 528 | 1 778 |
| TOTAL FIXED ASSETS | 45 399 | 46 135 | 42 615 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Inventories | 588 | 0 | 1 052 |
| Accounts receivable | 12 931 | 22 346 | 12 142 |
| Other receivables | 1 965 | 3 281 | 2 923 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3 894 | 3 387 | 3 539 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 52 559 | 68 177 | 73 434 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 71 937 | 97 191 | 93 090 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 117 336 | 143 326 | 135 705 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||
| Restricted Equity | |||
| Share capital | 10 807 | 10 807 | 10 807 |
| Statutory reserve | 1 445 | 1 445 | 1 445 |
| Reserve for development expenses | 19 228 | 13 181 | 19 228 |
| Total restricted equity | 31 480 | 25 433 | 31 480 |
| Unrestricted Equity | |||
| Share premium reserve | 73 738 | 73 738 | 73 738 |
| Retained earnings | -1 721 | 19 060 | 13 012 |
| Profit/loss for the year | -12 932 | -5 426 | -14 638 |
| Total non-restricted equity | 59 085 | 87 372 | 72 112 |
| Total Equity | 90 565 | 112 805 | 103 593 |
| LONG-TERM DEBT | |||
| Long term debt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SHORT-TERM LIABILITIES | |||
| Short-term liabilities Total Short-term liabilities |
26 771 26 771 |
30 521 30 521 |
32 112 32 112 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 117 336 | 143 326 | 135 705 |
CONSOLIDATED KEY INDICATORS
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousands unless otherwise stated | Q3 | Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Net sales | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Net sales growth, % | -27,1% | -15,8% | -20,0% | 31,5% | 0,5% | -27,9% |
| Gross margin, % | 76,4% | 79,8% | 75,7% | 84,1% | 84,2% | 78,3% |
| Operating profit/loss | -2 972 | -2 187 | -11 380 | -3 167 | -5 792 | -14 005 |
| Operating profit/loss, total operations | -2 972 | -2 542 | -11 380 | -3 522 | -5 867 | -13 725 |
| Working capital, total operations | 47 711 | 68 857 | 47 711 | 68 857 | 63 126 | 47 711 |
| Capital employed, total operations | 107 726 | 128 712 | 107 726 | 128 712 | 119 712 | 107 726 |
| Liquidity ratio, total operations, % | 272% | 319% | 272% | 319% | 287% | 272% |
| Equity/assets ratio, total operations, % | 76,2% | 76,6% | 76,2% | 76,6% | 74,6% | 76,2% |
| Earnings per share before dilution, SEK | -0,01 | 0,00 | -0,03 | -0,01 | -0,03 | -0,05 |
| Earnings per share before dilution, total operations, SEK | -0,01 | 0,00 | -0,03 | -0,01 | -0,03 | -0,05 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, SEK | -0,01 | 0,00 | -0,03 | -0,01 | -0,03 | -0,05 |
| Earnings per share after dilution, total operations, SEK | -0,01 | 0,00 | -0,03 | -0,01 | -0,03 | -0,05 |
| Equity per share, total operations, SEK | 0,29 | 0,34 | 0,29 | 0,34 | 0,32 | 0,29 |
| Number of shares (thousands) | 360 231 | 360 231 | 360 231 | 360 231 | 360 231 | 360 231 |
| Weighted avg. number of shares, adjusted for dilution effect (thousands) | 360 231 | 361 231 | 360 231 | 361 231 | 360 231 | 360 231 |
| Number of employees at the end of the period | 25 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
| Average number of employees during the period | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED ALTERNATIVE KEY FIGURES
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | Rolling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts in SEK thousands unless otherwise stated | Q3 | Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Q1 - Q3 | Full-Year | 12 mth |
| Net sales | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Net sales growth, % | -27,1% | -15,8% | -20,0% | 31,5% | 0,5% | -27,9% |
| Gross profit | 12 918 | 18 484 | 42 322 | 58 714 | 77 768 | 61 376 |
| Net sales | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Gross margin, % | 76,4% | 79,8% | 75,7% | 84,1% | 84,2% | 78,3% |
| Operating profit/loss | -2 972 | -2 187 | -11 380 | -3 167 | -5 792 | -14 005 |
| Net sales | 16 905 | 23 175 | 55 885 | 69 855 | 92 349 | 78 379 |
| Operating margin, % | -17,6% | -9,4% | -20,4% | -4,5% | -6,3% | -17,9% |
| Operating profit/loss remaining operations | -2 972 | -2 187 | -11 380 | -3 167 | -5 792 | -14 005 |
| Operating profit/loss discontinued operations | 0 | -355 | 0 | -355 | -75 | 280 |
| Rörelseresultat total verksamhet | -2 972 | -2 542 | -11 380 | -3 522 | -5 867 | -13 725 |
| EBITDA | 998 | 1 100 | 206 | 6 159 | 6 862 | 910 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -3 970 | -3 287 | -11 586 | -9 326 | -12 654 | -14 915 |
| Operating profit/loss remaining operations | -2 972 | -2 187 | -11 380 | -3 167 | -5 792 | -14 005 |
| 998 | 745 | 206 | 5 804 | 6 787 | 1 190 | |
| EBITDA, total operations Depreciation and amortization, total operations |
-3 970 | -3 287 | -11 586 | -9 326 | -12 654 | -14 915 |
| Operating profit/loss total operations | -2 972 | -2 542 | -11 380 | -3 522 | -5 867 | -13 725 |
| Sales expenses | -7 171 | -8 034 | -23 144 | -21 645 | -30 737 | -32 236 |
| Administrative expenses | -3 131 | -3 744 | -10 999 | -11 545 | -15 181 | -14 635 |
| R&D expenses | -5 790 | -8 194 | -19 847 | -28 099 | -35 941 | -27 689 |
| Other operating income/expenses | 202 | -699 | 288 | -592 | -1 701 | -821 |
| Total operating expenses | -15 890 | -20 671 | -53 702 | -61 881 | -83 560 | -75 381 |
| Balance sheet total, total operations | 135 149 | 160 120 | 135 149 | 160 120 | 152 953 | 135 149 |
| Non-interest-bearing liabilities, total operations | 27 423 107 726 |
37 400 122 720 |
27 423 107 726 |
37 400 122 720 |
33 241 119 712 |
27 423 107 726 |
| Capital employed, total operations | ||||||
| Closing equity, total operations | 103 045 | 122 720 | 103 045 | 122 720 | 114 044 | 103 045 |
| Average equity, total operations | 108 417 | 125 354 | 108 417 | 125 354 | 122 248 | 108 417 |
| Current assets minus inventories | 74 546 | 100 265 | 74 546 | 100 265 | 95 315 | 74 546 |
| Current liabilities | 27 423 | 31 408 | 27 423 | 31 408 | 33 241 | 27 423 |
| Liquidity ratio, total operations, % | 272% | 319% | 272% | 319% | 287% | 272% |
| Equity | 103 045 | 122 720 | 103 045 | 122 720 | 114 044 | 103 045 |
| Total assets | 135 149 | 160 120 | 135 149 | 160 120 | 152 953 | 135 149 |
| Equity/assets ratio, total operations, % | 76,2% | 76,6% | 76,2% | 76,6% | 74,6% | 76,2% |
FINANCIAL GLOSSARY
NET SALES GROWTH
Percentage change compared with the corresponding period in the previous year. A measure of whether a company's net sales are increasing.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross profit/loss divided by net sales. Indicates the proportion of sales that is left over to cover wages, other operating expenses, interest and profit.
OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS
Profit/loss before financial net and tax. A measure of a company's profit before interest and taxes, i.e., the difference between operating income and operating expenses. This figure does not include the discontinued operation.
OPERATING PROFIT/LOSS, TOTAL OPERATION
Operating profit/loss plus profit/loss after tax from discontinued operation. A measure of a company's profit before interest and taxes, i.e., the difference between operating income and operating expenses. The total operation also includes the discontinued operation.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses excluding cost of goods sold. Operating expenses are expenses that do not belong directly to a particular product or product group. Common operating expenses include, for example, wages and other personnel expenses, as well as rental of premises.
EBITDA
Profit/loss before financial items and depreciation. This key figure shows the group's profit/loss before depreciation/amortization of capitalized assets. This measure makes it possible to make comparisons with other companies, regardless of whether the operation is based on acquisitions or through organic growth.
OPERATING MARGIN
Operating profit/loss divided by net sales. Defines what proportion of each Swedish krona of sales is left over to cover interest, taxes and any possible profit.
CASH FLOW, TOTAL OPERATION
Cash flow from operating activities after changes in working capital. The operating cash flow indicates whether a company can generate a sufficiently positive cash flow to maintain and expand its operation, or whether it needs external financing.
WORKING CAPITAL, TOTAL OPERATION
Current assets less current liabilities. This measure shows the capital a company needs to finance operating activities.
CAPITAL EMPLOYED, TOTAL OPERATION
Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions. This measure shows how much capital is used in the operation and is thus one component of measuring the return from the operation.
EQUITY, TOTAL OPERATION
Equity at the end of the period. Equity is the difference between the group's assets and liabilities, which corresponds to the Group's equity that has been contributed by shareholders and the
Group's accumulated profit for the year.
AVERAGE EQUITY, TOTAL OPERATION
The average equity was calculated as equity for the last four quarters divided by four.
LIQUIDITY RATIO, TOTAL OPERATION
Current assets excluding inventories divided by current liabilities. This key figure shows the group's ability to pay in the short term.
EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO, TOTAL OPERATION
Equity divided by total assets on the balance sheet date. This key figure shows what proportion of assets is funded by equity. This measure can be of interest when assessing the group's ability to pay in the long term.
EARNINGS PER SHARE, REMAINING OPERATION, BEFORE DILUTION
Profit/loss for the period from remaining operation divided by average number of shares.
EARNINGS PER SHARE, REMAINING OPERATION, AFTER DILUTION
Profit/loss for the period from remaining operation divided by weighted average number of shares.
EARNINGS PER SHARE, TOTAL OPERATION, BEFORE DILUTION
Profit/loss for the period from total operation divided by average number of shares.
EARNINGS PER SHARE, TOTAL OPERATION, AFTER DILUTION
Profit/loss for the period from total operation divided by weighted average number of shares.
EQUITY PER SHARE, TOTAL OPERATION
Equity on the balance sheet date divided by the number of shares on the balance sheet date. A measure of the value of equity per share, which is used when valuing the share in relation to the share price.